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BUDGET'WORKSHOP TUESDAY;'AUGUST'28, 1984
The City CounCil of the City of Okeechobee held a budget workshop session in --~
Council Chambers, 55 S. E. 3rd Avenue at 7:00 p.m.
Chairman Douglas called the workshop to order with the following Councilmen
present:
EDWARD W. DOUGLAS, CHAIRMAN
JAMES KNIGHT, VICE CHAIRMAN
DOWLING WATFORD, COUNCILMAN
OSCAR THOMAS, COUNCILMAN
OAIfLAND CHAPMAN, COUNCILMAN
Others present were:
BONNIE S. THOMA~ CITY CLERK
RICHARD C. FELLOWS, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
LYDIA JEAN WILKERSON, DEPUTY CLERK
521,0000'POLICE'DEPARTMENT
521.4600 Repair& Maintenance Vehicles: 12,000.
Reduced to: 10,000.
521.6400 Equipment
1) 4 cars @ 4,000. = 16,000.
Reduced to: 12,600.
2) 15 jump suits - coveralls = 425. deleted
3') 15 tote bags @ 20. = 300. deleted
4) Crime Awarness Program for Schools 2,500.
Reduced to: 788.
521.4300 Utilities
3,900. budgeted. Council increased the ~
utilities line item to: 7,000.
521. 0000 BUDGET LINE ITEM TOTAL 539,461
'522~0000 FIRE'DEPARTMENT
522. 4600 Repair & Maintenance Vehicles 22,000.
Reduced to: 20,000.
Fire Chief Tomey is to check on actual price of repair work and report to
Council before finalizing the budget. (Repair of fire engines)
522.4609 Repair & Maintenance Building 5,000.
Reduced to: 1,000.
522.4901 Education - Requested amount approved. 1.,500.
522.4700 Printing - 350.
Reduced to: 150.
Councilman Chapman discussed using one secretary between the Fire Department
and the Building Department. No decision was made at this time.
522. 4909 Miscellaneous. Requested amount reduced to 250.
522.6400 Equipment
Administrator Fellows stated, "We propose to get 6 Bunker Coats and 6 Bunker
Pants instead of 20. 6 Air Packs instead of 11. 12 Air Bottles instead of 22 this
year. I put about $40. in there for Nomex linings for all the bunker gear he has now."
Fire Chief Tomey stated the City hadn't purchased any bunker gear since 1977.
Chief Tomey then asked, "If I get 6 this year, will I definitely get them
next year?" "They are 20 years old." "The air packs were bought by the volunteers __~
back in 1968 or '69." "Every 5 years they are to be tested." "I was told last
year that they might not pass the next inspection."
Councilman Thomas asked, "If we cut the equipment amount to $14,309., will
that cut out some of the safety for his men or not?"
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Administrator Fellows answered, "In my opinion it would not, but that is
something he would need to make a final judgement on. He has 20 bunker coats now,
we are going to buy Nomex linings if the Council approves, for each of these coats
now, we will buy 6 brand new ones." "In my opinion it is not a safety factor."
Chief Tomey stated, "In my professional opinion they need everything I put
in for? (budgeted for)
After further discussion by Council, the requested amount was reduced for
equipment to: 14,309.
522-6409 Capital Building. Requested amount reduced to 2,000.
This item is for moving the fire tower to the bay in back of the City Hall.
522.0000 BUDGET LINE ITEM TOTAL 259,292.
572.0000 PARKS
This line item had previously been Parks and Recreation, however, Council-
man Watford requested the word "Recreation" be taken off. Council members agreed.
Requested amount approved. 15,000.
541.0000 STREETDEPARTMENT
541.4600 Repair & Maintenance Vehicles 9,000.
Reduced to: 8,000.
541.5300 Road materials & supplies 20,000.
Reduced to: 18,000.
541.6300 Improvements
Administrator Fellows stated that the County was trying ~o amend their 5
year agreement with the City. They were wishing to reduce the City's share of the
4¢ gas tax from 19% to 16.6%, which would cut out about $25,000. the City should
be receiving.
Council discussed the situation and Councilman Knight suggested a letter
be written to the County Commissioners concerning the 5 year agreement.
Administrator Fellows to write letter on behalf of the Council.
541.6300 Improvements. Council approved 125,298.
541.'6400 Equipment
Director Fortner informed Council that the Safety Inspector from OSHA had
come by and inspected the City barn and told them tha~ a safety shower was needed
at a cost of $600. Councilman Watford asked if this was suggested by our insurance
carrier. Director Fortner stated that he was told it was a requirement. (OSHA's
requirement).
After discussion concerning the shower, Councilman Watford suggested the
Council go with $2,000. and delete the shower. Council members agreed.
541.6400 Equipment. Council approved 2,000.
541.0000 BUDGET LINE ITEM TOTAL 378,361.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
Douglas, D.G,/ / ~
Edward
W.
Chairman
City of Okeechobee
ATTEST:
¢~ty Clerk
Clty of Ok~echobee