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059 <br /> November 18,1987 <br /> Becauof the successful passage of the library expansion bond <br /> issue SG staff la needed for the more obvious tasks o4 operating the <br /> library antlro iding services to the public, aswell as for the <br /> specific task o4 a di ts g In the transition phases of moving into the <br /> w facility when i built. The new library is due for <br /> construction star:-up inC Pell of 1988, with completion by <br /> summer, 198ts 9. When the new <br /> southend facility is occupied, the <br /> northend main library will have Its expansion wing constructed. <br /> Finally,the existing library will be remodeled and presented with a <br /> fresh interior. The total library projectwill cover approximately <br /> four years:. Our citizens ill be served by modern and convenient <br /> facilities that will rank with the best in the State <br /> Planning <br /> Along with two planning positions added during.1987, the 1908 <br /> planning budget contains two more positions, both on the "hold" <br /> list. These positions will handle the increased permit activity and <br /> Provide major revision to the zoning code. <br /> Parks <br /> Fe Pave added three new park staff,currently in"hold"status whose <br /> skills are aimed squarely at the technical improvements se highly <br /> visible tothe public. These positions include <br /> forestry helper,and a plumber. Nang of our park needs crequire this II <br /> Rind o4 training. With these positions, we will be able to address <br /> and correct maintenance problems on a timely basis. <br /> Street et Lighting v <br /> the Icy o4 erect requires all new <br /> real estate development <br /> projects to install street lights as the property 1s made ready for <br /> the construction of new homes,apartments,orco mercial uses. When <br /> the lights have been installed and the final permits issued, the <br /> maintenance of the lights is taken over bythe City, including of t <br /> cost of maintaining the lighting fixtures c and absorbing the cot o4 <br /> electrical power for lamination. The same policy applies to newly <br /> annexed land which contains street lights. <br /> As of this date, the City maintains responsibility for more than <br /> 4,000 lights over , <br /> 45 square mile area. The City is now having to <br /> replace underground facilities and street lights in the older <br /> sections of the city. The task o4 maintaining this segment of the <br /> infrastructure orequires the attention of a full-time crewwith <br /> specialized equipment. <br /> ent. This budget allocates funds in the amount of <br /> L 120,000,.for 2-1/4 personnel and the acquisition of a lift truck <br /> otherand equipment necessary to keep the street lights at a high <br /> standard <br /> o(performance. <br /> Police Pension <br /> the police pension fund, fallowing two years of particularly heavy <br /> expenses, <br /> l -e <br /> a <br /> has been re-established at a budget level consistent with <br /> patterns In addition to the base funding level, an <br /> extra 5% has been allocated to begin building a reserve against <br /> future unexpected costs. The extra funds will be,added to,the <br /> reserve until it reaches 20%of the annual cash appropriations. <br /> Jail Fees <br /> 04 he major highligM1ts of the 1980 butlget is the Sete but very <br /> relaome news Prom Lhe County tM1et they a ticlpete no Increase in <br />