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Council Minutes of x/15/2003 numbers aze known, an exact figure can be determined. However, it is close to $500,000. Those aze funds that were not expended from last yeaz's projects and some of the slab repair that was not completed last yeaz as well as some other money from the street improvement fund. The bulk of the slab repair will go into the North Pazk Estates and Sandy Ridge. Council would like to give the administration latitude to take some of the money to clear up a few small areas that might have a great impact. For example, the intersection of Blossom and Dover Road and several azeas which have sink-holes such as Mazquette and Forest Wood. There may be sewer problems in those areas, and that needs to be investigated first before the slab repair can be completed. Mr. Nashar was concerned about a couple of azeas of curbing on Angela and Louann, and the administration was asked to look into that. Mr. Miller requested that the administration view these problem azeas and repair the worst sections first. It was also mentioned that, if some of the contingency expenses for the Claque Road intersection and the Columbia easement are not as expensive as expected in a worst- case scenario, that an asphalt overlay on Louis Drive be considered. Mrs. Kasler would also like cost estimates for Grace Road. A memorandum has been sent to the Mayor with regazd to Louis Drive and Grace Road. Mr. Gareau brought up concerns over the condition of the City Ha11 parking lot as well as that at the Senior Center. Cracks are beginning to appeaz in these areas, and he believes we should look into doing crack sealing and an asphalt sealing coat over those. That was brought to the attention of the administration. Also discussed was the possibility of repairing the handrail and some of the concrete sidewalk by the front entrance of City Hall. A discussion of a resident's concern regarding the structural failure of his back basement wail. There had been previous concerns of the resident as to the interaction between their neighbor, the city and themselves. The committee is asking the new City Engineer to look into this situation to determine if the city has any involvement in this in any way. Councilman Miller, chairperson of the Irrtra-Governmental Relations and Legislation; Long-Range Planning Committee: 1) On April 8, the committee met to discuss Ordinance 2003-43, an ordinance creating new Section 129.05 and 129.06 of the Administrative Code er-titled respectively "Formal Council Hearings" and "Contempt of Council." All committee members were present as were the Mayor, Law Director, and Safety Director. A rather lengthy discussion took place. The Safety Director had submitted approximately 25126 questions, and 7 questions were submitted by the Mayor. This proposed program is not intended to replace normal day-to-day communications between Council members and either citizens, the administration or any other persons involved in questions or issues that Council may have. However, it gives Council an important tool to bring parties together so that they can get information as accurately as possible. This is not meant to be used as targeting any individuals, rather the purpose of it is to gather information. Council would have city-wide jurisdiction to issue subpoenas to individuals, the cost would be minimal as the subpoenas would typically be delivered by the Police Department. Recording method would be similar to that which is currently used for Council committee meetings. All persons would obviously retain their Fifth Amendment rights. This issue does not conflict with our city Charter. Labor agreements 8