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<br />F. Noise--He noted more and more complaints being received by the <br /> Police Department about noise pollut~on, indicating those to be e <br /> traffic and machinery problems more than party noise. He under- <br /> stood there was a proposed ordinance addressing this problem. <br />G. Big City Crime Problems--He said it is important Councilors realize <br /> Eugene is no longer a nice little city, but a large city now. <br /> Symptoms of increasing big city problems are beginning to appear <br /> in Eugene. He said there had been a reduction in most of the <br /> major crim~ and it might seem strange that the Police Department <br /> was asking for more police officers. However, he said the City <br /> should not be complacent, noting the increasing number of calls <br /> for special police services. He noted cooperation by the pUblic <br /> with the police had helped somewhat in reducing some of the crimes, <br /> and this awareness of the potential problem by the community was <br /> of assistance to the Police Department. <br />Mr. Haws indicated most of the programs outlined appeared to necessitate <br />going through the Budget Committee process first. Ms. Smith wondered <br />if Chief Brooks would provide Council with a budget breakdown of the <br />various programs outlined. Chief Brooks said that could be done. <br />In response to a question by Ms. Smith regarding a youth diversion <br />program, Chief Brooks said he would like to talk to people in the <br />county to see what they are doing and to get an opinion and ideas on <br />what is needed for such a program. He noted this would be an entire <br />metro area program, with strong support from the City of Eugene. He e <br />said the same was true of the communications 911 System. <br />Mr. Delay wondered if the 911 System would require a major capital <br />investment. Chief Brooks replied most of the equipment would have to <br />be replaced and it would cost considerable money. Assistant Manager <br />reviewed for Council that the last time such a system had been explored, <br />the cost estimate was $100,000. He said a centralized dispatch system <br />would probably involve some major equipment changes and major physical <br />plans. He said it would be a major investment. <br />Mr. Bradley requested from Chief Brooks a report of the amount of <br />money needed for the programs, the kinds of programs, federal money <br />available, and what on-going programs were being supported. <br />Mr. Obie requested City Manger to prepare for the Budget Committee a <br />proposal that would outline the total number of dollars requested for <br />the proposed increase of 23 police officers. Assistant Manager said <br />that could be done, but the difficulty with that approach was a diversion <br />from past practice of management trying to blend the diverse priorities <br />from various departments. He noted it would cost approximately $1/2 <br />million for the 23 officers. Assistant Manager felt the discussion <br />should be presented to the Budget Committee first before staff spent <br />its time in preparing such a proposal for one department. <br /> e <br /> 11/9/77--6 <br /> B3Y <br />