Board hears Public Safety Committee plan for a formal Bloomington police function and rough 2027 cost estimate
Committee recommended a phased police operation with part-time enforcement estimates totaling roughly $25,000 annually; the plan includes initial officer wages at $35/hour (10 hours/week average) and a ~$25,000 vehicle purchase among recurring costs.
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Trustee Dennis Moris summarized the Public Safety Committee's June 4 discussion and Chief Small presented a proposed operational outline for a village police function in 2027. The committee estimated officer wages at $35 per hour averaging 10 hours per week, a squad vehicle purchase of about $25,000 (to be financed from replacement funds), plus equipment, fuel, and system-access fees; the total estimated annual cost cited was approximately $25,000.
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