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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 410 - Support Re-Enactment Of General Revenue Sharing - 02_14_1980RESOLUTION #410 - 2/14/80 RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RE-ENACTMENT OF GENERAL REVENUE SHARING: WHEREAS, Lubbock, Texas has received over $22 million in vitally needed fiscal assistance through the General Revenue Sharing program since 1972; WHEREAS, General Revenue Sharing is the least complicated federal fiscal assistance program which enables Lubbock to meet the locally -determined priority needs of the community; WHEREAS, No other federal program has contributed less to the fiscal problems of the federal government, has lower overhead costs, or has provided some degree of compensation for the unfunded mandates which the federal government imposes on state and local taxpayers; WHEREAS, General Revenue Sharing has enabled Lubbock, Texas to provide vitally needed services and facilities for the benefit of all its taxpayers regardless of economic or social status; WHEREAS, All citizens of Lubbock are severely affected by the spiraling and unprecedented rate of inflation, which is stripping them of hard-earned income; WHEREAS, current inflationary rates are undermining the ability of the City of Lubbock to provide essential services to the citizens of Lubbock within reasonable and acceptable levels of local taxation; WHEREAS, General Revenue Sharing has enabled the City of Lubbock to delay bond issues for general capital improvements;; WHEREAS, The General Revenue Sharing funds received by the City of Lubbock has equaled approximately 20% of estimated tax collections, and has prevented increases in the local tax rate; WHEREAS, the loss of General Revenue Sharing funds will result in either cut -backs on capital expenditures, leading to deterioration of public facili- ties, or increases in local taxes; WHEREAS, General Revenue Sharing has enabled Lubbock and other cities to maintain and improve services without raising taxes which is the most direct way of benefiting the poor and elderly population who are hit proportionately hardest by increased taxes; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT, the City Council supports the General Revenue Sharing program and encourages the 96th Congress to re-enact the program to insure the continua- tion of a vitally needed fiscal assistance program to Lubbock and other cities; THAT, the City Council opposes the concept of rewarding fiscally irrespon- sible cities with bail -out programs; THAT, the City Council would be opposed to any change in the formula allocation system which would further disportionately benefit the "distressed" northeastern cities at the expenses of the other portions of the country; 11 , THAT, the City Council endorses the "no -strings" concept of General Revenue Sharing which allows local decisions to be made to best meet the needs of local communities; AND THAT, the City Council directs that this Resolution be sent to the President of the United States, Senators John Tower and Lloyd Bentsen, and Congressman Kent Hance. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 14TH DAY OF FEB RU Y, 1980. 0amu- T, YOR - -_ Evelyn Gaff-ger; Eity- SlTct%oy�-Treasurer APPR VED: Vicki Foster, Community Development Coordinator APPROVED AS TO FORM: 0/ C11 �_ W. 14.'Mckamie, Assistant City ttorney CITY OF LUBBOCK SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS THROUGH THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM 1972 - 1980 CONTAINERIZATION - $2.2 Million The first use of the City of Lubbock's General Revenue Sharing funds was for the implementation of a trash containerization system. From 1972 to 1976, GRS funds were used to convert from the old style individual trash cans to the large containers. The City purchased approximately 15,500 containers, 11 side loading trucks and converted 17 garbage trucks to side loaders. In EP VI (1975-76), 18 side loaders were converted from manual to automatic control, which increased pick up time by 25%. TRAFFIC CONTROL - $270,000.00 Since Entitlement Period VI (1975-76), the City has used a portion of the General Revenue Sharing funds for improvements and expansion of the traffic control system. Funds have been used to develop a traffic safety library containing films on alcohol and driving, pedestrian safety, tailgating, etc. Approximately 95% of the GRS funds were used to improve traffic control systems on major thoroughfares. Traffic signals have been installed on approximately 15 major intersections, and along Slide Road from 57th Street to 67th Street. A backup unit for the signal controller was purchased, in addition to the purchase and installation of permanent pavement markings. STREET CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE - $1.5 Million General Revenue Sharing funds have been used by the City to construct new streets and to repair and maintain existing streets. Entitlement Period III funds, $165,000, were allocated to resurface and repair 275-500 blocks of damaged streets. Severe winter weather caused extreme chug -hole damage. When the City initiated the Annual Paving Program in 1974-75, GRS funds were used and continue to be used to provide the City's costs for paving in new subdivisions. The costs of widening streets and paving specific alleys have been paid with GRS funds. Major streets paved or widened with revenue sharing include 82nd from Slide to Quaker and Indiana from 95th to 104th. Maintenance and construction equipment have been purchased through revenue sharing. This equipment includes street sweepers and motor graders. CITY OF LUBBOCK SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS (CONTINUED) PAGE 2 FIRE PROTECTION - $405,000.00 General Revenue Sharing funds have aided the City of Lubbock's Fire Department since Entitlement Period III. In 1973, two pumper trucks were purchased to replace equipment purchased in 1946 and 1948. Funds from Entitlement Period V (1974-75) helped the City purchase fire fighting equipment. In 1976, Entitle- ment Period III, a fire aerial ladder was purchased to replace a damaged ladder purchased in 1952. A refueling truck and radio equipment (base station replacement and auxiliary power unit for the dispatch center) were purchased in Entitlement Period IX. Funds from Entitlement Period X (1978-79), were used to update the radio system. Lubbock's population growth warranted a more powerful radio system to ensure adequate communication. POLICE - $940,000.00 The City of Lubbock increased the police fleet by 97 vehicles complete with shields, light bars and sirens, shotguns and shotgun racks, with Revenue Sharing funds from Entitlement Periods III through VII. During Entitlement Period VI, $400,000 were used in Police Operations for personal services. In 1978-79, Entitlement Period X funds enabled the Police Department to upgrade its identification system. Funds were also used to purchase tables and chairs for the briefing room. The police radio system was upgraded with five receiver stations and a new backup console unit in the radio room. LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS - $309,000.00 Revenue Sharing funds were used in Entitlement Period III (1973) and X (1978- 79) to upgrade the City of Lubbock's libraries. Approximately $50,OOO was used to purchase 5,500 books and 600 periodicals. $219,525 will be used to build a branch library at Leroy Elmore Park, $20,500 were used to redecorate the Godeke Branch and $20,000 initiated a library security system at the Mahon Library. CAPITAL OUTLAY - $4 Million Since 1973, Entitlement Period IV, the City has used a portion of General Revenue Sharing funds for the purchase of new and replacement equipment. GRS funds were used to purchase capital outlay in all departments including Sanitation, Public Services, Data Processing, etc. Capital purchases have included: Road graders, front-end loaders, a dump truck, calculators, typewriters, a paint striper, furniture, computer system, vacuum cleaners, etc. STREET LIGHTING - $366,000.00 The largest percentage of these Revenue Sharing funds was used to light major thoroughfares in Lubbock. Two specific examples are the sodium vapor lighting on Slide Road from Loop 289 to 82nd Street and on 82nd Street from University to Indiana. These funds were also used to purchase a boom truck. These funds were disbursed in Entitlement Period III -VI (1973-76) and IX (1977-78). CITY OF LUBBOCK SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS (CONTINUED) PAGE 3 PARK DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS - $2.3 Million General Revenue Sharing funds have been used in Parks and Recreation for land acquisition, rehabilitation and renovation, and perk development. From Entitle- ment Period V through X, $1,094,690 were allocated for acquisition of Jack Stevens Park and Linear Park, a regional park in Southwest Lubbock. Proposed for Linear Park are baseball fields, tennis courts, a golf course and bike trials. Entitlement Period III (1973) funds were used to the Girl Scout Building at Mose Hood Park as a Senior Citizen C�enovate ter. It also funded the rehabilitation of 600 acres of land in the Canyon!Lakes which included removing trash and debris and reshaping of Canyon walls. iA front end loader, a motor grader, a track type bulldozer, an equipment trailer, and two dump trucks were purchased for this program. In Entitlement Perioo V (74-75), a 23 cubic yards scraper was purchased to aid in the rehabilitation. It will be used at the landfill operation when this program is complete.' Entitlement Period VII funds will be used together with CDBG funds to renovate the Manicapelli Home at Canyon Lake II for use as'a party house. At Meadow - brook Golf Course, Entitlement Period VIII funds were used to expand the golf course from 27 to 36 holes. With 75,000 rounds payed annually, the expansion was a necessity. Funds from Entitlement Period III will be used to landscape Quirt Avenue in East Lubbock. i Recreational System Improvements during Entitlement IX and X include: softball fields, tennis courts and lighting, playground equipment and lighting, picnic tables, trees and shrubs, improvements in the maintenance shop and an information center for the Canyon Lakes. PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS - $1.3 Million Due to the expansion of population in Lubbock, funds from Entitlement Period III through VI were allocated for water and sewer line adjustments prior to the paving of streets. In Entitlement Period VIi(1975-76), $228,000 were used for the labor and materials necessary to remove existing overhead electric power lines on proposed Indiana Avenue between 19th Street and Tech Freeway and replace them with underground wires across the Tech campus. In Entitlement Period VIII, (1977) funds were us�d to provided accurate contour maps prior to the development of new areas. New 'sewer systems were constructed in Southwest Lubbock. Entitlement Period IX and X funds were used to purchase garbage containers in new development areas, a crawler tractor for thesanitary landfill and a pressure regulator valve to connect east and west pressure systems. In Entitlement Period X, $200,000 were used to modify the landfill to meet FAA requirements. CITY OF LUBBOCK SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS (CONTINUED) PAGE 4 FIRE AND POLICE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES - $736,000.00 In Entitlement Period V, VI and VII the City of Lubbock purchased various types of equipment and machinery to replace worn items and to meet the needs caused by expansion of the Fire and Police Department. MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS - $1.6 Million The Municipal Improvements during Entitlement Periods III through X (1973- 1979) included: Police Academy - Outdoor firing range which accomodates 20 people: storage area; physical conditioning room and equipment; repair and modernization of heating and cooling system; lighting for the obsta- cle course and firing range; and parking lot repairs. Parking Facilities - Provided parking for 186 cars. City Hall - Management consultants hired for reorganization of garage services. Pay Plan Reclassification - Developed classification system, manual and pay plan. Communications - New telephone system, improvements in mail room. Remodeling - Moving walls, painting conference room and basement, updating heating and air conditioning systems from manual to automatic. Municipal Building - Expanded City Garage to service city fleet; expanded Warehouse to protect new equipment; Well Baby Clinic designed out of existing Health Department Auditorium (provided plumbing, electricity, paneling); reroofed Municipal Building and Municipal Tax Building; remodeled Ford Property for Parks and Recreation and Community Services. Capital Gains For City - An Optical Reader for Data Processing reduced the need for key punching for utility billing and other volume type operations. The readers increased efficiency. Level 6 computer terminals for Data Processing which replaced key punch to disc data entry -estimated that it is 20 to 30% more efficient. Dual Fixed Disk and accessories which expanded computer data program to triple disc. Additional Capital Gain - Forklift, eliminated time and expense of renting a forklift for use during heavy shipment periods. CITY OF LUBBOCK SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS (CONTINUED) PAGE 5 CEMETERY - $687,000.00 The major expenditure in Entitlement Periods VIM through XI (1977-80) was for the purchase and installation of a new irrigation system. The previous system did not deliver adequate water and required too many man hours for repair and operation. A mower, backhoe and tractor were also purchased with Revenue Sharing funds. Funds have also been used for a security fence and building, landscaping and road resurfacing. WATER UTILITIES - $1.9 Million General Revenue Sharing funds have been used to improve the Water Production and Water Treatment Systems. During Entitlement Period III, $100,000 was allocated to acquire five acres for a new pump site so that services could be expanded to the new subdivision development in Southwest Lubbock and to extend water lines for the same services. In Entitlement Periods IV and V (1973-74), $245,364 was spent to replace water and sewer lines from pump station #4 to Avenue U. This line was nearly 30 years old. Another $300,000 were used to construct an outfall line to bypass the smaller treatment plant at the N.W. reclamation plant and to expand the N.W. water supply. Entitlement VI funds were used to acquire the well field site in Sandhills. The Water Production control room was transformed to remote control equipment and the 82nd Street waterline from Quaker to Slide was developed with Entitle- ment Period IX funds. Entitlement Period X funds were used to improve the pressure and water systems from 41st to 48th on Franford and on 66th Street east of Frankford. Water Utilities also purchased a hoist system for the Water Treatment Plant, a mechanical rake bar at the Southeast Reclamation Plant, and 16 water meters to replace worn out meters. Revenue Sharing funds have also been used to repair and maintain the roofs of the water reservoirs.