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Waterloo council approves $54,050 police vehicle; K‑9 equipment purchases set as separate items
Summary
The council approved purchase of a 2027 Ford Expedition for $54,050.63 to replace the K‑9 vehicle; members were told K‑9 cage and equipment will be purchased separately and from the same funding source noted as the PDA.
The Waterloo City Council authorized the purchase of a 2027 Ford Expedition priced at $54,050.63 for police department use, describing it as a replacement for the current K‑9 vehicle. The motion was made, seconded and approved by roll call.
During discussion, a council member asked whether the K‑9 cage and other specialized equipment would be covered by the same purchase or require additional funds. Council was told the cage and equipment will be additional and that those purchases will be handled separately. A council member and the mayor noted the purchases will come from the same funding account identified in the meeting as the "PDA." The transcript does not expand the acronym "PDA," and no further budget line items were provided at the meeting.
The council took a roll-call vote; names called during the roll included Kyle Bindner, Riley, Post, Poe, Dan Bindner, Hopkins, Shannon, and Sharon, and the responses recorded in the meeting transcript indicate approval. The meeting did not record a motion-maker or seconder by name for this item in the transcript.
