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Aug 21, 2026

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Smoke detector donation advances for approval

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 20, 2026

Fire Department Pursues Lower Repair Costs

The commission unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Fire Department’s CNR itemization, although the minutes do not describe its contents. The department is also pursuing in-house apparatus repairs after a vendor proposed raising labor costs from $190 to $265 per hour, an increase that would have added about $20,000 in fees based on last year’s work.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Fire Calls Reach Record High

The Fire Department handled 392 calls in May, about 40 more than its previous high, while staffing shortages drove heavy overtime across every shift.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 18, 2026

Police Calls Rise as Staffing Falls

The Police Department reported 5,263 calls for service, up from 4,600 in March, while staffing was down by five officers. Replacement overtime also increased because of firearms-system training, homicide investigations, sick leave, and workers’ compensation absences.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Silver Street noise exemption approved

The commission approved a proposed noise-ordinance change exempting 1000 Silver Street from the noise limits until 11 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and midnight Fridays and Saturdays, to support concerts while riverfront construction is delayed. The commission also authorized no action on cannabis restrictions but discussed a proposed $50 fine for public use and a $1,000 fine for businesses.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Smoke detector donation advances for approval

The commission voted to forward a $3,000 donation from Liberty Bank for smoke detectors to Finance & Government for approval.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Commission approves private-duty rate increase

The commission approved raising private-duty police rates from $70 to $125 per hour, with a nonprofit rate of $112.50, citing higher officer wages, vehicle maintenance, contract costs, and inflation.

2 min readMunicipal coverage