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Personnel and Finance Committee August 28, 2003 Page 5 Chief Taylor stated that there were also Homeland Security funds available from the Department of Justice through a grant process, however in light of the matching cost to the city, that they did not apply for such funding. 2004 Fire Department-EMS Capital 2003 Expenditures $297,089 Fund # 288 2004 Expenditures $743,645 2003 Revenues $1,375,805 2004 Revenues $1,404,800 Asst. Fire Chief Switalski noted that this dedicated fund has been in existence since the early 1980's. He noted that it has been a good year with collections up. They are paying down on lease payments and also make an interfund transfer to the General Fund of $250,000 each year. They do not want to do anything that would make individuals not utilize 911 when they need to do so. Overall costs to provide services in this area is$3.6 million. Dr. Varner inquired about the fees charged and whether any adjustments are anticipated. Asst. Chief Switalski stated that the fees were last changed in 2002. The federal government will be reviewing their rates of Medicare reimbursement in October and they will look at our fees thereafter,noting that they are required to review the fees every two(2) years. Chief Taylor stated that they are continuing to pursue a training facility with the major obstacle being the location of a proper site. They will continue pursue this objective and are looking at a fire district. 2004 Liability Insurance 2003 Expenditures $2,326,860 Internal Service Fund # 226 2004 Expenditures $2,271,312 2003 Revenue $2,328,642 2004 Revenue $2,273,454 Council Member Aranowski noted that he would not be present at next Tuesday's Committee meeting and that he has asked Dr. Varner to chair that meeting on the budget. City Controller Rick 011ett noted that Safety&Risk Specialist Keegan Rauen was ill,and therefore he would review this fund. Mr. 011ett stated that loss control fees are going down which is resulting in cost savings. There has been a reduction of workers comp claims, which he credited Mr. Rauen for his services in reducing such claims. He noted that property insurance had gone up 20% last year but it has gone down $50,000 this year.. They are proposing a promotion for Mr. Rauen which will result in a$33,51 salary increase in light of his"aggressive program on safety". 2004 Self-Funded Employee Benefits 2003 Expenditures $7,966,447 Internal Service Fund # 711 2004 Expenditures $11,584,483 City Controller 011ett noted that another presentation to the Council on this topic is planned for September 8th. Expenditures drive this fund. Benefits Manager Susan Wallace noted that the market has corrected somewhat in this area.