The Columbus City Council has appropriated an additional $75,000 to the city police department’s vehicle replacement program.
City finance director Jamie Brinegar said the cost of each vehicle increased more than the city anticipated between July 2018 and the end of the year, leaving the city $75,000 short on its budget for the replacement program.
The department replaces 15 of its vehicles each year through the replacement cycle.
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