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TUESDAY JULY 26, 1983 The sub-committee also identified the following major dis- advantages: 1. The difference in school debt: a. The County owes $5,282,800 (if the new school is built, the debt would be $16,032,800). b. The City owes $928,600. 2. The difference in money spent for salaries: a. The County would spend $1,192,902 more per year. b. The City would spend $44,723 more per year. The sub-committee stated that in time the two systems should be merged. D. Recreation The sub-committe stated that the major advantage would be improved services through a coordinated program (more beneficial to the children). The City spends more money per person than does the County. This difference would have to be resolved. E. Utilities and Roads includes water, sewer, solid waste, electri- city, building maintenance, land use, inspection and street and highway maintenance. The sub-committee concluded that the citizens could be served better at a lower cost through merger. No major disadvantages were pointed out. The Merger Study Committee concluded that there are many positive benefits that can accrue from merger. The Committee recommended that a Consolidation Agreement be developed and that a Timetable of Events be adopted. The Merger Study Committee submitted its closing report on June 28, 1982. II. Consolidation Agreement After consideration of the Merger Study Committee's recommendations, the County and City governing bodies appointed a committee to draw up a Consolidation Agreement. The Committee consisted of the County -1 ~l . J!