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MEMO TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNC <br />FROM: CLERK-ADMINISTRATO <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 ue arLmenc .+����••� --- -- <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 S20.000 <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 />related to a bond referendum. Therefore, a reduction in <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 />