HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2025-4055_FY24-25 Budget AmendmentORDINANCE 20254055
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY
OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2024, THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025; 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, 2024, through September 30, 2025, (the
"Budget" herein) has heretofore been presented to the City Council and due deliberation had
thereon, was filed in the office of the City Secretary on July 22, 2024, and a public hearing
scheduled for September 9, 2024, was duly advertised and held, and said Budget was finally
approved by ordinance on September 9, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Subsection (b) of Section 102.009 of the Texas Local Government Code provides
that, after final adoption of the budget, the governing body of the municipality may spend
municipal funds only in strict compliance with the budget, except in emergency, where in such
cases the governing body of the municipality may authorize an emergency expenditure as an
amendment to the original budget only in the case of grave public necessity to meet an unusual
and unforeseen condition that could not have been included in the original budget through the use
of reasonably diligent thought and attention; and
WHEREAS, Section 102.010 of the Texas Local Government Code provides that the goveming
body of a municipality may make changes to its budget for municipal purposes; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of this ordinance and the amendment of the Budget is necessary for and
in the best interest of the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA PORTE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. A grave public necessity exists and to meet an unusual and unforeseen condition
that could not have been included in the original Budget through the use of reasonably diligent
thought and attention, the Budget must be amended and revised with respect to those
appropriations set forth in Exhibit C, attached hereto by reference and made part hereof. In support
thereof, the City Council finds that additional expenditures are necessary for the following
purpose: $173,000.00 in the general fund for necessary computer replacements and associated
hardware for Windows 11 upgrades. Such additional expenditures are more specifically described
on Exhibit C.
SECTION 2. 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, 2024, through September 30,
2025.
SECTION 3. The several amounts stated in Exhibit C as the requested additional expenditures are
hereby appropriated to and for the objects and purposes therein named and are found to be for
municipal purposes.
SECTION 4. The amended and revised expenditures contained in the Budget, do not exceed the
resources of each fund, as so amended and revised.
SECTION 5. The City Council finds that all things requisite and necessary to the adoption of said
Budget and the amendments made hereto have been performed as required by charter or statute.
SECTION 6. Upon the passage and adoption of this ordinance, a copy of the ordinance shall be
filed with the City Secretary, who shall attach a copy of same to the original budget.
SECTION 7. 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 comas such written notice and the contents and
posting thereof.
SECTION 8. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 24* day of March 2025.
CITY OF LA PO EaS
Rick Helton, Mfiy6r
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Clark T. Askins, City Attorney
EXHIBIT A
(ADOPTED BUDGET)
City of La Porte
Consolidated Summary of All Funds
FY 24-25 FY 24-25
Revenues Expenses
Governmental Fund Types:
General Fund
75,670,320
75,732,768
Grant Fund
8,981,583
9,042,387
Street Maintenance Sales Tax
2,235,315
1,870,000
Emergency Services District
2,256,500
4,179,471
Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax
667,220
752,312
Economic Development Corporal
4,570,960
8,981,822
Tax Increment Reinvestment
8,521,120
5,871,869
Total Governmental Types
102,903,018
106,430,629
Enterprise
Utility
8,743,250
10,351,419
Airport
415,000
95,480
La Porte Area Water Authority
2,587,752
2,310,072
Total Enterprise
11,746,002
12,756,971
Internal Service
Motor Pool
7,815,879
4,695,729
Insurance Fund
10,564,540
10,228,359
Technology Fund
714,160
290,000
Total Internal Service
19,094,579
15,214,088
Capital Improvement:
General
12,674,946
13,250,387
Utility
3,575,000
3,880,000
Sewer Rehabilitation
320,625
400,000
Drainage Improvement Fund
1,201,000
1,780,000
2015 Certificates of Obligation
25,000
-
Texas Water Development
50,000
-
2021 Certificates of Obligation
90,000
-
Total Capital Improvement
17,936,571
19,310,387
Debt Service:
General
5,186,739
5,224,261
Total Debt Service
5,186,739
5,224,261
Total All Funds
$ 156,866,909
$ 158,936,336
EXHIBIT B
(AMENDED BUDGET)
City of La Porte
Consolidated Summary of All Funds
FY 24-25 FY 24-25
Revenues Expenses
Governmental Fund Types:
General Fund
75,670,320
77,454,586
Grant Fund
8,981,583
9,042,387
Street Maintenance Sales Tax
2,235,315
1,870,000
Emergency Services District
2,256,500
4,443,049
Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax
667,220
752,312
Economic Development Corporal
4,570,960
8,981,822
Tax Increment Reinvestment
8,521,120
5,871,869
Total Governmental Types
102,903,018
108,416,025
Enterprise:
Utility
8,743,250
10,356,838
Airport
415,000
95,480
La Porte Area Water Authority
2,587,752
2,310,072
Total Enterprise
11,746,002
12,762,390
Internal Service
Motor Pool
7,815,879
5,695,356
Insurance Fund
10,564,540
10,228,359
Technology Fund
714,160
290,000
Total Internal Service
19,094,579
16,213,715
Capital Improvement:
General
12,674,946
13,250,387
Utility
3,575,000
3,915,756
Sewer Rehabilitation
320,625
400,000
Drainage Improvement Fund
1,201,000
1,780,000
2015 Certificates of Obligation
25,000
-
Texas Water Development
50,000
-
2021 Certificates of Obligation
90,000
-
TotalCapitallmprovement
17,936,571
19,346,143
Debt Service:
General
Total Debt Service
5,186,739 5,224,261
5,186,739 5,224,261
Total All Funds $ 156,866,909 $ 161,962,534
Budget Amendment Information for Shelley Wolny
Agenda Items due in eScribe and CWSHARE on March 6"1 PM
March 131h Agenda Review with CMO and Leadership
Council Meeting: March 24`" 6PM
Shelley will present the Budget Amendment
Darren will present the Agenda Request
City IT has begun upgrading our Windows 10 computers to Windows 11, as Microsoft will end
support on October 14, 2025. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates,
patches, or technical support, significantly increasing our vulnerability to malware and other
threats, and causing these devices to fall out of C11S compliance.
As part of this upgrade, IT has successfully extended the life cycles of many devices through
updates. However, some units cannot be upgraded due to Microsoft's chipset compatibility
requirements. Windows 11 supports only newer processors, and older ones are blocked from
upgrading to meet Microsoft's security and efficiency standards. IT has identified the following units
that cannot be upgraded to Windows 11 and will require new hardware to maintain a secure, up-to-
date operating system that remains C11S-compliant. Out of over 450 computers, only 47 devices are
affected and require replacement. These are:
• EMS
• Fire
• PDAdmin
• PD Animal Control
• PD DOT
• PD Patrol
• PW
• Utility Billing
The cost breakdown for these 47 devices is as follows:
Intech Southwest Total: $57,956.00
• 5 HP workstations: $5,825.00 (see Agenda Request)
3 HP laptops: $6,171.00 (See Agenda Request)
• 6 Panasonic Toughbooks: $45,960.00 (See Agenda Request)
Dell Total: $83,381.99
• 17 Dell Rugged Laptops for EMS, PW, UB and Fire: $38,977.77 (See Agenda Request)
14 Dell Rugged Laptops for PD, DOT and Animal Control: $44,404.22 (See Agenda Request)
Total: $141,377.99
Contingency: $8,622.01
• vendors have advised that the imposition of federal tariffs may increase the purchase
price of some items.
Total:$150,000.00
CDW-G, Amazon and Mal Tech:
DOT / Patrol / Animal Control peripherals: Upfitter, Zebra printers, cradles, power supplies,
cables, batteries, Star printer, signature pads, and power adapters.
Total:$23,000.00
Grand Total: $173,000.00