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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 12,1969 I I ROLL CALL I M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA BUDGET STUDY SESSION MAY 12, 1969 The City Council met in budget study session in the Conference Room of the Arcadia City Hall at 7:30 P.M, 12, 1969, for the express purpose of considering the liminary budget for 1969-70 as submitted by the City May pre- Manager. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth Councilman Considine It was noted that the proposed budget reflects a gr'and total of $6,058,368 representing an increase of $322,579 or 5,6%. The increase within the six funds utilizing property taxes is 7.7%. These figures represent reductions from original departmental requests of $178,342. The budget as submitted indicated a reduced city tax rate. Of immediate concern to all was the question of the affect of such a budget upon property tax rates. It was the consensus of the City Council that every effort be made to maintain a status quo position as far as the City tax rate is concerned. That if a reduction were made it might be necessary to increase next year which would create an untenable situation. That the true amount to be realized from the increased assessed valuations was unknown at this time and emergencies could occur during the fiscal year which would deplete anticipated revenues. Council perused and discussed each budget category starting with Summary by Funds, Appropriation Summary - all Funds reflecting a five year comparison, Assessed Valuations from 1964-1965 to estimated 1969-79, Tax Rate Summary (all tax supported funds), Summary by major objects of expenditure tax supported funds, Revenues other than property taxes and special assessments, Expendituees for selected functions, Tax Rates and Tax Levies of government agencies from 1959-60 to 1969-70, Estimated Revenues for 1969-70. The individual departmental budgets were then explored, City Council, City Manager, City Clerk - wherein a change was made by adding $25 to Account No. 31 to cover attendance at local meetings, Finance Department, Treasurer, Personnel. The City Manager explained that he would have an announcement soon on the appo~ntment of a Personnel Officer pursuant to the requirements of the revised City Charter. City Attorney - the City Manager explained that this particular budget shows a reduction inasmuch as the attorney has only one secretary. Purchasing and Business License - the City Manager explained that there will probably be a new arrangement in this department after the present Departmental Administrator leaves (around May 30). General City - Manager to submit a breakdown on his Contingency in Acct No. 27. Some discussion held on the appropriation of an estimated $26,833 to the Chamber of Commerce for advertising and promotion purposes. It was felt that a specific date or a maximum amount should be designated, This is to be discussed with the Chamber of Commerce officials at some future date. At the next Study Session (May 15) considerations will start with the Police Budget. 5-12-69 Items to be reported on - upgrading the film slides on the C~ty as prepared in the past by Wendell Bradbury. Manager to endeavor to get out a newsletter before the hearing on the proposed budget. Manager to pursue the discontinued practice of presenting a plaque to retiring Mayors. I Meeting adjourned at 10 P.M. Will meet again on Thursday, May 15, 7:30 P,M, ~~.~ City Clerk A brief discussion was held in regard to the request of.the pOlice and fire in regards to widows pension. It was the general consensus of the council that the matter should be placed before the voters for decision. . I 5-12-69