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Police budget rises as health costs, tech and fleet needs strain 2026 plan
Summary
The police budget shows a 4.94% increase driven largely by health-insurance cost increases and technology subscriptions; council discussed vehicle-replacement schedules, ARPA funding use, overtime pressures and a temporary administrative reorganization to save costs.
Police staff presented a 4.94% year-over-year increase for the department, attributing most of the rise to health-insurance premium increases (about $302,000) and new subscription and technology expenses. The department said nonuniform and salary budgeting incorporated a 2% placeholder increase for bargaining units. "Health insurance increased almost 302,000," a police representative…
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