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Brandon leaders lay out FY27 staffing plan as budget rises $836,000
Summary
Board members reviewed the FY27 budget and proposed phased hires for police and fire, a 2.6% cost‑of‑living increase for eligible employees, and internal realignments to staff a new ladder truck; the board asked staff to provide total FY27 cost calculations.
Chair opened the discussion of the proposed FY27 budget and told the board the personnel side shows "a year over year increase of $836,000." He said police staffing would be phased: two patrol officers and one dispatcher to start Oct. 1, with up to three more positions considered on April 1 if revenues meet expectations. "So we're talking about 3 new positions, 1 dispatch, 2 patrol, October 1," the Chair said.
The board emphasized realigning existing budgeted positions to meet operational needs rather than immediately increasing headcount. For fire services, the chair said several promotions (firefighter/sergeant → lieutenant/captain) will staff a new ladder truck rather than hiring nine new people. Members asked staff to calculate the full FY27 cost of a proposed 2.6% cost‑of‑living increase and to return with those figures at the next meeting. The board discussed contingencies if revenues fall short and signaled a preference to proceed conservatively on April additions if financial projections weaken.
