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, r Personnel and Finance Committee September 10, 2003 Page 2 Dr. Varner stated that he would like assistance on "lights which are historically dark" located on Miami Street between Ewing to Oakside in particular. and Miami to Ridgedale. Mr. Gilot stated that there may be underground wiring problems in the area. Council Member Kirsits noted that there is a broken sewer lid on Twyckenham with "SBC" markings on it. Mr. Gilot stated that it would be a phone company problem, but stated that it should be called in so that a safety cone could be placed in the area. 2004 Parking Garages 2003 Expenditures $519,479 Fund # 601 2004 Expenditures $644,910 Main/Colfax, St. Joseph/Jefferson & Leighton Garages Greg Frankhauser and Tim Williams made the presentation. They noted that the figures reflect a fee structure change in 2003. The cash balance is projected to be a negative $1,494,385 by the end of 2004. They noted that overall revenue has increased, and that when Special Events are held that they charge a"Special Event Rate". They are also utilizing temporary labor for Special Events so that FICA and other expenses are not incurred by such contractual employees. The budget is on target for on-street enforcement, with one additional person being added five (5) days per week. The proposed budget is based on current rates in effect. The Council Attorney noted that a proposed ordinance is pending before the Council which addresses parking fines and is scheduled for public hearing on September 22nd. She noted that the City Clerk's Office have voiced concern that they have not had input, noting that such fines are paid through the Ordinance Violations Bureau. Dr. Varner inquired what would be done with the extra revenues. Mr. 011ett stated that they would be able to handle contingencies and maintenance. There is an ongoing study on spaces which are currently taped-off. Mr. 011ett stated that he would review the current status of the pending parking fine ordinance and get back to the Council. 2004 Community & Economic Development 2003 Expenditures $2,605,972 Fund # 212 2004 Expenditures $2,628,408 2003 Revenue $2,606,071 2004 Revenue $2,628,409 Beth Leonard noted that two (2) contracts will not be renewed for 2004, namely the Americorps federal program grant in the amount of $40,000 and the UDAG federal program grant in the amount of$130,000. As a result of the shortfall in revenue they will eliminate two (2) positions, both of which are vacant. One position was to be used for housing expansion and the other was to be used to help monitor the new tax abatement ordinance. They have also cut out interns and have made other miscellaneous adjustments. It was noted that Congress cut Americorps funding in light of education awards not being properly