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people. We tested adding ten (10) to see what happens if we realize that the actual end result is cost instead of using overtime. We have four (4) individuals in the drop for 2017, and two (2) that pledge they will be leaving in 2018. We'll bring in the six (6) as an experiment, and then in 2018 if it doesn't work, we'll use attrition to bump our numbers back down to the original level. Councilmember Dr. Varner asked if two (2) lieutenants were being paid on page nine (9), because there is no number associated with them. Chief Skwarcan stated that they are accounted for in Enterprise Fund ( #288). The verbiage line is there, but not the numerical line. Councilmember Dr. Varner stated he thinks a lot of people will be happy that they are looking at alternatives to the Potawatomi site. Chief Cox added that while there has been a handful of outspoken critics, the majority of the people we've spoken to have been in support. We received over one - hundred (100) responses from a survey of the River Park Neighborhood, and sixty -nine percent (69 %) were in support. Committeemember Voorde asked if they had any thoughts on the combined emergency dispatch. Chief Cox explained that the project is finally coming to fruition. There have been a lot of hang - ups associated with technology, but there was just an operations meeting yesterday, and it is coming together. They will be opening the new center and the staff will be migrating over there in December. We're excited because a lot of the programming that we anticipate using for our department, we were hoping to implement last year. As you're able to use the dispatch programs, we'll be able to respond differently. The County has purchased those programs, we just need to get the center up and running, and we anticipate that being a good thing for us. Councilmember Broden stated what the Fire Department has done with its diversity is outstanding. Chief Cox stated the recruitment committee was acknowledged with a formal commendation. They represented us in many different communities all over the place doing unbelievable work. Committeemember Williams- Preston asked if they have shared some of the experiences with Chief Ruszkowski in the Police Department. Chief Cox stated that they speak often, but the Fire Department does not have the same challenges that the Police Department faces. Committee Chair White thanked the Chiefs for the efforts to diversify the department. OJ