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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 14, 2001 10. Acquisition of property at 3770 Shoreline Drive Continued the site. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 0. 11. Proclamation of Law Enforcement Week — Resolution No. 4652 Moorse stated that the week of May 13 – 20 had been designated as National Law Enforcement Week. He read the resolution proclaiming the week of May 13 – 20 as Law Enforcement Week in Orono and recognizing the Orono Police Department for their outstanding service to the community. White moved, and Nygard seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 4652 proclaiming the week of May 13 – 20, 2001 as Law Enforcement Week in the City of Orono. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 0. Moorse stated that on Wednesday, he would present the proclamation to the Police Department during an appreciation ceremony. Sansevere stated that Chief Good is doing a great job in Orono. *12. Budget Amendments for Year 2000 • White moved, and Nygard seconded, to approve the 2000 budget amendments for • the General, Special Revenue, and Internal Service Funds as presented, to be effective December 31, 2000. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 0. 13. 2001/2002 Police Officer Contract Settlement Moorse stated that the Police Officers have agreed on a 2 -year contract for 2001/2002, with pay and benefit increases, at about the same level as the City's non -union employees and that keep them competitive with the market. For 2001 they would receive a 3% increase in January, and a.5% increase in July, with a $410 per month insurance contribution. For 2002 they would receive a 3.5% increase in January, and a.5% increase in July, with a $460 per month insurance contribution. They are also changing the pay schedule to increase the starting rate. Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to approve the 2001/2002 Police Officer Contract Settlement. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 0. 40 6 f