October 16,2012 Finance Committee

 
Agenda         Minutes
 
4.1 2013-2017 Library Budget Presentation
 
Katherine Fraser, Chair of the Library Board, distributed a report on the Port Moody Public Library Budget for 2013- 2017, and presented an overview of revenue and expenses.

At the request of the Committee, the Director of Library Services provided further information on movable bookshelves, the Integrated Library Management System upgrade, training costs, and fines.

The Committee thanked Ms. Fraser for her presentation.

4.2 2012 Recast Results

Staff gave an overview of the 2012 recast results and provided additional information on the police budget, the disposition of water operating fund , and licensing revenues.

The Chair of the Finance Committee requested that staff report back on the $51 ,000 over expenditure by the Police Department on executive mentoring and leadership development.

Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the 2012 Recast Report from the Manager of Financial Services be received for information.

4.3 Division Functional Budget Overview Parks & Environment

Staff provided a Division Functional Budget Overview presentation for the Parks Division.

At the request of the Committee, staff provided additional information on the volunteer program and Boathouse landscaping.

The Committee thanked staff for the presentation .

4.4 Division Functional Budget Overview Facilities

Staff provided a Division Functional Budget Overview presentation for Facilities Division.

At the request of the Committee, staff provided additional information on training , integrated services for the fire hall and public safety building, and the use of smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles.

The Committee thanked staff for the presentation.

4.5 Division Functional Budget Overview Culture
 
Staff provided a Division Functional Budget Overview presentation for the Cultural Services Division.
 
At the request of the Committee, staff provided additional information on filming revenue, marketing efforts, and the splanade Artist Studios.

The Committee thanked staff for the presentation.

4.6 Division Functional Budget Overview Recreation

Staff provided a Division Functional Budget Overview presentation for the Recreation Division.

At the request of the Committee, staff provided additional information on age-specific programming, membership revenue, and overall performance measurement.

The Committee thanked staff for the presentation.

5.1 Assessment Appeal

This item was received for information.