08-30-71 Council Special Meeting Minutes

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624 SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 30, 1971 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONT.) Budget for Municipal Services Facility (Cont.): "U -252 (Repairs of Equipment) Expenditures Appropriations 1970 1971 (Total) $35,629 $37,000 U -43 (Repair Parts $36,593 $45,000 Requested 1972 -$38,1.70 43,560 Council $35,000 $42,000 M It is my opinion that we would be unable to furnish repair parts and out- side equipment repair to the fleet within the budget reduction suggested by the Council. The only alternative, after funds are exhausted, would be to request additional appropriations or let the equipment sit unused. On many occasions when additional appropriations are requested, the Council wants to know why we were not in a better position to estimate our original needs. I hope you will see fit not to make these reductions. /s/ Lloyd S. Taylor "LST:td m Mr. Taylor further stated that this is a service department to the police and traffic depart- ments, as well as other departments, and if there are no mechanics available to keep the equip- ment on the streets these departments, as well as South Bend's citizens, are not able to func- tion. We have to supply the men necessary to services the equipment. Mr. Jack Miller of the Civic Planning Association said it is unusual for someone from his office to be on the other side of the fence but we have to be realistic and have adequate mechanics to insure proper main- tenance to equipment. Councilman Reinke, in referring to Account U -12, said that funds to com- pensate for this maintenance will come from E.E.A. and he also noted this is a service depart- ment and revenue from these services is added to the general fund. Budget for the Radio Department: SERVICES PERSONAL W -11 Apprentice Radio Technician SUPPLIES W -37 Other Supplies PROPERTIES W -726 Other Equipment PROPOSED RECOMMENDED APPROVED FOR 1972 REDUCTIONS FOR 1972 $ 6,500 $ 6,500 $ 0 $ 7,000 1,000 6,000 1,000 500 500 Councilman Reinke reported that in addition to other reductions it was the Council's recommen- dation that Account W -11 Apprentice Radio Technician be eliminated (to be funded by E.E.A.) Councilman Craven stated this classification is funded by the Federal Government for one year. Miss Guthrie asked what happens in 1973. Mr. Craven explained the technician is trained for other jobs in other locations. Mrs. Mutzl questioned Account W -37 Other Supplies and W -726 Other Equipment as being high. Mr. John Hunt of the Radio Repair Department related that each year another job is put on to the Radio Department, additional equipment means more parts are needed for repairs and there has been a steady increase in the cost of repair parts; however they do receive revenue from other departments. Councilman Palmer noted that additional repair work is required of the radio department and we keep cutting; they are presently taking care of the parking garages, schools, etc. Mr. Hunt replied that the garages are getting serviced free of charge as he is making the repairs himself, after hours. Mr. Taylor concurred, Board of Publi Works pays for the parts but Mr. Hunt completes repairs after hours. Councilman Janet Allen asked why and Mr. Hunt replied it is difficult to get his men to work after hours, especially if there is no money to pay them. Councilman Reinke asked if there wasn't a 90 day warranty on expensive electrical equipment. Mr. Hunt explained that several repairs were nec- essary, especially to electronic ticket dispensers, on equipment just past the warrant period; and it is often necessary to make repairs after hours because of the nature of the business. Councilman Szymkowiak suggested that Mr. Hunt keep a record of of such repairs and hours and report them to the Council on all departments from which he should be reimbursed. Budget for the Sanitation Department: PROPOSED RECOMMENDED APPROVED FOR 1972 REDUCTIONS FOR 1972 SERVICES CONTRACTUAL XX -261 Private Collection $396,000 $396,000 $ 0 Councilman Reinke said that the Council recommended the deletion of Account XX -261 Private Collection. Mr. Taylor stated that the Administration is extremely disappointed in this re-