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COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION AUGUST 7, 1997 <br />Chief Pecchia reviewed the Police Department goals and provided a handout for the <br />Council. <br />Salaries were discussed. Staff noted that much of the over -time salaries are reimbursed by <br />various agencies. Also noted was the need for over -time salaries to cover court time. Staff <br />also noted that officers donate time to the department. <br />Staff reviewed several areas of the budget: <br />- Need for a pair of night vision binoculars <br />- Long gun training <br />- Additional (5) new reserve officers <br />Staff explained that there are no requests for additional staff for 1998. However, the job <br />description for the CSO will be changed. The purpose of the change is to implement a <br />requirement for all new CSO personnel to be trained so eventually they can become a <br />police officer. <br />Staff noted that a change in salaries reflects the need for anoth Officer <br />within the Police Department will be promoted to this pos' o �� n• �� as the <br />impending retirement of Officer Costa. <br />Staff noted the problems with some of the u <br />will be retired. These cars will be pla <br />Staff noted that nothing h <br />The Department is ant <br />ordered until An <br />sirens will not be <br />nd identified the cars that <br />fo the current Police Department building. <br />ing to the new building. Additional radios will not be <br />final r' s the 800 - megahertz program. Additional warning <br />ause the State may go to a new system. <br />Staff explained th he four (4) lap top computers would be used in the squad cars to aid <br />officers in identifying drivers at traffic stops. The Department may be eligible for a grant <br />to fund at least some of the lap top computers. Staff will keep the Council updated about <br />the grant. <br />Staff discussed the need for Mobile Data Terminals (MDT's) and noted that matching <br />grants for these items may be available. Staff also noted that three (3) other grants will be <br />used for special programs: the Safe and Sober Traffic Enforcement grant; Youth Resource <br />Officer grant and Bike Patrol Enhancement Safety Patrol grant. <br />Chief Pecchia explained that this proposed budget will help the Police Department meet <br />its goals and meet the citizen's requests. <br />Council discussed their concerns about what is going on at the Waterworks in Centerville. <br />Chief Pecchia explained that ticketing patrons of the Waterworks is a big revenue <br />PAGE 6 <br />