City of La Porte Annual Budget 1995-1996

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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Cnlty of ILa JPOIrlce Established 1892 October 1, 1995 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council City of La Porte, Texas Dear Mayor and Members of City Council: In accordance with the City's Charter provisions, it is my pleasure to present La Porte's Fiscal Year 1995-96 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 11, 1995. 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 1994-95 ADOPTED BUDGET FY 1995-96 ADOPTED BUDGET General Fund Utility Fund Enterprise Funds Internal Service Funds Capital Improvement Funds Debt Service Funds Hotel/Motel Fund Economic Development $ 18,351.635 5,897,174 3,105,601 1,607,662 1.797,000 4.152,826 76,700 19,250.695 6,092,782 3.023.688 1,760,820 2.306,620 4,108,973 83,180 100.000 Total Authorized Appropriations $ 34,988.598 36,726.758 The figures outlined above represent a $1,738.160 (4.96%) Increase when compared to last year's budget. It is important to recognize there are no tax or water jsewer rate increases built into the 1995-96 Budget. The 1995-96 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. Box 1115 · La Porte, Texas 77572-1115 0 (713) 471-5020