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SFPD outlines $37 million ask to cover staffing, overtime and facilities in 2008-09 budget
Summary
City budget staff told the Police Commission the departments preliminary FY2008-09 submission asks roughly $37 million above base for sworn staffing, five academy classes, overtime, facilities leases and IT upgrades; commissioners asked for scenario analyses including DROP pension effects and prioritized measures to reduce homicides.
San Francisco Department budget staff presented a preliminary FY2008-09 plan to the Police Commission on Thursday that proposes roughly $37 million in additional general-fund support above a $432 million base to cover staffing, facilities and equipment needs.
Lede facts: Director Bukowski said the proposed increases reflect a mix of sworn salary costs, five planned academy classes (about 250 recruits, $8.6 million), structural corrections to premium/holiday pay ($3.6 million), and an increase in overtime funding (projected need of roughly $22 million, an increase of about $7.4 million). He also flagged facilities and lease pressures (a potential tactical unit lease and a $125,000 annual port site fee for EVOC training) and one-time equipment and IT needs including additional data storage and a forensic management system.
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