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a new treatment plant which would be built by SCSP . City Manager noted the possibility the plant might be required to be built sooner , and in that event it would not be necessary to find resources for the entire amount . The Business License Tax was also proposed to be extended to include operating of apartment dwellings , effective January 1 , 1973 , and to change the license tax to a calendar year basis to even the flow of collection . It was noted this type of license tax was already in force in a number of other communities in the area . City Manager indicated that a proposal on this concept would be made to Council between now and November 1972 , With respect to the increase of $785 , 614 . 00 over the 1971-1972 budget , City Manager indicated the two major reasons were salary adjustments that were in effect in January , and the initiation of the Equipment Service Fund . It was noted that the substantial rise in insurance and bond costs was becoming an increasingly serious problem, and there had been a study by the League of California Cities in terms of insurance costs State-wide . City Manager indicated they may propose that certain kinds of insurance combine themselves , or that cities self-insure . This was a very significant item, and often was a hidden cost in a budget . Blue Cross had submitted a proposed increase of 27 . 7% effective June 1st , which would increase both the employee and City share of the monthly premiums . Wage amp Price Board has been contacted in Washington regarding the increase , which City had no intention of paying until approved by Washington . Increase would amount to $25 , 000 annually for both City and employees , while claims during the fiscal year amounted to $ 11 , 452 , and the rationale for this discrepancy has not been given the City . In the discussion it was noted employees are enrolled about equally between Kaiser plan and Blue Cross . High cost of insurance rates in other categories such as public liability and property damage , and for workmen ' s compensation was discussed at some length , and City Manager indicated that inauguration of a safety program during the next T - year hopefully will result in a reduction of rates . Machinery will be set up interdepartmentally for review of all accidents . Requirements for 19 additional positions as they related to new and existing programs were reviewed . Five were included in connection with the Fair Oaks Community Center program , and one as part of proposed Audio -Visual prgram of the Library . Five new positions proposed for Parks and Recreation Department are to bolster the Parks Division tree trimming and landscape maintenance functions . Provision for a Director of Parks and Recreation was included ; also an additional position in 5-13 -72 Ad j .. Reg , Mtg Bud ge t