City Council, June 16, 1993
A special session of the City Council is held Wednesday, June 16, 1993, at five fifty-three o’clock p.m. in the City Council Chamber. All the Members are present except Councilor Clement and President Barry presides.
The Annual Operating Budget Ordinance 1993-1994 is taken up:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
Councilor Doyle submits the following recommendations from the Finance Committee:
AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
FY 1994
REVENUE ENHANCEMENTS
| REVENUE | FROM | TO |
| Sidewalk Assessment/ Streets | $26,000 | $40,000 + $14,000 |
| Sign Permits | $28,000 | $40,000 + $12,000 |
| Police P.T.E. | $300,000 | $400,000 + $100,000 |
| Incinerator | $18,000 | $22,000 + $4,000 |
TOTAL REVENUE ENHANCEMENTS $130,000.00
REIMBURSEMENTS
25% Medical Insurance/Health Care Co-pay – $25,000
TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT $ 25,000.00
EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS
1410 Overtime – $13,572.00
1430 Uniform Overtime – $52,500.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS $66,072.00
BUDGETWIDE REDUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
2000 through 2980 – $349,183.00
OPERATING SUPPLIES
3000 through 3990 – $159,249.00
MERS
1950 – $100,000.00
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
5230 through 5890 – $146,500.00
TOTAL BUDGETWIDE REDUCTIONS $754,932.00
DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS
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| FROM | TO | DIFFERENCE |
| POLICE |
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| 1920 – Hancock Pension Plan | - $1,150,000 | $950,000 | $200,000 |
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| FIRE |
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| 1920 – Hancock Pension Plan | - $1,250,000 | $950,000 | $300,000 |
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| CITY HALL MAINTENANCE – Page 35 | |||
| 1100 – Personal Services | $ 231,602 | $221,837 | -$9765.00 |
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| PARKS DIVISION – Page 46 |
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| 1100 – Personal Services | $ 523,185 | $505,185 | -$18,000.00 |
| 1540 – Fall/Winter Help | $ 24,000 | $ 14,000 | -$10,000.00 |
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| RECREATION DIVISION – Page 47 | |||
| 1100 – Personal Services | $ 258,632 | $240,632 | -$18,000.00 |
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| PUBLIC WELFARE – Page 49 | |||
| 1100 – Personal Services | $ 38,141 | $ 21,241 | -$16,900.00 |
| 2660 – Petty Cash | $ 2,000 | $ 0.00 | -$ 2,000.00 |
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| FIXED CHARGES – Pages 50, 52, 53, 55 | |||
| 4140 – Bond Attorney fee | $ 35,000 | $ 17,500 | -$ 17,500.00 |
| 4300 – BVCAP | $ 2,000 | $ 0.00 | -$ 2,000.00 |
| 4430 – BV Chamber of Commerce | $ 1,000 | $ 0.00 | -$ 1,000.00 |
| 4450 – RIARC/BV Chapter | $ 2,000 | $ 0.00 | -$ 2,000.00 |
| 4490 – RI League of Cities & Towns | $ 22,000 | $ 0.00 | -$ 22,000.00 |
| 4690 – National League of Cities & Towns | $ 3,000 | $ 0.00 | -$ 3,000.00 |
| 4520 – Vehicle Liability | $ 40,000 | $ 0.00 | -$ 40,000.00 |
| 4810 – Claims/Judgements | $ 500,000 | $ 400,000 | -$ 100,000.00 |
| 4700 – Street lighting | $ 640,000 | $ 625,000 | -$ 15,000.00 |
| 4701 – Arbitration fees | $ 7,500 | $ 3,500 | -$ 4,000.00 |
| 4740 – Waste Disposal | $1,000,000 | $ 900,000 | -$100,000.00 |
| 4770 – Misc Charges | $ 25,000 | $ 0.00 | -$ 25,000.00 |
TOTAL DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS $906,165
TOTAL REVENUE ENHANCEMENTS, REIMBURSEMENTS
AND EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS $1,882,169
CROSSING GUARDS
ADD TO POLICE DEPARTMENT $350,000
INCREASE UNIFORM PAYROLL FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT $127,000
LIBRARY
BOOKMOBILE $31,000
SUNDAY OPENING $10,000
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION CONSULTANT $15,000
TOTAL $533,000
TRANSFER TO SCHOOL DEPARTMENT - $1,349,169.00
Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following Amendment is approved on a Roll Call Vote, as follows:
Ayes – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes – 0.
REVENUE ENHANCEMENTS
| REVENUE | FROM | TO |
| Sidewalk Assessment/ | $26,000 | $40,000 + $14,000 |
| Sign Permits | $28,000 | $40,000 + $12,000 |
| Police P.T.E. | $300,000 | $400,000 + $100,000 |
| Incinerator Tickets | $18,000 | $22,000 + $4,000 |
TOTAL REVENUE ENHANCEMENTS $130,000.00
Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following Amendment is approved on a Roll Call Vote, as follows:
Ayes – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes – 0.
REIMBURSEMENTS
25% Medical Insurance/Health Care Co-pay – $25,000
TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT $ 25,000.00
Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following Amendment is approved on a Roll Call Vote, as follows:
Ayes – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes – 0.
EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS
1410 Overtime - $13,572.00
1430 Uniform Overtime - $52,500.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS $66,072.00
Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following Amendment is approved on a Roll Call Vote, as follows:
Ayes – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes – 0.
BUDGETWIDE REDUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
2000 through 2980 - $349,183.00
OPERATING SUPPLIES
3000 through 3990 - $159,249.00
MERS
1950 - $100,000.00
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
5230 through 5890 - $146,500.00
TOTAL BUDGETWIDE REDUCTIONS $754,932.00
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
Councilor Doyle submits the following Amendment:
DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS
|
| FROM | TO | DIFFERENCE |
| POLICE |
|
|
|
| 1920 – Hancock Pension Plan | - $1,150,000 | $950,000 | $200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
| FIRE |
|
|
|
| 1920 – Hancock Pension Plan | - $1,250,000 | $950,000 | $300,000 |
| | | | |
| CITY HALL MAINTENANCE – Page 35 |
|
|
|
| 1100 – Personal Services | $ 231,602 | $221,837 | -$9765.00 |
| | | | |
| PARKS DIVISION – Page 46 | | | |
| 1100 – Personal Services | $ 523,185 | $505,185 | -$18,000.00 |
| 1540 – Fall/Winter Help | $ 24,000 | $ 14,000 | -$10,000.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
| RECREATION DIVISION – Page 47 |
|
|
|
| 1100 – Personal Services | $ 258,632 | $240,632 | -$18,000.00 |
| | | | |
| PUBLIC WELFARE – Page 49 |
|
|
|
| 1100 – Personal Services | $ 38,141 | $ 21,241 | -$16,900.00 |
| 2660 – Petty Cash | $ 2,000 | $ 0.00 | -$ 2,000.00 |
| | | | |
| FIXED CHARGES – Pages 50, 52, 53, 55 |
|
|
|
| 4140 – Bond Attorney fee | $ 35,000 | $ 17,500 | -$17,500.00 |
| 4300 – BVCAP | $ 2,000 | $ 0.00 | -$ 2,000.00 |
| 4430 – BV Chamber of Commerce | $ 1,000 | $ 0.00 | -$ 1,000.00 |
| 4450 – RIARC/BV Chapter | $ 2,000 | $ 0.00 | -$ 2,000.00 |
| 4490 – RI League of Cities & Towns | $ 22,000 | $ 0.00 | -$22,000.00 |
| 4690 – National League of Cities & Towns | $ 3,000 | $ 0.00 | -$ 3,000.00 |
| 4520 – Vehicle Liability | $ 40,000 | $ 0.00 | -$ 40,000.00 |
| 4810 – Claims/Judgements | $ 500,000 | $ 400,000 | -$100,000.00 |
| 4700 – Street lighting | $ 640,000 | $ 625,000 | -$ 15,000.00 |
| 4701 – Arbitration fees | $ 7,500 | $ 3,500 | -$ 4,000.00 |
| 4740 – Waste Disposal | $1,000,000 | $ 900,000 | -$100,000.00 |
| 4770 – Misc Charges | $ 25,000 | $ 0.00 | -$ 25,000.00 |
TOTAL DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS $906,165
TOTAL REVENUE ENHANCEMENTS, REIMBURSEMENTS AND EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS $1,882,169
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.
The Motion to Amend Councilor Doyle’s Amendment by restoring the funding to the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns is DEFEATED on a Roll Call Vote, as follows:
Ayes – Councilor Calista
Noes – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt, and Vieira.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following Amendment is approved on a Roll Call Vote, as follows:
Ayes – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes – 0.
DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS
|
| FROM | TO | DIFFERENCE |
| POLICE |
|
|
|
| 1920 – Hancock Pension Plan | - $1,150,000 | $950,000 | $200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
| FIRE |
|
|
|
| 1920 – Hancock Pension Plan | - $1,250,000 | $950,000 | $300,000 |
| | | | |
| CITY HALL MAINTENANCE – Page 35 | | | |
| 1100 – Personal Services | $ 231,602 | $221,837 | -$9765.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
| PARKS DIVISION – Page 46 |
|
|
|
| 1100 – Personal Services | $ 523,185 | $505,185 | -$18,000.00 |
| 1540 – Fall/Winter Help | $ 24,000 | $ 14,000 | -$10,000.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
| RECREATION DIVISION – Page 47 |
|
|
|
| 1100 – Personal Services | $ 258,632 | $ 240,632 | -$18,000.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
| PUBLIC WELFARE – Page 49 |
|
|
|
| 1100 – Personal Services | $ 38,141 | $ 21,241 | -$16,900.00 |
| 2660 – Petty Cash | $ 2,000 | $ 0.00 | -$ 2,000.00 |
| | | | |
| FIXED CHARGES – Pages 50, 52, 53, 55 |
|
|
|
| 4140 – Bond Attorney fee | $ 35,000 | $ 17,500 | -$17,500.00 |
| 4300 – BVCAP | $ 2,000 | $ 0.00 | -$ 2,000.00 |
| 4430 – BV Chamber of Commerce | $ 1,000 | $ 0.00 | -$ 1,000.00 |
| 4450 – RIARC/BV Chapter | $ 2,000 | $ 0.00 | -$ 2,000.00 |
| 4490 – RI League of Cities & Towns | $ 22,000 | $ 0.00 | -$22,000.00 |
| 4690 – National League of Cities & Towns | $ 3,000 | $ 0.00 | -$ 3,000.00 |
| 4520 – Vehicle Liability | $ 40,000 | $ 0.00 | -$ 40,000.00 |
| 4810 – Claims/Judgements | $ 500,000 | $ 400,000 | -$100,000.00 |
| 4700 – Street lighting | $ 640,000 | $ 625,000 | -$ 15,000.00 |
| 4701 – Arbitration fees | $ 7,500 | $ 3,500 | -$ 4,000.00 |
| 4740 – Waste Disposal | $1,000,000 | $ 900,000 | -$100,000.00 |
| 4770 – Misc Charges | $ 25,000 | $ 0.00 | -$ 25,000.00 |
TOTAL DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS $906,165
TOTAL REVENUE ENHANCEMENTS, REIMBURSEMENTS AND EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS $1,882,169
Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following Amendment is approved on a Roll Call Vote, as follows:
Ayes – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes – 0.
Increase the Budget by adding the following:
CROSSING GUARDS – ADD TO POLICE DEPARTMENT $350,000
INCREASE UNIFORM PAYROLL FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT $127,000
LIBRARY – Reinstate the BOOKMOBILE $31,000
Reinstate SUNDAY OPENING $10,000
ADD – AFFIRMATIVE ACTION CONSULTANT $15,000
TOTAL $533,000
Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Vieira, the following Amendment is approved on a Roll Call Vote, as follows:
Ayes – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes – 0.
TRANSFER TO SCHOOL DEPARTMENT – $1,349,169.00
Upon Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Vieira, 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, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes – 0.
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE 1993-1994 AS AMENDED.
The following ordinance is Laid on the Table on a unanimous voice vote:
Capital Program Ordinance 1993-1998.
The following ordinance is Laid on the Table on a unanimous voice vote:
Capital Budget Ordinance 1993-1994.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Doyle, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Frank Rendine, Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement, requesting that he inspect all of the properties owned by either Walter or Raymond Burt and report all findings back to the City Council.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Doyle, seconded by Councilor Vieira, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to ask Mr. Rendine to provide the background on all of the Burt properties including all violations and zoning changes at these locations, especially the awarded zoning variance for 43 Prince Street.
Upon Motion made by Councilor Vieira, seconded by Councilor Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at six forty-five o’clock p.m.