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Council recommends $65,000 police vehicle appropriation and authorizes police contract
Summary
The council recommended a $65,000 appropriation from the Police Special Services Fund for a new patrol vehicle and after executive session authorized the Town Manager to execute a three‑year contract with the UPSEU/COPS police union (July 1, 2024–June 30, 2027).
The Avon Town Council voted to recommend to the Board of Finance an appropriation not to exceed $65,000 from the Police Special Services Fund for the purchase of a police vehicle and related emergency equipment; staff reported a remaining balance of about $260,000 in that fund after the transfer. The motion passed unanimously.
Separately, after entering executive session on collective bargaining, the council returned and authorized the Town Manager to execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the United Public Service Employees Union, COPS Division (UPSEU/COPS) covering July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. The motion to authorize execution was moved by Mrs. Barthel, seconded by Ms. Ausiello, and passed by the council.
