HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Operations - 11/23/1992 CITY COUNCIL BUDGET COMMITTEE MINUTES
NOVEMBER 23, 1992, 4:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Jon Johnson - Chair, Leona Orr, Jim White, Norm Angelo, Bob Cline, Cliff
Craig,Bill Doolittle,Andy Gomes,Jim Harris, Linda Johnson,Roger Lubovich,
Tony McCarthy, Alana Mclalwain, May Miller, Jean Parletti, Patrice Thorell,
Ramona Valdez, Nancy Woo & approximately four people not identified.
Committee Member White stated that Jon Johnson would be arriving late and had asked to
have the meeting start without him. White called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
Downtown/City Joint Partnershie
Administrative Manager Mclalwain stated that the memorandum distributed with the agenda
outlined the program and asked If there were any questions. During discussion it was noted
that the possibility of a Public Development Authority is in the research process to see if
it is feasible for the City of Kent. Committeemember White question the Kent Downtown
Partnership's budget and a discussion followed regarding in-kind services from the City.
Committee Chair Johnson arrived and was updated as to the previous discussion.
Johnson asked what the Committee wished to do with the Kent Downtown Partnerships
request for additional funds. After discussion,Committeemember Orr moved to encourage
the KDP to come back to the Committee after we have had a chance to work on the gift of
public funds issue and to explore the possibility of some in-kind City services in lieu of
dollars and at that point look the Committee could look at making an amendment to the
budget to accommodate this request. Johnson amended the motion to review the request
at the Budget Committee meeting in May when more information would be available to
assess the financial picture for the City. Committeemember White seconded the motion
which passed with a vote of 3-0.
October Financial Report
Acting Finance Director Miller reviewed with the Committee the October financial report.
During discussion the Committee discussed adjusting the sales tax revenue forecast down
and deleting vacant positions that are not decided to be critical.
Business License Comparison
Johnson suggested that the business license renewals be left at $50 for 1993 and
requested that the Chamber look at the possibility of a sliding scale. White suggested that
part of the Chamber input could be to look at a yearly change. The Committee agreed to
leave the business license renewals at $50 for 1993.
Possible Budget Adjustments
Miller reviewed with the Committee the summary of possible adjustments to the 1993
budget. During discussion Johnson suggested eliminating de0artment head merit
increases,freezing the 1993 step increases,and eliminating part-time medical. Miller noted
the union employees cannot have step Increases frozen. Orr noted her reluctance if the
freeze is not citywide.
• After further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
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