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BUDGET MEETING
MAY 14th
4:00 P.M.
MINUTES
A meeting of the Committee of the Whole of the Council of The Corporation of the City
of Pickering was held on May 14th, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. in the Main Committee Room to
consider additional information provided by staff respecting the Proposed 2001 Budget as
requested by Council at the May 3rd meeting.
PRESENT:
Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Brenner
Councillor Holland
Councillor Johnson
Councillor McLean
Councillor Pickles
Councillor Ryan
Staff:
T. 1. Quinn
G. Paterson
N. Carroll
E. Buntsma
S. Karwowski
A. Greentree
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
- Director, Planning & Development
- Director, Operations and Emergency Services
- Manager, Finance & Taxation
- Supervisor, Legislative Services
Councillor Ryan stated that some confusion still remains with the IS and the Corporate
Efficiency Initiatives budgets. Councillor Ryan advised that he and Councillor Holland
will meet with the Manager, Information Systems to discuss these budgets and stated that
he would advise members of Council of any significant issues/items for their
consideration prior to the May 22nd Council Meeting. The CAO advised he would also
like to attend the proposed meeting.
2613 DEVELOPMENT CONTROL
Moved by Councillor Pickles that Account 6181 (Other Fixed Assets) be increased by
$3500 to provide for the construction ofa black vinyl chain link fence on the east side of
Altona Road, adjacent to the "bulb" turning circle of Granby Court.
CARRIED
2712 PROGRAMS
Moved by Councillor Pickles that Account 2394 (Receptions, Promotions & Special
Events) be reduced to $10,000 to eliminate the Canada Day City Council Tent and
provide for only one additional stage to be used for a variety of events.
LOST
2127 FINANCE
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Moved by Councillor Brenner that Account 1560 (Penalties & Interest on Taxes
Revenues) be increased by $300,000 to more accurately reflect estimated revenues based
on Account history and 2001 Actuals, to date. '
LOST
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Moved by Councillor Pickles that Account 1560 (Penalties & Interest on Taxes
Revenues) be increased by $175,000 to provide a more accurate yet conservative estimate
of revenues based on Account history, most specifically 1999 Actuals.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Holland that the Budget Adjustment of $175,000 be applied and a
corresponding amount in OMERS savings be reduced.
WITHDRAWN
Moved by Councillor Holland that $175,000 be applied against internal debt financing,
and other budget adjustments be applied against internal debt financing, thus maintaining
a 9.8% budget increase over the 2000 Budget.
CARRIED
2715 DON BEER ARENA
Moved by Councillor Johnson that the $108,000 recently received from Confederation
Life, which is currently in the General Revenues Account, be transferred to 2715 -6181
(Other Fixed Assets) to be applied to line item 01-2715-005-01 the Construction ofa
third ice pad at Don Beer Arena.
LOST
In addition to the comments and supporting documentation provided, Council also
requested the following:
1. Staff are to consider incorporating Consumer Price Index (CPI) into future
budgets and are to report back to Council by September with their
recommendations.
2. Council briefly discussed the Arena Surcharge Reserve and requested staff to
provide back-up documentation for both 1999 and 2000 Annual Contribution
amounts.
3. Staff are to provide all Reserve Account balances.
4. As there are legislative requirements respecting reserve funds, Council
requested details of the reserve collections including amounts collected, when
and for what purpose, and amounts spent, when and for what purpose.
Moved by Councillor Holland that the 2001 Budget, as amended, be referred to Council
for the May 24th meeting at 7:30 p.m.
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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