HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance October 21 1997WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Finance and Administrative Services Committee
October 21, 1997
The meeting was called to order at 11:30 a.m. by Committee Chair Robert Imhof in the
Council Committee Room, 311 Grand Avenue.
Also Present: Absent:
Barbara Brenner None
Tom Brown
Others Present:
Marlene Dawson
Ward Nelson
Kathy Sutter
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1997 BUDGET, SUPPLEMENTAL #11 (AB97 -344)
Dave Wareing, Executive =s Office, explained Administrative Services requested the
transfer (from Facilities Management) for the purchase of a computer in place of a pick up.
Discussion followed regarding computer /copier equipment, comparing leasing vs buying.
Chuck Benjamin, Health Department Director, explained additional funding is needed for
substance abuse (packet pages 9 -10).
Steve Paus, Juvenile Court Probation, explained the need for this position in his
department; it is a state contracted one. The position does not meet the standards for a
contracted position and is not in compliance with the IRS code.
Brenner moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. PRESENTATION OF MINIMUM SECURITY FACILITY OPTIONS (AB97-
348)
This item has been postponed to this evening =s meeting.
COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEMS
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID 97-
76 TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, PACIFIC WEST BUILDERS,
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADA ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM
ADDITION AT SILVER LAKE PARK, IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,317.03
(AB97 -349)
Dave Wareing, Executive =s Office, introduced Roger DeSpain, Parks and Recreation
Director, regarding adding a toilet to the Silver Lake Park. DeSpain explained it is in
compliance with ADA regulations.
Brown moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE TIME PERIOD FOR THE WHATCOM
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT FUNDING MECHANISM
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1999 (AB97 -350)
Jeff Monsen, Public Works Director, explained the timeline relates to the budget process.
He distributed a memo (on file) and explained why it is necessary for continuation of service fee
collection when there is $6,000,000 is in the FCZD fund. He explained the lower amounts will
be received from state and federal disaster grants. Monsen also spoke to project activity.
Fred Nowecki, 3341 Berg Road, Everson, commented about taxes.
Brown moved to recommend holding in committee for two weeks (November 4) to
obtain further information.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE LUMMI INDIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL
FOR LUMMI SHORE ROAD RESTORATION PROJECT, PHASE III -A,
EXTENDING THE TIME TO JUNE 30, 1998 (AB97 -201A)
Nasser Mansour, Public Works, Engineering, explained this is only an extension of tune.
Brown moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON,
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES AND WHATCOM
COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION FOR AN EARLY INTERVENTION
PROJECT, J.R.A. DETENTION SERVICES, AND J.R.A. COMMUNITY
COMMITMENT PROGRAMS (AB97 -351)
Steve Paus, Juvenile Court Probation, explained the programs. Gary Wood, Juvenile
Court Administration, explained some of the funding requested in the budget which is coming
forward regarding the mental health issues.
Discussion followed regarding the search for alternative treatment for the mentally ill
before they become major offenders.
Brown moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
AND THE SETTING OF A DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING THEREON,
PURSUANT TO WCC 1.10 (AB97 -352)
Brown moved to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY EXECUTIVE =S 1998
RECOMMENDED BUDGET (AB97 -363)
Dave Wareing, Executive =s Office, gave an overview of the 1998 Executive =s
recommended budget (on file), which he stated is operationally sound and fiscally responsible.
Goals
Maintain status quo where possible
Provide assistance to struggling criminal justice department
Make use of technology enhancement
Policy direction of the Council
Maintain property tax limitations
Balance ongoing revenues and expenditures; maintain essential reserves; continue cost
savings and efficiencies; examine the internal service enhancement priorities; sustain support of
criminal justice; minimize staff increases
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(Clerks Note: Tape 1, Side B)
Strategic Plan Obiectives
Mission statement
Service inventories
Financial strategic plan
Technology enhancements
Criminal justice strategic plan
Health Department consolidation
Wareing stated the projected total revenue for 1997 is $41,516,000; the budget for 1998
is $43,739,099. The total ongoing expenditures are $41,692,642 for projected for the 1997
budget; for 1998, $43,729,191. Budgeted 1998 revenues are $43,739,099.
Wareing then reviewed various revenues and expenditures as noted in the summary.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 12:50 p.m.
NaDean Hanson, Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Dana Brown- Davis, Council Clerk Robert Imhof, Council Member
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