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Clermont council approves extra funds for replacement police vehicle
Summary
After a public hearing with no public comment, the Clermont Town Council unanimously approved an additional 2026 budget appropriation to raise the police vehicle line from $48,000 to $98,000 to replace a totaled police car; insurance proceeds of $32,000 will offset most costs and the town’s net additional cost is estimated at under $15,000.
The Clermont Town Council unanimously approved an additional 2026 budget appropriation to purchase a replacement police vehicle, the council said at its June 11 meeting.
Clerk‑Treasurer Larry Beiter presented the June 2026 Additional Budget Appropriation Resolution, which raises the Public Safety – Police Car budget from $48,000 to $98,000 to fund a replacement after a department vehicle was totaled. Beiter said the town expects $32,000 in insurance proceeds and that the town’s net new cost is estimated to be less than $15,000. The public hearing on the appropriation opened at 7:13 p.m.; no members of the public spoke. Councilor Lambard moved to adopt the resolution and Councilor Lemaire seconded; the motion carried by a unanimous roll call (Councilors Lambard, Beam, Lemaire, Topf and Sauro voted Aye).
The resolution was signed by the council and assigned number 20260611-R01.
Police Chief Steve Dulworth told the council the new vehicle’s final equipment installation and commissioning are in process. Dulworth also presented May enforcement statistics and said law‑enforcement activity had increased in May, which he attributed to “race related activity.” He provided speed‑sign data for Tansel Road near Lions Club Park showing an average speed of 26.5 miles per hour with about 1,500 vehicles per day; officers are conducting targeted clocking in that area.
Councilors used the meeting to complete routine business: they accepted the April financial report and approved minutes of recent meetings by unanimous roll call. Clerk‑Treasurer Beiter noted the May bank reconciliation and year‑to‑date financials were complete and without exception.
The council also discussed ongoing eminent‑domain matters (a court hearing is scheduled for November) and pending legal filings. No action was taken on those items at the meeting.
The council adjourned at 8:56 p.m.; the next regular meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2026.
