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U Under Revenue, in addition to additional St Aid, n construction f growth, revenue from the sewer use charge and monies from the 2 1/2% levy i ncrease the Manag noted � potential income of ��54,�� from the Hotel/Motel Tax. He recommended that $1s2 million of the existing balance of $8.4 million of free cash be utilized to allow room for the anticipated impact of increases next year when the advantage of declining debt and any savings by school closings will be lost. The budget will provide for maintenance of essential services; continuing infrastructure maintenance by paving of 8± miles of existing streets; continuing 5 -year rehabilitation program of the water system expanded commitment to human services; modest wage adjustment for Town employees; a 4% increase for the schools and $104,OO4 for additional school computer capacity; a free cash balance for FY88 of approximately $2.2 Brillion; a new street light at Hill, Revere, and Bedford Streets. The budget does not provide for acceptance of any of the construction streets petitioned nor reconstruction of East Street and defers certain equipment requests. Also, recommended, was a cut from $21,122,420 to $24,820,545 in the School Dept. request. Mr. Hutchinson stated that budget targets for FY86.had been met through the proposed document while maintaining essential services and the Town's capital plant and infrastructure through road and water system maintenance, and looking at the renovat of school and Town buildings. A strong free cash position for FY88 will be maintained to absorb the impact of new debt and growing operating expenses. He concluded that the Town is i n good economic health, not ing that there will be financial issues to be addressed in the future, i.e. decisions now such as possible future cuts for LEXPRESS f and i ng S H 9L I CE DEPARTMENT BUDGET Ch ief Furdon was present for submissi of the budget re quests of the Police Dept. under Account #8800. He noted changes in his Department over the past year: retirements; promotions; and reorganization of the command staff; A chart showing the organizational structure was distributed. He informed the Board of use of manpower in his department, adding that he felt good service and coverage of the Town is being provided. He reported that the Cadet program i s going well and is of great benefit as well as is computer equipment which aids i n fast retrieval of information. He acted recent installation of Tele- commun equipment, a device which enables the deaf to communicate with the Police, Regarding expense budget requests, the total increase is less than 1 1/2%, the only increase due to the need for a new unmarked vehicle. Line item reductions and increases were reviewed.h In 1885, $148,080 had been received through the Concord Court as fi and $98,887 was received for parking violations. As goals, Chief Furdon stated that service, safey and crime preventions were foremost. He told of plans for programs to enhance these areas: An overview of the $280,044+ proposed budget was given. Regarding per capita spending of $144/ per capita, it was noted that in comparison with other communities, it was substantially lower.