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Olivia council directs staff to retain a fifth squad car to maintain readiness
Summary
After discussing readiness, budget impact and resale value, the council agreed by consensus to keep a five-vehicle police fleet and asked staff to prepare a proposal that maintains replacement on a two-year rotation without increasing the current CIP budget.
The Olivia City Council discussed a proposal to increase and maintain its police fleet at five squad cars and directed staff to prepare a formal proposal reflecting that policy.
At the beginning of the agenda item, the police representative explained the department’s goal: to maintain a fleet of five vehicles so officers have dependable take-home squads and the department can sustain response and training schedules. The representative said the plan fits in current CIP timing because the city replaces one car every two years rather than rotating four cars every two years.
Council members probed the budget implications and resale value of retired vehicles. One councilor observed resale is low for retired vehicles and that retention of a full, reliable fleet supports public-safety readiness. After discussion, the council expressed consensus and directed staff to hold a fifth vehicle and bring forward a formal purchase plan to maintain a five-vehicle fleet without increasing the CIP this year.
The council did not adopt a formal ordinance or binding policy change at the meeting; it provided staff direction and expected a proposal at a future meeting.
