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which is why one would see a slight increase. But it is not an actual increase if you take out the accounting adjustment. Mr. Campbell asked for why the expenditures were over for the Val Vista Park project. Ms. McKechan mentioned that a combination of changes were invoNed in this project. She pointed out that changes were made as the project progressed. Sometimes changes need to mede that staff does not anticipate as work is conducted out in the field. She was not concerned about the cost overruns, and believed it mede sense in the final completion of the project. Mr. Campbell wondered if the overruns were as a result of redoing the skate bowl. Ms. McKeehan noted there were edditional costs associated with that change, but the project should be viewed in overall terms. She mentioned staffhed included in the budget a contribution from DSRSD, and it is looking positive that the City will actually receive it. In response to an inquiry by Ms. Ayala, Ms. Rossi noted that this budget does not reflect any changes as a direct result of the overall State budget. Ms. McKeehan noted that the Temporary Recession Reserve was established with the adoption of the two-year budget to cover up to the full loss of the VLF, and on reduction in projected property taxes. This was similar to what happened in the early 90's when staff established the appropriate accounts and had them available to draw upon. At that time, staff ultimately dealt with the loss of revenue internally. Ms. Ayala wondered what else happened in the early 90's to deal with expenses, particularly salaries. Ms. McKeehan noted that salaries were frozen for a period of two years with only a one-time payment in the third year. Mayor Pico noted that capital improvements were continuing to be budgeted for the next two years of the two-year budget cycle. He asked for the total amount of General Fund dollars for these improvements. For the current year, Ms. Rossi informed him that $7 million dollars would be funded for Capital Improvements, and $5.8 million dollars the following year. Ms. McKeehan mentioned that when the Public Facility fees were established, there was an idea that a certain level would come from the General Fund annually; however, a more substantial amount was realized. Therefore, we have already prefunded our side of the Public Facilities Fee. She pointed out that the levels being looked at now Pleasant City Council 8 10/21/03 M'mutes