Finance Panel Approves Revolving Fund to Capture Vehicle Fees for Maintenance

Article 6 would create a revolving fund to capture revenues associated with vehicle/cruiser fees so those receipts can be spent directly on vehicle maintenance rather than being re-budgeted annually. Finance staff said the fund is intended to keep a closer track of revenue from details and ensure vehicle repair and maintenance funds are available year-to-year.

Committee members asked how the fee would be applied to personal vehicles used on details and about possible administrative add-on fees; staff said the current cruiser fee cited in discussion was $10 and that they would verify billing practices with the police chief. The committee voted 7–0–0 to recommend the bylaw amendment.