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Mr. Young answered that this position would be transferred to the Street Division where there is now a vacancy. Water Quality Control Plant City Manager Huffaker reported the major increase in this budget is caused by the fact the Plant Depreciation is included for the first time. Mr. Huffaker said most maintenance accounts are also increased substantially because of high-cost maintenance projects that must be performed during the coming fiscal year. Mr. Huffaker reported the Table of Organization remains the same as last year and Capital Outlay requests are in the amount totaling $3,030. Councilman Rehrer asked if the reason for the deletion of one position as a result of this person going to that of Sr. Operator. Mr. Young replied that the title Chemist should be deleted following Sr. Operator, that one of the Sr. Operators is a Class II Operator and if he continues along these lines through education, would be the logical person to succeed Mr. O'Hair upon retirement. Councilman Gonzales asked how the $80,000 depreciation figure was arrived at, what is used as the base. Mr. McGuire said the $2.4 million dollar cost of the plant was used as the investment amount based on a 30 year life. Mr. McGuire said the straight line method of depreciation is used for all depreciable items. Councilman Rehrer asked what life is given to the various items. Mr. McGuire replied that the life value is determined by the using department. Mr. McGuire stated that it is hoped to eventually build in a replacement cost factor in the depreciation formula. Councilman Rehrer asked whether the Sewage Sampler was a replacement item or new equipment. Mr. Young replied this was new equipment of a portable type, to enable the men to take samples at various points in a line without having to complete the sampling process on one point before going on to the next point. Mayor Huntoon asked why the lathe had been deleted. Mr. Young replied that in his opinion the lathe would require an operator and probably addi,tli®tial e4utpment. Councilman Gonzales asked Mr. Young if Mr. O'Hair was unable to be present for his budget presentation. Mr. Young replied that had he been requested to be present, he was sure Mr. O'Hair would have attended the meeting. Councilman Gonzales and Councilwoman Spragins stated that they like the Superintendents in charge of the various divi- sions to be present when their particular budgets are being discussed. Councilman Rehrer asked about the increase in the utilities expense in Acount 32 and asked if this was due to electri- cal rates. Mr. Young replied that this was due to increases in electrical and natural gas rates. Mr. Young said in addition, under the Special Department Expenses, the cost of chlorine has gone from $150.00 per ton to $234.00 a ton-.. Councilwoman Spragins stated she felt Council should be kept abreast of drastic cost increases in materials or fuels. Sewer Collection Councilman Gonzales asked if the projected increase in revenue for sewer collection reflected in this budget. Staff replied no. Councilman Rehrer noted that a cleaning truck had been deleted from the budget and asked Mr. Young if outside contrac- tors were hired for rodding. Mr. Young replied that presently they are using a city rodding machine, however, the cleaning truck was a much larger piece of machinery and has different cleaning capability. Mr. Young added that the request had been made in mind of the Grand Terrace sewer hookup to our system, however, indications now are that Grand Terrace will not be on line until July 1976 at which time, another look will be taken in this area. Refuse Collection City Manager Huffaker reported this budget has had an increase in the operating section caused by charges for billing and collection costs, administrative services, and In -Lieu of Property Taxes which are all credited to the General Fund. Mr. Huffaker said the Capital Outlay includes a proposal for a Front Loading Refuse Truck, but staff is requesting this be deleted and they will be coming back to the Council with a program for discussion in the Spring. Councilman Rehrer said that in deleting the $55,000 for the Refuse Truck, will that also delete some of the other Capital Outlay items listed, for instance, the Bin Conversion and the Loading Fork. Mr. Young replied the Bin Conversion is an on going program now by which, we have been converting existing bins to front end loader type, and the Loading Fork is to be used with existing equipment. Councilman Rehrer asked about the Mobile Radio. Mr. Young stated the $1,000 for the Mobile Radio can be deleted as this radio was to have been installed in the new Refuse Truck that was deleted earlier. Mr. Young called Council's attention to the Table of Organization and stated that the authorized manpower under 1974-75 and under the proposed 1975-76 - Truck Driver Operator should be 8 in both cases. Councilman Rehrer asked Mr. McGuire for a new total of finances, saying the last total for deletions was $56,299. Mr. McGuire said the current deleted revenue total is $103,299, not including the position that was deleted. Councilman Rehrer asked for clarification of the Special Department Expenses, Account 40. Mr. Young replied this account includes hardhat replacement, large gloves, raingear, and first-aid supplies. Councilman Gonzales asked what does the Miscellaneous Expenses, Account 41 cover? Mr. Young responded that the County Dump Charges are charged against this account. 187 JUN 3 0 1975