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Committee Report Personnel and Finance August 26, 1994 Page 2 In response to a question raised by the Council Attorney, it was noted that Mr. Horton made the decision that the recruits not be budgeted in the Police Department budget. It is noted that two new line items are the same special pays 10-06 and holiday pay 10-07. The department has budgeted for a 3%increase for Court time for new officers and in light of the new salary amounts. The Council Attorney noted however that currently she is in discussions with the Prosecutor's office for improved procedures in this area which will hopefully save the city money in the future. It was also noted that services have increased by 1% and supplies have increased by 2%Which are within the guidelines established by the City Controller's office. It was also indicated that a complete set of x-rays for each of the Police Canine Units is required costing between $400.00 to$500.00. Council President Puzzello noted that there was no money being proposed in the 1995 budget for a Take Home Car program which would basically be department wide. Chief Marciniak noted that he is continuing to work on such a program however that no monies are included in next year's budget. It was also noted that since 1977 the City's required to pay MED-FICA at 1.45% for all officers hired. It was noted that the College Tuition Program and the Operation Safe Neighborhoods Program have been budgeted. In response to a question raised by Council Member Luecke,it was noted that a self help terminal in the Records Division has not been considered in light of the varied requests being made. Chief Marciniak noted that the Records Bureau is the key to running an effective Police Department. The back logs with regard to rapsheets are approximately 1 1/2 years behind. The Records Bureau provides a "Pool of Information". The Chief also noted that a County wide operation for dispatch and central dispatch has been discussed. Assistant Chief Wolvos noted that access to information under the Public Records Law of the State must also be followed. In response to a question raise by Council Member Luecke, it was noted that the Walking Patrols have been very effective and are paid out of the over time account and then reimbursed by CDBG monies. The Police Chief noted that the Walking Patrols provide visibility and a presence and are commonly called"Saturation Patrols". He noted that each shift has a certain amount of money allocated to it which provides funding for 2 to 6 officers. In response to a question raised by Mr. Talley it was noted that a helicopter for the Police Department is currently not under consideration. COMMUNICATION CENTER 1994 = $890,516.00 1995 = $902,732.00