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Council flagged need to order police cruisers after wrecks; replacements cost about $75,000 each
Summary
Council and staff said recent wrecks and aging vehicles have left patrol short a backup cruiser; staff estimated each replacement cruiser costs roughly $75,000 and asked permission to start procurement for two to three vehicles.
Staff and council members said the police patrol fleet has lost vehicles to wrecks or mechanical retirement and the department lacks a backup cruiser. The presenter described insurance limits for older vehicles and recommended replacing patrol cars sooner than the regular schedule. "We really do need to replace, probably 2 police cruisers at the cost of 75,000 a piece," staff said, and the chief (referenced) warned that two or three cars will likely be taken out of service this year.
City staff and the chief asked council to consider ordering vehicles now because procurement and outfitting require time; staff proposed returning at the next meeting with funding details and the effect on general-fund reserves. No formal purchase was authorized at this session; staff will bring cost and reserve-impact options for council direction.
