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Session 1221, Minutes June 18, 1979 Page 12 not be financed by individual cities at the county's whim. Councilman Adams suggest- ed that the amount be paid, but under protest. Councilman Lieberman said if this amount is paid, he would like to see a statement from the Police Department attest- ing to the benefit accrued to University City. If there is no benefit, or it is min- imal, the budgeted amount should be cut. There was no second for Councilman Lieber- man's motion. Councilman Adams moved that the funding for REJIS be paid under pro- test. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Barbara Brandon, 6701 Plymouth, wanted to know at which locations the traffic guards were to be eliminated, and Councilman Lieberman said he would see that she gets a copy of the Traffic Commission's recommendations. Councilman Glickert moved that under Contractual Services, Section 8°09 Residency Allowance, the individual amount be increased from $60 to $75 per month, an increase (total) of about $7000 a year° Councilman Lieberman seconded the motion. Council- man Kelley said he did not feel a $15 monthly increment would make any difference in terms of incentive for police and fire officers to live in University City. The motion was defeated by a vote of five to two. There was discussion on Section 2020, Fire Department. Councilman Adams moved that $5000 be added to Section 9°0 Provision for Salary Adjustment under Summary of Per- sonal Services, to be used for increased pay for the Paramedics. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. It was ascertained that a 5% pay increase was already in the budget, and Councilman Adams said he would like to see it increased another 5%. Councilman Lteberman requested that Mro Ellman evaluate for the Council's benefit the information given to them this evening by Mr. Rice, who spoke earlier, particu- larly the wage comparisons° Councilman Kelley suggested that there be a detailed study of the structure or chain of command of the Fire Department. There was some discussion about whether or not the amount Councilman Adams was requesting was al- ready in the budget in the contingency fund. Mr. Ellman said he would advise the Council that if he felt there was a need for an increase, he would certainly recom- mend one, and the amount in the contingency fund is $150,000. Councilman Adams said, for clarification, that what he was trying to say is that while the administration has made progress in improving the pay of paramedics, he feels it has not done enough., Councilman Kelley agreed. Councilman Lieberman recalled the recommendations made by the Fire Department Bond Issue Committee for having a continuing fund in the regular city budget for replace- ment of capital equipment, in addition to the amount that was included in the bond issue. Mr. Lieberman said there did not seem to be any provision in the Five Year Capital Improvements Program for replacement of large equipment for the Fire Depart- ment. 1-ir. Ellman said the fire equipment may go through the next five years with- out having to be replaced~ and it has traditionally been a bond issue item. Since that part of the bond issue was defeated by the electorate, he has not provided for it in this budget until he gets a message from the electorate or the City Council. Councilman Lieberman moved that $50,000 be set aside in this year's budget as part of a continuing fund to be used for replacement of large Fire Department equipment, as a part of a Capital Improvements Program. Councilman Sabol seconded the motion. Discussion followed° The motion was defeated by a vote of five to two. There was brief discussion about Section 2030, Disaster Planning and Operations° Mr. Ellman explained what the Communications and Safety Officer does. This depart- ment was left as presented in the preliminary budget.