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Council reviews $166,300 amendment to staff speed camera program; members say sworn officer likely not required under new law
Summary
A $166,300 amendment would fund a sergeant to administer five additional speed cameras, but members and staff said recent state legislative changes may remove the need for a sworn officer, suggesting the council should revisit the staffing level and funding.
The council considered an amendment (No. 19) that would add $166,300 to the police department budget to fund a sergeant position to administer five additional speed cameras, with a matching $166,300 increase in fines and forfeitures revenue.
Budget presenters said the $166,300 figure represents the salary and benefits for a sergeant. "We took the conservative approach. That's the dollar amount to fund the sergeant position," a finance representative said. The…
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