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Omak Council approves Pacific Security contract for city infrastructure; citizen questions annual cost
Summary
Police Chief Dan Christensen told the Council the Pacific Security contract will patrol city facilities seven days a week at random nighttime hours and costs about $8,784 per month; a citizen raised concerns about the annual cost during the meeting.
The Omak City Council voted to approve Resolution 12-2026, authorizing a security services agreement with Pacific Security to patrol city facilities and infrastructure. Police Chief Dan Christensen said the contract was discussed during recent budget workshops and that the estimated monthly cost is $8,784.
Chief Christensen described the scope as seven days a week with random, primarily nighttime patrols. Citizen Justin Gua spoke in opposition and asked about the annual cost; Mayor Cindy Gagné and Chief Christensen noted the contract and its budget implications had been discussed during the budget workshops before the vote. Member Steve Clark moved to approve the resolution, Member Barry Freel seconded, and the Council voted unanimously to approve the contract.
