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August 28, 2003 Agenda
Drafted by Kary Tillmann, City Clerk
CITY OF CORCORAN
COUNCIL WORKSHOP
AUGUST 14, 2003
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Acting Mayor Gageby opened the workshop at 6:02 p.m., on August 14, 2003. The
purpose of the workshop was to address the City’s 2004 preliminary budget.
Present were Councilors Bucher, Gageby, Lymangood, and Thomas. Mayor
Guenthner was excused absent. City Staff present included Administrator Vergin,
Clerk/Treasurer Tillmann, and Police Chief Schutte.
MOTION by Thomas, seconded by Lymangood and carried unanimously to
approve the agenda with the following addition:
• Overview of 2004 Council goals
• Overview of 2004 budget process
Discussion was held regarding the Council’s goals for 2004. Council agreed that
issues that need to be addressed include water infrastructure, staffing needs, and
the facility expansion. It is important to outline the goals and objectives for the
upcoming year and budget accordingly. Need to determine the main objectives to
allow more detailed planning when meeting with individual departments to set the
budget. Council agreed that the City should also establish a policy addressing the
reserve fund in order to assist Administration in setting a budget with an
appropriate reserve amount.
Administrator Vergin provided an overview of the preliminary levy for 2004. The
2004 Budget was created based on the levy amount allowable by the State for
2004, which allows the City to levy at last year’s limit, plus 60% of the amount
LGA and Market Value Homestead credit lost due to State budget cuts. The City
can reduce the levy amount between now and the time the final budget is adopted,
but cannot increase it. The preliminary levy is scheduled to be adopted by the
Council on September 11, 2003. The general property tax levy has been calculated
at $1,337,561, which has been verified with the State Department of Revenue.
Council requested additional information regarding allowable uses for the EDA
levy.
Council identified the following items for the August 28, 2003 workshop:
• Draft Reserve Fund Policy
• Updated Inventory of equipment, including estimated life expectancy,
current value, estimated replacement year and costs, depreciation, etc.
• EDA Levy Guidelines
• Strategic Planning, setting 2004 goals and objectives
The next Budget Workshop was scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2003 at 6:00
p.m.
MOTION by Thomas, seconded by Bucher, and carried unanimously to adjourn
the workshop at 6:54 p.m.
____________________________
Kary Tillmann, City Clerk
Call To Order
Roll Call
Agenda Approval
2004 Goals and
Objectives
2004 Preliminary Levy
Request for Additional
Information
Schedule next workshop
Adjournment