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PERESONNEL & FINANCE Committee Members Present: Citizen Members Present: Other Council Present: MARCH 23.2015 4:05 P.M. Karen White, Valerie Schey, Derek Dieter, Dr. Fred Ferlic Valerie Mora -Kraus Tim Scott, Henry Davis, Dr. David Varner, Oliver Davis, Gavin Ferlic Others Present: Brock Zeeb, Scott Ford, John Murphy, Cecil Eastman, Jack Smith, Kathy Cekanski - Farrand, Erin Blasko, Kathryn Roos, Jacob Alexander, Beth Leonard -Inks, Aaron Perri — DTSB Agenda: Bill 10 -15 Appropriation Parking Garage, Century Center Bill 11 -15 Appropriation $30,000 Studebaker /Oliver Grants Bill 12 -15 Budget Transfers Various Departments Bill 15 -13 Assessment Concerns Councilmember Karen White, Chair of the Personnel & Finance Committee called the hearing to order noting full Committee attendance. Four bills were listed on the agenda. The first three bills, 10 -15, 10 -11, and 12 -15 were all combined for purposes of the hearing, in that each was either an appropriation or transfer of already budgeted money. City Controller, John Murphy explained the details of each bill noting they were little more than updating the accounts so that they more accurately reflect current balances. There was some discussion following his presentation. Councilmembers David Varner, Karen White and Henry Davis each questioned past accounting methods used in the Controller's Office to perhaps gloss over the financial condition of the garages. Aaron Perri, Director of DTSB, and Beth Leonard -Inks noted that past practice created a false solvency. However, this Controller was promoting transparency by fully accounting for expenses and revenues. Karen White suggested that the Council which sets parking rates may want to review the current rate schedule. During the public portion, Aaron Perri indicated that revenues from the garage parks had built to a level adequate to funding necessary capital repairs. All three bills ultimately received a favorable recommendation after motions for each by Derek Dieter and Dr. Fred Ferlic which received unanimous support. The final bill 15 -13 which was sponsored by Henry Davis voiced concern over explanation by the County Assessor. To allow adequate time for the Assessor to prepare a report he asked the bill be continued until April 13, 2015.