Erik Altmann

Concerns about the Police Chief and police department

Taxpayers could foot the bill for extra police and emergency response—and possibly liability costs from the pedestrian crashes.

Police leadership and accountability under Chief Jen Brown

Expect little direct budget hit from posting the video, though the arrest could still drive legal or administrative costs if complaints or lawsuits follow.

Safety Stick automated parking enforcement

No direct cost to the city — the vendor keeps a share of citation revenue instead.

police use of force report

The statement itself doesn’t come with a new price tag, though use-of-force trends can influence future training, insurance, and legal-liability costs.

Isiah Kirby matter

Speakers warned of potential lawsuit costs to the city if accountability is delayed.

police oversight commission vacancy

Probably little to no direct budget impact—mostly staff time to process applications and onboard a volunteer.

Police and fire staffing, overtime, and mutual aid

About $570,000 in annual overtime; neighboring agencies may start billing for mutual aid.

Pedestrian safety at Grand River bookstore demolition site

School zone at Kensington & Grand River crossing

police accountability video release

Probably little direct cost to most residents, though reviews like this can add legal and administrative expenses down the line.

DDA-funded downtown police officers

Shifting two officer salaries onto the DDA preserves roughly a couple hundred thousand dollars of general fund money.

Public comment limits and meeting decorum rules

Safety concerns at Alton/Saginaw and Hitching Post intersections

Unknown — potential future spending on corridor safety improvements is not yet quantified.

Downtown business fees for police calls

Restoring cost-recovery fees could recapture budget dollars from high-call venues.

Storm response and county emergency sirens

Storm cleanup costs were not quantified at the meeting.

Demands from Citizens for Justice coalition

Restoring ELPOC and HRC funding would have budget implications not yet quantified.

Lawsuit against city and former officer John Newman

Outside legal defense costs the city money — the exact bill isn't public yet.

Transparency and public comment rules

University Place Associates litigation

Council noted an open discussion could have a detrimental financial effect on the city's litigating or settlement position; no settlement figures were disclosed.

National Night Out early closure

One half-day of reduced library hours on August 6.

Public safety fee for downtown businesses