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accountable for signing of certain documents. This would not enable the city to meet the state guidelines for funding of capital improvement projects. After further discussion on the merits of the current consultant versus going to an in-house engineer, City Manager Martinez stated that if the Council were to leave this budget as is, he as he has requested, would work hand in hand with the Departments to review personnel, contracts and consultants. Streets Public Works Director Hutton stated the service will be at the level of ability to provide service. This division has 5 vacant positions and a 30% funding reduction in maintenance and operations. Councilmember Sandoval inquired about the proposed Lease Purchase Program the City initiated. Mr. Daryl Parrish explained that the City was unable to obtain financing due to the delayed audit and the deficit balance. The lessors were faced with the problem of giving the money to us or to another City. Until the City has a better handle on finances, we cannot obtain lease financing. Councilmember Sandoval stated the majority of calls received by the Council deal with the streets being in a state of disrepair. The City needs to look at refinancing again in order to provide a tangible service to the citizens. City Manager Martinez responded that he heard and understood the concern of the Council. The City will have to work smart, do more with less and use other resources. Director Hutton requested an accounting of Gas Taxes and Measure I Revenue. Discussion followed on past practice in receiving and spending of the funds. Interim City Manager Winter stated that he knew for a fact that the Measure I monies were properly spent. These monies go through a County audit and accounting process. The Gas Tax monies are accounted for and reported to the State and he sent the letter to the State Further discussion followed with regard to the two funding sources. Mayor Gonzales expressed concern about the pot holes and the fact that Account 48, where in only has $50,000 funded. Street Superintendent Rivera said this account pays for asphalt and aggregate and $50,000 is really not sufficient to do an adequate job of patching streets. Mayor Gonzales asked if another $15,000 could be added to this account. Councilmember Sandoval asked if this would be for materials and if so, he would concur. Mayor Gonzales responded yes. Councilmember Beltran said the City Manager has requested authorization to work with each department and he should be given 2