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Personnel and Finance Committee August 29,2000 Page 7 that there would be water to the area by the end of the year. The City will stay within the utility right of easement ways south of Kern. SOLID WASTE & t51t) 2000 Total Revenue Projection: $3,977,454 2001 Total Revenue Projection: $3,892,129 $41,362 projected overage for 1.1 % Solid Waste Operating Fund(#610) 2000 Total Expense Projection: $3,958,417 2001 Total Expense Projection: $3,863,468 $ 78,603 projected overage for 2.1'% Solid Waste Depreciation Fund(611) 2000 Total Expense Projection: $4,119,885 2001 Total Expense Projection: $4,039394 $ 37,178 projected overage for 0.9% • Mr. Dillon reviewed the "Summary of Major Changes" sheet which he stated reflects the "worse case scenario. He noted that he is having difficulty keeping personnel. SE Berrien County will begin charging tipping fees by the ton instead of by the yard and the result should be a savings to the City. Mr. Dillon noted that there are six(6) new trucks now in service which reflect 25% of the total fleet. He noted that there will not be a lease payment in 2000 under the depreciation fund..,He believes that the Division should end the year even but in 2001 will end in the red. There are approximately 35,000 customers. Mr. Dillon added that 10% of the expenses go to Code Enforcement Clean Up crew expenses for clean-up crews, zoo pickups, tipping fees, park pickups, Christmas in April, Gus Maker, Neighborhood Clean-Ups and the Ethnic Festival. This result in a cost of $ 1.00 per customer per month. $400,000 funds eight(8) Union Code employees and one(1)foreman. Mr. Dillon stated bottom line he will need to cut into his reserves. Mr. Dillon noted that he has been reviewing the state agency which oversees the "Pay As You Throw"programs utilizing containers and stickers which should increase recycling rates. Mr. Gilot stated that pro-active choices which are cost effective must be considered. Under HB 251 communities are to reduce trash by 51% by 2001. Council Member Kirsits inquired about the long term and short term goals of staying in the business or of opting out of it. Mr. Dillon stated that"flippers"can be used on the trucks which may result in less injuries. Council Member Kirsits noted that 55 gallon drums are still being used in the Parks. Council Member Varner requested an accounting with all other services provided for other departments and programs being eliminated what the overall costs and revenues would be. Mr. Dillon stated he would provide that update. Council Member King agreed that such an accounting should be provided since the Park Department used to pick up their own trash in the early 1990's. Mr. Gilot stated that more efficient ways should be pursued.