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Session 1307, Minutes Page 2 May 19, 1982 a small amount ($4,000) would go into depreciation and that this was shown under Transfer to Other Funds (page C-105) because of an accounting change that was made last year. Mr. Collins assured Mr. Levy that the Library will provide the same kind of excel- lent services it has in the past, even though the increase in the budget for 1982-83 is very modest. Mr. Schoomer asked how the Library Director and Board of Trustees planned to provide a large enough book budget in the future, since those costs have been escalating so enormously. Mr. Collins enumerated the various methods for raising funds and pro- viding materials planned by the Friends of the Library. He also said that overtures made to major foundations to try to get them to provide archival material had not been very successful, but that would not preclude a further effort in that direction. Mr. Lieberman stated that since the Library may borrow funds from the City, the Li- brary's depreciation allowance did not need to be as large as might otherwise be re- quired. He also noted that the Missouri Municipal League will make some studies in the area of medical and hospital insurance in order to try to keep future costs at a reasonable level for governmental employees. Mrs. Thompson asked about Library revenue, shown on pages B-11 and,B-12. Mr. Ollen- dorff said that property taxes provided most of their income. Mr. Collins noted that fine revenues had increased in the last few years and that the computer system enabled the Library to prevent patrons with overdue materials or fines of more than $2.00 from borrowing library materials, although they still have the use of library facilities. This concluded discussion of the Library budget. Responses to Questions from Previous Budget Meetings. Mr. Ollendorff had informa- tion regarding a number of questions asked by Council at previous budget meetings. He said the average prisoner count in the University City jail since December has been just under six a day. He said there were bunks for 10 prisoners, although more than that may be held at a time. He thought most prisoners were held for less than a day since few jail sentences were assessed in the City's municipal court. More serious crimes are handled in the circuit court, and those convicted stay in the County jail. Mr. Ollendorff circulated a report to the Council which had budget corrections and answers to several questions asked by councilmembers. In the Police Department (2010), telephone costs (5.03) for 1980-81 included both telephone and REJIS costs. The REJIS costs ($17,649) should have been charged to Data Processing Rentals and Charges (7.06). Mr. Lieberman had requested the cost of adding three police offi- cers, and that total was $72,102, which included salary, pension, insurance and uni- forms, but not supervision, vehicle or operating costs. In the Fire Department, under Contractual Services, Travel (2.06) should be changed from $9,890 to $1,990, and Education Benefits (8.05) should be changed from zero to $7,900. Also, amounts were reversed on two line items for 1982-83--Central Garage Repairs and Maintenance (6.09) should be changed to $38,000, and Rental of Central Garage Equipment (7.03) should be changed to $30,000. In addition, Mr. Ollendorff