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#161: Legal Services <br /> <br />Ms. Hart stated that the City has a three-year contract for general legal services. She explained the <br />City's share of the MPRS lawsuit fees and added that there is always a $10,000 contingency in the <br />legal services budget for what may come up. <br /> <br />#191: Planning and Zoning Department <br /> <br />Zoning Administrator Frolik stated she is requesting money to attend the conference in Madison for <br />1997. She noted the increase for general notices and public information and stated that Mr. <br />Schroeder has suggested going out and physically signing the property that will be rezone& We <br />want to put funds toward that. <br /> <br />#192: Data Processing <br /> <br />Finance Officer Hart commented on how well staff likes the new computer system. The training <br />will be aggressive ~ we want refreshers and advanced courses. She is hoping to have either herself <br />or Kathy certified trained - 1997 budget - not in 1996. Aggressive training will allow better <br />utilization of the computer equipment. She explained each of the office equipment contracts and <br />talked about the additional moneys for the Police Department. <br /> <br />#194: General Government Buildings <br /> <br />Administrative Services Manager Waite Smith pointed out there are no significant changes. Under <br />#4382 - water/irrigation/sewer - the amount assumes the City hooks up to City sewer and water. <br /> <br />Mr. Schroeder stated that we are intending to put water into the Fire Department garage and let it sit <br />there. We hope to make it available to the Fire Department. <br /> <br />Ms. Waite Smith continued with g4391 - building and structure repair - it's time to tuck-point City <br />Hall. <br /> <br />Ms. Hart noted the addition of #4489 - other contracted services - in the past, lawn care was bid <br />out of the park budget. <br /> <br />0195: Newsletter <br /> <br />Ms. Waite Smith pointed out that the increase is due to the increase in the number we have printed <br />and the increase in postage. She added that she has also received quotes from a number of printers <br />but she has not had a chance to review those yet. <br /> <br />b) Other Cost Centers and Related Requests <br /> <br />#892: Expenditure Reserve/Debt Service <br /> <br />Finance Officer Hart stated staff recommends maintaining a level of $40,000 to $50,000 for the <br />range of contingency. <br /> <br />Finance Committee/Budget Work Session/August 8, 199~.¢ <br /> Page 3 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />