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Discussion followed with Director Evans providing clarification. Motion/second, by Mayor Fulp/CM Sanders, to accept the tentative Water Department Budget for 1996-97. Motion carried with CM Hutton/Hansen absent. Councilmember Hansen returned to the dais at 2:07 p.m.. Les Evans, Interim Director, presented to Council the Wastewater Budget. He reported that budget is not in balance with the rates that are in place at the present time and explained the causes and the changes made thus far. Director Evans informed Council the budget for the RIX facility is $1.4 million - Colton's share is 20%, which is $284,898. He explained that no monies were spent in this area last year since RIX facility was not in operation; however, the first payment on the RIX facility is due June 30, 1997. He believed that if rates are not increased, the City will experience a significant deficit. Discussion followed with City Manager Martinez, Finance Director Vega, Administrative Analyst Lorraine June, Superintendent Randy Rivera, and Director Evans providing clarification. Mayor Fulp moved that the street sweepers salaries be returned to the Streets Department Budget. Motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Fulp moved to accept the tentative Wastewater Budget and to include additional funds for the RIX facility payment due June 30, 1997. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion/second, by CM Beltran/Cook, to accept the tentative Wastewater Enterprise Budget for 1996- 97. Tied vote: Mayor Fulp/CM Hansen/Bennett voting "NO" and CM Cook/Sanders/Beltran voting "YES" with CM Hutton absent. No action on the motion. Discussion continued with Director Evans providing clarification. Motion/second, CM Hansen/Bennett, to reconsider approving the Wastewater Budget as presented by staff. Motion carried with CM Beltran/Cook voting "NO" and CM Hutton absent. Motion/second, CM Bennett/Hansen to accept the tentative budget for the Wastewater Enterprise Fund for 1996-97 with the condition to include $305,000 to cover the RIX payment. Motion carried with CM Beltran voting "NO" and CM Hutton absent. Sanitation Budget Mayor Fulp asked City Manager Martinez if monies required are zero. City Manager Martinez responded yes.