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Chief Bennett: replace one marked squad in 2027 budget; upfitting, radios included
Summary
Chief Bennett told the council the 2027 capital request covers one marked squad replacement (current unit a 2023 model) with upfitting and upgraded radio included; prior upfit bills ran ~ $11,000 and resale typically yields $10,000–$15,000.
Chief Bennett (S8) outlined the police department’s 2027 capital request for a single marked squad car, describing lifecycle, upfit and resale expectations.
“This is a replacement for 1 squad car. The current I believe is a '23 model year…this also includes…the upfitting cost in it as well as upgraded radio,” Chief Bennett said, noting the department typically retires squads around 100,000 miles. He added the last upfit bill “was close to just over $11,000.” Council members asked about resale and replacement timing; staff said resale depends on model (SUVs historically returned $10,000–$15,000) and that state contract expirations at month end could change pricing.
Why it matters: councilors weigh limited replacement‑cycle funds against equipment reliability and public safety needs. The department emphasized the single‑vehicle request this year and possible increase in future years; no final purchase authorization occurred during this session.
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