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PARKS & REC. CONTID Councilman McDonald also questioned the Parks figure $145,877. Mr. Helart stated the actual amount to be derived from the General Fund would be $24,877, which was strictly operating expenses. Explaining further that if the expansion fees did not amount to $48,500 in 1977, the $24,877 would not increase, it was a fixed figure. If the service expansion fees do not come in as expected the capital projects would not get done. Mr. Conarroe asked where the $24,877 comes from. Mr. Helart stated from the General Fund at the present. Councilman McDonald asked to clarify; Parks & Rec. is collecting $48,500 anti- cipated expansion fees for 1977, and the City's share is also $48,500. In effect you are receiving $48,500 plus $319.00 Mr. Helart stated that is correct, under the 1977 proposed budget. Under the proposed alternative the City is managing to retain approximately $25,000 of this amount. Councilman Caranci stated that he thought only I! mill was allowed for Recreation Mr. Helart replied that he and Mr. Wurl were under the impression that the allow- able levy was 3 to 4. Attorney Joss was then asked to check the correct levy. Councilman Domenico asked if there was a problem buying equipment. Mr. Helart stated at the present time they were able to live within the budget and provide necessary equipment in the re- creation area, and explained the various budget cuts in other areas. A study of the fees was made of the sur- rounding areas and an increase was based on anticipated use rate. One of the programs that does not pay its own is the Sr. Citizens Program. There is a possibility of a Gran-in-Air program and the Board will pursue this issue. -3-