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r Budget Hearing Report Personnel and Finance Committee September 13, 1995 Page 2 Mr. Stancoti noted that the City is currently looking at new well fields at the southern end of the City and that additional dollars for consultants are necessary. It was noted that each well test which is done each month costs$6,225.00 to check for"VOC". In response to a question raised by Council Member Zakrzewski, it was noted that the building renovation is currently on the back burner for approximately 2 to 3 years and that the overall safety for employees is safe. Council President Ladewski questioned when all of the fire hydrants would be painted throughout the City. It was noted that 800 were painted this year with kits for "Alive With Pride"being provided.There are 3900 fire hydrants city-wide. Communications Bureau: 1995 = $232, 150.00 1996 =$239, 981.00 (requested) Mr. Al Miller made the presentation. Mr. Miller noted that the Communications Bureau maintains 2-way radios city-wide.Additional systems are now up and running for the Water Department, Environmental Services, Park Department, and the Engineering Department. Increasing equipment has been added to all of the police squad cars with all requiring new antennas. In response to a question raised by Council Member Luecke, it was noted that the radios are aging with most being GE Radios from 1989. He noted that parts are becoming increasingly unavailable for such radios. Mr. Miller also noted that in 1996 a significant number of police radios must be replaced. Ideally they should be changed every 7 years however the average life for radios in the City of South Bend is between 12 to 15 years with the overall system remaining the same. Engineering Department: 1995 = $5, 111, 668.00 1996 =$4, 980, 075.00 (requested) Mr. John Leszczynski noted that the budget proposed for 1996 is a 2.5% decrease. He then requested Mr. Carl Littrell to review the handouts. It was noted that 2 personnel are getting certificates and as a result will be able to do construction inspection and would allow the City to receive a 20% match as result of such certification. One additional Engineer is being requested at$22,000.00. In response to a question raised by Council President Ladewski, it was noted that street lights are a continuing problem. It was noted that"street lights outages"are listed in the blue pages of the telephone book. Mr.Littrell noted that it is monitored and the City is to receive credit.