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Council approves replacement patrol vehicle using insurance proceeds and budgeted funds
Summary
After a patrol vehicle was totaled in a collision with a deer, the council approved using a TML insurance settlement (about $15,902 after deductible) plus remaining budgeted replacement funds from a $350,000 appropriation to purchase a replacement vehicle; chief said remaining funds will cover most costs, with about $50,000 left in the vehicle budget afterwards.
Chief Alen told council a police vehicle was totaled in a collision with a deer and TML insurance issued a settlement payment (stated as roughly $15,902 after deductible). The department requested to combine that payment with unused budgeted funds from the council-approved $350,000 appropriation for three replacement units to purchase a replacement patrol vehicle. "We would recycle certain equipment from the unit that was totaled," the chief said, describing cost savings from transferring equipment.
The chief and council discussed the estimated out‑the‑door cost for the new vehicle (presented during the meeting as approximately $74,639.95) and that the city would still have more than $50,000 remaining from the original vehicle appropriation after the replacement. Council moved, seconded and approved the purchase authorization.
Why it matters: The replacement affects fleet readiness and uses a mix of insurance proceeds and preauthorized budget funds; the council recorded a unanimous approval at the meeting.
