08/11/2004 Minutes
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING
August 11, 2004
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Special Budget Meeting of the City Council of the City
of Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City, 100 East First Street,
on August 11,2004. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on August
5, 2004.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were
present: Councilmember's Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Pauly, Hornady,
Walker and Haase. Councilmember Cornelius was absent. The following City Officials were
present: City Administrator Gary Greer, Deputy City Clerk Paul Briseno, Public Works Director
Steve Riehle, City Attorney Doug Walker and Finance Director David Springer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said followed by the INVOCATION given by Council
Member Jackie Pielstick.
OPENING REMARKS:
Mayor Vavricek commented that the Department Managers were present to answer questions of
the Council regarding the FY 2004 - FY 2005 BUDGET.
ADJUSTMENTS TO FY 2003-2004 and FY 2004-2005 BUDGET:
Finance Director David Springer reported on changes to the proposed Annual Budget for the
Fiscal Year 2004 - 2005 as well as reviewing the General Fund. See attachments A and B.
QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL CONCERNING FY 2004-2005 BUDGET:
Mayor: Are there any questions or concerns regarding the FY 2004 - 2005 BUDGET?
A motion was made by Councilmember Myer, and seconded by Councilmember Hornady to
accept adjustments to the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year 2004 - 2005 and revisions to the
General Fund.
Discussion concerning $750,000 for road work on Independence Avenue was brought up by
Councilmember Myer and answered by Public Works Department Director Steve Riehle.
Council Member Haase expressed concern on Capital Improvement transferring of $2 million
noted on page 259 of the Annual Budget Fiscal Year 2004 - 2005. Finance Department Director
Dave Springer discussed concerns and answered question on figures by noting that the City is
bonding up front and pointing out projects noted on page 264 of the Annual Budget Fiscal Year
2004 - 2005
Mayor: At this time I would ask for Approval for Adjustment.
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Deputy City Clerk Paul Briseno asked for a show of Council member's right hand for approval.
A unanimous vote of all Councilmembers present approved the Adjustments of the Annual
Budget for Fiscal Year 2004 -2005 was noted.
AMENDMENTS TO PROPOSED FY 2004-2005 BUDGET:
Mayor: At this time I would ask for any remarks from the Council concerning the Annual
Budget.
Councilmember Meyer requested two Appeals concerning Outside Agencies.
The 1 st Appeal was regarding the Humane Society and their request for an additional
$15,000.
The 2nd Appeal was regarding the Dive and Rescue Team. Councilmember Myer
suggested that the Council fund this Outside Agency.
City Administrator Gary Greer stated that Keno Funds were approved by the County for $2,700,
which was the full amount requested by the Dive and Rescue Team.
Discussion concerning the Humane Society were commented by Councilmember's Pielstick,
Whitesides, Nickerson, Gilbert, and Haase to fund the requested Outside Agency with a new
amount of$157,000. $157,500.
Mayor: I would at this time request an approval for an amendment to the Outside Agency
request ofthe Humane Society for A new amount of $157,000. $157.500.
Deputy City Clerk Paul Briseno asked for a show of Councilmember' s right hand for approval of
an amendment to fund the Humane Society with a new amount of$157,000. $157,500.
A unanimous vote of Councilmember's present approved the amendment to the Budget
regarding the Humane Society with the new amount of$157,000. $157.500.
Concilmember Myer made the 1 st motion to fund the Dive and Rescue Team and wanted to see if
any other Councilmembers would like to fund this Outside Agency with the amount of$2,500.
Councilmember Gilbert seconded the motion for discussion.
Discussions and Concerns were expressed by Councilmembers Nickerson, Hornady, Walker,
Whitesides, Haase, Pielstick and City Administrator Gary Greer on the above mentioned topic
concerning the Dive and Rescue Team funding amount.
Mayor: At this time I would ask for a vote on possible amendment adjustment of $2,500 for
funding the Dive and Rescue Team.
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Deputy City Clerk Paul Briseno asked for a show of Council member's right hand for approval of
amending the funding for the Dive and Rescue Team with $2,500.
Councilmember Meyer voted Yes on the amendment and the rest ofthe Council voted No.
FINAL APPROVAL OF FY 2004-2005 BUDGET SET FOR AUGUST 24. 2004 COUNCIL
MEETING:
Mayor: At this time I would aske for final Approval of the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2004
- 2005.
Councilmember's Pauly, Nickerson, and Pielstick requested information concerning the
Spillman System, Police Department Director Kyle Hetrick answered questions and concerns of
the system.
Motion by Pielstick, second by Nickerson, that the FY 2004-2005 Budget be brought back to
Council for approval at the August 24, 2004 City Council meeting. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Paul Briseno
Deputy City Clerk
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Attachment A
City of Grand Island
Changes to proposed Annual Budget
Fiscal Year 2004-2005
2004 Projection
Reason
250 Fund
(7,500.00)
Decrease Contract Services
Correct Projections
251 Fund
28,000.00
(5,000.00)
6.00
Increase Federal Grant Revenue-Safe Haven
Decrease Contract Services-Safe Haven
Increase SalarieslFICAJPension
Correct Projections
Correct Projections
Correct Projections
310 Fund 2,160,000.00 Payoff Series 1999 Bonds Bond Refinancing
(2,160,000,00)
400 Fund (740,000.00) Decrease Northwest Transporation project Postponed until FY 2005
505 Fund 2,850,000.00 Payoff Series 1998 Bonds Bond Refinancing
(2,850,000.00)
FY 2005 Reason
I Finance 3,000.00 Increase Travel & Training Needed increase in Travelffraining
(3,000.00) Decrease Audit & Accting Fees
Police (45,468.00) Decrease V oca Expenditures Victim Assistance expense duplicated
Library 3,000.00 Increase Misc Operating Equip Copy Machine under $10,000
(3,000.00) Decrease Capital for Copy Machine
Nondept 150,000,00 Increase Other Revenues 2005 County Contribution to Heartland
150,000.00 Increase Contribution to Heartland Events Center
25 I Fund 800,000.00 Increase Federal Grant Revenue Expected Federal Grants for FY 2005
800,000.00 Increase Contract Services
Z50 Fund (16,944.00) Decrease SalarieslFICAlPension Allocate Salaries to Grants
Z5l Fund 16,944.00 Increase SalarieslFICAlPension
250 Fund 53,718.00 Increase Contract Services Budget all ofNIF A $$
Z51 Fund 100,000.00 Increase Federal Grant Revenue-Safe Haven Expected Federal Grants for FY 2005
100,000.00 Increase Contract Services
Z51 Fund (2,854.00) Decrease Contract Services-Housing Rehab Balance to budgeted revenues
I WO Fund 740,000.00 Increase Northwest Transportation Project Postponed from FY 2004
(68,000.00) Decrease Other Intergovernmental Revenue NRD Grant decrease
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GENERAL FUND
2002 2003 2004 2004 2005
ACTUAL ACTUAL REVISED PROJECTED BUDGET
Beginning Cash Balance 13,033,612 13,086,181 14,747,027 14,747,027 10,590,246
Revenues
General Government 1,225,023 1,615,745 1,365,983 1,315,660 1,334,396
Public Safety 3,450,591 3,37Q,383 2,775,324 3,032,812 3,076,883
Public Works 304,447 307,192 191,526 145,756 195,431
Community Environment 1,082,236 1,105,450 925,067 981,110 1,002,757
Other 17,975,353 18,728,149 17,662,766 18,977,750 20,476,956
Total Revenue 24,037,650 25,126,918 22,920,666 24,453,088 26,086,423
Transfers In 4,115,459 2,924,695 3,677,184 5,076,184 3,645,500
Total Resources Available 41,186,722 41,137,794 41,344,877 44,276,299 40,322,169
Disbursements
General Government 4,270,270 3,930,815 4,502,955 3,811,325 4,276,689
Public Safety 11,399,630 12,150,663 13,262,533 13,370,221 13,918,056
I Public Warks 3,359,334 4,655,105 5,523,686 5,347,232 5,307,725
Environment & Leisure 3,796,728 4,036,150 4,564,928 4,532,275 4,694,079
Other 668,875 806,922 849,123 476,642 1,779,558
Total Disbursements 23,494,837 25,579,656 28,703,225 27,537,695 29,976,107
Transfers Out 4,605,703 811,111 9,139,569 6,148,358 4,459,267
Total Requirements 28,100,540 26,390,768 37,842,794 33,686,053 34,435,374
Ending Cash Balance 13,086,181 14,747,027 3,502,083 10,590,246 5,886,795 ""
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