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� • , � <br /> COUNCIL MEMORANDUM <br /> #00-15 <br /> July 14, 2000 <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor Howley <br /> City Council Members <br /> FROM: Steve G ity Manager <br /> , RE: Appropriation <br /> The remainder of the 2000-2001 Fiscal year budget includes an expansion of the City's <br /> ability to clean streets and rights of ways, and to keep overgrown properties mowed and clean. A <br /> total of six full-time new and several temporary employees are recommended to achieve a higher <br /> standard of keeping Decatur clean. The total cost, including equipment necessary to purchase <br /> this year, is $696,120. This program in future years is expected to be reduced by the initial <br /> outlay of capital equipment costs. <br /> These programs are more fully explained in a separate memorandum. <br /> No significant changes to our existing service levels or costs aze recommended in other <br /> portions of the budget, except as noted below. The attached appropriation ordinance <br /> recommends the following main positions. <br /> 1) Deputy Fire Chief <br /> 2) Secretary <br /> 3) Equipment operators (laborers) <br /> The commitment to a higher standard of keeping Decatur clean does not end with this <br /> new program. It is just a beginning. While our procedures to deal with overgrown lots and <br /> cleaner streets will be strengthened and efficient, there remains much to be done. We must begin <br /> to concentrate on: <br /> 1) Ordinance revision and enforcement of littering laws; <br />