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Today’s Presenter. Andrew Kleine Budget Director Baltimore, Md. andrew.kleine@baltimorecity.gov budget.baltimorecity.gov @baltimorebudget. Context for planning. Baltimore is at a turning point. Baltimore’s economy has changed.
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Today’s Presenter Andrew Kleine Budget Director Baltimore, Md. andrew.kleine@baltimorecity.gov budget.baltimorecity.gov @baltimorebudget
Unfunded Liabilities Total $2,888.7 (millions)
Talking to Stakeholders Who we talked to What we asked What is your vision for Baltimore? What challenges stand in the way? Are there public investments that should be higher priority? How could the city find money for these investments? What opportunities should the city pursue via the 10-year plan? • City Council • Agency heads • Union leaders • Business owners • Community activists • Schools officials • University and hospital leaders
Benchmarking Health Benefit Values - Regional Pension Benefit Values - National
Best Practices • Solid Waste enterprise/Pay-as-you-Throw • Lease financing for vehicle purchases • Municipal advertising • Managed competition • Police field-based reporting • Dependent audit • VOIP • Wellness program
Brainstorming • Taxi Tax • Billboard Tax • Splash Pads • Parking initiatives • Retiree health reforms • Asset leveraging • Environmental projects
Implementing the Plan Steps Success Health benefit changes Property tax reduction Civilian pension reform New Fire schedule Revenue diversification • Strategic roll-out • Mayor’s roadshow • Built into the budget • Two full-time staff • 17 working groups
Lessons Learned • Be bold • Build a baseline • Think beyond the horizon • Maintain a cushion • Be serious about implementation