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TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1990 Council acknowledged a report by City Manager George Brown that the Department of Motor Vehicles had denied funding on a request by the Police Department for radar replacement/speed enforcement equipment. Since the grant required a matching amount of money and the project was for two units the Police Depart- ment can still purchase one unit with the local match. Councilman McClain expressed concern that a precedent would be set, but City Manager Brown assured him this particular project was unique because there were two separate units involved in the initial request, unlike most projects where the total amount of money (grant and local match) is needed to implement a ~project. Council acknowledged and commended City Manager Brown on a very thorough report having been submitted outlining the City's employment procedures as a result of inquiries made by Vice-Mayor Williams as to the hiring of minorities by the City. Council asked that the report be made a part of these minutes (see Appendix A) and also that it be distributed to the leadership of the Black community so they will know our procedures and they can refer to it when they have a concern expressed to them. It was noted that the report also stated specific areas of training needed for various jobs as well as the availability of such training in the local area. The City Manager commented that the City is committed to fair hiring practices based upon applicants"qualifications regardless of their race or nationality. Vice~{ayor Willjams stated, "I am still interested in seeing a third party come in and take a look at us... nothing has changed my thoughts and I don't think it will...until a report comes back saying I am all wet...I will not be satisfied". City Attorney David Worthy stated that the procedures as set forth in the report are fair and the