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330 the 1984 Municipal Election and the Miscellaneous Equipment request for the purchase of a pin feeder for the Word Processor. Mrs. Ramos stated both of these accounts are scheduled to be paid through Revenue Sharing. Councilman Rios inquired about the Miscellaneous Equipment Maintenance Account. City Clerk Ramos explained that if each of the six pieces of office— equipment listed were to be placed on a formal written maintenance contract, the cost would be the total sum budgeted - $1,300; howeve it has been her practice not to sign and enter into formal written agreements for maintenance of the equipment in her office. Mrs. Raines further explained that it has proved more cost beneficial to the City to pay the cost of actual needed repairs rather than pay the main- tenance premium "just in case". Mrs. Ramos said at the end of the fiscal year all unused monies in this account, as well as, all other accounts reverts back to the General Fund. Councilman Rios then inquired about the Legal Publications Account. Mrs. Ramos explained that this money pays for all legal newspaper publications with the exception of the Planning Department's. Mrs. Ramos stated for example each ordinance, notice inviting bids, notices of public hearings, resolutions with regard to elections, street vaca- tions, some public works projects, special formated SCPPA material, etc. City Manager City Manager Elliott reported this budget reflects the deletion of of the position of Assistant to the City Manager with the remaining portions basically the same as last year. Personnel Mrs. Peggy Madsen, Director of Personnel presented the budget stating there were two new proposals which she would like to address. Mrs. Madsen stated the first proposal is on Page 52, Professional Service, and is an Employee Assistance Program with $7,200 budgeted. Mrs. Madsen said this would pay for employee counseling. City Manager Elliott reported many studies indicate that it is of more benefit to Cities and private business to rehabilitate, assist, and counsel employees, back from their personnel problems than to train new individuals who may already have or develop similar problems. Mr. Elliott stated the City has an investment in its trained employees and it behooves it to get employees back on track. Mr. Elliott stated the program is strictly confidential. Councilman Rehrer asked if this type of employee assistance could later be used against the City on a disability case. Cicy Manager Elliott replied yes it could, however, it could also serve to deter a disability claim and in either case the liability exists. Mrs. Madsen reported the second proposal is to reinstate a Safety Program in the amount of $500. Mrs. Madsen stated R.L. Kautz assist the City in Safety areas, as they are the Workers' Compensation Insur- ance Administrators. Insurance City Manager Elliott said these accounts reflect cost of the premiums for the various insurances that we must have. Community Promotion City Manager Elliott reported the Chamber of Commerce has their budget included within this budget. JUN i�1983