City of Santa Rosa Public Safety Subcommittee 7-28-26

The City of Santa Rosa Public Safety Subcommittee met on July 28, 2026, to discuss updates from the Police and Fire Departments. Key procurement-related topics included the Fire Department's capital improvement projects, notably the ongoing construction of Fire Station 8 and the design-build phase for retrofitting a purchased building into Fire Station 9. The department also reported on fleet acquisitions, having received five new fire engines ordered in fiscal year 2022, with four additional type one engines on order with a three-year build time. Challenges with supply chain delays and significant cost increases for fire apparatus were highlighted, with costs rising from $850,000 to $1.2 million per engine over four years. The Fire Department is working with city and state officials to address these procurement bottlenecks. The Police Department discussed operational updates, including the use of ALPR cameras funded through two grants and ongoing recruitment efforts for both sworn officers and civilian positions. No specific contract awards or RFPs were mentioned, but the discussion of capital projects and fleet procurement indicates active and planned spending in these areas.