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Personnel and Finance Committee August 29,2001 Page 3 2002 Police Department Budget (General Fund # 101-0801) (continued) 2001 Budget: $ 21,990,694 Expenditure increase excluding capital: 1.1 % 2002 Budget: $ 21,099,843 Total Expenditure increase: $231,449 the City. Mr. Pinckert stated that the largest expense is for the Ethnic Festival which costs $25,000 to$30,000 each year;that there were expenses for the KKK rally;and approximately $ 10,000 for the President's visit to Notre Dame at graduation. He further noted that the expenses incurred for Sunburst are fulling reimbursed based on the actual expenses incurred. Mr. Pinckert noted that the First Source Bank Loan of$ 780,826 will be paid off this year which was a part of the original purchase of the 150 take-home police vehicles. Dr. Varner inquired about the roll-over of squad cars and the cost for the trade-ins of the 1997 Impalas. Mr. Pinckert stated that those costs would be in the capital budget. 1997 was the 1st year of the take home car program. Director of Central Services Matt Chlebowski stated that none of the 1997 cars would be disposed of, with older 1995 Fords being addressed instead. He noted that most of the vehicles go 2-2 1/2 years before reaching the 36,000 warranty limit in response to a question from Dr. Varner. Corporal Deiter inquired about the amount charged for an oil change for a police vehicle. Mr. Chlebowski stated he did not have that information with him, however stated that far more than an oil change is done and that he would provide that information to the Committee. He noted that a preventative maintenance check is performed when a vehicle comes in for an oil change and that 1994 rates are still being utilized. Council Member Aranowski inquired about the E911 revenues noting that the City receives far less than the 44% limit and that the City has inquired of the County Commissioners for an increased amount. Mayor Luecke stated that the revenue increased from $ 80,000 to $ 95,000. Council Member Varner inquired whether the % amount increased and the Mayor stated that he would check into the E911 revenues and update the Committee. 2002 Communications Center Budget (General Fund # 101-0802) 2001 Budget: $ 1,059,501 Expenditure increase : 6.6 % 2002 Budget: $ 1,150,085 Total Expenditure increase: $ 71,346 Mr. Pinckert then reviewed the proposed 2002 Communications Center budget. He noted that the four (4) Communications Supervisors are the lowest paid supervisors in the City. He also noted that there is always a Dispatcher on call who receives "Beeper Duty". The biggest increase is for insurance. Mr. Pinckert noted that if you take the two (2) budgets together(Police and Communications) that they reflect a total increase of$302,795 or 1.4%. The Council Attorney noted that Council,Member Ujdak and Council Member Varner are interested