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Council approves seasonal security contract for Waterfront Park to supplement extra-duty deputies
Summary
Council approved a contract with Phoenix Protective Services for seasonal uniformed security at Waterfront Park (Thursdays–Sundays, Memorial Day–Labor Day) to provide predictable coverage and reinforce park rules; the plan shifts funds previously used for extra-duty deputy coverage and was presented as budget-neutral.
The City Council approved a contract with Phoenix Protective Services to provide uniformed security coverage at Waterfront Park on an eight-hour-shift schedule from Thursdays through Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Staff explained the contract provides guaranteed uniformed coverage for the park during key summer days and evenings. City staff said the approach supplements — but does not replace — extra-duty deputies, noting the sheriff's office cannot guarantee extra-duty deputy availability for all shifts. Staff reported they received multiple bids and recommended Phoenix Protective Services as the best-fit contractor.
Coverage and budget: staff described the plan as 15 weeks of coverage at 32 hours per week (coverage on Thursdays–Sundays). The city said the contract was within the current budget by reallocating funds that had previously paid for extra-duty deputies; staff characterized the change as an equivalent or improved service at similar cost.
Council action: A resolution authorizing the contract passed unanimously. Council members commended staff and deputies and noted the arrangement gives a predictable, uniformed presence for gate security, rules enforcement and evening closures.
Ending: Security contract adds predictable summer enforcement and gate-closing support at Waterfront Park; extra-duty deputies will continue to be used for special events and when available.
