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HomeMy WebLinkAbout65B - 1ST QUARTER BUDGET UPDATEREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 2017 TITLE: RECEIVE AND FILE — FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 FIRST QUARTER BUDGET UPDATE; APPROVE APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS; ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE BUDGET TO ADD TWO POSITIONS; AND RECEIVE AND FILE BUDGET PRINCIPLES. (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 2, 4; 4, 1; 3, 3) 'CIV MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 151 Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER 1. Receive and file fiscal year 2017-18 First Quarter Budget Update. (Exhibit 1) 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment of $10,000 for the marketing of a youth internship program. 3. Approve an appropriation adjustment of $420,000 in building permit and plan check revenue and New Construction personnel and related expenditures to fund inspection positions. 4. Adopt a resolution to amend the budget to add two Combination Building Inspector positions. (Exhibit 2) 5. Receive and file the Administrative Guidelines that identify the Budget Principles to be used in preparing fiscal year 2018-19 Operating Budget. (Exhibit 3) DISCUSSION On June 6, 2017, the City Council directed staff to present an update on year-end results for FY 2016-17 along with a quarterly fiscal review for FY 2017-18, for the General Fund, and an update on current citywide vacancies. Staff has also included Budget Principles outlining how the Finance and Management Services Agency (FMSA) will use these principles when developing the City Budget. In addition, during the course of continued discussions with the Planning and Building Agency (PBA) it was determined the City would be in receipt of additional Plan Check and Permit revenue(s). As a result of the increase in revenue projections by PBA, a request has been made 6513-1 Fiscal Year 2017-18 First Quarter Budget Update November 21, 2017 Page 2 for additional staff to assist in streamlining the development process as well as to assist with the increased demand. PBA has determined the increase in revenue to be derived from the following projects: CURRENT LARGE PROJECTS IN ENTITLEMENTS - FUTURE PLANCHECK PROJECTS PROJECT Legado at the Met - 284 unit multifamily project The Madison - 219 unit mixed use multifamily project 2222 E. First St. - 443 unit senior housing facility Tom's Truck Residential Development Shea Homes - 2001 W. MacArthur Blvd. - 42 single family homes AMCAL Housing - Residential project 64 affordable housing units AMG - Residential project 694 affordable housing units, mixed use Eight Eight 8 - 888 N. Main adaptive reuse project Hampton Inn - 2129 N. Main New 6 -story hotel Wermer's Properties Elks Site - mixed use 601 -unit residential 666 Dyer - Shea Commercial Division 493,000 sq. ft. new industrial Bridging the Aqua 317 E. Seventeenth St. 56 affordable housing units Elk's Lodge 1701 E. St. Andrew PI.52,720 commercial building FY 2016-2017 General Fund Overview and Year -End Results During fiscal year 2016-2017, the City experienced significant impacts to the general fund operations budget. In September 2016, City Council approved a reduction in the assessment from the Water Enterprise Fund to the General Fund by approximately $2.4 million. Additionally, the City approved nearly $1.2 million in General Fund expenditures for Graffiti Abatement Services. Other major impacts include the termination of the jail rental contract for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees in February 2017. The action resulted in a revenue reduction of nearly $1.5 million. Furthermore, the City Council approved funding for Civic Center Security enhancements and along with the City's portion of construction for the Orange County Animal Shelter which totals approximately $1.5 million. On May 2, 2017, the City Council received a preliminary update regarding the projected year-end (FY 2016-17) General Fund results. At that time an operational deficit of $2.2 million was projected. However, after finalizing year end expenditures along with revenues received, the General Fund is currently projected to incur a deficit of $390,475. The reduced deficit is due in part to higher than anticipated revenues collected in the fourth quarter from Residual monies (from the former Redevelopment Agency) in the amount of $1.2 million, Permits of $275 thousand and Zoo admissions of $138 thousand. Overall, general fund revenues were at 98.7% of budget and expenditures were at 98.9% of budget. A final audit opinion of all of the City's finances will be 65B-2 Fiscal Year 2017-18 First Quarter Budget Update November 21, 2017 Page 3 issued in December 2017, affirming the projected General Fund fiscal year 2016-17 operational deficit. CURRENT FINANICAL TRENDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 Since fiscal year 2012-2013, general fund revenues have increased on average by 2%. While the "Top Six" general fund revenues have increased by 4%, other department revenues have primarily remained unchanged. Furthermore, general fund expenditures have risen by 4% due to increasing salary and benefit costs such as retirement and medical contributions. As a result of some of the budget adjustments, along with the fact that revenues have been growing at a slower rate than expenditures, the projected deficit for FY 17-18 climbed to $9.3 million. However, recent decisions have resulted in improving the City's overall budget outlook. On August 1, 2017, the City Council approved terms and conditions with the US Marshals to increase additional bed space over a two-year period. The projected result is a net positive impact of $4 million during the current fiscal year. Furthermore, on October 17, 2017 the City Council conducted a public hearing to adopt an ordinance allowing for the regulated adult use/retail sales and expansion of cannabis commercial activities. Upon adoption of the ordinance, an estimated range of projected net revenues (less enforcement and prevention plan expenditures) is $3 million to $6.75 million. Additionally, the City has successfully concluded negotiations with one bargaining unit (Police Officers Association) with an estimated cost of $2.7 million. Currently the City is in negotiations with the remaining bargaining units and as a result does not have a final figure for additional costs that may occur. The implemented actions noted above have resulted in an improved general fund financial position specifically, Staff projects a budgetary deficit of $600,000 for fiscal year 2017-2018, instead of the original projected deficit of $9.3M. FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 General Fund: 15t Quarter Update General fund revenues collected during the first quarter (July — September) amounted to $22.6 million. This amount represents 10% of the general fund budget and is slightly below the first quarter trend by 1%. While Sales Tax and Property Tax continue to demonstrate growth, the City's Utility User Tax still remains impacted primarily in electric utility. The impact is attributed to reduction in consumption due to cooler weather, and the Cap -and -Trade Program, while costs to produce electricity remain low. The'Business Tax on medical marijuana has displayed signs of improved growth largely resulting from City Council directives allowing for the opening of additional operating dispensaries and recent changes to the ordinance (signage, hours of operation, delivery services, etc.). Currently, there are two additional dispensaries that are in the process of obtaining a business licenses which will bring the total of dispensaries operating within the City to nineteen. L• Fiscal Year 2017-18 First Quarter Budget Update November 21, 2017 Page 4 In general, overall first quarter expenditures exceeded last year's expenditures by $1.8 million or 3%. This is largely attributable to increases in labor costs (salaries, retirement, and medical costs). Expenditures will continue to be monitored throughout the fiscal year. Soliciting Cost Saving/Revenue Generating Ideas City staff has solicited input from City employees on revenue enhancement and cost saving ideas and strategies. The result of this input has been a plethora of ideas that are both short term and long term solutions. These strategies are continuing to be reviewed. However, implementation of some of the revenue ideas will require additional analysis and evaluation to determine their feasibility. The employee provided ideas include the sponsorship of parks, recreation centers/facilities, and recreation events; advertising revenue on various city electronic signage; and advertising and potentially marketing of the City logo on merchandise (cups, hats, etc.) through a design competition. Youth Internship Program Additionally, the City is partnering with the Santa Ana Unified School District to market a youth internship program to the local business community. This program will provide opportunities for youth to gain valuable work training and experience to prepare them for the future. The additional $10K appropriation will be used to cover printing and mailing costs. FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 Vacancy Status The City has a net total of 42 citywide vacancies across all city funds residing mostly with the Police Department. However, the Police Department has been actively recruiting for Police Officers. At the September 12, 2017 Public Safety, Code Enforcement & Neighborhood Empowerment Council Committee meeting, the Police Department reported that its recruiting efforts have resulted in 21 new hires since January with a projected 14 new hires for the remainder of the calendar year. BUDGET PRINCIPLES As part of the discussion on the fiscal year 2017-2018 budget adoption, Council directed staff to prepare budget principles to establish guidelines for the budget process. Some of these principles have been incorporated in the City's Financial Policy. The City Manager will review and prepare a final draft of these administrative guidelines (Exhibt 3) for City Council approval. The following is a listing of the current budget principles: CITY OF SANTA ANA BUDGET PRINCIPLES Structurally Balanced Budget Multi -Year Forecasting. Use of One -Time resources Established Reserves Debt Issuance Employee Compensation (Negotiations) Fees and Charges L. Fiscal Year 2017-18 First Quarter Budget Update November 21, 2017 Page 5 Capital Improvements Projects Grants Performance Measures (Program funding) CITYWIDE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Disparity Between Development Growth and Staffing Levels Development activity in the City has been increasing since 2011 and data suggests it will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. The upward trend in development is evident by the steady increase in Building Safety revenues from fees for service, which have increased by over ninety percent (90%) since FY2012-13. This has caused an increased demand for plan check and building Inspection services. However, the Building Safety expenditure budget has only increased by twenty-six percent (26%) since FY 2012-13. The net increase in positions performing plan checks and inspections from FY 2012-13 to FY 2017-18 are two positions, which are not sufficient to sustain the current demand for service. The Negative Effects of Insufficient Staffing ■ Overall delayed construction timelines, which is particularly detrimental to medium to large commercial, industrial, or mixed-use projects as delays drive up construction costs and delays revenue to the general fund. • Constant service requests by developers for expedited inspections or dedicated inspectors for their projects, which is currently non-existent other than through in-house staff overtime, which is unsustainable. ■ Rogue construction due to contractors not able to afford waiting for inspections that will have life -safety implications and will necessitate costly future remediation. • Reduction in the quality of inspections due to unrealistic staff workloads. Industry Standard vs. Current Service Level • Standard plan check service turnaround time is fifteen (15) business days, service levels prior to recent supplemental contracted services have increased to thirty (30) to forty (40) business days. • Standard building inspection service turnaround time is 24-hour or next -day service, current service levels have eroded to as much as three (3) weeks. Recommended Action Applying a conservative approach, the current recommended action is to add two additional Combination Building Inspector positions starting January 2018 and appropriation of funds into the Planning and Building, Building and Safety Division, contractual account. The additional staff and funding will help increase response time, reduce backlog in inspections and plan check services, and provide service levels that are closer to the Service Sustainability Model. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item allows the City to meet Goal #4 - City Financial Stability, Objective #1, (Maintain a stable, efficient and transparent financial environment) and supports Goal #3 - Economic L• i Fiscal Year 2017-18 First Quarter Budget Update November 21, 2017 Page 6 Development, Objective #3 (Promote a solution -based customer development and investment in the community). focus in all efforts to facilitate FISCAL IMPACT Approval of the appropriation adjustment will transfer $10,000 to the Community Development contract services account (no. 05218018-62300). Approval of the appropriation adjustment will recognize $420,000 in various permit and plan check revenue accounts and appropriate $420,000 for various, personnel, contractual and other related expenditures as follows: FY2017-18 REVENUE BUDGET Accounting Unit Account Description Revenue Change 01116002 51601 Building Permits $ 124,315 01116002 51602 Plumbing Permits $ 30,534 01116002 51603 Electrical Permits $ 56,667 01116002 53600 Heating Permits $ 37,809 01116002 53600 1 Building Plan Check $ 138,811 01116002 53601 Electrical Plan Check $ 14,197 01116002 53602 Plumbing Plan Check $ 6,310 01116002 53603 Mechanical Plan Check $ 11,357 $ 420,000 FY2017-18 EXPENDITURE BUDGET Accounting Unit Account Description Appropriation 01116520 61000 Salaries $ 150,283 01116520 62000 Contractual $ 217,049 01116520 63000 Commodities $ 1,667 01116520 65000 Fixed Charges $ 4,001 01116530 62000 Contractual $ 47,000 GC Candida Neal Acting Executive Director Planning and Building Agency �l Edward Raya Executive Directo Personnel Services Agency $ 420,000 APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: Francisco Gutierrez E& Executive Director Finance and Management Services Agency Fiscal Year 2017-18 First Quarter Budget Update November 21, 2017 Page 7 Exhibits: 1. 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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. On July 5, 2017, the City Council passed and adopted Ordinance No. NS -2919, establishing the City's Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and authorizing position allocations for Fiscal Year 2017-2018. The Ordinance also sets forth the requirement that alterations in the allocation of authorized positions be reviewed and approved by the City Council. B. The Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency proposes adding two full-time Combination Building Inspector positions to the Planning and Building Agency budget to conduct inspections for upcoming development projects. C. It is now desired to amend the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, as amended, in order to effect this change, as shown below: Section 2: The Santa Ana City Council hereby amends the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, as amended, to add two (2) full time Combination Building Inspector positions in the Planning and Building Agency, at the monthly seven -step salary rate range as indicated: 7 -Step Salary Rate Range Effective 07/01/16 Monthly Salary Classification Title SSR Minimum -Maximum Combination Building Inspector 655 $5114 - $6852 Section 3: All salary rate range classifications are set forth in the City's "Salary Schedule" as periodically updated. Resolution 2017 -XX Page 1 of 2 65B-31 Section 4: This Resolution is operative from and after the date upon which it is adopted. ADOPTED this 215' day of November, 2017. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho City Attorney By: Akk-tL' A . (�co� r2. L Laura A. Rossini Senior Assistant City Attorney AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers Councilmembers Councilmembers Councilmembers CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2017-_ to be the original Resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on November 21, 2017. Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana Resolution 2017 -XX 65B-32 Page 2 of 2 EXHIBIT 3 . City of Santa Ana - Administrative Guidelines Council Approval Date: Subject Budget Principles PURPOSE The Budget Principles ("Principles') are guides to be used in the development of the City of Santa Ana's Annual Budget as well as to establish a framework for fiscal stability and accountability. It is intended to promote transparency and the development of true, current and accurate information. These Principles are in support of all other adopted fiscal policies. GENERAL BUDGET PRINCIPLES These guidelines establish the budget parameters which will be issued in preparation and monitoring of the annual City budget. Structurally Balanced Budget. The City's general operating budget should be structurally balanced, which is defined as ongoing revenue should be equal to or exceed operating expenditures in both the proposed and adopted budgets. If a structural imbalance occurs, a plan should be developed and implemented to bring the budget back into structural balance. Multi -Year Financial Forecasting. A general fund will consist of projected revenues and anticipated expenditures over the course of five years and will take into consideration external factors and will be presented on an annual basis to the City Council for consideration. Use of One -Time Resources. One-time resources, including but not limited to: ending operating balance, unallocated fund balance, or un -appropriated "Assigned" fund balance can be utilized upon two-thirds approval by the City Council in the event that a structural budget deficit exists. Use of one- time funds is allowable for one-year and may be eligible for two consecutive years upon further consideration by the City Council. Established Reserves. Reserves for all funds have been established in order to ensure operational continuity, to guard against major disruption in services created by unforeseen economic events, and/or be utilized for financial emergencies as described in the City's Budget & Financial Policies. Debt Issuance. The City shall adopt a debt management policy that will establish parameters and limits to ensure long-term financial stability. Employee Compensation (Negotiations). Negotiations for employee compensation shall be focused on all personnel services cost changes. Compensation costs shall be included in the five-year financial forecast to gauge affordability. Fees and Charges. Fees and charges should reflect the true cost of providing services in order to ensure cost recovery. All departments should be responsible for updating fees and charges on an annual basis. Opportunities should be explored to establish new fees for services where appropriate. 65B-33 Capital Improvement Projects. A detailed Fiscal Impact is to be incorporated in all Request for Council Actions (RFCAs) for capital improvement projects exceeding $100,000 by Fiscal Year within the Fiscal Impact section of the RFCA. The Public Works Agency and other departments will disclose maintenance requirements in upcoming Capital Improvement Program updates. Grants. The City shall seek federal, state and other grants in order to support programs and services; provided that the implementation of the grant can be fully supported based on City resources. Performance Measures (program funding). All requests for departmental funding shall include performance measurement data to ensure funding requests can be reviewed and approved based on service level outcomes. BUDGET PRINCIPLES 65B-34 K