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File #: RES 12-161    Version: 1 Name: 2013 General Fund Budget
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/20/2012 In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/20/2012 Final action: 12/20/2012
Title: ADOPTING THE 2013 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
Sponsors: Joe Huss
Related files: WS 12-61, WS 12-36, RES 12-121, WS 12-30, WS 12-25, RES 12-122
ITEM:         9.2          PUBLIC HEARING - Joe Huss, Finance Director
 
Title
ADOPTING THE 2013 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
 
Background
Council conducted a public hearing for the proposed 2013 General Fund budget and proposed property tax levy on December 13.  Pursuant to 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 is to adopt the 2013 General Fund Budget and reflects the budget that Council directed be brought forth for consideration at the December 13, 2012 public hearing.  
 
Under a separate resolution, and in association with the attached resolution, Council adopted the 2013 property tax levy.  
 
Schedule of Actions
December 13, 2012
Truth-in-Taxation Public Hearing
December 20, 2012
Public Hearing
 
Adopt 2013 General Fund Budget
 
Body
      WHEREAS, a proposed General Fund Budget for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2013 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 2013 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:
 
 
 
 
 
Taxes
$16,415,000
 
Licenses and Permits
1,639,700
 
Intergovernmental Revenues
1,057,500
 
Charges for Services
4,092,760
 
Fines and Forfeits
297,000
 
Investment Earnings
227,500
 
Miscellaneous
56,500
 
Reserve Draw
440,000
 
 
TOTAL REVENUES
$24,225,960
 
      
EXPENDITURES:
 
 
 
Legislative:
 
 
City Council
$97,370
 
Commissions and Committees
14,220
 
Legal
395,500
 
Total Legislative
507,090
 
 
Administration:
 
 
City Manager
390,480
 
City Clerk
213,650
 
Human Resources
401,050
 
Communications
126,370
 
Total Administration
1,131,550
Finance:
 
 
Finance
1,408,355
 
Information Services
815,090
 
Total Finance
2,223,445
Safety Services:
 
 
Safety Services Administration
644,630
 
Emergency Preparedness
52,930
 
Professional Standards
283,750
 
Police Patrol
4,995,605
 
Police Investigations
1,435,340
 
Police Records
458,490
 
Crime Prevention
203,240
 
Community Services
352,490
 
Fire Department
1,452,208
 
Community Standards
919,450
 
Total Safety Services
10,798,133
Public Services:
 
 
Public Services Management
189,799
 
Public Works
5,446,514
 
Engineering
1,157,027
 
Geographical Information Services
202,760
 
Recreation
1,025,251
 
Total Public Services
8,021,351
Community Development:
 
 
Planning
432,920
 
Economic Development
32,160
 
Building Inspections
697,060
 
Total Community Development
1,162,140
Unallocated:
 
 
Allocated Services
380,850
 
 
 
TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
$24,224,559
 
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 20th day of December, 2012.
 
Recommendation
By motion, adopt the resolution included herein.