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when an officer earned the basic certificate and advanced to post certificate. CM Chastain noted substantial increase regarding building and grounds which increased substantially. Police Chief Lunsford said in the past they were dependent on the Public Works department to provide maintenance to their building but with budget constraints it had become necessary for Police Department to go out and contract for this service. Motion/second by CM Sanders/Chastain to approve the Police Department's budget carried upon unanimous vote, with CM Hutton, CM Sandoval and Mayor Gaytan absent. Fire Department Motion/second by CM Sanders/Chastain to approve the Fire Department's budget carried upon unanimous vote, with CM Hutton, CM Sandoval and Mayor Gaytan absent. Public Works After brief discussion with Assistant to Public Works Randy Rivera, CM Bennett asked to direct staff to conduct a street sweeping survey and initiate a cost comparison on contracting out street sweeping services versus keeping it in-house. Mayor Pro Tempore Cook declared it was the consensus of Council that Staff conduct a cost comparisons on privatizing the street sweeping operation and directed that the matter be returned to Council. On the Cemetery transfer, CM Chastain inquired about any changes to the staff, specifically, if there were any changes in pay wage. Assistant to PW Rivera replied there were none. Acting City Manager Harmon stated that figures listed under the City Clerk's budget were now located in the Public Works Department. CM Chastain asked if the staff would remain the same or whether titles would be changed. Acting City Manager Harmon said the only way the title could be changed would be if recommended under the classification study. CM Sanders recommended that the street sweepers be provided the equipment to do the job. Assistant to PW, Rivera stated there were two sweepers available to work 10 -hour shifts to provide minimal coverage city-wide. Motion/second by CM Chastain and Sanders to approve the Public Works' budget carried upon unanimous vote, with CM Hutton, CM Sandoval and Mayor Gaytan absent. Neighborhood Services CM Chastain noted an increase of $7,000 to temporary salaries, for recreation leaders and facility monitors, and asked if this meant an increase of staff. Neighborhood Services Director Anstine explained this was for staff on duty. He said that current staff was used as needed with expansion of programs. CM Sanders thanked Director Anstine for the court on Elizabeth Davis Park. CM Sanders said there was concern on sustaining maintenance of the various parks in the CFDs. Director Anstine stated the only on-going maintenance budgeted for was for the community centers. The parks were under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Department. Director Vega said it was her understanding that the (CFD) bonds were issued for development and construction and once that City Council Minutes - June 30, 1997 Page 5 tilii q n 1g9T