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Home My WebLink About11-07-18 Public Services Committee MinutesDUBLIN CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Wednesday,, November 7,, 2018 — 5.x00 pm,. Council Chambers Ms. Alutto added that another goal of having committees reviewing department/division budgets was to provide greater understanding of what activities each of the departments/divisions are engaged in in the City. 0 Police o Enforcement& Education o Law Enforcement Trust Fun o Wireless 911 Fund I Safety Fund 4-61-4-6 47 Safety Fund 4-69-4-7 Safety Fund 4-73-4-7 Safety Fund 4-77-4-71 Ms. Alutto asked if the vacancies in the NRECC will be filled. Chief von Eckartsberg responded affirmatively. Key services are represented by the goals: enhance our readiness and demonstrate our ability to effectively respond to and successfully resolve critical incidents, major crimes, and/or issues of significant community concern, reduce theft offenses throughout the city, improve overall traffic safety in the city; enhance and demonstrate our ability to effectively address drug offenses that contribute to crime affecting the city. Public Services Committee Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Page 2 Chief von Eckartsberg stated that Police does not typically use many contractors and consultants. Tht funds budgeted for 2019 represent costs for hospitalization/medical expenses for arrestees; lab fees/physicals/handwriting analysis, medication drop off disposals; services for the Police K-9, towing; and LEADS online, an investigative tool used by Police. Ms. Fox asked him to comment about any challenges, wish lists, budget increases that would fund any desired improvements. Chief von Eckartsberg responded that the budget increase to help with the supervisory capacity will help immensely. They believe that in the last 10 years, the Department has been working to build up Public Services Committee Wednesday, November 7, 201V Page 3 Ms. Alutto stated that when the Finance Committee met earlier today, Ms. Mumma commented on how the Safety Fund is funded. She asked her to share that information for the benefit of this Committee. Public Services Committee Wednesday, November 7, 2011ir Page 4 Public Services Committee Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Page 5 He outlined the key services, as shared on the slide: Public Services Committee Wednesday, November 7, 201V Page 6 Public Services Committee Wednesday, November 7, 201V Page 7 11 111i '' Public Services Committee Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Page 8 Ms. Fox added that in Upper Arlington, a key in the box could be made available to the fire department. But there were concerns about others accessing such a key. Providing this enhancemen) will be a great service to residents and businesses! Mr. Somerville stated they have no other consultants or contractors included in their budget solely for the NRECC Communications Center. n vublic Services Committee Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Page 9 Ms. O"Callaghan stated that the budget request reflects an increase of 8.1 percent overall, largely attributed to the contractual services. The key changes are an increase in funding for ,Rn intern; there is need to expand the hours for an intern to full-time status year round. They recruit through HR and the universities. The bi-annual pavement inspection is done every other Public Services Committee Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Page 10 Public Services Committee Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Page I I maintenance manual for the ped bridge. There are many pieces and parts from various suppliers that feed into that maintenance manual. Ms. Mumma noted that in terms of staffing for Public Works, as well as within Parks & Recreation., a lot of the staff is shared between different departments/divisions. This is tweaked each year, depending upon the needs identified for staffing. Public Services Committee Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Page 12 x Water Water Fund 7-1-7-2 1 There are only minor changes in the Water Fund budget. Proposal is for a 5.6 percent increas-W and all ,r is in the personal services area. Contract services in the Water Fund are status quo as well. These include WTFD fire hydrant flushing at $50,000 and emergency water repairs contingency at $10,000. 1 M rublic Services Committee Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Page 13 Public Services Committee Wednesday, November 7. 2018 Page 14 implementation. The budget dollars are included in case this goes forward as directed by Council. Public Services Committee Wednesday,, November 7, 2018 Page 15 Public Services Committee Wednesday, November 7, 201V, Page 16 Mr. McDaniel stated that staff funded the study for Ballantrae using contingency funds. Staff is also beta testing some of the new aerator types that are solar powered. He believes they will be installed within the next month or so, after the study is completed. 0 General Fund 3-57-3-67 Public Services Committee Wednesday, November 7, 201; Page 17 Public Services Committee Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Page 18 Public Services Committee Wednesday,, November 7, 2018 Page 19 Public Services Committee Wednesday, November 7,, 2018 Page 20 Public Services Committee Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Page 21 Public Services Committee Wednesday, November 7., 2018 Page 22 • SCRAM wildlife services and • Staff professional memberships. • Fund 3-107 — 3-109 Cemete[y Cemetery Fund 4-25-4-27 Mr. Anderson stated that the key services for the cemetery fund include,-, * is sales Public Services Committee Wednesda,r,, 7, 2018 Page 23 Public Services Committee Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Page 24 Ms. Alutto agreed and stated that this is how government touches people on a daily basis. Ms. Fox stated that the Aging in Place is a prime example of bringing stakeholders together from many different places. They applauded her efforts. Ms. Nardecchia stated that the community should be applauded. Pools PoolFund 4-29-4-31 The pools budget reflects no change in current staffing levels, other than a slight decrease in part-time staffing. The pools budget reflects a 5.36% increase due largely to an increase in supplies, contractual Public Services Committee Wednesday, November 8 Page 25 Community vents (Funding f Hotel -Motel Tax Fun -3 — 4-34 and Recreation Fun - —4-44) r% Public Services Committee Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Page 26 Public Services Committee Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Page 27 Ms. Alutto asked staff to provide to all of Council the presentations made during these committe'l budget hearings. I Ms. Alutto thanked everyone for attending. Mr. McDaniel stated that the Committee was very efficient and staff captured some of their input, Ms. Alutto reiterated that the events policy needs to be on Council's radar in the first quarter of next year. Ms. Alutto adjourned the meeting at