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Board renews police behavioral‑health consultant, approves rate rise to $157/hour

Board of Awards, City of Danbury · August 12, 2026
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Summary

The Board approved a one‑year renewal for Dr. Edward Keane as the Police Department’s behavioral‑health consultant at $157 per hour for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027; estimated FY cost is $28,880.

Purchasing Agent Charles J. Volpe told the Board that Dr. Edward Keane proposed a renewal rate of $157 per hour for behavioral‑health consultant services to run July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027; Chief P. Ridenhour moved to extend the award and the motion carried unanimously.

Volpe additionally said the estimated fiscal‑year cost is $28,880 and that the expense will be charged to the Police Department’s professional services account; the prior rate had been $145 per hour under the previous award.