2015-08-10 & 08-11 Regular Meeting, including a Budget Workshop of La Porte City Council

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Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Earp, Zemanek, Clausen, Kaminski and Martin Nays: None Absent: Councilmember Engelken 6. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION (a) Discussion or other action concerning the proposed 2015-2016 Fiscal Year Budget of the City of La Porte, Texas—C. Alexander Mayor Rigby and Council proposed 9:00 p.m. as the time to recess each budget meeting. Finance Director Michael Dolby began the presentation by providing a review of the budget. There is no proposed tax increase or utility fund increase. Mr. Dolby advised Council that the La Porte Area Water Authority is paying the debt on behalf of all participants for two budget years FY16 and 17. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented the proposed 2015-2016 Fiscal Year Budget for the Capital Improvement Program. Ms. Leach introduced the City of La Porte Financial Advisor Bob Henderson, Managing Director of RBC Capital Partners; and Finance Director Michael Dolby provided a written plan of finance for a proposed Bond Sale. Public Works Director Dave Mick presented the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Public Works Department that included the Street Division; Residential Solid Waste; Commercial Solid Waste; Water Production; Water Distribution; Wastewater Collection; Wastewater Treatment;Airport; La Porte Area Water Authority; and the Vehicle Maintenance and Replacement Funds. Police Chief Ken Adcox spoke in regards to replacing vehicles for the Police Department. City Council recessed for a break at 7:33 p.m. and reconvened at 7:47 p.m. Police Chief Ken Adcox presented the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Police Department that included Administration; Patrol; Criminal Investigations; Support Services; and Alternative and Grant Funding Summary. Councilmember Martin commented he is in favor of adding two of the covert cameras for District 5. Council was in agreement to adding the cameras. Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens presented the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Planning Department that included GIS and Inspections. Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Parks Department that included Parks Maintenance; Recreation; Special Services; and Administration. Regarding Parks Maintenance, Councilmember Zemanek requested additional plastic lounge chairs at the Wave Pool. Mayor Rigby spoke on behalf of Councilmember Engelken and requested parks facilities be cleaned on a regular basis. Page 2 of 5 August 10-11,2015 City Council Meeting Minutes