HomeMy WebLinkAboutFS 2008-10-21 Item 2E - Report - 2008 3rd Quarter Report: CitywideMAYOR'S OFFICE
3 QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
THIRD QUARTER REPORT TO COUNCIL
July 1 September 30, 2008
Activity focused on Tukwila Village developer selection and Finance Director selection. Tarragon was
selected as the developer for Tukwila Village on September 22 and Shawn Hunstock reported for duty
as our new Finance Director on September 22
BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS
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1. Continue Mayor's and Administration's participation in regional stewardship efforts in the
Green /Duwamish watershed: Ongoing. Participation in WRIA by Mayor and Councilmember
Robertson.
2. Continue Mayor's involvement in regional efforts including but not limited to, WRIA 9, Cascade Water
Alliance, Valley Communications, Kina County Flood Control Zone District and Suburban Cities
Association: Ongoing.
3. Continue "green city" initiatives: Ongoing.
4. Continue to oversee efforts to develop Tukwila Village: City Council selected Tarragon as the
developer for Tukwila Village.
5. Continue efforts to improve existina housing stock: No activity this quarter.
6. Continue efforts to secure Federal appropriations in support of key projects: Communication with
Ball Janik regarding various agency grant opportunities as well as monitoring the status of
Federal appropriations.
7. Work with City Departments, business community, and residents to execute a successful Centennial
campaign: The Centennial was celebrated at our annual Family Fourth at the Fort. The contract
for the Rock `n Roll Marathon was signed.
8. Prepare draft Civil Service Desk Manual: Ongoing.
Economic Development
1. Coordinate Tukwila Villaae development: We held a community meeting on 7/16/08 and attended
numerous City Council meetings. On 9/22/08 the City Council selected Tarragon as the
developer.
2. Actively support revitalization on Tukwila International Boulevard: Ongoing work with Highway 99
Action Committee.
3. Expand marketing efforts to attract business and development: Working with brokers and
developers as requested.
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. The Deputy City Clerk was
hired and began on July 16, 2008 and training is underway. Responsibilities have been re-
distributed and streamlined among the staff for enhanced effectiveness, with a greater
emphasis on electronic processes and tracking functions.
2. Continue FEMA sponsored National Incident Manaaement System (NIMS) training for staff: The
required course was not offered this quarter
3. Provide Access and Excel database trainina for all staff: Two Administrative Support Technicians
are scheduled to attend EXCEL courses; the Administrative Support Coordinator (Records
Management) is scheduled to attend the ARMA (Association of Records Managers and
Administrators) Conference; the Deputy City Clerk is scheduled to attend the AWC Open
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Government Workshop; the City Clerk is scheduled to attend training toward acquisition of a
Master Municipal Clerk certificate in Meeting Management and Tough Situations
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 lanauaae barriers by helping them aain 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 eauity 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, as of Aug 2008
YTD hotel room revenues in Seattle Southside are up 6% while downtown Seattle is
experiencing a slight decline.
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 and is a nominee being to the Governors' WA State
Tourism Commission (selection should be made soon).
4. Continue implementing program performance reportina 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: Visit deferred to Spring 2009.
2. Recruit student/adult delegation and plan Sprina 2008 visit: Visit deferred to 2009.
Human Services
1. Implement RFP Process for 2009/2010: Advisory Board reviewed and rated proposals. Process
completed. Awaiting Council review.
2. Implement, manaae, and monitor 2008 Minor Home Repair program. Administer proaram on behalf of
Tukwila, SeaTac and Des Moines: Twelve households served. Program recommended to be
funded for 2009.
3. Outreach to diverse Tukwila residents to identify needs and opportunities: Attended events for newly
resettled Burmese, Burundi residents. Attended Refugee Forum for networking. Provided
technical assessment and assistance on financial issues with contracted non profit.
Participated in Night Out Against Crime, Tukwila Health and Wellness Fair and Tukwila Days.
4. Participate in development of the South Kina County Homeless Plan: Plan shared at Homelessness
in SeaTac and Tukwila forum.
5. Coordinate services with Tukwila Community Schools Collaboration: Continue consultation with
Community Schools staff.
6. Participate on Interiurisdictional Review Team: Participated in recommendations for funding CDBG
capital projects.
7. Support subregional efforts in community capacity building: Worked with SKC Capacity Director.
8. Coordinate efforts with Economic Development, Code Enforcement, Parks and Recreation, Planning,
Public Works, Police and Fire: Coordinated on resolution of client issues, provided training to
new staff.
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9. Build increased communication /coordination with community organizations: Hosted provider
meetings, participated in variety of school district hosted meetings, provided technical
assistance to non profits. Trained apartment managers.
10. Provide same day information and referral resoonse: Served 217 requests for information.
11. Fill vacant Advisory Board position: School district position filled.
12. Provide support for sub reaional human services communication /planning: Participate in SKC
Homeless Forum, Human Service planner meetings, subregional domestic violence efforts.
CITY ATTORNEY
3 QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
This quarter has seen the successful resolution of the Pacific Court v. Tukwila matter which brings to a
close over a year of litigation and negotiation to abate a community nuisance. We are currently engaged
in settlement discussions related to the Water District #125 lawsuit. In addition to this litigation activity,
our office continues to assist in many code enforcement matters, developing a new sign code, updating
the Shoreline Master Plan, as well as assist the City in negotiating various development agreements.
BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS
1. Provide city -wide training in coniunction 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 proiects 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
3 QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
This quarter's primary focus was how to address the anticipated increase in interpreter costs. We met
with interpreters, coordinators, and the participating attorneys and changed our court calendars rather
dramatically. As of November 1, we will consolidate all non Spanish speaking interpreter calendars in an
effort to address the new requirement that we pay interpreters' mileage and a minimum 2 hours. Also,
our home monitoring devices are now in and we will operate our own pre -trial home monitoring program.
This program saves anywhere from $8 per day (versus Renton home monitoring) to over $100 per day
(versus jail).
BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS
1. Continue to retool and expand Jail Alternative Program: Ongoing. We've recently added our own
home monitoring program. The Probation Department will maintain home monitoring units to
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be used by the court for low risk offenders as an alternative to remaining in pre -trial custody.
Each day on this program will cost the City approximately $6 per day versus the $109 daily fee
at the jail.
2. Monitor case volume /workload in order to provide input in pending public defender contract
negotiations: Ongoing. We will continue to monitor volume as we prepare for a significant
calendar change on November 1st. Our calendars will be more consolidated based on
public defender needs and increased interpreter costs.
3. Prepare for pending Union contract issues as they relate to court specific needs: Ongoing. The
court leadership recently met with HR staff to prepare for issues surrounding the unique
needs /status of court employees. We gathered court related union contracts from several
other jurisdictions to assist in our research.
4. Increase use of on -line court resources to enhance court services and reduce printing costs:
Ongoing. With the help from IT, the court now has laptop computers for attorneys on both
sides and for the judge. Access to court records is now available on -line and we are giving all
users the chance to become familiar with the records navigation process. On November 1, we
will no longer provide the massive print copies of those records to the lawyers /judge on court
days.
5. Expand participation in countv -wide trial court coordination efforts: Ongoing. We continue to work
with other local courts in our effort to consolidate interpreter resources. We have
consolidated our own interpreter calendars to save a substantial amount of money. This was
in response to legislative changes regarding interpreter pay rate, minimum 2 hour pay, and
certification requirements. We will soon begin to receive State reimbursement for 50% of our
interpreter costs.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
3 QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
One of the significant events during the third quarter was the hiring of Shawn Hunstock as Finance
Director. Shawn came from the City of Auburn where he was the Assistant Finance Director.
Another major event was the continuation of the city's first biennial budget for 2009 -2010. Budget
initiatives were submitted by each department, and Finance staff spent considerable time getting a
proposed budget ready for Council consideration.
The completion of major development at Westfield mall near the end of July meant the loss of sales tax
revenue on construction, but an increase in retail sales. This increase was initially offset by the effect of
"streamlined sales tax" legislation, which took effect July 1 The full effect of additional retail sales at the
mall, and the corresponding loss of revenue from companies affected by streamlined sales tax is not yet
know, but is an issue the Finance department will monitor closely.
BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS
1. Complete Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) by May 31, 2008: Completed.
2. Continue Budget Manual development: No update to report.
3. Continue development of Risk Manaaement policies and procedures: No update to report.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
3 QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
During the third quarter, we continued to provide First Aid /CPR and Fire Extinguisher Classes to the
public and city employees. We participated in Fire Department -Kids Day at the Museum of Flight and in
Tukwila Days and the annual Night Out Against Crime. We conducted annual hose, pump and ladder
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testing, participated in the Zone III, Suppression, Haz -Mat and Rescue drills as well as responded to
actual Zone III Suppression, Haz -Mata and Rescue emergencies. Our crews participated in
familiarization drills with Sound Transit and completed a majority of EVAP Road Course and Rodeo skills.
Training was busy making sure that all personnel successfully completed their EMT recertification. Fire
prevention was consumed in July with the mall expansion project and continues to this day completing
their correction notice list(s). They are now busy with the expansion of the Sabey data center and
investigating 6 vehicle arson fires and the fatality vehicle fire on 405. Finally, the third quarter ended with
a fire at the Quest building on 180 and Andover Park West that could have proven to be very significant.
Quick actions by the initial Tukwila Units prevented damage to any of the servers, thereby preventing any
loss of commerce.
BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS
Administration
1. Conduct annual management training: Later in the year.
2. Review and update department policies and procedures as needed: 6 in draft revision, 4 revised and
in effect, 1 new in draft 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. Aooly 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: Completed
with exception of 1 apparatus pump (will take place 4 qtr).
2. Complete all assianed company level inspections: Ongoing.
3. Participate in public relations and education events: CPR/First Aid course held 3` quarter.
4. Participate in scheduled trainina: 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: Project suspended.
2. Have fire prevention officers attend police academy to obtain limited commissions for fire
investigations: Currently no slots in Academy.
3. Add additional fire prevention officer for inspection load related to Westfield expansion: Completed.
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.
Third Quarter Yearly Totals
*Plan Review Fees Collected: $15,363.00 $71,336.00
*Special Permit Fees Collected: $12,800.00 $55,900.00
*Re- inspection Fees Collected: 0.00 0.00
Third Quarter Yearly Totals
*Initial Inspections: 226 883
*Reinspections: 161 646
*Night Life Safety Inspection: 45 108
Training
1. Incorporate a "Pre -Fire Tour" program in the department: Ongoing.
2. Incorporate regular visits to shift drills by a Trainina Division officer: Delayed due to reduced staffing.
3. Actively participate in Zone 3 and King County Training Officer duties: Ongoing.
4. Develop a long range plan to have 100% of our drivers attend the Advanced Pump Academy:
Continuing.
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5. Develop a lona range plan to have all our truck company officers and firefiahters. assianed to the
ladder truck. attend the Advanced Truck Academy: Continuing.
6. Submit a plan to Administration for reaular attendance by our members to the National Fire Academy:
Delayed due to reduced staffing.
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.
4. Paint Apparatus Bay at Station 54: Dependent upon 303 fund.
5. Research electronic air filtering for each station: Public Works 5 year plan.
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 Trainina Manual: Ongoing.
4. Review HazMat drill codes and revise to line uo with current training processes, includina the new
Technician Training Manual: Ongoing.
Rescue Team
1. Meet annual training requirements for technical rescue, Der NFPA 1670 and NFPA 1006: Ongoing.
2. Provide swiftwater rescue technician trainina: 3 new technicians trained /Ongoing.
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_: Completed.
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 trainina for Department instructors: Ongoing.
3. Provide first aid, CPR and public access defibrillation training to the public and City employees: 3`
quarter complete.
4. Provide ongoing advanced auto and commercial vehicle extrication trainina: Completed.
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 King 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 Kina County Medical Proaram Director: As
requested.
11. Outfit two new Mass Casualty Incident trailers: Awaiting restoration of Sound Transit funds.
12. Participate in Zone 3 EMS Officers Program: Participating on committee.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT INCIDENT RESPONSE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATISTICS
3 Qtr FIRE
3` Qtr AID
1 Year to Date FIRE
Year to Date AID
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BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS
2007 2008
408
798
1073
2253
411
834
1117
2537
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Increase /Decrease
This quarter, IT Communications published a 36 -page fall recreation brochure as well as the 12 -page July
and 8 -page September Hazelnut editions. We also went live with the first SendStudio web forms for the
Community Garage Sale sign -ups and Tukwila Village survey; added an RSS news feed to the
homepage; created an ASP script to add, delete and update information from the web to the volunteer
database; embedded streaming flash video for the first time, and began testing the new extranet calendar
for addition to the City Website. On Tukwila 21, we updated a template design with color and logos for
the information slides.
The new consolidated SQL server went on -line this quarter. For the Community Center, we upgraded the
database version and SQL version of their CLASS program registration software and moved it onto the
new SQL server. The Payment Manager Tender Retail Multi (Credit Card processing that works with
CLASS) was also upgraded. Other database activity included upgrading Scan Asset used for the FD
inventory program and creating a staff certification tracking database for TCC. During the budget
process, we assisted Finance in opening up Eden to other departments for direct data entry. Our
technicians developed a procedure for automatic remote software installation to client computers, which
will add to their efficiency in deploying upgrades and installing new software. For the Court's system, we
expanded the network and delivered two new laptops for attorney use eliminating excessive paper waste.
A new Anti -Virus Software program was installed on the network and 25% of the city's PCs were
configured to use this latest software version.
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: The new consolidated SQL server is in place. The first City database has
been successfully migrated and we will continue migrating databases during scheduled
upgrades.
2. Review Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security standards for application to City's data stores:
Ongoing (research completed but monitoring for industry updates and new information).
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
required for all City departments: Creating lists of services offered by IT.
5. Prepare Vista OS test lab to allow testing of all City programs and processes: Vista equipment
ordered and on -site. Initial testing shows current versions may not be compatible. Testing to
continue Q4.
6. Provide industry standards training opportunities for IT staff, to include Vista OS: Scheduled for Q4.
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7. Prepare and document IT emeroencv operations plan for system continuity and restoration: Phases
determined for completion, creating forms for data collection from department members.
8. Implement and optimize an electronic e -mail archival system for reoulatory compliance: Completed
Q1
9. Research and plan for consolidation of Active Directory domains into a single city -wide domain:
Consolidation completed, single City -wide domain in place and currently in process of moving
user accounts to new domain systematically.
10. Implement CISCO -based features on network eouipment to enhance network efficiency: Created
VLANs on Cisco switches, first implementation running live at TCC, FD and Minkler shops.
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
3 QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
The primary focus over the past three months has been on recruitment, preparation for labor negotiations,
labor negotiations participation, 2008 -2009 budget preparation, working with departments on employee
performance issues, updating the safety program to include recent changes in state and federal
requirements, mandated safety training, wellness fair and activities, classification reviews, preparing
responses to public record requests, coaching employees and supervisors, and healthcare plan review
for 2009.
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), Maintenance/Trades (Teamsters) labor agreement: On- going.
Police Guild contract settled and implementation of new contract. Negotiations have begun
with three Teamsters bargaining units and the Fire (IAFF) union. United Steel Workers (USW)
representing the Police Non Commissioned requested starting negotiations in late October.
2. Distribute Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) policies and procedures,
establish committee, and conduct training: Status quo. Policies and procedures are completed;
committee and training pending.
3. Update Personnel Policies and Procedures: In process. Ongoing. Several policies and
procedures have been drafted to meet new legal requirements. Others have been revised to
better reflect current laws and practices. Review continues.
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. Mission critical functions for the
Personnel Department functions are pending notification and coordination with Emergency
Services.
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES:
EEO Information: Ethnic Report of Applicants from 10/1/07- 9/30/08:
Gender B W H I A/PI I Al /AN Unkn Race
MALE 46 220 17 I 46 I 8 49
FEMALE 37 224 10 35 3 1 44
UNKOWN 10 15 3 14 5 I 23
TOTAL 93 459 30 95 16 I 116
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Reaular Employee Applications Processed 112 102 TBD for three jobs
Regular Employee Applicants Interviewed 13 15 TBD for three jobs
Extra Labor New Hires 2 6 4
Extra Labor Rehires 0 2 4
CDL Random Drua and Alcohol Tests Administered 0 2 02
Workers' Compensation Injury Reports 6 3 0
POLICE DEPARTMENT
3 QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
The third quarter brought change from the King County Prosecutors office. With the severe budget cuts
the County is experiencing, there is new direction on the types of cases that will be filed with our
Municipal Court. In short, a list of prior felony charges will now be filed in our Municipal Court as
expedited cases. At a minimum this change will have a future impact on our officers, court, and jail
budget.
We continued with the hiring of officers and one records clerk. In addition, Bruce Linton was promoted to
the rank of Commander and assigned to the Patrol Division. Our Night Out Against Crime event was
again well attended and enjoyed by all. Finally, we provided our first apartment managers training for the
year and it was well attended. Our next class is on the schedule.
BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS
JULY
AUG SEPT
Administration
1. Recognize excellent performance: Ongoing.
2. Resolve community problems through partnerships and problem solving: Ongoing- Continued work
with Highway 99, COPCAB and Domestic Violence and Children project.
3. Work with and strengthen regional partnerships: Ongoing Attended FBINAA conference.
Patrol
1. Advance officer safety through upgrades in equipment and training: Ongoing Defensive Tactics and
Firearms Training.
2. Enhance response capabilities to incidents of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction: Conducted
ICS training exercises during Tukwila Days and the Westfield Mall grand opening.
3. Focus patrol resources to improve safety in public spaces: Ongoing Patrol support to TAC Team
Narcotics and Prostitution Emphasis Patrols along the TIB corridor.
Records /Evidence
1. Prepare division training manuals: Records Completed; Evidence Ongoing.
2. Destroy all records maintained by the Records Division that exceed or meet minimum general retention
schedule requirements: Completed.
3. Prepare firearms and narcotics held in evidence for destruction: Narcotics Completed Firearms
Ongoing, destruction scheduled for 4`" quarter.
4. Prepare and submit items of evidence for auction, as appropriate: Completed.
Investigations (Major Crimes)
1. Assess detective assignments and make necessary adiustments in order to increase efficiency:
Completed.
2. Evaluate and adiust investigative priorities: Ongoing Adjusted to facilitate our volume of major
cases.
3. Conduct quarterly reviews in order to assess effectiveness and direction of the Unit: Ongoing —1
2 "O quarters completed,
3 rtl 4`" quarters scheduled.
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Special Operations /Crime Prevention/Training/Traffic
1. Conduct auarterly reviews in order to assess effectiveness and direction of the Unit: Ongoing —1 st
2 quarters completed, 3`" 4" quarters scheduled.
2. Maintain crime prevention programs that facilitate our partnerships with the communitv: Ongoing
Crime Free Multi Housing training program presented.
3. Reduce the impact of crimes related to drugs, vice and qanqs throuqh proactive enforcement:
Ongoing "John Patrol alcohol sting, buy -bust operations completed.
4. Reduce speeding through increased visibility and traffic enforcement: Conducted focused
enforcement at school zones during opening week.
5. Reduce traffic collisions in taraeted areas of the Citv: Ongoing and Focused Traffic Enforcement in
school zones.
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