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The final Bill No. 21 -14, the Controller explained, was another transfer/ appropriation request. He offered additional detail for a few "big dollar" appropriations calling upon Todd Skwarcan and Chief Cox to explain the acquisition of a new aerial apparatus. They said by buying a demo unit they saved over a quarter million dollars from new. Matt Chlebowski, director of Central Services spoke of building modifications needed to accommodate ventilation for the new CNG trucks. Other major modifications were to replace 22 year old hoists and to update diagnostic software. Shubhada Kambli, director of Neighborhood Code enforcement, provided a handout detailing her department's efforts to collect and measure data resulting in data driven decisions. The goal was to optimize allocation of resources to better serve the public. Shubhada also touched on the City's efforts to implement data driven decision making across the board for all City provided services. These comments prompted Henry Davis to offer a caution that over - reliance on technology risks person to person response in service provision. He said these cautions were particularly relevant for seniors and economically disadvantaged citizens. Ultimately Derek Dieter motioned Bill No. 21 -14 be sent to Council favorably. Valerie seconded and all supported except Henry. The final agenda item was a report from John Murphy detailing YTD spending totals for key budget properties. These updates were also in response to Council requests. Valerie Schey designed the reports format which John Murphy agreed provided a helpful and informative format. Karen White asked whether John's handout (attached) tracked the additional dollars the Council desired be applied to downtown and neighborhood police patrols. John said he would provide a more specific update on that Council priority. Valerie adjourned at 4:46 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Valerie Schey, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee