The City of Monticello, Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION #18-79
To approve purchase of 2018 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 three vehicles, a 2011 Silverado and a 2015 Explorer, and a 2017 Ford Interceptor, and
WHEREAS, The Council has been presented with a proposal by the Police Chief to purchase a 2018 Ford Utility Police Interceptor at the approximate cost of $30,200, and
WHEREAS, the Council finds the proposed purchase to be appropriate and in the best interests of the City and that the Police Dpt. should operate with four (4) vehicles.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Monticello, Iowa does hereby approve of the purchase of a 2018 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 18th day of June, 2018.
Brian Wolken, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, Monticello City Clerk