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Council hears crossing‑guard funding shortfall; staff seeks options to maintain service through school year
Summary
Councilors and staff discussed a funding gap for crossing‑guard bonuses and continuing current service levels through the end of the school year. Staff refined an initial estimate and described options including one‑time funding, union notification and short‑term staffing solutions; council asked staff to return with formal amendment options.
City Council members and staff discussed a funding shortfall for crossing‑guard pay and bonuses after disruptions caused by recent fires and other events.
Transportation and program staff said their first estimate for the bonus program was $3.3 million; as they gathered data the estimate was refined to $2.5 million, which staff described as leaving a $1.5 million deficit for the program if all proposed bonuses were implemented. Staff said the final figure will depend on how many crossing guards meet the program’s eligibility criteria.
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