Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-09-08_BUDGET MEETING` M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor Courtney & Council Members FROM: Kenneth E. Rosland, City Manager.��F,_ SUBJECT: 1987 BUDGET DATE: September 8, 1986 I am pleased to submit to you for consideration the proposed 1987 City of Edina Budget. The preparation of this budget has proved to be a valuable learning.experience for our staff. We now particularly appreciate our past Finance Director's talents regarding budget pre -. paration and financial management. However, the recent transition in the Finance Department has caused some timely and beneficial changes to our budgetary process -- changes which allow a better understanding of the budget by our department heads as well-as the City Council. This results in more informed decision - making by you and more effective management by the staff. Budget Format I have advised you on past occasions of our plans to prepare a revised format for this year's budget. Our goals for this new format were to: - Provide a more understandable budget document for the Council, staff and public - Develop a linkage between service levels and expenditures - Utilize the budget document as an expense manual for accounting purposes so as to provide a more direct interface between our financial reporting system and the budget - Retain continuity with past budgets Although the new format will be fine -tuned in future years, we hope you will agree that the new budget format goes a long way toward accomplishing these goals. ;. The major changes in the budget format are as follows: - In the past, two expenditure summaries were provided for each program. We have combined these summary sheets into one schedule for this year's budget. - A summary of services has been provided for each program which identifies the staff complement, describes the services provided by the program, and explains significant changes in expenditures or changes due to the September 8, 1986 Mayor Courtney and Council Members Page Two new format. Please note that the personnel complement is located here rather than as line items in the expenditure summaries. Please refer to the Personnel Compensation Rates in the Budget's appendix to determine precise rates of pay. - The equipment replacement schedule has been incorporated by reference and appears under the equipment budget of each department. Any additional equipment is specifically identified by department. - All insurance costs have been consolidated in Central Services - General which is then allocated to all departments based on use. - The budget's contribution to the capital improvement plan has been consolidated rather than spread among several departments. - Certain maintenance programs have been shifted between Park maintenance and Public Works. - Some account codes have changed to allow better use of the budget as an expense manual. 1987 BUDGET Expenditures The proposed 1987 Budget represents a $780,656 or 7.36% increase from the 1986 Budget. The principal components of this increase are as follows: - Wages and Salaries. We propose a 3% adjustment of wages and salaries for 1986. This results in an increase of approximately $243,000. - Insurance. We propose to increase our insurance budget by approximately $193,000, which reflects our anticipated increase in next year's insurance costs as well as unanticipated losses incurred this year. We have taken a conservative approach to budgeting for insurance recognizing, however, that the City will likely continue to purchase insurance on a retrospective basis which may ultimately lessen our cost due to refunded premiums. - Equipment Replacement. The equipment replacement schedule represents a $114,000 increase or 19% compared to the 1986 expenditure for this item. - Speed Control Program. A speed control program costing $58,000 is proposed to be added in the Police Department. We anticipate, however, that the cost of this program will be totally offset by increase revenues resulting from this program. - Centennial. $25,000 has been budgeted for this celebration. - Recycling. We propose expanding the door -to -door recycling program to all homes east of T.H. 100. Total expenditures of $77,332 are principally offset by increased revenues, thus resulting in a net cost of $22,375. - Sidewalk Snow Removal. We recommend upgrading our snow removal efforts through purchase of additional equipment costing $45,000. - Increased Seal Coating. We recommend increasing seal coating mileage from 15 to 17 miles annually at an increased cost of $15,000. September 8, 1986 Mayor Courtney and Council Members Page Three REVENUES Non -Tax Revenues We reported to you during our budget planning sessions that a decrease in non -tax revenues was anticipated in 1987. After re- evaluating our revenues, we believe that our 1987 non -tax revenues will be approximately the same as 1986. Principal increases are attributable to the speed control revenues, recycling revenues, and increased billings for staff services to the HRA. Tax Revenues The proposed 1987 Budget will require an increase in tax revenues of $776,592. Based upon our increase in assessed valuation, we would expect an adjustment in our mill rate from 11.303 mills to 12.192 mills. Tax Impact on Property Owners The resulting increased City mill rate would add approximately 8/10 of 1% to the tax bills of commercial properties. Because of legislative changes in calculating assessed value of higher valued residences, a reduction in taxes of approximately 2% on the average Edina home will occur next year even with the proposed mill rate increase. NO MILL RATE INCREASE SCENARIO The Council requested staff to prepare a fourth scenario based upon no increase in the present City mill rate. This scenario is attached. KER /sw Attachment 'O nl+ 1.. nr— i Scenario 4 assumes no increase in the 1986 City mill rate of 11.303 mills. If the mill rate were held constant, a reduction in expenditures of $599,244 would be required. The following lists potential budget cuts for consider- ation. If the Council wishes to pursue this scenario, we, of course, suggest more detailed study prior to recommending final reductions. ITEM Reduce salary adjustment to 2z% Eliminate Council salary increase Maintain 1986 equipment replacement funding Eliminate C.I.P. funding Eliminate LMC, MLC, AMM No door -to -door recycling Eliminate parking ramp maintenence budget Eliminate Human Relations budget Eliminate South Hennepin budget Reduction in personnel AMOUNT OF REDUCTION 40,500 10,000 114,000 180,000 36,000 18,000 47,180 61,900 14,256 77,408 $599,244 H.O.M.E. Services include: Maintenance: • Painting interior /exterior — also wallpapering • Fix leaky faucets, drain cleaning • Trouble shoot electrical problems, replace switches /receptacles • Carpentry: door, window and trim repair • Install safety rails, extension telephones • Major appliance repair • Concrete repair; gutter and roof repair • Shrub trimming, sodding and landscaping • Call for services not'listed Homemaking: • General housecleaning • Laundry • Grocery shopping • Meal preparation Seasonal Work: • Snow removal • Lawn mowing • Leaf raking • Window washing •] i I i 1101 A i i 1 14 Is] i 194-0 11 '5a131Ap1e to Swe16oid sl! 'u! luawAoldwa l0 luawleal3 l0'01 ssalle to uo!sslwpe all ul sn3els padde:)Ipuel 4o slseq all uo a3eulwll3slp lou saop Ipuno) sa11n18S uewnH uldauuaH glnoS agl 6AV uo pleoe elosauulW agl Aq panadde ueld eaje ue lapun jouno:) uel!lodollayp agl Aq paplenne 1ue16 e Onagl alV sueluawy 1apI01ejapaj agl lapun lied ui alglssod apew ale sallnJas agl m7ss e;osauulw 'uo ;r3ulwoole tl ;nog anuaAd uuad L086 a9;ua3 A ;iunwwo3 apis)law3 ll3uno3 sa3iAaaS uewnH uldauuaH W ;nos Serving Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina and Richfield I is a non - profit service that provides elderly residents with an affordable means to maintain their homes: • serves Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina and Richfield • serves residents 60 years old and over; residents under 60 who are disabled may also be eligible • charges are determined by a flexible fee scale based on ability to pay • services are provided by trained and qualified staff; the work is guaranteed r REQUEST FOR SUBSIDIZED DAY CARE FROM GREATER MINNEAPOLIS DAY CARE ASSOCIATION RESULTS OF FACT - FINDING BY THE EDINA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION September 12, 1986 1. The need exists among low- income families, especially single-parent families, for financial assi stance with the cost of day care. Evidence of the need is that two families are now l receiving day care subsidies from the county and four more are on a waiting list for assistance. GMDCA believes that most families in Edina qualifying for the subsidy would be in transition because of divorce or death of the primary wage earner. 2. The GMDCA asks the City of Edina to place $15,000 in a drawing account, available to pay subsidies for day care as the services are used by eligible families. City funds would be used only after county and state funds ran out. Families have freedom of choice in selecting their day care provider. They contribute a percentage of gross monthly income according to a sliding scale developed by the state. 3. The expected benefit from subsidizing day care is to allow low- income parents to attend school or training programs, thereby developing marketable skills or qualifying for higher - paying jobs. The eligibility period is limited to four years, allowing someone with no higher education to obtain a bachelor's degree. Experience in Ramsay County is that "for $1,000 spent on parent subsidies and administrative costs, the benefits were $1,627 from taxes withheld from parent earnings plus AFDC money saved." 4. GMDCA limits the total of subsidy plus family contribution to 125 percent of the average day care rate in the Twin Cities area thus exercising some control over the rates charged. (The day care provider must charge the same rate to subsidized families are to non- subsidized families.) The agency would bill the city as invoices from day care providers came in, adding a 9 percent administration fee. Several other suburbs have subsidized day care using Community Development Block Grant funds. We contacted city employees in four of those communities. All indicated satisfaction with the program and with GMDCA's administration of the funds. 5. There is no comparable service (subsidies) being provided by the city, school district or community education. However, the director of the schools' latch -key program has endorsed the subsidy plan. The Edina Schools' task force on the changed and changing learner noted "a growing financial gap between single- parent families and the more affluent traditional Edina families - -which has both economic and social implications for children." Subsidized day care, allowing parents to upgrade their job skills, would help to narrow this gap. b. It is possible that more families would seek day care services, public and private. 7. The GMDCA's proposal included no endorsements from other community organizations. In fact, only one Edina day care provider is a member of the GMDCA. S. This request was ranked second of four by the Human Relations Commission at its August 29 meeting. 1986 -'87 funding levels 1 - Brooklyn Park - 25,000 2 - Crystal - 10,000 3 - Eden Prairie - 5,400 4 - Golden Valley - 10,000 5 - Maple Grove - 6,000 6 - New Hope - 10,000 7 - Plymouth - 20,000 8 - Richfield - 13,400 9 - Robbinsdale - 5,440 10 - St. Louis Park- 15,000 11 - Wayzata - 3,000 Minneapolis 683,908* * Portion of this to sliding fee portion to direct grants to centers and support services Grace Norris Community Organizer for Child Care in the Suburbs GN /aml C�neater Minneapolis Day Care Association Dale Anderson, Executive Director a Lehmann Center a 1008 West Lake a Minneapolis, Minnesota a 812 - 823 -7243 Cooperating Fund Drive Member OrgenlaMion SH HSC August 5, 1986 City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN. 55424 HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL Bloomington • Eden Prairie • Edina • Richfield Attention: Ceil Smith, Assistant City Manager Dear Ceil: Enclosed is a copy of South Hennepin's 1987 Community Planning Proposal. Please note in particular our 1987 Goals & Objectives as well as the total proposed budget for South Hennepin at the end of the proposal. In addition, attached to this letter is South Hennepin's 1987 request for support to each of the four cities of South Hennepin with a com- parison to 1986. (see attachment I) The requested increase to each of the four „cities -is based on .a 4 %,.6oif of living In, addition, _Edina's request >in 1987 ;i= ncludes the: in kind cost -sof .the audit', and a X5,000- _increase An. general :f.unds,, for t)ie H.0.M.E. program. In the past we have requested funds for H.O.M.E. only under Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). In 1987 we are requesting monies from general fund as well in order to meet the increased demand for this program. (see attachment II) We appreciate Edina's support of South Hennepin Human Services Council and its programs. Please call me if you need more information about the proposal. Sincerely, Larry Op Id Executive Director LO:fr Enclosures 9801 Penn Avenue South • Room 106 • Bloomington, Minnesota 55431 • (612) 888 -5530 1987 Municipalities' Proposed Contributions to SHHSC Programs % of General Total % of Total Per capita Cif. Population Total Funds CDBG In Kind Request $ Requested Support Bloomington 84,195 .44 $14,032 $15,000 $36,307 $65,339 .50 $ ,78 Eden Prairie. 24,052 .12 6,824 1,800 8,624 .07 .36 Edina 47,482 .25 t7f% Off 8,000 1,846. 24,102 .19 .51 Richfield 36,910 .19 17 032 5,500 8,446 309978. .24 ,84 T9-2 ,639 52, 44 30,300 46,599 $T29,043 Pls note the following:..l. Population statistics are based on Hennepin County's Census Bulletin Population Projection except for Eden Prairie which is based "n actual census figures conducted in 1985. 2. In the category of General Funds, the amount requested from Richfield includes $10,000 for the H.O.M.E. Program and the amount requested from Edina includes $5,000 for the H.O.M.E. Program. 3. The Shared Transportation Program (STP) is requesting for 1987 in the category of General Revenue the following: $5,000 from Bloomington, $92 from Edina in the form of inkind for the audit, $1,000 from Eden Prairie and $1,000 from Richfield plus $83 payroll inkind. Pls. note how the In Kind category is calculated: Edina: Audit $1,846 Richfield: Payroll $1,664 plus 6 782 for Charaka = $8.,446 Bloomington: Office Space ($15,189 ) Drop In Center space $14,336 plus $6,782 for Charaka m $36,307 1986 Municipalities' Contributions to SHHSC Proqrams v % of General Total % of Total Per capita City Population Total. Funds CDBG In Kind Request $ Requested Support Bloomington 84,195 .44 $ 8,685 $15,000 $30032, $54,317 .55 $ .65 Eden Prairie 24,052 .12 5,600 2,70Q 8,300 .09 .35 Edina 47,482 .25 81900 8,000 16,900 .17 .36: Richfield �36 91�0 1929639 .19 59800. 8,985 7 200 $32,900 5,731 37,463 18,731 98,348 .19 •.51 v RATIONALE FOR FUNDING H.O.M.E. THROUGH GENERAL FUNDS For the past seven years, H.O.M.E. has been providing Edina with a maintenance /homemaker program for its low and moderate income elderly. Each year the program has grown in size. Requests for service continue to increase. In the past twelve months, July 1, 1985 to June 30, 1986, H.O.M.E. provided 3,723 hours of direct service to 126 Edina households. Traditionally, Edina's support of the program has come through the Community Development Block Grant Program. Based on Edina's CDBG grant support of $9,600, the city provided $2.58 for every unit of service provided. The total per unit cost was $17.26. ell- The majority of funding for H.O.M.E. services was provided by other funding sources including the County, Council of Churches, Metro Council, and client fees. In 1985, less than 20 of the 119 households served by H.O.M.E. in Edina were supported by CDBG. In 1987, funding from these sources does not appear adequate to meet increased caseloads of the H.O.M.E. program. The county is allowing no increase in its grant request. The Metro Council grant for 1986 -87 was decreased $2,000.00. CDBG funds from Edina will decrease from $9,600 to $8,000 for 1986 -87. Total cost per unit in 1987 is projected at $17.90. H.O.M.E. has been the main supportive service to elderly in Edina. The program is run efficiently on the local level with relatively low administrative costs. In 1987 we plan to meet Edina's increasing need for elderly services. As a result, we are formally requesting a $5,000 appropriation from general funds in addition to an expected CDBG allocation of $8,000. PILOT PROJECT AREA — ROUTE MAP Collection will be once a month on WEDNESDAYS. To determine your collection dates, find your location on the map below. 1986 Collection Dates May June July Aug. Sep. Oct. N Nov. Dec. 1st Wednesday route 7 4 2 6 3 1 5 5 3 2nd Wednesday route 14 11 9 13 10 8 1 12 10 3rd Wednesday route 21 18 16 20 17 15 1 19 17 4th Wednesday route 28 25 23 27 24 22 2 26 2 7Tuesday 4th S t 'NOTE: Route boundaries go down the center of the streets. 54th S t CO a k e v 1 e w _- ° m Y f : a c4uRW _Ca �.- u \~ •o�• �G= d �•`` +f t o - ° 55th' - 5 5 t h� Oak fro { / E e�leplon - f - - � Y In-0 Ilr ekavlew i.�c , - - m . m - ,�.- � • 68th ll� FEE ' ° 3 ° I = _�� - 58th o Tows. v - �.� �C/ c ml m�_r• ° ao Soulh Vlew Lene �3 �y', �3 LL °i5 7 t h m - -• y toINA ••T• SOUTH ��"VN W o o 01 e n d �J �.�_ o o 9 r i cal COUMUNITY V,Ew �--r 1�� I - ,N °TOdIB' off Cte fi oo m� ' • C[NTCa UNION ij 11C� TO o I »iaN jl�i�i{�1� Phllbrook Lane - o I SCHOOL jjj jj 11 I I FT-r " rr`T' ��-7 58th 5 8 I C o � I •�-y m FFFF-------- �I�� -- -- C = ti81h•�.JI� W -59th y 3 I = �ICONCORD S ho �� m .--� PAMELA' 60th o °�f -L-t =c " 80th N � c =90th L 1 I m _rn 3 C7� 3 e-J{ COD 0 slat n C Nc I ' o - 92-n° - I - _ - 82nd• SiC '- .1V: V 01- . --. _ EDj r1f m n u o x ° o-r-`f >e 9 r ll ° — m_ 7. a T Crosstown Highway _= - -- The Edina Recycling Program is sponsored by Hennepin County and the City of Edina. a �S e� C� H 0 IP CITY OF EDI NA RECYCLING GLASS Rinse food from jars 9' °�•e r�� Remove lids, caps & metal rings A Avoid breaking Clear Separate by color into paper bags Green clear Brown CANNOT BE RECYCLED window glass oven -proof glass Put paper in grocery bags PAPER j. or cardboard cartons Newspapers CANNOT BE RECYCLED Letters telephone books, catalogs Plain envelopes magazines, glossy paper no windows, clasps or tape METAL Pop & beer cans Aluminum foil & trays "Tin" food cans such as soup cans -L irL CAAS a V 1(vp Rinse food from cans & trays Cans may be flattened Sort & put into paper bags CANNOT BE RECYCLED aerosol spray cans PUT RECYCLABLES BESIDE YOUR HOUSE OR GARAGE BY 8:AM ON COLLECTION DAY. No alley pick -up. KEEP GARBAGE AND RECYCLABLES SEPARATE. Some garbage haulers also have Wednesday pick -up. MISSED COLLECTION- - If recyclables are not picked up by the end of the collection day, call the Edina Recycling Office, 927 -8861, ext 236, the following morning. SEVERE WEATHER- - Watch Edina Community Bulletin Board on cable TV channel 12 for announcements. Make -up collection would usually be made on Friday following a cancellation. Recycling Pilot Pr®ject Participation Rates RCGt�C I t n 1937 Z. 35D ColleGLtom Pro poso -1 Homes (3.lt*D- Pilot probed. 3 ZSD - rtew route arC&S CITY OVEDINA