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Public Safety CSA seeks modest staffing and one‑time security funding; first responder fee proposed for Jan. 2026
Summary
Fire, police, emergency management and the independent police auditor presented the Public Safety City Service Area budget priorities on May 12, citing modest increases to maintain response levels, a proposed first‑responder fee to recover EMS costs, and one‑time funding for security at major 2026 events.
Fire, police, emergency management and civilian oversight staff briefed City Council on May 12 about the Public Safety City Service Area (CSA) proposed budget for 2025–26, emphasizing steady service delivery while adding limited staff and one‑time event security funding.
Fire Chief Robert Sapien said the fire department will continue to focus on emergency response, hazardous incidents and fire prevention programs. The department seeks funding to staff the engine company at the new Fire Station 32 in Council District 7 and asked for augmented staffing in fire communications to address constraints caused by ambulance availability. The fire department noted its 8‑minute arrival target for priority 1 responses (goal: arrival on scene within 8…
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