Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING FINANCE, ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION COMMITTEE Sonia Frederick, Chair LOCATION: Council Chambers-2nd Floor. City Hall TOPIC(S) OF DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION:  The City of Albany 2023 Fiscal Budget PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: YES WEEK OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 3th  Thursday, (10/6), 5:30PM – Finance Committee – Debt Report Presentation by Treasurer Darius Shahinfar, Department of Administrative Services and Budget Office Presentation and Q and A on the Proposed Budget WEEK OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 10th  Wednesday (10/12), 6:15PM or directly AFTER CAUCUS) – CPRB Budget Presentation  Thursday (10/13), 5:30PM Finance Committee – Albany Police Department & Department of Fire and Emergency Services Budget Presentation WEEK OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 17th  Wednesday (10/19) 5:30PM - Finance Committee - Department of Neighborhood Services and Community Development, Department of Buildings & Regulatory Compliance and Department of Planning & Development Budget Presentation  Thursday (10/20), 5:30PM – Finance Committee – Department of General Services Budget Presentation WEEK OF MONDAY, October 24th  Monday (10/24), 5:30PM – Finance Committee – Department of Recreation & Youth and Workforce Services Budget Presentation  Thursday (10/27), 5:30PM– Finance Committee – Department of Water Budget Presentation, Corporation Counsel’s Office Budget Discussion and Development of Recommendations, Possible Committee Discussion and Resolution 97.102.22R (MC) A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO ADJUSTMENTS IN SALARY FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE TREASURER’S OFFICE FOR THE 2022 BUDGET FROM JULY 1, 2022 TO DECEMBER 31, 2022 WEEK OF MONDAY, October 31st  Wednesday (11/2), 6:15PM or directly AFTER CAUCUS) – Finance Committee – Budget Discussion and possible vote on recommendations  Thursday (11/3), 5:30PM – Finance Committee Meeting – Finance Committee Meeting FOR FULL DISCUSSIONS WEEK OF MONDAY, November 7th  Monday (11/7), 7:00PM- Regular Common Council Meeting- Public Hearing for the City of Albany 2023 Proposed Budget.  Wednesday (11/9), 5:30PM- Finance Committee Meeting – Finance Committee Meeting FOR FULL DISCUSSIONS WEEK OF MONDAY, November 14th  Tuesday (11/15), 5:30PM- Finance Committee Meeting – Finance Committee Meeting FOR FULL DISCUSSIONS  Wednesday (11/16), 6:30PM or directly after Caucus- Finance Committee Meeting – Finance Committee Meeting FOR FULL DISCUSSIONS, Ordinance 23.102.22 AN ORDINACE ADOPTING THE CITY OF ALBANY BUDGET, AS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023  Council Members Frederick, on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment, and Taxation introduced the following: Resolution Number 97.102.22R (MC) A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO ADJUSTMENTS IN SALARY FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE TREASURER’S OFFICE FOR THE 2022 BUDGET FROM JULY 1, 2022 TO DECEMBER 31, 2022 WHEREAS, section 603(D)(b) of the Charter of the City of Albany dictates that any transfer of budgeted funds that affects a salary rate or salary total occurs outside of those described in the duly adopted budget requires the approval of the Common Council; and WHEREAS, the Treasurer has requested to increase the salaries of his staff dating from July 1, 2022; and WHEREAS, the requested changes are reflected in the following chart: Action Line Title Line Number From To Increase Account Clerk A.1325.7000 $38,246.00 $48,000 Account Clerk A.1325.7000 $38244.96 $48,000 Accountant A.1325.7000 $45,903.00 $60,000 Accountant A.1325.7000 $36,050.04 $60,000 Assistant Treasurer A.1325.7000 $87,417.72 $120,000 Chief Accountant A.1325.7000 $60,000.20 $110,000 Confidential Secretary A.1325.7000 $43,163.12 $48,000 Claims Mgmt. Clerk A.1325.7000 $58,350.24 $71,000 Deputy Treasurer A.1325.7000 $98,345.00 $125,000 Fiscal Analyst A.1325.7000 $43,163.12 $64,500 Senior Accountant A.1325.7000 $32,781.84 $35,000 Account Clerk A.1325.7000 $38,246.00 $48,000 Account Clerk A.1325.7000 $38,246.00 $48,000 Accountant A.1325.7000 $45,895.00 $60,000 Adjudication Clerk A.1325.7000 $22,947.08 $28,800 Dir. of Parking Viols. A.1325.7000 $32,781.76 $35,000 ; and WHEREAS, these changes will be budget neutral through the use of vacancy savings in the Treasurer’s Office; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the transfer of budgeted funds affecting salary totals for the 2022 budget year due to the increase in salaries for the job titles as described above. Council Member Frederick, on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment and Taxation, introduced the following: ORDINANCE 23.102.22 AN ORDINACE ADOPTING THE CITY OF ALBANY BUDGET, AS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The 2023 City Budget as proposed by the Mayor on September 30, 2022 is hereby adopted as the Budget of the City of Albany for fiscal year 2023. Section 2. It is hereby ordered and directed that the sums set forth therein as expenditures are hereby appropriated in the amounts and for the several departments, offices and purposes specified therein. Section 3. It is further hereby ordered and directed that the positions set forth therein are hereby authorized, created, and/or continued. The number appearing on the line items of each positions shall be the number of positions under such title. Section 4. It is further hereby directed that, notwithstanding any provision of local law to the contrary, the City Treasurer may authorize the temporary use of US Treasury Local Fiscal Recovery Funds on account with the City which are not immediately required for the purpose or purposes for which they have been authorized. Such funds shall be made again available to the City in accordance with applicable provisions New York State General Municipal and Local Finance Law. Section 5. It is further hereby ordered and directed that the sums set forth in the budget as presented by the Mayor on September 30, 2022, as revenues and moneys necessary to be raised by tax in addition thereto, to pay the expenses of conducting the business of the City, shall be and are hereby applicable in the amounts specified for the purpose of meeting said appropriations. Section 6. The ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 28TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2022 ___________________________ CORPORATION COUNSEL To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: September 28, 2022 Sponsor: Council Member Frederick, on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment and Taxation ORDINANCE 23.102.22 TITLE: AN ORDINACE ADOPTING THE BUDGET, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF CITY GOVERNMENT, AND LEVYING REAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023. GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To adopt the budget for the City for the 2023 fiscal year. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATIONA ND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Under the City Charter, the Common Council must adopt the budget, with or without amendments, on or before November 30. FISCAL IMPACTS This ordinance approves the City budget for 2023.