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ii) Sewer - Public Works Services Director Ingram reviewed the <br /> Sewer Enterprise Fund in a similar manner as the Water Fund, <br /> utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. <br /> <br /> 8:15-8:30 p.m. - Recess <br /> <br /> iii) Port - Port Director Giari introduced Port Commissioner <br /> Aikins gave a brief summary of the budget. He began with an <br /> overview of the income statement and stated that the total <br /> operating expenses are grouped into two major categories, <br /> operations and administration. The budget includes a combined <br /> total of $2.6M in operating expenses, which is an increase of <br /> approximately $400,000.00. This increase includes the impact of <br /> continued escalation of the cost of utilities, marketing, insurance <br /> and security. <br /> <br /> Council questions pertained to clarification of marketing costs, the <br /> subvention amount, possible revenue growth expectations, and any <br /> possible discussion of a hotel type of development in the area. <br /> Concern about the overall debt amount was stated and a request <br /> for a detailed report was made. <br /> <br />5. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - Planning and Redevelopment Director <br /> Church stated that the budget consists of three basic elements: the review of <br /> the 2001/02 fiscal year, the proposed expenditures for 2002/03, and proposed <br /> indebtedness. <br /> <br />6. GENERAL COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ON THE ENTERPRISE FUNDS <br /> AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECOMMENDED BUDGETS - <br /> <br /> Council questions ensued regarding increased staffing costs applied to the <br /> Redevelopment Budget rather than the general fund. <br /> <br />7. SUMMARY OF FOLLOW-UP ITEMS - City Manager Everett stated that an <br /> ordinance would be brought to Council at a later date regarding parking fines <br /> and issues raised by the Downtown merchants will be addressed at that time. <br /> Options and alternatives will also be presented for adding $30,000.00 to the <br /> Civic Cultural Commission. ^ study will be conducted and data returned <br /> regarding audible traffic signals and any grant possibilities. <br /> <br /> On August 5, the budget ordinance will be before Council for consideration, <br /> and after the State balances its budget, it may be necessary for the City to <br /> amend the current budget at a later date. <br /> <br />STUDY SESSION JULY 29, 2002 <br />MINUTES PAGE 4 <br />MTNUTES Book No, 59 <br />Page No. 213 <br /> <br /> <br />