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t r rersonnei ana rmance t.ommrttee September 2, 2003 rage b Dr. Varner inquired about the election expense. Council President White stated that she would have the Council Attorney request a wntten update from John Lentz in the County Auditor's Of rice. Council President White urged the Council Members to read her report so that the items which she is proposing could be discussed in greater detail. The Council Attorney noted the new features to her annual report include a listing of legislation which she has written during the current year and a summary of the meetings held by the 11 Council Standing Committees. She thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve as Council Attorney. 2004 Mayor's Department 2003 Expenditures $693,127 General Fund # 101-0101 2004 Expenditures $745,525 City Controller Rick 011ett made the presentation. He noted that the major increase is for the funding of the 76%increase for the cost of the City's self-insurance health plan. There are two(2) promotions in the department which are highlighted in the footnotes on the Summary of Major Changes page. He stated that they could not reduce the Mayor's budget and chose not to reduce just to show a reduction. Dr. Varner asked about the administration allocation, noting that it was also missing in the Council's budget. Mr. 011ett stated that since they are within the General Fund that they do not want to charge themselves. 2004 Controller's Department 2003 Expenditures $2,992,099 General Fund # 101-0401 2004 Expenditures $1,549,086 City Controller Rick 011ett made the presentation. In response to a question from Council President White, Mr. 011ett noted that the merit bonus of $167,645 reflects the amount for general fund employees only, noting that the costs city-wide is $350,000. He stated that the merit bonus would be paid in addition to the 4% increase and are subject to standards. He noted that performance evaluations are completed annually by manager of the department or bureau with standards varying from department to department. Mayor Luecke stated that the number of eligible employees in each department is taken times the amount to get the final figure of $350,000. The program is aimed at rewarding those who go above and beyond standard expectations. The City Administration will be reviewing whether the program should be continued. Teamster employees and other union employees have various other unrelated incentives as addressed in their contracts. Council Member Kuspa inquired about the Center for the Homeless printing line item. Mayor Luecke stated that the printing is for work sheets, courses and it is the City's contribution as a founding partner. Dr. Varner noted that the years listed on the columns on the "Summary of Major Changes" page for the Controller's proposed budget were incorrect.