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BUDGET: 2919 Finance Director Helsley called Council's attention to the Budget Review Analysis dated August 10, 1979, the new budget prepared for a City operated Street Sweep- ing Program and the cost of new personnel. Council discussed the General Fund Reserve Balance of $142,000. Finance Director Helsley stated the purpose of the reserve fund is to carry the City in the event of a catastrophic occurrence. Mr. Helsley said he would like to see a little more in reserve, however, the City coulc in dire emergency utilize the $160,000 held in the Motor Vehicle Replacement Reserve Fund. In any event, Mr. Helsley stated he would caution the Council about reducing the General Fund Reserves any lower. Councilman Rehrer stated he would not like to have to rely on MVR Funds as the City did not purchase any equipment last year nor does it intend to this year, however, next year will be a different story and that money will be needed then. Councilman Temby asked where or how are the Revenue Sharing Funds shown in the budget. Finance Director Helsley replied that they are accounted for in the first page of the budget under approved revenues and then again in the approved transfers in and out. Mr. Helsley said the money goes into the pool of General Fund monies and is Co transferred out to defray the cost of Police and Fire operations. Councilman Temby was of the opinion that no action should be taken on new employees C� ees P Y until a recommendation could be obtained from the new city Manager when he comes on Q board. Councilwoman Cisneros desagreed and stated the Council should do something. Council proceeded to review each request for new personnel, tentatively deleting the requests of City Clerk, City Manager and Personnel Departments. RECESS Council recessed at 7:27 p. m. and reconvened at 7:35 p. m., all members present. Council tentatively deleted one Intermediate Clerk Typist in the Police Depart- ment and allowed 3 patrolmen. Council tentatively allowed 5 fire fighters, and 1 Fire Prevention Officer in the Fire Department. The request of the Planning Department for 1 Planning Associate and 1 Planning Aide was tentatively approved. Mr. John Twiss, Building and Safety Director, reported to the City Council that one of his Building Inspectors has recently undergone open heart surgery and appears to be doing okay, however, the least amount of time the individual will be out from work is 90 days with the possibility that he might not be capable of returning. Mr. Twiss requested Council authorization to seek qualified outside help on a temporary basis to lighten the burden in his department. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Mayor Gonzales, to authorize Temporary Per- sonnel in the Building & Safety Department. Unanimous vote. Community Services Street Sweeping Council discussed the Street Sweeping report submitted by the Acting City Manager in where he recommended reverting to a City operated program. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to cancel the street sweeping contract. Unanimous vote. Acting City Manager Elliott reported that he would like to review the monthly pay- ment procedure on this contract before giving formal notice of cancellation. City Attorney Edwards said he would prepare the cancellation notice but would not forward it until he is instructed to do so. Council discussed the City's Tax Rate and were told by Finance Director Helsley that the rate would remain the same as last year. AUG 13 1979