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'-'" Session 1665, Minutes May 13, 1996 Page 2 REVENUE Mr. OUendorffreferred to pages B-7 and B-8, the detailed revenue estimates for 1996-97. Mr. Lieber- man noted that projected expenditures for soccer (page B-5) are $145,005. Mr. Ollendorffsaid that reflects full operation of the new recreation facility next year, however, soccer revenue is expected to be only $30,000 (640.15). Referring to 610.10 Current Real Property, Mr. Ollendorff noted the decrease for next year is due to lowering the property tax; the same applies to 610.12 Current Personal Property. On page B-8, he pointed out an increase for 660.10 Building and Zoning, and suggested that fees be increased to keep up with costs. In response to Mr. Schoomer, Mr. Ollendorff said it would not be necessary to vote on building and zoning inspection fees if they reflect only the City's increased costs. Under Intergovernmental Aid, Mr. Ollendorff noted an increase in 672.10 State of Missouri Gasoline Tax because ofa tax increase that just went into effect. 672.15 State of Missouri Local Use Tax provid- ed over $1 million this year but nothing is shown for next year since the court struck it down; however, a bill currently in the State Legislature would allow St. Louis County to put this tax before the voters in August. Ifit passes and voters approve, University City will receive part of it. He noted that 673.12 St. Louis County Sales Tax will be about $400,000 higher than this year partly due to formula changes going into effect. 673.14 St. Louis County Sales Tax Capital Improvement (just approved by voters) should bring in about $1.9 million. He noted that grant funds are much less for next year; the large amount this year came mainly from recycling grants. He called attention to 680.36 Rental of Property, where a drastic drop is projected next year--this year's amount reflects rent received from the City- owned house in Kaufinan Park. He also noted a projected decrease in 680.40 False Alarms since resi- dents are being more careful because of higher fines recently put into effect. On page B-9 under Debt Service Fund, he noted no figures were shown for 1996-97 for 610.10 Current Real Property and 610.12 Current Personal Property because debt service will be paid from sales tax revenues. On page B-1 0, under Police and Firemen's Retirement Fund, he noted next year's increase in 610. 10 Current Real Prop- erty and 610.12 Current Personal Property due to raising that tax from two to four cents. Mr. Ollendorff briefly discussed the Comparative Statement of Expenditures and Budget Appropriations for the General Fund on pages B-ll through B-14, noting three specific increases on page B-ll: 721.06 Reception and Entertainment (boards and commissions dinner); 721.10 Miscellaneous Outside Personal Services (additional personnel fur recycling and recreation activities); and 724.07 Hospital and Medical (higher charges for health insurance). Mrs. Thompson asked about the increase in 729.12 Dumping Fees. Mr. OUendorff said those 8<> up every year, but if more residents recycle, they should go down eventually. He noted that pages B-l9 and B-20 (Five Year Capital Improvements Program) will be discussed at the meeting on Wednesday, May 15. EXPENDITURES 1010 Legislative Services (page C-4). Mr. OUendorffsaid the amount shown for 713.00 Temporary and Part-time Employees Pay may not be accurate since the City Attorney has not yet ruled on pay raises for councilmembers ejected to fill unexpired terms. Under Contractual Services, 721.03 Legal and Stenographic Services is an estimate of funds needed to recodifY the Municipal Code. 721.05 Reception and Entertainment will provide for the biennial boards and commissions dinner. Mr. Ollendorff said "-'