HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 6030: BUDGET AMENDMENTCity of Port Arthur
Memorandum
To: Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager ~
From: Deborah Echols, Director of Finance
Date: July 17 2009
Re: PO - 6030 An Ordinance Amending the Budget
This budget amendment provides $16,400 in additional funds for the Planning Department to fund
shortages in department accounts, $50,131 to fund overtime in the Parks and Recreation Department,
and $54,000 in the Engineering Department of Public Works to fund the purchase of GIS softwaze.
This amendment will increase the General Fund Budget by $120,531
P. O. NO. 6030
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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
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, on June 16, 2009 the City Council approved Ordinance 09-47 which amended
Ordinance 08-94; and
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2009 the City council approved Ordinance 09-53 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 Planning Department budget be increased $16,400 to fund operating
expenses, the Pazks budget be increased $50,131 to fund overtime, and the Public Works budget be
increased $54,000 to fund the purchase of GIS softwaze.
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, One Hundred Ninety
Two Thousand, One Hundred Sixty Eight Dollars ($52,192,168) 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 528,597
Finance 3,036,980
Human Resources 678,302
Planning and Grants Management 1,235,989
Community Services 2,041,342
Civic Center 456,902
Parks and Recreation 2,069,186
Library 1,233,818
Police 15,060,688
Fire 10,257,923
Health 980,349
Public Works 8,099,311
Transfer to Other Funds 3,388,600
Total $ 52,192,168
Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the minutes of the
City Council.
Section 5. That this Ordinance shall be effective immediately.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of September, 2009, A.D., at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Terri Hanks -City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Mazk Sokolow, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
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Deborah Echols, Finance Director
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