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Session 1921 May 17, 2004 decision of adding the extra fee of $1,000 for RCGA membership up to the Council. 7. Civilian Police Academy - if the City conducts it ourselves, it will cost approximately $3,000. St. Louis County and Clayton also have academies which could be used, and which would build strong ties between the various bodies and how they operate. Mr. Sharpe, Ms. Welsch, and Mayor Adams all favored maintaining this function in the City. 8. Police Computer - details: 1) Detective Bureau asked for $1,000 for crime analysis software and $5,000 to upgrade existing hardware and software. The department-wide system needs a new server, related hardware and software upgrades amounting to about $2200, and purchase of a new program called "Leads on Line" to locate stolen goods at pawn shops. 2) Also needed are replacement computers for resource officers. 8. Economic Development - may wish to expand the staff in the future. There are no grants available; money could be realized through one of the development authorities. The City Manager's preference is to keep money available for direct assistance to economic development rather than use it for staff expenses. Another suggestion is to use money for special studies, about $30,000, for this part-time development staff person. That money is in the budget each year. 9. Audio - Fifth Floor needs a major acoustic adjustment, which should be part of City Hall Improvement, Phase Two. In the meantime, the present system will be repaired to secure as much improvement as possible. There was discussion about protecting the Council Members from sun glare in the Council Chambers. 10. Sister City Program - it was suggested that a city in Eastern Europe would be a good choice, and that it would not be expensive. This cost is not included in the budget, because it is Iow priority. Discussion on the desirability of this endeavor pursued. 11. Partridge Heights Banners - transfer funds from this year's current fiscal year were used, so it will not be necessary to allocate funds next year. There was a transfer of money into the program in the Planning Department which provided grants for small neighborhood projects. 12. Public Relations - fourteen thousand dollars were budgeted, but it was not stated how it will be spent. The City Manager suggested a study session to determine this allocation. This amount exceeds the current year's budget for publications. Its use is to be determined.