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Council approves $156,000 police vehicle purchase and multiple public‑safety contract renewals
Summary
University Heights council approved purchase of two 2025 Ford Explorer Interceptors and equipment ($156,000), authorized trading in three vehicles (up to $10,000), and renewed training and records‑management subscriptions for police and fire departments.
Council approved a package of public‑safety purchases and annual renewals on Jan. 21. The council authorized the purchase of two 2025 Ford Explorer Interceptors on state contract, plus equipment to outfit those vehicles and an existing interceptor, in a combined amount of $156,000. A separate motion authorized trading in three older police vehicles to Montrose Ford for up to $10,000 to offset costs.
Police Chief Rogers told council the vehicle purchases had been vetted by the Finance and Safety committees. He described the department’s Lexipol subscription (policy manuals and daily training bulletins) as "invaluable," noting the service supports current policy and daily training; council approved the Lexipol renewal for UHPD not to exceed $15,910.67 and approved the PoliceOne Academy renewal for 30 users not to exceed $2,169.90.
Council also approved renewal of TAC computer services supporting CAD and records management for UHPD (not to exceed $19,204.78) and approved UHFD Lexipol and training‑related subscriptions for fire services (not to exceed $11,473.82). All motions in this package passed on roll call with unanimous support.
