2012-09-10 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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(b) Consider approval or other action awarding Request For Proposal #12506 for grounds maintenance services at various sites throughout the City of La Porte — S. Barr (c) Consider approval or other action regarding Foreign Trade Zone letter of non -objection and inventory tax agreement between Gulf Winds International, Inc., and the City of La Porte — S. Osborne Regarding Consent Item B, Councilmember Zemanek questioned if Camp's Landscape Services was the lowest bidder. Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr responded the grounds maintenance services was not a bid; it was a Request for Proposal, and the best choice was based on cost, ability to meet specifications with equipment, and prior service and experience. Councilmember Zemanek asked if Camp's Landscape Services was presently employed with the City. Mr. Barr informed that the City currently has two contracts, one with Camp's Landscape Services and the other with Ground Star, Inc. Councilmember Zemanek requested voting separately on Consent Item B. Councilmember Leonard moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A and C, pursuant to recommendations by staff. Councilmember Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Kaminski, Zemanek, Clausen, Mosteit, Martin and Moser Nays: None Absent: Councilmember Engelken Councilmember Clausen moved to approve Consent Agenda Item B, pursuant to recommendations by staff. Councilmember Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Mosteit, Martin and Moser Nays: Councilmembers Zemanek, Leonard, and Kaminski Absent: Councilmember Engelken 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND ASSOCIATED MATTERS (a) Public Hearing to receive comments regarding the City of La Porte's Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Proposed Budget — M. Dolby The public hearing was opened at 6:23 p.m. regarding the City of La Porte's Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Proposed Budget. Finance Director Michael Dolby presented an overview and PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Zemanek questioned the increase in cost for mowing the airport. Public Works Director Dave Mick responded the increase was due to lease fees. Councilmember Zemanek requested the annual cost of mowing the airport facility. Mr. Mick responded $35,000.00 — $36,000.00. Councilmember Martin commented he would like to see more revenue for repairing city streets. Councilmember Moser questioned the amount in unrestricted funds. Finance Director Michael Dolby responded $60,000,000.00. Mayor Rigby asked Finance Director Michael Dolby if the Fiscal Policy for the Utility Fund should be updated and show 90-120 days instead of 60-90 days. Mr. Dolby responded yes, good suggestion. Page 2 of 7 September 10, 2012, City Council Meeting Minutes