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Board of Finance

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Significant

Police Gets $155K for Crashed Vehicles

BudgetPublic Safety
Why it matters
Fairfield residents will pay $155,290.68 for police vehicle replacements and face a $5 increase in beach sticker fees.
What happened
  • Board unanimously approved $155,290.68 from the Internal Service Fund to replace two police vehicles that collided during a January 8th suspect chase
  • Norma Pfriem Breast Center requested $10,000 in town funding for breast cancer services regardless of patients' ability to pay
  • Beach sticker fees will increase from $25 to $30 for residents, with daily parking rates staying the same
  • Human and Social Services programming budget increased to $75,000 for classes and teacher payments
  • Golf cart fees increased at Carl Dickman Golf Course due to increased usage
  • Board cancelled Thursday March 26th budget hearing, with next public session Saturday March 28th at 9:30 am at Fairfield Warde High School
What is next
Public Comment Session scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 9:30 am at Fairfield Warde High School. ⚠️ These are draft minutes and have not been officially approved. Content may change.