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Personnel and Finance Committee August 20, 1990 3 Fire Pension,Page 77,$3,069,063.00 Proposed For 1991. It was noted that an additional five percent (5%) would be added for widows and dependants bring the total benefit to forty percent (40%). Last year the Common Council approved raising this limit to thirty-five (35%). Assistant Chief Switalski noted that eight (8) retired firefighters died in 1990 to date. Approximately one-half (1/2) of the $3,000,000.00 needed to fund the pension, is received in pension relief which is paid to the City twice per year. Katie Humphreys noted, however, that both the police and fire perf costs approximately a quarter of a million dollars and is increasing and that does not ? have any pension relief. She further noted that the City cannot invest this money nor borrow it. Council Member Puzzello thanked the members of the Fire Department for presenting their budget and for the great services they provide to the City. Street Department,Pages 65-67,$1,705,120,Representing a 4.13%Personnel Increase Overall Budget:$2,804,988 Proposed For 1991 Mr. John Leszczynski and Mr. William Penn then reviewed the Street Department budget. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the only major item involving an increase was $125,000.00 in motor equipment. The adjustments in personnel reflect the union contract approved by the City. He noted that basically it is the same budget currently in effect for 1990. In response to a question raised by Council Member Voorde, it was noted that both in the Parks and the General Fund, each is budgeted at $65,000.00 for gasoline. Mr. Leszczynski noted that there are equipment concerns, and that all equipment has been evaluated. Katie Humphreys noted that MVH revenue will not support this budget. She noted that capital equipment must be replaced in an orderly fashion and that lease purchasing is anticipated. Mr. Leszczynski stated that the City may consider renting sweepers for the heavy leaf period. The City should have eight (8) sweepers plus one (1) vacuum. In response to a question raised by Council Member Niezgodski, it was noted at line item 255 "Other Materials" is used to redesign and refabricate the street sweepers. Currently two (2) Elgin Street Sweepers are being "cannibalized."