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Council discusses police cruiser repair vs. sale; tables decision pending estimates
Summary
Council heard that a Dodge cruiser may need a new engine (estimated at $12,000) while one staff member said the crankshaft may be beyond repair (approx. $4,000 repair not recommended); council agreed to table any disposition pending further repair offers and potential GovDeals listing information.
Council members on Oct. 7 discussed maintenance and disposition options for police vehicles after staff reported the department’s Durango had been taken for upfitting and a Dodge cruiser needs significant engine work.
The police chief said the Durango was sent to Homestretch and will be fitted once decals are applied. Council members and staff then discussed the Dodge cruiser: one estimate for a new engine was “at least $12,000,” while Jared Laux said the crankshaft appeared to be junk and that a local repairer was “not comfortable doing it,” with an estimated more limited repair cost of about $4,000.
Council debated holding the cruiser for limited local use until replacement vehicles are ready, asked staff to explore private repair options, and discussed listing surplus vehicles on GovDeals with a possible reserve price. Cliff Wendel asked staff to estimate possible resale proceeds. The council agreed to table a final decision until staff returns with repair estimates and auction-advertising steps.
No formal disposition or sale was approved at the meeting.
