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November 14, 2000 the funding, especially the additional money this year." Council Member Dallas stated, '1 had a citizen who called Social Services for assistance, and she was told to call the Salvation Army. If it's our money, how do we spend it?" Ms. Martin reviewed the criteria presented and replied, "I'm not aware of the situation. We have never fully published the criteria. With the generous contribution by Council, I feel that funds are adequate to help all. There's flexibility built in. There's also other resources we use to meet the needs." Council requested that requests from City residents be monitored and reported quarterly to Council with feedback. Council considered conducting a Public Hearing to discuss the City's proposal to amend Appendix A - Schedule of Water and Sewer Rates of the City's Terms and Conditions for Water and Sewer Services and Ordinance No. 2000-8 amending such. City Manager Reynolds made an overview presentation of water and sewer services. Council Member Dallas stated, "1 don't care what others pay." Vice Mayor Teague stated, "You have to benchmark. If these rate increases are enacted, the City would be approximately fifth cheapest in the State." Mayor Crabtree declared the Public Hearing open. Mr. Sanders asked,. "When will they take effect? Would it help to put it off until spring? I'm just questioning the timing." Mayor Crabtree replied, "The original plan was to take effect on second reading, but it was amended to be January 1, 2001 ." Mr. Sanders asked, "How many outside customers?" "Approximately 500; twenty percent of revenue City Manager Reynolds replied, comes from outside customers." Kenneth Whitlock, of 1611 Mulberry Road, asked, "Have all departments looked at efficiency?" Council Member Ferrill replied, "We've spent considerable time discussing a review of programs' and services' efficiency. The second question is if we want all of