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Council moves $250,000 into Police Levy Fund; chief plans grant application to replace vests and outdated tasers
Summary
Finance Director Jamie Morley said $250,000 will be transferred into the Police Levy Fund; Police Chief Gary Copeland said officer vests were last replaced six years ago and tasers are over ten years old and that he plans to apply for a grant to replace vests.
Finance Director Jamie Morley told council that an ordinance would transfer $250,000 into the Police Levy Fund, explaining that the council's intent in raising income tax by 0.25% was to help fund the levy. The transfer was included among the financial measures council adopted as emergencies on March 3.
Chief Gary Copeland reported that officer vests were last replaced six years ago and that tasers are more than ten years old; he said he planned to apply for a grant to help offset the cost of replacing vests. Council member Troy Lauffer asked about replacement timeframes, and Copeland confirmed the prior replacement schedule and current equipment age but did not announce exact procurement dates at the meeting.
