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1136 basis, and believed it might be possible to apply funds in this instance if Council so decided. City Attorney agreed bond fund monies could be used for storm drainge, but not for general grading and shaping. City Manager was asked as to costs which had already been involved in this slide area and he reported some $25,000: Kunz Paving, $16,000; $2,000 to Dames & Moore, soils engineers, $4,000 to John Pitcher for the drilling work and placing of drain pipes. City Manager asked Director of Public Works to report on present condition of the area. Director of Public Works reported a vertical well was being used to pull down the level of water significantly until rains made operation inoperative because of silting. He reported that 1,000 gallons a day had been pumped first few days the pumps were in operation, and volume steadily increasing. Councilman Granger questioned particular purpose of City taking over these lots. City Manager advised this would be the only way City could move in to attempt to stabilize the site under City title to land. City Manager stressed fact all parties had to agree to conditions under which City would accept lots. Council- man Rosselli expressed his belief this was a good solution to problem. Councilman Keckley discussed the "hold harmless" clause in the resolution as condition of acceptance. City Manager reported mass of slide had not advanced to any degree, just minor movement of sloughing increased where the Robinson house had been removed, but only time would tell if further earth movements would continue. Mrs. Frances Escher, 3642 Farm Hill Blvd., reported on the lateral slide line which was occurring in back of her home. City Manager reported Staff had inspected this lot and had concluded this was not an extension of the slide area in spite of site showing an earth movement, but mostly appearing as a top soil condition or restricted to a shallow slide. Director of Public Works concurred in statement of City Manager. It was suggested that Mrs. Escher contact the developer of the property in this particular in- stance. He stated he believed Mr. Trifelletti of Challenge Construction Co. had already made suggestions to these property owners. Mrs. Mary Coats, 3626 Farm Hill --Blvd, questioned plans proposed by City for reshaping and regrading the slide area site to make it safe. City Manager reported City would do all possible to stabilize area and also, upon recommendation of consultants advising City, would replant area in rooted grasses similar to that used by State Highway Department on open slope areas, and all other recommended steps to protect public interests. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Granger voting no. Councilman Rosselli moved to approve letter of agreement for appraisal services for property adjacent to Community Park, seconded by Councilman Keckley. Staff report stated Council Real Estate Committee had indicated they would recommend approval