Perry council amends FY25‑26 budget to add $63,002.25 for police dispatch transition costs

Perry City Council approved a budget amendment on Dec. 22, 2025 to add $63,002.25 for police dispatch services and related transition equipment.

Finance staff (Shannon) told the council the amendment adds $63,002.25 to a new line titled "police dispatch services" to cover about half of the first year’s service cost plus transmitters and transitional equipment. Shannon also said the vendor’s annual contract total was listed in the packet and includes an automatic 3.5% annual increase; the exact full annual total was not clearly captured in the audio transcript.

During council discussion, members asked whether the $63,002.25 covered only a portion of the first year and how the payment is amortized; staff explained the annual total is paid quarterly and that the amendment covers roughly two quarters plus equipment and transition costs. A projected fund balance after the amendment was cited as about 21%.

Council member Tueller moved to approve Resolution 20‑25‑25; the motion was seconded and passed by roll call with all voting members in favor.