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City manager highlights false swatting response, potential Opportunity Zone and audit delay
Summary
Interim City Manager Josh Hansen commended police for their response to a March 2 false active‑shooter report, said a north‑side census tract is under consideration for federal Opportunity Zone designation, noted upcoming Sentinel project town halls, and said the 2024–25 city audit is delayed and may require an extension.
Interim City Manager Josh Hansen opened his report by thanking the Sydney Police Department and Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office for their coordinated response to a March 2 false active‑shooter (swatting) call at local schools, saying officers treated the incident as a real threat and ensured student safety.
Hansen also reported that a census tract on the city’s north side was designated as a candidate for a federal Opportunity Zone under a governor’s selection process. He described potential benefits for workforce housing and investment incentives, said staff will meet with state economic contacts and bring an application to council for formal approval, and noted the designation—if selected—would be permanent under recent federal changes described during the meeting.
Hansen announced two local town halls related to the U.S. Air Force and Army Corps Sentinel missile silo project and encouraged public participation. He closed with an update on the 2024–25 audit: the contracted auditor is behind schedule and staff will know by the following week whether an extension must be filed with state auditors.
