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Personnel and Finance Committee September 12, 2001 Page 2 Mayor Luecke inquired whether the county was more desirous to turn over some of those lots to the city. Ms. Davis said that the county is not. She also noted that her department gained 20-25 additional lots to mow from Community and Economic Development. These lots are mowed every three(3) weeks with 100-150 lots per week being mowed. Council Member Kelly inquired about how many contractors mow lots for the city. Ms. Davis stated that originally there were four (4) but they are now down to one (1). She also noted that they mulch but do not bag. 2002 Weights and Measures (General Fund # 101-1202) 2001 Budget: $ 46,167 2002 Budget: $ 48,013 Ms. Davis noted that the city pays one-half (1/2) of the amount determined by the county to run this operation. The Mayor noted that they do not take complaints about alleged gas gauging. 2002 Hearing Officer (General Fund # 101-1203) 2001 Budget: $ 52,677 2002 Budget: $ 54,784 Ms. Davis noted that this budget reflects the 4 % increase for the Hearing Officer who meets twice per week. 2002 Junk Vehicles (General Fund # 101-1204) 2001 Budget: $ 55,510 2002 Budget: $ 64,313 Ms. Davis noted that the city utilizes one(1) impound lot which is approximately 150 yards by 200 yards located at 3300 South Main. The city is currently looking for another location in light of potential ground water contamination. At this point in the meeting, Council President Pfeifer joined the meeting. She inquired about cars which do not have titles. Ms. Davis noted that individuals can apply for a duplicate title through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Ms. Davis noted that they had 771 junk vehicles last year, and that they are close to that number already this year. She noted that less than forty (40) cars were reclaimed with probably half of that amount being cars related to prostitution tows. 2002 Unsafe Building (General Fund # 101-1205) 2001 Budget: $ 187,104 2002 Budget: $ 191,781 Mr. Libbey stated that they would exceed the amount budgeted for this year. More demolitions are taking place this year. Many more garages are being taken down.