By Steve Metsch
The Countryside Police Department is getting two new squad cars.
At the Jan. 24 city council meeting, Police Chief Paul Klimek received unanimous approval to purchase two Ford Interceptor utility squad cars from Westfield Ford, a dealership in Countryside.
The amount will not exceed $105,000 and anticipated delivery of the cars is expected after May 1, he told the council.
They will replace vehicles with 81,517 and 60,671 miles.
Another vehicle with higher mileage may be replaced instead of the one with just 60,671 miles, Klimek said.
Asked if the Ford Interceptor is faster than most vehicles on the streets, Klimek smiled and said “not really.”
“What makes a difference is the handling and the stopping power are significantly better. When turning or stopping, they perform a lot better than your normal cars,” he said.
Two Dodge Durango vehicles ordered earlier are expected to be delivered in a week or so, the chief said. They will replace vehicles with 180,368 miles and 127,268 miles.
In other business, the council approved paying $261,489 to Suburban General Construction, of La Grange Park, for the Sunset Avenue Water Main Replacement Project.