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NONE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mayer congratulated all the individuals involved in the annual Parade of Light celebration for their contributions to the event. RESOLUTION No. 64, SERIES 1998 - AMENDMENT OF THE 1998 BUDGET FOR YEAR-END PROJECTIONS - Public Hearing (published Louisville Times 12/12/98) Davidson called for staff presentation. Dianne Ray, Finance Director, stated that this is a request for a supplemental appropriation in the 1998 budget. The Cemetery, Golf Course and Self-Insurance Funds are all projected to exceed the appropriations for 1998. The Cemetery Fund is higher by $4,100 due to the interest income being transferred to the General Fund. The Golf Course has incurred additional expenses over budget of $145,000 for costs of goods sold, plus an additional seven percent over budget for operating costs. The gross revenue from the golf course is expected to exceed the budget by $197,622. The Self- Insurance Fund claims are projected to be over the 1998 budget by $85,000. Davidson opened the public hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak on Resolution No. 64, Series 1998 - Amendment of the 1998 Budget for Year-End Projections. NONE Davidson closed the public hearing and called for Council comments and questions. Mayer moved that Council approve Resolution No. 64, Series 1998 - Amendment of the 1998 Budget for Year-End Projections, seconded by Howard. Roll call was taken. Motion passed by a 7-0 vote. AUTHORIZATION TO ENGAGE UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE TO REPLACE THE CITY'S SELF-INSURANCE PLAN EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1999 Davidson called for staff presentation. Chuck King, Human Resources Director, stated that due to continued increased costs associated with the City' s self-insured health plan, proposals were solicited from several private providers. Of the 2