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City Council Meetrng August 10, 2004 Page 11 one was going to the TML Conference.He said the Publications could be cut by $500.00. He explained that there was an increase in Associations because the state increased fees for Licensure. On Training and Education, it was suggested that he cut $2,000, because the year to date was only $3800.00. Mr. Klinkerman explained that it was down because of some grant money and it would be a gamble to count on that grant money, again. It was decided to go ahead with the cut. He said he increased the Buildings and Grounds because they have some roof issues at the Station on Lamar. Since he had only spent $120.00 this year on Furniture and Fixtures, which is basically repair and maintenance, it was decided to zero that account out. Mr. Klinkerman increased the Radio Maintenance account because they were already over budget for the year. He increased the Motor Vehicle Maintenance because they had already spent $22,000.00 in ten months. He explained that the ambulances are not sent to the City Garage. He did mention that he felt that had been no Worker's Comp injuries this year and that was due, in part, to the implementation of the Wellness Program. Mr. Klinkerman did mention there was no ambulance in this budget. He said they have seven ambulances that range in age from 1999 to 2004. He said they try to keep an ambulance seven years, but if they keep them long, they spend too much on maintenance. He said they would probably replace one next year, which will make it an eight-year replacement schedule. Councilman Wilson asked how much a non-emergency transfer to Dallas would cost. Mr. Klinkerman said it was a base rate of $220.00 plus $8.00 per loaded mile, meaning most trips would be a least $1000.00 or more depending on equipment needed during the trip.