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Regular City Council Meeting January 9, 2006 Page 9 Jon Clack informed Council that the lake level had been dropping; however, we were not in a critical water shortage at this time. Due to the drought contingency program, he asked that water customers voluntarily conserve water. Tony Williams requested that the public voluntarily curtail any nonessential . water use. Jon told Council that the lake level had dropped below the 80% mark. Council Member Wilson inquired about the next step down. Jon told Council it was 70% and that would bring mandatory compliance with water conservation. 9. Gary Vest presentation and discussion on the Chamber of Commerce and Paris Economic Development Corporation Budgets for 2005 -2006. Gary Vest gave a summary ofthe VC &C Budget. Council Member Wilkerson wanted to know how much money he had collected to date. Gary informed Council he did not have that figure with him, but could bring it back to them. Council Member Fisher left the meeting at 7:35 p.m. and returned at 7:37 p.m. Council Member Wilson wanted to know about the budgeted expense of Civic Center Operations of $128,000.00 and where the income side was listed. Gary Vest said it comes out of the hotel/motel occupancy money. Council Member Wilson wanted to know where the rental income is listed. Gary told him it was in the Civic Center Budget. Council Member_ Wilkerson wanted to know why PEDC did not share in the maintenance cost of the building and Gary told.her it was not in the budget. Council Member Ray wanted to know how much money was given to the Breakfast Optimist Club and Gary told him $2,500.00. Council Member Ray wanted to know how much money they made off of the baseball state tournament. Gary Vest said it probably was not $2,500.00 in the hotel/motel tax. Gary told Council that the budget is not as exact as the monthly financial statements, because it is a projection of future income. Council Member Ray said he thought it should be exact. Council Member Wilkerson wanted to know what method he used to market the Civic Center to increase user fees. Gary told Council they market it to anyone who comes here for conventions, as well as mail -outs. Gary Vest proceeded with the PEDC Budget. Council Member Ray left the meeting at 8:46 p.m. and returned at 8:48 p.m. Council Member Wilkerson wanted to know the difference between 4A and 4B and how it affects the estimated tax revenue. Gary Vest explained that 4A covers corporations and 4B allows communities to use it for community development. Council Member