City of Monticello, Iowa
RESOLUTION #2026-85
Authorizing the Police Department to purchase a police vehicle
WHEREAS, The Monticello Police Department has a rotation to replace vehicle in the Department, and
WHEREAS, The Monticello Police Department is looking to purchase a new patrol vehicle during 2026/2027 Fiscal Year. Police Chief Britt Smith contacted McGrath Ford in Hiawatha, Iowa. We would not take possession of the vehicle until August ’26, however we are needing to place our order with the dealership to ensure availability by the desired date., with a purchase price for a new vehicle is $45,945, with an additional $22,711.67 for Siren Upfit for purchase and installation of Emergency Equipment. Total purchase price will be $68,656.67., and
WHEREAS, The City maintains an Equipment Set-a-Side, that the Council approves to transfer funds each year for the purchase of a new police vehicle. With the Fiscal Year 2026 transfer and the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 transfers, there would be enough to purchase the vehicle from the set-a-side funds, and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council has reviewed the proposed vehicle request and does hereby approve of the Police Chief to work with McGrath Ford and place an order for a new patrol vehicle, to be purchased and paid for after July 1, 2026.
IN THE TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal for the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed. Done this 18th day of May, 2026.
Jake Ellwood, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk/Treasurer