HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem VI (B) FY 1993-94 Budget Message ATTACHMENT TO AUGUST 3, 1993 MINUTES AGENDA 8-3-93
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MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners
FROM: Ellis Shapiro, City Manager
DATE: July 31, 1993
RE: BUDGET MESSAGE FY 92/93
The review of building activity for the first nine months of FY 93 as compared to the same
period in FY 92 shows 317 and 252 residential permits respectively. For further
comparison, the number of water customers increased by 389 from July, 1992 to July,
1993 while sewer added 325 customers. This activity presumably coupled with the
annexations in December, 1992 changed the total taxable value from $375,807,867
(December, 1991) to $425,427,832 (December, 1992).
As you are aware, during FY 93, the City spent its resources beginning the process of
upgrading its aging fleet. Where possible, the latest technology has been purchased to insure
efficient yet cost effective service delivery. Ever mindful of the demands of a rapidly growing
city, staff was added to Fire, Police, and PPTD October 1, as well as Solid Waste, Personnel,
Protective Inspections, and Administrative Services at Mid-year to help maintain adopted
and/or adequate levels of service. We have (1 ) opened Clarke Road; (2) commenced
construction on the wastewater treatment plant expansion to 3 MGD; (3) finalized pre-
construction phase of the Ground Lease Agreement for the Forest Lake Golf Club of Ocoee;
(4) completed the first phase of renovation to the Withers-Maguire House; (5) relocated City
Hall functions and awarded construction contract; (6) leased/purchased 2 new side-load
refuse trucks and awarded 1 new recycling truck; (7) initiated design for expansion of Youth
Recreation Center; (8) designed intersection improvements for Kissimmee/Story and
Maguire/Marshall Farms intersections; (9) sold water and sewer bonds in the amount of
$8,555,000 for 25 years, thus retiring higher interest rate from the Bond Anticipation Note
and beginning new phase for expansion; (10) leased eight new vehicles, seven being for Law
Enforcement; (1 1 ) awarded bid for new 1250 pumper with financing.
To continue efforts to maintain service levels, cost effective and efficient service delivery and
capital improvements added during FY 93, the proposed FY 93/94 Budget includes:
FUND TOTAL % CHANGE
General Fund 8,234,100 14
Stormwater 361,500 10
Water 1,502,750 -14.67
Solid Waste 978,500 6.7
Wastewater 1,826,100 -22.5
The major changes consistent to all funds may be summarized as follows:
(1 ) Award 3% cost of living effective October 1, 1993;
(2) Reinstate merit system in conjunction with employee evaluations;
(3) Continue 75% of Health Insurance payments for employees with family coverage;
(4) Account for necessary matching funds for grants to be awarded October, 1993;
(5) Include many of the capital items appearing in the Capital Improvement Program with
a rating of 1.
If I may, I would like to provide a brief overview of each fund:
GENERAL FUND. Revenues were calculated based upon this year's growth pattern. The
millage rate as proposed is 4 mills and is estimated to be received at the 95% level; 95%
is the percentage currently being shown as FY 93's actual receipt. Franchise fees and Utility
taxes track the various connection history by the respective companies; cable franchise fees
were, however, held low since the outcome of current regulation is unknown.
The administrative charges to the other funds were calculated at 12% for water, solid waste,
and wastewater and at 8% for stormwater. 11% of the City Hall portion of the capital
improvement bond debt service will be paid by Utilities also.
In order to increase service delivery, personnel additions and changes include:
Law Enforcement - 4 new Police Officers
Fire Control - 3 new firefighters in October, 3 additional firefighters in April and
upgrades for 3 Firefighters to Engineers and 3 Engineers to Lieutenants.
Parks, Parkways, Trees and Drainage - 3 new Laborers
Recreation - 1 year round Part-time worker
City Clerk - 1 secretary
Changes in reporting are as follows:
Transfer Planner to Administrative Services as Concurrency Analyst
Transfer Senior Planner to Protective Inspections as Zoning Code Technician
Transfer Planning Director to City Manager's department as Economic Development
Coordinator while retaining Planning Director position
Increased costs for health insurance (26.5%), dental (10%), life (5%), disability (8%), and
multi-peril (10%) were budgeted as indicated. Workers' Compensation rates were adjusted
to reflect the State rates effective January 1, 1993. The non-recurring expenditures for the
move to City Hall have been captured as originally detailed in April, 1993. Continued costs
for upkeep to the current City Hall facilities have also been included. A scheduling program
will be established in Public Works for all on-going or recurring activities.
STORMWATER FUND. Assessment is currently being made as to the full requirements
for ditches and culverts for maintenance at 10 year storm event; this will allow the City not
only to ascertain the extent of maintenance problems but also to develop priorities in the
drainage work program. Until this analysis has been completed, the monies in this fund will
be appropriated to contingency. The basin studies and analyses will also continue.
WATER FUND. The Renewal and Replacement Fund will grow by 5% of gross receipts
from the utility payments. Scheduled R&R tasks as well as those done on emergency basis
insure continued viability for an aging system.
The only addition to personnel occurs 50% in water administration and 50% in wastewater
administration. This is the GIS operator whose function, until recently, has been handled by
a contract employee.
SOLID WASTE. A third side loader is to be added. The lease/purchase on the existing
rear-loaders was paid off in FY 93; one of these trucks will be converted to a brush truck.
WASTEWATER FUND. Additional personnel include one (1 ) Plant"C" Operator and one
(1) Laborer. Increased operating costs reflect the larger plant being operational by January,
1994.
In conclusion, we have prepared a budget that is conservative in its revenue estimates but
progressive in its expenditures. Increased service delivery in a cost-effective and efficient
manner while maintaining levels of service standards is the ultimate goal for FY 93-94. I
would like to commend Montye Beamer, Ivan Poston, Wanda Horton and Peggy Psaledakis
for their efforts in completing this budget.
Respectfully Submitted,
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