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Personnel and Finance Committee August 28, 2002 Page 3 will be purchased next year at a cost of$400 each. Council Member Pfeifer suggested that training be increased by ten percent(10%). Services Chief Kilgore noted that in addition to the training budget they have access to other funds where the percentage of tickets, records fees, asset forfeiture are deposited. It is also hoped that the proposed Alarm Ordinance which has been in the works for quite some time would also generate additional funds for training. The Council Attorney asked how many officers were participating in the Operation Safe Neighborhoods Programand whether the Council should review the boundaries. It was noted that between 35-36 officers are currently in the program, with this program being budgeted for 40 officers. The Chiefs stated that there are some areas which should be reviewed and perhaps the Council could review their recommended changes by the end of the year Council Member Kirsits asked about an update on the Ford vehicles. Chief Bennett stated that they still do not have a definitive answer from Ford. To date they have offered to give a $3,000 deduction for future purchases. Council Member Kirsits inquired about defibulators in the squad cars. It was noted that defibulators are in all of the supervisor's vehicles, are at the station, and are with the SWAT team. The Council Attorney inquired about the number of officers who have signed up to work Notre Dame football detail. Chief Bennett stated that it was his understanding that the FOP was going to vote whether to participate. Currently there are 7 openings for inbound traffic detail and 5 openings for out-bound traffic detail. Dr. Varner inquired about the $87,355 budgeted for overtime to work Notre Dame football traffic detail. It was noted that there will be additional costs to work night games to pay for the fusees which cost approximately $1,000 a box. The City paid for the one-time cost of reflector vests previously. Council Member White inquired whether the City has ever recently approached Notre Dame with regard to paying for the cost of overtime, or at least sharing this cost. She suggested that perhaps there should at least be discussions held on this topic since the number of cars going to the games has increased with the stadium being enlarged. Services Chief Kilgore noted that the extra costs for candidates has also been raised. Chief Bennett noted that he had his first contact yesterday with the Secret Service for President Bush's visit to the city on September 5th. Two(2) shifts will be involved which with at least triple the cost of Vice- President Cheney's visit which cost$10,000. Council Member Kirsits noted that additional costs were incurred by the Fire Department also for the Vice-President's visit. Dr. Varner suggested that a food and beverage tax be looked into to possibly pay for such costs, or to look at alternative user fees. Council Member Pfeifer stressed that the City must prioritize its resources and look at all sources of revenue.