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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Budget HighlightsCity of Rexburg 2023 Budget Highlights Total Budget: $84,501,500 down $1,080,000 from the current 2022 amended budget. Operating Budget: $34,012,000 up $805,500 from the current 2022 personnel/operations expense forecast as of May 31, 2022. The increase came in part from a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) of 7.74% effective on the 10/28/22 pay check. The General Fund has $268,100 in Contingency budget for unforeseen increases in expenditures or reductions in revenues. A carryover of $773,400 was included in the general fund budgeted revenues to balance the budget. Property tax was budgeted at $6,161,400 to reflect the estimated new construction and effects of the new property tax House Bill 389. Revenue, including carryover, available for street maintenance, street reconstruction, and the construction of new streets is $9,781,400. The budget includes a significant increase (24%) in highway user funds (fuel taxes) over the prior two years to reflect the State of Idaho estimates. We project a carryover of over $2 million in the street impact fund that can be used for future qualified projects. We estimate a carryover in the street reconstruction fund of $413,900 as well. The Urban Renewal Agency (URA) is budgeted to contribute $780,000 towards the street projects. Major reconstruction street projects include the following: • 1st E (2nd N -2nd S)/ Center Street -1st N to 2nd N and 1st S to 2nd S (LID 52) $ 2,787,600 Major new street construction projects include the following: • E. Parkway ROW/Bridge Design-7 N to Barney (Federal Grant/DIF) $ 762,000 • 7th S Railroad Crossing Upgrade (URA) $ 780,000 • Traffic Signal Completion-12th W and University $ 200,000 • Storm Water Improvements-Main Street Interchange $ 100,000 • Miscellaneous Seal Coat/Chip Sealing $ 200,000 Street operating capital-Multiple items, including more brine/truck equipment ($75,000), Street Sweeper ($300,000), and rebuilding a salvaged storage shed ($60,000). Community Safety Lighting Fund will continue to replace and upgrade light poles throughout the City ($300,000). Urban Renewal Agency (35%) and City (65%) funded projects near 2nd East and Moody Road: • Extend Water & Sewer Services from 2nd East o Sewer Lines back to WWTP/Oversizing $2,281,000 o Sewer Lift Station $ 500,000 o Water Lines/Oversizing $ 150,000 o -City/URA Funded $ 500,000 Property tax revenues are estimated to increase about $294,300 over the total from 2022 fiscal year to a total of $6,161,400. The current city property tax levy rate is still one of the lowest for most cities in southeast Idaho and other similar size cities. A portion of the increase is coming from new construction ($116,700 approximately). Two new full-time personnel positions were included in the budget for Water and Streets/Sanitation. Utility rate increases are being recommended in water , sewer, and garbage. Rate changes would be effective October 1, 2021. The current suggested cumulative increase for all city services ranges on average between 4.6% and 6.1% (see Rexburg Utilities Sample Bills document). A typical residential resident would pay an additional 4.7 % or $ 5.28 per month. A public hearing will be held for any recommended rate changes. Major utility construction projects include the continuation of the major upgrade to our water facilities. The water project will provide needed production, storage, and delivery capacity to meet the current water demands and future water demands as our population grows. The water upgrades will be funded going forward from reserves. The past projects were funded with a loan from the Department of Environmental Quality which currently has a balance owing of just over $7.4 million. Included in the water budget is a 12” line extension through Hidden Valley area ($730,000) and well #10 building and booster construction for $1.2 million. Included in the fiscal year 2023 budget is $300,000 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Fund. Also included is $6.2 million for replacement of a gravity fed sewer line and lift station and the addition of a pressure line 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. Revenue contributions in the budget of over $3.4 million are included for this project. The water Department plans to complete construction of a new storage building ($350,000). Sanitation plans to finish a new shop ($500,000) as well and purchase an additional garbage truck. The Airport Environmental Assessment for $300,000 is in the budget and will not begin until the Feasibility Study is complete and permission to move forward has been granted by the FAA. 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 $1,010,400 of reserve set aside by the end of Fiscal Year 2023. The budget includes a transfer to a reserve fund from the general fund of $400,000 to continue saving for a future municipal building and police station. The Parks Impact Fund has budgeted the following project: • Design/development of the New Park on the Teton River between Barney Dairy Road and 7th North $ 160,000 The Trails of Madison County Fund has budgeted the following projects: • New Trail design from 2nd East to Riverside Park along Railroad-TAP Grant $ 80,500 • New Trail design-underpasses on 2nd East along the Teton River-TAP Grant $120,800 The budget for capital improvements at the Romance Theatre includes new wall lights/chandeliers ($33,000) in the auditorium, HVAC Set aside ($10,000), and Baseboards and floor repair ($10,000). The Tabernacle capital budget includes restoring the towers/replacing windows on tower ($40,000), Masonry/repointing of the building ($605,000), Upgrading the Lighting/Sound System ($80,000), and a few other smaller capital projects. Golf has the following items in their capital budget ($146,000): continue to rebuild mainline at Legacy Golf Course and add carpet in the Legacy clubhouse. Purchase two new greens mowers and some sand pro equipment, remodel the locker room at Teton Lakes, and complete the parking lot/lighting expansion project. The city plans to use the American Rescue Plan Act Federal Grant Dollars (over $6 million) to complete the buildout of a Fiber Ring to connect city assets. We anticipate this project taking several years. Once the ring is constructed, the city will continue with the buildout of the Fiber system and allow vendors to connect to the ring through an open access network that will be made available to residents and businesses in Rexburg and the surrounding area. This project will be funded through contributions from other entities as well as one time and recurring fees and a General Fund Transfer of $500,000 beginning in the 2023 fiscal year. The construction budget in Fiscal Year 2023 is just over $5.94 million.