City Council

JULY 15, 2015 The City Council of the City of Idaho Falls met in Special Council Meeting (Budget Work Session), Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at the City Council Chambers in the City Annex Building located at 680 Park Avenue in Idaho Falls, Idaho at 10:00 a.m. There were present: Mayor Rebecca Casper Councilmember Michael Lehto (arrived at 10:08) Councilmember David Smith Councilmember Ed Marohn Councilmember Barbara Ehardt Councilmember Tom Hally Councilmember Sharon Parry Also present: Craig Rockwood, Municipal Services Director Thane Sparks, Controller Kenny McOmber, Treasurer Department Directors as requested Randy Fife, City Attorney Kathy Hampton, City Clerk Mayor Casper called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. and began the meeting by turning the time over to Councilmember Marohn for presentation of Human Resources budget, summary as follows: Fund 001 General Fund Prior Year 2013-2014 Current Year 2014-2015 2015-2016 Division Human Resources Department HR 1801-506 Administration Budget Actual Budget Actual 3-15 Request Adjustments Approved SUMMARY: Human Resources Salaries & Wages $ 180,443 $ 187,306 $ 194,053 $ 92,305 $ 196,650 $ - $ 196,650 Benefits 91,007 75,374 83,500 35,628 76,000 - 76,000 Current Operating Expense 38,935 34,504 46,899 21,726 55,450 25,000 80,450 Capital Outlay 3,500 1,286 8,000 5,788 4,000 - 4,000 MERF Depreciation 1,800 1,825 1,800 1,050 2,100 - 2,100 Debt Service - Interfund Transfers (127,981) (127,292) (132,014) (66,007) (137,022) (10,250) (147,272) NET BUDGET $ 187,704 $ 173,003 $ 202,238 $ 90,490 $ 197,178 $ 14,750 $ 211,928 Councilmember Marohn stated the major change to the proposed Human Resources budget is the addition of a Wellness Program. Councilmember Ehardt presented the Legal Department budget, summary as follows: Fund 001 General Fund Prior Year 2013-2014 Current Year 2014-2015 2015-2016 Department LEGAL 0401---0601 SUMMARY Budget Actual Budget Actual 3-15 Request Adjustments Approved SUMMARY: LEGAL Salaries & Wages $ 343,905 $ 360,002 $ 382,607 $ 178,221 $ 401,730 $ - $ 401,730 Benefits 150,397 180,361 196,009 96,449 193,874 - 193,874 Current Operating Expense 49,589 45,263 38,553 26,323 45,137 - 45,137 Capital Outlay 8,886 9,306 3,000 1,143 1,000 - 1,000 MERF Depreciation - - - - - - - Interfund Transfers (214,858) (205,398) (217,632) (108,816) (219,550) - (219,550) NET BUDGET $ 337,919 $ 389,533 $ 402,537 $ 193,320 $ 422,191 $ - $ 422,191 Councilmember Ehardt stated the Legal Department request for a Witness Coordinator is no longer needed as current staff is able to absorb the duties. There is a proposed 5% wage increase, separate 1  JULY 15, 2015 from the proposed Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), due to the Wage Analysis performed by Human Resources Department. Councilmember Smith presented the Airport budget as follows: Slide 1: Airport Mission and Management Overview “To serve the traveling public by providing and maintaining a safe, secure, efficient and courteous airport operating environment”  Maintain existing and attract new airline routes to provide options to our communities business and leisure travelers.  Maintain a healthy general aviation business community by providing excellent services and a reasonable, yet safe operating environment.  Maintain a Competitive Airport Infrastructure through a continuous Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Successful Airport Management is accomplished through a series of Balancing Acts:  Airports must balance the competing forces between National Policy, Government Oversight, Airline Service, General Aviation, Capital Infrastructure Development, Airport and Community Needs.  Public Airports must balance its operations between providing a public service and operating as a business enterprise, in effort to become financially self-sustaining as possible. Slide 2: Brief Airport Overview – 2014/15 131 Leases; 39K Annual Aircraft Operations; and 164K Annual Airline Passenger Enplanements. IFRA remains the 2nd Busiest Airport in Idaho behind Boise A Safe and Secure Airport by remaining in full compliance with our Airport Operating Certificate:  Meet or Exceed All Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations, Grant Assurances and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Regulations - Continuous Self-Inspection and Maintenance Program conducted 24 hrs a day/365 days a year. Continue slow-growth mode with expanded services through the terminal, ground leases and new private hangar development. Staff continues ongoing efforts to improve Air Service Development (ASD) by meeting with multiple Airlines promoting our community and structuring incentives in effort to gain additional “sustainable” routes with competitive fare structures. Airline Industry Forecasts: national passenger enplanements to grow by 3.1% and International by 7.2% in 2016. Slide 3: Airport Organizational Chart 13 FTE’s and 3 Seasonal PTE’s Slide 4: Peer Airport Staffing Comparison – “The IFRA is Clearly Under-Staffed” Pocatello: 23K Passenger Enplanements: 10 FTE’s Magic Valley: 28K Passenger Enplanements: 8 FTE’s Helena: 99K Passenger Enplanements: 18 FTE’s Glacier Park: 162K Passenger Enplanements: 22 FTE’s IFRA: 164K Passenger Enplanements: 13 FTE’s Jackson: 296K Passenger Enplanements: 68 FTE’s Slide 5: Proposed 2015/16 Budget Highlights EXPENSES: •Proposed FY 2015/16 Operating Expenses (less Salaries, Benefits and Capital Outlay) = $1,718,532 (An increase of $110K or 6.8% over current year budget) REVENUES: •Anticipated FY2015/16 Revenues (less Passenger Facility Charge’s and Grants) = $2,197,437 2  JULY 15, 2015 (A net increase of $5,270K over current year). Includes New Revenue Streams of appx: $125,000 and provides for a “Balanced Budget”. AIRPORT RESERVES: $2,433,723 (as of May 2015) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT GRANTS: •Proposed FY2015/16 Capital Outlay Expenditure/Revenue is higher than previous years = $3,700,000 (Due to the inclusion of both current FY anticipated carry-over of $1.9M and estimated FY2015/16 Project Grant of $1.8M) NEW EMPLOYEE REQUEST: •One (1) Part Time Terminal Custodian=Wages: $23,196 (no benefits) *Cost is included in above figures. Slide 6: 2015/16 Airport Budget Increases from Last Year The proposed 2015/16 Operating Expense Budget is approximately $110K more than last years. This Increase is due to a combination of: Increased Costs:  City Police Service transfer has increased by $10K totaling $324,753 yr.  City Fire (ARFF) Service transfer has increased by $27K totaling $267,840 yr.  Planning Study for Runway 17/35: estimated at $75-100K (However, 93.75% will be reimbursed by FAA in a 2019 Grant within 5 yr CIP)  New Part -Time terminal custodian position: $23K  Additional funds are needed for maintenance of Snow Removal Equipment within the Airfield’s Snow and Ice Control Program: $19K. These costs are partially offset by $125K in New Revenues, Reduced Expenses and Cost Saving Initiatives. Slide 7: Proposed Expenses •Proposed FY 2015/16 Operating Expenses (less salaries, benefits and capital outlay): $1,718,532 (increase of $110K over current year budget) CITY OF IDAHO FALLS 2015-2016 BUDGET ANALYSIS WORKSHEET SUMMARY OF ALL AIRPORT DEPARTMENTS Fund 060 AIRPORT FUND Prior Year 2013-2014 Current Year 2014-2015 2015-2016 Division AIRPORT Department AIRPORT 8001---8006 SUMMARY Budget Actual Budget Actual 3-15 Request Adjustments Approved SUMMARY: All AIRPORT DEPARTMENTS Salaries & Wages $ 602,233 $ 646,166 $ 658,519 $ 357,389 $ 722,247 $ - $ 722,247 Benefits 319,553 317,679 353,696 166,672 345,843 - 345,843 Current Operating Expense 1,915,394 1,621,081 1,581,620 988,518 1,694,232 - 1,694,232 Capital Outlay 2,502,010 3,005,158 2,188,250 1,997,951 4,215,500 - 4,215,500 MERF 32,000 31,435 26,100 11,850 24,300 - 24,300 Debt Service - - - - - - - Interfund Transfers - - - - - - - NET BUDGET $ 5,371,190 $ 5,621,519 $ 4,808,185 $ 3,522,379 $ 7,002,122 $ - $ 7,002,122 Slide 8: Proposed Revenues •Anticipated FY2015/16 Revenues (minus PFC’s and Grants): $2,197,437 (An net increase of $5,270 over current year). Includes New Revenue Streams of appx: $125,000 and provides for a “Balanced Budget”. 3  JULY 15, 2015 FUND Airport Fund 060 2014-2015 2014/2015 Current Year Current 2015-2016 2015-2016 Account Prior Years Actual Revenues Estimated Year Proposed Rev Div Directors Revenue Description 9/30/2011 9/30/2012 9/30/2013 9/30/2014 Revenue Budget Budget Estimates INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUES 331.06.00 Federal Aviation Adm $777,552 $1,954,875 $1,427,512 $2,397,531 $1,800,000 $1,600,000 $3,700,000 $3,700,000 331.07.00 Trans Sec Admin-Fed Wage Reimburse 131,088 117,670 97,610 81,360 82,000 97,500 81,000 81,000 331.08.00 Dept of Transportation 19,107 475,059 - - - 20,000 - . 332.01.00 Any State Grant - - - 40,000 - - - 332.05.00 State Historical Commission - - - - - - - 332.08.00 Dept of Trans-Airport - - - - - - - 333.02.00 Sales Tax - - - - - - - TOTAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL 927,747 2,547,604 1,525,122 2,518,891 1,882,000 1,717,500 3,781,000 3,781,000 FINES AND FORFEITURES 351.01.00 Parking Violations 7,265 5,630 4,140 5,235 4,200 4,000 4,000 TOTAL FINES AND FORFEITURES 7,265 5,630 4,140 5,235 4,200 4,000 4,000 0 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES INTEREST INCOME 361.00.00 Interest Earned 6,837 10,737 6,578 5,235 6,500 6,000 6,000 361.01.00 Interest Earned Trustee - - - - - - - RENTALS & LEASES 362.11.00 Farm Land 7,221 7,221 7,436 7,436 7,637 7,500 7,500 362.12.00 Industrial Park Rental 101,674 84,566 89,479 101,325 82,000 85,000 85,000 362.13.00 Hanger Rent 58,071 67,864 66,405 66,188 100,000 80,000 88,000 88,000 362.14.00 Vending Machines 36 23 29 33 30 - 50 362.24.00 Other Leases 3,000 3,000 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 365.02.00 Sale of Property - 3,450 - - 2,800 - - 365.06.00 Miscellaneous Revenue 5,302 4,337 4,109 4,916 4,000 4,000 4,000 365.11.00 Gain/Loss Sale of Assets - - - - NON-REVENUE SOURCES 381.01.01 Operating Transfer In PFC Charges 554,508 613,420 590,028 638,678 630,000 600,000 625,000 TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 733,649 791,618 764,064 823,811 835,967 782,500 818,550 TOTAL OTHER INCOME 1,668,661 3,344,853 2,293,326 3,347,937 2,722,167 2,504,000 4,603,550 Slide 9: New Revenue Streams CHARGES FOR SERVICES USE AND LANDING FEES 411.01.00 Horizon Airlines 2,779 - - - - - - 411.02.00 SkyWest/Delta 94,654 129,806 80,563 138,462 120,000 130,000 130,000 411.03.00 Air Cargo 27,510 26,906 27,634 23,999 24,000 27,000 22,000 411.04.00 Other Airlines-Charters - - 61 830 - - - 411.06.00 Northwest Airlines - - - - - - - 411.07.00 Allegiant Air, LLC 48,347 67,200 42,350 44,689 28,000 50,000 30,000 411.08.00 SkyWest/United 47,696 104,195 54,579 58,148 40,000 60,000 50,000 411.09.00 Frontier Airlines - - - - 38,000 36,000 - 1 SPACE & FACILITIES RENTAL CAR RENTALS 412.01.00 Avis Cars 163,724 157,778 160,035 178,713 160,000 170,000 170,000 412.02.00 Corpat Cars 145,902 124,205 124,601 108,234 110,000 110,000 120,110 120,110 412.03.00 Hertz Cars 161,176 167,238 174,073 170,010 140,000 160,000 160,000 412.04.00 Budget Cars 45,953 51,865 32,271 76,431 60,000 50,000 50,000 412.05.00 Thrifty Car - - - 2,955 - - - 412.06.00 Enterprise Cars 17,650 15,649 18,704 50,896 60,000 16,000 86,577 86,577 412.07.00 DTG, Inc. 28,120 30,785 21,311 33,092 18,000 25,000 30,000 AIRLINE RENTAL SPACE 413.01.00 Delta Airlines - 21,606 6,401 282,358 260,000 - 286,000 286,000 413.02.00 Horizon Airlines 4,124 - - - - - - 413.03.00 SkyWest/Delta 179,502 282,013 191,825 21,085 0 250,000 0 413.06.00 Northwest Airlines - - - - - - 413.07.00 Allegiant Air 51,692 77,075 62,341 55,708 65,000 52,000 65,000 413.08.00 SkyWest/United 74,003 158,137 120,721 103,555 100,000 110,000 100,000 413.09.00 Frontier Airlines 5,056 4,334 3,969 - 45,000 47,000 - 1 OTHER RENTAL SPACE 414.01.00 FAA Administration Space Rental 38,599 45,616 - 0 - - - 414.02.00 Red Barron - Aero mark 22,004 24,447 24,447 22,410 24,000 22,000 24,000 414.03.00 Rainbow - Aero mark 62,935 68,835 63,123 65,127 65,000 65,000 65,000 414.04.00 National/Alamo Rental 16,192 16,192 16,219 36,196 36,000 17,000 36,000 414.07.00 TSA-Office 19,402 19,402 19,402 19,401 19,500 37,128 43,979 43,979 414.08.00 Avis Car 17,962 18,285 18,285 18,285 18,000 18,500 18,500 414.09.00 Hertz Car 18,998 18,982 18,998 17,415 19,000 19,000 19,000 414.10.00 Budget Car 7,994 7,495 7,495 7,495 7,500 7,500 7,500 414.11.00 Aerohawk Aviation 3,389 3,389 3,389 3,389 7,000 7,000 7,000 414.12.00 Operations Spc per Flight 6,499 9,274 6,411 900 3,000 5,000 5,000 ADD Enterprise Cars 19,221 19,221 Slide 10: Review of 5-Year Airport Capital Improvement Program (ACIP) Fiscal Year 2015 –  Expand Terminal Ramp South  Build De-ice Pad Fiscal Year 2016 –  Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Terminal North (Design)  Rehabilitate Taxiway A and C (Design)  Planning Study – Runway 17-35 4  JULY 15, 2015  Acquire Land/Easements Fiscal Year 2017 –  Passenger Boarding Bridges  Rehabilitate Taxiway A and C (Construction)  Replace Signs (Mag Var Change)  Rehabilitate Runway 2-20 Fiscal Year 2018 –  Improve/Modify/Rehabilitate Terminal North (Construction) Fiscal Year 2019 –  Relocate Taxiway B (Design)  Acquire Land/Easement  Update Airport Master Plan Fiscal Year 2020 –  Relocate Taxiway B (Construction) Fiscal Year 2021 –  Rehabilitate North Apron (Design)  Pavement/Maintenance  Relocate NAVAID-VOR Slide 11: Runway 17/35 Planning Study The Airport and FAA has recently received a great deal of public interest from the Airports General Aviation community, Industrial Park tenants, Citizen Review Committee and Airport Users on the future of this Runway. Issues: The 2010 Master Plan says close the runway due to multiple non-compliant safety issues and antiquated “V” layout design; however, the General Aviation community, Citizen Review Committee, Airport Businesses, the FBO and Airport users want to keep it open. Solution: The Federal Aviation Administration-Airports District Office has recommended and approved funding for a Planning Study in 2015/16 to address all safety compliance issues and to provide for adequate public/user input. This planning “process” is an appropriate tool in this situation and necessary for the Airport to maintain compliance with its Grant Assurances. Slide 12: The Airport Needs a Part Time Terminal Custodian Position The Airport terminal has grown and growth requires additional work force to professionally manage the terminal custodial department. Adding this PT position will provide the following primary benefits:  The Terminal Maintenance Supervisor can be pulled out of the custodial schedule to allow focus on terminal maintenance and supervision duties.  Current overtime budget will be reduced as the new position will provide more straight-time coverage during staff vac/sick leave.  PT Position Wages: $23K annually (no benefits) Slide 13: Airport Reduced Expenses and Cost Saving Initiatives Brought the Airfield Pavement Painting in-house = estimated Cost Savings of $55K per year. Phase 3 of the new Computerized/Automated HVAC System Project completed in 2015 = estimated Cost Savings at $10% per year in reduced electrical costs. Currently implementing Airport-Wide lighting conversion from sodium and halogen lighting to LED type lighting = estimated Cost Savings of 25% per year in reduced electrical costs. Becoming Environmentally Friendly: utilizing all GREEN based custodial cleaning and toiletry supplies = estimated Cost Savings of 10% per year. Councilmember Smith stated a future planning study will be reimbursed through the 2019 Master Plan. Councilmember Marohn presented the Municipal Services budget, summary as follows: 5  JULY 15, 2015 Fund 001 General Fund Prior Year 2013-2014 Current Year 2014-2015 2015-2016 Department Municipal Services 0801--1501 Municipal Services Budget Actual Budget Actual 3-15 Request Adjustments Approved SUMMARY: All Municipal Services Salaries & Wages $ 3,769,389 $ 3,582,350 $ 3,803,368 $ 1,790,472 $ 3,843,995 $ 52,000 $ 3,895,995 Benefits 2,700,757 1,841,528 2,732,016 902,428 2,666,126 24,731 2,690,857 Current Operating Expense 8,855,646 5,336,917 9,141,253 3,309,652 9,384,759 (50,000) 9,334,759 Capital Outlay 1,260,100 1,217,946 360,329 326,814 84,202 300,000 384,202 MERF Depreciation 32,580 65,435 34,800 25,528 39,850 - 39,850 Debt Service - - - - - - - Interfund Transfers (7,668,042) (7,805,763) (7,247,174) (3,487,275) (7,231,188) (237,341) (7,468,529) NET BUDGET $ 8,950,430 $ 4,238,412 $ 8,824,592 $ 2,867,620 $ 8,787,744 $ 89,390 $ 8,877,134 3,000,000 Prior Year Encumb: 3,000,000 780,000 Governmental Power Costs: 720,000 1,569,663 Remaining Nondepartmental: 1,594,320 3,474,929 Municipal Services: 3,562,814 $ 8,824,592 $ 8,877,134 Councilmember Parry requested discussion regarding the Civic Auditorium. Director Rockwood stated the Civic Auditorium currently has a business plan, however the Council has not funded the plan due to lack of funds. Mayor Casper stated City Code allows a provision for an Auditorium District Board and indicated options for such board have been in discussion with community entities over the course of the past year. General discussion followed. Councilmember Parry questioned if any suggestions of the Citizen Review Committees (CRC) are being utilized. Director Rockwood stated Municipal Services is in the process of implementing several recommendations. Councilmember Parry presented the Library budget and requested Hal Peterson, Library Board Director, and Robert Wright, Library Director to appear. She stated the recent large funding projects included improvements to the Library and the parking lot reconstruction. Director Wright stated the three (3) main funding sources for Library funding include; a portion of the levy rate amount, contracts with Bonneville County Library District, and sales tax of fines and fees. Mr. Peterson stated future Library plans include a children’s library which was requested from the Library CRC. Library budget summary as follows: Fund 012 Library Fund Prior Year 2013-2014 Current Year 2014-2015 2015-2016 Division Library Department Library Library 5001--5002 Budget Actual Budget Actual 3-15 Request Adjustments Approved SUMMARY: Library Fund Salaries & Wages $ 1,163,525 $ 1,100,961 $ 1,199,408 $ 536,226 $ 1,333,399 $ - $ 1,333,399 Benefits 510,673 464,988 520,050 207,191 531,688 - 531,688 Current Operating Expense 1,329,528 1,075,752 1,273,736 682,607 1,009,449 - 1,009,449 Capital Outlay 63,301 184,492 122,819 45,516 161,100 - 161,100 MERF Depreciation 1,800 1,800 1,800 900 1,800 - 1,800 Interfund Transfers - - - - - - - NET BUDGET $ 3,068,827 $ 2,827,992 $ 3,117,813 $ 1,472,440 $ 3,037,436 $ - $ 3,037,436 Revenues as follows: 2014-2015 Current Year 2014-2015 Current Year 2015-2016 Proposed 2015-2016 Division Est. Revenue Budget Revenue Budget Directors Estimates Total Library Revenue $2,867,933 $2,963,583 $2,863,423 $2,932,520 Director Wright stated any grants received are not included as expenses, they are only included in revenues. Councilmember Parry would like to see an increase in the MERF fund. Councilmember Ehardt presented Public Works budget as follows with general discussion as needed: 6  JULY 15, 2015 Slide 1: 2015-2016 PROPOSED PUBLIC WORKS BUDGET - $52,645,400 Slide 2: PUBLIC WORKS Administration • 2014-2015 Budget: $427,100 • 2015-2016 Budget: $446,000 (104%) • No impact to the General Fund • Cost split equally between: Sanitation, Sewer, Street and Water Divisions • Increase mainly due to travel, training, computer replacement, salary and benefits Slide 3: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) Division • 2014-2015 Budget: $141,400 • 2015-2016 Budget: $151,100 (107%) • No impact to the General Fund • Cost split equally between IF Power and Public Works • Public Works portion split equally between Sanitation, Sewer, Street and Water Divisions • Increase mainly due to computer software, salary and benefits Slide 4: STREETS Administration (Snow Removal) • 2014-2015 Budget: $525,000 • 2015-2016 Budget: $525,000 (100%) • General Fund expenditure established for annual snow removal Slide 5: ENGINEERING Division • 2014-2015 Budget: $1,444,245 • 2015-2016 Budget: $1,444,900 (100%) • Total includes capital request of $35,700 for new survey equipment (robotic total station) which will increase productivity • Engineering budget is a General Fund expenditure Slide 6: SANITATION Division • 2014-2015 Budget: $4,837,939 • 2015-2016 Budget: $4,819,900 (100%) • Projected Revenue: $3,856,000 • Sanitation Fund balance (June 2015) approximately: $1,278,000 • Enterprise budgets show MERF expenditures but are actually paid out of MERF Fund totaling $560,000 • Changes to previous budget primarily due to Cayenta Software contribution ($59,000), purchase of autoload carts ($215,000) and two autoload trucks ($560,000) Slide 7: SEWER Division • 2014-2015 Budget: $16,327,254 • 2015-2016 Budget: $23,563,600 (144%) • Projected Revenue: $9,795,000 • Water/Sewer Fund balance (June 2015) approximately: $26,522,000 • Changes to previous budget primarily due to proposed Primary Treatment Project ($12,000,000) and beginning of DEQ loan repayment ($1,100,000) • Revenue stream has not solidified based on Anheuser Busch/Integrow pretreatment of sanitary sewer flows, which account for 20% of Sewer revenues Slide 8: STREETS Division • 2014-2015 Budget: $5,348,363 • 2015-2016 Budget: $5,473,300 (102%) • Projected Revenue: $4,895,000 • Street Fund balance (June 2015) approximately: -$1,200,000 • Projected revenue includes: $3,890,000 State, $1,000,000 General Fund and $5,000 miscellaneous receipts • Funding shortfall (budget vs revenue) approximately: $578,300 • Projected franchise fees collected from CableOne and Intermountain Gas total approximately: $695,000 > $578,000 • Annual shortfall in street maintenance: $2,966,000 Slide 9: WATER Division • 2014-2015 Budget: $7,425,372 • 2015-2016 Budget: $9,218,600 (124%) • Projected Revenue: $8,460,000 • Water/Sewer Fund balance (June 2015) approximately: $26,522,000 • Proposed budget and revenue reflects 20% rate increase recommended by Facility Plan 7  JULY 15, 2015 • Changes to previous budget primarily due to Cayenta Software contribution ($138,000) and implementation of Facility Plan improvements Slide 10: SANITARY SEWER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND • 2014-2015 Budget: $781,706 • 2015-2016 Budget: $650,000 (83%) • Projected Revenue: $140,500 (Connection fees from new development) • Fund balance (June 2015) approximately: $896,000 • Do not anticipate spending budgeted amount unless needed to aid development or satisfy city contributions to development Slide 11: MUNICIPAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND • 2014-2015 Budget: $207,366 • 2015-2016 Budget: $0 • Projected Revenue: $718,711 (Property taxes) • Fund balance (June 2015) approximately: $759,000, but anticipated to be $0 at year end • No expenditures anticipated from this fund in the coming year Slide 12: STREET CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND • 2014-2015 Budget: $5,301,195 • 2015-2016 Budget: $4,050,000 (76%) • Projected Revenue: $2,240,000 (Ammon contrib. & federal aid reimbursement) • Fund balance (June 2015) approximately: $1,295,000, but anticipated to be $0 at year end • Expenditures due to 17th St/Hitt Rd Intersection $3,950,000 and $700,000 for federal aid projects. Traffic signal fund contributes $600,000 towards intersection project • Ammon contribution of $1,800,000 (50/50 split) anticipated as part of the 17th St/Hitt Rd Intersection and included within revenue projection. $440,000 in revenue anticipated from reimbursement of expenditures on federal aid projects Slide 13: BRIDGE AND ARTERIAL STREET FUND • 2014-2015 Budget: $218,628 • 2015-2016 Budget: $220,000 (100%) • Projected Revenue: $100,000 (Annexation fees) • Fund balance (June 2015) approximately: $95,000, but anticipated to be $0 at year end • Do not anticipate spending budgeted amount unless needed to aid development or satisfy city contributions to development Slide 14: MUNICIPAL, STREET, BRIDGE & ARTERIAL STREET AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL FUND COMPILATION Revenue Expenditure Municipal Capital Improvement Fund $ 718,700 $ - Street Capital Improvement Fund $ 2,240,000 $ 4,050,000 Bridge and Arterial Street Fund $ 100,000 $ 220,000 Traffic Signal Improvement Fund $ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ 3,658,700 $ 4,870,000 General Fund Required Contribution: $ (1,211,300)* (*Expenditures Include 17th St/Hitt Rd Intersection and Federal Aid financial participation) Slide 15: WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND • 2014-2015 Budget: $1,200,000 • 2015-2016 Budget: $1,200,000 (100%) • Projected Revenue: $180,500 (Connection fees from new development) • Fund balance (June 2015) approximately: $1,945,000 • Do not anticipate spending full budgeted amount unless needed to aid development or satisfy city contributions to development Slide 16: SURFACE DRAINAGE FUND • 2014-2015 Budget: $60,000 • 2015-2016 Budget: $60,000 (100%) • Projected Revenue: $12,000 (Annexation fees) • Fund balance (June 2015) approximately: $71,000 • Do not anticipate spending budgeted amount unless needed to aid development or satisfy city contributions to development Slide 17: TRAFFIC LIGHT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND • 2014-2015 Budget: $1,027,714 • 2015-2016 Budget: $873,000 (85%) 8  JULY 15, 2015 • Projected Revenue: $409,147 (Payment-in-lieu contribution) • Fund balance (June 2015) approximately: $1,265,000 • Expenditure of $600,000 for 17th St/Hitt Rd Intersection Slide 18: PUBLIC WORKS MAJOR BUDGETARY ISSUES 1. Street Division budget shortfall: $578,000 2. Sewer Division primary treatment project: $12,000,000 3. Water Division Facility Plan implementation & 20% rate increase 4. 17th St/Hitt Rd intersection improvements (Requires General Fund contribution of approximately: $1,211,300) (Assumes 50/50 split of all project costs with City of Ammon) Slide 19: ENTERPRISE FUND CONTRIBUTIONS TO GENERAL FUND Accounting & Auditing Billing & Collection City Administrative Transfer Payment- In-Lieu Sanitation $4,500 $160,500 $69,800 $191,500 Sewer $3,700 $308,000 $215,100 $489,800 Water $3,500 $293,300 $204,800 $423,000 Totals: $11,700 $761,800 $489,700 $1,104,300 Total Transfers: $2,367,500 Councilmember Hally presented the Parks and Recreation budget as follows with general discussion as needed: Slide 1: Department of Parks & Recreation The Department’s operational activities are separated into Parks, Recreation, Golf, Zoo and Administrative Divisions. Slide 2: Department of Parks & Recreation 2014-2015 Employee Breakdown Full / Part-Time Administration 4 1 Park Maint. 20 45 Weed Control 4 11 Horticulture 5 12 Cemeteries 4 13 Zoo 13 14 Recreation 4 54 Aquatic Center 3 65 Golf 12 55 TOTAL 69 270 Slide 3: Acres Maintained Per Full-Time Equivalent Employee (FTE) National Standard = 12-39 acres per FTE Idaho Falls = 2,115 acres with 33 FTE 64 Acres per FTE We would need 54 FTE to reach NRPA Standard Slide 4: Additional Park Properties 2010-2015 Park Property Acres Ryder Park 58 acres Old Butte Soccer Fields 24 acres Snake River Dog Park 2.5 acres Rock Gardens Phase I & 2 3.0 acres Pancheri Overpass/Mowing Strips 3.0 acres Hitt Road 1.0 acre Memorial Drive 3.0 acres Meppen Drainage Pond 3.5 acres Yorkside Drainage Pond 1.3 acres Greenbelt Extensions 5.0 acres West Community Park Property 40.0 acres Heritage Park 14.0 acres Yellowstone Parking Lots 2.5 acres Total New Acreage 160.8 Acres Slide 5: New Employee Requests 2015-16 Special Event and Volunteer Coordinator 9  JULY 15, 2015 Parks Maintenance Operator 1 (Shared w/ Recreation Fund) Slide 6: Volunteers The Department of Parks and Recreation had a record number of volunteers in 2014 (2013= 1000+ Volunteers and 29,000 Hours) 2014= More than 1,200 volunteers donated 42,942 hours of time Estimated value = more than $960,000 Slide 7: 2015-16 Department Revenues General Fund $6,722,002 Recreation Fund 518,582 Fees and Charges 437,500 Tautphaus Park Zoo Fees 383,500 Recreation Fees 953,115 Golf Revenues 2,620,900 Capital Improvement Fees 137,500 Grants, Donations, Misc 1,144,712 Total Revenue $12,917,811 Slide 8: Fees, Grants and Donations The Department of Parks and Recreation will secure 48% ($5.7 Million) of revenues from Fees, Grants and Donations in 2015-16. $3.1 Million in 2011 Slide 9: 2015-16 City of Idaho Falls Expenditures The Department of Parks and Recreation represents 6.75% of all City of Idaho Falls budget expenditures – Total $190,889,392 Slide 10: 2015-16 General Fund Expenditures The Department of Parks and Recreation represents 17.2% of all General Fund expenditures – Total $48,244,564 Slide 11: 2015-16 Proposed Department Expenditures Parks & Cemeteries $4,967,922 Tautphaus Park Zoo 1,502,696 Recreation 1,714,304 Golf 2,436,400 Capital Projects 2,039,779 Equipment Replacement 425,700 Total Expenditures 13,086,801 Slide 12: 2015-16 Proposed Expenditures The Department Administration budget includes the salaries and benefits of the Director, Superintendent of Recreation, Administrative Assistant, Sponsorship and Marketing, professional services, park master plans and office expenses 2014-2015 Budget - $629,035 2015-2016 Budget - $739,579 2014-2016 Difference - +110,544 2015-16 Budget Addition: Salaries, benefits (+68,143) for Special Event and Volunteer Coordinator; $80k for Aquatic Center Improvements Slide 13: 2015-16 Proposed Park Plans Completing in 2015-16 Tautphaus and Heritage Park Master Plans Beginning in 2016 Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan West Side Community Park Master Plan – 40 Acres Ryder Park Business Plan, Phase II Development Slide 14: Parks Department The Parks Department operational activities are separated into Parks Maintenance, Horticulture and Urban Forestry, Weed and Environmental Control, Irrigation Management, and Cemeteries sections Slide 15: Parks Maintenance The Parks Maintenance budget includes the salaries and benefits of the Parks and Cemetery Superintendent, Parks Foremen, Maintenance Operators, seasonal employees, supplies, chemicals, trash removal, restrooms, utilities and capital improvements, repairs and maintenance of the park system 10  JULY 15, 2015 2014-2015 O&M Budget - $2,248,505 2015-2016 O&M Budget – $2,348,778 2015-2016 Difference - +$100,273 2015-16 Budget Additions: Seasonal employees returned from 2014-15 cuts, 15% increase in hourly rate, repair and maintenance of buildings and grounds Slide 16: Sandy Downs The Sandy Downs budget includes the salaries of the seasonal employees and all other expenses associated with operating this facility. 2014-2015 O&M Budget - $74,960 2015-2016 O&M Budget – $282,335 2015-2016 Difference - +$207,375 2015-16 Budget Addition: Seasonal employees returned from 2014-15 cuts, 15% increase in hourly rate, repair and maintenance of buildings and grounds; War Bonnet Roundup Rodeo Budgeted at $185k in Revenue and Expenses Slide 17: Weed and Environmental Control The Weed and Environmental Control budget includes the salaries and benefits of the Parks Maintenance Operators, seasonal employees, chemicals and all other supplies and equipment needed for weed abatement, snow and trash removal as well as park restroom maintenance. 2014-2015 O&M Budget - $396,808 2015-2016 O&M Budget – $458,639 2015-2016 Difference - +$61,831 2015-16 Budget Additions: Seasonal employees returned from 2014-15 cuts, 15% increase in hourly rate, repair and maintenance of buildings and grounds Slide 18: Idaho Falls Raceway at Noise Park The Noise Park budget includes the salaries and benefits of seasonal employees and all other supplies and equipment needed for operating this facility. 2014-2015 O&M Budget - $53,102 2015-2016 O&M Budget – $91,304 2015-2016 Difference - +$38,202 2015-16 Budget Additions: Seasonal employees returned from 2014-15 cuts, 15% increase in hourly rate, repair and maintenance of buildings and grounds; $25k grant received for RTP Public Trail project Slide 19: Horticulture and Forestry The Horticulture and Forestry budget includes the salaries and benefits of the Urban Forester, horticulturists, forestry laborers and seasonal employees and all other supplies and equipment needed for maintaining the City’s urban forest and landscaping. 2014-2015 O&M Budget - $540,854 2015-2016 O&M Budget – $607,357 2015-2016 Difference - +$66,503 2015-16 Budget Increase: Seasonal employees returned from 2014-15 cuts, 15% increase in hourly rate, repair and maintenance of grounds Slide 20: Skyline Activity Center The Skyline Activity Center budget includes the custodian services, supplies, equipment and utilities needed for operating this facility. 2014-2015 O&M Budget - $20,181 2015-2016 O&M Budget – $20,304 2015-2016 Difference - +$123 2015-16 Budget Additions: Insurance Increase Slide 21: Cemeteries The Cemeteries budget includes the salaries and benefits of the Sexton, full-time and seasonal employees and all other supplies and equipment needed for operating Rose Hill and Fielding Cemeteries. 2014-2015 O&M Budget - $573,531 2015-2016 O&M Budget – $610,026 2015-2016 Difference - +$36,495 2015-16 Budget Additions: Seasonal employees returned from 2014-15 cuts, 15% increase in hourly rate, repair and maintenance of buildings and grounds Slide 22: Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park 11  JULY 15, 2015 The Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park budget includes the salaries and benefits of the full, part-time, seasonal and contracted staff and all other supplies, equipment and training needed for operating this facility. 2014-2015 O&M Budget - $1,469,748 2015-2016 O&M Budget – $1,502,696 2015-2016 Difference - +$32,948 2015-16 Budget Additions: Seasonal employees returned from 2014-15 cuts; Animal feed cuts restored +$9k; Conservation Fund increase in revenue and expense; repair and maintenance of buildings and grounds Slide 23: Recreation Department The Recreation Department is responsible for a myriad of city facilities and programs including the Wes Deist Aquatic Center, Joe Marmo/Wayne Lehto Ice Arena, the Recreation Center, Activity Center, athletic leagues, programs and special events. Slide 24: 2015-16 Recreation Fund Revenues The Recreation Fund receives a dedicated allocation through local property taxes (2.0057%) = $518,582 The Recreation Fund also receives revenues from Fees and Charges: Rec Center, Leagues, Grants, Program Revenue = $540,915 Aquatic Center = $437,200 Activity Center, Vending, Misc. = $104,300 Total Recreation Fund = $1,600,997 Increase of + $173,014 from 2015 Slide 25: Request for Recreation Fund Percentage Increase The Recreation Fund Property Tax allocation has not been increased in 10+ years. Currently 2.0057% = $518,582 2015-16 Recreation Fund Revenues (Over) Expenditures ($154,807) Request Levy Increase to 2.703835 = +$154,807 Three Ways to Increase Rec Fund Levy 1. Increase Property Tax 2. Decrease General Fund Expenditures 3. Increase General Fund Revenues Slide 26: Recreation Administration The Recreation Administration budget includes Recreation Center expenses, clerical and administrative costs, and custodian, credit card and software expenses. 2014-2015 O&M Budget - $224,518 2015-2016 O&M Budget – $266,764 2015-2016 Difference - +$42,246 2015-16 Budget Increase: Office Assistant II is being moved from the Dept. Admin budget to the Recreation Fund where the position belonged; Replacing outdated fitness equipment with new equipment. Slide 27: Playgrounds and Playfields The Playgrounds and Playfields budget includes salaries and benefits for the recreation staff, seasonal employees, gym supervisors, scorekeepers, officials and other league and program expenses. 2014-2015 O&M Budget - $440,574 2015-2016 O&M Budget – $436,760 2015-2016 Difference - -($3,814) 2014-15 Budget Decrease: Employee benefits decreased Slide 28: Aquatic Center The Aquatic Center budget includes the salaries and benefits of the full and part- time staff and all other expenses related to the operation and maintenance of the Wes Deist Aquatic Center. 2014-2015 O&M Budget - $764,199 2015-2016 O&M Budget – $815,082 2015-2016 Difference - +$50,883 2015-16 Budget Increase: Increase in Seasonal Employees, we are losing employees to other jobs because we have been offering minimum wage. We are going to raise our hourly rate to start at a minimum of $7.75-$8.50. Slide 29: Ice Arena 12  JULY 15, 2015 The Ice Arena budget includes salaries and benefits for a manager, front desk attendants, instructors, part-time maintenance staff and other expenses related to the operation and maintenance of the Joe Marmo/Wayne Lehto Ice Arena. 2014-2015 O&M Budget - $227,332 2015-2016 O&M Budget – $232,198 2015-2016 Difference - +$4,866 2015-16 Budget Increase:  Parks Maintenance employees have staffed the arena in the past, the Recreation Division will now be staffing the entire arena. This is an increase of just over $43,000.  Gas and utilities have been subsidized by the City, the arena will now be paying for all utilities. This is an increase of just over $53,000.  Last year, we purchased new dasher boards for the arena. That project is costing about $100,000. We don’t have any large capital projects this year, decreasing the budget by about $109,000. Slide 30: Golf Courses The Golf Courses budget includes salaries and benefits for all full, part-time and seasonal employees and all other expenses related to the operation and maintenance of the three municipal golf courses. 2014-2015 O&M Budget - $2,625,294 2015-2016 O&M Budget – $2,700,083 2015-2016 Difference - -(14,183) 2015-16 Budget: Requesting $33k of $66k decrease in Administrative Transfer from Golf Fund to General Fund; Health insurance benefits are now required for some of the Assistant Professionals under the Affordable Care Act. Slide 31: Parks Capital Improvement Fund The goal of the Parks Capital Improvement Fund (PCIF) is to develop a strategic fiscal plan to advance a sustainable capital maintenance and replacement program. The PCIF will be funded at $125,000 in 2015-16 through the following: Sandy Downs, Noise Park, Ice Rink & Zoo Surcharges; Horse Racing Donations We also propose that revenues from shelter rentals (approx. $40,000) be set aside for the PCIF. Slide 32: Capital Improvement Project Requests Total CIP Request $4,714,221 Mayor Recommended $1,726,809 General Fund $ 641,687 Grants and Donations $1,135,122 Top Priority Projects – Mayor Recommended 1. Signage and Wayfinding $200,000 2. Oil Seal Parking Lots $100,000 3. H20 Pump Ryder Park $100,000 4. Zoo Signage $ 9,786 5. Grasshopper Mower $ 16,000 6. Pick-up Truck $ 35,000 Slide 33: Capital Improvement Projects Our Top Priority Connecting Our Community – “A Plan For Connecting The Idaho Falls Area Through Walking and Biking” Secure Funding for Priority Trail Development Projects Fire Chief Dave Hanneman presented the Idaho Falls Fire Department budget, summary as follows: 13  JULY 15, 2015 Fund 001 General Fund Prior Year 2013-2014 Current Year 2014-2015 2015-2016 Division FIRE Department FIRE 2301---2307 SUMMARY Budget Actual Budget Actual 3-15 Request Adjustments Approved SUMMARY: All GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT Salaries & Wages $ 5,612,769 $ 5,933,128 $ 5,400,169 $ 2,532,257 $ 5,412,678 $ 87,242 $ 5,499,920 Benefits 3,470,588 3,705,834 3,075,666 1,573,351 2,932,983 161,748 3,094,731 Current Operating Expense 950,824 862,746 991,052 511,740 1,049,131 (248,000) 801,131 Capital Outlay 133,981 125,153 2,634,437 123,141 2,545,013 1,144,218 3,689,231 MERF Depreciation 200,000 289,505 225,000 155,070 220,000 - 220,000 Interfund Transfers (314,626) (314,626) (280,000) (139,996) (412,623) - (412,623) NET BUDGET $ 10,053,536 $ 10,601,739 $ 12,046,324 $ 4,755,563 $ 11,747,182 $ 1,145,208 $ 12,892,390 Fund 063 Ambulance Fund Prior Year 2013-2014 Current Year 2014-2015 2015-2016 Department Fire Division Ambulance 8801-602 Administration Budget Actual Budget Actual 3-15 Request Adjustments Approved SUMMARY: Fire Administration Salaries & Wages $ 1,693,638 $ 1,812,784 $ 2,042,233 $ 986,897 $ 2,098,736 $ 239,959 $ 2,338,695 Benefits 1,098,294 1,127,722 1,133,463 606,579 1,169,424 248,009 1,417,433 Current Operating Expense 686,774 572,393 682,547 471,792 905,802 296,304 1,202,106 Capital Outlay 283,029 69,627 441,803 290,406 248,500 - 248,500 MERF Depreciation 185,000 282,286 185,000 155,568 200,000 - 200,000 Interfund Transfers - - - - - - - NET BUDGET $ 3,946,735 $ 3,864,812 $ 4,485,046 $ 2,511,241 $ 4,622,462 $ 784,272 $ 5,406,734 The following information was also provided: Slide 1: Budget Strategy  Increase Service through increase of personnel  Reduce Overtime  Flat budget compared to 2014/15 budget Slide 2: General Fund Requests  Additional Request o 2 New firefighters for Station 3 to Full Coverage o Training Chief/Safety Officer o 3 New Firefighters for reduction of Overtime o CAD(Computer-Aided Dispatch)/RMS (Records Management System) Implementation  Funding Source o Transfer of $248,000 from GF to AB Fund for dispatch costs o Reduction of Overtime $200,000 o One time use of FRF (Fireman’s Retirement Fund) Savings Chief Hanneman explained the request of three (3) additional personnel to reduce overtime and also explained the attempts by previous administration to reduce overtime was not managed effectively. Chief Hanneman stated upon approval of the request, he would update the Council regarding the overtime status on a quarterly basis. Slide 3: Ambulance Fund Requests 2015 Ambulance Activity (Jan 1 – June 20)  9 Ambulances out – 4  8 Ambulances out – 5  7 Ambulances out – 20  6 Ambulances out – 47  5 Ambulances out – 156 Total 232 Slide 4: Ambulance Fund Requests 2014 Ambulance Activity & Funding 14  JULY 15, 2015 Idaho Falls FD Swan Valley EMS Total % of calls 98.5% (8,618) 1.5% (100) Total % of funding allocated 83% ($1.75 million) 17% ($335,000) Slide 5: Ambulance Fund Requests  Additional Request o Expansion of Ambulance Service to include Swan Valley Area (7 positions) o Increase service to include 6th Ambulance in system (3 Positions) o Reduction of $80,000 in Overtime  Funding Source o Additional $335,000 from Bonneville County for Swan Valley o Additional $234,000 from Bonneville County for AB6 o Increase of current contracts with Bonneville, Bingham, and Jefferson Counties of 3% o Realignment of User Fees Slide 6: Capital Improvement – Fire Station 1  Current budget $2.5M  Request $2.5M to be moved forward and add $1.0M for total $3.5M.  Additional funding justification: o Type 2 Construction versus Type 5 (Brick and Mortar) o Future needs addressed to meet 50-100 year lifespan Recommendation to extend levy additional years to obtain funding General discussed followed regarding the increased cost for the Fire Station. Chief Hanneman stated the contract for the Fire Station is currently being discussed in negotiations and he should have specific cost amounts in the near future. Councilmember Parry presented the Idaho Falls Police budget, summary as follows: Fund 001 General Fund Prior Year 2013-2014 Current Year 2014-2015 2015-2016 Division POLICE 2001--2041 SUMMARY Budget Actual Budget Actual 3-15 Request Adjustments Approved SUMMARY: All POLICE DEPARTMENTS Salaries & Wages $ 7,585,439 $ 7,747,899 $ 7,692,632 $ 3,661,627 $ 7,769,974 $ (58,977) $ 7,710,997 Benefits 3,649,360 3,841,145 3,920,357 1,785,572 4,131,682 (39,731) 4,091,951 Current Operating Expense 1,375,181 1,210,368 1,269,930 732,879 1,297,084 (25,251) 1,271,833 Capital Outlay 123,921 121,864 94,381 27,589 82,772 358,871 441,643 MERF Depreciation 326,400 339,630 332,500 168,370 342,000 (7,800) 334,200 Interfund Transfers (648,912) (648,912) (671,860) (335,926) (672,194) - (672,194) NET BUDGET $ 12,411,389 $ 12,611,994 $ 12,637,940 $ 6,040,111 $ 12,951,318 $ 227,112 $ 13,178,430 Councilmember Parry stated the proposed budget aligns cost with needs, and is based on calls for service with adequate personnel to respond in a timely manner. Officers are needed for community engagement, community activities, visibility, and rapport with adults. Councilmember Lehto stated in previous years the council has given approval for additional personnel but believes the Police Department has not filled those positions as directed. General discussion followed with Police Chief Mark McBride regarding hiring new personnel, and current amount of overtime. Councilmember Parry believes the annual liquor sales tax should be applied to the Police Department budget and encouraged the Council to consider the facility for the SWAT equipment. The following information was also provided: Staffing Needs Assessment The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) has developed a method for determining patrol force staffing needs based on the actual or estimated complaint or Incident experience in the community. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development has found the IACP method to be most 15  JULY 15, 2015 reliable in determining staffing needs. The method which follows determines the level of required patrol officer positions and does not include administrators, supervisors, or specialists. It provides the basis from which a community can estimate minimum staffing needs. Police Staffing 2014 Current Suggested Weighted Patrol 52 55 64 Detectives 10 10 Airport 2 2 1400 hours overtime Supervisors/Patrol 12 12 7 Sgt., 4 Lt., 1 SRO 4 4 Narcotics 2 2 Supervisors/ 2 2 Detectives 1 Sgt., 1 Captain Training 1 1 1 Lt. Supervisor/ Administrative Services 1 1 1 Captain Chief 1 1 Total 87 90 99 Dispatch Staffing Dispatchers 18 24 Shift Supervisors 4 5 Dispatch Manager 1 1 Total 23 30 Vision "A Community safe from crime and disorder" Mission "The Idaho Falls Police Department strives to create an environment free from crime and disorder through efficient service and valuable community collaboration" • The population of Idaho Falls proper (2014) is estimated at *58,292 making it the fourth-largest city in Idaho. • Idaho Falls is the county seat of Bonneville County, which has an estimated population of 107,890. • Idaho Falls has 314.27 miles of City and State maintained streets. • The area of Idaho Falls is 22.88 square miles including .3 square miles of water. • During Calendar year 2014 Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to 58,588 Calls for Service resulting in 38,741 reported crimes. • When compared to the next largest city and our neighbor in eastern Idaho, the Pocatello Police Department has an approved budget for the current fiscal year of $13.8 million and Idaho Falls Police budget was approved at $12.4 million. Pocatello has 91 officers compared to Idaho Falls with 87. Pocatello does not fund the city's animal shelter through the police budget and their police department dispatches for their city only with 18 dispatchers. The Idaho Falis Police budget includes $ 814,000 for animal services and $1.6 million for dispatch for the entire county with 18 dispatchers and 4 supervisors. • The Citizen Watch Patrol in Idaho Falls provided over 1,000 hours of service in 2014 plus training that would otherwise fall on the shoulders of police officers. The estimated savings this service provided is $34,450. • The proposed budget for FY 2016 includes a large capital expenditure for a records management system. Councilmember Parry presented the Community Development Services Department budget and stated the department has been hiring interns and consultants versus full time employees for cost saving. Summary for Community Development Services Department budget is as follows: 16  JULY 15, 2015 Fund 001 General Fund Prior Year 2013-2014 Current Year 2014-2015 2015-2016 Division Planning & Building Department Planning & Building 1701--1703 SUMMARY Budget Actual Budget Actual 3-15 Request Adjustments Approved SUMMARY: All PLANNING & BUILDING DEPARTMENTS Salaries & Wages $ 1,052,794 $ 970,059 $ 1,017,455 $ 472,353 $ 1,041,764 $ - $ 1,041,764 Benefits 485,509 450,367 497,722 219,090 496,930 - 496,930 Current Operating Expense 365,800 235,799 353,773 137,036 433,167 (42,500) 390,667 Capital Outlay 327,600 91,694 400,470 319,148 278,750 (7,500) 271,250 MERF Depreciation 7,000 125,500 - 300 - - - Interfund Transfers (35,151) (34,924) (35,854) (17,926) (36,750) - (36,750) NET BUDGET $ 2,203,552 $ 1,838,495 $ 2,233,566 $ 1,130,001 $ 2,213,861 $ (50,000) $ 2,163,861 Director Brad Cramer appeared to describe the proposed new fees and fee increases and stated the majority of fees are for the Planning Division. The revenue from several fees will also be distributed to other departments and divisions as related to specific projects. Director Cramer stated the requested decrease to the budget was for professional services and a remodel project to the department. Councilmember Lehto lead summary discussion of Mayor’s proposed budget including collecting the growth money, 3% levy increase, and a portion of the Firefighters Retirement Fund (FRF). He stated Councilmembers should be proactive on individual requests and should be prepared to have solutions for any cuts/increases. Councilmember Parry future discussion requests include; Community Impact Districts, Impact Fees, equitable and fair revenues, increase in Parks and Recreation Levy, and MERF. She stated she is favorable of the requested Parks and Recreation Weed Control position but is not favorable of the 15% wage increase for Parks and Recreation personnel. Councilmember Ehardt requested further discussion of benefits and the 3% COLA, possible allocation of additional funds to Swagit for broadcasting of all Council work sessions, and funding for Christmas tree lighting along Memorial Drive. Councilmember Smith requested a fraud hotline for city employee use. Mayor Casper stated the city is currently looking at several apps that could include such request. Councilmember Hally requested an analysis of reducing the Parks and Recreation proposed 15% increase of wages to a 10% increase, the Recreation Fund Levy, and the Capital Improvement Fund. Councilmember Marohn indicated further discussion will be held regarding the Police and Fire Departments. Brief discussion was held regarding future meeting dates. There being no further business, it was moved by Councilmember Marohn, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to adjourn the meeting at 4:42 p.m. CITY CLERK MAYOR 17