City of Georgetown

The committee discussed key initiatives including an upcoming recruit graduation, funding approval for the Kentucky Urban Search and Rescue task force, and the recruitment status for a Fire Marshal. Operational updates included progress on IT infrastructure at Station 1 and code enforcement staffing. A mid-year budget request was presented for concrete apron repairs at Station 2 and building maintenance. Future planning was addressed through a proposed facility condition assessment for the upcoming fiscal year and a preview of the Station 4 construction plan and related grant opportunities. Additionally, preparations for a community safety event were outlined.

The committee reviewed the proposed 2026-2027 budget, which includes cost-of-living adjustments and increased contributions to the retirement system. Discussions centered on recurring expense reductions, specifically regarding personnel counts and capital projects like construction administration fees and equipment procurement. The committee also evaluated fund balance projections and considered allocations for infrastructure improvements linked to the Legacy Run Commerce Park project.

The committee discussed police staffing levels, including current headcount and upcoming testing. There was a review of the expanded use of the Power DMS program, with support for the purchase contingent on final pricing and budget availability. The committee evaluated the implementation of Axon Prepared for Dispatch, focusing on its potential for efficiency and training, while also noting the need for legal, insurance, and liability assessments before proceeding with AI tools. Additionally, the committee received updates on the department's vehicle orders and recent winter weather operations.

The committee discussed updates on apparatus, including a new ladder truck and custom engines, and confirmed the department is fully staffed. Plans were reviewed for outfitting a response trailer with grant funding, and progress on the training center stair project using state grant funds was noted. The committee reviewed 2025 training hours, noting that the department exceeded the state requirement. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding a upcoming safety day, a fundraising initiative for a safety house inflatable, and the ongoing progress and funding strategy for Station #4.

The committee addressed various traffic safety and management concerns. New business included requests for increased neighborhood patrols, the installation of new traffic signage, and complaints regarding illegal parking, construction vehicle traffic, and speeding. Old business updates involved the removal of previous agenda items regarding illegal turns, ongoing monitoring of intersection stop-sign requests, the status of speed limit signage, and a traffic signal modification request for a blind spot at a major intersection. Additionally, the committee discussed implementing parking restrictions in specific neighborhoods to ensure access for emergency vehicles and snow removal equipment.