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City of Falcon Heights
RESOLUTION 99-21
Elimination of the Fire Marshal Position in the 2000 Budget
WHEREAS, the city created the fire marshal position in 1986; and
WHEREAS, during the budget process the city council determined that funds for
the fire marshal position were required for other city services; and
WHEREAS, the city administrator can assume the responsibilities related to
emergency management, civil defense and other necessary public safety
activities; and
WHEREAS, the BLS ambulance service is being terminated in 1999; and
WHEREAS, the services of fire prevention and fire inspections are available
through a contract for service for approximately $7,500 a year; and
WHEREAS, the 1999 salary and benefits for the fire marshal position are
• $42,895; and
WHEREAS, eliminating the position and contracting for the fire prevention and
inspection services will save the city a minimum of $35,395; and
WHEREAS, the estimated savings of $35,395 is needed to support other city
services;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of Falcon Heights that the
fire marshal position be eliminated effective at the end of the day on December
31, 1999 and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of Falcon Heights that if a
vacancy occurs in the position of fire marshal prior to December 31,1999 that the
vacancy not be filled for the remainder of 1999.
Moved by: Jacobs ~ in favor o a ainst
Gehrz Approved by: ;
Gibson Talbot Mayor Sue Gehrz
H ustad
Jacobs Attested by:
• Kuettel Susan Hoyt
Administrator/City Clerk