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<br />Mr. Glickert moved to amend Resolution 2012 – 4, creating two bullet points to define <br />the money allocated to streets, sidewalks and tree trimming. Therefore the bullets <br />will read as follows: <br /> <br /> In FY 2013, $1,000,000 is set aside for infrastructure items such as to be used <br />for repair of streets and sidewalk <br /> <br /> In FY 2013, $70,000 is set aside for to be used for tree trimming <br /> <br />Mr. Kraft seconded Mr. Glickert’s motion to amend. <br /> <br />Mr. Crow asked if that was what was just decided at the study session and Mr. <br />Glickert agreed. <br /> <br />The motion to amend carried unanimously. <br /> <br />Mr. Walker presented a brief overview of the Fiscal Year 2013 budget: <br /> <br /> Immediate Budget Challenges, which included declining population, Capital <br />needs, and an aging infrastructure <br /> <br /> Budget Highlights which provided all positive and additional items included <br /> <br /> Changes that were implemented from items previously proposed <br />The presentation is provided at end of minutes. <br /> <br />Mayor Welsch stated that she had concerns of the budget because of taking so much <br />out of the reserves but had decided to vote for it as the final number in the reserves <br />was just under 50 percent. She asked Council two things. First she stated she had <br />problems spending a surplus that was projected for next year knowing that it could <br />change. Mayor Welsch asked that the surplus be spent when revenues are shown to <br />be coming in as planned. Secondly, she hoped that the million dollars proposed for <br />the budget for streets and sidewalks would be used in a strategic way, keeping in <br />mind that this would be the first year of a twelve year program for getting the City’s <br />infrastructure improved. <br /> <br />Mr. Glickert confirmed with Mr. Walker that the Council will see on a quarterly basis <br />where the City stands with revenues versus expenditures. He also asked that this <br />statement be published for the citizens to view on a quarterly basis. <br /> <br />The vote on the resolution as amended carried unanimously. <br /> <br />2. <br />Resolution 2012 – 5 A resolution adopting University City’s Fiscal Year 2013 Budget. <br />Mr. Sharpe moved to approve Resolution 2012 – 5 the adoption of the Fiscal Year <br />2013 budget, was seconded by Ms. Carr and carried unanimously. <br /> <br />O. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION (continued if needed) <br /> <br /> <br />P. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br />Mr. Kraft noted the budget continues University City on the path of management, <br />reorganization and fiscal responsibility. He noted that there are few things in the budget <br />that should not be there and a few things that are not there but should be included. Mr. <br />Kraft noted the previous City Manager predicted large budget deficits and unpopular ways <br />to save money. Mr. Kraft said the savings came from reorganizing management into a <br />6 <br /> <br />