HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 FINANCE COMMITTEE
December 22, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of December 15, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Yard waste refund in the amount of$6.00 for 1715 Seneca Avenue—City Clerk.
2. Garbage refund in the amount of$40.50 for 605 Riverside Drive—City Clerk.
3. Travel request for two Police Officers to attend BLS Instructor Course at Waterloo, Iowa
on January 24, 2009, with costs not to exceed $230.00.
4. Travel request for Golf Manager to attend Iowa Turfgrass Conference & Trade Show in
Des Moines, Iowa on January 20-22, 2009, with costs not to exceed $435.00.
5. Travel request for two Golf Maintenance III to attend Iowa Turfgrass Conference &
Trade Show in Des Moines, Iowa on January 20-22, 2009, with costs not to exceed
$280.00.
ADD _ 6. Recommendation to award contract in the amount of$1,128.00 to August Enterprises for
asbestos survey of Argyle Street properties—Contracts and Grants Coordinator.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
December 15, 2008
4:45 - 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of December 8, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Request of Human Rights Director to expend $90.00 for rental and refreshments for Men
for a Positive Mind event at Talk Shop Café on November 19 and December 3, 2008.
2. Authorization to purchase two GIS workstations at a cost of$7,707.92—City Planner.
3. Travel request for City Clerk to attend 63`d International Institute of Municipal Clerk
Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois on May 19-23, 2008, with costs not to exceed
$1,530.00.
4. Travel request for Community Development Director to travel with the Cedar Valley
Coalition Group to meet with Congressional Delegation in Washington, DC on February
27-March 3, 2009, with costs not to exceed $1,540.00.
5. Travel request for Mark Boesen, Manager of Rehabilitation Services, to attend
recertification for Lead Abatement Contractor and Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor Class in
Omaha, Nebraska on January 5-8, 2009, with costs not to exceed $830.00.
6. Travel request for Mark Boesen, Manager of Rehabilitation Services, to attend Lead
Contractor Refresher Course in Dubuque, Iowa on February 20, 2009, with costs not to
exceed $200.00.
7. Request of Human Rights Director to expend $450.00 for rental fee and refreshments for
Young Men In Action event at Talk Shop Café on December 17, 2008; January 7 & 14,
2009; February 4 & 18, 2009; April 1 & 15, 2009; and May 6, 2009.
8. Authorization to seek bids for fire hose—Fire Chief.
9. Travel request for Mayor and Community Planning & Development Director to travel
with the Cedar Valley Coalition Group to meet with Congressional Delegation in
Washington, DC on March 1-3, 2008, with costs not to exceed $1,450.00 per person.
10. Travel request for Human Resources Director to attend NPELRA 2009 Annual Training
Conference in San Antonio, Texas on April 4-8, 2009, with costs not to exceed
$2,389.93.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Authorization to increase Line Item 3361 (State Grant) and Line Item 1351 (Advertising)
in the amount of$928.66—Director of Cultural & Arts Commission.
2. Authorization to increase Line Item 3361 (State Grant) and Line Item 1351 (Advertising)
in the amount of$1,500.00—Director of Cultural & Arts Commission.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
December 8, 2008
4:30—4:45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of December 1, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation on bids received for Storm Water Management Brochures Nos. 9 & 10
mailing—City Engineer.
2. Recommendation to accept bid in the amount of$110,997.00 from Sirchie Finger Print
Laboratories for a surveillance vehicle for the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Task
Force—Police Chief.
3. Travel request for Community Development Coordinator to attend National Community
Development Association Winter Legislative and Policy meeting and Iowa Entitlement
representatives meeting in Washington, DC on January 27-30, 2009, with costs not to
exceed $2,170.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Approval of request for numerous line item amendments in the amount of$138,840.00 to
use existing carryover Tri-Co forfeiture revenue for distribution to outside agencies—
Police Chief.
2. Approval of numerous line item amendments in the amount of $56,491.00 for final
expense/reimbursement from FY07 Vertical Infrastructure grant—Airport Director.
3. Approval of Federal Jumpstart Housing Assistance Program Budget in the amount of
$611,090.00 Community Development Coordinator.
4. Approval of Softball Association Restoration Project Budget in the amount of
$90,000.00—Leisure Services Director.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
December 1, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of November 17, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization to seek bids for one 2009 3-ton Dump Truck for Leisure Services
Department Superintendent of Central Garage.
2. Authorization to seek bids for one 2009 mid-size sedan for the Fire Department—
Superintendent of Central Garage.
3. Authorization to seek bids for one 2009 mid-size sedan for the Motor Pool—
Superintendent of Central Garage.
4. Travel request for Community Development Coordinator to attend National Development
Council's Housing Development Finance Professional Services Class in Des Moines,
Iowa on January 4-9, 2009, with costs not to exceed $880.00.
5. Travel request for Police Investigator and Planner to attend IP Video Pole Camera
Training in Des Moines, Iowa on December 8-10, 2008, with costs not to exceed
$502.00.
6. Travel request for five members of HazMat Team to attend Iowa Weapons of Mass
Destruction Task Force Training in Des Moines, Iowa on November 13, 2008, with costs
not to exceed $684.04.
7. Authorization to seek bids for two traffic monitoring cameras, radio communication set,
and necessary equipment and materials to interconnect Orange Road and Iowa 21
intersection to the Traffic Operations Center—Superintendent of Traffic Operations.
8. Travel request for Park Maintenance IV to attend Plumbing Code Class in Cedar Falls,
Iowa on November 20, 2008, with costs not to exceed $150.00.
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
November 17, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of November 10, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization to donate computers to House of Hope—Manager of Information Services.
2. Approval of bid received in the amount of $1,450.00 from Valuation Services for
appraisal services at 212 Jefferson Street and two adjacent lots—Community Planning &
Development Director.
3. Yard waste refund in the amount of$90.00 for 219 Center Street—City Clerk.
4. Approval of bid received in the amount of $13,121.00 from K & W Electric for Five
Sullivan Brothers Convention Center electrical upgrade—Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator.
5. Authorization to seek bids for an asbestos survey and report for 218-220 and 224 West
2nd Street—Contracts and Grants Coordinator.
6. Travel request for Signal Technician II and Traffic Engineer to attend Brown Traffic
Products, Inc. 2008 Annual User's Group meeting in Davenport, Iowa on December 1-4,
2008, with costs not to exceed $750.00.
7. Travel request for Manager of Rehabilitation Services to attend Benefit Cost Analysis
Program sponsored by FEMA in Des Moines, Iowa on December 16-19, 2008, with costs
not to exceed $420.00.
8. Travel request for City Engineer and Associate Engineer to attend Iowa Disaster
Recovery Conference in Coralville, Iowa on December 8-10, 2008, with costs not to
exceed $672.00.
ADD — 9. Travel request for Chief Plumbing Inspector to attend 2006 UPC Class sponsored by
Iowa State Chapter of IAPMO in Cedar Falls, Iowa on November 20, 2008, with costs
not to exceed $150.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
BILLS PAYMENT
\ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
November 10, 2008
4:40—4:55 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of November 3, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Travel request for three Firefighters to attend Iowa Weapons of Mass Destruction Task
Force training in Anniston, Alabama on October 4-12, 2008, with costs not to exceed
$1,500.00.
2. Travel request for Fire Department Instructor to teach Technician Recertification Class in
Marshalltown, Iowa on November 12-14, 2008, with costs not to exceed $245.00.
3. Travel request for four Firefighters to attend Iowa Weapons of Mass Destruction Task
Force Training in Anniston, Alabama on November 1-9, 2008, with costs not to exceed
$4,400.00.
4. Travel request for Combination Inspector to attend 2008 Code Seminars for the
International Codes and National Electrical Code in Ankeny, Iowa on December 9-10,
2008, with costs not to exceed $460.00.
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Approval of hotel/motel discretionary funds budget in the amount of $14,700.00—
Director of Cultural & Arts Commission.
2. Approval of Weapons of Mass Destruction Training Budget in the amount of
$24,000.00—Fire Chief.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
November 3, 2008
4:35 —4:50 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of October 20, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation on bids received for uniforms for Fire Department Fire Chief.
2. Approval of Calendar Year 2009 Garbage Exemption Application Forms City Clerk.
3. Travel request for Director & Curator to travel to Washington, DC on November 18-21,
2008, with costs not to exceed $1,550.00.
4. Amended travel request for Visiting Artists/Performers to travel to Waterloo, Iowa on
October 2-5, 2008, with costs not to exceed $300.00.
5. Amended travel request for Visiting Artists/Performers to travel to Waterloo, Iowa on
October 6-14, 2008, with costs not to exceed $571.42.
6. Amended travel request for Fire Marshal and Fire Inspector to attend Fire Prevention
Education Conference in West Des Moines, Iowa on October 22-24, 2008, with costs not
to exceed $1,049.53.
7. Authorization to seek bids for purchase of seven 2009 patrols cars for the Police
Department—Superintendent of Central Garage.
8. Authorization to sell 1995 Ford F250, 1990 Chevy 3/4T, 1992 GMC Sierra. 1990 Ford
F350 and 1992 Chevy 3/4 T via electronic auction—Superintendent of Central Garage.
9. Recommendation on bids received for highway safety vests—Fire Chief.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Approval of Cedar Valley Conference on Human Rights Budget in the total amount of
$9,379.00 Director of Human Rights Commission.
2. Approval of Easton at 11`h & Hammond Safety Improvements Budget in the amount of
$88,133.00—Superintendent of Traffic Operations.
3. Authorization to increase Line Item 3810 and Line Item 1303 in the amount of
$2,805.00—Director of Human Rights Commission.
4. Approval of IDED Jumpstart Business Assistance Program Budget in the amount of
$455,846.00 Community Planning & Development Director.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
October 20, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of October 13, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization to seek bids for purchase of heavy duty chipper unit for the Parks
Department—Superintendent of Central Garage.
2. Authorization to seek bids for 2009 combination Jet and Vacuum Truck for the Sewer
Department—Superintendent of Central Garage.
3. Authorization to seek bids for installation of poles, signs and pavement markings for W.
4th Street at Allen Street—Superintendent of Traffic Operations.
4. Authorization to purchase Advance Terra 28B walk-behind sweeper at a cost of
$2,323.04 plus accessories—Building Official/Maintenance Administrator.
5. Authorization to sell cellulose fiber material to the City of Waverly at a price of$32.50
per bag for a total of$650.00—Building Official/Maintenance Administrator.
6. Travel request for Police Officer to attend Fingerprint Identification School in St. Paul,
Minnesota on November 16-21, 2008, with costs not to exceed $1,275.00.
7. Travel request for City Attorney to attend Iowa Municipal Attorneys Association Annual
Seminar in Johnston, Iowa on November 21, 2008, with costs not to exceed $144.00.
8. Travel request for Assistant City Attorney to attend Iowa Municipal Attorneys
Association Annual Seminar in Johnston, Iowa on November 21, 2008, with costs not to
exceed $144.00.
9. Travel request for Code Enforcement Officer to take International Code Council
Certification Test on Residential Building Inspector in Des Moines, Iowa on November
25, 2008, with costs not to exceed $175.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Authorization to increase Line Item 3000 (Cash) and Line Item 1558 (Skate Equip) in the
amount of$3,187.70 Leisure Services Director.
2. Approval of W. Commercial Street Extension, River Rd. Relocation & Storm Water
Pump Station Budget in the amount of$5,024,362.36—City Engineer.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
October 13, 2008
4:30 —4:45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of October 6, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Authorization to increase Line Item 3000 (Cash) and Line Item 1346 (Travel/Training) in
the amount of$6,600.00 Fire Chief.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
October 6, 2008
4:45 — 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of September 22, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization to seek bids for one 2009 Automated Side-Loading Garbage Truck—
Superintendent of Central Garage.
2. Authorization to seek bids for highway safety vests for firefighters Fire Chief.
3. Approval of bid received in the amount of $1,100.00 from Rally Appraisal LLC for
appraisal services at 19 Lafayette Street—Community Planning & Development Director.
4. Travel request for two Firefighters to attend Fire Prevention Education Conference in
West Des Moines, Iowa on October 22-24, 2008, with costs not to exceed $874.52.
5. Travel request for Firefighter to attend Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association
Conference in Des Moines, Iowa on November 12-15, 2008, with costs not to exceed
$713.00.
6. Travel request for Assistant City Engineer to attend Better Concrete Conference in Ames,
Iowa on October 30, 2008, with costs not to exceed $160.00.
7. Travel request for Community Development Coordinator to attend National Development
Council's Housing Development Finance Professional Series No. 3 in Des Moines, Iowa
on November 3-5, 2008, with costs not to exceed $445.00.
8. Travel request for Chief Electrical Inspector and Combination Inspector to attend 2008
NEC Code Changes-Update/Review & Electrical Industry Related Conference in
Ankeny, Iowa on October 30-31, 2008, with costs not to exceed $892.00.
9. Amended travel request for Director of Human Rights Commission to attend Joint
International Association of Official Human Rights and The National Association of
Human Rights Workers Conference in Detroit, Michigan on September 15-19, 2008, with
costs not to exceed $2,135.00.
10. Approval of request to waiver Finance Committee Pre-Auth Policy for Homeowner
Jumpstart Payments Community Planning & Development Director.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Approval of JAG Grant Budget in the amount of$22,840.00—Police Chief.
2. Approval of IFA Jumpstart Housing Assistance Program Budget in the amount of
$683,989.00—Community Development Director.
3. Approval of Alcohol Incentive Grant Budget in the amount of$17,900.00—Police Chief.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
September 22, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of September 15, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Travel request for Education Director to attend Annual Conference of Iowa Museum
Association in Council Bluffs, Iowa on October 5-7, 2008, with costs not to exceed
$430.00.
2. Request from Director of Cultural & Arts Commission to pay lodging expenses for two
visiting artists on October 6-14, 2008, with costs not to exceed $286.00.
3. Request from Director of Cultural & Arts Commission to pay lodging expenses for
performance artist on October 1-4, 2008, with costs not to exceed $179.97.
4. Travel request for Police Officer to attend Science of Fingerprint Identification course in
St. Paul, Minnesota on November 16-21, 2008, with costs not to exceed $1,425.00.
5. Travel request for Police Officer to attend Basic Sniper School in Montezuma, Iowa on
October 5-9, 2008, with costs not to exceed $875.00.
6. Recommendation to award bid to Matt Parrott for office supplies, paper, toner and ink
cartridges—Chief Financial Officer.
7. Garbage refund in the amount of$93.00 for 5843 Cimmarron Lane—City Clerk.
8. Authorization to seek bids for rental of three motor graders and one end loader—
Superintendent of Central Garage.
9. Authorization to send three WFR personnel to Hawkeye Community College Paramedic
Program at a cost of$6,600.00—Fire Chief.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Approval of Plant Some Shade Budget in the amount of $10,340.00—Leisure Services
Director.
2. Approval of Target Grant Arts Workshop Budget in the amount of$1,500.00—Director
of Cultural & Arts Commission.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
September 15, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of September 8, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization to seek bids for removal of asbestos at 120, 123 and 133 Argyle Street—
Contracts and Grants Coordinator.
2. Authorization to seek bids for General Obligation Bond Demolition Project, Contract No.
159-D-GO-10-06-08—Contracts and Grants Coordinator.
3. Authorization to seek bids for purchase of 100 parking meters and related equipment—
Superintendent of Traffic Operations.
4. Travel request for Curator to attend Association of Midwest Museums and Mountain-
Plains Museums Association Joint Annual Conference in Kansas City, Missouri on
October 22-24, 2008, with costs not to exceed $500.00.
5. Travel request for presenters at Art Conference hosted by Waterloo Center For The Arts
in Waterloo, Iowa on September 25-29, 2008, with costs not to exceed $4,400.00.
6. Travel request for Police Lieutenant to attend Internal Affairs Investigation Class in
Omaha, Nebraska on October 26-31, 2008, with costs not to exceed $1,450.00.
7. Travel request for two Police Officers to attend International Association of Bomb Techs
and Investigators Annual In Service Training in Downers Grove, Illinois on September
28-October 3, 2008, with costs not to exceed $2,017.10.
8. Travel request for Police Officer to attend Basic Sniper/Observer School in Montezuma,
Iowa on November 16-20, 2008, with costs not to exceed $875.00.
9. Travel request for Police Lieutenant, Police Officer and Planner to attend Iowa LEIN
Network Annual Conference and Training Session in Johnston, Iowa on October 6-8,
2008, with costs not to exceed $879.72.
10. Travel request for 11 Public Safety Officers to attend Iowa LEIN Network Annual
Conference and Training Session in Johnston, Iowa on October 5-8, 2008, with costs not
to exceed $4,884.44.
11. Authorization to seek bids for uniforms for Waterloo Fire Rescue—Fire Chief
12. Travel request for two firefighters to attend Aerial Ladder Maintenance School in
Oshkosh, Wisconsin on September 22-23, 2008, with costs not to exceed $366.15.
13. Travel request for Chief Electrical Inspector to attend 2008 Fall Educational meeting in
Fort Dodge, Iowa on October 23-24, 2008, with costs not to exceed $252.50.
14. Travel request for Manager of Rehabilitation Services to attend Benefit-Cost Analysis
Training Workshop for FEMA Hazard Mitigation in Johnston, Iowa on September 11-12,
2008, with costs not to exceed $210.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Authorization to increase Line Item 3350 (Police Grant) and Line Item 1114 (Police
Grant) in the amount of$10,976.00—Police Chief.
2. Authorization to increase Line Item 3722 (Refunds) in the amount of $10,000.00, Line
Item 1393 (Subsidies) in the amount of 27,708.00 and Line Item 1785 (Refunds) in the
amount of$37,708.00—Community Development Coordinator.
3. Authorization to increase Line Item 3720 (Donations)and Line Item 3750 (Sale of Bonds)
in the amount of $50,000.00; increase Line Item 2168 (Park Improvements) in the
amount of$100,000.00—Leisure Services Director.
4. Approval of Cedar River Renaissance Trail Enhancements Budget in the amount of
$1,540,025.00—City Engineer.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
September 8, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of September 2, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of expenditure in the amount of$150.00 for room rental and refreshments for
Town Hall Forum—Director of Waterloo Human Rights Commission.
2. Travel request for Manager of Rehabilitation Services and Rehabilitation Specialist to
attend IHO Fall Conference in Waterloo, Iowa on October 1-3, 2008, with costs not to
exceed $500.00.
3. Travel request for Waterloo Housing Partnership Coordinator to attend 2008 Housing
Iowa Conference in Des Moines, Iowa on October 2-3, 2008, with costs not to exceed
$461.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Approval of WHA New Construction Development Budget in the amount of
$532,941.00—Community Development Coordinator.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
September 2, 2008
4:30—4:45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of August 25, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Travel request for Leisure Services Director to attend Iowa Park & Recreation
Association 2008 Fall Workshop in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on September 17-18, 2008, with
costs not to exceed $194.00.
2. Travel request for Maintenance Mechanic to attend Basic Training Wastewater Treatment
Class in Cedar Falls, Iowa on September 16, 17, 23, 24, 2008, with costs not to exceed
$395.00.
3. Travel request for a Police Officer and two Police Sergeants to attend National
Association of Field Training Officers Conference in Waterloo, Iowa on September 11-
12, 2008, with costs not to exceed $375.00.
4. Travel request for Police Officer to attend Drug Recognition Expert Training in Ames &
Clive, Iowa on September 15-27, 2008, with costs not to exceed $408.00.
5. Travel request for Police Sergeant and four Police Officers to attend National Association
of Field Training Officers Conference in Waterloo, Iowa on September 11-12, 2008, with
costs not to exceed $625.00.
6. Travel request for Police Sergeant and Police Officer to attend Iowa Death Investigator's
Association Conference in Sioux City, Iowa on September 15-17, 2008, with costs not to
exceed $890.00.
7. Travel request for Executive Director of Human Rights Commission to attend Joint
International Association of Official Human Rights and National Association of Human
Rights Workers Conference in Detroit, Michigan on September 15-19, 2008, with costs
not to exceed $1,716.00.
8. Travel request for Police Officer to attend Crime Scene Photography School in Des
Moines, Iowa on September 30-October 2, 2008, with costs not to exceed $365.00.
9. Travel request for Director of Cultural & Arts Commission to attend Public Art
Conference and Public Art Task Force Meeting in Council Bluffs/Omaha on September
23-25, 2008, with costs not to exceed $433.00.
10. Travel request for Director, Curator and Graphic Designer to tour Haitian Art collection
in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois on September 29-30, 2008, with costs not
to exceed $4,710.00.
11. Authorization to advertise two sets of fire truck tires and rims—Fire Chief.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Authorization to increase Line Item 3000 (Cash) and Lien Item 2140 (LHAP) in the
amount of$443,856.00—Director of Waterloo Housing Authority.
2, Approval of Golf Summer Marketing Blitz Budget in the amount of$4,000.00—Leisure
Services Director.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
August 25, 2008
4:30—4:45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of August 18, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Travel request for Human Resources Director to attend National Public Employer Labor
Relations Academy Certification Program and Iowa Public Employer Labor Relations
Association Annual Conference in Des Moines, Iowa on September 9-12, 2008, with
costs not to exceed $889.64.
2. Travel request for Police Officer and Analyst/Planner to attend 4th Annual Governor's
Homeland Security Conference in Des Moines, Iowa on September 30-October 1, 2008,
with costs not to exceed $418.08.
3. Travel request for two Police Officers to attend Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
Intermediate Officer's Certification School at Hawkeye Community College on
September 8-October 31, 2008, with costs not to exceed $6,200.00.
4. Travel request for Human Resources Manager to attend National Public Employer Labor
Relations Academy Certification Program and Iowa Public Employer Labor Relations
Association Annual Conference in Des Moines, Iowa on September 9-12, 2008, with
costs not to exceed $453.96.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER$1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Approval of Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Grant Budget in the amount of
$316,667.00—Police Chief.
2. Approval of School Resource Officers Budget in the amount of $140,000.00—Police
Chief.
3. Approval of Federal Violence Against Women Grant Budget in the amount of
$86,443.00—Police Chief.
4. Authorization to increase Line Item (Cash) and Line Item 1528 (K-9 Expense) in the
amount of$1,000.00—Fire Chief.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
August 18, 2008
4:35 —4:50 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of August 11, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Travel request for Community Development Coordinator to attend Iowa Finance
Authority Housing Development Finance Professional Certification Program in Des
Moines, Iowa on September 15-19, 2008, with costs not to exceed $825.00.
2. Travel request for Human Rights Executive Director to attend Joint International
Association of Official Human Rights Workers Conference in Detroit, Michigan on
September 15-19, 2008, with costs not to exceed $1,716.00.
3. Travel request for Four Sewer Maintenance Workers to attend AWWA/IWPCA Short
Course in West Des Moines, Iowa on September 9-10, 2008, with costs not to exceed
$1,084.00.
4. Travel request for Police Officer and Planner/Analyst to attend 2008 MidStates
Organized Crime Information Centers Annual Conference and Training Session in
Lincoln, Nebraska on September 15-19, 2008, with costs not to exceed $1,070.32.
5. Travel request for six LEIN Public Safety Officers to attend 2008 MidStates Organized
Crime Information Centers Annual Conference and Training Session in Lincoln,
Nebraska on September 15-19, 2008, with costs not to exceed $4,129.92.
6. Travel request for Police Captain to attend 235th Session of the FBI National Academy in
Quantico, Virginia on September 26-December 14, 2008, with costs not to exceed
$2,325.00.
7. Travel request for two Police Officers to attend Basic Interview and Interrogation Class
in Sioux City, Iowa on September 22-26, 2008, with costs not to exceed $330.00
8. Travel request for City Engineer to attend American Public Works Association Iowa
Chapter 2008 Fall Conference in Coralville, Iowa on September 24-26, 2008, with costs
not to exceed $427.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Authorization to increase Line Item 3000 (Cash) and Line Item 1319 (Prof. Services) in
the amount of$1,675.00)—Director of Waterloo Cultural & Arts Commission.
2. Authorization to increase Line Item 3000 (Cash) and Line Item 1351 (Advertising) in the
amount of$3,912.27, increase Line Item 3000 (Cash) and Line Item 1390 (O.Contrc) in
the amount of $6,379.29, increase Line Item 3000 (Cash) and Line Item 1337 (O.
Conserv. in the amount of$2,288.85—Director of Cultural & Arts Commission.
3. Approval of Infield Renovation of Riverfront Stadium Budget in the total amount of
$205,000.00—Leisure Services Director.
4. Approval of Cedar River Youth Sports Complex T-Ball Fields Budget in the amount of
$20,000.00—Leisure Services Director.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
August 11, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of August 4, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation on bids received for FY09 ammunition and supplies—Police Chief
2. Authorization to expend up to $15,000.00 for chiller coils for the four air handlers at the
Public Library—Building Official/Maintenance Administrator.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER$1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
August 4, 2008
4:30—4:45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of July 28, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization to seek bids for surveillance vehicle—Police Chief.
2. Travel request for Battalion Chief to attend Arson K-9 Recertification in Ringgold, GA
on October 20-24, 2008, with costs not to exceed $932.00.
3. Travel request for Police Chief to attend 23`d Annual LECC Executive Training in Des
Moines, Iowa on September 23-24, 2008, with costs not to exceed $170.00.
4. Travel request for Police Officer to attend Basics of Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs in Des
Moines, Iowa on September 13-19, 21)08, with costs not to exceed $635.00.
5. Travel request for Visitor Services Manager to attend the Morning Glory Fine Craft Fair
in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 9-10, 2008, with costs not to exceed $275.00.
6. Authorization to seek bids for one 2008, 30,000 lb. class end loader—Superintendent of
Central Garage.
7. Travel request for 4 Airport Maintenance Workers to attend Live Fire Training in Cedar
Rapids, Iowa on September 24-25, 2008, with costs not to exceed $2,800.00
8. Travel request for Council Member to attend Iowa League of Cities 110`h Annual
Conference in Council Bluffs, Iowa on September 10-12, 2008, with costs not to exceed
$450.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Approval of Fire Department Thermal Imager Budget in the amount of$75,000.00—Fire
Chief.
2. Approval of F.Y. 2008 E. 4th Street Reconstruction and Streetscape Improvements
Budget in the amount of$887,000.00--City Engineer.
3. Approval of Humanities Iowa-Examining Haitian Art & Afro-Caribbean Art Budget in
the amount of$10,965.00—Director of Cultural & Arts Commission.
4. Authorization to increase Line Item 3871 (Damage Claim) and Line Item 1569 (Vehicle
Parts) in the amount of$1,530.00—Superintendent of Central Garage.
5. Authorization to increase Line Item 3000 (Cash) and Line Item 1390 (Cont Serv) in the
amount of$15,192.13—Leisure Services Director.
6. Authorization to increase Line Item 3000 (Cash) and Line Item 1579 (Wear Apparel) in
the amount of$2,000.00—Police Chief.
7. Approval of Tri-County Task Force JAG grant Budget in the amount of$297,332.00—
Police Chief.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
July 28, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of July 21, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation to accept bid from Palace Clothiers in the amount of $1,479.40 for
uniforms—Police Chief.
2. Recommendation to accept bid in the amount of $18,100.00 from Control Services for
the F.Y. 2009 Flood Control Riprap Spraying—Associate Engineer.
3. Yard waste refund in the amount of$163.80 for 150 Faber Road—City Clerk.
4. Travel request for Systems Coordinator and two Records Clerk to attend Uniform Crime
Reporting Training Conference in Johnston, Iowa on August 19-20, 2008, with costs not
to exceed $300.00.
5. Authorization to purchase chilled water coils for the Center For The Arts for a not cost
not to exceed $16,000.00—Building Official/Maintenance Administrator.
6. Travel request for Police Officer to attend Armorer Course in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on
August 19-21, 2008, with costs not to exceed $511.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
July 21, 2008
4:30--4:45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of July 14, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation to accept bid from Action Sign Shop for vinyl graphics for seven patrol
cars at a cost of$175.00 per vehicle—Police Chief.
2. Authorization to sell six vehicles via electronic auction—Superintendent of Central
Garage.
3. Garbage refund in the amount of$253.20 for 128 Sunnyside Avenue—City Clerk.
4. Travel request for Human Rights Specialists to attend Fair Housing Training Week 2 in
Washington, DC on September 7-13, 2008, with costs not to exceed $2,702.265.
5. Travel request for Forestry Foreman to attend International Society of Arboriculture's
Annual Conference and Trade Show in St. Louis, Missouri on July 26-28, 2008, with
costs not to exceed $535.00.
6. Travel request for Police Officer to attend Visual Statement Training Course in Elkhorn,
Wisconsin on July 27-30, 2008, with costs not to exceed $1,138.08.
7. Travel request for two Police Officers to attend Precision Driving Instructor School in
Johnston, Iowa on August 4-8, 2008, with costs not to exceed $1,314.00.
8. Travel request for Assistant City Attorney and City Clerk to attend Open Records and
Open Meetings Seminar in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on August 26, 2008, with costs not to
exceed $658.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER$1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
July 14, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of July 7, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation to accept bid from Alloy Specialty in the amount of $1,575.00 for
preparation of bid specifications for asbestos removal for former Rath Administration
Building—Contracts and Grants Coordinator.
2. Travel request for Community Development Director to attend Adapting Your HOME
Homebuyer Program to Current Market Conditions Training in Madison, Wisconsin on
August 10-11, 2008, with costs not to exceed $285.00.
3. Travel request for Director of Human Rights Commission to attend 2008 Housing and
Employment Training in Omaha, Nebraska on August 20-22, 2008, with costs not to
exceed $653.80.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Approval of IDOT Vertical Structure Grant Budget in the amount of $109,067.00—
Airport Director.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
July 7, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of June 23, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization to seek bids for Uniforms and Supplies, Ammunition and Supplies, and
Fleet Graphics Installation—Police Chief.
2. Authorization to enter into contract with Prairie Construction at a cost of$9,240.00 to
replace the split section of the exhaust stacks above the roofline for the boilers at Five
Sullivan Brothers Convention Center and add a four foot section to each stack—Building
Official/Maintenance Administrator.
3. Travel request for Police Sergeant to attend Tactical Weapons School in Mason City,
Iowa on July 15-18, 2008, with costs not to exceed $600.00.
4. Travel request for guest artist to travel to Waterloo, Iowa for two trips to install and
remove artist's installation exhibit, with costs not to exceed $3,600.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER$1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Approval of amendment for the Center For The Arts Gerberich Gadgetry Exhibit Budget
in the amount of$36,650.00—Director of Cultural & Arts Commission.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
June 23, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of June 16, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of contact with Restoration Services Inc. at a cost of $5,255.00 for exterior
restoration at Young Arena—Building Official/Maintenance Administrator.
2. Approval of award of bid and contract with American Testing and Training at a cost of
$1,190.00 for asbestos survey/report of homes at 120, 123 and 133 Argyle Street—
Contracts and Grants Coordinator.
3. Approval of additional repairs of dormers on the north and south side of Memorial Hall
at a cost of$3,261.88—Building Official/Maintenance Administrator.
4. Authorization to purchase 20 pushbuttons for traffic signals at a cost of $2,080.00—
Superintendent of Traffic Operations.
5. Garbage refund in the amount of$31.50 for 744 Sunrise Boulevard—City Clerk.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
June 16, 2008
4:30—4:45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of June 9, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Travel request for Police Officer to attend NASRO Active Shooter Response School in
Des Moines, Iowa on June 23-27, 2008, with costs not to exceed $1,185.00.
2. Travel request for Human Rights Specialist to attend EEO Conference in Altoona, Iowa
on August 1, 2008, with costs not to exceed $339.00.
3. Authorization to seek Request for Proposals for Professional Services for the removal of
asbestos at the former Rath Administration Building—Contracts and Grants Coordinator.
4. Travel request for two Rehabilitation Specialists to attend recertification for sampling
Tech/Visual Risk Assessor and Inspector II/Risk Assessor class in Dubuque, Iowa on
August 20-22, 2008, with costs not to exceed a total of$890.00.
5. Travel request for two Police Officers to attend SWAT Operations Class in Sioux City,
Iowa on September 14-19, 2008, with costs not to exceed $430.00.
6. Authorization to purchase 4 traffic signal cabinets and other related equipment due to
flood damage at a cost of$50,625.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Approval of Intersection of US 63 and Ridgeway Avenue Quick Response Safety
Improvement Budget in the amount of $49,620.00—Superintendent of Traffic
Operations.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
June 9, 2008
4:30—4:45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of June 2, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Travel request for Building Official/Maintenance Administrator to attend International
Code Council 2008 Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 13-19,
2008, with costs not to exceed $2,459.00.
2. Garbage refund in the amount of$9.00 for 1217 Byron Avenue—City Clerk.
3. Authorization to seek bids for two current model year snow control trucks for the Street
Department—Superintendent of Central Garage.
4. Travel request for Police Lieutenant to attend Background Investigations Course in
Omaha, Nebraska on July 13-15, 2008, with costs not to exceed $678.00.
5. Travel request for Waterloo Housing Partnership Coordinator to attend NeighborWorks
America Training Institute on Foreclosure and Homeownership Counseling in Chicago,
Illinois on August 17-22, 2008, with costs not to exceed $270.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Authorization to decrease Line Item 1710 (Claims & Co) and increase Line Item 1301
(Temp Serv) in the amount of $200.00; decrease Line Item 1710 (Claims & Co) and
increase Line Item 1310 (Professional Serv) in the amount of $500.00; decrease Line
Item 1710 (Claim & Co) and increase Line Item 1311 (Accounting Serv) in the amount
of $500.00; decrease Line Item 1710 (Claim & Co) and increase Line Item 1785
(Refund) in the amount of$188.27—Director of Waterloo Housing Authority.
2. Approval of Harmony Day Budget in the amount of $1,520.00—Director of Waterloo
Human Rights Commission.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
June 2, 2008
3:00--3:15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of May 27, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Travel request for Police Sergeant to attend ILEA Firearms Instructor Recertification
School in Johnston, Iowa on July 14, 2008, with costs not to exceed $227.00.
2. Authorization to seek bids for asbestos survey and report for 120, 123 and 133 Argyle
Street—Contracts and Grants Coordinator.
3. Travel request for four officers to attend LEIN Criminal Intelligence Course in Des
Moines, Iowa on April 14-25, 2008, with costs not to exceed $2,900.00.
4. Travel request for six officers to attend LEIN Criminal Intelligence Course in Des
Moines, Iowa on April 28 —May 9, 2008, with costs not to exceed $4,800.00.
5. Travel request for Police Sergeant to attend Homicide Investigation Seminar in
Lawrence, Kansas on July 13-16, 2008, with costs not to exceed $1,095.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER$1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
May 27, 2008
4:30—4:45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of May 19, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Request of Director of Waterloo Human Rights Commission for approval of expenses in
the amount of$1,518.50 for Summer Harmony Day 3 event to be held at Lincoln Park on
June 20, 2008.
2. Recommendation to accept bid in the amount of $7,419.00 from Century Laundry
Distributing for washer/extractor for fire gear—Fire Chief.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Approval of COPS 2007 Methamphetamine Initiative grant Budget in the amount of
$369,366.00—Police Chief.
2. Authorization to increase Line Item 3111 (Hotel Motel Tax) and Line Item 1114
(Overtime) in the amount of$16,200.00—Police Captain.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
May 19, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Hall
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of May 12, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization to sell 1980's vintage FMC wheel balancer via electronic auction—
Superintendent of Central Garage.
2. Travel request for City Forester to attend Trees and The Law Workshop in Des Moines,
Iowa on May 16, 2008, with costs not to exceed $125.00.
3. Travel request for Community Development Coordinator to attend HUD — Monitoring
HOME: Ensuring Program Compliance Training in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 16-
19, 2008, with costs not to exceed $840.00.
4. Travel request for Director of Human Rights to attend 6th Annual Woodbury County
Disproportionality of Minority Confinement Training in Sioux City, Iowa on June 5-6,
2008, with costs not to exceed $103.50.
5. Travel request for Fire Department Instructor to teach two classes at Eddyville, Iowa on
May 20-22 and May 27-29, 2008, with costs not to exceed $620.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Authorization to increase Line Item 3750 (Bond Sale Proceeds) in the amount of
$500,000.00, Line Item 1750 (Debt Svc Costs) in the amount of $85,000.00 and Line
Item 2210 (GO Bond Prin Pymt) in the amount of$415,000.00—Chief Financial Officer.
2. Authorization to make numerous line item amendments in the amount of$114,542.00 for
expected property tax rebates—Chief Financial Officer.
3. Authorization to increase Line Item 3361 (State Grant) and Line Item 1358 (Economic
Development) in the amount of $100,000.00—Community Planning & Development
Director.
4. Approval of numerous Line Item amendments in the amount of$1,337,000.00 for Youth
Pavilion Exhibit Construction Budget—Director of Cultural & Arts Commission.
5. Approval of numerous Line Item amendments in the amount of$109,544.00 for Waterloo
Regional Airport Budget—Airport Director.
6. Authorization to increase Line Item 3000 (Cash) and Line Item 1573 (Safety Equipment)
in the amount of$9,524.68—Fire Chief.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
May 12, 2008
4:45 --5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of May 5, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Garbage refund in the amount of$121.50 for 1705 Locke Avenue—City Clerk.
2. Garbage refund in the amount of$31.50 for 2822 Lafayette Street City Clerk.
3. Travel request for Plan Review Specialist to attend June 2008 Seminars on International
Codes in Clive, Iowa on June 5-6, 2008, with costs not to exceed $440.00.
4. Travel request for Building Inspector to attend June 2008 Seminars on International
Codes in Clive, Iowa on June 4-6, 2008, with costs not to exceed $755.00.
5. Travel request for Chief HVAC Inspector, Chief Combination Inspector and Chief
Plumbing Inspector to attend 2006 IRC Fundamentals Seminar in Clive, Iowa on June 4,
2008, with costs not to exceed $450.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Authorization to increase Line Item 3350 (Federal Grants) and Line Item 1579 (Wearing
Apparel) in the amount of$2,000.00—Police Captain.
2. Authorization to make numerous line item adjustments in the Waterloo Housing
Authority Budget in the amount of$25,1 58.00—Waterloo Housing Authority Director.
3. Authorization to increase Line Item 3000 (Cash on Hand) and Line Item 1532 (DARE) in
the amount of$1,600.00—Police Captain.
4. Authorization to increase Line Item 3720 (Restricted Donation) and Line Item 1536
(Trees Shrub) in the amount of$1,500.00—Leisure Services Director.
5. Authorization to increase Line Item 3361 (State Grant) and Line Item 1706 (Housing
Asst) in the amount of$40,000.00—Community Development Coordinator.
6. Authorization to increase Line Item 3000 (Cash) and Line Item 2140 in the amount of
$40,000.00-Waterloo Housing Authority Director.
7. Authorization to make numerous Line Item amendments in the Central Garage Budget in
the amount of$12,500.00—Superintendent of Central Garage.
8. Authorization to make numerous Line Item amendments in the Central Garage Budget in
the amount of$2,100.00—Superintendent of Central Garage.
9. Authorization to make numerous Line Item amendments in the Central Garage Budget in
the amount of$334,500.00—Superintendent of Central Garage.
10. Authorization to make numerous Line Item amendments in Police Department Budget in
the amount of$62,300.00—Police Captain.
11. Authorization to make numerous Line Item amendments in the Library Department
Budget in the amount of$8,532.00—Office Manager.
12. Authorization to make numerous Line Item amendments in Engineering Department
Budget in the amount of$204,300.15--City Engineer.
13. Approval of My Waterloo Days 2008 event budget in the amount of$33,000.00—Leisure
Services Director.
14. Approval of Waterloo Tree Inventory Budget in the amount of $55,159.00—Leisure
Services Director.
15. Approval of Mayor's Yes Initiative Summer Basketball League Budget in the amount of
$9,050.00—Leisure Services Director.
16. Authorization to make numerous line item amendments in Traffic Operations Budget in
the amount of$9,710.00—Superintendent of Traffic Operations.
17. Authorization to make numerous line item amendments in the Waste Management
Services Budget in the amount of $191,857.57—Assistant Superintendent of Waste
Management.
18. Authorization to make numerous line item amendments in the Planning Department
Budget in the amount of$7,250.00—Community Planning & Development Director.
19. Authorization to make numerous line item amendments in the Leisure Services Budget in
the amount of$101,302.00—Leisure Services Director.
20. Authorization to increase Line Item 3473 (Beer Revenue) and Line Item 1121 (FICA) in
the amount of$2,000.00—Leisure Services Director.
21. Authorization to increase Line Item 3873 (Reimburse for Serv) in the amount of
$2,100.00, Line Item 1511 (Aggreg) in the amount of$500.00 and Line Item 1371 (Bldg
Maint) in the amount of$1,600.00—Leisure Services Director.
22. Authorization to make numerous line item amendments to the Street Department Budget
in the amount of$529,500.00—Street Superintendent.
23. Authorization to make numerous line item amendments to Center For the Arts Budget in
the amount of$13,775.00—Director of Cultural & Arts Commission.
24. Authorization to increase Line Item 3361 (State Grant) and Line Item 1358 (Economic
Development) in the amount of $4S,000.00—Community Planning & Development
Director.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
May 5, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of April 28, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Garbage refund in the amount of$50.00 for 5311 Blue Bonnet Drive—City Clerk.
2. Travel request for Chief Financial Officer to attend 2008 Iowa Governmental Roundtable
in West Des Moines, Iowa on May 21, 2008, with costs not to exceed $280.00.
3. Travel request for Chief Financial Officer to attend Local Government Update Iowa
Governmental Audits and Iowa Governmental Audits — Internal Control in Coralville,
Iowa on May 28, 2008, with costs not to exceed $330.00.
4. Travel request for Manager of Rehabilitation to attend Environmental Review Training in
Ames, Iowa on May 20-21, 2008, with costs not to exceed $205.00.
ADD - 5. Approval of award of bid to KW Electric Inc. in the amount of$18,600.00 for upgrade of
electrical system at Byrnes Pool Pump House—Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
1. Authorization to increase Line Item 3000 (Cash on Hand) and Line Item 1528 (WPD
Canine) in the amount of$1,500.00—Police Captain.
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
April 28, 2008
3:40 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of April 21, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of bid received from Stuber Trucks in the amount of$5,975.00 for one 3-Yard
Dump Box for the Leisure Services Department Superintendent of Central Garage.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Approval of Lafayette Park budget in the amount of $500,000.00—Community
Development Coordinator.
2. Authorization to increase Line Item 3000 (Cash on Hand) and Line Item 2152 (Bldg
Improvements) in the amount of$4,000.00, increase Line Item 3000 (Cash on Hand) and
Line Item 1516 (Computer Accessories) in the amount of$5,000.00—Library Manager.
3. Authorization to increase Line Item 3871 (Damage Claim) in the amount of $9,440.92,
Line Item 1371 (Bldg Grounds) in the amount of $1,100.00, Line Item 1561 (Office
Supplies) in the amount of$400.00, and Line Item 1582 (Adult Print) in the amount of
$7,940.92—Library Manager.
4. Approval of HQAA JSA Grant Budget in the amount of $200,000.00—Community
Planning & Development Director.
5. Authorization to increase Line Item 3550 (Secure our Schools) and Line Item 1393
(Secure Our Schools) in the amount of$210,648.00—Police Captain.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
April 21, 2008
4:45 — 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of April 14, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization to sell scrap metal from old Home Depot canopy—Superintendent of
Waste Management Services.
2. Authorization to sell scrap metal from the old Shaulis Road bridge Superintendent of
Streets.
3. Award of bid received from Black Hawk Roof Company in the amount of $15,840.00
and Hawkeye Alarm at a cost of $1,187.00 for Memorial Hall—Building
Official/Maintenance Administrator.
4. Travel request for two Police Officers to attend Midwest Association of Technical
Accident Investigators Conference in Council Bluffs, Iowa on May 4-7, 2008, with costs
not to exceed $1,030.64.
5. Travel request for Community Development Coordinator to attend Iowa Finance
Authority Housing Development Finance Professional Certification Program in Des
Moines, Iowa on May 19-23, 2008, with costs not to exceed $720.00.
6. Travel request for two Police Officers to attend Taser Armorer Course in Des Moines,
Iowa on May 7-8, 2008, with costs not to exceed $780.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
April 14, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of April 7, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Garbage refund in the amount of$126.00 for 1220 Langley Road City Clerk.
2. Travel request for Fire Captain to attend training for turnout gear in Montreal, Quebec,
Canada on May 4-7, 2008, with costs not to exceed $1,750.00.
3. Travel request for City Clerk to attend Iowa Municipal Professionals Institute in Ames,
Iowa on July 23-25, 2008, with costs not to exceed $694.00.
4. Travel request for Building Official/Maintenance Administrator to attend National ADA
Symposium in St. Louis, Missouri on May 11-14, 2008, with costs not to exceed
$1,664.00.
5. Travel request for Mayor Hurley to attend Iowa Great Places Committee and Iowa
League of Cities Executive Committee meetings in Des Moines, Iowa on April 16-17,
2008, with costs not to exceed $145.00.
6. Travel request for Police Officer to attend Firearms Instructor School in Johnston, Iowa
on May 19-30, 2008, with costs not to exceed $831.00.
7. Travel request for a Fire Lieutenant and Firefighter to attend MSA C.A.R.E. Training in
Butler, Wisconsin on April 23-24, 2008, with costs not to exceed $1,163.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Authorization to make numerous line item adjustments to Community Development
Budget in the amount of$62,020.00—Community Development Coordinator.
2. Authorization to make numerous line item adjustments to the Police Department
Budget—Police Chief.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
April 7, 2008
4:45 — 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of March 24, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization to purchase two Chevrolet Colorado compact trucks from Bob Brown
Chevrolet at a cost of$15,119.40 each—Superintendent of Central Garage.
2. Authorization to list old vehicle equipment on eBay—Police Chief.
3. Authorization to purchase new uninterruptible power supply and new switch gear for the
emergency generator at City Hall—Building Official/Maintenance Administrator.
4. Authorization to seek bids for audit services for fiscal years ending June 30, 2008, 2009
and 2010—Chief Financial Officer.
5. Authorization to seek bids for office supplies—Chief Financial Officer.
6. Approval of bid and contract with AMI Environmental for asbestos survey of former
Rath Administration Building—Contracts and Grants Coordinator.
7. Travel request for Administrative Secretary to attend Excel Basics & Beyond the Basics
Seminar in Cedar Falls, Iowa on May 12 and 13, 2008, with costs not to exceed $128.00.
8. Travel request for Police Officer to attend Glock Armorer's Course in Des Moines, Iowa
on May 20, 2008, with costs not to exceed $150.00.
9. Travel request for Police Department Information Systems Manager and Records Clerk
to attend Shield Spring Training Conference in Johnston, Iowa on April 29-May 1, 2008,
with costs not to exceed $474.00.
10. Travel request for five new Police Officers to attend ILEA Basic Training Police
Academy in Johnston, Iowa on April; 13 — July 18, 2008, with costs not to exceed
$25,675.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Authorization to decrease Line Item 1710 (Claim & Co.) and increase Line Item 1112
(Part Time Salaries) in the amount of$2,000.00; decrease Line Item 1710 (Claim & Co.)
and increase Line Item 1112 (Part Time Salaries) in the amount of$4,144.00—Director
of Waterloo Housing Authority.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
March 24, 2008
4:15 —4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of March 17, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization to seek bids for one-year rental for a 20' rotary cutter and 72" front mount
side mower—Airport Director.
2. Authorization to contract with Allen Hospital Occupational Health Services to conduct
audiometric tests on approximately 300 employee at a cost of$16.00 per employee and
respirator physicals on approximately 25 employees at a cost of $13.00-$52.00 per
employee—Human Resources Manager.
3. Approval of electrical work by various vendors for Leisure Services structures at a cost
not to exceed $25,000.00—Leisure Services Facilities Manager.
4. Garbage refund in the amount of$165.00 for 2642 Cedar Terrace Drive—City Clerk.
5. Garbage refund in the amount of$126.00 for 3820 Hammond Avenue—City Clerk.
6. Garbage refund in the amount of$165.00 for 110 Kelly Court—City Clerk.
7. Travel request for Administrative Secretary to attend Excel Basics and Beyond the Basics
Seminar in Cedar Falls, Iowa on May 12-13, 2008, with costs not to exceed $128.00.
8. Travel request for Assistant Leisure Services Director and City Forester to attend Iowa
Park and Recreation Association Spring Conference in Council Bluffs, Iowa on March
31-April 2, 2008, with costs not to exceed $565.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Approval of MidAmerican Tree Grant 2008 Budget in the amount of $20,000.00—
Leisure Services Director.
2, Approval of Plant Some Shade Spring 2008 budget in the amount of $11,371.00—
Leisure Services Director.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
March 17, 2008
4:45 —5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of March 10, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of bid received from Bob Brown Chevrolet for purchase of three 2008
Chevrolet Malibu sedans in the amount of$15,749.13 each—Superintendent of Central
Garage.
2. Authorization to seek bids for two compact pickup trucks for the Engineering
Department—Superintendent of Central Garage.
3. Approval of Changer Order No. 1 in the amount of $1,500.00 for the Police Evidence
Room Expansion—Building Official/Maintenance Administrator.
4. Garbage refund in the amount of$21.00 for 744 Sunrise Boulevard—City Clerk.
5. Sewer refund in the amount of$361.95 for 308 Skyview Road—City Clerk.
6. Travel request for Chief Electrical Inspector to attend 70th Annual Educational Meeting
of International Association of Electrical Inspectors in Waterloo, Iowa on April 9-11,
2008, with costs not to exceed$170.00.
7. Approval of request of Director of Human Rights of expenditures in the amount of
$150.00 for food and advertisement for Town Hall Forum.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER$1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Approval of F.Y. 2008 Cedar River Dam Portages, Contract No. 734 budget in the
amount of$275,500.00—City Engineer.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE; COMMITTEE
March 10, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of March 3, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization to seek bids for asbestos survey and report for the former Rath
Administration Building located at 1515 Sycamore Street—Contracts and Grants
Coordinator.
2. Garbage refund in the amount of$372.00 for 3229 Santa Maria Drive—City Clerk.
3. Travel request for six Police Officers to attend Field Training Officer Certification
Course in Waterloo, Iowa on April 7-11, 2008, with costs not to exceed $2,100.00.
4. Travel request for Visitor Services Manager to pick up artwork in Iowa City, Kalona and
Indianola, Iowa and Kansas City, Missouri on March 15-16, 2008, with costs not to
exceed $240.00.
5. Travel request for Manager of Rehabilitation Services to attend IAHO Spring Conference
in Waterloo, Iowa on April 2-4, 2008, with costs not to exceed $250.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
March 3, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of February 25, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of payment of $10,000.00 to UNI for planning, designing and completion of
Evaluation of Fire Pals Education Program—Fire Chief
2. Travel request for City Engineer to attend American Public Works Association 2008
Mid-America Conference and Exhibit Show in Overland Park, Kansas on May 7-9, 2008,
with costs not to exceed $585.00.
3. Travel request for Golf Manager to staff booth at LaCrosse Golf Show in LaCrosse,
Wisconsin on March 14-16, 2008, with costs not to exceed $300.00.
4. Authorization to seek bids for cell phones—City Clerk.
5. Authorization to piggyback off of low (State) bid from Rydell Chevrolet for one 2008
Chevrolet Malibu for the Engineering Department at a cost of $18,236.41—
Superintendent of Central Garage.
6. Authorization to piggyback off of low (State) bid from Rydell Chevrolet for one 2008
Chevrolet Malibu for the Planning and Zoning Department at a cost of $18,236.41—
Superintendent of Central Garage.
7. Authorization to seek bids for washer/extractor for fire turnout gear—Fire Chief.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Authorization to increase Line Item 3000 (Cash) in the amount of$542,935.61, Line Item
2250 (Cap Ln Principal) in the amount of $528,350.82 and Line Item 2251 (Cap Ln
Interest) in the amount of$14,584.79--Chief Financial Officer.
2. Authorization to increase Line Item 5452 (Cash) and Line Item 1382 (Building Imp.) in
the amount of$4,298.11—Director of Waterloo Housing Authority.
3. Authorization to increase Line Item 3000 (Cash) in the amount of$5,935.00, Line Item
1516 (Computer Accessories) in the amount of$3,053.00 and Line Item 1520 (Computer
Software) in the amount of$2,882.00—Library Business Office Administrator.
4. Authorization to make numerous line adjustments in the total amount of $5,915.00—
Library Business Office Administrator.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
February 25, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of February 18, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of invoice in the amount of$15,193.75 for creation of Economic Development
web site—City Planner.
2. Authorization to purchase one Chevrolet Malibu for the Police Department at a cost of
$18,236.41—Superintendent of Central Garage.
3. Authorization to purchase one Ford Fusion for the Police Department at a cost of
$16,559.00--Superintendent of Central Garage.
4. Authorization to seek bids for two 2008 Pickup Trucks for the Police Department—
Superintendent of Central Garage.
5. Authorization to donate 40 computers and related equipment to nonprofit entities—
Manager of Information Services.
6. Request for addendum to temporary construction easement for added compensation in the
amount of$1,670.69 for removal of trees at 629 West Donald Street—City Planner.
7. Garbage refund in the amount of$60.00 for 726 Adams Street—City Clerk.
8. Sewer refund in the amount of$60.00 for 5119 Mercedes Bend—City Clerk.
9. Travel request for Community Development Director to attend Iowa NAHRO
Conference in Des Moines, Iowa on April 16-18, 2008, with costs not to exceed $630.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
February 18, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of February 11, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization to seek bids for roof repair for 1521 Hawthorne Avenue, 2525 E. Lich Street,
220 Randall Street, and 318 Edwards Street—Community Development Director.
2. Authorization to hold citywide auction on March 27, 2008 using Arends Diversified
Auctions auctioneer service—Superintendent of Central Garage.
3. Authorization to seek bids for one 2008 1-Ton 4-wheel drive pickup with snowplow—
Superintendent of Central Garage.
4. Authorization to seek bids for one 2008 1-Ton Truck with Service Body—Superintendent
of Central Garage.
5. Authorization to seek bids for one 2008 mid-size sedan for Planning Department—
Superintendent of Central Garage.
6. Authorization to seek bids for one 2008 mid-size sedan for the Engineering
Department—Superintendent of Central Garage.
7. Revised travel request for Director of Cultural & Arts Commission and Curator to travel
to Guanajuato, Mexico on April 9-23, 2008, with costs not to exceed $3,976.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER$1,000.00
1. Authorization to decrease Line Item 1710 (Claims and Contingency) and increase Line
Item 1780 (Elections) in the amount of$17,000.00—City Clerk.
2. Approval of Beginning Baseball/Softball Budget in the amount of $2,500.00—Leisure
Services Director.
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
February 11, 2008
4:25 —4:40 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of February 4, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Amended travel request for Community Development Director to meet with
congressional delegation members in Washington, DC on February 21-26, 2008, with
costs not to exceed $1,255.00.
2. Travel request for Police Captain, Police Lieutenant and two Police Officers to attend
Iowa Governor's Highway Traffic Safety Conference in Council Bluffs, Iowa on March
25-27, 2008, with costs not to exceed S430.00.
3. Travel request for Police Officer to attend K-9 Narcotics Detection Seminar in Caledonia,
Minnesota on February 27-29, 2008, with costs not to exceed $439.00.
4. Travel request for Human Resources Director to attend NPELRA 2008 Annual Training
Conference in Clearwater, Florida on April 12-17, 2008, with costs not to exceed
$2,688.00.
5. Travel request for Director of Cultural & Arts Commission to attend Cultural Advocacy
Day and Legislative Reception in Des Moines, Iowa on February 18-19, 2008, with costs
not to exceed $130.00.
6. Travel request for Executive Director of Human Rights Commission, Fair Housing
Coordinator and two commissioners to attend HUD National Fair Housing Conference
2008 in Atlanta, Georgia on April 4-1:2, 2008, with costs not to exceed $7,057.96.
7. Travel request for Police Sergeant and Police Officer to attend Video Enhancement
Seminar in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 24-27, 2008, with costs not to exceed
$2,116.00.
8. Travel request for Forestry Foreman and City Forester to attend 52"d Annual Iowa State
University Shade Tree Short Course in Ames, Iowa on March 11-12, 2008, with costs not
to exceed $494.00.
9. Approval of repairs to Library handrails at a cost of $6,390.00—Building
Official/Maintenance Administrator.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Authorization to increase Line Item 3477 (Sale Gas) and Line Item 1533 (Fuel) in the
amount of$100,000.00, increase Line Item 3920 (Chgs Fuel) and Line Item 1533 (Fuel)
in the amount of$150,000.00—Superintendent of Central Garage.
2. Authorization to increase Line Item 3350 (Federal Grants) and Line Item 2152 (Bldg
Improvements) in the amount of$174,523.00 and increase Line Item 1785 (Refunds) in
the amount of$2,764.00—Chief Financial Officer.
3. Approval of Garberich's Gadgetry Exhibit Budget in the amount of $10,000.00—
Director of Cultural & Arts Commission.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
February 4, 2008
4:20--4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of February 11, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Travel request for Police Officer to attend Armorer Course in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on
March 11-13, 2008, with costs not to exceed $511.00.
2. Travel request for two Police Officers to attend Honor Guard Training Course at the Iowa
Law Enforcement Academy on April 14-17, 2008, with costs not to exceed $590.00.
3. Travel request for Battalion Chief to attend Basic Fire/Arson Investigator School in
Ames, Iowa on March 10-21, 2008, with costs not to exceed $150.00.
4. Authorization to seek bids for two mid-size, sedan-type vehicles—Superintendent of
Central Garage.
5. Garbage refund in the amount of $504.00 for 225 Miriam Drive and $378.00 for 302
Jefferson Street—City Clerk.
6. Travel request for Visitor Services Manager to pick up furnishings for the Phelps Youth
Pavilion in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 26-27, 2008, with costs not to exceed
$200.00.
7. Travel request for Associate Planner to attend 2008 Brownfields Conference in Detroit,
Michigan on May 3-7, 2008, with costs not to exceed $1,350.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER$1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Authorization to increase Line Item 3000 (Cash) and Line Item 1528 (WPD Canine) in
the amount of$1,200.00—Police Captain.
2. Authorization to increase Line Item 3000 (Cash) and Line Item 1512 (WPD Forfeitures)
in the amount of$20,000.00—Police Captain.
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3. Approval of Project Safe Neighborhood Anti-Gang Budget #2 in the amount of
$54,362.00—Police Chief.
4. Approval of Project Safe Neighborhood Gun Violence Budget in the amount of
$10,976.00 Police Chief.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
January 28, 2008
3:40 -3:55 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of January 22, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Travel request for two Police Officers to attend Basic and Advanced Interview and
Interrogation Seminar in Sioux City, Iowa on February 3-8, 2008, with costs not to
exceed $330.00.
2. Travel request for three Police Lieutenants to attend Performance Improvement Program
in Mason City, Iowa on February 6, 2008, with costs not to exceed $381.00.
3. Travel request for three Human Rights Commissioner and a staff member to attend
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet in Waterloo, Iowa on January 20, 2008, with
costs not to exceed $140.00.
4. Travel request for Firefighter to attend Southeastern Fire and Life Safety Educator's
Conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on April 19-25, 2008, with costs not to
exceed $1,564.00.
5. Travel request for Permit Writing Specialist to attend Blue Prince User Conference 2008
in Asheville, North Carolina on March 30-April 2, 2008, with costs not to exceed
$1,235.00.
6. Travel request for Police Officer and Police Sergeant to attend Iowa Association of
Women Police Spring Training Conference in Dubuque, Iowa on March 24-26, 2008,
with costs not to exceed $396.00.
7. Travel request for two Police Officers to attend Defensive Tactics Instructor School in
Johnston, Iowa on March 5, 2008, with costs not to exceed $232.00.
8. Travel request for Police Sergeant and Police Officer to attend K-9 Drug Detection
Enhancement Course in Camp Dodge, Iowa on April 20-25, 2008, with costs not to
exceed $400.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Approval of Boiler Repair Gates Pro Shop Budget in the amount of$24,000.00—Leisure
Services Director.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
January 22, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of January 14, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Travel request for 4 Maintenance Electricians to attend 2008 NEC Changes Seminar in
Waterloo, Iowa on January 25, 2008, with costs not to exceed $795.00.
2. Travel request for Fire Inspector to attend Fire Inspection Principles Class in Emitsburg,
Maryland on March 2-14, 2008, with costs not to exceed $234.00.
3. Travel request for Golf Manager to attend Iowa Turfgrass Conference in Ames, Iowa on
January 21 —23, 2008, with costs not to exceed $200.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Approval of West 4th and Allen Traffic Safety Improvement Budget in the amount of
$22,000.00—Superintendent of Traffic Operations.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
January 14, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Reggie Schmitt
Carolyn Cole
Ron Welper
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of January 7, 2008, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization to seek bids for 3/4 ton 4x4 flatbed with salt/sander and snow plow—
Superintendent of Central Garage.
2. Authorization to seek bids for heavy-duty cab and chassis with minimum 16' dump
box—Superintendent of Central Garage.
3. Authorization to purchase and install two overhead Thermacore doors with operators and
radio controls for the Sign and Paint Shop area at an approximate cost of $7,500.00—
Superintendent of Traffic Operations.
4. Travel request for ICT Foreman and Sewer Maintenance Worker to attend training on
crawler for TV van in Wawkesha, Wisconsin on February 13-14, 2008, with costs not to
exceed $389.00.
5. Travel request for Associate Engineer to attend Iowa Concrete Paving Association 44th
Annual Concrete Paving Workshop in Des Moines, Iowa on February 6-8, 2008, with
costs not to exceed $140.00.
6. Approval of Professional Service Agreement with Equipsoft Eagle, LLC for software
technical support and training for a computer maintenance management system at a cost
not to exceed $8,500.00 for tracking city building maintenance, equipment condition,
assets, etc.—Building Official/Maintenance Administrator.
ADD - 7. Travel request for Airport Director to attend Allegiant Airlines Conference in Las Vegas,
Nevada on February 6-8, 2008, with costs not to exceed $908.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
1. Approval of Casino Emergency Repairs Budget in the amount of $85,000.00—
Community Development Director.
2. Authorization to decrease Line Item 3000 (Cash) and increase Line Item 1351
(Advertising) in the amount of$12,000.00, decrease Line Item 1390 (Cont. Services) and
increase Line Item 1353 (Printing) in the amount of $2,000.00—Director of Cultural &
Arts Commission.
3. Approval of Fire Department Fire Gear Budget in the amount of$95,200.00—Fire Chief.
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
FINANCE COMMITTEE
January 7, 2008
4:45 - 500 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Vice Chairperson Bob Greenwood
Carolyn Cole
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
Approval of Minutes of December 17, 2007, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of recommendation of award of bid to Ray Allen Mfg in the amount of
$7,199.85 for three K-9 transport systems for the Police Department—Superintendent of
Central Garage.
2. Garbage refund in the amount of$136.50 for 208 Windsor Drive—City Clerk.
3. Travel request for Police Officer to attend M16-AR15 Armorer School in St. Paul,
Minnesota on January 27-February 1, 2008, with costs not to exceed $1,335.00.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $1,000.00
BUDGET LINE ITEMS TO BE AMENDED
BILLS PAYMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk