HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 09-16 CCM Financial Commision Joint Work SessionMr. Boganey stated he hopes to have a study completed that will provide data on patrol demand and
provide recommendations for whether additional police officers would add value to the Department.
He added utilization of all patrol officers would be evaluated and analyzed carefully to determine
patrol requirements and ongoing operational demands.
Mr. Boganey stated the process for reducing the levy was two -fold: each department head was given
a maximum 4% increase over current operations, and they were requested to evaluate and determine
high priority funding areas. He added some Departments had few cuts as they did not have expanded
services.
Councilmember Graves stated it would be helpful to see the total budget with adjusted percentages.
Mr. Reinhardt stated Page 53 shows a departmental page with deductions.
Councilmember Graves requested clarification regarding "Patrol Overtime." Mr. Boganey stated
patrol overtime is estimated and included in the proposed budget as a certain amount of overtime is
historically anticipated.
Councilmember Graves stated the recruitment of additional officers was eliminated. She asked
whether it is more advisable to pay overtime than officer salaries.
Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson agreed, adding overtime would be $250,000, but hiring two
potential officers would cost $175,000. Mr. Boganey stated this is an operational issue, and totals
are estimated. He added budgeting for overtime is more cost-effective than additional officers,
because much overtime is unavoidable. He noted overtime is an estimate, driven by staffing.
Mr. Reinhardt stated Fire & Emergency Preparedness had a reduction of $45,000 for computer
replacement. He noted the portable message board, as well as miscellaneous fire and emergency
preparedness programs, were eliminated, and miscellaneous computer-related:ftinding.
Mr. Reinhardt stated a proposed park maintenance employee position was eliminated from the Public
Works Department, as well as funds for the repair of engineer vehicles.
Mr. Boganey stated a new Parks Maintenance Supervisor has recently been hired and is currently
assessing staffing needs. He added the new Supervisor will complete this evaluation process before
the 2020 budget is reviewed.
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Mr. Reinhardt stated the Housing Gap Analysis Study - professional services fees are proposed to be
moved to TIF #3. He added the proposed part-time administrative assistant position would be
eliminated for a total of $120,000 reduction.
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