HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Crime Control And Prevention District - 05/20/2009 MINUTES V
CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT RECEIVED
WEDNESDAY,MAY 20,2009 V
CITY HALL,6 FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
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Members Present
Estela Garcia Jesse Molina CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
Wilbur Hermis Susie Luna Saldana
Cecil Johnson Michael Staff
Randy Maldonado
The meeting was called to order at 2:34 p.m. A motion was made by Mrs. Garcia and second by Mrs. Saldana to
approve the minutes of the previous meeting as printed. Motion carried,7/0.
Constance Sanchez gave the finance directors report and stated that the revenues were up 4.97%overall and
expenditures were right on target for the year.
Eddie Salazar explained that the Juvenile Assessment Center and the Juvenile Municipal Court continue to meet and
review/modify procedures. He explained that juveniles that are brought into the Juvenile Assessment Center are
asked to attend the classes that talk about illegal behavior along with gang prevention.Judge King explained to the
board that the whole process is focused on at risk areas,as well as the strengths of the family. She also explained
that the parents are part of the problem,therefore,a 90 day program as well as participation in court management is
required.
Cindy O'Brien explained that the Municipal Court collected$3.00 from each offense with the funds going towards
hiring more case managers. City staff is proposing that the amount collected from each offense be increased to
$5.00 to fund 3 additional positions in FY 09/10..
Deanna McQueen explained that cameras will be going up around the city to assist in criminal investigations of
graffiti,property damage,etc. She explained that the Police and Parks and Recreation joined together to clean up
areas. Ms.McQueen noted that the Lindale Recreation Center is also being hit hard with graffiti. She is looking for
volunteers to help monitor cameras that will be placed at different locations around the city.
Eddie Houlihan,Assistant Director of Management and Budget presented a revised FY 2009-2010 budget. The
budget previously approved was modified because the city was able to rebate$58,712 from the General Liability
Fund and$78,250 from the Workers Compensation Fund,providing the Crime Control District with an additional
$136,962 in revenue. In addition on the expenditure side,Health insurance allocations were decreased by$41,573
and self insurance allocations were increased by$31,224. These changes resulted in a net decrease in expenditures
of$10,349. The$10,349 was redistributed to Org 11711-Police Officer Costs. A motion was made by Mrs.Garcia
and second by Mrs.Saldana to approve the amended FY 09/10 budget. Motion carried,7/0.
Ms.Eldridge explained that the city council would hold a public hearing on the FY 09/10 budget on June 9,2009
and approve/reject the budget on June 16,2009.
Rudy Garza with the City of Corpus Christi updated the board on the pending legislation expanding the sales tax
base for Crime Control Districts.Mr.Garza explained that the bill has been added it to another bill and he thinks it
will pass.
Sgt Jose Olivares with Crime Stoppers explained that 2 additional laptops are needed. Those additional laptops
would help with the function and process of his division. A motion was made by Mrs. Saldana and second by Mrs.
Garcia to approve up to$2000.00 for 2 laptops for crime stoppers. Motion carried,7/0.
The election of officers will be placed on the June 17,2009 Crime Control and Prevention District agenda.
No public Comment.
The meeting adjourned at 3:37 p.m.
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