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BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
BUDGET MEETING 7 :30 P.M. NOVEMBER 25, 1996
MINUTES
Present:
Committee Members: Shenk, Thorpe, Marcham, Mackesey
Committee Members Excused: Efroymson
Other Alderpersons Present: Gray, Johnson, Sams, Hanna
Alderpersons Excused: Blumenthal
Others Present:
Mayor Cohen
City Controller Cafferillo
Deputy Controller Thayer
Fire Chief Wilbur
Acting Police Chief Barnes
Assistant City Attorney Kennedy
City Clerk Holcomb
City Forester Hillman
Planning Director VanCort
Asst. Supt. of Public Works Ferrel
Building Systems Supervisor Miller
Members of the Police Board and media
1 . Opening Comments
Chairperson Shenk stated that the agenda for this meeting is
as follows:
A. Public Comment
B. Council Comments
C. Human Services Coalition Contract
D. Specific Department Budgets:
Police Department
Other remaining open items
Members of the public were asked to speak; the following
members spoke: -t,
1 . Michael Koplinka-Loehr, DeWitt Historical Society interim
Director, thanked Council for the $7,500 in funds for
1997, but urged Council to fund the $10,000 amount that
the B & A Committee recommended.
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2 . Nina Bassuk, Chair of Shade Tree Advisory Committee,
discussed the City tree survey and the need for an
additional tree trimmer position.
3. Jim Hardesty, 309 Second Street, expressed support for
the Police Department and the new drug investigator
position.
4. Judy Hardesty, 309 Second Street, expressed support for
the Police Department and the new drug investigator
positions.
5. Barbara Balluffi, 312 Second Street, urged support for
drug investigators and supported additional drug
investigator positions to fight the increasing drug
problem in Ithaca.
6 . George Dentes, District Attorney, discussed the drug
problem in Ithaca and the need for additional drug
investigators in the city.
7 . Loreta RumseV, 116 Irish Hill Road, City Community
Service Officer, stated that she is the service officer
who has been proposed for deletion in the 1997 Budget.
She explained to Council her duties and the affect of her
absence to the Police Department.
8. Glenn Sharshon, Ithaca Police Department, urged Council
to purchase the domestic violence software, MOSAIC 20, as
it would be a good tool for the Police Department.
9 . Tracy Farrell, 429 W. Buffalo Street, Washington Park
Neighborhood Association, _voiced her support for the
proposal for two drug investigators. She would like to
maintain the quality of life in the city.
10. Michael Vitucci, 616 Cascadilla Street, discussed the
drug dealing that occurs across 'the street from his
house, and the need for more than two drug investigators .
Listen to the taxpayers, there is a war in the streets .
11 . Mike Gray, President, Ithaca PBA, stated that on behalf
of the PBA, he urged support for the two drug
investigators and the additional training for police
officers. The drug unit of the department nep-ds to be
properly staffed to fight the growing drug probfem in the
city. He stated that the police officers need additional
training to provide the highest level of service. He
also stated that the PBA is not endorsing any elimination
-'' of jobs in City departments, but urged Council to find
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alternative methods of funding the maintain the current
City personnel .
12 . Joe Cassaniti, 330 W. State Street, voiced his support
for the two new drug investigators, and tree trimmer
position.
13 . Susanne Akers, Parking Meter Checker, stated that her
position is slated to be eliminated in 1997 . She cannot
determine why the City would cut the meter checker
positions, because they actually make money for the City.
She also stated she is in support of the new drug
investigators.
14 . Doug Martin, Investigator with the Police Department,
gave Council a good description of the current drug
activity in Ithaca and outlined the Police Department' s
current losing battle with drugs in Ithaca. He urged
support of the two new drug investigators, and was
hopeful that more investigators could be hired.
15 . Linda Martin, 798 N. Wood Road, Groton, wife of Doug
Martin, discussed being a wife of a drug investigator and
how the lack of investigators is taking a toll on her
husband. She voiced her support for the two new
investigators, and asked for even more officers to fight
the drug problem.
16 . David Nazer, Police Lt. , urged Council to hire two
additional narcotics officers. He stated that the two
narcotics officers cannot be pulled from the current
force. The new investigators will make an impact on the
drug problem.
17 . Tom Stavropoulos, 401 W. Green Street, voiced his support
for the two new drug officers, and stated that the drugs
in downtown are very bad. He also urged Council to
improve the downtown lighting and parking areas .
18 . Gwen Wilkinson, 250 Troy Road, supports the purchase of
the MOSIAC 20 software for use against domestic violence.
19 . Joanne Farbman, Task Force for Battered Women, urged
support for the MOSAIC . 20 software, and discussed the
software' s potential use. She also voice her support for
the two new drug investigators and police- officer
training.
20. Dan Slattery, Police Officer, stated that the drug
problem is bad and getting worse. He supports the hiring
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of two narcotics officers for the department.
2 . Common Council Comments:
The following represent the areas of concern or comment which
were raised by Alderpersons in relation to the 1997 Budget, or
comments made by the public.
Alderperson Johnson presented his comments:
A. Need to do as much as the City can do to fight the drug
problem.
B. Need to increase the number of drug investigators.
C. Need to add the MOSAIC 20 software.
D. Many tough decisions are ahead for Council.
Alderperson Hanna presented his comments:
A. Council wants to make the fight against drugs the highest
priority for the 1997 Budget.
B. Trying to maintain the type. of. services that are
recquested .by our citizens and keep the tax rate between
2 .75% and 5.5%.
Alderpersons Marcham and Thorpe thanked all the individuals
who spoke tonight.
Acting Police Chief Barnes stated that he supported the
following personnel upgrades for 1997 even though he did not
propose additions due to budget constraints:
1. Upgrade one Police Office to a Sergeant position.
2 . Addition of three new drug investigators.
He stated that two new investigators is a step in the right
direction.
Chairperson Shenk presented her comment:
A. Trying.to meet the needs of the community .and allocating
the 1997 dollars among departments.
Mayor Cohen presented his comments:
<., A. Voiced appreciation to the public for their comments.
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B. Trying to balance the community needs and raising taxes
is a difficult process .
C. Drug problem is a very serious issue that needs the
City' s full attention, do not want to lose another
individual.
D. Asked Council to fund the drug investigators.
3 . Human Services Coalition Budget
The Mayor recommended a 1997 Human Services Coalition Budget
in the amount of $22,000. The Human Services Coalition has
now been separately allocated to Account A1013-5435 Contracts
Human Services Coalition. After a brief discussion, the
following motion was made:
RESOLVED, That the 1997 Human. Services_ Coalition Budget get
approved, as proposed by the Mayor, in the amount of $22,000.
The motion passed 8-0.
4 . Police Department Budget
The Mayor recommended a 1997 Police Department budget in the
amount of $4,717,474.
The major changes in the Police Department Budget proposed by
the Mayor include:
- Delete one Community Service Officer position
- Delete two P/T Meter Checker positions
- Add two Police Officers for drug activity
- Add $4,000 for salary adjustment to Deputy Police
Chief
- Promote two officers to Sergeants
- Add training funds of $45, 000
- Reduce funding level of Senior Typist position
It was noted that the purchase of the MOSAIC 20 Domestic
Violence software, $9,500, had been moved from the City.
Prosecutor budget to the Police Department Budget at a
previous meeting. Council now agreed that the software
purchase should- be moved to Capital Project #211 to spread out
the cost of the purchase over five years. The ,following
motion was made:
RESOLVED, That $9,500 be transferred from Account A3120-5225 to
Capital Project #211 for the purchase of the MOSAIC 20 Domestic
Violence software.
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Voting results on the motion were as follows :
Ayes : (7 ) Shenk, Hanna, Thorpe, Mackesey, Johnson,
Gray, Sams
Nays: ( 1 ) Marcham
The motion passed 7-1 . Marcham voted against the motion,
because the software is new and not yet tested.
A discussion regarding police car purchases followed. Acting
Chief Barnes stated that the department needs five new cars in
1997, but has proposed the replacement of four cars to conform
to the budget requirements.
A discussion concerning personnel followed. Barnes stated
that he currently has four dispatcher positions open. He
explained that the City' s dispatcher pay is far below what
other police departments of comparable size are paying for
dispatch services . Barnes stated this issue has been ongoing,
and hopefully in 1997 it can be resolved. He stated that the
dispatcher' s pay is not adequate. The Pay Equity Study would
have some impact on the dispatcher' s salary, but not a
significant impact.
A discussion regarding drug investigators followed. Doug
Martin stated that the department is '30 drug cases behind, and
they get six calls a day' on new drug houses . He stated the :
current officers in the drug unit are tied up with paper work
and court activity for 60% of their time. A discussion
concerning shifts followed: It was noted that the Community
Service Officer grant funding will expire in 1998.
Acting Chief Barnes stated that the two new drug investigators
in the Police budget would be two entry level Police Officers
at $26,868 each, with a nine-month training lag time. A
discussion of the drug problem in the city followed.
The deletion of the Parking Meter Checkers was discussed.
Barnes stated that the Mayor' s proposed budget would reduce
the number of tickets issued during the year. The estimated
amount of lost revenue per meter checker would be $30,000 .
Acting Chief Barnes presented the following alternative to the
Mayor' s Budget:
Delete all six (6) P/T Meter Checkers
r - Add two Community Service Officer positio`ifs
Barnes stated that there should be approximately $15,000 to
$20,000 in personnel savings, and the number of tickets
written should not decrease.
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Alderperson Mackesey was uncomfortable with the deletion of
five Meter Checker positions, and the reorganization of a
department during the budget process . She stated she would
vote against a resolution to delete these positions. The
following motion was made:
RESOLVED, That the Mayor' s proposed budget be amended as follows :
Increase A3120-5110 (To add back deleted $45,258
Community Service Officer and add two
additional Community Service Officers)
Decrease A3120-5120 (Delete six Meter Checker (56,063)
positions)
Increase A3120-5120 (To add back two Parking 17,271
Meter Checker positions deleted by the
Mayor)
Voting results on the motion were as follows :
Ayes : (7) Shenk, Sams, Thorpe, Gray, Hanna,
Johnson, Marcham
Nays : (1)
. Johnson,
The motion passed 7-1.
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Alderperson Hanna made a motion to accept the two new police
officers in the 1997 Budget as proposed by the Mayor, and
requested the Chief and the Department to come up with a one-
time savings in the amount equal to one position plus benefits
($38, 000) .
Acting Chief Barnes stated that his budget does not have the
funds to find $38,000 in savings. Alderperson Hanna withdrew
his motion.
A discussion regarding police training followed. It was noted
that the Mayor increased the training budget by $40,000 to a
total training line of $64,726 . Council requested that the
$13,278 Diversity Training from 1996 be encumbered to 1997 and
that the 1997 training be decreased by $25,000 . The following
motion was made:
RESOLVED, That A3120-5440 be reduced by $25, 000 to a .;total of
$39,726, and that 1996 diversity training funds in t" Police
Department Budget, in the amount of $13,278, be encumbered to 1997 .
The motion passed 8-0.
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A discussion concerning the drug investigator positions
followed. The following motion was made:
RESOLVED, That Account A3120-5110 be reduced by $26,868 plus
benefit reductions in the appropriate accounts in the amount of
$7,473 for the purpose of deleting one drug investigator for 1997 .
Mayor Cohen stated that the addition of two drug investigators
is the most critical part of the 1997 budget, and to delete
these positions would be wrong. After a discussion of the
motion, voting results on the motion were as follows:
Ayes: (4) Hanna, Gray, Mackesey, Shenk
Nays: (4) Sams, Marcham, Johnson, Thorpe
The motion failed 4-4.
A discussion regarding the Deputy Police Chiefs salary for
1997 followed. The Mayor proposed a $4,000 increase to the
Deputy Police Chief' s salary to increase the dollar difference
between the Captain' s and the Deputy Chief' s salaries.
Council suggested that the $4,000 be placed in Restricted
Contingency, and the 'B & A Committee will review the salaries
early in 1997 and make a determination.. The following motion
was made:
RESOLVED, . That $4,000 be transferred from Account A3120-5105 to
Account A1990 'Restricted Contingency for the purpose of further B
& A review of the Deputy Police Chief salary and other Deputy
Department Heads.
Voting results ont he motion were as follows:
Ayes: (6) Johnson, Shenk, . Thorpe, Sams, Mackesey,
Gray
Nays: (2) Marcham,Hanna
The motion passed 6-2 .
The following motion was made:
RESOLVED, That the 1997 Police Department Budget be approved, as
amended, in the amount of $4, 685, 440.
The motion passed 8-0.
5. Tree Trimmer Position
As part of the 1997 proposed Budget, the Mayor added $36,000
to the Parks and Forestry accounts for an outside contract to
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remove a number of dangerous trees in the city. Also, a
requested tree trimmer position was not included as part of
the 1997 Budget.
City Forester Hillman explained the need for a third tree
trimmer position. He stated that the third tree trimmer would
almost double productivity by allowing for work during
vacations, and the establishment of two crews . It was stated
that, under contract, it costs $800 - $1,000 for the removal
of one tree. Hillman and Nina Bassuk, Chair of the Shade Tree
Advisory Committee, proposed the following suggestion to hire
a third tree trimmer:
Add $9,000 for tree removal contract work for first half
of 1997 .
Add $12,000 for one permanent F/T tree trimmer, starting
in July, 1997 .
Delete $36, 000 for full-year contract work originally
proposed.
Bassuk stated that the savings in 1997 would be $15,000. She
stated that in future years, the department would work to
eliminate the outside contract. After a brief discussion
regarding the proposal, the following motion was made:
RESOLVED, That $36,000 be deleted from Account A7111-5435 and
$9,000 be added to A7111-5435 for reduced tree removal contract -
with outside firm, and be it further
RESOLVED, That Account A7111-5115 be increased by $12,000 for the
purpose of adding one permanent F/T Tree Trimmer position, starting
in July, 1997 .
The motion passed 8-0.
6. Parking Lot Attendants Discussion
A discussion concerning the parking lot attendants followed.
The discussion centered on the coverage at the Dryden Road
Garage and the Green Street lot. Building Systems Supervisor
Miller stated that the Dryden Road Garage currently operates
from 7 : 00 A.M. to 3:00 A.M. , and the parking ticket machinery
is off the remainder of the time. The 1997 Garage house are
proposed from 8:00 A.M. to 1 :30 A.M. with the parking ticket
machinery off the remainder of the time. If an individual
came in after 1: 30 A.M. , a ticket would not be issued; but the
individual would be charged an overnight rate.
A discussion concerning the Green Street Ramp followed. it
was noted that a parking lot attendant will be eliminated
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because of the new parking lot equipment being installed in
1997 . Council was concerned about the possibility of having
only one exit. Miller stated that someone would be funded for
two hours a day during the afternoon rush hour until the new
equipment is operating. It was noted that the parking
activity will be monitored for possible adjustment prior to
the installation of the new equipment. No action was taken.
7 . Committee to Proceed into Executive Session
The Committee voted, 8-0, to move into executive session to
discuss a personnel-related item.
8 . Report from Executive Session
After the Committee voted, 8-0, to move back into regular
session, Chairperson Shenk stated that a personnel item was
discussed, and no action was taken.
The meeting adjourned at 12 :40 A.M.
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BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
REVENUES
Mayor' s Recommendation $27, 134, 705
Net increase in Mayor's Budget Revenues
through 11/20/96 -0-
Balance Mayor' s Revenues prior to Budget
meeting of 11/25/96 $27, 134,705
No action taken during meeting of 11/25/96:
Mayor' s Adjusted Revenues as of conclusion of
11/25/96 B&A/COW meeting $27, 134,705
Net increase in revenues from 11/25/96 meeting $ -0-
Combined net increase in Mayor' s revenues after
11/7, 11/12, 11/14, 11/19, 11/20 and
11/25/96 meetings $ -0-
Combined net increase in Mayor's Budget (Revenues
& Appropriations) after 11/7, 11/12, 11/14,
11/19, 11/20, and 11/25/96 meetings $ 78,459
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BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
APPROPRIATIONS
Mayors Recommendation $27,464,296
Net increase in Mayors Budget Appropriations
through 11/20/96 123, 196
Balance Mayors Appropriations prior to Budget
meeting of 11/25/96 $27,587,492
Action taken during meeting of 11/25/96:
Capital Projects
Increase Capital Project Networking Systems
Phase III by $9,500 to include Police Dept..
Mosaic 20 Domestic Violence software. Total
project now $94,500. (Vote 7-1) -0-
Police Department
Decrease A3120-5225 Other Equipment to transfer
acquisition of Mosaic 20 Domestic Violence
software to Capital Project Networking Phase III ( 9,500)
A (Vote 7-1)
Decrease A3120-544.0 Staff Development to reduce
overall training of officers (Vote 8-0) (25,000)
Decrease A3120-5105 Admin. Salary - transfer
Deputy Chief 1997 Salary increase to Contingency (4,000)
(Vote 6-2)
Decrease A3120-5120 Hourly P/T - elimination
of six (6) meter checker positions (Vote 7-1) ($56,063)
Related Benefits
Decrease A9010 State Retirement (1,346)
Decrease A9030 Social Security (4,288)
Decrease A9040 Workers ' Compensation (5,068)
Decrease A9060 Health Insurance (21, 348)
Decrease A9070 Dental (792)
Decrease A9080 Daycare (11440)
Increase A3120-5110 Salaries - additional two (2)
Community Service Officers (Vote 7-1) 28,954
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Related Benefits
Increase A9015 State Retirement Police & Fire 1,853
Increase A9030 Social Security 2,215
Increase A9040 Workers ' Compensation 1,025
Increase A9060 Health Insurance 4, 320
Increase A9080 Dental 264
Increase A3120-5120 Hourly P/T - add back two (2)
meter checkers deleted by Mayor (Vote 7-1) 17,271
Related Benefits
Increase A9010 State Retirement 415
Increase A9030 Social Security 1,321
Increase A9040 Workers' Compensation 1,561
Increase A9060 Health Insurance 7, 116
Increase A9070 Dental 264
Increase A9080 Daycare 1,440
Increase A3120-5110 Salaries - add back one (1)
community service officer deleted by Mayor 16,304
(Vote 7-1)
Related Benefits
Increase A9015 State Retirement Police 1,043 ;
Increase A9030 Social Security . 1,247
Increase A9040 Workers' Compensation 577.
Increase A9060 Health Insurance 4,956
Increase A9080 Dental 132
Contingency
Increase A1990 Restricted Contingency - to add
Deputy Police Chief salary increase for
1997 (Vote 6-2) 4,000
DPW
Decrease A8111-5435 Contractual Parks & Forestry -
to delete Mayor' s contractual tree service (36,000)
(Vote 8-0)
Increase A7111-5435 Contractual Parks & Forestry -
to contract for tree work in 1997 (Vote 8-0) 9, 000
Increase A7111-5115 Hourly FT Parks & Forestry =
to hire one (1) additional permanent tree
trimmer from July, 1997 - December 1997 12, 000
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(Vote 8-0)
Related Benefits
Increase A9010 State Retirement 288
Increase A9030 Social Security 918
Increase A9040 Workers ' Compensation 478
Increase A9060 Health Insurance 1,080
Increase A9070 Dental 66
Mayor' s Adjusted Recommendation as of conclusion
of 11/25/96 B&A/COW meeting $27 ,542,755
Net overall reduction in Mayor' s Budget Appropriations
from 11/25/96 meeting $ (44,737)
Combined net increase in Mayor' s Budget Appropriations
after 11/7, 11/12, 11/14, 11/19, 11/20 and
11/25/96 meetings $ 78,459
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BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
REVENUES
Mayor' s Recommendation $27, 134, 705
Net increase in Mayor' s Budget Revenues
through 11/20/96 -0-
Balance Mayor' s Revenues prior to Budget
meeting of 11/25/96 $27, 134, 705
No action taken during meeting of 11/25/96 :
Mayor' s Adjusted Revenues as of conclusion of
11/25/96 B&A/COW meeting $27, 134, 705
Net increase in revenues from 11/25/96 meeting $ -0-
Combined net increase in Mayor' s revenues after
11/7, 11/12, 11/14, 11/19, 11/20 and
11/25/96 meetings $ -0-
Combined net increase in Mayors Budget (Revenues
& Appropriations) after 11/7, 11/12, 11/14,
11/19, 11/20, and 11/25/96 meetings $ 56,996
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BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
APPROPRIATIONS
Mayor' s Recommendation $27, 464,296
Net increase in Mayor' s Budget Appropriations
through 11/20/96 123, 196
Balance Mayor' s Appropriations prior to Budget
meeting of 11/25/96 $27,587,492
Action taken during meeting of 11/25/96 :
Capital Projects
Increase Capital Project Networking Systems
Phase III by $9,500 to include Police Dept.
Mosaic 20 Domestic Violence software. Total
project now $94,500 . (Vote 7-1 ) -0-
Police Department
Decrease A3120-5225 Other Equipment to transfer
acquisition of Mosaic 20 Domestic Violence
software to Capital Project Networking Phase III ( 9,500)
(Vote 7-1)
Decrease A3120-5440 Staff Development to reduce
overall training of officers (Vote 8-0) (25, 000)
Decrease A3120-5105 Admin. Salary - transfer
Deputy Chief 1997 Salary increase to Contingency (4, 000)
(Vote 6-2 )
Decrease A3120-5120 Hourly P/T - elimination
of six ( 6) meter checker positions (Vote 7-1) ( $56, 063)
Related Benefits
Decrease A9010 State Retirement ( 1, 346)
Decrease A9030 Social Security (4,288)
Decrease A9040 Workers ' Compensation (5, 068)
Decrease A9060 Health Insurance (21, 348)
Decrease A9070 Dental (792 )
Decrease A9080 Daycare ( 1, 440)
Increase A3120-5110 Salaries - additional two (2 )
Community Service Officers (Vote 7-1 ) 28, 954
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Related Benefits
Increase A9015 State Retirement Police & Fire 1, 853
Increase A9030 Social Security 2,215
Increase A9040 Workers ' Compensation 1, 025
Increase A9060 Health Insurance 7, 116
Increase A9080 Dental 264
Increase A3120-5120 Hourly P/T - add back two (2 )
meter checkers deleted by Mayor (Vote 7-1) 17 ,271
Related Benefits
Increase A9010 State Retirement 415
Increase A9030 Social Security 1, 321
Increase A9040 Workers ' Compensation 1,561
Increase A9060 Health Insurance 7, 116
Increase A9070 Dental 264
Increase A9080 Daycare 1, 440
Contingency
Increase A1990 Restricted Contingency - to add
Deputy Police Chief salary increase for
1997 (Vote 6-2) 4,000
DPW
Decrease A8111-5435 Contractual Parks & Forestry -
to delete Mayor' s contractual tree service (36, 000)
(Vote 8-0)
Increase A7111-5435 Contractual Parks & Forestry -
to contract for tree work in 1997 (Vote 8-0) 9, 000
Increase A7111-5115 Hourly FT Parks & Forestry -
to hire one ( 1 ) additional permanent tree
trimmer from July, 1997 - December 1997 12, 000
(Vote 8-0)
Related Benefits
Increase A9010 State Retirement 288
Increase A9030 Social Security 918
Increase A9040 Workers ' Compensation 478
Increase A9060 Health Insurance 1, 080
Increase A9070 Dental 66
Mayor' s Adjusted Recommendation as of conclusion
of 11/25/96 B&A/COW meeting $27 ,521 ,292
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Net overall reduction in Mayor' s Budget Appropriations
from 11/25/96 meeting $ (66,200)
Combined net increase in Mayor' s Budget Appropriations
after 11/7, 11/12, 11/14, 11/19 , 11/20 and
11/25/96 meetings $ 56, 996
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Revised 11/21/96
1997 BUDGET ADDITIONS LIST
1 . Contractual Reductions for Temporary Floater
Position in City Hall
2 . DPW - Extra 1% tax increase $72, 000 to:
Materials $40, 000 and P/T Seasonal $32, 000
3 . City Parking Lots/Garages - Parking lot attendants
increased hours: two hours a day and additional
attendant at Green Street
4 . Bus Driver Position to cover two 15 minute breaks
during week (A5630-5115) $21, 757
Related Fringe Benefits (Various accounts) $5, 387
5. Community Services - Tompkins County Labor
Coalition (A1012-5435) $5, 000
6. Community Services - DeWitt Historical (A1012-5435) $2,500
7 . Other Agency - CDRC — Restricted Contingency (A1990) $2, 000
8 . Police Department - Domestic Violence Software moved
from City Prosecutor Budget $9, 500
9 . Neighborhood Programs
10 . City/County Youth Bureau Funding
B & A COMMITTEE - BUDGET MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 1996
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
REVENUES
Mayor' s Recommendation $27, 134, 705
Net increase in Mayor' s Budget Revenues
through 11/7/96 -0-
Balance Mayor' s Revenues prior to Budget
meeting of 11/12/96 $27, 134, 705
No action taken during meeting of 11/12/96 :
Mayor' s Adjusted Revenues as of conclusion of
11/12/96 B&A/COW meeting $27 , 134, 705
Net increase in revenues from 11/12/96 meeting $ -0-
Combined net increase in Mayor' s revenues after
11/7 and 11/12/96 meetings $ -0-
Combined net increase in Mayor's Budget (Revenues
& Appropriations) after 11/7 and 11/12/96
meetings $ 194,684
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BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
APPROPRIATIONS
Mayor' s Recommendation $27,464, 296
Net increase in Mayor' s Budget Appropriations
through 11/7/96 -0-
Balance Mayor' s Revenues prior to Budget
meeting of 11/12/96 $27,464,296
Action taken during meeting of 11/12/96 :
City Prosecutor's Office
Increase A1110-5225 Other Equipment - deletion
of software (moved to Police Dept. ) (Vote 9-0) (9, 500)
Police Department
Increase A3120-5225 Other Equipment - moved software
to Police line from City Prosecutor (Not voted) 9,500
Building Department
Increase A3620-5110 Salaries - Addition of two
Deputy Building Commissioners and one Rental
Housing Specialist (Vote 5-2-2) 127, 867
Related Employee Benefits
Increase A9010 State Retirement 3, 836
Increase A9030 Social Security 9, 782
Increase A9060 Health Insurance 12,475
Planning Department
Increase A8020-5105 Reinstate Director of Planning
and Development to full time 35 hours 28, 876
(All P&D Votes 7-2)
Increase A8020-5110 Reinstate two Planner II
positions 87, 724
Decrease A8020-5110 Delete Historic Preservation
Planner position (40, 000)
Increase A8020-5225 Other Equipment - GIS
Equipment 3, 000
Increase A8020-5425 Office Expense 11,000
Increase A8020-5430 Fees 1,000
Decrease A8020-5435 Contracts (4, 875)
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Increase A8020-5440 Staff Development 2, 000
Related Employee Benefits
Increase A9010 State Retirement 2, 298
Increase A9030 Social Security 5,860
Increase A9060 Health Insurance 7, 380
Economic Development
Delete A6990-5105 Admin - Delete position (55, 000)
(All Votes 7-2 )
Delete A6990-5205 Furniture & Fixtures ( 1, 000)
Delete A6990-5210 Office Equipment (2, 000)
Delete A6990-5405 Telephone (1, 000)
Delete A6990-5425 Office Expense (2, 000)
Delete A6990-5435 Contractual Services (3, 000)
Delete A6990-5440 Staff Development (1,000)
Related Employee Benefits
Decrease A9010 State Retirement ( 1, 650)
Decrease A9030 Social Security (4,208)
Decrease A9060 Health Insurance (5, 088)
Commons Coordinator
Decrease A8510-5110 Salaries - Commons Coordinator
will become Permanent Part-time (5, 781 )
(All votes 9-0)
Decrease A8510-5120 P/T & Seasonal (996)
Decrease A8510-5405 Telephone - reduce to one line (400)
Decrease A8510-5430 Fees - BID acquisition of
Performance Salaries (3, 100)
Increase A8510-5435 Contractual- Reflects Deming
first quarter contract and CIVITAS 10, 180
Related Employee Benefits
Decrease A9010 State Retirement ( 173)
Decrease A9030 Social Security (442 )
Finance - Clerk's Office
Increase A1315-5110 Salaries - Reinstate Deputy
City Clerk to full-time 35 hours (Votes 5-2-2 ) 15, 814
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B & A COMMITTEE - BUDGET MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 1996
Finance - Clerk's Office (continued)
Related Employee Benefits
Increase A9010 State Retirement 474
Increase A9030 Social Security 1,210
City Attorney
Decrease A1420-5105 Admin - Reduce Asst. City
Attorney to 4 days a week January - June
32 hours week (5, 879)
(All votes 9-0)
Increase A1420-5435 Contractual - Outside law
contract 1, 500
Mayor' s Adjusted Recommendation as of conclusion
as of 11/12/96 B&A/COW meeting $27 , 658, 980
Net overall increase in Mayor' s Budget Appropriations
from 11/12/96 meeting $194, 684
Combined net increase in Mayor' s Budget Appropriations
after 11/7 and 11/12/96 meetings $194, 684
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B & A COMMITTEE - BUDGET MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 1996
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
REVENUES
Mayor' s Recommendation $27, 134, 705
Net increase in Mayor' s Budget Revenues
through 11/12/96 -0-
Balance Mayor' s Revenues prior to Budget
meeting of 11/14/96 $27, 134, 705
No action taken during meeting of 11/14/96 :
Mayor' s Adjusted Revenues as of conclusion of
11/14/96 B&A/COW meeting $27, 134, 705
Net increase in revenues from 11/14/96 meeting $ -0-
Combined net increase in Mayor' s revenues after
11/7, 11/12 and 11/14/96 meetings $ -0-
Combined net increase in Mayor's Budget (Revenues
& Appropriations) after 11/7, 11/12 and 11/14/96
meetings $ 194,684
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B & A COMMITTEE - BUDGET MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 1996
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
APPROPRIATIONS
Mayor' s Recommendation $27,464,296
Net increase in Mayor' s Budget Appropriations
through 11/12/96 194, 684
Balance Mayor' s Recommendation prior to Budget
meeting of 11/12/96 $27, 658, 980
Action taken during meeting of 11/14/96 :
DPW
Decrease A5111-5225 Maint. of Roads Other
Equipment to move one air compressor to the
Capital Project for DPW Equipment Acquisitions ( 14, 000)
(Vote 7-0)
Increase A5111-5487 Machine Paving to fund
anticipated paving costs for 1997 (Vote 7-0) 14, 000
Capital Projects
Increase Capital Project DPW Equipment Acquisitions
for purchase of one air compressor ( $14, 000) -0-
(Vote 7-0)
Decrease Capital Project DPW Equipment Acquisitions
for deletion of sign machine ( $15, 000) -0-
(Vote 7-0)
Mayor' s Adjusted Recommendation as of conclusion
of 11/14/96 B&A/COW meeting $27 , 658, 980
Net overall increase in Mayor' s Budget Appropriations
from 11/14/96 meeting $ -0-
Combined net increase in Mayor' s Budget Appropriations
after 11/7, 11/12 and 11/14/96 meetings $194, 684
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B & A COMMITTEE - BUDGET MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 1996
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
REVENUES
Mayor' s Recommendation $27, 134, 705
Net increase in Mayor' s Budget Revenues
through 11/14/96 -0-
Balance Mayor' s Revenues prior to Budget
meeting of 11/19/96 $27, 134, 705
No action taken during meeting of 11/19/96 :
Mayor' s Adjusted Revenues as of conclusion of
11/19/96 B&A/COW meeting $27, 134, 705
Net increase in revenues from 11/19/96 meeting $ -0-
Combined net increase in Mayor' s revenues after
11/7, 11/12, 11/14 and 11/19/96 meetings $ -0-
Combined net increase in Mayor's Budget (Revenues
& Appropriations) after 11/7, 11/12, 11/14 and
11/19/96 meetings $ 194,684
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B & A COMMITTEE - BUDGET MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1996
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
REVENUES
Mayor' s Recommendation $27, 134, 705
Net increase in Mayor' s Budget Revenues
through 11/19/96 -0-
Balance Mayor' s Revenues prior to Budget
meeting of 11/20/96 $27, 134, 705
No action taken during meeting of 11/20/96 :
Mayor' s Adjusted Revenues as of conclusion of
11/20/96 B&A/COW meeting $27, 134, 705
Net increase in revenues from 11/20/96 meeting $ -0-
Combined net increase in Mayor' s revenues after
11/7, 11/12, 11/14, 11/19 and
11/20/96 meetings $ -0-
Combined net increase in Mayor's Budget (Revenues
& Appropriations) after 11/7, 11/12, 11/14,
11/19 and 11/20/96 meetings $ 194,684
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B & A COMMITTEE - BUDGET MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1996
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
APPROPRIATIONS
Mayor' s Recommendation $27,464,296
Net increase in Mayor' s Budget Appropriations
through 11/14/96 194, 684
Balance Mayor' s Revenues prior to Budget
meeting of 11/19/96 $27, 658, 980
Action taken during meeting of 11/20/96 :
Capital Projects
Increase Code Compliance Reconstruction Project
for Southside Community Center by $50, 000 to a
a total project of $64, 175 to accommodate all
code changes including elevator (Vote 10-0) -0-
Fire Department
Decrease A3410-5110 Salaries for deletion of Code
Enforcement Officer position (Vote 6-4) (45, 000)
Related Benefits
Decrease A9015 Police & Fire Retirement (2, 700)
Decrease A9030 Social Security (3,442 )
Decrease A9060 Health Insurance (2,200)
Mayor's Office
Decrease A1210-5110 Salaries to reduce Admin.
Assistant to 35 hours (Vote 7-1-2 ) (2, 922 )
Related Benefits
Decrease A9030 Social Security (224)
Contingency Account
Decrease A1990 Restricted Contingency to delete
TQM program (Vote 6-4) (20, 000)
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B & A COMMITTEE - BUDGET MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1996
Increase A1990 Restricted Contingency to fund
Management Initiative program (Vote 6-4) 5, 000
Mayor' s Adjusted Recommendation as of conclusion
of 11/20/96 B&A/COW meeting $27 ,587 ,492
Net overall reduction in Mayor' s Budget Appropriations
from 11/20/96 meeting $ (71,488)
Combined net increase in Mayor' s Budget Appropriations
after 11/7, 11/12, 11/14, 11/19 and
11/20/96 meetings $123, 196
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REVISED 12/2/96
11)25/gb MeinD
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
REVENUES
Mayor' s Recommendation $27, 134, 705
Net increase in Mayor' s Budget Revenues
through 11/20/96 -0-
Balance Mayor' s Revenues prior to Budget
meeting of 11/25/96 $27, 134, 705
No action taken during meeting of 11/25/96 :
Mayor' s Adjusted Revenues as of conclusion of
11/25/96 B&A/COW meeting $27, 134,705
Net increase in revenues from 11/25/96 meeting $ -0-
Combined net increase in Mayor' s revenues after
11/7, 11/12, 11/14, 11/19, 11/20 and
11/25/96 meetings $ -0-
Combined net increase in Mayor's Budget (Revenues
& Appropriations) after 11/7,11/12, 11/14,
11/19, 11/20, and 11/25/96 meetings $ 78,459
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
APPROPRIATIONS
Mayor' s Recommendation $27,464,296
Net increase in Mayor' s Budget Appropriations
through 11/20/96 123, 196
Balance Mayor' s Appropriations prior to Budget
meeting of 11/25/96 $27,587,492
Action taken during meeting of 11/25/96 :
Capital Projects
Increase Capital Project Networking Systems
Phase III by $9,500 to include Police Dept.
Mosaic 20 Domestic Violence software. Total
project now $94,500 . (Vote 7-1) -0-
Police Department
Decrease A3120-5225 Other Equipment to transfer
acquisition of Mosaic 20 Domestic Violence
software to Capital Project Networking Phase III ( 9,500)
(Vote 7-1)
Decrease A3120-5440 Staff Development to reduce
overall training of officers (Vote 8-0) (25, 000)
Decrease A3120-5105 Admin. Salary - transfer
Deputy Chief 1997 Salary increase to Contingency (4, 000)
(Vote 6-2 )
Decrease A3120-5120 Hourly P/T - elimination
of six ( 6) meter checker positions (Vote 7-1) ($56, 063)
Related Benefits
Decrease A9010 State Retirement ( 1, 346)
Decrease A9030 Social Security (4,288)
Decrease A9040 Workers ' Compensation (5, 068)
Decrease A9060 Health Insurance (21, 348)
Decrease A9070 Dental (792 )
Decrease A9080 Daycare ( 1, 440)
Increase A3120-5110 Salaries - additional two (2 )
Community Service Officers (Vote 7-1) 28, 954
Related Benefits
Increase A9015 State Retirement Police & Fire 1, 853
Increase A9030 Social Security 2,215
Increase A9040 Workers ' Compensation 1, 025
Increase A9060 Health Insurance 4, 320
Increase A9080 Dental 264
Increase A3120-5120 Hourly P/T - add back two (2 )
meter checkers deleted by Mayor (Vote 7-1) 17,271
Related Benefits
Increase A9010 State Retirement 415
Increase A9030 Social Security 1, 321
Increase A9040 Workers ' Compensation 1,561
Increase A9060 Health Insurance 7, 116
Increase A9070 Dental 264
Increase A9080 Daycare 1,440
Increase A3120-5110 Salaries - add back one ( 1)
community service officer deleted by Mayor 16, 304
(Vote 7-1)
Related Benefits
Increase A9015 State Retirement Police 1, 043
Increase A9030 Social Security 1,247
Increase A9040 Workers ' Compensation 577
Increase A9060 Health Insurance 4,956
Increase A9080 Dental 132
Contingency
Increase A1990 Restricted Contingency - to add
Deputy Police Chief salary increase for
1997 (Vote 6-2 ) 4,000
DPW
Decrease A8111-5435 Contractual Parks & Forestry -
to delete Mayor' s contractual tree service (36, 000)
(Vote 8-0)
Increase A7111-5435 Contractual Parks & Forestry -
to contract for tree work in 1997 (Vote 8-0) 9, 000
Increase A7111-5115 Hourly FT Parks & Forestry -
to hire one ( 1) additional permanent tree
trimmer from July, 1997 - December 1997 12, 000
(Vote 8-0)
Related Benefits
Increase A9010 State Retirement 288
Increase A9030 Social Security 918
Increase A9040 Workers ' Compensation 478
Increase A9060 Health Insurance 1, 080
Increase A9070 Dental 66
Mayor' s Adjusted Recommendation as of conclusion
of 11/25/96 B&A/COW meeting $27 ,542 , 755
Net overall reduction in Mayor' s Budget Appropriations
from 11/25/96 meeting $ (44, 737 )
Combined net increase in Mayor' s Budget Appropriations
after 11/7, 11/12, 11/14, 11/19, 11/20 and
11/25/96 meetings $ 78, 459
8' & A COMMITTEE - BUDGET MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
REVENUES
Mayor' s Recommendation $27, 134, 705
Net increase in Mayor' s Budget Revenues
through 11/25/96 -0-
Balance Mayor' s Revenues prior to Budget
meeting of 12/2/96 $27, 134, 705
Action taken during meeting of 12/2/96 :
Youth Bureau
Decrease Account A2350 Youth Services to
reflect six months of Tompkins County
funding not appropriated by the County (48, 285)
Mayor' s Adjusted Revenues as of conclusion of
12/2/96 B&A/COW meeting $27, 086,420
Net decrease in revenues from 12/2/96 meeting $ (48,285)
Combined net decrease in Mayor' s revenues after
11/7, 11/12, 11/14, 11/19, 11/20,
11/25 and 12/2/96 meetings $ (48,285)
Combined net increase in Mayors Budget (Revenues
& Appropriations) after 11/7, 11/12, 11/14,
11/19, 11/20, and 11/25 and 12/2/96 meetings $ 39,788
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B & A COMMITTEE - BUDGET MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
APPROPRIATIONS
Mayor' s Recommendation $27,464,296
Net increase in Mayor' s Budget Appropriations
through 11/25/96 78,459
Balance Mayor' s Appropriations prior to Budget
meeting of 12/2/96 $27,542, 755
Action taken during meeting of 12/2/96 :
Fund Balance
Increase Appropriated Fund Balance for 1997
by $48,285 to reflect the "one time" nature of
City' s portion of the six month planning with
the County on Youth Bureau-Youth Development
Programs (Vote 10-0) $ 48,285
DPW
Increase Account A5630-5115 to add one ( 1) bus
driver position deleted by Mayor (Vote 10-0) 21,757
Related Benefits
Increase A9010 State Retirement 522
Increase A9030 Social Security 1, 664
Increase A9040 Workers ' Compensation 904
Increase A9060 Health Insurance 2, 172
Increase A9070 Dental 125
Restricted Contingency
Increase Account A1990 Restricted Contingency to
reflect 1 .5% 1997 salary increase plus $1, 175
in Social Security benefits for management not
covered (Vote 9-1) 16,533
Increase Account A1990 Restricted Contingency to
reflect funds added to the management initiative
program for total funding of program to $10, 000
(Vote 10-0) 5, 000
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B & A COMMITTEE - BUDGET MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996
Other Service Agencies
Increase Account A1012-5435 Contracts to increase
funding for Tompkins County Labor Coalition 5, 000
(Vote 10-0)
Increase Account A1012-5435 Contracts to increase
funding for DeWitt Historical Society 2,500
(Vote 8-2 )
Police Department
Decrease Account A3120-5110 Salaries for deletion
of one sergeant promotion (Vote 10-0) (3, 735)
Related Benefits
Decrease Account A9030 Social Security (286)
Benefits
Decrease A9040 Workers ' Compensation to reflect
decrease in insurance costs (Vote 10-0) ( 15, 000)
Decrease A9010 State Retirement - reflects
reduction in costs related to retirement
incentive program (Vote 10-0) (5, 000)
Decrease A9030 Social Security - reflects
reduction in layoffs (Vote 10-0) (3, 327 )
Decrease A9050 Unemployment Insurance - reflects
reduction in layoffs (Vote 10-0) (8,000)
Decrease A9060 Health Insurance - reflects
reduction in health insurance (Vote 10-0) (8,000)
Departmental Reductions
Council voted, 9-1, to direct various departments to
reduce budgets. If the accounts are not listed, the
departments are determining where reductions will be
made:
Decrease A7310 Youth Bureau (2, 000)
Decrease A3120-5440 Police Dept. Staff Development
training funds reduction ( 6, 000)
Decrease DPW Various accounts (6, 000)
Decrease A3410 Fire Department ( 3, 000)
Decrease A1315 Finance Department (2, 000)
Decrease A8020-5435 Planning Dept. Contracts (2, 000)
Decrease A3620 Building Dept. (2, 000)
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B & A COMMITTEE - BUDGET MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996
Contribution to BID
Decrease A6995 Contribution to BID Contracts - to
reflect change in BID funding by Council .
(Vote 8-2 ) . 1996 Restricted Contingency amount
for Downtown Improvements ( $25, 605) is to be
allocated as follows : 1997 BID Contribution
$20,000/Commons Improvements $5, 605 . Items will
lapse in 1996, Appropriated Fund Balance will be
increased by $20, 000 and $5, 605 respectively (20,000)
Contractual Reduction Related to Floater Position
Decrease various 435 lines in departments using
temporary services . Departments are determining
where reductions will be made. (8,500)
(Not voted)
Mayor' s Adjusted Recommendation as of conclusion
of 12/2/96 B&A/COW meeting $27 ,504, 084
Increase in Appropriated Fund Balance 48,285
Net overall increase in Mayor' s Budget Appropriations
from 12/2/96 meeting $ 9 , 614
Combined net increase in Mayor' s Budget Appropriations
after 11/7, 11/12, 11/14, 11/19, 11/20, 11/25
and 12/2/96 meetings $ 88,073
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December 4, 1996
Deg_artmental Reductions
At the 12/2/96 meeting, 'Council voted, 9-1, to reduce various
department budgets by $23, 000 . The following represents the detail
of the reductions by department:
Purchasing A1345-405 Telephone < 100>
A1345-425 Office Expense < 400>
Finance A1315-210 Equipment <1,500>
Youth Bureau A7310-120-1304 Hourly P/T < 500>
A7310-460-1200 Supplies < 750>
A7310-476-1400 Equip. Maint. < 750>
Fire Yet to be determined <3, 000>
Police A3120-5440 Staff Dev. Training <6, 000>
Building Dept. A3620-5210 Equipment <1,000>
A3620-5405 Telephone <1,000>
DPW Yet to be determined <6, 000>
Planning Dept. A8020-5435 Contractual <2 ,000>
Total $<23,000>
Floater Position
In 1996, the following Departments used temporary services :
Finance/Traffic Violations
Clerk
Police
Building
Planning
Personnel
At the 12/2/96 Budget meeting, Council requested that $8,500
be taken from various departments ' contractual accounts to offset
a portion of the floater position. The following departments have
agreed to reduce their contract line as a result of the proposed
floater position availability:
Account Amount
A1315-5435 Clerk $2, 000
A3120-5435 Police 1,500
A1430-5435 Personnel 1, 125
A3620-5435 Building 350
A8020-5435 Planning 1, 000
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Account Amount
A1420-5435 Attorney 275
A1315-5425 Controller/Chamberlain 1, 000
A1210-5435 Mayor 1,250
Total $8,500