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f Page 2. Personnel and Finance Committee Councilman Voorde expressed his concern over the COP Program and questioned whether it was really cost-effective. To date, the Council has not received any written update on the program nor a listing of its total monetary cost. - He also questioned what the condition of the police fleet was. The Chief noted that 35 new cars were received this spring. From their experience so far, the Chrysler products were doing better than the Chevrolets. The issues of the crossing guards were then raised. It was noted that there is no provision for bumping for`- positions in the past. It was further noted that approximately $20,000 would be needed to address the . crossing guards proposal. The increase of 250% in office equipment for a total of $21,400 was for micro-film equipment, and a substantial amount of money was proposed in the other contractual line item for the California firm of Wyvern Associates for the police merit system, the company used under the last administration. FIRE DEPARTMENT,. PAGES 27-29 A Fire Department budget was proposed at. $5,489, 851 representing a 7% increase over the current budget., Fire Chief. Tim Brassel and Rick Switalski were on hand to answer any questions. Councilman Taylor also joined the meeting at this point:. One new Battalion Chief at $25,030 is proposed and one less Specialist at $21, 850. The total strength of the Firefighters will be 247 representing the reduction due to the Communication Operation. Clothing allowance is proposed at a .12% increase for 4 total of $151,450 so that all OSHA clothing requirements can be met next year. The condition of the equipment was then questioned. Chief Brassel stated that they presently .have a 1960 ladder truck and a 1962 snorkle. Two new pumpers are expected in September, and he believed that a new ladder truck. would be needed in approximately two years.. Additionally, major repairs on the ladder truck would be needed. Due to the increased size of equipment major structural repairs to the stations at Portage and McKinley stations are anticipated-, or .even new stations. Councilman Voorde questioned the status of the physical fitness program. It was noted that the program has not started due to a problem over receiving waiver of liabilities from the firefighters. Chief Brassel stated that approximately $20,000 each year would be needed to properly fund the program. He stated that the problem is one of an aging force, and that the Department must have standards since age requirements .alone do not hold up legally. The Chief stated that the Force is two persons short for proper manning and that a problem of paying over-time during peak vacation periods was anticipated. Approximately $30, 000 is needed to put a new person on the Force. The Council Attorney asked for an update on the hazardous wastes program and the toll: road. The. Chief noted .that nothing has been built into • •