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which is geared to go up within the next two years. University City will be required to change its base station and corresponding portable handsets. Chief Adams said the under the City of University City Municipal Code identifies the responsibility of the University City Police Department as the protection of rights of persons, the enforcement of ordinances and regulations and the preservation of peace, order and safety. He said the Police Department has three bureaus: field operations, bureau of services and bureau of investigation. Mr. Glickert congratulated the force on its goals and strategies being clear and achievable. He made note of and increasing number of personnel in FY2012 compared to last year. Mr. Glickert asked about the six or so Malibu’s sitting on Sgt. King Drive. Chief Adams said they are detective cars and not used by the uniformed officers. Mr. Kraft spoke on the item Fleet Services and Replacement for $420,000. He asked how much of that is really for maintenance and how much is a depreciation cost. Mr. Kraft said it was confusing in departments with large Capital expenses to see only the depreciated amount. Mr. Kraft said it would be nice to know how many police cars are proposed for purchase this year, so it can be determined if money needs to be set aside each year in the future. Mr. Walker said the City will come back to Council with that information for all of the departments. Ms. Ricci asked if the contribution from University City was sufficient for the amount of time spent on Washington University-related issues. Chief Adams said Washington University provided an additional $40,000 which they attributed to Loop security. He said they also receive some in-kind services from Wash U. Ms. Ricci noted that the last fiscal year, the Police Department spent $600,000 less than budgeted and asked if it was because there was something they needed but could not get and was there an impact on the department. Chief Adams said a large difference came from vacancies within the department since it takes six months to a year to replace anybody. He said the department just received thirteen new computers which they received through a grant. Ms. Ricci noted that the Police Department did not have any Capital expenditures listed for FY 12 and Chief Adams said they were waiting on the outcome of the Fire Department grant. Mr. Price asked how participation could be increased in Neighborhood Watch Units, home and business security audits and citizen’s Police Academy coordination. Chief Adams said the department can put it in the City Manager’s monthly news letter, on the web site and also the Department can advertise it more. Mr. Price asked if the Chief has enough man hours to maintain chronic activity. Chief said they have enough staffing and if needed they use overtime hours. Fire Chief Don Miner gave his presentation of the fire department. Chief Miner noted the Fire Department has a total of 44 employees: 14 on each shift and an executive secretary and himself in the office. He said they have a total of ten vehicles: three life support vehicle, three fire trucks (two pumpers and an aerial), two command vehicles and back up command car and pick-up truck. Chief Miner gave the breakdown of the fire department: 85% for Personnel, 10% for Contractual Services, 3% for Material & Supplies and 1% for Capital Outlay. Chief presented a comparison of these five areas for 2010, 2011 and projected 2012. Chief Miner noted that an increase in cost for this year was the addition of lap tops to all front line vehicles. He briefly went through each line item and the handout listed the cost for 2010 through the projected