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Carefree allocates about $2.9 million to public safety; Rural Metro and MCSO contracts are largest costs
Summary
Council workshop reviewed a public-safety allocation of roughly $2.9 million, including about $1.95 million for Rural Metro emergency services and about $635,000 for a Maricopa County Sheriff's Office contract; staff warned future increases are likely.
Town staff told the council public safety will represent the single largest portion of the general fund in the draft budget, at roughly $2.9 million.
Breakdown and context - Fire and emergency medical services: approximately $1,951,000, primarily for the town’s contract with Rural Metro. Staff noted the contract covers labor and dispatch services and that a negotiated 2.5% escalator is built into the existing agreement; the contract expires in June 2027. - Law…
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