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Parks staff report theft and arson incidents; no surveillance footage available
Summary
Parks maintenance reported copper theft at City Park and a small restroom fire at Settlers Way Park; staff said both were repaired but there were no arrests and the parks system currently lacks video surveillance at those locations.
Parks staff told the board that crews responded to recent vandalism and theft: copper wiring was stolen from City Park and someone lit a small fire in a restroom at Settlers Way Park. "We've been able to repair both of those things since then," staff said, describing repairs completed by maintenance but noting there have been no arrests tied to the incidents.
Board members asked whether parks have video surveillance or other evidence; one board member explicitly asked, "We don't have any video?" and staff replied there are currently no cameras in place at the affected locations. The conversation highlighted the limits of current security measures and led staff to reiterate reliance on maintenance teams and volunteers for park upkeep; the department invited volunteer involvement and said it will continue to explore options for deterrence and prevention.
