City Council Minutes 2008 10 01 SP

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City Council Special Meeting Minutes October 1, 2008 Page 3 of 8 PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Alan Sobel, 1408 Kennedy Avenue, Louisville, CO addressed his complaint against Comcast. He noted Comcast removed three channels, without notice to the subscribers, and without reducing the rates. Comcast then raised the rates by 32%. After several letters to Comcast, Mr. Sobel received a letter stating the increases were within the guidelines. Mr. Sobel noted his cable television service was disconnected by Comcast over a payment dispute involving the three removed channels. He addressed F'EG channels, which are only available on cable television, and stated they are at the mercy of Comcast. City Manager Fleming stated he is ~-reparing a written response to Mr. Sobel, addressing his concerns. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION -PROPOSED 2009 BUDGET City Manager Fleming stated his belief the annual budget is the City's single most important policy document. He reviewed the City's Mission Statement and presented an overview of the Proposed 2009 Budget through a PowerPoint presentation. The total proposed citywide revenues budget for 2009 is $33,928,420. The projected revenues were derived from the following categories: Taxes - 46%; Licenses & Permits -2%; Intergovernmental -12%; Charges for Services -35%; Interest Earnings - 4% and other - '1 %. The Allocations (City-Wide Uses of the Funds) are as follows: Department 2009 Budget % of Public Works, Transportation and Public Utilities Recreation and Cultural Public Safety and Judicial Process Parks and Open Space Community Development Governance and Civic Involvement Coordination, Administrative and Technical Support Debt Service Total Budget Focus Areas $18,019,572 47.0% 6,502,371 17.0% 4,419,520 11.5% 2,816,570 7.4% 1,088,410 2.8% 316,330 0.8% 2,128,482 5.6% 3,008,668 7.9% $38,299,923 100.0% Compensation: Compensation adjustments and merit increases to maintain competitive and fair compensations.