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• Personnel and Finance Committee August 20, 1990 5 been addressed with regard to the EPA requirements. The estimated cost to address the removal of the tanks is approximately $325, 000.00. Council Member Puzzello thanked Mr. Penn and Mr. Leszczynski for providing and reviewing their budget requests. Bureau of Communication,Pages 40,41 Personnel Costs$157,194.00 Representing a 3.48%Increase. Overall Budget:$192,844 Requested In 1991. Mr. Glenn Zubler who has been the director of the Bureau for the past thirteen to fourteen (13-14) years, then reviewed the budget. He noted that overall, there is a $6,000.00 increase from the current which is reflected in supplies. Mr. Lych said this is a well-run bureau. Mr. Zubler noted that a twenty (20) track tape recorder used in the Police Department for the past twenty (20) years is being "cannibalized." Replacement cost is approximately $60,000.00. Mr. Zoobler suggested that a 911 surcharge for such items should be looked into by the State of Indiana. He stated that states like Ohio and Illinois are currently utilizing such a program. Committee Members and Mr. Zubler voiced concern and reiterated the need for cooperation between the County, the City of Mishawaka, and the City of South Bend, in the Communication Area. The Committee members thanked Mr. Zubler for doing such a fine job for the City. Equipment Services,Pages 49-51 Personnel Cost$866,316 Representing An 11.92%Increase. Overall Budget:$2,541,957.00 Requested For 1991. Mr. Phil St. Clair began his presentation at approximately 5:00 P.M. He noted that three (3) personnel have been added by taking in the Park Department mechanics. He noted that a truck rebuild program will take place in 1991 where fourteen (14) single axle street trucks will be rebuilt. He noted that tool allowance was raised to $250.00 from the current $150.00 amount. He noted that employees must bring in receipts and have items approved before receiving tool allowance. Council Member Voorde questioned the preventive maintenance system used by the department. Mr. St. Clair stated that is is currently a manual system, but he is optimistic that at some point, it can be computerized. In response to a question raised by Council Member Niezgodski, it was noted that gasoline is budgeted in line item 22 at the amount of $590,000.00. Mr. St. Clair noted that all trucks are diesel, however, that Park Department does have a few gasoline trucks. He noted that diesel fuel on July 23 cost $.51 per gallon and is currently at