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Personnel & Finance Committee Minutes - 8/13/87 Page 3 Chief Hurley noted that the situation becomes more critical when personnel retire or resign. As the training period for an officer takes at least 7-8 months, there is a substantial period of time before a new officer can be useful to the department. Mr. Vance stated that the administration is attempting to use manpower more efficiently and , therefore , was advocating a reduction in the sworn personnel to 231 . Upon questioning from several Councilmen, Mr. Vance stated that it would cost approximately $100, 000 (or $.025) , including all pension costs, to maintain the requested 234 sworn officers. He stated his willingness to talk with the Mayor and report back to the Council. Councilmen Barcome, Taylor, Serge and Zakrzewski all stated that they were in favor of maintaining the sworn force at 234 officers plus six (6) civilians . Don Pinckert of the South Bend Police Department also noted that Court time was up by over 50% from the prior year. Councilman Taylor noted that public safety is a high priority and that , with the community continuing to become in more activities (i.e. , the East Race , the Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium, etc.) , more and more demands will be made on our Police Department . Chief Hurley also noted that the S.B. Police Department offers many services not offered in most other communities. Councilman Zakrzewski also noted his opinion that the 234 sworn officers must be maintained in light of the East Race, the stadium and other projects throughout the City . It was noted that the land rental paid to the FOP for use of the pistol range was increasing from $3 , 296 to $6, 500. It was further noted that the South Sector police substation has been paid off. Therefore , the sum of $5 , 252 in Account # 4372 , Building Rental , will not be needed and can be deleted from the proposed budget for the Police Department . It was also noted that the sum of $18,000 in Account # 4412, Real Estate Purchases , is for the East Sector substation. The City is purchasing this structure on a three (3) year land contract. $45 , 000 was used as a down payment , and $45 , 000 will be paid over a three (3) year period .