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12/21/82 Page -10- Wording of the Resolution Councilmen Cussen and Leary requested other alternatives be pursued to fund the position rather than a transfer of funds. Review the 1983 budget to seek funding the position. Councilman Leary felt Resolution #41 was not correctly worded. Felt that it should be changed to reflect the need for another patrol- man and Administrative position in the Police Dept. Administrator Wurl Advised that Director Leesman had requested the patrolman position during the budget process and it was cut due to the projected revenue deficit for the position. Now the situation has arisen where Sgt. Hamilton cannot be utilized as a patrolman as stated in the memo and was the reason for the re- quest for the transfer of funds. Councilman Leary commented he felt the trade off to the Administrative position and the patrolman should be within the budget not by adding to the budget. Councilman Cussen Agreed with Councilman Leary that the wording of the resolution was incorrect stating it may set a precedence in the future, if the employee is physically unable the City make create an administrative position for him. Attorney Rautenstraus Stated it was his opinion that a precedence would not be set; felt that in this case it may be justified because the officer is pre- sently doing some of the administrative work. Administrator Wurl Advised that the staff had reviewed the 1983 budget to see where the funding could be ob- tained. Their recommendation was, after re- viewing each department to see where a cut could be made, there were none, to trans- fer the funds. Councilwoman Morris Also expressed concern on the wording of the resolution; was really inappropriate, reiter- ated and supported Councilmen Cussen and Leary's remarks. Mayor Meier Inquired of Director Leesman when he proposed to make the change. Leesman advised there were some items in per- sonnel relations that he would like to re- view prior to making the appointment based upon some recommendations from the City Attor- ney.