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Garden Grove approves $185,000 park-security pilot to keep restrooms open, curb vandalism
Summary
The City Council voted to award a six‑month contract for a park-security pilot at six parks to reduce vandalism, drug use and overnight camping; staff said the program will operate for six months with reporting to council and a not-to-exceed cost of $185,000.
Garden Grove took a first step Tuesday toward adding uniformed security to troubled parks, approving a professional services contract to operate a six‑month pilot that city staff said is designed to reduce vandalism, drug use and unauthorized overnight camping and keep public restrooms open.
Community Services Director John Montancis recommended the city award the contract to Lions Security Services after a competitive process that drew 28 proposals. Montancis told…
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