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It was felt that any action on this item in Acct. 468 should be withheld until the Fire Chief can appear and provide comment. Councilman Arnett inquired as to number of police cars replaced last year, and it was determined there had been six. City Manager advised that the policy is to operate the cars for one year, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This represents Police Chief's recommendation for spacing out of equipment, so that there would not be a large amount in any one year. Councilman Arnett requested number of vehicles in the Police Department at present. Auditor -Accountant advised that information would be brought back for tomorrow's meeting. Acct. 482 (Community Promotion) Councilman Henderson noted Advertising (Item 36) included Annual Report in the amount of $15,000, and felt this should be deleted from the Budget for this year. She also requested explanation increase by $5,000 in the Other Contractual Services item. Auditor -Accountant stated Ordinance provides that 3.67% of Sales Tax revenues are to be credited to Community Promotion. This increased $4,635 and was put in for Contractual Services as needed. Council discussed possibility of changing the Ordinance, and it was explained it would be necessary if the percentage is to be changed. It was also questioned whether the funds could be reallocated to another department. Auditor - Accountant stated this was a non -departmental item and suggested reallocations did not fall under Community Promotion, and it would be preferable to change the ordinance. The proposal to delete item covering the Annual Report ($15,000) was restated in the form of a motion offered by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Rhodes and carried. Councilman Keckley moved to delete $4,635 from Other Contractual Services, seconded by Councilman Rhodes. Councilman Henderson felt a certain portion of this amount should remain in the fund for flexibility agreed to by Council- man Petersen. After additional brief discussion, Mayor Bury suggested the motion could state another amount. After first motion rescinded, Councilman Keckley moved to reduce Item 61 Other Contractual Services by $4,000, leaving $635 in "Other expenses as needed", seconded by Councilman Rhodes and carried. Councilman Arnett asked for comparison with other areas of the item under Contractual Services, Chamber of Commerce $15,000. Assistant City Manager responded this was a question that came up regularly and each time a survey is made and the conclusion is there is no correlation. The last check indicated 2