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Council says creating a municipal police force would cost millions; no vote tonight, decision set for Aug. 18
Summary
Council members said the proposed tax increase is intended to preserve contracted sheriff services; they noted that forming a municipal police department would cost an estimated $3–5 million and decided not to act tonight, scheduling a final vote for Aug. 18.
Council members said they will not vote on the proposed tax increase at the Aug. 4 meeting and will consider the public comments before a final discussion on Aug. 18.
Council members explained that the increase is meant to meet a county quote to maintain the Weber County Sheriff contract rather than to create a new municipal force. One councilmember summarized the alternative cost: "either to have our own police force, which would cost about 3 to $5,000,000." Members noted staff had solicited other quotes, some of which were much higher and some jurisdictions declined to provide numbers, and concluded the contract option is the most viable near-term choice.
Staff announced: "No action will be taken tonight on the final budget. Council will consider the public comments heard tonight. There will be a council meeting on August 18 at 6PM here at City Hall for a final discussion and decision on the final budget."
