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3 <br /> Council Member Puzzello questioned the customer advance, <br /> lined item 382 and was advised that this addresses the <br /> connection fees. It was also noted in response to a question <br /> raised by Counci Member Niezgodski that other equipment line <br /> item 429 reflected an increase to pay for the electronic <br /> leak locator. <br /> The Committee then reviewed the Water Works Sinking Fund <br /> located on page 11, requested at $125,000. 00. It was noted <br /> that this amount is requested in light of the lease purchase <br /> possibilities. <br /> In response to a question raised by Council Member Voorde, <br /> it was noted that the Cleveland Road well site is sufficient <br /> to address the needs for Airport Project 2010. It was also <br /> noted that if Mishawaka would ever need to be hooked up to <br /> the City for water, that that possibility exists with <br /> approximately one week of preparation. It was noted that <br /> currently, the City of Mishawaka does not see such a need. <br /> In response to a question raised by Council Member Voorde, <br /> Mr. Leszczynski noted that when new subdivisions especially <br /> in the South end of the City are reviewed, that water lanes <br /> in particular are addressed. Compliments were give to Mr. <br /> Leszczynski, Mr. Bill Dillon, and Mr. Joe Agostino for their <br /> advanced planning for future growth of the City. It was also <br /> noted that Mr. Leszczynski began his 10th year as City <br /> Attorney in October of this year. <br /> It was also noted that the River Commons Bond was paid off. <br /> The Committee then reviewed South Bend/Clay Water General <br /> Operating Budget found on page 12, requesting a 1991 budget <br /> of $242,800.00. It was noted that this is an identical <br /> budget to the 1990 budget. $96,000.00 in the other <br /> contractual line item is a management fee paid to the City <br /> to operate the system. <br /> The Committee then reviewed the South Bend/Clay Water <br /> Sinking Fund located on page 13 in the amount of $64,738. 00. <br /> The purchase of Clay Utilities will be paid off in the year <br /> 2001. This is the identical budget as the 1990 budget. <br /> In response to a question raised by Council Member <br /> Niezgodski, it was noted that along State Road 23 the City <br /> has fire hydrants to the Center for Senior Living. It was <br /> also noted that a 21% surcharge is used by the City for <br /> those outside of the City limits. In response to a question <br /> raised by Council Member Niezgodski, it was noted that the <br /> lawsuit is still pending against the City by the Town of <br /> Roseland. <br />