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Committees review police vehicle quotes and ask for financing details
Summary
Safety Committee reviewed quotes for patrol vehicles — Ford Interceptor Utility and Dodge Durango — and discussed upfitting costs; members asked staff to identify funding sources and whether the park/pool levy could assist with public safety needs.
The Safety Committee reviewed vehicle quotes for patrol cars ahead of budgeting decisions. Committee members reported base quotes of about $47,528 for a Ford Police Interceptor Utility and about $44,009.76 for a Dodge Durango, excluding upfitting; upfitting estimates of $16,000–$20,000 were cited. "We are looking at Ford Police Interceptor Utility, $47,528 just for the car with no upfitting," a committee member said when presenting the figures.
Members questioned where the money would come from and whether purchases had been budgeted; the committee did not approve funding at the meeting and asked staff to identify potential sources and whether the upcoming park and pool levy or grant funds could be used. The item remains on the open projects list for further finance committee and administration review.
