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<br />Facilities <br />Mr. Wilson stated that Jared Agee has requested that the windows of his building be painted and <br />that the steps on to Sergeant Mike King Drive be removed in order to clean up the area. <br /> <br />Ms. Carr asked Mr. Wilson what steps he was referring to. Mr. Wilson stated that they were the <br />steps located by the sidewalk that are not connected to the building. <br /> <br />Mayor Welsch asked Mr. Wilson if Mr. Agee had mentioned anything to him about the fire- <br />escape. Mr. Wilson stated that the fire-escape has already been included within this year’s <br />budget. <br /> <br />FLEET PURCHASE PROGRAM <br />Mr. Wilson stated that Forestry had requested a Bobcat with various attachments to assist them <br />in cleaning up the honeysuckle and wild brush. He stated that this is the only new equipment <br />that is being purchased this year. <br /> <br />Mr. Sharpe asked what method was used to clean up the honeysuckle since it is the type of <br />plant that returns year after year. Mr. Wilson stated that typically after it is cut down it will be <br />sprayed with chemicals and will continually need to be sprayed. <br /> <br />Mayor Welsch stated that when the Green center did the work in Ruth Park Woods they had to <br />cut and treat the honeysuckle within ten minutes, and then that the re-growth had to be treated <br />for two or three years after that point. <br /> <br />Mr. Wilson stated that some of the City’s equipment has been used longer than it should have <br />been and is in poor condition. However anything that is salvageable will be sold on the used <br />market to generate income. <br /> <br />Mayor Welsch stated that some cities are trying to extend the life of their police cars beyond <br />three years and questioned whether the City had given any thought to this option. Mr. Wilson <br />stated that if a vehicle is still in good condition after the three-year timeframe it will remain in <br />service and be used in a different capacity. Mayor Welsch asked if mileage was a determining <br />factor. Mr. Wilson stated that typically the determination is based on the number of years in <br />service and the condition of the vehicle. <br /> <br />Mr. Glickert asked Mr. Wilson what were the distinctions between this budget and the one that <br />was previously presented to Council? Mr. Wilson stated that what is not included within this <br />budget is the monies that Council had taken out of reserve to implement more street projects. <br /> <br />Mr. Glickert stated that other communities have now started to add Ford Expeditions and Dodge <br />Chargers to their fleet of police cars and questioned whether the City had given any thought to <br />doing the same. Mr. Wilson stated that his belief is that the Police Chief has begun to ask for <br />different types of vehicles, but that at this point in time he has not had the opportunity to sit down <br />with him to discuss the Police Department budget and specific requests. <br /> <br />Mr. Sharpe asked Mr. Wilson if he could provide him with the City’s status with respect to <br />replacing its fleet of fire trucks. Mr. Wilson informed Mr. Sharpe that the Fire Department is not <br />included within this budget. Mr. Sharpe questioned whether the City has funds set aside for the <br />purchase of new fire trucks? <br /> <br />Finance Director Tina Charumilind stated that any purchase would come out of the Fire <br />Department’s budget. Mr. Wilson stated that it was his belief that on occasion they have also <br />been able to find grants to assist them with the purchase of trucks. <br /> <br />6 <br /> <br /> <br />