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repaid the start-up technology cost back to the general fund. So the cost distribution was adjusted mid-February from $3 to $1 to the court computer fund, with the $2 being applied to the general fund cost. Betsy Drenski, Recreation Commissioner presented the Recreation Fund budget — Pool, Rink, Gymnastics and Programs have small projected revenue increases from a combination of volume and price increases. The fitness facility is projected to open in the fall and has $177,000 budgeted in estimated resources. In addition to citywide wage and benefit projected increases, the minimum wage increased to $7.95 which affects many of our employees. Several significant line item increases include: • Advertising - looking at ways to market and encourage advance sign ups. Letting people know so they stay month to month at their current gym, using user groups of recreation center to bolster memberships as well. • We have additional funds for ball field sand and topsoil in the budget. • $30,000 for a truck for the maintenance crew as ours has far exceeded its useful life. • An ADA lift for the outdoor pool. • Outside services has money for a consultant to evaluate the cracking of indoor pool floor and make recommendations. To minimize the risk of further cracking, we are keeping water in the pool this year. Springvale Phil Bova, Greens Superintendent, presented the Springvale budget — Both Golf and Ballroom had phenomenal years in 2013. In 2013, we saw record rainfall with 16 consecutive days of rain in June/July, followed by very hot & humid weather. If it weren't for the greens drainage, the greens would have `baked' and died. Overall, for 2013, we had an approximate 30 days where the golf course was able to remain open; earning an estimated $100,000 in additional revenue we may not have otherwise seen. • Our golf revenues are projected higher than last year from both volume and strategic rate increases. We have added a new league or two and have most outings returning. We added services to the bridge project contractor for $2,500 to improve the existing ditch and to repave the cart paths. We plan on some grounds improvements to work on drainage for holes 5 and 13 and also want to lease purchase a greens mower as ours are aged. • The ballroom had a record year in 2013 and has five more large events on the books for 2014 already over 2013 events. The capital planned is for a kitchen dishwasher and revamping of the stage.