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Leesburg staff recommends buying mobile vehicle barricade kits for downtown events amid regional shortages
Summary
Event and public-safety staff told council they recommend purchasing three mobile vehicle barricade trailer kits, at an estimated one-time cost of $369,000 for the kits plus recurring setup staffing costs of roughly $45,000 a year, because regional rentals and shared inventory are limited and demand for barricades has risen since 2023.
Town events staff and public-safety officials briefed the council on mobile vehicle barricades used to secure downtown street-closure events and recommended purchasing trailer kits to ensure consistent, reliable event security.
Staff presenters (event staff and the police chief joined the briefing) described two common crowd-control methods the town currently uses: Type 3 barricades with a town vehicle parked behind them and rented or borrowed mobile vehicle barricade trailer kits. Mobile kits first were used in Leesburg in 2023 and have two common styles referenced by staff: a swing gate kit and a cable-style kit. Staff prefers the swing-gate kits for the town’s use.
Why staff recommends purchase Kate (events staff) and Tamara Kiesucker (management and budget officer) said demand for trailer kits has increased regionally; Northern Virginia Emergency Response System (NVERS)…
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