2014-08-11>08-12 Regular Meeting Including a Budget Workshop on Proposed 2014-2015 Fiscal Year Budget of La Porte City Council

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Councilmember Zemanek questioned why Machinery/Tools and Equipment was listed in two different accounts in the Patrol Division. Police Chief Adcox responded the 8021 account is a capital account and the expenditure is over $5,000. Councilmember Martin questioned why request $17,000 in the Physical Fitness Account when only $12,500 was expended in the Patrol Division. Police Chief Adcox responded it is budgeted for all police officers to participate in the program and to pass the tests. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented the 2014-2015 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the City Manager's Office; Community Investment and Legal for the Administration Department. Mayor Rigby, questioned the account for water in the Community Investment Fund. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach responded for utilities at Five Points. Councilmember Martin questioned if the account for water should be accounted in the Parks and Recreation Department. Finance Director Michael Dolby responded it can be in either account. City Manager Corby Alexander and Finance Director Michael Dolby advised Council they will follow-up on the item. Councilmember Zemanek questioned if there were any plans on replacing the dead palm tree at Five Points. City Manager Corby Alexander responded yes during this budget cycle. Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Suggs presented the 2014-2015 Fiscal Year proposed budget for Information Technology and Emergency Management. Municipal Court Judge Denise Mitrano presented the 2014-2015 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Municipal Court. Golf Course Manager Alex Osmond presented the 201- 2015 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Golf Course. City Council recessed for a break at 7:28 p.m. and reconvened at 7:40 p.m. Assistant City Secretary Sharon Harris presented the 2014-2015 Fiscal Year budgets for the City Secretary Office and City Council. Councilmember Martin questioned if the existing iPads are purchased or leased and what will happen to the older iPads. City Manager Corby Alexander responded the iPads are purchased and the older ones will be repurposed. Finance Director Michael Dolby presented the 2014-2015 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for the Finance Department. Councilmember Zemanek questioned the increase comparison between HCAD and the contract with Hugh Landrum for the Industrial District in the Tax Office. Finance Director Michael Dolby responded he does not have the numbers available and will follow-up with Council. Public Works Director Dave Mick presented the 2014-2015 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for the Public Works Department. Councilmember Zemanek questioned if the 4015 account for Paving was for concrete, asphalt or a combination of the two. Public Works Director Dave Mick responded in the Streets Page 3 of 8 August 11-12, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes