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Home My WebLink About1976-07-15 Special Meeting � � � � � � � � � � � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS � �. Y A GENDA � EMERGENCY CITY COUNCIL MEETING � JULY 15, 1976 AT 7: 30 P.M. ° ; COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET o- t � � � I. CALL TO ORDER � � � II. INVOCATION to be given by Councilman Oliver � � III. CITIZENS REQUESTS AND/OR MISC. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS ° �IV. OLD BUSINESS � � V. NEW BUSINESS � x � City Council to hold a workshop on the 1976-77 � � Budget. � � � THIS EMERGENCY MEETING HAS BEEN CALLED TO INSURE THE BEST � INTEREST OF THE CITIZENS OF GRAPEVINE; TO STUDY THE BUDGET � RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY STAFF; TO HELP DETERMINE REVENUES AND Q t EXPENDITURES OF THE GENERAL FUND. � � � IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17 , V.A.T. C.S. , AS AMENDED BY � CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGILSATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE � ' EMERGENCY CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON � 3 THIS THE 13TH DAY OF JULY, 1976 AT 12 : 30 P.M. � � t � r -_ � CITY SECRE RY � � � � � � R � � C: � � d � � ay i �}g: t � � k � � $: (,: i. �' � � 6 � � � STATE OF TEXAS � COUNTY OF TARRANT � CITY OF GRA.PEVINE X The City Council of the City of Grapevine convened in special session at 8:00 P.M. on this the 15th day of July, 1976 with the following members present to-wit: � William D. Tate Mayor Doil Dalton Mayor Pro-tem Charles Gideon Councilman David F'lorence Councilman Larry Oliver Councilman constituting a quorum with Willis Pirkle and Charles Dunn absent, with Floy Ezell City Manager Shirley Armstrong City Secretary with John Boyle, City Attorney and Jim Hancock, Assistant . City Manager absent. Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. The Invocation was given by Councilman Pirkle. Mayor Tate explained that the purpose of the meeting was to hold a workshop on the 1976-77 Budget. Mayor Tate then turned the presentation over to the City Manager. The City Manager explained that General Fund Revenues would be discussed first. He began by giving a brief summary of the estimated ad valorum tax revenue and proposed distribution of collection. He stated that the proposed general fund revenue from ad valorum taxes for 1976-77 was $877,572.00. The City Manager continued by explaining further the general fund revenues . He stated that the f ranchise tax f rom Lone Star Gas Company would be increased considerably during the next fiscal year •because commercial customers would be included in the franchise tax. Mr. Ezell further stated that revenue f rom plumbing permits is expected to increase with the projected rise in population. He commented that income f rom the ambulance service is expected to be up because of a better collection rate than predicted. The City Manager stated that the City of Grapevine is now included on a regional computer printout listing outstanding warrants. He explained that this allows the warrant officer to collect a higher percentage of warrants . Mr. Ezell then concluded the proposed general fund revenues for 1976-77 (excluding ad valorem taxes) to be $763,925.00. The City Manager then presented a summary form of each depart- ment which described separate accounts, recommended budget for each account, and capital outlay items. The first budget summary reviewed was the administration department proposed expenditures. There was little discussion. The proposed expendiiures for the Police Department were then discussed. Mayor Tate commented that he felt it was necessary to consider further the $20,000 proposed for automobile repair in the Police Department. Councilman Dalton stated that it might be wise to consider hiring a mechanic when the new maintenance building is completed. The City Manager then presented the proposed expenditures for the Fire Department. There was little discussion. The proposed expenditures for the Street , Department were then presented. Mayor Tate expressed concern � « � f � � in regard to the amount of money being spent on equipment repair. He also stated that every effort should be made '` to insure that supervision is properly handled and that the � City of Grapevine is benef iting f rom the amount of salary � that is being paid in the Street Department. There was ; little discussion concerning the proposed expenditures for the Sanitation Department, Library Department and the - Civic Center. The next item discussed was proposed expenditures for legal and professional expenses . Mayor � Tate stated that this was an item that increases each year and that some effort must be made tu. de�rease expenses in this field. Mayor Tate suggested that less important s jobs be handled by a small firm and that only larger re- ; quirements be referred to Freese & Nichols. There was little discussion concerning the departments of Revenue, - " _ City Secretary, Municipal Court and Planning & Zoning. The proposed expenditures for the �'arks Department were = then presented. Mayor Tate commented that he would like � very much to see some additional play apparatus provided for the younger children. � !' There was little discussion in regard to the Recreation � and Inspection Departments . � , V Rinance Director Kenneth Pritt supplied the Council with a k hand out regarding a proposed revision of sewer and water rates . He asked members of the Council to review the pro- posal for future discussion. There being no further busi- ness to come before the Council, Councilman Dalton made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilman ' Gideon and all present voted aye. � x The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. � � i � � � � � F 5 § � PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE _ DAY OR , 1976 � � � �z..:.*�.� 1�t—�� : ' ?'�R a �/f c'' .._._.�_� � ';� y ; ~..:-�.. �.m,.✓ „ ATTEST: Mayor z � � City Secre r ' 3 E' � � � � �