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194 <br /> <br /> Mr. Hendrix stated that as part of an employee <br />orientation, organizational values would be stressed <br />which could include this area. <br /> <br /> Mr. Gary O'Connell, Deputy City Manager, stated <br />that many problems which had been identified by the <br />assessment had been corrected immediately, but <br />certain areas such as street litter and tree maintenance <br />were not able to be addressed because of the expense <br />involved. <br /> <br /> Mr. O'Connell summarized the highlights of the <br />proposed $37,134,907 City Manager's FY 86-87 budget. <br /> <br /> Ms. Peacock summarized the projected revenues and <br />noted that for the first time $337,261 of the County <br />revenue sharing funds were being put into the operating <br />budget. Ms. Peacock added that federal general revenue <br />sharing funds were reduced and next year would be a lost <br />source of revenue. <br /> <br /> Mr. O'Connell summarized the projected expenditures. <br />Mr. O'Connell stated that the $1,942,509 in County revenue <br />sharing funds would be budgeted in the following areas: <br />$337,261 in the operating budget, $1,165,248 in the <br />capital improement program, and $440,000 for facilities <br />repair/replacement. <br /> <br /> Mr. O'Connell stated that $1,989,600 was budgeted for <br />capital improvements which included: repairs and <br />maintenance, City/County park, City Yard improvements, <br />space studies for the schools and City Hall, and equipment <br />replacement. <br /> <br /> Mr. Barnes asked what the cost would be to repair <br />the soil erosion at Pen Park. <br /> <br /> Mr. O'Connell stated that an original estimate had <br />been $200,000 but it was hoped that it could be done for <br />less. <br /> <br /> Mr. O'Connell stated that the City might consider <br />issuing more bonds in the future to fund capital improve- <br />ments. <br /> <br /> Mr. Buck asked what plans were being made for the <br />effects of Gramm-Rudman Act. <br /> <br /> Mr. O'Connell replied that the loss of federal <br />general revenue sharing had already been planned for, <br />but that possible cuts in other areas, particularly <br />transit, were still uncertain. Mr. O'Connell stated <br />that anticipated impacts on social agencies would <br />probably be discussed in the upcoming agency hearings. <br /> <br /> Mr. Hendrix stated that anticipated cuts in transit <br />funds were expected in approximatelly three years and if <br />the State does not increase their funding for transit <br />then major problems locally may occur. <br /> <br /> Mr. Hendrix stated that in future years the City <br />will have to increase its police and fire forces. <br /> <br /> There was a discussion of the number of false <br />alarms the fire department must respond to and Mr. <br />Hendrix stated that he was exploring the legality and <br />possibility of renumeration by the University for fire <br />services provided to them. <br /> <br /> Mr. O'Connell stated that he is presently negotiating <br />with Albemarle County for fire services provided in the <br />County which could be the source of additional revenues. <br /> <br /> <br />