Appropriating Moneys Defraying the Expenses Bureau of Sanitation 1977

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Peter H. Mullen Director, Administration and Finance T�vo\_ur/pye /2 CITY of SOUTH BEND Z PETER J. NEMETH, Mayor W /v/ a COUNTY -CITY BUILDING SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 /NDIANP Members of the Common Council 4th Floor, County -City Building South Bend, Indiana Dear Council Members: October 6, 1976 219/284 -9742 The 1977 proposed Bureau of Sanitation Budget will be presented for first reading before the Council on October 11, 1976. In reviewing the proposed budget, you will find that there appears to be a substantial increase in the cost of operations, $812,000 in 1977 as opposed to $618,000 in 1976. This increase is a reflection of the proposed institution of a new construction crew rather than an increased level of spending for the same level of service. Through the use of television equipment we are becoming aware of more and more problems in the area of sewer failure and we are pro- posing to address this situation through the addition of a full time crew of five (5) people to handle problems of this nature. In addition, we are proposing to purchase $92,000 worth of pipe and pavement repair materials, plus a new compressor and larger back - hoe. It is our intention to try to correct sewer failure prior to them becoming a health hazard and a problem for any councilman. The number of retention basins in the city has increased during the last several years and for this reason we are proposing an additional position in the budget to work with the existing positions in the budget. This has been necessary because of the increase in the number of complaints associated with retention basins. These are only the reasons for the major increase in the budget. There will be enclosed with the budget a breakdown of all other expenses. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me.