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81 <br /> <br />PUBLIC HEARING: FY 1991-92 BUDGET <br /> <br /> Mr. Hendrix gave an overview of the estimated revenues <br />and expenses for fiscal year 1991-92. A total of <br />approximately $1.3 million in new revenue is anticipated and <br />increases are anticipated for debt service payments, the <br />pension plan, health insurance and solid waste disposal. <br />Depending upon the amount required for~solid waste, Mr. <br />Hendrix explained that expenses are exPected to exceed <br />revenues by $1.2 million to $3 million which will require <br />permanent downzoning of the organization. Mr. Hendrix <br />presented a proposal developed by staff recommending that <br />downzoning be accomplished through attrition and <br />restructuring. <br /> <br />The public hearing was opened. <br /> <br /> Mr. Jonathan Spivey of Orangedale Avenue, requested that <br />Council consider funding 100% of the estimated $447,000 cost <br />to correct the erosion and associated drainage problems at <br />Rock Creek. Mr. Spivey stated that the current policy would <br />require Orangedale property owners to pay between $2,000 and <br />$7,000 toward the improvements and would require a very large <br />payment by one property owner in Johnson Village. Mr. Spivey <br />asked Council to continue to honor the promise to help <br />neighborhoods and asked the City Attorney to look at the <br />City's legal liability in the drainage problem. <br /> <br /> As there were no other speakers, the public hearing was <br />closed~ <br /> <br /> Ms. Slaughter expressed concern that communication <br />regarding the scheduled public hearing was inadequate. <br /> <br /> Ms. Waters recommended that after more information is <br />developed by staff and before the budget is given to Council <br />that another public hearing be held in January. <br /> <br /> Mr. Toscano recommended that information be provided so <br />that the public coUld comment on the following: downsizing <br />(attrition versus layoffs); tax rate changes; fees for <br />service; and salary equities (or salary freeze). <br /> <br /> It was agreed that another public hearing on the budget <br />for FY 91-92'-~ould be held on January 22nd. <br /> <br /> Mr. Hendrix presented the criteria for downsizing and <br />revenue options as developed by a department head group. <br /> <br /> Ms. Waters stated that she was not willing to take a <br />position regarding downsizing at this time, but stated that <br />she felt downsizing would result in a reduction of the level <br />of services and any reduction should be driven by Council <br />priorities. <br /> <br /> Mr. Toscano stated that he was not interested in <br />reducing teaching positions in the Schools. <br /> <br /> Mso Slaughter stated that she felt it was important to <br />have input about what citizens feel are priorities in City <br />services. Ms. Slaughter stated that she felt the criteria <br />for downsizing were good, but noted concern that attrition <br />might occur in the front line and services would be damaged <br />prior to a decision by Council. <br /> <br /> Mr. Vandever expressed concern about eliminating lower <br />paid jobs, potentially filled by minorities, in the delivery <br />end of the operation through attrition. Mr. Vandever <br />continued that he did not think a reduction of 6% was <br />adequate and that a more indepth look ishould be taken at <br />streamlining. <br /> <br /> <br />