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. Page 2 . Line Item 130 Extra and Overtime is requested at $61 , 340 reflecting a $245% increase over the current budget of $17 ,800. Much of this is for the increased summer help and the new crosswalk crews . Councilman Puzzello requested an update on parades . Mr. Vance noted that each request is reviewed individually by the Board of Public Works . The Board receives recommendations from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, the Legal Department , and the Police Department . Mr . Ralph Wadzinski thought that the recent newspaper article gave an "unfair shot" to the City. Councilman Beck noted that several signatures were forged which were related to a recent block party. Mr , Vance noted that there were no objections when reviewing the requests regarding the location and hours . In the future however , the District Councilman will be notified of such. requests . Councilman Braboy questioned the temporary closing of an alley near her church. Mr. Wadzinski noted that a 10 foot emergency lane was necessary and perhaps there was a communication problem between the Board and the Pastor. Mr. Wadzinski noted that this year there will be 15 runs throughout the City, last year there were 10 runs. He noted .that three routes are free because they require the minimum amount of preparation. All other runs pay by the hour which would include time and a half for personnel which is a minimum of four hours pursuant to union contract , and truck time in order to set up the necessary safety horses. Mr. Wensits of the Tribune noted that the recent sunburst run was quite successful and that the Tribune would be paying its ' fair share for the costs submitted. Mr ,, Wadzinski stated that walks throughout the. City are treated differently since sidewalks rather than streets are used. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - pages. 12 13. This budget was:.approved by the Controller at a figure of $1 , 776 ,094 which would be a 5.7 increase over the current budget of $1 ,697 ,718 . The Board initially requested a budget of $2 , 00 4,559 which would have been an 187 increase for 1985 .. It was noted that there was a re-organization with the Secretary IV position being eliminated . Most accounts were left at the same rate as the current year except Line `,Item 351 Electric Current which is proposed at a 10% increase bringing it to .$1 , 013 , 870. Line Item 379 Rents in the amount of $590, 236 represents hydrant rental in the amount of $409 ,000 annually which is set by the Public Service Commission with the remainder being the maintenance and security expenses on the ,;Coun Zy City Building . BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY - page 14 This budget is proposed at $10,200 representing a 1837 increase over the current budget of $3 , 600.`. The sole item funded is Line Item 399 Other Contractuals which represents the fees paid to the three Board members Councilman Beck noted that since these individuals are paid on a contractual basis and are not City employees they do not receive the same percentage increase or decrease as City employees.. It was noted that the Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund which is funded by cigarette taxes is projected at $650. 6.80., which breaks: down approximately as follows : bond debt on the Century Center $456 , 000 , rent