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Personnel and Finance Committee August 27,2003 Page 2 Indiana Juvenile Incentive Block Grant Fund. Miscellaneous income is projected as follows: $30,0000 fees, $65,000 care repairs and $265,000 overtime reimbursement where the City pays the upfront costs and then receives reimbursement form Community and Economic Development, HUD, South Gateway, etc. Mr. Pinckert further noted that the Police Department budget will increase by $1,677,000 with $608,000 of that amount paying for all related costs dealing with salary increases,and$905,000 being the insurance increased cost. Council President White inquired about the percentage of the budget which was requested to be reduced by the Mayor. Asst. Chief Kilgore noted that the Mayor would be addressing that topic in his preliminary remarks on the budget later in the meeting Council Member Pfeifer inquired about the VIP's Program. It was noted that the program is funded from the Controller's budget, with gasoline for the six (6) vehicles and repairs for such vehicles coming from the Police Department. Council Member Pfeifer asked for a written update summarizing all of the costs for the VIP's Program since its inception Council Member Pfeifer inquired whether enough money has been budgeted for training. Asst. Chief Kilgore noted that $35,000 is in the education and training line-item with an additional $30,000 being budgeted elsewhere for a total of$65,000 for the Police Department. He also noted that other funds are drawn upon such as special crimes, family violence, asset forfeiture, etc. Council Member Pfeifer inquired about computers and training. Asst. Chief Kilgore noted that many training pr.qiects aUtilrze it uIer.with...tbeLda, a,heig cf„Caxed 1nr tuture.,use Council Member Pfeifer requested a written report on all types of training proposed for the Police Department for 2004. Mr. Pinckert noted that a report goes to the Board of Public Safety, with Captain Wanda Shock being in charge of training. Dr. Varner noted that $92,152 is being listed as the cost for 2,950 hours for"Notre Dame football traffic". He recalled from prior discussions that the University of Notre Dame only provides reimbursement for fuses or flares, and inquired why there is not a formal agreement to provide such service for the University. Mr. Pinckert stated that he is unaware of any discussion with the University of Notre Dame on this topic at his level, and that it was referred to the Mayor's office. It was noted that all of the hours worked are off-duty and thus effect is recall. Dr. Varner hoped that some day this topic would be resolved in a business-like decision. Council President White inquired whether the Police Department was at full strength. Mr. Pinckert noted that they are currently three(3) officers short, including being 19 officers short on the street. Ten(10) officers have some degree of training with three (3) in the Police Academy which is a 14- week program, and seven(7) officers in FTO. The 12-weeks of FTO now takes place before the Police Academy. It basically takes a half a year of training. Currently there is one officer serving in Iraq, one (1) on light duty and the rest on FML. Last year they were 20 officers down at this point in the year. Only two(2) weeks notice is needed to leave with the last officer retiring on May 2nd and seven(7) in the Spring. They have had 2-3 resignations this year. Council President White inquired if the Police Department budget is acting as a planning tool for