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<br /> August 13. 1996
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<br /> It was mutualy agreed that the Qffice of the Commonwealth's Attorney could
<br /> be relocated with the. east disruption t° the judicial process. Adequate space has
<br /> been identified in the First Union Bank Building at 430 Crawford Street. The cost for
<br /> the relocation is estimated to be $147,000 to include rent for ten (10) months at
<br /> $10,220 per month, installation of communications equipment, computer equipment,
<br /> _ parking and moving expenses.
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<br /> b) Ambulance and Rescue Service: An evaluation of the service delivery for
<br />.... the first six months of operation of the 911 ambulance service by the Department of
<br /> ~ Ambulance and Rescue has shown that our ambulances have responded to a
<br /> ~ total of 5,381 EMS calls and transported 4,062 patients. This is the busiest call level
<br />· per unit in the Tidewater area. In order to continue to respond quickly and effectively
<br /> to the increasing demands for services, the Fire Chief is requesting that we make the
<br /> following adjustments:
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<br /> * Increase the unit hours on the third ambulance from 12 hours per day to 16
<br />hours per day.
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<br />* Upgrade one full-time paramedic position to that of an EMS Supervisor.
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<br /> These adj.ustments will require an additional $23,000 and will provide for
<br />more rapid and efficient emergency medical services within the city.
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<br /> c) The Department of Environmental Services: The Director of
<br />Environmental Services has substantiated the need for two additional combination
<br />inspectors for the Building Inspections Division due to the increase in the volume of
<br />development in the City. This increase in activity is attributable to major projects such
<br />as Admirals Landing, I. C. Norcom High School, River Point, Bishops Green,
<br />Regional Jail, etc. Even though the department has undertaken initiatives to make
<br />the most effective use of field time, the department is not able to provide inspections
<br />as timely as most contractors and developers schedules require.
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<br /> The costs of payroll and benefits for two inspectors for the balance of FY 96-
<br />97 is $55,000. This will allow the department to improve response time to the public
<br />and maintain the high level of quality inspections.
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<br /> I, therefore, recommend that you approve the motion to transfer $225,000
<br />from the General Fund Emergency Contingency to provide increased capacity and
<br />responsiveness to our citizens."
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<br /> Motion by Mr. Benn, and seconded by Mr. Griffin, to transfer $147,000 for the
<br />relocation of the ,Commonwealth's Attorney Office, and was adopted by the following
<br />vote:
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<br />Ayes: Benn, Clemons, Griffin, Martin, Pitts, Robinett, Holley
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> Motion by Mr. Pitts, and seconded by Mr. Clemons, to transfer $23,000 for
<br />emergency medical services, and was adopted by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Benn, Clemons, Griffin, Martin, Pitts, Robinett, Holley
<br />Nays: None
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<br />1. Minister Rafiq Zaidi, 506 Dinwiddie Street, spoke on code enforcement.
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<br /> Motion by Mr. Benn, and seconded by Mr. Pitts, to transfer $55,000 for two
<br />additional building inspectors~ and was adopted by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Berm, Clemons, Griffin, Martin, Pitts, Robinett, Holley
<br />Nays: None
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