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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBudget in Brief PresentationPresented by: Matt Nielson, City of Rexburg, mattn@rexburg.org 2020 Budget in Brief 1 1 Highlights 2 Total Budget: $68,912,000 up $4,248,400 Operating Budget is $31,057,000 General Fund $133,800 in Contingency for unforeseen items  Revenue available for Street maintenance, reconstruction, and new construction totals $13,004,000 and includes: an additional $120,000 from power franchise fees shifted from the general fund (Total Shift of $320,000/year from 2018-2020) $3.8 million from the Urban Renewal Agency contributions $2.1 million from fund balance carryover $3 million from state grants and developer contributed assets $3.8 million from taxes and fees $.45 million from impact fees  City property tax levy rate is at $415 per $100,000 of taxable value Revenue available for Street maintenance, reconstruction, and new construction totals $5,452,800, which includes an additional $50,000 from power franchise fees shifted from the general fund , and $1,627,100 in carryover from prior years. Property tax revenues increased about $242,700 to a total of $4,557,100 Property tax revenues increased about $242,700 to a total of $4,557,100 2 Highlights 3 Three new full-time positions in budget Water Parks/Golf Recreation Actual Net Increase of 1.5 full time positions Eliminated a position in Building Safety and Inspection Department Will try a new approach to marketing/media with Part-time positions and the new Full-time Position in Recreation that eliminated the equivalent of half a fulltime position 3 Utility Rate Changes Effective 10/1/19 4 Utility rates are to be increased in October 2019 4 Major Street Construction Projects 5 Major street projects (Sources): Park Street, Yellowstone Highway near 4th S, Main St (2nd E to Hospital) (LID 49) Right of way Purchase– E Parkway Rd (DIF) Traffic Signal Upgrade-7th S/Yellowstone (URA) Roundabout/RR Crossing Upgrade-Pioneer/7th S (URA) 2nd E-Near 7th N and Highway 33 (URA, Commerce Grant, ITD,DIF) 5 Major Construction Projects 6 Water facilities: funded by operating reserves and a loan from the DEQ Wastewater line for North West side of city: contributions are still being determined and will include claw back fees to be paid by future development and contributions from other cities that use that infrastructure as well Blower/VFD replacements and seven new pasteurization pumps at the treatment plant Lift station rebuild near Barney Dairy Road Airport Feasibility Study: funded by State & Federal Grants and reserves Baseball/softball fields: funded by Rexburg Urban Renewal Agency and Parks Impact Fees Romance Theatre Restoration: funded by a general fund transfer   Every year, the City adopts a Capital Improvement Plan for the next five years. Capital Improvements include any one-time expenditure over $5,000 in the form of equipment or construction.     Major utility construction projects include a major upgrade to our water facilities, which will provide needed production, storage, and delivery capacity to meet the current water demands and future water demands as our population grows. The current water upgrades will be funded over several years with a combination of operating reserves and a loan from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) of up to $11,100,000, which includes principal forgiveness of up to $2,211,300. We project to spend over $12,000,000 on the water improvements and complete these projects by the end of the calendar year 2020.   The Wastewater Treatment Department anticipates spending $1,000,000 on Blower/VFD replacements and $150,000 for seven new pasteurization pumps at the treatment plant and will be conducting a sewer facilities study as well for $100,000. Included in the fiscal year 2020 budget is $ 4 million for a gravity fed sewer line and lift station to provide improved collections and expand capacity for the North West side of the city. The contributions for the sewer line project are still being determined and will include claw back fees to be paid by future development and contributions from other cities that use that infrastructure as well. The Wastewater Collections Department has also budgeted $350,000 for a lift station rebuild near Barney Dairy Road and also plans to extend services near the intersection of 2nd East and Moody Road.   The Airport Feasibility Study will continue through 2020 and we hope to begin the Environmental Assessment portion of the study by fiscal year end. These projects are funded approximately 90% by the FAA, up to 5% by the State of Idaho, and the rest by the City and the County. The City is setting aside reserve funds to meet their portion of any match if a final decision to relocate the airport is made. The city projects to have $891,400 of reserve set aside by the end of Fiscal Year 2020. The City has budgeted $1,600,000 to construct a new baseball/softball quad at Community Fields and the projected completion date of this project is fall 2020. We have a written memorandum of understanding with the school district for this project in place. Funding from the Urban renewal agency and the parks impact fees will help make this project possible. The budget includes an increased amount of funding dedicated to the remodel and restoration of the Romance Theatre ($274,900).   6 Total Expense Budget 7 7 Total Revenue Budget 8 8 General Fund Budget 12.9 Million 9 Matt 9 Debt Service 10 No General Obligation Bonds December of 2010- City sold $10 million in Sewer Revenue Bonds Average 3.2% interest rate 15 year term Current Balance owed is $5,890,000 In process of reevaluating refinance options in 2020 and anticipates potential interest savings of $100,000 or more 2020/2021 DEQ Loan finalization for water upgrades Up to 2.21 Million in Principal Foregiveness 1.75% Interest Up to 30 year term 10 Property Tax Levy ($5.05 Million) 11 11 Property Taxes 12 12 City Property and Sales Tax Revenue 13 13 Where to Find More Budget Information 14 Utility Newsletter Will insert in November bill as well City Hall Finance Department Rexburg City Website http://www.rexburg.org/pages/financial-reports It cost over $600 or more to send out a color brochure of this to each utillity account.mkn 14