HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 5884: BUDGET AMENDMENTCity of Port Arthur
Finance Department
Memorandum
To: Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
From: Rebecca Underhill, CPA, Director of i e
Date: May 2, 2008
Re: P O 5884 - An Ordinance Amending the 2007-2008 Budget
PO 5884 increases the General Fund Budget $500,000 to fund the completion of the health
department building. This figure is based upon current cost estimates, and includes
previously unbudgeted costs (elevator upgrade). This PO also increases the Public Works
budget $50,000 to fund the roof repairs at City Hall.
The Debt Service Fund Budget is increased $266,625 to fund one payment, due August 15`n
for the 2007 Certificates of Obligation which was issued in December.
The Municipal Court Technology Fund is increased $40,000 to complete the implementation
of the new ticketing system and fully computerize the court. Funds for this amendment are
derived from a dedicated portion of ticket revenue.
P. O. NO 5884
05/02/08
ORDINANCE NO.
AN APPROPRIATION ORDDINANCE AMENDING
THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2007 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 TO FUND THE
COMPLETION OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
BUILDING, CITY HALL ROOF REPAIRS,
ADDITIONAL DEBT SERVICE, AND MUNICIPAL
COURT COMPUTERS
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article XII, Section 9, of the City Charter, the City
Council may make emergency appropriations from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the City Council may make budget amendments for emergencies under
Section 102.009 and for Municipal purposes under Section 102.010 Local Government
Code.
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2007, the City Council approved and adopted
Ordinance 07-68 which appropriated the 2007-2008 budget; and
WHEREAS, on October 23, 2007, the City Council adopted Ordinance 07-85,
amending Ordinance 07-68; and
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2007, the City Council adopted Ordinance 07-97,
amending Ordinance 07-68; and
WHEREAS, on January 29, 2008 the city Council adopted Ordinance 08-14,
amending Ordinance 07-68; and
WHEREAS, on February 21, 2008 the City Council adopted Ordinance 08-22,
amending Ordinance 07-68, and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2008 the City Council adopted Ordinance 08-30, amending
Ordinance 07-68, and
WHEREAS, these amendments are necessary for municipal purposes to meet unusual
and unforeseen conditions as delineated in Section 102.009 (c) Local Government Code.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the General Fund Budget be increased by a total of $550,000 to fund
the completion of the health department ($500,000) and city hall roof repairs ($50,000).
Section 3. That Section 2 of the Budget Ordinance 07-68 be amended to read:
That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Forty Five Million, Five Hundred
Forty Four Thousand and Forty Five Dollars ($45,544,045) for the payment of the Operating
Expenses, and necessary Capital Outlay for the City Government for the folrowing
departments and uses:
Department or Use
Administration $ 1,865,239
City Secretary 807,923
City Attorney 481,390
Finance 2,745,342
Human Resources 610,538
Planning and Grants Management 961,989
Community Services 1,748,961
Civic Center 407,299
Parks and Recreation 1,846,807
Library 1,183,814
Police 13,532,319
Fire 9,099,674
Health 877,523
Public Works 7,267,527
Transfer to Other Funds 2,107,700
Total $ 45,544,045
Section 4. That the Debt Service Fund Budget by increased to fund $266,625 in
additional debt service costs.
Section 5. That Section 3 of Ordinance 07-68 be amended to read:
That there be and is hereby appropriated Six Million. Seven Hundred Eighty Eight,
Thousand, Three Hundred Nine Dollars ($6,788,309) to the Debt Service Fund for the- '-
Payment of Principal, Interest and Fiscal Agent Fees necessary to service the City Long.-
Term Debt. _
Section 6. That the Municipal Court Technology Fund budget be increased by
$40,000 to fund additional computer costs.
Section 7. That Section 16 of Ordinance 07-68 be amended to read:
That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand
Dollars ($130,000) to the Municipal Court Technology Fund for the payment of Operating
Expenses and Capital Outlay for the Municipal Court.
Section 8. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the minutes
of the City Council.
Section 9. That this Ordinance shall be effective immediately.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of May, 2008, AD, at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor
Councilmembers:
AYES:
NOES:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tem Hanks, Acting City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark Sokolow, City ttomey (` ~ ~\
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
Rebecca Underhill, CPA Finance Director