PROPOSED ANNUAL

OPERATING BUDGET
FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
CITY OF BOULDER CITY
COUNCIL PRESENTATION
APRIL 10, 2018

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 PURPOSE OF THE CITY BUDGET

• Present a clear picture to Residents, Council and Staff regarding the City’s
financial direction
• Include summaries of revenues, expenditures, and personnel costs
• Provide an overview and summary of all City funds
• Identify Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), Special Projects and other
discretionary spending items
• Improve overall financial tracking mechanisms for the City and provide a
tool for heightening management’s awareness

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 STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS

• Brand Image Strategy - to assist the City in all operations, to guide

future development, promote our image as a family friendly community,
leader in clean energy and a center for outdoor recreation
• Financial Stewardship – the City will use taxpayer funds wisely
through long-term financial plans, sound budget and fiscal policies and
continued emphasis on diversifying its revenue stream
• Infrastructure – ensure and protect our investment in these assets

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 STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS

• Communication – ensure regular, consistent and accurate

communication to our residents across all communication platforms
• Economic Development – retain existing businesses and create new
opportunities for businesses that fit the City’s small town atmosphere,
and reflect its commitment toward green energy
• Long Term Resource Management – implement the Capital
Improvement Plan for all City facilities, buildings, and fleet

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 STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS

• Sustainability – reduce the consumption of natural resources, protect

our clean air and open spaces, increase recycling and encourage the
development of renewable energy resources
• Transportation – maintain and improve our ample street system,
pedestrian pathways, bicycle paths and routes, mass transit and parking
opportunities
• Public Safety – foster an environment that will emphasize our small
town values through effective deliver of public safety services and
functions

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 Organizational Structure
Citizens of Boulder City

Council Member Council Member Mayor Council Member Council Member

Rich Shuman Kiernan McManus Rod Woodbury Peggy Leavitt Warren Harhay

City Attorney City Clerk City Manager Municipal Judge

City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Advisory Commissions
Steve Morris Lorene Krumm Alfonso Noyola Victor Miller Municipal Judge

Departments

Police Fire Community Development Parks & Recreation Finance Public Works

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 BUDGET IMPACTS

• All Fund Balances are in positive territory

• Staff increase from 159 FTE’s to 174 FTE’s
• Scheduled 3% salary increases for most employees
• $2.69M for Capital Projects from the General Fund
• $9.95M for Capital Projects from the Utility Fund

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 EMPLOYEE COUNTS

Department Current (budgeted) New FTE’s PT to FTE Upgrade

FTE’s
City Manager 3 1

City Clerk 3

Finance 5 3

City Attorney 2

Personnel 4

Municipal Court 4

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 EMPLOYEE COUNTS

Department Current (budgeted) New FTE’s PT to FTE Upgrade

FTE’s
Police 44 3

Fire 23

Public Works 27 3 1

Electric 12 1

Water 9

Wastewater 1

Utility Billing 5
Collection
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 EMPLOYEE COUNTS

Department Current (budgeted) New FTE’s PT to FTE Upgrade

FTE’s
Recreation 7 2 (19hr to 32hr/week)

Community 3 1 1
Development
Airport 3 1

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 NEW POSITIONS - POLICE

Postion Total Cost (9 months) Funded from

Dispatcher $64,081 General Fund

Police Officer (Detective) $72,668 More COPS

Police Sergeant $100,371 General Fund

These new positions are consistent with Goal 9 of our Strategic Plan
which calls for effective delivery of public safety responsibilities while
maintaining our small town atmosphere

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 NEW POSITIONS - FIRE

Position Additional Funding Funded From

Reserve Program Add $80,000 to program General Fund

The increase in funding will allow for additional reserve firefighters, which is
consistent with Goal 9 of our Strategic Plan which calls for effective
delivery of public safety responsibilities while maintaining our small town
atmosphere

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 NEW POSITIONS – PUBLIC WORKS

Position Total Cost Funded From

(9 months)
Landscape Maintenance Worker $58,769 General Fund

Equipment Mechanic $69,809 33% Fire, 33% Police, 34% Utility Fund

Electric Lineman $104,295 Utility Fund

Projects Manager $76,014 General Fund

Environmental Compliance (PT to $55,000 (full year) Utility Fund

FT)

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 NEW POSITIONS – PARKS/RECREATION

Position Upgrade Offset Cost Funded From

Youth Programs Coordinator (PT to FT) $18,700 General Fund

Safekey Program (PT to FT) $18,700 General Fund

These position upgrades are consistent with Goal 6 of our Strategic

Plan which calls for effective delivery of programs and services

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 NEW POSITIONS - FINANCE

Position Total Cost (9 months) Funded From

Contracts/Real Estate Manager $110,188 General Fund

Purchasing Manager $88,178 General Fund

Financial Analyst $64,081 General Fund

These new positions are consistent with Goal 2 of our Strategic Plan
which calls for effective financial stewardship for the development of long-
term financial plans, sound budget and fiscal policies, and diversifying our
revenue streams

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 NEW POSITIONS – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Position Total Cost Funded From

Permit Technician (PT to FT) $44,000 (offset cost) General Fund

Economic Development $90,393 (9 months) 50% RDA, 50% General Fund

Coordinator

These positions are consistent with Goals 4 and 5 of our Strategic Plan
which calls for effective communication (customer service) and promoting
economic development that fits our community values

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 NEW POSITIONS – CITY MANAGER

Position Total Cost Funded From

Communications Manager $146,918 General Fund

This new position is consistent with Goals 1,4 and 5 of our Strategic
Plan which calls for a consistent delivery of information across all
platforms, establish and enforce our brand image and promoting economic
development that is consistent with our community values

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 NEW POSITIONS - AIRPORT

Position Total Cost Funded From

(9 months)
Airport Administrative Coordinator $63,931 Airport Fund

This position is consistent with Goal 6 of our Strategic Plan which calls
for effective delivery of programs and services

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 MAJOR BUDGET ITEMS

Project Budgeted Amount

Strategic Plan Update $150,000

Economic Development Plan $35,000

Retail Gap Analysis $20,000

Business Expansion/Retention Plan $10,000

Municipal Code Update $200,000

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 MAJOR BUDGET ITEMS

Project Budgeted Amount

Municipal Court (Drug Court $25,000

Professional Services (City Attorney Budget) Reduced by $100,000

Parks & Recreation Budget Reduced by $100,000

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 PROJECTED REVENUE ASSUMPTIONS

• C-Tax will increase by 4% (historical 5 year trend)

• Property Tax revenues are anticipated to be about the same as the prior
year
• Includes new revenues for leases signed during Fiscal Year 2018
• GridLiance Switchyard - ~$155k
• Techren Solar Phase 1 - ~$784k
• Transwest Express Option Payment - ~ $33,600
• Scheduled Utility Rate increase to begin October 1st

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 Category Amount

Consolidated Tax $11.12M

Property Tax $2.2M

Intergovernmental $0.6M

Licenses/Permits $1.9M

Charge for Services $4.6M

Fines $0.46M

Leases $10M

Other Financing $2M

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$0.186M
 Category Amount

General Government $6.9M

Municipal Court $0.78M

Public Safety $12.06M

Public Works $4.9M

Recreation $3M

Golf Courses $3.5M

Contingency $0.16M

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 UTILITY FUND

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 Category Amount

Electric $16.2M

Water $9.25M

Sewer $1.73M

Sanitation $1.54M

Infrastructure Tax $0.78M

Misc Revenues $0.23M

* The transfer from Utility Fund Balance is to cover Transfers In $0.50M
the capital project expense for FY19
Transfer from Utility $4.053M*
Fund Balance
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 CHART FORTHCOMING

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 Category Amount

Utility Administration $1M

Electric Utility $10.02M

Water Utility $6.2M

Wastewater $0.98M

Sanitation $1.47M

Billing & Collection $0.74M

Utility Central Svcs $0.3M

Debt Service $2.3M

Capital Projects $9.95M

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$1.025M
 CAPITAL PROJECTS – GENERAL FUND

Project Cost

Repaint LADWP Building $75,000

Covered Parking for Police Department $60,000

Aquatic & Cultural Center Design Work $200,000

Replace Swimming Pool Water Heater $71,000

Whalen Field Perimeter Fencing $100,000

Fleet Replacement (Police) $225,000

Fleet Replacement (Public Works) $520,000

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 CAPITAL PROJECTS – GENERAL FUND

Project Cost

Boulder Creek Golf Course Equipment Lease $140,000

City Hall Fire Sprinklers $50,000

City Hall Customer Service Improvements (Design) $500,000

Fire Department & Public Works Shop Design Work $300,000

Police Secure Parking Improvements $150,000

Municipal Court Addition $150,000

Boulder Creek Pavillion Improvements $150,000

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 CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITY FUND

Project – Water Utility Cost

Judi Lane Pressure Reducing Valve $200,000

Water Line to Eldorado Valley Design $1,000,000

Disinfection by-product Mitigation $100,000

ACP Pipe Replacements $300,000

Large Meter/Vault/Backflow Replacements $250,000

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 CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITY FUND

Project – Sewer Utility Cost

Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation $100,000

Sewer Main Abandonment $300,000

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 CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITY FUND

Project – Electric Utility Cost

Feeder 63 to Substation 3 Tie $560,000

Feeder 53 Replacement $680,000

Feeders on Avenue G and New Mexico $875,000

Feeders on Arizona, Nevada to Utah $630,000

Feeder 64 – Temple Rock Reroute $500,000

Distribution improvements at Landfill $50,000

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 CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITY FUND

Project – Electric Utility Cost

Substation Improvements $70,000

Gingerwood Services $580,000

4kV Overhead Line Insulator, Transformer, Arms $500,000

Distribution Mapping $200,000

69kV Transmission Loop $2,000,000

Boulder City Parkway line replacement/upgrades $500,000

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 CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITY FUND

Project – City Shops Cost

Building Refurbishment (main building) $100,000

Covered Parking $5,000

Vehicles & Equipment $485,000

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 BUDGET ADOPTION SCHEDULE

December 12, 2017 Presentation to City Council on Capital Projects

February 21, 2018 City Council Work Session

March 15, 2018 City Council Work Session

April 10, 2018 City Council receive update on preparation of FY2019 Budget

April 12, 2018 Tentative Budget filed by this date with Nevada Department of Taxation

April 30, 2018 City Council Work Session

May 22, 2018 City Council Hearing and Approval of Final Budget*

*must be adopted prior to June 1st

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 QUESTIONS?

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