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Carlsbad officials, superintendents outline budget, facilities and crossing‑guard investments
Summary
City Manager Jeff Patno reviewed a $243 million general fund budget and public safety and facilities investments; local superintendents reported on classroom projects, Measure Z and Measure JJ bond programs, and near‑term campus upgrades across Carlsbad area districts.
City Manager Jeff Patno opened updates by highlighting the recently passed general fund budget ($243,000,000) and several public‑safety and facility investments: restored Sunday library hours, almost $1,000,000 for fire mitigation/fuel management, a multi‑year staffing initiative converting some EMT positions to paramedic/firefighter roles, and six added police officers.
Patno provided project updates affecting schools: the Monroe Street pool replacement adjacent to Carlsbad High School is under construction with an estimated total cost of about $19,000,000 and expected to finish late next year; the city allocated $270,000 to resurface all nine tennis courts…
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