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41�4'�'w . James Street across Southern Pacific rights of way, which he mis- understood was to be contracted to an outside firm. It was explained that these items are charged back to the department and costs of a pro�ect include an allocation for engineering design and is in-house, not contracted out Pro�ects listed under the Water program were reviewed by Mr. Fales ' and briefly discussed Storm Dratns pro,7ects were surrmiarized, and Mr Fales commented on the Federal Flood Insurance requirements as they relate to the Cardilleras Creek pro�ect Mr. Fales noted the deta�led report prepared by the Director of Public Works and submitted earlier to Council on the Sewage System Discussion followed concerning revenues and alternate sources for additional funds MOTION Councilman Norris moved, seconded by Councilman Biagi, that none of the three suggested sources of revenue (Adm�ssions Tax, Real Property Conveyance Tax, Ut�lity Users Tax) be adopted by the Council this year ` - MOTION WITHDRAWN Followin9 brief dtscussion, Councilman Norris, with the consent of his second, withdrew his motion Discussion continued regarding the eventual necessity of imposing the Admissions Tax MOTION Councilman Norris moved, seconded by Councilman Biagi, that a Utility Users Tax not be considered this year as a revenue source to offset the General Fund deficit The motion carried unanimously by voice vote , (MINUTE ORDER N0. 76-149) MOTION. Councilman Norrts moved, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, that an Admissions Tax not be applied this year. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. (MINUTE ORDER N0. 76-150) MOTION Councilman Norris moved, seconded by Councilman Biagi, that the Real Property Conveyance Tax not be imposed this year. Mr Fales commented and responded to questions by Council, indicating that the tax would be ins�gnificant, and would approximate, as an example, about $3 00 per thousand on a$100,000 house, and would apply only in the event of transfer of ownership Homeowners who retain ownership all their lives would, of course, never have to pay the tax. During the discussion which followed, there was some opposition to the tax expressed MOTION WITHDRAWN Councilman Norris, with the consent of his second, withdrew the motion Discussion contrnued, with indications of approval by Council of a ' Property Transfer Tax if it is used to reduce the tax rate. � � -4- Budget Study , 5/25/76