PUBLIC HEARING - Joe Huss, Finance Director
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ADOPTING THE 2015 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
Background
Council conducted a public hearing for the proposed 2015 General Fund budget and proposed property tax levy on December 11. At that hearing, Council directed staff to research the possibility of additional spending reductions. Pursuant to that direction and statutory requirements, a public hearing is again scheduled for tonight at which the City Council will consider public input and adopt a final levy and budget.
The attached resolution reflects adjustments made since the December 11 public hearing and is recommended for adoption.
Under a separate resolution, and in association with the attached resolution, Council adopted the 2015 property tax levy.
Schedule of Actions
December 11, 2014 |
Truth-in-Taxation Public Hearing |
December 18, 2014 |
Public Hearing |
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Adopt 2015 General Fund Budget |
Body
WHEREAS, a proposed General Fund Budget for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2015 has been prepared by the City Manager; and
WHEREAS, said proposed General Fund Budget has been prepared and presented to the City Council in accordance with the City Charter of the City of Blaine; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has examined, studied, and reviewed said proposed General Fund Budget; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held and conducted in accordance with the truth-in-taxation laws so as to give interested citizens a reasonable opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has, after due consideration and deliberation, made such amendments and adjustments in the proposed General Fund Budget as they consider necessary, desirable, or expedient.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine as follows:
1. That the proposed General Fund Budget attached hereto and made a part hereof is approved.
2. That the 2015 budget appropriations attached hereto and made a part hereof are approved.
3. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to implement and to administer, within the budgetary funding limits and within adopted City policy and relevant State and City laws and regulations, said approved General Fund Budget.
REVENUES: |
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Taxes |
$18,647,265 |
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Licenses and Permits |
1,821,250 |
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Intergovernmental Revenues |
1,178,500 |
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Charges for Services |
4,012,050 |
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Fines and Forfeits |
246,000 |
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Investment Earnings |
202,500 |
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Miscellaneous |
53,000 |
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TOTAL REVENUES |
$26,160,565 |
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EXPENDITURES: |
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Legislative: |
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City Council |
$100,950 |
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Commissions and Committees |
15,790 |
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Legal |
418,000 |
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Total Legislative |
$534,740 |
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Administration: |
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City Manager |
$364,120 |
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City Clerk |
259,120 |
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Human Resources |
485,260 |
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Communications |
126,480 |
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Total Administration |
$1,234,980 |
Finance: |
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Finance |
$1,557,405 |
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Information Services |
871,320 |
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Total Finance |
$2,428,725 |
Safety Services: |
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Safety Services Administration |
$ 714,990 |
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Emergency Preparedness |
92,810 |
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Professional Standards |
303,490 |
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Police Patrol |
5,000,600 |
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Police Investigations |
1,838,270 |
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Police Records |
526,810 |
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Crime Prevention |
217,130 |
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Community Services |
367,440 |
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Fire Department |
1,625,100 |
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Community Standards |
963,920 |
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Total Safety Services |
11,650,560 |
Public Services: |
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Public Services Management |
$ 199,790 |
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Public Works |
5,896,370 |
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Engineering |
1,162,270 |
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Geographical Information Services |
212,989 |
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Recreation |
1,038,151 |
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Total Public Services |
$ 8,509,570 |
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Community Development: |
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Planning |
$ 451,620 |
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Building Inspections |
928,030 |
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Total Community Development |
$ 1,379,650 |
Unallocated: |
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Allocated Services |
$ 405,950 |
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TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES |
$26,144,175 |
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Recommendation
By motion, adopt the resolution included herein.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 18th day of December, 2014.
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Mike Bourke |
Dave Clark |
Councilmember |
Councilmember |
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Russ Herbst |
Wes Hovland |
Councilmember |
Councilmember |
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Katherine Kolb |
Richard Swanson |
Councilmember |
Councilmember |