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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-0502ss-0502budget-0519ssSPECIAL SESSION May 2, 2011 AT 9:30 A.M. 1. Call for Special Session R &F 2. Mayor's Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget Overview R&F 3. Mayor's Budget recommendations 2011-2012 COW 4. Adiourn R &F 0 COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL -- BUFFALO SPECIAL SESSION May 2, 2011 at 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: David A. Franczyk President of the Council, and Council Members Fontana, Colombek, Kearns, LoCurto, Pridgen, Rivera, Russell, Smith - 9. ABSENT None. * AYE * NO * * FONTANA * �� * FRANCZYK * GOLOMREK x x KEARNS * LOCURTO * PRIDGEN x * RYYERA * '� RUSSELL * �` SMITH 4S X * Maj a 5 2/3- 5 3/4- 7 April 28, 2011 Mr. Gerald A. Chwalinsi City Clerk 1308 City Hall Buffalo, New York Dear Mr. Chwalinski: Pursuant to Section 3.9 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, upon the written request of Five Council e hers, dated April 28, 2011 presented to you herewith, I hereby call a Special Meeting of the Common Council to be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, on May 2, 2011 at 9:30 A.M., for the following pupose: To receive and take appropriate action on: All Items Relating To 1.) Mayor's Budget Recommendations 2011 -2012 Yours very truly, ' C David A. Francz k y President of the Council April 28, 2011 Hon. David A. Franczyk President Common Council 1315 City Mall Buffalo, New York Dear Sir: WE, the undersigned, members of the Common Council, hereby request that you call a Special Meeting of the Common Council, pursuant to Section 3.9 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, for the following purpose: To receive and take appropriate action on All Items Relating; To 1.) Mayor's Budget Recommendations 2011-2012 We request that this Special Meeting be held on May 2, 2011 at 9:30 AM Pursuant to Rule 2 of the Rules of Order of the Common Council of the City of Buffalo, each of the following named .members of the Common Council, to wit: RICHARD FONTANA MICHAEL KEARNS DARIUS G. PRIDGEN BONNIE E. RUSSELL JOSEPH GOLOMBEK MICHAEL LOCURTO DAVID A. RIVERA DEMONE SMITH hereby states that he/she received twenty -four (24) hours' notice of the time and purpose of the Special Meeting of the Common Council duly to be held on May 2, 2011 at 9:30 A.M. xl AA&W, On this 28th day of April 2011, before me, the subscribers, personally appeared To me known to be the same persons described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and they duly and severally acknowledged to me that they executed the same. A 3 Commissioner of Deeds, in and for the City of Buffalo, N,Y. My Commission expires 12/31/12 U1 I Y UP N u P P ALU) b OFFICE O GERALD A. CHWALINSKI City Clerk Registrar of Vital Statistics WILMER OL.IVENCIA, JR. Deputy City Clerk DIANA RICO Deputy City Clerk Vital Statistics Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics 65 NIAGARA SQUARE ROOM 1308 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 PHONE: (716) 851 -5431 FAX; (716) 851 -4845 April 28, 2011 TO EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMON COUNCIL: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that, pursuant to Section 3.9 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, upon the written request of Five Councilmembers, dated April 28, 2011, DAVID A. FRANCZYK, President of the Common Council, has called a Special Meeting of the Common Council, to be held in the Council Chamber's, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, on May 2, 2011 at 9:30 A.M. for the following purpose: To receive and take appropriate action on all items relating to 1. Mayor's Budget Recommendations 2011 -2012 Yours very truly, Gerald A. Chwalinski City Clerk CITYOFBUFFALO f FISCAL E . BUDGET OVERVIEW * G +rt Q- A Message from Mayor Byron W. Brown The City of Buffalo's budget for the upcoming 2011 -2012 fiscal year will total $462,329,667, an increase of just 1% over 2010 -2011 budgeted levels. This minimal budget increase re- flects my continued commitment to prudent and conservative budgeting, which is enabling Buffalo to finan- cially withstand a series of extensive fiscal challenges caused by a deep national recession and slow economic recovery, as well as the state fiscal crisis and Albany - driven losses to the financial plan. These losses in- clude a significant $6.3 million reduction in state aid, $3.1 million in diminished sales tax revenue resulting in a dis- proportionately loin share of revenue, combined with largely uncontrollable Albany - driven cost increases, par- ticularly as they pertain to employee fringe benefits. This situation appears to be worsening over the course of the next few years with the federal government focused on re- ducing funding across the board to deal with its own deficit and continued escalation in the costs of employee benefits projected. Nonetheless, the budget and Four Year Financial Plan I am presenting is balanced, maintains critical services, and ful- fills a commitment 1 made to city taxpayers to provide tax certainty. Fulfilling this commitment is especially impor- tant in these difficult economic times as many city residents affected by the recession Buffalo's 4 year financial plan maintains struggle to bal- ance their own household budgets and businesses seek to survive and thrive. Property Tax Certain Mayor Brown's 15% tax rate reduction and fulfills the pledge he made in his 2011 State of the City Address to provide tax certainty to city taxpayers with a 3 year freeze in their property tax bills --- sending the mes- sage that Buffalo is a stable, tow -tax envi- ronment in which to live, work, and invest The three -year property tax freeze I announced in February in my State of the City address and reflected in our financial plan sends a message to city residents, businesses, and those considering an investment in Buffalo, that Buffalo is committed to pro- viding a stable and affordable environment in which to live, work, and invest. Unlike other municipalities, where prop- erty tax rate increases have yielded calls for a tax cap, Buf- falo stands out in terms of its ability to deliver 5 years of successive tax rate reductions. Our plan to freeze taxes after this upcoming fiscal year's assessment role goes beyond these rate reductions to assure each and every business and homeowner in Buffalo with tax certainty. In simple terms, property tax bills will remain substantially the same over the course of this three -year freeze. Until the freeze is fully implemented in Fiscal Year 2012, marginal overall changes in taxes during the upcom- ing budget year are largely offset by a $1 million reduction in the tax levy (or the total amount the city taxpayers are billed), maintenance of the 15% property tax rate reduction achieved over the course of my terms as Mayor, and an ad- ditional 1,.3% reduction in the business tax rate. 9 .gyp With New York having one of the highest property tax bur- dens in the nation, it is key to Buffalo's competitive posi- tion to assure a stable property tax environment, with tax certainty and, when possible, rate reductions. It is well documented how a positive tax environment in turn posi- tively impacts businesses` perceptions and investment prac- tices, in addition to reducing the burden high property taxes places on household budgets. Providing Ootrortunity for Our Youth One of my priorities as Mayor has been providing employ - ment opportunities for our youth. Over the course of my administration, 13,236 job opportunities have been pro- vided for some of the city's neediest youth through the Mayor's Youth Employment Program. While the federal and state governments have reduced funding for this pro - gram, I am pleased that the city will slightly increase its commitment with $1 million in funding to assure another 900 jobs. Preliminary figures indicate Federal and State funding sources will support another 700 jobs. The Mayor's Youth Employment Program provides real employment - City introases Commitment to Summer Youth While experience j Federal& StateCommltroentFalls 3 and real in- i .. 2009 10 come, thereby af- fording op- portunities for youth to contribute to. their educa- tional and other ex- While I am pleased with this program's ability to help place our youth on the right course toward educa- tional achievement and employment, I intend to do more. Over the course of the next three fiscal years, I am commit- ting $167,000 annu- ally to support a part - nership with a broad - based public /private group of individuals on an initiative that will invest in our youth. Modeled after the successful . "Say Yes to Education" and Promise programs, this initiative will rally and coor- dinate com- munity re- The ultimate goal for this new educational initiative will be to assure that each and every student in the Buffalo Public Schools has access to a college education. Continuing to Irn rove the Quality of Life for City Residents The budget provides funding for a new po- lice class due to penses and to build qualifications for private sector jobs. Relieving the Property Tax Burden with Rate Reduction & Tax Certainty Public safety can be enhanced further with the implemen- tation of a "red light camera" system.. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety "Red light cam- eras saved 159 lives in 2004 -08 in 14 of the biggest US cities. Had cameras been operating during that period in all large cities, a total of 815 deaths would have been prevented. " Upon approval and imple- mentation of a red -light camera system, I am pre- pared to dedicate, on a one- time basis, up to $300,000 in revenue from this source to help offset the loss of county funding to the smaller arts and cultural organizations. My aggressive "5 in 5" demolition and rehabilitation pro- gram is funded with $6,248,000 in city resources. Of this amount, $3,186,000 will enable 400 demolitions of blighted and vacant structures in city neighborhoods, contributing to neighborhood stabilization and growth. Resources in the amount of $ 3,080,000 will be made available to enable rehabilitation activities at ap- proximately 254 properties. The city parks system will continue to be a priority of my ad- ministration with. $600,000 in funding to upgrade facilities and playgrounds. In addition, the budget provides funding to as- sure duality maintenance of park grounds and property. These Srnce the city took back its park system from the county in 2010, it has steadily demonstrated this administration's commitment to quality parks as an important contribution toward improving city neighborhoods and the quality of life for its residents. invest- ments follow this year's $1.6 mil- lion in- vestment in replac- ing and upgrading play- grounds. Environmental sustainability is an important economic and quality of life issue. Improved recycling and energy efficiency efforts along with a new city zoning code underway, the Buf- falo Green. Code, are examples of Buffalo's commitment to the environment that are represented in this budget. 3 Financial Challert es While I am pleased that the city can continue priority pro- grams in public safety, neighborhood development,. and in- vestments in our youth, state and federal funding cuts com- biped with rapidly escalating costs of state- driven (or man- dated) expenses are jeopardizing Buffalo's financial recovery. These must be contained for us to continue the progress we are making in reducing the property tax burden and continu- ing important programs and services while maintaining finan- cial stability. The largest component of state - driven expenses is employee benefits. Employee fringe benefits account for over $122 million, or a staggering 27 %, of the city budget. Because state law stipulates that contractual benefits remain in place, even when contractual agreements expire, the city's ability to win benefit concessions in contract negotiations is severely limited, Total City Fringe Benefit Casts by Fiscal Year $120,000,000 - $100,000,000 $80,000,000 $60 $40,000,000 $20;000,000 $0 New York, in solving its fiscal crises, has made significant cuts to local aid. Since the onset of the State fiscal crises in 2008, state aid to Buffalo has decreased by $6.3 million. Along with non - discretionary growth in benefits and com- modities, the loss of state aid presents a budget gap to the City of Buffalo as is the case with other New York State munici- palities, Employee fringe benefits account far over $122 million, or a staggering 27% of the city budget Only slightly larger are police and f refighting ser- vices at $133 million, or299&. The city also dedi- cates roughly 50% of the tax levy, or $70 million of its budget to the Buffalo public school system. AlbanyDriven Declining Revenues Resulting in Decreases in.Sales Tax and State ,did 51,600,000 $[sao,0oo) $12,000,000) $is u Pension m #Health Cate Worker's Camp Yet, while these state - driven expenses continue to rise, Al- bany has continued to reduce its financial assistance. If this course continues, Buffalo will join many other New York State cities in depleting fund balances and confronting widen- ing deficits. With the state now on firmer financial footing, my Increases in employee fringe benefit costs have been an ongoing priority as burden oncityfinances, assunftagreatershareofrhebuo�ge Mayor in the eachyear. Whde the city restrains any sort ofdiscret ionary upcoming spending and constantly pursues re-eiWineering measures, years will be fringe benefitcostsarestate- andcontractuallydrivernand to aggress consequently dilflcultto control in the absence ofstateassis- siv lobby Lance, yet, while these state - driven expenses continue to rise, Albany Albany has continued to reduce its Jinuncial assistance. restore state aid and lessen state - driven costs. Without Albany's help, these costs will ulti- mately become unaffordable. Continued Sound Fiscal Mara ement The 2011 -2012 budget for the City of Buffalo preserves criti- cal programs targeted to grow Buffalo and designed to yield future economic and revenue returns on these investments. Investments in city neighbor- hoods, public Departmental budgets, on average will safety, and the decline by nearly 1 % in FY 2013 -2012 overall duality and city department heads will be asked to of 1 ife, at a implement additional cast containment time when states and the and efficiency measures that will reduce nation itself their budgets by an additional2% in FY are making or 2012.2013, contemplating significant ser- vice and employee reductions, is possible because of our past and present conservative fiscal practices. 4 2007 -08 2068 -09 2009 -10. 2010 -11 2011 -12 During good economic times, as our property values rose and our state aid grew, my administration chose to continue budg- eting conservatively instead of spending these new resources. This sound fiscal management allowed us to accumulate re- serves, while at the same time reducing the overall tax burden on city residents. The city's fund balances were built with the help of city resi- dents, taxpayers, and the hard work of city employees. By tapping into reserves, my administration is balancing our budget and four -year financial plan, holding the line on taxes, minimizing employee layoffs, and maintaining city services, Wall Street has recognized Buffalo's fiscal progress by consistently re- warding it with increases in the city's credit rating since 2008; today Buf- falo enjoys and "A" rating, lowering its borrowing costs and sending a clear message to potential investors that Buffalo is a stable, healthy environment in which to invest Energy efficiency savings through ongoing green initia- tives already underway in City Fall are beginning to yield cost savings. With the help of federal stimulus funding, city -owned community, recreation, and senior centers throughout the city are undergoing energy con- servation improvements, including replacement and installation of lighting, windows, heating, ventilating, air - conditioning, energy management systems, and so- lar thermal technologies. Nonetheless, despite our best efforts, the city cannot resolve its structural problems without the assis- tance of New York. Mate. We must still call upon Al- bany to reduce state - driven costs and once again con- tribute its share. Each year, with employee pension and other mandated expenses continuing to grow, often times at double digit rates, more and more scarce city resources are taken away from critical services to our citizens. In the past, state aid has been the means for this municipality and others in the state to comply with Albany mandates without breaking the bank. While the city is able to draw upon its reserves "this year, it cannot continue to do so without fully depleting its fund bal- ance and jeopardizing its fiscal recovery. As Mayor of Buffalo, I partnered with Albany this year in tightening our belts and contributing to the state's recovery. Now that Albany has stabilized its fiscal condition, I ask that the state now support Buffalo with the resources that will help to continue the progress we have all made in moving this great city forward. As New York State's second largest city, what makes Buf- falo strong will in turn strengthen the state as a whole. Sincerely, Byron W. Brown, Mayor No. Adjournment On a motion by Mr, Fontana, seconded by Mr. Kearns, the Council a ` vffMEd-9 GERALD A. CHWALINSKI CITY CLERK COMMON COUNCIL CI' . Y HALL — BUFFALO ADJOURNED SESSION MONDAY, MAY 2, 20.11. at 10:00 Alm PRESENT : David A. Franczyk President of the Council, and Council Members Fontana, Golombek, Kearns, LoCurto, Pridgen, Rivera, Russell, Smith - 9. ABSENT None. * AYE *N®* * FGNTANA * �* * FRANCZYK * '� * GGLOM[BE * RE S * LGCURTG * PRID RWERA * RUSSELL * SNUTH * ,� * * * * Maj - 5 2/3- b 3/4- 7 '�` q M Mr. Fontana moved that the Common Council now resolve into the Committee of the Whole, to begin consideration of the Mayor's 2011 -2012 Budget Recommendations. Seconded by Carried. No. Council Member 0 L-OM now took his/b seat in the Council Chamber at / 0 / J Council Member now took his /her seat in the Council Chamber at Council Member now took his /her seat in the Council Chamber at Council Member now took his/her seat in the Council Chamber at Council Member now took his/her seat in the Council Chamber at No. Recess On a motion by Mr. Fontana, the Council recessed until 3;00 PM to continue the budget hearings. Seconded by ADOPTED. COMMON COUNCIL CITE' BALL — BUFFALO RECESSED SESSIO N MONDAY, MAY 2 at 3 :00 PM PRESENT : David A. Franczyk President of the Council, and Council Members Fontana, Colombek, Kearns, LoCurto, Pridgen, Rivera, Russell, Smith o 9. ABSENT lone. * AYE *NO* No. At e.M. t he Committee of the Who le reconvened with the following members present — Council President David A. Franczyk, Council Members Fontana, Colombek, Kearns, LoCurto, Pridgen, Rivera, Russell, S -9. Absent — � � ;, .-I O Council Member S r v ` now took his /fir seat in the Council Chamber at g i 35 m Council Member now took his /her seat in the Council Chamber at Council Member now took his /her seat in the Council Chamber at Council Member now took his/her seat in the Council Chamber at Council Member now took his /her seat in the Council Chamber at No, Mr. Fontana moved: There being no further business in connection with the consideration of the Mayor's Budget Estimates for the fiscal year 2011 -2012 the Committee of the Whole now resolve into the Common Council. Seconded by ,3 Olf - CARRIED. C At ta i 00M P.M., Mr. Fontana moved to adjourn until Tuesday, May 3rd at 10:00 A.M. to continue the Budget Hearings. Seconded by - € - 5 R-o55 ' -° ADOPTED. COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL BUFFALO ADJOURNED SESSION TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2011 at 10:00 AM PRESENT: David A. Franezyk President of the Council, and Council Members Fontana, Colombek, Kearns, Lo Curto, Prid en, Rivera, Russell, Smith - 9. ABSENT None. * AYE *NO* F ONTANA * '� x F'RANCZYK * x GOLOMBEK x KEARNS LOCURTO P - G EN RIVERA # RUSSELL SMITH Maj ® 5 ` 2/3- 6 3/4- 7 '� No. Mr. Fontana moved that the Common Council now resolve into the Committee of the Whole, for the purpose of continuing Budget Hearings. Seconded by Carried. No. Council Member�`� Chamber at o - l a kn now took bis/0 seat in the Council Council Member Chamber at Council Member Chamber at Council Member Chamber at Council Member Chamber at now took his/her seat in the Council now took his /her seat in the Council now took his /her seat in the Council now took his/her seat in the Council No. Mr. Fontana moved. There being no further business in connection with the consideration of the Mayor's Budget Estimates for the fiscal year 2011 -2012 the Committee of the Whole now resolve into the Common Council. Seconded by CARRIED. hm ADJOURNMENT J At A.M., Mx. Fontana moved to adjourn until Wednesday, May 4th at 10:00 A.M. to continue the Budget Hearings. Seconded by 9 ADOPTED. COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL — BUFFALO ADJOURNED SESSION WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011 at 14:00 AM PRESENT : David A. Franczyk President of the Council, and Council Members Fontana, Golombek, Kearns, LoCurto, Pridgen, Rivera, Russell, Smith a 9. ABSENT None. No. Mr. Fontana moved that the Common Council now resolve into the Committee of the Whole, for the purpose of continuing Budget Hearings. Seconded by file. IVrPA Carried. No. Council Member C . Chamber at 0, now took his/ ke seat in the Council Council Member S S U, Chamber at Council Member Chamber at Council Member Chamber at Council Member Chamber at now took hisffier seat in the Council now took his /her seat in the Council now took his /her seat in the Council now took his /her seat in the Council No. Recess On a motion by Mr, Foffkma, the Council recessed until 1:30 PM to continue the budget hearings. Seconded by E . IPA /A 6 6- k ADOPTED. COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL ® BUFFALO RECESSED SESSION WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 at 1:30 PM PRESENT: David A. Franczyk President of the Council, and Council Members Fontana, Golobek, Kearns, LoCurto, Pridgen, Rivera, Russell, Smith a 9. ABSENT None. * AYE *NO* * FONT'ANA * FRANCZYK * GOLOMREK * KEARNS x LOC#JRTO PRID 3r x x �� yyq 7-�+ R Y E * RUSSELL x SMITH Mal 5 2/3— 6 3/4- v ! ds sF No. At 1:30 P.M. the Committee of the Whole reconvened with the following members present — Council President David A. Franczyk, Council Members Fentana, Golombek, Kearns, LoCurto, Pridgen, Rivera, Russell, Sffvith — 9. Absent — Ate— Council Member f' Chamber at � , P M now took his • seat in the Council Council Member Chamber at Council Member Chamber at Council Member Chamber at Council Member Chamber at now took his/her seat in the Council now took his /her seat in the Council now took his /her seat in the Council now took his /her seat in the Council No. Mr. Fontana moved; There being no further business in connection with the consideration of the Mayor'.s Budget Estimates for the fiscal year 2011 -2012 the Committee of the Whole now resolve into the Common Council. Seconded by /, tjf CARRIED. No. ADJOURNMENT At =� P.M., Mr. Fontana moved to adjourn until Thursday, May 5th at 10:00 A.M. to continue the Budget Hearings. Seconded by �('�, ADOPTED. .COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL ® BUFFALO ADJOURNED SESSION THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011 at 10:00 AM PRESENT: David A. Franczyk President of the Council, and Council Members Fontana, Colombek, Kearns, LoCurto, Priden, Rivera, Fussell, Smith - 9. ABSENT None. *AYE * N® * x FONTANA x * FRANCZYK * COL®MBEK * �, * KEARNS * LOCURTO * P GEN * VEDA * RUSSELL * SMITH * Maj 5 213- 6 3/4- 7 No. Mr. Fontana moved that the Common Council now resolve into the Committee of the Whole, for the purpose of continuing Budget Hearings. Seconded by9 C Carried. IM Council Member now took his /her seat in the Council Chamber at ` Council Member Chamber at now took his /her seat in the Council Council Member Chamber at Council Member Chamber at Council Member Chamber at now took his/her seat in the Council now took his /her seat in the Council now took his/her seat in the Council No. Recess On a motion by Mr. Fo an*, the Council recessed until 1:30 PM to continue the budget hearings, Seconded by M _ ADOPTED. COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL — BUFFALO RECESSED SESSION THURSDAY, MAY 5 at 1:30 PM PRESENT : David A. Franczyk President of the Council, and Council Members Fontana, Golombek, Kearns, LoCurto, Pridgen, Rivera, Russell, Smith - 9. ABSENT Done. * AYE * NO * * May , . 5 2/3- 6 3/4- 7 x M, At 1:30 P.M. the Committee of the Whole reconvened with the fallowing members present — t-Gavkl­A- . F iwnezyk, Council Members lr ,- Golombe , Kearns, LoCurto, Pridgen, Rivera, Russell, Absent—None. //Q / /S c g - v Isla. -{ l Mr. F4#Wm moved.: There being no further business in convection with the consideration of the Mayor's Budget Estimates for the fiscal year 2011 -2012 the Committee of the Whole now resolve into the Common Council.. Seconded by CARRIED. N o. Council Member T� - Chamber at J'41 Council Member Chamber at Council Member Chamber at Council Member Chamber at T R Council Member Chamber at now took his /her seat in the Council now took his /let seat in the Council now took hisfipf seat in the Council now took his/her seat in the Council now took his/her seat in the Council No. Adjournment Inl' 'k f On a motion by Mr. ftmm, seconded by Mr. Kearns, the Council adjourned at 2 FM. GERALD A. CHWALINSKI CITY CLERK COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL — BUFFALO ADJOURNED SESSION TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2011 at 5.00 PM PRESENT: David A. Fran€zyk President of the Council, and Council Members Fontana, Colombek, Kearns, LoCurto, Pridgen, Rivera, Russell, Smith - 9. ABSENT None. *AYE * NO " `ONTANA FRAN CZYK * �Y k OOLOMBE KEARNS LOCURTO PRID RIVERA n RUSSELL SMITH Mai ® 2/3- G 3/4- 7 `No. Mr. Fontana moved that the Common Council now resolve into the Committee of the Whole, for the purpose of continuing Budget Hearings. Seconded by Carried. N©. Council Member (-A5 now took his /her seat in the Council Chamber at �: �� Council Member now took his /her seat in the Council Chamber at Council Member now took his /her seat in the Council Chamber at Council Member now took his /her seat in the Council Chamber at Council Member now took his /her seat in the Council Chamber at No. Mr. moved: There being no further business in connection with the consideration of the Mayor's Budget Estimates for the fiscal year 2011 -2012 the Committee of the Whole now resolve into the Common Council. Seconded by CARRIED. No. Adjournment t Ca ��, e ` On a motion by Mr. econded by Mr. Kearns, the Council a at P.M. GERALD A. CHWAUNSKI CITY CLERK PLEASE PRINT SIGN IN SHEET NA419 ORGANIZATION / EMAIL 11 CO 1. _ CH AMBER S SIGN IN SHEET PLEASE PRINT .ATION 1 EMAIL HOME. PHONE s _........�' l,, - 9 NAME ORGANIZATION 6 EMAIL HOME A® ®LESS PHONE# -- // 10. 11. 12. COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL ® BUFFALO ADJOURNED SESSION THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011 at PM 2 PRESENT: David A. Franezyk President of the Council, and Council Members Fontana, Golombek, Kearns, Lo Curto, Pridgen, Rivera, Russell, S mith a 9. ABSENT None. * AYE * NO * * FONT'AI A * � * FRANCZYK x GOLD — E * S LOCURTO * P GEN * * * * * RUSSELL * Into. Mr. Fontana moved that the Common Council now resolve into the Committee of the Whole, to continue consideration of the Mayor's 2011-2012 Budget Recommendations. Seconded by Carried. No. Council Member Chamber at now took his/ seat in the Council Council Member Chamber at Council Member Chamber at Council Member Chamber at Council Member Chamber at now took his/her seat in the Council now took his/her seat in the Council now took his/her seat in the Council now took his /her seat in the Council No. Mr. Fontana moved: There being no further business in connection with the consideration of the Mayor's Budget Estimates for the fiscal year 2011 201 the Committee of the Whole now resolve into the Common Council. y -� 7-y Seconded by , . 1 CARRIED. No. Adjournment On a motion by Councilmember Fontana, Seconded by p the Council adjourned at GERALD A. CHWALINSKI CITY CLERK SPECIAL SESSION MAY 19, 20l 1 AT 11:00 A.M. 1. Call for Special Session R &F 2. Discharge COW- 2011-2012 Mayor's Recommended Budget ADOPT 3. Mayor's Amendment to 2011 -2012 Recommended Budget ADOPT 4. Amendments to 2011 -2012 Recommended Budget APP 5. Amendment Bd of Education. 2011- 2012Budget $500,000 APP 6. 2011 -2012 Budget as Amended APP 7. Adjournment R &F COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL -- BUFFALO SPECIAL SESSION May 19, 201.1. at 11:00 A.M. PRESENT: David A. Franccyk President of the Council, and Council Members Fontana, Golombek, Kearns, L ©Curt©, Pridgen, Rivera, Russell, Smith A 9. ABSENT None. * -AYE * NO * * FONTANA * F* �j FRANCZYK * * iOLOMI3E * * KEARNS * LOCURTO * /* * PREDGEN * RIVERA * '* RITSSELL SMITH * * * * Maj - * ) 213® 6 3 /4- 7 May 18, 2011 Mr. Gerald A, Chwalinski City Clerk 1308 City Hall Buffalo, New York Dear Mr. Chwalinski: Pursuant to Section. 3.9 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, upon the written request of Five Councilmembers, dated May 18, 2011 presented to you herewith, I hereby call a Special Meeting of the Common, Council and waive the 24 hour notice, to be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, on May 19, 2011 at 11:00 A.M,, for the following pupose: To receive and take appropriate action on : All Items Relating To I .) Mayor's Budget Recommendations 2011 -2012 Yours very truly, q�r r avid A President of the Council V May 18, 2011 Hon. David A. Franczyk President Common Council 1315 City Hall Buffalo, New York Dear Sir: WE, the undersigned, members of the Common Council, hereby request that you waive the 24 hour notice and call a Special Meeting of the Common Council, pursuant to Section 3.9 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, for the following purpose: To receive and take appropriate action on All Items Relating To 1.) Mayor's Budget Recommendations 2011 -2012 We request that this Special Meeting be held on May 19, 2011 at 11:00 AM Pursuant to Rule 2 of the Rules of Order of the Common Council of the City of Buffalo, each of the following named members of the Common Council, to wit: RICHARD FONTANA MICHAEL KEARNS DARIUS G. PRIDGEN BONNIE E. RUSSELL JOSEPH GOLOMBEK MICHAEL LOCURTO DAVID RIVERA DEMONE SMITH hereby agrees that twenty -four (24) hours' notice be waived of the time and purpose of the Special Meeting of the Common Council duly called to be held on May 19, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. i STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE) ss: CITY OF BUFFALO) On this 18` day of May 2011, before me, the subscribers, personally appeared To me known to be the same persons described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and they duly and severally acknowledged to me that they executed the same. n Commissioner of Deeds, in and for the City of Buffalo, N.Y. My Commission expires 12/31/12 OFFICE OF THE. CITY CLERK GERALD A. CHWALINSKI City Clerk Registrar of Vital Statistics WILMER OLIVENCIA, JR. Deputy City Clerk DIANA RICO Deputy City Clerk Vital Statistics Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics May 18, 2011 TO EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMON COUNCIL: 65 NIAGARA SQUARE ROOM 1308 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 PHONE: (716) 851 -5431 FAX: (716) 851 -4845 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that, pursuant to Section 3.9 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, upon the written request of Five Councilmembers, dated May 18, 2011, DAVID A. FRANCZYK, President of the Common Council, has called a Special Meeting of the Common Council, to be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, on May 19, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. for the following purpose: To receive and take appropriate action on all items relating to 1, Mayors Recommended Budget 2011-2012 FILED Yours very truly, _ Gerald A, C1 walinski City Clerk 11 No.2 Discharge Committee of Whole Mayor's Recommended Budget 2011-2012 Whereas: The above item is currently in the Committee of Whole; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council does hereby discharge the Committee of Whole fiom further consideration of this item, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Adopted. Seconded by M r- �V` FIKE2 A*; BY`RON W. BROWN MAYOR May 19, 2011 Common Council Attn.: Gerald Chwalinski, City Clerk 1.300 City Hall: 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, New York 14202 Re: Mayor's 2011-2012 Budget Modification Dear Common Council Members: Please be advised that the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority has advised my administration that it is necessary to modify a revenue line in my= proposed budget. Therefore, I am modifying my 2011 -2012 revenue estimates as follows. The following Revenue Line is hereby eliminated: 351103 Red Light Camera Fines The following Revenue Line is hereby amended from: 351300 Parking Tag Fines and Penalties To: 351300 Parking Tag Fines and Penalties Thank you for your attention to the platter. f) 41 Very truly yours, A _ By o �W.Brown Mayor - 500,000.00 - 6,500,000.00 -7,000,000.00 65 `IAGALN SQUARE / 201 CITY HALL / BUFFALO, NY 142 02 -3392 / (716) 851 -4841 / FAX: (716) 851 -4360 / Nvivwxity- buffalo.com City Clank's Department BUFFALO May 19, 2011 0 all I'm 1.01TO rMucol OW91 a - 1 -iffli a W0 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3-19 of the Charter, I present herewith the attached resolution item. No. 4 PASSED May 19, 2011 Amendments to 2011-2012 Recommended Budget Gerald A Chwalinski City Clerk MAY 2 6 2011 9 Common Council Changes to the Mayors Recommended Budget for 2011 -2012 L IVI (Fontana) Salaries 10107001 411001 103,083 Legislative Aide 1 36,242 139,325 Pago # Dept Function Object Org Code Object Code Mayor's Recommended Budget Amount 'title #ot positions Council Revisions cammon Council Adopted Amount 10110004 458009 0 1,000 1,000 Common 58 Council C M # 9 Franczyk) Meals and Lodging 10110004 DELETIONS. 0 2,000 2 Common 58 Council C M # 9 (l=rancz k Registration & Membership Fees 10110004 458003 0 2,000 2,000 Common 61 Council C M # 3 (Smith flourl Sala 10104001 491001 134,326 Legislative Assistant -1 - 41,163 93,163 10112001 411009 125,484 Legislative Aide 1 36,242 161,726 Common 61 Council C M # 6 (Fontana) Salaries 10107001 411001 144,246 Legislative Assistant -1 41,163 103,083 10102001 492002 270,000 4,842 274,842 Common 62 Council C M # 11 Kearns) Salaries 10112001 411001 152,502 Assistant Legislative Aide -1 - 27,018 125,484 ADDITIONS: 529 General City, Char es I Miscellaneous Natural Gas 17213003 4410 2,566,000 -i8o 2,386,000 Common 61 Council C M#3 10104001 411001 93,1631 Assistant Legislative Aide 1 27,018 120,1$1 ADDITIONS: VUIIIIIIUII 61 Council L IVI (Fontana) Salaries 10107001 411001 103,083 Legislative Aide 1 36,242 139,325 Common 58 Council C M # 9 (Franaz k Transportation 10110004 458009 0 1,000 1,000 Common 58 Council C M # 9 Franczyk) Meals and Lodging 10110004 458002 0 2,000 2 Common 58 Council C M # 9 (l=rancz k Registration & Membership Fees 10110004 458003 0 2,000 2,000 Common 62 Council C M # 11 Kearns Salaries 10112001 411009 125,484 Legislative Aide 1 36,242 161,726 Common 65 Council Le islative Hourly Salary 10102001 492002 270,000 4,842 274,842 DELETIONS: 529 General City, Char es I Miscellaneous Natural Gas 17213003 4410 2,566,000 -i8o 2,386,000 ADDITIONS: 74 Cit Clerk Administrative Other Contractual Services 10220006 434000 990,000 180,000 1,170,000 DELETIONS: 101 Mayor & Exec Real Estate Salaries 10314001 411001 312,284 Real Estate Administrator -1 - 46,473 265,811 529 General City Charges Miscellaneous Natural Gas 17213003 441001 2,386,000 - 92,087 2,293,913 5/19/2011 11:52 AM 0 Common Council Changes to the Mayors Recommended Budget for 2011 -2012 :Page#Rapt Mayo€'s Recommended # of CounciF Cotitmnn CaunciF runetion Object t7rgCode Object Code Budget Amount title posFtrons Revisfons Adapted Amount Mayor & Marketing 101 Exec Real Estate Salaries 10394001 411001 265,811 Manager 1 59,780 325,591 Mayor & Marketing 101 Exec Real Estate Salaries 10314001 411001 325,591 Manager 1 59,780 385,371 Clark - Seasonal Community Citizens Rights / Secretary to 483 Services Commission Hourly Salaries 15502001 412002 0 the Director 1 19,000 19,000 DELETIONS: Engineering & Technical 74 City Clerk Administrative Services 10220006 432004 62,876 °10,000 52,875 Other Contractual 74 City Clerk I Administrative Services 10220006 434000 1,170,000 90,000 1,080,000 General City 529 Charges Miscellaneous Electric 17213003 441003 13,325,000 - 100 13,225,000 ADDITIONS: Other Contractual Services - 529 City Clerk Administrative Culturais & Arts 10220008 TBD 0 100,000 100,000 General City 529 Charges Miscellaneous City-wide Support TBD TBD 0 100,000 100,000 x m P €oject ED to be Datermined StlMMAR Chan es above: $627,904 _ Ma or's Recommended Budget $462,329,667 Percentage Change _ 0.14% (less than 1 percent 5119/2011 11:52AM or AYE NO FONTANA x FRAN CZYK x GOLOMBEK K+ ARK I OCURTO PREDGEN RA RUSSELL SMITH K Mai 5 2f G 3/4- 7 '� x City Clerk's Department BUFFALO May 19, 2011 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 -19 of the Charter, I present herewith the attached resolution item, PASSED May 19, 2011 Amendment Bd of Education to 2011-2012 Budget $500,000 Gerald A Chwalinski City Clerk MAY 2 6 2011 Council Members Kearns &: Smith Proposed Changes to the i11ia ors Recommended Budget for 2011 - 92 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown To fund Cut 500,O00 DELETION Determined hoard of fund total (TBO) Education Lights Can After 70,000,000 keeping Budget -500,000 69,500,900 ADDITION TBD School 0 schools open Amount To Be TBi] TBD TBD To fund Add to the Determined (TBO) Lights Can After keeping Approriate ADDITION TBD School 0 schools open Division's Program later Other 500,000 5OO,O00 Contractual Services Line Mr. Kearns moved to Amend the Budget by $5.0.0,000 for After School Programs Seconded by Mr. Smith / AYE NO � FONTANA FRANCZYK GGLQMREK x KEARNS LOCURTO PRID RIVES RUSSELL S aj , 5 2/ 3- 6 x 3/4- 7 City Clerk's Department BUFFALO May 19, 2011 • ' ON I ITI M INK91 a 0 0111 arm Its RITMATIM. W 10 0 . 0 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3-19 of the Charter, I present herewith the attached resolution item. No. 6 PASSED May 19, 2011 2011-2012 Budget as Amended Gerald A Chwalinski City Clerk a ei 1 4 b Ir �f' Common Council Changes to the Mayors Recommended Budget for 2011-2012 3 �.i { 3 Page # Dept Function Object Org Code Object code tdayne. Recommended Budget Amount Title #of positions council. Revisions Common Council Adopted Amount g -_. _, Y ..,� _..� � DELETIONS: Common C M # 3 61 Council Smith Hourly Salary 90104001 411001 134,326 Leglsiative Assistant -9 41,163 93,163 Common C M # 6 .61 Council Fontana Salaries 10107001 411001 144,246 Legislative Assistant -1 - 41,163 103,083 Common C M # 11 62 Council Kearns Salaries 10112009 491001 152,502 Assistant Legislative Aide -1 27,018 125,484 ADDITIONS: Common 61 Council C M # 3 5rriith) Assistant Legislative Hourly Salay 10104001 411001 93 Aide 1 27,018 120,181 Gammon 61 Council C M # 6 Fontana Legislative Salaries 10107001 411001 103,083 Aide 1 36,242 139,325 Common 58 Council C M 9 (Frantz k ) Transportation 10110004 458009 0 . 1,000 1,000 Common 58 Council C M # 9 larancz K Meals a nd Lodging 10110004 458002 0 2,000 2,000 Common 58 Council C M # 9 (Frantz k Registration & Membe €shi Fees 10110004 458003 0 2,000 2,000 Common 62 Council C M # 11 Kearns Legislative Salaries 10112001 411001 125,484 Aide 1 36,242 161,726 Common 65 Council Le islative Hourly Salary 10102001 412002 270,000 4,8421 274,842 � S`L .��.�.� i _e,. _4'.�s .. ...2 .. a ,L t_r .rte ....� w .. _.?'.,. n�. �F ... .. ....... .... ... '. 3�'.' _._... __ •. __" <.. .- .,. ,..," .. >. .- ,.. ... C3`\. - DELETIONS. General City 529 Charges Miscellaneous Natural Gas 17213003 441001 2,566,000 - 180,000 2,3136,000 T'IONS; r 74 k Other Administrative Contractual Services 10220006 434000 990,000 180,000 1,170,000 DELETIONS: Mayor & 101 Fxec Real estate Salaries 10314009 411001 Real estate 312,284 Administrator -1 - 46,473 265,811 General City 529 Charges Miscellaneous Natural Gas 17213003 441001 2386000 - 92 2 5119/2011 11:52 AM Common Council Changes to the Mayors Recommended Budget for 2011 -2012 Page # Dept Function Object Org Code Object Code Mayor's Recommended Budget Amount Title €€ of positions Council Revisions Common Council Adopted Amount A61)ITION: 101 Mayor & Exec Real Estate Salaries 10394001 411001 265,811 Marketing Marra Or 1 59,780 325,591 101 Mayor & Exec Real Estate Salaries 10314001 411001 3 25,597 Marketing Manager 1 59,780 385,371 483 Community Services Citizens Rights Commiission Hourly Salaries 95502001 412002 0 Clerk- Seasonal ! Secretary to the Director 1 19,000 19,000 r DELETIONS. 74 Ci Clark Administrative Engineering & Technical Services 10220006 432004 62,875 - 10,000 52,875 74 Ci Clerk Administrative Other Contractual Services 10220006 434000 1,170,000 -90,000 1,080,000 529 General City Charges Miscellaneous Electric 17213003 441003 13,325 - 100,000 13,225,000 9 629 City Clark Administrative Other Contractual Services - Culturals & Arts 10220006 TSt3 0 100,000 100,000 529 General City Charges Miscellaneo Ci -wide Su part TBD TBD 0 100,000 100 e P r Of eCt Irl R @ Determined § - UMMAR Chan es above: $627,904 Ma or's Recommended Laud et $462,329,667 Percenta a Chan e 0.14% less than 1 percent) 5/19/2011 11:52 AM f jo . unci# Members Kearns & Smith Pros gosed Chan es — t$ t1Tla ears _ Recommended . Budget for 2011- 12 :/ —) To Be Determined (ADDITION (TBD) 11 TBO ats On Al School Program TBR TBO To fund Add to the keeping Appror €ate 0 schools open Division's later Other Contractual Services Line w, qar, Air Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Cant SOO,CD ©0 DELETION. Board of Education > Band totai Budget - 5€80, ®08B , Amount �A A'S'E * NO FONTANA FRAN GOLD L+ KEARN LOCURTO PREDGEN RUSSELL x S' Maims 5 0 2/3- 6 *` 3/4- 7 I I- ) No. Adjournment On a motion by Council ember Fontana, Seconded by adjourned at GERALD A. CHWALINSKI CITY CLERK J( . , the Council a; `