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. . , . - 3) Presentation and Review of General Fund Operations Budget - Team presentations of Department's focus on Council priorities. - PUBLIC SAFETY Police Chief Bolanos and Fire Chief Fink presented the programs in the FY 1996/97 and 1997/98 Budgets directed at achieving Council goals and objectives in the area of public safety. In response to Council Buchan's earlier question regarding the sergeant's position and the contribution to the County Narcotics Division, Police Chief Bolanos said the contribution was approximately $70,000 and the sergeant's salary and benefits was approximately $78,000. This change had already taken place and this budget line item reflects the reality of the situation. Police Chief Bolanos said both the Police and Fire Departments were committed to "working in partnership with the community of Redwood City to deliver public safety services in a marmer that maintains a high quality of life." Police Chief Bolanos listed budget items reflecting Council priorities and the Police Department commitment to the community: . Two additional police officers, one each year; . Additional hours for parking enforcement (CSO); . Partnership with the Sheriffs office to address gang and other mutual issues; . Police Officers assigned to Redwood Shores on 24-hour basis; . Respond to all calls for assistance within the following guidelines: Emergency within 5 minutes - Priority within IO minutes Non priority within 30 minutes Fire Chief Fink listed budget items reflecting Council priorities and the Fire Department commitment to the community: . Upgrade capabilities in the City's Emergency Operations Center; . Upgrade the City's disaster Plan; . Disaster preparedness training to City staff; . Redwood Shores Fire Station; . Train Fire personnel in shipboard firefighting; . Conduct training exercises with other agencies; . Provide options for joint training officers; . Responsive and effective traffic control operations; . Booklet on common code enforcement questions. In response to Councilwoman Buchan's questions regarding the increase in Program Financing Police Services between 1996/96 and 1996/97 ITom $55,000 to $200,000, Director Ponty said the increase represents the inclusion of abandoned vehicle fees through C/CAG. ----------------------------------------------_____---m-m____------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - SPECIAL COUNCIL BUDGET STUDY SESSION JUNE 22,1996 MINUTES PAGE 13 MINUTE BOOK NO. S4 Page No. 318