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SUBJECT: <br />DATE: <br />DISCUSSION /DIRECTION - 2013 RECOMMENDED BUDGET <br />OCTOBER 9, 2012 <br />PAGE 4 OF 5 <br />available in a number of Colorado communities. Further discussion <br />(possibly outside of the budget process) may be required on the best way <br />to utilize our current resources and /or expand outdoor aquatic <br />opportunities in the City. <br />14)What are the long -term goals to complete the Golf Course Advisory Plan? Only <br />have $750,000 budgeted for next CIP, how fund additional capital needs? <br />Similar to Memory Square Pool, funding was cut in order to balance the <br />fund and maintain an adequate reserve. The Golf Course Plan has <br />significant merit but there simply is not enough funding to cover it and <br />other higher priority items. Further discussion requested at the October 9, <br />2012 special meeting. <br />15)BNSF Underpass, provide breakdown of cost allocation. Gross Project cost = <br />$1.1 Million with design in 2013 and construction in 2014. 75% is allocated <br />in Storm Water Utility and 25% in the Capital Projects Fund. $250,000 of the <br />projected cost is provided by a Takoda Metro District contribution (already <br />received in Capital Projects Fund). <br />16)Portable vehicle message board in budget, if this is a safety issue provide <br />sooner. Public works is working with the Police Department to maximize <br />the utilization of our existing Portable Message Board. There are no life <br />and safety issues that will occur if this piece of equipment is not <br />purchased. <br />17)Would like to see budget include $100,000 for City Hall sprinklers. Additional <br />discussion is occurring with Planning, Facilities and the City Manager <br />regarding this item — further detail to be provided at the October 9, 2012 <br />special meeting. <br />18)Would like to see new City Shops sprinkled with final design. The City Shops <br />Facilities will be designed to the most current fire, safety and building <br />codes. The Final Design will incorporate the best practical technologies to <br />meet the desired intent of the codes in the most cost effective manner. <br />19)Discussion of overall 1% increase in expenditures over revenues — sustainable <br />long -term? The Finance Director responded to this question at the October <br />2, 2102 City Council meeting, the City Manager can provide additional <br />discussion at the October 9, 2012 special meeting. <br />20)Discussion on sustainability of Conservation Trust Fund and how to maintain <br />funds for acquisition. Same as #19. <br />21) Discussion on justification for acquisition of hybrid pickup trucks (received this <br />question in an email from a Councilor). This was an error, in reviewing the <br />purchase of vehicles; there is no enhanced benefit /payback in purchasing <br />hybrid vehicles of this type, at this time. <br />22) $12,500 for energy audits was removed in the LSAB budget. Staff felt that <br />current City staff is addressing energy audit issues and the additional <br />funds were not necessary. <br />FISCAL IMPACT: <br />Proposed 2013 Budget Implications. <br />CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION <br />5 <br />