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J&414_ <br /> MEMO TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNC <br /> FROM: CLERK-ADMINISTRATO iry��=�� <br /> DATE: MAY 16, 1990 <br /> SUBJECT: 1990 BUDGET CUTS <br /> As a result of the anticipated reduction in local government <br /> aid in the amount of $31,150.00, the Department Head Team has <br /> reviewed the 1990 Budget and would like to offer the following <br /> items as cuts in the Budget equal to the expected loss in <br /> state aid. <br /> 1. Finance Department, Account No. 100-4150-703, $1,500 <br /> Included in the 1990 Budget was the purchase of a <br /> replacement personal computer system for the Finance <br /> Director. This item was purchased out of the 1989 Budget <br /> and, therefore, this line item is not necessary. <br /> 2. City Hall, Account No. 100-4190-303, $20,000 <br /> This line item was for the space needs study on City Hall. <br /> As you know, the approved proposal for the study was in the <br /> amount of $17,400. Once the study is completed the City <br /> • will need to undertake an intensive public information <br /> campaign should the Council authorize a referendum on this <br /> matter or on the proposal from the Parks Commission for a <br /> park improvement bond referendum. Bill Morris of Decision <br /> Resources has indicated to me that his firm would be able to <br /> assist the City in developing a public information campaign <br /> at a cost not to exceed $2,500. The City would also be <br /> experiencing substantial expenses for printing of <br /> informational brochures and other costs related to a bond <br /> referendum. It is my considered opinion that $30,000 in <br /> this line item would be more than adequate to cover the cost <br /> of the space needs study and any public information campaign <br /> this line item of $20,000 would be appropriate. <br /> 3. City Hall, Account No. 400-4190-480, $10,000 <br /> The bids for the City's insurance came in at $10,000 less <br /> than what was budgeted and therefore these funds could be <br /> used to make up for the reduction in state aids. <br /> The total proposed cuts to the 1990 Budget from the Department <br /> Head Team equal $31,500. We would recommend that the Council <br /> approve these cuts as a means to make up for the reductions in <br /> state aids. Should you agree, staff will prepare a resolution <br /> for your consideration at the May 29th Council Meeting <br /> • reflecting a reduction in revenues and expenditures in order <br /> to provide for a balanced 1990 Budget. <br /> DFP/mjs <br />