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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN AUG 31 1999 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT Lulu L. Smith DAVID W. MOORE, MAYOR John K. Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Guy N. Goodson CITY COUNCIL MEETING Andrew P. Cokinos Bobbie J. Patterson AUGUST 31, 1999 Becky Ames Lane Nichols, City Attorney Stephen J. Bonczek, City Manager Barbara Liming,City Clerk The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on August 31, 1999, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 1:30 p.m. to consider the following: OPENING * Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call * Presentations and Recognition * Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items * Consent Agenda Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m. Father William Manger, St. Anne's Catholic Church, gave the invocation. Mayor Moore led the pledge of allegiance. Present at the meeting were: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, and Patterson. Councilmember Ames was absent. Also, present were: Stephen J. Bonczek, City Manager; Lane Nichols, City Attorney; Barbara Liming, City Clerk; and Rebecca A. Hoge, Deputy City Clerk. *Presentations and Recognitions Convention &Visitors Advisory Council Chairman Ann Rothkamm, Director Jef Russell, and board members presented a plaque to A. J. Leger for stellar performance and participation in "Beaumont Days" in Austin, Texas, on March 24, 1999. Mr. Leger introduced his "Crawfish Crew" repeating their theme "Laissez Les Bon Temp Roulee," and Council expressed appreciation to CVB for all their efforts for the City of Beaumont. City Manager Bonczek presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to Finance Officer Beverly Hodges. Mayor Moore acknowledged Mr. Dan Hallmark and Hibernia Bank for helping to build three homes in the area and for receiving the 1999 HUD Best Practices Award. Councilmember Patterson introduced Councilmember-at-Large Robinson for the City of Houston. Mr. Robinson is in Beaumont as the keynote speaker for the fourth anniversary celebration for Operation One Vote to be held at the L. L. Melton YMCA tonight at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Robinson added comments about his visit to Beaumont. Mayor Moore announced that Regular Agenda Item No. 11 will be deferred until a later meeting. *Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items Citizen comment was invited on the Consent and Regular agenda Items 6-13 Mrs. Sharon Allen, 2755 Louisiana, Mr. Bill Proctor, 4340 Westridge, Mr. Nick Morrison, 8940 Laurel Lane, Ms. Kimberly Russ, 330 North 10th Street, Mr. Jay Marsolan, 5180 Oriole, EMS Shift Commander Andy Foote, and Mrs. Gethrel Williams, 4495 Fortune Lane, addressed Council to request denial of Regular Agenda Item No. 8 regarding private ambulance service to the North end of Beaumont and spoke in support of City-owned EMS service. They voiced concerns about less trained personnel, the possibility of a private ambulance company withdrawing from the contract, spoke of previous problems with private ambulance companies, mentioned the high quality of service and care currently received from the City EMS, told of lifesaving skills performed by members of our current City EMS staff, spoke of the quality care the American Fastpitch Association received during the recent tournament which helped to bring over$4 million in revenue to Beaumont, public trust, percentage of budget for operation, and accountability of implementation of a fifth City-owned ambulance. Mr. Louis Williams, 102 West Caldwood, addressed Council to state that he has been operating an EMS service since 1942 and requested that Regular Agenda Item No. 8 be tabled until more facts and information can be presented. Mayor Moore questioned what other undisclosed facts should be presented to Council and where they could be obtained. Mr. Williams stated another work session should be conducted because of other options. He commented that the same highly trained employees that work for the City's EMS also work for private ambulance companies. Mr. Williams volunteered to return for more discussion, and voiced support for the city manager's proposal. Beaumont EMS Medical Director Dr. Bill Novelli addressed Council to state that paramedics do switch from city to private services, but it is not fair to say they are the same. He spoke about many years of service by Beaumont EMS paramedics, their basic training, and continuing education. Dr. Novelli addressed levels of care required in emergencies, and stated that a team with two paramedics cannot be compared to a team of one paramedic and an EMT. Dr. Novlelli voiced that from his perspective, there will sometimes be a disparity in the level of care with this proposal. *Consent Agenda Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held August 17, 1999 Confirmation of committee appointments - No committee appointments were made A) Approve a contract for the purchase of ready mix concrete for use in the Public Works Department and Water Utilities Department (Transit Mix, estimated amount of $47,000- $47.00 for cubic yard) - Resolution No. 99-241 B) Approve the purchase of two modular restroom units for use at the Fire Training Grounds for use in the Water Utilities Department (GE Capital Modular Space, in the amount of $45,000) - Resolution No. 99-242 C) Approve the renewal of an office space lease agreement for the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force (Bar C Ranch for property at 2430 West Cardinal Drive, Suite C, in the amount of$1,170) - Resolution No. 99-243 D) Approve the purchase of a road marking machine for use in the Transportation Division/Public Works (Trantex, Inc. in the amount of$32,880) - Resolution No. 99-244 Minutes;August 31,1999;Page 2 E) Approve the acquisition of property for the Walden Road Improvement Project (0.1647 of an acre at 5195 Shelly Drive from Southwestern Bell for $19,729) - Resolution No. 99-245 F) Approve the acquisition of property for the Concord Road Improvement Project (0.002 of an acre at 3435 Concord Road from Gerald A. Upshaw, Jr. for$400) - Resolution No. 99-246 G) Approve a lease agreement with Enron Communications for the placement of fiber optic cable in the public right-of-way ($500 application fee and annual fee of$1.20 per linear foot per year) - Resolution No. 99-247 H) Approve the conveyance of property to Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corporation, Inc. related to the Neighborhood Revitalization Project (1820 and 1830 Corley Street, Lots 10 and 11, Block 20 of the Cartwright Addition) - Resolution No. 99-248 1) Authorize the acceptance of a Water Line Easement (in Tract II A of replat of the Ferguson Development Park Subdivision, from Han-Beau, L.P.) - Resolution No. 99-249 J) Approve a change in signatories for the Workers' Compensation Accounts at Hibernia National Bank (add Paulo Garcia, Kevin Glidwell and Lanell Garcia and delete Mary Morris to Workers' Compensation Account No. 5007019284) - Resolution No. 99-250 K) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to accept the project titled "Safe and Sober S.T.E.P." (total project, $54,976) - Resolution No. 99-251 L) Approve the payment of an invoice in the amount of $20,415 to C & C Demo, Inc. for the demolition and removal of the structure located at 1060 Washington Boulevard - Resolution No. 99-252 Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Davis seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, and Patterson Noes: None GENERAL BUSINESS 1. PUBLIC HEARING: FY 2000 Operating Budget City Manager Bonczek reviewed the Fiscal Year 2000 Operating Budget previously presented to Council. He said the City is financially stable, that we are being challenged by increased cost for labor, material, and major capital projects, which are a continuing concern of this administration. Mr. Bonczek said the basic mission is to provide quality services, achieve efficient service delivery, look for opportunities to reduce cost and size of government, when appropriate, and effectively meet citizen needs. Services will be evaluated on a priority basis. Some services may be eliminated or transferred to another government agency or private operation. Mr. Bonczek further commented about work processes to eliminate unnecessary steps and focusing on productivity to control costs by Minutes;August 31,1999;Page 3 doing more with less, evaluating staffing levels and vacancies, spoke of aggressively using technology, and commented on competitive service delivery. He stated that this budget addresses revitalizing neighborhoods, diversifying and strengthening our economic base, and ensuring continued financial stability. Mr. Bonczek proceeded with a slide presentation that covered the City organizational chart with the administrative reorganization changes and commented on strategic economic development plans to be implemented. He addressed strategic issues, and increase of employee health insurance contributions, NPDES permit maintenance, the tax rate, the effect of the sales tax holiday on the budget, the general fund, revenues and expenditures, major changes, debt service, and fund accounts (enterprise, water utilities, solid waste, and special revenue funds, see Exhibit "A"). He spoke of Council's aggressive commitment to improve the physical facilities and capital plant in this community and spending over $36 million in the past five years in general and public works improvements. He further addressed issuance of certificates of obligations in 1998 and 1999 that has increased debt service by $2.4 million. He stated that it will be necessary to use approximately $1.5 million in this FY 2000 proposed budget from the debt service fund balance to meet increased debt service payments. He said $22 million is needed to complete the FY 2000 CIP planned and current projects, requiring additional certificates of obligations and additional debt service of about $1.3 million added to the $2.4 million which occurred for FY 2000. He stated that we currently have $0.275 property tax for debt and recommends a $.01 (approximately $363,000) shift over to debt, which would not affect the $0.635 tax rate. He said that how we finance and improve the City's infrastructure will need continued monitoring. Finance Director Beverly Hodges participated in the slide presentation (Exhibit"A") by giving an analysis of the General Fund and other funds. She started with an all funds summary that shows an FY 2000 increase of approximately $10 million over FY 1999, stating this increase is generally in the General Fund Debt Service and Special Revenue Funds. She indicated the Special Revenue Funds is an anomaly in that the fund balances are generally not reserved. She mentioned general fund sources of revenue sales and use tax, property taxes, industrial payments, and gross receipt tax and indicated they will increase in the FY 2000 approximately $1.6 million. She addressed the sales tax holiday, estimated it to be approximately 1 percent or about$250,000 and explained how the 1 percent was calculated. Mrs. Hodges remarked that with the success in holding down expenses this year, one cent was shifted from the General Fund to Debt Service having the effect of looking like a decrease in the General Fund. She discussed industrial payments, gross receipts taxes, general fund expenditures, the NPDES permit, debt service, and enterprise funds. She discussed the General Fund left with $150,000 in increased contributions to employees dependent health, commented that the Debt Service fund reflects expenditures related to general obligations debt, and reviewed refunding bonds issues, new bonds, and effects that can be seen in the FY 1999 and FY 2000 budget. Ms. Hodges briefly addressed enterprise funds, water fund, solid waste fund, special revenue funds (hotel occupancy tax, street maintenance, municipal transit, and other smaller revenue funds budgeted together). The public hearing opened at 2:46 p.m. Former Mayor Evelyn Lord, 1240 Nottingham Lane, addressed Council as chairman of the 2001 Spindletop Commission and president of the 501 C3 auxiliary "Friends of Spindletop," in appreciation for their support in the appointment of a City committee to help with Minutes;August 31, 1999;Page 4 Spindletop's centennial anniversary. She requested an appropriation from the hotel motel tax for the centennial celebration of the gusher on January 10, 2001. She listed various special events planned for the celebration that include a Tracy Byrd concert, special music, dramas, an educational oral history project, improvements to Gladys City with a new visitors center, with the kickoff on January 10, 2000, by opening the New York Stock Exchange. She further spoke about NASA taking a Beaumont Spindletop item into space, and of bringing teachers from all over Texas to Lamar to study Spindletop history and enable them to teach other teachers about Spindletop history. She remarked about the Austrian government's interest in the celebration because Anthony Lucas was educated in Austria. Mrs. Gethrel Williams, 4495 Fortune Lane, addressed Council representing non-bargaining employees of the City of Beaumont, and expressed concerns about increasing health costs. She spoke of employee and City contributions and the hardship of a 12% health coverage increase with only a 3% pay increase. She requested another look be taken at the increase, or engage other health care providers that would not place a burden on the employee, and asked Council to find some other source to balance the debt budget. Mr. Harvey Campbell, 5585 Gladys, addressed Council questioning property values shown in the slide presentation. He spoke of disparity in residential tax increases and appraisals and decreases in other properties. He suggested that the City eliminate the recycling program and analyze the usage of extended hours for bus transportation. Mr. John Readeaux, 3365 Westmoreland, addressed Council regarding previous comments pertaining to the EMS budget and asked how much money was three-tenths of 1% of the City budget. Mrs. Hodges answered that the statement was Y2 of 1% and is about$2 million. Mr. Ward McCurtain, 5975 Gladys, addressed Council to compliment the budget presentation and asked through what months were the estimates taken. Mr. McCurtain questioned if the FY 1999 estimate was on track with the FY 1999 actual and what does "Real Estate Inv" mean? Mr. Bonczek answered they look at the most recent data available. The budget was submitted in early August based on June-July figures. Mrs. Hodges explained that "Real Estate Inv" meant inventory. Mr. Andy Foote addressed Council to clarify that he was asking for Y2 of 1% of his budget, which is about $200,000 actual. Mr. Nick Morrison, 8940 Laurel Lane, addressed Council to ask if the addition of a fifth EMS unit is in this budget and what was the revenue collection percentage received from last year's EMS calls? He stated EMS was doing their fair share, and, in his opinion, adding a fifth unit would not take a lot of money. He said there is money in the budget to add the fifth ambulance and requested that Council try to find a way to add the unit. Mr. Bonczek said a fifth EMS unit is not in the proposed budget, and revenue collected for billing out calls was between 40-45%. Minutes;August 31, 1999;Page 5 Mr. Luther Holmes, 2265 Lela Street, addressed Council to compliment their performance, commented about the Transit System being managed by a Florida agency, and questioned why the City does not manage the system or contract with a Texas agency. He remarked about buses being over crowded, not meeting schedules, and causing a problem for those using public transportation to get to work or school on time. Mr. Holmes indicated he has talked with the Beaumont Transit System regarding these problems. Mayor Moore asked the City Attorney to indicate when a speaker has 30 seconds remaining. The public hearing closed at 3:05 p.m. Councilmember Goodson praised staff for preparation of the budget, remarked that employee benefits have reduced our reserve in that account from $2.2 million to a projected $700,000 at the end of the current year. He stated we have subsidized these plans by $1.5 million in the last two fiscal years and cannot continue at the rate of $750,000 a year. He expressed concerns about the Nylcare contract expiring at the end of this calendar year. He requested staff set contracts to mature no later than July 1 of each year to insure Council will not be confronted with addressing budgetary shortfalls after the beginning, or in the middle, of a year resulting with only unbudgeted reserves to draw upon. Councilmember Goodson questioned the budgetary amount for the following year and spoke of relying on industrial contracts as our second or third source of revenue. Mrs. Hodges replied it would be about a $250,000 to $300,000 increase. He expressed concerns with the gross receipts tax primarily based on electric utilities. He stated that we now will be collecting on the basis of kilowatt hour calculation in the summer time over the projected year, and asked if this has been taken into consideration in the current year's budget, and if we have anticipated what this will add or detract from future budgets. He stated the NPDES permit is an unfunded mandate from the State that will cost the City an estimated $265,000 this year and has no source of funding. He remarked that only 20% of the enterprise fund budget can be transferred to the general fund and we are very close to the maximum. This eliminates the possibility of transferring enterprise funds to offset unfunded mandates. He expressed appreciation to Mr. Bonczek and Mr. Warner for investigating means of managing unfunded mandates without being given a source of revenue for funding. Mrs. Hodges replied that Mr. Nichols has been researching this subject, and said she believes this will not decrease our revenue and is unlikely to increase revenue. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he was pleased staff has presented a budget that will not require a tax increase. He requested the city manager make available in written form for the general public, answers to the numerous questions asked earlier about the City's operating budget. He expressed concerns about how City money is spent, our priorities, the 3% pay increase with a possible 3% incentive increase for City employees, said lower end employees never seem to receive any more than 3%. He said that he would like to examine the incentive pay beyond 3% as the way to proceed, and asked that the overtime policy be looked at. He further expressed concerns about the actual amount of money in the budget spent within the last months of the budgetary year, said we will have to make tough decisions about what we are going to do, remarked about the need to look at our recycling program and make changes to save money. Mayor Pro Tern Davis indicated the proposals presented by Ward III and Ward IV communities have been funded through Community Development Block Grants, which are HUD dollars. He said his support of the Concord Minutes;August 31, 1999;Page 6 Road Project was based on fulfilling promises of years past. He stated that we are at a point for consideration of relocation or redeployment of a South end fire station, spoke of positions to be taken, priorities, tough decisions regarding employee pay increases, especially those that exceed $65,000 per year. Councilmember Goodson further addressed disappointment in lack of citizens support for the recycling program, spoke of lost revenue sources, industrial contracts, and opposing those organizations intent on reducing or eliminating revenues businesses bring to the City for the privilege of not being annexed. He also spoke about future budget years, stressed caution in debt service payments that outstrip the ability of our debt service tax to pay for them, and spoke of making inroads into the general fund to pay for the capital cost of building an infrastructure to the city. He discussed capital budget for equipment and other items that may have been deferred, depleting assets, and maintenance of equipment. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: 2000 Capital Program City Manager Bonczek reviewed the Fiscal Year 2000 Capital Program with both current, scheduled and planned general improvements. Under current he listed: three softball fields at the Athletic Complex, Beaumont Yacht Club additions, completion of Fire Stations No. 3, 6, and 11, fire training center improvements currently under construction, the Municipal Court Building opening about September 20, 1999, the parks maintenance facility under construction on Langham Road, Perlstein Park in the early stages of planning and relocation, the scheduled Municipal Airport runway extension, Police building renovations under review, and land acquisition for the South end Branch Library. He listed public works improvements as: widening of Major Drive (form HWY 105 to 124), Concord Road Project, Neches River Hike and Bike trail, Walden Road improvements, Phelan Boulevard widened to four lanes with curbs and gutters from Major to west of Westbrook, and Folsom Road from Dowlen to Major. Mr. Bonczek said $11 million would be needed to complete current and scheduled projects. He stated planned projects were: the Widening of Franklin St. from MLK to Neches Road, North Caldwood outfall drainage project, storm sewers, street relief areas at Lamar University, Old Dowlen Road relocation with traffic lights and pavement, and general improvements at the Streets and Maintenance facility. Mr. Bonczek said $22 million would be required to fund current, scheduled and planned projects. With a 5.3% interest rate, there would be $2 million of additional annual debt payments to fund all these projects. He indicated projects would have to be looked at closely and carefully to determine which to begin in the upcoming year. He announced that the budget needs to be adopted within fourteen days, or if the budget is increased, another public hearing will be necessary, and stated that September 27, 1999 is the last day to adopt the budget according to the Charter, and requested that Council set a date for final adoption of the budget. (Mayor Moore left the Chamber at 3:25 p.m. during Mr. Bonczek's remarks and returned at 3:30 p.m.) Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that he was not going to propose any new capital improvement projects in the next few years to allow other concerns in other areas of the City to be addressed. He emphasized the need to prioritize important projects and move them forward. He added he would not be proposing or championing any new capital improvements that might bust our budget. Minutes;August 31, 1999;Page 7 Councilmember Patterson questioned the Southend Branch Library Capital Improvement Project and it was her understanding that Section 108 funding would be used for this project. Mr. Bonczek replied that land acquisition and design would be from capital improvements funds. Mrs. Hodges said the capital improvement program had many funding sources. Block Grant money is a source of funding for the Southend Branch Library as it was for the Sterling Pruitt Center. ISTEA money and transportation dollars are reflected in projects such as the Hike and Bike Trail. Even though they are funded through Community Block Grant or ISTEA , they are still part Council's program because they are City facilities or infrastructure. Councilmember Patterson stated that traditionally this has not been classified as Capital Improvement funding from Community Development Block Grant funds. Mrs. Hodges explained that gross dollars are spoken of in the Capital Improvement Program. For example, a project of$1.5 million with $1 million in funding from TxDOT would be a $1.5 million in our program because that would be the total cost of the project. Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked that the source of funding, where the funds are coming from, and who is funding the source be made available to citizens to let them know what is being funded by direct tax dollars--property taxes. He said funding sources should be made clear and honest. He said land acquisition for the Southend Branch Library comes from CDBG which is directly from HUD, and the funding needed for completion of Southend Branch Library comes from Section 108 funding. He stated people need to know what is being funded by direct tax dollars and what is being funded by other sources. Councilmember Goodson said he would like for the two page summary of current and anticipated projects to be purged because a number of them have other funding sources besides a new bond issue. He further discussed additional tax increases derived from $12 and $22 million being about a three-cent and six-cent increase. These numbers are for proposed new debt to be issued in the form of new certificates of obligation. The public hearing was opened at 3:35 p.m. No one wished to comment. The public hearing closed at 3:35 p.m. 3. PUBLIC HEARING: FY 2000 Property Tax Rate City Manager Bonczek stated the property tax rate would remain at $.0635, requested Council support this rate and set a date to adopt this rate. The public hearing opened at 3:36 p.m. Mr. Harvey Campbell, 5585 Gladys, addressed Council to request an explanation of why residential evaluations are increased and all other properties decreased. Minutes;August 31, 1999;Page 8 Mr. Bonczek stated residential is almost 8% and other property values have either stabilized or have been reduced in value dramatically throughout the City. He stated that in dollar value for taxes on real estate inventory are 45% less, minerals-64% less, utilities--5% less, personal property--37% less, agricultural property--4% less, and residential property almost an 8% increase. Mayor Pro Tern Davis added that the dollar values are assessed by a different entity. Mr. Bonczek explained that values are assessed by the Jefferson County Appraisal District, our property values are increasing, and that means we pay more taxes at the same tax rate. Mr. Campbell added comments about the Appraisal District procedures and again expressed his confusion with only residential property values increasing. Mr. Ward McCurtain, 5975 Gladys, addressed Council to request an explanation of the"real estate inventory" that drops, and stated he had a problem with relating real estate to inventory. Mrs. Hodges said the "real estate inventory" dropped $1 million, but total dollar changes were insignificant when compared to inventory type moveable items. She said the percent increase appears significant, but the dollar changes are not, and the schedule shown is just the highlight of anything that was $1 million or more in change. Other commercial property values went up, but did not equal $1 million in increased value. Budget Officer Andrea Deaton added that the "real estate inventory" referred to vacant lots that have not been developed completely. (Councilmember Smith left the Chamber at 3:36 p.m. and returned at 3:39 p.m.; Councilmember Goodson left the Chamber at 3:37 p.m. and returned at 3:44 p.m.) The public hearing was closed at 3:41 p.m. Mayor Moore announced Mr. Bonczek has to leave for a prior commitment, and that Agenda Item No. 8 will be considered next to allow Mr. Bonczek to participate in the discussion. Mr. Bonczek requested Council set a date to establish the tax rate and suggested September 7 or 14, 1999. Councilmember Patterson questioned passage of the tax rate on September 14, 1999. City Attorney Lane Nichols responded that the deadline for passage is September 27th, but if it is not passed by that date, the budget as presented will be adopted, and at any Council meeting, the Council has the authority and right to amend the budget. He stated that Council has always adopted a budget before September 27th, but if this does not occur the Council does not lose any authority to amend the budget in the future. Minutes;August 31, 1999;Page 9 Councilmember Patterson reminded Mr. Bonczek that she requested a disparity study at a previous Council meeting and indicated she had hoped to have it for review before adoption of the current budget, and asked when she could expect this study. Mr. Bonczek said he has been delayed with budget preparations in producing the study and would have it prepared in two weeks or sooner. Mayor Pro Tern Davis made a motion to set September 14, 1999, as the date for adoption of the FY 2000 Property Tax Rate. Councilmember Patterson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, and Patterson Noes: None 8. Consider a one year pilot project to provide emergency medical services to the community by a private ambulance company Mr. Bonczek described the proposed pilot emergency medical service project, stated that the unit would have a paramedic and an EMT, and said that only 5% of the calls require paramedics. He said this would formalize the privatized system we currently have in place with more than 127 rollovers going to a private service. He stated that results of the pilot project will be evaluated before the end of the first year to determine the quality of service delivery and a determination will be made regarding continuance, expansion, or termination of the program. He reported that rollovers with the two private ambulance services have increased and demonstrates the need for an enhanced system. He said the cost of adding a fifth ambulance to the City system would be approximately $450,000. If the service is privatized, there will be about a $250,000 annual savings to the City. Mr. Bonczek said the recommendation is in no way a reflection on the quality of service provided by Beaumont EMS, but presents another option from which Council may choose. Councilmember Cokinos questioned if a determination has been made for the location of Emergency Medical Management service. Public Health Director Ingrid Holmes reported there is a void in the Northend community, and they are asking that the ambulance removed from the Concord and Lucas be replaced in that area. She stated they currently do not have EMS units located at fire stations. Mr. Bonczek confirmed that EMS units were located in fire stations fifteen years ago, but can be located to more effectively provide EMS service, and said no definite location has been established at this time. Councilmember Cokinos added that he would like to hear further from Mr. Williams concerning private ambulance service. Further Council discussion included boundaries a private service would cover, possible location sites, and any City property in this area that can be utilized. Councilmember Goodson asked if the cost of property or leasing for this service is in the current budget, and if the City went to a private service, would they provide their own facility. Minutes;August 31, 1999;Page 10 Mrs. Holmes replied that Medic 1 on 11th Street and Hoover covers some of this area, and stated she is unaware of any City-owned property in that area that could be utilized. If a private service is contracted, she said the City will request they provide their own site. Councilmember Smith reviewed the history of the EMS system since 1982, said the system has improved every year, and as technology has changed, the training and expertise of our paramedics has progressed. She commented that all citizens of the City of Beaumont should have the same equitable level of care in every area. Councilmember Smith said this would leave us wide open for problems by using staff without having the same training as Beaumont EMS paramedics, said she would have a hard time convincing her constituents to take less than the rest of the City, and stated for these reasons, she is opposed to privatizing this service. Mayor Pro Tern Davis expressed concerns with safety, cost, some level of control over this private service, the ability for private services to financially succeed, and the possibility of a private service having to withdraw from a contract. He said safety should supersede cost, and he feels as strongly about this issue as he will be in supporting Fire Station No.11 remaining at the current location with no redeployment. Mayor Pro Tern Davis requested that the City Attorney provide a legal opinion to City management's position pertaining to redeployment and relocation of Fire Station No.11. Councilmember Patterson agreed with considering what is best for all of the citizens, providing the best possible quality care and public safety, and stated she does not want to be faced again with a private service not able to fulfill their contract. She said purchasing our own ambulance in the long run will save taxpayers' money and lives. Councilmember Goodson spoke of respect for positions of fellow Councilmembers. He stated that he would support the City Manager's recommendation, not to take away from EMS, but when looking very hard at financial dollars, we do not have a $100,000 or even percentages of dollars in the proposed budget, nor in the future, to pay for such requests. Councilmember Goodson said he does not believe anything is being taken away and reviewed this Council's action in developing a City-operated EMS and the public/private relationship with ARA. He added that public/private operations will have to be looked at more in the future. If Council votes against the pilot project, Councilmember Goodson said a challenge will be presented to EMS, to Ingrid Holmes, her staff, and to Mr. Bonczek. He spoke of every operation having to be more efficient, and said if we are going to spend money for two paramedics to handle what has been acknowledged by the medical director and others to be 5 to 10 percent of the calls, not the 90 percent, then we are going to have to find a way to make the accountability higher for the collection of dollars for the handling of calls. He commented about looking hard at all protocols in all departments as management moves forward with the Best Management Practices Act. He further spoke of being accountable to the public about how this money will be raised, additional budget expenses not matched with any revenues, and stressed his major concern is that reserves are not drifted down to a meager amount. Councilmember Goodson commended departments for working hard to keep budgets down, said Mrs. Hodges and our financial advisors are responsible for refunding a large portion of debt at lower rates over a longer period of time and enable that obligation to be decreased. He said that we will have to come up with a revenue source if we stay with this aggressive capital program or continue to fund Minutes;August 31,1999;Page 11 general fund obligations not included in the Manager's budget. Councilmember Goodson said that if services are added to EMS without creating a revenue source, services from other areas will have to be deleted. He added comments about the reduction of$80 million of taxes due to reappraisals of royalty interests and not knowing in January 2000, what is coming back. He said we cannot count on those values staying the same, and that we are near the bottom of where we need to be in invading these fund balances. Mayor Pro Tern Davis said if the City offers services to protect citizens, it is reasonable to also look at funding them, and said he supports asking city employees to help pay added cost of insurance benefits. In decisions pertaining to public safety of taxpayers, Mayor Pro Tern Davis said we need to have a uniform level of service, whether it is EMS or the proposed relocation of Fire Station No.11 to Walden Road, which in his opinion is illegal. Councilmember Patterson spoke of economic development and neighborhood revitalization, said rehabilitating streets with new curb and gutters lowers maintenance costs, improves the City and the value of property, increases the tax base, and assures parity in all parts of the City. Mayor Moore asked Councilmember Cokinos if he had any specific questions to direct to Mr. Williams. Councilmember Cokinos stated he prefers to defer taking action on Item No. 8 in order to receive more information from Mr. Williams. Mayor Moore asked Councilmember Cokinos to work with Mr. Williams and bring any new information back to Council. Councilmember Cokinos agreed. Consensus of Council was to defer action for one week to allow Councilmember Cokinos to bring any new pertinent information back to Council. Mayor Moore commented that Councilmember Goodson has voiced where Council is relating to money, a lot of citizens have spoken today, and stated he believes this was a straw poll of how most citizens in the community feel about any level of increase. He further spoke about the critical importance of public safety and quality of life, this deliberation not intended as bashing private carriers, and Council wanting the same level of care to remain. Mayor Moore remarked about community growth and development, early experiences with tax rate increase, Council efforts to maintain tax rates and their aggressive lead in keeping the quality of life and services in place. Mayor Moore agreed with Councilmember Goodson that the past two budgets have continued to use reserve funds to offset expenses that should be passed on, but said we are now at a very tough time in trying to keep reserves adequate, maintaining level of services citizens would like to have, without an increase. Mayor Moore urged everyone to give thought to these issues. He commented about laws coming to Beaumont from Austin, any charges incurred from these laws charged back to taxpayers, and unfunded Federal mandates. Before leaving, Mr. Bonczek spoke of the potential loss to the City of about $1.2 million of HUD funds, stated he would provide any additional information needed on this issue for the September 7th meeting, and said he has not had opportunity to speak with Council to discuss the sale of property to Magnolia Cemetery. Mayor Pro Tern Davis presented a petition to Mr. Bonczek from residents of the Charlton Pollard Neighborhood requesting that the Fire Station at 2185 Sabine Pass not be removed Minutes;August 31, 1999;Page 12 from the present address. He also requested that Mr. Bonczek review a memo that will be presented to him from the legal staff which states City Council has to give authority to redeploy or those types of action, and said "the past concern about who makes that determination is incorrect." (City Manager Bonczek left the Chamber at 4:15 p.m. Mr. Kyle Hayes filled the position as Acting City Manager for the remainder of the meeting.) 4. Consider a request for a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District to RM-M (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Medium Density) District for property located at 8325 Walker Road Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Ordinance No. 99-57 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AND IN PARTICULAR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS,AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS BY, CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT TO RM (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-MEDIUM DENSITY) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8325 WALKER ROAD, BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, and Patterson Noes: None 5. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow an early childhood development center (preschool) in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District and a LI (Light Industrial) District located at 790 Forsythe Councilmember Smith moved to approve Ordinance No. 99-58 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PRE-SCHOOL) IN AN RCR (RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT AND A LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT LOCATED AT 790 FORSYTHE, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Cokinos seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, and Patterson Noes: None 6. Consider approving a contract for engineering services associated with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Councilmember Goodson moved to amend Resolution No. 99-253 to require that periodic progress reports be submitted to Council from the engineering firm, Carroll and Blackman, Inc., (total expenditure estimated not to exceed $265,880 for first 12 months). Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Minutes;August 31, 1999;Page 13 Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, and Patterson Noes: None 7. Consider approving a contract for improvements to the Beaumont Yacht Club Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution No. 99-254 authorizing a contract with Bo-Mac Contractors, Inc. approximately in the amount of $962,897 for improvements to the Beaumont Yacht Club. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, and Patterson Noes: None Councilmember Goodson thanked staff for the supplemental memorandum, said the original estimate was $850,000, but will be closer to $960,000, an amount substantially higher than anticipated. He said this is a project initially coming from our Capital Fund that will be repaid by the Yacht Club, and hopefully, the improvements will put tax dollars back on the tax roll. Councilmember Smith said the improvement would increase the number of boats and activities at the facility, and said she believed it was a good private/public partnership. 9. Consider approving the purchase of 60 laptop computers for use in the Police Department Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution No. 99-255 authorizing the purchase of 60 laptop computers from Tangent Computers in the amount of $106,920. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, and Patterson Noes: None 10. Consider approving the acquisition of property for the South end Branch Library Councilmember Patterson moved to approve Resolution No. 99-256 authorizing the acquisition of approximately 5 acres out of Tracts 8-A and 9-A of the McFaddin Trust Partition in the J. W. Bullock League, located at State Highway 124 (Fannett Road) and Sarah Street in the amount of $17,000 per acre from Bar-C Ranch Company. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, and Patterson Noes: None Mayor Moore commended the owner for selling the property lower than the appraised value. Minutes;August 31, 1999;Page 14 11. Consider additional funding for the Art Museum of Southeast Texas - Deferred announced earlier in the meeting by Mayor Moore. 12. Consider an ordinance establishing a Municipal Court Technology Fund and providing for the assessment and collection of a technology fee Councilmember Cokinos remarked that the money collected will remain in Municipal Court, and only spent for technological enhancements. Mr. Hayes concurred with Councilmember Cokinos' comment. Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Ordinance No. 99-59 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL COURT TECHNOLOGY FUND AND PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF A FOUR($4)DOLLAR MUNICIPAL COURT TECHNOLOGY FEE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, and Patterson Noes: None 13. Consider funding for the Partnership of Southeast Texas Mayor Pro Tern Davis commented that since we are enlarging our own Economic Development Department and are faced with tight budgetary constraints, we need to evaluate allocations to the Partnership of Southeast Texas, Golden Triangle Minority Business Council, Chamber of Commerce, and other funds to assess how dollars are spent. Mayor Moore reported that all agencies have been notified that the City will begin internal economic development processes that will affect levels of funding in the coming fiscal year. Councilmember Smith moved to approve Resolution No. 99-257 authorizing funding in the amount of $25,000 to the Partnership of Southeast Texas. Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, and Patterson Noes: None 14. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow an a package store in an NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District located at 3290 Highland Avenue Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Ordinance No. 99-60 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A PACKAGE STORE IN AN NC (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT LOCATED AT 3290 HIGHLAND AVENUE @ E. ALMA, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Minutes;August 31, 1999;Page 15 Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, and Patterson Noes: None 15. PUBLIC HEARING: Dilapidated Structures Consider an ordinance declaring certain dilapidated structures to be public nuisances and ordering their repair or removal by the owners and authorizing the removal of certain other structures whose owners failed to comply with condemnation orders Ordinance No. 99-61 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FINDING CERTAIN STRUCTURES TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES AND ORDERING THEIR DEMOLITION, RENOVATION AND REMOVAL: PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY was introduced: The twenty-four(24) below listed dilapidated structures are found to be in violation of the City of Beaumont's Dangerous Structure Ordinance, Article III, Section 14-50: 2745 Amarillo, Edmond A. Richards-owner; 3516 Edmonds_, Earnest Lee Holmes-owner; 1370 Grant , Exie Wade ESTATE c/o Cora Williams-owner; 3630 Johnstown,n, Dorothy Bennett-owner; 1793-99 Liberty, 1883 Liberty, and 1883 Liberty (Garage Apartment), Dunamis Enterprises-owner; 910 Madison (Multiple Shy, Charles Washington-owner; 2146 Albany, Minnie Handy ESTATE-owner; 1096-98 Madison (duplex), Thomas Joseph Martin-owner; 1310 Magnolia (commercial), Leo August/Doris Crawford-owner; 26-57-Pine, Lela Ratcliff ESTATE-owner; 2520 Po Isar, Thomas Joseph Martin-owner; 1919 bine Pass (Garage Apartment), Steve Fazio, Jr.-owner; 4770 Steelton (Including Carport and Shed), Britta Richardson-owner; 3475 St. James, Marva J. Jackson-owner; 3170 WestmoLelan , Lula Brantley-owner; 32U Westmoreland, Aaron & Mabel Martin-owner; 3275 Westmoreland, Isabella La Point-owner; 3614 Westmoreland, Summatyme Corporation-owner; each with 25 violations and staff recommendation for raze within 30 days: 2085 Delaware, John Redeaux, Jr.-owner; 765 Madison, Harvey Henry-owner; and 57$5 Tena ane, Jerry L. & Vickey Hale-owner; each with 25 violation and staff recommendation execute a work program within ten (10) days and repair within 120 days: and 4360 Brandon, Mark E. Willman-owner, staff recommendation for re-consideration of a raze order(previously condemned 04127/99). The nine (9) below listed structures have been condemned by City Council and the owners ordered to either raze or repair them within specified time frames. Reinspection of these structures has revealed noncompliance with the Council's order. Authorization is requested from the City Council to demolish these structures in accordance with the Dangerous Structure Ordinance: 230 Adams, 1870 Central Drive, 3433-35 ConcordRd. (Commercial), 3433-35oncord Rd. (Rear Metal Shed), 3433 Concord Rd. (Rear Shed), 3695 Edmonds, 3050 Grand, 701 GraAn (2037-57-63 Irving), and 733-37 Powell.. (Councilmember Patterson left the Chamber at 4:30 p.m.) The public hearing opened at 4:30 p.m. Minutes;August 31,1999;Page 16 Mr. Dearmon, 3283 Pine, addressed Council to request an extension to repair the structure at 3050 Grand. Mayor Pro Tern Davis recommended 30 days to establish a work program and commence work. Mr. Samuel Flores, 5860 Falcon, addressed Council to request an extension to repair the structure at 230 Adams. Mayor Pro Tern Davis, on behalf of Councilmember Patterson, recommended 30 days to establish a work program and commence work. Mr. Lester Tanton, 1923 Broadway, addressed Council to request an extension to complete repairs for structures at 1793-99 Liberty and at 1883 Liberty. Mayor Pro Tern Davis and Councilmember Smith recommended 30 days to establish a work program, commence work, and complete within 90 days. Mr. Mark Willman, addressed Council to request an extension to rehabilitate the structure at 4360 Brandon. Mayor Pro Tern Davis recommended 30 days to establish a work program, commence work, and complete the rehabilitation within 120 days. Mr. Wallace Taake, addressed Council to request additional time to rehabilitate the structure at 1870 Central Drive. Mayor Moore recommended 30 days to establish a work program and commence work. Mr. Herman Kirkmon, addressed Council to request an extension for the structure located at 701 Grant and presented a Power of Attorney affidavit for his brother Lester Kirkmon, Jr. Mayor Pro Tern Davis recommended 30 days to establish a work program and commence work. Demolition Field Supervisor Pam Loiacano requested that the City Attorney confirm that the Power of Attorney is complete. Mr. Nichols confirmed that the document appears to be in order. On behalf of Mr. John Redeaux, Demolition Field Supervisor Pam Loiacano explained that he purchased the structure at 2085 Delaware after it was tagged. Mr. Redeaux has attempted to begin repairing the structure, but needs to enroll in a work program and secure necessary permits. For this property to be used for rental or to be resold, it will be necessary for him to arrange for contractors to complete the work. She said he was brought before Council to officially inform him that he has started work without the necessary permits and help him understand that if the structure is to be inhabited by family, he may make the repairs, but if not, contractors will be required to perform the work. Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked Mr. Readeaux if he understood the required permits and the boundaries within which he could proceed with rehabilitation. Mr. Redeaux replied that he understood and told Council there is litigation on the property that has caused delays, but it should be cleared up within 60 days. Mayor Pro Tern Davis explained that Council has no information about the litigation, and asked Mr. Redeaux if the property is to be used for his family, could he establish a work program and commence work within 30 days. Mr. Redeaux affirmed that work can begin within that time frame. The public hearing closed at 4:43 p.m. Councilmember Goodson moved to amend Ordinance No. 99-61 to grant 30 days to establish a work program for structures at 3050 Grand, 230 Adams, 1793-99 Liberty, 1870 Central Drive, 701 Grant, and 2085 Delaware; grant 30 days to establish a work program for Minutes;August 31, 1999;Page 17 the structure at 1883 Liberty (garage apartment)with the stipulation that work be completed within 90 days; and grant 30 days to establish a work program for the structure at 4360 Brandon with the stipulation that work be completed within 120 days Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, and Cokinos Noes: None (Councilmember Goodson left the Chamber at 4:50 p.m. during remarks and returned at 4:54 p.m.) COMMENTS * Councilmembers comment on various matters. Mayor Pro Tem Davis requested that Council give proper consideration to Fire Station No. 11 and remarked that he would make his appeal when ever it becomes up as an issue. Mayor Moore announced Executive Session would be deferred until next week since Councilmembers Ames and Patterson and Mr. Bonczek would not be in attendance. * Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes) Mr. Raymond Chaison, 1130 Lamar Street, addressed Council regarding a dilapidated structure in the 900 Block of Grant Street with overgrown hedges. He requested demolition of the structure or at least cutting the hedges. Ms. Loiacano reported that the Clean Community Department has tagged the structure. Mr. Chaison said the house was infested with drug activity. Also, Mr. Chaison spoke in opposition to relocation of Fire Station No. 11 and about zoning changes that have decreased property values. Mr. Benny Mendoza, 5655 South Kenneth, addressed Council in support of a facility that Mrs. Delores Davis is trying to open on Milam Street to help less fortunate individuals. Mrs. Delores Davis, 2298 Blanchette, addressed Council and spoke of living in the "Avenues" and stated they were opening another mission on Milam Street without City funding. She described the residents that would live there, the responsibilities required to live in the home, and commented about her efforts to buy a home in another area. Mayor Pro Tern Davis remarked that the group homes the community is concerned with are those housing sex offenders and individuals coming directly out of the criminal justice system. He stated he will arrange a meeting with everyone to answer questions regarding this issue, believes this is a perception problem, and said there is still a lot of work ahead. Mrs. Pabla Ydrogo, 3030 French Road, addressed Council with concern regarding a newspaper article, thanked Mayor Pro Tern Davis for his efforts in helping with the crime area and the Avenues Neighborhood Association, volunteered her services, and applauded other volunteers. Minutes;August 31,1999;Page 18 Mayor Moore announced that a South Park Neighborhood Association meeting will be held Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the South Park Baptist Church. Mr. Jim Duncan, 6085 Chatom Trace, addressed Council to state that prayers of the Christian community are with them and stated that a petition will be routed to Council at a future meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Deferred) Executive Session in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code to discuss contemplated or pending litigation: Settlement offer with Texas Department of Health relating to asbestos surveys City of Beaumont v. Heath Vaughn Enterprises, Inc. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. David W. Moore, Mayor Barbara Liming, City Cler Minutes;August 31,1999;Page 19 I i Q STRATEGIC ISSUES i L- FY 2000 I °: Preliminary Operating *Administrative Reorganization w Budget * Debt Service * EMS City of Beaumont, Texas * Employee Health Insurance Contributions * NPDES Permit Maintenance * Salary Adjustments The Right Side of Texas * Sales Tax Holiday � I � -----_-- Organizational Chart CITIMS STRATEGIC ISSUES i "YOR a an C°""`I` *Administrative Reorganization clryAttom.y cityMan,per c,rycl.nc * Debt Service * EMS Adrtinlstndvta cornmrnity Publla SU.ty Public BeMas * Employee Health Insurance S�rAM Contributions �„ai Llbr,rySysMn In,aR..cw �,„„�,;,, I * NPDES Permit Maintenance ECawnYO F Parks l Pdltf PUblle Nbrkf * Salary Adjustments Dewbpment Recreation i Flnane Publle Ileakh * Sales Tax Holiday j Munrn I Resources ---- -----� STRATEGIC ISSUES STRATEGIC ISSUES *Administrative Reorganization *Administrative Reorganization * Debt Service * Debt Service * EMS * EMS * Employee Health Insurance * Employee Health Insurance Contributions i ! Contributions * NPDES Permit Maintenance * NPDES Permit Maintenance * Salary Adjustments * Salary Adjustments * Sales Tax Holiday * Sales Tax Holiday Employee Health Insurance Contributions Employee Health Insurance Contributions i Medical Dental -. Contribution for dependent medical i Current Current - coverage is proposed to increase Rate Increase Rate Increase Civilian $12/mo for civilian, fire and police. Emp only $0.00 $0.00 $6.50 $2.49 Emp+1 60.00 12.00 16.27 2.49 Emp+2++ 90.00 12.00 20.95 2.49 Contribution for employee and dependent dental coverage is proposed Emp only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 to increase $2.49/mo for civilians. Emp+1 10.00 12.00 6.00 2.49 Emp+2++ 10.00 12.00 10.00 2.49 ., Contribution for dependent dental Emp only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 coverage is proposed to increase Emp+1 10.00 12.00 0.00 0.00 $2.49/mo for fire. Emp+2++ 10.00 12.00 0.00 0.00 i STRATEGIC ISSUES STRATEGIC ISSUES j *Administrative Reorganization I *Administrative Reorganization * Debt Service * Debt Service * EMS * EMS * Employee Health Insurance * Employee Health Insurance Contributions Contributions * NPDES Permit Maintenance * NPDES Permit Maintenance * Salary Adjustments * Salary Adjustments * Sales Tax Holiday * Sales Tax Holiday STRATEGIC ISSUES Tax Rate Shift one cent from General Fund to Debt Service *Administrative Reorganization • Debt Service 1998 Tax 1999 Tax Year Year • EMS (FY 1999) (FY 2000) • Employee Health Insurance General Fund $0.36 $0.35 � Contributions Debt Service • NPDES Permit Maintenance Fund $0.275 $0.285 • Salary Adjustments • Sales Tax Holiday I Total $0.635 $0.635 ----- -— J S Special Revenue Funds Special Revenue Funds Municipal Transit Fund Expenditures Other Funds Expenditures Other special revenues, FY 1999 FY 2000 grants and trusts Estimate Budget FY 1999 FY 2000 Hotel Occ Street Maint23.1% i Estimate Budget Tax Fund $1,653,100 $1,916,900 Hotel Occ 15.9% Hotel Occ Tax Fund $1,653,100 $1,916,900 StreetMaint23.1% Street Maint 350,000 2,800,000 Hotel C Municipal 15.9Y. Street Maint 350,000 2,800,000 Transit 2,607,200 3,650,000 Municipal Other Transit 29.3% Other 31.7% Transit 2,607,200 3,550,000 Funds 2,895,400 3,835,100 Other Funds 2,895,400 3,835,100 Transit 29.3% Total $7,505,700 $12,102,000 Other 31.7% Total $7,505,700 $12,102,000 i I Special Revenue Funds Special Revenue Funds Revenues Expenditures FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 1999 FY 2000 Estimate Budget Estimate Budget Hotel Occ Street Malnt 15.9% Hotel Occ 19.0% Hotel Occ Tax Fund $1,695,000 $1,780,000 Tax Fund $1,653,100 $1,918,900 Street Malnt23.1% Hotel OCC 15.9% Street Maint 1,482,000 1,485,000 I Street Maint 350,000 2,800,000 Municipal Municipal Transit 2,647,600 3,261,700 I Transit 2,607,200 3,550,000 Transit 34.8% Other 30.3% i Other Transit 29.3% Funds 3,295,200 2,837,500 Other Other 31.7% Funds 2,895,400 3,835,100 Total $9,119,800 $9,364,200 Total $7,605,700 $12,102,000 i Special Revenue Funds Special Revenue Funds Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Expenditures Street Maintenance Fund Expenditures l I FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 1999 FY 2000 Estimate Budget Estimate Budget StreetMaint23.1% Hotel Occ Street Maint 23.1% Hotel Occ 15.9% � Hotel Occ Tax Fund $1,653,100 $1,916,900 Tax Fund $1,653,100 $1,916,900 Hotel Occ 15.9% I ; Street Maint 350,000 2,800,000 Street Maint 350,000 2,800,000 Municipal Municipal Transit 2,607,200 3,550,000 Transit 2,607,200 3,550,000 Other Transit 29.3% Other 31.7% Other Funds Transit 29'3% OUP 31.7% Funds 2,895,400 3,835,100 2,895,400 3,835,100 Total $7,505,700 $12,102,000 Total $7,505,700 $12,102,000 I