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? Expenditure Projection – broken down into appropriations as utilized (listed are those points specifically touched on) Wages: Full-time is based on either 3% or union contract wage provision. Part-time is based on raises for current employees, as well as bringing the current wage scale up to current standards with revised categories/levels for each department, as well as, a buffer for additional employees needed in each department to properly staff busy months or events. Claire asked if we pay lifeguards more than the concession workers. Todd answered yes, as the job necessitates more responsibility we do keep the lifeguard wages up. Special Recreation: Program for the handicapped; consists of 2 instructors and an assistant; the instructors must be board certified in special education, the assistant may be a teacher Building Equipment & Capital: Expenditures have been scaled back from 2001; Utilities is expected to decrease slightly; Capital Improvements has been cut back; Cleaning now includes Barton & Bradley soccer field restrooms, thus freeing up our maintenance crew to concentrate on the North Olmsted parks Administration: The wage-related items, insurances, and bank charges are based on fixed numbers or percentages as per Finance and Personnel Programs: Park Supplies includes the $4000 grant for the recyclable items, and safety zone materials for the playground not installed last year. Jeff Marshall, who will be under contract for Learn to Skate and summer ice programs is the reason for the substantial increase of Special Services. Sandy inquired what Refunds covers. Todd stated that it is monies set aside for refunds on programs that are canceled, or requested by patron due to injury or illness or other various reasons. Lisa inquired if refunds are given at 100% of paid amount. Todd stated that if it is due to our cancellation of a program we give a 100% refund, if the patron requests a refund we issue a refund on the amount paid, minus a $2.00 processing fee, and if some classes have been attended, the refund amount is prorated. Advertising covers the printing of the brochure twice a year, plus Yellow Pages advertising, and with any leftover monies at the end of the year, we purchase such items as employee t-shirts and hats for learn-to-skate students to wear with our logo on it; Holiday Celebration covers our costs for Fourth of July and Spring Open House Fund Transfers: Covers debt/bonds issued to encumber costs of improvements above and beyond our operating budget expenditures ? Capital Improvements – Items of urgency to note: Need to move forward on emergency electrical repairs; wish to replace pool grandstands; need to install door/entrance to administrative offices via existing concession storage area; Mondo flooring installation needed for new party area. However, grandstands may not be feasible if ADA grant was not encumbered in 2001; may need to encumber out of this year’s Capital Improvement fund. Michael inquired if the Zamboni garage door is an actual quoted amount, as it seems a bit high. Todd stated that this is a figure given by Tom Stein, he would have Tom check on that figure again for accuracy. Michael inquired if a modest sign to announce the recreation center by Lorain Road has been considered, since the road sign desired is not currently financially feasible. Todd said it has been considered, however, he feels that to spend $5000 for sign that will (soon) be replaced is not wise. Michael reiterated that it only needs to be a very modest “welcome” style of sign, nothing extravagant for now. Todd concluded that this indeed could be considered again. Bill inquired if there was still power to the location of the former sign. Todd replied “yes”. Bill suggested that we purchase the type of sign Michael mentioned, and perhaps put a spotlight on it. This would at least be a temporary Page 2