HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 5964: BUDGET AMENDMENTCity of Port Arth ur
Finance Department
Memorandum
To: Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
From: Rebecca Underhill, Asst. City Manager/Administration
Date: December I5, 2008
Re: P O 5964 - An Appropriation Ordinance Amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2009
After the award of $950,000 from FEMA for the Rita repairs at the Civic Center, a shortfall of $350,000
remains in this activity. This budget amendment funds this project through available Hotel Occupancy Tax
Funds.
This amendment also funds an additional $113,000 for police salaries pursuant to the Collective Bazgaining
Agreement..
P. O. N0.5964
jja 12/19/08
ORDINANCE NO.
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT SALARIES AND FOR CIVIC
CENTER RESTORATION
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 9, 2008, the City Council approved and adopted Ordinance 08-94 which
appropriated the 2008-2009 budget; and
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2008, the City Council approved and adopted Ordinance 08-110 which
amended Ordinance 08-94; and
WHEREAS, this amendment is 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 Police Department budget be increased $113,000 to fund the additional
salazy cost related to the collective bargaining agreement.
Section 3. That Section 2 of the Budget Ordinance 08-94 be amended to read:
That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Forty Nine Million, Six Hundred Seventy Two
Thousand, One.Hundred Thirty Seven Dollazs ($49,672,137) to the General Fund for the payment of the
Operating Expenses, and necessary capital outlay for the City government for the following departments and
uses:
Denartment or Use
Administration $ 2,013,496
City Secretary 952,685
City Attorney 512,597
Finance 2,983,980
Human Resources 678,302
Planning and Grants Management 959,589
Community Services 2,041,342
Civic Center 443,902
Parks and Recreation 1,994,055
Library 1,233,818
Police 14,852,688
Fire 9,821,423
Health 980,349
Public Works 7,875,311
Transfer to Other Funds 2,328,600 .
Total $ 49,672,137
Section 4. That the Hotel Occupancy Fund is increased $350,000 to fund the shortfall for
Hurricane Rita repairs to the Civic Center.
Section 5. That Section 13 of the Budget Ordinance 08-94 be amended to read:
That there be and is herby appropriated the sum of One Million, Three Hundred Fifty Five
Thousand, One Hundred Thirty Six dollars ($1,355,136) to the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund for the payment
of eligible expenses.
Section 6. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the minutes of the City
Council.
Section 7. That this Ordinance shall be effective immediately.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of December, 2008, AD, at a Meeting of
the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor
Councihnembers:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Terri Hanks -Acting City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Mark Sokol City Attorney r ~ ~ ~ p ~ ,~1
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
ve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
Rebecca Underhill, Asst. City Manager -Administration
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