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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-02-21 (Regular) Meeting MinutesCOUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO February 21, 1978 REGULAR MEETING: The City Council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado, met in regular session on February 21, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Taylor, presiding, called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Councilman David Clayton. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 1154. Mayor Taylor asked for roll call. Upon a call of the roll, the following were present: Council Members Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. Absent: None. The Mayor declared a quorum present. Also present were: City Manager Mccown Assistant City Manager Curnes City Attorney Berardini Director of Public Works Waggoner Director of Engineering Services Diede Director of Libraries Lute Director of Finance/City Clerk James Deputy City Clerk Watkins * * * * * * COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF JANUARY 30, 1978. Councilman Harper seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williama, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * rebruary 21, 1978 Page 2 COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 1978. Councilman Harper seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as fol- lows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Pre-scheduled visitor Ron Rinker of Barker, Rinker, Seacat Architects, Inc., 1770 Blake Street, Denver, appeared before the Council and discussed the Englewood Library renovation bid opening held February 14, 1978. Mr. Rinker stated that the bidding was on sub-contracts with 19 sub-sections bid upon. Mr. Rinker stated the total of the low bids was $130,561 and is below the architects construction estimate of $135,993. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPT THE SUMMARIES PROVIDED BY THE STAFF OF THE LOW BIDS AS PRESENTED. Councilman Williama seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Pre-scheduled visitor Rick Arber of CH2M Hill Consult- ing Engineers, 12000 E. 47th Avenue, Denver, appeared before the Council and discussed the bids submitted for the construction of the Mclellan Raw Water Pumping Station on February 14, 1978. Mr. Arber stated that two bids were submitted and the lower bid was from GriDID Construction Company, Inc. for $236,910. Mr. Arber stated this figure was still within the budget limits even though the engineers estimate was $196,000. Therefore, he recolllllended that the City accept the bid from Grinm Construction Company, Inc. City Manager Mccown informed the Council that the or- dinance to acquire the land for the pump station must be acted upon first before the Council can accept the low bid. February 21, 1978 Page 3 COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO TAU AGENDA ITEM 6B AN ORDINANCE ON FINAL READING APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR THE EXCHANGE OF REAL ESTATE BETWEEN K. C. ENSOR AND THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD OUT OF ORDER. Council- man Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN SMITH. BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 4, SERIES OF 1978 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR THE EXCHANGE OF REAL ESTATE WHEREBY THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO SHALL GRANT CERTAIN PRO- PERTY TO THE ESTATE OF K. C. ENSOR AND THE ESTATE OF K. C. ENSOR SHALL GRANT CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO FOR USE AS A PUMPING STATION. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 4, SERIES OF 1978 ON FINAL READING. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williama, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. COUNCILMAN MANN K:>VED TO ACCEPT THE ESTIMATE OF $236,910 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MCLELLAN RAW WATER PUMPING STATION. Coun- cilman Williama seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williama, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Taylor. Council Member Mann. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * February 21, 1978 Page 4 Pre-scheduled visitors W. Braden and James Graham from Swedish Hospital, appeared before the Council and discussed their request that the City issue Industrial Revenue Bonds for Swedish Hospital in the amount of $15 million. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED THAT THE ABOVE MATTER BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA FOR MARCH 6, 1978, DURING THE REGULAR 5:00 P.H. STUDY SESSION. Councilman Weber seconded the motion. Councilman Clayton asked for the City Attorney's opinion and ruling on whether he could participate in voting on this matter since his wife is employed by Swedish Hospital and if this would present a conflict of interests. City Attorney Berardini stated that Councilman Clayton could vote on the motion to place the matter on the study session agenda and he did not foresee any further problems. Councilman Clayton stated that he would vote on the motion and requested the City Attorney provide him with a more definitive answer on his participation hereafter. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * Pre-scheduled visitors representing the South Santa Fe Drive annexation were not present. * * * * * * Pre-scheduled visitor Ron Loflin of International Con- tainer Company, appeared before the Council and introduced Jerry Knight, Corporate Officer of ICC, 1603 Wolverine, Decatur, Ala- bama. Mr. Knight discussed a request to present to Council a proposal for the placement of litter receptacles in the cor- porate limits of Englewood. Councilman Smith requested that Mr. Knight provide a list of the cities that are currently using the containers and a sample of the container to the Director of Public Works Kells Waggoner. February 21, 1978 Page 5 In answer to City Manager McCown's question, Mr. Knight stated that the City would be responsible for picking up the gar- bage and ICC would be responsible for the maintenance of the con- tainers. In answer to Mayor Taylor's question, Mr. Knight stated that there is no minilllllll number of containers required and ICC is willing to negiotate a contract for any number of years that the Council desires. Mayor Taylor thanked Mr. Knight and informed him that the Council would contact him later if the Council decides to pursue this matter any further. * * * * * * Mayor Taylor asked if there were other visitors who were not pre-scheduled but wished to speak to the Council at this time. No one replied. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO OPF.R THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PAVING DISTRICT NO. 25. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williama, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mayor Taylor aaked if anyone was in favor of the paving district and if so to come forward to appear before the Council. No one from the audience replied. City Manager Mccown transmitted the results of a tele- phone survey taken of the owners in the 4100 block of South Huron Street to determine whether or not they wanted to remain in the paving district. City Manager Mccown stated that four property owners preferred to remain in the paving district; two had no preference but agreed to go along with the majority; and one property owner could not be contacted. * * * * * * Mayor Taylor asked if there was anyone against the paving district. February 21, 1978 Page 6 Councilman Smith entered into the record a petition signed by 27 property owners of the 3200 block of South Dela- ware protesting their inclusion into the paving district. Councilman Smith entered into the record a letter from Glenn W. Dodson, 1705 Park, Great Bend, Kansas, protesting the paving of the 3200 block of South Delaware. Councilman Smith entered into the record a letter from Mr. and Mrs. M. Lopez, 3265 S. Delaware objecting to the paving district. * * * * * * The Clerk entered into the record a letter from Ms. Marianne Scofield, 645 South Washington Circle, protesting the inclusion of South Washington Circle into the paving district. The Clerk entered into the record a petition signed by 39 property owners protesting the inclusion of the 4100 block of South Elati into the paving district. The Clerk entered into the record a petition signed by 95 property owners protesting the inclusion of Union Street into the paving district. * * * * * * Lawrence Kendall, 4690 South Grant, appeared before the Council as spokesman for the group protesting the paving of Union Street in Paving District Ho. 25. Mr. Kendall stated his group does not feel t&e street needs to paved at this time. Mr. Kendall recalled the street was resurfaced not long ago at the City's expense and queried the Council on why the street should be in- cluded in a paving district. Director of Public Works Waggoner appeared before the Council to answer Mr. Kendall's question. Director Waggoner stated that storm sewers were placed in the street a few years and the repair af terwarde was to sustain the street until it could be placed into a paving district. Mr. Kendall also stated that many residents in this area are senior citizens on a fixed income and the assessment costs would be too DllCh of a financial burden for them. * * * * * February 21, 1978 Page 7 Mr. Harold Jones, 3285 South Delaware, appeared before the Council to request that the 3200 block of South Delaware be de- leted from the paving district. Mr. Jones referred to the peti- tion that was entered into the record earlier. Mr. Jones also stated that the residents could not afford to pay the assessment costs. Councilman Mann requested the Director of Public Works Waggoner to restate what the City'• coats were to maintain the 3200 .block of South Delaware annually. Director of Public Works Waggoner stated the costs run approximately between $2,000 -$4,000 annually as reported from the Street Superintendent. Councilman Clayton requested Director of Engineering Services Diede to locate a report prepared on the base of this street. In answer to Councilman Clayton's question, Director of Public Works Waggoner stated that the 3200 block of South Dela- ware has never been placed in a paving district before. * * * * * * Beverlee Howe, 3255 South Delaware, appeared before the Council and protested the paving of the 3200 block of South Dela- ware. Ms. Howe attributed the maintenance expense to the length time she has witnessed crewmen take repairing the street rather that the cost of materials. * * * * * * Betty Bolia, 7010 South Platte Canyon Road, Littleton, appeared before Council and stated that she and her husband owned property at 4700 South Sherman with Union Street running on the north side of the property. Mrs. Sherman stated that they did not object paying for the curb and gutter but objected to paying for the assessment of pavinf the street. Mrs. Sherman stated she thought the street was n good condition and did not need to be paved. * * * * * * G. B. Story, 4150 South Elati, appeared before Council as spokesman for the group protesting the paving of the 4100 block of South Elati. Mr. Story referred to the petition entered into the record earlier as representing all of the property owners I February 21, 1978 Page 8 with the exception of one landlord. Mr. Story stated that his group did not think the street needed to be paved at this time. * * * * * * Mr. Hotz, 4703 South Sherman, appeared before the Coun- cil and stated he proteated the paving of Union Street. Mr. Notz stated the street only needed curb and gutter installation and asked the Council if a curb and gutter could be constructed with- out paving the street. Director of Public Works Waggoner stated the only time a curb and gutter i• inatalled by itself is in a sidewalk district. Director Waggoner stated that it waa not City policy to only install a curb and gutter in a paving district. * * * * * * Director of Engineering Services Diede returned to the Council Chamber• with a report on the findings of South Delaware. Director of Public Works Waggoners read from the report stating the teats were taken in 1972 by Henry Durant and the results show 1 1/4 to 2 inches of asphalt and no base. * * * * * * William Hayden, Union and Logan Streets, appeared be- fore Council and protested the paving of Union Street. * * * * * * Mayor Taylor asked if there waa anyone else wishing to speak in favor or against the paving district. No one replied. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Coun- cilman Harper seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williama, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * February 21, 1978 Page 9 COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO TAKE AGENDA ITEM 6A -AN OR- DINANCE ON FINAL READING CONCERNING PAVING DISTRICT NO. 25 -OUT OF ORDER. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMEMBER CLAYTON BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 3, SERIES OF 1978 AN ORDINANCE CREATING PAVING DISTRICT NO. 25 IN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF STREET AND ALLEY PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER AND SIDEWALK IM- PROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN PAYMENT FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND OTHER DETAILS. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO PASS ORDINANCE NO. 3, SERIES OF 1978. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. COUNCILMAN MAHN MOVED TO POSTPONE ORDINANCE NO. 3, SERIES OF 1978 UNTIL THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 6, 1978. Councilman Willimu seconded the motion. City Manager Mccown requested the Director of Public Works to appear before the Council and state the time schedule planned for the paving district. Director of Public Works Waggoner stated that plane and apecifications are projected to go out April 10; the notice to contractors and bond sale is projected to go out April 3; and the permit cut-off date is prior before April 3. Director of Public Work• Waggoner then asked the . City Attorney to con111ent on the time schedule for the paving district. City Attorney Berardini stated it would be possible for the Council to amend the ordinance on March 6th with publi- cation in its amended form March 8th; pass the final ordinance on March 20th with publication on March 22nd and still within the timeframe planned for the letting of bonds on May lat. February 21, 1978 Page 10 In answer to Director of Public Works Waggoner's question, City Attorney Berardini stated that the Council did not have to hold another public hearing if the ordinance was postponed. Mayor Taylor recognized a visitor in the audience who had raised his hand to speak. William Hayden, Union and Logan Street, appeared be- fore the Council and asked the Council to consider the peti- tions before passing the ordinance. Councilman Clayton clarified the motion that was on the floor. Mr. Hayden thanked Councilman Clayton and apologized to the Council. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. Council Members Weber, Smith. The Mayor declared the motion carried; informed the audience that the ordinance will be heard again on March 6th and welcomed everyone to attend the meeting. * * * * * * Mayor Taylor declared a recess at 9:10 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:30 p.m. Upon a call of the roll, the following were present: Council Members Williama, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. Absent: None. The Mayor declared a quorum present. * * * * * * "Comnunicationa -No Action Recommended" on the agenda were received: (a) Minutes of the Englewood Housing Authority meeting of January 4, 1978. February 21, 1978 Page 11 (b) Minutes of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting of Jacuary 11, 1978. (c) (d) Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Connnission meeting of January 17, 1978. Minutes of the Denver Regional Council of Government• meeting of January 18, 1978. * * * * * * INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN SMITH. A BILL FOR AMENDING SECTION 8, CHAPTER 3, TITLE V OF THE 1969 ENGLEWCX>D MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO 'PROMOTIONS' WITHIN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE OF THE CITY. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO PASS THE BILL FOR AN ORDI- NANCE ON FIRST READING. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Councilman Williama objected to the probationary period requirement for a promoted employee. lows: Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as fol- Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * RESOLUTION NO. 9, SERIES OF 1978 RESOLUTION APPOINTING HAYDN A. SWEARINGEN, ESQ., ASSOCIATE MUNICIPAL JUDGE FOR THE CITY OF ENGLEWCX>D. COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 9, SERIES OF 1978. Councilman Weber seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. February 21, 1978 Page 12 Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Attorney Berardini informed the Council his in- vestigation into the ownership of the Duncan Park shows the land belongs to the school and was leased to the City in August of 1968, for a period of twenty-five years. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED THAT THE COUNCIL REFER THE MATTER OF THE POSSIBILITY OF NAMING THE SOUTHWEST GREEN- BELT TO JOHN ROTOLO TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the Director of Public Works concerning the Broadway Signal Control- ler Updating. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT FROM YALE TO HAMPDEN FOR THE MASTER AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL AID-URBAN SYSTEMS AND THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as fol- lows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Manager Mccown requested that agenda item 7b " Memorandum from the Director of Finance to the City Manager con- cerning telephone bida" be delayed until the latter part of the meeting. Council agreed. * * * * * * February 21, 1978 ~age 13 City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the Director of Engineering Services to the Director of Public Works concerning four more concrete sidewalk and curb repairs in addi- tion to the previous list submitted to Council on February 6, 1978. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO INCLUDE THE FOUR ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS IN THE LIST OF SIDEWALKS TO BE REPAIRED. Councilman Williams seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from Admini- strative Assistant Hugh Brown concerning the Fire Department's re- quest for an out-of-state trip for training purposes. City Manager Mccown stated the training seminar is being sponsored by the National Fire Academy and i• being conducted at Rapid City, South Dakota. City Manager Mccown stated Fire Chief Beeson is requesting that Assistant Chief Braunreiter attend this seminar. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED THAT CHIEF BRAUNREITER BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND THE SEMINAR IN RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. City Manager Mccown stated the staff is preparing a comprehensive training program for all City employees and present plans are to submit the program to Council at the next regular Council meeting. * * * * * * RESOLUTION NO. 10, SERIES OF 1978 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 46 RELATING TO POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUNDING. February 21, 1978 Page 14 COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 10, SERIES OF 1978. Councilman Weber seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * RESOLUTION NO. 11, SERIES OF 1978 A RESOLUTION OPPOSING HOUSE BILL 1095 RELATING TO CIGARETTE TAX. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 11, SERIES OF 1978. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * RESOLUTION NO. 12, SERIES OF 1978 A RESOLUTION OPPOSING HCR 1004 RELATING TO TAX EXEMPTION OF RE- SIDENTIAL PROPERTY. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 12, SERIES OF 1978. Councilman Williama seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted aa follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * RESOLUTION NO. 13, SERIES OF 1978 A RESOLUTION TO OPPOSE SENATE BILL NO. 43 RELATING TO HIGHWAY USERS TAX FUND. February 21, 1978 Page 15 COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 13, SERIES OF 1978. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Councilman Harper stated he was against the concept of dividing up sales taxes and labeling certain parts of it to go to certain parts of government beforehand. Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williama, Weber, Smith, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. Council Member Harper. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * RESOLUTION NO. 14, SERIES OF 1978 A RESOLUTION OPPOSING SCR 2 RELATING TO SHARING OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 14, SERIES OF 1978. Councilman Harper seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * RESOLUTION NO. 15, SERIES OF 1978 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1978 GENERAL FUND BUDGET, AND ESTABLISH- ING THE POSITION OF INSURANCE CLERK AT GRADE 2. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 15, SERIES OF 1978. Councilman Weber seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Member Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * February 21, 1978 Page 16 RESOLUTION NO. 16, SERIES OF 1978 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1978 WATER AND GENERAL BUDGETS. City Manager Mccown stated this resolution provides for the coat of improvements to the water system are to be made; provides for the settlement of the Banbury agreement; provides for the settlement of the Broderick Wood case; and provides for an additional $33,000 for professional water counsel. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 16, SERIES OF 1978. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Council Members Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. None. '11le Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * RESOLUTION NO. 17, SERIES OF 1978 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT FUND BUDGET FOR 1978. COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 17, SERIES OF 1978. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote reaulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Smith, Harper, Clayton, Hann, Taylor. Council Members Williams, Weber. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * City Manager Mccown discussed Senate Bill No. 72 which provides for the taking of a nunicipal court fine over $10.00; assessing a $2.00 surcharge to that particular fine; and rebating the money to the State. City Manager Mccown stated the State in turn places the money into a training fund for police officers. City Manager Mccown stated the administration would like to support the bill; however, the staff would reconmend the bill be amended to include some amount of money for the City administrative coats incurred in collecting the fines and rebating them to the State. February 21, !978 Page !7 ~UUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO SUPPORT SENATE BILL NO. 72. Councilman Weber aeconded the motion. A lengthly diacuaaion enaued on the program, the fund- ing of the program, and the need for more information on the plans tor expanaion of the program. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayea: Nays: Council Members Harper, Taylor. Council Member• Williama, Weber, Smith, Clayton, Mann. The Mayor declared the motion defeated. * * * * * * City Manager Mccown diacuaaed a ataff recomnendation for a portion of the General Fund Balance. City Manager Mccown stated the staff would like to reco11111end eatablishing a Revenue Adjustment Fund that would be uaed aa a aource to supplement revenues in the ~enera! ~und when there are fluctuations in revenues and as a reau!t cauae a diaruption of current service levels. City Manager Mccown further atated that this fund could be uaed to defray tax increaaea, auch aa property tax, etc. The Council and City Manager Mccown discussed the advantage• and diaadvantagea of eatabliahing such a tund. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED THAT THE COUNCIL INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFI' AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A REVENUE CONTINGENCY FUND BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE STAFF WITH A BALANCE OF $500,000. Councilman Weber seconded the motion. A lengthly discussion ensued on the connation of a contingency fund; how the balance would be derived and appropriated; how the fund would be replenished; the desire to allocate more money into the PIF; the apprehensiveness of tieing up money in a contin- gency fund versus spending the money on programa and projects with- in the ~ity; and the need tor more in depth study on this recom- mendation. Councilman Smith withdrew his motion and Councilman Weber withdrew his second to the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Mann adjourned the meeting at 11:20 p.m. r!/*puty ty er