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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4995 RESOLUTION NO. 4,995 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER IN THE ALLOCATION OF GENERAL FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS RECEIVED FOR THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 1973 ; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS . SECTION 1. The recommendations of the City Manager regarding the allocation of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for the first six months of 1973 , all set forth as follows are hereby approved: RECOMMENDATION COST 1. Central Arkansas Transit Operating Deficit (City ' s share for fiscal year 1974 ending on June 30 , 1974) . $80 , 000 . 00 2 . Arkansas Arts Center (For general repair of building and equipment and replacement of worn furnishings . See attached detail budget. ) 34 ,500 . 00 3. Museum of Science and Natural History (For repair and maintenance of building and special projects . See attached budget. ) 26 , 000 . 00 4 . Little Rock Library (For book acquisition and replacement of federal funding. See attached budget. ) 150 , 000 . 00 5 . Central Fire Station Land Acquisition (As authorized by Ordinance #12 , 769 , approved by Board of Directors on April 17- 1973 . ) 180 ,000 . 00 6 . Sanitation Fleet (Five refuse trucks as autho- rized by Ordinance #12 , 772 , approved by Board of Directors on May 1, 1973. ) 139 ,124 . 00 7. Land Acquisition vicinity Sanitation Garage (As authorized by Ordinance #12 , 777 , approved by Board of Directors on May 15 , 1973 . Projected use as maintenance site for city vehicle fleet. ) 50 ,000 . 00 8. Central Fire Station Construction (Estimated cost to build new Central Fire Station in 700 block on Chester Street. Facility will house fire combat equipment and personnel and administrative offices for Little Rock Fire Department. ) 785 , 000 .00 -2- RECOMMENDATION COST 9 . Scott Hamilton Drive Improvements (City share of joint project with Arkansas Highway Dept. , Pulaski County, and private improvement district. I-30 crossing to be upgraded, and signal impro- vements to be accomplished on 65th street) . $80 ,000 . 00 10. Summer Parks Special Appropriation (For costs of miscellaneous equipment and summer recreation aides not otherwise recouped through federal R. S.P. grant. ) 12 , 687. 00 GRAND TOTAL $1, 537. 311. 00 REVENUE SHARING ENTITLEMENT 1,537. 976 . 00 BALANCE 665 . 00 SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. ADOPTED: June 5, 1973 ATTEST : APPROVED: G+t''�-I.:i City Cle Mayor R • RATIONALE FOR ONE TIME NEEDS The Arkansas Arts Center facility in Little Rock is now ten years old and time is beginning to tell. While the building was constructed with the best available equipment, normal wear and tear has led to a concern for the continuing successful operation of the facility. The one time expenses included in the attached breakdown reflect the scope of the needs in order to insure the efficient functioning of the facility. The fact that major capital equipment replacement is generally not included demonstrates the quality of the Arts Center staff in main- taining the equipment. However, the many overhauls listed are necessary as the Arts Center enters into its second decade of use. THE ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER ONE TIME CAPITAL NEEDS 1973 BUILDING - General 1. Heating and air-conditioning 1500 overhaul, cleaning, preparation 2. Electrical needs 500 increase current, additional outlets, upgrading of wiring to standard 3. Outdoor pools 750 overhaul, repair and replacement of worn parts 4. Roof 750 repair drains and general needs 5. Painting 1200 interior 6. Grounds 650 new leaf vacuum 7. Toilet repairs 125 8. Alarm system improvements 750 9. Miscellaneous repairs and replacement 775 7,000 ARTMOBILE 1. Tractor - complete overhaul 1000 2. Trailer - painting 500 air-conditioning repair 1000 3. Entrance porch - winch 1500 4,000 OFFICES 1. Reupholster chairs 3000 2. Replace worn carpet 5000 8,000 STUDIOS 1. New easels (12 @ $50) 600 2. Welding set 175 3. Vacufonn 1000 4. Lighting 500 5. Overhaul of equipment 250 6. General repairs 250 2,775 THEATRE 1. Carpets replaced 5000 2. Drapes cleaned 2000 3. Stage floor refinished 600 4. Seats shampooed 400 5. Light board overhaul 500 6. Light booth filter and fan 225 8,725 EXHIBITION 1. New display cabinets 2000 2. Sculpture pedestals 2000 4,000 TOTAL NEED 34.500 MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & NATURAL HISTORY CAPITAL NEEDS 1973 BUILDING & GROUNDS 1. Heating & Air Conditioning (duct additions) $ 750 . 00 2 . Electrical Improvements (additional circuits & panels; new electrical system for 1st floor) 3 ,700 . 00 3 . Painting & Plastering (interior and exterior) 8 ,400 . 00 4 . Landscaping & Grounds Improvements (vicinity museum, along 9th Street; sprinkler system for Museum grounds; miscellaneous shrubs and plants) 6 ,000 . 00 EXHIBITS 1. New Display Cases (especially Indian Mound Room) 4 ,650 . 00 SPECIAL PROJECTS 1. Discretionary Grant to Museum Association for acquisition of display materials and artifacts 2 , 500. 00 TOTAL $ 26 ,000.00 Little Rock Public Library 700 Louisiana Street Little Rock, Arkansas May 29, 1973 TO THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Gentlemen: The Little Rock Public Library needs help from the City to maintain reasonably adequate library service for our citizens. We feel that an annual appropriation of $150,000.00 would enable us to "stay where we are." I hope the information on the enclosed sheet is justification enough, but if you have questions, I would welcome the opportunity to further explain our needs. Respectfully submitted, Alice Gray Librarian AG:mp enclosure BOOKS - $60 , 000 . 00 To replace $30 , 000 . 00 federal aid for books and $20 , 000 . 00 reduction in our 1973 budget, plus $ 10 , 000 . 00 for additional book purchases for bookmobile because of their increased use . SALARIES - $70 , 000 . 00 To replace $37 , 000 . 00 wages paid to our em- ployees with federal funds ; to assume 50% of Model Cities employee ' s salary ; and to enable us to bring our salaries in line with those of other city employees . (We are not at- tempting to include longevity pay. ) BOOKMOBILE MAINTENANCE - $5 , 000. 00 Through FY 1973 , the total expense for gas , oil , tires , and repairs has been paid with federal funds . PERIODICAL SUBSCRIPTIONS - $5 , 000 . 00 In particular there is a need for business and industrial services such as VALUE LINE, STANDARD & POOR ' S , etc . PERIODICAL UPDATING - $10 , 000. 00 Missing issues of magazines need to be bought and back files bound and put out on the shelves so that students and research- ers can find the information they need . This is the only way to insure that back issues of periodicals will be preserved.