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Boone council approves temporary funding for additional firefighter to reduce overtime
Summary
The council approved a midyear budget increase to fund a part-time fourth firefighter for 60% of shifts after a months-long trial showed reduced overtime and callbacks; the measure passed 4-3 amid concerns about long-term funding and union messaging.
The Boone City Council on Tuesday approved a midyear budget increase to fund a part-time fourth firefighter for roughly 60% of weekly shifts, a temporary measure city officials said has already reduced overtime and callbacks.
The council voted to increase the part-time staffing line by about $60,000 from the general fund, with the full package for the short-term program described by staff as roughly $74,000. The measure passed on a 4-3 roll-call vote.
Public Safety Chief Adam, who introduced the request, said the city ran a trial in August that showed a “huge success” in lowering overtime and callbacks and that the additional staffing would cover…
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