Jacksonville police and fire chiefs make requests for 2018 budget
Both chiefs asked mostly for the city to replace aging equipment used in the field. The requests come in the face of a
With the final budget work session complete, the council members are set to meet
The draft budget has a projected deficit, in part because of department equipment requests, employee raises, insurance price jumps and the recently opened
Police Chief
"It's been five years since we've had bulletproof vest upgrades ... we've applied for a grant, but it has not been approved yet," Thompson said during the meeting.
Thompson also requested other equipment purchases, such as
"We're pretty much bare bones like last year, but with a few purchase increases," Thompson said of his proposed budget spending.
Fire Chief
"Our current inventory is nearing the end of its service," Buckner said of the breathing equipment. "We're sending about two packs a month out for repairs."
Buckner said that he's trying to obtain a grant for the equipment to cover the cost to the city.
Other spending on Buckner's wish list include
"They're basically a sweat box ... the sweat helps remove toxic carcinogens," Buckner said. "We're trying to do things to reduce the risk of our guys contracting cancer."
The council agreed to prioritize what spending and cuts they want in the next budget meeting.
"I think each council member, between now and the next meeting, should have some suggestions and choices," Councilman
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