Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:57 p.m. · 2 items · 4 votes · 12 public comments
What happened
- Rejected the city's annual operating budget and 5-year capital improvement plan 4-3 (Myrick, Bates, Butt, Pimplé dissenting).
- Approved the legal spending limit for budget year 2016-17 unanimously.
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Budget(2 items)
Adopt city's annual operating budget and 5-year capital improvement plan
In Plain English
The city must approve its spending plan for the fiscal year starting July 2016. The operating budget covers day-to-day expenses like staff salaries, police, and parks maintenance. The capital plan outlines major projects like road repairs and building improvements through 2021.
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Votes
To adopt the budget
7 to 0
To pass the budget as proposed and to schedule a discussion on the next closed session to consider the concept of a progressive and temporary salary cut
3 to 4
To adopt the budget as is and consider cutting department head positions
3 to 4
Set legal spending limit for city budget year 2016-17
In Plain English
California law requires cities to calculate a maximum amount they can spend each year based on population and inflation. Richmond must formally approve this spending ceiling before adopting its annual budget. The limit ensures city spending growth stays within constitutional bounds.
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Votes
To adopt the resolution
7 to 0