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MINUTES
CITY OF GLENDALE
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
July 20, 2004
1:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Elaine M. Scruggs, Vice Mayor Thomas R. Eggleston, and
Councilmembers Joyce V. Clark, Steven E. Frate, David M. Goulet,
H. Phillip Lieberman, and Manuel D. Martinez
ALSO PRESENT: Pam Kavanaugh, Assistant City Manager; Jon Paladini, Interim City
Attorney; and Pamela Hanna, City Clerk
1 . DISCUSSION CONCERNING SEARCH FOR NEW CITY ATTORNEY
CITY STAFF PRESENTING THIS ITEM: Ms. Alma Carmicle, Human Resources
Director and Mr. Jim Mercer, President, The Mercer Group
This is a request for the City Council to discuss and provide direction to the City
Manager and the Human Resources Director, regarding the recruitment of applicants to
fill the position of City Attorney.
Human Resources Director, Alma Carmicle, and Jim Mercer, President of The Mercer
Group, will be available to answer questions.
The recommendation was to provide the City Manager and Human Resources Director
with direction regarding the recruitment to fill the position of City Attorney.
Mr. Mercer distributed a draft recruitment brochure, explaining the brochure will be sent
to those interested in the position. He estimated it to take 45 days to produce
candidates, explaining each will be subjected to a comprehensive reference check. He
said his company could assist the city through the entire selection and hiring process.
He asked the Council what background and skills they hope to find in a candidate.
Councilmember Lieberman stated candidates have to be licensed to practice law in
Arizona and should have experience in government.
Councilmember Martinez asked if a national search would be conducted. Mr. Mercer
explained they typically conduct national searches, noting it does not cost much more
than a search that is limited solely to Arizona. He pointed out someone who lives
elsewhere, but previously practiced in Arizona may meet the city's needs.
Councilmember Martinez said communication, leadership and interpersonal skills are
important, as is experience in land use issues.
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Councilmember Goulet agreed the search should not be limited to Arizona. He
expressed his opinion candidates should have experience in contract negotiations, land
use and with professional sports facilities.
Councilmember Clark stated the candidate they select would need excellent
management skills and be confident in their knowledge of Arizona statutes, specifically
with regard to political law. She agreed a national search should be conducted.
Councilmember Frate said candidates should have a strong municipal background, with
good organizational skills and experience with sports venues.
Vice Mayor Eggleston asked if it is common for attorneys to be licensed in more than
one state. Mr. Mercer responded yes. He noted one of the semi-finalists in the search
he conducted for Tucson lived in Nevada, but was licensed to practice in Arizona. He
said attorneys in California and Colorado probably deal with similar issues to those in
Glendale, particularly with regard to land use issues. He said, however, the legal
system varies from state to state; therefore, there will likely be a learning curve for any
attorney that has not actively practiced in Arizona. He assured Vice Mayor Eggleston
he would advise Council as to the unique skills the applicants might bring to the city as
well as the skills they lack.
Mayor Scruggs said, while she agrees they should do a national search, she will not
pay to bring any candidates to Glendale unless they are currently licensed to practice
law in Arizona and have, in fact practiced law in Arizona in the past. She stated they
need a working attorney, given the small number of attorney's in the office. She said
candidates should also be familiar with water law, land use, annexation law and
imminent domain. She said, while previous experience with sports franchises would be
a benefit, a successful candidate basically needs to have contract law experience. She
pointed out the City Attorney also manages the Prosecutor's office. She said Council
relies on the City Attorney to assist them in making decisions to support or promote
certain legislation; therefore, a full understanding of the political climate in Arizona will
be helpful. She said, more important than experience with sports franchises,
candidates should truly understand the legislative intricacies involved when a
community hosts a military base. She stated the City Manager, Assistant City Manager,
Police Chief, Fire Chief, Economic Development Director and the Municipal Judge
should be involved in the interviewing process.
Councilmember Goulet agreed Luke Air Force Base is a topic of special interest. He
stated an understanding of transportation and transit issues will also be helpful.
Councilmember Lieberman pointed out the importance of being able to get along with
the seven diverse individuals on the Council. He disagreed with Mayor Scruggs on the
criticalness of having experience with Arizona law, stating the military base issues are
universal throughout the country. He said limiting the search to only those with Arizona
experience might overlook other highly qualified candidates.
Mayor Scruggs pointed out Councilmember Lieberman cited a background in Arizona
law as one of his first criteria. Councilmember Lieberman clarified an attorney can have
knowledge of Arizona law without having practiced in Arizona.
Councilmember Martinez said he would not consider any candidate that has not
practiced in Arizona.
Councilmember Frate stated the successful candidate will need a strong municipal
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background and be able to hit the ground running, stating the city cannot afford a
learning curve.
Councilmember Clark said she does not care whether a candidate has practiced in
Arizona, explaining it is more important to look at what they can bring to the city. She
stated anyone hired into the position would need time to acclimate to the new
environment, regardless of whether they have practiced in Arizona. She expressed her
opinion they should not so narrowly define the search criteria that they end up passing
over possibly outstanding candidates. She stated they could always narrow the criteria
after they see what candidates are available.
Councilmember Lieberman said he knows five people who would be able to enter the
job running, unfortunately, one is ineligible and the other three are not interested.
Councilmember Goulet said anyone interested in the position would likely already be
licensed to practice in Arizona or working towards his or her license. He said, therefore,
the search should not be limited to only those who have practiced in Arizona.
Mayor Scruggs restated her position that candidates need to have knowledge of and
experience in Arizona law.
Councilmember Martinez asked how many applicants are typically in the pool they
provide. Mr. Mercer said a nationwide search with relatively broad requirements would
result in over 100 applicants. He stated, however, given the stringent requirements
Council is setting, he would anticipate have 40 applicants, whom he would then narrow
down to only the most qualified. He said, in terms of the search he conducted for
Tucson, their candidates were City Attorney deputies and assistants who had not been
City Attorneys, City Attorneys from small jurisdictions, and a number of people in private
practice. He suggested Glendale would attract a similar pool of candidates.
Mayor Scruggs said she would also like candidates to have experience in Arizona labor
laws. She asked whom Tucson selected. Mr. Mercer said they selected one of their
internal assistants. He estimated the Tucson office to have 30 to 40 people. Mayor
Scruggs said Glendale's office is unique in that it does not have a fleet of attorneys.
She said, therefore, the chosen candidate not only has to be able to manage the office,
but also has to know the laws of the state as well as those of Glendale and be able to
start working as an attorney.
Councilmember Lieberman agreed candidates have to have knowledge of Arizona law,
the ability to manage a law office, experience in city government, experience with sports
venues, knowledge of Colorado River water law and an ability to manage the City's
Prosecutors Office.
Mayor Scruggs clarified she wants the candidates to have experience in public policy
and a background in Arizona government law.
Mr. Mercer offered to draft a list of qualifications for Council's review. Mayor Scruggs
pointed out this is the last workshop before Council vacates, stating recruitment will now
have to wait until they return in September.
Councilmember Martinez suggested they hold a special meeting next week to consider
the brochure so the search can commence.
Councilmember Lieberman said if Mr. Mercer can return the draft later this week,
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Council can review the list of qualifications, make their notes and return it to Mr. Mercer
by next week so Mr. Mercer can continue working on it during August.
Councilmember Clark agreed with Councilmember Martinez.
Mayor Scruggs asked if a decision has to be made with regard to salary as well. Mr.
Mercer responded yes. He said Tucson ended up paying about $135,000, noting the
salary was slightly lower than originally offered because the person was hired from
within.
Councilmember Martinez suggested they have a starting salary of $130,000, with a
$325 per month car allowance and health benefits, but leaving deferred compensation
open.
Mayor Scruggs read a list of City Attorney salaries from around the valley, stating
Chandler pays $141,230, Mesa pays $131,972, Peoria pays $120,752, Phoenix pays
$160,950, Scottsdale pays $145,018, and Tempe pays $139,700. She said each of the
cities also offer car allowances and health benefits and some offer an executive
physical. She asked Mr. Mercer how he would rate the importance of deferred
compensation to a successful recruitment. Mr. Mercer said he does not believe the city
needs to deal with deferred compensation at this point, explaining it typically is only
important to those who are accustomed to receiving it. He suggested Council simply
set the salary level at this point with all other benefits negotiable.
Councilmember Clark agreed with Councilmember Martinez's suggested starting salary.
Councilmember Goulet expressed his opinion the salary should be set at $135,000 with
all other benefits determined at a later date. He asked if other cities offer executive
physicals. Ms. Carmicle said a number of cities and companies in the private sector
offer executive physicals because of the stress associated with high-level positions.
Councilmember Goulet asked if any other position in the city requires physicals. Ms.
Carmicle said the city does not offer physicals to any of its executives at this time.
Councilmember Lieberman stated he also agrees with Councilmember Martinez's
suggested starting salary.
Mayor Scruggs asked if the salary agreed upon by Council would be negotiable. Mr.
Mercer explained Tucson set their salary at the mid-$100,000 range, dependent upon
experience. He suggested Glendale set their salary in a similar manner. Mayor
Scruggs agreed, recommending they state the salary figure could be a combination of
deferred compensation and salary.
Councilmembers Martinez and Goulet agreed.
Mayor Scruggs asked if residency requirements needed to be addressed? Mr. Mercer
said not necessarily, although candidates will likely want to know if there are any
restrictions. Mayor Scruggs said if they are moving from outside the valley, they
definitely should move into the City of Glendale, but she does not believe all key
management staff is required to live in the City of Glendale. She said some key
positions require a lot of interaction with the public and a first hand experience of what
life is like in Glendale, but she does not believe the City Attorney to be one of those
positions.
Councilmember Lieberman asked if the City Charter calls for the holder of any position
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to live in Glendale. Mr. Paladini said the Charter only addresses the City Manager, City
Attorney, Clerk and Treasurer positions. Ms. Carmicle noted the city has had a long-
standing practice of requiring executives and department heads to live within the City of
Glendale; however, it has been difficult to enforce that practice. She stated, therefore,
the City Manager has given exemptions, allowing those who already live outside of
Glendale to remain where they are until they decide to move in the future.
Mayor Scruggs pointed out many husbands and wives have key positions in different
cities, stating those people would have to be excluded from the labor pool if residency
restrictions were strictly enforced.
Councilmember Martinez suggested they state residency in Glendale is preferred.
Vice Mayor Eggleston agreed. He referred to the brochure used by Tucson, stating it
says they are seeking a candidate with recent experience practicing law in the State of
Arizona. He said the language indicates their preference but does not eliminate those
who might not have practiced in Arizona but are otherwise well qualified.
2. RENEWAL OF PATIENT TRANSPORT CONTRACT WITH SOUTHWEST
AMBULANCE INC.
CITY STAFF PRESENTING THIS ITEM: Mr. Mark Burdick, Fire Chief; Mr. Scott Long,
Senior Vice President and CAO for Southwest Ambulance; and Mr. Perry Lander, CEO
Southwest Ambulance
This is a request for the City Council to renew the patient transport contract with
Southwest Ambulance Inc. The new contract has been renegotiated to provide an
enhanced level of service and additional revenue to Glendale to support emergency
medical service delivery.
This agreement promotes the council priorities of enhancing the quality of life in
Glendale and ensuring public safety and awareness.
The City of Glendale is able to provide ambulance transportation service through a
contract with a private company.
Southwest Ambulance Inc. has been Glendale's ambulance service provider for 18
years.
Southwest Ambulance's positive working relationship with Glendale, proven level of
service, and sound fiscal condition are advantageous to Glendale.
The contract has been renegotiated to enhance the level of service provided and
generate additional revenue for emergency medical services in the city.
Representatives from Southwest Ambulance and Fire Department staff have
renegotiated the existing contract to include additional services and revenue
enhancements.
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In addition to regular ambulance service, the community will benefit from the addition of
two training ambulances that will be used for training new medics. They will be
available for added coverage at sports venues and large city events. Additionally,
Southwest Ambulance will provide paramedics on all Glendale-based ambulances.
Southwest Ambulance will provide the medical equipment and supplies used at
emergency medical scenes.
The combined effect of the new contract will provide a minimum estimated $513,057 in
new revenue per year, to enhance emergency medical service delivery and provide
staff support to the Fire Department.
The first year of the contract will include the one-time purchase of equipment for the
training ambulances, which will result in $78,989 in costs not recovered through
contract revenue. However, these costs will be recouped through additional contract
revenue within two years. Thereafter, revenue and cost projections indicate that the
contract is self-supporting, covering the costs of its own operations, including the
addition of two full-time employees (FTEs) to support the paramedic training and
Emergency Medical Services programs.
Other ambulance service providers have been considered, but do not offer a level of
service and stability as favorable as Southwest Ambulance.
Staff is seeking direction from the Council on the following:
• Does the Council want to renew the ambulance transportation contract with
Southwest Ambulance Inc., which will result in the addition of two new FTEs
and a one-time additional cost of $78,989?
This item will return to the Council on July 27th for formal approval of the contract, as
well as a request to authorize the addition of 2 FTEs and the transfer of general fund
(GF) contingency appropriation and funds for the Fiscal Year 2004-05 operating and
capital budgets.
Councilmember Martinez asked who covers the cost of the training ambulance for the
other 12 hours per day. Chief Burdick explained the ambulance would be staffed on a
peak time demand basis with two firefighters and a student. He said the unit would also
be located in high demand areas of the city. He said the unit would be shut down
during off-peak hours.
Councilmember Lieberman asked if the training ambulance is in addition to the five
units that run on a 24-hour basis. Chief Burdick responded yes.
Councilmember Clark asked if the lease payment Southwest Ambulance makes covers
the city's equipment cost as well. Chief Burdick said, while additional revenue at the
end of the lease could be used to offset the equipment costs, the lease would not cover
the cost of replacing the equipment in the future.
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Chief Burdick confirmed for Mayor Scruggs that they would be asking the city to absorb
a one-time equipment cost of $78,989.
Councilmember Goulet asked if the two new FTE's would come from Southwest
Ambulance. Chief Burdick stated the positions would be recruited through Human
Resources.
Councilmember Clark asked if the Paramedic Coordinator position is being requested
because Arrowhead and Thunderbird Hospitals have indicated they will no longer be
providing the service. Chief Burdick said it is a pre-emptive move; explaining growth in
the west valley is beginning to exceed Arrowhead and Thunderbird's ability to maintain
the service. He noted they currently utilize two fire fighters to do quality assurances,
stating it is better from an audit standpoint to have a specifically trained person in that
position. He expressed his opinion the hospitals will begin to address the issue in the
near future, possibly through cost recovery.
Councilmember Frate asked if the ambulances would have Glendale's logo and be
dedicated strictly to Glendale. Chief Burdick said the training and reserve ambulances
would be dedicated to Glendale, with the reserve ambulance used to cover special
events and the sports venues. He noted the ambulances would have the logos of both
the city and Southwest Ambulance. Councilmember Frate asked if the change from
basic life support EMT's to advance life support paramedics represents an upgrade.
Chief Burdick responded yes.
Councilmember Clark asked if paramedics are required to respond within 10 minutes of
a Code 3 call or ten minutes after the ambulance arrives at the call. Chief Burdick
explained, currently, a fire truck is dispatched immediately and the Fire Department
calls Southwest Ambulance to dispatch an ambulance. He said, under the new
contract, Southwest Ambulance would subcontract through Glendale Fire to Phoenix
Fire, allowing them to be dispatched at the same time. He noted Southwest Ambulance
has virtually always been in compliance with the requirement to arrive on the scene
within 10 minutes. Mr. Long said, 99 percent of the time, they arrive within ten minutes,
with an average response time of 5.5 to 6 minutes. Councilmember Clark asked if an
ambulance could take a person if the paramedics and Fire Department have not yet
arrived. Chief Burdick said it depends on the circumstances, explaining a basic life
support unit has to wait for an advanced life support unit if the patient is in critical
condition. He said, however, an advanced life support unit is expected to take a patient
without waiting for the Fire Department to arrive. Mr. Long pointed out the ambulance
arrives on the scene before the Fire Department only 10 percent of the time. He said,
in instances where the ambulance does arrive first, the Fire Department usually arrives
before they have finished preparing the patient for transport.
Councilmember Clark asked if any kind of change order or amendment would allow for
a cost of inflation increase in the future. Mr. Long explained an automatic increase in
the advanced life support fee is tied to state statute. He said the dispatch recovery fee
would adjust as the fee set by Phoenix Fire for their dispatch services increases. He
noted overtime is set in the contract at two percent. Councilmember Clark asked if the
overtime percentage could be increased after the initial three-year contract if deemed
necessary. Mr. Long said they would be willing to look at changing the percentage if
asked to do so by the Fire Department or city.
In response to Councilmember Lieberman's question, Mr. Long explained Attachment A
to the contract refers specifically to dispatch recovery fees. He said, for example,
$142,000 is the amount Phoenix will bill to Glendale this year for dispatch services, of
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which, Southwest Ambulance has agreed to pay half. He pointed out the amount will
vary each year, depending on the number of dispatches.
Mayor Scruggs asked for an explanation of paragraph (c) on Page 3 of the agreement.
Chief Burdick explained EMTs and MCTs have to acknowledge a call by hitting a
"responding" button and acknowledge arriving on the scene by hitting an "on scene"
button. Mr. Long stated the language was taken from their Certificate of Necessity
issued by the state. He explained the state computes response times from the time
information about a call is given to Southwest Ambulance until the time the ambulance
arrives on the scene. He said, as far as the state is concerned, response time
compliance is only applicable when an actual transport occurs.
Councilmember Clark said, for under $80,000, the level of service provided by
Southwest Ambulance would be upgraded.
Mayor Scruggs voiced Council's consensus to proceed with the agreement.
3. HOMELAND SECURITY URBAN AREA STRATEGIC INITIATIVE GRANT
CITY STAFF PRESENTING THIS ITEM: Mr. Andrew Kirkland, Assistant Police Chief
and Mr. Tom Shannon, Assistant Fire Chief
This is a request for the City Council to review and provide direction regarding the use
of a Fiscal Year (FY) 2003 Homeland Security Urban Area Strategic Initiative Grant
(UASI) in the amount of $1.8 million. The fire services allocation is $1 million and the
law enforcement allocation is $800,000.
The Police and Fire Departments will provide the Council with an update on the grant,
how the funds were allocated regionally, and recommendations for the use of the funds
coming to Glendale.
One of Council's goals is to ensure public safety and awareness. The award of this
grant will enable Glendale's public safety personnel to strengthen planning, prevention,
training, security, and emergency response efforts.
The fire services award will allow for the implementation of an Arizona Rapid Response
Team and this program achieves the Council goals of strengthening community
relationships, creating new partnerships statewide, and enhancing the quality of life in
Glendale.
The Fiscal Year 2003 UASI program was made available to selected urban areas
through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Office of Domestic Preparedness.
Urban areas chosen to receive funds were assessed on their current threat estimates,
critical assets within the urban area, and population density.
UASI grant funds provide financial assistance to address unique equipment, training,
planning, exercise, and operational needs of large urban areas, and can assist in
building an enhanced and sustainable capacity to prevent, respond to, and recover
from threats or acts of terrorism.
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The City of Phoenix and surrounding urban area (geographically defined as the area
within Maricopa County) was awarded $8,826,773.
An Urban Area Working Group was established to develop and implement program
elements, including the urban area assessment and strategy development.
The Glendale Police and Fire Departments were selected as part of the Urban Area
Working group and tasked to represent West Valley public safety agencies.
A comprehensive Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy was completed and priorities
were established with respect to establishing detection, prevention, response, and
recovery capabilities.
The overall UASI plan includes priorities such as the development of the Arizona Rapid
Response to Terrorism (AART) team, as well as the maintenance of first responder
defensive capabilities, maintaining technical capabilities for police bomb and tactical
units, enhancement of police forensic investigations, achieving a prevention capability
through intelligence programs, and maintaining training programs.
Implementation of public safety programs aimed at preventing possible terrorist-related
incidents, as well as providing a properly planned, organized, trained, and exercised
emergency response force capable of responding to terrorist incidents involving
weapons of mass destruction and other hazards, will result in additional safety and
security for Glendale citizens and businesses.
The development of an ARRT team in Glendale would provide additional fire and life
safety resources to the city. Team members receive a higher and more technical level
of rescue training than is currently utilized locally.
The Police Department will use $800,000 of the UASI grant to develop and implement
the law enforcement component of the plan. This includes $24,000 for administrative
costs, $25,000 for the homeland security citywide training program, $100,000 for
exercises (multi-disciplinary, citywide opportunities), $25,000 for planning activities such
as establishing mutual aid agreements and coordination of citizen preparedness plans
and programs, and $626,000 for equipment.
A portion of the Police Department's equipment funding will be used to purchase an
incident support vehicle to maintain safe and effective operations. Partial equipment
funding will be reserved and later combined with other Police Department grant awards
from Fiscal Year 2003 and anticipated Fiscal Year 2004 awards for a mobile command
and communication vehicle. Based on last year's Homeland Security awards, the
Police Department believes it will receive the remaining grant funds for the mobile
command vehicle within the next 60 days. However, if the Police Department does not
receive the additional funding, it will reallocate the funds to other equipment needs and
will not ask the Council for further funding.
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The Police Department will incorporate $123,000 into a budget supplemental request in
Fiscal Year 2005-06 for ongoing costs associated with the vehicle's operating and
maintenance costs and to put the vehicle into the replacement fund (10 year) for
refurbishment.
The Fire Department will use $1 million of the UASI funds to develop an Arizona Rapid
Response to Terrorism (ARRT) team. Approximately $850,000 will be used to
purchase the heavy rescue unit and equipment. The remaining $150,000 will cover the
cost of training, live exercises, and ARRT plan implementation.
The Fire Department anticipates the ongoing cost of the Arizona Rapid Response
Team to be $527,055, to be phased in to the operating budget over a period of two
years, beginning in Fiscal Year 2005-06. This includes salary and benefits for three fire
captains and three engineers, and ongoing vehicle and equipment maintenance and
replacement. The one time training academy cost in Fiscal Year 2005-06 to replace the
six ARRT technicians in the field is $68,019.
Staff is seeking direction from the Council on the following:
1. Does the Council support the implementation of law enforcement programs
aimed at preventing possible terrorist-related incidents and enhancement of
response capabilities with the $800,000 Police Department allocation and the
future (beginning in Fiscal Year 2005-06) ongoing costs for vehicle operations,
maintenance, and replacement?
2. Does Council support the implementation for the Arizona Rapid Response Team
with the $1 million Fire Department allocation and the future ongoing costs
(beginning in Fiscal Year 2005-06) related to the addition of 6 FTEs and the
operations, maintenance, and replacement costs associated with the vehicle
purchases?
Councilmember Frate asked what the six fire fighters would do when the heavy rescue
unit is not in use. Asst. Chief Shannon explained their duties with regard to the heavy
rescue unit would be in addition to their normal duties at Station 159.
Councilmember Goulet asked what is the life expectancy of the vehicle. Asst. Chief
Shannon said they expect minimal use annually; therefore they anticipate a life
expectancy of at least 10 to 15 years. Councilmember Goulet asked if one of the
department's engineers would operate the vehicle. Asst. Chief Shannon responded
yes, noting their responsibilities also include the vast quantities of equipment acquired
over the past several years.
Councilmember Clark asked to what truck the six firefighters would be assigned when
not working on the heavy rescue unit. Asst. Chief Shannon explained the six fire
fighters would compliment the fire station's existing crew, with four of the fire fighters
responding to everyday calls on Engine 159.
Councilmember Lieberman stated the firefighters would have to be recalled if on the
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scene of a fire when a call comes in for the heavy rescue unit. Asst. Chief Shannon
agreed, stating, however, it takes only seconds to release those resources.
Asst. Chief Shannon clarified for Councilmember Martinez that the six proposed fire
fighters would increase the total number of firefighters at Station 159 to 18. Mayor
Scruggs pointed out the six new fire fighters equates to two additional fire fighters per
shift.
Councilmember Goulet said he does not believe people know how to react when the
homeland security alerts change. He suggested they implement a system similar to the
Amber Alert to inform the public when an incident occurs and direct them on what steps
to take. Asst. Chief Kirkland stated the issue is being addressed.
Councilmember Clark asked if they anticipate having to replace the vehicle within ten
years. Asst. Chief Kirkland responded no; stating, however, some of the technology
used inside the vehicle may have to be replaced during that time frame.
Councilmember Clark asked how much of the $123,000 budgeted for ongoing operation
and maintenance costs do they anticipate being used on an annual basis. Asst. Chief
Kirkland answered half. Councilmember Clark asked if it would be prudent to place the
remaining half of the funds into a replacement fund. Officer Kirkland said if money
becomes tight, they would be willing to place half of the funds into the replacement
fund. Councilmember Clark asked if they would be willing to use the remaining funds
for other operations within the department. Asst. Chief Kirkland responded yes.
Councilmember Lieberman said he viewed the vehicle and could provide a list of issues
he would like discussed at the factory level.
Mayor Scruggs voiced Council's consensus to proceed.
Council Comments and Suggestions
Councilmember Lieberman noted this was the last regular workshop session until
September.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
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