City budget planners proposed reductions in overtime budgets for the Police and Fire Departments, amounting to $9 million and $8.3 million, respectively. Proposed budgets include over $542 million for the police and about $263 million for the fire department. A staffing change to allow three firefighters on some firefighting equipment is suggested, sparking opposition from the firefighters' union. Council member José Chito Vela indicated support for this change despite recent staffing standards aiming for four-person teams. Negotiations for a new labor contract are set to begin soon as the current contract ends in September.
The proposed budget for the police department is over $542 million, with a suggested $9 million decrease in the Police Department overtime budget.
Staff has proposed revising the requirement for four-person staffing on all firefighting equipment, allowing some units to operate with only three firefighters.
The Fire Department budget includes $416,000 for 16 sworn positions added for the Canyon Creek Fire/EMS station, amid proposed reductions.
Council Member José Chito Vela expressed support for moving to a three-person staffing model to navigate budget constraints, despite recent implementation of four-person staffing.
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