HomeMy Public PortalAboutOrdinance No. 1152-09 09-08-2009 1152-09
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS
ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2009 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS STATUTES AND THE CHARTER
OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO MAKE CERTAIN LINE-ITEM AND DEPARTMENTAL
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS; AND WAIVING BIDDING AND
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTS
UNDER $25,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SEEK AND EXECUTE CERTAIN CONTRACTS FOR
EXPENDITURES UNDER $25,000 AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City of Richland Hills has submitted a
budget proposal to the City Council prior to the beginning of the fiscal year as
required by the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, said budget proposal sets for the estimated revenues and
expenditures for each fund for the current and proposed fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that all provisions pertaining to the adoption
of a budget contained in the City Charter have been complied with; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing on said proposed budget;
and
WHEREAS, after full consideration, the City Council is of the opinion that the
budget should be approved and adopted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT:
I.
The budget estimate of the Revenues of the City of Richland Hills and the
estimate of the Expenses for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2009, and
ending September 30, 2010, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", (hereinafter called
"the budget") is hereby adopted.
II.
The sum of $5,038,493 is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund for
the payment of Operating Expenses and Capital Outlays of the City Government,
as set forth in detail in the budget.
III.
The sum of $3,312,961 is hereby appropriated out of the Enterprise Fund
for the following public purposes:
1. $2,681,868 for the Operating Expenses and Capital Outlays of the
Water and Sewer Works as set forth in the budget.
2. $166,951 for transfer to the 2002 Waterworks Revenue Bond
Interest and Sinking Fund for the repayment of principal and
interest on long-term debt.
3. $8,239 for transfer to the 2002 Waterworks Revenue Bond Reserve
Fund in accordance with the revenue bond issuance ordinance.
4. $290,135 for transfer to the 1998 Certificate Obligations Interest
and Sinking Fund for the repayment of principal and interest on
long-term debt.
5. $156,435 for transfer to the 2007 Waterworks Revenue Bond
Interest and Sinking Fund for the repayment of principal and
interest on long term debt.
6. $9,333 for transfer to the 2007 Waterworks Revenue Bond Reserve
Fund.
IV.
The sum of $10,000 is hereby appropriated out of the Parks and
Beautification Fund for Operating Expenses and Capital Outlays for public parks,
recreation and beautification facilities, or programs as set for in the budget
V.
The sum of $166,951 is hereby appropriated out of the 2002 Waterworks
Revenue Bond Interest and Sinking Fund for the repayment of water and sewer
works long-term debt principal and interest.
VI.
The sum of $290,135 is hereby appropriated out of the 1998 Certificate
Obligations Interest and Sinking Fund for the repayment of wastewater works
long term debt principal and interest.
VII.
The sum of $156,435 is hereby appropriated out of the 2007 Waterworks
Revenue Bond Interest and Sinking Fund for the repayment of water and sewer
works long term debt principal and interest.
VIII.
The sum of $66,285 is hereby appropriated out of the 2005 Contractual
Obligations Interest and Sinking Fund for the repayment of general long-term
debt principal and interest.
IX.
The sum of $79,120 is hereby appropriated out of the 2006 Contractual
Obligations Interest and Sinking Fund for the repayment of general long-term
debt principal and interest.
X.
The sum of $48,901 is hereby appropriated out of the 2007 Contractual
Obligation Interest and Sinking Fund for the repayment of general long term debt
principal and interest.
XI.
The sum of $97,248 is hereby appropriated out of the Drainage Utility
Fund for drainage system improvements in accordance with the City's drainage
ordinance and state law.
XII.
The sum of $698,999 is hereby appropriated out of the Economic
Development 4B Sales Tax Fund for capital outlays in conjunction with economic
development activities and street improvements.
XIII.
The sum of $85,912 is hereby appropriated out of the Road and Street
Improvement Fund for capital outlays in conjunction with street improvements.
XIV.
The sum of $10,355 is hereby appropriated out of the Municipal Court
Building Security Fund for the building security and bailiff costs.
XV.
The sum of $68,078 is hereby appropriated out of the 2001 Certificate of
Obligations Expense Fund for the purpose of street improvement capital
expenditures.
XVI.
The sum of $126,677 is hereby appropriated out of the 2001 Certificate
Obligations Interest and Sinking Fund for the repayment of general long-term
debt principal and interest.
XVII.
The sum of $1,075,000 is hereby appropriated out of the Oil and Gas
Fund for the purpose of constructing capital improvements.
XVIII.
The sum of $60,497 is hereby appropriated out of the COPS Crime Victim
Liaison Grant Fund for the purpose of funding amulti-jurisdictional crime victim
liaison position.
XIX.
The sum of $499,347 is hereby appropriated from the Crime Control and
Prevention District Expense Fund for the purpose of acquiring capital assets and
equipment and supporting crime reduction programs throughout the City.
XX.
The sum of $147,543 is hereby appropriated from the COPS Law
Enforcement Grant for the purpose of funding police officer positions.
XXI.
The sum of $163,735 is hereby appropriated from the Capital Project
Enterprise and General Funds for the purpose of constructing water facility
improvements and purchasing vehicles and equipment.
XXII.
The sum of $15,000 is hereby appropriated from the Library Donation
Fund for the purchase of capital equipment and assets.
XXIII.
The sum of $19,710 is hereby appropriated from the Animal Shelter
Donation Fund for the purchase of capital equipment and assets.
XXIV.
The sum of $137,239 is hereby appropriated from the Hotel Occupancy
Tax Fund for the purpose of promoting tourism to attract visitors to the City.
XXV.
The sum of $15,000 is hereby appropriated from the Keep Richland Hills
Beautiful Fund for the reduction of waste in the City.
XXVI.
The sum of $283,359 is hereby appropriated from the Traffic Safety Fund
for the purpose of constructing traffic quieting pavement improvements and crash
construction equipment.
XXVII.
The sum of $150,000 is hereby appropriated from the 2007 Waterworks
Bond Issue Expense Fund for the purpose of construction improvements to water
and wastewater facilities.
XXVIII.
The sum of $53,993 is hereby appropriated from the Electronic Meter
Reading Lease Purchase Expense Fund for the purpose of repaying long term
debt.
XXIX.
The sum of $33,439 is hereby appropriated from the School Resource
Officer Fund for the purpose of providing police services to the school district.
XXX.
The City Manager is hereby authorized to make line-item and departmental
budget adjustments during said fiscal year in order to avoid over-expenditures of
particular line items. Said adjustments require no further Council action if the
total appropriation for each fund as set forth herein is not exceeded Expenditures
in excess of the herein adopted appropriations for each fund require budget
amendments in accordance with the Charter of the City of Richland Hills.
XXXI.
The advertisement and bidding requirements contained in the Richland Hills City
Charter for contracts of less than $25,000 are hereby waived, and the City
Council hereby directs the City Manager to seek such contracts upon terms
which are most advantageous to the City, considering price, quality, reputation of
vendor and other appropriate factors, and all such contracts for which sums have
been appropriated in the Budget attached hereto are hereby approved, and the
City Manager is hereby authorized to execute said contracts on behalf of the
City. City staff is hereby authorized to seek proposals for such professional
services as are provided for in the budget.
XXXII.
The City Manager is hereby authorized to approve, award, and execute
contracts for professional and consulting services if the contract amount does not
exceed $25,000. Any such contract for an amount in excess of $25,000 must be
approved by the City Council. In no case shall any such contract be approved
unless funds are available for fulfillment of same.
XXXIII.
The Fiscal Year 2009-10 Capital Improvements Plan contained in the
budget documents is hereby approved.
XXXIV.
Severability Clause. That it is hereby declared to be the intention of the
City Council that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of
this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or
section of this ordinance shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional by the valid
judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses,
sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would
have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance
of any such invalid or unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or
section.
XXXV.
Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective from and
after its passage and publication as provided by the Richland Hills City Charter
and the laws of the State of Texas; provided, however, that the new municipal
budget provided for in this ordinance shall take effect October 1, 2009.
PRESENTED, GIVEN FIRST READING AND APPROVED at a regular
meeting of the Richland Hills City Council on the 8th day of September, 2009 by a
vote of ayes and nays and -2j absentions.
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avid L. Ragan, Mayo
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