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eOyY miLtEE C. fro'rL Of the p <br /> . Ezlom and 9Gnanaz C om nittEE of the BEnLI eor n on Council <br /> Previously the Street Department would budget for a portion of the complex, thus there should <br /> be a corresponding decrease in the Street Depalttnent's budget. <br /> Council Member Puzzello inquired about the living in the city stipend. Mr. Pinckert <br /> stated that "Operation Safe Neighborhoods" is budgeted at $48,000 for next year which would <br /> cover 32 police officers receiving the maximum amount of $1,500 each. Currently 21 police <br /> officers participate in the program,but 87 officers currently live within the city limits. <br /> Dr. Varner noted that he has expressed in the past that the residency bonus be for any <br /> police officer living in the city. <br /> Mr. Pinckert noted that if the program were to be expanded an additional $82,500 <br /> would be needed. The current boundaries are based on calls for service. <br /> Council Member Dieter noted that he is aware of a situation where a police officer who <br /> lives across the street from an officer who qualifies does not receive the stipend since he is <br /> outside of the boundary. <br /> Council Members Kelly and Puzzello stated that they believe the program should be <br /> city-wide. <br /> Council Member Puzzello inquired about the VIPS program and their expenses since she <br /> did not see anything in the budget. She noted that she is a strong supporter of this volunteer <br /> program. <br /> Rick 011ett stated that COIT funds are being utilized for cars on this pilot program. <br /> Chief Fautz stated that VIPS members get jackets, shirts, raincoats, and related <br /> equipment. He stated that hundreds of hours have been donated, some with a moments notice. <br /> Dr. Varner suggested that there should be a line-item which identifies the costs to <br /> maintain the VIPS program including but not limited to the cost of gasoline and capital. He <br /> stated that he believes this bring more accountability. <br /> Assistant Chief Kilgore noted that all billings are separate and the costs could be <br /> determined. <br /> Council Member Kuspa inquired about the 32 crossing guards which are budgeted. He <br /> questioned how their locations are selected, noting that he has received inquiries and concerns <br /> about the elimination of a crossing guard location. He questioned what the liability to the city <br /> would be in such a situation. <br /> Personnel and Finance Committee Meeting of August 25,2004 Page 9 <br />