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f ' Session 1518, Minutes Page 3 May 14, 1990 (me 1014 Legal Services (page C-16) . The City Manager called attention to 721.03 Legal and Stenograph Service, which covers the use of outside attorneys. He said last year it was decided that any funds needed for this purpose would be taken from Contingency, and the same would be done next year unless Council objected. Mayor Majerus asked why so much was allotted for magazines and books, and Mr. 011endorff said the Legal Department subscribed to several sets 3 of expensive law books. He also noted that the legal secretary who just re- tired was replaced by two part-time people, one in Legal Services and the other in the Planning Department. 1015 Municipal Court (page C-20) . Mrs. Schuman asked about the parking meter contract, and Ms. Glassman said it was working well and has became somewhat less expensive since only the tickets that have not been paid within 14 days are sent to the collection campany. 1016 Finance Department (page C-24) . The City Manager said there were few changes in this department. It was noted there might not be enough in 722.03 Postage next year if the rate increase becomes effective. 1017 Maintenance of City Property (page C-28) . Mrs. Schuman asked about the painting of City Hall, and Mr. Norfleet reviewed the projects in 726.01 Build- ing Repairs and Maintenance and 726.03 Miscellaneous Equipment Repairs and Maintenance, which included such things as repairing an outside wall, remodel- ing the roof of the EOC Roam, elevator contract, etc.• Mr. 011endorff said larger projects, such as care of the terra cotta on City Hall, are part of the Building Improvement Fund. 1019 Public Relations (page C-32) . Mr. 011endorff said most of the changes here are adjustments resulting from more accurate budgeting after a year's ex- perience in this relatively new department. In response to Mrs. Thomrpson, Ms. Glassman said the City and School District each pay half the cost of the U. City News. There was discussion about trying to sell more advertising in this newspaper to help pay the costs of publishing it. Mr. 011endorff did not be- lieve the staff time used on this would offset the revenue received. Mr. Wag- ner pointed out that this budget did not have program indicators, and Mr. 01- lendorff said they have not yet been developed. 2010 Police Department (page C-36) . The City Manager said that about 85% of this nearly $4 million budget is for wages and fringe benefits. Two police officers were added last year, but there will be fewer part-time employees be- cause receipt of the $30,000 Victims Assistance Grant will provide for a full- time clerk. He pointed out the increase in 714.0 Overtime Pay, noting that it was grossly underbudgeted in the current year and the total will be almost twice that shown. That was due to a personnel shortage last fall, in addition to the fact that newer types of cases demand more time. Mr. Wagner inquired about the increase in 727.06 Data Processing Rentals, and Mr. 011endorff said that was the amount paid to REJIS, which bases its charges on the amount of time used, and which also had a fee increase. Mrs. Schuman asked about 724.04 Workers Compensation, and Mr. 011endorff said that has increased substantially (we in the last few years because of worker injuries due to increasing difficulty in arresting people, especially those who are on drugs. In response to Mrs. Schuman's question about why there was no amount under 726.09 Central Garage