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Council discusses squad-car replacements after Unit 5 totaled and Unit 8 transmission failure
Summary
Council reviewed public-safety fleet needs after Unit 5 was totaled in June and Unit 8 suffered a transmission failure; staff recommended replacing the totaled vehicle and outlined replacement-cost and equipment estimates for a new squad car.
Council members discussed police fleet strain after the recent total loss of Unit 5 and a transmission failure in Unit 8. Staff reported the wrecked Unit 5 will require replacement and Unit 8 currently needs a transmission repair or possible replacement; council members considered both options in light of mileage and operational needs.
Jesse described the insurance process and replacement options and said staff had received a quote for a replacement squad car. Council discussed an approximate purchase price of about $49,000 for a new squad car and roughly $22,000 for equipment installation, a combination that would bring a fully-equipped replacement near $72,000. Staff noted some insurance proceeds have been recovered and that equipment removed from the totaled vehicle can be accounted for in the replacement process.
Council asked staff to continue working with the insurer and to return in September with firm procurement options and cost accounting for equipment and insurance proceeds so a replacement plan can be finalized at a future meeting.
