May 15, 2000
A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, May 15, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Mayor Black presided. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited in unison.
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Councilmen present: |
Drummond Black, Hollis McKeag, Marty Wazbinski |
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Councilmen absent: |
John Coppage (excused) |
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Vacant: |
Fourth Ward |
Approval of the minutes of the May 8, 2000 special and regular meeting was offered by Councilman Wazbinski and seconded by Councilman McKeag. (Motion adopted.)
Mark Ostgarden, City Planner, introduced Stephanie Box, Contest Chair for posters created by Midland Public School children for the Make Midland Beautiful Program. Ms. Box and Mayor Black recognized the winners of the poster contest.
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Wazbinski and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to issue the attached proclamation recognizing Midland Public School Superintendent Dr. Arthur C. Frock upon his retirement. (Motion adopted.)
Noel Bush, Director of Utilities, introduced Gary Peters, P.E., Manager of the Saginaw/Midland Municipal Water Supply Corporation. Mr. Peters presented an update on the Financial Statements and Auditor’s Report for the Saginaw/Midland Municipal Water Supply Corporation.
Jill Liberto, Assistant Communications Coordinator, introduced Lt. Diana Zielinski, Safety Officer and Morley Strauch, Post Commander of the Saginaw Bay Power Squadron. Lt. Zielinski and Mr. Strauch appeared to promote the “Boat Smart from the Start, Wear Your Life Jacket” program presented by the Saginaw Bay Power Squadron. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman Wazbinski:
RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to issue the attached proclamation designating the week of May 20 - 26, 2000, as SAFE BOATING WEEK in Midland. (Motion adopted.) Mayor Black presented the proclamation to Lt. Zielinski.
Jill Liberto, Assistant Communications Coordinator, introduced Duane Marsh, President of the Midland Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Marsh requested Council proclaim May 20, 2000, as Midland Blooms Day in Midland. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman Wazbinski and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to issue the attached proclamation designating May 20, 2000 as Midland Blooms Day in Midland. (Motion adopted.) Mayor Black presented the proclamation to Mr. Marsh.
Brian McManus, City Engineer, presented material on the proposed 2000 Sidewalk Program. A public hearing was opened at 7:44 p.m. on the following sidewalks:
Colorado Court – No comments were made.
Eastman Avenue (east side) – Thomas and Jennifer Zantow, 2310 Eastman Avenue, opposed the placement of sidewalk on the east side of Eastman Avenue. Daniel Walburn, 1502 Clover Lane, petitioner of the sidewalk, and Charles Hepenstal, 1317 North Parkway, spoke in support of the proposed sidewalk. The intended walk would pass through the Midland Calvary Cemetery, Mayor Black requested that staff present additional information on the placement of the proposed sidewalk by the cemetery and Country Club along Eastman Avenue.
Eastman Avenue (west side) – No comments were made.
Hedgewood Drive (west side) – Wilson Coomer, Commander of the American Legion, William Metcalf and Lloyd Townsend, also representing the American Legion, opposed the placement of sidewalk in front of the American Legion because of the added expense.
Illinois Drive (east side) – No comments were made.
St. Andrews Road (west side) – No comments were made.
Sturgeon Avenue (east side) – No comments were made.
Sturgeon Avenue (west side) – Joseph Braun, 6211 Sturgeon Avenue, spoke in opposition to placement of sidewalk on Sturgeon Avenue (west side).
Vance Road (east side) – George Lyons, 3306 Isabella Street, stated he had no objections to placing sidewalk on Vance Road. Kristine Keyes, speaking on behalf of Janet Reese, 3401 Cedar, was concerned about the lack of sidewalk ramps.
Wildes Street (west side) – George Lyons, 3306 Isabella Street, opposed the placement of sidewalk, but requested that curb cuts be made at every sidewalk intersection in the subdivision.
Waldo Avenue (west side) – William Bye, 807 Waldo, opposed sidewalk placement on Waldo Avenue because of possible development in that area.
Wheeler Street (south side) – No comments were made.
The hearing closed at 8:40 p.m.
The following resolution was then offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman Wazbinski:
RESOLVED, that on Monday, May 15, 2000, a public hearing of necessity was held on the 2000 Sidewalk Improvement Program; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that action on the necessity for the 2000 Sidewalk Improvement Program is hereby postponed until June 12, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. (Motion adopted.)
Noel Bush, Director of Utilities, presented information on an application to obtain State Revolving Loan Funds for the financing of an Overflow Storage Basin. Steve Ferns, P.E. and Curt Christeson, P. E. from Hubbell, Roth and Clark, presented an overview on the construction of a 43.5 million gallon overflow basin. The purpose of the public hearing is to solicit comments from the public on the project plan. A hearing opened at 9:02 p.m. William Fagley, 2700 Glendale, from the Sensible Sewer Technical Committee, read a letter endorsing the overflow project and urged the City to proceed with the application for the SRF loan and avoid any $1,000 per day penalties. The hearing closed at 9:10 p.m. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman Wazbinski:
WHEREAS, in accord with Section 5.11 of the Charter of the City of
Midland, a public hearing was conducted at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2000,
in the Council Chambers of City Hall and received public comments on the
Preliminary Project Plan for the construction of an Overflow Storage Basin to
be financed by State Revolving Funds; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the City Manager is hereby directed to prepare a
transcript of the hearing to be included with the SRF application; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the public record shall remain open through May
30, 2000 for written comments to be submitted to the City Clerk's office; and
RESOLVED FURTHER,
that the City Manager is directed to schedule the approval of the SRF
application at the regular City Council meeting on June 12, 2000. (Motion adopted.)
James Schroeder, Director of Planning and Community Development, presented information regarding Zoning Petition No. 455. A public hearing was opened at 9:15 p.m., no comments were made, the hearing closed at 9:16 p.m. The following ordinance was then offered by Council McKeag and seconded by Councilman Wazbinski:
ORDINANCE NO. 1477
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 727, BEING AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE AND RESTRICT THE LOCATION OF TRADES AND INDUSTRIES AND THE LOCATION OF BUILDINGS DESIGNED FOR SPECIFIC USES, TO REGULATE AND LIMIT THE HEIGHT AND BULK OF BUILDINGS HEREAFTER ERECTED OR ALTERED, TO REGULATE AND DETERMINE THE AREA OF YARDS, COURTS, AND OTHER OPEN SPACES SURROUNDING BUILDINGS, TO REGULATE AND LIMIT THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, AND FOR SAID PURPOSES, TO DIVIDE THE CITY INTO DISTRICTS AND PRESCRIBE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF ITS PROVISIONS BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO PROVIDE AN OFFICE-SERVICE 2 ZONING CLASSIFICATION WHERE OFFICE-SERVICE 1 ZONING PRESENTLY EXISTS.
The City of Midland Ordains:
Section 1. That the Zoning Map of Ordinance No. 727, being the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Midland, is hereby amended as follows:
That property described as: Part of the Northwest ¼ of Section 13, T14N, R2E, City of Midland, Midland County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point which is the Northwest corner of Lot 153 of Harris Park Subdivision, as recorded in Liber D of Plats on Pages 39 and 40 of the Midland County Records, said point being South 00° 46’ 16” East, 561.00 feet along the West Section line, also being the West plat line of said Harris Park Subdivision from the Northwest corner of said Section 13; thence South 00° 46’ 16” East, 1000.00 feet along the West Section line, also being said West plat line of Harris Park Subdivision; thence North 88° 39’ 00” East, 539.59 feet; thence North 43° 39’ 00” East, 114.64 feet; thence North 00° 40’ 42” West, 918.95 feet; thence South 88° 39’ 00” West, 621.32 feet, along in part the North line of Lot 153 of said Harris Park Subdivision to the Point of Beginning,
be, and the same is hereby changed to an Office-Service 2 District.
Section 2. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication. (Ordinance adopted.)
Daniel Hargarten, Fire Chief, presented information on a Show Cause Hearing for a dangerous building located at 309 E. Grove Street. The Show Cause Hearing opened at 9:25 p.m., no comments were made, the hearing closed at 9:26 p.m. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman Wazbinski:
WHEREAS, a vacant building located at 309 E. Grove Street, Midland, Michigan, has been deemed dangerous and unsafe as defined in Chapter 5 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Midland, specifically Section 5-26, by the Chief Building Official who issued a notice and order directed to the owner of record of the building stating the defects thereof; and
WHEREAS, the owner of record failed to comply with the requirements set forth in said notice and order within the time limit established in the notice; and
WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the Fire Chief the City Council appointed Mr. William Phillips as a Hearings Officer on February 14, 2000 for the purpose of conducting a public hearing in order for the owner to show cause why the notice and order should not be complied with or the building at 309 E. Grove Street, Midland, Michigan, should not be demolished or otherwise made safe; and
WHEREAS, following proper notice to the owner of record, a public hearing was held on March 21, 2000 at which time the owner of record was present and provided information to the Hearings Officer; and
WHEREAS, on March 22, 2000 the Hearings Officer issued his Findings of Fact and Order which was delivered by certified mail, return receipt request, as prescribed in Section 5-26 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Midland, to owner of said property; and
WHEREAS, the time period stated in the Findings of Fact and Order requiring the owner’s compliance in abating this dangerous and unsafe building by repair or demolition has expired, and no action has occurred; and
WHEREAS, in accord with Sec. 5-26(h)(6)(a) of the Code of Ordinances, if the owner of record fails to appear or neglects or refuses to comply with the order the Hearings Officer shall file a report of his findings and a copy of his order with the City Council and request that the necessary action be taken to demolish or otherwise make safe the building or structure; and
WHEREAS, in accord with Sec. 5-26(h)(6)(b) of the Code of Ordinances the City Council received the Findings of Fact and Order on May 8, 2000 and set a public hearing on May 15, 2000 for the purpose of providing the owner of record an opportunity to show cause why the building at 309 E. Grove Street should not be demolished or otherwise made safe; now therefore
RESOLVED, that in accord with Sec. 5-26(h)(6)(b) of the Code of Ordinances, the City Council hereby approves the March 22, 2000 Finding of Fact and Order regarding the building located at 309 E. Grove Street; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Administration is hereby authorized and directed to execute said Finding of Fact and Order twenty-two days following the adoption of this resolution in accord with the provisions of Sec. 5-26(h)(6). (Motion adopted.)
No comments were made.
James Branson, City Attorney, presented information on an ordinance that would establish the property known as “Theis Park” as a City Park. The following ordinance was then offered by Councilman Wazbinski and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
ORDINANCE NO. 1478
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND, MICHIGAN, BY AMENDING SECTION 17-81 OF ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 17 THEREOF.
The City of Midland Ordains:
Section 1. Section 17-82 is hereby added to Article II to read as follows:
Section 17-82. Theis Park established.
The following described area is hereby established as Theis Park:
Hillside Park lying within the recorded Plat of Hillside, part of the Southwest ¼ of Section 15, Township 14 North, Range 2 East, City of Midland, Midland County, Michigan.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication. (Ordinance adopted.)
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Wazbinski and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
RESOLVED, that Joseph Rogers is hereby appointed to the Board of Review for a term to expire April 30, 2003. (Motion adopted.)
Appointments
to Boards and Commissions - Postponed
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Wazbinski and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
RESOLVED, that appointments to the following various Boards and Commissions is hereby postponed until June 12, 2000, at 7:00 p.m.:
Aviation Advisory Commission
Cable Access Advisory Commission
Dial-A-Ride Advisory Commission
Local Officers Compensation Commission
MBS International Airport Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Plumbing Board of Appeals
Sewer District Board of Appeals
West Main Street Historic District Commission
Zoning Board of Appeals
(Motion adopted.)
2000-01 City of Midland Budget
Robert Fisher, Director of Fiscal Services, presented information on the proposed 2000-01 City of Midland Budget. The following resolution was then offered by Councilman Wazbinski and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the 2000-2001 budget was held on Monday, May 8, 2000, at 7:00 p.m., in accord with Section 11.4 of the Charter of the City of Midland and State of Michigan Act 5, Public Acts of 1982, as amended; and
WHEREAS, MCL 211.44 permits local governments which administer property taxes to impose a Property Tax Administration Fee not to exceed one percent (1%) on taxes payable before February 14 of the succeeding year; and
WHEREAS, Section 12.17 of the Charter of the City of Midland requires the City Treasurer to add a four percent (4%) collection fee to all taxes paid after the 15th day of September; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to MCL 211.44, as amended, the governing body must approve by resolution or ordinance an authorization for the imposition of a property tax administration fee, collection fee or any type of late penalty charge; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the governing body of the City of Midland to authorize the imposition of a one percent (1%) tax administration fee and a four percent (4%) late penalty collection fee to all applicable taxes levied by all taxing units and payable to the City of Midland; and
WHEREAS, the taxable value of real and personal property in the City of Midland has been determined to be $2,161,530,000, plus $82,971,500 of value on the Industrial Facilities Tax Roll; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the budget of the City of Midland for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2001 is hereby determined and adopted as follows:
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GENERAL FUND: |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Taxes |
$26,600,400 |
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State Funds |
4,121,500 |
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Other Revenues |
6,066,890 |
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Fund Balance |
(5,914,970) |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$30,873,820 |
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GENERAL FUND (continued): |
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Appropriations: |
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General Programs |
$25,908,170 |
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Capital Improvement |
760,500 |
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Transfers to Other Funds |
3,855,150 |
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Contingencies |
350,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$30,873,820 |
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MAJOR STREET FUND: |
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Sources of Funds: |
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State Gas and Weight Tax |
$2,270,000 |
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Other Revenues |
408,750 |
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Transfers from Other Funds |
114,900 |
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Fund Balance |
963,245 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$3,756,895 |
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Appropriations: |
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Street Maintenance |
$ 1,455,895 |
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Street Construction |
1,781,000 |
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Transfers to Other Funds |
500,000 |
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Contingencies |
20,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 3,756,895 |
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LOCAL STREET FUND: |
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Sources of Funds: |
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State Gas and Weight Tax |
$ 546,700 |
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Other Revenues |
347,000 |
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Transfers from Other Funds |
629,110 |
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Fund Balance |
278,740 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$1,801,550 |
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Appropriations: |
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Street Maintenance |
$ 920,550 |
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Street Construction |
861,000 |
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Contingencies |
20,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 1,801,550 |
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GRACE A. DOW LIBRARY FUND: |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating Revenues |
$ 346,470 |
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State Funds |
65,000 |
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Other Revenues |
208,000 |
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Transfers from Other Funds |
2,714,620 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 3,334,090 |
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GRACE A. DOW LIBRARY FUND |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating Expenditures |
$ 3,091,390 |
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Capital Expenditures |
242,700 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 3,334,090 |
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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BLOCK GRANT FUND: |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Federal Grants |
$ 709,870 |
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Appropriations: |
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Residential Home Rehabs |
$ 271,000 |
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Other Expenditures |
418,870 |
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Contingencies |
20,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 709,870 |
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CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FUND: |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating Revenues |
$ 366,400 |
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Other Revenues |
8,000 |
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Fund Balance |
41,820 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 416,220 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating Expenditures |
$ 314,920 |
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Capital Expenditures |
89,900 |
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Contingencies |
11,400 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 416,220 |
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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT |
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AUTHORITY FUND: |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Property Taxes |
$ 409,200 |
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Other Revenues |
29,000 |
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Fund Balance |
(11,000) |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 427,200 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating Expenditures |
$ 109,160 |
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Capital Expenditures |
152,000 |
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Transfers to Other Funds |
151,000 |
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Contingencies |
15,040 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 427,200 |
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DEBT SERVICE FUND: |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Property Taxes |
$ 1,273,100 |
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Other Revenues |
3,500 |
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Fund Balance |
(8,730) |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$1,267,870 |
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Appropriations: |
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Bond Principal |
$ 1,012,000 |
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Bond Interest |
252,370 |
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Other Expenditures |
3,500 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 1,267,870 |
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DDA DEBT SERVICE FUND: |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Transfers from Other Funds |
$ 136,000 |
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Fund Balance |
(1,870) |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 134,130 |
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Appropriations: |
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Bond Principal |
$ 85,000 |
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Bond Interest |
47,930 |
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Other Expenditures |
1,200 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 134,130 |
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SANITARY LANDFILL FUND: |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating Revenue |
$ 2,700,000 |
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Other Revenue |
134,000 |
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Working Capital |
438,530 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 3,272,530 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating Expenses |
$ 1,596,460 |
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Other Expenses |
79,600 |
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Interest Expense |
39,320 |
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Capital Expenses |
830,550 |
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Retirement of Debt |
675,000 |
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Contingencies |
51,600 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 3,272,530 |
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WASHINGTON WOODS FUND: |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating Revenues |
$ 1,026,520 |
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Other Revenues |
51,890 |
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Working Capital |
62,920 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 1,141,330 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating Expenses |
$ 957,020 |
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Other Expenses |
88,710 |
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Capital Expenses |
81,600 |
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Contingencies |
14,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 1,141,330 |
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RIVERSIDE PLACE FUND: |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating Revenues |
$ 864,000 |
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Other Revenues |
73,760 |
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Working Capital |
22,285 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 960,045 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating Expenses |
$ 823,040 |
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Other Expenses |
56,530 |
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Capital Expenses |
68,775 |
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Contingencies |
11,700 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 960,045 |
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GOLF COURSE FUND: |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating Revenues |
$ 688,000 |
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Other Revenues |
29,000 |
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Working Capital |
149,700 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 866,700 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating Expenses |
$ 655,900 |
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Capital Expenses |
205,800 |
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Contingencies |
5,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 866,700 |
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PARKING FUND: |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating Revenues |
$ 83,000 |
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Other Revenues |
1,500 |
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Transfers from Other Funds |
15,000 |
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Working Capital |
5,660 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 105,160 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating Expenses |
$ 105,160 |
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TRANSPORTATION (DIAL-A-RIDE) |
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FUND |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating Revenues |
$ 783,700 |
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Other Revenues |
25,000 |
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Transfers from Other Funds |
365,760 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 1,174,460 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating Expenses |
$ 1,116,260 |
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Other Expenses |
36,000 |
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Capital Expenses |
12,200 |
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Contingencies |
10,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 1,174,460 |
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WASTEWATER FUND: |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating Revenues |
$ 3,530,880 |
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Other Revenues |
86,600 |
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Working Capital |
257,860 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 3,875,340 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating Expenses |
$ 2,486,040 |
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Other Expenses |
110,000 |
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Interest Expense |
64,310 |
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Capital Expenses |
767,650 |
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Retirement of Debt |
435,300 |
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Contingencies |
12,040 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 3,875,340 |
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WATER FUND: |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating Revenues |
$ 8,672,050 |
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Contractual Revenue |
1,398,500 |
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Other Revenues |
289,510 |
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Working Capital |
(855,840) |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 9,504,220 |
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Appropriations |
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Operating Expenses |
$ 5,033,120 |
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Other Expenses |
187,000 |
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Interest Expense |
1,365,710 |
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Capital Expenses |
1,265,960 |
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Retirement of Debt |
1,570,130 |
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Contingencies |
82,300 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 9,504,220 |
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FUND |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating Revenues |
$ 360,210 |
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Other Funds |
517,770 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 877,980 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating Expenses |
$ 752,980 |
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Capital Expenses |
100,000 |
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Contingencies |
25,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 877,980 |
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DATA PROCESSING OPERATIONS: |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating Revenues |
$ 727,700 |
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Other Revenues |
30,000 |
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Working Capital |
217,200 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 974,900 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating Expenses |
$ 777,400 |
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Other Expenses |
21,500 |
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Capital Expenses |
150,000 |
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Contingencies |
26,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 974,900 |
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DATA PROCESSING RENTAL FUND: |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating Revenues |
$ 249,470 |
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Other Revenues |
8,000 |
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Working Capital |
(44,370) |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 213,100 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating Expenses |
$ 113,100 |
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Capital Expenses |
100,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 213,100 |
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EQUIPMENT REVOLVING FUND: |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating Revenues |
$ 2,737,500 |
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Other Revenues |
209,700 |
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Working Capital |
525,280 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 3,472,480 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating Expenses |
$ 1,581,480 |
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Other Expenses |
103,000 |
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Capital Expenses |
1,763,000 |
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Contingencies |
25,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 3,472,480 |
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SERVICE CENTER RENTAL FUND: |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating Revenues |
$ 250,200 |
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Other Revenue |
19,500 |
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Working Capital |
(38,650) |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 231,050 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating Expenses |
$ 194,050 |
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Capital Expenses |
27,000 |
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Contingencies |
10,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
$ 231,050 |
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HEALTH CARE PLAN FUND: |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating Revenues |
$1,000,000 |
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Other Revenues |
120,000 |
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Working Capital |
(1,120,000) |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 0 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating Expenses |
$ 0 |
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PROPERTY AND LIABILITY |
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INSURANCE FUND: |
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Sources of Funds: |
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Operating Revenues |
$ 584,990 |
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Working Capital |
115,050 |
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Total Sources of Funds |
$ 700,040 |
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Appropriations: |
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Operating Expenses |
$ 700,040 |
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; and |
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RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Assessor is hereby authorized and instructed to levy 8.27 mills for operations, 3.64 mills for tax appeal contingency reserve and 0.57 mills for general obligation debt, a total of 12.48 mills, on the Taxable Value of the various classes of property in the City of Midland on the 2000 City tax roll, in accordance with provisions of Act 114, Public Acts of 1979; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that in accordance with the recommendation of the Downtown Development Authority, the City Assessor is hereby authorized and instructed to levy an additional 2.00 mills for operations on the Taxable Value of the various classes of property on the 2000 City tax roll in the Downtown Development District; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that in accordance with MCL 211.44 the City Assessor is hereby authorized and instructed to impose a tax administration fee of one percent (1%) on all applicable taxes levied on both the Summer and Winter property tax bills, to offset costs incurred by the City of Midland in assessing property values, collecting property tax levies and in the review and appeal processes; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and instructed to add to all taxes paid after September 15 and February 14, a four percent (4%) late penalty collection fee, said collection fee to be calculated on the base tax plus the one percent (1%) tax administration fee; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that all property tax revenues resulting from said 3.64 mill tax appeal contingency levy, along with interest earned thereon by the City, shall be placed in a Tax Appeal Contingency Reserve within the General Fund, shall be restricted solely for adjustments resulting from the major tax appeals of Midland Cogeneration Venture, The Dow Chemical Company and Dow Corning Corporation for 1997 and subsequent years, and shall be accumulated until final disposition of said tax appeals occurs, whereupon any unused funds in said Reserve shall be returned to City taxpayers through a future millage reduction. (Motion adopted.)
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Wazbinski and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Wazbinski and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
RESOLVED, that on behalf of the City of Midland, Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone is hereby authorized to enter into a settlement agreement proposed by legal counsel representing Mr. Anthony Dizon for parcel 107 in the Bay City Road Interchange project located at 5212 Bay City Road in an amount not to exceed $90,000; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Director of Fiscal Services is hereby authorized and directed to make payment up to $28,000 to the Michigan Department of Transportation upon receipt of an invoice for settlement of said property. (Motion adopted.)
Stone Ridge South No. 1 – Extension of Time for Completion of Sidewalk
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Wazbinski and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, a written request has been received from Stone Ridge Enterprises, proprietor of Stone Ridge South No. 1, to extend the period of time to complete the sidewalks within said subdivision; now therefore
RESOLVED, that in accord with Sections 23-80(1) and 23-80(3) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Midland, the City Council hereby extends the period of time to complete the sidewalks within Stone Ridge South No. 1 until December 1, 2002, conditioned upon receipt of a new financial guarantee in an amount determined by the City Engineer, valid for a period of one year beyond the date of required completion of the sidewalk; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that if a new financial guarantee is not provided by June 15, 2000, Council authorizes staff to use the existing financial guarantee on file to install all remaining sidewalk this construction year. (Motion adopted.)
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Wazbinski and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, a written request has been received from Midland Investment Company, on behalf of John A. and Judith Ann Rapanos, proprietors of Scenic Estates No. 3, to extend the period of time to complete the sidewalk within said subdivision; now therefore
RESOLVED, that in accord with Sections 23-80(1) and 23-80(3) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Midland, the City Council hereby extends the period of time to complete the sidewalk within Scenic Estates No. 3 until September 1, 2001, conditioned upon receipt of a new financial guarantee in an amount determined by the City Engineer, valid for a period of one year beyond the date of required completion of the sidewalk; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that if a new financial guarantee is not provided by June 15, 2000, Council authorizes staff to use the existing financial guarantee on file to install all remaining sidewalk this construction year. (Motion adopted.)
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Wazbinski and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, a written request has been received from Jill Buchenau Rafos and George Rafos, proprietors of Jilmar Estates No. 1, to extend the period of time to complete the sidewalks within said subdivision; now therefore
RESOLVED, that in accord with Sections 23-80(1) and 23-80(3) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Midland, the City Council hereby extends the period of time to complete the sidewalks within Jilmar Estates No. 1 until June 26, 2003, conditioned upon receipt of a new financial guarantee in an amount determined by the City Engineer, valid for a period of one year beyond the date of required completion of the sidewalks; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that if a new financial guarantee is not provided by June 15, 2000, Council authorizes staff to use the existing financial guarantee on file to install all remaining sidewalk this construction year. (Motion adopted.)
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Wazbinski and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, a written request has been received from Jill Buchenau Rafos and George Rafos, proprietors of Jilmar Estates No. 2, to extend the period of time to complete the sidewalks within said subdivision; now therefore
RESOLVED, that in accord with Sections 23-80(1) and 23-80(3) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Midland, the City Council hereby extends the period of time to complete the sidewalks within Jilmar Estates No. 2 until June 26, 2003, conditioned upon receipt of a new financial guarantee in an amount determined by the City Engineer, valid for a period of one year beyond the date of required completion of the sidewalks; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that if a new financial guarantee is not provided by June 15, 2000, Council authorizes staff to use the existing financial guarantee on file to install all remaining sidewalk this construction year. (Motion adopted.)
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Wazbinski and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, the Dow Chemical Company has proposed to donate eighty acres on Whitman Drive to the City of Midland for Parks purposes; and
WHEREAS, the property is adjacent to other property being used for recreational programming; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission recommended by resolution at their February 8, 2000 meeting that the City Council accept the property; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reviewed the proposed agreement and has deemed it to be in order; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby accepts the generous offer of The Dow Chemical Company; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute an agreement with The Dow Chemical Company for the donation of said property. (Motion adopted.)
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Wazbinski and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, sealed proposals have been advertised and received in accord with Article II of Chapter 2 of the Midland Code of Ordinances for the extension of sanitary sewer on Airport Road; the replacement of sanitary sewer on Cronkright and Eastlawn Drive; the extension of storm sewers on Haley Street and Hill Court; the installation of manholes on the existing sewer running west from Waldo Road and the extension of water main on Perrine Road; and
WHEREAS, funding for this project is provided by the Storm Water Management Fund, Water Fund and Wastewater Fund; now therefore
RESOLVED, that the low sealed proposal submitted by Johnston Contracting, Inc. of Midland, Michigan, for the "2000 Miscellaneous Utility Extensions; Contract No. 19", in the indicated amount of $130,818.00, based upon City estimated quantities is hereby accepted and the Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to execute a contract therefore in accord with the proposal and the City's specifications; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Manager has the authority to approve change orders modifying or altering this contract in an aggregate amount not to exceed $20,000. (Motion adopted.)
Concrete Crushing - Landfill
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Wazbinski and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, sealed bids for Concrete Crushing, Bid No. 2370, have been advertised and received in accord with Section 2-18 of the Midland Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the low qualifying bid proposal submitted by Briggs Contracting of Sanford, Michigan in the amount of $5.00 per ton was accepted by City staff; and
WHEREAS, the initial total contract amount was estimated to not exceed $20,000, and was therefore not presented to City Council for approval of the contract award and issuance of a purchase order; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has reported sufficient funds are available in capital account number 517-9120-912.97-15 Land Improvements; now therefore
RESOLVED, that a purchase order is authorized to Briggs Contracting of Sanford, Michigan in the amount of $20,445. (Motion adopted.)
Woodcrest Elementary Parade – May 26, 2000
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Wazbinski and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
RESOLVED, that the request from Judy Plomer, Principal of Woodcrest Elementary, to conduct a school wide parade on Friday, May 26, 2000, beginning at 10:15 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., is hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
;and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Engineer is hereby directed to write a Traffic Control Order for the street closures. (Motion adopted.)
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Wazbinski and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, the City Council referred to the Planning Commission a proposal to change the name of Bradley Road to Bradley Court; and
WHEREAS, a communication from the City Planning Commission has been received, recommending approval of the proposed street name change; now therefore
RESOLVED, that in accord with Section 22-59 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Midland, the City Council does hereby set the date of June 12, 2000, for a public hearing to be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Midland, Michigan; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Clerk is directed to publish the proper public hearing notice. (Motion adopted.)
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Wazbinski and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
WHEREAS, the City Council referred to the Planning Commission a proposal to change the name of Wyllys Street east of Dawn Drive to East Wyllys Court, and Wyllys Court west of Dartmouth Drive to West Wyllys Court; and
WHEREAS, a communication from the City Planning Commission has been received, recommending approval of the proposed street name change; now therefore
RESOLVED, that in accord with Section 22-59 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Midland, the City Council does hereby set the date of June 12, 2000, for a public hearing to be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Midland, Michigan; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Clerk is directed to publish the proper public hearing notice. (Motion adopted.)
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Wazbinski and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
RESOLVED, that notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council on Monday, June 12, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, for the purpose of considering the advisability of amending the Zoning Map of Ordinance No. 727, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Midland, as set forth in the following proposed Ordinance, which is hereby introduced and given first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 727, BEING AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE AND RESTRICT THE LOCATION OF TRADES AND INDUSTRIES AND THE LOCATION OF BUILDINGS DESIGNED FOR SPECIFIC USES, TO REGULATE AND LIMIT THE HEIGHT AND BULK OF BUILDINGS HEREAFTER ERECTED OR ALTERED, TO REGULATE AND DETERMINE THE AREA OF YARDS, COURTS, AND OTHER OPEN SPACES SURROUNDING BUILDINGS, TO REGULATE AND LIMIT THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, AND FOR SAID PURPOSES, TO DIVIDE THE CITY INTO DISTRICTS AND PRESCRIBE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF ITS PROVISIONS BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO PROVIDE A BUSINESS B-2 ZONING CLASSIFICATION WHERE RESIDENTIAL B ZONING PRESENTLY EXISTS.
The City of Midland Ordains:
Section 1. That the Zoning Map of Ordinance No. 727, being the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Midland, is hereby amended as follows:
That property described as: Commencing at a point on the East side of the right-of-way of Foster Road 498 feet North of the South line of Section 2, T14N, R2E, City of Midland, Midland County, Michigan; thence East 1782.00 feet to the Place of Beginning; thence East 267.46 feet to the East right-of-way line of the US-10 Expressway; thence South 503 feet, more or less, along said East right-of-way line for US-10 to a point on the South Section line of said Section 2; thence West along said South Section line 312 feet; thence North 498 feet to the Place of Beginning,
be, and the same is hereby changed to a Business B-2 District.
Section 2. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication. (Motion adopted. Considered first reading.)
Zoning Petition No. 458
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Wazbinski and seconded by Councilman McKeag:
RESOLVED, that notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council on Monday, June 12, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, for the purpose of considering the advisability of amending the Zoning Map of Ordinance No. 727, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Midland, as set forth in the following proposed Ordinance, which is hereby introduced and given first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 727, BEING AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE AND RESTRICT THE LOCATION OF TRADES AND INDUSTRIES AND THE LOCATION OF BUILDINGS DESIGNED FOR SPECIFIC USES, TO REGULATE AND LIMIT THE HEIGHT AND BULK OF BUILDINGS HEREAFTER ERECTED OR ALTERED, TO REGULATE AND DETERMINE THE AREA OF YARDS, COURTS, AND OTHER OPEN SPACES SURROUNDING BUILDINGS, TO REGULATE AND LIMIT THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, AND FOR SAID PURPOSES, TO DIVIDE THE CITY INTO DISTRICTS AND PRESCRIBE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF ITS PROVISIONS BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO PROVIDE A BUSINESS B-2 ZONING CLASSIFICATION WHERE COMMUNITY ZONING PRESENTLY EXISTS.
The City of Midland Ordains:
Section 1. That the Zoning Map of Ordinance No. 727, being the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Midland, is hereby amended as follows:
That property described as: Commencing 491 feet South of the East ¼ corner of Section 32, T15N, R2E; thence West 396 feet; thence South 202.85 feet; thence East 396 feet; thence North 202.85 feet to the Point of Beginning,
be, and the same is hereby changed to a Business B-2 District.
Section 2. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication. (Motion adopted. Considered first reading.)
Being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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Penny K. Kovacevich, City Clerk