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City Administrator Schroeder explained that Exhibit F - Capital Outlay - are those that were cut from the first draft; however, these items can also be discussed. We felt we should pare it down some. Typically, when we get to this meeting, staff will have had a couple meetings similar to tlfis - this has not yet occurred. 2) Review 1996 Requested General Fund Budget - by Cost Centers: a) Public Safety Cost Centers and related requests: //2220 Fire Protection Fire Chief Kapler explained that the wages and salaries will be held at the present level. He summarized his requests for everything from office supplies to vehicle repair. He touched briefly on the inspection program (schools, day cares, etc.) Ms. Hart commented that the department is requesting the City contribute to the Fire Fighters Relief Association. She reminded the Committee that the City pays for the audit and also disability insurance; it is not mandatory that the City pay this. Chief Kapler explained a program that would be an incentive to the f'n'e fighters to contribute more and explained what would be asked for as a match from the City. #2211 Police Department Finance Officer Hart explained that the salary request for the Police Department does include wages for the new officer for 1996. Police Chief Auspos explained that a lot of the increases in his budget requests are due to more personnel. Mr. Schroeder noted that the Police fleet of vehicles is the newest ever and he wondered why the numbers for repairs, etc. are not going down. Chief Auspos explained that he is always quite "nervous" about vehicle repair and likes to estimate it high. He felt that by next year or the year after, these costs should noticeably decrease. Finance Officer Hart pointed out that the only request denied to the police was the work station and remodeling of the squad room, with the new facility, they are getting a better deal. #2250 Civil Defense Police Chief Auspos explained that not much had changed with regard to the budget for the civil defense items. #2270 Animal Control Police Chief Auspos explained that if we do go with Anoka's animal control plan sometime in 1996, the price could go up; however, we will have a better product. #2280 D.A.R.E. Police Chief Auspos explained that in 1996, there will be one extra class of fifth graders and we will be having Officer Tim Dwyer trained in D.A.R.E. There would be no more time in terms of officer commitment, but this would help prevent against burnout. Budget Committee/August 9, 1995 Page 2 of 4 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I