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FY 2022-23 Budget Kickoff with Mayor and Council Council Conference Room Monday, October 11, 2021 | 4:00 p.m. • Current Year Budget Actions • Process Review and Theme • Strategic Framework (Goals/Focus Areas) • Action Items to Achieve Strategic Framework • Capital Guidelines • Financial Policies • Key Dates Agenda FY 2021-22 Budget Actions • Reduced property tax rate from $1.1201 to $1.1126 per $100 of assessed value • Water/Wastewater/Reclaimed & Solid Waste Rate Changes/Cost-of-Service study underway • Budget added grant contingency to allow flexibility in spending of Federal or other grants • Increased CIP funding to maintain aging infrastructure, as well as finishing planned parks and arterial streets • Continued to address pension debt through additional one-time funding towards pay-down of PSPRS liability Where We Are in the Budget Process Kickoff allows for Council direction on Strategic Goals/Focus Areas action items, policies & guidelines before budget process begins Decision Package and CIP recommendations submitted by departments Financial forecast, funding decisions brought to Council during workshops 1 and 2 Proposed budget brought to Council for discussion at all-day briefing FY 2022-23 Budget Theme Staying Connected Our Brand A safe, diverse, equitable and inclusive community that connects people, chooses innovation and inspires excellence Strategic Framework Guides Our Decision Making •Being the Most Connected City •Being a Leader in Trust and Transparency •Maintaining Fiscal Sustainability •Attracting a Range of Private Sector Businesses •Fostering a Contemporary Culture that Embraces Unity •Being Safe and Beautiful Strategic Policy Goals Focus Areas •Economic Vitality •Innovation and Technology •Mobility •Neighborhoods •Quality of Life Action Items to Achieve the Strategic Framework Goals Preserve employment corridors, develop the Airpark, repurpose vacant retail, attract visitors to Chandler, be strategic about infill and redevelopment, and partner with higher education. • Complete employment corridor area plan updates currently in progress. • Issue requests for proposals (RFP’s) for Airport development per Master Plan. • Update infill and redevelopment policies and codes. • Review field allocation policies and formalize partnerships with youth/amateur sports events. • Activate underutilized park and field locations for programming. • Transition University of Arizona Chandler campus to updated space. • Review ACIC partnership with Arizona State University and needs of startup community. Economic Vitality, 2021-2023 Priorities Action Items to Achieve the Strategic Framework Goals Smart and sustainable solutions, ideas that promote efficiency and connectivity, leverage partnerships and outside funding, make Chandler a global technology destination, and invest in technology infrastructure. • Increase the City’s electrical vehicle fleet and number of charging stations. • Recommend development policies that support a more sustainable community. • Identify manual processes for conversion to digital (internal and external). • Invest in tools that promote a mobile workforce. • Update brand standards and communication technologies to promote a connected city. • Initiate first phase of upgrades to City’s fiber infrastructure. Innovation & Technology, 2021-2023 Priorities Action Items to Achieve the Strategic Framework Goals Integrated options to access employment corridors, convenient connections to East Valley, high-tech transit options, safe and attractive roadways and traffic systems, connect neighborhoods and places with multimodal pathways, and leverage regional resources. • Expand and/or renew pilot programs for micro transit and multimodal transportation. • Initiate bike/pedestrian studies for connecting employment, recreation, neighborhood and entertainment nodes. • Finalize Proposition 400 Extension efforts in cooperation with regional partners. • With employer input, determine appropriate transit solutions for employment corridors. • Initiate the first phase of the next round of LED streetlight replacement. • Complete design of new bike lane projects connecting points of interest and fixing system gaps. Mobility, 2021-2023 Priorities Action Items to Achieve the Strategic Framework Goals Services aligned with needs in specific areas of the city, holistic approach to neighborhood improvement through internal and external partnerships, quality housing for diverse needs, and well-maintained/enhanced infrastructure. • Use Census 2020 results to identify diversity programs tailored to specific areas. • Integrate planning and programming efforts across City departments and partner agencies to impact disadvantaged neighborhoods. • Initiate the City’s first Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) development agreement to reposition the Public Housing Authority. • Review development codes and other tools to facilitate diversity of housing choices. • Identify unique themes and appropriate funding for new and revitalized infrastructure (e.g. major park updates). Neighborhoods, 2021-2023 Priorities Action Items to Achieve the Strategic Framework Goals Public safety personnel/technology/training that supports partnerships, high landscaping and architectural standards, parks and amenities serving the surrounding area, public spaces usable year-round, events capitalizing on Chandler’s culture, and partnerships for cultural and recreational programs. • Evaluate resources needed to address community behavioral health issues. • Complete planned parks and veterans’ monument. • Develop a plan for addressing crime, infrastructure, and social issues in identified neighborhoods. • Pursue grants opportunities for visual and performing arts, including outside downtown area. • Identify new technologies to improve recreational facility user experience and safety. • Evaluate future locations and resources needed for large-scale events. Quality of Life, 2021-2023 Priorities Good Governance Goals •Building a 21st century workforce •Continue PSPRS paydown plan High Priorities •Continue technology enhancements to support mobility and efficiency solutions •Maximize use of grants and partnerships to achieve strategic goals • Enhance existing City buildings based on assessments •Voter education on bonds and home rule initiatives •Minimize increase in property taxes •Maintain, enhance or re-imagine existing infrastructure •Finish planned construction of streets, parks, fiber and utility systems •Prior to adding capital, ensure related ongoing O&M can be supported •Utilize master plans to guide long-term capital investment Capital Guidelines • Operating Management • Capital Management • Reserves (Jan. 26, 2017) (Mar. 22, 2018) • Debt Management • Long-Range Financial Planning • Grant Management • Investment • Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting • Pension Funding (annual update; last completed June 10, 2021) Financial Policies (Revised and adopted by Council January 14, 2016) Council Approved Budgeting Practices Support Financial Sustainability • Maintain AAA bond ratings from Moody’s, Fitch and S&P • Continue adherence to all fiscal policies • Structurally balanced • Ongoing revenues support ongoing expenditures • One-time revenues support one-time expenditures • Maintain strong reserves • 15% General Fund contingency reserve • Budget Stabilization reserve at a minimum of $10M • Manage expenditure growth • Maintain existing services Tentative Key Budget Dates Budget Event Date Council Budget Kickoff Tonight Citizen Budget Survey Oct. 4- Nov. 14, 2021 Council Workshop 1 February 10, 2022 Budget Input Time (BIT): Citizen Outreach Media Events Early March Council Workshop 2 March 24, 2022 All-Day Budget Brief April 29, 2022 Council Meetings: Amendment Discussion May 9, 2022 Tentative Adoption May 26, 2022 Public Hearing & Final Adoption June 9, 2022 Adoption of Tax Levy June 23, 2022 Questions? 17