These additional sales did not take place. As federal funding for EMA is decreasing a strategic long range funding plan is being devised that will address funding issues and sources for future years. These positions are funded outside the general fund. Sheriff - The budget includes one additional court services officer and 2 computer operators. The contract for Queensgate Correctional Facility is scheduled to be renewed during 1999.
Funding is set aside for the lease renewal that is currently under negotiation.
Telecommunications Division of the Communication Center - Funding is included for a Network Engineer to handle the increased workload in the Telecommunications area. The contract for inmate phone services will be renegotiated in 1999.