Minutes 07-26-90 (2)MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION BUDGET WORKSHOP HELD IN
COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1990 AT 4:00 P.M.
PRESENT
Gene Moore, Mayor (Arrived late)
Lee Wische, Vice Mayor
Lillian Artis, Commissioner
Robert Olenik, Commissioner
Arline Weiner, Commissioner
J. Scott Miller,
City Manager
Carrie Parker,
Asst. City Manager
Grady Swann,
Finance Director
Diane Reese,
Asst. Finance Director
Sharon Randolph,
Assistant to the
City Manager
Vice Mayor Wische called the Budget Workshop to order at
4:10 P.M. Two Budget Workshop meetings were held earlier in
the week. The Commission continued its review of individual
proposed department budgets for the 90/91 fiscal year.
Animal Control Page 189
Commissioner Weiner suggested revenue enhancements in Animal
Control. In relation to animal "pick-ups," for first offen-
ses, she suggested increasing the fee from $5 to $10. For
the second offense, the fee of $10 should be raised to $25.
For the third offense, the $15 fee should be raised to $40.
Commissioner Weiner also suggested the current daily rate
for room and board be increased from $3 to $5. She proposed
that the current adoption fee of $5 be increased to $10.
Bob Eichorst, Director of Public Works agreed this would be
in line with what other cities are charging. The
Commissioners were agreeable to this increase.
Commissioner Weiner recommended a full-time employee on
weekends at the shelter. Mr. Eichorst pointed out they do
not really have activity on the weekends. Help Would be
needed more during the week. Commissioner Weiner thought
weekday help would be the City Manager's call.
Commissioner Weiner suggested establishment of a "Friends of
the Animal Shelter" type account to accept financial dona-
tions from the public. The City Manager pointed out when
monies are put in the General Fund, they are mixed with
other revenues coming in.
Other remarks were made about utilizing volunteers to help
out at the shelter. Commissioner Weiner knew of a volunteer
veterinarian who offered to innoculate the animals with
donated vaccines which were slightly past their expiration
dates. Remarks were offered by the Director of Risk
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Management relative to the liability aspects. If the City
pursued this, Olivia McLean suggested they go through the
RSVP program as their volunteers are insured by RSVP.
Public Works - Page 193
A decrease in personnel was proposed in Public Works. The
department has had a Deputy Director and an Assistant
Director. The Deputy Director position has never been
filled. In this budget elimination of the Deputy Director
position was proposed. The positions of Public Works
Director and Assistant Public Works Director were being
retained. The City Manager remarked the Personnel Dept.
would be undertaking a study relative to possible reclassi-
fication of the current Assistant Director to the Deputy
Director. After the study was complete, a recommendation
would be made to the Commission.
It was proposed that the vacant Programmer position be
reclassified as Clerk III.
Streets Page 200
The Equipment Operator II position had been vacant all year,
so it was proposed that the position be eliminated entirely.
Also proposed was reclassification of the Foreman II to
Foreman III.
Discussion took place regarding line 348.00 on page 204,
Traffic/Street Signs. Mr. Miller pointed out that based on
Federal and State law, any regulatory sign that was damaged
or faded had to be replaced. Bob Eichorst remarked the City
was replacing many of the current signs with high intensity
street signs that do not fade.
Vincent Finizio, Administrative Coordinator of Engineering
explained when a contractor puts street lights in a public
rights-of-way he is responsible to provide the actual
funding in monies payable to the City. Those monies fund
the electric for about four years.
Recreation - Page 230
Commissioner Weiner complimented the Director of Recreation
& Parks in connection with the examples of papier-mache
children's art displayed in the City Hall lobby. She hoped
other exhibits could be made available in the future.
On page 227 it was noted an additional Recreation Supervisor
was proposed. Mr. Miller pointed out the Recreation
Supervisor III would only be used for one month when Hester
Park opens. It was proposed that the Recreation Specialist
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be reclassified to Recreation Supervisor I. It was also
proposed that the Recreation Leader be reclassified to
Recreation Specialist. Two employees will be transferred
from Facilities Management and will serve as Recreation
Workers.
As outlined on page 228, decreases are proposed on part-time
positions and Lifeguards. Hours are being cut back to 8-5
year-round at the beach. One of the Lifeguard I positions
will be eliminated. Two Recreation Attendants have been
eliminated due to changes that will be taking place at the
Tennis Center. Discussion took place about the lights being
on timers at the tennis courts at Galaxy School and the fact
that this is more economical than having an employee pre-
sent.
Questions were raised about the way the summer camp program
has been handled. It appeared the City was losing money on
the program. Charles Frederick remarked the day camp
program was never designed to be fully self-sustaining. The
fees for residents and non-residents are being increased to
try and generate more income but it still will not be
totally self-sustaining. Mr. Frederick referred to a new
policy for next year where residents would be allowed a
month long registration period. Non-residents would be
allowed to register for any slots that remain open during
the final week only. Commissioner Weiner thought the summer
program needed to be expanded if funds would permit and she
suggested the Commission return to this topic later.
Several minutes later Commissioners Weiner and Artis
suggested raising the summer camp fee for non-residents to
$35. Mr. Frederick thought it would pretty much be moot
next year with the new registration system as he thought we
will end up with very few non-residents. Commissioner
Weiner thought it should still be increased to $35~
Mayor Moore arrived at the meeting at 4:40 P.M.
Relative to resurfacing of the tennis court~ at Galaxy
School, Commissioner Otenik asked if we could get by another
year. Mr. Frederick responded we could but the further they
deteriorate, the more costly it is to repair. In some areas
on the courts the acrylic has peeled off completel~ which
leaves the surface suseptible. Vice Mayor Wische ~idn't
think it would be wise to postpone this.
Relative to page 231, line 433.00, Equipment Repairs,
considering the track record, Commissioner Olenik thought
the $15,462 recommended was excessive. After discussion
about the types of repairs this would cover, staff was
instructed to trim this some.
*S~ould be
35 %. See
8/7/90 minutes.
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Parks - Page 235
Discussion took place regarding the fact that this depart-
ment has 42 people when it is fully staffed. There are
currently two openings. Ms. Parker remarked the two tem-
porary people are not on the list of approved positions.
They are hired as temporaries, therefore they show up on the
"actual" account. They are not on the accrued position
list.
Remarks were made about the reclassification of the
Forester/Horticulturist (Kevin Hallahan) to Chief
Environmentalist. It was brought out that a
Landscape/Environmental Inspector (Al Capino) will also
serve in the Building Dept. The City Manager explained in
detail the difference in these two functions. Mr.~ Frederick
pointed out Mr. Hallahan had been doing environmental work
since 1986 even though it is not listed in his job descrip-
tion. Mayor Moore objected to creating a new position that
a current employee would be elevated into. Mr. Miller
pointed out Mr. Hallahan is already performing this job.
Other remarks were made about choosing the person with the
best qualifications on paper for the Chief Environmentalist
position. In view of the fact that Mr. Hallahan would still
serve in the capacity of Horticulturist, Vice Mayor Wische
stated the new title should be corrected to Chief
Forester/Horticulturist/Environmentalist.
Relative to line 390.12 on page 244, Clay Field Supplies,
Mr. Miller stated the figure in the "90/91 Dept. Requested"
column should be $5,000.
One Commissioner asked what would happen if the Little
League wiring system is not rewired. John Wildner, Parks
Superintendent responded it is likely there will be
interruptions in service during peak season when there is
heavy useage. The wiring that needed to be replaced was
installed in 1975.
The City Manager referred to three items listed on page 246,
namely, playground equipment at Galaxy Park and Pioneer
Canal Park and picnic pavilions for Sara Sims Park and
stated these would be funded under the CIP program.
Since Commissioner Olenik was scheduled to leave the meeting
early, he requested several areas be addressed prior to his
leaving. The Commission was agreeable.
Sanitation - Page 382
Ms. Parker went over the changes in sanitation rates.
Current City annual solid waste charges cover collection and
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disposal. The City picks the waste up and takes it to the
landfill and the customer pays the bill. If the City were
to take over the disposal charges the Solid Waste Authority
is now charging, the City's rates would go to $237.24/yr.
for a single family and $190.68 for a multi-family unit.
The Solid Waste authority tipping fee is increasing from
$46.50 per ton to $80.99 per ton for a single family resi-
dence. Ms. Parker explained the Solid Waste Authority is
removing the disposal charge from the cities and it will be
billed directly on the property tax bills. Because of this,
Boynton Beach's proposed rate for next year is $126 for a
single family home and $96 for a multi-family unit. She
explained why this is not a dollar for dollar reduction.
It was explained that the Solid Waste Authority's rates are
going up substantially. Ms. Parker remarked the Solid Waste
Authority had used up all of its "reserve" and so instead of
having a graduated rate they now have to charge the entire
rate to pay off their bonds.
Commissioner Olenik asked if the City should continue to
show waste disposal for the City complexes in an enterprise
fund. He wondered if it should be funded through the
General Fund instead. Ms. Parker indicated this could be
moved to the General Fund but the General Fund would then
have to be charged $78,000 to pay for it. Other remarks
were made.
Ms. Parker highlighted specific points from the proposed
sanitation budget. She pointed out last fiscal year the
sanitation fund~had a deficit of $79,902. The budget for
this year is anticipated to be about $210,000. "Retained
Earnings" funded the deficit for the last fiscal year and
the current year.
A new Driver was proposed to drive the recycling truck.
Also recommended was a Sanitation Supervisor to assist the
Sanitation Superintendent. It was noted that the City
obtained the current recycling truck in April, 1990. It
presently works one day per week but this will be expanded
to three days during the next several weeks. Commissioner
Olenik had a problem with purchasing a second recycling
truck when the first truck was not being utilized fully. He
remarked about the Solid Waste Authority pilot program and
felt the City should have been "up and running" the day they
got the first truck. The City had not expanded the program
since the Solid Waste Authority put it into place.
Discussion ensued.
Commissioner Otenik asked why the first truck couldn't be
worked six days a week by adjusting the work shifts.
Commissioner Olenik was also interested in whether the
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recycling grant money could be used for other things in the
recycling program. Craig Grabeel, Director of Management
Services remarked the City's goal for the next fiscal year
is to cover half the City which would require a second
truck. The consensus was that this be presented to the
Commission again for evaluation when the department could
demonstrate the first truck to be at 90% capacity. Ms.
Parker indicated they would check to see if the grant
funding could be switched from capital to personnel. When
the second truck is eventually purchased, Commissioner
Olenik thought existing personnel should operate it. The
recycling truck and Equipment Operator were both deleted.
From capital equipment, the radios for the new truck will be
deleted.
Relative to the change in billing, Ms. Parker stated the
City met with the Solid Waste Authority, checked the list of
billings and made corrections. The material was pretty
accurate. The question was raised as to when Data
Processing needed the rates. Ms. Parker responded they
would like to give them 30 days notice, if possible. The
big problem will be on the containerized pick-ups.
Commissioner Olenik thought the containerized should be
"what industry is getting for it out there." Ms. Parker
responded they did not set the rates that way. The rates
were set on a cost basis and she explained. She stated they
could revise this based on perhaps a private industry
average. Commissioner Olenik stated he didn't want to sub-~
sidize residential from commercial. In the free market
system, if the City can get more for 'that, then he felt the
City should. Ms. Parker stated a comparison could be pre-
pared to determine the differential.
Mayor Moore stated he had previously recommended rear-view
mirrors on the back of the garbage trucks. Bob Eichorst
remarked the suggestion had been implemented on half of the
trucks already. As far as the other half o~ the fleet, they
are trying to find a place to mount the mirrors because
~hey keep getting broke when the men are working. The
Mayor recommended one man look back when the other worker is
dumping the load.
With regard to the proposed sanitation rates (page 392), Ms.
Parker pointed out the current rates have a 10% differential
between multi-family and single family. We are going to a
25% differential. The rate increase for the single family
will, therefore, not be as much as the multi-family.
Vehicle Service - Page 394
Sharon Randolph, Assistant to the City Manager explained
they were currently missing two Mechanic IIs and one
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Mechanic I. With regard to revenues, it was pointed out
that we are not yet at the point where replacement monies
are in this fund. Ms. Randolph stated we're hoping to build
to that point. We have increased this year what is being
collected from the different departments. Depreciation
costs are not included and the fleet is aging faster than
it is being replaced.
Relative to vehicle service costs, the City Manager was
asked to provide the Commission with numbers on what percen-
tage pertains to variable costs vs. fixed costs. Mr. Miller
responded when you take the true cost of a four-door vehicle
you're talking about $5,000 to break everything down such as
direct labor, insurance costs, replacement costs, etc. Mr.
Miller believed Carel Fisher had already done this and that
was why they arrived at such high operation, maintenance and
renewal costs. He stated we couldn't afford to keep this
"rental car agency" moving, so we cut back. We are covering
our operational costs and hope in several years to also
cover our replacement costs.
In connection with pages 403 through 405, Ms. Randolph
remarked the Recycling Truck had been deleted and as pre-
viously indicated, the Fire Dept.'s Ward LaFrance Pumper had
been added back on. Commissioner Olenik asked that the
vehicle numbers of the eight replaced Police Cruisers be
provided the Commission. Commissioner Olenik observed there
was an error in mileage noted for vehicle 319 as the
documentation showed it had 485,000 miles on it.
Warehouse Page 406
There were no questions raised relative to the Warehouse.
Community Improvement/CRA Fund - Page 417
Ms. Parker explained the Community Improvement Fund had
undergone a major restructuring in accounting. The current
year budgeted only $518,000 and this will be increased in
the coming year to over $1,000,000. The City had funded
Community Improvement $350,000 since its inception. Because
Of the slow start-up, the expenditures side didn't catch up
with the revenue side. A certain amount had been authorized
for each program out of the subsequent budget years.
Johnnetta Broomfield had basically been running a program
budget, utilizing previous years' funds because they weren't
expended. This year the entire fund balance had been rolled
into the budget. There was no fund balance at this point.
It would be allocated out to the programs based on previous
Commission direction. Staff felt this restructuring would
prove to be less confusing.
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Commissioner Olenik referred to page 417, line 891.10 Fund
Balance Appropriatio% which represented monies left over
from previous years. He asked how it was determined whether
that money was for CRA or for Community Improvement. Ms.
Parker responded it was in the budget under specific
programs. The fund balance in CRA was the tax money that
was not expended. Commissioner Olenik suggested making two
separate lines for Fund Balance. He thought the Commission
would like to understand what money is left in the downtown
area for TIF vs. what is left for community programs. Ms.
Parker indicated two lines could be provided and the numbers
could be broken out.
Relative to page 421, it was pointed out the Development
Officer is a new position which will be split in half bet-
ween CRA and Community Improvement. Remarks were made about
personnel in this department working on both CRA and
Community Improvement projects. It was pointed out there is
one revenue fund with two expenditure accounts.
In connection with page 428, it was noted there have been
three contract employees which did not show up on the
Personnel sheet as full-time employees. A little money has
been put into Professional Services so Ms. Broomfield can
contract with an Architect and Marketing Coordinator on an
as needed basis. The Development Officer is a new position
which will be split in half between the CRA and Community
Improvement.
Vice Mayor Wische questioned the interrelation of figures
on page 418, labeled Operating Expenses. Ms. Parker
explained some of the programs will be geared up more bet-
ween now and the end of the year. Mr. Miller added we are
going through the appraisal and appraisal review processes
right now. Those processes should be complete by the end of
this fiscal year.
Remarks were made about the City loaning the CRA about
$158,000 towards Boynton Beach Blvd. Vice Mayor Wische
referred to those funds and asked if that money should be
transferred into the General Fund. Ms. Parker remarked that
was part of the fund balance that is being moved forward.
Mayor Moore thought the plan should be "junked" and the
funds taken back into the General Fund. The City Manager
made available written material which showed the advances
made in 1983, 1984 and 19881 If any portion of the $158,000
is paid back into the General Fund, we would be taking away
from certain projects.
Commissioner Olenik referred to page 424, line 630.14
Improvements-Streets and asked how we could pay for the
Federal Hwy. medians out of CRA funds when the medians are
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not in the TIF location. Ms. Broomfield replied they are
located in the CBD going towards the Canal. Discussion
ensued. Commissioner Olenik thought this point should be
checked out. He pointed out if the City plans to do future
Federal Hwy. medians, they cannot be done from the CRA. The
City Manager stated that was correct. Mr. Miller noted
anything additional would come out of the General Fund.
That was why we haven't put any grant in for this year.
Other remarks were made about $20,000 in additional monies
budgeted for next year for Federal Hwy. in the CBD.
Ms. Broomfield made remarks about line 630.14 and monies
budgeted for Boynton Beach Blvd. medians, sidewalks and
landscaping improvements which probably would not begin
before the end of the fiscal year. An RFP would be going
out to see what work a contractor will be able to handle
outside of what the City will be handling. Ms. Parker
pointed out if this money has been encumbered by the end of
the year, it will be rolled over into the additional fund
appropriation for next year.
Other remarks were made about page 431, line 499.02, Housing
Program-Infill Construction. It was pointed out this
account has been carried forward from previous years.
Nothing has been spent out of this line item. Discussion
took place as to whether or not the $219,676 recommended for
90/91 included the $57,676 remaining from the 89/90 current
budget. Ms. Broomfield thought the $57,676 was included in
the figure. Ms. Parker didn't think it was included in the
$219,676. The Mayor didn't think it made sense to keep
appropriating money, if its not being spent.
Discussion took place relative to the way this department
functions. Commissioner Weiner didn't know how they could
function without regular permanent employees.
Mayor Moore thought they should get to the point. He had
been through the entire budget and he was satisfied the
entire budget had been cut to the bone. The Commission was
present to set a maximum millage. He believed this budget
had about a 1.1 mill increase. The City Manager indicated
that was correct. It was noted that Commissioner Olenik was
going to be leaving the meeting shortly and the Mayor wanted
him to take part in the decision. The Mayor proposed dove-
tailing in the $800,000 from the Tradewinds settlement. He
also proposed they defer any additional millage for capital
improvements for the next year. He thought the money should
be "kicked back out" from the CRA. The Mayor then wanted
the tax increase to be figured.
Discussion took place about the "not to exceed" millage rate
which needed to be set at this meeting. Commissioner Weiner
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and Commissioner 01enik indicated there were some things
they thought could be eliminated from the proposed budget.
It was mentioned that there would be two Public Hearings.
Remarks were made about the $2,000,000 for CIP. Arbitrage
was discussed. Mayor Moore asked if the City could take
income from the Capital Improvement Fund that was derived
from the sale of bonds and dove-tail it back into the
General Fund. Grady Swann responded negatively and stated
anything that was from a bond issue would have to go towards
the bond issue. Commissioner Olenik recommended the ½ mill
dedicated for CIPs be reduced to ~ mill and thereby save
$400,000. Commissioner Olenik didn't want to set a "not to
exceed" millage until the numbers had been worked out. The
Mayor suggested going with the 1.1 mill increase at this
point. Commissioner Weiner thought things were suddenly
becoming rushed. She requested this proceed in an orderly
fashion.
City Manager Miller pointed out that for the last several
years the City had been funding a ½ mill for the CIP
programs. That had brought in $882,541. That was the
figure used as anticipated revenue for 90/91 when the "wish
list" for the CIP program was prepared several months back.
He explained $900,000 had been appropriated for arbitrage.
The City had since received a final computation on what the
City owes by November, 1991 and the arbitrage came to about
$490,000. Mr. Miller pointed out that without jeopardizing
the CIP program now, they could take the CIP from } mill to
~ mill and the figure would be $441,270. Commissioner
Olenik remarked another option would be to take the CIP down
to zero this year and still be able to fund $450,000 of it
because money is left in the arbitrage. Grady Swann inter-
jected there is an item in the Bond Covenant which indicates
those monies can be designated for other CIP uses, as the
Commission sees fit.
Remarks were made regarding the $800,000 Tradewinds
insurance money and various opinions were offered regarding
use for that money.
Discussion took place on whether to drop ½ or ~ mill. Mr.
Miller pointed out if they take the ½ mill and take the CIP
down to zero, they will not have an expansion to the
Community Center. Several Commissioners thought dropping }
mill would be the best choice. Mayor Moore thought it was
ridiculous to say for political reasons the millage will be
knocked down ~ or } mill. He thought they needed to address
the issue of how to use the Tradewinds money. That would
reduce the deficit. He thought some Commissioners were
"ducking" the issue. Remarks were made about the Commission
rushing to make this decision before Commissioner Olenik
left the meeting. Some disagreeable remarks were exchanged
between the Mayor and Commissioner Weiner.
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Commissioner Olenik remarked he was comfortable dropping ~
mill. Without knowing the specific numbers on how the pro-
posed cuts would affect the millage, he thought the
Commission might want to wait. Commissioner Weiner recom-
mended a workshop meeting.
The Mayor asked the City Manager what the Commission needed
to accomplish this evening. Mr. Miller referred to
Resolution 90-WWWW and stated on the last page, in the far
right column, the millage rate was indicated as 8.2519.
Since ¼ is to be knocked off the CIP, the total operating
millage would be 8.0019. Mr. Miller pointed out the first
Public Hearing was to be set for Wednesday, September 5,
1990 at 6:00 P.M. Following the Public Hearing, the regu-
larly scheduled Commission meeting could take place.
This Budget Workshop meeting recessed at 6:25 P.M. A brief
Special City Commission meeting followed to formally adopt
Resolution 90-W-WWW. The Budget Workshop reconvened at 6:35
P.M.
Mayor Moore and Commissioner Olenik left Commission Chambers
at 6:35 P.M.
Water and Sewer - Beginning on Page 273
Carrie Parker explained this budget includes dollars to fund
the Capital Improvement program. Plans for the upcoming
year include $6,500,000 for the East Water Treatment Plant,
$20,000,000 for the West Water Treatment Plant, $1,800,000
for the Wastewater Collection System and $7,500,000 for Odor
Abatement. The City is planning to go out for a bond issue
for the $20,000,000 West Water Treatment Plant and the
$7,500,000 Odor Abatement. Remarks were made about the Rate
Study growth rates.
Revenues as outlined on page 273 were explained. Ms. Parker
pointed out we are projected to have a slight deficit at the
end of this year. The reason for this is primarily because
the water conservation effort is working. When water con-
servation kicks in, water sales are down and therefore reve-
nues are down but expenses continue.
On page 275, line 433.10, Water Sales and line 435.10, Sewer
Service were examined and Ms. Parker explained where the
rate increase kicks in. The revenues shown in the 90/91
column are based on the Rate Study that was done and the
total revenues. Whether the City goes with Rate Structure B
or the Inverted Rate still had not been decided. The
Commission will need to decide that at a later point.
A new revenue item was referred to on page 276, line 819.91.
Ms. Parker stated this was the transfer in from the Impact
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Fee Fund and this would assist in paying off the debt ser-
vice. In connection with line 819.92, it was noted that
this year we're funding depreciation on a cash basis in this
fund. Instead of using excessive revenues over expenditures
to do that, a transfer had been moved in from General
Reserve and at the end of the year the excess would be a
"flow-through" for the depreciation offset.
The summary on page 279 was examined. Most of the operating
Divisions are experiencing a slight decrease this year and
significant numbers of personnel are not being added.
Page 381, addressing debt service, shows the debt service is
increasing with the new bond rate. A Renewal and
Replacement Fund in the amount of $882,700/year is being
added as a result of the bond issue. This budget without
the debt service would be $15,000,000 as compared to the
$19,000,000.
Also included in the Utilities budget is the Engineering
Dept. which is a Utilities division.
Golf Course - Page 441
The City did not increase any fees or charges this year at
the Golf Course. The Golf Course is basically self
sustaining.
Publicity Fund - Page 248
Commissioner Weiner pointed out the City Manager had asked
everyone to help out this budget year. She recommended the
Chamber of Commerce also be asked to "put something into the
pot." The consensus was to bring this recommendation up
again when the full Commission is present. It was recom-
mended that current funding of $16,500 be decreased to
$10,000.
Local Option Gas Tax - Page 252
This is the revenue the City receives from the County for
the 6¢ Local Option Gas Tax. $550,000 had been transferred
into the General Fund to pay for general street repairs. We
are putting in $200,000 for the Street Resurfacing Program
and $25,000 for drainage improvements. Also allocated is
$25,000 for traffic and street signs. In view of the
earlier discussion on traffic and street signs in Public
Works, Ms. Parker remarked they could either cut this out or
cut this down.
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Capital Improvement Projects - Page 436
This topic was discussed earlier in the meeting. The chart
on page 436 was briefly referred to. At the top of the
chart is a list of Commission approved projects. At the
bottom of the page are projects not approved by the
Commission.
Commissioner Weiner referred to the proposed playground
equipment for Pioneer Canal Park and Galaxy Park. Ms.
Parker noted those items were included under Recreation with
a note that it was suggested these be funded out of the CIP
budget. There is no money in the Recreation budget for
these items. The money shows up here. Commissioner Weiner
thought those items should definitely be funded.
Commissioner Weiner recommended a workshop to go over all
the recommendations.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting properly adjourned at 6:55 P.M.
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