Irvine will receive police helicopter services from Huntington Beach under a three-year contract.
The Huntington Beach City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved providing air support on a per-call basis at an hourly rate starting at $770 for the first year. Rates will adjust annually.
The contract could generate $300,000 a year for Huntington Beach, according to a city staff report.
Huntington Beach’s Air Support Unit helps with patrol and traffic operations, search and rescue, aerial photography and more, according to the city website.
Huntington Beach also provides the service to Newport Beach and Costa Mesa.
