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Department leaders warned that the proposed FY2027 budget could slow police response, reduce fire dispatch staffing, and eliminate several positions. Police overtime costs have risen 63% since 2019, while fire overtime costs have increased 114%; the committee took no final budget action.
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Police officials said eliminating three full-time cadet positions could increase pressure on officers and sometimes leave the station without a dedicated staff member. Fire officials said losing supervisory dispatch positions would leave one dispatcher on duty for most hours despite nearly 11,000 annual calls. Other departments described reductions or vacancies, while engineering reported $16 million in grants over three years and the Water Department said its separate funding structure would keep staffing stable.
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