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It was noted that MVH funds are down because of the decal <br /> tax on trucks being held unconstitutional. The State has a <br /> formula plus road miles whereby the City receives revenue. <br /> Councilman Zakrzewski stated that three years ago the City <br /> made a promise with regard to a hard surface alley program. <br /> He believes the Council has a duty to look for money for <br /> this program. Graters are currently maintaining alleys and <br /> to recyclers are being used. After considerable discussion, <br /> Councilman Zakrzewski stated that he would be calling a <br /> Public Works Committee meeting to address this issue. <br /> Mr. Penn stated that the Trans-Am Building in the Studebaker <br /> Quarters currently is being used for storage since storage <br /> of machinery is extremely important. One sweeper is <br /> currently grounded. All of the sweepers were purchased in <br /> 1978 and were purchased "used" and in his opinion are now <br /> "tired iron". The cost to rebuild the sweepers is running <br /> $15,000.00 annually. <br /> It was noted that Unit 11 answers Fire, Police calls and <br /> sweeps at all accidents. It has approximately 160,000 miles <br /> on it. Line Item 427 in the amount of $272,000.00 would pay <br /> for 4 sweeper, 4 pick-up trucks, and one cabin chasey for <br /> Unit 211. <br /> Katie Humphreys noted that discussion with the State Board <br /> of Accounts to divide the salt in Line Item 255 Other <br /> Materials was being discussed to see if it could be divided <br /> between streets and utilities. <br /> Bureau of Building Maintenance Page 1.A.032 $292,770.00 <br /> 18.6% increase. <br /> Mr. Leszczynski noted that the property owners paid for the <br /> intitial road sidewalks curves through assessment <br /> procedures. <br /> It was noted that there are two new positions with regard to <br /> general laborers and that this account should have an <br /> adjustment with regard to the general laborer which should <br /> be $15,654.00 with a bonus reading $1, 600.00. It was also <br /> suggested that the 200 accounts be consolidated into one <br /> line item namely account 231 Maintenance Supplies. <br /> Board of Public Works Page 1.A009 $1,998, 095.00 requested <br /> for 1989 24.4% increase. <br /> Maryellen Koepfle then reviewed this budget. She noted that <br /> Line Item 379 Rents in the amount of $657,805. 00 represented <br /> the County-City maintenance costs and hydrant rental. <br /> Currently the City pays $124.00 per hydrant as approved by <br /> the Public Service Commission. <br /> 3 <br />