10-21-74 Council Meeting Minutes

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_REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1974 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Michael Vance, Fiscal Officer, made the pre- sentation for the ordinance. He explained that the proposed budget had been computed at $2,204,27 a 23% increase over 1974. He stated that outstanding items included chemicals which were only budgeted for six months. He indicated that there would be a $165,000 deficit in operations for 1975. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, wondered about Account 214. He asked about the increase. Mr. Vance stated that extensions and intercoms for the telephones would have to be installed throughout the plant in the five buildings. Mr. Evans wondered about the decrease in electric current. Mr. Vance stated that this figure was arrived at by going through normal usage. He indicated that many amounts were figured on the plant going into full operation. Councilman Kopczynski felt the Waste Water Treatment Plant was a well -run operation. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Council, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ALL PARKING METER FEES AND FUNDS FOR THE YEAR 1975 TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE USES AND PURPOSES SET FORTH THEREIN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 208 OF THE ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF INDIANA OF 1965. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Walter Lantz, Deputy Controller, made the presentation for the ordinance. He indicated that there was an $11,000 increase in the budget over last year because of the increase in salaries. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, indicated that Account 590 has not always been honored. Mr. Lantz indicated that the money paid to the meter maids was paid out of the General Fund, and the paybac] was budgeted in the Parking Meter Fund. He indicated that, if there is a surplus after bond pay- ments, the General Fund can be repaid. Council President Nemeth wondered about the amount for travel expense and motor equipment. Mr. Julius Berta, Parking Meter Supervisor, stated that this was set up for a meeting of the Cities and Towns in Indianapolis this year. In the motor equip- ment, the amount was used for replacement of equipment. Council President Nemeth wondered about the amount in the fund at the present time, and Mr. Lantz indicated that this amount would revert to the Parking Meter Fund at the end of the year if not used. This permits the department to spend a certain amount of money for motor equipment if the need arises. Councilman Miller wondered about the balance in the Parking Meter Fund. Mr. Lantz indicated that, on a cash basis, as of October 10th, the Parking Meter Fund was at $61,000, Parking Garages at $71,000 and Parking Sinking Fund at $41,000. Based on previous receipts to date, another $120,000 would be received between the present time and December 31. Bond requirements will have to be met, and he stated that the amount of $251,000 would be needed for expenses, with a $42,000 surplus. The amount of $306,000 was needed for bond payments. Councilman Miller wondered if the budgets were no higher than anticipated income. Mr. Lantz stated that there would be some income from the Parking Meter violations which would create the surplus to meet the bond payments. Councilman Kopczynski asked for a clarification on the amount of $350 in Account 722. Mr. Lantz indicated that this was budgeted in case of need. He indicated that, otherwise, an additional appropriation might have to be made. Councilman Parent made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Council, seco by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ALL PARKING GARAGE FEES AND FUNDS FOR THE YEAR 1975 TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE USES AND PURPOSES SET FORTH THEREIN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 190 OF THE ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF INDIANA OF 1955. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Walter Lantz, Deputy Controller, made the presentation for the ordinance. He explained that there was a $25,000 increase in the budget ove: last year. An amount of $18,000 was needed for salaries, plus the addition of two persons from the EEA program. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, was con- cerned about the handling of the promotional work done in attracting customers to use the parking garages. He wondered if consideration should be given to additional funds for this purpose in an effort to increase the revenues. Mr. Lantz felt the important thing was having an individual to set up a program. Mr. Evans questioned whether or not the city should be responsible for taking up the slack left off by the federal government under the EEA program. Councilman Taylor wonderec if the two positions could be picked up by the new Manpower program. Mr. Lantz indicated that, a• the time the budget was prepared, the qualifications and requirements were not known for the Manpower program., He stated that, if the individuals could not be picked up by some other source it was anticipated that the budget would take care of the positions. Mr. James Barcome, City Controller, indicated that this year the positions had been split within the department and some retired persons and college students had been working, thus saving the city money in the extra and overtime accounts. Regarding the EEA positions, he indicated that this was mainly for securi- reasons and should be continued. Councilman Parent stated that the Manpower- funded slots have lessened the burden to the taxpayers, and he disagreed with Mr. Evan's statement on whether or not the city should be responsible for taking up the slack from the federal government. Councilman Miller suggested that the temporary help be uniformed in order to look more like attendants, and Mr. Ed Smith, Acting Manager of the Parking Garages, indicated that jackets are being negotiated for the winter months. He stated that a short- sleeve shirt was worn during the summer months wit] an insignia on the sleeve. Councilman Miller wondered about increasing the rates to help increas4 revenues. Mr. Barcome felt this would have to be done eventually. He indicated that, until a little more was known about the downtown area, it was decided to wait and see what would happen