CCR2020013-Replacement Squad-Amended
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
RESOLUTION #013-2020
AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE
WHEREAS, On February 13, 2020, the City of Muskego Police Squad #12, a 2016 Chevrolet
Tahoe, was totaled when struck by a Tess Corners Fire Department vehicle in which the driver
lost control when responding to the scene of an accident; and
WHEREAS, There are no available Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles until early calendar year 2021 to
replace Squad #12; and
WHEREAS, Not replacing Squad #12 at this time will raise issues for patrol especially since a
new squad was removed from the budget for this year; and
WHEREAS, A new Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vehicle is currently available to replace
Squad #12; and
WHEREAS, The insurance company has been given authorization to pay $21,846.00 for
Squad #12; the replacement Ford Explorer costs $35,000.00, a difference of $13,154.00; and
WHEREAS, The additional costs of replacing and installing police equipment in the Ford
Explorer is approximately $17,000.00; The Fire Department’s insurance carrier has agreed to
cover 60% of the changeover cost; in addition, Police Chief Rens is requesting that a squad
camera be installed in the new Explorer at a cost of $6,000.00, which would save money if
done now as opposed to waiting until calendar year 2021; and
WHEREAS, Based on the above, the total amount to purchase the Ford Explorer is
$20,100.00 or in the alternative, $26,100.00, in the event the new squad camera is approved;
and
WHEREAS, Police Chief Rens has made a request to the Finance Committee to approve the
purchase of the Ford Explorer for the estimated amounts referenced above; and
WHEREAS, The Finance Committee has reviewed the Chief’s request as stated in his
memorandum dated February 20, 2020 and recommends approval of the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Common Council, upon the recommendation
of the Finance Committee, does hereby authorize Police Chief Rens to replace Police Squad
#12 with a new Ford Explorer Police Interceptor at a cost not to exceed $26,100.00.
TH
DATED THIS 25 DAY OF FEBRUARY 2020.
SPONSORED BY:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #013-2020, which was
adopted by the Common Council of the City of Muskego.
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Clerk-Treasurer
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