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Personnel and Finance Committee August 29,2000 Page 4 Mr. Hensley noted that space has been taken away from the Police and Fire Departments for years. For example janitorial closets have been turned into closets and the police locker room was taken away under Chief Gunn. Core samples from the Street Department are being taken to police rooms for analysis currently. Citizen Member Isabelle Gonzalez inquired about the lead exposure policies when unloading guns and bullet testing. Mr. Hensley noted that the problem has not been resolved however they are monitoring the situation. Ms. Gonzalez requested that updates on the lead exposure policies be sent to the Health and Public Safety Committee. In response to a series of questions from Council Member Kirsits, Mr. Hensley noted that fire and police equipment including boats are being stored at the MSF Building during the winter months and some is being stored at the Ireland Road Fire Station. He noted that the Police Bomb Squad Truck must be stored in a building not less than 45 degrees in light of the robotics housed on it. Mr. Dillon noted that boats are also stored at Organic Resources. It was noted that Project Releaf Blowers which are stored outside have shortened life spans. In light of the various storage and space concerns, it was recommended that the Council receive regular updates on the overall master plan for in-house and outside storage of City-owned and City-leased equipment; regular updates and discussion of the proposed Public Works Service Center; and regular updates and discussion of the proposed relocation and expansion of the Fire, Police and Communications Administration Central Offices, as well as the proposed Fire Department Training facilities. •: •t V" .LC . H -.wa. -S Dv ON FUND 0 2000 Total Revenue Projection: $3,187,184 2001 Total Revenue Projection: $3,187.814 $148,950 reflecting a 4.9 % increase 2000 Total Expense Projection: $3,323,133 2001 Total Expense Projection: $3,571.479 $383.665 projected shortfall Mr. Hensley reviewed the "Summary of Major Changes" sheet and the various footnotes highlighting areas of concern. He noted that the budget reflects an increase of $ 60,000 in insurance. 2000 is the first year of having $ 1 millon budgeted for streets. 250 blocks will be paved this year. A rotomill at the cost of$ 267,000 which will grind down 2 " curb to curb is proposed. $ 60,000 is also proposed in this area for private contractors. Council Member King inquired into when the rotomill equipment will pay for itself. Mr. Hensley speculated that it would take five (5) years. Mr. Hensley also noted that it could be used for waterworks and sewer projects, and that it should have a life of 10-12 years. Mr. Gilot noted that better drainage may result by grinding down curb to curb. Mr. Hensley visited Grand Rapids and as a result has recommended that an anti-icing liquid agent be used prior to a storm during the winter time. Mr. Gilot noted that this is an example of being pro-active and also addresses ongoing concerns resulting from using sand and slag which