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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE February 20, 2006 4:10 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Cole, Schmitt, Gunderson. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Police Chief for authorization to seek bids for Digital Photography Equipment was reviewed. The Police Department's Crime Laboratory personnel take thousands of photographs yearly to document crime scenes and to use for evidentiary purposes. Currently, these photos are taken using one of several 120mm film cameras. The film is then processed and whenever the photos are needed for legal proceedings or for investigation purposes, the negatives are taken to a local film processing lab and prints are made. The Police Department is looking into the possibility of moving away from film photography to digital photography. The Police Department estimates it will cost $20,000.00 to make the switchover to digital. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the meeting be adjourned at 4:14 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE December 11, 2006 4:55 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Schmitt, Gunderson. Members absent: Cole. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Central Garage for authorization to seek bids for eight 2007 patrol cars for the Police Department was reviewed. The city will look at the state bid and will requests bids from local dealers. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that the meeting be adjourned at 4:57 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE December 4, 2006 4:25 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Schmitt, Gunderson. Members absent: Cole. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. The request of the Police Chief for authorization to purchase two Segway brand i2 Police Model Human Transporters at a cost of $11,099.98 was reviewed. The HT is a battery operated, two wheel, platform vehicle. The i2 Police Model includes features such as police markings, a cargo bag and a parking stand. The i2 Police Model is priced at $5,549.99. Doctor and Mrs. William Gronen have donated $5,500.00 to the Police Department with the understanding that the money go toward the purchase of a Segway brand Human Transporter. The Police Department is requesting authorization to purchase two Segway brand i2 Police Models for a total cost of $11,099.98 using the donated monies and forfeiture funds. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. The following bids received for a digital camera and accessories for the Police Department's Crime Lab were reviewed: Bidder Bid Amount Walden Photo $2,472.00 Penn Camera $2,474.66 Porter's Camera $2,615.94 It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that the low bid from Walden Photo in the amount of$2,472.00 be accepted. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that the meeting be adjourned at 4:27 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE November 20, 2006 4:55 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Cole, Schmitt, Gunderson. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Police Chief for authorization to seek bids for a copy machine for the Records Section was reviewed. This copy machine is used to produce the majority of copying within the Police Department and is used 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the meeting be adjourned at 4:57 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE November 13, 2006 4:55 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Cole, Schmitt, Gunderson. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Police Chief for authorization to seek bids for a Nikon brand D200 digital camera and accessories for the Police Department's crime lab was reviewed. At the present time, each of the four officers assigned to the crime lab have their own digital camera. Over the next few years, due to anticipated retirements, they will experience some turnover in the personnel assigned to the crime lab. To prepare for the upcoming retirements, the Police Department intends to assign a fifth officer to the crime lab so they can train the officer and allow this officer to shadow the present crime lab officer before that officer retires. It will be necessary to purchase a fifth digital camera. Once all the retiring officers cycle through and they are once again down to four officers in the crime lab, the fifth digital camera will be used as a back-up camera. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the meeting be adjourned at 4:57 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE November 6, 2006 4:40 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Cole, Gunderson. Members absent: Schmitt. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. The following bids received for electrical work for the Police Department were reviewed: Bidder Bid Amount KW Electric Inc. $6,845.00 Scott's Electric, Inc. $7,032.07 The following bids received for telephone/computer cabling for the Police Department were reviewed: Bidder Bid Amount Scott's Electric, Inc. $5,186.02 Hawkeye Alarm & Signal Company $6,277.00 It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that the low bid from KW Electric Inc. in the amount of$6,845.00 for electrical work and the low bid from Scott's Electric, Inc. in the amount of $5,186.02 for telephone/computer cabling be accepted. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Cole that said recommendation be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Cole that the request of the Police Chief to accept the bid in the amount of $2,925.00 from Dyball Acoustical Inc. to replace ceiling tile and grid work in the Police Department's Crime Lab as it relates to the remodeling project be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Cole that the request of the Police Chief for authorization to sell 20 laptops and related equipment for $1,000.00 to Tough Solutions be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Cole that the request of the Police Chief for authorization to fill three Police Officers position from a current Civil Service List be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Gunderson, seconded by Cole that the meeting be adjourned at 4:43 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE October 23, 2006 4:50 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Cole, Schmitt, Gunderson. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The following bids received for painting in the Waterloo Police Department's Crime Lab, Patrol Sergeant's office, Records office and Interview Room#6 were reviewed: Bidder Bid Amount Michael Painting & Decorating $2,315.00 Verbraken's New Look Painting & Decorating $4,632.00 It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that the low bid from Michael Painting & Decorating in the amount of$2,315.00 be accepted. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that said recommendation be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The following bids received to replace the vinyl flooring in the Police Department's Crime Lab were reviewed: Bidder Bid Amount Floor Decor $4,300.00 Flooring Gallery $3,575.00 It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that the low bid from Flooring Gallery in the amount of $3,575.00 be accepted. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that said recommendation be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that the meeting be adjourned at 4:54 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE October 2, 2006 4:40 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Cole, Schmitt, Gunderson. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The following bids received for remodeling projects for the Records section, the Crime Lab, Police Sergeant's office and Interview room for the Police Department were reviewed: Bidder Bid Amount Matt Parrott& Sons (Bid A) $40,034.11 Matt Parrott & Sons (Bid B) $44,736.37 Kirk Gross Company $41,393.03 Techline $42,289.45 It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that the low bid from Matt Parrott & Sons (Bid A) in the amount of$40,034.11 be accepted. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that said recommendation be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that the meeting be adjourned at 4:44 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE September 11, 2006 3:55 p.m. Council Chambers The meeting was called to order at 3:59 p.m. Members present: Chairperson Cole, Schmitt, Gunderson. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Police Chief for authorization to promote one Sergeant from a current Civil Service List was reviewed. The Civil Service Commission's certified list of Sergeant candidates is good through August 8, 2006. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the meeting be adjourned at 4:00 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE August 28, 2006 4:45 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Cole, Gunderson. Members absent: Schmitt. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. The recommendation of the Police Chief to accept the bid in the amount of $5,535.00 from Vohne Liche Kennels, Inc. for a police K-9 was reviewed. Vohne Liche Kennels did not specifically meet the specifications as outlined in the proposal, but the guarantee provided is considered superior in the purchase of K-9s and exceeds the industry standard. Vohne Liche Kennels has provided the last four police K-9s and the Police Department feels the guarantee and product were superior to any competitor. Funding of purchase of the K-9 is available in the Police Department's canine trust fund. It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the bid in the amount of $5,535.00 from Vohne Liche Kennels, Inc. for one Dual Purpose, Selection Tested, Untitled K-9 be accepted. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that said recommendation be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Gunderson, seconded by Cole that the meeting be adjourned at 4:50 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE August 21, 2006 4:45 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Cole, Schmitt, Gunderson. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Police Chief for authorization to seek bids for various remodeling projects in the Police Crime Lab, Records Section, Patrol Sergeant's office and Interview room number 6 was reviewed. Improvements to the Crime Lab will involve flooring, ceiling tiles, painting, office furniture and some electrical and carpentry work. The Records Section, Patrol Sergeant's office and Interview room number 6 will involve some electrical and carpentry work, painting and office furniture. General Obligation Bond funds and some forfeiture funds will be used to pay for the improvements. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Police Chief for authorization to appoint a Clerk I from a current Civil Service List was reviewed. The position is vacant due to an employee moving to another position within the Police Department. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the meeting be adjourned at 4:47 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE August 14, 2006 4:40 p.m. Council Chambers The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Cole at 4:46 p.m. Members present: Chairperson Cole, Schmitt, Gunderson. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Police Chief for authorization to donate retired K-9 lago to Police Officer McFarland was reviewed. The Police Department was recently given authorization to seek bids to replace lago, who was retired as of August 7, 2006. Officer McFarland has worked as handler to lago since 1999 and is requesting that he be allowed to keep him as his personal family dog now that lago is retired. Officer McFarland understands that any cost associated with the care of lago will be is sole responsibility. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the meeting be adjourned at 4:47 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE August 7, 2006 4:00 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Cole, Schmitt. Members absent: Gunderson. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Gunderson. Motion carried. The request of the Police Chief for authorization to seek bids to replace canine lago was reviewed. Officer David McFarland's canine, lago, has been in service with the Police Department over seven years. lago is presently 10 years old, has reached his maximum years of productivity as a police canine and is beginning to show signs of age and fatigue. The Police Department learned today that lago has a congenital disease and is retiring him as of today. Replacement of lago will maintain the Police Department's canine unit at three dogs. Funds for this purchase are available in the Police Department's K-9 Program line item. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said request be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Gunderson. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the meeting be adjourned at 4:03 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Gunderson. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk • PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE July 24, 2006 4:55 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Cole, Schmitt, Gunderson. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that the following bids received for the Police Department's FY 07 ammunition and supply needs be approved: Ultramax Ammunition of Rapid City, SD Federal .40 S&W 180 grain,jacketed hollow point HST $169.00 per 1000 Federal American Eagle .40 S&W FMJ $136.00 per 1000 Federal .223 55 grain Sierra boat-tail hollow point $193.00 per 500 Federal .308 150 grain FMJ $188.00 per 500 Federal .308 168 grain Sierra Match King boat tail hollow point $249.00 per 500 Streichers Police Equipment of Minneapolis, MN FX brand 9mm Simmunition (red dye) $31.50 per 50 FX brand .38 Simmunition (blue dye) $31.50 per 50 Gil Hebard Guns of Knoxville, IL Federal 12 gauge 2 3/4 low recoil buck-00 $65.55 per 250 Federal 12 gauge 2 3/4 low recoil 1 ounce slug $73.00 per 250 Federal .223 55 grain FMJ $100.90 per 500 Federal 12 gauge 2 3/4 7 '/2 shot $47.85 per 250 Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that said recommendation be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that the meeting be adjourned at 4:59 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE June 5, 2006 4:55 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Cole, Schmitt, Gunderson. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that the request of the Police Chief for authorization to seek bids for the Police Department's FY07 ammunition and supply needs be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Police Chief for authorization to purchase 50 X-26 Tasers and related equipment at an approximate cost of $48,000.00 was reviewed. In February 2006 the council authorized the Police Department to collect information and evaluate the possible purchase of the X-26 Taser. This process included a council work session where Taser International president Tom Smith provided a demonstration and information about the X-26 Taser and the advantages of providing the police officers with this device. After researching this item, the Police Department feels confident that the Taser will help reduce the number of injuries and assaults that officers sustain and dramatically reduce the costs associated with treating those injuries. The Police Department also believes the Taser will reduce any injuries that suspects might incur, and this equipment will aid law enforcement in their efforts to better serve the citizens of Waterloo. The Police Department intends to spread the purchase of the Tasers over a two-year period with an initial purchase of 50 Tasers this year and another 50 next year. The Police Department will use FY07 General Obligation Bonds and forfeiture funds for this purchase. Police Chief Tom Jennings explained that police officers will be trained on the Taser, and any time a Taser is used the Police Department will have an automatic review. The Tasers will be the use of force above spraying but before firearms are used. Chief Jennings explained that the Taser guns are a bright yellow, so they are distinguishable from other equipment. The Public Safety Director from UNI reported they have been using Tasers for fiver years, and they have had to use them approximately ten times. He explained that the publicized deaths from Tasers are the result of drug overdose problem and not related to the X-26. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the meeting be adjourned at 5:06 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE May 15, 2006 4:55 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Cole, Schmitt, Gunderson. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Police Chief for authorization to purchase traffic/surveillance camera system equipment for an approximate cost of $20,042.90 was reviewed. The Traffic Operations Department received approval from the council to accept the bid and contract from Radio Communications Inc. for a traffic monitoring system for the intersection of Hammond Avenue and San Marnan Drive. The Police Department is partnering with the Traffic Operations Department by allowing them to tie their traffic monitoring system into the Police Department's recording/monitoring system. The Police Department recently received grant monies that can be used to purchase cameras, antennas and related hardware that would allow them to monitor potential problem locations throughout the city. The contract with Radio Communications Inc. will allow the Police Department to become a change order within the contract, which will allow them to purchase the traffic/surveillance camera system equipment at an approximate cost of $20,042.90. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that the request of the Police Chief for authorization to seek bids for the Police Department's uniforms and supplies, and photographic supplies and processing needs be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the meeting be adjourned at 4:52 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE April 17, 2006 4:45 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Cole, Schmitt, Gunderson. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The following bids received for LED low-profile police lightbars, patrol car equipment and installation were reviewed: Bidder Bid Amount Electronic Engineering $36,558.00 RC Systems $37,647.49 RACOM $43,695.00 The following bids received for patrol car graphics were reviewed: Bidder Bid Amount Pro-Sign Karen's Print-Rite $1,379.00 Nagle Signs, Inc. No Bid It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that the low bid from Electronic Engineering and the low bid from Pro-Sign Karen's Print-Rite be accepted. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that said recommendation be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the meeting be adjourned at 4:48 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE April 10, 2006 4:35 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Cole, Schmitt, Gunderson. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Police Chief for authorization to seek bids for digital in-car camera systems was reviewed. Recent technology advancements now make in-car camera systems available in a digital format. The digital systems are more efficient, require fewer repairs and produce better quality recordings. The Police Department recently switched over to digital equipment in the interview/interrogation rooms and the City Hall video security system. The Police Department currently uses VHS in-car camera systems for the department's patrol cars. The Police Department believes now is the time to begin the process to switch from a VHS format to a digital format in their in-car camera systems. This transformation will take place over the next few years as money becomes available. The expenditure for this proposal will be taken from the Capital Equipment Program monies and other line item funding sources as necessary. Moved by Cole, seconded by Gunderson that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that the meeting be adjourned at 4:40 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE April 3, 2006 4:40 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Cole, Schmitt, Gunderson. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Fire Chief for authorization to begin the Civil Service process for Battalion Chief was reviewed. Waterloo Fire Rescue is projecting three Battalion Chiefs will retire in April 2007. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Police Chief for authorization to begin the Civil Service process for Police Sergeant was reviewed. The position is vacant due to a resignation. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Police Chief for authorization to begin the Civil Service process for Clerk I was reviewed. The current Clerk I will be promoted to Property Evidence/Technician effective April 10, 2006, creating the vacancy. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that the meeting be adjourned at 4:43 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE March 20, 2006 4:45 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Cole, Schmitt, Gunderson. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Fire Chief for authorization to hire three firefighters from a current Civil Service List was reviewed. The positions are vacant due to retirements. Filling the three positions will put the Fire Department's uniform staff at 114 firefighters and will allow them to return to shift strength of 37/37/36 firefighters. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Police Chief for authorization to hire four police officers from a current Civil Service List effective April 10, 2006 was reviewed. Police Officers Eric Schuler, Patrick Bush, Ron Devoll and Ross Ritter are on active military duty. Even though these four officers are in no pay status, their positions are being held and budgeted pending their return. On January 13, 2006 Sergeant Richard Knief resigned from the Police Department. Officers Steve Frost, Willie Washington and Michael Perigo will be retired from the Police Department by September 2006. The Police Department's FY06 and FY07 Budgets have funds in place to fill the four vacancies. The four positions will be filled effective April 10, 2006. Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Police Chief for authorization to seek bids for equipment for the new police patrol cars was reviewed. The Police Department was given permission to proceed with the bid process to purchase seven black and white and one colored Ford Crown Victoria police patrol cars for FY06. When the cars are delivered, the Police Department will begin the process of equipping the cars so they are ready for service on the street. This process involves the installation of various pieces of equipment (emergency lightbars, equipment trays, partition transfer kits, etc.) and the application of the new style vinyl graphics that are currently displayed on the black and white patrol cars. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Gunderson that the meeting be adjourned at 4:47 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE March 13, 2006 4:55 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Cole, Schmitt. Members absent: Gunderson. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Gunderson. Motion carried. The request of the Fire Chief for authorization to increase ambulance rates by 5 percent was reviewed. The following rates were discussed: Advanced Life Support Emergency $602.03 Basic Life Support Emergency $460.49 Basic Life Support Non-Emergency $318.44 Mileage $ 7.37 The new fees are necessary due to increase in costs of supplies, drugs, billings, salaries and benefits. The ambulance division has 14 paramedics/firefighters, 1 medical supervisor and 1 medical secretary. The new bargaining contract includes an increase in salaries of $26,500.00 and health insurance increase of$34,000.00. The software provider is increasing the cost $5.00 per call. Medicare advances $260.00 out of the $600.00 fee. The increase is based on 1,100 calls received from citizens who have insurance to pay the fee. The proposed rates will be placed on the council agenda for approval. The billing company will require 30 days' notice for changes to the software. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said proposed ambulance rates be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Gunderson. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the meeting be adjourned at 5:02 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Gunderson. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE February 27. 2006 4;25 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Cole, Schmitt, Gunderson. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Gunderson. Motion carried. The request of the Police Chief for authorization to proceed with collection of information and potential purchase of 100 X-26 Tasers and related equipment with an approximate cost of $100,000.00 was reviewed. The Police Department has been looking at another tool available to law enforcement that has reduced the number of duty related injuries and assaults that officers experience, which is the X-26 Taser. During a council work session on February 13, 2006, Taser International president Tom Smith provided information about the X-26 Taser and the advantages of providing officers with this device. Mr. Smith was able to offer facts about the Taser and clean up many misconceptions that presently exist. Councilperson Gunderson now present at 4:28 p.m. The Police Department feels confident the Taser will help reduce the number of injuries and assaults that officers sustain and dramatically reduce the cost associated with treating those injuries. The Police Department also believes the Taser will reduce any injuries suspects might incur, and that the Taser will aid law enforcement in their efforts to better serve the citizens of Waterloo. The Police Department would like to continue with collection of information, such as how many, how to fund the purchase of Tasers, etc. Once the information is collected, the Police Chief will bring this item back to the committee for approval prior to purchase of the Tasers. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the meeting be adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk