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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-11-29 Committee of the Whole Minutes - Budget HearingOfficials in Attendance: BUDGET HEARING NON- DEPARTMENTAL /MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES Non -Dept. Misc. Services, Page 56 POLICE DEPARTMENT Police /Administration Page 66 Police /Investigation Page 69 COUNCILMAN GARDNER ARRIVED AT 8:05 P.M. Police /Patrol Page 76 Police /Gambling Page 82 Police /Crime Prevention Page 85 Police /Traffic Page 88 ADJOURNMENT 8:35 P.M. LIONEL C. BOHRER; PHYLLIS D. PESICKA; DANIEL J. SAUL; DWAYNE D. TRAYNOR. Councilman Traynor called the Budget Hearing to order in the meeting room at Fire Station #2. It was stated that a Gambling Budget is required by law. Maine Anderson, City Clerk ao 0 7 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL November 29, 1977 Fire Station #2 7:00 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Meeting Room BUDGET HEARING Council reviewed the budget by line item and discussed how the totals were arrived at. The $55,000 budgeted for City insurance coverage was discussed but it was determined that little could be done about this item. Council questioned how the fees for Intergovernmental Services were computed. Each organization sends a letter of request to the City for review and renewal or approval. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY MRS. PESICKA, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE NON- DEPARTMENTAL /MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES. MOTION CARRIED. Council discussed the Police /Administration request. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY MRS. PESICKA, THAT PAGE 66 BE ACCEPTED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED. The request for two additional cameras was discussed. It was noted that one was approved by the Mayor in the amount of $750. Discussion followed on the type of camera for the amount of money requested. MOVED BY MRS. PESICKA, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCIL APPROVE THE POLICE /INVESTIGATION BUDGET. MOTION CARRIED. Discussion was held on the use of protective vests and how many officers actually wear them. Also, there was considerable discussion on hand guns the 38 vs the 45. It was decided to discuss this again under capital equipment. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY MRS. PESICKA, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT PAGE 76 AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY MRS. PESICKA, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT PAGE 82. MOTION CARRIED. This budget covers Mr. Pat Lowry, Crime Prevention Program Director, under a L.E.A.A. Grant. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY MRS. PESICKA, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT PAGE 85. MOTION CARRIED. It was noted that there are two Patrolmen included in this Budget. Budget total $48,367. Total Police Department Budget request $746,945. MOVED BY MRS. PESICKA, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT POLICE /TRAFFIC BE ACCEPTED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED. There being not further disc ussion on the Police Department Budget the meeting adjourned.