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Kewanee council approves purchase of 2019 Dodge Charger for police fleet
Summary
The Kewanee City Council on Aug. 26 approved Resolution No. 5183 to buy a 2019 Dodge Charger Pursuit at about $29,000 for the police department, a decision councilors said will reduce long-term maintenance costs; the vote was 5-0.
The Kewanee City Council voted unanimously Aug. 26 to authorize the police department to purchase a 2019 Dodge Charger Pursuit from Crowe Auto Group for use as a patrol vehicle.
Council Member Chris Colomer said the purchase price was "at or about $29,000," with the department budgeting roughly $44,000 to cover the vehicle and outfitting. Chief Ainley told the council the department preferred a black squad to reduce visible rust over vehicles kept in service for long periods, and said reusing an existing in-car computer would lower outfitting costs by about $1,500.
Colomer moved to approve Resolution No. 5183; Council Member Michael Komnick seconded the motion. Roll call showed five ayes and no nays.
Why it matters: Council members said the replacement will reduce maintenance and warranty-related downtime in a fleet with multiple vehicles exceeding 100,000 miles. The decision keeps the purchase local, which proponents said supports nearby businesses.
Votes at a glance: The meeting also approved the consent agenda (minutes and payroll) and a bills warrant in routine votes earlier in the evening. The consent agenda — which included payroll for the pay period ending Aug. 17, 2019 in the amount of $201,011.91 — passed on a motion by Council Member Chris Colomer and second by Council Member Steve Faber (5-0). Bills submitted for approval totaling $152,897.28 were approved on a motion by Council Member Michael Komnick and seconded by Council Member Michael Yaklich (5-0).
Next steps: The vehicle purchase will proceed under the terms approved; councilors did not identify additional related actions at the meeting and adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
