$447K In Federal Funds Slated For Manassas Park Security Project

MANASSAS PARK, VA — The City of Manassas Park would receive $447,000 in federal funds as part of a new federal spending bill, as directed in the latest draft of the bill. The funds would be used to replace security systems at several city buildings and install cameras at nine intersections.

Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner advocated for the inclusion of the project funds in the federal spending bill. This year, the Senate has used a process that allows members of Congress to make Congressionally Directed Spending Requests for specific projects.

As directed in the spending bill, the federal funds for the City of Manassas Park would be used for a public safety and security project. Specifically, the funds would be used to replace security systems at the city's police deparment, fire department, city hall, and community center.

The project would also include the purchase and installation of nine security cameras for placement at intersections throughout the city. Officials hope that the cameras would increase response times the Manassas Park Police Department as they respond to serious incidents or crashes at the intersections.

"As we continue negotiating the final budget, we are committed to making sure Virginia communities receive the support and assistance they deserve," Senators Warner and Kaine told Patch in a joint statement. "We’re proud to have secured this funding in the latest draft of the bill, which will help make Manassas’ city buildings safer and stronger."

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