08-14-06 Community & Economic Development

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August 14, 2046 Utilities Committee Meeting Page 2 in response to a question from Council Member Puzzello, Dr. Dillon stated that the city has experienced theft of such containers in various rental areas. A replacement fee of $37-$3$ is charged with the actual cost being $50.00. In response to a question from Council Member Kuspa, Dr. Dillon stated that the trash containers do not have any air holes so that rodents would not be attracted to them. In response to a question from Council Member White, Dr. Dillon stated that they could not project how many new customers they may have. In response to comments from Council Member Pfeifer, Dr. Dillon stated that they do work with Code Enforcement in retrieving containers from abandoned properties. In response to comments from Dr, Varner, Dr. Dillon stated that the City Controller requested for a projection for replacement costs, and that he sees a cost of $25,000 for that. He noted that the containers have a 10-year warranty and each has a serial number on them. Council Member Dieter noted that he drives the alleys, and believes that the program is working very welt. In response to comments from Council Member Kirsits, Dr. Dillon stated that there is a fee of $5.00 far a 2d container at apartments. He added that he would work with the Fire Department with regard to having the smaller containers which are currently at the various fire stations traded in for larger containers. In response to a question from Council President Rouse, City Controller Fanello stated that the sewer, and the band and interest funds would be used for these appropriations. Council Member Kuspa made a motion, seconded by Counci! Member Pfeifer that Bill No. 44-06 be recommended favorably to Council The motion passed. Bill No. 45-06 Appropria#ion Ordinance: Council Member Kirists called for a presentation on Bill No. 45-06 which would appropriate $159,145 from Fund # 649 so that the first interest payment on the 2006 Sewage Works Revenue Bond could be made. Dr. John J, Dillon of Environmental Services made the formal presentation. He noted that amount reflects the interest which is due.