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SPECIAL MEETING - FRIDAY, DECEMBER I, 1972 - 1:30 P.M.
Due notice having been given in accordance with the City Charter, Ordinances of the City of
Yakima and State Statute, 'a special meeting 'for' Hearing' on • the 1973 Budget was convened at
the hour of 1:30 P.M., on Friday, December 1; 1972, in the Council Chambers. Mayor Bert
Broad, Councilmen Brown, Lambert, Schussler and Whitaker, and City.Mnager McMicken were
present on roll call. Councilmen Lust and Robinson being absent, it was MOVED by Schussler
seconded by Brown that these Councilmen be'excused: carried, Broad, Brown, Lambert,
Schussler and Whitaker` voting aye by voice vote.
Mr. Garret/Anderson, being present,' objected to the raise percentage for City employees,
requesting that th'e money be used for other need's. • Mr. Anderson further'objected to
the philosophy of Federal Revenue Sharing stating it to'be''unnecessary: He complimented
Councilmen Robinson and Schussler for their stand on'the matter'of Federal. Revenue Sharing.
Mr. Hempstead, being present,'referred to the present Water -Sewer Rate Study and questioned
the proposed increase and asked for the time when this study would be discussed. City
Manager McMicken reported that the Council would not take up this matter before.the end of
this year, due to the time required in preparing the 1973' Budget and reported that"it'
might be another three months before the Council can review "'and hear Study: Mr'.
McMicken observed that there would be a special time set for discussion on this matter.
Dr. Simmons, Chairman ofthe OIC Program, reviewed the purposes of OIC relating to finding
jobs for and teach'iing skills 'to the unemployed in Yakima. He affirmed his faith in the
program, observing that the OIC Program has proven successful over the past year and
deserving of high priority for financial assistance. Mr: Paul Stratton,'OIC Programs
Coordinator, being present, emphasized.the benefits of the OIC Program to all citizens and
reviewed the history from•its beginning in January, 1972. 'Mr. Stratton requested that'this
matter be of concern to City Council. He reviewed the structure of the OIC Organiza-
tion, reporting on "the functions of the Headquarters in Philadelphia, where revenues are
derived from several sources and_ emphasized that OIC is asking for additional help in
funds by the City. Mr. Stratton recommended that City Government be involved on behalf of
its citizens, observing that increased tax revenues resulting from new jobs will benefit
everyone. Mr. Henry Beauchamp, being present, thanked the City Council for past financial
assistance and reViewed earlier request : for aid to build the Southeast Community
Center facilities. This amounted to $69,000 provided by the City toward the total cost of
the facility. Mr. Beauchamp passed to Councilmen a letter from the National Allocation
Committee, which indicated that OIC originally requested $171,655 in Federal Aid which was
approved, but which was reduced to $131,000 because of a cut in funds from the Labor
Department. He further reported the local OIC program is considered a model and passed
around pictures, depicting devices used by OIC to obtain listings of Statewide job
openings. . Beauchamp requested $65,000 from the City to enable OIC to place more per-
sons on a orking payroll. Councilman Lambert questioned whether financial assistance to
this private organization is within the scope of the City's responsibilities. City
Manager McMicken explained that cities in the State have not.. been financing manpower
training, except where funded through a Federal Program. Finance Director, Leonard Crose,
indicated that any grant would have to be within the Law and questioned whether the City
could make such a contribution to this private organization under State Law. City Manager
McMicken explained that the Council might not consider it a grant, but rather a contract
for services with some sort of agreementregarding the use of funds.•He stated that the
legality of such a contract would have to be determined. Mr. Mike Schaub, Director of the
Community Action Program, observed that the OIC Program has a stable foundation and stated
it to representative as a local institution of the Community.. It was the consensus of
those Councilmen present that this matter could not be finally determined at this Budget
Hearing and no further Council action was taken at this time.
Yakima Valley Regional Librarian, June Thurston, referred to the 1973 Preliminary Library
Budget which was submitted to the City, having been adopted on October 31, 1972, by the
Library Board of Directors. At the request of City Manager McMicken,, Mrs. Thurston reviewer:
the history of the Regional Library in detail. She further stated that the 1973 Budget is
based on revised assessed valuations for 1973. Mrs. Thurston further reviewed the current
expansions resulting from higher property assessments and explained the rationale of the
millage levied on participating county and city Library Districts.
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The Council briefly discussed a proposed Comprehensive Health Program of the Southeast
Community Center. City Manager McMicken stated that the City presently contracts for
health services and although Federal Revenue Sharing indicates that funds may be used for
Health purposes, it would probably be unnecessary to contract for additional services.
Councilman Schussler expressed his belief in this type of program being an example as to •
how Revenue Sharing' money should be spent. Mr. Henry Beauchamp reviewed the various con-
cerns of OIC, but emphasized that the critical need is for jobs, with other areas
being dependent that factor. Dr. Simmons .concurred with the statements of Mr. Beauchamp
concerning the priority of finding jobs for the unemployed.
All persons having been heard both for and against the 1973 Preliminary Budget, it was
MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Schussler that we do now adjourn at the hour of 2:45 P.M.:
carried, Broad, Brown, Lambert, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Lust
and Robinson absent.
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