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Wausau adopts $1 public-safety fee for ticketed events; police outline vehicle-barrier and drone options
Summary
The committee approved amendments to the special-event policy to put a $1-per-ticket public safety fee into effect after council approval and heard a police presentation on mobile vehicle-barrier systems and drone capabilities to improve event safety. Staff said the fee will be invoiced after events via an online reporting form.
The Wausau Public Health and Safety Committee on March 17 approved amendments to the city’s special-event policy to implement a $1 public-safety fee on ticketed events that require police or fire services. The committee voted to adopt the policy changes and an updated application process; the fee takes effect for events after the change is approved by the full council.
Caitlin, representing city staff, told the committee the fee was included in the 2025 budget and that the administration concluded no ordinance change was required to implement it. Organizers will submit a post-event online form reporting the number of tickets sold or distributed;…
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