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Council approves replacement and outfitting of totaled Peoria police SUV
Summary
After a February crash that totaled a patrol vehicle, council approved a sole‑source purchase of a Ford Explorer interceptor (~$45,788) and a separate equipment/outfitting authorization (~$25,000); both votes passed unanimously.
Peoria’s City Council authorized the replacement of a totaled police squad car and the expense to outfit it at the March 24 meeting.
Staff explained that the vehicle was totaled in a Feb. 4 crash near Fayette and Monroe and that repair was not economical. The request sought city approval to purchase one Ford Explorer interceptor from the specified dealer for approximately $45,788 and a separate approval of up to $25,000 for parts and labor to equip the vehicle. Council approved each item by separate votes; staff said item a required a two‑thirds vote and both motions passed unanimously.
The police chief said the decision follows standard fleet replacement practice for damaged public‑safety vehicles; city staff noted the broader property insurance context and that purchasing low‑value replacements can be more cost effective than expanded insurance coverage for every vehicle type.
