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Ms. Keane informed the Council that the revenue sharing funds may be used for any purpose approved by the City Council; however, once allocated, these monies may not be shifted to other programs without additional public hearings. Ms. Keane recommended that the balance of the City's revenue sharing monies be allocated in Fiscal Year 1987- 88 to police safety programs contained within this budget. Ms. Keane advised the Council should Council wish to use revenue sharing funds for other programs or expenditures not currently included in the proposed budget, it will be necessary to either reduce the Police budget or to fund it with other General Fund monies. Mayor Gonzales asked if there was anyone in the audience who desired to speak on the proposed Revenue Sharing Budget. Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilwoman Garcia, to close the public hearing. Unanimous vote. Mayor Gonzales stated adoption of the proposed Revenue Sharing budget will be continued to June 29, 1988. City Manager Benest reported he would continue with the departments' budget. Mr. Benest highlighted the divisions and major goals of each department. Human Services/Libary - The budget is status quo. There is an addi- tion of a Secretary partially offset by deletion of one part time clerk. Recreation - There is the addition of an Administrative Secretary. There is an increase in Maintenance & Operations due to the increase in programs. Miscellaneous Equipment/Capital Outlay shows $4,000 for 7 Carnival and Game Booths, this will be somewhat offset by rental fees. There is a CRT provided for. Community Centers - Status quo. There is a position of Teen Program Specialist to work with juvenile problems on the preventive end. A new rental schedule has been developed and will generate some revenue. Aquatics salaries are up due to the minimum wage. This will be offset by an increase in revenue through more participation. Professional Services provides for a maintenance contract for pool filtration and maintenance. City Manager Benest concluded with the programs that are self supported or are funded through grants. These included programs such as, the Sports Programs, Summer Youth, Early Childhood Intervention, Latchkey and Special Events. The Recyling Program was briefly discussed. Moved by Councilwoman Garcia, seconded by Councilman Rios, to tentatively approve the Human Services budget. Unanimous vote. Electric Utility - City Manager Benest reported the Electric Utility is self-funded. A new line crew will be added for maintenance on the system and for new areas. The new crew will also reduce the over time budget by $80,000. Tools for the new crew are budgeted, also 4