1992/10/28 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

3DB October 28,1,92 CCouncilman Anderson requested that the wordidg not be and/or. Councilman Pape suggested that the wording could be(the Mayor or the Council President or the Budget Chairman). President Gipson felt the guidelines for both programs should be the same. Finance Director Bill Cushman explained that the ordinance was a reserve authority and that within it various programs could he dealt with. He cited Council's wish to have two rainy day programs) one to provide for the future radio communications network and the other to be a separate rainy day program. Councilman Pope explained that this was consistent as compared to the travel ordinance. It allows the President or the Budget Chairman to sign. Mayor Cinch felt this was not consistent with what normal policy has been on how the separation of government works. The division of power is when the Mayor doesn't vote and Council has the ability to approve or disapprove. This amendment would allow Council to assume the responsibility for full authority. Moved by Councilman Overstreet,seconded by Councilman Pope to amend the ordinance to insert into the (blank) in Section 2 "upon recommendation of the Mayor or Council President or Bu.get Chairman"deleting and/or. Councilmembers felt the Budget Chairman should be included as they Might have a better reel for needs. Tanount7nd1=11."=:oft tr!ngo.t liberal cay. A discussion ensued regarding the Rainy Day Fund. President Gipson doesn't agree with this fund. Councilman Diamond nr;:= IleneC7odunM:horulidnybedl,y);helofZetoeeecrceesTijurP"es Mayor Kinch told councilmembers that a number of reserve accounts are available. The money for the radio communication system was put into this account so that it would not be easy to access. Finance Director Bill Cushman explained that this was even more liberal than the general day to day operation of fUndS.