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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Operations - 07/26/1993 0 0 BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING July 26, 1993 ' PRESENT: Jon Johnson - Chair, Leona Orr, Jim White, May Miller, Cliff Craig, Roger Lubovich, Chief Angelo, Chief Crawford, Ramona Fultz, Alana McIalwain, Sue Viseth, Adriane Kelly, Patrice Thorell, Lori Hogan, Don Wickstrom, Lin Ball, Mary Berg, Jean Parietti, Dee Moschel, Don McDaniel, Linda Johnson, and Kathy Peters. The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairman Johnson. JUNE FINANCIAL REPORT This item has been deferred to the 8/3/93 Council Workshop to avoid duplication of presentation of financial material. DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP FUNDING. 1993 & 1994 Don McDaniel, President of the Kent Downtown Partnership, gave a brief presentation of what has been accomplished thus far and what the goals are for the future. He expressed appreciation to the City for the strong partnership and commitment to the economic development programs that the Downtown Partnership has been developing. He noted that the matching fund goal has been met from the community, but that an additional $7,000 is needed from the City for the balance of 1993 so that the objectives planned for this year can be accomplished. He explained that the Partnership will be requesting, during the budget process, a matching budget allocation from the City of$32,000 for the 1994 Budget. Linda Johnson, Kent Downtown Partnership, noted that the first small business has been successfully brought into the City, and they are very excited because this is just the beginning. WHITE MOVED to approve the $7,000 request for additional funds for the balance of 1993. Orr seconded and the motion carried 3-0. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE Acting Finance Director Miller explained that there is $1.5 million more available for capital improvements because the sales and real estate excise taxes came in higher than anticipated. She noted a memo in the packet from Lori Hogan, Supt. of Recreation, which gives details and justification regarding the broken down air conditioner in the Kent Commons Building. Hogan noted that there is a real health problem and illness for the 15 full-time City employees and 40 employees of agencies who lease space in the facility because of the heat. She also noted that considerable rental revenue is lost due to excessive temperatures and that the slowest rental period is in the summer months. White suggested that a fund be created to pay for public service vehicles and equipment so that the budget is not heavily hit and everything is on a more even keel. Miller distributed a copy of Lin Ball's memo, Human Services Manager, regarding housing for homeless men and noted that it is also included on the CIP list. Ball reviewed the project outlining the history and additional information describing the program. She noted that the Agency has an option to purchase a 3,000 sq. ft. house on Titus Street and turn it into a 12-bedroom home, but that quite a bit of renovation, as well as adding an addition, needs to be done. She noted that the $150,000 figure from the City could be reduced to $130,000, and if the Federal McKinney grant is given then this money would not be needed at all. White expressed concern with individuals making this a career and drawing people from all over the area, but that he has no problem with helping people get back into society. Ball clarified for White that the voucher system would still be used during the severe weather, but f 0 this program is designed to move out of and diminish some of the voucher,program. Kathy Peters, Catholic Community Services, noted that the majority of men are wog 'but cannot afford the housing so this program is to help stabilize, set up savings accounts in local banks, and save up for the first and last month's rent which averages a little over $1,000. Miller noted that Don Wickstrom, Public Works Director, wanted to substitute the James Street & Central Avenue Right Turn Lane project with the 212th Street project because some TIB grant money has been received for this project. She noted that the Golf Advisory Committee will, in the Fall of 1993, prioritize the golf course plan showing the proposed 1993 buyout expenditures and some capital items. White requested that more detail be given to Public Safety emergency equipment as this should be a high priority in any government, but to continue with some of the other projects also. White clarified that a plan needs to be put in place rather than to wait until it becomes an emergency to replace the Public Safety equipment. Miller noted that this is just an information item at this point with a Council Workshop scheduled for August 3rd. SCHOOL SECURITY PROGRAM Chief Crawford explained that authorization is being requested for an additional Police Officer position to augment the Kent School District's request. He noted that the School District is changing their security arrangements, and discontinuing the traditional security officer positions because they are attempting to design a security program evolved around a commissioned police officer being responsible for the schools when school is in session. He clarified for White that the officer would be working in Kent Schools only and that a King County Police Officer would be responsible for schools outside of the Kent City Limits. He explained that the School District will pay the basic wage and benefits of $47,000, and that the cost to the City would be for equipment and the use of a car. WHITE MOVED to approve the authorization of an additional Police Officer position with the Kent School District paying the basic wage and benefits of$47,000 and the City being responsible for equipment and use of a car. Orr seconded and the motion carried 3-0. POLICE/FIRE SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT Mary Berg, Assistant Fire Chief, explained that this is a joint proposal between the Police and Fire Departments to upgrade the video surveillance equipment used in the investigation of crimes. Chief Angelo noted that the funding will come out of the Public Safety Bond Issue. WHITE MOVED for approval to upgrade the video surveillance equipment used by the Police and Fire Departments. Orr seconded and the motion carried 3-0. CAPITAL AND MAINTENANCE REQUEST FOR GOLF COMPLEX Patrice Thorell, Acting Parks Director, explained that the Golf Advisory Board met in June to decide what to do with the buyout funds from the Golf Complex, and that their recommendation, along with the Parks Committee, was to expend $60,000 for the 1993 Golf Complex improvements. Upon White's question, Thorell noted that the ball washer will wash between 20,000-50,000 balls a day and will be used for the driving range. Thorell explained that the detailed expenditure recommendations cover the following: 1) maintenance projects - in priority order; 2) complex improvements for the Par 3 Course, Driving Range, and 18 Hole; and 3) course rest rooms which is to purchase two stand alone units. She noted that the total improvements came to $65,685 which is a little above the estimated figure, but that the total amount of buyout funds was over $100,000 and that there is money in the budget to cover these costs. WHITE MOVED to approve expenditure of $65,685 from the buyout funds for the Riverbend Golf Complex improvements. Orr seconded and the motion carried 3-0. The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m.