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Lake Park council approves $39,483 Dodge Charger after police report on crime uptick
Summary
The Lake Park City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a new Dodge Charger for $39,483 after Police Chief Ed Yarbrough reported a recent uptick in arrests including a fentanyl case; the quote includes a three‑year, 36,000‑mile warranty and quoted financing of $800 per month.
Police Chief Ed Yarbrough told the Lake Park City Council on Aug. 6 that the department had seen a recent rise in arrests, including a fentanyl case, and that the patrol Charger had reached a point where it would cost more to keep running than to replace. He presented a quote from Cass Burch for a new Dodge Charger at $39,483 with a three‑year, 36,000‑mile warranty and said, "it could be financed for $800/mo."
Council Member Carl Spano said the preliminary FY25 budget had accounted for the amount. Council Member Oscar Griffith moved to purchase the vehicle; Council Member Spano seconded. The motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
The vendor and warranty terms were reported during the meeting by Chief Yarbrough; the minutes record the unanimous approval but do not specify the funding source beyond the council discussion that the preliminary budget had accounted for the expense. The council did not discuss trade‑in details or disposition of the existing vehicle in the minutes.
The purchase follows the department's report on recent enforcement activity. The minutes record no further conditions or amendments to the motion.
