City of La Porte Annual Budget 1994-1995

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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ,Cnli:y o~ Leal JPOIrli:e Established 1892 October 1, 1994 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council City of La Porte, Texas Dear Mayor and Memb~rs of City Council: In accordance with the City's Charter provisions, it Is my pleasure to present La Porte's Fiscal Year 1994-95 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program. This document, as delineated on the pages that follow, was formally adopted by Council at Its regularly scheduled meeting of September 12,1994. The budget Is the document the City uses In Its mission to provide services and Improve the quality of life of Its citizens. At that time, Council authorized appropriations for the City's various activities In the following amounts: FY 1993-94 FY 1994-95 ADOPTED BUDGET ADOPTED BUDGET General Fund Utility Fund Enterprise Funds Internal Service Funds Capital Improvement Funds Debt Service Funds Hotel/Motel Fund T ota! Authorized Appropriations $ 17,947,085 5,822,026 2,800,838 1,670,194 1,450,909 4,181,431 103.250 18,351,635 5,897,174 3,105,601 1,607,662 1,797,000 4,152,826 76.700 $ 33,975,733 34,988,598 The figures outlined above represent a $1,012,865 (2.98%) Increase when compared to last year's budget It Is Important to recognize there are no tax or water/sewer rate Increases built Into the 1994-95 Budget. The 1994-95 City Budget Is designed to render municipal service at a similar level as delivered In the prior year. In addition, this financial plan will focus on obtaining desired results In enhancing Infrastructure deficiencies identified by City Council during previous workshops, as well as continue to promote the expansion of recreation amenities for the general population. This year's budget was developed carefully. Department Directors submitted their budgets In a proactive and business like manner. They requested appropriations that met the Immediate needs of their respective operating divisions because they are sensitive to the economic times of our community. However, each Director has also sharpened their respective budgets with .one eye towards the future.. Throughout the budget one will discover planned programs and projects that enhance the work environment and the community. I am convinced one of the reasons our staff has excelled in the public programs we offer is because City Council has seen fit to afford our employees with the tools they need to deliver the results that only other cities our size dream of. 1-1 P.O,Bllx1l15 0 La PlIfte, Tt:xas 77572-1115 0 (713)471-5020