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Chief Seymour said the department currently has 28 full-time employees, including 19 uniformed patrol officers, four detectives (including the VCIF-funded detective), and three sworn administrators. He reported that patrol is organized into four teams and that minimum staffing on patrol is three officers, with a typical goal of four.

On personnel costs Chief Seymour reiterated the citywide proposal for a 1.5% cost-of-living adjustment and explained the department is proposing a modest reclassification for an office manager role and a new supplemental-pay category for special assignments (for example, SWAT or other on-call specialty duties). He said a major personnel change in the FY26 estimate is converting the detective position that had been supported by state VCIF grant funding into a permanently funded city position now that the grant expires.

The chief called out operational lines that increased (training, cell service, vehicle repair, travel) while noting a projected overall reduction in the police budget of about $358,000 compared with last year largely because vehicle capital purchases in the prior year (six vehicles) are not repeated in FY26. He said the budget includes an increase in overtime and proposed supplement pay for specialized functions; those details remain to be finalized with human resources.

Chief Seymour described equipment and project priorities including replacement of personal protective equipment and license-plate-reader integration. He confirmed the department will submit costs for bulletproof vests in full in the budget because the city must purchase first to claim a 50% reimbursement grant indicated earlier.

The chief also reviewed two restricted funds: a drug asset-sharing fund (state and federal/confiscation proceeds) and an impound/DOR fund tied to DUI-related seizures. He told the commission that the drug fund's available spendable balance and uncertain federal/state receipts make planning difficult; he proposed a budget that would spend up to about $81,000 on training, canine support and equipment in FY26 but said some of those funds may be contingent on forfeiture awards being finalized in court.

Commissioners asked for clarification on staffing ratios, vehicle replacement cadence and whether the VCIF detective position would continue to operate as it has. Commissioner Larry and Chief Seymour both said current staffing is adequate for the city's current size but acknowledged future growth or redeployment could prompt reconsideration of staffing levels. Chief Seymour closed by noting the department is projected to end the current year under budget overall but that vehicle repairs and turnover created year-to-date variability.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","4/22/2025 Budget Workshop #1","oneSentenceSummary","Police Chief Seymour presented the department's FY26 budget estimate, describing staffing (28 full-time employees), the proposed citywide 1.5% COLA impact, a plan to convert a VCIF-funded detective position into a permanent city post, planned equipment replacements and separate drug and impound funds.","taxTitle","Red Bank, Hamilton County, Tennessee","taxId",71190,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263462,"Fire chief presents FY26 budget; requests equipment, pacing hose replacement and a battery stair chair",4087,3758475,7845495,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3105279-77ba55702808385d6f0a56a39ba2d94d&start=3758&end=7845","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3105279-77ba55702808385d6f0a56a39ba2d94d/thumbnail_3758475.jpg","/articles/6263462/Red-Bank/Hamilton-County/Tennessee/Fire-chief-presents-FY26-budget-requests-equipment-pacing-hose-replacement-and-a-battery-stair-chair","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263462-796a342e054e0d4323b8e54762c0a163/orig.mp4?Expires=1771119170&Signature=FJef0untduJ-eyGVyKf3nWozoPC987fVG~CxeiXaiptBO7Xaz0GhLVgZBYVgqhcrffjJo5zO2Ol86~UtPd8-QYF-e2V15RsAvkVL6NxLdNlD6PPTJTfRLuGCa5wCrQ54jMmkcw712bKo4ZhiUprKd4pCp2loAoTgqzGXfCQBMlqj54CnQdZvoa27bFJ9x7xMPlk8ZM4ZjylpjZmRzAZcps8DehnTwOl9Q4bQo2Q2csbqNgNpPeflzouj2lTCsDyBweDIER27fHBaCc~aoEz0IOVr9Ho20sZ61s9N0lADH1ETlcbVEDkoImSKx71ECxc~lvG3wMXApRrbsPOeVKcwZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fire Chief Brent Seiler presented the Red Bank Fire Department's FY26 budget estimate during the April 22 budget workshop, describing staffing, operations, training and capital needs and a multi-year plan for equipment replacement.

Chief Seiler described department staffing and deployment: 15 full-time career personnel, a part-time pool (about 27 part-timers reported) and six long-term volunteers; the department operates two stations, provides 24-hour coverage with five members on duty across shifts and fields roughly 970\u00011000 calls per year depending on the year. He said the department staffs four pumpers, a hose/service truck, a rescue truck, a UTV and three staff vehicles.

On personnel, the fire department's FY26 estimate includes the citywide 1.5% cost-of-living adjustment and an increase in overtime and part-time budgets tied to covering mandatory \"Kelly days\" and unplanned long-term absences. Chief Seiler said the department relies on part-time staff to avoid roughly $90,000 a year in overtime costs that would result if full-time employees were paid overtime to cover mandatory days off.

The chief outlined operational cost increases driven by vehicle maintenance and parts for modern diesel engines and emissions systems; he said pumps and compressors and SCBA maintenance are recurring and sometimes costly items. The department requested modest increases in vehicle-repair and parts budgets to better match actual historical spending.

Chief Seiler described capital and equipment priorities: a phased multi-year hose-replacement plan (to spread cost rather than replace all hose at once), replacement of aging pump valves with more reliable Akron-brand valves, conversion of battery-operated fans to a newer battery platform and a request for a battery-powered stair chair (quoted at about $17,000) to reduce injuries and physical strain on firefighters during \"assist the citizen\" calls. He said the stair chair would allow two members to move residents up stairs instead of physically carrying them, and that the membership recommended purchasing one to reduce work-related injuries and workers' compensation claims.

The chief also highlighted training investments, certifications, interstate mutual-aid participation (Tri State Mutual Aid) and state-provided firefighter cancer-screening coverage tied to occupational exposure rules. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about part-time budget swings, vehicle replacement cadence and the frequency of citizen-assist calls; Chief Seiler said he would provide more detailed cost estimates as the commission requested.","Fire Chief Brent Seiler presented the department's FY26 budget, describing staffing (15 career members plus part timers and volunteers), equipment and training needs, a phased hose-replacement plan and a $17,000 request for a battery stair chair to reduce back injuries on citizen-assist runs.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263471,"City manager presents FY26 budget estimate emphasizing commission goals and tax-relief match",683,24671,707872,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3105279-77ba55702808385d6f0a56a39ba2d94d&start=24&end=707","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3105279-77ba55702808385d6f0a56a39ba2d94d/thumbnail_24671.jpg","/articles/6263471/Red-Bank/Hamilton-County/Tennessee/City-manager-presents-FY26-budget-estimate-emphasizing-commission-goals-and-tax-relief-match","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263471-d1d5e52dfb089eb178d241695e26f2a7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771119170&Signature=RdPBfT70hdsVAkxEpkus2AUUYwJH5pfA6~nZ3EheiWFwRscJB-rdc4RM3s7yAplqSA1M~uQYm~E0tbaVoml5F4209~o1suEcQeJ6YnCh8OSu4qH~dZpVPjeY5wan7JyhyMkIALvhXbfZsymqHCt3G5Co4GkdemEV6GpNL5-XXcV6XPyvomJv6fI2syD9TojSKRXLLj7SRAR9v9gP4PPRjOnAaZgLxhEe33XUApEHrLG5I-0VMmzspkExTAmpbaOV2AMbs-JWRI~Tdjt9S9KBAzFn2SGw5WAAzWUf0dIUYx8imBCNXYk-cE09cRmYcoNGsbXZdq7GodDqNI5NW11bMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager Mr. Grama presented the City of Red Bank's fiscal year 2026 budget estimate on April 22, 2025, outlining priorities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

The budget estimate, Mr. Grama said, \"addresses all 5 commission goals\" from the commission's strategic planning retreat and includes a proposed 1.5% cost-of-living adjustment for all city employees. He told commissioners the package includes a three-page memo, a four-page budget guide and a 32-page budget spreadsheet to support the discussion and invited commissioners and the public to review the materials posted on the city's finance webpage.

Mr. Grama said the proposal makes modest, targeted staffing changes to build capacity in specific areas. Notably, the estimate would make permanent a detective position that had been funded by the Violent Crimes Incentive Fund (VCIF) grant after the VCIF funding expires. The memo also reflects reclassification of two administrative roles (community development office manager and police executive office manager) and conversion of a part-time parks and recreation program assistant to full time.

The estimate would have the city provide a county-match for property tax relief for qualified taxpayers, a change the manager described as a first for any city in Hamilton County. The budget figures presented estimate a complete city match of approximately $25,718.64 to support roughly 138 Red Bank residents in current relief programs, split by an estimated $11,290.80 for those over 65 (about 116 residents) and $14,427.84 for 100% disabled veterans (about 22 residents).

Mr. Grama also told the commission the FY26 estimate budgets $30,000 to sustain CARTA Caravan paratransit service, up from a capped exposure of about $15,600 in the current year. He explained CARTA will no longer cap the city's per-trip subsidy, and Red Bank's projected cost based on current ridership is roughly $30,000.

The manager proposed $15,000 for on-call data-analyst services to improve the city's data maturity, with initial uses for capital improvement planning, property tax analysis and revenue forecasting. He said the public works and community development departments will carry much of the workload for the commission's five goals and urged commissioners to review the six department-specific budget memos for operational details.

Mr. Grama closed by reiterating the documents posted online and the schedule for follow-up hearings and department presentations over the next three Tuesdays, providing the commission several weeks for questions and decisions.","City Manager Mr. Grama presented the City of Red Bank's FY26 budget estimate, highlighting alignment with five commission goals, a 1.5% cost-of-living adjustment for employees, a proposal to permanently fund a VCIF-funded detective position, a new data-analyst contract, and a city match for county tax relief for eligible residents.","actionData","errors"]

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Police chief outlines FY26 budget, permanent VCIF detective position and equipment priorities

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