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Members Present: �z� %
Vicky Alexander John Heldenfels 0£
Larry Baker Wilbur Hermis
Linda Bridges
Chairperson Bridges opened the public hearing to review the FY 0304 proposed budget at 6:30 pm.
Abel Alonzo asked how the District would pay for a deficit in the projects if expenditures are
higher. Cmdr. Smith and Mark McDaniel reviewed the 5 year plan and how the Board has prepared
the budget with room to recoup before a deficit is experienced. Mr. Alonzo asked if the 50 officers
and JAC would be spared from the cuts. Cmdr. Smith stated it would be the Board's decision as
how to handle the deficit. Ms. Bridges stated the Board would have a variety of scenarios before
them as to how to handle the deficit and would try to not touch these projects. The Board agreed
these would be the last projects to be reduced. Ms. Bridges further stated that research is being
done on how to increase revenues through legislative changes as well as a local increase in the tax
base.
She expressed further concern with a possible loss of funding from the Title V grant that funds the
Juvenile Municipal Court and 4 case managers for the JAC. Mr. Alonzo asked if the JAC would
close if the funding was lost. Ms. Bridges stated the funding was for the court and the JAC would
not be as effective, but would still be in business.
Mr. Alonzo asked if the Board was going to utilize a grant writer to look for funds. Ms. Bridges
stated the board has considered this possibility.
Ms. Bridges closed the public hearing at 6:40 pm.
Ms. Bridges called the regular Board meeting to order at 6:40 pm. The minutes were approved, Mr.
Baker moved, Ms. Alexander second.
Mr. McDaniel reviewed the revised 5-year projections. He stated the changes were in the insurance
line items and that some figures still are estimated. The current projections sets out a 10% increase
each year which could be higher. Mr. Baker asked if the revenues projected were at 3% per year.
Mr. McDaniel stated yes. He further stated that the City is working on modifying legislation that
will expand the district tax base. Cmdr. Smith stated the Board still has the option to vote to include
telecommunications in the tax base and take the recommendation to City Council for approval.
History has shown the Council is not in favor of this option.
Ms. Alexander asked why the purchase of vehicles goes down in Year 1. Ms. Eldridge stated there
was one year when there was no academy and therefore no replacement cars are to be purchased.
Mr. Baker moved, Ms. Alexander second, to adopt the FY 0304 budget. Motion approved.
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Ms. Bridges asked when the insurance figures would be expected and Mr. McDaniel was not sure.
Constance Sanchez reported that six other Texas cities are doing the same as CC in sales tax
revenue. The district is actually$10,000 or so ahead of our projections at this point. Ms. Bridges
further noted the amount of interest earnings on revenues was way down. Mr. Baker asked why
overtime is a separate line item and should it not be incorporated into the salary line item. Cmdr.
Smith reviewed the overtime policies, etc. and why it has to be a separately budgeted item.
Cmdr. Smith reviewed the projects:
• Graffiti Wipe Out and the DPO's had a successful clean up in the Lindale neighborhood this
past Sat.
• Hudson Park had its opening this past Sat also.
• Code Enforcement and the DPO's are teaming up for a new project in Chula Vista. The first
clean up will be May 10.
• Northside Manor has developed problems with the building planned to house the Art Studio.
The project has been moved into the Community Center in Northside Manor until such time
as the building issues with the City can be resolved.
• Campus Crime Stoppers statistics were distributed. Cmdr. Smith stated some representatives
from the Crime Stoppers Board may appear at the next meeting requesting funds for the
campus rewards. He further stated they are having a fundraiser May 24 at Padre Staples
Mall.
Cmdr. Smith distributed applications to the next Citizens Police Academy to begin May 7.
Ms. Eldridge stated the house bill regarding pawn shops who have computers to download to law
enforcement has passed the house.
Mariah Boone stated the possibility of losing Title V funding for the Municipal Juvenile Court. We
will know in the next 4 months.
Ms. Eldridge stated the Crime Scene Technicians grant ranked #2 behind the Nueces County
District Attorneys Office for Criminal Justice Division funding in 0304. At this point, there are no
additional grant funds available from the state to fund any new projects;but if there is, the City
would be second in line.
Cmdr. Smith stated the Asp batons have arrived and training has begun_
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the budget on May 27 and will approve or reject the
budget on June 17.
Being no further business, Ms. Bridges adjourned the meeting at 7:45pm.
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