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Police and fire outline multi‑year equipment plan; tasers and patrol rifles top short‑term list
Summary
Public‑safety staff asked for funding to replace aging tasers (10 units priced at $76,000) and to begin assigning patrol rifles to individual officers (roughly $2,000 per rifle with accessories). Fire staff described HVAC and SCBA replacement needs and an intention to apply for FEMA AFG funding to offset SCBA costs.
Police and fire leaders told the commission they need to replace aging equipment that is either at end of life or no longer supported by vendors.
The police presentation said the vendor has sunset the current taser model and staff negotiated a price of $76,000 for 10 replacement units; staff proposed either paying in full or using a five‑year financing plan. The department…
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