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Council to consider replacing K‑9 unit vehicle using DEA asset‑seizure funds
Summary
Council agreed to place a proposed K‑9 unit vehicle replacement on the Jan. 17 agenda; staff presented two quotes (Explorer ~$46,000, Expedition ~$84,000) and proposed paying from DEA asset‑seizure funds rather than city funds.
Chair raised a proposal to replace the K‑9 officer’s vehicle, noting the current vehicle has about 140,000 miles and that police vehicles idle heavily. He presented two cost options: an Explorer at about $46,000 and an Expedition at about $84,000, and suggested using DEA asset‑seizure funds to pay for the replacement rather than drawing from the city’s regular budget.
"The asset that we get from DEA seizures would pay for this vehicle and possibly moving forward...without ever using city money," the chair said. Council members who spoke supported listing the item on the Jan. 17 council agenda for formal consideration.
Staff said they will place the item on the Jan. 17 agenda and return with any additional details, such as final pricing and whether the purchase would be executed from seized‑asset funds.
