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infrastructure improvements. Including the continuation of voter-approved 2022
bond projects and the Lakewood Boulevard extension that will provide a direct route
to Chisholm Trail Parkway and Hooper Business Park.

In the five-year CIP, the budget includes over $101.3 in funds for street, traffic and
sidewalk improvements.

4. Public Safety Enhancements
The budget recommends the addition of one (1) new police lieutenant and one (1)
crime prevention/public engagement specialist. Police budget enhancements also
include new body-worn and in-car cameras, tasers and duty handgun replacements
for officers.

The Fire/EMS department has applied for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and
Emergency Response (SAFER) grant through FEMA. If the grant is received, the grant
funding will allow this year’s budget to provide for nine (9) firefighters, one (1)
battalion chief and one (1) lieutenant position. If the grant is not received, the
proposed budget will add three (3) additional firefighters. Announcement of the
grant is expected in September 2023.

The proposed budget recommends funding Bluetooth face pieces that provide direct
communication through fire helmets during emergencies for the city’s firefighters.
Also included in the budget is the replacement of a fire rescue vehicle.

The budget also allocates funding for the police headquarters expansion and
renovations for Fire Station 1.

Budget Focus Areas

Strategic Plan

The city’s Strategic Plan guides the organization for the next 12-24 months and is organized
according to the following Strategic Focus Areas (SFAs):
• High Performing City Organization
• Dynamic and Preferred City
• Beautiful, Safe and Vibrant Community
• Great Place to Live

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