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City outlines police and fire savings as staffing is reduced; commissioners seek detailed projections
Summary
High Springs managers told the commission they expect about $47,759 in one-time police savings and $171,350 in recurring fire savings after reducing shift staffing from five to four. Officials warned overtime impacts are uncertain and said staff will supply more detailed budget and call-volume projections.
City staff updated the commission Jan. 8 on police and fire staffing and budget measures intended to reduce costs. The manager said holding vacancies in the police department yielded an estimated one-time savings of $47,759, while the fire department reduced staffing from five to four per shift through attrition and a voluntary layoff, producing an estimated recurring savings of $171,350.
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