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That concluded Corporation Counsel Crystal Brisco's presentation. 5:30pm Chief of Staff James Mueller made the presentation of the Mayor's office budget. See attached power point. Questions Councilmember Dr. David Varner said he would like to know more about economic development and how to close the living wage gap, he doesn't need to know right now but soon. Why get into municipal ID's for $15.00 when the State only charges $8.00? Chief of Staff Mueller said the short answer is that it is in conjunction with SB150, civic pride could be used as discounts in City restaurants. Etc. Also mentioned the Parks Bond, it was passed but didn't believe it had been implemented yet. Mr. Mueller said that was correct. Council Chairperson Karen L. White asked about a time frame for the Municipal ID Program? Have any legal issues been looked at? How has the community been engaged about the program? Chief of Staff James Mueller responded saying the Community had approached the Mayor's office about the program. The legal dept. has been looking into the public access laws on the issue and expect a response in about 30 days. Would the City be the one handling the issuance of ID's? Mr. Mueller responded it depends on the public access counselor's response. He believes we would have adequate employees to handle it. Councilman Dr. Fred Ferlic wants the Mayor's office to put some pressure on their technology officer to make programs easier for legal, code and the clerk's office. They don't have the programs they need to make the job easier. Councilmember Tim Scott asked about the Diversity Officer, has there been a scope or any guidelines set up yet? Mr Mueller responded no not yet. Councilman Scott would like a time line on this position. Councilman Gavin Ferlic left the meeting. 5:41 pm Eric Horvath, Director of Public Works made the presentation for all of the Departments related to the Public Works. He also had a power point presentation which is attached. He skipped a few of the slides. Some of the highlights were a fee increase to get a full time Permit Person and a Project Inspector are the only personnel changes. The safe street project on Harrison School will need to be re -bid. He will be looking for a water rate increase soon.