Appropriating Moneys Defraying the Expenses Bureau of Solid Waste 1977

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Peter H. Mullen Director, Administration and Finance L;pLUT /4' F CITY of SOUTH BEND Z PETER J. NEMETH, Mayor w a COUNTY -CITY BUILDING SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 4010N Members of the Common Council 4th Floor, County City Building South Bend, Indiana Dear Council Members: October 6, 1976 219/284 -9742 There will be presented for your consideration on October 11, 1976, an ordinance appropriating solid waste collection revenues for the operation of the Bureau of Solid Waste for the year 1977. I would like to point out that the budget proposed for 1977 is 17 per- cent lower than that approved for 1976. This is made possible through the utilization of CETA people for the extra board (union requirement) and the decreased maintenance cost on equipment due to the up- dating of our fleet. It also becomes important that we economize wherever possible in view of our difficult financial situation. Revenues versus expenses when projected through December 31, 1977, reflect a deficit of around $75,000.00 on operations. We have attempted to economize in all ways possible. The assistant mananger has been removed from the budget and been replaced by a clerk. Our equipment replacement program is also at a point where we can re- place units less frequently. Also with the use of new equipment, it is possible to save on down -time and repairs. It is our hope that through more efficient direction during 1977, it will be possible to place the Solid Waste Program on a paying basis. Please feel free to contact me for further i oontr llen ion.