Police Administrative Officer Jim Koca reviewed the background information. The City's matching funds are included in the 1996-97 fiscal year budget. Motion carried unanimously. Over 3,000 structures have been repaired or demolished since the program began. Structures are listed for consideration of repair or demolition based on Fire Marshal observation or complaints.
Every effort is made to work with owners of properties to take appropriate action.
The structure at 3117 Chestnut is currently occupied by the owner. Motion carried unanimously. A graph was displayed indicating the savings achieved in past years by purchasing from several companies based on individual low bids. Responding to a question from Councilmember Burrows, Mr. Rodriguez stated that prior to his becoming fire chief some problems had occurred in keeping ambulances fully stocked with supplies. That problem has since been rectified.