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Committee Report Personnel and Finance August 18, 1994 Page 3 SEWAGE DEPRECIATION FUND 1994 = $1,233,000.00 1995 = $1,114,500.00 Mr. Dillon noted that there has been a reduction in personnel and that this will continue through attrition. They are currently working well with the Union. In response to a question raised by Council Member Ladewski, it was noted that approximately$30,000.00 to$50,000.00 is being anticipated from the sale of compost. SEWAGE DEPRECIATION FUND ( WASTE WATER ) 1994 = $4,457,000.00 1995 = $3,919,900.00 Mr.Dillon noted that the Plant Telemetry is a Capital Fund currently in phase one. At the request of Council Member Luecke, additional detail was provided. The Committee also reviewed the Sewage Works Sinking Fund which is currently at $913,063.00 and projected for 1995 to be $922,764.00. The Committee also reviewed the Sewage Works O&M reserve which is budgeted in 1994 and 1995 at$150,000.00. SEWER REPAIR/INSURANCE FUND 1994 = $339,337.00 1995 = $340,316.00 Mr. Dillon noted that this operation is run by Maurice Williams. With the rates being raised approximately one year progress is being made to turn around this deficit account. They are also checking with the City Attorney's office to see if bids can be taken. It was noted that the Sinking Fund of$30,000.00 account No. 649 was required for the refmancing of the 1989 bond for the plant expansion. SOLID WASTE FUND 1994 = $2,927,483.00 1995 = $2,697,133.00 Mr. Dillon noted that this Bureau should be in the black by January of 1995. Administrative fees are paid in June and December. The two Customer Rep's are added here instead of the Water Works. In response to a question raised by Council President Puzzello, it was noted that two new trucks are being budgeted to replace two current trucks at $54,000.00 with a average life of 5 to 7 years.Also one additional driver will be added. The management fee to Water Works is being reduced due to the Costumer Service Rep positions with that fee being reduced from$71,919.00 to $25,000.00. It was also noted that there is a substantial savings by using Michigan instead of Indiana with regard to tipping fees. In response to a question raised by Council Member Luecke, it was noted that the sludge distribution is currently being investigated. Both the Organic Resources Area and Blackthorn are under investigation. This will assist the City in the preparation of there Action Plan which is due in 1995.