The drawn out budget dispute between the Broward County Commission and Sheriff's Office has finally reached a compromise.
Negotiations ramped up dramatically two weeks ago after Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony surprised the Commission by saying he needed an additional $70 million in operational expenses to quote 鈥渒eep the lights on.鈥�
He had already secured $50 million in additional funds.
Following a vote last night, commissioners awarded $10 million in operations and $24 million to pay off three helicopters. The increase is a far cry from the initial $580 million he requested back in June. The agreement means the sheriff won't appeal his budget to the State.
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