Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Municipal Finance topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council renames public safety fee to 'police services fee' to reduce confusion
Summary
The council adopted Ordinance 3962026 to rename the existing public safety fee the 'police services fee' after staff said community members mistakenly assumed the previous name funded the fire district; council stressed communications about the renaming and clarified the change does not alter fee amounts or methodology.
Council adopted Ordinance 3962026 to rename the public safety fee the police services fee and approved related resolution language. City Administrator Wake explained the rename came after feedback that community members confused the earlier fee with support for the fire district; the ordinance changes the title only and does not change the fee amount or methodology.
Councilors asked about timing and communications; members requested clear messaging in newsletters and online so residents would understand the rename was not tied to any expansion of the police district or a new charge. The ordinance received two readings by title and passed on a voice vote.
