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- 1 t� � a study would be expected to be prepared by in-house staff and could probably be completed within a reasonable time period, the fact that cormnunities vary greatly so that the type of successful public safety program which might exist elsewhere might not meet the City's needs, whether or not increasing sophistication of both services tends to argue against consolidation, the desirability of mutual , aid agreements; and that if such a study were not costly to prepare, the information would be of interest to Council The motion carried by ma�ority voice vote. , (MINUTE ORDER N0. 78-110) ; Fred Hanson, 2453 Oregon Avenue, inquired as to who is responsible for insuring that the two new police officer pos�tions wi11 elimi- nate overtime. Mr. Fales explained that management personnel in the Police Department and the Finance Department do so. In response to question as to whether it might be possible to add only one additional police officer, Mr. Fales advised that it would be possible but would have a negative impact on the accomplishment of the more intense police investigative effort which has been urged. Frank Esposito, 2434 Oregon, inquired as to whether the added park- ing enforcement position is for the benefit of the County. Mr. Fales explained that the City has the responsibility to enforce the parking regulations, noting that part of the need is caused by re- organization of the County courts which resulted in increased need for ,7ury parking and had an adverse effect on the parking spaces available for downtown business customers. Discussion followed concerning the present fine structure, the fact , that a recommendation is being prepared on the sub,7ect of parking fines, the need to obtain County cooperation to resolve the parking problem, and the possibility of County construction of a multi- story facility rather than use the only available vacant spaces for parking lots which might be better used for commercial purposes. Councilman Norris requested information from the Police Department regarding the ratio between sergeants and other officers, stating , he wishes to know the ratio of field supervisors to officers (memo 5/8/78) In response to question as to the adequacy of the amounts budgeted for the two new sergeant positions, Mr. Fales explained that �t is expected that two persons will be promoted and others will also move up, so that the increase will be reflected in lower salaried positions FIRE SAFETY (pp 13-16) ADMINISTERING FIRE SAFETY FIRE SUPPRESSION FIRE PREVENTION '' FIRE TRAINING FIRE AUXILIARY SERVICES , " DISASTER PROTECTION In response to questions regarding the closing of a fire station from time to time and whether it is needed, City Manager fales -3 Budget Study 5/6/78