City Council, June 25, 1992.
The special session of the City Council, which began on Monday, June 22, 1992, reconvenes on Thursday, June 25, 1992, at seven seventeen o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilor Clement, and President Barry presides.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS TAKEN UP:
Annual Operating Budget Ordinance 1992–1993 (FOR FIRST PASSAGE)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira submits the following Amendments to the Annual Operating Budget for approval:
1. ADD TO REVENUES:
A. $300,000 for Medicaid revenue
B. $500,000 for Distressed Communities revenue
$800,000
2. ADD TO SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BUDGET: $2,376,576.00
3 ELIMINATE FROM MUNICIPAL BUDGET
A. $1,400,000 from Discount
B. $ 100,000 from Reserve Account
C. $ 634,965 from Miscellaneous Accounts
$2,134,965
PROPOSED BUDGET:
MUNICIPAL $40,196,066
SCHOOL $45,830,000
TOTAL $86,026,066
SAID AMENDMENT WILL RESULT IN A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE OF $3.50.
THIS AMENDMENT INCLUDES AN ADDITIONAL $14,800 IN THE CITY COUNCIL BUDGET TO PAY FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION AND THE FISCAL ADVISOR TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following Amendments to the Annual Operating Budget Ordinance 1992–93 are PASSED on a Roll Call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Abstain - Councilors Calista and Rabbitt.
1. ADD TO REVENUES:
A. $300,000 for Medicaid revenue
B. $500,000 for Distressed Communities revenue
$800,000
2. ADD TO SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BUDGET: $2,376,576.00
3. ELIMINATE FROM MUNICIPAL BUDGET
A. $1,400,000 from Discount
B. $ 100,000 from Reserve Account
C. $ 634,965 from Miscellaneous Accounts
$2,134,965
PROPOSED BUDGET:
MUNICIPAL $40,196,066
SCHOOL $45,830,000
TOTAL $86,026,066
SAID AMENDMENT WILL RESULT IN A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE OF $3.50.
THIS AMENDMENT INCLUDES AN ADDITIONAL $14,800 IN THE CITY COUNCIL BUDGET TO PAY FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION AND THE FISCAL ADVISOR TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
The following ordinance is read for the first time AS AMENDED, and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Abstain - Councilors Calista and Rabbitt.
Annual Operating Budget Ordinance 1992–1993.
THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO ADVERTISE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 1992, AT 5:00 PM TO DISCUSS ONLY THE AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET, 1992–1993, WHICH HAVE RECEIVED FIRST PASSAGE.
The following ordinance is read for the first time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Capital Program Ordinance 1993–1997
The following ordinance is read for the first time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Capital Budget Ordinance 1992–1993
The following ordinance is read for the first time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, and Moran.
Noes - Councilor Vieira.
Abstain - Councilor Rabbitt
Annual Water Supply Board Operating Budget Ordinance 1992–1993
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
June 29, 1992
To the Taxpayers of Pawtucket:
In considering the FY93 municipal budget, we find ourselves in a fiscal crises that has come about as a direct result of Rhode Island’s fiscal condition and the decision of state officials to pass on the burden for balancing the state deficit to our cities and towns.
Neither the administration of Mayor Robert E. Metivier nor the Pawtucket City Council are satisfied with the proposed tax increase required by our FY93 budget, so we have come together with two aims in mind; first, to encourage the State of Rhode island to fulfill its fiduciary responsibility to our community and to all our cities and towns by providing more equitable levels of general state aid and aid to education and second, to identify those areas of agreement where we can act to reduce the burden on local property taxpayers.
Mayor Metivier and the City Council are in agreement on the following points:
1) There are several areas within City government that need to be restructured. We will wait for the completion of the RIPEC and Public Safety studies to identify specific areas that can be restructured or reorganized to generate budgetary savings.
2) Both the administration and the City Council will continue to work together through the year to find funding for the School Department. However, we are calling on the School Department to join us in creating an independent and qualified commission to perform a fiscal and operational study of the School Department. One member will be appointed by the City Council, two by the Mayor and two by the School Committee. This commission will be charged to do an efficiency study and to make its report by September 1, 1992.
3) It is understood and agreed to by the administration and the City Council that any state aid provided to the City which is unanticipated at this time will be used to reduce the City’s contribution to the School Department.
4) In seeking to reduce the tax rate, our mutual goal is to bring it to the lowest possible point to relieve the burden on our property taxpayers while maintaining the necessary level of services they need.
5) In addition to seeking savings for this fiscal year, the Metivier administration and the City Council are committed to streamlining government to produce long-term savings to the citizens of Pawtucket. While there are some steps that cannot be immediately undertaken due to contractual obligations, everything has to be on the table as we seek to reduce municipal spending–even such items as health care benefits.
6) The Metivier administration and the City Council will earnestly strive to place synchronization on the ballot during this fiscal year.
It is our belief that these areas of agreement provide ample opportunity to engage in the kind of positive discussions that will directly benefit the taxpayers of our City. Only by working together can the two branches of government produce the lasting changes that are necessary to address the challenges facing our community in these difficult economic times.
Sincerely,
| Robert E. Metivier | John J. Barry, III |
| Mayor | President, Pawtucket City Council |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira submits the following Communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following Communication is read and ordered filed:
Communication from Richard E. DeLyon, Commander of the Police regarding Star Street.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira introduces the following Communication:
Communication from James Kulczycki, Jr., to Rick Goldstein regarding a request from the Liberian Community Association.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following Communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from James Kulczycki, Jr., to Rick Goldstein regarding a request from the Liberian Community Association.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Vieira submits the following petition for license and requests approval:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following petition for license is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition of Liberian Community Association for license to conduct a "SPORTS DAY" at Slater Park on Saturday July 25, 1992, from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Calista introduces the following Communication:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the following Communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO JAMES KULCZYCKI FOR COMMENTS:
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at eight twenty o’clock p.m.