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Bill No. 45 -16: Appropriating monies for defraying the expenses of Enterprise Funds for the fiscal year ending 12 -31 -17 Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to hear Bills 44 -16 and 45 -16 together for purposes of public hearing. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of four (4) ayes. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to accept the Substitute Bill 44 -16 on file with the City Clerk's Office. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of four (4) ayes. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to accept the Substitute Bill 45 -16 on file with the City Clerk's Office. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of four (4) ayes. John Murphy, City Controller with offices on the 12th Floor of the County -City Building, served as the presenter for these bills. He stated we feel good about the budget. For each of the funds we track revenues versus expenditures and make sure everything is in balance. There is spending for capital expenditures which is normal. There is a slight budget decrease but most of that is just simple accounting changes. We feel good about all the funds and their balances. The health insurance fund has seen some decrease in claims due to the clinic and we will have a good report finished after January when the clinic has been open for a one (1) full year. We are pleased with how this came out in the end. Councilmember Dr. David Varner asked if we would have a miscellaneous questions period after these two (2) bills because we missed the opportunity to speak about the large raises since we got stuck on the TIF funding mechanism. Committee Chair White responded we can have that discussion after these two (2) bills are voted on. No one from the public spoke either in favor of or in opposition to either bill. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to send Substitute Bills 44 -16 and 45 -16 to the full Council with favorable recommendations. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of four (4) ayes. Committee Chair White stated we do have approximately fifteen (15) minutes to continue to speak on these issues. Councilmember John Voorde made a motion to revisit and have discussion on Substitute Bill 63- 16. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of four (4) ayes. on