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budget. The Council asked for an organizational chart along with job descriptions for those on the 14th Floor as well as the reorganized economic development department. The Fire Department followed. Fire Chief Cox referred the Council to handouts(a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk) and P. 903 of the budget book. Beyond just hard numbers Chief Cox spoke of plans to increase ambulance fees to offset the purchase of new equipment and the refurbishment of several fire stations. The Chief also described a process to possibly re-locate stations based upon optimum response times. All considerations he said had to take into account service provision in the most effective and cost efficient method possible. The Police budget presentation followed. Division Chief Gary Horvath walked the Council through the presentation using a hand out(a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk) Council President Dieter, a police officer himself, asked the most pointed questions. He questioned the unlikely prospect of meeting the departments' key performance indicators given the present staffing levels. He said typically"beats" are not covered and the overtime budget used to supplement was inadequate and therefore unrealistic. Councilmember Henry Davis, Jr., followed further questioning whether present staffing levels were sufficient. He suggested re-allocating resources from Metro units to neighborhood patrol presence. Councilmember's Varner and Scott also questioned the adequacy of resources and their allocation. Through assurances were given as to the adequacy of personnel the Council was less than convinced. There being no further business to come before the Personnel &Finance Committee at this time, Chairperson White adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Karen L. White, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee