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Police budget reviewed; council hears details on police building move‑in costs and dispatch contract
Summary
The council reviewed police department operating and capital expenditures, heard that dispatch and animal control constitute major contractual services, and was told building move‑in costs are currently at about $169,758 with completion and move‑in possible within a month.
The council reviewed the police department’s budget, including operating, contractual and capital line items. Staff said overall police operations were under budget, but contractual services (dispatch and animal control) remain significant costs. The budget includes a placeholder for capital outlay related to a recently purchased building intended for police and associated services.
Staff reported the city has spent about $169,758 so far preparing the police building for occupancy, covering appraisal, title and related costs, and staff said they expect to begin moving in within about a month. Council members asked for clarity on where impact fees and capital outlay have been charged; staff said they will provide more detailed fund‑by‑fund reporting and had worked to keep the building costs within CAPCA program limits.
No final action to appropriate additional funds or to approve further spending on the building was taken at the July 21 meeting; council asked staff to provide further documentation and an updated estimate of remaining move‑in costs before any additional approvals.
