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Saco council discusses formal policy and fund to cover overtime for nonprofit special events
Summary
City staff and councilors debated creating a standing budget or fund to pay overtime for police, fire and public works at roughly 23 annual special events, with a return to council planned after staff and departments compile costs and a draft policy.
Saco city leaders on Monday debated whether the city should create a standing fund and a formal policy to cover overtime costs for nonprofit special events, noting the current approach leaves department overtime charges absorbed within departmental budgets.
The issue affects municipal budgets and staffing: councilors argued a clear policy would avoid perceived favoritism, reduce administrative burden on departments and allow the council to decide which events the city supports financially.
Chief Clements told council there are about 23 special events annually in Saco; some require multiple departments to provide services and work that often creates overtime charges. “In the past, depending on…we either charge, don't charge, partially charge for overtime…
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