Crowley council approves $280,000 appropriation for four police vehicles

The Crowley Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved appropriating $280,000 to purchase four police units for the Crowley Police Department after a referral from the public safety committee.

Revenue and Finance reported the referral and a motion to appropriate $280,000 was offered and seconded. Council discussed whether to buy new or used vehicles; Chief Troy Hebert said new trucks were expected to hold retail value better and would be used for dual purposes, and councilmembers noted the resale and lifecycle advantages of new units. The motion carried with an affirmative voice vote.

The appropriation was tied to the public safety committee’s earlier action to consider four new police units and refer the item to revenue and finance. No contract award details or vendor names were provided during the meeting; council did not specify delivery timelines during the discussion.

Because the purchase was approved at the appropriation stage, further procurement steps (vendor selection, contract award) will follow the city's procurement rules and the revenue and finance committee's oversight.