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Show 01jc Wr jialt akc tribune I liuriia Moniiiii OcIoImT IT. I . IW vclion It I House GOP Caucus Urges State to Cut Budget By Douglas I. Rat ki t Tribune Rolitual Editm I he Republican caucus of tiu-- Tati Ituuse of Representatives urged Wednesday a cutbai k ,n stale a gem budgets in January to cover a tisial year revenue slioittall the legislative Usual analyst projected at $23 mil- lion. r At the same tune a state unance projection was piesente-- tu the Legislature's interim Appi epilations Committee showing a continuation of traditional spending patterns would far outstrip prospective tax live-yea- i levenue available. Only a severely crimped budget tor next fiscal year, accounting tor no inflation and allowing for growth 111- neatly a unanimous vote - advised (lov Noi m Bangerter to inform state agencies they should be prepared to cut budgets for the 1983-Hfiscal year by whatever is necessary to balance spending with revenue The caucus advocated an ileasesolilv ill edm alloll alld colfei lions could come close to anticipated by tax revenue growth, the projection suggested ' I believe we ve output t d our abili'' commented ty to pav for the system Hep Nolan Kairas R Roy, appi epilations co chan mall The bleak longer l ange telecast served as bat kdrop tor the more immediate problem of addiessing the potential budget shot tfall tor the current fiscal year, which the majority GllR House caucus concluded could wait until the next regular session in the midpoint in the fiscal January vear Spurning a spec ml session because of revenue unt cr taint v. the caucus across-the-boar- d cutback, encompassing public education sending, a step the Legislature would have tu approve The action lepresented a shift 111 outlook from only three months ago. when the governor urged a June special session to shift funds to cure the prospective shortfall anticipated by administration staff No action was taken, however, in the- wake of the legislative fisc al analyst s more opti - mistic forecast ol revenues that could be generated The legislative utiulvst l,eo Mem mott, told the caucus Wednesday that sales tax revenue, contrary to cai her estimates upon which this year s budget is bused, has shown no growth in the first quarter of this fiscal vcui Rep Karras advised that the potential $25 million shortfall could be much, muc h more." Other admmis tration sources have suggested it could reach $40 million If sales tax growth stayed flat for the remain der of the fiscal year, the shortfall could reach $80 million Mr Mem mott noted Legislative leaders said it would take a minimum 2 pet cent budget cutback over a full year ucloss the boa d to cuv ei $23 nullum Rut it ill fiacks aie delayed until mid seal it might take double that the callin' I lit c aid The budgetary culbai ks suggested fv the House caucus Hies against Oov Hangcru i s prefer enc e Head volutes duelling temporarily the levenue fiom a percent sales tax going for water reclamation projects to free up money in a Hood control reserve fund for envoi mg the shortfall The Senate dnln t discuss the matter Wcdnesduv one-eight- Rut Rep Kairas and Sen Warren Lakct ity. uppropi loman looked beyond tills tions veais potential shoitlull to pioiect h Hugh. gloomy prosoects for state agencies in the RiHa 86 budget wine h the Jan v session will act upon low growth projection toiccast $58 million available in new t, a levenue that year But, as an i sample, the State Board of Education has alreadv said public education needs mine than double that amount One scenario foiecast by the legislative fisc ul analyst showed the stale w ith a $20 million deficit by just funding for student growth in public and higher education and the increased population and facilities for corrections This forecast contemplates no salary increases no career ladder pav tii ist tor public education, hold-SeColumn 4 e m It-t- i. Cooks Outlay Tops Mayors Over 3 Times Campaign Spending riled itli Recorder By Raul Roily Tiihune Staff Wutei Salt Lake (Tty mayoral candidate Merrill Cook spent more than three times the amount doled out by the sitting mayor to get through the pri mary election, and has so fur spent more than five tunes what the two main candidates for mayor spent throughout the entire campaign in 1983 Tribune Staff Photos bv Rick gan courthouse stairs to warn Judge James Sawaya. and confronted the gunman in a basement foyer. ing when shot in the abdomen by prison inmate Ronnie Lee Gardner. Mr. Kirk ran down the Bailiff George "Nick Kirk, right, indicates to prosecutor Robert L. Stott where he was stand- - F Mr Cook has spent $275.1)58 91 and has received $291 847 94 for his may-ora- l hid. according to the latest ft nance disclosure statement that was due at the (Tty Recorder's Office by 5 p m Wednesday Mayor Rainier Dolauhs. attempting to win voter approval for the job handed him by the (Tty Council earlier this year when former Mayor Ted Wilson resigned, has spent $75 642 48 of the $81,411 07 he has received so tar for his campaign Mayor DeRaulm and Mr Cuuk were the two survivors of last week s primary and will face off in the general election Nov. 5. The third majoi mayoral candidate. Jess Agruz. failed to meet Wednesday's deadline for the filing, although all candidates who collected at least $500 from the last filing date were required to file Wednesday, even if they lost in the primary, according to the City Re- Bailiff Tells Gar dner Jury Details of How He Was Shot -- By . Rocld G. Wagnei Tribune Staff Writei A 3rd District Court bailiff told a Salt Lake County jury Wednesday how he was critically shot by prison inmate Ronnie Lee Gardner while the court officer w'as trying to protect "my judge. "Wre were face to face. He just brought the gun up 1 went down on and 1 heard a click and a bang. my knees. testified George Nick" Kirk, whom Gardner is charged with trying to kill. The state's presentation of evidence is expected to be completed Thursday afternoon, and the case may go to the jury as early as Friday afternoon attorneys said Among other charges. Gardner also is accused of capital murder for killing attorney Michael J. Burdell moments before he shot the bailiff. Attorneys have carefully questioned the main witnesses about Gardner's demeanor and apparent control of his faculties. The defense maintains the wounded inmate shot Mr. Burdell accidentally in the confusion of the moment. Also key to arguments of Ins intent is whether Gardnei fired on the guards he broke away from - a point on which the witnesses have differed defendant is expected to tell the jury The he did not intend to kill the attorney if he testifies, as expected, during the presentation of defense evidence I- - . ... Mr. Kirk was one of six witnesses who saw portions of Gardner's deadly escape attempt. Between them, they inmate from when he was witnessed the chaotic minutes later, he was several a until, gun passed recaptured near the steps of the courthouse. 1 turned mv head and saw the prisoner with a gun said court reporter Cathy Gallegos, who was walking through the basement foyer when the incident began. lie was poised with the gun in a position which seemed to n he was teady to shoot." Ms. Gallegos said she witnessed Gardner shoot at the of the elevaguards nd heard a set ond shot as the doors tor sV 'id boarded were dosing The clerk rode to the iifth floor, where she warned bailiff Kirk and he "took ott " like a shot of lightning Meanwhile. Gardner had slmlHcd into the court or- chive office nearby, where the clerk and three attorneys were standing. There was a gunshot in the foyer . . .It I believed we were experiencing was April second some type of April Fool s joke. said attorney Robert Maori, a friend of the victim who hid with him behind the office door. He said Gardnei walked into the room, stopped and I was looking directly down pointed the pistol at him then aimed it at Mr. Burdell. He the barrel, he said said Gardner then swore and that's when Mike said Oh my God'" Mr Maori said he bolted out the door as Burdell was shot in the head Trying to escape from the back ol the oltice. but finding no exit. Gardner told a correctional officer who had been making photocopies there. You're going to have to show me the way out." corder's Office. To demonstrate how expensive this mayor's race is becoming. Mayor Wilson and his mam challenger. Sterling Webber, spent a combined $31.965 64 through the general election m 1983. Mayor Defaults and Mr Cook have combined to spend more than seven times that amount And il Mr Agra' last spending report of more than $65,900 is included, the cost of the mayor's race is approaching a half million dollars with three weeks (o go in the cam; aign. Mr. Agra' campaign manager, Randy Nielson, said Wednesday he didn't tl.ink his candidate needed to file unul December because he is no longer in the race. But workers in the City Recorder's Office said failing to meet the deadline is not that serious Tey will send the Agra, campaign a The officer and Gardner reached the doorway of the office when Mr. Kirk, trying to prevent Judge James Sawaya from walking into the danger, emerged from the stairway. "I just looked at him and I saw the blood on his shoulder. the bailiff said. Mr. Kirk said he looked out into the parking lot for the judge, then turned back toward the prisoner, and was shot in the abdomen, falling to the ground. As the proceedings ended Wednesday, jurois heard the testimony of Wilburn Miller, who was restocking the candy machine on the next floor when Gardner, having run tip the stairs, forced the man to walk with him. Mr. Miller escaped by dashing from the inmate and diving through a service window. Mr Maori, who had fled up a parking ramp, testified Gardner emerged from the courthouse several minutes later, a gathering crowd running and ducking for cover." Salt Lake City police converging on the scene, their weapons drawn' forced Gardner to surrender the gun. and he was arrested on the Justice Hall lawn. Gardner's attorneys - who do not dispute the killing are seeking a conviction to a lesser homimurder of manslaughter. If cide charge, second-degre- e convicted of capital murder, a second hearing or penalty .ether the prisoper should receive a phase will consider life sentence or execution letter indicating the deadline was missed, and giving Mr. Agraz 10 day to deliver the report Mr Nielson said the main worry in the Agraz camp now is to figure out how to pay off a $30,000 debt incurred during the primary campaign con- what we're going to be on for a while, he said That's a pretty big bite " In Di'ii ut of the City Council races. Florence Bittner has spent $1,488. wmle her general election opponent s report had nut boon filed Wednesday According to the most rei ent repot t. however. Barry Eshani had spent 5783 for the seat that repre-Se- e B-Column 4 That s centrating 1 and shooting Defendant Ronnie Lee Gardner smiles while talking to defense attorney Andrew Valdez after Wednesday proceedings. 'Benefit oi tin ID80 Firms Urged to Help With Child Day Care By Dawn Tracy IT ihtine Education W rite i Companx officials are discovering that muvidtng "i funding child care saves money in employ ee product iv and tuinovei ity. absenteeism child care is past its inlaiuy stage words, In other and is the benefit of the 1980s Just as companies no longer ulfei the same piodui ts. e tirms are finding it shortsighted to offer the same bcnetits they did 10 or 15 years ago. said Sandra Bio ud. directui of the National Child Care Rroject at ribbon-cuttirceremonies of Tutor Time Day Care and Center corpora! offices in Salt Lake Wednesday T H Bell former sec rctary of Eclui ation or the Reahand for the ceremonies, said gan administration, oil and birthrate huge numbers of winking I'tahs high women make ihild iato tai ilitie necessary Ms Riirmi sai'i Haditnm.i! employee herein pm k tit families with the mother at ages 1. coring tw pan s home are no longer applu table in today .cork lore e 2o million moilieis Thete ate more woikntg sole support of then the are who men ted mart than ml Sixtv pi .cent families at 12 million said Ms Rut ot mothers w oi k including ' 46 pen ent of those with chldt en under on years mil - b2pimnt aie couples The tnajot itv of faintin' elites ini two ,tl ' Now when 85 pc t c ent of the wmk force cunlttally h a bei ome pate nts fluid care ' is as tnut as net csMty as The hcnmit isn't used be a the king lot she said .j ' - pat minority of me weak tone, it s use is time limited but attects all employees." Ms Burud said when employees, supervisors and company officials are surveyed, they tell of child-car- e problems that interfere with productivity, absenteeism and turnovers. N'tnetv-fiv- e percent of all companies benefits report the set vice is less exwith child-carpensive tnan costs from loss of employee productivity related to chill-carproblems at home. "The real issue is that companies are losing money when they sit hack." she said. By taking action, they can redirect those dollars that are lo- -t from higher than necessaty turnover and absentoesim into a childcare assistance piograni and turn out ahead. There a e more than 3.nnii companies offering liild-are asistanev in some form to employees. ,u cording to refeiral service Ms But ud IBM has a child-carRroc tor and (Iambic. Howard John'on and centers and 3 M Johnson s Wax. offer to employee's of assistance offers six diHment types nter .tie MounIn I I, ih. Conant t'u has ,ui tain hell otteis a left rial service to Its employees Hu oughoiit the stale of low Da i are sei ices an be subs) indatdhec au-wages t woikeis Ms Burmi w ho serves as a consultant to large romp mies said 'lie adv t'es firms to pay oth-- c c pto idets wages that an omparatile to r employ ees in the i um party - not the going mat ket rate for child-carproviders Even with low wages for pmvideis. patents cant afford clttld-- are 'lie auded e e c coun-ticwid- e on-sit- e day-cat- e on-'it- e 1 1 c hild-car- c e c ... ,v c e Of Changes Urged in By Dan Bates Tribune Staff Wntet sei Any stronger controls oven ondhand" tobacco smoke would fie imposed in public places other than restaurants, based on action hy- i state legislative panel Wednesday The Itah Legislature s Health In tertm Committee recommended enforcement-oriented changes in the stale's Clean Indoor ir Act tor lawmakers' consideration in their 198. session beginning in January But legislative member- - eliminated one key proposal tu limit designated 'smoking ateas" to hall ol an establishment's floor space That position stemmed tpm st nti ment against government tampering - with a private harness j stame egged on by the It.ih Rest, on ant ton And memhet' were n minded that options fm othet pub lie places could also be ait mgt d en rcuucst Still nnn h ef tin (ilcpos.il diatteii by IT, lit 1) (Ml Mill lit of lb .,1th Sta'f remained intact Mervin Reid the depat tment s Bure, ni of General Sanitation dm 'tor. said the revisions still address potentially tighter controls m employment ei Aet Clean-A- ir (daces frequented ie" by the public at large, when otfuiaK point to ,i more lingering (large! ot smoking workers otteeting woi k - 'tied separately as alt appropriation matter Bon Mot gan. executive dlleetor of Rest am ant Association, tesk tified Wednesday that a recent survey conducted by the Dees Fannie Restaurant ( ham showed that 77 'etc ent ol its customers had a'ked u be Vated m a designated theCtuh two-wee- The full would allow local heultll .mihoiiues to dictate conditions ioj separate smoking and mploy ee w oik sec t ton' around existing ventilaMon systems, it i on'iderei! reason ible g c " smoking area Those quests were especially lovalcr.t during the breakfast, and lunch hours, said Mr Morgan, supporting an argument he had (rcvioish Tamed that eateries i. ,'er to a larger snaking clientele betoie v n and during coffee and 1 g Also trie committc-- let emmcndi-that the bill equally penalize the violating smoker and the prop! tetor who f ul' to I, lake the t Hint m onto! e the law Both WO ,ld tai e Chi" (' up to pu daV' in jail ol a fine or both Iutnic.ti,, piopo'el held t he pt opt 1111,1 liable to the ini' demeanor but the ,!c tiding 'ino(,ei to a nation omounMig to i ti.it!, i nil'dc-me.Oioi- t s t II K 'I'Vi'lal ia.WlljM ' '11 H oiumttoc s.od the Ch an lndooi u l t Ill's pa"Oc in Lot. wi'hald tec om t" nfoic e without till kiti-'menilation' ' It 1' i e t Sualllte Dallil c. tie tic a tt. depal s executive tlmctoi. said any additional tund.ng me ft J to catr,. lum b fn- k' He ,1'ked tin - committee to drop .ee limit for smoking .ni- - .ml u.!W restaurants the to x btpy io u ijihue themselves Dont pm any iriju.l burden on a- M: Mm g ut appealed "We cannot aipaif to K.rr. away customers, ..nd rnttl.i o' her hand, we cannot af to) d to oRi i I c iistomors Hie Wc 5c1 (a . i r.t sr- Ii'tity.ng dnesduv was ti ttial niedu tii ewt fit ih for the revisions John ! lulbrook. an inCnt-j c etaist at the e Health Sciences -- Cen-V(,- B-- Coljj ,n 5 |
