Melodie Phelps, News Editor
CNHI
5-18-10 — Monticello City Council met Monday evening and heard the first reading
of the budget ordinance for the 2010-11 fiscal year. Total appropriations
for the general fund in the budget are 1,865,955.
The budget is very similar to the one the city is currently operating
under. It keeps funding levels for next year nearly the same as this year.
Some of the appropriations in the proposed budget include: general
administration, $351,165; police department, $752,118; street department,
$234,945; and the fire department, $245,368.
Under the proposal the city will keep its contribution to the 911 board
at $120,000. This budget does not include any cost of living increases for
employees.
This budget reflects a large number of capital projects that the city
has received funding for next year. The total budget for capital projects is
approximately $24 million. This includes an $11.2 million project at the
water treatment plant and an $8.6 million project at the waste water
treatment plant.
³That's a lot of money to handle, but it just goes to show that we are
doing a good job in getting grant money,² noted Monticello Mayor Kenneth
Catron, after the budget was read.
Since it was a first reading, no action was required by the council.
In other action during the meeting, the council:
€ Approved the second reading of an ordinance amending the budget for
2009-2010.
€ Approved a resolution authorizing a joint application by the city and
the county for Community Development Block Grant funding for a Microbusiness
Project.
€ Approved the reappointment of Gene Jones to the Monticello-Wayne
County Industrial Authority and the reappointment of Juanita Allen to the
Monticello Utility Commission.
€ Heard a report from Catron who noted that construction of the concrete
wall on South Main Street has begun and should be completed soon, weather
permitting. The 42-inch wall will replace fencing that was previously placed
along the street. Catron also noted that the streetscaping project has been
held up because the fiber that goes underground has been ordered, but will
not be delivered for another four to six weeks. Several other components of
the project, like benches and light poles, will be in soon.