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Personnel and Finance Committee September 11, 1997 Page 4 SOLID WASTE FUND NOS. 610 AND 611 1997 Revenues: $ 3.176.322 1997 Expenditures: $ 3.090.976 1998 Revenues: $ 2.807.669 1998 Expenditures: $ 2.810.848 Mr. Jack Dillon then reviewed and highlighted the Division of Environmental Services programs and reviewed the handouts provided to the Committee. He noted that he is attempting to hold the sewage rates at current status to the end of this century. He noted that seven(7)people for the Code Enforcement Department are paid out of solid waste. He noted that he has requested that tipping fee reimbursement be sought from the Code Enforcement to help off-set these fees. He noted his concern that there has not been a replacement of large vehicles. A packer costs $ 100,000 with one for each of the residential routes, 3-4 in reserve and 4-6 for yard pickups. He noted by taking the trash to Michigan,that despite periodic fines of up to$2,000 for being overweight,that the City is saving$500,000 each year.The Michigan rate is$3,60 per cubic year less than Prairie View. Mr. Dillon projected a $200,000 surplus by the end of the year. He noted that New Energy a/k/a Corn Energy output has been significantly reduced. He suggested more innovative incentive programs as part of the Teamster package next year. BURUEA OF WASTEWATER FUND NOS. 641 & 649 1997 Revenue: $ 12.561.438 1998 Expenditures: $2.167.801 1998 Revenue: $ 12.113.000 1998 Expenditures: $ 2.344.829 The 1997 capital budget of$7 million dollars for capital projects has not all been completed. Mr. Dillon noted that a cash reserve of$ 4 million dollars and$ 1 million in the sinking fund is providing this bureau with a sound financial footings. However, federal regulations addressing combined sewer overflows will be forthcoming. Storm water management studies are ongoing. Mr. Dillon noted that the St. Joseph River is not polluted but it is dirty due to its turbulent nature. Mr. Dillon suggested that better reward systems be considered for Teamster employees that would reward the innovative and ambitious employees rather than providing the same hourly rate increase for all employees. CLAY SEWAGE FUND NOS. 650&652 1997 Revenues: $ 621.000 1997 Expenditures: $ 544.198 1998 Revenues: $ 609,000 1998 Expenditures: $ 544.200 SEWER REPAIR/INSURANCE FUND NO. 640 1997 Revenues: $ 454.362 1997 Expenditures: $ 372.605 1998 Revenues: $ 582.106 1998 Expenditures: $ 372.446, It was noted that the monthly increase from$.71 to$.94 will be reflected.