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Hebron council directs solicitor to draft Enterprise Fleet Management leasing agreement after chief outlines budget benefits
Summary
After a presentation by the police chief on March 23, Hebron council voted to have the solicitor draft legislation for a government leasing arrangement with Enterprise Fleet Management to lower upfront vehicle costs and enable multi‑year budgeting for fleet replacement.
The Hebron Village Council on March 23 directed the solicitor to draft legislation enabling the village to enter a government leasing program with Enterprise Fleet Management after a presentation from the police chief about upfront and lifecycle cost benefits.
The chief described the program as a way "to enter into a government leasing program where it lowers some of that, especially upfront cost," and said Enterprise would monitor maintenance, help maximize resale value and allow forecasting of payments over a vehicle—s expected service life. He told council the program could allow the village to obtain two vehicles this year while remaining within the money already budgeted for one outright purchase.
Council members asked practical questions about the program. One member pressed whether Enterprise would handle maintenance; the chief said Enterprise would monitor maintenance records and work with the village—s local vendors, adding that the firm could flag inconsistent repair recommendations. The chief said the arrangement is effectively a lease/finance hybrid that allows the village to retain equity and buy out vehicles later if desired.
Councilors discussed tradeoffs, with one member warning that continued leasing could raise ongoing payments over time and another noting the program could be used selectively as an umbrella for departments that choose to participate. After discussion, the council voted to direct the solicitor to draft enabling legislation; staff and the CFO were asked to finalize contractual terms and provide budget forecasts before any final contract is presented for council approval.
Next steps: solicitor to prepare draft legislation and the CFO to provide detailed payment schedules and five‑year budget projections for council review prior to any final contract.
