1994-04-13 Budget Work Session & Meeting with City Council
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ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover county Board of commissioners. held a Budget
Work Session on Wednesday, April 13, 1994, at 10:00 A.M. in Room
501 of the New Hanover County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut
Street, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: Commissioners Sandra Barone; William A.
Caster; Vice-Chairman E. L. Mathews, Jr.; Chairman Robert G. Greer;
County Manager, Allen O'Neal; County Attorney, Wanda M. Copley; and
Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Harrell.
commissioner William E. sisson, Jr. was absent.
STATUS REPORT ON THE BUDGET PROCESS
County Manager O'Neal commented on the Budget Work Sessions
held since September, 1993, and reported this process has proven to
be very beneficial to the Commissioners and staff. At this point,
staff is very close to balancing the budget without a tax increase;
however, it will be necessary to appropriate approximately
$4,705,000 from the undesignated fund balance to offset the
shortfall in the Environmental Management Fund.
Discussion was held on the revenue received from the tip fee.
Chairman Greer inquired as to the amount of revenue generated from
the $60 per ton tip fee and 1/2 cent sales tax during the current
year?
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Budget Director, Cam Griffin, reported
generated revenue in the amount of $1.8 million
County Landfill and $4.89 million at WASTEC.
from the 1/2 cent sales tax was $985,451.
the $60 tip fee
at the New Hanover
Revenue generated
Chairman Greer inquired as to the amount of funds transferred
from the general fund during the current year for the operation of
the Environmental Management Department?
Budget Director Griffin reported $1. 482 million has been
transferred from the general fund.
Further discussion was held on the sources of revenue
generated at WASTEC. It was pointed out by staff that for the past
two years revenues generated from the 1/2 cent sales tax have been
transferred from the Water & Sewer District to the Environmental
Management Fund for operation of the facility. Under the proposed
budget for FY 1994-95, these funds will be transferred back to the
Water & Sewer District.
The following recommendations and comments were presented by
the County Manager for the proposed FY 1994-95 Budget:
GENERAL FUND
Education:
submitted.
and May 15.,
The budget request for the schools has not been
The request is expected to be received between April 18
1994.
Discussion was held on the memorandum received from the
Chairman of the Board of Education detailing the costs involved
with implementation of new school programs. Further discussion was
held on the importance of maintenance and if the commissioners
should stipulate that a certain portion of funding should be
earmarked for maintenance. It was generally agreed that the Board
of Education should be the unit to determine the use of County
funds. However, with passage of the school bond issue for
renovation and construction of new schools, the Commissioners
agreed to urge each member of the Board of Education to appropriate
the necessary funds to implement a maintenance program that will
ensure proper maintenance of the school facilities.
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cape Fear community college: An increase of $160,204 or 16% is
recommended for Cape Fear Community College. An amount of
$1,553,395 was requested, which is $550,204 over the current year's
contribution of $1,003,191. The increase is needed to fund the
College's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
and to fund additional faculty for the Health Occupational sciences
Program. The state funding does not cover the cost of delivering
these programs.
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commissioner Barone inquired as to what would h~ppen if the
County refused to approve funds for the ADA?
County Manager O'Neal reported counties are responsible for
funding the community college buildings; therefore, compliance to
the ADA must be met in existing and future buildings. To refuse to
fund ADA compliance would result in a lawsuit. .
An amount of $224,384 is estimated for debt service on the
general obligation bonds approved by the voters in March, 1994 fo~
Cape Fear Community College. In FY 1995-96, the College's debt
service is estimated to be $1,391,904.
Personnel Issues: Of the 64 new positions requested, 29 are
recommended. All but 10 of the 29 positions are expected to
generate.revenue or be funded at least partially from grant funds
or the savings they produce. Of the 10 positions recommended, 9
are required for the 911 Center because of the merger with the City
of wilmington and Carolina Beach dispatch functions. The Sheriff
has agreed to assume the dispatching function effective June 19,
1994, with the 9 positions recommended, but feels additional
positions may be needed to complete the merger, since four shifts
are required daily.
The remaining
Parks Department,
additional parks.
position is a groundskeeper position for the
which is needed to provide care for the
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Chairman Greer reported, according to the radio, the Town
Council of Carolina Beach voted last night "not" to merge with the
911 Dispatch System. After further discussion, it was concluded
that the 9 recommended positions would be needed to complete the
merger of the 911 Dispatch System, and the County Manager was
requested to check with the Carolina Beach Town Manager to find out
about the action taken at the Council Meeting on April 12, 1994.
The recommended positions are as follows:
Budget Analyst - Budget Department
Assistant Appraisal Supervisor - Tax Department
Business Auditor - Tax Department
8 Telecommunicator I positions - Sheriff's Department
1 Telecommunicator Supervisor - Sheriff's Department'
1 Building Inspector - Inspections Department
1 Clerical Specialist I - Inspections Department
1 Horticulture Technician - cooperative Extension
1 Animal Control Officer - Health Department
1 Assistant Health Director - Health Department
1 Clerical Assistant - Health Department
1 PHN II (Staff Nurse) - Health Department
1 Home Care Aide - Health Department
1 Medical Social Worker III - Health Department
Staff Development Coordinator - Health Department
3 Social Worker III positions (Foster Care) - DSS
1 Social Worker II (Foster'Care) - DSS
2 Social Worker II (JOBS) - DSS
'" 1 Social Worker I (CAP) - DSS
~. 1-Groundskeeper position'- Parks Department
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The Budget Analyst position will provide assistance in the
preparation of the budget and oversee department performance
productivity studies to help departments to improve efficiency and
identify cost savings.
No positions were requested by the Tax Department, but when
reviewing the departments, it was felt that an Assistant Appraisal
Supervisor position will be needed since the County will be
revaluing property every four years instead of every eight years.
The Business Auditor position is being recommended to perform in-
house auditing of tax accounts. If this position is approved, the
contract with Tax Management Associates (TMA) will be terminated.
The funds budgeted for TMA will be used to pay for this position.
Commissioner Barone requested the Chairman to explain why he
is so opposed to contracting with TMA. for this service.
Chairman Greer responded that he feels uncomfortable with TMA
receiving a percentage of funds collected, similar to a bounty
hunter, and the fact that an outside audit firm is investigating
the records of local businesses. In his opinion, local businesses
would prefer these investigations to be conducted by employees of
the New Hanover County Tax Department. .
An individual in the 4-H Program position at the N. C.
Cooperative Extension Service has resigned. The County Manager
recommends elimination of this position with application of these
funds for a Horticulture Technician position at the Arboretum. No
additional County funds will be required.
The recommended positions for the Health Department will be
funded from home health revenues, not from the general fund or tax
revenues.
commissioner Barone commented on the Board of Health not
approving the Assistant Health Director position and expressed
concern for providing this position if it has not been approved by
the Board of Health. She requested the County Manager to check
into this matter.
Discussion was held on the number of positions being hired in
the Home Health unit. Chairman Greer expressed concern for adding
new positions and inquired as to what will happen if not enough
revenues are generated to pay for these positions?
County Manager O'Neal responded that these positions will not
be paid from general fund tax revenues but from Home Health
revenues. All employees hired will be informed that the positions
will be eliminated if revenues are not available. Also, the
additional positions will create additional revenue through
insurance reimbursement from Medicaid, Medicare, and Blue
Cross/Blue Shield.
commissioner Barone asked if inmates from the Jail Annex had
been used to assist the Animal Control Center with various duties,
such as stocking or unloading trucks?
county Manager O'Neal reported the Sheriff had no problem with
this request, but no inmates volunteered to work. Unfortunately,
inmates cannot be forced to work.
Commissioner Barone commented on a conversation with Sheriff
McQueen and reported the Sheriff was going to discuss with District
Court Judge Jacqueline Morris-Goodson the possibility of including
the Animal Control Center on the community service list. She
requested the County. Manager to contact the Sheriff to see if this
has been done.
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Further discussion was held on the use of state prisoners.
Assistant County Manager, Dave Weaver, reported the use of state
inmates can become quite costly because the County has to pay for
a supervisor and nominal salaries to the prisoners. The use of
state prisoners at WASTEC has worked well because of the size of
the facility; however, with a small facility, it would be quite
expensive.
County Manager O'Neal reported he will check into the use of
state prisoners and report back to the Board.
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Of the positions recommended for the Department of Social
Services, the two Social Worker II (JOBS) positions receive 95%
funding from federal and state funds with ~OO% federal and state
funds received for the Social Worker I (CAP) position. The foster
care positions will be paid with general fund revenue; however, the
Director of Social services feels that state funds will be
allocated by the General Assembly because the State is going to
require a closer level of supervision by these workers due to the
complexity of cases involved with child abuse.
Pay Plan: An amount of $1,671,688 has been included in the
proposed budget to provide a 2% merit increment and 3% market
adjustment to the pay plan for deserving employees. The County has
eliminated its across the board cost of living adjustment.
Medical Insurance: An amount of $477,091 has been included in the
proposed budget to fund the increased cost of the County's medical
insurance plan. Due to cost wise changes in the County's plan, the
cost has remained constant for the past three years. Staff is
continuing to search for ways to lessen the increased cost, which
is-projected to be 15%.
commissioner Barone inquired as to the amount of the
deductible for County employees and reported that many medical
plans have a $500 deductible. Staff was requested to continue to
pursue opportunities for further participation by County employees.
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County Manager O'Neal stated the Director of Human Resources
will check into this matter and forward a report. currently, there
is a $200 deductible for each member covered under the family plan.
Human Services: The increase in County dollars for the Department
of Social services is $112,032, which is not as significant as in
the past. \
There is a decrease of $5,848 for the Health Department. This
department continues to review its fees which has resulted in a
deduction of county dollars required.
There is an increase in County dollars for the Department of
Aging in the amount of $51,934. No additional positions are
recommended although positions were requested to staff a gift shop,
provide clerical support, and coordinate volunteers. The expanded
facility continues to strain its present staff and additional
positions may be needed in the near future so the facility can be'
more fully utilized by the citizens.
There is no increase requested or recommended for the
Southeastern Mental Health Center.
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Public safety: As discussed, the Sheriff has agreed to assume
expansion of the 911 Center with 9 new positions. The County will
fund the entire ~ost of the expanded 911 Center. .. '.
Inspection fees will stay basically the same except for thJ
following minor changes, which will not impact overall inspection
revenue receipts: (1) Fees will more closely corre~ate'with the
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cost of providing the service; (2) There will be an increase in the
square foot charge for houses over 3,000 square feet; and (3) There
will be a decrease in the charge for pre-engineered metal buildings
and swimming pools. The Inspections Department will be fully
funded by fees and staff is beginning to plan for automated
services. Any additional revenue received from fees will be set
aside to pay for an automated system in the Inspections Department.
The increase in the Emergency Medical Services' budget is due
to expenses reiated to OSHA requirements including disposable
safety equipment in the amount of $11,000 and personal/protective
equipment at approximately $19,000. OSHA expenses and related
requirements will probably continue to increase in the future.
outside Agencies: The Human Services Allocation Advisory Committee
(HSAAC) has formulated the recommendations for the human
services/outside agencies that provide services in the County. The
recommendations are within the total dollar amount allocated to
these agencies in the current year, although there may be changes
among individual agencies. For example, the County Manager and
HSAAC are recommending reallocation of the $15,000 for the Food
Bank to the Department of Aging to provide additional funding for
home-delivered meals and medical transportation. These programs
currently have a waiting list for services.
commissioner Barone asked if staff is not comfortable with the
new manager at the Food Bank?
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Budget Director Griffin reported the HSAAC evaluated the
amount of commodities and food being distributed by the funds
allocated to the Food Bank. After a complete review, it was felt
that more people would be served by allocating these funds to the
Department of Aging for home-delivered meals and for the provision
of medical transportation services.
outside agency contributions will remain the same with the
exception of an increase of $17,500 for the Greater Wilmington Film
Office and $8,500 for the City of Wilmington Unified Planning Work
Program for transportation planning.
Other Issues:
(1) The proposed budget includes a $150,000 contribution to New
Hanover Regional Medical Center for indigent care.
(2) Discussion is being held on merging the Cape Fear Community
College Library with the New Hanover County Library. If the merger
occurs, additional funds will be required to house both facilities
in the main Library.
(3) The strategic planning process will have an impact on future
budgets.
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CAPITAL PROJECTS: An amount of $300,000 is budgeted to begin
setting aside funds for future capital projects. There are
numerous capital needs that are .not funded in the current budget
including expansion or improvements to the Judicial Building,
Emergency Operations Center, and the implementation of a County-
wide communications system.
commissioner Barone inquired as to whether enough funds have
been budgeted for capital projects?
County Manager
however, this is the
funds.
commissio~e~ Baro~~ recommended allocating more funds to
capital projects if additional revenue is found in the budget.
O'Neal reported $300,000 is not enough;
best that can be done with the availability of
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Discussion was held on the use of the 2% of the state sales
tax. that is returned to the County. Budget Director Griffin
reported 1% is returned to the County's general fund with 1/2 of a
percent allocated to schools and 1/2 of a percent allocated to the
Water & Sewer District. Sales tax revenues have increased and are
above the budgeted figure.
County Manager O'Neal requested the Commissioners to review
the items presented and notify him of any concerns so adjustments
can be made.
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commissioner Barone
positions and stated
recommendation.
expressed concern for the new
she is not comfortable with
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Chairman. Greer inquired as to whether the interest payment on
bond money is included in the proposed budget.
Budget Director Griffin reported the debt service in the
amount of $605,000 for schools and $224,000 for Cape Fear Community
college is already included in the proposed budget.
, Chairman Greer complimented staff for including the debt
service for the recently approved bond issues in the proposed FY
1994-95 Budget without an increase in the property tax rate.
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Vice-Chairman Mathews expressed appreciation to the Budget
Director, Cam Griffin, Administrative Assistant, Toni Leeuwenburg
and other members of staff for an excellent job in preparing the FY
1994-95 Budget.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Greer adjourned the meeting at 11:35 A.M.
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING WITH THE WILMINGTON CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 13, 1994
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners held a Special
Meeting with the wilmington City Council on Wednesday, April 13,.
1994, at 12:30 P.M. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County
Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: commissioners Sandra Barone; William A.
caster; Vice-Chairman E. L. Mathews, Jr.; Chairman Robert G. Greer;
County Manager, Allen O'Neal; County Attorney, Wanda M. Copley; and'
Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Harrell.
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commissioner William E. sisson, Jr. was absent.
city Council Members present were: J. D. Causey; Hamilton E.
HickS, Jr.; Laura Padgett; Charlie Rivenbark; Michael Youngblood;
Mayor Pro Tem, Katherine B. Moore; Mayor Don Betz; .City"Manager,
~ary M. Gornto; City Attorney, Tom Pollard; and ci,ty Clerk,
Penelope spicer-Sidbury. .
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Chairman Greer called the Board of county Commissioners to
order. He' reported the j oint meeting "is being held' to discuss
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budget requests for_outside agencies and an economic development
project of the Water street parking deck site owned by the City of
Wilmington.
M~yor Don Betz called the city ~ouncil to order.
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DISCUSSION OF FUNDING REQUESTS FOR OUTSIDE AGENCIES
Mayor Betz reported the City has been very reluctant to fund
new outside agencies for the past two years due to the shortness of
funds. While the city was discussing the many requests from
outside agencies, Councilman Hicks felt it would be beneficial for
both local governments to meet and review funding requests being
,allocated to the various outside agencies by both the City and
County.
Chairman Greer reported, in his opinion, when citizens elect
persons to serve as elected officials, they do not expect these
elected officials to give away money at their discretion; however,
this is basically what is being done with providing funds to
outside agencies. Many of these agencies provide valuable services
at a savings to both the city and County. At one time, the Board
discussed the possibility of decreasing funding to each outside
agency at 10% per year with the hopes of gradually phasing out all
funding to outside agencies. There has never been Board action on
a percentage reduction, but funding has been decreased or remained
constant for the past three years.
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Discussion was held on the number of outside agencies that
provide needed services in a cost effective manner. Mayor Pro Tem,
Katherine Moore, requested the Council Members and County
Commissioners to keep this in mind when reviewing budget requests
for outside agencies.
Councilman Youngblood commented on the City holding the tax
rate constant for several years and stated he does not want to see
the funding for outside agencies increased.
Chairman Greer reported the County Commissioners appointed a
Human Services Allocation Advisory Committee several years ago to
review funding requests for outside agencies. This Committee is
given a certain amount of money each year to distribute among the
outside agencies based upon needs and services rendered. Funding
recommendations are prepared and presented to the Board of County
Commissioners. Some agencies may receive more one year and less
another year, but the total money provided does not change. For
the last three years, the Board has accepted the recommendations 'of
the Human Services Allocation Advisory Committee.
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County Manager O'Neal reported outside agency contributions
will remain the same with the exception of an increase of $17,500
for the Greater Wilmington Film Office and $8,500 for the City of
Wilmington Unified Planning Work Program for transportation
planning. As explained by the Chairman, some funding may be
changed. For example, he has recommended transferring the $15,000
funding allocation for the Food Bank to the Department of Aging to
provide additional funding of home delivered meals and medical
transportation. Staff feels this money can be better utilized by
feeding more elderly citizens and providing medical transportation.
Budget Director, Cam Griffin, reported the Human services
Allocation Advisory Committee is composed of 11 members as follows:
1 representative from the Southeastern Center; 1 representative
from the Health Department; 1 representative from the Department of
Social services; 1 representative from the New Hanover County
Public Schools; 1 Representative from United Way; and 6 members at~
large appointed by the County Commissioners. Many of these members
are experts in their field and perform an excellent job in
reviewing and recommending funding for the outside agencies.
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The Wilmington City Council discussed the funding request
submitted by the Family Services/Youth Connection Program. city
Manager Gornto reported the City has not funded this agency in the
past and no funding is recommended for FY 1994-95. Staff plans to
present a funding recommendation for outside agencies based upon
the same level of funding as approved last year. There will be a
few minor changes.
Councilman Rivenbark stated he thought the purpose of the
meeting was to determine if any outside agencies are going back and
forth between the city and County for additional funding.
Discussion was held on the fact that the Human Services
Allocation Advisory Committee has not presented funding
recommendations for FY 1994-95 because the County is to receive an
additional $80,000 from the State for the Community Based
Alternatives programs. The Human Services Allocation Advisory
Committee decided to wait to submit the funding recommendations
until the additional funds were received in order to determine the
impact on the various programs. This could create a shift of
funding among the agencies. Chairman Greer reported once these
recommendations have been received, staff will be glad to furnish
a.copy to the city Council.
Councilman Youngblood commented on the City being a part of
the County and requested the Commissioners to consider increasing
the funding allocation to DARE. This agency is a vital link in
keeping the downtown area economically alive at an inexpensive
cost.
Chairman Greer expressed appreciation for the effort given by
DARE and the request by Councilman Youngblood to increase this
agency's funding, but expressed concern for the overlapping of the
following agencies funded by the City and County: (1) Wilmington
Industrial Development, Inc.; (2) DARE, Inc.; (3) Greater
wilmington Film Office; (4) Castle Street Association; (5)'
Wilmington/New Hanover County Community Development Corporation;
(6), wilmington Harbor Enri.chment Trust; and (7) the North Fourth
Street Revitalization Project. Many of these agencies are
performing the same services only in a specialized manner.
After, further discussion of funding requests and the need to
work together in, funding outside agencies, the Commissioners
requested the County Budget Director to provide the funding,
recommendations submitted by the Human Services Allocation Advisory
Committee to the members of the Wilmington city Council.
DISCUSSION ON DEVELOPMENT OF WATER STREET PARKING DECK SITE
city Manager, Mary Gornto, reported the city has been
approached about the possibility of development occurring on the
site of the city's parking deck located between Front 'and Water
Streets. For a number of years, DARE has given consideration to
another utilization of this site feeling that a parking deck was
not the best use. The proposal has been presented by a business
entity who is in need of expansion and would like to remain in the
community. After meeting with the parties involved, the
development as proposed would use only a portion of the'si~~ for
construction of an office building. The City would demolish the
existing parking deck, clear the site, provide the building lot,
and construct a larger parking deck on the portion of the site not
used for the office structure. The, interested party felt
construction on this site would be more expensive "and complex
because of its location and has requested assistance from. both
governing bodies. . The City and County have beeri' requested to
contribute 50% of the property tax revenues to a development fund
to offset costs for a period of five years. f"t this point,' thE!'
City and County must determine'whether or not there is an interest-
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in developing this site and if development is desired, what role
will the city and County play in enabling the development to occur?
Chairman Greer inquired as to whether the city will be
providing assistance directly to the interested party?
city Manager Gornto reported the City will not do anything
directly for the interested party'; however, clearing the site and
constructing a parking structure is an action that provides a
direct benefit to the interested party. Forsyth County and
winston-Salem have created an incentive development fund to provide
incentives for development in the downtown area through using a
portion of new property tax revenues generated from new businesses.
This fund is managed by a non-profit agency who can use the funds
as incentives to interested companies who wish to locate in the
downtown area contingent upon the company meeting the criteria
outlined in a formula based upon the amount of increased tax
revenues, number of new jobs, additional sales tax revenues and
other economic benefits.
County Manager O'Neal reported the Urban Development Action
Grant (UDAG) was designed for these type of projects based upon a
strict formula in terms of jobs and the creation of property taxes.
This project is similar, however, the jobs created by this project
may not meet the low to moderate income status.
Mayor Betz inquired as to whether the project proposed would
be ,eligible for UDAG money?
City Attorney Pollard reported if U~AG funds are available,
this project could be eligible.
Chairman Greer expressed concern for the County allocating
money to a private non-profit organization to give to someone else.
Legally, he feels this is not acceptable and in his opinion, the
County should not be giving money to a company to start a business.
Councilman Rivenbark expressed concern about the governing
bodies contributing to this proposal 'and. inquired as to what will
happen when other companies make similar requests?
city Manager Gornto reported with the creation of the loan
funds for DARE and the North Fourth Street Revitalization Project
avenues have already been established for local government to
enable development. The establishment of an incentive fund would
allow for creation of a formula which would have to be met by any
interested party in order to become eligible to receive assistance.
Councilman Rivenbark commented on the number of jobs provided
by small and medium businesses and expressed concern for being fair
to all companies. In his opinion, only the large companies are
assisted by the governing bodies.
Mayor Betz reported small businesses such as clothing stores,
food service stores, and gifts shops would be able to participate
in the ripple effect of the proposed project which would allow them
to share in the pie.
Councilman Rivenbark emphasized the importance of economic
development to the community and expressed concern for the
stringent city and County regulations governing rehabilitation of
property. Due to these regulations, many small businesses are
prohibited from pursuing a project. He requested the governing
bodies to consider relaxing these regulations in order to provide
a fair opportunity for large and small companies to contribute to
the economic development of the community.
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Chairman Greer agreed with Commissioner Rivenbark and reported
many complaints have been received about City and County
regulations when local people are'trying to construct or
rehabilitate property.
commissioner Barone reported on this being an excellent
opportunity for the city and County to check into the possibility
of attracting a business of this magnitude to the downtown area.
In her opinion, the governing bodies: give very little of their
resources to economic development. It: is hoped that the Board of
County Commissioners by consensus will direct the County staff to
work with the city staff to see if this project is legally and
financially feasible with a thorough explanation of the financial
impact on the budget over a period of years.
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After discussion of the financial involvement of both
governing bodies, the Board agreed to authorize the city and County
Administrative staff Members to prepare a recommendation on the
proposed project explaining all legal issues, the financial impact
on budgets, and the impact on the sales and property tax. The
recommendation is to be submitted to both governing bodies.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Greer adjourned the meeting at 2:00 P.M.
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