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The soccer tournament countdown is on.

The city of Seattle has a lot of responsibilities this summer as one of the local hosts of the World Cup.

As Anna Boyko-Wirock reports, local officials are matching up dollars with the items on the to-do list.

From beautification to public safety, Seattle City Council is setting aside $32 million to pay for it. More than half of that comes from federal grants, and most is going to

the Seattle Police, Fire, and Transportation Departments. The money will cover items including

overtime, traffic control, staff training, fire extinguishers, and toilet rental.

Around $2 million in federal funds is specifically to protect against any threats from aerial drones.

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