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°1 talked with Building Inspector Twiss about this and Mr. Twiss is receptive to this G being done before we start next year's program. Recreation Director Lofy asked that the Council consider going back to the Vehicle Allowance. Mr. Lofy said not only for himself, but for anyone succeeding him, as this position calls for a vehicle to be available at all times and they are located away from City Hall. Discussion followed on the refunding of unused Dodger Game Tickets and on the continuing good work being accomplished through the Colton Youth Recreation Program. BUDGET - ENTERPRISE ACCOUNTS Electric City Manager Trevino reported he and Assistant Finance Director Young, reviewed the Electric Budget with Mr. Drews and -'we are in concurrence. Councilwoman Garcia questioned the Professional Services Account, saying are we getting anything in return for the money we are expending. Mr. Drews responded by saying some of the expense is for legal services to protect the City's interest in various rate cases and we have been awarded a refund in one of the cases, although the City has not yet received it. Mr. Drews said special studies are also paid out of this account. Upon question by Councilwoman Garcia, Mr. Drews explained the payback cost for labor and material at 312 years for the High Pressure Sodium Lamps change over, and thereafter, a savings would occur through the amount of energy conserved. Moved by Councilwoman Garcia, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to tentatively approve the Electric Utility Budget. Unanimous vote. Water City Manager Trevino called Council's attention to Page 77, Water Utility, Special Departmental Expense, 21-6001-40, saying the total amount reflected should be decreased to $42,145.00 as the sum of $31,173 was included twice. Councilman Rehrer asked if this budget reflected new controls to regulate the water in the tank. Water Superintendent Lyons said the controls for the La Loma and Rialto water tanks are included in Account 89, reflected on Page 91. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Garcia, to tentatively approve the Water Budget. Unanimous vote. Sewer City Manager Trevino said the Sewer Budget reflects a slight decrease in expenditures, as the City is not paying as many legal and engineering fees now that the sewer litigation and study have been settled. Moved by Councilwoman Garcia, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to tentatively approve the Sewer Budget. Unaimous vote. Refuse City Manager Trevino said he would like to request a tentative approval of this budget subject to an in depth report to be submitted to the City Council in the next two weeks. City Manager Trevino 5_aid this utility is operating in the red and we want to improve it as much as possible. Moved by Councilwoman Garcia, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to tentatively approve the Refuse Budget per staff's recommendation. Unanimous mote. Cemetery City Manager Trevino said the Cemetery shows signs of improving its' deficit operation and the staff is working towards making this self-sustaining or possibly profit making. Mr. Trevino recommeded approval of this budget. Moved by Councilwoman Garcia, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to tentatively approve the Cemetery Budget. Unanimous vote. JUL 141981