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Personnel and Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday, August 7, 1985 page 2---- some outside funds. It was noted that approximately $100 , 000 is received from parking violations annually, and Councilman Puzzello suggested that such funds be funnelled back into the Police Depart- ment rather than received as miscellaneous revenue. Councilman Beck recommended that the car lock-out procedure be reviewed. She noted that the City Police Department responds whereas the City of Mishawaka's does not provide such service. She recommended that there be a small fee for such services . Chief Hurley noted that this suggestion : has been made to the City Adminis- tration in the past but that the City Administration believed that the goodwill was enough. Chief Hurley noted that in the month of May, there were 24 car lock-outs within a 24-hour period. Councilman Braboy. questioned where the proceeds of the items which are sold at auction by the Department go, and was informed that pursuant to state law they must go into the pension fund. Ron. Marciniak stated that he would prepare a written report for the Council regarding the 5-year civilian replacement plan. He also highlighted a 5-year plan for vehi.ele replacement which would be more safe, improve the image of the department, and would increase the morale. The plan would be for 1986-1990 with a cost savings that would -be substantial. Overall there would be 3.33 fleets purchased. POLICE PENSION Page 64 $2,037,366 an increase of 95 . 8% Mr. Vance noted that this would be funded from the tax base . 40 officers could retire by the first of the year. The City anticipates that 13. officers will retire at a cost of $143, 559 . Councilman. Braboy expressed concern over "double-dipping" where an officer retires and then is hired as a civilian. It was noted that police officers do not pay social security. FIRE DEPARTMENT P20 $5,615,290 an increase of 3.9% Chief Brassell, Rick Switalski, and Ernie Rozanski reviewed the proposed budget. Chief Brassell noted that the force currently has 227 men, and that the force should be reduced by attrition to 218 men. 85 men could retire, and the average age of a firefighter is 45 years old. The last firefighter was hired on December 22, 1981. In light of the Garcia decision, the department would be adding half time to their straight time to be in compliance. They are allowed to work 68 hours in a 9 day shift, and presently work 72 hours in this period of time. Each new firefighter hired would cost the City approximately $25,000. The physical fitness issue is still pending in Court. It was III