Public Safety Committee outlines $25,000‑ish plan to formalize Bloomington policing
Trustee Dennis Moris summarized a Public Safety Committee plan and Chief Small’s operational estimates for a part‑time village police function for 2027, with officer pay at $35/hour averaging 10 hours/week and anticipated annual costs near $25,000 plus a $25,000 vehicle funded from replacement reserves.
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Trustee Dennis Moris, chairing the Public Safety Committee, summarized Chief Small’s proposal for a more formal Bloomington Police Department. The committee discussed a proposed 2027 operational budget that estimated officer wages at $35 per hour averaging 10 hours per week, a squad vehicle purchase of about $25,000 to be financed from replacement funds, and smaller recurring costs for equipment, fuel, and records access. The committee estimated the proposal’s total annual cost at roughly $25,000.
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