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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-13 Amending the Budget adding 3 FTE to Fire Dept RESOLUTION NO. 2016- ~ ~ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE 2015-2017 BIENNIUM BUDGET TO ADD 3.0 FTE TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET RECITALS: A. The 2015-2017 biennium budget identifies 34.60 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees budgeted in the Fire & Rescue Department, including 12.00 FTE firefighter/paramedic positions. B. The City Council has determined that an increase of 3.0 FTE firefighter/paramedic positions can be achieved in the current biennium without an increase in appropriations. C. The Council finds that an increase of 3.0 FTE firefighter/paramedic positions is necessary in order to better ensure the health, safety and welfare of the City of Ashland. THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The 2015-2017 biennium budget is amended as follows: The number of firefighter/paramedic FTE (as shown on page 3-70 of the budget document), is increased from 12.00 to 15.00 and the total FTE in the Fire & Rescue Department is increased from 34.60 to 37.60. This resolution was duly PASSED and ADOPTED this day of , 2016, and take ffect upon signing by the Mayor. Barbara Christensen, City Recorder SIGNED and APPROVED this day of 12016. 4Jo Stromberg, Mayor Reviewed as to form: J avid H. Lohman, City Attorney Page 1 of 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2016 - A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN THE 2015-2017 BIENNIUM BUDGET THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Because of the circumstances stated below, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Ashland determine that it is necessary to transfer appropriations as follows: Transfer of Appropriations: TO: Administration Department - Library $ 8.930 Police Department $12,500 FROM: Contingency $21,430 To transfer appropriations from General Fund Contingency to the Administration Department to remit $8,930 in restricted property tax receipts above the amount estimated for payment this budget period and $12,500 to the Police Department to fund You Have Options Program speaker costs that were originally anticipated in the prior year. SECTION 2. This resolution was duly PASSED and ADOPTED this 7 day of June, 2016, and takes effect upon signing by the Mayor. B rbara Christensen, City Recorder SIGNED and APPROVED this day of June, 2016: Stromberg, Mayor Reviewed as to form: David Lohman, City Attorney Page 1 of 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2016- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND APPROVING A JACKSON COUNTY SPECIAL ORDER TO INITIATE FORMATION OF THE ROGUE VALLEY HERITAGE SPECIAL DISTRICT AND CONSENTING TO THE INCLUSION OF CITY TERRITORY WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT RECITALS: A. The Jackson County, Oregon, Board of Commissioners intends to form a county heritage special district under the authority of Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 198.705 to 198.955 and 358.442 to 358.474. The name of the proposed special district is the "Rogue Valley Heritage District" (hereinafter "District"). The proposed District would have the powers generally identified in ORS 358.44 to 358.474 and the powers listed in ORS 358.466, including, without limitation: operating and maintaining heritage sites and structures; acquiring and preserving property of historical interest, historical objects, and materials and documents of historical importance; and establishing and maintaining programs for heritage societies within the District. B. The governing body of the District shall be a board of five members to be elected by the electors of the District as required by ORS 358.448, and the board members shall be elected at large by position number as allowed by ORS 358.456(1)(b). C. The Jackson County Board of Commissioners may initiate the formation of the District by adopting an order under authority of ORS 198.835. The Board proposes to include all county territory within the boundaries of the proposed District. D. Jackson County voters will be asked to establish a permanent property tax rate limit of $.05 per $1,000 for the District's operations as authorized by ORS 358.466(4) and 358.468. E. Pursuant to ORS 198.835(3), the territory of the City may only be included within the boundaries of the District if the City Council adopts a resolution approving the proposed County order initiating the formation of the Rogue Valley Heritage District. The proposed County order is attached hereto as exhibit A. F. Currently, funding sources for the various museums, historical societies and heritage organizations within Jackson County are not stable and are declining. Formation of a heritage district will secure a permanent source of funding for the services, programs and activities provided by these entities to the citizens of Jackson County and the City. G. The City Council believes creation of a Jackson County heritage district will benefit all city residents for the following reasons: • A stable revenue stream will allow museums, historical societies and heritage organizations in Jackson County to continue to provide the following services, programs Page 1 of 2 and activities that are important to our community: o Jackson County heritage societies and museums preserve and are responsible for over 3 million unique and priceless artifacts, documents and photos reflecting the history of the region; o Jackson County heritage societies and museums operate two research libraries used by students, researchers, writers and the general public. The historic books and records preserved by the heritage societies and museums provide important resources for citizens and scholars, making available to the public materials that are not maintained by the County library system or university libraries; and o The educational activities and programs of the heritage societies and museums enhance the curriculum of public and private schools and institutions of higher learning. • A stable revenue stream will allow museums in Jackson County to increase the hours those facilities are open, giving incentive for visitors to stay longer in the County and increase tourism spending on local goods and services, such as food, lodging and incidentals. THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City of Ashland, Oregon, hereby consents to the inclusion of all the territory of the City within the boundaries of the proposed Rogue Valley Heritage District, and approves the Jackson County Board of Commissioners' proposed order initiating the formation of that District in substantially the form attached hereto.. This resolution was duly PASSED and ADOPTED this 7 day of , 2016, and takes effect upon signing by the Mayor. Barbara Christensen, City Recorder SIGNED and APPROVED this day of , 2016. J Strom rg, Mayor Reviewed as to form: 4aviH. Lohman, ity Attorney Page 2 of 2 i i i BEFORE THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF JACKSON COUNTY FOR THE STATE OF OREGON II IN THE MATTER OF INITIATING } FORMATION OF THE ROGUE VALLEY ) ORDER NO. HERITAGE SPECIAL DISTRICT IN ) JACKSON COUNTY ) WHEREAS, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners recognizes the value in celebrating and preserving our local heritage and history; and WHEREAS, a citizens group has asked the Jackson County Board of Commissioners to j initiate the formation of a heritage special district in Jackson County, with a permanent property tax rate limit, to assure the museums, historical societies and heritage organizations in Jackson County will have stable funding to continue providing various services, programs and activities that are important to our community; and WHEREAS, stable fiinding for the museums, historical societies and heritage organizations in Jackson County is important for the following reasons: i • A stable revenue stream will-'allow museums, historical societies and heritage organizations in Jackson County to continue providing the following services,i programs and activities that are important to our community: o Heritage societies and museums in Jackson County preserve and are responsible for over 3 million unique and priceless artifacts, documents and photos reflecting the I history of the region; o Heritage societies and museums in Jackson County operate two research libraries used by students, researchers, writers and the general public. The historic books and records preserved by the heritage societies and museums provide important resources for citizens and scholars, making available to the public materials that are not maintained by the County library system or university libraries; and o The educational activities and programs of the heritage societies and museums enhance the curriculum of public and private schools and institutions of higher learning; and • A stable revenue stream will allow museums in Jackson County to increase the hours these facilities are open, giving incentive for visitors to stay longer in the County and PROPOSED ORDER INITIATING HERITAGE DISTRICT FORMATION - Page 1 of 3 j increase tourism spending on local goods and services, such as food, lodging and incidentals; and Now, therefore, The Board of Commissioners of Jackson County (Board) ORDERS: 1. The Board intends to initiate formation of a heritage special district to serve Jackson County pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 198.705 to 198.955 and 358.442 to 358.474, which is the principal act governing the formation of a heritage special district; and 2. The name of the proposed special district is the "Rogue Valley Heritage District" (hereinafter "District"); and 3. The boundaries of the District shall include all territory within Jackson County, less the territory within any incorporated city that chooses not to be part of the District; [If any city opts out, the following language would be inserted into the final order - "The city or cities choosing not to be included within District territory are: list."]; and 4. As required by ORS 198.835(3), certified copies of City Council Resolutions of each city approving this Initiation Order and formation of the District, and consenting to the inclusion of city territory within the boundaries of the District, are attached; and 5. The District will have the general po-wers.granted to heritage districts by ORS 358.442 to 358.474 (the "Principal Act") and the specific powers granted by ORS 358.466 including, without limitation: operating and maintaining heritage sites and structures; acquiring and preserving property of historical interest historical objects, and materials and documents of historical importance; and establishing and maintaining programs for heritage societies within the District. The District will provide heritage district services, programs and activities for all District residents as permitted Eby ORS 198.010(25) and the Principal Act; and. 6. The governing body of the District shall be a board of five members to be elected by the electors of the D i strict as required by ORS 358.448, and the board members shall be elected at large by position number as allowed by ORS 358.456(1)(b); and 7. Jackson County voters will be asked to establish a permanent property tax rate limit of $.05 per $1,,000 for the District's operations as authorized by ORS 358.466(4) and 358.468. The District will have authority to levy and collect general property taxes up to the approved rate limit to fiend its operations. 8. Pursuant to ORS 198.800 and 198.835, a public hearing on the formation of the Rogue Valley Heritage District shall be held at the Board's regular meeting on 2015, [a tentative, flexible date] beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the auditorium. of the Jackson County Courthouse, 10 S. Oakdale, Medford, Oregon 97501. All interested persons may appear and be heard. At this hearing, the Board will hear testimony and receive written comment on the proposed formation of this District, including information about the programs, activities and PROPOSED ORDER INITIATING HERITAGE DISTRICT FORMATION - Page 2 of 3 services provided by museums, historical societies and heritage organizations that are located in Jackson County; economic feasibility; and the permanent tax rate limit. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall determine, in accordance with criteria described in ORS 198.805 and 199.462, whether Jackson County could be benefited by the formation of the heritage district and whether the County should continue with the formation process. 9. Notice of the hearing shall be provided to interested persons in accordance with ORS 198.800(2) and 198.730. DATED this day of , 2016. JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Rick Dyer, Chair Doug Breidenthal, Commissioner Colleen Roberts, Commissioner APPROVED AS TO FORM: County Counsel PROPOSED ORDER INITIATING HERITAGE DISTRICT FORMATION - Page 3 of 3