HomeMy WebLinkAbout2383 RESOLUTION NO. 2383
A RESOLUTION OF THE BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL
PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL POLICIES AND
DIRECTION PERTAINING TO THE EXECUTION OF
THE 1992 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the 1992 budget based upon revenue and
expenditure estimates generated during the last half of the 1991, and,
WHEREAS, there have been major changes to the econom and City operations which were
not anticipated during the establishment of the 1992 City Budget, and,
WHEREAS, these changes resulted in a major variances including beginning cash, interest
revenues from Tax Anticipation Notes, staffing and overtime requirements, and
WHEREAS, current budget execution reprots indicate a General Fund shortfall of
approximately $600,000 based upon current operations and budget authority, and
WHEREAS, major actions are required to adjust revenue and expenditure levels of the 1992
City Budget, and,
WHEREAS, immediate actions must be taken to prevent significant municipal service
reductions,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the City Council direct the
Mayor to implement the supplemental budget guidance contained in Exhibit (A) and to
provide weekly status on progress to the Council Fiscal and Budget Committee of these and
other efforts to correct 1992 budget shortfalls.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Mayor is directed to provide recommended
revisions to the 1992 Budget to the City Council not later than April 15, 1992 to reflect
current and anticipated economic conditions and operations.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON THIS 18TH DAY
OF MARCH 1992.
LYNN HORTON, President
City Council
ATTEST:
Kathleen McCluskey
City Clerk
SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET ~UIDANCE ~ POLICIES
1. Mayor provide budget adjustment requests to properly
identify beginning cash and TAN Revenues with corresponding
recommendations for expenditure reductions.
2. An immediate City wide hiring freeze for positions in or
for all departments of the City is hereby imposed. Effective 12:01
a.m., March 18, 1992. Waivers to this policy require formal, prior
approval of the City Council.
3. An immediate freeze on procurement of capital items from
the General or Street Funds or for the General or Street Funds is
hereby imposed. Effective 12:01 a.m., March 18, 1992. Waivers to
this policy require formal, prior approval of the City Council.
4. An immediate moratorium on all travel in excess of 100
miles from the City of Bremerton.
5. An immediate moratorium on all office renovation and
repair except for emergency requirements (e.g. hole in roof, broken
window, ruptured water pipe, etc.) is hereby imposed. Effective
12:01 a.m., March 18, 1992. Waivers to this policy require formal,
prior approval of the City Council.
6. An immediate moratorium on the procurement of furniture
and furnishings for City offices and spaces is hereby imposed.
Effective 12:10 a.m., march 18, 1992.
7. Mayor provide budget adjustment request to reallocate
$64K CDBG funds to Boardwalk shortfall.
8. Delay activation of Fire Boat until 1993. Reallocate
1992 operating and insurance costs to current shortfall.
9. Consider selling 4th Street Building and 5th and Park
property. Mayor/Treasurer provide analysis at April study session.
10. Mayor/Police Chief/Fire Chief review overtime and
staffing and present analysis and recommendations at April study
session.
11. Consider moving VCB, EDC, etc. into 4th Street Building
(if not sold) and reduce cash grants to the organizations. Mayor
provide recommendations at April study session.
12. Mayor review Parking Lot Fees and provide recommendations
at the April study session.
13. Sell City owned homes located on Washington Avenue.
14. Monthly report at a Council meeting, regarding any
department exceeding budget authorization.