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The proposed budget for Wichita focuses on safety, economic growth, infrastructure, and community well-being. Engage through social media, town halls, and meetings to discuss key areas such as law enforcement and infrastructure. Take part in upcoming city council events for budget adoption and improvement program details.
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Proposed BudgetandCapital Improvement Program August 1, 2017
Mission Alignment Focus on Mission: As an exceptionally well-run city, we will: • Keep Wichita safe; • Grow our economy; • Build dependable infrastructure; and • Provide conditions for living well.
Community Engagement • Social Media Town Hall Events – Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor • Community Meetings – DABs, WIN, MAPC, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Board • Evening City Council Meeting with live Tweets Discussion topics: Unpaved streets, neighborhood inspections, swimming pools, bicycle safety, traffic safety, street maintenance, downtown investment
Highlights • Funds Phase I of the Police Staffing Plan • Provides $8 million for contracted street maintenance, increasing to $10 million in 2019 • Centralizes mobility and parking functions to enhance coordination
Highlights • Increases Transit support to $4.8 million annually, with additional Hyatt funds • Includes 11 new staff for the Advanced Learning Library • Maintains a stable mill levy rate and reserves of $29.5 million
Property Tax Lid • Allows full use of valuation growth from new construction and annexation • Limits all other valuation growth to CPI • Allows exemptions for growth above CPI for Police and Fire and other items • Exempts increases in the Debt Service Fund levy
Capital Improvement Program • Proposed CIP continues close alignment with Community Investment Plan priorities • Integrated with City Council goals • Debt levels are projected to remain within benchmark levels
Dependable Infrastructure Law Enforcement Training Center $5,000,0002018 Fire Apparatus Replacement $31,871,649 2017-2025 Heavy Equipment Replacement $47,706,265 2017-2026 Parking Garages $14,600,000 2018-2020 Police Patrol Stations $13,673,000 2018-2026 Police Radios $7,000,000 2018, 2021 Sports Complex Improvements $22,000,000 2017 West Bank Improvements $62,000,000 2018-2020
Upcoming Events August 8 City Council adoption – 2018- 2019 Budget and 2017-2026 Capital Improvement Program Find online at: http://www.wichita.gov/Finance/Pages/BudgetProcess.aspx
2018-2019 Proposed Budget Serving You, In Many Ways, Every Day