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Home My WebLink AboutO-2004-2762 e . ORDINANCE NO. 04- :J.. '1 (p ~ AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1,2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2005; FINDING THAT ALL THINGS REQUISITE AND NECESSARY HAVE BEEN DONE IN PREPARATION AND PRESENTMENT OF SAID BUDGET; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of La Porte, Texas, and the Statutes of the State of Texas, require that an annual budget be prepared and presented to the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas, prior to the beginning of the fiscal year of said City, and that a public hearing be held prior to the adoption of said Budget; and WHEREAS, the Budget for the fiscal year October 1, 2004, through September 30, 2005, has heretofore been presented to the City Council and due deliberation had thereon, was filed in the office of the City Secretary on July 26, 2004, and a public hearing scheduled for August 23, 2004 was duly advertised and held. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: SECTION 1: That the Budget for the City of La Porte, Texas, now before the said City Council for consideration, a complete copy of which is on file with the City Secretary and attached hereto by reference as Exhibit "A", is hereby adopted as the Budget for the said City of La Porte, Texas, for the period of October 1, 2004, through September 30, 2005. SECTION 2: Be it FURTHER ORDAINED, that the said City Council finds that all things requisite and necessary to the adoption of said Budget have been performed as required by charter or statute. SECTION 3: The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 23rd day of August, 2004. CITY~~~XAS Alton Porter, Mayor ATTEST: ~~~JiI a a Gillett, City Secretary APPROVED: ~___ vv' r7A~-' ~ Knox Askins, City Attorney ~ /, -A.A-..__ A -r T : f . e.- tit.., J-1..1. it . August 20, 2004 Attached is additional information from Ms. Feazelle for Monday night's meeting. I will also bring extra copies to the meeting. ;;;r Martlia e . REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: AU2ust 23, 2004 Appropriation Requested By: Cynthia B. Alexander Source of Funds: N/A Department: Finance Account Number: N/A Report: Resolution: Ordinance: xx Amount Budgeted: N/A Exhibits: Public Hearing Notice tlJ.~ Amount Requested: N/A Exhibits: Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City Council held budget workshops on August 9 through August 18, 2004 to discuss proposed budgets for the fiscal year beginning October 1,2004 and ending September 30,2005. The Summary of Funds, which is shown below, represents the result of the workshops held with City Council. All changes made by Council were incorporated into the various budgets. General Fund Grant Fund Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Community Investment La Porte Development Corporation Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Utility Sylvan Beach Airport La Porte Area Water Authority Golf Course Motor Pool Technology Fund Insurance Fund General Capital Improvement Utility Capital Improvement Sewer Rehabilitation Capital Improvement Infrastructure Fund 1998 General Obligation Bond Fund 2000 General Obligation Bond Fund 2002 General Obligation Bond Fund General Debt Service Utility Debt Service La Porte Area Water Authority Debt Service Total of All Funds $ 25,397,585 206,871 296,000 120,000 280,050 33,000 7,083,190 248,491 71,080 1,012,940 1,171,206 1,989,806 4,345,783 988,087 405,296 1,345,000 350,000 o 151,953 165,000 o 1,951,586 608,162 771,588 $ 48,992,674 There is no change in the Tax Rate, which has remained constant for the last sixteen years; nor are there any changes in residential water and sewer rates. Action Reauired bv Council: #7 Conduct Public Hearing #8 Please adopt Ordinance approving Fiscal Year 2004-05 Proposed Budget with the following adjustments to General Fund. It includes adjustments to other operating funds for merit and motor pool only. Capital Projects funds that were reduced and HotellMotel Funding of Downtown Program. A~grnVoor:~.~~ Deb~azelle, City ...ger ~-JiJ -Df Date e e Adjustments to General Fund 8-20-04 Revised Schedule Reserve Insurance Plan $ 1,266,577 310,000 956,577 30,000 926,577 225,000 70 I ,577 135,075 566,502 141,168 425,334 Streets (2 line items) Merit Plan Days of Working Capital 90 Day Requirement Level 2000 & 3000 Line Items - * Add back requests from departments Reserved for City Council PolicylFuture Projects *This actually saved $31,872, if departments' requests are approved. See attached summary by department. e e Budget Running Total Budget Workshop Revised 20-Aug-04 Description Amount Saved Cumulative Total y x x x x x x x Reduce 2000 - 3000 accts (supplies and services) 173,040 173,040 Reduce Working Cap from 94 to 90 days 265,666 438,706 Fire Truck Reduction in Gen CIP FY 03-04 250,000 688,706 Fire Truck Reduction in Gen CIP FY 04-05 250,000 938,706 Beautification Signage CIP 150,000 1,088,706 Marquee Sign 42,514 1 , 131 ,220 Spenwick Park Improvements 27,500 1,158,720 Communications Equipment 30,000 1,188,720 Summer Youth Program 25,000 1,213,720 Relocation of Traffic Signal from 8th to 7th Street 47,500 1,261,220 Renovation of Lomax City Hall 74,000 1,335,220 North Shady Lane/Sunrise Connection 125,000 1,460,220 2 Months of Motor Pool Lease Fees - GF 112,095 ] ,572,315 Travel Cuts and Corrections ] 36,600 ],708,915 Reduced Garbage Bags (4 to 2) 7],500 ],780,415 Brookglen Pool - CIP 44,000 ] ,824,415 Downtown Revitalization Budget - ] 00% to WM 50,000 1,874,4]5 Revenue Adjustments DOT Revenue 14,000 14,000 Pool Fee Increases (Northwest, Fairmont & Brookglen) 7,000 21,000 Wavepool 20,000 4],000 EMS Charges 12,000 53,000 jAdd Backs 6 positions (9-2) 305,519 305,519 City Secretary Upgrade - PT to FT 18,153 323,672 Garbage bags (2 to 4) 71,500 395,172 4 Days of Working Capital 265,666 660,838 NET AVAILABLE FOR DISCUSSION 1,266,577 @ y x x x x y y x y y y y y .Unaudited @ x - one-time money = $1,4] 8,275 y - recurring cost savings = $509,140 e e CITY OF LA PORTE GENERAL FUND SUMMARY OF 2000 & 3000 FUNDS TO ADD BACK Estimated Requested Funds to 2003-04 2004-05 Variance Add Back Fire Prevention 14,071 17,126 (3,055) 5,805 Fire Suppression 159,330 168,102 (8,772) 8,500 Emergency Medical Services 125,051 117,911 7,140 5,253 Police Administration 28,050 25,943 2,107 4 Police Patrol 138,418 159,236 (20,818) 16,471 Criminal Investigation 59,491 60,999 (1,508) 1,658 Support Services 5 I ,402 59,339 (7,937) 16,136 Administration 26,791 30,915 (4,124) Emergency Management 2,750 10,660 (7,910) 7,910 Downtown Revitalization 6,150 6,150 Human Resources 12,500 14,200 (1,700) Municipal Court 18,454 18,656 (202) 500 Purchasing 6,808 7,615 (807) 700 City Secretary 14,760 6,785 7,975 3,000 Legal 2,425 872 1,553 City Council 59,236 45,973 13,263 8,000 Accounting 50,050 45,494 4,556 1,245 Tax 21,515 17,440 4,075 Non-Departmental 5,000 5,000 Public Works Administration 9,545 7,506 2,039 Streets 106,400 111,151 (4,751) 3,641 Residential Solidwaste 183,012 198,270 (15,258) 17,100 Parks Maintenance 66,570 67,543 (973) 9,068 Recreation 45,482 56,519 (11,037) 18,917 Special Services 17,755 24,269 (6,514) 5,417 Parks Administration 15,876 19,464 (3,588) Planning & Engineering 28,410 33,399 (4,989) 9,859 Inspection Services 25,805 25,642 163 1,984 Total General Fund 1,301,107 1,356,029 (54,922) 141,168 Requested Amounts below Estimates (118,118) Actual Amount ( 173,040) (31,872) e . REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: Au ust 23 2004 Requested By: C nthia B. Alexander Department: Finance Report: Ordinance: Resolution: Exhibits: Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: N/A xx Amount Budgeted: N/A Amount Requested: N/A Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City Council held budget workshops on August 9 through August 18, 2004 to discuss proposed budgets for the fiscal year beginning October 1,2004 and ending September 30,2005. The Summary of Funds, which is shown below, represents the result of the workshops held with City Council. All changes made by Council were incorporated into the various budgets. General Fund HotellMotel Occupancy Tax Community Investment La Porte Development Corporation Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Utility Sylvan Beach Airport La Porte Area Water Authority Golf Course Motor Pool Technology Fund Insurance Fund General Capital Improvement Utility Capital Improvement Sewer Rehabilitation Capital Improvement Infrastructure Fund 1998 General Obligation Bond Fund 2000 General Obligation Bond Fund 2002 General Obligation Bond Fund 2003 General Obligation Bond Fund General Debt Service Utility Debt Service La Porte Area Water Authority Debt Service Total of All Funds / ) There is no change in the Tax Rate, which has remained constant for the last sixteen years; nor are there any changes in residential water and sewer rates. Action Reauired bv Council: FM"fonduct Public Hearing OJ #rtdopt Ordinance Approving Fiscal Year 2004-05 Budget. Approved for City Council Ae:enda 2-/1-0{- Date