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Committee Report Personnel and Finance August 24, 1995 Page 2 Council Members Zakrzewski and Puzzello voiced concern over the salary paid to a Data Entry Clerk and believed that the duties for this position warrant additional compensation. It was suggested that the position be reclassified. This matter was to be discussed further. In response to a question raised by the Council Attorney, Chief Taylor noted that the random drug testing which began in July is going well. Chief Taylor then handed out a"Confined Space Rescue Narrative"(attached). He noted that there will be two Tactical Response Teams, level I and level II. They will be trained in Hazardous Materials and Confined Space Rescue and cross trained. He indicated that this is the most inexpensive way for the City. There will be 8 fire fighters available per shift to do this type of work. It was noted that it will require a salary ordinance change. It was also noted that training was required by OSHA with an anticipated cost of approximately $30,000.00. It was discussed that a concept to generate a fee to provide Confined Space Rescue to companies and corporations throughout the City should be pursued. Bob Raker will be in charge of the Tactical Response Level Teams and the training will require 2 weeks of school,5 days per week, 8 hours per day which will take place this year. City Controller,Kevin Horton noted that a full fledged training program is currently in the discussion stages and will be continued to be discussed in the future. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 1994 = $9,052,641.00 1995 = $9,650,074.00 Assistant Chief Switalski then reviewed the budget summary on personnel service. Line item detail was also reviewed. Chief Switalski noted that if there is no activity after 120 days that a delinquent account is sent to the Credit Bureau. The Credit Bureau collects 30%of such fees collected. The overall collection rate for 1991 was 76%.Payments totaled$416,503.00. Council Member Luecke questioned the computer system and statistics. It was indicated that an upgrade of software was necessary however each of the stations utilize the computers for Roll call. Council Member Luecke also voiced concern with regard to the County Warning system and was advised that it is an obsolete system. Council Member Luecke suggested that the City of South Bend should take the lead on this, and that perhaps a fee similar to that which is charged for enhanced 911. Council Member Kelly also voiced support for looking into upgrading the system.