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The State's fiecal troubles are continuing and officials have been indieating that further cuts will moet likely occur in 1993. The amount and magnitude of those cute have been wide ranging in estimates. We cannot project at this time, with much accuracy, what those cuts, if any, will be. It is very likely, the City may need to implement a budget reduc- tion in 1993, similar to what was done in 1991. The alternativee to budget cuts are very few, however, ataff will continue to explore other opportunftiee in preparation of a potential state reduction. Maior Procrams The 1993 Sudget continues eeveral major initiatives begun in recent years, including the Fire Equipment Replacement Program, the Pavement Management Program, Parks Improvement Program, recycliag, an expansion of the Fire inspection program and an activity center. Thie budget includes one new program, a tuition-reimbursement plan. The purpoee of this aew program ia provide support to employees who wieh to improve their job skilla. The program, which ie budgeted at $3,000, will require the couree work to be job-related and succesefully completed bafore reimbursement ie made. There are aumber of potential programe in the planning stagee euch as the John Rose Mamorial Speedskating Oval, which will have eome budgetary impact ae an enterprise fund in 1993. Other posaible programe could include co-operation with other cities or local governmente, which are aow in various diecussion etages. Several programs or iteme were aubmitted by Department Heads in the budget procese but were not funded. However, after varioue council workeesaions, the iteme below have been added: , An additional staff pereon in the atreets department. at an estimated cost of $33,00 ($16,500 general fund and $16,500 from the Storm Drainage Fund.) Unepecified furnishiage for the activity ceater at an estimated coet of $5,500. . 8nteriag into a police department accreditation program at an eetimated cost of $12,220. A full-time public relatioae position at sa estimated additioaal coet of $20,000 from the general fussd. 2