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Personnel and Finance Committee Friday, August 9 , 1985 page 2---- to I & M and copy Mrs. Beck. Mr. Leszczynski noted that low sodium lights are being used. Councilman Puzzello noted the activities of the Energy Conservation Committee and stated that they would have a report on street lights at their September meeting. Councilman Beck offered to drive if Councilman Braboy would take notes on reporting the most serious street lights that are out. Coun- cilman Beck again voiced her concern over I & M' s responsibility in this area. COMMUNICATIONS Page 28 $134 ,169 an increase of 2 . 6% for 1986 Councilman Voorde noted that the bill for appropriating $16 ,000 for the county-wide study would have to be filled by Wednesday. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the system could go on-line as early as 6-8 months., It was also noted that Glen Zubler is in charge of this department. STREETS Page 52 $3,445, 028 an increase of 44. 8% for 1986 It was noted that the increase in personnel was for the alley program. Councilman Puzzello suggested that the budget include the number of employees in each position for the current year for reference purposes. Line item 397 is proposed at $256 , 884 up from $26 ,400. This account includes the lease payment of $230 ,500. Line. item 416 is for improvements at MSF. Since many of the new equipment items have computers more room is needed for indoor storage. The metal frame building is to be extended to meet this need. The alley program includes materials purchased from .Coch Asphlat who was the low bidder. Line item 235 Bituminious would be used as well as LRSA funds. All districts in the city would have alleys repaired under the program. Councilman Puzzello noted that patch work is needed on the hill on Niles Avenue. Mr. Bill Penn and. Mr. Phil St.Clair briefly reviewed the budget. It was noted that Mr. St.Clair makes monthly checks of fuel usage. Couclman Paszek joimed the meeting during this portion. PARKING GARAGES Page 5 7 ' '$515',050' an inorease Of '62.1 Mr. Vance noted that the City is planning to appeal $369,000 this year. The proposed budget is "up very little" from their original budget. Mr. Ted Latkowski noted that employees have be reduced from 21 to 14. He also noted that parking revenue is up from last year, and that currently they are $4,400 ahead of last year. Most of the new revenue is from group parkers. Maintenance repair on the Col- fax garage has not, been included in the budget.