Department Services City Government How Do I Our Community Search You are here: HomeDepartment ServicesPolice & Public SafetyPublic Safety Sales Tax Updates Public Safety Sales Tax Updates Public Safety Fund Current and past information about budget, expenditures, and revenues for the Public Safety Fund is available online via the city's Financial Transparency Module. Monthly reports showing the most current year-to-date sales tax revenue information for the current year can be found on the Sales Tax page. Public Safety Sales Tax Background In late 2018, the Montrose City Council created the Public Safety Citizen Advisory Committee (PSCAC) to critically analyze the operations and needs of the Montrose Police Department and see where any additional funding could be found in the city's existing budget to meet the department's needs. The City Council also tasked the PSCAC with providing written recommendations to the Council on issues involving possible public safety funding initiatives. Following five months of work, the PSCAC presented their findings to the City Council along with a final report regarding staffing and funding recommendations for the future of the Montrose PD. Based on recommendations in the report, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2019-19 on July 16, 2019, which authorized a ballot question for the general election held in November 2019. City of Montrose Ballot Issue 2A appeared on the Montrose County 2019 Coordinated Election ballot and was approved by voters. The full wording of the ballot question and the city ordinance, detailing the collection and use of funds as approved, are available for download. Sales tax revenue collections under the new tax began on January 1, 2020. Public Safety Complex Construction The new Public Safety Complex (PSC) will encompass the existing PD site and the adjacent parcel. The City Council has approved a $16 million construction contract for the project. A ground-breaking ceremony for the project was held on April 5, 2021. Get detailed project info on the PSC Project page. Public Safety Sales Tax Report Card City staff provides regular updates to the Montrose City Council regarding the progress of activities that were specified in the PSST ballot measure. The most current summary of the report is presented here. The following points were also included in the most recent update: The acquisition of additional staff, one of the PD’s most pressing needs, progressed significantly in 2020 and into the new year. While not yet fully staffed, the PD has added personnel in key areas and backfilled several vacant positions. Currently, three new police officers are in training and four are in the police academy. Additional training resources are essential to hiring and equipping new officers. To address this need, the PD, in partnership with Colorado Mesa University, is working to create a local police academy that will serve as a valuable tool for the Montrose PD as well as agencies throughout the region. Academy lesson plans have been submitted and are awaiting approval from the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board. A driver training site and firing range have been approved and training equipment has been purchased. View the latest Montrose PD statistics FORMS & DOCUMENTS View the Municipal Code and other key documents INTERACTIVE MAPS Find all the interactive maps you need VIDEOS Explore the City of Montrose NOTIFY ME Sign up to receive email and text notifications EMPLOYMENT View current job listings with the city CONTACT US City of Montrose 433 S 1st Street Montrose, CO 81401 Phone: 970-240-1400 Department Directory POPULAR PAGES Online Bill Payment Black Canyon Golf Course Police Department Document Center Bid Postings Online Services FAQS What is the sales tax rate in Montrose? How do I report potholes and other public works issues? Does the city have a leash law? Why was my trash not picked up today? Where do I go for Municipal Court? USING THIS SITE Home Site Map Accessibility Copyright Notices Government Websites by CivicPlus® Enable Google Translate