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071, April 20, I993 Although the $2.5 mil~f<inL%~_~/cL~d~savings generated by the Workf~rce Management Revie~ Prog~m are impressive, by January of this ~ear it was clear thatm~re aggres~slve action was warranted. At th~s s~me tirme, after considerable deliberation and consultation with members of-my executiwe st~ff, I, committed to an aggressive qu~li%y management andwaste elimination program which demanded a fundamental culture dhange in all Ci~y-departments~ ~key elemen Employee Resource employees ,to move pos~iOns~. The~e elimination, of-th have atready~been from the 1992-93 Resource Program that~it'is act~w pasSiVely waitln employees haveb While the Ci the number of cri 1992, City admini property.of~atl ~ be accomplished t vigor~usenforcem of community-base The propose~ t in the manpower area is the'establishment of an Program which provides a planned methodology for .~between[departments to.higher utilization tran~fems will normall,y result in the ~,vacat~d position. MOre than fifteen positions -deleted resulting*in savings of neariy $300~000 budget, The main advantage of.the Employee 9ver our original Workforce Management efforts is -in,identifying opportu~nities-rather than for.vacancies t0 occur. Early reports from ~n very positive. PUBLIC SAFETY fy-of Portsmouth experienced,a 10% decrease in ~inal offenses reported to the police during stration must;continue to safeguard the lives and mrtsmouth residents and visitors~ This can only brough proacCive crime prevention efforts, ~nt of~all laws and ord!inanees, and the expansion ~:programs.: -~ budget includes:a re¢ommendation~to increase the numbe~ of-sworn ~lice officers by 12 positions. I feel th~s expansion properly demonstrates your commitment to manage crime in ~ur City. I believe very strongly that we must remain steadfast in ~u~ determination to protect our citizens, businesses, and visitors. I am recommending an increase f~om $50 to $60 per month for the h~ndgun allowance for police officers, police sergeants, and polic~ (EMT) capta~ capta~ propo~ perso~ sworn stand~ share City ~ local belie~ for o~ ~ lieutenant allowance f ns. Additi ns and batt ~ing that a ~nel in the officers of ~rds in orde in the cost ,ill contrib fitness cen 'e t~at this ~r flrefight ~, as well as the emergency medical technician's Dr firefighters, fire lieutenants, and fire nnally, I am recommending the inclusion of police ~lion chiefs in these allowances. Also, I am ~ew benefit be added specifically for sworn Fire and Police Departments. In recognition that these departments are required to meet physical r to do their jobs, I am proposing that the City of providing a physical fitness program. The ~te up to $100 annually towards membership at a :er for any sworn officer or firefighter. I is a beneficial and well deserved opportunity ~rs and police officers. PUBLIC HEALTHi In the area of public health, I am|pleased that City Council has a~proved partial fundinG for obstetric services at Portsmouth General Hospital ~s an equa~par~ne'r wi:t~.~both Maryview Medical Cente~ and Portsm)uth Gene~i"~6~'~l~'i~'the current budget year. This proposed bud fiscal year~ be found for next will et recommends a commitment.of $t50,000~for the It is my hope~ that alternative funding sources this important program~ in-f~ture years.