Transcript County Administration

Goochland County
Administrator FY18 Proposed
Budget
John A. Budesky
County Administrator
February 21, 2017
Presentation and Full County
Administrator Recommended
Budget is available at:
http://www.goochlandva.us/
Presentation Overview
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Budget Process Review
Current Economy
Budget Recommendation – Operating and
Capital
Summary of Strategic Goals and Funded
Priorities
Utilities Budget Recommendation
Future Challenges Overview
Summary of Next Steps in the Budget Process
Conclusion
Budget Process –Ongoing!
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Listening to residents is ongoing
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Formal Process started Mid-October 2016
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November 2016:
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Met with all County Departments
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Met with all Constitutional Officer Departments
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Met with Schools to review needs and requests
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Received and reviewed contribution requests
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Met with Board Members to establish priorities
Budget Priorities
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Consistent with Board Strategic Goals &
Priority Areas: Public Safety, Schools,
Health & Welfare
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Conservative Approach
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Seek Efficiencies and Cost Savings where
possible
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Maintain existing service levels
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Meet or exceed all Financial Policy
Requirements
Current Status of Goochland County
Economy
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Over $251 million in commercial capital
investment over 5 years -2016 $87.1 million
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Virginia Chamber of Commerce recognition
for highest percent job growth
Employment & Income
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Unemployment 3.5%
Median Family Income $86,610
Housing
Median Home Values
Source: Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing Units 2011-2015, US Census Data
Building permits up 66% from FY12 to FY16
FY2018 Proposed All Funds Budget
($80.2M)
FY2017 Real Estate Tax Rates
No Real Estate Tax Increase Proposed for
FY2018
FY2018 Proposed General Fund Revenue
($50.3M)
FY2018 – FY2022 Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP)
By Function ($81.4M)
FY18 - $7.3 M
Strategic Goal 1
Efficient, effective and transparent government;
emphasis on customer service excellence
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Fairground Road Extension & 522
Intersection Improvements
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Administration Complex Parking
Improvements
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Lights at Oilville Park n’ Ride
Strategic Goal 1
Efficient, effective and transparent government;
emphasis on customer service excellence
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Commercial Building Permit Fee Reduction
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$7.50/$1,000 down from $9.50/$1,000
Strategic Goal 2
Balanced development that contributes to the welfare of the
community and preserves its rural character
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Maintaining 85% Rural
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$3M Benefit In Reduced Taxes from Land
Use
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$20,200 Investment in Agriculture
Community – Monacan Soil & Water and
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Strategic Goal 2
Balanced development that contributes to the welfare of the
community and preserves its rural character
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Two additional Hours of Operations
on Sunday at Convenience Centers
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Capital Investments:
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Schools $40.5M – FY18 $750k
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Parks & Recreation $765,000 – FY18 $365k
Strategic Goal 3
Excellence in Financial Management
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AAA Bond Rating
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Projected Available Fund Balance $19.4M
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Updating our Core Financial Management
System
Strategic Goal 3
Excellence in Financial Management
FY18 - FY22 CIP in Compliance with Debt
Policy
Strategic Goal 4
High quality core services including Education, Public Safety, and
Community Health
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Public Education - $670,000 a 3.2% Funding Increase
CIP $40.5M in Five-Year Plan – FY18 $750,000 for
investments in bus replacements, roof repairs, HVAC
replacements, and cameras for school buses
Strategic Goal 4
High quality core services including Education, Public Safety, and
Community Health
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Public Safety 8.0% Funding Increase
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CIP $31.7M in Five-Year Plan
Strategic Goal 4
High quality core services including Education, Public Safety, and
Community Health
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Sheriff’s Office – Increase of 6.2% -$286,000
3 Additional Positions – One Patrol Deputy
and two Dispatchers
Operations of New Emergency
Communications Center and associated debt
of Center
Strategic Goal 4
High quality core services including Education, Public Safety,
and Community Health
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Fire and Rescue – Increase of 7.5% - $269,000
Full funding for 4 Additional Firefighters
Revenue Recovery Rates adjusted to Regional Average
Volunteer Fire Fighters $1.00 Personal Property Tax
Relief – Reduce from $2.00
Operations of New Fire Station 6
CIP - The full Five- Year CIP supports equipment
replacement, a new fire station in the West Creek area,
ambulance replacements, tanker replacements, fire
truck replacements, and a new ladder truck
Strategic Goal 4
High quality core services including Education, Public Safety, and
Community Health
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Operations of the New Animal Protection
Facility
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Increased Hours for Part-time Shelter
Coordinator
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Community Health FY18 5.9% Growth
Strategic Goal 5
Positive work environment with a highly qualified, diverse workforce
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County Employees 2% Merit Increase
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Teacher Salary Scale Increase
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School Staff 1.75% Raise
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Additional funding dedicated to Benchmark
and Compression Adjustments
Strategic Goal 5
Positive work environment with a highly qualified, diverse workforce
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New Positions:
Functional Area
Title
Recommended
Public Safety
Firefighters
4
Public Safety
Dispatchers
2
Public Safety
Deputies
1
Community Development
Commercial Combination Inspector
1
Utilities
Utilities Superintendent
1
General Services
Grounds Keeper
2 PT to 1 FT
General Services
Custodian
1PT to 1 FT
Utilities
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Operating Budget $4.3M
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Capital Budget $0.4M
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Adding a New Position
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Water & Sewer 2.5% User Fee Increase -which
equates to an increase of $2.26 to a typical
customer’s bimonthly bill
Utilities
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TCSD Ad Valorem Remains Flat at $0.32
Combined Tax Rates for those in TCSD
$0.32
$0.53
Challenges
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Funding for Road Improvements
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Public Safety Needs and Loss of Volunteers
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Closing the Salary & Total Compensation
Gap
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Public Education Funding from the
Commonwealth and Local Needs
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Programs to Assist residents in need with Tax
Burdens
Budget Schedule
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February 21, 2017; Schools, Sheriff,
Fire/EMS, Animal Protection, Authorize Tax
Rate
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February 28, 2017; Revenue, Debt-policies,
CIP, Public Utilities, Health, Judicial
Administration
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March 7, 2017; HR Workforce, General
Administration
Budget Schedule
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March 14, 2017; Community Development,
General Services, Parks & Recreation
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Town Hall Meetings:
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Districts 2 & 3, March 21, 2017, 7:00 pm, Central High
School, 2748 Dogtown Road, Goochland
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Districts 4 & 5, March 23, 2017, 7:00 pm, Hermitage, 1248
Hermitage Road, Manakin-Sabot
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District 1, March 30, 2017, 7:00 pm, Fire Station 6, 4810
Three Chopt Road, Louisa
Budget Schedule
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April 4, 2017 - 7:00 pm:
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Budget Public Hearing
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Tax Rate Public Hearing
April 18, 2017 - 3:00 pm:
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Budget Adoption
Conclusion
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The Recommended Budget:
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Does NOT increase the Property Tax Rate
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Does NOT increase the TCSD Tax Rate
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Supports The Board of Supervisors Strategic
Priorities of Public Safety, Education, and our
Employees
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Is based on the feedback provided from a
diverse group of our valued residents
Questions?