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�> the officer from North Olmsted would be with the program from the start to help establish the validation. Mr. O'Malley questioned if the officer would administer the exams and become part of the college's network. Ms. Giesser questioned how many communities needed to be involved for this program to work. Mr. Ehasz suggested that they only need 20, which they currently have but they would like to get all 50 communities to come aboard so they have better numbers. Mr. Thomay indicated that a candidate could take the written test and already have his card for the agility test. Law Departments comments; . Mr. O'Malley believes that the Civil Service Handbook addresses physical tests and agility tests separately because state law deals with them separately as well. He read aloud section 124.23 of the state code, which discusses what types of tests are required for entry-level police applicants to take and pass. The commissions handbook addresses agility tests under Article II section (8). Ms. Giesser voiced that the commission would need to reword the handbook to make sure candidates have their cards before or after the written test and that it is up to them to keep the cards current. Mr. O'Malley read aloud state code 124.41 addressing candidates passing physical examinations administered by a license physician. The Commissions Handbook addresses the physical examination separate from the agility exam. He wanted to make sure the commission understood that although the costs of agility exams would be eliminated the cost of the physical, eye and psychological exams would remain with the Civil Service Commission. He questioned how many candidates the commission sends for physicals, eye, and psychological exams. Fire Chief Klecan indicated that due to the cost of the tests they only send the candidate they wish to hire for the physical, eye, and psychological exam. Mrs. Rote reviewed that the appointing authority only sends the candidate he wishes to hire for the physical, eye, and psychological exams due to the expense of tests. She indicated that the cost to hire one entry level Police or Fireman runs $1,120.00 to complete the required tests, therefore only the candidate the Chiefs wish to hire take those tests. In 1999 requirements for new Police and Fire personnel had additional tests such as chest x-rays, EKG's, and stress tests added to establish a base line for the health of the candidates heart and lungs. Ms. Giesser questioned when the college would be ready to administer the first test. Mr. Ehasz thought they would be ready to have the first test early next summer in 2004. Mr. O'Malley indicated that the material received suggested that if we had to respond by July 15, 2003 or else. Mr. Ehasz reviewed that the dates are extended, as there were many cities that needed more time to review the program. Mr. O'Malley reviewed that such a contract would require the administration to introduce legislation to Councilfor approval if the Civil Service supports the program. The next question would be whether Council would want to study it in committee or pass it under emergency measure. Mr. Ehasz suggested that they have moved the dates, as other Cities required more time as well. All they need now is a signed contract and if it will take one more month for the fee that will be o.k. Mr. O'Malley reviewed that even if the legislation is passed expeditiously the Mayor can not sign the contract until the legislation is passed. Mr. Ehasz indicated that they would date the contract August 5, 2003 if that would help the City. Mr. O'Malley advised that it would be better to adjust the contract dates to August 25, 2003 so Council would have plenty of time to review the request and adopt it. Mr. Thomay questioned if Mr. Ehasz would be available to present his presentation to Council at their August 5, 2003 meeting. Mr. Ehasz indicated that he would make himself available. Safety departments comments; Ms. Giesser questioned how the Safety Director felt about the program. Mr. Jesse indicated that he had discussed the program with the Police Chief and they are all for mainstreaming the testing process. Their understanding is that it will allow the entry level exams to be completed in a more timely manor and elevate the expense of conducting an agility test. Ms. Giesser questioned if Mr. Jesse saw any negatives to the program: Mr. Jesse the only negative is the initial cost of the program but he understands that it cost the city more to give an agility test then it would cost to 4