Summary
Parade and festival organizers said police fees are eating the money they'd otherwise give back to local nonprofits. The council adopted a cheaper overtime billing method and made it retroactive to April 1, 2026, covering the Elks Parade and Strawberry Festival.
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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Lower police billing for community events, retroactive to April 1, with costs absorbed in the adopted budget.
Nonprofits and community groups that run parades, fairs, and festivals — and residents who attend them.
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