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pared by this Division. The Patrol Division is budgeted for replace- ment of 3 vehicles and purchase of three motorcycles. Chief Stratton said he would like to add two additional vehicles for replacement. The Canine Division has two Animal Control Officers sharing the same vehicle between. The vehicle is old, there are times when both em- ployees are on duty, and there is the factor of having the vehicle out for repair from time to time. GENERAL GOVERNMENT City Manager Stratton stated in the City Council and City Manager Budgets the Travel & Meetings budget has been reduced considerably with everyone's agreement. There is an increase in the City Attorney Budget for Best,Best & Krieger; however, the departments professional services accounts have been reduced. The Community Promotion Budget is $35,000. The Chamber of Commerce had requested $43,000. This budget includes $15,000 for the Birthday Celebration. City Manager Stratton stated this year the Employee Picnic is not funded. There are plans for a picnic, however, it will be funded by contributions and will be a potluck. Best, Best & Krieger has made a $500.00 contribution towards the picnic. Mr. Richard Dawson, Executive Vice President, reported the Chamber has deleted training, conferences and capital improvement. It is looking at a posible pay cut. The budget is bare bones. City Manager Stratton stated the budget deficit reported to the Council is $451,000. A final meeting with the Council following the October 22, Council Meeting will be necessary in order to finalize the budget and then have budget adoption at the November 5, 1991 Council Meeting. Councilmember Roman said in his opinion the budget needs to go back to the departments and have the departments decide where they want to cut. When the budget comes back to the Council it should be balanced; if not, the Council may cut in areas not agreeable to the departments. The departments and all employees need to hear the message loud and clear that there is a deficit. We need to cut, not add. City Manager Stratton responded the message has been given to the departments and she will reiterrate it. RESOLUTION R-93-91, Booking Fees Mayor Gonzales stated the Council has before them a resolution supporting a Ballot Measure to repeal the County Booking Fees. Moved by Councilmember Cisneros, seconded by Councilmember Lofy, to adopt Resolution No. R-93-91. Unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-93-91 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON SUPPORTING A MEASURE TO REPEAL THE BOOK- ING FEES AUTHORIZED BY SB 2557. 4 OCT 2 1991