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Council OKs sale of surplus police car to Van Beern County; proceeds to equipment fund

Clinton City Council · September 18, 2025
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Summary

The council adopted a resolution authorizing sale of a 2010 Charger to Van Beern County for $3,500; Police Chief Jay Murdoch said proceeds will go to the department's special equipment fund to buy replacement body armor.

The Clinton City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the mayor and recorder to sell a surplus 2010 police Charger to the Van Beern County sheriff’s office for $3,500.

Police Chief Jay Murdoch introduced the resolution and said the sale would allow the police department to place the proceeds into its special equipment fund to purchase replacement body armor for officers whose vests are expiring. The mayor read the resolution on the record and the council voted unanimously to adopt it.

What happens next: the mayor and recorder are authorized to execute the interlocal agreement and any documents necessary to complete the transfer; the proceeds will be applied to the police special equipment fund per the chief’s request.