Memorandum 15-195 Amendments to FY 2016 Budget

Memorandum 15-195

TO:                       Honorable Mayor Wythe and Homer City Council

FROM:                 Katie Koester, City Manager

DATE:                  November 18, 2015

SUBJECT:         City Manager Amendments to FY2016 Budget

The purpose of this memo is to recommend 3 capital projects as amendments to the 2016 Budget. These projects have come to the administration’s attention since the submission of the draft budget on October 12. All recommendations are for expenditures from non-general fund accounts. Council has asked that the annual estimate maintenance costs be added to all capital requests. Look for this number on the left-hand side of the form under estimated project cost.

Submersible pump for clear well to reduce disinfection by products. $8,500. Water Reserve Fund. Recommend adoption.
West Homer Elementary School – Soundview Safety Improvements. $40,000. HART Roads. This project was originally recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Public Works Director revised cost estimates and project scope to accomplish the Commissions goals of making the corridor more pedestrian friendly, especially for children. Recommend adoption.
Calhoun Trail Work. $12,5000. HART Trails. This project was originally recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Public Works Director has modified the request to provide a realistic cost for the improvements. Recommend adoption.
Soundview Sidewalk Extension. $315,000. HART Roads. This project was recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Staff believes the project above, Soundview Safety Improvements, could in the short term accomplish many of the goals of improving pedestrian safety in the area. In the meantime, Council could discuss how they would like to pay for sidewalk construction in the future and possible amend the HART Policy Manual to establish a mechanism and guidelines for funding sidewalk improvements across Homer. Recommend denial.