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464 Automotive Shops City Manager Elliott stated the major item requested in this budget was one of enlarging the building, Page 486, and this request has been deleted. Water City Manager Elliott reported the Water Utility needs to construct a building to house an onan generator that will be moved from an existing well site to a new well site further down. Mr. Elliott said the Water Superintendent has made the recommendation because the well where the generator is presently located cannot supply water to fill the reservoirs in case of an emergency. Council will refer back to Page 523. Water Quality Control Plant City Manager Elliott reported on his demand to the City of Grand Terrace for the payment of funds as a result of the suit settlement. Councilman Rehrer stated that he would like to receive data showing the capacity of the treatment plants and where we stand. Refuse City Manager stated Page 539, again would include the combining of the Refuse Divi- sion with the Streets Division, as recommended and discussed earlier. Cemetery City Manager Elliott complimented the work being done by Mrs. Madsen at the Cemetery. Council discussed Page 557 and the possibility of retaining the hours of the two part-time men at 7 hours. Mrs. Madsen reported to the Council the men had been working 7 hours from the savings in the salary account, however, a salesperson has now been hired and if the Council desired to retain the 7 hour level of ser- vice, additional funds would be needed. Council will refer back to Page 557, to consider adding $6,240. Council will look at Page 560, to determine the correct fund amount necessary to provide uniforms for the temporary help. Mrs. Madsen stated on Page 575, there is a request for chairs in the reception area, however, she would prefer to use that money to purchase mini -blinds for the windows to detract from their unsightliness. Electric Mr. Drews, Electric Utility Superintendent, reported they have received the rate study from R. W. Beck and in reviewing the preliminary draft, the proposal has been made to use the Southern California Edison rebate to offset the 2 1/2% increase over the next year. Mr. Drews talked about deferring a rate increase until the close of the budget for this year. Page 646 was reduced by $2,000 by Mr. Drews stating the Training Learning Center Classes were now covered in Account 16. Page 650, Mr. Drews stated budget changes may be necessary in order to handle the purchase of power, however, if that becomes necessary, it will be brought to the _ Council at a later date as an amendment. Page 660, Mr. Drews reported this was the principal of the substation facility built in 1972 through a Bond Measure. Council completed review of the Electric Utility budget with no further additions or deletions. General City Manager stated staff would like to bring back to the Council an incorporation of comments, additions, and deletions to the budget for a final review and to obtain JUN 251M