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, Personnel and Finance Committee September 3, 2002 Page 4 Mr. Hensley then reviewed an enlarged map entitled "Roadway Repairs 2002". In response to a questions from Dr. Varner, Mr. Hensley noted that the map was GIS generated. He noted that the repairs are evenly divided in the four (4) areas of the city, namely in the NE, SE, NW and SW. $865,000 has been budgeted for these projects, and there are 375 more to do. He also noted that a special asphalt is being used in the 5th to cover concrete streets. It was also noted that the street sweeping charge of$ 8,900 is to address state highways. Mr. Gilot again noted that the MVH fund is not balanced. He also highlighted that the city will not qualify for as much funding from the federal government on its 80/20 match program, because the city does not have the 20% match. They are looking for a "long-term sustainable solution". He then noted that following: South Bend $1.25 million for paving St. Joseph County 40 miles of chip&seal Mishawaka $158,000 for paving Elkhart $250,000 for paving In response to a question from Dr. Varner,Mr. Gilot noted that MVH fund distribution is based on the number of mileage. He also noted that Indiana is$0.08 below Ohio. He stated that the State of Indiana retains a total of 10,000 under its control. Mr. Gilot noted that the city paid $32.65 per ton for salt and $ 0.80 per gallon for anti-icy materials. last year the City of Mishawaka was forced to buy salt from South Bend when it could not located any other sources for salt. It was sold at $39.93 per ton. St. Joseph County will be purchasing salt at$35 per ton for the 1st 4,000 and $49 per ton for the last 4,000 tons. Project Releaf 2002 Expenditures$155,999 Fund # 655 2003 Expenditures$108,511 2002 Revenue $154,440 2003 Revenue $154,440 Mr. Hensley stated that this budget is status quo. Forty (40) temporary employees will be hired at an hourly rate between $7.50-$8.00. Twenty (20) will be hired the 1st week,and twenty(20) will be hired in week two so that the city will be able to have a 5-week program. The city utilizes eighteen (18) tandem axle trucks, of which 12 were purchased in 1989 and 4 were purchased in 1990. They were originally supposed to have a 5-year life. Dr. Varner thanked Mr. Hensely, Mr. Littrell and Mr. Gilot for their presentations. South Bend Water Works Fund # 620, 621, 622, 624, 625, 628 & 629 `02 Expenditures `03 Expenditures Operating 620: $ 8,006,216 $ 8,413,207 Water Works Sinking 625: $ 3,317,253 $ 3,380,020 Water Works Capital 622: $ 1,328,454 $ TBD in Feb'y `03 Total Op, Debt & capital $ 12,651,923 $ 11,793, 227 Mr. John Stancati made the presentation. He presented a handout entitled"10 Year History of the