Police department reports firearms purchases, plans to seek grant reimbursement

A speaker reported the police department purchased new on-duty and off-duty handguns (about 12) and is awaiting delivery of rifles for testing. He said they would submit paperwork to seek reimbursement under the relevant grant and estimated that, after the grant, the city's remaining cost would be "just a few thousand dollars." "There's gonna be a little bit of expense on switching their new style ... But, I've got several quotes, and I've broke it down... the grant taken off of it, we're buying several guns for just a few thousand dollars," the speaker said.

Council members responded positively to using grant funds for equipment purchases and noted the city often pursues grant opportunities to offset law‑enforcement costs. The council did not take formal action at this meeting beyond the informational update.