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/PI Budget Hearing Report Personnel and Finance Committee September 21, 1995 Page 4 environment. Ms.Gonzalez thanked the Council,the Mayor and the City Controller for all of their cooperation and support. Parking Garages: 1995 = $ 446,760 1996 = $ 462,550 Terry Coleman reviewed the budgetary information. He noted that AMPCO took ov e r the operations of the parking g ara e s in 1993. Their management concept is to tighten expenses and focus on special events. He noted that there is plenty of parking in the downtown area in the parking garages. Projections for 1996 include an increase in daily and validation parking, with monthly parkers remaining approximately the same. July is typically higher in light of the Ethnic Festival and the Plate Collectors Convention. Electrical expenses in the Main Street garage will always be higher than the Jefferson garage. The management fee is based on the performance of both garages. Main Street is the busier garage. A 24-hour access system is still being considered for monthly parkers. There is a continuing concern over the debt service. In response to a question raised by Council President Ladew ski it was noted that the parking spaces by the Football Hall of Fame are basically unregulated currently. AMPCO has a proposal to manage this area which can include snow removal services. Council Member Luecke thanked Mr. Coleman for his presentation. Controller's Budget: 1995 = $ 1,504,283 1996 = $ 1,353,030 Mr. Rinard reviewed the line item budget information and the performance based budget information. He noted that the needs of the department are currently being assessed. There is an on going study being conducted by Synergy Software which is recommending a MIS Division. New positions being recommended include: an EDP Coordinator, PC Specialist, and a MIS Director. The last position would be in the low $40,000,however he would check with Kevin Horton as to a specific recommendation. Mr. Rinard also discussed the need to upgrade personnel in the print shop, since the volume of printing for the City justifies having and in-house program. Council President Ladewski questioned the Archives amount of$53,300. Mr. Rinard noted that the City coordinates with the County in this area. He noted that he would contact John Lentz for further information. Mr. Rinard emphasized the need to make computers and software as necessary tools to make City employees for efficient. Council Member Luecke thanked Mr. Rinard for his presentation. 1