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2 ` August 10, 1988 Councilman Puzzello then requested through the Controller's Office that each department provide their line item details prior to their scheduled hearing before the Personnel and Finance Committee. She asked department and bureau heads to explain all noticeable changes in their budget proposed for 1989. It was noted that the Controller's Office requested that no more than a 3% total increase to a budget be requested. Councilman Puzzello then noted that the first budget to be reviewed was the Police Department. Police Department Page 1. A.O14-16 Requested 1989 budget $7,963,627 (3.2%) increase Mr. Don Pinckert then reviewed the Police budget. He noted increases in account number 151 "Medical, Surgical, and Dental", reflecting a 58.5% increase. The request was being made because the current amount will exceed monies budgeted. Medical services are provided to all officers injured in the line of duty as well as cover exams for new recruits. The Committee then was advised about the condition of Maurice Woods who was a police officer shot in the line of duty 12 years ago. More than 50% of the account was spent on his medical bills. These include prescriptions, surgery, mileage to and from the doctors offices. He received a spinal injury and is in "constant pain. " It was also noted that between $5, 000 to $10,000.00 is paid to him reflecting mileage. Medical costs are required to be paid by State law and this policy is in effect for both the Police and Fire Departments. It was noted that line item 312 entitled "Data Processing" is projected to have a 30.9% increase. This budget is for the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and that because of this operation an additional $32,000.00 per year in these payments will be required. Line Item 130 "Extra and Overtime" is requested at a 21.5% increase. $647,800.00 was spent in this account last year and they are requesting $475,200.00 for 1989. $306, 121.00 has been spent through July. In a response to Councilman Voorde's question, Ron Marciniak noted that 10 years ago there were 265 to 267 in the department. Now the force is at approximately 230 officers and overtime is needed. Discussion then took place on whether the department should be increased in manpower. Councilman Puzzello then requested a written update from the Police Department as to whether more full time officers or paying overtime would be better with regard to cost, performance, etc. Ron Marciniak noted that extra and overtime is paid for recall, court time, and overtime with