HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/28/10May 28, 2010
8:00 A.M.
At a Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Friday, May 28, 2010, at
8:00 a.m., Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk the
following answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
R & F CALLED MEETING NOTICES
^� Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
�.� Notices of Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah for
8:00 a.m., May 28, 2010, be received and filed.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5).
BUDGET WORKSHOP
The Commission held a budget workshop. Below are the highlights prepared by Public
Information Officer, Pam Spencer, summarizing the meeting.
At the Budget Advance workshop, Mayor Paxton, City Commissioners, the City Manager, and
Department Directors spent approximately six hours making decisions about the Fiscal Year 2010-
2011 City Budget. A draft of the budget is posted on the city's website at www.paducahky.gov. The
first reading of the budget ordinance is planned for June 8 with approval set for June 22. The City of
Paducah's fiscal year begins July 1.
The workshop was held at the Emerging Technology Center at West Kentucky Community and
Technical College. WK -CTC President, Dr. Barbara Veazey, provided opening remarks for the
workshop and an overview of the role of the Emerging Tech Center for the community. Mayor Bill
Paxton says, "Today is not only a budgeting session but also an educational session for us to learn
about the community." After the welcome by Dr. Veazey, Basil Drossos and representatives from
seven local arts agencies attended the meeting to discuss a funding proposal based upon each
agency's operating expenses. The group made the same presentation to the McCracken County
Fiscal Court at its May 10 meeting.
To understand the big picture of the national and local economy, the Finance Department arranged
for a presentation by accountant and financial analyst Brian Breidenbach of Louisville -based
Breidenbach Capital Consulting. Breidenbach provided several graphics showing the national and
local trends regarding items such as national debt, unemployment rates, job growth, mortgage rates,
average household debt, housing starts, gross domestic product, disposable personal income, and
pension funding. Following the presentations, the Mayor and Commissioners had to make decisions
about which projects and items to fund from the general fund and the investment fund.
GENERAL FUND:
Fiscal Year 2011 Revenue $29,707,170
Fiscal Year 2011 Appropriations $30,148,390
($441,220)
Carryover from Fiscal Year 2010 $850,000
Available for appropriation $408,780
With slightly more than $400,000 available for general fund projects, the Mayor and Commission
reviewed a list of 32 projects, equipment, and funding requests that totaled more than $1.26 million.
The Commission decided to fund the following:
❖ Pay Classification Survey and Implementation Plan ($150,000) ---The city's pay structure has
not been studied for six years. This funding would pay for a salary study and the
implementation of pay changes recommended by the study.
❖ Microsoft Office Suite 2007/2010 ($51,500) ---City employees currently use Office 2000
software.
❖ Deputy Building Inspector ($59,000) ---Salary and benefits to fill one of the open deputy
building inspector positions in the Inspection Department.
❖ Move Drug and Vice Enforcement Unit ($40,000) ---Due to the requirements of secrecy
regarding drug case investigations, the Police Department would like to move the Drug and
Vice Enforcement Unit to a secure location. The funds will be used for rent and utilities.
❖ Fire Station Upgrades ($79,000) ---Funds to replace the roof and gutters on Station #3.
❖ Brooks Stadium Seating ($9280) ---Seating and other improvements at Brooks Stadium.
❖ Night Vision Scopes ($20,000) ---Purchase of night vision scopes for the Police Departments
SWAT team.
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INVESTMENT FUND:
Fiscal Year 2011 Revenue $4,175,000
Carryover from Fiscal Year 2010 $600,000
Available for appropriation $4,775,000
The Investment Fund is funded by the 1/2 cent payroll tax and dedicated to economic development,
community redevelopment, and capital/infrastructure improvements. The projected available fund
balance for the Investment Fund for the upcoming fiscal year is nearly $4.8 million. The
Commission reviewed 47 items totaling nearly $20 million. After setting aside items listed as future
projects and the committed expenses, the Mayor and Commission have $646,300 to appropriate
from the Investment Fund. The Commission decided to fund the following:
❖ Arts Agencies ($147,500)
o American Quilters Society Quilt Show Subsidy ($25,000)
o Hotel Metropolitan ($5000)
o Paducah Symphony ($25,000)
o Market House Theatre ($25,000)
o Yeiser Art Center ($10,000)
o Carson Center ($50,000)
o River Discovery Center ($2500)
o Maiden Alley Cinema ($5000)
o National Quilt Museum—city will take over the maintenance of the lights on the
museum grounds
❖ Seasonal Ice Rink ($95,000)
❖ Convention Center Corporation Operating Subsidy ($175,000)
❖ Midtown Alliance of Neighbors ($20,000)
❖ Wall to Wall Mural Maintenance ($20,000)
❖ Fountain Avenue Neighborhood Project ($188,800)
OTHER TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:
Three other topics were discussed but not funded for the upcoming fiscal year.
Mounted Patrol:
The Commission supports the proposal for a mounted patrol for the Police Department. However,
before dedicating funds, the Commission would like for the Police Department to continue to
research the implementation. Plus, the Commission would like to have more community support in
place including monetary donations and/or donations of services.
Pauper Burials:
According to Kentucky Revised Statutes, pauper burials are the responsibility of the McCracken
Fiscal Court; however, the City has traditionally paid half the costs. Earlier this year the cost per
burial increased from $1000 to $2000 with the City paying half. Mayor Paxton asked Commissioner
Gerald Watkins to meet with the McCracken County Coroner to discuss the cost increase.
Dog Park:
The Commission supports the idea for a dog park. Before setting aside funds for one, the
Commission wants to spend some time discussing the possible locations. The Commission also
challenges the community to raise at least half the funds for the dog park. The dog park is estimated
to cost $40,000 to construct.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Rick Murphy, City Engineer, recommended to the Commission that the City discontinue
the construction dumpster service as of July 1, 2010. Commission agreed with Mr.
Murphy's recommendation.
Upon motion meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: June _8 !2010
City Clerk