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Session 1666, Minutes May 15, 1996 Page 4 3570 Recreation Fac'flity (page C-78). Ms. Trombly said this is a new budget for this facility which was formerly operated by the Sports Assoration. Because of construction, the budget is for only 10 months. She said it will cost about $145,000 to operate, but revenue is projected to be only $30,000. She ex- plakned the pay allocations for the employees who will work at the facility. Under Contractual Services, 721.10 is for an alarm system; 725.02 is to fund electricity for the projected 12 hours a day the facility will be open. Mr. Wagner said it was very important that the alarm be connected to the Police Depart- ment, and Ms. Trombly said she would ascertain if it is. Under Capital Outlay, 743.04 Institutional Equipment is for a floor buffer, 743.08 Office Furniture is the new computer system, and 743.12 Recrea- tional Equipment is games and furniture for the Game Room. Mr. Wagner asked if there was a system for tracking the amount of use, and Mr. Ollendorff said the system is now done by hand but will be computerized when the new system is working, and regular reports made to Council. Mr. Munkel asked if all the computerization will be one contract, or if there will be separate vendors. Mr. Ollendorff said the system must be compatible but the City has never found an advantage staying with only one vendor. He noted that the entire recreation budget will be close to $250,000 with all the improvements. Several councilmembers said the cost is worth it if wholesome activities are provided to keep teenagers off the streets and out of trouble. 3900 Grant Funds (pa~ C-82. Mr. Ollendorffsaid the only grant, 39.47 Undercover Drug - St. Louis, pays about 20% of one St. Louis Police Officer's pay to do drug work in University City. 6000 Sundry and Contingencies (page C-84). Mr. Ollendorff said about $300,000 more than needed is in 729.60 Contingent Appropriation, and he will provide suggestions to Council on where that money should be spent. The amount in 729.61 Debt Repayment is to pay principal and interest on the City's bonds using capital sales tax money that voters approved in April instead of property tax money. Also, is 729.63 Transfer Appropriation - Building, about $500,000 additional is available next year for building and property improvements. Lastly, $130,000 will go into 729.64 Transfer Appropriation - Fire Truck. Council returned to items lett unresolved in earlier discussion. Mr. Ollendorff circulated a memo which showed the reduction ($60,000) in Revenue that resulted in keeping the tax rate at $1.00. It also outlined various supplementary expenditures which Council may wish to fund. Under Legislative Services, U. City in Bloom requested an additional $1,000. Following brief discus- sion, Mr. Schoomer moved to allocate an additional $1,000 to U. City in Bloom. Mrs. Thompson seconded the motion, which carded unanimously. It was noted an election must be held next year, which will cost $5,000 to $7,000. It was also noted that $1,000 originally allocated for a projection screen will be used to improve the sound system in the Council chambers. Under Personnel, adding $3,000 for video equipment for training purposes has already been approved. Under Administration, it was decided to add the requested $5,000 to Senior Services. University City Residential Service asked for an increase of $4,224; following discussion, $2,100 was added to their budget.