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Page 6. Mr. Vance noted that 200 spaces are empty in the Colfax garage on a monthly basis . He stressed that turn-over parking brings in the revenue not monthly parkers . Councilman Voorde suggested that perhaps a longer term rate should be considered. Mr. Latkowski noted that there has been a reduction in staff through attrition. Twenty-one employees were employed four years ago whereas today there are fifteen. Councilman Puzzello suggested, that perhaps a new identification symbol could be used for part-time employees (presently PT designates part-time) . It was noted that as a group Liberty Mutual will not impact the garage when they leave. The bond issues on the garages accelerates in the late 1980' s. In 1983 between $95,000 and $100,000 was generated through fines . Century Center parking would be paid over a three year period and currently owes $78 , 000 without interest. It has been a deficit situation since 1980. Councilman Beck suggested that they should pay interest and Mr . Vance noted that he would check the PERF proposal in light of the contract regarding payback procedures. BUREAU OF COMMUNICATIONS- page 34. - 35 The 1985 proposed budget was. $130, 956 which would be a 1% increase over the current budget of $129 , 931 . The proposed amount was approved by the Controller. Mr. Glen Zubler noted that the 25% discount from GE is no longer being received. Councilman Puzzello questioned h.ow the County-wide ; communication system would impact the budget -and was informed that depending on h.ow the details worked out exact answers could not be given . The City' s communication center involves advanced equipment of approximately $400 , 000, with software , microwave instead of telephone lines. Telephones cost $40 .00 ;per ' li.ne. Four satellites would be addressed next year per tower . Personal identifiers are also being requested so that each radio can be identified. Councilman Beck requested that any material requested relative to the budget excluding large volume items would be sent to the entire Council and large items would be sent to the Council President with notice of the information being given to the other Councilmembers . CTTY CLERK pages 5 6 The City Clerk' s budget is requested at $68,550 representing a 21% , increase over the current budget of $56, 734 . Irene Gammon noted that she is governed by a separate State law which does not allow the Mayor to cut her budgetary requests. It was noted that the City Clerk's salary would be increased by 43% going from $18 ,500 to $26 ,500; the Chief Deputy City Clerk is recommended at an 8% increase taking her salary from $17 , 044 to $18,400 and recommending that the Deputy City Clerk receive a 7% increase which would take her salary from $14., 06.5 to $15 , 000. Mrs. Gammon noted typically her employees: receive the same percentage increase as other City employees , however she believed that an "adjustment" should be made . All benefits relative to these positions are paid out of the budget . Councilman Crone inquired as to whether the City : Clerk wanted her employees to be treated differently to .which Mrs . Gammon stated "yes".