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Frederic police authorized to spend up to $60,000 to replace 2014 Tahoe squad car

Frederic Village Board · May 1, 2026
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Summary

The village authorized Chief Sams to spend up to $60,000 to purchase and equip a replacement for the 2014 Tahoe squad car; J Schott said the department expects $25,000–$29,000 available from the 2026 budget with the remainder from contingency.

The Frederic Village Board on May 11 authorized Police Chief Sams to spend up to $60,000 to purchase and equip a replacement for the department’s 2014 Tahoe.

J Schott told the board the police department should have $25,000–$29,000 remaining in the 2026 budget that can be applied to the purchase; the minutes record that the remainder would come from the contingency fund. Ben Morris moved the motion to authorize spending up to $60,000 and Randy Crandell seconded; the motion carried.

The minutes do not identify the vendor, vehicle model beyond a replacement for the 2014 Tahoe, or an expected delivery date. The authorization covers purchase and equipping; any final purchase price and purchase order will depend on procurement and budgeting steps not recorded in the minutes.