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To: Honorable Mayor Adams and Council From: Julie Feier, City Manager Date: July 10, 2009 Subject: Weekly Update Budget Updates: The $20,000 (20%) reduction for professional training/ travel has been incorporated into the revised budget throughout operational departments. The legislative reduction of $10,000 was also made. In addition, Council asked that we cap all Directors, Council and the City Clerk at $2,000 annually. This required an additional $1,500 reduction for the City Clerk’s travel allowance. The following reductions were made: $10,000 Legislative – Council $1,500 Legislative – City Clerk $16,600 Departmental Reductions $1,900 Library Boards and Commission An issue was raised at the last Council meeting regarding a Appreciation Dinner that used to be held annually but has not occurred for years due to financial constraints. I agree that it is unfortunate that we have lost this formal way of appreciating our many valuable volunteers. There is an opportunity to express our appreciation for our volunteers and share in the Lion’s Birthday celebration due to the error in the budget for the Mayor’s retirement event. As you may recall, the legislative budget erroneously included $5,000 for an event for the Mayor’s retirement. Monies were already budgeted in the Administrative budget ($500) for that purpose, but $5,000 remained in the Legislative budget by mistake. The Lions Birthday Bash Committee offered to host an appreciation dinner in conjunction with the 100-year birthday for the Lion’s Gates at City Hall. This could include the auction of the fiberglass lions and other items to benefit the maintenance of the Lions themselves. The City monies could be used to pay for invitations to Commission Members and share in the cost of refreshments. Would Council be interested in leaving the funds in the Legislative budget to collaborate with the Committee on an event and or amend the budget to include? I have included the question on your July 20 Council Agenda. If you have any questions or ideas in advance, please let me know. first TIF under the new State legislation University City established the . The newly comprised TIF Commission met for the first time this week and set a public hearing to review the Kingsland Walk Development at Kingsland and Vernon. A summary of the project and background information regarding TIF are attached for your consideration. The public hearing will occur within the next 45 to 60 days.