06-22-15 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 22, 2015 goes back to the question that I wanted you to clarify just for the people in the audience. As we know those things, but for the general population where is this money going to so they can see it. Councilmember Derek Dieter made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Mr. Gavin Ferlic seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes and one (1) nay by Councilmember Henry Davis, Jr. Councilmember Henry Davis, Jr. can I ask you for a five (5) minute recess? Councilmember Derek Dieter asked if they could finish the public hearing then go for break. Councilmember Karen White stated we need to take a vote as we have a motion on the floor. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. made a motion for a five (5) minute break. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of five (5) ayes and four (4) nays by Councilmembers Dr. Ferlic, Dr. Varner, Dieter, and Mr. Ferlic. 31 -15 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENTAL AND ENTERPRISE OPERATIONS IN 2015 OF $14,500 FROM WATERWORKS BOND RESERVE FUND ( 4626) AND $297,000 FROM CENTURY CENTER FUND ( 4671) Councilmember Karen White Chairperson, Personnel & Finance Committee, reported that they met this afternoon on this bill and sends it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Presenter: John Murphy, City Controller, Offices on the 14" Floor— This is the quarterly enterprise fund appropriation. There are two items on the list. One is for Waterworks interest earned of $14,500 they want to transfer it to a different fund. The second is for the Century Center Fund with SMG, a working contract. They paid the city an incentive fee of $575,000 to appropriate most of the remaining balance, appropriation of $297,500 used for capital and improvements to the center. I would be happy to answer any questions if you have any. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Councilmember Derek Dieter made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Mr. Gavin Ferlic seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes and one (1) nay by Councilmember Henry Davis, Jr. 32 -15 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 2015 Councilmember Karen White Chairperson, Personnel & Finance Committee, reported that they met this afternoon on this bill and sends it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Presenter: John Murphy, City Controller, Offices on the 14" Floor— This is the second quarter June budget transfer ordinance. This is what Councilmember Davis was referring to. These are not additional appropriations just transfers from one line item account to another that require Council approval. In our office we try to come in with every line item under budget, so we have a zero (0) budget policy. So this helps us comply with that policy. I would be happy to answer any questions that you have on our budget transfers for the second quarter. Councilmember Oliver Davis — Again, for those budget transfers and everything else is available through the Clerk's Office if anybody would like to see them. Can you clarify that one more time? John Murphy responded they are available, yes. Councilmember Davis thank you. 26