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Council reviews capital asks: body cameras, police cars, a fire boat and park dollars included in draft budget

5456829 · July 24, 2025
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The draft capital program includes funding for Axon body cameras and cloud storage, replacement police vehicles, a proposed fire boat and funds carried for Nick's Park; staff described costs and potential financing or buyout options for apparatus purchases.

City staff presented a capital summary during the FY2026 budget workshop that included a request for Axon body-worn cameras and cloud evidence storage, replacement police vehicles, a proposed fire department boat and carry-forward funds for park work.

Finance Director Adam Thompson said the Axon package would be about $100,000 for devices and the cloud service and noted the cloud component covers long-term storage and periodic…

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