Item 3: FY10 Proposed Budget for City of Eugene

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Other Approved Motions ? Procedural motion requiring any Budget Committee motion to increase funding include an offsetting expenditure reduction and/or revenue increase or identify another funding source elsewhere in the budget. ? Direct the City Manager and staff to investigate the possibility of selling surplus properties that have not been identified for other uses by the City and using the proceeds to fund police officers. Bring back options to the council or Budget Committee for work session and possible supplemental budget. ? Raise the cap to $357,000 on animal registration license revenue that can be retained by Lane County, maintain the City of Eugene General Fund contribution towards animal services at the current level, and do not increase fees for animal licenses. Use the Eugene dog license revenue beyond $257,000 (the previous cap) for low-income vouchers and pit bull spay and neuter vouchers, education of Eugene citizenry about responsible pet ownership, and outreach and access for Eugene citizenry regarding pet retention, education, and consultation. Lane County will make semi-annual reports to the City of Eugene about how the additional dog license revenue above $257,000 has been spent. ? Have the City Manager study and report back to the City Council about the possible options to resolve Ambulance Transport funding issues, including the incorporation of all or some portion of the Ambulance Transport Fund into the General Fund in the FY11 budget. ? Write a letter from the Budget Committee to the Lane County Commission urging them to support implementation of a county-wide vehicle registration fee in Lane County in order to provide funding for street operations and maintenance. ? Direct the City Manager to incorporate the advice of the citizen members of the Budget Committee on the disposition of the Facility Reserve, including inviting citizen members of the Budget Committee to the discussions regarding the Police facility and City Hall. Timing Under state statute, a budget must be approved prior to July 1, 2009, and a jurisdiction must elect to receive State Revenue Sharing funds and file a copy of the resolution or ordinance with the State of Oregon by July 31, 2009. Other Background Information The FY10 Proposed Budget document, Budget Committee packets, information distributed at Budget Committee meetings, and Budget Committee motions are available on the City’s website. RELATED CITY POLICIES Council Goals The budget supports department work plans designed to further Council Goals and Priorities. Financial Management Goals and Policies The budget was prepared following guidelines established in the Financial Management Goals and Policies. COUNCIL OPTIONS According to ORS 294.435, the City Council is limited to increasing expenditures in a fund by no more than $5,000 or 10 percent, whichever is greater, of the Budget Committee’s approved total in each or Z:\CMO\2009 Council Agendas\M090622\S0906223.doc