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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
HEART OF THE RESEARCH VALLEY
Cityof College Station CityCouncil
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James Massey,Place 1 Dennis Maloney,Mayor Pro Tern John Happ,Place 2
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Robert Wareing,Place 3 Susan Lancaster,Place 4
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Mission Statement
On behalf of the Citizens of College Station, home of Texas A &M University,
we will promote and advance the community's quality of life.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
The Strategic Planning process is used to determine where the City of College Station will be in the future,and the
direction the City will follow to get to that place.The foundation of the Strategic Plan is the Mission Statement.The
Vision Statements and Core Values define the City's top priorities.
VISION STATEMENTS
Core Services
We will provide high quality customer focused basic city services at a reasonable cost.
Parks and Leisure Services
We will promote a wide range of leisure,recreational and cultural arts opportunities.
Planning and Development
We will promote a well planned community.
Economic Development
We will promote a strong and diverse economic environment
CORE VALUES
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• Promote involvement and participation of citizenry • Promote Regionalism
• Promote the health,safety,and general well being of • Promote being active member of the Brazos Valley
the community community
* • Promote fiscal responsibility • Support activities that promote municipal empower-
• Promote collaboration and cooperation ment
Incorporated in 1938, College Station is a home-rule city that operates under the Council-Manager form of
government.The Mayor and six Council Members are elected at-large by place.Term limits for the annual city-wide
elections were changed in November 2003 from two—to three—year terms which will be phased in during the next
two years. City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month,although changes may
be necessary to avoid conflicts with holidays. Meetings are in the College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue,and
are open to the public. Workshop sessions begin at 3 p.m. preceding the regular 7 p.m. Council Meeting.
DIRECTOR
The Office of Budget and Strategic Planning,located on the second floor of City Hall at
1101 Texas Avenue,is managed by Courtney Curtis and directed by Jeff Kersten,the
Director of Finance and Strategic Planning.The City of College Station's Annual Budget
document has received the Government Finance Officers Association "Distinguished
Budget Award" every consecutive year since inception of the program in 1989.
Jeff Kersten
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INTRODUCTION
This document is a brief introduction to the City of College Station's 2004-2005 Approved Strategic Plan and Ap-
proved Budget.More detailed information can be found in the Approved Annual Budget document and the Strate-
gic Plan.The budget is prepared through the summer and presented to the City Council in August.The City Council
will adopt the budget in September for the new fiscal year that will begin October 1.These documents are available
at City Hall, the College Station Library,or visit us on the web at:www.cstx.gov.
BUDGET SUMMARY
The approved 2004-2005 Annual Budget is $177,345,603.This budget is designed to provide services to
the citizens of College Station.These services include Public Safety,Transportation,Drainage,Parks and Recrea-
tion,Electric,Water,Wastewater and Sanitation Services. Strategic Planning is used to identify the City's key pri-
orities of the City.
The key goal in preparation of the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Budget is to maintain and improve quality of
life in College Station.This is approved to be achieved in the following ways.
• Continuing a prudent approach to City finances
• • Meeting strategic priorities identified by the City Council
• Maintaining service quality and excellence
• Enhancing and maintaining infrastructure and public facilities needed to provide excellent services.
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estimates are based on Certificates of Occupancy through lent(FIE)positions in the City over the last ten years.
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BUDGET SUMMARY
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* * In accordance with the City Charter and on behalf of the Management Team,I am
* * pleased to present the Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2004-2005 Annual Budget totaling
• -z': +' * $177,345,603 for all funds.This represents an increase over the FY2003-2004 Revised
* budget of 3.84%. Of this amount: $132,944,750 is proposed for the operations and
maintenance budget.The total proposed capital budget is$44,400,853. This is for the
many infrastructure projects either underway or planned to be underway in 2004-2005.
This includes continuing the implementation of the projects approved in the
November 2003 bond authorization.
Strategic Planning Drives Budget Preparation
Strategic Planning continues to be a driving force in the preparation of the budget.
The City Mission and Vision Statements are the framework for the preparation of
the strategic plan.The City Council reviewed the Mission and Vision Statements.
Key Decision Points
The approved budget has a number of key decisions the City Council will consider as the budget is reviewed.
Maintaining the Existing Tax Rate
The overall property(ad valorem) tax rate approved is the current tax rate of 46.40 cents per$100 assessed
valuation. The current tax rate was reduced from 46.53 cents per$100 assessed valuation last year. Maintaining
the existing tax rate is important in the long range efforts to ensure there will be adequate resources to meet the
continued needs of a growing community. The additional revenues generated are approved to be used to meet the
core services identified through the strategic planning process,and to meet the increasing demands for city
services.
Utility Rates and User Fees
Another key decision point is on utility rates and user fees. The budget includes a approved wastewater revenue
increase of three percent. This increase is the final of three increases forecasted in order to fund additional debt
service resulting from the expansion of the Lick Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The approved budget also
includes a residential sanitation rate increase of 5%. This increase is necessary to maintain residential sanitation
services of a growing community. User fees and charges for service are also going to be reviewed as part of the
budget process.
FY05 Approved Net Budget Summary
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
NET BUDGET$177,345,603 Fund Type Proposed Net Budget
GEN GOVT CIP 5% DRAINAGE CIP BVSWMA CIP
2% 1% Governmental Funds $49,038,479
UTILITY CIP WPC TIF
COMMUNITY 5% 2% Enterprise Funds $77,169,994
DEVELOPMENT 3%- GENERAL FUND Special Revenue Funds $6,736,277
NOTEUND2% 23% Subtotal 0&M $132,944,750
TAX FUND 2%
DEBT SERVICE Fund Balance/Working Cap.
FUND 5% Transfers to CIP Subtotal $9,250,094
BVSWMA
2% COMBINED Capital Projects Subtotal $35,150,759
SANITATION UTILITIES
COLLECTION 3% 42% Total Approved Net Budget $177,345,603
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KEY CITY REVENUES
Sales Tax Municipal Court Fines
Sales tax comprises 40%of the revenues in the General Fund. The City collects revenue from Municipal Court fines that re-
Sales tax is one of the most important revenue streams in the stilt primarily from traffic tickets. In FY 05 it is estimated that
City.Sales tax revenues are projected to grow by 3%in FY05 $3.3 million will be collected from court fines.These fines are
over the FY04 estimate. Estimated revenue is based on analysis generated primarily through traffic citations. Fines,forfeits,
of historical revenues,expected future retail sales and employ- and penalties are projected to increase by approximately 24%
ment and personal income. in FY 05 over the original FY 04 estimate. This is due in part
to growth,but primarily due to the intent to increase revenues
by collecting more of the fines that are assessed. This is ap-
proved to be done by adding an additional Warrant Officer.
Sales Tax Revenue
to 20.0 15.1 Utility Revenues
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. rn 0 rn rn rn o 0 0 0 0 0 residential revenues are approved to increase by 5%.No other
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Property Tax
Property Tax is based on a property's assessed value.The ad Hotel Motel Tax Revenues
valorem property tax is approved to remain at$0.4640 per one The City receives revenue from hotel room rentals of 7%.
hundred dollar valuation of property.Property taxes in FY 05 These funds can be used for the promotion of tourism,pro-
are projected to be$6,354,000 or 8.5%above the FY 04 year- motion and support of the arts. Hotel/Motel tax revenue is
end revenue estimate of$5,851,746. This increase is due to new projected to increase by 4.53%over the FY 04 revised budget
property values on the tax roll,and increases in the value of ex- number. It is estimated that the City will receive nearly 2.3
isting property.The money collected is used to pay for the City's million in Hotel/Motel Tax revenue in FY 2005.These funds
General Fund Operations and Maintenance and General will be used to support eligible activities. Revenues are also
Debt Service. received from ticket and concession sales at facilities such as
Wolf Pen Creek. Expenditures and transfers in the Hotel/
The taxable properly valuation for the City of College Motel Fund are projected to increase by 26.35%over the FY
Station for 2004 is 3.29 billion, up 8.66%overyear 04 budget to$2,874,200.A total of$278,000 is in the ap-
2003 at 3.03 billion. proved budget for parks programs and events eligible for Ho-
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Operations & Maintenance HOME&Community Development Block Grants
$0.1942 per one hundred dollar valuation is approved to pay The City receives grant revenue from the federal government
for a portion of the general fund's operations and maintenance Housing and Urban Development Department.These funds
costs.
may only be used to:benefit low and moderate income per-
. sons,aid in the elimination of slum and blighting influences,
Debt Services and/or meet a particular urgent need.In 2005 it is anticipated
$0.2698 per hundred dollar valuation is approved to pay the the City will receive$1,345,000 in Community Development
principal and interest on much of the City's debt in the form of Block Grant Funds,and $755,095 in HOME Investment
General Obligation Bonds(GOB)and Certificates of Obligation Partnership Grant funds.
• (CO).GOBs and COs are used for capital projects including
• street extensions,traffic signals,sidewalks,parks and other pub-
lic facilities that will be used for many years.
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CORE SERVICES
VISION STATEMENT
We will improve high quality customer focused basic city services at a reasonable cost.
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Strategy#1
We will provide infrastructure,with the capacity
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; ■ Drainage programs-develop solutions for key drainage
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• Electric,water and wastewater services
. ■ Technology services
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/ • Cemetery services
Strategy#2
B/CS Eagle photo file We will promote public safety and health.
In May 2003,the Insurance Service Organization conducted a • Police protection
public protection class survey in College Station.The College • Interagency public safety coordination
Station Fire Department was moved from a rating of 3 to 2, • Fire/EMS service
with 1 being the highest on a 10 point scale. • Emergency management services
• Health services through the Brazos County Health De-
Strategic Plan 2004-2005 - partment
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In an effort to continue providing effective police protection Animal control and adoption through the Brazos Valley
the proposed budget includes funding for 3 additional police Animal Shelter
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officers and 1 police assistant.An effort to upgrade older in- Work with TxDOT on pedestrian safety issues
• Work with TxDOT on railroad safety issues.
frastructure areas in College Station is a priority in FY04-05.
In particular,the Southside area will see significant repair Strategy#3
and/or replacement of substandard water and wastewater We will promote effective communication interdepartmentally
and with the public.
• Utilize television
• City Marketing plan
. • E-Government implementation
.. • Employee communication plan
• Alternate communication with Public
• Advisory board communications
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We will rehabilitate infrastructure as needed.
:' • Upgrade older infrastructure
►,�1 e��ul� l ��� " , • Implement Southside rehabilitation plan
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• Street programs
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Anderson Street Entrance • Improve connectivity
• Address traffic congestion
The City's involvement with the College Station Cemetery • Cooperation with TxDOT for landscaping capital projects
dates back to 1947. Over 50 years has past and the cemetery's ■ Work with TxDOT to improve gateway appearance in
curb appearance has seen little change.In 1992,landscape im- College Station
provements were added to the front entrance and the fountain Strategy#6
was renovated.In 2004,the rear entrance on Anderson Street We will provide a workplace that encourages excellence.
received major landscape improvements.As future plans for • Training and development programs
the widening of Texas Avenue restrict the Texas Avenue en- • Recognition systems
try,the Anderson street entrance will be used more. ` Performance evaluation systems /
City Services
Customer Focused City Services - Vision Statement
Police Department $10,586,425 Street TX DOT Capital Projects $190,000
The Police Department provides services that help to main- Working in conjunction with the Texas Department of
taro community safety including:police patrol;criminal in- Transportation in FY05, the budget includes costs for the
vestigation;animal control;jail and communications;and a widening of Wellborn Road.The City pays for ten percent of
professional standards division that serves as a support and right-of-way costs, and any desired streetscape associated
training function for the Department. with the project.
Fire Department $8,151,385 Drainage-Operations $661,536
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The Fire Department provides services to the City,this in- Drainage issues have been critical in the last several years
cludes rural areas,and Bryan through an automatic aid pro- which can impact health and public safety, as well as Trans-
gram and mutual aid agreements. The Fire Department pro- portation and Mobility. The drainage service level provides a
vides: fire response;emergency medical response;fire pre- draining maintenance program that keeps the storm carrying
vention services;code enforcement;and hazardous material capacity of the system adequate.
response.
Drainage Utility CIP $3,004,639
Public Works Administration $481,288 The proposed FY 05 drainage capital projects budget in-
This is the administrative division of the Public Works De- cludes $ 5.8 million in improvement to the City drainage sys-
partment,which includes Streets,Drainage,Fleet,Traffic, tem. Major projects include improvements to Bee Creek and
and Solid Waste Collection. Public Works Administration is Wolf Pen Creek. Funds are also proposed for improvements
the primary customer contact point for these activities. to the drainage facility near Highway 6 and Greens Prairie
Road.
Facilities Maintenance $1,274,389
Facilities Maintenance provides support services to City de- Traffic Signs &Signals $911,983
partments through the maintenance of City facilities.This The Traffic Signal Division is responsible for maintaining
includes heating,ventilation and cooling systems in City and repairing traffic signals and school warning devices pro-
buildings,as well as minor building construction and remod- viding safe and efficient movement of vehicles and pedestri-
eling activities. ans.
Streets Division $2,375,313 Traffic Capital Projects $553,000
The Street Division strives to ensure that the street system In FY 05, $553,000 has been approved for traffic signal en-
within the City is properly maintained,including routine hancements. This approved amount includes funding for
pothole patching and other maintenance services.The new traffic signals and safety improvements to the traffic
Streets Division also coordinates with the Engineering Divi- system.
sion to plan and develop major street capital projects that
involve roadway upgrading. Sidewalks&Trails Capital Projects $720,624
The City of College Station is committed to ensuring that
Street Rehab. Capital Projects $2,337,000 there is adequate infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists
In FY 05,$1,230,000 is approved for rehabilitation to streets by adopting a sidewalk and bike loop plan. Approved fund-
in the Southside area.This is a multi-year effort to rehabili- ing projects include neighborhood capital improvements,
tate the infrastructure in older parts of College Station. An pedestrian improvements on University Drive,
additional$800,000 has be approved for various street reha- FM 2818 and gateway improvements.
bilitation projects in the Northgate area.
Engineering Division(PW) $1,170,883
Street Extension Capital Projects $1,690,000 The Engineering division is responsible for the administra-
Street extension projects included in the appropriated FY 05 tion of the City's capital improvement plan. This includes
Budget include$1,690,000 for various street widening exten- the building of projects approved as part of bond elections
sion projects. Projects include the right of way acquisition such as streets, fire stations and libraries; as well as capital
for the future widening of Rock Prairie Road,and Barron projects for the public utilities such as electric,water,waste-
, Road.Additional funding is also included in this funding for water,and drainage projects.
improvements to Longmire Drive and Greens Prairie Road.
These street projects will help address traffic issues outlined Sanitation $4,442,165
by College Station citizens. Sanitation provides residential and commercial municipal
solid waste collection needs. Services include providing resi-
dential containers, curbside recycling,brush and grass
clipping collection and street sweeping.
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Core Services - Vision Statement
Fleet Services $1,460,082 Utility Customer Service $1,861,163
The Fleet Services Division manages the fleet and performs pre- Utility Customer Service is responsible for the metering,billing,
ventative maintenance and vehicle repair for all of the depart- and collection of electric,water,wastewater,sanitation,and
ments inside the City of College Station. drainage utility fees.
Brazos Valley Solid Fiscal Services $3,190,708
Waste Management Agency $3,262,496 Fiscal Services Administration handles cash and debt issues for
BVSWMA is a cooperative arrangement between the Cities of the City while ensuring all funds are invested prudently. The Ac-
College Station and Bryan to provide solid waste disposal service. counting and Purchasing Divisions work closely together to en-
The current landfill on Rock Prairie Road has a capacity through sure that purchases are made and recorded according to guide-
2008.BVSWMA is in the process of permitting a site located in lines.The Office of Budget and Strategic Planning prepares,
Grimes County. monitors,and reviews the annual budget. This office
coordinates the City's strategic planning process and provides
Electric Division—Operations $37,243,001 management and organization review services to City
The Electric Division provides a cost efficient and reliable elec- departments The Risk Management function seeks to ensure that
tric service to the citizens,businesses,and institutions in College the City's exposure to physical and financial losses is minimized.
Station. Municipal Court collects the fines and fees for the City.
Water Fund—Operations $3,652,021 General Government $2,452,938
The Water Division provides reliable and safe supply of potable The City Secretary's Office is responsible for elections,records
. water necessary for any community.The Water Division meets management,City Council support,and other activities. The
or exceeds all federal and state mandated standards. City Manager's Office is responsible for the day to day opera-
tions of the City,making recommendations on current and fu-
Water—CIP $6,620,226 ture issues to the City Council,and providing long-term organ-
In FY 05 projects include$1,047,700 for water line rehabilitation izational direction for the organization. The Legal Office pro-
, in the Southside area,over$1,220,000 is included for expenses vides legal services and support to the City Council and the City
related to relocating and rehabilitating water lines beneath Texas staff including legal advice,contract writing,and litigation. The
Avenue.This project is necessary due to the TXDOT widening Human Resources Department assists in recruiting,hiring,and
of Texas Avenue,and will be done in conjunction with this pro- retaining the most appropriate candidates for City positions.Hu-
ject. man Resources provides employee training and administers the
compensation and benefits program.
Wastewater Fund—Operations $3,717,963
Wastewater services are provided as an enterprise function with Public Communications&Marketing $543,227
IIservice related fees paying for the service costs. This division provides timely,factual,and understandable infor-
mation to College Station residents,both directly and through
Wastewater—CIP $1,622,986 the news media.Funding to provide studio and field equipment
, Wastewater capital projects for FY 05 include rehabilitation of for the expansion of Channel 19 is approved as well as funding
infrastructure in the Southside area.Additional approved funding for streaming media to be broadcast via the City's internet.Also
includes relocating and rehabilitating sewer lines due to the included in this budget is$4,500 for the Bryan/College Station
TxDOT widening of Texas Avenue. Funding is also approved Sister Cities.
for sewer services to be provided to newly annexed areas.
Community Development $625,685
Office of Technology& Community Development helps provide low cost housing and
Information Services $2,762,958 other public assistance through grant funds from the federal gov-
OTIS manages franchise agreements with telecommunication, ernment. These funds assist low to moderate-income residents
cable,and natural gas providers in the community. Services also of College Station through housing services,public agency fund-
include OTIS Administration,Management Information Ser- ing,public facility improvements,and economic development
vices,Geographic Information Services,Communication Ser- activities.
vices,Print/Mail,and Utility Billing.
General Government&
j Communications&Print/Mail $962,141 Capital Equipment CIP $6,554,027
Communications is responsible for the maintenance of tele- General Government projects include funding for the new addi-
phone,radio,and other communications systems used by the tion of the Police Department.Funding includes the relocation
City of College Station. The Print/Mail Division provides print- of Fire station#3,replacement of the City's phone system and
ing and mail services to City Departments. enhancements to the City's financial software program.Addi-
tional funding is approved for an automated citation project,and
completion of the field reporting system for the police depart-
ment.
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City Services
Customer Focused City Services - Vision Statement
I Resources for infrastructure improvements to streets
and utilities is in the proposed budget. This is part of a Key Approved Budget Additions for Fiscal Year 2005
multi-year effort to rehabilitate infrastructure. Police
• $74,918 2 FTE Communication Operators
I The proposed budget includes additional resources of • $63,039 1 FTE Police Assistant
$366,619 for police services. This includes the addition • $180,267 3 FTE Police Officers
of 6 positions to help ensure the Police Department can • $13,052 Step Grant Moving violations
keep up with growth in the community and the impact
that growth has on public safety. Fire
• $83,486 Code Enforcement working Supervisor
I The proposed budget also includes additional resources • $35,621 Add'l cost purchasing/distribution function
in the Fire Department. Funds are budget to purchase a • $40,356 Fire Training
new ladder truck.This will add a reserve unit,and pro- • $108,084 Paramedic Training
vide the equipment to add a dedicated ladder company • $50,000 Emergency Generator for Fire Station#1
at some time in the future. • $850,000 Ladder Truck
• I Also included are additional resources for the Code En- Public Works
forcement effort. A code enforcement working supervi- • $200,000 Annexed Street overlay year 2 of 5
sor and associated equipment is in the proposed budget • $53,000 Real estate preservation (Not occupied)
with a total cost of$83,486. A portion of this cost, • $2,275 Building maintenance Lincoln Center expansion
• $22,000,will be offset by Community Development • $3,725 Maintenance for Fire Station#5
funds. • $70,497 Engineering Technician and vehicle
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✓ Additional resources are included in the Electric,Water, $70,505 Assistant City Engineer
Wastewater,and Sanitation Funds to meet the needs of a Water/Wastewater
growing City. These resources include additional staff in • $167,979 Water/Wastewater crew and equipment
the Electric,Water,and Wastewater areas,and additional
equipment for the Sanitation operation. Public Communications and Marketing
■ $27,753 Channel 19 studio/field equipment
I Continuing to enhance effective communication with • $40,259 City Website streaming media
the public is addressed in part through approved addi-
tional resources totaling$103,012 to continue to en- Municipal Court
hance the Channel 19 and introduce streaming video • $129,107 1 FTE Warrant Officer
over the internet.
I Resources are approved to provide a workplace that en- I $50,000 is also included for potential pedestrian im-
courages excellence with the proposal to add an em- provements along FM 2818.
ployee development specialist,as well as additional funds I The operating budget and capital budget both include
for the Destination Excellence program recently begun, additional resources to construct the capital projects ap-
✓ Resources of$150,000 are included in the approved proved in the 2003 bond authorization,as well as the
budget to improve gateways in College Station. It is an- other capital projects that need to be completed. These
ticipated this would be the City match to a grant pro- resources include additional engineering and land acqui-
gram through TxDOT. sition staff.
Core Services Approved Appropriations
Police $10,586,425
FISCAL FIRE Fire 8,151,385
SRVC OTIS
WATER Public Works 24,535,398
Electric 47,361,978
GEN.GOV] Water 10,272,247
Wastewater 5,340,949
OTIS 5,586,262
ELECTRIC I Fiscal Services 3,190,708
PUBLIC
WASTE- WORKS General Gov't 10,175,877
WATER -POLICE $125,201,229
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PARKS & LEISURE SERVICES
VISION STATEMENT
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Edelweiss Hero "„ Iheost • Continue efforts to make parks more intergenera-
• •munity Park
• Westliet Ports - tional
Shenandoah'Pore codified
Castlepate`P°rM Hills Pork • Review leisure service programs
Fll - _ • Pursue cooperative efforts with the City of Bryan and
' •bl CSISD on joint programming and facilities.
Par
tick 11 • Development of Veterans Park Phase 2
kjo • Implement new 5 year Parks Capital Improvement
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Projects
Park were dedicated on June The new trails at Lick Creeka J 5, • Implement soccer field light direction
2004.The 515-acre park is located at 13600 E. Rock Prairie • Encourage activities that enhance and serve the com-
Road.The park has several cultural sites,a great diversity of munity
plant and animal life and approximately 3.5 miles of marked
Strategy#3
IWe will promote cultural arts.
Key Approved Budget Additions for Fiscal Year 2005 • Promote performing art
• $22,500 Wolf Pen Creek Permanent Street Banners Strategic placement of public art
• Library Services improvement
. • $35,000 Starlight Music/Northgate Music Series • Performing arts facilities development
• $3,795 Additional season of youth Volleyball • Develop a museum
• $13,200 Automatic External Defibrillators Strategy#4
• $3,658 Lincoln Center expansion O&M cost'/4th
year We will pursue regional planning and development
• $20,000 Collector tank repair at Thomas Pool efforts.
•
$8,000 Hosting of the Texas Public Pool Conference Implement regional planning and develop initiative
• WPC TIF Parks Approved Appropriations
PUBLIC ART 21% PARKS AND
3% PARKS AND REC $6,897,193
REC XTRA ED 125,515
43% PARKS CIP 2,886,000
LIBRARY ARTS COUNCIL 340,000
5% LIBRARY 763,346
XTRA ED PUBLIC ART 480,000
ARTS 1% WOLF PEN CREEK TIF DISTRICT 3,319,725
COUNCIL
2% PARKS CIP 4TH OF JULY 20,000
25% TOTAL $14,831,779
City Services
Parks and Leisure Services - Vision Statement
Parks&Recreation Department $6,897,193 The Arts Council of Brazos Valley $340,000
The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for The City of College Station provides funding to the Arts
the City park facilities and recreation programs. Services Council of Brazos Valley each year through proceeds from
provided include athletics,recreation and instruction pro- the Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Fund.This request is an
grams for youth and adults in activities including softball, increase of$40,000 over the FY04 Budget.This increase is
swimming and tennis. Also provided are programs and spe- in part for additional operating and maintenance costs asso-
cial events at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater and other ciated with the new building the Arts Council now occupies.
park locations throughout the City. The Parks Department The Arts Council uses these funds to offer the following
operates a number of special facilities including three City- programs and activities: 1)Texas Gallery and Store;2)Art
owned swimming pools and the CSISD Natatorium. Classes at Art Space;3) an Annual Grant Program to pro-
vide local non-profit organizations with financial support
The Conference Center provides meeting space for various for arts-related projects;4) Scholarships;5)Arts Education;
groups and organizations. The Lincoln Center is a commu- 6)Arts&Culture newsletter and 7)Art in Public Places.
nity center that provides clean,safe,and attractive facilities The City of College Station works with the Arts Council
for an assortment of activities including youth athletics, through the Parks and Recreation Director,who serves as
educational programming,and cultural events. The Lincoln the liaison to the organization.
Center also provides meeting space for organizations in the
community. The Xtra Education program provides citizens Public Art $150,000
of all ages the opportunity to enhance their quality of life $150,000 from the General Fund is included in the ap-
through various continuing education programs. proved budget for representative public art in College Sta-
tion. Three pieces of representative public art are approved
The Parks Operations Division maintains park facilities,in- next year.
cluding ball fields and pool sites,through regular mowing
and maintenance projects.The Forestry Division,through Future City Center Public Art $330,000
horticultural and landscaping efforts,ensures that City Funds are approved to be appropriated for future public art
property is maintained in an aesthetically pleasing manner. programs in the City Center project.
The City Cemetery is included in the property maintained
by the Forestry Division. Library Operations $763,346
Library services are provided in College Station through an
Parks Xtra Education $125,515 agreement with the City of Bryan Library System,allowing a
The Parks Xtra Education is a joint effort of the City of branch of that library to operate in College Station.
College Station and the College Station Independent School
District to provide community-based education programs. Wolf Pen Creek TIF District $3,319,725
This district generates revenues that can be utilized in the
Parks Capital Projects $2,886,000 Wolf Pen Creek District.
The most significant parks project for FY 05 is the addition "^ Wolf Pen Creek
of Phase II to the existing Veterans Park Athletic Complex. ' Amphitheater
This money is funded out of 2003 General Obligation .. ,
Bonds.Also included in the Parks Capital Projects is the ! r .-
addition of soccer field lights to Veterans Park and Central /t
Park. Parkland dedication funds can be used for projects in •
neighborhood parks within the various park zones. The ,
funds come from a dedication required of developers as
new development occurs in College Station. In FY 05,pro-
jects anticipated to use parkland dedication funds include
Shenandoah Park in Zone 10,and John Crompton Park.
July 4th Fireworks $20,000
$20,000 is included in the approved budget for the 4th of
July Fireworks display organized by the College The Starlight Music series is presented by the Parks
Station Noon Lions Club. &Recreation Department and College Station
Utilities.Admission to all events in the Starlight
Music series is free.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
VISION STATEMENT
We will promote a well-planned community.
Strategic Planning
Development Services $2,127,072 / Strategies and Implementation Plans Related to
The Development Services Department provides oversight Planning and Development
for new development in the City. Development Services
works to ensure that there is compliance with zoning,subdi- Strategy#1
vision, drainage and other ordinances. This ensures the We will continue to revise and guide the development process
community develops in a manner consistent with the poli through the use of progressive building and development
cies established by the City Council.The development proc •
codes/standards
ess includes planning and construction functions as well as Revise the technical standards for infrastructure construction
• Adopt the 2003 International Codes
development coordination activities. Also involved in the • Initiate rezoning to implement results from Small Area Plans
development process are other areas such as the Fire De- • Update Park land dedication ordinance
partment and the Public Utilities Department. • Prepare design standards for big box and large retail develop-
ments
Development Services has approved two key service level • Modify standards for Sexually Oriented Enterprises
adjustments. The first is a GIS position upgrade to staff • Revise the drainage ordinance(UDO Section 7.8)
planner,to accommodate the increase in development. The • Revise the Subdivision Regulations(UDO Article 8)
•
second approved service level is for continued resources to Revise the technical standards for site design
further annexation studies. • Update the Northgate design district ordinance
• Establishment of redevelopment plan and implementation
team with the Economic Development Department
• Ordinance updates for clarification including:non-conforming
Key Approved Budget Additions for Fiscal Year 2005 uses,signs,joint/shared access,site development standards
■ $17,286 GIS upgrade to Staff Planner etc.
$60,000 Annexation Study • Become a best practice development review process City
Annual reviews of the UDO and Comprehensive Plan
' • Website updates and improvements
I ' i' Strategy#2
gE We will support regional transportation planning.
,:•s ` (1 • Annual transportation summit
?'t, '• Utilize the MPO to encourage the County to develop a trans-
1 r t )+' portation plan
_,, ' Develop an intermodal transportation action plan
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+.i'^'q Strategy#3
�. We will continue to provide for a well planned community
(we will promote well-planned neighborhoods)
%� ; • Provide Neighborhood Services
4' f Implementation of bike master plan
, • Update Greenway Master Plan
• Guide growth through planned annexation
! Pursue"Big Box"ordinance
The Building Division recently converted to wireless building
inspections. Building inspectors now use a personal digital
assistant (PDA) with wireless technology to perform daily in- Development Services $2,172,072
spections. Inspection results are now updated wirelessly from TOTAL $2,172,072
the field.
PDA technology has increased inspection productivity,allow-
ing inspectors more field time, less paper work, decreased
data entry errors and offers real time information for the in-
spectors at building sites. Development
Services
100%
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
VISION STATEMENT
We will promote a strong and diverse economic environment.
The Economic Development ^� S Strategic Planning
Division is responsible for co- ,�e^,^'
Strategies and Implementation Plans Related to
ordinating the efforts to pro- �' Economic Development
mote economic development
and Redevelopment activities Alk. 4tir Strategy#1
We will promote the development of strategic areas.
• Commercial development in Wolf Pen Creek district.
•
"Economic Development has been ranked as one of the • Development in Crescent Point through infrastruc-
City's top strategic priorities in the Strategic Plan for several ture development and rezoning area.
years. The Economic Development Department is respon- Strategy#2
sible for fostering economic development in the City of We will continue to strengthen and diversify the tax
College Station. Economic Development benefiting both and job base.
existing and new business and industry,provides the foun- • Engineering development of second class"A"busi-
dation for a healthy economy in College Station. ness park for continued recruitment of technology
companies
The City's Economic Development Department focuses on ■ Updates of the incentives guidelines.
creating a strong environment for business and investment. • Research Valley Partnership branding.
This includes developing municipal owned business parks • Marketing mechanisms utilized to target site location
such as the Spring Creek Corporate Campus (currently un- real estate professionals,and business
der development)which provide a high-end environment executives.
for businesses to locate. Redevelopment is also a high pri- Strategy#3
ority for the City in regard to economic development. We will promote tourism.
Northgate and the City's primary commercial corridors • Development of Hotel/Conference Center
efforts. Additional • Convention and Visitors Bureau efforts to explore
have been targeted for redevelopmentp
g
emphasis has been placed on developing special districts development/recruitment of a new tourism venue.
such as Wolf Pen Creek and increasing the tourism base of Strategy#4
• College Station,particularly through the City's pursuit of a We will promote revitalization and redevelopment.
hotel/Conference Center." • Redevelopment of targeted properties and areas.
• Redevelopment of targeted multi-family properties.
• CDBG funds to infrastructure rehabilitation and pub-
' : lic facility improvements.
• CDBG funds,HOME funds and Cedar Creek pro-
Key Approved Budget Additions for FY 2005 ceeds for affordable housing projects and programs.
■ $40,108 1 FTE Economic Development Specialist
• $25,000 Way finding system study
• $325,000 Northgate Water features
Economic Development
Approved Appropriations
ECONOMIC ECONOMIC
CONVENTION AND DEVELOPMENT
VISITORS BUREAU god DEVELOPMENT
29^i FUND Economic Development $285,202
23%
Economic Development Fund 750,000
Ilk, Research Valley Partnership 243,287
' Business Park CIP 249,200
ENiERPRIS ARKING FUND — REsEARCH Parking Enterprise Fund 836,595
25% VALLEY
BUSINESSPARK PARTNERSHIP Convention and Visitors Bureau 960,000
CIP 7%
8 Total $3,324,284
City Services
Economic Development - Vision Statement
Economic Development $285,202
The Economic Development Department is responsible for
coordinating economic development activities in
College Station. The department director serves as the staff
liaison to the Economic Development Corporation. )>t ,�„ f f
Economic Development Fund $750,000 -
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The Economic Development Fund is used to provide City ` —
u �d
resources for business attraction and retention. These
funds will be available to provide economic development i�, t� k' "
incentives to encourage targeted economic activities in Col- ►C ;,11."" a i off i'
lege Station. "'d•—. ✓ � �
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Research Valley $243,287
Partnership
The Research Valley Partnership (RVP)is a joint agency
funded by the Cities of Bryan,College Station,and Brazos Cross Street Redevelopment
County.The RVP promotes the Brazos County region to The Cross Street Warehouse Apartments project is the
economic development prospects. second major private sector redevelopment in the Northgate
District.Located at the intersection of College Main and
Parking Enterprise Fund $836,595 Cross Street,the four-story building will include 60,000
The Parking Enterprise Fund accounts for the Parking square feet to house approximately 40 residential units and
operations of the City.This includes the parking lot,the between 2,000 and 5,000 square feet of retail space on the
parking garage,and the on street parking.The approved ground floor.The project involved the demolition of four
budget for FY 05 includes one service level adjustment in dilapidated residential structures.The Economic Develop-
the amount of$50,000 for an annual maintenance agree-
ment Department assisted with the site location,analysis and
ment. provided a grant to facilitate redevelopment of the property
which will include new sidewalks,street trees,and infrastruc-
ture improvements.
In 2003,the Bryan-College Station Convention
1' 1 and Visitors Bureau booked 120 conferences
` = and 42,935 room nights for future conferences.
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Redmond Terrace Redevelopment Convention and Visitors Bureau $960,000
Redmond Terrace shopping center is currently undergoing a The approved budget for the Bryan College Station Conven-
$6 million redevelopment. The new center will be named tion and Visitors Bureau is$960,000.This is an increase
Texas Avenue Crossing,and its primary anchor tenant is from the current year budget of$915,200.This budget re-
Bed,Bath and Beyond. When complete in the Winter of quest includes funds for ongoing operations and mainte-
2004,Texas Avenue Crossing will have approximately 80,000 nance of the Convention and Visitors Bureau.The additional
square feet of retail space and will include roof-top parking. resources will be dedicated to research to provide informa-
tion to allow the bureau to continue developing the visitor
industry.
Business Park CIP $249,200
This fund includes$220,000 for Phase I of the Spring Creek
Corporate Campus.
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