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Police sergeant outlines municipal vehicle leasing option to replace aging squad cars
Summary
Patrol Sgt. Brad Sherman told the council a municipal leasing program could reduce upfront fleet costs and streamline replacements; an Enterprise representative will attend a future meeting with detailed pricing and trade-in estimates.
Patrol Sgt. Brad Sherman presented a municipal vehicle leasing option to the council as a way to replace aging squad cars without large upfront capital purchases. He said the program could help the police and other city departments by spreading costs and simplifying scheduled replacements.
Sherman described visiting other agencies and contacting manufacturers to cut equipment costs. "I'm Brad Sherman. I'm a patrol sergeant," he said, later adding he had set up accounts with manufacturers and itemized every piece of equipment. He cited rising parts prices after the COVID era — "emergency lights alone went up a 130%" — and said leasing offered a pathway to manage those costs while maintaining service levels.
He warned leasing has trade-offs, including an ongoing payment obligation. Asked what happens if mileage limits are exceeded, Sherman said, "The answer to that is no," explaining that projected residuals and fleet-standardized mileage could mitigate overage concerns. Sherman said he expects to bring detailed numbers and that an Enterprise representative will appear at the next council meeting to answer pricing and contract questions.
The presentation concluded with council members expressing appreciation and scheduling follow-up information. No formal action or contract authorization occurred at this meeting; Sherman said he will provide itemized cost estimates and availability data at the next meeting.
