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Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
D. RESOLUTIONS
Discussion on the proposed Police Department and Fire Department millage and the
Department of Parks and Recreation millage.
1. RES #17-053: Authorizing the City Clerk to schedule a special election to be held on
August 8, 2017, for a proposed Charter amendment to levy a millage to provide funds to
be used solely to support the operations of the Police and Fire Departments.
2. RES #17-054: Authorizing the City Clerk to schedule a special election to be held on
August 8, 2017, for a proposed Charter amendment to levy a millage to provide funds to
be used solely to support the operations of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
E. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
1. Any other business that may come before the City Council.
F. ADJOURNMENT
The City of Port Huron complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI. If auxiliary aids
or services are required at a public meeting, please contact Susan M. Child, City Clerk, City of Port
Huron, 100 McMorran Blvd., Port Huron, Michigan 48060, 810-984-9725, at least three (3) business
days prior to any such meetings.
RES #17-053
Authorizing the City Clerk to schedule a special election to be held on August 8, 2017, for a proposed
Charter amendment to levy a millage to provide funds to be used solely to support the operations of
the Police and Fire Departments.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Huron Police Department and Fire Department provide valuable
services to the residents of the City in the form of police and fire protection; and
WHEREAS, to promote the general health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Port
Huron, there is a desire to provide increased funding to support the operations of the City of Port Huron
Police Department and Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide increased funding to the City of Port Huron Police Department
and Fire Department it is necessary to request the electorate of the City of Port Huron approve a three
(3) mills levy for five (5) years, commencing July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2023, by amending the City
of Port Huron Charter;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Port Huron
hereby proposes to amend the Charter of the City of Port Huron by adding Section 7-2(c) as follows:
(c) In addition to the twelve (12) mill tax provided for above, the City shall have the
power to levy an additional ad valorem tax in an amount not to exceed three (3) mills for
five (5) years for a period commencing July 1, 2018, and expiring June 30, 2023, as such
tax rate may be adjusted from time to time by operation of law, for the purpose of
providing funds to be used solely to support the City of Port Huron Police Department
operations and Fire Department operations.
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposed amendment shall be submitted to the qualified
electors of the City of Port Huron at a special election on August 8, 2017, and printed on the ballot in the
following form:
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D.1
Shall the Charter of the City of Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, be amended to
permit the City to levy an additional ad valorem tax in an amount not to exceed three (3)
mills for a period of five (5) years, commencing July 1, 2018, and continuing through
June 30, 2023, for the purpose of providing funds to be used solely to support the City of
Port Huron Police Department operations and Fire Department operations? If approved
and levied it is estimated this millage would raise $$1,640,028.00 in its first year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City Clerk shall forthwith transmit a copy of the proposed
Charter amendment to the Governor of the State of Michigan for his approval and transmit a copy of the
foregoing ballot designation of such proposed Charter amendment to the Attorney General of the State
of Michigan for his approval as required by law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Charter amendment proposal, substantially in the form set
forth in this resolution, shall be, and the same hereby is, ordered to be submitted to the qualified electors
of the City of Port Huron at a special election to be held on the 8th day of August 2017, or as soon
thereafter as permitted by law, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of the election and
notice of registration therefor in the manner prescribed by law and to do all things and to provide all
supplies necessary to submit such Charter amendment to the vote of the electors as required by law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the proposed Charter amendment, together with the question,
shall be published in full, as a part of the notice of election; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the canvass and determination of the vote on said question
shall be made in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan and the Charter of the City of Port
Huron.
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D.2
RES #17-054
Authorizing the City Clerk to schedule a special election to be held on August 8, 2017, for a proposed
Charter amendment to levy a millage to provide funds to be used solely to support the operations of
the Department of Parks and Recreation.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Huron Department of Parks and Recreation provides various
recreation and entertainment opportunities to the residents of the City at several venues, which currently
includes, City parks, beaches and the McMorran Civic Center; and
WHEREAS, to promote the general health and welfare of the residents of the City of Port Huron
and to allow for continued recreation and entertainment opportunities there is a desire to provide
increased funding to support the operations of the City of Port Huron Department of Parks and
Recreation; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide increased funding to the City of Port Huron Parks and
Recreation Department it is necessary to request that the electorate of the City of Port Huron approve a
one (1) mill levy for five (5) years, commencing July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2023, by amending the
City of Port Huron Charter;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Port Huron
hereby proposes to amend the Charter of the City of Port Huron by adding Section 7-2(d) as follows:
(d) In addition to the twelve (12) mill tax provided for above, the City shall have the
power to levy an additional ad valorem tax in an amount not to exceed one (1) mill for
five (5) years for a period commencing July 1, 2018, and expiring June 30, 2023, as such
tax rate may be adjusted from time to time by operation of law, for the purpose of
providing funds to be used solely to support the operations of the City of Port Huron
Department of Parks and Recreation, which currently includes, City parks, beaches and
the McMorran Civic Center.
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposed amendment shall be submitted to the qualified
electors of the City of Port Huron at a special election on August 8, 2017, and printed on the ballot in the
following form:
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D.2
Shall the Charter of the City of Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, be amended to
permit the City to levy an additional ad valorem tax in an amount not to exceed one (1)
mill for a period of five (5) years, commencing July 1, 2018, and continuing through
June 30, 2023, for the purpose of providing funds to be used solely to support the
operations of the City of Port Huron Department of Parks and Recreation, which
currently includes City parks, beaches and the McMorran Civic Center? If approved and
levied it is estimated this millage would raise $$546,676.00 in its first year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City Clerk shall forthwith transmit a copy of the proposed
Charter amendment to the Governor of the State of Michigan for his approval and transmit a copy of the
foregoing ballot designation of such proposed Charter amendment to the Attorney General of the State
of Michigan for his approval as required by law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Charter amendment proposal, substantially in the form set
forth in this resolution, shall be, and the same hereby is, ordered to be submitted to the qualified electors
of the City of Port Huron at a special election to be held on the 8th day of August 2017, or as soon
thereafter as permitted by law, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of the election and
notice of registration therefor in the manner prescribed by law and to do all things and to provide all
supplies necessary to submit such Charter amendment to the vote of the electors as required by law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the proposed Charter amendment, together with the question,
shall be published in full, as a part of the notice of election; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the canvass and determination of the vote on said question
shall be made in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan and the Charter of the City of Port
Huron.
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ESTIMATED MILLAGE REVENUE:
RESIDENTIAL SCENARIOS:
* Rounded
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Future effect of both millage proposals passing
$2,104,000
Protection of Current
Services, $1,753,000
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Estimated Property Tax Revenue from Approval of 4 Mills
$2,184,000
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GENERAL FUND
BUDGET YEAR 2018-2019
(POTENTIAL CUTBACKS IF MILLAGE FAILS)
Fire Department $ 295,000 $ 274,350 $ 30,000 $ 599,350 Layoff Five Fire Fighters/Close One Fire Station
Police Department 100,500 93,465 33,904 227,869 Layoff Two Police Officers/Reduce Vehicle Fleet
TOTAL WAGES, BENEFITS AND RELATED COSTS $ 395,500 $ 367,815 $ 63,904 $ 827,219
Total
Cost Saved
Other Items
GENERAL FUND
BUDGET YEAR 2018-2019
(COMMITTED ENHANCEMENTS IF MILLAGE PASSES)
Total
Wage Benefits Other Cost Reason for Change
Wages, Benefit and Related Costs
Police Department $ 150,750 $ 140,198 $ 50,856 $ 341,804 Add Three Police Officers/Increase Vehicle Fleet
Other Items
Police Department 9,195 Estimated Training, Uniforms and Liability Insurance for 3 Police Officers
NOTE: The City has already planned the removal of annual assistance to the Museum of $80,000 for utilities following the Roof Replacement and Electrical Upgrade projects.
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Future effect of failure of both millage proposals
$2,104,000
Public Safety Enhancements
3 Additional Officers,
Cuts to Current
Services
Recreation,
Parks and
Culture,
$730,000
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Real Property Tax Revenue
$8,000,000
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$-
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017* 2018*
*2017 and 2018 are budgeted amounts
2001 $ 5,139,620
2002 $ 4,900,085 State Shared Revenue
2003 $ 4,464,536
2004 $ 4,296,200 (Constitutional & Statutory/CVTRS)
2005 $ 4,130,995 $6,000,000
2006 $ 4,072,107
2007 $ 4,034,411
2008 $ 3,899,728
2009 $ 4,014,222 $5,000,000
2010 $ 3,381,001
2011 $ 3,333,047
2012 $ 3,356,487 $4,000,000
2013 $ 3,185,463
2014 $ 3,290,323
2015 $ 3,381,808
2016 $ 3,358,146 $3,000,000
2017* $ 3,460,000
2018* $ 3,400,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$-
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017* 2018*
$800,000
$600,000
$400,000
$200,000
$-
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017* 2018*
19
Projection of Future Contributions
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$0
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
General Fund Projection of Future Pension Contributions
35,000,000.00 100%
90%
30,000,000.00
80%
25,000,000.00 70%
60%
20,000,000.00
50%
15,000,000.00
40%
29% 30% 30%
25% 26% 26% 27% 28% 30%
10,000,000.00 23% 23% 24%
19% 21% 21% 22%
18%
15% 14% 16% 20%
12%
5,000,000.00
10%
- 0%
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035
Total General Fund Expenditures (2% incr./year) Pension contribution (65% alloc. To G.F.) Percentage of total G.F. budget
Current and Projected Future Budgets - General Fund
$26,000,000
$25,360,000
$25,000,000
$24,589,800
$24,000,000
$23,000,000
Dollars
$22,707,278 $22,727,100
$22,354,400
$22,142,648
$22,000,000 $21,987,278
$21,177,648
$21,000,000
$20,000,000
$19,000,000
2017 2018 2019 2020
Years
$11,292,576
$11,038,824
$10,680,852
$10,000,000 $9,967,656
$9,268,584
$8,586,420
$8,292,576
$8,000,000 $7,900,000 $8,038,824
$7,680,852
$7,123,467
$6,967,656
$6,790,000
Dollars
$6,481,576 $6,406,547
$6,208,634 $6,268,584
$6,000,000 $6,072,743
$5,586,420
$4,900,000
$4,000,000 $4,090,000
$3,709,560 $3,716,779
$2,941,737
$2,779,836
$2,489,132
$2,000,000
$0
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Years
140,000,000
120,000,000
100,000,000
80,000,000
60,000,000
40,000,000
20,000,000
-
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015