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Police training center buy‑in rises; council questions $782,000 capital ask and recurring costs
Summary
The Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center (GripStick) requested a larger capital buy‑in and an updated annual fee; staff said the earlier $259,000 annual assessment has been replaced by a $782,000 initial capital cost for FY2026 and a continuing annual fee. Council members asked for clarification on calculation methodology and usage.
Umbrash — Police and public safety staff told council that the city’s share of costs for the Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center (commonly referenced as GripStick) is increasing and that staff will propose a revised payment in the FY2026 budget.
Police staff said the center’s previous financing plan—about $259,000 per year for five years—was based on an earlier membership cohort and that partner changes have altered the cost allocation. The training center now seeks an initial capital…
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