HomeMy WebLinkAbout022643 ORD - 07/30/1996AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BUDGET FOR THE
ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1996; TO BE FILED
WITH THE COUNTY CLERK; APPROPRIATING MONIES AS PROVIDED
IN SAID BUDGET; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE.
WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City of Corpus Christi, pursuant to Article IV,
Section 2, of the City Charter, did submit to the City Council a Budget Proposal of the revenues of
said City, and the expenses of conducting the affairs thereof for the ensuing fiscal year beginning
August 1, 1996, and ending July 31, 1997, and which said proposal had been compiled from detailed
information from the several departments, divisions, offices of the city, in accordance with the said
City Charter provision; and
WHEREAS, the members of the City Council have received and studied said City
Manager's Budget Proposal and have called and held the proper hearing in accordance with Section
102.006, Texas Local Government Code, on said Budget; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2(f), Article IV, of the City Charter of the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, the City Council must appropriate such sums of money as provided in the Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The Budget of the City of Corpus Christi, covering proposed expenditures
amounting to $285,908,661 and revenues amounting to $285,908,661 for the Fiscal Year beginning
August 1, 1996, and ending July 31, 1997, as submitted by the City Manager with modifications
which have been directed by the City Council incorporated herein by reference, is hereby adopted.
SECTION 2. Upon the passage of this ordinance certain sums of money from all sources
of City revenues, as described in said Budget, shall be and they are hereby appropriated for each
fund to cover the sums for expenditures and investments as provided for each of the several funds
in p. ii of said Budget of said City, as all said sums do appear in the said Budget adopted by this
ordinance. Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, the City Manager is authorized to
make transfers within departments, divisions, purposes, or funds, provided it is in accordance with
Article IV, Section 3, of the City Charter.
SECTION 3. Police Officer Positions
The number of positions budgeted for each police officer classification in the Police
Department shall be:
Police officer and senior police officer - 333 * **
Lieutenants - 35
Captain - 18
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Commander - 6
Assistant Chief - 2
Chief - 1
* These positions are interchangeable. Any police officer may become a senior police officer
after 30 months' service by passing a pass/fail exam.
** This number may be temporarily increased by graduates from a police academy
authorized by the City Manager, which temporary increase shall be reduced to authorized
strength through attrition.
SECTION 4. Firefighter Positions
The number of positions budgeted for each firefighter classification in the Fire Department
shall be:
Firefighter - 125*
Firefighter I1 - 157
Fire Captain - 75
District Fire Chief- 8
Assistant Fire Chief - 4
First Assistant Fire Chief - 1
Fire Chief - 1
* This number may be temporarily increased by graduates from a fire academy authorized
by the City Manager, which temporary increase shall be reduced to authorized strength
through attrition.
SECTION 5. The budget submitted by the Corpus Chrsti Business Alliance for use of
hotel/motel tax revenues is approved in the amount reflected on page 64 of the City Manager's
proposed budget for Tourist & Convention Bureau.
SECTION 6. That upon final passage of this budget ordinance, a true certified copy of the
same be forthwith transmitted by the City Manager to the County Clerk of Nueces County, Texas,
pursuant to Section 102.011, Texas Local Government Code. Said budget shall also be part of the
archives of the City.
SECTION 7. If for any reason any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word or
provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by final judgment of a court of
competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect any other section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase,
word or provision of this ordinance, for it is the definite intent of this City Council that every
section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, work or provision hereof be given full force and
effect for its purpose.
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That the foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this the
day of C_ 19 q� , by the following vote:
Mary Rhodes
Dr.Jack Best
Betty Black
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
y Edward A. Martin
Melody Cooper d1Lo2/l Dr. David McNichols
Tony Heldenfels
That the fo going ordinance w�j�j�' ad for the second time and passed finally on this the SO day
o� , 19`'/ , by the following vote:
Mary Rhodes
Dr.Jack Best
Betty Black
Melody Cooper
Tony Heldenfels
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the day of
A11EST:
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Edward A. Martin
Dr. David McNichols
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APPROVED: V 9 DAY OF al Li , 191 ` :
JAMES R. BRAY, JR., CITY ATTORNEY
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Amended Motion to amend budget
Motion amending prior to second reading, the ordinance adopting the City of Corpus Christi budget
for the ensuing fiscal year beginning August 1, 1996: to make certain changes in anticipated
revenues and appropriations as set out in the attached and incorporated Exhibit A.
EXHIBIT A
General Fund
1. Reduce unreserved fund balance 8/1 from $2,324,092 to $1,770,964, a reduction of
$553,128.
Reduce beginning balance from $2,800,951 to $2,247,823, a reduction of $553,128.
Explanation: The proposal to transfer $553,128 from the combined utilities fund to the
general fund as a current year adjustment was rescinded after discussions with the external
auditor.
Change ad valorem taxes revenue from $29,292,222 to $30,382,211, an increase of
$1,089,989.
Explanation:The certified tax roll indicates an increase of 4.3% compared to the previous
year, or a total amount of $41,865,087. Of the total, $11,482,876 is budgeted in the general
obligation debt service fund to provide 75% coverage, and the remaining $30,382,211 is
budgeted in the general fund.
Change industrial district revenue from $5,356,133 to $5,452,829, and increase of $96,696.
Explanation: The original estimate of industrial district revenues failed to include the 1.1
cent increase in tax rate.
Change sales taxes revenue from $26,897,989 to $27,389,434, an increase of $491,445.
Explanation. This is an updated estimate based on the July report.
Change CPL franchise revenue from $9,254,700 to $8,964,123, a decrease of $290,577.
Explanation: This is an updated estimate.
Add increase in revenue from towing/auction/wrecker permits = $56,027.
Explanation: This is an updated estimate.
Add increase in revenue from fingerprinting charge = $19,000.
Explanation; This is a new charge for service, not previously levied.
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Add revenue transfer from self-insurance fund = $745,225
Explanation: Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds was
changed.
10. Change total revenue from $109,043,034 to $111,250,839, an increase of $2,207,805.
11. Change total available funds from $111,843,985 to $113,498,662, an increase of $1,654,677.
12. Add expenditures for additional payment to self-insurance fund = $745,225
Explanation: Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds was
changed.
13. Add expenditures for 3% pay increase for eight months for employees other than fire and
police = $728,706.
14. Add expenditures for lease -purchase of vehicles and equipment = $151,447.
Explanation: Other than police and fire equipment, no equipment was budgeted. This
amount is added to procure additional replacement equipment for the solid waste services,
street services, parks, and health departments.
15. Add reduction in expenditures for departmental reductions = -$496,780.
Explanation: Additional service reductions are being made.
16. Change total expenditures from $110,440,218 to $111,568,825, an increase of $1,128,607.
17. Change reserved for commitments from $1,030,879 to $425,259, a decrease of $605,620.
Explanation: Amounts for City Manager severance pay and fire fighter drag up were
eliminated.
18. Change unreserved from $372,888 to $1,929,837, an increase of $1,556,949.
19. Change closing fund balance 7/31 from $1,403,767 to $2,355,096, an increase of $951,329.
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Aviation Fund
1. Reduce beginning fund balance from $1,888,019 to $1,194,592, a reduction of $693,427.
Explanation: $597,352 was taken in FY 95/96 to meet the 75% for G.O. Debt and $96,075
was taken in FY 95/96 to split out FAA Tower 116 and Aviation 117. These two funds had
previously been combined and reported as one fund.
2. Add revenue transfer from self insurance fund = $33,152.
Explanation: Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds was
changed.
3. Add expenditures for additional payment to self-insurance fund = $ 33,152
Fxplanation: Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds was
changed.
4. Add expenditures for 3% increase for eight months for employees other than fire and police
= $47,955.
5. Change in closing fund balance 7/31 from $1,257,181 to 1,149,036 a decrease of $108,145.
Explanation. Difference of $60,190 for FAA Tower Fund 116 and increase in expenditures
of $47,955.
FAA Tower Fund
1. Change in beginning balance 8/1 from $0 to $96,075.
Fxplanation: Difference of $96,075 for FAA Tower Fund 116 has resulted from splitting
Fund 116 and Fund 117 and restating the financial statements.
2. Change in closing fund balance 7/31 from $0 to $60,190, an increase of $60,190.
Explanation: Difference of $60,190 for FAA Tower Fund 116 has resulted from splitting
Fund 116 and Fund 117 and restating the financial statements.
EMS Fund
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Add revenue transfer from self insurance fund = $18,293
Explanation: Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other finds was
changed.
Add expenditures for additional payment to self-insurance fund = $ 18,293
Explanation: Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds was
changed.
Add expenditures for 3% increase for eight months for employees other than fire and police
= $1,581.
4. Change in closing fund balance 7/31 from ($67,339) to ($68,920), an increase of $1,581.
Golf Centers Fund
Add revenue transfer from self-insurance fund = $ 10,797.
Explanation:Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds was
changed.
Add expenditures for additional payment to self-insurance fund = $ 10,797.
Explanation: Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds
was changed.
Add expenditures for 3% increase for eight months for employees other than fire and police
= $ 15,607.
4. Change closing fund balance 7/31 from $ 337,447 to $ 321,840 a decrease of
$ 15,607.
Marina Fund
1. Add revenue transfer from Self Insurance fund = 7,254.
Explanation: Accounting for transfers between the Self Insurance Fund and other Funds
was changed.
2. Add expenditures for additional payment to Self Insurance Fund = 7,254.
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Explanation Accounting for transfers between the Self Insurance Fund and other Funds was
changed.
Add expenditures for 3 % increase for eight months for employees other than Fire and Police
= 8,111.
Change closing fund balance 7/31 38,243 to 30,132, a decrease of 8,111.
Gas Fund
Add revenue transfer from self-insurance fund = $ 54,293.
ExplanatiorAccounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds was
changed.
Add expenditures for additional payment to self-insurance fund = $ 54,293.
Explanation: Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds
was changed.
Add expenditures for 3% increase for eight months for employees other than fire and police
= $ 73,100.
4. Change closing fund balance 7/31 from $ 7,958,654 to $ 7,885,554, a decrease of
$ 73,100.
Wastewater Fund
1. Add revenue transfer from self-insurance fund = $ 78,314.
Explanation•Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds was
changed.
2. Add expenditures for additional payment to self-insurance fund = $ 78,314.
Explanation: Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds
was changed.
Add expenditures for 3% increase for eight months for employees other than fire and police
= $ 112,674.
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4. Change closing fund balance 7/31 from ($ 4,547,005) to (4,659,679) an increase of
$ 112,674.
Water Fund
Add revenue transfer from self-insurance fund = $ 98,021.
Explanation;Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds was
changed.
Add expenditures for additional payment to self-insurance fund = $ 98,021.
Explanation: Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds
was changed.
3. Add expenditures for 3% increase for eight months for employees other than fire and police
= $ 143,965.
4. Change closing fund balance 7/31 from $ 14,974,623 to $ 14,830,658 a decrease of
$ 143,965.
Municipal Information Systems Fund
Add revenue transfer from self-insurance fund = $ 10,797.
Explanation: Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds was
changed.
Add expenditures for additional payment to self-insurance fund = $ 10,797.
Yxplanation: Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds
was changed.
Add expenditures for 3% increase for eight months for employees other than fire and police
= $ 34,755.
Decrease various departmental expenditures = $ 34,755.
Explanation: Department provided various budget reductions.
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Self Insurance Fund
Increase beginning fund balance 8/1 from $ 4,876,265 to $ 5,592,319, an increase of
$716,054.
Exnlanation:Re-estimation of self insurance claims resulted in reduced expenditures in FY
1995-96.
2. Increase revenues for contributions from other funds, $ 1.1 million.
Explanation:Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds was
changed.
3. Increase expenditures for transfer to other funds, $ 1.1 million.
Explanation: Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds was
changed.
4. Decrease expenditures for self insurance claims, $ 1,092,592.
Explanation: Review of claims projections resulted in reduced projected expenditures.
5. Increase ending fund balance 7/31 from $ 2,200,000 to 4,008,657 an increase of $1,808,657.
Maintenance Service Fund
1. Add revenue transfer from self-insurance fund = $ 26,690.
Explanation; Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds was
changed.
2. Decrease revenue for Fleet Repair contributions from General Fund = $ 118,024.
Explanation: Replacement of vehicles with high mechanical repair costs.
3. Add expenditures for additional payment to self-insurance fund = $ 26,690.
Explanation: Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds
was changed.
Add expenditures for 3% increase for eight months for employees other than fire and police
= $ 54,418.
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Decrease various departmental expenditures = $ 54,418.
Explanation- Department provided various budget reductions.
Decrease expenditures for vehicle repairs = $ 118,024.
Explanation: Replacement of vehicles with high mechanical repair costs.
Stores Fund
1. Add revenue transfer from self-insurance fund = $ 2,999.
Explanation:Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds was
changed.
2. Add expenditures for additional payment to self-insurance fund = $ 2,999.
Explanation: Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds
was changed.
3. Add expenditures for 3% increase for eight months for employees other than fire and police
= $ 4,777.
4. Change closing fund balance 7/31 from $ 124,497 to $ 119,720 a decrease of
$ 4,777.
G.O. Debt Service Fund
Increase beginning fund balance 8/1 from $ 14,604,026 to $ 15,189,013, an increase of
$584,986.
Explanation: Contribution from Aviation Fund for 75% coverage of the following year's
debt service, $597,352. Transaction was scheduled in FY 96-97, but to accommodate the
Aviation Departmental requirements the transaction was processed in FY 95-96.
Reduced amount in FY 1995-96 of Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund Interest from $1,820,349 to
$1,807,983, reduction of $12,366.
2. Increase Ad Valorem Tax Revenue from $11,471,947 to $11,482,876, an increase of
$10,929.
Explanation; Preliminary Budget was based on an increase of 1.5% in the net taxable value;
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actual increase in the net taxable value is 4.3%. A tax rate increase of $0.011 in the G.O.
Debt Service Fund will be followed by a tax rate distribution decrease of $0.0049 in the G.O.
Debt Service Fund tax rate; the General Fund tax rate will be increased by $0.0049. The net
increase of the G.O. Debt Service tax rate is $0.0061.
Reduce revenues for contribution from Aviation Fund, $ 597,353.
Explanation: Contribution from Aviation Fund for 75% coverage of the following year's
debt service. Transaction was scheduled in FY 96-97, but to accommodate the Aviation
Departmental requirements the transaction was processed in FY 95-96.
4. Change in closing fund balance 7/31 from $13,742,596 to $13,741,159 a decrease of $1,437.
Change in coverage from 75.01% to 75.00%.
LEPC Fund
Add revenue transfer from self insurance fund = $300.
Explanation. Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds was
changed.
Add expenditures for additional payment to self-insurance fund = $ 300.
Explanation:Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds was
changed.
Add expenditures for 3% increase for eight months for employees other than fire and police
= $1,040.
4. Change in closing fund balance 7/31 from $41,217 to $40,177, a decrease of $1,040.
Parking Control Fund
Add revenue transfer from self insurance fund = $1,871.
Explanation: Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds was
changed.
Add expenditures for additional payment to self-insurance fund = $1,871.
Explanation; Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds was
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changed.
Add expenditures for 3% increase for eight months for employees other than fire and police
= $2,084.
Change in closing fund balance 7/31 from $12,263 to $10,179, a decrease of $2,084.
Tourist & Convention Fund
1. Add revenue transfer from self insurance fund = $11,996.
Explanation: Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds was
changed.
2. Add expenditures for additional payment to self-insurance fund = $11,996.
Explanation: Accounting for transfers between the self-insurance fund and other funds was
changed.
Add expenditures for 3% increase for eight months for employees other than fire and police
= $21,545.
Change in closing fund balance 7/31 from $236,672 to $215,127 a decrease of $21,545.
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PUBLISHER'S A}FIIJAVIT
State of Texas, } CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
County of Nueces } ss: Ad # 689110 h
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Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally came Darrell G. Coleman,
who being first duly sworn, according to law, says that he is Vice -President and Chief Financial
Officer of the Corpus Christi Caller -Times, a daily newspaper published at Corpus Christi in
said County and State, generally circulated in Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Hogg, Jim
Wells, Karnes, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria, and Webb
Counties, and that the publication of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING...PROPOSED 1996-97
BUDGET which the annexed is a true copy, was published in the Corpus Christi Caller -Times
on the 23RD AND 30TH day(s) of JUNE, 1996,.
TWO (2) Time(s)
$ 59.20
Vice -President and Chief Financial Officer
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 8TH day of
JULY. 1996.
Notary Public, Nueces County, Texas
CONNIE HARALSON
Print or Type Name of Notary Public
My commission expires on 5/14/97.
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