NBPD Replaces Wrecked Dodge With Ford SUV

The New Baltimore will be getting a new addition to its vehicle fleet after the New Baltimore City Council approved the costs during Monday night's meeting.

New Explorer to Better Handle Winter Roads

After one of their 2009 Dodge Chargers was on July 11, the department began looking for a new replacement vehicle and settled on a 2011 Ford Explorer, which will be the first police vehicle for the department with four-wheel drive. 

"Right now, we don't have one, nor have we had one," Chief Tim Wiley said. "This control supervisor vehicle will be available daily to respond to calls and is better suited for inclement weather like heavy snow. We'll be able to respond without delay."

Wiley explained to the council the Explorer will actually cost less than replacing the Charger with a duplicate. In total, the new ride will be $13,372, and was accepted by the council after discussion regarding the additional costs of the .

This will be the first Ford in an all-Dodge fleet.

Decade-old Tree Fee Rescinded

Also approved by the council was the removal of a fee that charged $300 with each new home building permit, enforcing that the sub-divider of every proposed subdivision install street trees and give a one-year guarantee on them.

Passed on March 22, 1999, the cost is now significantly higher, as pointed out by city administration. City officials recommended the fee be rescinded because the city no longer buys large quantities of trees.

Nonprofit Gaming License, Block Party Approved

Main Attraction Dance Boosters was approved by the council to be recognized as a nonprofit organization and was granted a license for charitable gaming. 

Also approved by the city was a proposed block party on Dorset Court. The city will provide barricades for the July 29 event for safety reasons.