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While I really don't feel comfortable giving some of these recommendations,I feel <br />implementation of cost cutting measures need to take place, especially at this time. <br />1. Eliminate $ 18,000 budgeted for a new truck when the old one is still operable. <br />2. Eliminate $ 40,000 budgeted for equipment to remove sludge when <br />when conventional methods have worked for years. <br />3. Eliminate $ 100,000 budgeted for new valves to be installed while old ones <br />could be rebuilt at the fraction of the cost. <br />4. Cut operators manning the water production plant from 2 people per shift <br />to 1 person per shift. <br />5. Cut operators manning the waste water treatment plant from 2 people per <br />shift to 1 person per shift. <br />6. Cut maintenance personnel at water production plant from 7 people to 5. <br />7. Cut maintenance personnel at waste water treatment plant from 10 people to 8. <br />8. Eliminate personnel from lift stations. Personnel from waste water treatment <br />can maintain lift stations. Most other cities operate in this manner. <br />9. There is another cost cutting measure I am currently gathering information at <br />this time. I do not know if it is even feasible,but if it is there is a possibility <br />to shave off another 10 to 30 per cent. <br />While these recommendations may appear severe, the situation the council is <br />facing is serious and requires serious action to back up remarks made by council to cut <br />budget costs. Raising the water rates is not the only solution. <br />