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Council reviews police move funding and fire apparatus and ladder replacements
Summary
Council heard requests to authorize bonding for police facility move and equipment upgrades including a tactical training 'shoot house,' radio antenna and gym equipment, and for the fire department to replace a hazardous‑materials apparatus and add ground ladders due to long lead times; staff pledged to bond only for money actually spent.
The Syracuse City Council heard presentations from police and fire leadership on capital needs tied to facility moves and equipment replacement.
First Deputy Chief Richard Alserca detailed a request to authorize up to $1,000,000 in bonds to support the police move to a new facility, cover movers, interior and exterior signage, a radio antenna to ensure 9‑1‑1 and car connectivity, audiovisual and ComStat equipment, and a…
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