FY 2027 Requests
FY 2027 Community Project Funding Requests:
Project Name: Buffalo Police Department Patrol Vehicle Replacement Project
Requested Amount: $328,000
Intended Recipient: Buffalo Police Department
Recipient Address: 639 Fort Street, Buffalo, Wyoming, 82834
Explanation of the Request: The requested amount of $328,000 would be used by the Buffalo Police Department to purchase and fully upfit four patrol vehicles, which will include the installation of a new radio system, front radar unit, rear radar unit, emergency lighting package, patrol rifle storage system, prisoner transport cage, and department decals and markings. Situated at the interchange of Interstates 25 and 90, Buffalo is a frequent stopping point for travelers heading to Yellowstone National Park, which attracts more than four million visitors annually. Due to its location and strong partnerships with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office and the Wyoming Highway Patrol, the Buffalo Police Department responds to numerous incidents along city streets, county roads, highways, and interstates, and frequently assists with accidents, pursuits, and other calls for service. However, the department's existing fleet is aging, with most vehicles over ten years old and exceeding 100,000 miles, while rising maintenance costs, reduced reliability, and supply chain challenges limit operational efficiency and pose risks to officer and public safety. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds as replacing aging vehicles will improve emergency response times, enhance officer safety, increase patrol coverage, and reduce long-term maintenance costs, thereby supporting the continued safety of both the community and the millions of visitors who pass through northern Wyoming each year.
Member Certification Form:
rep-hageman-buffalo-police-department-patrol-vehicle-replacement-project-financial-disclosure.pdf
Project Name: Johnson County Sheriff's Office Patrol Vehicle Acquisition Project
Requested Amount: $270,000
Intended Recipient: Johnson County Sheriff's Office
Recipient Address: 639 Fort Street, Buffalo, Wyoming, 82834
Explanation of the Request: The requested amount of $270,000 would be used by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office to purchase four new patrol vehicles, replacing the aging, existing fleet, which will have reached its mileage limits. Johnson County is highly rural, encompasses over 4,175 square miles with two major Interstates, I-25 and I-90, contains over 550 miles of county-maintained roads, and includes countless miles of unmaintained roadways on the Big Horn Mountains, WY State lands, Bureau of Land Management lands, rural ranch lands, and in the oil field, creating significant coverage challenges. The Sheriff's Office also provides two resident deputies in the Town of Kaycee, WY, which does not have a police department, but does house a K-12 school. Finally, the Sheriff's Office is obligated to patrol on Forest Service lands within the county. Meeting this coverage demand over such a massive area has caused vehicle mileage to quickly add up, while rough roads and hazardous weather have degraded vehicle condition, exacerbating ongoing challenges in achieving public safety objectives. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds, as replacing the aging, existing fleet will ensure the continuation of both effective patrol coverage and emergency response, thereby bolstering public safety across multiple communities in Johnson County.
Member Certification Form:
Project Name: 911 Communications and Dispatch Systems Upgrades Project
Requested Amount: $2,083,000
Intended Recipient: Sweetwater Combined Communications Joint Powers Board
Recipient Address: 5 Shoshone Avenue, Green River, Wyoming, 82935
Explanation of the Request: The requested amount of $2,083,000 would be used by the Sweetwater Combined Communications Joint Powers Board (board) to replace two critical communications systems, including the Radio Console and the 911 Phone System, which enable radio dispatch operations and the answering of critically emergent calls for help from the public, respectively, that are both approaching "end-of-life" status in the next two years. The board provides emergency communications services to the communities of Bairoil, Eden, Farson, Granger, Green River, Reliance, Rock Springs, Superior, and Wamsutter within Sweetwater County, comprising a total of 12 public safety agencies serviced, including three law enforcement, seven fire, one EMS, and one combined fire/EMS department. With their radio dispatch and 911 phone systems approaching "end-of-life" status, replacement is an urgent priority, especially as reliance on cellular networks is not a dependable alternative due to the vast, rural nature of Sweetwater County and inconsistent cellular coverage. This request is a valuable use of taxpayer funds as it will replace aging, unsupported public safety-related infrastructure and ensure the continuous operation of critical emergency communications and 911 services across multiple rural communities in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
Member Certification Form:
rep-hageman-sccjpb-911-communications-and-dispatch-systems-upgrades-project-financial-disclosure.pdf
Project Name: Crook County Sheriff's Office Vehicle Acquisition Project
Requested Amount: $246,500
Intended Recipient: Crook County Sheriff's Office
Recipient Address: 309 Cleveland Street, Sundance, Wyoming, 82729
Explanation of the Request: The requested amount of $246,500 would be used by the Crook County Sheriff's Office to purchase two new patrol trucks, a third truck to be utilized by Emergency Management within the Sheriff's office, and associated equipment upgrades, including cages, radar units, radios, in-car cameras, and other outdated equipment that would have to be used. The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the current vehicle fleet is old and outdated, having over 150,000 miles and reaching the end of its service life, while also ensuring that effective law enforcement and emergency management coverage can continue across multiple rural communities in Crook County, Wyoming.
Member Certification Form:
rep-hageman-crook-county-sheriff-s-office-vehicle-acquisition-project-financial-disclosure.pdf