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Board OKs release of up to $38,000 from reserves to buy replacement Health Department vehicle

Health and Human Services Board (Douglas County) · January 8, 2026
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Summary

The board approved releasing up to $38,000 from the vehicle reserve fund to replace a Health Department vehicle with mechanical problems and more than 100,000 miles, and referred the request to the Administration Committee.

Health and Human Services Director Anna Carlson described mechanical problems and mileage (vehicle over 100,000 miles) and requested authorization to use up to $38,000 from the vehicle reserve fund to purchase a more reliable replacement. The board approved the request and referred it to the Administration Committee for processing.

The motion was made by Angie Sapik and seconded by Al Jaques; the minutes record that the motion carried unanimously. The minutes note that repair estimates exceeded $2,000 and staff recommended trade‑in and replacement to avoid recurring maintenance costs.