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h) i) k) l) m) n) o) p) May 11, 1988 Upon adoption by the City Council, the tax relief program for the elderly and handicapped will for the fifth consecutive year be increased. I am proposing an increase in the income levels from $10,000 t© $11,000 for those eligible for 100% exemption. The maximum income level to be eligible for relief is recommended to be raised from $15,000 ~o $16,000. In ~dditi~n, I am recommending that the ceiling on net worth be elevated from $50,000 to $53,000.. As I mentioned in my budget~message, three rates in public utilities are being rebommended to be increased. The water rate is proposed to be $1.40, up from the present $1.30 per 1,000 gallons; sewer maintenance charges is recommended to be increased from $0.6149/1000 gallons to $0.7085/L000 gallons; and the monthly'meter service charges for residences to be increased from $2.00 per month to $2.50 with corresponding increases in the larger size meters. In "addition/ I am recommending that the annual charge for f~re hydrants be increased by $20 to $120.00 each. I have had an ordinance prepared which establishes the fee ~schedule for Willett Hall. Ticketed events, in addition to the City's admission tax, will be $450 or 4% of the gross receipts. The rental rates for non- ticketed events will be $450 for the first period and $140 for each succeeding period. I am further proposing that for qualified non-profit organizations, the-non-ticketed rates apply if the proceeds are retained by the sponsoring agency or are donated by the organization and where there are no paid professional performers. This newly renovated facility should develop into one of the jewels in Portsmouth's crown and an equitable price should be returned to the City for the investment we have made. Portsmouth Sleepy Hole:Golf Course continues to be a leader in the area's recreational facilities. This year I purpose to eliminate the unnecessary burden of Portsmouth citizens applying for and paying the $15.00 charge for the resident identification card. Upon effect of this amendment to the Code, satisfactory identification of being a Portsmouth resident will entitle the player to the ~suecial' resident green fees. In 1984, the City Council established a fee of $1.00 for the Children's Museum. The Executive Committee of the Museum and Fine Arts Commission has recommended, and I concur, to extend this $1.00 admission to the other museums; however, once paid, access to all of our museums will be available for the balance of the day at no additional charge. Ambulance fees are being requested help off-set a significant deficit follows: to be increased to in operations, as From To Basic transportation $ 50.00 Advanced life support 100.00 Inter-City transportation 150.00 No loads 35.00 $ 75.00 150.00 200.00 50.00