Police Fleet Replacement
Summary
Police vehicles average 11.5 years old with 72,000+ miles. The council approved a lease program through Enterprise to replace four aging vehicles now, with newer, safer vehicles cycling every five years — at a higher five-year cost than buying outright, but with maintenance and safety benefits.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Year 1 cost of $88,525.64 (as amended), roughly $70,000 more over five years than outright purchase but with newer vehicles and resale equity.
Police officers driving safer vehicles and the city through lower repair costs.
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