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<br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />City Council Minutes 9-11-00 - Page 2 <br /> <br />Mayor read a letter of appreciation from the Marchal Family concerning an ambulance <br />run when the family had an accident. <br /> <br />5. PRESENTATIONS <br /> <br />A. Council recognized Sandie George for her past service as a member of the <br />Planning and Zoning commission. Councilperson Chuck Engelken presented <br />Ms. George a certificate of appreciation. <br /> <br />B. Council recognized the Finance Department with the Distinguished Budget <br />Award. Assistant City Manager John Joerns presented the award to Director of <br />Finance Cynthia Alexander, Assistant Finance Director Mike Dolby, and <br />Accountant Shelly Hart. <br /> <br />C. Council presented a Proclamation to Imogene Pullene in Recognition of <br />Constitution Week. <br /> <br />D. Council recognized Walter Boley for his years of service to the city and <br />congratulated Mr. Boley on his retirement. <br /> <br />6. Open Public Hearing - Mayor Malone opened the Public Hearing at 6:25 PM. <br /> <br />Review by Staff - Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander presented summary and <br />recommendation concerning the City Budget for the fiscal year 2000-2001. <br /> <br />Public Input - No public input. <br /> <br />Recommendation of Staff -Staff recommended approving the city budget for the fiscal <br />year 2000-2001 as presented. <br /> <br />Close Public Hearing - Mayor Malone closed the Public Hearing at 6:38 PM. <br /> <br />7. Council considered approving an ordinance approving and adopting the budget for the <br />City of La Porte, Texas, for the period of October 1, 2000 through September 30,2001. <br /> <br />Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander presented summary and recommendation and <br />answered Council's questions. <br /> <br />City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 2000-2431 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND <br />ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, FOR THE <br />PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2000 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30,2001; FINDING THAT <br />ALL THINGS REQUISITE AND NECESSARY HA VE BEEN DONE IN <br />PREPARATION AND PRESENTMENT OF SAID BUDGET; FINDING <br />COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN <br />EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. <br /> <br />Motion was made by Councilperson Griffiths to approve Ordinance 2000-2431 as <br />presented by Ms. Alexander. Second by Councilperson Young. The motion carried. <br />