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Council delays vote on $2 million public safety pot after debate over overtime pay and youth curfew center
Summary
City council introduced a motion to set aside $2 million from reserves for public-safety measures but held the item for one week to allow alternative proposals; debate focused on police overtime, a curfew center, lighting and cameras, ambassadors and a county-led bonding and sentencing study.
An unnamed council chair introduced a motion to set aside $2,000,000 from the city's reserve fund to address public-safety concerns, but the council agreed to hold the item for one week to allow members to propose alternatives before a planned vote next Monday. The motion would create a reserve pot for measures including police overtime, a youth curfew center and lighting and camera upgrades.
Why it matters: Council members said a short-term infusion is aimed at reversing a perception that downtown is less safe and at supporting businesses and commuters who rely on a stable downtown environment. Officials described the proposal as drawing from the city's reserve (described in the meeting as the 'waterfall') and urged colleagues to weigh alternatives before final approval.
During the discussion the chair said the initial pot was $2,000,000 and that departments…
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