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Police safety upgrades and a delayed hire alter 2026 budget calculations
Summary
Chief Robert Evans and Treasurer Cynthia O'Donnell discussed removing a $5,500 MVR system and an estimated $62,500 lobby safety improvement (possibly reduced $10,000–$15,000); a delayed new hire adds $108,000 to next year's budget but affects timing.
Chief Robert Evans told supervisors he removed a $5,500 MVR video system line from the draft 2026 budget and raised safety concerns about the police lobby that prompted a $62,500 estimate for improvements, which he said "may be able to be reduced by $10,000- $15,000." Treasury and management discussed funding some improvements from the capital reserve.
Treasurer Cynthia O'Donnell noted that a delayed start for a new police hire would add a $108,000 line in the 2026 budget; she said timing could result in a net savings of roughly $45,000 but still increase the 2026 line. The board discussed whether to fund improvements from capital reserves or defer work pending decisions on the overall budget.
