08/10/2005 Minutes
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
August 10, 2005
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First
Street, on August 10,2005. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on
August 3, 2005.
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, Cornelius, Pauly,
Walker, Hornady and Haase. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Gary
Greer, Deputy City Clerk Paul M. Briseno, Public Works Director Steve Riehle, and City
Attorney Doug Walker.
INVOCATION was gIven by Councilmember Pielstick followed by the PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE.
OPENING REMARKS:
Mayor Vavricek commented that the Department Managers were present to answer questions of
the Council regarding the FY 2005 - FY 2006 BUDGET. Department directors and supervisors
introduced themselves to the counciL
ADJUSTMENTS TO FY 2005-05 and FY 2005-2006 BUDGET:
City Administrator, Gary Greer reported on changes to the proposed Annual Budget for the
2004-05 and 2005-06 Budget adjustments as well as the adjusted proposed FTE schedule for
2006. See attachments A and B.
QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL CONCERNING FY 2005-2006 BUDGET:
Mayor: Remarked on the 3% budget cuts from the current budget as well as the $3.5 million cut
from the preliminary proposed budget by administration. The Mayor asked fore any questions or
concerns regarding the FY 2005-06 BUDGET?
Discussion from council was answered by department directors. No adjustments were made by
council of the FY 2005-06 City Single Budget.
A motion was made by Councilmember Whitesides, and seconded by Councilmember Pielstick
to bring the proposed FY 2005-06 budget including adjustments made by staff to the August 23,
2005 meeting. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted
2i~e meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Paul M. Briseno
Deputy City Clerk
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2004 2005 2006 2006 2005
FTE FTE Net ChanQe FTE Full Time
Administration 3.000 4.000 4.000 4
cItY Clerk 1.000 1.000 1.000 1
Finance 31.080 30.080 (1.000 29.080 28
Leaal 5.000 4.000 4.000 4
Community Proiects 3.000 0.000 0.000 0
City Hall Buildings 2.000 2.000 2.000 2
Human Resources 4.000 4.000 4.000 4
GENERAL GOVERNMENT TOTALS 49.080 45.080 (1.000) 44.080 43
Building Inspection 8.000 8.000 1.000 9.000 9
Fire Services 69.000 69.000 69.000 69
Police Services 92.040 93.086 93.086 84
Emergency Management 15.500 14.500 14.500 15
PUBLIC SAFETY TOTALS 184.540 184.586 1.000 185.586 177
EnQineerinQ 10.250 10.250 1.000 11.250 10
Streets and Transportation 28.000 28.000 28.000 27
PUBLIC WORKS TOTALS 38.250 38.250 1.000 39.250 37
Plannina 2.620 2.620 2.620 3
Library 25.875 26.048 26.048 19
Parks & Cemetarv 31.990 31.570 31.570 22
Recreation 22.091 22.723 22.723 1
Public Information 1.000 2.000 2.000 2
Heartland Shooting Range 0.000 1.000 0.500 1.500 1
ENVIRONMENTAL I LEISURE TOTALS 83.576 85.961 0.500 86.461 48
GENERAL FUND TOTALS 355.446 353.877 1.500 355.377 305
Backflow Prevention Proaram 1.000 1.000 1.000 1
Parking Facility District #2 0.375 0.400 0.400 0
Parking District #1 0.375 0.225 0.225 0
Community Development 1.000 2.000 2.000 2
Enhanced 911 Communications 1.500 1.500 1.500 1
SPECIAL REVENUE TOTALS 4.250 5.125 - 5.125 4
Sewer Utility 26.126 26.126 3.195 29.321 27
Water Utilitv 11.500 11.500 11.500 11
Electric Utility 127.380 127.380 127.380 124
Golf Course 6.000 6.000 6.000 4
Solid Waste 10.900 11.050 11.050 9
ENTERPRISE TOTALS 181.906 182.056 3.195 185.251 175
Fleet Services 6.750 6.750 6.750 6
Information Technology 5.500 6.500 6.500 7
INTERNAL SERVICE TOTALS 12.250 13.250 - 13.250 13
ALL FUND TOTALS 553.852 554.308 4.695 559.003 497
City of Grand Island
Changes to proposed Annual Budget Fiscal Year 2005-2006
2005 Projection Reason
I 100 Fund 3,750.00 Increase revenue July-Sept billing to CRA for management services
100 Fund (37,600.00) Decrease pass through sales tax revenue To match sales tax revenue to sales tax expense
95,000.00 Decrease transfer to Capital Projects Fund Post audit payment from State for South Locust
100 Fund 93,836.00 Increase revenue FEMA reimbursement for flood damage clean-up
(37,140.00) Increase expenses Bridge repair at Eagle Scout Lake, flood damage
100 Fund 117,846.00 Net Increase (Decrease)
215 Fund 1,600.00 Increase revenue FEMA reimbursement for flood damage clean-up
55,000.00 Increase revenue 911 surcharge revenue estimate increased
215 Fund 56,600.00 Net Increase (Decrease)
400 Fund 104,119.00 Increase revenue Post audit payment from State for South Locust
505 Fund 8,148.00 Increase revenue FEMA reimbursement for flood damage clean-up
530 Fund 9,350.00 Increase revenue FEMA reimbursement for flood damage clean-up
296,063.00 All Funds 2005 Projection Increase (Decrease)
I 2006 Bud2et Reason
100 Fund (43,931.00) Increase personnel costs Salary Ordinance
100 Fund (2,000.00) Increase court cost expense To reflect the recent increase in court fees
100 Fund 4,000.00 Decrease expense Unallocated agency funds
100 Fund (27,600.00) Decrease pass through sales tax revenue To match sales tax revenue to sales tax expense
100 Fund (69,531.00) Net Increase (Decrease)
215 Fund 70,000.00 Increase revenue 911 surcharge revenue estimate increased
400 Fund (250,000.00) Increase CAAP development funding Need to match like revenue amount from State
730,000.00 Decrease South Locust Bridges Bid came in much lower than expected
(489,750.00) Decrease revenue Reimbursement for bridges reduced
(95,000.00) Decrease in transfer from 100 Fund Post audit payment from State for South Locust
400 Fund (104,750.00) Net Increase (Decrease)
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520 Fund (3,600.00) Increase personnel costs Salary Ordinance
610 Fund 222,527.00 Increase revenue Reflect charge-outs to users
(2,669.00) Increase personnel costs Salary Ordinance
I 610 Fund 219,858.00 Net Increase (Decrease)
111,977.00 All Funds 2006 Increase (Decrease)
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