City staff briefed the commission on a planned purchase of 33 police vehicles to support replacements and three new officers. Staff said the purchase follows the city’s capital depletion program and is included in the fiscal year 2026 budget.

The package described includes: replacement of four Dodge Chargers with Ford F‑150 responder trucks, seven detective vehicles with Ford Escapes, and 19 patrol/cruiser replacements plus three new patrol SUVs with Ford PIU Explorers. Staff said those Explorer units are fully equipped for patrol on delivery; Escapes will serve undercover or detective roles. Total cost presented to the commission was $1,739,379, of which approximately $1.5 million is funded through the capital depletion fund and $232,326 from available police operating funds.

Commissioners asked about vehicle lifecycle and delivery timing. A staff member identified as Britney said the city currently budgets vehicles on a 10‑year capital depletion cycle but is working with the police department to reduce the lifecycle to about seven years because of high miles and hours on police units. Staff said deliveries will begin arriving from the factory by the end of the calendar year and that vehicles include decals and all required equipment on arrival. Staff said disposed vehicles are typically sold at auction with proceeds returned to the fund.

No formal vote or award was recorded in the transcript; staff said a letter of intent had been sent to the vendor but a purchase order had not been issued pending the commission item.