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over
Police
the
requirements.
Department
drug case they worked with DEA.
from a
information
Department
has
One
a
He
provided to
justifying capital
pointed out to
Mercedes that was
of the officers is using it on a day to day routine. He
informed if they sell it before one year, they have to
give the money back to DEA, but if they keep it for one
year before selling it, they can keep the money. After
one year they are planning to sell it and put it into
their trust fund.
Chief Vesey explained they requested $ 56, 700 in
overtime. Their overtime expenses very high
are due to
parades, special activities, football games, races, etc.
He felt that some of the people in charge of these
events should have to pay for the police assistance, and
not the City.
The City Manager mentioned Council has to establish a
policy for him to follow, and he has been following a
policy that has been in existence. He is not against
the policy, but would like to flex it. As far as
covering football games, band trips. a lot of things to
do with the school system, Billy Bowlegs Festivals,
Church activities. and other things mentioned by Chief
Vesey, is it the policy of Council that the City pay the
bill for the Police Department for this activity or that
the organization be billed. He felt a quick answer
should come from Council so the organizations could plan
for it in their budgets.
When asked for information concerning this matter, the
City Manager assured that information will be provided
at the next workshop.
Chief Oblak went over the information
provided to
Council from the Fire Department justifying capital
I outlay and overtime
informed the requested $ 97,
requirements.
equipment they have is old and worn out.
642. 00 overtime
He pointed
Chief Oblak
covers
47, 174. 00 in holiday pay and $ 50, 468. 00 in automatic
FLSA overtime. He explained the way the firemen work 24
out the
hours on and 48 hours off, they accrue 2 hours of
overtime every nine days.
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8- 13- 91
CAPITAL OUTLAY ( CONT.) When question was posed regarding a figure of $ 62, 000
a
budgeted last year for overtime versus $ 97, 000 this
year, the Assistant City Manager informed that many of
the men were reaching the mandatory accumulation of comp
time set by law, and there will be more outlay of cash.
It was decided that Council would read the remaining
information on each department themselves and address
the capital outlay the other
eight Departments at the
of
workshop on Tuesday, August 20, after reviewing
non- departmental donations of the economic group.
Jim Murtha, 21 NE Bay Drive, asked what percentage of
the total budget is paid for wages. salaries, and
benefits. The Finance Director felt it runs about 72%
or 73%.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business. the meeting adjourned
at 6: 45 p. m.
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