HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-03-24 Ordinance 4407ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 TO
PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 19406, RINCONADA POOL SITE
IMPROVEMENTS, FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE CHILDREN'S POOL
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of Article
III of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto, the Council on June
24, 1996 did adopt a budget for fiscal year 1996-97; and
WHEREAS, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Number 19406,
Rinconada Pool Site Improvements, was approved to provide for a
variety of pool, deck, and mechanical improvements, and later
increased to address additional health and safety concerns in both
the wading and lap pools; and
WHEREAS, further investigation of the wading pool has uncovered
extensive structural problems which have led to uneven settling, as
well as cracks in the original pool wall; and
WHEREAS, due to the age of the structure and its current
condition, it is recommended that the structure be replaced
completely with a comparable structure in the same location; and
WHEREAS, CIP Number 19406 must be increased by $400,000 to fund
the replacement; and
WHEREAS, City Council authorization is needed to amend the
1996-97 budget as hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does
ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION 1. The sum of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000)
is hereby appropriated to Capital Improvement Project No. 19406,
Rinconada Pool Site Improvements, and the Budget Stabilization
Reserve is correspondingly reduced.
SECTION 2. This transaction will reduce the Budget
Stabilization Reserve from $20,679,114 to $20,279,114.
SECTION 3. As specified in Section 2.28.080(a) of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code, a two-thirds vote of the City Council is
required to adopt this ordinance.
SECTION 4. This project has been determined to be
categorically exempt under Section 15302 of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
SECTION 5. As provided in Section 2.04.350 of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code, this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED:
MARCH 24, 1997
AYES: ANDERSEN, EAKINS, FAZZINO, HUBER, McCOWN, ROSENBAUM, SCHNEIDER, WHEELER
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ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT: KNISS
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Ci�y Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Senior Asst. City Attorney
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