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Commission allocates $1,000 for police sensory kits, directs remaining funds to VetFest
Summary
The Veterans Disability and Human Services Commission voted Feb. 11 to use up to $1,000 of its annual $10,000 discretionary budget to supply sensory kits for Surprise Police patrol cars and to apply the remaining funds to the city’s VetFest event and related veteran services.
The Veterans Disability and Human Services Commission voted unanimously Feb. 11 to commit $1,000 of its 2026 discretionary funds to help the Surprise Police Department replenish sensory "blue kits" for patrol cars and to direct the balance of the commission’s annual $10,000 allocation toward VetFest planning.
Staff told commissioners the commission begins the year with $10,000 and had spent about $1,200, leaving roughly $8,800 available. "You have $10,000 to spend every year. You've spent $1,200 already, so we're at $8,800," staff said during the meeting.
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