The City experienced severe drought conditions during 2023, as a result the fire department had paid excess overtime of $8,000 for fighting wildfires as of mid-year. The Citys budget officer estimated that total 2023 fire department overtime expenditures would be $13,000 compared to budgeted overtime appropriations of $5,000. The budget officer suggests deferring a portion of the City police departments planned new radio purchases by $8,000. After consulting the police department, the City Council approves a budgetary interchange.