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204 The City Council added the Street Sweeper Position to the list to be considered prior to final budget approval. Traffic Signals - Mr. Hutton stated it is his understanding that the Electric Utility Director has recommended eliminating the contracting out of the signal maintenance. Mr. Hutton stated his only worry is one with regard to insurance and work guarantee. Mr. Hutton said th current signal maintenance contractor carries a $30000,000 insurance policy, and the contract states that if they make a mistake, they an not the City, will be liable. Parks Maintenance - Mr. Hutton stated he is requesting two additional Maintenance Man I, on Page 513, Salaries -Miscellaneous. Mr. Hutton stated the department is hard pressed for the additional men due to the expansion of the City and the continuing development. The City Council added the two Maintenance Man I to the list to be considered prior to final budget approval. Water Division - Mr. Hutton stated this budget is tied into the R.W. Beck Study. Mr. Hutton said the department has been running on a deficit and the Beck Study outlines a five year program to turn the deficit around. Mr. Hutton gave the Council Members Highlights of the Study. Mr. Hutton said staff the Utility Commission are recommending Alternative "A" of the Study, which is a conservative. plan that defers part of the increases required for the next two years of operation until the the last three years of the planning period. Mr. Hutton said the Beck Study recommends borrowing needed funds from the Sewer Fund and repaying this plus the amount previously borrowed in the last three years as previously explained. Mr. Hutton stated that Mr. Jerry Young, Assistant Finance Director, has recommended th the borrowing come from -the Water Development Fund instead. Mr. Hutton said the R. W. Beck study will be formally presented at a later date. Mr. Hutton said the Water Division is requesting a new position of Inspector Serviceman, on Page 552, Salaries -Miscellaneous. Mr. Hutton said the need for construction inspection is an ongoing requirement; additionally the duties would include enforcing the installation of backflow devices and would free the city from contin- ing with chlorination. Mr. Hutton said the revenues generated from inspection fees and the savings in chlorination would offset the cost of the position. The City Council added the Water Inspector Serviceman to the list to be considered prior to final budget approval. Refuse - Mr. Hutton requested two additional Truck Driver Operator positions as reflected on Page 601, Salaries -Miscellaneous. Mr. Hutton said a new route in the west end portion of the City, currently being serviced by private hauler, will be established. Mr. Hutton said the revenues will help offset the cost. Mr. Hutton reported on the request for a new refuse truck to be obtained through a lease purchase agreement. Staff discussion followed on the additional revenue to be realized by servicing the west end area and recommended that the City purchase the refuse truck outright. Mrs. Andengaard stated this would be a much better financial move, due to the interest costs involved. The City Council added two Truck Driver Operator positions to the list to be considered prior to final budget adoption. The City Council instructed staff to purchase the truck rather than lease. Cemetery - Mr. Hutton requested one additional full time, Maintenance Man I, as reflected on Page 624. Mr. Hutton said the Leadman will be retiring in a few years and an additional full time person is needed to learn the full operations and to be responsible now when the lead - man is on vacation; instead of "borrowing" from the Parks Division A full time person would reduce one part time position. JUN 11 X986