Summary
The council added positions — two police custody officers, a code enforcement officer, and others — at a cost of about $335,800, which pushes next year's projected deficit toward $4 million. Some members flagged the strain on city finances.
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Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
$335,800 total, with roughly $280,000 from the general fund amid a projected $3.8 million deficit.
City departments get added enforcement, custody, and risk-management capacity.
The city's general fund deficit deepens, adding pressure on future budgets.
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