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:94 TUESDAY APRIL 27, 1965 distribution system a fluoride ion concentration of approximately one part per million. section 2. The Public Works Department shall keep an accurate daily record showing the number of gallons treated, and the fluoride ion concentration of the water before and after treatment. Said department shall also determine the fluoride ion concentration in the distribution system at such points and at such intervals as may be directed by the City Health Director. Section 3. The City Health Director shall have general supervision over treatment of the public water supply with fluoride and the Public Works Department is directed to furnish to the said health department copies of records specified under Section 2, at daily, weekly, and monthly intervals as may be required by the City Health Director. Section 4. The City Health Director is hereby directed to make periodic reports to the City Manager on the fluoridation of the public water supply and to seek the cooperation of educational and scientific institutions in conducting surveys and research as to the beneficial effect, if any, of the program and project on the citizens of this cow~unity. Section 5. Funds necessary for the purchase of equipment, supplies, facilities and materials for this introduction of fluorine shall be provided in the 1965-66 fiscal year budget of the City. As soon as such funds are available said purchase shall be made and the process and procedures hereinabove provided inaugurated. Pursuant to City Manager Hirst's memorandum recommendation of April 26, 1965, Council directed the increasing of estimated revenue from the sale of motor vehicle license tags by $29,000.00 and appropriated from this source a like amount to the Thoroughfare Street Program; and, further, Council directed the increasing of estimated revenue from the recently-increased utility tax by $25,000.00 which Council appropriated to its Municipal Building Facilities account, all within the current budget and in accordance with 1IPlan 5" approved January 12, 1965. Pursuant to and in keeping with the recommendation of the Planning Commission, Council granted the petition of Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Ramsey, requesting permission to extend the City's water main for a distance of approximately 100 feet along Edgewood Place, outside the City's east corporate limits, to serve a residence being constructed on said street.