Darien Selectmen Approve $25K Transfer For Police Station Maintenance

GREENWICH, CT — The Darien Board of Selectmen this week approved a transfer of $25,480 so the police department can cover the costs of several unplanned service and equipment issues.

Town Administrator Kate Buch explained to the selectmen that the Darien Police Department has had to replace its HVAC system fan motor and compressor at $14,200. Additionally, the DPD tested its fire suppression system due to corrosion at $5,579, and the generator at headquarters needed emergency repairs in the amount of $4,700.

"They are transferring the funds from within their budget from other accounts that had positive balances," Buch said.

The money was transferred from the department's employee education fund and the records contract, which has remaining money.

Three officers were expected to take educational courses, but only one officer ended up participating and was reimbursed, according to documents associated with the transfer request. Each officer is budgeted $5,200 for reimbursement.

Remaining funds in the records contract were not yet encumbered.

Monday's meeting was held virtually and is available to view on demand on Darien TV79.