Agenda - Council - 05/25/1999 - Laserfiche WebLink

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amenable, the actual reclassification request will be presented for consideration on June 8°'. The reclassification will not affect the 1999-budgeted payroll, since the Department is maintaining the thirty-hour cap per week, approved previously, between both positions. The reclassification request will., however, add approximately $492.00 in City contributions for PERA. Purchasing minute taking services from Timesaver to free up some of the Deputy Clerk's time. Currently, the Deputy Clerk is responsible for taking minutes for six separate meetings, including Special Council Meetings, Charter, Council Work Sessions, Public Works Committee, Regular City Council Meetings, and Public Safety Meetings. This proposal would delegate the minute taking, such regularly scheduled meetings at the Public Works Committee, City Council and Public Safety meetings to an external source. The total estimated cost of these requests equals $21,221.52 (see attachment). The 1999 City budget included $50,000 for Department Buildings in Line Item #4489-101-194. It does not appear likely that the City will spend the entire $50,000 in architectural design. It is proposed a transfer for the required personnel amount be conducted during budget adjustments in fail of this year. Upon closer consideration of the budget adjustments later this fiscal year, we may identify other sources than this account for funding the personnel modifications. Committee Action: Based on Council Work Session discussion, authorize an increase in personnel expenses in the amount of $21,221.52, whereas such funding will be provided by the General Fund line item "Other Contracted Services," or a more appropriately deemed source, with budget amendments, later this year. Council Action: Motion to authorize an increase in personnel expenses in the amount of $21,221.52, whereas such funding will be provided by the General Fund line item "Other Contracted Services," or a more appropriately deemed source, with budget amendments, later this fiscal year. Reviewed By: City Administrator Finance Officer Police Chief Deputy Clerk Copies also distributed to: I I i I I I