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City of Paris, Texas 2004-05 Budget Department 64 Paris Public Library The Library Director is the administrative officer responsible for this department The Paris Public Library provides free access to resources for area citizens to read, learn and connect to the full spectrum of ideas and information that is essential to our democracy. The Library serves as a door to learning for preschoolers and as a cornerstone of our local education system. It offers a broad and diverse range of materials to entertain and enlighten in many formats, including books, audio books, videos, music cassettes and computers with internet access. It also provides programs that focus on literacy skills and literature appreciation for children and adults. All funding for the Paris Public Library comes from the City of Paris althou9h the resources are provided for and used by citizens throughout t.amar County. Division 80 Warehouse The Finance Director is the administrative officer responsible for this division of the Finance Department. Funding for this activity is provided through the Water and Sewer Fund because most supplies maintained are used by the utility related departments and divisions. Division personnel purchase, store, and distribute materials, supplies, and tools used by City departments and divisions. A perpetual inventory system is maintained. Division 81 Utility Billing and Collecting The Finance Director is the administrative officer responsible for this division of the Finance Department. Funding for this activity is available through the Water and Sewer Fund. Employees of this division maintain all water, sewer, sanitation, and prorrata accounts. Included in this activity is meter reading and meter rereads, account billing, account collections, service initiation, and service termination. Division 82 Water Production The Director of Utilities is the administrative officer responsible for this division of the Utilities Department. Funding for this activity is available through the Water and Sewer Fund. Personnel of this division are responsible for supplying the wate needs of the citizens of Paris and also, through wholesale contracts with Lamar County Water Supply District and MJC Water Supply Corporation, the citizens of Lamar County and western Red River County. The primary water supply is Pat Mayse Lake. We also take water as needed from t.ake Crook. All water is treated by personnel at the water treatment plant located at Lake Crook to meet the exacting and ever changing standards of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, and the Texas Department of Health before distribution. Personnel in this Division are also responsible for the operation and maintenance of the raw water pumps and raw water intake structures at Pat Mayse Lake and, t.ake Crook, the two elevated water storage tanks, the ground storate tanks and pumping station, the sludge disposal system adjacent to the Water Treatment Plant, Lake Crook Dam, and for answering after hours water and sewer emergency calls and dispatching appropriate personnel Division 83 Water Distribution The Director of Public Works is the administrative officer responsible for this division of the Public Works Department funded out of the Water and Sewer Fund. Employees of this division are responsible for the maintenance and operation of the wate distribution system within the city, including major water mains, smaller water mains, service lines, and fire hydrants and valves. Employees maintain approximately 182.44 miles of water lines and 907 fire hydrants and install, repair, and calibrate a total of 9,896 residential and commercial water meters used in the water distribution system. Page 5