fund on a 6-month basis rather than a 9-month basis new positions allowed by the House due to late passage of the bill. ! Includes $95,900 supplemental for pay increases. * Includes $300,000 supplemental estimate in S. Doc. 112. Department of Highways and Traffic The net increase of $296,500 plus savings of $3,500 will provide $300,000 to inaugurate a 2-year program for the purchase of essential snow removal equipment to help keep all main and secondary roadways passable at all times, and complete all District residential street plowing within 24 hours of cessation of snowfall. SANITARY ENGINEERING The committee has approved the sum of $23,982,500 for this appropriation. It is a net increase of $220,500 over the House allowance but a reduction of $311,000 below the revised estimates. The gross increase of $245,500 is offset by a reduction of $25,000 to fund on a 6 months basis rather than a 9 months basis, the new positions allowed by the House. The net increase of $175,000 plus savings of $25,000 will provide $200,000 to begin the first stage of a 3-year program to mechanize street cleaning equipment. Washington aqueduct The sum of $45,500 is required to meet increased costs in the production of water. CAPITAL OUTLAY The committee recommends a total of $68,244,200 for capital outlay projects. This amount is $22,514,200 over the House bill and $16,091,700 under the revised estimates. PUBLIC SCHOOLS The net increase of $3,653,600 reflects a reduction of $378,000 volunteered by the Commissioners for equipment for three projects due to a delay in the construction schedule. The committee has allowed all projects requested including three submitted in Senate Document 112 and additional funds for three projects previously approved due to increased construction costs. Funds allowed will provide for the following: (1) Purchase of site and plans and specifications for one junior high school addition, one elementary school addition, and two new elementary schools; (2) preparation of plans and specifications for two junior high school additions, four elementary school additions, one elementary school replacement, the Phelps-Spingarn Stadium, Wilson Senior High School addition, Sharpe Health School addition, and an addition to the school warehouse; and (3) plans and specifications and construction for one junior high school addition and alterations to one junior high school. PUBLIC LIBRARY The increase of $297,000 will provide for air-conditioning five existing branch libraries-Cleveland Park, Anacostia, Capitol View, Palisades, and Southeast. RECREATION The increase of $15,000 will provide for the preparation of plans and specifications for the development of the North Michigan Park Playground. The committee has denied the request of $41,000 for the Fort Reno recreation area and swimming pool. FIRE DEPARTMENT The net increase of $301,000 reflects a voluntary reduction of $5,000 for equipment allowed by the House and $306,000 for the purchase of a site to replace an old firehouse-Engine Company No. 6 and Truck No. 4. PUBLIC HEALTH The committee has denied the request for $320,000 included in Senate Document 112 for plans and specifications for a facility for alcoholics. Funds have been allowed ($400,000) in operating expenses which will allow the Department of Public Health to develop a program for these individuals using an existing facility-the Women's Reformatory, Lorton, Va. Inmates of this facility will be shifted to other correctional facilities. Funds have been approved for the electrical distribution system at Glenn Dale Hospital. PUBLIC WELFARE Funds have been allowed for plans and specifications for an addition to the Receiving Home for Children. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS The committee has restored $75,000 for a preliminary survey to prepare a study for two buildings, including underground parking, in the municipal center area. Also, approved by the committee is the request for $100,000 included in Senate Document 112, for a perliminary study to evaluate and select a site for a new building or buildings to house the juvenile court and the court of general sessions. HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFIC The total request of $12,805,100 for all highway projects eliminated by the House because of revenue shortages has been restored. SANITARY ENGINEERING The committee has approved the restoration request of $170,000 for the purchase of a site and preparation of plans and specifications for a new sanitation garage. In keeping with the approval of all highway projects, the Senate has restored $500,000 for the construction of storm and relief sewers in advance of interstate highway paving. NATIONAL CAPITAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY The restoration request of $4,527,500 has been allowed by the committee as the District's share of the fiscal year 1967 cost of the rail rapid transit system. This amount is equal to one-half of the funds. appropriated in Public Law 89-435, approved May 31, 1966, the Department of Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 416,000 Payne Elementary School addition, Nalle Elementary School addition and Ketcham Elementary School addition, Savoy Elementary School replacement, 33,000 416,000 449,000 |