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Personnel and Finance Committee August 20, 1990 2 improvement plan for the City. The Chief noted that EMS revenue would fund the Fire's Capital Improvement Plan. Chief Taylor also pointed out that he has requested a new civilian mechanic to be paid $20,800.00. In response to a question raised by Council Member Coleman, it was noted that line item 360 entitled "Building and Structure Repairs," were basically for monies to address catch-up problems. The Chief noted that Station No. 5 in particular has an extremely poor exterior which would be addressed. Council Member Puzzello suggested an update from the Chief with regard to items needed for the various stations. The Chief noted that he would provide such a listing to the Council. In response to a question raised by Council Member Voorde, Chief Taylor noted that the quints? are operating well for the City and that currently three and one-half (3 1/2) are operable. The Chief noted in response to Council Member Voorde, that a new Hazmat truck is sorely needed. Council Member Puzzello questioned what the Hazmat team does with contaminants at Hazmat spills. The Chief noted that the Hazmat Team is an emergency response team only, and does not bring any contaminated material back to the Station. The Chief further noted that between fifteen (15) to eighteen (18) firefighters typically retire on an average basis each year, but that this figure may be reduced in light of the recent wage package approved by the City. Council Member Puzzello questioned whether large sums of money would be necessary to upgrade the stations if women were added to the fire force. The Chief stated that the amount of money would be nominal. There being no further questions on this budget, the Committee then reviewed the Emergency Medical Service Budget. Emergency Medical Service,Pages 33-35,$540,461 Personnel Cost,2.13%Increase Overall Cost:$666,000.00 Assistant Chief Rick Switalski noted that the figure on page 35 of $653,567.00 should be amended to $666,000.00. He noted that between $625,000.00 to $630.000.00 is projected in revenue from this department. This includes the neo-natal fees. The department is currently collecting between seventy to seventy-five percent (70-75%) on its accounts. He also noted that the department is using paperless claims which has assisted the department very positively. Reimbursements are, averaging a fourteen (14) day turn-around time.