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Personnel and Finance Committee August 31, 1998 Page 2 Police Department Budget Continued: $ 102,00 is being requested for computer maintenance in order to properly maintain the fifty (50) desk top computers and the one hundred fifty (150) mobile computers in the squad cars. The City received a$ 100,000 grant to also assist in this area. Chief Gunn was complimented by Council Member Pfeifer for improved communications with the Council. In her position as Chairperson of the Health and Public Safety Committee she noted that she attends the monthly staff meetings of the Police Administration. Chief Gunn noted that the quarterly newsletter and employee of the month were suggested by Council Member Pfeifer and are working successfully. Don Pinckert than reviewed the line item and performance based budget information for the Police Department. He noted that 35 positions for"Safe Neighborhoods" assistance was budgeted in 1998 and that 39 positions are requested for 1999. Decreases are reflected in longevity pay, shift differential pay, buy back and personnel days with the later being now a "use it or loose it" program. Reclassifications are proposed of certain civilian positions including the PM Coordinator who is in charge of 300 vehicles. Three(3) non- bargaining Secretary IV positions are recommended to be reclassified to Secretary V positions in light of changes to the Teamster positions in the department. In addition to civil city funds, the Police Department receives the following grant monies: $ 138,000 SB School Corporation Reimbursement 70,000 HUD CDBG for two officers 54,000 SB School Corporation Security Director Position 156,550 Indiana Criminal Justice STOP Program 33,333 Indiana Law Enforcement Fund Council Member Aranowski requested a written update on the names of the officers by Councilmanic District who participate in the Safe Neighborhoods program. Chief Gunn noted that he would provide this update to the Council. Don Pinckert noted that today the department has 255 officers with 257 officers being budgeted. He noted the following: 1997: 14 retirements 2 resignations 2 deaths 1998: 5 retirements 5 resignations 1 dismissed Chief Gunn voiced disappointment in the recruitment of minorities to the department. Mr. Pinckert noted that state law will change on July 1, 1999 and will then permit an officer to retire at the age of 52. 100 officers could retire today. New line items include: $ 28,500 Print shop $119,550 Radio shop repairs $ 14,643 Central Service Allocation