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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES
April 17, 2012
Committee Members Present: Dennis Higgins, Jamie Perry, Les Thomas, Chair
The meeting was called to order by L. Thomas at 4:00 p.m.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATED APRIL 3, 2012.
J. Perry moved to approve the Operations Committee minutes dated April 3, 2012.
D. Higgins seconded the motion, which passed 3-0.
2. APPROVAL OF CHECK SUMMARY REPORTS DATED MARCH 16 THROUGH MARCH
31, 2012
D. Higgins moved to recommend Council approve the Check Summary Reports dated March
16-31, 2012. J. Perry seconded the motion, which passed 3-0.
3. MOVE TO RECOMMEND COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE RECREATION AND CONSERVATION OFFICE TO
FUND THE ACQUISITION OF THE HUSE PROPERTY.
Each year staff pursues funding for park development and/or acquisition of property through the
Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). Parks, Recreation and Community Services is requesting
authorization to submit the grant applications to the RCO Washington Wildlife and Recreation
Program to fund the acquisition of the Huse Property in Panther Lake, which is two parcels of land
totaling 33.7 acres. Applying under the Local Parks category, the property will serve as the main
Northern Kent trail head for residents that use the Soos Creek Trail.
J. Perry moved to recommend Council adopt the resolution authorizing a grant
application to the Recreation and Conservation Office to fund the acquisition of the Huse
Property. D. Higgins seconded the motion, which passed 3-0.
4. RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1.03 OF THE
KENT CITY CODE ENTITLED `INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM," TO BE
CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW.
Staff recommends simplifying and amending this chapter to be consistent with state law. As
amended, the city's provisions will, in most cases, remain consistent with state law, including future
amendments to state law. This item will move to Other Business on tonight's Council Meeting
agenda.
D. Higgins recommend adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 1.03 of the Kent City
Code entitled "Initiative and referendum," to be consistent with state law. J. Perry
seconded the motion, which passed 3-0.
(The Budget Adjustment Ordinance agenda item was removed.)
Operations Committee Minutes
April 17, 2012
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S. MOVE TO RECOMMEND THAT COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO APPROVE THE
ARMAMENT PURCHASE FROM DOOLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$76,637.96, INCLUDING SALES TAX.
Due to high demand and low supply of armament, the Department is now purchasing Winchester
armament for the second half of 2012 and first half of 2013.first half of 2013. Ammo prices are
expected to increase by 3011/o, as occurred in the recent past, due to election concerns and climbing
metal prices. Funds from traffic school will be used, which will not cause any impact This item will
move to tonight's Council Meeting under Other Business.
J. Perry moved to recommend that Council authorize the Mayor to approve the armament
purchase from Dooley Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $76,637.96, including sales tax.
D. Higgins seconded the motion, which passed 3-0.
6. SUMMARY FINANCIAL REPORT AS OF FEBRUARY 29, 2012 (INFORMATION ONLY)
Based on information available through February, the ending fund balance is projected to be
$1,760,547 or 3 1% of the expenditure budget.
Revenues
Most revenue sources, including sales tax, utility tax and permitting fees revenues are showing a
slight improvement over past years. Overall revenues are estimated to end the year very near
budget. Highlights include:
Tax revenues, including Sales Tax and Utility Tax,are expected to come in very near budget.
Building Permits and Plan Check Fees combined thru February are up 62.6% from the same time last
year.
Expenditures
Current projections end the year at about $418,000 or 0.7% below the budget. A continued lag in
hiring is expected to contribute towards expenditures coming in below budget.
B. Nachlinger commented that the City will start to see the affects of the Liquor Tax revenue loss
on July 1 in the amount of $300k.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:26 p.m. by L. Thomas.
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Pamela Clark
Operations Committee Secretary