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Personnel and Finance Committee September 3, 2002 Page 5 South Bend Water Works" (copy attached). He noted that revenues are projected to decrease by .5% due to the loss of interest on investments. The revenues do not reflect summer pumpage. Personnel reflects a decrease of eight(8) employees by attrition. The in lieu of tax line item is up to $ 1,065,003. Mr. Gilot noted that they are experiencing an increased cost in pavement repairs, noting that the cuts into the pavement by private companies are often not done properly and that they have upgraded the required engineering standards which must be met. They give out cd's which have the new engineering standards on them. Council President Kelly inquired how many persons utilize the automatic deduction program. Roxame Hayden stated that only 1.5% of the Water Works customers utilzie automatic deductions for payment. She noted that the City must promote the program more. Council Member Kirsits inquired about reading meters. It was noted that the "MR Program" only requires a drive by and can go deep four(4) blocks. Water Repair/Insurance Fund 2002 Revenue: $657,502 Fund # 644 2003 Revenue: $731,986 2002 Expenditures: $656,182 2003 Expenditures: $721,149 Mr. Stancati noted that there is no real history for this area. This area addresses the stop box-valve outside of the house. The"straight cost"is$ 275.00 for a single job. Council Member Kirsits suggested that the Water Works Department check the wavey pavement on Michigan Street where AEP put their lines in recently. Mr. Stancati noted that he would. Central Services-Equipment Services 2002 Revenue: $2,320,392 Fund # 222-0605 2003 Revenue: $2,408,775 2002 Expenditures: $2,317,370 2003 Expenditures: $2,407,094 Mr. Matt Chlebowski, Director of Central Services made the presentation. He noted that there are no personnel changes proposed for 2003, however when the new Public Works Center is operational, there may be adjustments in 2-3 positions. In response to a question from Council President Kelly, Mr. Chlebowski stated that because of bulk purchasing his Bureau has been able to stay within budgeted amounts. In response to a question from Dr. Varner, Mr. Chlebowski stated that they budgeted for gasoline at $1.75 per gallon and that they have been able to purchase it in the $1.18-$1.24 range; plus depending on the department that uses the gasoline they are also able to apply for a tax rebate. Dr. Varner requested a net cost update on gasoline by the end of the year, which Mr. Chlebowski agreed to provide.