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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 8,1972 I ROLL CALL BUDGET INQUIRY I \ DEPARTMENTAL BUDGETS 'EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE and ADJOURNMENT TO DATE CERTAIN o 19:8061 1-'r:-e005 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAY 8, 1972 The City Council met in an adjourned regular session at 7:30 p.m., on May 8, 1972 in the City Hall Conference Room. The primary purpose was for the initial review of the 1972-73 preliminary budget as submitted by the City Manager. PRESENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage ABSENT: None The City Manager's statement of transmittal was discussed in part and items therein of particular concern and interest to Council will be reviewed again prior to the final approval of the budget. Holding to the present city tax rate of $1 versus fluctuating the rate from year to year to meet budget needs was also explored, as was the city accumulating large sums of money without specific purposes. Possibility of disasters such as earthquakes and other catastrophies submitted as the primary reason for such surplus. The City Manager noted the drop in admission taxes during the past few years. The need for other sources of revenue was touched upon. Council then reviewed each budget item as follows: Schedule 1. 2. 3. " Summary of Funds Appropriation Summary - All Funds - 4 year comparison. Assessed valuation (increase in building permit revenue discussed --- it was noted this was partly due to the Towne Center facility, the new restaurant adjacent thereto and many new condominiums and apartment s) 4. Tax Rate Summary 5. Summary by major objects of expenditure tax supported fund s . 6. Tax rates 'and tax levies of government agencies - tax rates. 7. Summary of property tax revenues. 8. Estimated revenues other than property taxes - General Fund. " " " " " " The City Manager was requested to check as to when some of the license and permit fees were increased and to recommend the areas in which a change could be made. City Council City Manager City Clerk 401 402 403 - CHANGE - PERSONAL SERVICES, temporary and overtime - increased $550 - making a total of $1000 for this category. 405 - No change 407-408-409-410 - No change (This covers Accounting, Treasurer, Purchasing and License Divisions) Account " " City Attorney " Finance Department " At 9:15 p.m., Council entered an executive session with the City Manager and the Personnel Director. At 11 p.m., Council reconvened and adjourned immediately thereafter to Monday May 15, 1972 at 7:30 p.m., in the Conference Room at which time it will resume review of the budget. dtw~ hn