HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 6013: BUDGET AMENDMENTCity of Port Arthur
Memorandum
To: Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
From: Rebecca Underhill, Assistant Cit
Date: June 10, 2009
Re: PO 6013 - An Ordinance Amending the Budget
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This budget amendment provides $770,000 in additional General Fund appropriation for:
- $50,000 to fund the purchase of election equipment
- $25,000 to fund an expanded summer recreation program
- $165;000 to fund additional overtime cost at the Fire Department
- $300,000 to construct an equipment storage facility at the Public Works Operations
Center, This facility will store newly acquired military surplus equipment for emergency
situations
- $230,000 to fund remodeling, computer network upgrades, and the installation of a 700
kw generator at City Hall
The amendment also includes $18,500 from the municipal court technology fund for the purchase of
hand held ticket writers for community services inspectors.
P. O. N0.6013
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS,
PARKS AND RECREATION, FIRE DEPARTMENT,
ELECTIONS, AND MUNICIPAL COURT EXPENSES
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, on December 30, 2008, the City Council approved and adopted Ordinance 08-125
which amended Ordinance 08-94; and
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2009 the City Council approved Ordinance 09-03 which amended
Ordinance 08-94; and
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2009, the City Council approved Ordinance 09-19 which amended
Ordinance 08-94; and
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2009, the City Council approved Ordinance 09-21 which amended
Ordinance 08-94; and
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2009, the City Council approved Ordinance 09-27 which amended
Ordinance 08-94; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2009, the City Council approved Ordinance 09-41 which amended
Ordinance 08-94; and
WHEREAS, on June 2, 2009, the City Council approved Ordinance 09-43 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 Govemment 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 $770,000 to fund the following:
$300,000 for the construction of an equipment storage facility at the Public Works Operations Center,
$150,000 for remodeling and computer network construction at City Hall, $80,000 for the installation of
a 700 KW generator at City Hall, $50,000 for the purchase of election equipment; $165,000 to fund
additional overtime expenses for the Fire Department, and, $25,000 for expanded summer recreation
programs in the Pazks and Recreation Budget.
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 Fifty Two Million, Sixty One Thousand, Six
Hundred Thirty Seven Dollars ($52,061,637) 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:
Department or Use
Administration $ 2,121,496
City Secretary 1,002,685
City Attorney 518,597
Finance 3,036,980
Human Resources 678,302
Planning and Grants Management 1,219,589
Community Services 2,041,342
Civic Center 456,902
Parks and Recreation 2,019,055
Library 1,233,818
Police 15,060,688
Fire 10,257,923
Health 980,349
Public Works 8,045,311
Transfer to Other Funds 3,388,600
Total $ 52,061,637
Section 4. That the Municipal court budget be increased $18,500 to fund additional
equipment.
Section 5. That Section 17 of the Budget Ordinance 08-94 be amended to read: That there
be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Ninety Eight Thousand, Five Hundred Dollazs, $98,500 to the
Municipal Court Technology Fund for the payment of Operating Expenses and Necessary Capital
Outlay for the Municipal Court.
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, Ai~1D APPROVED, this day of June, 2009, A.D., at a Meeting of
the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor
Councilmembers:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Terri Hanks -City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark Sokolow, Ci y ey ~~N c~-~' ~~
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
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Rebecca Underhill, Assistant City Manager