Committee reviews municipal court security request and 9-1-1 staffing needs

Committee members reviewed a municipal-court security request and the 9-1-1 operations budget. Finance Director noted the court received a quote of about $7,000 for a new metal/security detector plus about $3,000 in professional services if using the same vendor. Councilors asked whether those security additions would be funded; staff described it as a requested line item and noted budget priorities.

On 9-1-1 operations, Chief Holden reported the department signed an Intrado contract with the first-year cost listed as approximately $42,091 and said technology and contractual maintenance are material ongoing costs. Holden also said the communications center remains understaffed by roughly 10 personnel relative to recommended staffing levels and that three communications-supervisor positions previously requested remain unfunded; staff are conducting facility and staffing studies to support future staffing recommendations.

Councilors asked about volunteer use in animal-control reception roles and reliability; police staff said volunteers exist but are not always available during regular visitor hours. Staff did not take final action on these requests; they remain under consideration during the budget-review process.