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City Manager Elliott gave a brief report on the possible affects of the new Jarvis Bill on the City of Colton. City Manager Elliott said if the City were to increase user fees and the bill passed, the City would be placed in the position of having to rebate increases. Mr. Elliott stated the budget reflects no fee increases even though some were contempleted; such as, increased water fees. Assistant Finance Director Young reported the heart of the budget, can be found on Page 3, and he proceeded to review the Estimated Funding Balances - June 30, 1985, stating the Funding Requirements and the Funding Sources. Mr. Young explained that with regard to the Cemetery Endowment Care .-. Fund, only the interest earned on the money deposited in that account can and is used towards the perpetual maintenance of the Cemetery. Mr. Young stated the Revenue Sharing Proposed Use Public Hearing was held with no community input as no one was present. Mayor Huntoon stated with Council concurrence, the Council would like to review each department's budget page by page and then go back and make any necessary adjustments at a later date. City Manager Elliott reported the first budget for consideration would be that of the City Council. rj City Council r^i City Manager Elliott reported the first item covers Salaries and 'p that City Attorney Edwards has a report to make. r� City Attorney Edwards reported the Governor has signed a bill, which allows for a city the size of Colton, to pay their Council Members $300.00 per month. Mr. Edwards stated that in order for the Council to be able to receive this amount, the Council would need to adopt an ordinance. City Attorney Edwards asked if the Council desired him to look into this matter in more detail. �- On Council consensus, Mr. Edwards was instructed to study this matter and report back to the City Council. Council reviewed the following budgets without much comment: City Clerk, City Manager, Personnel request for a full time Secretary II if approved, delete part time intermediate typist, Community Promo- tion, Chamber of Commerce. With regard to Community Promotion, the Council agreed that $1,000 should be added to actively seek a Sister City. This would bring the total on Page 52 to $4,000. Purchasing Department - More justification for the request of a new stake Ted truck was requested by the Council. Data Processing - Discussion was held on the various upgrading costs, and power plan cost. Council consensus was to take another look at Page 127. Civic Center - Custodial Maintenance - Council discussed the possibil- ity of contracting out for services and absorbing the maintenance per- sonnel in other areas; such as, Parks that are short of manpower. Council will take another look at Page 128. Citv Attornev: Mr. Edwards said therewere no changes in his budget. Police: Discussion was held on the Uniform Allowance and why plainclothes personnel need a Uniform Allowance. City Manager Elliott reported it is part of the M.O.U. and is more appropriately a clothing main- tenance. Discussion was held on the two new dispatchers, Page 280, for the new Command Center. Mr. Jerry Young said inasmuch as it would take approximately two months to get these individuals on board, the Council would realize a savings in the Salary Account. JUN 111984