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Council approves $4,000 Riverboat allocation to fund police staffing at Broad Street Cruise In
Summary
The New Castle Common Council voted 6-0 to grant $4,000 from Riverboat funds to support police officers for Broad Street Cruise In events; Clerk Treasurer reported about $35,000 remains in Riverboat allocations.
The New Castle City Common Council voted 6-0 on June 1 to allocate $4,000 from municipal Riverboat funds to pay for police officers at Broad Street Cruise In events. Councilman Mark Koger made the motion to fund the request from Riverboat funds and President Rex Peckinpaugh seconded; the motion carried unanimously among members present.
Jeff Cross, representing the Broad Street Cruise In, asked the council for the money to ensure safety at the event and said the organization needed "$4,000 to finish the year." Clerk Treasurer Ashley Huffman told the council that Riverboat funds remain in good shape and that about $35,000 is available to allocate, which framed the council's willingness to use Riverboat revenue for the request.
Council discussion touched on broader financial planning: Councilman Aaron Dicken urged the council and city staff to consider longer-range (two- to five-year) planning when allocating one-time funds. Councilman Mark Koger separately suggested examining organizational changes such as combining Fire and EMS as part of financial planning; no formal proposal or vote on restructuring occurred at this meeting.
The $4,000 allocation was approved and will be applied to public-safety staffing at the Cruise In events; the council retained the remaining Riverboat balance for future allocations. Members indicated they will continue broader budget conversations in upcoming meetings.
