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3894 (Council recessed from 2 :45 to 2 :55 p.m. ) Buildings and Trans ortation - Account No. 465 E•ui ment Services . . 42-43) con nue• rom e morn ng session, see above) City Controller Ference was prepared to respond to the earlier request for additional information regarding motorized City equipment. He provided typical examples of expected life of various types of vehicles, along with replacement costs. City Manager Fales also noted the recent purchase of used passenger vehicles, and a report will be made at a later time with respect to maintenance experience for those. MOTION : Councilman Henderson moved, seconded by Council- man Norris to approve Account No. 465. The motion carried unanimously on voice vote. Fire Protection - Account No. 530 (pp 50 City Manager Fales briefly reviewed the account, indi- r.ating that the proposed budget for this Department is essentially the same as for last year' s program, but reflects increasing costs required to do the same things accomplished last year. He noted that a study of loca- tions for fire stations is being reviewed; that proposed ..�, additional equipment include a hot spot locator, con- tinuing fire hose replacement, five radio fire alarm boxes from Revenue Sharing Funds, and fire simulator for training purposes from General Fund. During a discussion which followed, Council inquired as to the feasibility oe' consolidation of the Police and Fire services, ard Mr. Fales advised that the only way possible would be in the consolidation of communications. MOTION: Councilman Norris moved that the City Manager be instructed to research possibilities of consolidation of Fire and Police services, with personnel providing both functions, and report back to Council. The motion failed for la.c':{. of a second. Further comments by Council reflected concern over the effectiveness of fire alarm boxes, and indication of misuse of the alarm boxes resulting in a high rate of false alarms. MOTION : Councilman Barrett moved, seconded by Council- man Leipzig, to continue consideration of Account No. +" 530 pend~ ng receipt of more information regarding con- solidation of communications between Fire Department and ,,,,, Police Department, and on costs for fire alarm boxes. The motion carried on the following roll call vote : Ayes : Councilmen Barrett, Henderson, Leipzig, Norris, Mayor Weymouth Noes : Councilmen Rhodes, William -9- Budget Study 5/17/75