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Police Detective - Chief Connolly reported the person serving as the Crime Prevention Officer will`be retiring in the near future. Chief Connolly said the position is one of Police Detective and he would like to propose that the position of Police Detective be trans- ferred and added to the Detective Division where the need for Drug Investigation personnel continues to grow. Chief Connolly said he would like to see the position of Crime Prevention, filled by a civilian. Chief Connolly said the work can be accomplished by a civilian at a lower cost, due to the fact that safety benefits would not be paid. Chief Connolly said page 288, Office Equipment reflects two CRTs and accessories; Page 290, Auto Equipment reflects purchase of two vehicles; and Page 292, Miscellaneous Equipment reflects purchase of an industrial grade video camera and portable recording unit to be used in crime re-enactment, training tapes and crime scene recording. Animal Control Officer - Chief Connolly requested an additional posi- tion of animal control officer; stating the need for an individual to work week ends and to continue the enforcement of licensing animals. Chief Connolly said the part time person that was hired was able to cite many unlicensed animals by going door to door, but this has to be an on going process to cover the whole city limits. Police Services - Chief Connolly requested three additional dispatchers to provide two person coverage per shift. Administration - Chief Connolly stated the position of Police Captain has remained opened and vacant since Chief Elliott became City Manager and he was moved to Acting Police Chief. Chief Connolly requested that the Police Captain position be funded, inasmuch, as Chief Elliott will be retiring. Capital Improvements - Chief Connolly stated the budget reflects an addition to the Police Storage Area. The expansion would bring the store room space from 200 feet to 1400 square feet. FIRE: Chief Gemmel called Council's attention to Page 401, Auto Equipment, and requested an additional $2,000 for the purchase of the two staff cars listed. Chief Gemmel said the actual price would be $29,750 and the funding reflects $27,750. Chief Gemmel said he would also request funding for a third item on this page and that would be $6,000 for an engine overhaul. Chief Gemmel responding to Council's question as to whether the work would be done inhouse, said no the work required is quite extensive and the department does not have the proper equipment needed for this time of diesel work. Council added the funding requested to the list to be considered prior to final budget approval. Chief Gemmel requested $900.00 for a battery exerciser, to be added as item number 3 to Page 402. Chief Gemmel said the battery exerciser decharges and recharges the batteries in the Life -Pak, Paramedic Equipment. Chief Gemmell said this process lengthens the life of the batteries. The Council added the battery exerciser to the list to be considered prior to final budget approval. Chief Gemmel requested the addition of an Intermediate Typist Clerk. The Chief said this position is currently part time, 6 hours per day, and a full time person is really needed. ON 1