Peoria City Council approved funds for a second public safety helicopter during its public meeting Nov. 10.
The funds were approved by a 5-1 vote, with Mesquite District Councilmember Matt Bullock dissenting and Acacia District Councilmember Jennifer Crawford absent.
Council approved the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $2.85 million and a budget amendment in the amount of $1.988 million in one-time funding from the general fund to buy the helicopter. Officials say there is sufficient balance in the general fund to cover this request.
