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184 this new information would not change their recommendation one iota . Mr . Stephen E . Katz , representing Xerox Corporation , and Mr . Charles Ostro , made their presentation in support of retention of the Xerox equipment and elaborated on comparative tables which were part of the written submittal to Council . This included an analysis of work being presently done on the copier , and what is being sent out to printers . In addition to direct costs , Mr . Katz mentioned factors such as produc - tivity and waiting time , both of which he said would be impacted drastically by this decision . One of the tables listed vari - ables of each of the two systems that could affect quality . A higher level of skill required of the operator was cited . As an alternative to the 3600 model now used by the City , Xerox proposed to offer a Xerox 1000 copier to do short- run copying , coupled with a Xerox 36001I1 for eleven-and -up copies , and it was stated the savings per month would approximate $200 . over the present cost . It was indicated in response to question by Councilman Weymouth that this proposal was something that had been available all the time , and had been made to Staff . Mr . Katz referred to percentage of work that could be done on City ' s own offset , compared with that which would still need to be sent out . Mayor Keckley invited Staff to respond , and Assistant City Manager indicated the matter had been carefully looked at . In response to reference to personnel costs , he noted there is a full - time person in Central Services , so it was not anticipated there would be an increased cost for personnel . He indicated that the offset system itself did not require a highly skilled oper - ator , and that as the operator became more proficient , more things could be done "in house " . It was hoped that in time more equip - ment could be acquired . With respect to costs , he indicated City would probably do printing jobs not none now , and briefly described some of the features of the proposed equipment . Mr . Katz suggested that Council consider a trial period of 90 days , to determine whether to make the investment . City Manager noted that both he and the Assistant City Manager had previous experience in their respective cities , and in each case the shift was a success . One of the benefits was that after a year or year and a-half , they were able to produce reports , docu- ments , newsletters and other such items that could not otherwise 10/2/72 Reg . Mtg .