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IX. NEW BUSINESS <br /> Centennial Lakes Police Department Recommended Budget <br /> Mayor Wilharber asked Chief Heckman to address the Council on all changes to the <br /> budget. Chief Heckman indicated the revisions were made at the Police Commission <br /> level in response to the Council's suggestions at their last meeting. <br /> Council Member Sweeney asked if the grants declined by the Police Commission <br /> needed to be matched by the department. Chief Heckman stated the grants are <br /> supplied 100% for the first year the officer is retained and then declines gradually over <br /> several years. He indicated this would keep the officers on staff and maintained with <br /> the assistance of the Federal Government but did not have to be matched by the Police <br /> Commission. <br /> Chief Heckman explained there is grant funding available to assist in funding an <br /> additional officer until 2002. He stated the Police Commission felt it was not in their <br /> best interest, at this time, because this officer would need to be maintained after 2002. <br /> Chief Heckman indicated, at this time, this funding is uncertain after 2002 as to the <br /> projections. <br /> Council Member Sweeney questioned the Capital Improvement portion of the budget <br /> and asked if $15,000 would be sufficient. Chief Heckman stated the $15,000 would <br /> not be sufficient but would hopefully be approved. He indicated the originally amount <br /> was $50,000 but the lesser amount would be a start of the commitment in the right <br /> direction. <br /> Council Member Nelson questioned if the Centerville substation would be paid by the <br /> neighboring cities. Chief Heckman stated the City of Lexington paid for their <br /> substation in its entirety and stated this funding would be needed at one point in time <br /> either from the City of Centerville or through the budget. He indicated this was a <br /> guestimate for the improvements needed. Chief Heckman noted that after the <br /> substation was completed the Police Commission may need to consider rent expenses <br /> for the substation, as the City of Circle Pines charges the Police Commission rent. <br /> Council Member Nelson asked how the Police Department made money on the sale of <br /> vehicles and equipment. Chief Heckman stated that after leased vehicles are paid off <br /> they are sold to local cab companies or interested parties. <br /> Council Member Broussard Vickers asked if the Police Commission agreed upon the <br /> formula for expenses. Chief Heckman stated the formula was agreed upon but noted <br /> Circle Pines and Lexington may need to reach a future agreement to maintain future <br /> services for future budgets. <br /> Mr. March responded to the rent for the Police Department and indicated he would not <br /> recommend the Council charge this to a facility funded by the City. He encouraged <br /> the Police Commission to place funds aside to solve the funding formula and future <br /> budget situations. <br /> 10 <br />