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I Personnel and Finance Committee August 21, 1990 2 response to questions raised by the Council Attorney, Chief Marciniak noted that savings are being realized by the quarter (1/4) hour increment in overtime. He noted, however, that due to the increased demands for the Police Department, that this line item is not keeping up with the demands. He further noted that the cost to police a Notre Dame Football game are averaging between $8,000.00-10,000.00 per game in overtime costs. Council Member Don Niezgodski questioned line item 151 entitled "Medical, Surgical, and Dental." It was noted that former police officer Maurice Woods', currently residing in Dallas, Texas, current prognosis is that no medical surgery is available to help him unless new technology is forthcoming. The City is averaging approximately $30,000.00 per year in medical treatment. Assistant Chief Wolvus also noted that approximately three to four (3-4) officers are on medical leave at any one time. He further noted that the figures reflected in this line item are to reflect more realistic figures. Sergeant Wolvus noted that the SOS boiler did not pass inspection. Money was included to upgrade it. Katie Humphreys noted that the City would like to sell the South Sector Building. In line item 399, a $2,000.00 cost is projected to wash police vehicles per month. The charge has increased by $1.00 per car which is the largest increase ever incurred by the City. Council Member Voorde raised questions with regard to the Police Vehicle Fleet. It was noted that twenty (20) new police vehicles have been received in 1990. Council Member Niezgodski questioned take-home car policies along with other Council Members. Assistant Chief Wolvus noted that the program is good if it is properly administered. Council Member Niezgodski noted that visibility is a crime deterrent. Council Member Voorde stated that an additional commitment to the public safety sector must be made by the City. He stressed that additional manpower is needed and that the City should be changing its priorities in this area. Chief Marciniak stated that he has a three (3) year plan which would involve three (3) additional added to the NEST Team, three (3) additional people to the afternoon shift to work with juveniles, two-thirds (2/3) of a person added on the street; a new beat in the south; a new beat in the northwest, which would not include Project 2010 which may necessitate one (1) to two (2) new beat, with the later resulting from increased annexation. Chief Marciniak noted that 3.5 officers are needed per beat. He noted that more officers are needed during the day and three (3) officers instead of two (2) are needed for crime prevention programs. He also would include a third person for each shift for the East Race. Council Member Puzzello praised the work of the NEST Team. It was noted, however, that traffic tickets have decreased, however, the NEST Team has issued