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Finance Committee Minutes June 10, 2019 C. Fire Department Financial Update Staff returned with the additional information requested by the Committee at its last meeting, which included the labor union agreement vacation policy, history of Fire Department budget amendments, Station 52 fire responses by type, fire calls per station per year, National Fire Protection Association standards, and budget needed to full fund current service levels. Data shows that the number of incidents between 2014 through 2017 increased each year, although 2018 showed a decrease. The average duration of an incident has declined over time. Councilmember Quinn asked that the City's policy regarding vacation leave be included in the packet as he thought it had been requested previously. He asked if the City trues up Police Department overtime and staff responded that it doesn't. Councilmember Quinn stated that investments in prevention have an impact on suppression. Councilmember Seal stated the importance of this information in driving future budgets. DISCUSSION ONLY. RETURN TO COMMITTEE. D. Fire Marshall's Office Staffing & Budget The Fire Marshall's Office has had a change in personnel, so the Department is taking a fresh look at services and staffing. A more detailed memo is being prepared for future Committee discussion. The Office is responsible for fire investigations, operations and fire permits, hot plates, address generation, special event permits, business license review, fire code enforcement, land use reviews, and inspections. Inspections have fallen behind. Chair McLeod asked for more information about the minimum required level of service and stated that the Council has to make policy decisions about the level of service to fund. DISCUSSION ONLY. RETURN TO COMMITTEE. III. MISCELLANEOUS Adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Committee Chair Approval Minutes by LH