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November 14, 2000 they efficient. It's important as a citizen to ask." James Severt, of 1101 Corn Tassel Trail, asked, "City customers pay real estate and personal property taxes. Why will we experience a larger increase than outside customers?" Council Member Roop replied, "The issue was to maintain a competitive rate." Mr. Crigger stated, "I'm concerned with the elderly, retired, and disabled. I would like for Council to consider each department having an escrow account, not to be drawn by the general fund, with surplus money from the rate increases being deposited." Lem Nolen, of 219 Greyson Street, asked, "When houses are converted to apartments, is there one meter or one for each apartment?" John Dyches, Water Resources Director, replied, "Most of them have only one meter and are charged the minimum." Mayor Crabtree declared the Public Hearing closed. Council Member Roop stated, "One of the first issues that I presented when first elected was to ask for a review of the whole City for efficiency. I formalized this in a letter to Council in May. The only thing that's been done is a review of water and sewer services." Vice Mayor Teague stated, "These types of discussion are difficult. We've talked about doing one department at a time. We've talked about looking at each department at budget time." Council Member Roop stated, "1 don't believe during budget sessions is the time to review efficiency. Council and citizens need to know what money is under the control of the City and what is not." City Manager Reynolds stated, "Out of $24 million, $3.8 million would be up for discussion." Council requested that Staff put all budget items into graphs or charts, according to department, agency, constitutional officer, etc. Mr. Sanders stated, "1 think ten percent should be cut from every department." Vice Mayor Teague moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2000-8, on first reading, and request Staff to submit additional information regarding inside/outside