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March 22, 2016 At a Regular Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, there were present: Mayor Kenneth I. Wright, Vice Mayor Elizabeth M. Psimas, William E. Moody, Jr., Paige D. Cherry, Dr. Curtis E. Edmonds, Sr., Dr. Mark M. Whitaker, City Manager Dr. L. Pettis Patton, City Attorney Solomon H. Ashby, Jr. Reverend Aaron Fuller opened the meeting with prayer, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Wright called the meeting to order and welcomed all in attendance. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Dr. Edmonds, to approve the minutes of a Called Meeting of March 7, 2016, of a Called Meeting of March 8, 2016, and of a Regular Meeting of March 8, 2016, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None 16 - 89 - Presentation:  Presentation of special lapel pins to newly appointed board and commission members.  Mayor Wright recognized Cub Scout Pack 41.  Mayor Wright recognized the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and Delta Day. - City Manager’s Report - 16 - 90 Adoption of an ordinance to transfer $851,000 within the FY 2015-16 General Fund Operating Budget for the purpose of funding lease payments, Department of Parks and Recreation programs and services, IT network and security costs, and animal shelter services. Vision Principle: Efficient Service Delivery. Background:  On March 6, 2016 City Council was briefed on the need to increase the budget for certain FY 2016 services. The services included lease payments for $109,000; pool repair of $27,000; Sportsplex staffing and security of $80,000; Parks and Recreation staffing of $120,000 and recreational supplies of $47,000; IT network security and Wi-Fi for $280,000 and increase in animal shelter contract of $100,000.  City Council was also briefed on March 6, 2016 that unbudgeted revenue of $420,000 has been received and that there are FY 2016 salary savings from vacancies.  Per City Code, City Council is required to approve all budget transfers over $100,000. Discussion:  As with any large organization, the annual budget is a plan that may require adjustments as circumstances change. Sound financial policy is to cover increase in expenses with savings from other expenditure accounts or with increases of current year revenue.  The budget transfer recommended willcover increases of costs with current year savings. Financial Impact:  This budget transfer will allow the city to pay for contractual bills or services and an increase in network security. There is no impact to fund balance as current year revenue and savings will cover the transfers. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Vision Principle: Efficient Service Delivery.