The City of Monticello, Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION #17-132
To approve purchase of 2017 Ford Utility Police Interceptor
WHEREAS, The Monticello Police Dpt. normally operates with four (4) vehicles, and
WHEREAS, As the result of two recent incidents, one involving a stolen vehicle chase and the other involving a police car/deer accident while responding to a 911 call, the Department is currently operating with two vehicles, a 2011 Silverado and a 2015 Explorer, and
WHEREAS, The Council has been presented with a proposal by the Police Chief to purchase a 2017 Ford Utility Police Interceptor at the approximate cost of $28,000, and
WHEREAS, The Council finds that the insurance proceeds likely to be received as a result of the two recent incidents along with the Police Dpt. Car set aside funds should cover, or nearly cover, the acquisition costs of the proposed vehicle, and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that the Dpt. should operate at this time with at least three (3) vehicles.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Monticello, Iowa does hereby approve of the purchase of a 2017 Ford Utility Police Interceptor as proposed by the Chief of Police.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed hereto. Done this 6th day of November, 2017.
Dena Himes, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, Monticello City Clerk