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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFY 2007-2008 Citizens' Budget • • .*., CITY OF COLLEGE STATION 2007_2008 Af) rove( Citizens' nu e IT•sa ssifl ."% l* :Ti ` UH p REaTAAMT m . RTs t , I 1 '--4, .. - '. . t' t=L• - i .. - _ y� 'Y F www.cstx.gov i I I 1 i 1 i j 1 i i i City of College Station, Texas Approved Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008 Principal City Officials, October 2007 Elected Officials Mayor Ben White Council Members Ron Gay, Mayor Pro Tern John Crompton, Place 1 James Massey, Place 2 Lynn Mcllhaney, Place 4 Chris Scotti, Place 5 Dave Ruesink, Place 6 City Administration City Manager Glenn Brown Deputy City Manager Terry Childers Assistant City Manager Kathy Merrill Chief Financial Officer Jeff Kersten Director of Water Services Department David Coleman Director of Electric Utility David Massey Chief of Police Michael Clancey Chief of Fire Robert B. Alley Director of Public Works Mark Smith Director of Parks and Recreation Stephen C. Beachy Director of Planning and Development Services Bob Cowell, Jr. Director of Information Technology Ben Roper Director of Public Communications Wayne Larson Director of Human Resources Julie O'Connell Director of Economic and Community Development David Gwin City Attorney Harvey Cargill, Jr. City Secretary Connie L. Hooks Internal Auditor Ty Elliott 1 (11*ff CITY OF COLLEGE STATION • October 1,2007 Honorable Mayor and City Council: In accordance with the City Charter, I am pleased to present the City of College Station Approved Fiscal Year(FY)2007-2008 Annual Budget totaling$226,294,172 for all funds. Of this amount, $180,532,447 is approved for the operations and maintenance budget, and$45,761,725 is approved for capital projects.The capital projects appropriations are for the many infrastructure projects either underway or planned to be underway in 2007-2008. This approved budget results in a reduction from the FY 07 budget of 0.93%. Budget Goal The key goal in the preparation of the FY 2007-2008 budget was to focus the resources of the organization to improve the quality of life in College Station at a reasonable cost. Below, some of the key items from the FY 2007-2008 budget are outlined.They are separated into the Council defined Strategic Priorities. This budget has been prepared in response to Council strategic issues, policy direction and priorities. A detailed explanation of resources allocated can be found in the Executive Summary and Budget Overview of the budget document. Budget "Scrubbing" As part of the budget preparation process staff went through an effort to identify areas where the budget could be reduced with minimal impact on service. This was an effort to begin a thorough"scrubbing"of the budget. This effort resulted in the identification and reduction of just under$1 million from the base budget. Some of these reductions may result in changing the way some services are provided,while others were determined to have a minimal impact on service delivery. Not every department identified the same percentage amount to reduce, but the exercise did result in all departments reviewing their budgets in detail. This effort will continue this fall as the City begins the development of strategic business plans in each department. This effort is designed to result in a more thorough review of the services being provided and the way those services are being provided. Strategic Priorities The following is a summary of some of the key budget items identified in the context of the Council's Strategic Planning priorities identified during the July Council retreat. • Citywide Safety and Security The FY08 Approved Budget includes resources for two new Communication Officers in the Police Department,and seven Firefighter/Paramedics in the Fire Department to fully implement the dedicated ladder company project. The approved budget also includes resources for the City of College Station portion of the Community Emergency Operations Center. • Effective Communications Providing more effective two way communications both internally and externally continues to be a high priority of the City. The approved budget includes resources such as an additional Broadcast Media Specialist, equipment upgrades,and website enhancements to improve communication. These resources, along with a reorganization of existing Public Communications,will move the City towards addressing Effective Communications. 2 • Growing Sustainable Revenue Sources Balanced with Needs There are a number of areas that have been, and continue to be, examined to determine feasible revenue sources available to the City of College Station. Staff is continuing to review alternate revenue sources and will be bringing back alternatives for the City Council to consider in the near future. While there are no specific new fee recommendations in the approved budget,the Council Transportation Committee will be receiving recommendations at their August meeting regarding a Transportation User Fee to provide additional resources for transportation capital projects. City Management is also moving forward with efforts to review existing Financial Policies to determine if revisions need to be considered. There a number of approved revisions that will be discussed as part of the budget review process. The approved budget includes resources to acquire a Fiscal Impact Model to assist in determining the fiscal impact of development activities in the City. • Exceptional Multi Modal Mobility The approved budget includes operational and capital resources to address transportation needs in College Station. The Streets Capital budget for Fiscal Year 2008 includes new appropriations of $3.9 million, and projected capital spending of$17 million. The approved operating budget also includes resources for maintenance of the traffic signal system,as well as resources for re-timing portions of the traffic signal system. • Sustainable Quality City Workforce It takes people to provide the myriad of services offered by the City of College Station, and it is important to make sure the City has the best workforce possible. The approved budget includes $1,286,253 for the City pay plan. This provides funds for the performance part of the pay plan,as well as targeted pay adjustments for some public safety employees. The approved budget also includes funds for a citywide job classification study. • Exceptional Infrastructure and Core Services The capital and operating budget includes resources to make sure the infrastructure of the City is well maintained. The capital portion of the budget includes approximately$45 million in new appropriations for capital projects in FY 08. There are also resources from previous years capital budget appropriations that are projected to be spent in FY 08. These capital resources are used to maintain and expand infrastructure as the City continues to grow. The utility capital budget appropriations for next year are over$29 million, and over$42 million is projected to be spent on all utility projects. The budget also includes resources to continue maintaining the physical infrastructure of the City including an additional$350,000 for street rehabilitation projects. The approved budget includes funds for improving the capital project implementation system. • Diverse Growing Economy Resources are included in the budget for Economic Development activities, including providing resources to meet commitments made in past years. This includes$500,000 for the TIPs project. The approved budget also continues to provide resources to focus on Economic Development activities both internal to the City and with our community partners. These efforts include retail development and redevelopment in College Station. • Destination Place to Live and Work The approved budget includes both capital and operating funds for the Parks System in College Station. Significant resources are included for the operations of the newly completed phase of Veteran's Park and Athletic Complex. The budget also includes funds for the construction and operation of the new Memorial Cemetery, a project the entire community will be proud to have. 3 The above are a few of the key highlights included in the approved FY08 Budget as they tie back to the strategic priorities. The Executive Summary and Budget Overview include a more detailed explanation of some of the key things included in the approved budget. Property Tax Rate The approved FY08 property tax rate is 43.94 cents per$100 assessed valuation.This tax rate provides the necessary resources to fund the FY08 budget. The tax rate was discussed in detail as part of the budget review process. The cover page in front of this letter stating the anticipated increase in property tax revenues is a new statement required by State law. Utility Rates The approved budget includes an Electric rate increase of 10%.This rate increase is needed to meet the power supply,capital and debt service coverage requirements in the Electric Fund. No other utility rate increases are approved even though some had been anticipated in the financial forecast. Conclusion Budgeting is an interconnected process with many factors influencing each proposal.These factors include the Strategic Plan,the Comprehensive Plan, policy decisions,and others. Future decisions made by Council may impact service levels or other parts of the budget. The budget is a work in progress and should ultimately reflect the direction the City Council wishes to move the City. We are confident the process outlined will move the City in the direction the City Council has identified for the City. Developing the budget is a team effort that requires the participation of the Citizens, City Council,and City staff.The budget was reviewed with Council by fund over a series of workshops and public hearings held in August and September and incorporates changes the City Council wished to make. In closing, I would like to thank Jeff Kersten,Janet Dudding,Courtney Kennedy, Susan Manna, Heather Cruce, Carol Thompson and other employees in the Fiscal Services Department for the hard work and long hours they have put into this process. I would also like to thank the Management Team and other City employees who worked on the budget. Thanks also to the City Council for providing the leadership and direction to make the decisions that will move College Station toward the vision for the future that has been determined. Sincerely, 9,\a/NeN.N, Glenn Brown City Manager 4 City of College Station Fiscal Year Comparison Summary FY08 Approved FY08 Approved Net Operating %Change Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Total Funds Total Appropriation Transfers and Capital from Prior Approved Budget Available of Funds in Budget Fiscal Year . General Fund $ 58,295,274 $ 57,551,665 $ (6,897,305) $ 50,654,360 11.31% Debt Service Fund 16,867,199 13,128,740 (2,112,411) 11,016,329 10.69% Economic Development Fund 2,284,691 2,000,000 (2,000,000) - NA Parks Xtra Education Fund 111,441 100,241 - 100,241 -0.24% Municipal Court Funds 1,095,158 249,958 - 249,958 -16.45% Police Seizure Fund 43,017 20,000 - 20,000 0.00% Utility Funds 95,270,747 94,947,171 - 94,947,171 9.23% Sanitation Fund 7,423,696 6,465,840 - 6,465,840 1.70% Parking Enterprise Fund 1,593,181 724,103 - 724,103 38.60% BVSWMA Fund 12,544,542 4,119,932 - 4,119,932 -11.11% Hotel Tax Fund 8,836,634 5,429,512 - 5,429,512 50.21% Community Development Fund 4,634,022 3,848,839 - 3,848,839 42.01% Red Light Camera 674,687 223,750 - 223,750 NA Wolf Pen Creek TIF Fund 2,025,685 1,042,475 - 1,042,475 -3.36% Insurance Funds 14,151,232 7,455,549 (7,455,549) - NA Utility Customer Service Fund 2,765,414 2,582,626 (2,582,626) - NA Internal Services Funds 12,960,188 9,370,181 (9,370,181) - NA Drainage Fund 2,849,258 864,449 - 864,449 -13.47% Business Park Fund 1,372,158 500,000 - 500,000 NA Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund 1,567,905 - - - NA Cemetery Memorial Fund 1,545,500 325,488 - 325,488 NA Subtotal of Operations&Maintenance $ 250,006,787 $ 211,200,477 $ (30,418,072) $ 180,532,447 10.95% Utility Funds 4,200,000 4,200,000 - 4,200,000 -23.64% Community Development 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 -95.50% Capital Transfers to CIP $ 4,230,000 $ 4,230,000 $ - $ 4,230,000 -31.41% General Government Capital Imp.Proj. $ 42,516,875 $ 12,391,672 $ (30,000) $ 12,361,672 -35.40% Utility Capital Improvement Projects 41,074,913 28,621,154 (4,200,000) 24,421,154 -23.46% BVSWMA Capital Improvement Projects 2,838,321 2,838,321 - 2,838,321 17.06% Special Revenue Capital Imp.Proj. 1,552,771 710,963 - 710,963 -82.80% NORTHGATE PARKING CIP - NA Wolf Pen Creek TIF Capital Imp.Proj. 1,199,615 1,199,615 - 1,199,615 -37.84% Subtotal of Capital Expenditures $ 89,182,495 $ 45,761,725 $ (4,230,000) $ 41,531,725 -30.23% Totals $ 343,419,282 $ 261,192,202 $ (34,648,072) $ 226,294,172 -0.93% FY07 Approved FY07 Approved Net Operating %Change Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Total Sources Total Appropriation Transfers and Capital from Prior Approved Budget of Funds of Funds in Budget Fiscal Year General Fund $ 52,334,492 $ 52,646,133 $ (7,140,144) $ 45,505,989 - 5.21% Debt Service Fund 15,716,715 12,277,235 (2,325,070) 9,952,165 10.67% Economic Development Fund 2,047,030 1,087,127 (1,087,127) - NA Parks Xtra Education Fund 89,493 100,484 - 100,484 1.39% Municipal Court Funds 832,799 299,173 - 299,173 59.11% Police Seizure Fund 29,727 20,000 - 20,000 100.00 Utility Funds 105,018,855 86,925,918 - 86,925,918 26.62% Sanitation Fund 7,275,381 6,357,812 - 6,357,812 12.12% Parking Enterprise Fund 1,390,402 522,431 - 522,431 -3.10% BVSWMA Fund 10,344,400 4,634,818 - 4,634,818 16.89% Hotel Tax Fund 6,016,720 3,614,497 - 3,614,497 23.49% Community Development Fund 3,473,699 2,710,176 - 2,710,176 -16.64% Wolf Pen Creek TIF Fund 1,357,375 1,078,775 - 1,078,775 -2.68% Insurance Funds 11,759,564 6,970,018 (6,970,018) - NA Utility Customer Service Fund 2,667,537 2,548,155 (2,548,155) - NA Internal Services Funds 13,315,734 10,497,756 (10,497,756) - NA Drainage Fund 8,181,600 999,020 - 999,020 10.29% Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund 1,372,633 - - - NA Memorial Cemetery Fund - - - - NA Subtotal of Operations&Maintenance $ 243,224,156 $ 193,289,528 $ (30,568,270) $ 162,721,258 16.60% Utility Funds 5,500,000 5,500,000 - 5,500,000 37.50% Community Development 667,000 667,000 - 667,000 130.00% Capital Transfers to CIP $ 6,167,000 $ 6,167,000 $ - $ 6,167,000 43.75% General Government Capital Imp.Proj. $ 49,224,181 $ 19,802,807 $ (667,000) $ 19,135,807 9.36% Utility Capital Improvement Projects 45,161,063 37,404,746 (5,500,000) 31,904,746 41.59% BVSWMA Capital Improvement Projects 2,424,636 2,424,636 - 2,424,636 40.92% Special Revenue Capital Imp.Proj. 6,300,061 4,132,326 - 4,132,326 139.18% Wolf Pen Creek TIF Capital Imp.Proj. 1,930,000 1,930,000 - 1,930,000 7.22% Subtotal of Capital Expenditures $ 105,039,941 $ 65,694,515 $ (6,167,000) $ 59,527,515 31.47% Totals $ 354,431,097 $ 265,151,043 $ (36,735,270) $ 228,415,773 20.77% 5 City of College Station Net Budget - $226,294,172 Debt Service Fund 4.87% Municipal Court Funds Wolf Pen Creek TIF 0.11 Capital Imp.Proj. 0.53% Parks Xtra Education Fund 0.04% Special Revenue Capital Imp.Proj. General Fund Police Seizure Fund 0.31% 22.38% 0.01% BVSWMA Capital Improvement Projects - 1.25% Utility Capital Improvement Projects 10.79% General Government Utility Funds 4141/11r Capital Imp.Proj. 41.96% 5.46% Community Development 0.01 Utility Funds 1.86% Sanitation Fund 2.86% Cemetery Memorial Fund Parking Enterprise Fund 0.14% 0.32% Drainage Fund 0.38% _BVSWMA Fund 1.82% Hotel Tax Fund Red Light Camera 2.40% 0.10% Community Development Fund 1.70% 6 Budget Overview The text below focuses on the various City departments and functions provided by each department.Approved changes are discussed and basic functions of City departments are identified. Governmental Funds currently backed up,or are being backed up along Police Department $12,936,436 with other systems.These systems are the AFIX, PictureLink,and voice recording systems.This SLA The Police Department provides a number of services is in the amount of$14,100.The fmal SLA in the that help to keep the community safe. Services Police Department,in the amount of$5,931,is for a provided include: 1)police patrol with certified refrigerated evidence locker that will be used for police officers who are assigned to specific areas of after-hours storage of evidence that requires the city and who are equipped with police vehicles refrigeration. and all necessary equipment;2)criminal investigation for the investigation of reported Fire Department $10,671,063 crimes;3)animal control;4)communications support The Fire Department provides services to College for officers on the street and short term jail/detention Station,City of Bryan—through an automatic aid facilities that reduce the processing time of arrests; program—and to rural areas around College Station and 5)a recruiting and training division that serves as through mutual aid agreements.The Fire Department a support and training function for the Department. operates out of five stations located throughout the Calls for Service City. 61,000 The basic services provided by the Fire Department 60,000 f include: 1)fire response;2)emergency medical 59,000 response;3)fire prevention services,including 58,000 commercial fire safety inspections and fire I I prevention training at local schools and various 57,000 functions;4)code enforcement activities performed 56,000 by the community enhancement action center; and 5) 55,000 1- T - hazardous material response. 2005 2006 2007 est. 2008 est. Incidents Dispatched The above graph illustrates an increase in calls for 4,500 service.A "Call for Service"is defined as any event 4,000 or situation, reported by a citizen that requires a 3500 3,000 response from the Police Department. 2,500 °2 000 Four service level adjustments(SLAs),totaling E1,500 $203,678,have been approved for the Police 1,000 Department.The first SLA,in the amount of soo $85,097,is for the addition of two Communications 2003 2004 2005 2000 2007 est 2008 est ■EMS -FIRE Operators.This request is in response to an increased The above graph illustrates incidents responded to call load for Police,Fire and Animal Control by the Fire Department over the last several years. services.The Police Department has indicated that communications has seen a double digit increase in There are five service level adjustments totaling call load over the past two years.The second SLA, $701,130 included in the approved FY08 Fire totaling$98,550,will be used for the implementation Department budget.The first SLA,totaling of a mobile video camera replacement system.Funds $519,012,is for seven additional will be set aside on an annual basis for the scheduled firefighter/paramedic positions.In FY06,the replacement of the Police Department's mobile video depai tment approved a multi-year program to hire 15 cameras.The cameras will be replaced on a three- firefighter/paramedics over several fiscal years to year schedule and it is anticipated that the first year reinstate a dedicated ladder truck company.The of replacement will be 2010.The third SLA is for the ladder truck was purchased in FY05 and delivered in purchase of a data backup solution for three key FY06.Phase 1 of the program funded five Police Department systems that are either not 7 firefighter/paramedics and was approved in the FY06 within the City of College Station is properly budget.Phase 2,approved in FY07,funded the hiring maintained. This is done through a number of of three firefighter/paramedics,as well as promotions programs,including a street rehabilitation program • for three lieutenants and three apparatus operators that addresses street repair before more expensive (drivers).This SLA will provide funds for the final reconstruction measures are needed.The Streets seven firefighter/paramedic positions necessary to Division also coordinates with the Engineering enable the department to reinstate the dedicated Division to plan and develop major street capital ladder company. The second SLA approved for the projects that involve rebuilding roadways that need Fire Department,in the amount of$40,000,will upgrades. provide the funds needed for the department to implement a Firefighter Wellness Program.These The Streets Division provides routine pothole funds will be used to provide cardiac and cancer patching and other maintenance services.The screenings to the Firefighters.The third SLA,for effectiveness of this service is measured by $12,900,will allow the department to pursue national determining whether 95%of the streets in the City accreditation for Fire Suppression,EMS and have a grade of"C"or better,using the Pavement Emergency Management Divisions.These funds will Management System. be used for the initial steps in obtaining accreditation. It is anticipated that additional funds will be needed The Streets FY08 approved budget includes one in FY09 for additional components of the service level adjustment in the amount of$350,000 to fund the rehabilitation of streets within the City. The accreditation requirements. The fourth SLA,totaling $70,950,is for building maintenance and upkeep at streets approved for rehabilitation are Southwest two fire stations and the installation of an ice Parkway from Welsh to Texas Avenue and Deacon machine at a third. This includes kitchen upgrades from Rio Grande to Wellborn. and the installation of larger exhaust fans in the apparatus bay of Station#2.Work to be performed at Drainage issues impact health and public safety,as well as transportation and mobility.Drainage service Station#1 includes kitchen upgrades and the installation of an alarm system in the sleeping areas. levels provide a drainage maintenance program that The report room will also be remodeled to allow for keeps the storm carrying capacity of the system multiple users entering reports at the same time.The adequate in College Station. Right of way mowing final SLA approved for the Fire Department is for and creek cleaning are the primary ways this service $58,268 and will be used to fund the City's portion is provided. for the lease of the Community Emergency There is one approved SLA in the Drainage Division Operations Center. of Public Works.The service level adjustment is for Public Works Department $7,541,210 a Tree Trimmer attachment for a Boom Mower in the amount of$9,000. The Public Works Department maintains streets, drainage,and the City's traffic control system. It is The Traffic Signs and Markings and Traffic also responsible for refuse collection,capital project Signals Divisions in College Station serve as an engineering and construction,as well as fleet and integral traffic flow control mechanism throughout facilities maintenance.The department also oversees the City.The system is critical during peak traffic the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency. times,such as during Texas A&M football season. The Traffic Signal Division is responsible for The Facilities Maintenance Division provides maintaining and repairing traffic signals and school support services to City departments through the warning devices in order to provide safe and efficient maintenance of City facilities.This entails all City movement of vehicles and pedestrians. buildings including heating,ventilation and cooling systems. Additionally,Facilities Maintenance A couple of SLAs are approved in these divisions. performs some minor building construction and An SLA for a$12,000 cost reduction is in Traffic remodeling activities.The Division also supervises Signs and Markings.This SLA is a change in service facility repair fund use to ensure that facilities and levels which will allow for a decrease in expenditures equipment are repaired and replaced in a timely associated with installing signs in new development manner. areas.A policy change will be required that would shift the burden of cost from the City to the The Streets Division of the Public Works developer. Currently,the City of College Station is Department strives to ensure that the street system one of the only cities in Texas paying for signs in 8 new development areas.The money savings realized including three City-owned swimming pools and the by implementing this policy change would be used to CSISD natatorium. boost maintenance on traffic signals and to maintain the traffic system.There is also an approved SLA for Pool Attendance vs.Revenue Traffic System Maintenance in the amount of $300,000 150,000 $50,000 as well as an SLA for System re-timing in $280,000 — 148,000 conjunction with the widening of Texas Avenue in $280,000 — 146,000 the amount of$50,000. $240,000 144,000 $220,000142,000 The Department of Public Works Engineering , 14i+ _._ 140,000 Division is responsible for the administration of the 2003 2004 2005 2005 2007 est. City's capital improvement plan.This includes the Revenue—0—Attendance building of projects approved as part of bond elections such as streets,fire stations,libraries,and The above graph illustrates the revenue generated others.Capital projects for the public utilities,such by the pools and the leveling off of attendance due to as electric,water,wastewater,and drainage projects facility capacity limitations. are also included.A cost reduction SLA is also The Conference Center is operated to provide approved in Engineering to reduce expenditures by $75,000.This SLA proposes savings via an meeting space for various groups and organizations. ordinance change that would be required to shift the The Lincoln Center is a community center that responsibility and cost of quality control assurance provides positive programming and serves as a testing from the City to the developer or contractor. satellite center for social services.The Xtra Currently this infrastructure testing is done by private Education program provides citizens of all ages the opportunity to enhance their quality of life through contractors but is paid out of the General Fund. various continuing education programs. Finally,Public Works is requesting an SLA in the amount of$11,151 to fund costs associated with the Conference Center Attendance department seeking APWA accreditation.The 84,000 breakdown of cost is: $7,000 base fee and$4,151 63,000 — functional area fee. 42,000 CIP Department $738,769 21,000 o , The CIP Department is responsible for the 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 est. administration of the City's capital improvement plan.This includes the building of projects approved The preceding graph illustrates the number of as part of bond elections such as streets,fire stations, Conference Center customers from 2003 to 2007 libraries,and others.Capital projects for the public (estimated). utilities,such as electric,water,wastewater,and drainage projects are also included. One SLA,in the There are six service level adjustments(SLAs) amount of$164,987,is for the salary,benefits,and approved in the Parks and Recreation FY08 budget associated costs of a Capital Projects Officer totaling$606,043.Two inter-divisional SLAs in position.This position will be responsible for the Parks are$257,286 to fund Phase II of Veterans Park coordination of the City's Capital Improvements operations and maintenance and$226,490 for the Program. operations and maintenance of the College Station Memorial Cemetery.There is also an approved SLA Parks and for Greenways Program Manager support in the Recreation Department $9,056,073 amount of$16,610 that would fund various office and computer supplies needed by this position to The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible facilitate the Greenways program. for College Station park facilities and recreation programs.Among the services provided are athletics, The Parks Special Facilities Division is responsible recreation and instruction programs for youth and for the Lincoln Center,Conference Center,and all adults.Also provided are programs and special Pool facilities.Also,beginning in 2007,Special events at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater and other Facilities oversee the Larry J.Ringer Library facility. park locations throughout the City.The Parks There is one SLA for the Library in the amount of Department operates a number of special facilities 9 $29,675 to pay for the anticipated increases in salary in the amount of$513,935.The first approved SLA and benefits paid to the City of Bryan for the Larry J. is for debt payment to rural fire districts in the Ringer Library operations. amount of$35,000.The local government code requires that Cities compensate emergency service The Parks Recreation Division oversees Athletics, districts upon annexation.The estimated payments Senior Services, Special Events,the Wolf Pen Creek are: Emergency Service District#1 $22,000; Amphitheater and Trails as well as the Concessions Emergency Service District#3 $11,000; and operations. Council approved an SLA for$23,239 Emergency Service District#4$2,000.The second for Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater Marketing and SLA is for$85,000 that would fund survey work, Operations. property owner research,and property owner notification required prior to annexation. SLAs in the The Parks Operations Division maintains park amount of$60,000 were approved in FY04 and facilities through regular mowing and maintenance FY05 for annexation studies.The third SLA is for projects. One SLA in this division is for various $50,000 to phase in an Historic District Enabling operations and maintenance associated with Ordinance. The other SLA in the amount of operating new parks such as Woodland Hills, $343,935,is for Phase II of the Comprehensive Plan Edelweiss Gartens,University Park,Crescent Pointe update. Park,and Nantucket Park. Information The Forestry Division,through horticultural and Technology Department $3,284,938 landscaping efforts,ensures that City property is maintained in an aesthetically pleasing manner.The Information Technology implements and maintains City Cemetery and the new Memorial Cemetery is the technology and computer based information included in the property maintained by the Forestry systems used by all City Departments. Division. One SLA included in the approved budget is for operational items for a new Forestry The Information Technology Administration division Maintenance Shop in the amount of$28,000. oversees the other areas of the Department as well as manages the franchise agreements that the City has Larry J. Ringer Library $994,954 with telecommunication,cable,electric,water,and natural gas providers. Beginning in 2007,the Larry J.Ringer Library is overseen by the City's Parks and Recreation The Information Technology division includes Department.The City of Bryan staffs and operates Management Information Technology(MIS), the library,which is fully funded by the City of Geographic Information Technology(GIS),E- College Station. The approved budget for the Library Government,and Communication Services.With the is$994,954,which includes an approved SLA in the exception of Communication Services,these services amount of$29,675 to fund an approved salary are budgeted in the General Fund.The MIS division increase for Library employees. implements and supports computing platforms and applications for all City Departments,including Nng and Development Computer Aided Dispatch(911)for Public Safety Services Department $2,632,244 and connectivity to the Internet.The GIS division is The Planning and Development Services Department responsible for the coordination of all geographic provides oversight for new development in the City. data and its presentation to the public.The E- Planning and Development Services works to Government division is responsible for the City's reinforce compliance with zoning,subdivision, website,interactive processes with citizens and the drainage and other ordinances.This ensures Intranet. development in a manner consistent with policies established by Council. This process includes The Information Technology General Fund divisions planning and construction functions as well as have two approved SLAs in the amount of$126,100. development coordination activities.The Fire Both of the SLAs are for software improvements Department and the Public Utilities Department are including a Microsoft System Upgrade in the amount also involved in the planning and development of$100,000 and an mPower Application for Web process. based GIS Improvements in the amount of$26,100. Planning and Development Services has four approved service level adjustments(SLAs)for FY08 10 Fiscal Services Department $3,431,261 The Legal Division provides legal services and The Fiscal Services Department provides Fiscal support to City Council and City staff.Among the Administration,Accounting,Purchasing,and services provided by this office are legal advice, Budgeting services to the City.It also oversees the contract writing,and litigation.The approved Legal operations of Municipal Court and Utility Customer Office budget is$1,025,836.There is one SLA Service. totaling$115,741.The SLA will add a Senior Assistant City Attorney position to handle additional Fiscal Services Administration handles cash and workload that has been added as a result of the debt issues for the City while ensuring all funds are increase in capital projects.The position will be prudently invested.The Accounting and Purchasing funded from the capital projects funds. Divisions work closely together to ensure that purchases are made and recorded according to The Economic Development Division is responsible fines and fees for coordinating economic development activities in guidelines.Municipal Court collects for the City.The Office of Budget and Strategic College Station. The Economic Development FY08 Planning prepares,monitors,and reviews the annual approved operating budget is$420,898.There are two SLAs included for this division for a total of budget.The office also coordinates the City's strategic planning process,which is closely tied to $62,735. One SLA is for$40,000 for the purchase of the City's budget. Fiscal Impact Modeling software,hardware,and training which will allow the City to better evaluate General the fiscal impact of development,incentive Government Department $4,506,091 proposals,land/development regulations,and tax/ fee impacts on the local development of the The General Government Department includes many community.The other SLA is for$22,735 to fund 0.5 of the administrative functions of the City. of a staff assistant position. The Mayor and Council Division accounts for In FY08,the Community Development Division expenditures related to Council functions such as moved from the General Fund to the Community education and training.The funds approved for the Development Fund. FY08 budget total$71,480. The Public Communications Division provides The Internal Auditor Division conducts timely and factual information through the media and independent financial and performance audits to directly to citizens.In FY08,the Neighborhood provide the Council and the Mayor with objective Services,Community Programs,and Historic information to assist them in determining whether Programs cost centers were consolidated into Public governmental operations are adequately controlled Communications.The total FY08 approved budget is and whether the required high degree of public $820,226 and includes four SLAs totaling$133,505. accountability is maintained. The Internal Auditor The first SLA,in the amount of$19,025,is to Division was added in FY 07. The approved FY 08 upgrade Channel 19 Equipment.The funds for this budget is$109,470. SLA will come from the Educational and The City Secretary Division is responsible for Governmental Fee that the City collects as part of the franchise agreement with the cable television elections,records management,City Council support provider in the City.The second SLA,totaling and other activities.The approved budget is $75,924 is for a second Broadcast Media Specialist $376,333. position.This position will be responsible for video, The City Manager Division is responsible for the audio,and editing equipment of in-house production day to day operations of the City,making and broadcasting of Council meetings,special events, recommendations on current and future issues to the programs and other meetings and events on the City's government access television channel.The City Council,and providing short and long-term third SLA is in the amount of$20,000 and is for a direction to the organization.The approved budget is tune up to the City's web site.Finally,funds in the $753,642. One SLA is approved in the amount of amount of$18,556 are approved to bring the $10,122 that will fund an internship in the City Heritage Program Assistant position to full time.The Manager's Office for a TAMU political science student.This will be the third year that this internship position is currently budgeted as a has been funded. temporary/seasonal position.This will add 0.5 FTE to the City's personnel. 11 The Human Resources Division assists in Parks Xtra Education Fund $100,241 recruiting,hiring,and retaining qualified candidates The Parks Xtra Education Fund was established in for City positions.The division provides employee FY96 and is a joint effort between the City of training and administers the compensation and College Station and College Station Independent benefits program.The Risk Management function School District to provide community based within HR seeks to limit the exposure of the City to education programs.The FY08 approved Parks Xtra physical and financial losses through a number of Education budget for program expenditures is programs addressing worker safety.The approved $95,622. $4,619 is included for the Xtra Education Human Resources budget for FY08 is$928,206 and portion of the General and Administrative(G&A) includes one SLA in the amount of$80,000 for a transfer to cover the cost of internal services such as Comprehensive Classification Plan.The objective of Human Resources,Accounting,and Budget. this plan is to develop a broader classification structure that will provide flexibility to both the City Municipal Court Funds $249,958 and to employees,as well as reduce administrative costs by making the distinctions between The City is authorized by the State Legislature to classifications more clear and defensible. collect fees on traffic tickets written by the City. There are four fees collected by Municipal Court: the Other General Fund Court Security fee;Court Technology fee;Efficiency Expenditures $1,758,626 Time Payment fee;and the Juvenile Case Manager fee. There are a number of expenditures budgeted in the General Fund that do not fall under the purview of The funds collected,along with existing fund any one department.Miscellaneous expenditures balances from prior years,are for security and within the governmental funds include$681,842 for technology projects at the Municipal Court,as well public agency funding and$1,076,784 for as to offset a portion of the cost associated with contingency transfers and other charges. accepting credit cards at Municipal Court. Debt Service Fund $13,128,740 Police Seizure Fund $20,000 The Debt Service Fund is used to account for ad The Police Seizure Fund accounts for revenues and valorem taxes collected to pay for authorized general expenditures related to property seized by College government debt.The debt service portion of the ad Station Police Department. Revenues are budgeted at valorem tax totals 24.840 per$100 valuation. Based $16,000 for FY08 and expenditures at$20,000. on the current forecast of the Debt Service Fund,it is anticipated that there is capacity for additional debt Enterprise Funds service beyond that which has been authorized. Electric Fund $73,889,027 Economic Development Fund $2,000,000 The Electric Division is responsible for providing The City created an Economic Development Fund to cost efficient and reliable electric service to the account for resources and expenditures directed at citizens,businesses and institutions in College providing incentives for businesses and industries Station.Reliable electric service is necessary to that are planning to locate in College Station.This is ensure continued prosperity of the City. different from the funding provided to the Research Water Fund $12,347,090 Valley Partnership,which is included in the Electric Fund Budget.Resources set aside for economic The City of College Station has the capacity to development purposes will be transferred into this produce approximately 23 million gallons per day of fund and remain in the fund until expended.In FY08, potable water.The Water Division has developed $2,000,000 will be available in this fund for high standards of reliability that assures customers' economic development incentives and related needs are met with a water supply that meets or expenditures. exceeds all federal and state mandated standards.As a City enterprise,the full cost of service for water Business Park Fund $500,000 production,transmission and distribution is Resources are included in the budget for economic recovered by charging customers for consumption on development activities.In FY08,it is projected that a per unit basis. $500,000 will be expended in the Business Park Fund for the TIPs project. 12 SLAs included in the Water Division total$848,057. Dispatch position.This position will be budgeted in The first SLA,in the amount of$85,000,is to the Electric Utility,but will be funded by Water provide funds for the water purchase agreement that Services through a G&A transfer. is currently in place on Well#4.The funds will be used to purchase water from the well until a Sanitation Fund $6,465,840 replacement well can be built.The second SLA,for The Sanitation Division of Public Works provides $152,000,is to provide funds for the operations and services that meet the City's solid waste collection maintenance costs associated with Well#7,which needs.These include providing residential containers, should be in operation in the spring of 2008.The curbside recycling,brush and grass clipping third SLA is for the development of a Water Master collection,street sweeping and the removal of waste Plan.The Plan will address future utility needs and is that can be disposed of in the landfill or through estimated to cost$75,000.The forth SLA,totaling composting.Commercial services are also provided $360,000,is for the outsourcing of the meter to local businesses.Commercial service offers replacement.The outsourcing of the program will collection in small and large receptacles,and is provide for a scheduled meter replacement program loaded with side mounted automated collection on a seven year cycle.The fifth SLA will provide equipment.Customers with greater volumes have the $85,500 to purchase the equipment and chemicals option of using roll-off containers that are serviced needed to meet a TCEQ required dechlorination by front load collection equipment. mandate.The sixth SLA,for$50,000,is for a Water Refuse Collected Distribution Pressure Reducing Device that will 40,000 reduce abnormally high operating pressure in the 35,000 , 30,000 Greens Prairie area.The final SLA,in the amount of 25,000 $40,557,will provide funds for the addition of a = 20,000 15,000 Utility Dispatch position.This position will be io,000 t ;E budgeted in the Electric Utility,but will be funded by 5,000 2003 2004 2005 2006 est. 2007 est. Water Services through a G&A transfer. Residential Commercial Wastewater Fund $12,911,054 The above graph illustrates volumes, in tons, of refuse collected and disposed of by the Sanitation Effective sanitary sewer collection and treatment is Division, since FY03. essential to public health in an urban environment. Over the last several decades,standards have The Sanitation approved budget also includes increased for this infrastructure.Past upgrades to the funding for Keep Brazos Beautiful that was Carters Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant were requested through the outside agency funding directly related to changing standards.As the system process. continues to grow,additional capital is needed for line extensions.The existing system will have to be Parking Enterprise Fund $724,103 maintained with line replacements and plant The Parking Enterprise Fund accounts for parking enhancements and expansions.Wastewater services operations in the City.This includes the parking lot, are provided as an enterprise function with service parking garage,and on street parking.The approved related fees paying for the cost of service. FY08 budget for parking operations is$516,383 and The FY08 Approved Budget includes$200,557 for revenues are projected to be$706,420. five SLAs in the Wastewater Division.The first two Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management SLAs,totaling$50,000,are for permit renewals at the Lick Creek and Carter Creek Wastewater Agency (BVSWMA) Fund $6,958,253 Treatment Plants.This request is to fund the BVSWMA is a cooperative arrangement between the contracting of an engineering firm to prepare the Cities of College Station and Bryan to provide solid application.The third SLA,in the amount of waste disposal service.BVSWMA is responsible for $35,000,is requested to provide funds related to the running the landfill,developing and implementing increased cost for the purchase of polymer for sludge alternative disposal programs for waste that cannot processing.The fourth SLA is for the development of be placed into the current landfill site,and providing a Wastewater Master Plan.The Plan will address for long-term disposal for the two cities and other future utility needs and it is estimated to cost customers of the agency. $75,000.The fmal SLA,in the amount of$40,557, will provide funds for the addition of a Utility 13 Special Revenue Funds Wolf Pen Creek TIF Fund $2,242,090 Hotel Tax Fund $5,429,512 The Wolf Pen Creek Tax Increment Finance Zone The City receives a tax of 7%on room rental rates generates revenues that must be utilized within the from persons staying in hotels or motels within the Wolf Pen Creek District.The budget funding is City.The City's use of taxes received from this targeted for future Wolf Pen Creek projects. source is limited by state statutes to support of Northgate TIF Fund tourism and have a number of other allowable uses specified in the law. The Northgate Tax Increment Finance Zone generates revenues that must be utilized within the Total anticipated revenues in the fund are Northgate District.Future funding will be used for $3,307,325;anticipated expenditures total improvement projects in the Northgate District. $5,429,512.The approved FY08 budget includes $3,804,512 for City Operations,including Wolf Pen Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund Creek Operations and other Parks programs and This fund accounts for the sale of cemetery lots and events that are eligible for Hotel Tax Funds,as well other revenues that are collected through the College as costs associated with the proposed Convention Station cemetery.The fund also accounts for Center.Funding for Outside Agencies eligible for expenditures on projects that take place in the Hotel Tax funding is also included in the FY08 cemetery.There are no expenditures anticipated in approved budget. this fund in FY08. Community Development Memorial Cemetery Fund $325,488 Fund $3,878,839 This fund accounts for the sale of cemetery lots and Community Development helps provide low cost other revenues that are collected through the housing and other public assistance through Memorial Cemetery and Aggie Field of Honor Community Development Block Grant funds from cemetery. The fund also accounts for expenditures on the federal government.These funds are used to projects that take place at this location.In FY08 assist low to moderate-income residents of College $75,000 is included for advertising in this fund. Station.Assistance is provided through housing services,public agency funding,public facility Internal Service Funds improvements,and economic development activities. The City has established several internal service The Community Development FY08 approved funds for areas where goods and services are operating budget is $353,460.The operating budget provided to City departments on a cost- for Community Development reduced from FY07 to reimbursement basis.The Internal Service Funds FY08 due to the elimination of 1.5 positions as a include the Insurance Funds,the Equipment result of the streamlining of administrative activities Replacement Fund,the Utility Customer Service in that area.In addition,the Assistant Director Fund,Fleet Maintenance Fund,and Communications position was moved to Economic Development Fund. Each of these funds receives revenues from Division of General Government. City departments to which services are provided. Red Light Camera Fund $223,750 Base budget revenues for the funds reflect the above policies. Internal Service funds have revenues The Texas Legislature passed SB 1119 which transferred from departmental budgets on a quarterly became effective on September 1,2007. This bill basis to ensure that funds are available to fund related authorized and controls the municipal use of red light expenses.In FY08 the Print Mail fund is proposed to camera equipment and was codified in the Texas be dissolved in an effort to consolidate services and Transportation Code, Section 707.003. Revenue provide the most cost effective use of City funds. sharing provisions are mandatory: one half of all fees are remitted to the state and the remaining revenue is Insurance Funds spent on traffic or enforcement provisions within the The City of College Station has four funds for city and half of the revenue over expenditures is insurance purposes,all of which are self-funded. shared with regional trauma centers. The City anticipates implementation of their red light camera Property Casualty Fund $745,165 program in calendar year 2008 and budgeted $223,750 in FY08. The property casualty fund ensures that the City can adequately cover potential property and liability 14 losses.The FY08 estimated revenues for the Property 420 Utility Bills Mailed Casualty fund are$1,005,133.Approved co 400 1 expenditures total$745,165. 3 tg 380 _ Employee Benefits Fund $5,953,619 I- 320 benefits fund is self-funded and 300 The employee 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 provides medical coverage to covered City est est employees.Estimated revenues for the employee ' benefits fund total$6,038,110 for FY08,and projected expenditures total$5,953,619.An SLA in Fleet Maintenance Fund $1,688,987 the amount of$40,000 is included in this fund for a proposed Firefighter Wellness Program. The Public Works Fleet Services Division manages • the vehicle and equipment fleet.The division also Workers Compensation Fund $726,765 performs preventive maintenance and vehicle repair. The workers compensation fund provides coverage The City maintains a fleet of vehicles and heavy against losses sustained through on the job injuries to equipment to provide services to the citizens of employees.Revenues anticipated in the Workers College Station. Some of these services include Compensation fund are$893,209;expenditures total Police and Fire response,Solid Waste Collection, $726,765.Included in the expenditures is an SLA in Public Utilities,Building Inspection,and Parks the amount of$18,750 to fund a safety footwear operations.In FY08,revenues in the Fleet Fund are projected to be$1,701,524.The FY08 approved program. expenditures are$1,688,987.Fleet Services has an Unemployment Fund $30,000 SLA for$10,000 to fund an increase in the cost of !i petroleum products. Revenues in the unemployment fund are estimated to be$30,253.Expenditures in this fund are expected to Print Mail Fund be$30,000. The Print Mail Division is proposed to be dissolved Equipment Replacement Fund $4,204,540 in FY08 in an effort to consolidate expenditures and provide the most cost effective services to the The City has a fund that serves to accumulate citizens of College Station.The Mail portion of Print resources for the replacement of vehicles and large Mail will be reorganized into the IT Administrative � motorized equipment,the telephone and radio General Fund division. i systems,to provide replacement assets for the existing major technological infrastructure,and the Communications Fund $898,603 replacement of copiers.The anticipated revenues The Communications Division is responsible for the total$4,308,748;expenditures total$4,204,540. implementation and maintenance of the network Utility Customer Service Fund $2,582,626 infrastructure,telephone,voice radio,data radio (mobile data)and paging systems and any other The Utility Customer Service Division is the primary system requiring connectivity for communications. interface with the City's utility customers. Revenues in this fund are projected to be$794,650 in Responsibilities include setting up customer FY08.Approved expenditures in FY08 total accounts,connecting and disconnecting utility $898,603. Communications has one approved SLA in services,reading meters,billing and collecting utility the amount of$27,000 to fund a paging transmitter. customer accounts and addressing customer concerns.The division has one SLA in the amount of Capital Project Funds $21,000 to fund a Click2Gov Customer Information System. The City has a number of capital project funds. General obligation bonds form the basic resource for general government projects such as streets,parks, traffic,public facilities and other such needs. However,the City has several other resources that may be used to supplement those resources and help to hold down the ad valorem taxes necessary to pay for general obligation bonds. 15 In addition to the general government projects,the a future bond issue will be needed for the completion City has bond funds for each of the utilities operated of the widening of Barron Road. Finally,$508,500 by the City.For FY08,operating funds from both the has been included for the design of the William D. Water and Wastewater Funds in the amount of Fitch Parkway widening project. $3,200,000 are projected to be used to fund capital projects in lieu of the issuance of additional debt. Street TxDOT Projects It is projected that$672,000 will be spent in FY08 on Other resources to fund capital projects include the streetscaping along Texas Avenue.The streetscaping Wolf Pen Creek Tax Increment Financing District, will be in conjunction with the TxDOT Texas the Drainage Utility and Parkland Dedication Funds. Avenue Widening project. It is anticipated that the Each provides resources that will be used to complete streetscaping will occur as the phases of the widening a number of projects over the next five years. are completed. Community Development funds will also be used to fund certain street projects in eligible areas and park Traffic Projects projects in the Tarrow Park and Lincoln Center area. The FY08 Approved Budget includes funds for traffic management improvements and new traffic General Government Capital Projects signal projects.Funds are included for the installation The following is a brief summary of some of the key of new traffic signals at the intersection of Rio general government projects included for FY08. Grande and Rock Prairie and at the intersection of Welsh and Holleman.Funds for safety improvements Street Capital Projects $3,944,739 to the traffic system are also included in the FY08 • Street Rehabilitation Projects Approved Budget. In addition,$87,395 is included in In FY08,funds in the amount of$2,090,719 are the budget for traffic signal communication projects. estimated to be spent for street rehabilitation in the Sidewalks and Trails Projects College Park/Breezy Heights area in Southside The City of College Station has worked over the College Station.This project is part of a multi year years to ensure adequate transportation infrastructure effort to rehabilitate the infrastructure in older parts for pedestrians and bicyclists.Funds in the amount of of College Station.Funds are also projected in FY08 $118,273 are included in the budget for phase IA of for rehabilitation projects in the Northgate area. pedestrian improvements along University Drive. Specifically,funds will be expended for the The FY08 funds will be used for the design of this rehabilitation of Church Avenue and for the project. Construction on this phase of the project is rehabilitation of Tauber Street and Stasney Street. scheduled to begin in FY09. Also included in this project is the construction of sidewalks on College Main. The City has an adopted sidewalk and bike loop plan. Street Extension Projects $1,010,826 has been included in the budget for hike $8,585,789 is projected in FY08 for various street and bike trail projects.It is anticipated that a portion extension and widening projects.An estimated of these funds will be used for the completion of the $1,025,045 is included for phase II of the Dartmouth City's bike loop.In addition,as new development Drive extension project.Funds in the amount of occurs,sidewalks are an important aspect that must $540,000 are included for oversized participation be considered.In FY08,$107,000 is projected for projects throughout the City. $2,671,164 is included sidewalk improvements along Southwest Parkway for the Arrington/Decatur street extension project. and Appomatox Drive. Also included is an estimated Also included in the approved budget is$1,118,700 $259,320 for City of College Station Beautification for the Rock Prairie Road Widening project.These Improvements.This may include enhancements at funds will be used for design and right-of-way entrance points into the City such as the Rock Prairie acquisition costs related to the future widening of Road overpass at Highway 6. Rock Prairie Road. Construction funds are not Parks Capital Projects $1,462,920 included in the project budget.Funds are also In FY08,funds in the amount of$395,018 are included for projects on Barron Road. $130,119 is included in the budget for the development of projected for the remaining right-of-way acquisition University Park.An estimated$810,000 will be spent • related to the future widening of Barron Road. In on Veterans Park Phase II.The construction of addition,$2,320,656 is included for the design and Veterans Park Phase II is primarily complete and the initial construction costs associated with the project came in under budget.The balance of the rehabilitation of Barron Road.Additional funds from 16 funds will be used to create a second entrance/exit on included in the budget is$37,765 for the Automated University Drive for the park.It is projected that Customer Service project.This portion of the project funds in the amount of$399,896 will be expended on is for upgrades in Utility Customer Service. the New Forestry Shop construction and$40,000 is included in the budget for renovations to the existing A projection of$16,720 is included for the Central Park Shop. replacement of the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)units and battery cabinets supporting the Funding in the amount of$315,000 has been City's telephone,computer network and radio included in FY08 Approved Budget for the systems.A projected expenditure of$35,141 has development of Woodland Hills Park.Funds in the been included for the final phase of the PBX(Phone amount of$915,000 are estimated for the System)Replacement.A projected expenditure of construction of a new bath house at Adamson Pool $4,784,791 has been included for the replacement of and$30,000 is projected for the design of a new bath the City's 800 MHz radio system.Finally$100,000 house at Thomas Pool. $400,000 has been included is included in the budget for the installation of in the approved budget for the installation of equipment that will allow wireless access by City replacement lights on the little league fields at the employees at various locations throughout the City. Southwood Valley Athletic Complex. Drainage Capital Projects $1,200,290 In addition, $30,000 of Community Development The FY08 approved drainage capital projects budget Block Grant(CDBG)funds are anticipated to be used includes a projected expenditure of$1,580,286 for on eligible projects throughout the City.These improvements to the City's drainage system. include the replacement of the current sidewalk entry Significant projects include a projected$750,658 for to the Lincoln Center which extends from the south storm drainage improvements to the flow capacity of entrance to the parking lot and the addition of a Bee Creek Tributary"A."$300,000 is projected for swing set at Lion's Park. Greenways land acquisition throughout the City. General Government& $200,000 is included for Minor Drainage Capital Equipment Capital Projects $5,783,723 Improvement projects. $247,628 is included for drainage improvements occurring in the College General government and capital equipment projects Park/Breezy Heights area.In addition,$32,000 is are planned assets that have value to more than one included for a Bee Creek Letter of Map Revision specific area of City operations.The two main (LOMR). divisions within this category are public facilities and technology projects.In FY08,it is projected that Utility Capital Projects $10,477,877 will be spent on public facilities. The following is a brief summary of some of the Included in this amount is$5,783,066 for the utility capital projects projected for FY08.These construction of a new City cemetery. $1,058,200 is capital projects are funded either through existing the projected expenditure for the relocation of Fire revenues from these funds or through the issuance of Station#3.Funds in the amount of$1,683,963 have utility revenue bonds. been included for renovations to the existing Police Station. $61,487 is the projected expenditure for the Electric Capital Projects $12,268,757 New City Hall and$621,161 is projected for $12,268,757 is the approved expenditure amount for improvements in the Northgate area. $1,000,000 has electric capital projects in FY08.As the electric been included for the completion of the second floor capital projects are considered competitive matter of the Municipal Court Building.It is expected that under Texas Senate Bill No. 7,details of these this area will be occupied by the Finance Department projects are not outlined in this summary,but are upon completion. $250,000 is estimated for the provided to Council as part of the budget review rehabilitation and remodel of the various existing municipal office areas that will be restructured process. following the move of Finance to the Municipal Water Capital Projects $12,725,339 Court Building. In FY08, $12,725,339 is the approved appropriation The FY08 Approved Budget also includes a for water capital projects.Water production projects projected expenditure of$5,028,838 for technology include an estimated$2,500,000 for the construction projects. $54,398 is included for the Police of Water Well#7.The budget also includes funds for Department's Automated Citations project.Also security,electrical, SCADA and drainage infrastructure. $3,381,448 is projected in FY08 for 17 the Well#7 collection line.Also included in the projects. Collection projects include$100,000 for budget is$4,016,435 for the construction of a water oversize participation and planning. $978,000 is line that will run parallel to the existing water line. included for the construction of wastewater lines in Another water production project for which funds are annexed areas along Raymond Stotzer West. included is the parallel water transmission line that $150,000 is projected for the completion of will run along FM 2818 from Highway 21 south to wastewater improvements in the William D.Fitch Villa Maria. $5,500,000 is estimated for this project area. in FY08.A projected$2,500,000 is included for land acquisition for future well sites. Rehabilitation projects included in the FY08 Approved Budget include$130,000 for the alignment A projected$232,305 is included for the completion of a wastewater collection line in the Emerald of water plant security upgrades that will help to Parkway/Bent Oak area that will correct poor flow minimize risks and threats to the water production conveyance. $100,000 has been projected for the infrastructure.A projected$500,000 is included for rehabilitation of lift station#3.In addition,funds in the Sandy Point Pump Station Fiber Optic Line.This the amount of$100,000 have been included for the line will provide communications between Dowling rehabilitation of the Foxfire lift station. $75,000 has Road Pump Station and Sandy Point Pump Station. been projected for the relocation of wastewater lines Additional Water Production projects include along Barron Road that need to be moved in $250,000 for well site drainage,$75,000 for conjunction with the Streets rehabilitation project. electrical upgrades at the Greens Prairie Elevated $300,000 is projected for the adjustments to Storage Tank and$150,000 for replacement of the wastewater lines that will occur as part of the Bee SCADA system. Creek IV and V Drainage project. Distribution projects projected for FY08 include Funds in the amount of$299,784 have been included $100,000 of general oversize participation(OP) for the replacement of the final screw lift pump at the funds and$30,000 for Victoria Street OP. $390,000 Carters Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.Funds in is included for the completion of the Barron Road the amount of$36,626 are projected for the water line extension. $411,056 is projected for the rehabilitation of wastewater lines in connection with installation of a water line to serve William D.Fitch the Church Street Rehab project and$26,321 is area. projected for replacement of wastewater lines along Tauber Street and Stasney Street.A projection of Rehabilitation projects included in the FY08 $658,328 is included for the replacement of Approved Budget include$75,000 for relocation of wastewater lines in the College Park/Breezy Heights water lines along Barron Road that need to be moved area. Funds totaling$634,200 are projected for the in conjunction with the Streets rehabilitation project. replacement of wastewater lines in the area bounded $120,000 is projected for the adjustments to water by Haines, Southwest Parkway,Glade and Langford. lines that will occur as part of the Bee Creek IV and V Drainage project.A projection of$50,000 is Treatment and disposal projects include a projected included for the replacement of water lines along $1,324,333 for ultraviolet upgrades at the Carters Tauber Street and Stasney Street. $991,366 is Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant(CCWWTP). included for the replacement of water lines in the $30,000 is projected for clarifier improvements at the College Park/Breezy Heights area. Finally,$900,000 CCWWTP.Also included is$125,000 for headworks is projected for the replacement of water lines in the improvements at the Plant and$150,000 is included area bounded by Haines, Southwest Parkway,Glade for Water Service Improvements.In addition, and Langford. $60,000 is projected for CCWWTP blower overhauls and$50,000 is projected for centrifuge The FY08 Approved Budget includes$1,000,000 in improvements at the Lick Creek Wastewater current revenues that will be transferred from Treatment Plant.Funds in the amount of$20,000 are operations to fund water capital projects. projected to complete security upgrades at the Plant. Additionally,a debt issue of$15,100,000 is projected In addition, $163,000 is projected for the SCADA in FY08 for water capital projects. replacement project. Wastewater Capital Projects $3,627,058 A total of$2,200,000 in current revenues from The FY08 Approved Budget includes$3,627,058 in operations is projected to be used to fund wastewater appropriations for numerous wastewater capital capital projects.Additionally,a debt issue of 18 $3,200,000 is projected in FY08 for wastewater capital projects. Special Revenue Capital Projects The following is a brief summary of some of the key special revenue projects scheduled for FY08. Parkland Dedication Capital Projects $710,963 Parkland dedication funds must be used for the development of parks within the zone to which the funds are dedicated.In FY08,appropriations in the amount of$710,963 are included.Total expenditures are projected at$1,075,398 for projects that are anticipated to be completed in the various park zones. Funds in the amount of$115,837 are included for the development of University Park and$34,000 for the Woodland Hills Park. $61,000 is included for improvements at Central Park. $202,761 is projected in Zone 6 for the development of Southwest Park.In addition,an expenditure of$364,435 is projected for the development of Edelweiss Gartens Park. Convention Center Projects The Convention Center Fund accounts for the receipt and expenditure of funds received by the City for the operation and maintenance of a convention center. No funds have been appropriated in FY08 for the Convention Center Fund. Additional O&M Costs With the addition of new facilities and infrastructure, additional operations and maintenance costs may be incurred. In the case of infrastructure rehabilitation it is expected that O&M cost will decrease for those areas the project targeted. However,it is difficult to quantify the cost savings of rehabilitation since resources are used elsewhere and not removed from departmental budgets. Conclusion The previous discussion provided an overview of the approved FY08 budget and key changes from the FY07 budget.The following sections of the budget document provide additional discussion of the approved budget by fund. 19 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION HEART OF THE RESEARCH VALLEY 20 • _- - • _ ,40111.11r 111111 _ . _ 6 '44111111110(. 0 C Sr‘*NC COLLV 1 t Or% Sta C 0 V 4 CO‘Wige CAVI ° 60Y,99 --r 7141 p.u,• ttOn, e sta COeg. 0 764-3 9/ go's1 cstY.• ve101*