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bidding but he had informed them that he was not going through that process at this time. Chief Auspos added that he is satisfied with the service from Duane's Towing. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Hardin to recommend Council approve the contract with Duane's Towing for towing service for the term of January 5, 1995 through January 3, 1996. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Abstain: Councilmember Hardin. Absent: Mayor Gilbertson and Councilmembers Beyer and Peterson. Case Authorize Budget Amendment to Construct Facility in Metal Public Works Building at N.W. a Property Storage 14100 Jaspar Street Finance Officer Hart stated that due to a recent confiscation of "stolen" property, the Police Department needed to utilize the garage normally used for winter vehicle storage for the storage of this property. With the approach of winter weather, it is important that the Police have a place to park at least one squad indoors. She added that while most of this property will be forfeited at a point in the future, it must be maintained in a secure area. She explained that the possibility of renting storage bays has been considered. The cost to do this would be approximately $100 to $150 per month. Ms. Hart stated that based on discussions between the Police and the Public Works Departments, it has been determined that a secure property storage area could be constructed in the metal Public Works building, located at 14100 Jaspar Street, for a total cost of approximately $1,000 (utilizing City employees for the construction labor). If the Police Department discontinued using this facility, it could then be used by the Public Works Department. Ms. Hart suggested that the construction cost could be absorbed in 1994, with a budget amendment to reallocate $1,000 from the account budgeted for uncollectible fire bills in cost center #2220. Motion by Councilmember Hardin and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to recommend Council adopt the resolution authorizing a budget amendment for the construction of a property storage facility in the metal Public Works building at 14100 Jaspar Street N.W. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Hardin and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Beyer and Peterson. Case #3: Review of the Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges Finance Officer Hart presented the Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges which included the adopted 1994, and the changes for which the proposed 1995, schedule is arrived at. These changes were recommended by various Staff. She reminded the Committee that the area of concern last time this was discussed was whether or not the establishment of the rates could be done without an ordinance amendment. Based on discussions with the Economic Development Coordinator, when Chapter 4 of the City Code was amended, it allowed for the establishment of rates and fees by resolution throughout the Code. Ms. Hart stated that Staff is proposing going to a flat fee of a $1,000 or more with regard to garbage haulers. Cemetery plots was the second item of concern. Staff is proposing $500 for the plot and $50.00 for perpetual care. These fees are based on comparisons with surrounding communities who own and maintain cemeteries. She stated that everything else is the same as when presented last time. Finance Committee/November 22, 1994 Page 2 of 5