HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-15-17-2016 Special Meeting of the La Porte City Council
LOUIS RIGBYLOUIS RIGBYCHUCK ENGELKENCHUCK ENGELKEN
MayorCouncilmember District 2Councilmember District 2
JOHN ZEMANEKJOHN ZEMANEKDARYL LEONARDDARYL LEONARD
Councilmember at Large ACouncilmember at Large ACouncilmember District 3Councilmember District 3
DOTTIE KAMINSKIDOTTIE KAMINSKIKRISTIN MARTINKRISTIN MARTIN
Councilmember at Large BCouncilmember at Large BCouncilmember District 4Councilmember District 4
DANNY EARPDANNY EARPJAY MARTINJAY MARTIN
Mayor Pro-TemTemCouncilmember District 5Councilmember District 5
Councilmember District 1 Councilmember District 1 MIKE CLAUSENMIKE CLAUSEN
Councilmember District 6Councilmember District 6
SPECIAL MEETING ON PROPOSED 2016SPECIAL MEETING ON PROPOSED 2016--2017 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET2017 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Notice is hereby given of a Special Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held August 15 Notice is hereby given of a Special Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held August 15
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17, 2016, beginning at 6:00 p.m. and reconvening at 6:00 p.m. each evening thereafter until 17, 2016, beginning at 6:00 p.m. and reconvening at 6:00 p.m. each evening thereafter until
business is concluded, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, business is concluded, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway,
La Porte,
Texas, for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to Texas, for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are
subject to
action. A Public Hearing for the proposed 2016action. A Public Hearing for the proposed 2016--2017 Fiscal Year Budget will be held September 2017 Fiscal Year Budget will be held September
12, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., at which time the Mayor and City Council will receive public input.12, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., at which time the Mayor and City Council will receive public input.
1. CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER
2.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
(a) (a) Financial Overview Financial Overview -- M. Dolby M. Dolby
(b) (b) Fire Prevention Fire Prevention -- C. Meekins C. Meekins
(c) (c) Fire Suppression Fire Suppression -- M. Boaze M. Boaze
(d) (d) Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Services -- R. Nolen R. Nolen
(e) (e) (e) (e) Police Police Police Police -- K. Adcox K. Adcox K. Adcox K. Adcox
(f) (f) Golf Course Golf Course -- A. Osmond A. Osmond
(g) (g) City Manager's Office City Manager's Office -- T. Leach T. Leach
(h) (h) Community Investment Community Investment -- T. Leach T. Leach
(i) Human Resources and Insurance Fund Human Resources and Insurance Fund -- M. Hartleib M. Hartleib
(j) Municipal Court Municipal Court -- D. Mitrano D. Mitrano
(k) (k) IT and Technology Fund IT and Technology Fund -- R. Valdez R. Valdez
(l) City Secretary's Office City Secretary's Office -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty
(m) (m) Legal Legal -- T. Leach T. Leach
(n) (n) City Council City Council -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty
(o) (o) Finance Finance -- M. Dolby M. Dolby
(p) (p) Public Works Public Works -- S. Valiante S. Valiante
(q) (q) Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation -- R. Epting R. Epting
(r) (r) Planning and Development Planning and Development -- T. Tietjens T. Tietjens
(s) (s) Economic Development Economic Development -- T. Leach T. Leach
(t) (t) Hotel/Motel Hotel/Motel -- J. Hefner J. Hefner
(u) (u) Capital Improvement Projects Capital Improvement Projects -- C. Alexander C. Alexander
3.COUNCIL COMMENTSCOUNCIL COMMENTS--Regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community Regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community
members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific
factual information or
existing policies existing policies -- Councilmembers Leonard, Engelken, Earp, Clausen, J. Martin, K. Martin, Kaminski, Councilmembers Leonard, Engelken, Earp, Clausen, J. Martin, K.
Martin, Kaminski,
Zemanek and Mayor Rigby.Zemanek and Mayor Rigby.
4. ADJOURN ADJOURN
The City Council reserves the right to meet in a closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable The City Council reserves the right to meet in a closed session
on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable
pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide for reasonable accommodations In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City
of La Porte will provide for reasonable accommodations In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide for reasonable accommodations In compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide for reasonable accommodations
for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees,
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meeting. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019. meeting. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019.
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meeting. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019. meeting. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019.
CERTIFICATIONCERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the August 15, 2016 , agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was posted on the I certify that a copy of the August 15, 2016 , agenda of items to
be considered by the City Council was posted on the
City Hall bulletin board and website on August 9, 2016.City Hall bulletin board and website on August 9, 2016.
Patrice Fogarty, City SecretaryPatrice Fogarty, City Secretary
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Week of August 15, 2016
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Budget Summary for Fiscal Year 2017
No increase in property tax rate
No utility fund rate increase
Capital projects of approximately $9.25 million
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Vehicle replacement of $1.4 million
$2 million from the General Fund for utility CIP
$2 million commitment remains in General Fund for future utility CIP
$2 million transfer from General Fund for health insurance
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Expenditure Assumptions
No change to health insurance for employees
TMRS rate: 16.28%
Technology lease fees: 37% average decrease
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Expenditures -All Funds
Debt Service Funds
Capital Improvement
5%
Funds
General Fund
9%
55%
Internal Service
Funds
12%
Enterprise Funds
Other Governmental
11%
Funds
8%
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Consolidated Summary of All Funds
(In millions)WorkingWorking
CapitalFY 16-17FY 16-17Capital
09/30/16RevenuesExpenses 09/30/17
General Fund33.3143.1047.4728.95
Special Revenue8.965.966.898.03
Enterprise6.079.589.326.33
Internal Service3.7911.1510.544.40
Capital Improvement5.214.807.642.37
Debt Service2.514.314.242.58
Total All Funds59.8678.9186.1052.67
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Revenues -All Funds
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General Fund Revenue Sources
Where the Money Comes From
General Property Taxes (36%)
Franchise Taxes (5%)
Sales Tax (10%)
Industrial Payments (29%)
Other Taxes (<1%)
License & Permits (1%)
Fines & Forfeits (4%)
Charges for Services (10%)
Parks & Recreation (<1%)
Rec & Fitness Center (<1%)
Miscellaneous (<1%)
Operating Transfers (<1%)
Total Revenues
Interest Income (<1%)
$43,104,479
Fund Balance Usage -
$4,535,824
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General Fund Revenues
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General Fund Revenues
In Lieu of Taxes & Ad Valorem Taxes
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General Fund Revenues
Sales Tax, Franchise Taxes, Residential Solid Waste and Interest
$5.00
$4.50
$4.00
$3.50
$3.00
$2.50
$2.00
$1.50
$1.00
$0.50
$-
SALES TAXESFRANCHISE RESIDENTIAL INTEREST
FEESSOLID WASTEINCOME
ActualActualBudgetRevisedProjected
2013-142014-152015-162015-162016-17
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General Fund Revenues
Municipal Court Fines
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Utility Fund Revenues
Revenues:ActualBudgetEstimatedProjectedPercent
(in millions)2014-152015-162015-162016-17Change
Water Revenue4.8324.3714.6824.6827.10%
Sewer Revenue3.5163.1953.4073.4076.65%
Operating Transfers0.3321.0001.000-
Interest0.0020.0020.003 66.67%0.003
Other Revenue0.0350.0070.0070.0070.00%
Total Revenue8.7178.5749.0988.098-5.56%
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Water & Sewer Sales Trends
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
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ActualActualBudgetRevisedProjected
2013-142014-152015-162015-162016-17
Water Sales
3.493.973.703.953.95
Wastewater Sales
3.173.463.153.363.36
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Hotel/Motel Revenues
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Capital Improvement Projects Summary
(In millions)
*Includes CIP contingencies.
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Debt Service Summary
(In millions)
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Emergency Services
General Fund Operating Budget
Fire Prevention
ClifMeekins, Fire Marshal
P. 3-10
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FMO General Fund Budget
FMO$ 349,501 (+2.641%)
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FMO (P. 3-10)
10 Series Accounts (Personnel Services) increased $11,655 due to merit increases
received in FY16
Memberships (30-01) Decreased $1,095 (-28.627%)
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Emergency Services
General Fund Operating Budget
Fire Suppression
Mike Boaze, Fire Chief
P. 3-13
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Fire Suppression General Fund Budget
Fire $ 1,794,431 (+0.687%)
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Fire Suppression (P. 3-13)
10 Series Accounts (Personnel Services)
Increase of $50,000 (+23.801%) due to anticipated overtime costs
Building Maintenance (40-11)13,750
Decrease of $1,500 (-9.836%)
Professional Services (50-07) 18,000
Increase of $5,400 (+42.857%) for radio manager contract adjustment
Protective Clothing (20-03) 0
Zeroed out; will be coming from ESD Fund/034 Budget
Tuition Reimbursement (30-24) 7,000
Degree programs for Administrative Assistant and Fire Engineer
Helping Heroes Grant (Koch Pipeline Co and Flint Hills Resources)* 7,800
Grant Request for drone, tablet, and radios for Incident Command
* Will be added as part of the finalized budget for the public hearing in September 2016
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Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Services
District Fund
P. 7-30
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ESD Board Budget
Emergency Services District Board held a public hearing and approved this budget
on June 23, 2016.
City Council held a public hearing and approved this budget on June 27, 2016.
FMO$ 14, 444
Fire $ 771,252
EMS$ 516,936
Total$ 1,302,632
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FMO (P. 7-31)
20-03 PPE (Boots, Gloves, Glasses)2,500
30-20 Training (Seminars, Conference)5,200
Motor Pool (lease fees)6,744
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Fire (P. 7-32)
20-03 PPE (Bunker gear, Gloves)47,350
20-07 Chemicals (Foam, liquid smoke)5,000
20-19 Training Field (Wood, Paint, Supplies) 7,250
20-90 Equipment (Nozzles, RIT Equipment)12,100
30-20 Training (Schools, Seminars, Classes) 27,900
40-02 Equipment (Pagers, Fire Hose)48,800
40-20 Motor Pool (Lease Fees)431,148
80-21 Capital Equipment 75,000
034 Financial Audit 5,000
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EMS (P. 7-33)
20-03 PPE (Uniforms, Specialty Gear)20,000
30-20 Training (Schools, Seminars, Classes) 15,380
40-02 Machinery/Tools/Equipment29,600
40-20 Motor Pool (Lease Fees)163,956
80-21 Capital Equipment 88,000
80-50 Motor Vehicles 200,000
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Ray Nolen, EMS Chief
P. 3-17
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Budget Overview
FY2016-17 Total 001 Budget Requested = $2,696,784
Overall 001 budget request decreased by $62,226
(-2.26%) from FY2015-16 Adopted Budget
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Budget Explanation
$25,000 increase in Overtime (10-20) due to overtime trends revealing an
overage of 26% for the last three years. Mostly attributed to maintaining
minimal staffing levels.
$34,900 increase in Certification Pay (10-30) due to a restructure of
certification pay for EMS personnel.
$9,500 requested for Machinery/Tools/Equipment (20-90) to purchase 3
- $6,000, 1 commercial grade
refrigerator for EMS HQ due to more space being needed for 18
paramedics stationed at this facility - $3,500.
$1,300 increase in Memberships & Subscriptions (30-01) due to adding an
online treatment protocol app for paramedics in the field and a Billing
Coder Certification renewal.
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Budget Explanation
$7,000 requested in Training/Seminars (30-20) to send two (2) EMS
management personnel to a Certified Public Manager (CPM) Certificate
Course.
$1,850 increase in Computer Software (40-55) due to adding an online FTO
performance training system for evaluations to be created, updated and
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Grant Fund (032)*
$5,000 - SETRAC (Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council)
Annually administered reimbursement grant for distribution of federal
and state trauma care system funds to be utilized by EMS agencies to
purchase Supplies, Education and Training, Equipment, Vehicles and
Communications Equipment.
$5,000 - LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee)
Annual
chemical reporting fees received by the TCEQ from the legislature. Funds
may be utilized for Consulting Services, Workspace Improvements,
Computer Hardware & Software, Equipment and Outreach Materials.
* These grants will be included in the finalized budget presented during the Sept 12, 2016 Public Hearings for the budget adoption.
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Grant Fund (032)
$5,000 - Helping Heroes (Flint Hills Resources & Koch Pipeline Company)
Annual grant to assist local emergency responders to pay for needs such
as Training, Education, Equipment and Emergency Notification.
Total Anticipated Grants - $15,000
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Ken Adcox, Chief of Police
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Police Department
Administration (Division 52)
Patrol (Division 53)
Criminal Investigations (Division 56)
Support Services (Division 58)
Alternative and Grant Funding Summary
Total Police Department Budget
2015/16 $12,595,000
2016/17 $12,575,000
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Administration (P. 3-23)
2015/16 $1,040,000
2016/17 $ 990,000
20-90 Machinery, Tools and Equipment. Increased $3,425 to purchase ID Printer
maintenance contract, a replacement treadmill and other small weight room
replacement items.
40-02 Machinery, Tools and Equipment. Reduced by $4,260 primarily due to bomb
robot maintenance agreement no longer available.
40-11 Building. Increased by $6,600 primarily due to the need for gate repairs and
additional building security camera replacements.
80-02 Building Improvements. Reduced by $4,200. We will be spending $6,800 for
needed carpet replacement.
80-11 Office Equipment and 80-21 Machinery, Tools, and Equipment. Reduced by
$43,737 and $21,600 respectively due to big-ticket items being purchased this
current budget year (facility/ 911 Voice recording system, internal building security
system up-grades, Executive Advanced Scheduling module).
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Patrol (P. 3-28)
2015/16 $6,399,000
2016/17 $6,456,000
10-10 thru 10-81 Earnings and Benefits. Total Increase of approximately $151,000 (3%)
due to increased personnel cost (i.e. Meet and Confer).
20-03 Protective Clothing. Increase of $5,000 primarily due to purchase of two
replacement SWAT vests at $2,500 each.
20-04 Gas and Oil. Decrease of $32,000 due to estimated lower fuel costs.
20-90 Machinery, Tools and Equipment. Decrease of $3,400 primarily due to fewer
replacement vehicles, meaning fewer replacement radars, in-car printers, etc.
40-03 Radio Base Stations. Increase of $17,000 due to City of Houston contract air-time
rate increase.
40-20 Motor Pool Lease Fees. Decrease of $7,800.
40-30 Vehicle Maintenance Fees. Increase of $6,900.
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Patrol
40-55 Computer Software. Increase of $12,700 primarily due to increase in various
OSSI fees and addition of an interview room audio/visual system maintenance
contract.
40-60 Computer Lease Fees. Decrease of $9,300.
80-21 Machinery, Tools and Equipment. Decrease of $44,000 due to body cameras
being purchased this current fiscal year.
80-23 Computer Equipment. Decrease of $56,000 due to big-ticket equipment
items (Total Station Accident Investigation System and Covert Cameras) being
purchased this current fiscal year.
80-50 Motor Vehicles. Increase of $5,800 due to approved vehicle up-grades (i.e.
Chevy Tahoe).
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CID (P. 3-31)
2015/16 $2,317,000
2016/17 $2,251,000
10-10 thru 10-81 Earnings and Benefits. Total decrease of $52,600 likely due to personnel
movements (i.e. senior CID personnel moving to patrol).
20-04 Gas and Oil. Decrease of $8,700 due to estimated lower fuel costs.
20-78 Confidential Funds. Increase of $3,000 due to increase in narcotic and street crimes
activity. Funds used to purchase narcotics (undercover), pay informants, etc.
20-90 Machinery, Tools and Equipment. Decrease of $4,400 primarily due to bike
evidence storage building having been purchased this current fiscal year.
30-01 Memberships and Subscriptions. Decrease of $7,900 as many of the items from
this account were moved to 50-07 Other Professional Services.
40-20 Motor Pool Lease Fees. Decrease of $5,200.
50-07 Other Professional Services. Increase of $10,000 primarily due to $7,900 in
expenses being moved from 30-01 Memberships and Subscriptions. Also added an
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additional $2,700 for additional provider fees needed for cell phone and internet records.
Support Services (P. 3-35)
2015/16 $2,838,000
2016/17 $2,877,000
10-10 thru 10-81 Earnings and Benefits. Total increase of approximately $12,733 due to
increased personnel cost.
20-04 Gas and Oil. Decrease of $4,400 due to estimated lower fuel costs.
20-17 Specialized Supplies. Increase of $6,100 primarily due to needed ammunition
purchases.
60-10 Janitorial Services. Increase of $3,900 due to full year contract price.
70-04 Water. Increase of $3,000. Underestimated cost of water for new facility during
first year in service (current budget year).
99-98 Request for up-grades. $10,600 to upgrade 3 existing dispatcher positions to lead
dispatcher positions (one per shift).
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PD Alternative Funding
State Seized Funds (P. 7-4) $96,000 (hot spots overtime, community
programs, minor equipment needs, supervisory/ specialized training,
mentor program, and specialized crime software programs).
Federal Seized Funds (P. 7-3) $6,000 (Street Crimes Unit Equipment).
Animal Shelter Donation Account (P. 7-18) $43,000 (adoption efforts).
Shell Pipeline Donation (P. 7-11) $850 (promotional supplies).
LEOSE Training Funds (P. 7-9) $5,300 (training).
Child Safety Fund (P. 7-21)$52,000 (DARE Program, summer safety camps,
Campus Crime Stoppers Program, child predator/ safety programs and
training).
$203,150 total Alternative Funding
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PD Grants
STEP Grant (P. 7-5) $49,000
HGAC DWI Enforcement Grant (P. 7-6) $6,000
CIOT Grant (P. 7-7) $3,000
State Tobacco Enforcement Grant (P. 7-8) $3,225
TX Comptroller- Sexual Assault/ Medical Exam Grant (P. 7-17) $7,000
Victims Coordinator Liaison Grant (7-16) $42,000
HIDTA/ OCDETF (organized crime) Federal Task Force (P. 7-13) $39,000
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (P. 7-10) $5,700
ICAC Grant (P. 7-14) $84,000
Friends of the NRA Grant (P. 7-12) $5,000 (SWAT Equipment)
JAG Equipment Grant (P. 7-19) $20,000 (Body Cameras)
*Helping Heroes Grant $20,000 (Officer Protective Equipment)
* Note: Staff just became aware of this grant and is requesting that it be added to budget.
$283,925 total Grants
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Alex Osmond
Golf Course Manager
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Golf Course Club House
(P. 3-40)
Proposed FY16 budget increased .73% ($4,345) from last
20-90 Machinery/Tools/Equipment. increase $3,200 for
ceiling fans installment in clubhouse snack bar area to
improve circulation in areas of high ceilings, replacement
of broken attic ladder, and drop lighting replacement in
pro shop
30-20 Training/Seminars. Increase $1,210 for Bay Forest
to represent in the STPGA Team Championship
40-06 HVAC. Increase $4,977 to replace evaporator coil
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and condenser in walk in cooler
Golf Course Maintenance
(P. 3-41)
Proposed FY17 budget decreased 2.95% ($29,039) from
20-07 Chemical. Increase $8,000 for purchase of
additional pre-emergent for weed control of areas
outside of fairways. Cost of fertilizer steadily increasing.
20-15 Other Supplies. Increase $3,000 for purchase of pea
gravel and perforated pipe for drainage improvements.
80-21 Capital Machine/Tools/Equipment. Decrease
$17,000 from last year. Purchasing one greens roller for
$14,000
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Traci Leach
Assistant City Manager
P. 3-48
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Budget Highlights
Overall budget increased by $13,871 (2.81%) from FY 16
Adopted Budget
Notable changes include the following:
Personal services (10 series accounts) increased $10,560
due to merit increases
Consulting (50-04) increased $5,120 to include funding for a
sports association audit and City department audit
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Traci Leach
Assistant City Manager
P. 3-54
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Budget Highlights
Overall budget increased $36,400 (23.69%) from FY 16
Adopted Budget
Notable changes include the following:
Other Professional Services (50-07) increased $45,400 due
to addition of National Citizen Survey and temporary
restrooms at Five Points
Community Festivals (60-15) decreased $9,000 due to
change in format for Christmas on Main. Event is back in
Hotel/Motel Fund.
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MattHartleib
HumanResourcesManager
P.356
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HumanResources
ProposedtotalFY17budgetincreased15.26%($72,031)from
lastǤĻğƩƭbudget.
1010ΑwĻŭǒƌğƩEarnings:increase$19,824(11%)duetomerit
increasesandreclassificationofHRManagerposition
3022Α9ƒƦƌƚǤĻĻTraining:increaseof$3,000(150%)dueto
expandedinhousetrainingprogramsincludingsafety,
harassmentprevention,andleadershipdevelopment
4055Α/ƚƒƦǒƷĻƩSoftware:increaseof$6,700(16.75%)to
obtainmoreeffectiveandefficientsystemsforbenefits
administrationandapplicanttracking
5007ΑhƷŷĻƩProfessionalServices:increaseof$38,300
(187.28%)toconductacomprehensivecompensationstudy
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HumanResources
5008ΑaĻķźĭğƌServices:Increaseof$4,100(12.46%)to
conductpreemploymentscreeningsforpoolstaff
6002ΑtƩźƓƷźƓŭandProduction:Decreaseof$1,000(33%)due
tolessinhouseprovisionofhardcopymaterials
6070Α!ƦƦƩĻĭźğƷźƚƓProgram:Decreaseof$3,950(9.75%)
withnoreductioninprogramming
6071Α{ĻƩǝźĭĻAwards:Increaseof$1,983(9.44%)toreflect
taxgrossupamounts
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MattHartleib,HRManager
LiabilityInsurance:P.618
EmployeeHealthInsurance:P.621
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LiabilityInsurance(P.618)
ProposedFY17budgetincreased8.5%($47,285)fromlastǤĻğƩƭ
AdoptedBudget
$52,920increaseisrelatedtoanewRiskandSafetySpecialist
whichwillbringHRstaffinglevelsclosertoindustry
recommendationsandfocusoncostsavingsandrisk
mitigation.
1070ΑƚƩƉĻƩƭCompensation:$30,000decreaseinWC
projectedbasedonpreviousyearandcorrectionsmadeto
payrollnumbers
6007ΑLƓƭǒƩğƓĭĻʹ$24,344increaseprojectedforproperty,
vehicle,andfloodinsurance
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EmployeeHealthInsurance(P.621)
ProposedFY17budgetincreased13.31%($858,588)fromlast
ǤĻğƩƭAdoptedBudget
5004Α/ƚƓƭǒƌƷźƓŭʹIncreaseof$7,500duetobenefit
consultingfees.Thisrateislockedinforthreeyears.
5011Α/ƌğźƒƭAdministration:Decreaseof$33,300basedon
priorǤĻğƩƭmonthlyaveragefeespaid.
6011Α/ƌğźƒƭPaid:Increaseof$845,631basedonprojections
providedbypreviousbenefitsconsultant.
6012ΑwĻInsurancePremiums:Decreaseof$16,465basedon
projectionswithnewvendor.Ratelockedinfortwoyears.
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EmployeeHealthInsurance
6025Α!ĻƷƓğAdvantagePlan:Increaseof$35,210dueto
additionalretireesand/orspousesreachingtheageof65.
6073ΑĻƌƌƓĻƭƭProgram:Decreaseof$34,800.Wewill
explorevalueaddedhealthandwellnessprogramming
availablethroughexistingpartnerships.
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Division 64
Denise Mitrano, Presiding Judge
P. 3-59
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Department Budget Highlights
Overall increase of $18,688 (2.22%) from the Adopted
FY16 budget
10 employees
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Special Use Revenue Funds
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Armored Security $5,000
Courtroom Security $6,000
Video Surveillance Equipment $500
TMCEC Continuing Education for Bailiffs (2) $1,000
TMCEC Continuing Education for Court Clerks (9) $3,850
TMCEC Continuing Education for Judges (5) $1,250
Outside Digital Signage for Courthouse $75,000
Two Bullet Resistant Doors $10,000
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Special Use Revenue Funds
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Tyler Technology
JIMS/SETCIC $2,400
Technological equipment replacement $15,000
Consulting/training $2,500
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Special Use Revenue Funds
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Juror Appreciation Items $500
Miscellaneous Items to Improve Efficiency $7,500
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Overtime for Police and Court Personnel (R.O.C.K.
Juvenile Community Service Program) $9,450
Guest Speakers (R.O.C.K. & community outreach) $10,000
Supplies/Educational Materials $2,500
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Rene Valdez
IT Manager
P. 3-62
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Information Technology
(P. 3-62)
Computer Equipment 20-93 - $149,100 increase
3 Lease payments total of $101,000
Purchase of 61 computers that were scheduled to be leased in FY
2016 but were deferred due to a decision to purchase them in FY
2017
Purchase 75 computers to replace those currently on a lease
which expire FY2017
Replacement Batteries
Upgrades & Parts replacement
Office Equipment 40-01 - $10,000 increase
Copier lease, overage, and maintenance fees
Added new Multi-Function Printer in Inspections
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Information Technology
Computer Hardware (40-50) increased $170,150 to provide
expanded network capability
Cisco Smartnet maintenance renewal on UCS & datacenter
equipment, switches, router
Various AT&T services related to the expanded network
Fiber optic service, wide area network with increased
bandwidth, improved system redundancy, updated phone
service
Maintenance for UPS and A/C at datacenter
Roadway cameras - $35,000 maintenance & repairs and
replacement of radios that went end of life 6yrs ago
SonicWall firewall maintenance renewal for 2years
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Zebra I Series 12 months service warranty
Information Technology
Computer Software (40-55) - $45,910 increase
Software Laserfiche, Sungard, Palo Alto Wildfire, and Server OS for VM
F-Secure Anti-Virus Software Support Renewal
Convergint, Dispatch Burglar/Alarm, SolarWinds Log and Event Monitor
Microsoft Licensing
Consulting (50-04) $10,000 Consulting decrease
Other Professional Services (50-07) - $227,00 Increase
ONESolution implementation funds
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Technology Fund (P. 6-27)
Router/Switch upgrades $100,000 no increase for annual router/switch
replacement
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Patrice Fogarty
City Secretary
P. 3-65
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Budget Highlights
Overview:
Total
2016-2017 percentage increase of 2.7%
Notable Changes:
3020 Training & Seminars: Increase of $1,950 due to
certification and records management classes for new CSO
staff member.
4055 Computer Software: Increase of $9,097 for records
management module for Laserfische and conversion and
indexing of minutes bound in ledger from years 1902-1915.
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Budget Highlights
4060 Computer Lease Fees: Decrease of $1,212.
Explanation from IT.
5007 Other Professional Services: Decrease indicated;
however, a budget adjustment was made to cover staffing
agency costs when employee moved from front desk to
Secretary IV position. This was a one-time expenditure.
6002 Printing & Reproduction: Increase of $2,000 due to
on-line hosting and Code-Bank (adopted but not yet
codified) ordinances. Allows access within 48 hours.
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Traci Leach
Assistant City Manager
P. 3-70
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Budget Highlights
Overall budget decreased by $24,180 (12.03%) from FY 16
Adopted Budget
Notable changes include the following:
Legal (50-03) increased $4,000 due to increase in hourly
rate from $145 to $150
Consulting (50-04) decreased $36,080 based on conclusion
to Garza truck lawsuit
City Prosecutor (50-10) increased $7,900 based on increase
in hourly rate from $85 to $100
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Michael Dolby, Director
Accounting (P. 3-78)
Purchasing (P. 3-81)
Tax (P. 3-84)
General Fund Non-Departmental (P. 3-86)
Utility Billing (P. 4-20)
Utility Fund Non-Departmental (P. 4-22)
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Accounting 1.78%
Purchasing 2.20%
Tax 9.35%
General Fund Non-Departmental 55.33%
Utility Billing -8.39%
Utility Fund Non- Departmental 11.63%
Of the six divisions that make up the Finance Department, two of those divisions
house non-departmental items that affect all City departments. Of the other
four divisions, only one has an increase over 3%.
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CźƓğƓĭĻ
Accounting (P. 3-78)
Office Furniture (20-91): Decreased by $1,200 - office furniture replaced in
2016
Training/Seminars (30-20): Increased by $3,050 for additional training needs
w/SunGard conversion to OneSolution
Purchasing (P. 3-81)
Tuition Reimbursement (30-24): Increased by $1,100 for Tuition reimbursement
for the Buyer
Request for Upgrades (99-98): Decreased by $2,703 due to upgrade that
occurred in 2016 budget and is reflected in 1010 account
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CźƓğƓĭĻ
Tax (P. 3-84)
10 series Personal Services accounts reflect decrease due to retirement
projections adjusted to entry level
Tuition Reimbursement (30-24): Increased 1,500 due to tuition reimbursement
for the Tax Service Clerk
Training/Seminars (30-20): Decreased $2,150 due to retirement
Other Professional Services (50-07): Increased $71,490 for outsourcing tax
billing /collection services to GCCISD
Postage (20-02) and Printing/Reproduction (60-02): Decreased $12,000 as a
result of outsourcing billing
GF - Non-Departmental (P. 3-86)
Building (40-11) increased $118,000 for replacement of the carpet at City Hall
Accounting (50-01) increased $9,500 due to payment for STARS reporting and
sales tax percentage recovery payments; the percentage increase is based on
current trends
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CźƓğƓĭĻ
GF - Non-Departmental
Appreciation Program (60-70) increased $30,000 for Going the Extra Mile
(GEM) Program
Admin Transfer to Fund 003 (90-03)/Admin Transfer to Fund 015 (90-15)
increased $1,850,000 for send transfers to CIP Funds
Admin Transfer to Fund 014 (90-14) Increased $1,783,296 to transfer funds for
health insurance
Special Programs (99-97): Increased $53,426 for Merit and Meet & Confer
Utility Billing (P. 4-20)
Regular Earnings (10-10): Decreased $14,330 due to several retirements within
the division
Postage (20-02) and Printing/Reproduction (60-02): Decreased $8,150 due to
change in delivery method of garbage bags; we plan to deliver instead
Tuition Reimbursement (30-24): Increased $1,500 for Tuition reimbursement
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CźƓğƓĭĻ
Utility Billing (P. 4-20)
Motor Pool Lease Fees (40-20): Decreased $8,802 due to additional meter
reader truck being funded
Request for Upgrade (99-97): Decreased $2,029 due to upgrade requested
for Utility Billing Coordinator in 2016
UF - Non-Departmental (P. 4-22)
Meters (40-05): Decreased $25,000 due to meters purchased as part of CIP
program instead
Other Professional Services (50-07): Decreased $60,000 due to meter audit
occurring in 2016 budget
Water (70-04): Increased $196,190 due to City of Houston rate increase for
water purchase
Water Taps (80-12)/Meters and Boxes (80-26) Decreased $23,000 based
on lower projected needs for 2017
Request for Special Programs (99-97) Merit
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General Fund: 4 Divisions
Public Works Administration
Streets
Residential Solid Waste
Commercial Solid Waste
Total Budget Request: $5,806,815 (3.82% increase)
Utility Fund: 6 Divisions (4 in PW)
Water Production
Water Distribution
Wastewater Collection
WWTP
Utility Billing (Finance)
Non-Departmental (Finance)
Total Budget Request: $7,734,972 (3.77% increase)
Airport Fund: Budget Request = $129,273 (102.60% increase)
LAPWA Fund: Budget Request = $1,375,311 (16.74% increase)
Motor Pool Fund: Budget Request = $1,161,976 (0.74 decrease)
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Public Works Administration
P. 3-92
Requested Budget = $494,575
Increase of $126,596 (+34.4%)
Notable Changes (Round Numbers):
Increase in Salaries/Benefits = $126,500 (7070-1010 thru 1099)
PW and Planning transitioned two positions from Planning to PW
to administer the CIP Program for Infrastructure. PW retooled the
two positions Lead Engineer and Public Improvement Coordinator
Increase Office Furniture= $6,300 (20-91)
Replacing training room furniture
Increase Training= $5,500 (30-20)
TPWA & TML commitments; Texas H2O; Utilities; SunGard
Expect approx. $3,000 in reimbursements from TPWA
scholarships
Increase Office Equipment= $4,000 (40-01)
Imaging for Laserfische
Decrease Personnel Services = $9,000 (50-05)
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Public Works Streets Division (P. 3-95)
Requested Budget = $2,714,256
Increase of $105,802 (+4.1%)
Notable Changes:
Decrease Gas & Oil** = ($26,000) (20-04)
Decrease Machinery, Tools/Equipment **= ($5,000) (20-90)
Increase Training = $5,500 (30-20)
Concrete Truck; TPWA; Sweeper; Expect $1,000 reimb. TPWA
Decrease Paving Materials** = ($15,000) (40-15)
Increased drainage/grading efforts,
Decrease Vehicle Lease Fees** = ($35,000) (40-20)
Change in operations
Increase Other Professional Services= $21,000 (50-07)
Vegetation Management Alleyways (pilot program)
Increase Mach/Tools & Equip **= $20,000 (50-07)
Replacement Mosquito Fogger; Crack Router
Increase Request New Position = $48,000 (99-99)
Change in Operations as discussed at the Pre-Budget retreat;
Concrete Repair Program
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** change/vary year to year
Public Works Residential Solid Waste
P. 3-98
Requested Budget = $2,580,484
Decrease $18,826 (-0.72%)
Notable Changes:
Increase Salaries/Benefits= $16,000 (20-15)
Decrease Gas and Oil ** = ($42,700) (20-04)
Increase Other Supplies = $13,000 (20-15)
Trash bags for residents
Decrease Machinery ** = ($1,000) (20-90)
Decrease Vehicle Maint. Fees = ($12,700) (40-30)
Increase Landfill Fees = $6,500 (60-09)
Reflects contract rate increase.
** change/vary year to year
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Public Works Commercial Solid Waste
P. 3-100
Commercial Solid Waste Contract to collect containerized trash from
townhouse and multifamily complexes in the city.
Requested Budget -67)
Increase of $354 (+2.06%)
Estimated FY 16 Expenditures = $17,146
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Public Works Water Production
P. 4-7
Requested Budget = $638,754
Increase of $15,714 (+2.52%)
Notable Changes:
Increase in Personal Services accounts (10 series) = $6,474
Decrease Gas/Oil ** = ($1,500) (20-04)
Increase Training = $1,000 (30-20)
Confined Space Class for 4 employees
Increase estimated TCEQ testing costs = $6,500 (60-13)
Water System Fee increase
Increase Building Improvements = $6,000 (80-02)
Fence at plant 5 originally in CIP
Decrease Machinery / Tools / Equipment ** = ($4,000) (80-21)
next project originally included in CIP electrical & pump
replacement
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** change/vary year to year
Public Works Water Distribution
P. 4-11
Requested Budget= $1,009,300
Increase of $15,231 (+1.53%)
Notable Changes:
Increase Personnel Costs = $22,600 (10-10)
Decrease OT= ($5,000) (10-20)
Increase Certifications = $1,200 (10-30)
2 additional anticipated
Decrease Gas & Oil** = ($2,300) (20-04)
Decrease Tools/Equipment ** = ($2,500) (20-90)
Increase Training = $3,400 (30-20)
Confined Space Training for 10 employees
Increase Vehicle Maintenance** = $3,000 (40-30)
Decrease Personnel Services = ($5,000) (50-05)
Temp Employee hired as permanent
** change/vary year to year.
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Public Works Wastewater Collection
P. 4-14
Requested Budget = $1,074,582
Increase of $8,234 (+0.77%)
Notable Changes:
Decrease Personal Services (10 series accounts) = ($17,987)
Decrease Oil & Gas** = ($5,000) (20-04)
Increase Machinery/Tools/Equip ** = $12,200 (40-20)
Replacement of several necessary tools: Laser/batteries; Smoke Blower
Increase Training = $3,400 (30-20)
Confined space & Cert renewals
Increase Building Improvements ** = $3,400 (40-11)
Fence replacement lift stations: 27, 40, 33
** change/varies year to year.
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Public Works Wastewater Treatment
P. 4-17
Requested Budget = $1,355,913
Increase of $10,236 (+0.76%)
Notable Changes:
Increase Personal Services = $14,397 (10 series accounts)
Increase Chemicals = $11,500 (20-07)
2
Polymer to treat sludge; SO price increase
Increase Machinery Tools ** = $11,700 (20-90)
Change out of necessary equip and additions for plant operations
Decrease Building ** ($4,500) (40-11; 80-02)
Decrease Other Professional Services = ($13,000)
Increase Landfill Charges = $2,200 (60-09)
Increased wasting to meet permit (metals and bacteria)
Increase TCEQ Requirements = $2,400 (60-09)
Water Quality Fee
Decrease Electrical = ($14,500) (70-01)
** Cost of these items vary year to year.
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Airport
P. 5-7
Requested Budget = $129,273
Increase of $65,467 (+102.60%)
Notable Changes:
Increase Other Supplies = $2,000 (20-15)
Gate Keypads and bulbs; Ramp Grant 50/50.
Decrease Other Professional Services = ($11,327) due to Airport
Study funding in FY16
Increase Special Programs = $67,500
Vegetation Mgmt (Pilot program); Routine Maintenance Ramp
Grant 50/50
Note: Sponsors must budget for 50% reimbursement
Expectation is to receive $44,000 reimbursement from RAMP
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La Porte Area Water Authority
P. 5-10
Requested Budget = $1,375,331
Increase of $197,173 (+16.74%)
Notable Changes:
Decrease Machinery/Tools/Equipment Repair = ($1,000) (20-90)
Need varies year to year.
Increase Other Professional Services = $10,000 (50-07)
Attorney Fees City of Houston Budget Dispute
Increase Water = $216,965 (70-04)
Proposed rate increase $.7355/1,000gal. (1.25 MG)
Decrease Machinery/Tools/Equipment Repair = ($28,400) (80-21)
Need varies year to year. Cost participation of IT Security
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Vehicle Maintenance Fund
P. 6-10
Requested Budget = $1,161,976
Decrease of ($8,691) (-0.74%) FY 17
Notable Changes:
Decrease Oil and Gas** = ($3,000) (20-04)
Increase Machinery/ Tools/ Equipment = $2,000 (20-90)
Replace Service Truck Compressor
Decrease Professional Services** ($1,300) (50-07)
DecreaseNatural Gas* = $2,000 (70-02)
Decrease Machinery, Tools/Equip** ($16,700) (80-21)
Purchases complete
Increase Special Programs = $5,000 (99-97)
3% Merit/Lump Sum
**varies year to year based on cost to use
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Vehicle Replacement Fund (P. 6-8)
FY 16-17 - Summary of Replacements (1 of 4)
Replacement Cost
Account NumberUnitDescriptionFunded AmountFY15_16
009-6147-515-8050New2017 Pickup truck$ New Per CMO18,655$ 19,589.00
Total:$ 18,655$ 19,589.00
009-6049-551-805049-172011 Fertilizer Spreader 4,4035000
009-6049-551-805049-20 2011 326 Z-Turn 10,60812715
009-6049-551-805049-27 2012 326 Z-Turn 10,61012715
009-6049-551-805049-28 2013 326 Z-Turn 10,61012715
009-6049-551-805049-29 2011 Core Harvester 6,68212000
009-6049-551-805049-32 2011 Truckster 21,38523000
009-6049-551-805049-34 2011 Fairway Mower 44,87658000
009-6049-551-805049-35 2011 Fairway Mower 44,88358000
009-6049-551-805049-50 2004 Fairway Aerator 8,05530000
009-6049-551-805049-54 2005 John DeereTruckster/Sprayer Combo 23,12040000
009-6049-551-805049-55 2005 John Deere 200 gal. Sprayer 9,33140000
009-6049-551-805049-57 2011 Greens Mower 33,45132100
009-6049-551-805049-862001 Aerway Turf Slicer 9,3928000
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Total: 237,406344245
Vehicle Replacement Fund
FY 16-17 - Summary of Replacements (2 of 4)
Replacement Cost
Account NumberUnitDescriptionFunded AmountFY15_16
009-5252-521-805052-102011 Ford Police Interceptor 29,187 23574
Total: 29,187 23574
009-5253-521-805053-102009 Ford Police Interceptor 37,987 34815
009-5253-521-805053-142010 Ford Police Interceptor 37,987 34815
009-5253-521-805053-242010 Ford Police Interceptor 37,987 34815
009-5253-521-805053-722009 Ford Police Interceptor 37,987 34815
Total: 151,948 139260
009-5256-521-805056-032010 Ford Fusion 19,504 23574
009-5256-521-805056-042011 Ford Fusion 19,504 23574
009-5256-521-805056-172007 Ford 1/2 Ton Pickup 17,548 19598
009-5256-521-805056-252010 Ford Expedition 32,258 34815
Total: 88,814 101561
009-5258-521-80805058-422008 Chevy Impala Interceptor 37,987 23574
Total: 37,987 23574
009-5059-522-805059-352009 F450 AMB Cab & Chasis 79,974 94525
Total: 79,974 94525
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Vehicle Replacement Fund
FY 16-17 - Summary of Replacements (3 of 4)
Replacement Cost
Account NumberUnitDescriptionFunded AmountFY15_16
009-7071-531-8050NewConcrete Mixer 200,000 Replace 71-34 & 71-45 Per CMO200000
009-7071-531-8050NewSilo for Concrete Mixer 28,000 28000
009-7071-531-805071-142006 Chevy 1Ton 9Ft flat bed 31,546 26903
009-7071-531-805071-332004 GMC Dump Truck 91,561 upgrade to 12yd dump93551
009-7071-531-805071-592004 Ford 750 Dump Truck 92,445 upgrade to 12yd dump93551
Total: 443,552 442005
009-7072-532-805072-142004 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup w/lift 21,288 19598
Total: 21,288 19598
009-7074-532-805074-182005 Ford 1 Ton with service body 32,417 34960
Total: 32,417 34960
009-8080-551-805080-172006 Chevy 1 Ton w/service body 31,922 22622
009-8080-551-805080-292004 Chevy 1/2 Ton Pickup 17,093 19598
009-8080-551-805080-712009 Kubota Z-turn 326P 14,104 12715
009-8080-551-805080-982010 Kubota Z-turn 326P 14,104 12715
Total:97 77,223 67650
Vehicle Replacement Fund
FY 16-17 - Summary of Replacements (4 of 4)
Replacement Cost
Account NumberUnitDescriptionFunded AmountFY15_16
009-8082-552-805082-112006 Aero Eliite Passenger Bus 91,660 95000
Total: 91,660 95000
009-7084-533-805084-182002 Chevy 1/2 Ton Pickup 17,287 19598
Total: 17,287 19598
009-7085-533-805085-382008 Ford 1 Ton pickup w/service body 33,690 34960
Total: 33,690 34960
009-7086-532-805086-392008 Ford 1 Ton pickup w/service body 30,412 34960
Total: 30,412 34960
009-7087-532-805087-142005 Ford 1/2 Ton Pickup 18,654 19598
Total: 18,654 19598
009-9092-524-805092-112004 Ford Escape 19,444 17476
Total: 19,44417476
Grand Total:$ 1,429,598$ 1,532,133
Funded amount reflect the amount funded as of Sept 2016
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Parks Maintenance (P. 3-105)
Recreation (P. 3-109)
Special Services (P. 3-112)
Administration (P. 3-115)
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Parks & Recreation
2015-16 2016-17 Difference % Change
Adopted Request
Budget
Parks $2,471,011 $2,349,608 - $121,403 - 4.91%
Maintenance
Recreation $862,681 $1,337,132 + $474,451 + 55.0%
(remove baseball) $922,721 + $60,040 + 6.96%
Special Services $467,660 $474,146 + $6,486 + 1.39%
Administration $599,169 $550,636 - $48,533 - 8.10%
Department Total $4,400,521 $4,711,522 + $311,001 + 7.07%
$4,297,111 - $103,410 - 2.35%
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Parks Maintenance (P. 3-105)
Notable Increases:
$45,980 in regular earnings (10-10) due to salary increases and reallocation
of funds from Administration regular earning to Parks Maintenance for
reallocation of staff
$10,500 in overtime (10-20) due to increased salaries, events, and callouts
$3,724 in FICA (10-60) due to regular earnings increase & reallocation of
staff into this division
$3,769 in Retirement (10-65) due to regular earnings increase & reallocation
of staff into this division
$4,000 in Building (40-11) for maintenance and repair of buildings
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Parks Maintenance
Notable Decreases:
$5,886 Motor Pool Lease Fees (40-20)
$4,000 Electrical (70-01)
$24,382 Building Improvements (80-02): for chemical cleaning and RFC
Pool re-plaster
$24,873 Machinery/Tools & Equipment (80-21): to replace the
Christmas decoration soldiers on Fairmont Pkwy light poles with new
Santas and reindeer
$130,587 Land Improvements (80-
locations (CIP, Park Zone)
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Recreation (P. 3-110)
Notable Increases:
$22,051 in regular earnings (10-10) due to salary/wage increases
$277,750 in seasonal earnings (10-11) due to pools being moved into this
line item
$3,545 in PARS Retirement (10-67)
$4,866 in Training/Seminars (30-20) due to certification requirements and
location change for state conference.
$3,500 in Tuition Reimbursement (30-24) for Recreation Superintendent
$24,834 in Recreation/Educ Equipment (40-10) for tables and chairs at
Evelyn Kennedy and Brookglen, computer desks at Charles Walker, and
additional repair funds for equipment at the RFC (encountering heavier
usage)
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Recreation
Notable Increases Continued:
$3,000 in Special Events (60-41) for increase in costs associated with
small events due to increased participation
$5,300 in Recreation Programs (60-42) for camp costs increasing due to
opening the camp up to more children
$20,000 in Building Improvements (80-02)
Gym divider curtain so that classes can take place while open gym is on the other
side
Addition of key/phone lockers in the common workout area
$414,411 in Requests for Special Programs (99-97) in anticipation of
$8,344 in Request for New Position (99-99) for 2 new seasonal part-
time camp staff needed to add more participants to our camp.
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Currently camp is maxed out with a waiting list
Notable Decreases:
$7,948 in Retirement (10-65) due to staff changes
$285,750 in Other Professional Services (50-07) monies moved to
seasonal earnings within the same division when we decided to run
pools in house
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Special Services (P.3-112)
Notable Increases:
$3,119 in Machinery/Tools/Equipment (20-90) for a new oven and
refrigerator at SPORT and three new tables at Seniors
$3,364 in Motor Pool Lease Fees (40-20)
Administration (P. 3-115)
Notable Increase
$3,400 in Overtime (10-20) due to increased rentals
Notable Decrease:
$40,450 in Regular Earnings (10-10) due to moving a position to Parks
Maintenance
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Planning/Engineering (P. 3-120)
GIS (P. 3-123)
Inspections (P. 3-126)
Tim Tietjens, Director
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Planning/Engineering (P. 3-120)
10-10 thru 10-81 Personnel Services decreased $174,460
Vacant positions programmed at entry level
Public Improvement Coordinator and Senior Project Engineer positions
re-assigned to Public Works as Public Improvement Inspector and CIP
Manager, respectively
50-04 Consulting increased $17,000
Misc. consulting services including Comprehensive Plan Five (5) year
review
50-07 Other Professional Services decreased $31,990
Prior year budget included additional funds for on-call engineering
services
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GIS (P. 3-123)
30-20 Training/Seminars decreased $2,175
Consultant to provide technical support to GIS staff as needed
50-07 Other Professional Services decreased $19,520
Prior year budget included carryover for Professional GIS Services
60-02 Printing and Reproduction increased $1,500
Three (3) aerial mosaics for conference rooms
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Inspections (P. 3-125)
20-02 Postage increased $3,000
Increased code enforcement activity notification
20-91 Office Furniture decreased $3,000
Prior year budget included funds for desk chairs
60-21 Dangerous Buildings decreased $101,890
Prior year budget included additional funds for demolition of
Windsail Apartments
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Traci Leach
Administration
P. 7-42
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Budget Highlights
The overall budget increased $873,338 (75.15%) from
FY16
Notable changes include the following:
Position vacancy related decreases $11,863 and
include reductions in salary,
memberships/subscriptions, and travel/training line
items
Postage (20-02) decreased $1,000 based on
estimated actuals
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Other Professional Services (50-07) net decrease of
$11,500 due to elimination of website upgrade
costs and strategic plan costs and addition of AEDO
accreditation for FY 17
Printing and Reproduction (60-02) decreased
$2,500 based on reduced mail-outs for the
Enhancement Grant Program
Request for Special Programs (99-97) increased
$256,791 due to inclusion of incentive payments
scheduled to be made pursuant to approved
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Development Agreements
Transfer to Debt Service increased $4,579 based on
payment schedule
Transfer to CIP Fund increased $642,331 to include
funding for two projects:
Adding 123 Pecan Park Parking spaces
Construction of restroom/outdoor pavilion for
Five Points
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Jaree Hefner
Marketing/PR Specialist
P. 7-37
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Budget Highlights
Overall budget decrease of $20,762 which is a decrease of 2.4% from the FY
16 Adopted Budget
Significant increase/additions in accounts include:
Added $21,000 to Tourism Development (20-75) to accommodate the
following new initiatives:
Added $20,000 for sponsorship requests for events that bring in tourism and
guaranteed room nights.
Added $10,000 for a professional videographer to create a series of tourism
videos promoting La Porte.
Added $5,000 to attend local industry trade shows promoting the hotels, venue
space, and catering options in La Porte for corporate travel and meeting needs.
Last year we funded the kiosks out of this account and have had great feedback
and results but are happy with the three we have in place.
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Budget Highlights
Significant increase/additions in
accounts
Moving Christmas on Main back into Special
Events and increasing the budget to $20,000
to provide stage and sound for the choirs,
additional entertainment, and spreading the
event across two days with the parade on a
separate night.
Keeping current level funding the same for
recurring events.
Funding for 8 street banners to better
promote events to the community as well as
update old street banners that are in need
of replacing.
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Traci Leach
Assistant City Manager
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Fund Summaries
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General Fund CIP (Fund 015) $2,908,950
Utility Fund CIP (Fund 003) $ 790,000
Airport Fund (010) $ 80,000
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Fund (Fund 018) $ 350,000
Drainage Fund (Fund 019) $ 365,000
Street Maintenance Fund (Fund 033) $1,605,313
Street/Infrastructure Bond (Fund 051) $3,227,687
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General Fund CIP (P. 8-1 )
Projects Presented at the Pre-Budget Retreat:
Demolition of TPW Building ($40,700)
Includes a 10% contingency
Glen Meadows Park Shade Structure (22,150)
Original City Hall Renovations ($29,100)
Floors, lighting upgrades, painting and a 10% contingency
Staff-Identified Projects:
City Hall Security Renovation ($70,000)
Reconfiguration of Lobby area to improve employee security and
enhance customer service for residents
Total budget is approximately $140,000. Additional funding
available from other project savings and FY16 General Fund
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contingency
Restroom/Pavilion at Five Points ($400,000)
Funded by the La Porte Development Corporation
Parking Spaces at Pecan Park ($350,000)
Funded by the La Porte development Corporation
Construction of 123 additional parking spots
HVAC Replacement at Police Station ($150,000)
Continual issues with current system
Too many critical network and public safety infrastructure at risk
Annual Playground Replacement ($100,000)
Tom Brown and Lomax Park
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Maintenance Barn Re-Skin ($27,000)
Total budget $45,000. Additional funds available from savings on
Cart Barn Re-Skin project completed this current year
Fairmont Parkway Signalization Project ($1,500,000)
Total project cost $5,500,000 (County to fund $4M)
Joint project in conjunction with Harris County
Contingency ($100,000)
Available to fund unforeseen projects that do not meet the
standard for a budget amendment
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Utility Fund CIP (P. 8-5)
Annually Recurring Programs:
In-House Water Line Replacement: $45,000
In-House Valve Replacement Program: $25,000
Commercial Meter replacement: $50,000
Lift Station Improvements: $35,000
Other Projects:
Bayshore Park Subdivision water and sewer relocation:
$250,000
Currently, utilities are in the rear alley and are difficult to
maintain and access. Project will move to front and replace
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steel pipe.
Return Activated Sludge Pump replacement: $50,000
Current pump is approximately 14 years old
Responsible for pumping heavy grit and sludge during
treatment process
Replace the first of two pumps. The second is planned for
FY18.
Clarifier Drive Replacement: 100,000
Final year of replacement for the drives that rotate the
cone
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S. Broadway Sanitary Sewer Replacement (Design):
$60,000
1,000 ft of line starting around McCabe Road and heading
north has become exposed
Construction to be included in FY18 proposed budget
Digester Aeration Piping Replacement: $135,000
Project will eliminate potential backflow of sludge into the
blowers at the Waste Water Treatment Plant
Contingency: $40,000
Unforeseen projects and/or higher than expected project
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bids
Airport Fund (P. 8-9)
AWOS IV: $50,000
Automated weather observing system
Grant funded project (75/25 funding split) with total budget
of $200,000. Amount budgeted in this fund represents the
Runway, Taxi, Tie Down Rehabilitation Design: $30,000
Design for needed concrete improvements
Grant funded project (90/10 funding split) with total budget
of $30,000. Amount budgeted in this fund represents the
Construction to be included in future budgets
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Sewer Rehabilitation Fund
(P. 8-11)
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation: $350,000
Required by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
In-
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Drainage Fund (P. 8-13)
Annually Recurring Program:
TV Inspection of Storm Sewer System: $20,000
Other Projects:
Drainage Study at Airport: $15,000
Grant funded project (90-10 funding split) with a total
project budget of $150,000. Amount budgeted in this fund
.
Construct Browning/Golden Drainage Improvements:
$330,000
Address repetitive loss area in Lomax
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Street Maintenance Fund
(P. 8-15)
Annually Recurring Programs:
Handicap Ramp/Sidewalk Repair: $300,000
Doubled funding from FY16
Asphalt Street Resurfacing: $700,000
In-House Street Repair Materials: $50,000
Small Concrete Repairs: $200,000
Slab Jacking Concrete Repairs: $40,000
Other Projects:
Street Inspection Rating Update: $28,000
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Update assessment completed in 2012-13
Street Maintenance Fund
Construct Pinebluff Subdivision Improvements: $207,313
Includes pavement and drainage improvement for the
suvdivision
Split funding here and with Fund 051 Infrastructure Bond
Fund. Total construction budget $2,000,000
Streets/Drainage Contingency: $80,000
Unforeseen projects and/or higher than expected project
bids
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Infrastructure Bond Fund
(P. 8-19)
Construct Pinebluff Subdivision Improvements:
$1,792,687
Includes pavement and drainage improvement for the
subdivision
Total construction budget $2,000,000
Construct Coupland Drive Improvements: $1,110,000
Pavement and drainage improvements
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6/Madison and W. Main Drainage Improvements
(Design): $150,000
Existing drainage structures are 60 years old.
Funds preliminary engineering report for drainage
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improvements
Infrastructure Bond Fund
Design Somerton Improvements: $150,000
Design for water and street improvements on Somerton from
Bandridge to Spencer Highway
Construction to be included in future budget
Contingency: $25,000
Unforeseen projects and/or higher than expected project
bids
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Plan of Finance and Timeline
Presented by Bob Henderson, Managing Director
RBC Capital Partners
No action required of Council today
On August 24, an item will be included on the agenda for
action to formally approve this Plan of Finance and the
Notice of Intent to issue the C.O. bonds
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