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MUTUAL AID: Mutual Aid is when the City has an agreement with another fire department to assist
them or they will assist us when we determine we need additional assistance or resources after arriving
at an incident. Anytime another fire department responds to a reported structure fire or major incident
and needs assistance they call the other fire departments and request assistance. That fire department
then responds by sending one fire engine company.

NAPA INSTITUTE OF AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (NIAT): Continuing education and training in
diagnostics skills and repair capabilities that is sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts.

NON-EXEMPT: Personnel eligible to receive overtime pay when overtime work has been authorized or
requested by the supervisor.

NORTH TEXAS REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM (NTRLS): A consortium of 73 public libraries in North
Texas. It is one of ten library Systems funded through yearly grants from the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission. It offers Libraries consulting services, including grant writing, workshops, technical
support, and networking opportunities.

OPERATING BUDGET: The approved financial plan that outlines estimated revenues and
expenditures/expenses for the fiscal year. It lists line item allowable expenditures/expenses for daily
operation necessary to provide basic governmental services. The operating budget can only be amended
with approval of the City Council. (The General Fund, Debt Service Fund and Enterprise Fund make up
the City of Saginaw's operating budget.)

OPERATION ID: Electric engraving pencils are available at the Police Department for citizens to engrave
their Driver’s License Number on personal property. This helps return stolen property to the owner.

OPTICOM: A system that allows emergency vehicles the right of way through intersections equipped
with the Opticom device by overriding the traffic signal system and providing the approaching emergency
vehicle with a green light so it can pass safely through the intersection.

ORDINANCE: A formal legislative enactment by the governing board of a municipality. If it is not in
conflict with any higher form of law, such as a state statute or constitutional provision, it has the full force
and effect of law within the boundaries of the municipality to which it applies. The difference between an
ordinance and resolution is that the latter requires less legal formality and has a lower legal status.
Revenue raising measures, such as the imposition of taxes, special assessments and service charges,
universally require ordinances.

OVERLAPPING DEBT: The proportionate share of the debts of local governments located wholly or in
part within the limits of the reporting government which must be borne by property owners within each
government.

PEAK HOUR DEMAND: The maximum total one-hour water demand given in units of volume per day
that a given distribution system experienced or would experience during a particular year or other time
period. Also known as maximum hour demand.

PERSONAL SERVICES: The costs associated with compensating employees for their labor.

POLICE EXPENDABLE TRUST FUND: Fund used to account for the sale of confiscated property.

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