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Royal City police consider 2027 patrol vehicle purchase; council asks staff to draft per diem meals policy
Summary
Chief Rodriguez said staff will explore buying a new patrol vehicle in 2027 and recommended a per diem for employee meal travel expenses; Finance Director Janice Flynn will draft a per diem policy using GSA rates for future Council review.
Chief Rodriguez told the council staff would look into purchasing a new patrol vehicle in 2027. The discussion was recorded under the Police Department staff report and no procurement motion or budget allocation was made at the March 17 meeting.
Chief Rodriguez also "suggested using a per diem allowance for meal travel expenses." Finance Director Janice Flynn said she had looked into the option and recommended using the General Services Administration per diem schedule; Flynn will draft a policy for Council review.
