2008-09-08 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2008, AT 6:30
P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE,
PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro-Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Helen Beckman
Woody Owens
Steve Saboe
Felicia Kyle
Kevin Cole
Bill Eisen
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Jon Branson Parks and Recreation Director; Danny Cameron
Public Works Director; Jack Colbath Director of Fire Services; J.C. Doyle Police Chief;
Nick Finan Assistant City Manager; Mike Hodge Assistant City Manager; Claire Bogard
Finance Director; Jeff Sundseth EMS Operations Director; Michelle Smith Assistant
Director of Parks and Recreation; Johnny Spires Assistant Police Chief.
PURPOSE OF HEARING -PUBLIC COMMENT AND TESTIMONY REGARDING THE
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 (OCTOBER 1, 2008 TO
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009) FOR THE CITY OF PEARLAND. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
STAFF REVIEW OF PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009
(OCTOBER 1, 2008 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2009) FOR THE CITY OF PEARLAND.
Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated this is the second Public Hearing for the 2008-2009
Budget. He stated, although there are two Public Hearings, he will discuss the Budget
and the Tax Rate together. The proposed Budget includes funds for 16 new personnel
in the General Fund and 4 in the Utility Fund. The number of employees is less than
half the requested number from the previous year. Changes have also been made to
increase the employees' dependent insurance coverage benefits from 50% to 70%.
Proposed Funds include salary increases. The proposed Budget includes salary
adjustments for specific personnel, technology, and implements the second component
of the $162 million bond referendum with $109 million remaining. Several of the goals
and strategies established have budget implications that have all been addressed in the
proposed Budget. The City has included funds for the Water Conservation Plan that
includes public education and continued work with workforce training support through
the Pearland Economic Development Corporation. There will be no tax rate increase,
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but there will be a proposed 13% revenue increase in water/wastewater fund for high
volume users and solid waste fees. Mr. Eisen continued to provide a detailed review of
the proposed Budget.
Mr. Eisen stated the proposed Tax Rate is $0.6526/$100 in property value with the
general public portion of that total being approximately $0.03 less than the previous
year. The City is proposing a draw back in the General Fund Balance of $1,900,000.
Revenue from property taxes has decreased from 26% of the General Fund to 22% and
the percentage of revenue from sales taxes has increased from 26% to 31 % of the
General Fund. The Water/Sewer Fund includes 4 proposed personnel and various
pieces of equipment to support the increase.
CITIZEN COMMENTS: None.
COUNCIL/STAFF DISCUSSION:
Councilmember Saboe stated, the percentage revenue is being reduced by
approximately one-third and asked if this is consistent with permit activity reducing and
the avoided cost associated with outsourcing.
City Manager Bill Eisen stated some of the costs are associated with outsourcing, but
the numbers are consistent with what has been seen in terms of changes in numbers
and types of firms in the City.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 13th day of October, A.D.,
2008.
Tom Reid
Mayor
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MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2008, AT 6:30
P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE,
PEARLAND, TEXAS.
Mayor Reid called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. with the following present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Tom Reid
Helen Beckman
Woody Owens
Steve Saboe
Felicia Kyle
Kevin Cole
Bill Eisen
Darrin Coker
Young Lorfing
Others in attendance: Jon Branson Parks and Recreation Director; Danny Cameron
Public Works Director; Jack Colbath Director of Fire Services; J.C. Doyle Police Chief;
Nick Finan Assistant City Manager; Mike Hodge Assistant City Manager; Claire Bogard
Finance Director; Jeff Sundseth EMS Operations Director; Michelle Smith Assistant
Director of Parks and Recreation; Johnny spires Assistant Police Chief.
PURPOSE OF HEARING — PUBLIC COMMENT AND TESTIMONY REGARDING THE
PROPOSED 2008 TAX RATE FOR THE 2008 — 2009 BUDGET. Mr. Bill Eisen, City
Manager.
STAFF REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED 2008 TAX RATE FOR THE 2008 — 2009
BUDGET. Mr. Bill Eisen, City Manager.
City Manager Bill Eisen gave a brief presentation regarding the proposed tax rate. He
stated the proposed Tax Rate is $0.6526/$100 in property value with the general public
portion of that total being approximately $0.03 less than the previous year.
CITIZEN COMMENTS: None.
COUNCIL/STAFF DISCUSSION: None.
Councilmember Owens stated he is pleased to see the City has been able to not
increase the Tax Rate. City Manager Bill Eisen and Staff have done a good job with the
Budget and the Tax Rate.
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ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 13th day of October, A.D.,
2008.
o�mR eeil d
Mayor
ATTEST:
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