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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 09/14/2021 - WORK SESSION (2)DATE: STAFF: September 14, 2021 Kelly DiMartino, Interim City Manager Travis Storin, Chief Finance Officer Lawrence Pollack, Budget Director WORK SESSION ITEM City Council SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION City Manager's 2022 Recommended Budget Discussion #1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this work session is to review the 2022 Recommended Budget delivered to Council and the City Clerk on September 1, 2021 pursuant to provisions of Article V, Section 2 of the City Charter. In September and October, Council will have a series of work sessions to discuss the City Manager’s Recommended Budget and conduct two Public Hearings to gather input from the community as out lined in the table below. The Recommended Budget is aligned with the City’s adopted 2020 Strategic Plan, the new Council Priorities and community priorities. At the September 14, 2021 work session, staff will present a summary overview of these strategic Outcome areas: • Culture and Recreation • Economic Health • Environmental Health • Transportation and Mobility. GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED 1. What clarifying questions does Council have regarding the Outcomes presented? 2. What follow-up items are there on budget issues related to these Outcomes? BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) Process Status The 2021 budget process would typically have been a ‘revision year’, which is where the second year of the City’s two-year, or biennial, budget would be revised. However, the City’s budgeting process was significantly impacted by the global pandemic. Due to the significant unknowns about impacts to our community, it was determined that modifications would need to be made to the processes for both 2020 and 2021. In response, Council approved Ordinance No. 067, 2020 to suspend the City Code to allow the adoption of a one -year budget and temporarily revise the City’s budgeting process. For 2022, the primary impact of t hese modifications is that Council will again adopt a one -year budget instead of the traditional two-year (biennial) budget. Thereafter, the City will return to a two-year budget. Unlike in the modified process last year, the BFO Teams of City staff member s were successfully invoked this year, and that added significant value to the process and the decisions made by the executive team. Also, public engagement for the 2022 Recommended Budget resumed as it normally did prior to the pandemic. Initial feedback received in May and June helped inform the decisions for the recommended budget, and the remaining inputs through September will be shared with Council as final decisions are being made for the adopted 2022 Budget. Key components of our budgeting process continued this cycle, including budget requests based on the programs and services provided to the community, a key aspect of Budgeting for Outcomes. These budget requests specify direct linkage to at least one strategic objective in the City’s adopted 20 20 Strategic Plan, as well as performance September 14, 2021 Page 2 measures directly related to the proposed program or service. These three integrated components of program/service level offers, linkage to strategic objectives, and inclusion of performance metrics are an importan t part of the City’s ongoing organizational performance management process and executive review. Another important modification this year was to also focus on the newly elected Council’s adopted priorities. These were included in the executive conversations and several offers to support those priorities were created and recommended for funding. City Council Budget Meetings Council has a series of work sessions scheduled in September and October to discuss the proposed 2022 Budget. These work sessions will include staff presentations regarding specific Outcomes, followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion. The final work session will include Council discussion regarding overall priorities, policy issues and guidance on what changes Council wan ts included in First Reading of the 2022 Budget. Key dates for Council discussions and Public Hearings are as follows: Meeting Date Topic September 14, 2021 Work Session Presentations, Questions and Discussion: 1. Culture and Recreation 2. Economic Health 3. Environmental Health 4. Transportation and Mobility September 21, 2021 Regular Meeting Budget Public Hearing #1 of 2 September 28, 2021 Work Session Presentation, Questions and Discussion: 1. Neighborhood Livability and Social Health 2. Safe Community 3. High Performing Government October 5, 2021 Regular Meeting Budget Public Hearing #2 of 2 October 12, 2021 Work Session General Discussion – Final Council Direction November 2, 2021 Regular Meeting First Reading of the 2022 Budget and the 2022 Appropriation Ordinance November 16, 2021 Regular Meeting Second Reading of the 2022 Budget and the 2022 Appropriation Ordinance ATTACHMENTS 1. Powerpoint Presentation (PDF) 2022 Budget Review City Council Work Session –September 14, 2021 Attachment #1 22022 Recommended Net City Budget (millions) 3Major Themes with 2022 Budget •Making Strategic Investments to “Future Proof” the City •Asset Management •Difficult Trade-Offs •Preserving a Meaningful and Market-Competitive Employee Experiences •Recovery-Driven Investments Funded by American Rescue Plan Act •Addressing Social Vulnerabilities of Our Community •Building Equity into the Process 42021 Council Budget Meetings September 14th Wo rk Session •Culture and Recreation •Economic Health •Environmental Health •Transportation and Mobility September 28th Work Session •Neighborhood Livability and Social Health •Safe Community •High Performing Government September 21st Council Meeting •Budget Public Hearing #1 of 2 October 12th Wo rk Session •Budget Public Hearing #2 of 2October 5th Council Meeting •General Discussion –Final Council Direction November 2nd Council Meeting •First Reading November 16th Council Meeting •Second Reading 5 Culture and Recreation Fort Collins provides and maximizes access to diverse cultural and recreational amenities. 6Culture & Recreation –Funding Sources 2022 Total Funding: $40.5M -Recreation -Cultural Facilities -Parks -Golf 7Culture & Recreation –Outcome Overview Providing diverse Culture and Recreation amenities includes: Ø Ensuring the legacy of our parks, trails, natural areas, and cultural and recreational facilities for future generations Ø Enhancing equitable access to a wide variety of high-quality cultural and recreation services and facilities Ø Creating an interconnected regional and local trail network of parks and accessible recreational facilities Ø Creating and preserving opportunities and spaces to readily access nature Ø Continuing a strong focus on exceptional natural resource stewardship and ecologically sound and sustainable operations 8Culture & Recreation –Linkage to Strategic Objectives 2.1 –Develop recreation and cultural programs that are diverse, inclusive and accessible, and that also drive attendance and cost recovery 34.6 Pottery Studio 34.7 Adaptive Recreation Opportunities (ARO) 34.9 Northside Aztlan Community Center (NACC) 34.21 Increased Funding for the Reduced Fee Scholarship Program -ARPA F unded 37.1 Operation and Maintenance of City Golf Courses 55.7 RESTORE –Gardens on Spring Creek 55.8 RESTORE –The Lincoln Center 55.13 Cultural Services Access Fund for Low-Income Residents -ARPA F unded Multiple Citywide Aquatic Operations (Edora Pool Ice Center, Mulberry Pool, City Park Pool, Senior Center Pool) Note: Black text indicates Ongoing Offers. Green text indicates offers that are a type of enhancement 9Culture & Recreation –Linkage to Strategic Objectives 2.2 –Address critical park, recreation equipment and trail lifecycle and maintenance needs and continue the planned buildout of the system 35.4 Parks Asset Management and Replacement Program 34.24 CCIP -Southeast Community Center Design and Construction Plans Multiple Paved Recreational Trails, Neighborhood and Community Park Development, Memorial Parks 2.3 –Create enhanced arts and culture participation opportunities for all residents and visitors 34.14 Community Events 55.1 Gardens on Spring Creek 55.2 The Lincoln Center 55.3 Museum of Discovery 55.12 1.0 FTE Contractual -Cultural Services Community Programs Manager with program support -ARPA F unded Note: Black text indicates Ongoing Offers. Green text indicates offers that are a type of enhancement 10Culture & Recreation –Linkage to Strategic Objectives 2.4 –Identify criteria, process and funding options to refresh neighborhood and community parks 41.2 Neighborhood Park Development 2.5 –Ensure safety and welfare in City parks, natural areas, trails, and cultural and recreation facilities for visitors and employees 37.3 City Park Nine Safety Netting Replacement and Improvements 43.1 Parks Ranger Program (SAFE) 43.2 Encampment Cleaning and Prevention (SAFE) Note: Black text indicates Ongoing Offers. Green text indicates offers that are a type of enhancement Offers with an Outcome abbreviation indicate the budget request was submitted to that other Outcome. It is shown in this Outcome also because it has a strong linkage to the displayed strategic objective 11 Council Discussion: Culture and Recreation Offers 12 Economic Health Fort Collins promotes a healthy, sustainable economy reflecting community values. 13Economic Health –Funding Sources 2022 Total Funding: $176.7M -Business Support -Downtown Development Authority -Broadband and Electric -Urban Renewal Authority 14Economic Health –Outcome Overview A h ealthy and resilient economy includes: Ø Thriving and growing local, unique and creative businesses Ø Engaging businesses to understand the numerous challenges they face Ø Connecting and developing qualified workers with employers by aligning education and workforce resources to create opportunities for upward career and wage mobility Ø Addressing abrupt and long-term climate changes increasing business risk to supply chains, infrastructure and facilities Ø Coordinating efforts among City, regional, state and federal programs to create a strong, resilient regional economic center Ø Efficient and transparent City processes and services to address needs of local businesses 15Economic Health –Offer Linkage to Strategic Objectives 3.1 –Facilitate government and local partners to achieve effective regional economic resilience 33.1 Convention and Visitor ’s Bureau Annual Support 49.5 Economic Health Leadership 3.2 –Understand trends in the local labor market and work with key partners to grow diverse employment opportunities 49.4 Business & Workforce Support 49.6 Use and Business Personal Property Ta x Rebates 49.9 Economic Health Strategic Plan -ARPA F unded Note: Black text indicates Ongoing Offers. Green text indicates offers that are a type of enhancement 16Economic Health –Offer Linkage to Strategic Objectives 3.3 –Systematically engage the business community with an emphasis on starting, sustaining and renewing businesses 36.1 Downtown Parks and Amenities Maintenance 36.2 Downtown Maintenance -Downtown Development Authority Facilities & Infrastructure, Old To wn Square 36.6 Oak Street Plaza Improvements –Enhanced 49.3 Cluster & Innovation Support 61.1 Downtown Development Authority: Operating & Capital 3.4 –Foster infill and redevelopment opportunities consistent with City Plan policies 49.1 Downtown General Improvement District (GID) -Operating Budget 49.2 Metro Districts 50.1 Urban Renewal Authority Note: Black text indicates Ongoing Offers. Green text indicates offers that are a type of enhancement 17Economic Health –Offer Linkage to Strategic Objectives 3.5 –Invest in and maintain utility infrastructure and services w hile ensuring predictable utility rates 2.1 Utilities: Light & Power -Wholesale Purchased Power 2.5 Utilities: Light & Power -Electric Substation Capital Upgrade Program 2.19 Utilities: Light & Power -System Relocations Due to Road, Intersection, and Alley Improvements 3.6 -Deploy and deliver reliable, high-speed internet services throughout the community 3.14 Utilities: Customer Service & Admin -2.0 FTE Contractual Locators (HPG) 15.1 Engineering Support for Broadband Inspections 32.5 Hourly Support for Connexion Marketing, Design, and Branding (HPG) 63.1 Utilities: Broadband –Core Operations Note: Black text indicates Ongoing Offers. Green text indicates offers that are a type of enhancement 18 Council Discussion: Economic Health Offers 19 Environmental Health Fort Collins promotes, protects and enhances a healthy and sustainable environment 20Environmental Health –Funding Sources 2022 Total Funding: $77.7M -Water -Natural Areas -Wastewater -Environmental Services 21Environmental Health –Outcome Overview A h ealthy and sustainable environment includes: Ø Supporting climate action initiatives that will help Fort Collins become a carbon- neutral and resilient community Ø Protecting and improving the quality of air, water and night skies Ø Conserving resources, including energy and water, and cultivating a healthy ecosystem Ø Careful stewardship of, and access to, a connected system of open lands and natural areas Ø Local, regional, state and national partnerships to achieve desired goals and outcomes Ø Integrating renewable energy technologies for the electric grid Ø Solid waste reduction and diversion 22Environmental Health –Offer Linkage to Strategic Objectives 4.1 -Intensify efforts to improve resilience and to meet 2030 climate, energy and 100%renewable electricity goals 1.10 Utilities: Light & Power -Community Renewable Purchased Power 1.13 Utilities: Light & Power -Renewable Customer Programs 1.17 Utilities: Light & Power -Electric Vehicle Monitoring and Management Demonstration 19.9 Battery Electric Buses and Related Equipment –Enhanced (T&M) 48.4 Climate Commitment 48.5 Municipal Sustainability 48.11 Innovate Fort Collins Challenge –Housing/Climate Nexus -ARPA F unded 4.2 -Improve indoor and outdoor air quality 48.3 Air Quality 48.13 Local and Regional Air Quality Monitoring -Improved AQ Priority & Regionalism Note: Black text indicates Ongoing Offers. Green text indicates offers that are a type of enhancement 23Environmental Health –Offer Linkage to Strategic Objectives 4.3 -Enhance efforts to achieve 2030 zero waste goals 48.2 Wa ste Reduction & Recycling 48.6 Timberline Recycling Center 48.10 1.0 FTE Contractual for Disposable Bag Ordinance Implementation 4.4 -Provide a reliable, high-quality water supply 1.9 Utilities: Water -Wa ter Resources 1.27 Utilities: Water Conservation 1.42 Utilities: Water Treatment Operations 4.5 -Protect and enhance natural resources on City-ow ned properties and throughout the community 51.11 Natural Areas Asset Management –Ongoing 51.12 Key Natural Areas Restoration Efforts 52.1 Nature in the City Note: Black text indicates Ongoing Offers. Green text indicates offers that are a type of enhancement 24Environmental Health –Offer Linkage to Strategic Objectives 4.6 -Sustain and improve the health of the Cache la Poudre River and all watersheds w ithin the city 1.20 Utilities: Customer Service & Administration -Environmental Regulatory Affairs 1.21 Utilities: Stormwater -Stormwater Quality Programs 1.26 Utilities: Wastewater -Pollution Control Lab (PCL) 1.63 Utilities: Water -Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP) Response & Engagement 4.7 -Expand the Natural Areas land portfolio while simultaneously maintaining existing lands and improving equitable access to nature 51.1 Natural Areas -Land Conservation 51.3 Natural Areas -Public Engagement 51.4 Natural Areas -Resource Management Note: Black text indicates Ongoing Offers. Green text indicates offers that are a type of enhancement 25 Council Discussion: Environmental Health Offers 26 Fort Collins provides a transportation system that moves people and goods safely and efficiently while being accessible, reliable and convenient. Tr ansportation & Mobility 27Transportation & Mobility –Funding Sources 2022 Total Funding: $69.3M -Tr ansfort / Dial-a-Ride -Multimodal Transportation -Street Maintenance -Capital Improvements 28Transportation & Mobility –Outcome Overview A c onnected and mobile community includes: Ø Integrated land use and transportation planning and investments Ø Transportation facilities and networks that are reliable, affordable, efficient, connected and comfortable Ø Capacity and systems for effective traffic flow and minimal congestion Ø Programs that facilitate well-informed travel-behavior decisions Ø Growing and leveraging changing transportation technologies 29Transportation & Mobility –Offer Linkage to Strategic Objectives 6.1 -Improve safety for people using all modes of travel 9.2 Snow and Ice Removal 9.4 Street Sweeping 9.9 RESTORE -Street Sweeping -ARPA F unded 11 .5 Neighborhood Traffic Mitigation Program 11 .10 Traffic Signal Maintenance 13.2 Safe Routes to School 13.6 School Crossing Guard Program 13.11 School Traffic Safety Assessments & Strategic Traffic Infrastructure for Youth 6.2 -Manage traffic congestion and improve high-priority intersections for all users 11 .1 Traffic Engineering 11 .6 RESTORE -Tr affic Engineering Operations 11 .12 Traffic Signal Timing Optimization Note: Black text indicates Ongoing Offers. Green text indicates offers that are a type of enhancement 30Transportation & Mobility –Offer Linkage to Strategic Objectives 6.3 -Ensure equitable access to and expansion of all sustainable modes of travel, w ith emphasis on growing transit ridership 13.1 FC Moves Mobility Management 13.3 Active Modes 13.4 FC Moves Education & Engagement 19.7 Midday and Weekend FLEX to Boulder Bus Service 19.9 Battery Electric Buses and Related Equipment -Enhanced (includes CCIP) 19.10 RESTORE: Transfort Service Level -ARPA F TA F unded 19.14 Analysis of PSD & Transfort Transportation Coordination 6.4 -Support, enhance and accelerate I-25 improvements according to the multi-modal environmental impact statement 21.9 Engineering Administration Note: Black text indicates Ongoing Offers. Green text indicates offers that are a type of enhancement. Brown text indicates a Redeploy Offer 31Transportation & Mobility –Offer Linkage to Strategic Objectives 6.5 –Maintain existing and aging transportation infrastructure and address missing facilities to meet community needs and expectations 9.1 / 7 Street Maintenance Program -Ongoing & associated restoration offer 9.3 / 8 Essential Street Operations & associated restoration offer 20.3 Parking Structure Critical and Preventative Repairs -Enhanced -ARPA F unded 21.2 City Bridge Program 6.6 -Manage parking supply and demand Downtown, along the MAX corridor and near Colorado State University 20.1 Parking Services 20.2 Firehouse Alley Parking Structure 6.7 -Manage safety, congestion and quality of life impacts from train operations in Fort Collins 11 .12 Traffic Signal Timing Optimization 21.6 Railroad Crossing Maintenance –Ongoing Note: Black text indicates Ongoing Offers. Green text indicates offers that are a type of enhancement 32 Council Discussion: Tr ansportation & Mobility Offers 332021 Council Budget Meetings September 14th Wo rk Session •Culture and Recreation •Economic Health •Environmental Health •Transportation and Mobility September 28th Work Session •Neighborhood Livability and Social Health •Safe Community •High Performing Government September 21st Council Meeting •Budget Public Hearing #1 of 2 October 12th Wo rk Session •Budget Public Hearing #2 of 2October 5th Council Meeting •General Discussion –Final Council Direction November 2nd Council Meeting •First Reading November 16th Council Meeting •Second Reading