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• Page 2. Personnel and Finance Committee Councilman Vborde noted that the Ethnic Festival has its own separate fund and requested a copy of the financial report for this year. Mr. Vance stated he would provide a copy to the Council once he receives one from Ms. Dobski. BUREAU OF CEMETERIES page 15 $99,201 5. 2% increase for 1986 Mr. Niezgodski noted that the current 1985 budget is $94,238. Line Item NO 351 Electrical Current is proposed at a 400% increase taking the budget from $360 to $1,500. It waa noted that the City Engineering Department designed the heating system for the new park building which is the cause' of the electrical being increased. Upon a motion made by Council President Beck, seconded by Councilman Braboy and which passed unanimously the Council Attorney was requested to draft a letter to Mr. Leszczynski expressing the Council' s dissatisfaction with the current design for heat in the building and to request that a new design be done which would be much more energy efficient. Mr. Niezgodski noted that alarm equipment for the building was a necessity since there has been several attempts to break in. Except for the heating problem, he noted that the building has been quite effective. He also stated that Line Item No. 399. increased by , 150% to cover the cost of safety- shoes for employees. CENTURY CENTER page 92 $1,281,, 306 (not on tax levy) 9 . 8% increase for 1986 The following individuals were present to review the proposed budget: Mr. Tom Brubaker, Mr. John Stancati, Liz Rowell, Mr. Brian Hedman, and Mr. Dale Balsbaugh. The current 1985 budget is $1, 166 , 842. Mr. Hedman noted that there is a new emphasis on sales . Two new titles appear which were approved in the salary ordinance. Two new part-time positions of Events Coordinator and Preventive Maintenance Coordinator. Line Item No. 399 has increased from $53,522 to $81, 000 , a 51. 3% increase to reflect the parking lot situation. It was noted that there is increased parking because of the Crowe Chizek Building. Councilman Beck expressed concern over the new competition from the Fort Wayne Convention Center which has a sustained fund to support it. She noted the need for the walkway_' from the Y4ariiot.t to the Century Center.