HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2012-3423 amend Fiscal 2011-2012 BudgetORDINANCE,
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE,
TEXAS, FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2011 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2012; 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, 2011, through September 30, 2012, has
heretofore been presented to the City Council and due deliberation had thereon, was filed in the office
of the City Secretary on July 25, 2011, and a public hearing scheduled for September 12, 2011 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 a summary of which is
attached hereto by reference as Exhibit "A", is hereby amended as reflected on the amended budget
summary document, attached hereto by reference as Exhibit "B", as the Budget for the said City of La
Porte, Texas, for the period of October 1, 2011, through September 30, 2012.
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 23`d day of July, 2012.
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Patrice Fogarty, City S creta
APPRO ED:
Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTFNnA TTVX4
Agenda Date Requested: July 23, 2012
Requested By: Michael Dolby, CPA
Department: Finance
Report: Resolution: Ordinance: XX
Lxntnits: Ordinance
Exhibits: Excerpt from FY 2012 Adopted Budget
& Amended Budget (Exhibit A & B)
Exhibits: Explanations / Backup for Amendment
Appropriation
Source of Funds: N/A
Account Number: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Amount Requested: N/A
Budgeted Item: YES NO
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget on September 12, 2011.
The Summary of Funds, which is shown below, represents the amendments that Council
previously approved to the FY 2011-12 Budget. (*denotes funds with current changes)
General Fund
Grant Fund
Street Maintenance Sales Tax Fund
Emergency Services District Sales Tax Fund
Community Investment
Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax
Economic Development Corporation
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Utility
Airport
La Porte Area Water Authority
Motor Pool
Insurance Fund
Technology Fund
General Capital Improvement
Utility Capital Improvement
Sewer Rehabilitation Capital Improvement
Drainage Improvement Fund
2005 Certificates of Obligation Bond Fund
2007 Certificates of Obligation Bond Fund
2010 Certificates of Obligation Bond Fund
General Debt Service
Utility Debt Service
La Porte Area Water Authority Debt Service
Total of All Funds
Action Required by Council:
Adopt Ordinance Amending Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget for the following items:
A. $22,800 in the General Fund for the Settlement Agreement with the Alliance. (The other $42,200 came
from the General Fund Contingency Account)
B. $20,000 in the General Fund for Alliance dues per settlement agreement.
C. $50,000 in the Grant Fund for Technology funds to be used for the hosted imaging system and electronic
process for downloading DOT tickets and new equipment for the Court of Record. The funds are currently
in a reserve account in the Grant Fund.
D. $30,300 in the Grant Fund for the Child Safety fees. The monies will be used for various overtime and
safety programs by the Police Department.
Previously
Proposed
Original Budget
Amended Budget
Amended Budget
$35,992,372
$36,039,181
$36,083,481 *
580,442
599,816
680,116 *
1,050,000
1,050,000
1,050,000
705,000
705,000
705,000
229,000
229,000
229,000
353,742
353,742
353,742
1,806,710
1,791,710
1,815,610 *
1,703,704
1,703,704
1,703,704
7,761,033
7,782,033
7,982,033 *
133,779
133,779
133,779
1,136,507
1,136,507
1,136,507
2,658,182
2,658,182
2,658,182
5,334,634
5,334,634
5,334,634
0
21,000
21,000
3,251,020
3,272,965
3,342,965
931,447
931,447
931,447
350,000
350,000
350,000
195,000
195,000
195,000
67,553
67,553
67,553
408,133
408,133
408,133
174,000
174,000
174,000
3,746,270
3,746,270
3,746,270
306,679
306,679
306,679
693,150
693,150
693,150
$69,568,357
$69,683,485
$70,101,985
Action Required by Council:
Adopt Ordinance Amending Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget for the following items:
A. $22,800 in the General Fund for the Settlement Agreement with the Alliance. (The other $42,200 came
from the General Fund Contingency Account)
B. $20,000 in the General Fund for Alliance dues per settlement agreement.
C. $50,000 in the Grant Fund for Technology funds to be used for the hosted imaging system and electronic
process for downloading DOT tickets and new equipment for the Court of Record. The funds are currently
in a reserve account in the Grant Fund.
D. $30,300 in the Grant Fund for the Child Safety fees. The monies will be used for various overtime and
safety programs by the Police Department.
E. $70,000 in the General CIP Fund for the City's matching funds for the Housing and Urban Development
Home Grants program.
F. $200,000 in the Utility Fund to increase the transfer to the Utility CIP Fund to cover project costs.
G. $1,500 in the General Fund for various Municipal Court building maintenance items.
H. $23,900 in the 4B Economic Development Fund to purchase the parking lot on 31d Street.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corb . Alexandler, ity Manager Date