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Council committees flag fire staffing needs, SAFER grant pursuit and finance concerns including sales tax shortfall
Summary
Council committee reports noted the Public Safety Committee discussed the fire department annual report, its need for additional staff and a SAFER grant application; the Finance Committee raised overtime costs for Fire and Police, a possible council retreat, sales tax receipts running about 2% under budget, credit card processing fees, and cash flow projections.
Councilor Mark Wohlrab reported that the Public Safety Committee discussed the fire department annual report and the department's need for additional staffing. Wohlrab said the committee also discussed the department's application for a SAFER grant and the police department monthly report.
Councilor Kyle Strengholt summarized the Finance Committee's January 21 review, noting overtime costs for fire and police personnel, consideration of a possible council retreat, sales tax numbers running about 2% under the city's budgeted numbers, credit card processing fees, and cash flow projections. These items will inform future budget discussions and committee follow‑up.
