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printing calculator. Council consensus was that the Treasurer could use the printing calculators in the Finance office and deleted the sum of $350. Council questioned the overall increase in the Treasurer's budget. Mr. McGuire explained that the fringe benefits are reflected; in addition, $300 is for the Car allowance granted by the Council at mid -year. Finance - Civic Center City Manager Huffaker reported $500 is budgeted for Vehicle Operating Expense which will be used to operate two pool cars which are being transferred from the General Services budget and an extra car in the Fire Department. Mr. Huffaker said funds have also been provided to paint the interior of the City Hall, and for resumption of contractual janitorial service. Mr. Huffaker stated that in going back to contractual janitorial service sufficient money has been provided so that we can expect much better service. City Manager Huffaker said presently we have 2 CETA men, however, as yet we have not received word on additional CETA funding and the City is not presently in a position to absorb these 2 individuals. Mr. Huffaker said $7,500 is shown under Capital Outlay for new seating in the Council Chambers and Conference Room. Councilwoman Spragins asked for clarification of the $7,500. Mr. McGuire said this would include, drapes in the lobby, carpeting in the Council Chambers, new audience chairs, similar to that used in the City of Rialto, also chairs for the Council members, replacement of the tables and chairs in the Conference Room. Mayor Huntoon and Councilman Gonzales felt the chairs at the Council table should be replaced, however, on Council consensus the sum of $7,500 for Capital Outlay was deleted. Finance - Taxes and Receivables City Manager Huffaker explained funds are for the Operation of the Taxes and Receivables section of the Finance Department, whose responsibilities include collection of Business Licenses and all Accounts Receivable including delinquent utility accounts. Mr. Huffaker said $1,500 is to pay for auditing and legal fees when necessary for collection. Council asked for clarification of auditing and legal fees, Mr. Huffaker said this has been Mr. Larimer for auditing and Mr. Singer for legal and that Council has Agreements with both for their services as needed. Finance - Data Processing City Manager Huffaker introduced the Data Processing budget saying the operation had been authorized by the Council during the past fiscal year and that the Capital items proposed are start up expenses and will not be recurring costs. Mr. Huffaker said this budget anticipates conversion of the Utility Billing during August 1975; also, conversion of a portion of the Accounting Records in Spring of 1976. Councilman Rehrer asked about the Capital Outlay. Mr. McGuire said the Forms Burster separates the forms which are in a continuous pack and cuts the forms to proper size after they are computed. The decollator removes the carbons between the forms. Mr. McGuire said the miscellaneous equipment account is for special card disc filing equipment and key punch desk. Council indicated a desire to visit the computer area. Council recessed at 8:45 p.m. to review the Computer area. Council reconvened at 9:00 p.m. All members present. CITY ATTORNEY: Mr. Huffaker reported funds are budgeted for salary and expenses of the City Attorney. Mr. Huffaker stated the Travel and Meeting expense is up as the City Attorney indicated he would like to attend the City Attorneys conference which he has never attended. Councilwoman Spragins stated she still could see a raise in salary above the fringe benefit funding and asked if this was cost of living. Mr. McGuire said no, that increase is due to the way the payroll is being handled on an every two week basis rather than on a monthly basis. Councilman Gonzales stated that he felt Council should be thinking in terms of hiring a full time City Attorney in January as Mr. Hutton has stated he is retiring in December. Some Council members were of the opinion that perhaps a young college graduate could be recruited. POLICE: Mr. Huffaker reported the Police Department's table of organization has been reduced by the deletion of the Records Supervisor position. Mr. Huffaker said the operating portion of the budget is generally unchanged, with exception of a full years funding is allowed for the Helicopter Program. The City Manager reported capital outlay includes replacement of 8 Police Patrol cars. Chief of Police Elliott called Councils attention to the position of Police Detective, stating that the 1974-75 Authorization should read 5 rather than 4 and the 1975-76 should be 4 rather than 3. Chief Elliott said the fifth detective has had a title change to Community Relations officer and is reflected in the Community Center Budget. JUN 2 51975