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Peoria on precipice of paying for second public safety helicopter

The city of Peoria is preparing to pay for a second public safety helicopter.

City of Peoria

The city of Peoria is preparing to pay $5.79 million for a second public safety helicopter.

That price includes the aircraft, specialized police equipment, applicable use tax, as well as inspection and ferry travel expenses.

A portion will be paid by a $2.85 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. The city will pay the remaining balance of $2.94 million, of which $952,000 was already approved by council, according to a staff report.

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