ADMINISTRATION - Joe Huss, Finance Director
Title
AUTHORIZE THE FUNDING FOR A DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND AMEND THE 2018 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
Background
At the July 12 Workshop, Council gave conceptual approval to adding a Lieutenant position in the Police Department. The position would be designated as the City’s Emergency Manager and serve duties as the coordinator of special, large-scale events. The City Council consensus was to move forward with filling the position and directed staff to bring forward a budget amendment in August.
The salary for this position would be subject to the lieutenant’s labor agreement; its salary would fall within the range of $113,800 and $125,400 annually, and would be pro-rated from the time of appointment to the end of the year. Additional first-year costs for which staff is requesting appropriations include:
• Computer $2,500
• Office furniture $4,650
• Emergency Management software $27,000
• Travel, schools & conferences $13,500
Being that, when adopted, the 2018 General Fund Budget did not anticipate a need for this position staff is now requesting that the Council amend the 2018 General Fund Budget and appropriate funding from contingency reserves.
Recommendation
Approve attached resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, Sound budgeting principles promote appropriating necessary funds required to accomplish approved objectives; and
WHEREAS, Sound budgeting principles also promote providing for contingencies and unforeseen emergencies so as to not prevent objectives from being met; and
WHEREAS, Appropriations were made in 2018 sufficient for anticipated activity; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that actual activity and evolving priorities will cause expected expenditures to exceed originally budgeted appropriations in certain divisions within the General Fund; and
WHEREAS, contingency funds are on-hand and available for use in 2018;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Blaine amends the 2018 General Fund Budget, and authorizes the City Manager to implement these amendments in the budget as follows:
• EXPENDITURES:
• Safety Services Department, Emergency Management Division
o $46,500 - Full-time wages, 101.40.430.431-4101
o $7,150 - Office Equipment and Furnishings, 101.40.430.431-4212
o $27,000 - Other Contractual, 101.40.430.431-4399
o $13,500 - Schools & Conferences, 101.40.430.431-4402
PASSED by the City Council this 16th day of August 2018.