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PUBLIC HEARING - REVENUE SHARING
Port Angeles, Washington
October 24, 1977
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I CALL TO ORDER
The Public Hearing was called to order by Manager Whorton at 7:30 F.M. The
purpose of this public hearing is to give the public the right to submit
written and oral comments and suggestions regarding possible uses of revenue
sharing funds.
II ROLL CALL
Staff Present: Manager Whorton, Deputy Clerk Caso.
R. Orton, D. Frizzell
Council Members Present: H. Buck, J. Hordyk
Guests Present: E. Tinkham, E. Hassell, M. Hassell, L. Watts
III - V SUSPENDED
IV LEGISLATION
1. PUBLIC HEARING - REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
Manager Whorton opened the public hearing and explained that when Congress
extended Revenue Sharing in 1976 for another 3.5 years, it revised the
program to include the requirement for two public hearings on the revenue
sharing budget. The first public hearing is to be held no later than seven
days prior to the time the entire budget is presented to the Council, and
is presided over by the Chief Executive Authority, in this case the City
Manager. The second hearing will be held by the City Council when revenue
sharing is considered as part of the over-all budget. Two other significant
changes were: one, the so called expenditure categories were eliminated,
and, two, the deletion of the restriction that revenue sharing funds could
not be used to match other state and federal grants. It is being proposed
in the 1978 preliminary budget that a portion of the revenue sharing budget
be utilized to fund a portion of the operational budget.
1977 Encumbered Revenue Sharing Funds include $120,000 for a Governmental
Complex, $7,000 to remodel the basement of the Senior Citizen Center,
$30,000 for additional property for Sewage Treatment Plant, $186,632 as
matching funds for the grant on Civic Pier or Corporation Yard, and
$30,000 for the conversion of the Owens Brothers Dock to a fishing pier,
for a total of $373,632.
1978 Revenue Sharing Entitlement Funds amount to $232,000, plus interest
income of $20,000 for a total available revenue sharing funds of $252,000
in 1978.
Revenue Sharing 1978 Recommended Expenditures
1. Administrative Expense $ 1,350
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2. Public Safety: 2 Police Officers $63,350
1 Fireman
1 Patrol Car
3. CPR Dock: Second of 5 payments to $35,000
Angeles Terminals
4. Oilport Contested Case Hearings $44,000
5. Capitol Projects:
Street: Wheelchair Ramps $ 5,000
Residential Sealcoating $10,000
Corporation Yard $10,000
$25,000
REVENUE SHARING HEARING
October 24, 1977
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Lions Club Tennis Court $18,000
Elks Park Tennis Court - Resurfacing $15,000
Lincoln Park Longhouse - Light and
wat'e'r-system $ 8,000
Central Park Automatic Irrigation $ 3,000
Replace Edge Trimmer $ 400
Fencing $ 2,000
Lincoln Park - main service roadway
repair $ 8,000
Shane Park Tennis Court Lights $ 6,000
Best-Lock System $ 500
TOTAL RECOMMENDED EXPENDITURE $252,000
Mr. E. Hassell then spoke in regards to the $44,000 submitted by the City
Attorney for the Oilport contested case hearings. Manager Whorton stressed
the importance of City representation at the hearings and pointed out that
the hearings are the only time in which the City can voice its opinion on
the oilport issue. Mr. whorton also pointed out that this amount includes
lost service time which is due to the City, expert witnesses needed to
address the question of air quality, and other factors.
Mr. Hassell also questioned the proposed purchase by the City of 41 lots
which are the remaining key areas to complete the green belt development
acquisition on upper Valley Street, and stated he has a legal claim against
the property. Mr. Whorton explained that the City would purchase nothing
without first obtaining title insurance.
The hearing continued with Manager Whorton explaining that the "Governmental
Complex" included in the 1977 Encumbered Funds actually is the Roosevelt
Jr. High School Gymnasium which the City has purchased and intends to use
in the future as a possible convention center, skating rink, etc. There
was then a general discussion between Manager Whorton and members of the
audience concerning the future uses of the gymnasium. Subjects discussed
included using the building as a skating rink, possible remodeling of the
interior of the building, the possibility of holding the $120,000 until
September 1979 when the school vacates, and the deteriorating condition
of the roof. A suggestion was then made by Councilman Hordyk that the
City take possession of the Roosevelt School property on the south side
of Fourth Street as soon as possible and start repairs on the roof to
help save the hardwood floor. The City then could lease the property
back to the school until the school vacates in 1979.
Discussions were also held between Manager Whorton and various members of
the audience concerning matching funds for the grant on Civic Pier and
completion of the Comprehensive Plan before the November B General Election,
the amount of funds set aside for the Parks and Recreation Department, the
question of future improvements to the Lincoln Park Longhouse, and the need
for two additional Policemen and one additional Fireman to cope with the
increase in the City's growth.
Manager whorton then pointed out that the question of repairs to the Ediz
Hook road must also be addressed in the near future. A general discussion
followed between Manager whorton and Councilman Hordyk in regards to funds
which were set aside a few years ago especially for upkeep of Ediz Hook.
Of the $540,000 which was set aside, Manager Whorton stated, approximately
$40,000 remains. Mr. Whorton also discussed with Councilman Hordyk the
possibility of a future sewer line to the Coast Guard Base on Ediz Hook.
As there were no further comments from the audience on the revenue sharing
budget, Manager whorton declared the public hearing closed.
VII ADJOURNMENT
The public hey~ring adjourned at 8:30
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Deputy City Clerk
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Managez
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