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Personnel and Finance Committee August 22, 1990 2 Council Member Slavinskas voiced concern that no money has been budgeted for motor equipment. Katie Humphreys noted that CCDF should pay for such items. It was also noted that the $292,000.00 in the Controller's budget will also pay for various office equipment type items. It was also noted that two (2) cars have been moved from the Water Department into the Code Enforcement Department. In response to a question raised by Council Member Luecke, it was noted that $150,000.00 has been requested from Community Development for administration and management and $130,000.00 has been requested from Community Development for clean-up crews. Council Member Puzzello requested that the Council be given updates with regard to various lawsuits involving the Code Enforcement Department. Mrs. DeClercq stated that she would provide small claim judgment updates. In response to a question raised by Council Member Voorde, Mrs. DeClercq noted that the legal process and repeat offender landlords are the most frustrating parts with regard to managing her department. Oftentimes the public perception that it is "big waste of time." She stated that she does not see a need for landlord licensing, but would like a receivership program if at all possible. Council Member Luecke stated that current state law is a problem, however, receivership programs similar to Ohio should be pursued. Council Member Luecke also asked for an update with regard to Environmental clean-ups. It was noted that under the prior collection agency, the return was twenty-five to thirty percent (25-30%), however, the City is doing much better currently. The City does not file liens on environmental clean-ups. Code Enforcement Hearing Officer,Page 46,47 $22,497.00 Representing a 2.64%Increase in Personnel. Overall Budget:$33,647.00. It was noted that the line item 399 entitled "Other Contractuals" has been requested to be amended by Mr. Clifford to $8,909.00 instead of$8,500.00. Mrs. DeClercq briefly reviewed the budget. Code Enforcement Junk Vehicle Account,Page 71 $20,504.00 Representing a 5.91%Increase. Mrs. DeClercq reviewed this budget. She noted that since the City has used an inspector instead of a towing service, that many of the previous problems have been eliminated. Council Member Slavinskas questioned how many cars had been actually towed and was advised that he would be provided an update.