02-19-09 Personnel and Finance Committee

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Personnel and Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of February 19, 2009 Page 2 • General Fund -Department Expenditures 2003-2008 • General Fund Revenues 2003-2008 1VIs. Fannello stated that she has asked all departments to project proposed capital expenditures for three (3) years and rank their importance. She added that she is looking into electronic log ins for employees to which Council Member White stated that IU South Bend utilizing that system where an employee has a 5- minute window to log in. Mayor Luecke noted that often you have to spend money to save money, noting that LED is a good example. Council Member Rouse stated that he believes that if you put nothing into capital you would be shooting yourself in the foot. Council Member LaFountain noted that the monies earmarked for public safety have remained relatively stable since 2003. Park and Recreation Department Funds:: City Controller M. Catherine Fannello then reviewed information on Fund # 203 which is funded by program fees and Fund # 405 which reflects additional charges and support capital expenses; as well as the park graphs. In response to a question from Council Member Oliver Davis, Ms. Fannello stated that concessions are now tracked in the recreation and golf divisions. In response to a question from Council Member Rouse, Ms. Fanello stated that the golf courses are almost self-supporting, whereas Council Member Rouse contended that he sees them as being disproportionate. He added that he is currently reviewing the Hojnacki of 2004 or 2006. Mayor Luecke stated the golf course expenses are offset by revenues. Economic Development Income Funds:: City Controller M. Catherine Fannello passed out a 1-page handout on Economic Development Fund # 408 setting forth grants/subsidies and capital projects. She reviewed the graphs and noted that $1.6 million is allocated from the Economic Development and General Funds to the Community and Economic Development Department for salaries and administration costs. In response to questions from Council Member Henry Davis, Jr., Ms. Fanello would provide more detailed information on Workforce Development and Project Impact. She noted that income tax receipts will be less in light of higher unemployment rates. City Controller M. Catherine Fannello passed out a 1-page handout on County Option Income Tax Fund # 202 setting forth information on 2008 expenditures. She also reviewed the graphs on receipts and debts. Personnel and Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of February 19, 2009