HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-B&A-1993-11-17 - Budget Meeting BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
BUDGET MEETING 7:30 P.M. NOVEMBER 17, 1993
MINUTES
Present:.
Committee Members : Booth, Romanowski, Berg, Johnson
Committee Members Excused: Daley
Other Alderpersons Present: Blanchard, Schroeder, Hoffman,
Efroymson
Alderpersons Excused: Golder
Others Present:
Mayor - Nichols
City Controller - Cafferillo
Deputy Controller - Thayer
Supt. of Public Works - Gray
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Ferrel
Asst. Supt. of Public Works Water & Sewer - Fabbroni
Youth Bureau Director - Cohen
Police Chief - McEwen
BPW Chairperson - Reeves
BPW Commissioner - Gerard
Members of the Council Elect
Members of the media
Members of the public
1 . Opening Comments
Chairperson Booth stated that the agenda for this meeting is
as follows :
A. Department of Public Works
- General Fund
- Water Fund
- Joint Activity Fund
- Solid Waste Fund
B. Capital Project Fund
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Members of the public were asked to speak on the budget; no
members spoke.
Members of the Council were asked to speak on the budget; no
members spoke.
2 . Department of Public Works - General Fund
The Mayor recommended a General Fund Department of Public
Works Budget in the amount of $6, 105, 918 . Superintendent of
Public Works Gray explained to the Committee that he has had
several discussions with the Mayor, Board of Public Works,
Controller, and Staff relating to the 1994 DPW budget. Gray
stated that the Mayor asked for a zero growth budget from
1993, but the department request for 1994, after the Board of
Public Works made adjustments, came in at a one percent ( 1%)
increase. He stated that the Mayor made some changes to the
department's request, including deletion of positions,
capitalization of items, and deletion of programs.
Gray explained that the DPW is continuing its attempt to
consolidate work plans, and as this happens staff members are
increasingly burdened with the work. He explained that the
DPW staff needs to be more flexible to handle the increasing
work load on less staff members . He explained that he has 158
titles in his department, and 138 of those titles are filled.
Gray noted that the department is now to the point where the
work is not being done, and he feels that in the future more
DPW staff will be needed, and requested.
Board of Public Works Chairperson Reeves stated that the
department is not meeting the current demands of services
needed from the community. Reeves explained that the
department has deferred various maintenance items to allow
them to work with the available staff and funds . She stated
that the City's general cleanup, and specifically The Commons
cleanup, are feeling the pinch of less staff and funds.
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works Ferrel stated that
various programs, such as the cleanup of the space between the
sidewalk and the street, are being deleted to allow the
department to work within the funds available. He explained
that most of the cuts have been taken from seasonal labor
accounts . A discussion regarding various DPW services and
personnel followed. It was noted that yard waste pickup was
not included in the 1994 Solid Waste Budget by the Mayor.
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Mayor Nichols explained that the City has been spending more
money, not less, on DPW over the past years . He explained
that the 1994 DPW budget was cut by only $44, 000 from the
department requests . He did state that various funds were
shifted around in the budget or to other funds . He listed the
following items as concerns he had related to the 1994 DPW
budget:
A. Yard waste pickup was cut - can not put back in 1994
budget without the further increase in trash tags or
property tax.
B. Funding projects must get done either by in-house
personnel or outside contractors .
C. Better supervision is needed in various DPW programs .
Alderperson Berg stated that the Board of Public Works
requested to the Committee that the yard waste program should
be placed back into the 1994 budget.
Alderperson Blanchard stated that projects are not being
designed and done because of the lack of engineering staff in
the Engineering Department.
Board of Public Works Chairperson Reeves stated that she was
happy to see the Mayor' s program budget plan started in 1994,
and hopes that this program can continue into the future.
City Controller Cafferillo stated that DPW is just not getting
the work done, even though the funds are appropriated on an
annual basis . He stated some changes in scheduling staff need
to be made to get the work done.
The Committee decided to discuss the DPW Budget, account by
account.
Accounts A-1440 City Engineer and A-1490 Public Works
Administration were discussed. Gray explained that
approximately $9, 300 in computer equipment was requested to
continue the Engineer' s Department hook-up to the Planning
Department' s GIS computer system. No changes were made.
Account A-1620 Building Systems was discussed. The Mayor
recommended a 1994 budget in the amount of $89,206 . It was
noted that the Energy Commission has funds in the 435 line for
various services . City Controller Cafferillo stated that the
building expenses for City buildings have been moved to the
applicable account for program budgeting purposes . He
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explained that the Mayor' s budget had a portion of the
custodian crews ' salaries spread over all the accounts, but
for accounting purposes for the DPW, it would be easier to put
the salary costs back into the Building Systems accounts,
noting that these transfers do not have a financial increase
to the current Mayor's Budget. The transfers were as follows :
Increase Account: A1620-115 $81, 300
Decrease Account: A1621-115 ( 17, 000)
A3120-115 ( 17,500)
A5010-115 ( 13, 800)
A7310-115 ( 16, 700)
A7311-115 ( 7,500)
A7312-115 ( 8, 800)
Net increase/decrease -0-
Cafferillo explained that the custodians will be responsible
to each appropriate building supervisor (i.e. : Police building
custodians will be responsible to the Police Chief) . He also
explained that the City will not have a floater custodial
employee for all buildings to cover for sickness and
vacations, but instead, will have an amount of funds placed in
their respective budgets to be used to hire temporary outside
custodial services from Manpower or Staffkings . He stated
that the cost would be approximately $7 . 20 an hour, including
benefits, with an annual impact of $12,500. He explained that
the amount should be added to each appropriate budget account
line as follows :
Increase Account: A1621-435 $2,000
A3120-435 3,500
A5010-435 1,500
A7310-435 2,000
A7311-435 2,000
A7312-435 1,500
Total increase $12,500
The Committee agreed to the addition of the $12,500
contractual accounts .
Account A-1621 Building - City Hall was discussed. The Mayor
recommended a 1994 budget amount of $141, 645 . The Handicapped
Access line of $6, 000 was discussed. Gray stated that the
Handicapped Access program instituted a few years ago
continues with more handicapped work on the City Hall doors .
No changes were made.
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Account A-3311 Traffic Control was discussed. The Mayor
recommended a 1994 budget amount of $128, 773. Gray explained
that the Mayor reduced the 120 Salary line by $3,520, which
will delete the 1994 striping program. The Committee made the
following motion:
RESOLVED, That Account A-3311-120 Traffic Control Hourly be
increased by $3, 520 to replace the striping program to the
1994 Budget.
The motion passed 8-0 .
Accounts A-3312 Traffic Signals and A-3320 Metered Parking
were discussed. The Mayor recommended 1994 budget amounts for
these accounts of $126, 041 and $111,260, respectively.
Alderperson Berg stated that the Board of Public Works is
looking to place parking meters on Thurston Avenue, but has
yet to establish appropriate cost and revenue amounts. Berg
stated that if these amounts are available before the 1994
Budget is adopted, he will make a motion to approve them. A
discussion regarding the Parking Meter Department followed.
Controller Cafferillo stated that the Parking Meter Department
and employees will be moved to the Police Department in 1994 .
�..i He explained that the specifics of the move have not been
completely worked out, but should be decided by January, 1994 .
He explained that when this move occurs, the Parking Meter
Department funding will be moved to the Police Department
account. No changes were made.
Account A-5010 Streets Administration was discussed. The
Mayor recommended a 1994 budget amount of $242, 398. Gray
explained that the office renovation work will not be needed
in 1994, because the current HVAC System Project on the
Streets & Facilities building was approved. The following
motion was made:
RESOLVED, That Account A5010-497 Office Renovations be reduced
by $2, 000 to remove the office renovation amount.
The motion passed 8-0 .
Account A-5111 Maintenance of Roads was discussed. The Mayor
recommended a 1994 budget amount of $666, 362 . Gray explained
that $150, 000 of the 1994 paving expense and a $150, 000 paver
equipment purchase were placed in the 1994 Capital Project
Funds . It was noted that $122, 000 of previously capitalized
work was placed back into the budget for 1994 .
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Gray explained that three employees from this fund (two truck
drivers and one equipment operator) were transferred to the
Water and Sewer Fund. No changes were made.
Account A-5113 Surface Treatment was discussed. The Mayor
recommended a 1994 budget amount of $0 . Ferrel explained that
this treatment work was the stone and oil work done in the
previous years. He stated that in 1993, the funds were used
for other purposes, and in 1994 the department recommended no
funding for this account to help offset other areas needing
more funding. No changes were made.
Account A-5132 Garage was discussed. Gray and Ferrel
explained that $20, 000 for the purchase of a computerized fuel
management accounting system has been recommended. They
stated that the current fuel system is ten years old and
failing. No changes were made. The 115 line was also
discussed. It was noted that the line was increased by
$40, 000 to reflect funded personnel changes . Gray explained
that the personnel reflected here are not new employees, and
were paid for in 1993 by seasonal and part-time funds. No
changes were made.
Account A-5411 Ithaca Commons was discussed. Alderperson Berg
made a motion to add $5, 000 to line 120 to fund afternoon
clean-up staff on The Commons . Gray explained that new funds
of $10,412, for two part-time employees, were placed in this
budget for extra clean-up services . The motion was withdrawn.
A discussion regarding The Commons clean-up followed.
Alderperson Schroeder was concerned that The Commons clean-up
crew work in the afternoon during the months of May through
September, between the hours of 12 : 30 to 4 : 30 P.M. The DPW
stated that the individuals in these budgets will work at
those times . No changes were made.
Accounts A-5630 Bus Operations and A-5631 Northeast Transit
were discussed. The Mayor recommended a 1994 budget amount of
$937, 657 . Gray and Alderperson Blanchard explained that the
Bus Operations Budget includes the Ithaca Tompkins Transit
Center's ( ITTC) 1994 Budget. The ITTC 1994 budget, which is
included in the 435 line, totals $244,559 . It was noted that
the ITTC budget amount was lower than the 1993 budget amount
by $25, 000 . Blanchard stated that the staff salaries and
advertising lines were now located in the 435 account, based
upon a new contract with Cornell University for the sharing of
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office staff, and Joint Transit advertising. She explained
that the transit operation is currently in the beginning
stages of consolidation to become more effective, efficient,
and ultimately less expensive. A discussion concerning the
transit consolidation and personnel followed.
Alderperson Blanchard stated that in 1993, the Committee
placed $10, 000 in restricted contingency to fund the 1993
American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance items related to
transit. She explained that this money will be used for the
purchase of computer equipment. She stated that the Committee
should place another $10, 000 in restricted contingency for the
1994 ADA compliance requirements . She stated that she was not
sure how much money would ultimately be spent on the ADA
requirements for transit, but the monies are required to be
funded. Blanchard also stated that the new ADA Coordinator at
the ITTC should be hired by the end of 1993 . The following
motion was made:
RESOLVED, That $10, 000 be added to the 1994 Restricted
Contingency Account A1990 to fund the 1994 ADA Compliance
Plan.
The motion passed 7-0 . Alderperson Hoffman was absent at the
`../ time of the vote.
A discussion concerning the bus shelters followed.
Alderperson Blanchard stated that the maps in the bus shelters
will be replaced.
A discussion concerning the accounts for the City's parking
lots and garages followed. No changes were made.
Account A-7111 Parks and Forestry was discussed. The Mayor
recommended a 1994 Budget for this account in the amount of
$316, 326 . Gray explained that the Mayor transferred two truck
driver positions, in the amount of $41, 601, from this fund to
the Water and Sewer Fund. Gray explained that $20, 000 has
been allocated for 1994 trees. He explained that the City
Forester felt this amount was adequate considering current
staff levels, and the new tree planting program in place. No
changes were made.
Account A-7181 Alex Haley Pool was discussed. The Mayor
recommended a 1994 Budget for this account in the amount of
$34, 800 . It was noted that the Hourly P/T and Seasonal salary
account was $8, 800 for 1994, and only $924 was spent as of
10/31/93 . Gray explained that he was not sure why $8,800 was
budgeted for the 120 line. The following motion was made:
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RESOLVED, That Account A-7181-120 Alex Haley Hourly P/T be
reduced by $4, 400 . It was noted that if the DPW needed the
$8, 800 in this account, it could be discussed again later in
the budget discussions .
Voting results on the motion were as follows:
Ayes ( 6) - Booth, Blanchard, Berg,
Hoffman, Romanowski, Schroeder
Nays ( 1 ) - Johnson
Abstain ( 1 ) - Efroymson
The motion passed 6-1-1 .
A discussion regarding the 410 Utilities line for the Alex
Haley Pool followed. It was noted that the Mayor recommended
$8, 000, but to date only $2, 700 has been expended. Ferrel
explained that the $8, 000 was an estimate based on the Cass
Park Pool. He explained that there are demand charges for
off-season months . The following motion was made:
RESOLVED, That Account A-7181-410 be reduced by $3, 000 to
reflect a decrease in estimated utility costs .
The motion passed 8-0.
Account A-7182 Cass Park Pool & Rink was discussed. The Mayor
recommended a 1994 Budget for this account in the amount of
$252,554 . A discussion concerning the construction account
followed. Gray explained that $44, 875 was placed in the 483
line to perform various minor pool and rink construction
projects, but the Mayor reduced this to $18, 875 . Cafferillo
explained that the $26, 000 was deleted from the construction
line, and he suggested that the amounts be prioritized and
added to the existing capital project for Cass Park
Reconstruction at a later date. Gray explained that both
lines 120 and 485 were increased to incorporate the
construction projects . Alderperson Efroymson stated that he
wanted the walk path repair project in the amount of $4,975
put back into the 483 line. The following motion was made:
RESOLVED, That Account A-7182-483 Cass Park Pool Construction
be increased by $4, 975 to fund the walk path repair project at
Cass Park.
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Voting results on the motion were as follows :
Ayes (2 ) - Efroymson, Johnson
Nays (6) - Hoffman, Booth, Blanchard,
Schroeder, Berg, Romanowski
The motion failed 6-2 .
The following motion was made concerning the 120 line:
RESOLVED, That Account A-7182-120 Cass Park Pool Hourly
Salaries be reduced by $3, 940 to reflect the decrease in the
proposed construction projects for Cass Park Pool.
The motion passed 8-0.
After a discussion concerning the 485 Trees line, the
following motion was made:
RESOLVED, That Account A-7182-485 Cass Park Trees be reduced
by $3, 000 to reflect a decrease in the trees purchased by the
Cass Park Pool.
Alderperson Schroeder made a motion to amend the original
motion by adding the "$3, 000 reduced from Account A-7182-485
to Account A-7111-485 . " The amendment failed for lack of a
second.
Voting results on the original motion were as follows :
Ayes (6) - Booth, Berg, Blanchard,
Romanowski, Johnson, Efroymson
Nays (2 ) - Hoffman, Schroeder
The motion passed 6-2 .
Account A-7250 Golf Course was discussed. The Mayor
recommended a 1994 budget amount of $146, 916 . Gray explained
that the budget includes a $28, 000 purchase of a mower for the
golf course. He stated that the current mower is worn out.
Alderperson Hoffman made a motion to delete the mower from the
Golf Course Budget. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Line 125 Golf Course Overtime was discussed. Alderperson
Schroeder made a motion to delete $300 from the A-7250-125
Overtime line. The motion failed for lack of a second.
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The 120 Hourly Part-time and Seasonal Golf Course line was
discussed. The following motion was made:
RESOLVED, That Account A-7250-120 Hourly P/T be reduced by
$1, 820 to reduce P/T and Seasonal funds available to the Golf
Course.
The motion passed 8-0 .
A discussion concerning the Golf Pro contract followed. It
was noted that this contract is being reviewed by the DPW and
Attorney's office for possible changes .
Account A-7312 Southside Center Building was discussed. It
was noted that the City is funding Southside for $32, 000 and
the County is funding another $16, 000, for a total
contribution of $48, 000 . No changes were made.
Account A-8170 Street Cleaning was discussed. The Mayor
recommended a 1994 budget amount for this account of $82, 052 .
Ferrel explained that the night sweeping program has been
deleted. He explained that the night-time sweeping position
(employee) has not been working full-time for weeks . He
stated that the funds have been used for other services .
Alderperson Schroeder stated that the streets are dirty, and
need to have both a day-time and night-time sweep program.
After a discussion concerning street sweeping, the following
motion was made:
RESOLVED, That the DPW understands that with the adoption of
the Street Sweeping Budget, the day-time and night-time
sweeping will be performed during 1994 .
Voting results on the motion were as follows :
Ayes (2 ) - Schroeder, Johnson
Nays ( 6) - Booth, Romanowski, Berg,
Hoffman, Blanchard, Efroymson
The motion failed 6-2 .
The Committee stated that Alderperson Schroeder should bring
this issue up at a future Board of Public Works meeting.
Account A-8570 Energy Commission was discussed. Board of
Public Works Chairperson Reeves stated that Account A-1620-435
includes funds for the Energy Commission, and that this $100
funding is not needed. The following motion was made:
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RESOLVED, That Account A-8570-435 Energy Commission Contracts
be reduced by $100 to reflect a consolidation into Account A-
1620-435 .
Voting results on the motion were as follows :
Ayes (7) - Booth, Schroeder, Berg,
Romanowski, Hoffman, Blanchard,
Efroymson
Nays ( 1) - Johnson
The motion passed 7-1 .
The following motion on the entire Department of Public Works
Budget was made:
RESOLVED, That the 1994 Department of Public Works Budget be
approved as amended.
The motion passed 8-0 .
3 . Water Fund Budget
The Mayor recommended a 1994 Water Fund Budget in the amount
of $2,045,295 . It was noted that the 1994 Water Fund reflects
the following changes :
A. Increase of the water rate from $1 .21 to $1 .27 per
100 cubic feet, or a 5% increase.
B. Reflects a portion of the five positions
transferred from the General Fund and the one
position from the Solid Waste Fund.
Mayor Nichols wanted to be sure that water and sewer reserves
have enough funds to perform all the work necessary to improve
and replace the water and sewer collection system. Gray and
Assistant Superintendent of Water & Sewer Fabbroni stated that
the necessary funds are available to perform the work
required.
A discussion regarding the various Water Fund accounts
followed. No changes were made. It was noted that the water
rate did not increase in 1993. The following motion was made:
RESOLVED, That the 1994 Water Fund be approved, with a $1 .27
per 100 cubic feet water rate, in the amount of $2, 045,295 .
The motion passed 8-0 .
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4 . Sewer Fund Budget
The Mayor recommended a 1994 Sewer Fund Budget in the amount
of $2, 608, 844 . It was noted that the 1994 Sewer Fund reflects
the following changes :
A. Increase of the sewer rate from $1 .40 to $1 .47 per
100 cubic feet, or a 5% increase.
B. The budget reflects a portion of the five positions
transferred from the General Fund and the one
position from the Solid Waste Fund.
A discussion regarding the various Sewer Fund accounts
followed. No changes were made. It was noted that the sewer
rate did not increase in 1993 . The following motion was made:
RESOLVED, That the 1994 Sewer Fund be approved, with a $1 .47
per 100 cubic feet sewer rate, in the amount of $2, 608, 844 .
The motion passed 8-0 .
5. Joint Activity Fund Budget
The Mayor recommended a 1994 Joint Activity Fund Budget in the
amount of $2,021, 178 . Gray explained that the budget has been
approved by the Special Joint Subcommittee (SJS) . Cafferillo
explained that the 1994 budget reflects no increase in the
operation and maintenance rate charged to the owners . A
discussion regarding the Fund's various accounts followed. No
changes were made. The following motion was made:
RESOLVED, That the 1994 Joint Activity Fund Budget be approved
in the amount of $2, 021, 178 .
The motion passed 8-0 .
6 . Solid Waste Fund Budget
The Mayor recommended a 1994 Solid Waste Budget in the amount
of $991, 734 . It was noted that the 1994 Solid Waste Budget
includes the following changes :
A. Trash Tag prices will be increased:
Full tags from $3 . 00 per tag to $3 .25 per
tag
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Half tags from $1 . 83 per tag to $2 . 00 per
tag
B. Yard waste pick-up program has been eliminated.
C. Reduction of one employee transferred to the Water
and Sewer Fund.
Alderperson Berg read a resolution approved by the Board of
Public Works for the reinstatement of the yard waste pick-up
program to be funded in the amount of $31, 000 plus benefits of
$6,556 from the General Fund. He stated that he would allow
the level of service to be reduced as long as the yard waste
pick-up service is performed in some manner. He stated that
a reduced level yard waste program could pick up twelve ( 12 )
times a year instead of the current fifty-two (52 ) times a
year. The Mayor felt some type of a yard waste pick-up
service should be performed either by our staff or the County,
or a combination. A discussion regarding the service of yard
waste pick-up followed. The following motion was made:
RESOLVED, That Account CL-8161 Recycling be increased by
$31, 000 in the appropriate lines and $6, 556 in the related
Benefits account to reflect the reinstatement of the yard
\./ waste program as recommended by the Board of Public Works .
A motion to amend the original motion to a total cost of
$10,000 was made.
Voting results on the amending motion were as follows :
Ayes (3) - Hoffman, Schroeder, Efroymson
Nays (5) - Booth, Romanowski, Berg,
Blanchard, Johnson
The amending motion failed 5-3 .
Another amending motion was made to reduce the total cost to
$15, 000 .
Voting results on the amending motion were as follows :
Ayes (3) - Hoffman, Schroeder, Efroymson
Nays (5) - Booth, Romanowski, Berg,
Blanchard, Johnson
The motion failed 5-3 .
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The original motion of $31, 000 plus $6,556 in benefits was
voted on. Voting results on the motion were as follows :
Ayes (4 ) - Johnson, Berg, Efroymson,
Blanchard
Nays (4) - Booth, Hoffman, Schroeder,
Romanowski
The motion failed 4-4 .
After a discussion concerning the yard waste program, the
following motion was made:
RESOLVED, That the Department of Public Works bring back a
lower level of service proposal on the yard waste pick-up
program at the November 29, 1993 Budget Discussion meeting.
The motion passed 8-0 .
The following motion was made:
RESOLVED, That the 1994 Solid Waste Fund Budget be approved in
the amount of $991, 734 .
\./ Voting results on the motion were as follows :
Ayes (7 ) - Booth, Blanchard, Hoffman,
Schroeder, Johnson, Romanowski,
Efroymson
Nays ( 1 ) - Berg
The motion passed 7-1 .
7 . Capital Projects
The Mayor recommended the following 1994 Capital Projects as
recommended by the Capital Project Review Committee:
A. 1994 DPW Street & Road Construction $ 400, 000
B. University/Court/Linn Street Bridge
Reconstruction Design & Spec. 60, 000
C. Elmira Road/Meadow Street Intersection
Reconstruction 250, 000
D. 1994 Sidewalk Program 75, 000
E. GIAC Basketball Court Reconstruction 25, 000
F. Purchase of Highway Paver 150,000
G. Youth Bureau A/C System
(Amend C.P. #244) 100, 000
H. Fire Department Computer Replacement 15, 000
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I. Fire Department Building Improvements 73, 125
J. Fire Vehicle (Command) (Amend C.P. #268) 7, 000
K. Solid Waste Equipment (Two vehicles) 110, 000
$1, 265, 125
Cafferillo stated that the University/Court/Linn Street Bridge
Project was approved by the Capital Projects Review Committee
in an amount of $720, 000, but the project will not be done
until 1995, so only $60, 000 was recommended for the Design and
Specification of the project.
The Mayor explained that this was not the total Capital
Project list by the Capital Projects Review Committee, but
represented the eleven highest ranked projects .
The Youth Bureau A/C System Project was discussed. Youth
Bureau Director Cohen stated the building is unbearable in the
summer months, and a new A/C system is needed. Cohen stated
that no estimate of utility costs has been developed.
Chairperson Booth stated that all the capital projects were
discussed at length by the Capital Projects Review Committee
and various City staff members .
The Monroe Street Pedestrian Bridge, which was not recommended
by the Mayor or the Capital Projects Review Committee, was
discussed. It was noted that the estimated cost of the bridge
was $30, 000, which was not a complete estimate. Chairperson
Booth stated that it did not make the list because a large
number of the neighbors in the bridge area were not in favor
of the replacement.
Other projects were discussed briefly. Alderperson Schroeder
stated he had another capital project to present, but would do
it at the meeting on November 29, 1993 . The Committee agreed
to entertain his project at that time. The following motion
was made:
RESOLVED, That the 1994 Capital Projects be approved in the
amount of $1,265, 125 .
Voting results on the motion were as follows :
Ayes (6) - Booth, Blanchard, Berg,
Efroymson , Romanowski ,
Schroeder
Nays ( 1) - Hoffman
Abstain ( 1) - Johnson
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The motion passed 6-1-1 .
The next budget meeting was scheduled for November 22, 1993 at 7 : 30
P.M. The meeting adjourned at 12 :50 A.M.
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REVENUES
Mayor's Recommendation $24, 869,204
Net reduction in Mayor' s Revenues through 11/16/93 (63, 600)
Mayor's Adjusted Revenues as of conclusion of
11/16/93 B&A/COW Meeting $24, 805, 604
Action take during meeting of 11/17/93 :
None
Mayor' s Adjusted Revenues as of conclusion of
11/17/93 B&A/COW Meeting $24, 805, 604
Net change in Revenues from 11/17/93 meeting -0-
Combined Net Reduction in Mayor's Revenues
after 11/11, 11/16, 11/17/93 meetings $ ( 63, 600)
Combined Net Increase in Mayor' s Budget
(Revenues and Appropriations) after
11/11, 11/16, 11/17/93 meetings $78, 310
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APPROPRIATIONS
Mayor's Recommendation $25, 350, 767
Net Increase in Mayor's Budget Appropriations
through 11/16/93 $ 6,950
Balance Mayor's Recommendation Prior to
Budget Meeting of 11/16/93 $25, 357, 717
Action take during meeting of 11/16/93 :
Department of Public Works
Increase A1620-110 Building Systems Staff Salaries
by $3, 299 to reflect calculation error in
Mayor's Budget - Fund Balance will be adjusted -0-
Transfers related to Custodial Position time and
funding reallocation:
Increase A1620-115 Bldg. Systems Hourly P/T $ 81, 300
Reduce A1621-115 Bldg. City Hall F/T ( 17, 000)
Reduce A3120-115 Police Dept. F/T ( 17,500)
Reduce A5010-115 Streets Admin. F/T (13, 800)
Reduce A7310-115 Youth Bureau F/T ( 16, 700)
Reduce A7311-115 GIAC Program F/T ( 7,500)
Reduce A7312-115 Bldg - Southside Center F/T ( 8, 800)
Increases to Fund Temporary Outside Custodian Services :
Increase A1621-435 Bldg. - City Hall Contracts $2, 000
Increase A3120-435 Police Dept. Contracts $3,500
Increase A5010-435 Streets Admin. Contracts $1,500
Increase A7310-435 Youth Bureau Contracts $2, 000
Increase A7311-435 GIAC Contracts $2, 000
Increase A7312-435 Southside Center Contracts $1,500
Increase A3311-120 Traffic Control Hourly P/T
to fund Striping Program personnel $3,520
Reduce A5010-497 Streets Admin. Office Renovation
to delete renovations $(2,000)
Reduce A7181-120 Alex Haley Pool P/T to
delete seasonal personnel costs (4,400)
Reduce A7181-410 Alex Haley Pool Utilities
to reduce utilities (3,000)
Reduce A7182-120 Cass Park Pool & Rink P/T
to reduce personnel costs (3,940)
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O./
Reduce A7182-485 Cass Park Pool & Rink Trees
to reduce tree purchases (3,000)
Reduce A7250-120 Golf Course P/T to reduce
seasonal personnel costs ( 1,820)
Reduce A8570-435 Energy Commission Contracts
to delete amount ( 100)
Contingency
Increase A1990 Restricted Contingency to fund
1994 Transit ADA Compliance Plan $ 10, 000
Mayor's Adjusted Recommendation as of conclusion
of 11/17/93 B&A/COW Meeting $25, 365,477
Net Overall Increase in Mayor's Appropriations
from 11/17/93 Meeting $7 , 760
Combined Net Increase in Mayor' s Budget Appropri-
ations after 11/11, 11/16, 11/17/93 Meetings $14, 710
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