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Join us for an in-depth discussion about the Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2016. Learn about proposed program and financial plans, ask questions, and share your feedback. Find out how you can participate in the decision-making process.
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PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FINANCIAL PLAN FY 2016 6:30 PM March 10, 2015 Matthew Herman, President John Fink, Treasurer & Chair of Finance Committee David Lightfoot, Chair of the Program Committee David Hill, Executive Director Please hold all questions until after the presentation Please sign in if you want to make a public comment Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2016
Agenda • Welcome and Introductions Matthew Herman • Overview Matthew Herman • Proposed Program Plan David Lightfoot • Proposed Financial Plan John Fink • Q & A Public • Public Comment Public Please hold all questions until after the presentation Please sign in if you want to make a public comment Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2016
Continuing Members: Matthew Herman – NCVBA Mary Pat Clark – City Council Sandra Coles – Quad 1 Terence Dickson – OGBA Tamara Payne – HCA Karen Reese – Man Alive, Inc. Frank Richardson – Quad 2 Susanne Riveles – Mayor’s representative Carl Stokes – City Council Emil Volcheck – AIA John A. Henderson – OGCA David Lightfoot – OGBA David Stahl – WMS Charlie Kelly - NCVBA New Members: Andrew Northrup – AIA Joseph James – OGCA James Casey – Quad 3 Nick Sheridan – Quad 4 Gary Moore – CVCA John Fink - CVCA Retired Members: Jennifer Erickson – CVCA Kirsch Jones – Quad 1 Jason Pyeron – HCA Bob Brent – OGCA James Anthony Ricky Herman Welcome & IntroductionsBoard Members Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2016
Management: Howard Williams – Crew Chief, Sanitation Tia Tucker – Office Manager Anthony Brown – Director of Safety Services David Hill – Executive Director Sanitation: Gregory Cole Donald Booth Shawn Carter Keith Harris Gary Johnson Keon Jordan Michael Williamson Andrew Yelity Earl McNair Outreach: James MacComas – Coordinator, Outreach Safety patrol: Rodney Coffield Rodney Davis Stephen Fischer Anthony Jackson Maurice Jeffers Yoo Kim Anthony Lansing Richard Manning Miguel Martinez Michael Miller Carlos Moorer Andre Pringle Clyde Rawlins Lamont Pride Michael Gary Renard Owens Welcome & IntroductionsStaff Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2016
Overview of the Process Development and Approval Process for the FY 2016 Financial Plan (consisting of the proposed surcharge tax rate, program services mix and budget) • March to April 2015 • Board reviewed preliminary financial plan; approved for presentation at the Public Hearing • Board presents recommended financial plan at the Public Hearing; collects written & oral public comments for its consideration • Board will review & approve revised plan at its April 14th meeting based on public comment which must be submitted by April 13th • Submit to City on or before April 30th- Executive Director will submit Board-approved financial plan for FY 2016 to City no later than April 30th. • Late May to early June – Public may submit written comments/protests to the City Board of Estimates re: the Board-approved financial plan at any time up to the BoE hearing; public may appear at BoE hearing to speak for or against the financial plan • Late May to early June – Board of Estimates will review Financial Plan for FY 2016 • July 1, 2015 – Start of Fiscal Year 2016, ends June 30, 2016 Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2016
Board RecommendedProgram Plan Program Plan David Lightfoot, Chair of the Program Committee Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2016
Board RecommendedProgram Plan Highlights Safety Services (for details see Recommended Program Services Mix for FY 2016) • Operate Safety Patrol Program up to 100 hours per week • Monitor 50 surveillance cameras; review footage for recordings of Part One crimes • Respond to residents’ requests for safety related services • Issue weekly Crime Alert and other publications • Coordinate & support Neighborhood Walkers on Patrol • Coordinate & support Safety Advisory Council & Court Watch Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2016
Board RecommendedProgram Plan Highlights Sanitation Services (for details see Recommended Program Services for FY 2016) • Sweep sidewalks and gutters 2 times per week • Empty baskets as needed 365 days a year • Remove bulk trash typically 1 times per week • Sweep the alleys 1 times per week • Respond to residents’ requests for sanitation related services • Assist in removal of weeds from intersections and storm drains • Assist in removal of fall leaves • Continue Rat Abatement Project Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2016
Board RecommendedProgram Plan Highlights Promotion,Marketing,PublicSpaces,Amenities (for details see: Recommended Program Services for FY 2016) • Distribute brochures, flyers, and other printed materials • Enhance and maintain website, continue Facebook feed • Facilitate community greening projects; public space improvements • Promote improved public and private lighting • Promote community art projects Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2016
Board RecommendedFinancial Plan Financial Plan John Fink, Treasurer & Chair of the Finance Committee Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2016
Board RecommendedFinancial Plan Tax Rate & Surcharge Tax Revenue (Fiscal Year 2016 beginning July 1, 2015) • Tax rate: 12 cents per $100 of assessed value • Anticipated revenue from surcharge tax: $726,784 Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2016
Board RecommendedFinancial Plan Budget Handout • Line Items Columns A-D • Proposed Budget FY 2016 Column E • Departments / Percentages Columns F-M • FY 2015 Budget (for comparison) Column N • Variance FY2015 to FY2016 Column O Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2016
Board RecommendedFinancial Plan Anticipated Income $894,172 (line E15) Property Tax Surcharge (12 cents / $100) $726,784 (line E7) Exempt Property Contribution (JHU) $68,000 (line E8) Exempt Property Contributions (others) $3,000 (line E9) Contract Revenue (JHU, CSX, Vineyard Lane & misc.) $96,388 (line E10) Note: We have not included grants. However, we intend to submit requests for both sanitation and safety services. Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2016
Board RecommendedFinancial Plan Anticipated Expenses $892,987 (line E62) • Administration: $67,917 7.61% (lines F62 & G62) • Sanitation services: $394,421 44.17% (lines H62 & I62) • Safety services: $419,817 47.01% (lines J62 & K62) • Outreach services: $10,832 1.21% (lines L62 & M62) Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2016
Board RecommendedFinancial Plan Staffing pattern • Executive Director • Office Manager • Director, Safety Services • Coordinator, Community Outreach Services • Crew Chief, Sanitation Services • Assistant Crew Chief, Sanitation Services • Sanitation Workers • Safety Patrol Officers • Monitor at CitiWatch • Seasonal workers Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2016
Board Recommended Financial Plan Summary • Surcharge tax rate: maintain at 12 cents per $100 assessed property value • Budget: • Income = $894,172 from surcharge revenue and other sources • Expenses = $892,987 • Sanitation Services: reduce alley cleaning to 1 cleanings per week; maintain all other services at FY 15 levels; continue Rat Abatement Project • Safety Services: expand Camera Surveillance Project by applying for matching funds; operate armed safety patrol program at up to 100 hours per week • Outreach and other services: maintain at level similar to that offered in FY 2015 Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2016
Board Recommended Financial Plan CONCLUSION • Based on community input • Focused on the mission • Beneficial to the community • Sustainable • Measurable outcomes Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2016
Questions and Comment Q & A Public Comment Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2015