HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 04, 1989 COW Committee of the Whole Meeting
December 4 , 1989
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Mayor VanDeVoorde called the meeting to order at 4 : 15 p.m.
Members present : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple,
Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Absent : None.
Discussion of 1990 City of Elgin Budget .
Elgin Public Museum
Nancy Epping reviewed the proposed Elgin Museum Budget for
1990 with the Council, requesting full funding in the amount
of $60 , 000 , as opposed to the proposed amount of $40 ,400 .
Councilman Walters stated he was impressed with the activities
of the Museum that were taking place and he thought their
budget request merited consideration.
Mayor VanDeVoorde stated that he agreed with Councilman Walters ,
but noted that the primary user of these facilities was the
school system, and he hoped they could contribute to this
facility.
Nancy Epping stated her Board is going to go to the school
system to see what can be worked out financially. There are
also plans for more community involvement and financial support .
Councilwoman Moylan stated this facility should not be offered
to schools outside the U-46 District .
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Gilliam to approve the $60 , 000 funding for 1990 . Yeas : Councilmen
Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde .
Nays : None.
Transportation Department
Ray Moller advised the Council Pace is not looking at any
fare increase and the current ridership has been stabilized.
In February or March of 1990 , the City will be receiving new
buses which will be equipped with wheel chair lifts .
Council agreed to place in the 1990 Budget the sum of $5865 . 00
for theDial-A-Ride Program.
Non-Departmental and Special Funds .
Brian Donovan reviewed the subject budgets .
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Elgin Heritage Commission
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Moylan to reduce the amount of $10 , 000 provided in the proposed
1990 Budget for professional consultant services , to $2500 . 00 .
Council agreed these funds should be expended on a "as needed
basis " .
The Council further agreed the Commission should submit expenditures
for approval as is done in the case of all Department Heads .
Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters
and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
City Manager Funding Recommendations
Council reviewed revised building permit revenue estimates ,
which would provide additional revenue in the amount of $422 ,400 .
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Larry Rice provided a list of outstanding budget issues , which
he recommended for funding from these additional revenue funds .
(A copy of these recommendations is attached hereto )
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters
to approve the City Manager' s recommendations . Yeas : Councilmen
Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde.
Nays : None.
Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple to support GOB for funding the unfunded integrated
capital budget . Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple,
Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Adjournment
Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters
to adjourn the meeting to go into Executive Session to discuss
land acquisition. Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan,
Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
The meeting adjourned at 6 :05 p.m.
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Marie Yearmi , City Clerk
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November 29 , 1989
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Larry Rice, City Manager
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SUBJECT: Funding Recommendations
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After reviewing the revenue estimates for 1989 and 1990 , it
appears that various permit accounts can be updated to reflect the
strong growth in 1989 . The 1990 numbers continue to reflect a ten
percent increase in each permit fee. The following chart shows
these updated numbers:
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1988 1989 Midyear 1990 Budget
Account Actual Old Est. New Est. Old Est. New Est.
Building $259,381 $280,000 $310,000 $192,500 $341,000
Electrical 64 ,502 70 ,000 100,000 55,000 110 ,000
Heat and Air 30,250 45,000 60,000 33,000 66,000
Occupancy 10,335 12,000 12,000 8,800 13,200
Plumbing 61 ,890 80,000 115 ,000 55 ,000 126 ,500
Total $426, 358 $487,000 $597,000 $344, 300 $656 ,700
Difference $110,000 $312,400
With these changes to the building permit estimates, a total of
$422,400 in additional revenue will be available in the 1990
budget.
There are several projects from the list of outstanding budget
issues which I would recommend for funding from these additional
revenues, including:
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Additional Revenue $ 422,400
Additional Programs:
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Code Book Conversion $ 10, 000
Para-Legal Secretary (Legal) 20,635
Economic Development Comm. 28,160
Elgin Image Advisory-Arbor Day 600
Earth Day 1 ,500
24 Hour Jail Guards 158,910
Plan Examiner (Architect) 38,180
Dial-A-Ride Subsidy -6mow;- 5
Computer Upgrade (Difference) 151,000
Total $ 415,350
Available Funding $ 7 ,050
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Unfunded Integrated Capital Budget $ , ,
Mayor and City Council
Funding Recommendations
November 29, 1989
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I am also recommending that the self contained breathing apparatus
repairs be completed in full and the Intern position in the Bureau
of Inspection Services be filled with the funding coming from
savings in the 1990 budget. The remaining issues should be put on
hold and I will evaluate them during my departmental reviews at
the first of the year.
As a reminder, all of the capital projects that are a part of the
unfunded can be included in a bond issue.
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