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~ ~ Regular Meeting 8/21/72 - continued It was ascertained that a notice of the hearing was published in the official newspaper of the City on August 10, 19'72. Mr. Broussard read a recap of the proposed budget which totaled ~1, 404, 659.00. A. Carlos Smith and Robert E. Thrower asked questions pertaining to the water and sewer department. Mrs. Evelyn Kennedy, Director of the Neighbor- hood Centers Program, asked for a break down of the parks and recreation departments budget. Comm. Christensen read the line items in the budget and in answer to Mrs. Kennedy's question stated $2,000 was budgeted as the City's contribution to the Neighborhood Center. • Mrs. Kennedy stated the City had been very co- operative in maintaining the ball fields and it was very much appreciated, however in order to carry on the programs they offer to the people, the $160.00 a month budgeted was not enough and they would like to ask for an increase. Comm. Christensen stated he felt the City had increased their contribution by maintaining the ball fields and paying for the lights. Mayor Thomas asked if there were any further questions pertaining to the budget, and there being none, declared the hearing closed. Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm. Sampson that the public hearing on the proposed budget for 1972-73 be closed. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux and Sampson. NAYS: Commissioner Boyle. + + + • 3. Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm. Christensen to adopt Ordinance No. 934 as read.