AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2016-34, on the second of two readings, adopting a Budget in the amount of $193,811,647 for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2016 and ending September 30, 2017; authorizing certain adjustments to the Budget with the approval of the City Manager; approving fiscal year 2016-2017 Capital Improvements Program Projects.
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Meeting date: September 6, 2016 - 1st Reading (Public Hearing)
September 20, 2016 - 2nd Reading
Department: Finance Department, Heather Hurlbert, Director of Finance
Funds Required: N/A
Account Number: N/A
Funds Available: N/A
Account Name: N/A
CITY COUNCIL GOAL: Goal #7 Maintain Fiscal Responsibility
BACKGROUND:
This year's budget totals $193,811,647, a 3.32% increase from fiscal year 2016. The budget proposes the same property tax rate as last year of 53.02 cents per $100 valuation. The tax rate has remained the same since it was increased in fiscal year 2008.
The proposed budget accomplishes numerous initiatives including continued city beautification and enhancement, code enforcement, needed personnel, and sound finances. This budget appropriates amounts to fund the second year of the police and fire meet and confer agreement that was effective October 1, 2015, non-civil service employee merit increases, software for key processes, and professional services to support the continued growth and development of the City. Key personnel additions include three firefighters, upgrade of several positions from part-time to full time, addition of an engineer and inspector in Engineering to support development, a code enforcement officer, a construction specialist and maintenance worker to support and beautify city facilities and grounds, night support services of a police sergeant, several traffic and streets staff, IT administrators, utility equipment operators and meter technicians, a utility engineer, and a drainage storm water coordinator to support the MS4 program.
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