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s Water Reservoir: City Manager Huffaker stated that a new water reservoir has been previously discussed with the City Council, at an approximate cost of $500, 000. Mr. Huffaker said that $100,000 has been placed in the current budget for engineering, site preparation and related costs, with the additional $400, 000 to be financed in the ensuing fiscal year. Sewer Line Replacement: Mr. Huffaker said that it has been Staff's approach to set aside certain amounts of monies each year for the video taping and also the construction and replacement of the sewer lines . Mr. Huffaker stated that because of the extensive work and monies involved with the sewer lines and street overlay program, Staff would suggest that certain funds be set aside each year towards these improvements and develop a long-range program to follow. Mr. Earl Young, Public Works Superintendent, gave the Council members an up-to-date report on the sewer line improvements and relocation of lateral lines . Mr. Young advised that a new plastic -type liner will be used in the existing lines, and as soon as all of the data is complete, Staff will be able to go out to bid on these projects and the work can be started. Mr. Young stated that $38, 500 had been budgeted for sewer line work along Mt. Vernon Avenue and portions of Colton Avenue, and things look very promising now so that this work can be accomplished with the amount of money budgeted, with additional work along Colton Avenue. Park Improvements, Including Irrigation Systems. Mr. Huffaker advised that the Park Improvements, including the Irrigation System, is actually a two-phase recommendation, which consists of suggestions for the high maintenance of our parks and parkways and the proposed work to be done in the parks, with an overall design and improvement plan for the ultimate development of every park. Mr. Huffaker stated an irrigation system is planned to replace the sprinkler system, and present watering system used for the parks, which at this time is very costly and requires a great deal of time and personnel. South Side Fire Station. Mr. Huffaker advised the construction of the south side fire station is somewhat dependent upon the develop- ment of the Cooley Ranch area, and south side annexation areas. Mr. Huffaker said at this point it is very difficult to say when the need will arise. Cemetery Improvements. Mr. Huffaker said the Cemetery improvements will consist of curbing and the ultimate design of the cemetery. Mr. Huffaker advised that Staff does not have any specifics at this point or recommendations as to what should be accomplished. New City Yard . Mr. Huffaker said that as Council knows additional property was purchased this year near the existing Electrical Yard for the location of the new City Yard. Mr. Huffaker advised that at the present time there is no design or development of the area. Multi -Purpose Center. Mr. Huffaker stated there has been some discussion of constructing a new Multi -Purpose Center, however, there has been no location designated as yet. Mr. Huffaker advised that the present agreement with the owner of the building used for the Multi -Purpose Center will expire in November. New Library or Remodeling of the present one . Mr. Huffaker stated that several years ago a Gneral Obligation Bond failed for the construction of a new Library, and there has been some discussion on the possibility of refurbishing our present library. Mr. Huffaker said the Womens Club in Colton has conducted a survey, regarding the construction of a new library, which should be completed by the April Board Meeting. City Hall Expansion and Improvements. Mr. Huffaker stated that City Hall is now reaching a bind as far as expansion is concerned with several departments, primarily in the Finance and Personnel Departments. Councilwoman Spragins said she understood that City Hall was constructed in such a way to allow for a second story to the building. Mr. Huffaker said this will be checked into.