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Crime Control and Prevention District
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Members Present:
Vicki Alexander Butch Pool
Larry Baker Keith Rose a RECEIVER.
Mike Hummell Rene Saenz Ott, CWY SEGSETnRY
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Mr. Baker called the special called meeting to order at 2:30pm.
Chief Alvarez thanked the Board for discussing the issue of implementing the Pawn Shop Detail
in the FY 0506 budget. He further stated that there will be no cuts in officer positions to fund the
detail.
Cmdr. Mike Walsh gave an overview of the Pawn Shop Detail.
Oscar Martinez gave presentation on the budget issues facing the District. He stated that it looks
like the Pawn Shop Detail is a very effective unit based on the cost per case closed($344). He
believes sales tax estimates are understated and need to be revised, and that the City Council is
very supportive of the Detail. He further stated the General Fund would pick up any negative
balances annually if the District is faced with them. The budget is a fiscal plan that is flexible
and can be adjusted at any time.
Mike Hummell asked if the budget can be amended during the year. Ms. Eldridge stated yes
according to State Law.
Ms. Alexander stated the Board has been fiscally responsible and that is why there is such a
healthy fund balance. She stated the Board feels pressured to absorb the Pawn Shop Detail.
Mr. Rose stated the Detail has value and meets all the District goals.
Mr. Martinez asked why the District is asked to pay 100% of the Detail when previous years the
General Fund paid for one position. Mr. Martinez stated the General Fund budget is pretty well
set for 0506.
Mr. Pool asked where the attrition savings is going for the thirty police officer vacancies. Mr.
Martinez explained that the savings goes to pay for support personnel.
Mr. Hummell asked why the Pawn Shop Detail Manager position vacancy was never filled.
Chief Alvarez stated there was no vacancy due to a shift in personnel up to Administration. Mr. U)
Rummell further stated he can not understand why a$53 million budget for Police can not find
$125,000 to fund the unit if they feel it is so effective. Chief Alvarez stated the previous Detail
Manager will assist with the hiring and training of the new manager. Mr. Baker asked if the new
position will be full time or contract labor. Mr. Alvarez stated full-time.
Mr. Martinez suggested not fully funding the unit, possibly beginning Oct. 1 because it will take
time to get the positions posted, etc. This would reduce the costs.
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• ' Mr. Hummcibroiced cont that we are spending money just become we ha./more due to
increased revenues. He asked how the original board could have implemented so many
programs and not have enough revenue to cover. Cmdr. Smith stated two reasons;
1. Telecommunications and public utilities tax is not collected and was counted on in the
original budget.
2. 5% revenue projection which never materialized.
Ms. Alexander moved and Mr. Pool second to amend the 0506 budget to include the addition of
the Pawn Shop Detail with one manager and 3 staff assistants. He further amended the motion to
also have the revenues updated. Eight board members approved, one opposed. Motion
approved.
Mr. Baker adjourned the meeting at 3:40 pm.
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