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Session 1223, Minutes June 25, 1979 Page 10 RETURN TO BUDGET DISCUSSION The next subject was 2670~.Street LightinR. Councilman Kelley said that the histor- ic street lights in West Portland Place and University Heights No. 3 are to be im- proved, and that the figures furnished by Mr. Dieckgraefe are feasible within the new budget as it now is, but there is no need to discuss the issue further at this time, as it is fairly complicated. Under 3510, Parks Department (Administrat!gn, .Maintenance and Forestry), Councilman Sabol asked why there was such a large increase in 1o10 Miscellaneous Outside Per- sonal Services under Contractual Services. Mr. Ellman said this was due in part to the expected cutback after September 30, 1979, of the CETA program, and in part to the Council's request for more maintenance in the park system on a continuing basis, including weekends. Mr. Ellman responded to several other questions from Mr. Sabol. Discussion moved to 3520, Parks and Recreation (Golf Course). In answer to Council- man Sabol's question about the increase in recreational supplies, Mr. Ellman said those funds are to replace gol~ clubs and other equipment. There was discussion about the food concession stand. It was brought out that the golf pro is retiring this year, and will not be replaced. The operation of the golf course is now being discussed by the Park Co-,~ssion, with a number of decisions to be made in the near future. Councilman Sabol asked about an item under 353p, Parks.and Recreation (Recreation). The amount for 7.02 Rental of Buildings, Other Structures or Rooms will be paid mainly to the schools for rental of space for after-school and summer activities. Discussion next centered around ~000, Central Garag.e. Councilman Adams suggested that the administration look into using foam to fill tires of large heavy trucks rather than air--he said it costs more initially, but saves money in the long run, since it eliminates flat tires. Mayor ~oney suggested the city government also follow a plan whereby the use of gasoline and oil is cut back along guidelines out- lined by the federal government. Councilman Lieberman requested a return to 2020~ Fire Department and discussion of replacement of essential capital equipment. Mr. Lieberman spoke in favor of estab- lishing an ongoing yearly fund for replacement of fire equipment, and moved that $40,000 be set aside in fiscal year 1979-80 as a capital replacement fund for re- placement of fire equipment as needed. Councilman Sabol seconded the motion. Coun- cilman Kelley thought perhaps that amount was not sufficient since the Fire Depart- ment is some years into the replacement cycle suggested by the Bond Issue Subcommit- tee on Fire Facilities--a seed fund of about $200,000 from a bond issue or a lump sum appropriation may be what is needed to get onto the replacement cycle recommend- ed by the subcommittee. He thought perhaps Council should wait to see what the sub- committee recommends before appropriating any money for this fund. Councilman Lie- berman said he would like to see a listing of the fire department equipment and the ages of the various pieces, in order to have a better idea of when it may be likely that replacement will be necessary. Mr. Ellman said the subcommittee had already made that estimation last spring, when they were working on the bond issue. Both Councilman Lieberman and Mayor Mooney said they felt that the commitment of $40,000 yearly is supportive and an endorsement of the subcommittee's recommendations~ even if they decide that the bond issue should be resubmitted. Dr. Francis Herbig, Chair- man of the Fire Protection Subcommittee, reviewed that committee's recommendations. Chief Markgraf said it was absolutely essential that the fund be started as soon as