2007-08-13 Budget Workshop Meetings of La Porte Ctiy Council

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City Council Budget Workshop Meetings — August 13-15 2007 - Page 4 City has had a good year with no catastrophic year and we are not starting off with writing a check to the insurance fund. In transmittal letter we talked about a $300,000 amount set aside in non -departmental for compensation and salary matters. Last year a similar amount was set aside. After salary surveys are completed and budget is final the number is over $600,000. A separate report is being prepared to give Council. Golf Course fund will need special attention. Last year we took golf cart fund and gave to them for operations. This year there has been additional rain so we are facing similar issues this year. General Fund will need to supplement Golf Course fund. Future workshop items to be discussed were noted: Sick Buy Back Program In addition, there will be discussion on short/long term disability and capital improvements. At this time, Interim Finance Director Michael Dolby provided an overview using a powerpoint presentation, noted (Exhibit A) Councilmember Louis Rigby requested staff to find out why the TMRS contribution rate is so high this year. Michael Dolby informed Council staff is still waiting on the GASB 45 study results. Council requested a 10 year chart on the history of municipal court revenues. C. Enterprise Funds Overview — Utility Fund, Sylvan Beach Pavilion Fund, Airport Fund, La Porte Area Water Authority, Golf Course Fund. Budget Officer Shelley Wolny provided overview of Enterprise Funds. She also noted the current split on health insurance is 85% City and 15% employee. Council took a break on August 14, 2007, from 7:52 until 8:11 with no discussion and no actions taken during the break. Interim City Manager John Joerns noted the La Porte Bayshore Chamber of Commerce is requesting the $30,000.00 special contribution again this year. D. Internal Service Funds Overview — Shelley Wolny Budget Officer provided an overview and answered Council's questions on August 13, 2007. E. Special Revenue Funds Overview — Shelley Wolny Budget Officer provided an overview and answered Council's questions on August 13, 2007. F. DEPARTMENT REVIEWS 1. Emergency Services Department — 3-8 — was discussed on August 13, 2007. Fire Marshal Cliff Meekins provided an overview of the Fire Marshal's Budget.