HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-08-14 Special Meeting (2)AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2014
GRAPEVINE CITY HALL, SECOND FLOOR
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS 76051
6:30 p.m. Dinner - City Council Conference Room
7:00 p.m. Call to Order - City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. - City Council Chambers
WORKSHOP
1. City Council to conduct a workshop relative to the 2014-2015 budget and take
any necessary action.
ADJOURNMENT
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In accordance with the Open Meetings Law, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551,
1 hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the official bulletin boards at
Grapevine City Hall, 200 South Main Street and on the City's website on August 8, 2014
by 5:00 p.m. 01*
Jodi Brown, City Secretary
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Workshop on this the 14th day of
August, 2014 in the City Council Chambers, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street, with the
following members present to -wit:
William D. Tate
C. Shane Wilbanks
Sharron Spencer
Darlene Freed
Mike Lease
Chris Coy
Duff O'Dell
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff:
Bruno Rumbelow
City Manager
Jennifer Hibbs
Assistant City Manager
Jodi C. Brown
City Secretary
John McGrane
Administrative Services Director
Mayor Tate called the workshop to order at 7:05 p.m.
ITEM 1. WORKSHOP BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015
City Manager Bruno Rumbelow noted that after the July 29, 2014 Workshop on the major
budget issues, Staff had reduced the number of new employee requests from 10.5 to 6;
that the proposed budget was developed utilizing a proposed tax rate of $0.332439; and
reviewed charges for services and raw water.
NOTE: Mayor Pro Tem Wilbanks arrived at 7:15 p.m.
Administrative Services Director John McGrane noted the FY2015 budget includes a
proposed reduction in the ad valorem tax rate from $0.342500 to $0.332439 per $100
valuation; the proposed budget includes six full-time positions; a recommended 3% merit
increase for general employees, a one-time 3% lump sum for topped -out employees and a
5% step increase for public safety employees. The proposed budget incorporates cash
funding for Permanent Capital Maintenance and Permanent Street Maintenance, vehicle
replacement, technology upgrades and capital equipment. The projected General Fund
transfer to the Quality of Life Fund for FY2015 is $3,000,000.00 with funding proposed for
projects totaling $831,715.00.
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Mr. McGrane reviewed the FY2015 budget proposal for the following: General Fund,
General Government Funds, PCMF/PSMF Fund, Convention & Visitors Bureau Fund,
Stormwater Drainage Fund, Crime Control and Prevention District Fund, Lake Parks Fund,
4B Economic Development Fund, Economic Development Fund, Utility Enterprise Fund,
and Quality of Life Fund.
There was no formal action taken by the City Council.
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Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Lease, offered a motion to
adjourn the workshop at 9:07 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Freed, Lease, Coy & O'Dell
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 2nd day of September, 2014.
ATTEST:
( bo, Ay�
Tara Brooks
Assistant City Secretary
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William D. Tate
Mayor