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Session 1722, Budget Study Minutes May II, 1998 money is being recorded in the General Fund, so Council can see the whole picture. Responding to Mr. Wagner, Mr. Norfleet said that 673.13, Surtax Levy, is the remnant of the manufacturer's taxes that were eliminated ten to twelve years ago, but now certain industries have to pay us a small amount, which is set by the State. Under Sundry Revenue, Mr. Schoomer asked if the decline for 680.10, 680.12, under the Revised Estimate column, was due to the transfer station being shut down. Mr. Ollendorff said yes. Market is not good for recyclables, so revenues will not be that good. Mr. Ollendorff said that 680.15, Parking Revenue, is for the meters on the streets and lots, but does not include the parking garage. Responding to Mr. Schoomer, Mr. Ollendorff said that none of this line item went towards debt service. Mr. Sharpe asked how many days of the week court is held. Mr. Rose replied that there were four on average. Responding to Mr. Sharpe, Mr. Ollendorff said that there is no backlog in the housing court and responding to Mr. Wagner, that the caseload is about 120. Mr. Ollendorff said that Prior Year's Revenue, 690.10, and Prior Year's Revenue Fire Equipment, 690.12, is for building improvements and to buy very expensive fire trucks. The City generally puts, in the reserves, $50,000 to $70,000 per year to save up for a new fire truck. This year new equipment needs to be purchased, so money is being put in this budget item. The total General Fund Revenue is $21.6 million, which is about 5% higher than last year. FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM: Mr. Ollendorff said that Council had asked for a new five year capital improvements program, which the summary is listed on page 19 and 20. In the next couple of weeks, Mr. Rose will provide details for the five year period. The one year detail will be looked at tonight and Wednesday night. Mayor asked where the fire escape work was listed. Mr. Ollendorff said that this project was in the budget for work to be done this year. Mr. Lieberman asked about Street and Alley Rehabilitation, believing that rehabilitation would be another word for maintenance and should not be included in the capital outlay list. Mr. Ollendorff said that the definition of capital outlay is any work over $5,000. If it's patching, then its repair - if it's replacing a surface or overlay, then that is considered rehab. Mr. Wagner asked about the funds for the 82nd Street Bridge. Mr. Ollendorff replied that most of the money for the 82nd Street Railroad Bridge is already budgeted, so it is not listed for the coming years. The one listed in the capital outlay summary is the 82na Street River Bridge. Mr. Schoomer asked about the Kingsland Avenue Structure. Mr. Ollendorff said that this is where the River Des Peres goes underground along Kingsland and under the Chamberlain alley. Responding to Mr. Wagner and Mr. Munkel