Regular Items 3.
Public Safety Committee
- Meeting Date:
- 12/16/2025
COMMITTEE:
Public Safety
CONTACT:
Mike Mathews
CHAIR:
Juliana Halvorson
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve a budget adjustment to allocate an additional $300,000 for the temporary dispatch contract. This adjustment is necessary to address unanticipated staffing shortages and associated costs. (Herring)
BACKGROUND:
Initiated by: Alison Herring
Contracted dispatchers have been assisting Consolidated Dispatch during a time of significant staffing shortages. This situation was impacted by the unexpected departure of Teri Best, which created additional staffing challenges. The initial budget required for FY26 was $690,000, but it has been reduced to $300,000 at the start of the FY26 budget year. This amount only covers approximately six months of costs.
Contracted dispatchers have been assisting Consolidated Dispatch during a time of significant staffing shortages. This situation was impacted by the unexpected departure of Teri Best, which created additional staffing challenges. The initial budget required for FY26 was $690,000, but it has been reduced to $300,000 at the start of the FY26 budget year. This amount only covers approximately six months of costs.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION:
Would require a budget adjustment in the amount of $300,000 for FY 2026.
LEGAL REVIEW:
No legal review at this time.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
The Public Safety Committee will be the first to review this item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Proceed as presented.