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FinCom hears police request to replace rifles, flags steep vehicle cost increases
Summary
Police leaders told the FinCom that patrol rifle replacement (10 rifles) would cost $45,000, vehicle acquisition costs rose from about $58,000 in 2023 to roughly $83,000 in FY27, and training and ammunition requirements factor into lifecycle expenses.
Chief Christopher Habekost told the committee the department requested an article to purchase 10 new patrol rifles at an estimated total cost of $45,000 to replace weapons reaching the end of a 10–12 year service life. The department said officers are required to practice at least twice a year and fire a minimum of 50 rounds per practice; the department typically expends about 150 rounds per session.
Committee members also heard that patrol vehicle costs have risen sharply — quoted at roughly $58,000 in 2023 and approximately $83,000 in the FY27 budget. The FinCom discussed options for funding vehicle purchases, including budgeting as an annual expense versus shifting purchases to Free Cash in years with larger reserves.
