HomeMy WebLinkAboutFS 2008-09-16 Item 2D - Report - 2008 2nd Quarter Report: CitywideMAYOR'S OFFICE
2 QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
SECOND QUARTER REPORT TO COUNCIL
April 1 June 30, 2008
Prepared for Finance Safety Committee
Significant items for the Mayor's office in the 2" quarter included continued work on Tukwila Village and
beginning the search process to fill the Finance Director position, along with preliminary work after the
decision to move into our first biennial budget process.
BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS
1. Continue Mayor's and Administration's participation in regional stewardship efforts in the
Green /Duwamish watershed: Ongoing.
2. Continue Mayor's involvement in regional efforts including but not limited to, WRIA 9, Cascade Water
Alliance, Valley Communications, King County Flood Control Zone District and Suburban Cities
Association: Ongoing. Mayor is actively involved in each of these groups.
3. Continue "green city" initiatives: Ongoing. Funding is set aside to help.
4. Continue to oversee efforts to develop Tukwila Village: RFP issued during 2 quarter.
5. Continue efforts to improve existina housing stock: No specific activity during 2 quarter.
6. Continue efforts to secure Federal appropriations in support of key projects: Monitoring appropriation
request submitted in 1 quarter.
7. Work with City Departments, business community, and residents to execute a successful Centennial
campaign: Centennial events included the Walt Wagner concern and unearthing of the time
capsule at City Hall.
8. Prepare draft Civil Service Desk Manual: No action in 2 quarter.
Economic Development
1. Coordinate Tukwila Village development: Issued Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for
Proposals (RFP).
2. Actively support revitalization on Tukwila International Boulevard: Ongoing work with Highway 99
Action Committee.
3. Expand marketing efforts to attract business and development: Created new marketing materials for
the Seattle Southside Forum.
4. Build relationships with businesses and property owners in the Tukwila Urban Center (TUC): Ongoing.
5. Support City departments in efforts impacting the business community such as updating the Sign Code
and development of impact fees: Will support as needed.
City Clerk
1. Succession planning: The former City Clerk retired April 1, 2008. A new Deputy City Clerk has
been hired and will begin July 16, 2008. The part -time Word Processing Technician position in
the Clerk's Office became full -time on May 1, 2008. New procedures and processes have been
instituted regarding tracking /distribution of claims for damages /litigation, recorded documents,
postal accounts, and affidavits of publication. The Public Records request process has been
re- developed to include electronic distribution of the requests to staff, inclusion of a new
budget account number strictly for transactions regarding public records requests, and
streamlining of all invoices through the City Clerk's Office.
2. Continue FEMA sponsored National Incident Management System (NIMS) training for staff: Staffing
shortages did not facilitate completion of the training this quarter.
3. Provide Access and Excel database training for all staff: Staffing shortages did not facilitate
completion of the training this quarter. Multiple members of the Office had already completed
training in these areas.
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Equity Diversity Commission
1. Support and implement the goals of the National League of Cities Inclusive Communities Platform:
Ongoing. The Commission has placed a National League of Cities Inclusive Communities sign
at the intersection of Southcenter Boulevard and 61 Avenue.
2. Assist residents to overcome language barriers by helping them gain access to information and
resources in the community: Ongoing. The Commission has provided financial assistance to the
Tukwila School District and Community Schools Collaboration for: culturally -based parent
nights at the schools; Multicultural Action Committee's Leadership Camp, and Cultural World's
Fair at Foster High School.
3. Link agencies and residents to interpreters and translators to assure our city is an inclusive community:
Ongoing.
4. Work with school and community Groups to promote issues of equity and fairness and support cultural
programs, education and training: The Commission has committed to promote and sponsor The
Refugee Project: Walk in My Shoes.
Hotel /Motel Tax
1. Work with City departments, business community, and residences to execute a successful Centennial
campaign: Ongoing; positive spikes in media coverage continues as planned.
2. Continue efforts to market Seattle Southside as a premier travel destination: Ongoing, lodging tax
revenues are up 3% YTD.
3. Support positive relationships between the travel and tourism industry, business community, and city
government: Ongoing, Program Manager serves as President of Washington Association of
Convention Visitor Bureaus for 2008.
4. Continue implementing program performance reporting based on guidelines provided by Destination
Marketing Association International: Coordinate data collection with IT department complete, new
procedures in place, tracking ongoing.
Sister Cities Committee
1. Continue to raise funds for spring 2008 visit: Deferred to spring 2009.
2. Recruit student/adult delegation and plan spring 2008 visit: Ongoing (trip deferred to spring 2009).
Human Services
1. Implement RFP Process for 2009/2010: 42 requests for funding received equaling $569,226.
2. Implement, manage, and monitor 2008 Minor Home Repair program. Administer program on behalf of
Tukwila. SeaTac and Des Moines: 8 jobs completed $3675 spent in Tukwila.
3. Outreach to diverse Tukwila residents to identify needs and opportunities: Met with Somali
Community Coalition Services, representative of Kenyan Women's association, YWCA staff
focusing on youth of color.
4. Participate in development of the South King County Homeless Plan: Met with DCD staff to explain
plan.
5. Coordinate services with Tukwila Community Schools of King County Collaboration: Participated in
Executive Team meeting. Participated in International Night at Thorndyke.
6. Participate on Interiurisdictional Review Team: Reviewed sites of South King County capital
application.
7. Support subregional efforts in community capacity building: Met with Capacity Project director to
discuss subregional capacity needs.
8. Coordinate efforts with Economic Development, Code Enforcement, Parks and Recreation. Planning.
Public Works. Police and Fire: Follow -up provided for residents referred by Police and Fire.
Continue coordination with Code Enforcement. Assisted with Tukwila Village RFQ process.
9. Build increased communication /coordination with community organizations: Held provider meeting.
Discussed coordination with King County Housing Authority Resident Services.
10. Provide same day information and referral response: 254 responses to call and walk in.
11. Fill vacant Advisory Board position: School District will appoint person in the fall.
12. Provide support for sub regional human services communication /planning: Continue to serve as
representative on Interjurisdictional Review Committee for federal, county and state funds.
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CITY ATTORNEY
2nd QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
This quarter has seen the successful resolution of the Doak v. Tukwila matter which brings to a close over
a year of litigation and negotiation. We are currently engaged in discovery related to the WD 125 lawsuit
and hope to file dispositive motions soon. In addition to this litigation activity, our office continues to
assist the City in many code enforcement matters as well as assist the City in negotiating various
development agreements.
BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS
1. Provide city -wide training in conjunction with Administrative Services related to personnel issues:
Ongoing.
2. Work with City staff on Tukwila Village Proiect: Ongoing.
3. Continue to update and revise standardized contracts and other form documents: Ongoing.
4. Continue to work with City staff on regional issues and regional projects or proposals impacting the
City: Ongoing.
5. Assist staff in developing an LID program: Ongoing.
6. Work with City staff on code enforcement issues and on strengthening provisions of the Tukwila
Municipal Code to allow for more effective code enforcement: Ongoing.
7. Work with the Department of Community Development on Comprehensive Plan updates and shoreline
management issues: Ongoing.
8. Work with City staff to develop streamlined procedures for administrative hearings and non -tort
litigation: Ongoing.
9. Work with City staff to revise the City's sign code: Ongoing.
10. Develop operating procedures for litigation process: Ongoing.
11. Maintain efforts to keep prosecution costs down: Ongoing.
MUNICIPAL COURT
2 QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
Improving the Jail Alternatives Program continues to be a primary focus. Our court management team
and probation department meet weekly to discuss progress and plan for the future. Also, Trish Kinlow
met on several occasions with local court officials and state agencies in her continuing effort to improve
interpreter services. We are now up to full personnel strength so we anticipate a significant decrease in
the need for overtime.
BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS
1. Continue to retool and expand Jail Alternative Program: Ongoing. We've seen an increase in JAP
participation as the lawyers are becoming more familiar with its benefits. We've noticed and
are encouraged by the fact that the program has become a part of settlement negotiations.
2. Monitor case volume /workload in order to provide input in pending public defender contract
negotiations: Ongoing. We recently added additional conflict public defenders as our need for
a variety of lawyers has increased. Many defendants present conflicts with our primary
defenders (usually because they are co- defendants) so conflict public defenders are
necessary. The City Attorney's and City Clerk's offices have prepared contracts for these
individuals. We are polling local courts to ensure our pay scale is industry standard.
3. Prepare for pending Union contract issues as they relate to court specific needs: Ongoing. Court
has continued the process of researching participation in Union contract negotiations. It is
our intent to work with the City's Human Resources Department to discuss specific areas of
designation in order to bring us into compliance with GR -29.
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4. Increase use of on -line court resources to enhance court services and reduce printing costs:
Ongoing. IT continues to work with the court in upgrading individual court computers,
printers, and fax machines, and will continue joint efforts to add on -line attorney capabilities.
5. Expand participation in county -wide trial court coordination efforts: Ongoing. We are working with
12 other Courts in an effort to increase trial court coordination in the area of Interpreter
Funding. The Board of Judicial Administration (BJA) has $75,000 available for funding
coordination. Tukwila Municipal and Kent Municipal Court are taking the lead in completing
the application on behalf of the 13 courts. As of July 1 the court is eligible to receive state
funding to supplement interpreter expenses.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
2nd QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES:
The most significant event of the quarter was the loss of our Finance Director, Kevin Fuhrer. Kevin left in
May to accept a position with the Covington Water District. Filling in as Finance Director on an interim
basis is Robert Noland. Bob retired from the City of Kennewick a few years ago after a 27 -year career
there as the Support Services Director, and has subsequently assumed a number of interim assignments
in various cities.
Another major event was the decision to adopt the biennial budget process. The budget building cycle
will start in July, with the added dimension of creating a two -year budget.
The "streamlined sales tax" legislation that was passed last year goes into effect on July 1 This change
in sales tax collection methods is expected to cause a loss in sales tax collections to Tukwila of $3 million
per year. There is to be mitigation of this loss, but it will be on a diminishing scale based upon future
growth of the City's sales tax base. There are many unknowns at this juncture, which will make
forecasting of sales taxes for the next budget a difficult decision making process.
BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS
1. Complete Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) by May 31, 2008: CAFR to be completed
by June 30`"
2. Continue Budget Manual development: No update to report.
3. Continue development of Risk Management policies and procedures: No update to report.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
2nd QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
As of June 30 TFD has responded to 2475 incidents compared to 2184 during the same time frame last
year. Our crews participated in Zone 3 drills that included self- rescue while in full bunker gear and self
contained breathing apparatus, and locating and extricating downed firefighters. We participated in Zone
3 rescue team and haz -mat team drills. We also provided mutual aid assistance to SeaTac in the multiple
alarm school fire and Burien in their recent multi -alarm apartment fire. Captain Sacha presented his Child
Fatality and Serious Physical Abuse course to firefighters in Spokane, Everett and Burien this quarter.
Fire prevention has been preoccupied with the mall expansion. In addition, they have completed plan
review and inspections for several other large projects in the CBD as well as three Boeing projects. We
have also experienced several arson fires; follow -up on these fires is delayed until completion of the mall
project. Finally, we have worked with the consultants from ESCI to complete the fire master plan; we are
close to the final document and await their recommendations for future "opportunities" with SeaTac Fire.
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BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS
Administration
1. Conduct annual management training: Later in the year.
2. Review and update department policies and procedures as needed: 4 in draft revision, 11 revised
and in effect, 2 in 30-day review process.
3. Coordinate National Incident Management System training for City personnel as needed: Ongoing.
4. Add. update or replace department computers as needed: Ongoing.
5. Apply for applicable grants: Ongoing.
6. Update six -year plan: Later in the year.
7. Coordinate development of specifications for replacement aid car: Later in the year.
8. Conduct a Regional Fire Authority study: In process.
Suppression
1. Test all fire hoses, apparatus pumps and ladders to meet manufacturer's specifications: In process.
2. Complete all assigned company level inspections: Ongoing.
3. Participate in public relations and education events: CPRIFirst Aid course held 2 quarter.
4. Participate in scheduled training: department. zone. regional, national: Ongoing.
5. Continue development of small tool replacement schedule: As staff time permits.
Fire Prevention Investigation
1. Continue to convert fire protection plans to compact disc storage media: Ongoing.
2. Have fire prevention officers attend police academy to obtain limited commissions for fire
investigations: On hold until Westfield expansion is complete.
3. Add additional fire prevention officer for inspection load related to Westfield expansion: Hired
temporary part time plan reviewer.
4. Continue to provide timely plan review and inspections for our customers given the increased plan
review and inspection loads related to the Westfield expansion: Currently maintaining 7 -10 day
review cycle.
Second Quarter Yearly Totals
*Plan Review Fees Collected: $39,889.00 55,973.00
*Special Permit Fees Collected: $24,400.00 43,100.00
*Re- inspection Fees Collected: 0.00 0.00
Second Quarter Yearly Totals
*Initial Inspections: 275 657
*Reinspections: 213 485
*Night Life Safety Inspection: 34 63
Training
1. Incorporate a "Pre -Fire Tour" program in the department: Ongoing.
2. Incorporate regular visits to shift drills by a Training Division officer: Ongoing.
3. Actively participate in Zone 3 and King County Training Officer duties: Ongoing.
4. Develop a lona range plan to have 100% of our drivers attend the Advanced Pump Academy: Sent 6
so far this year.
5. Develop a lona range plan to have all our truck company officers and firefighters. assigned to the
ladder truck, attend the Advanced Truck Academy: Sent 6 so far this year.
6. Submit a plan to Administration for regular attendance by our members to the National Fire Academy:
Started with visit to the Academy.
Facilities
1. Install automatic standby power at all stations: Dependent upon Public Works Department.
2. Paint interior of Station 52 and Station 53, and the interior and exterior of Station 51: Dependent upon
303 fund.
3. Remodel /Relocate kitchen at Station 51: Remodel complete.
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4. Paint Apparatus Bay at Station 54: Dependent upon 303 fund.
5. Research electronic air filtering for each station: Later in the year.
6. Replace curbing at Station 51: Dependent upon 303 funds.
Hazardous Materials Team
1. Increase Team membership to have a minimum of four technicians on duty: Ongoing (long term
goal).
2. Have all officers and acting officers "HazMat Incident Commander" certified: As needed and required.
3. Implement the new HazMat Technician Training Manual: Ongoing.
4. Review HazMat drill codes and revise to line up with current training processes. including the new
Technician Training Manual: Ongoing.
Rescue Team
1. Meet annual training requirements for technical rescue, per NFPA 1670 and NFPA 1006: Ongoing.
2. Provide swiftwater rescue technician training: 3 new technicians trained.
3. Pursue the placement and construction of at least one boat ramp into the Green River within the City of
Tukwila: Substantial approval process (long term goal).
4. Host annual Zone 3 Trench Rescue Technician Training: 3` quarter.
5. Participate in all Zone 3 Rescue Technician Training: Ongoing.
Ambulance, Rescue Emergency Medical Aid
1. Complete all 2008 competency -based training obiectives: Ongoing.
2. Provide 2008 competency -based instructor training for Department instructors: Ongoing.
3. Provide first aid, CPR and public access defibrillation training to the public and City employees: 2nd
quarter complete.
4. Provide onaoina advanced auto and commercial vehicle extrication training: Extrication academies in
2 and 3 quarters.
5. Provide ongoing mass casualty training for Department personnel: Ongoing.
6. Provide first aid /CPR instructor training for Department instructors: Ongoing.
7. Provide logistic support and ongoing training to enable the department to participate in the Rescue
Outcomes Consortium (ROC) study: In progress.
8. Sponsor Department Explorers to a Kina County EMT course: As requested.
9. Repair, clean, inspect, test and calibrate specific aid equipment: Ongoing.
10. Participate in new technology evaluations offered by the King County Medical Program Director: As
requested.
11. Outfit two new Mass Casualty Incident trailers: Ongoing.
12. Participate in Zone 3 EMS Officers Program: Participating on committee.
FIRE DEPARTMENT INCIDENT RESPONSE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATISTICS
2007 2008
Increase /Decrease
2nd Qtr FIRE 357 I 354 I -0.8% 1
2 Qtr AID I 773 I 812 I +5%
I Year to Date FIRE I 665 706 I +6%
I Year to Date AID I 1455 I 1703 I +17%
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
2nd QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
TukNet redesign was completed in time to launch in June. We took the opportunity to celebrate the
launch by recognizing the 8 year of TukNet providing useful information to our employees. Coordinating
with the City's Centennial celebration and other significant City activities, both the Website and TukNet
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have been updated as required in an effort to keep the information current. New features include mailing
list software, bulletin board feature to replace e- bulletin, form mail scripting to implement a suggestion box
with both named and anonymous senders, and creation of an RSS news feed for the website. TV21 has
been updated throughout the quarter with similar information. We have been learning new techniques for
displaying information and will be working to provide sound and background music for more than just the
public service announcements. The Hazelnut is being prepped for mailing by mid -July.
We have completed an upgrade for the ABRA program (Personnel) and the Justice program (PD), and
have worked with the court to establish a Jail Alternatives tracking database. The PD training room
technology is now in place as well as the network connectivity in the new PD offices, suite 211. All in -car
video camera equipment for the patrol cars has been installed; however, it will not be activated until the
PD has policy in place for usage and retention. New PC's have been received and will be configured and
distributed for City -wide use in Q3.
BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS
1. Research and plan for SQL Server consolidation; review collection of data across departments and
implement methods to reduce redundancy and duplication of effort to more effectively use City
resources: Ongoing (Continued documentation of databases for consolidation planning).
2. Review Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security standards for application to City's data stores:
Ongoing (Attended PCI Compliance class at conference, compile best practice policies from
vendors).
3. City web site and Intranet re- design and roll -out for Centennial celebration and activities, maintained as
needed to keep current; standardize all existing sub- Intranets and add additional departments as
requested: Completed Website and TukNet re- design Q2.
4. Prepare Service Level Agreements (SLA) for IT support using industry standards; customized as
reauired for all City departments: Scheduled for Q3.
5. Prepare Vista OS test lab to allow testing of all City programs and processes: Vista equipment
ordered and on -site. Familiarization, configuration, integration and testing of software to begin
Q3.
6. Provide industry standards training opportunities for IT staff, to include Vista OS: Scheduled for Q3,
Q4.
7. Prepare and document IT emergency operations plan for system continuity and restoration:
Scheduled for Q3, reviewed examples and began planning overall look and format.
8. Implement and optimize an electronic e -mail archival system for regulatory compliance: Completed
Q1
9. Research and plan for consolidation of Active Directory domains into a single city -wide domain: In
progress, City -wide active directory and test group in place, adding remaining users Q3.
10. Implement CISCO -based features on network equipment to enhance network efficiency: Created
VLANs on cisco switches, first implementation Q3.
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
2nd QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
Police Guild Mediation Mediation on labor agreement between the City and Police Guild has been
taking place over the past three months.
Labor Matters Various investigations, disciplinary matters, coaching and consulting to departments
on employee issues, began preparation for negotiations with five other bargaining units.
Recruitment and Retention Continuing high volume of recruitments this year. Employee
retirements, separations, and other factors have lead to ongoing activity. Police recruitment and
retention has not changed significantly. One officer went to another city. Watching budget cuts and
layoffs in other jurisdictions that may provide additional applicants for Tukwila. Challenges with
illnesses /injuries, military duty, and promotional changes, have created some need to be creative in
staffing. Did well filling engineering positions after a slow start in early 2008. DCD staffing is
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stabilizing somewhat after a number of changes the end of 2007. Deputy City Clerk position filled,
bringing the staffing up to 2007 levels. High volume of temporary hires processed for Spring Break
and summer.
Classification Reviews Two conducted. One report being finalized. Second report pending.
LEOFF-I Long Term Care (LTC) Completed application process for active and retired LEOFF -I
employees to assist in reducing City's potential medical costs for LTC. Provided information to
Finance to assist them in completing the City's mandatory GASB reporting.
Healthcare and VEBA Ongoing program oversight. Coordination of healthcare benefits,
assistance to employees and supervisors, workers' compensation oversight, and overlap of the
various family leave laws as they relate to the various health related matters. Long -term care
information sessions held for regular employees on self -pay basis 50 employees attended.
Wellness Potluck, lunch learn on personal energy, applied and won (5 year in a row) the AWC
Well City Award!
Safety Commercial Drivers' Licenses (CDL) drug and alcohol testing. Ongoing review of Tukwila
safety programs and policies, and revising as needed. Completed /updated draft of Confined Space
Entry Program.
Regular Employee Applications Processed 11 for 1 job 45 for 5 jobs Pending for 3 jobs
Regular Employee Applicants Interviewed 6 for 1 job 18 for 5 jobs Pending for 3 jobs
Extra Labor New Hires 24 5 15
Extra Labor Rehires 13 6 7
CDL Random Drug and Alcohol Tests Administered 1 5 2
Workers' Compensation Injury Reports 2 4 3
FMLA Leave 4 2 3
King County Disability Board (LEOFF I) Claims Filed 0 1 1
BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS
1. Negotiate and settle Police Commissioned (Guild), Fire (International Association of Fire Fighters.
Police Non Commissioned (United Steelworkers). Administrative/Technical (Teamsters).
Professional /Supervisory (Teamsters), and Maintenance/Trades (Teamsters) labor agreement:
Ongoing. Police Guild in mediation. Other bargaining units begin negotiations later in the year.
2. Distribute Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) policies and procedures.
establish committee. and conduct training: Some aspects pending. Policies and procedures are
completed; committee and training pending.
3. Update Personnel Policies and Procedures: Ongoing. New draft policies and procedures have
been prepared to address current legislative activity and reviewing the most important policies
that require changes and updates.
4. Complete basic National Incident Management System training and mission critical department
functions for all Administrative Services Department divisions: Deferred. No longer the
Administrative Services Department due to restructuring. The Personnel Department has
contacted Emergency Services staff and waiting for a determination on scheduling training.
Mission critical functions for the Personnel Department functions are pending notification and
coordination with Emergency Services.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
2 QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
APR MAY JUNE
During the second quarter the Police Department investigated two additional homicide cases, bring the
total for the year to four. The homicide cases, normal case loads, and background investigations created
an extremely heavy workload. During this time we were able to bring our new Community Policing
Coordinator on board and obtained new work space for our Crime Prevention Team. We are very
appreciative of our new work area. In addition we sponsored a Sergeants Academy class along with the
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King County Sheriffs Department and were able to have two officers attend that five -day training. In
short, our people worked tirelessly in order to accomplish our mission.
BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS
Administration
1. Recognize excellent performance: Ongoing.
2. Resolve community problems throuah partnerships and problem solving: Ongoing.
3. Work with and strengthen regional partnerships: Ongoing.
Patrol
1. Advance officer safety through upgrades in equipment and training Ongoing.
2. Enhance response capabilities to incidents of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction: Ongoing,
several department members completed ICS300 training.
3. Focus patrol resources to improve safety in public spaces: Ongoing.
Records /Evidence
1. Prepare division training manuals: Ongoing.
2. Destroy all records maintained by the Records Division that exceed or meet minimum general retention
schedule requirements: Completed 3/28/08.
3. Prepare firearms and narcotics held in evidence for destruction: Ongoing; Narcotics Destruction
tentatively scheduled for 9/17/08.
4. Prepare and submit items of evidence for auction, as appropriate: Completed 6/5/08.
Investigations (Major Crimes)
1 Assess detective assignments and make necessary adiustments in order to increase efficiency:
Ongoing.
2. Evaluate and adiust investigative priorities: Ongoing.
3. Conduct quarterly reviews in order to assess effectiveness and direction of the Unit: Ongoing.
Special Operations /Crime Prevention/Training /Traffic
1. Conduct quarterly reviews in order to assess effectiveness and direction of the Unit: Ongoing.
2. Maintain crime prevention programs that facilitate our partnerships with the community: Ongoing.
3. Reduce the impact of crimes related to drugs, vice and gangs through proactive enforcement:
Ongoing.
4. Reduce speeding through increased visibility and traffic enforcement: Ongoing.
5. Reduce traffic collisions in targeted areas of the City: Ongoing.