HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 6166 - ADOPTING 2011-2012 BUDGET Memorandum
City of Port Arthur, Texas
Finance Department
To: Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
From: Rebecca Underhill, Assistant City Manag: A ' r ' ist tion
Date: September 06, 2011
Subject: Proposed Ordinance No. 6166
Presented for Council consideration and approval is PO 6166 which adopts the Budget
for the City of Port Arthur for the Fiscal 2011-2012 year.
The budget ordinance incorporates the following changes from the original budget as
presented:
• 8 positions have been eliminated; 6 equipment operators in trash, 1 animal
control officer, and 1 meter service worker
• 2 positions were added in the City Attorney's office as part of a "collections
division ". These positions were funded with anticipated collection revenue.
• Equipment replacement funding was reduced $400,000, due to the purchase of
new trash collections equipment in the 2011 fiscal year (as presented on the
September 6 agenda for approval)
• Maintenance cost in the trash division was also reduced due to the purchase of
the new fleet
• Health Insurance budget estimates were reduced by $200,000 to reflect the
proposed policy change for new employees. New employees will be offered a
Health Savings Account plan.
• General Liability Insurance budget estimates were reduced $271,000 based
upon current year experience and anticipated equity refunds from TML
• Funding was added ($85,000) for the Pleasure Island Commission's request for
Hurricane Ike restoration projects
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P. O. No. 6166
ru 09/06/11
ORDINANCE NO.
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING
A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2011 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2012, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 7, ARTICLE XII OF THE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the Budget attached hereto as
Attachment 1 as the Budget for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance is necessary for municipal purposes as delineated
under Section 102.009 Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article XII, Section 5, of the City Charter, at least
thirty (30) days prior to October 1, 2011 the beginning of the 2011 -2012 fiscal year, the
City Manager submitted to the City Council a proposed Budget for said fiscal year; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with Sections 102.006 and 102.065 of the Texas
Local Government Code, and Article XII, Section 6, of the City Charter, after notice was
published not more than 30 days nor less than 10 days prior to the Public Hearing, said
Public Hearing was held by the City Council on the proposed Budget on August 23,
2011, said Budget having been on file with the City Secretary more than 15 days before
the date of said hearing and more than 30 days before the City Council makes its tax
levy for said fiscal year, as required by Sections 102.006 and 102.005, respectively, of
the Local Government Code; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR;
Section 1. That the City Manager's Proposed Budget is hereby adopted and
approved with the amendments shown in attachment 1.
Section 2. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Fifty Six Million,
Eight Hundred Fifty Seven Thousand, Four Hundred Sixty Eight Dollars ($56,857,468)
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:
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Department or Use
Administration $ 1,563,404
City Secretary 1,212,299
City Attorney 641,825
Finance 3,616,652
Human Resources 683,881
Planning 304,247
Neighborhood Revitalization 502,202
Community Services 1,370,149
Civic Center 559,992
Parks and Recreation 2,037,833
Library 1,203,203
Police 17,806,432
Fire 11,153,933
Health 2,360,901
Public Works 9,690,515
Transfers to Other Funds 2,150,000
Total $ 56,857,468
Section 3. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Eight Million,
Eight Hundred Thirty Three Thousand, Nirie Hundred Fifty Four Dollars ($8,837,954) to
the Debt Service Fund for the payment of Principal, Interest and Fiscal Agent Fees
necessary to service the City's Long -Term Debt.
Section 4. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Nineteen Million,
Nine Hundred Ninety Two Thousand, One Hundred Twenty Three Dollars
($19,992,123) to the Water and Sewer Fund for the payment of the Operating
Expenses, and necessary Capital Outlay for the Water and Sewer Department.
Section 5. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Six Million, Five
Hundred Thirty Thousand, Six Hundred Twenty Six ($6,530,626) to the Solid Waste
Fund for the payment of the Operating Expenses and necessary Capital Outlay for the
Solid Waste Department.
Section 6. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Three Million,
Four Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand, Two Hundred Thirty Four Dollars ($3,439,234) to
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the Transit fund for the payment of the Operating Expenses and necessary Capital
Outlay for the Transit System.
Section 7. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of One Million,
Eight Hundred Eighty Eight Thousand, Three Hundred Twenty Seven Dollars
($1,888,327) to the Equipment Replacement Fund for the purchase of capital
equipment.
Section 8. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Nine Million,
Four Hundred Fifty One Thousand, Six Hundred Ninety One Dollars ($9,451,691) to the
Hospitalization Insurance Fund for the payment of Health Benefits.
Section 9. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of One Million, One
Hundred Thirty Seven Thousand Dollars ($1,137,000) to the Workers Compensation
Fund for the payment of Workers Compensation Claims.
Section 10. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Eight Hundred
Thirty Two Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($832,500) to the Other Employee Benefits
Fund for the payment of Accrued Absences and Other Employee Benefits.
Section 11. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of One Million,
Seven Hundred Eighty Two Thousand, Nine Hundred Fifty Five Dollars ($1,782,955) to
the General Liability Fund for the payment of claims arising from torts and other causes
of action against the City.
Section 12. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Eight Hundred
Four Thousand, One Hundred Thirty Six Dollars ($804,136) to the Hotel Occupancy Tax
Fund for the payment of eligible expenses.
Section 13. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Ten Thousand
Dollars ($10,000) to the Library Special Fund for the payment of the Operating
Expenses and necessary Capital Outlay for the City's Public Library.
Section 14. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Fifteen
Thousand Dollars ($15,000) to the Police Special Fund for the payment of the Operating
Expenses and necessary Capital Outlay for the Police Department.
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Section 15. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Ninety Five
Thousand, Seven Hundred Eighty Dollars ($95,708) to the Commercial Traffic
Enforcement Fund the payment of the Operating Expenses and necessary Capital
Outlay for the Police Department Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit.
Section 16. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Fifty Thousand
Dollars ($50,000) to the Golf Course Fund for improvements to the City's Babe Zaharias
Golf Course and operations of the Palms on Pleasure Island Golf Course.
Section 17. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of One Hundred
Three Thousand Dollars ($103,000) to the Municipal Court Technology Fund for the
payment of Operating Expenses and necessary Capital Outlay for the Municipal Court.
Section 18. That the budget for the 2011 -2012 fiscal year be increased for valid
outstanding encumbrances of the 2010 -2(111 fiscal year. Said increased appropriation
shall be equal to the outstanding and valid encumbrances and shall be recorded in the
appropriate accounts.
Section 19. All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby expressly repealed.
Section 20. The City Secretary shall immediately file a true copy of this
ordinance and said Budget in the Office of the County Clerks of Jefferson County and
Orange County, Texas as provided by Section 102.011 of the Local Government Code.
Section 21. This being an Ordinance not requiring publication, it shall take effect
and be in force from and after its passage.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of September, 2011,
A.D., at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the
following vote:
AYES: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
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NOES:
Deloris Prince, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, Acting City Secretary
APPROVED AS 0 FORM:
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APPROVED FOR ADMJNISTRATION:
Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
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Rebecca Un r • , Assistant City Manager/Administration
APPROVED FO' AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
Deborah E c ols, Finance Director
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Attachment I
Manager's Budget
Proposed Per Increase
Budget Ordinance (Decrease)
General Fund
Administration $ 1,615,404 $ 1,563,404 $ (52,000)
City Secretary 1,228,732 1,212,299 (16,433)
City Attorney 560,813 641,825 81,012
Finance 3,668,492 3,616,652 (51,840)
Human Resources 683,581 683,881 300
Planning 304,247 304,247 -
Neighborhood Revitalization 502,802 502,202 (600)
Community Services 1,402,868 1,370,149 (32,719)
Civic Center 559,992 559,992 -
Parks and Recreation 2,052,893 2,037,833 (15,060)
Library 1,203,203 1,203,203 -
Police 17,806,432 17,806,432 -
Fire 11,153,933 11,153,933 -
Health 2,363,001 2,360,901 (2,100)
Public Works 9,595,865 9,690,515 94,650
Transfers 2,065,000 2,150,000 85,000
56,767,258 56,857,468 90,210
Debt Service Fund 8,837,954 8,837,954 -
Water and Sewer Fund 20,007,123 19,992,123 (15,000)
Solid Waste Fund 7,096,616 6,530,626 (565,990)
Transit Fund 3,439,234 3,439,234 -
Equipment Replacement Fund 2,288,327 1,888,327 (400,000)
Hospitalization Fund 9,651,691 9,451,691 (200,000)
Worker's Compensation Fund 1,137,000 1,137,000 -
Employee Benefit Fund 682,500 832,500 150,000
General Liability Fund 2,054,955 1,782,955 (272,000)
Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund 804,136 804,136 -
Library Special Fund 10,000 10,000 -
Police Special Fund 15,000 15,000 -
Commercial Traffic Enforcement Fund 95,708 95,708 -
Golf Course Fund 50,000 50,000 -
Municipal Court Technology Fund 103,000 103,000 -
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