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Budget Hearing Report Personnel and Finance Committee September 6, 1995 Page 2 He noted that last year the Civil Defense Department did over 8,000 hours of service. Assistant Chief Wolvos noted that Civil Defense has become has become more associated with emergency management of FEMA focusing on storm weather type of conditions. It was noted that similar cars and similar uniforms would be utilized which should be a deterrent to crime throughout the City. In response to a question raised by Council Member Duda,Assistant Chief Wolvos noted that burnout should not occur if there are challenges presented to a Reserve Officer. Such things as directing Notre Dame traffic, accident investigation, and keeping them productive and busy are necessary ingredients. Often times a Reserve Officer is in a training period for becoming a sworn officer. Mr. Horton noted that in discussions with the Council Attorney and the Chief that there is a potential for the take over of the Park Police Programs through good Reserve Officers with Chief Marciniak agreeing to this concept. It was further noted that between 12 to 16 per week has been the average for Civil Defense Officers. In response to a question raised by Council Member Luecke, it was noted that Radar Patrols could not be done by Police Reserve since certification is necessary in that area. The Council Attorney also recommended that in the drafting of the Ordinance which would create the Police Reserves and would be acted upon by the Common Council that a larger number than the 30 actual Reserve Officers be included such as perhaps 100. In response to a question raised by Council President Ladewski, it was noted that monies are being utilized for the College Incentive Program established during the last wage negotiations. It was also noted that 2 lap-tops have been purchased through the Controllers Budget for the Police Department. The City is currently waiting for an update from the Federal Government with regard to their Grant Proposal for mobile data terminals and lap-tops for thee Police Department. If the City is successful in receiving this Grant it would be a 75% Federal Grant with a 25% City Grant for a total of$1,000,000.00. Chief Marciniak noted in response to a question that forfeiter monies could only be utilized to enhance programs but not to replace them.He noted that the$90,000.00 SWAT Truck is an example as well as the 2 Bomb Robots and the Kevlar Bullet Helmets being purchased by the City from such funds. Don Pinckert noted that a Lieutenant and a Corporal would be transferred from the Police Department budget into the Communications budget with the Lieutenant acting as a Commander and the Corporal acting as a Front Desk Officer during midnights. Total cost for the Police Reserve Proposal without any monies currently being budgeted for workers compensation is at$48, 690.00. It was noted that the Records Department is still behind on data entry with the backlog being approximately 2 to 2 1/2 years. Down sizing the staff has not worked and they are still on restrictive hours from 12 to 6 P.M.