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$20.4M reallocation to boost public safety, recreation, and city operations

From left, Tom Segrave, Scott Roybal, Kathy Emmons and Mark Moody sit at the City Council meeting Monday, Jan. 13 inside the Cheyenne City Council Chambers. (Jared Gendron/Cap City News)

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne City Council approved a $20.4 million reappropriation of the fiscal year 2025 budget during its Jan. 27 meeting, funding city projects, employee bonuses and public safety improvements.

The reallocation includes $1.6 million for one-time employee bonuses. Full-time employees received $2,000, while part-time staff were awarded $1,000. Additionally, the Cheyenne Police Department will benefit from $150,000 for overtime in its Critical Traffic Control Area program and $50,000 for security services at the Horse Palace off-track betting facility​.

The reappropriation directs $3.3 million toward special projects, including $2.07 million for a new gymnastics facility, $439,539 for pumphouse restoration and $300,000 for a new boiler at the Johnson Pool. Infrastructure improvements include $180,652 for sidewalk repairs on Vandehei Avenue and $115,105 for drainage enhancements in Thomas Heights​.

The city secured grants totaling over $1.7 million for various public safety and infrastructure upgrades. Highlights include $70,000 for the Regional Emergency Response Team 7 and $30,000 for a technical rescue grant through Homeland Security. Additionally, $838,786 from development impact fees will fund land acquisition for Fire Station #6​.

Community recreation projects received significant funding, with $291,000 allocated for a new playground at Optimist Park and $190,000 for ADA-compliant sidewalk upgrades at Lincoln Park. The Fridays on the Plaza program also received a boost with $140,000 reallocated to support its activities​.

The full report of reappropriated funds can be found below.

The Cheyenne City Council meets in regular session at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 2101 O’Neil Ave. in Cheyenne.


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