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Willows council discusses Engine 2 replacement, ALS capability and long-term costs of starting a city police department
Summary
Council prioritized short-term sequencing for public safety, recommending staff examine equipment reserves and consider a multi-year extension of the sheriff's contract to allow planning time for a possible Willows police department and ALS implementation.
Willows City council devoted a large portion of its priorities workshop to public-safety planning, raising near-term capital needs and the long-term cost of establishing a municipal police department.
Fire department needs were front and center: council members and staff agreed Engine 2 requires replacement and discussed an asset-replacement approach that would set aside funds over time. City staff noted a $250,000 budget allocation already identified toward Engine 2;…
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