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Council weighs peak‑season law enforcement funding, entertainment‑district lighting and rodeo subsidies
Summary
Council discussed recommended supplementals including $124,000 for six months of contracted law enforcement coverage (or a smaller three‑month package), targeted street lighting for the entertainment district, rodeo grounds subsidies and equipment purchases; members asked staff for utilization data and ROI before committing to major equipment buys.
Staff reviewed recommended supplemental requests and one‑time items, including $35,000 for additional IT contract support, an increase in community grants from $40,000 to $60,000, and contracted peak‑season law‑enforcement coverage priced at about $60,000 for three months or $124,000 for six months. The presenter clarified the coverage would be contracted and would not add town FTEs, but equated to part‑time annual hours.
Several council members urged targeted public‑safety investments in the entertainment core,…
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