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City of Copperas Cove, Texas. FY 2012 Proposed Budget & Plan of Municipal Services. Mission Statement. The Mission of the City of Copperas Cove is to provide excellent public services using revenues effectively to meet the needs of our diverse community. . Overview Goals
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City of Copperas Cove, Texas FY 2012 Proposed Budget & Plan of Municipal Services
Mission Statement The Mission of the City of Copperas Cove is to provide excellent public services using revenues effectively to meet the needs of our diverse community.
Overview • Goals • Changes to Employee Pay & Benefits • Major Operating Funds • Other Funds • Overview of Budget Adjustments • Future Dates Agenda
Conduct Long Range Planning • Develop and Maintain Partnerships with Local, Regional, State, & Federal Entities • Continue Sustainability Initiatives • Participate in Fort Hood Activities & Programs in Support of the Military’s Mission • Ensure Continued Quality Public Safety • Attract & Retain Quality Employees • Exercise Fiscal Responsibility • Support Economic Development Activities • Maintain, Improve, & Expand City Infrastructure, Facilities & Programs to Include Parks & Leisure Programs • Adopt an Ad Valorem Tax Rate Sufficient to Fund Service Level Requirements Consistent with the City’s Vision & Mission Statements Goals
Pay Increase Opportunities • The proposed budget does not include COLA or Merit increases • Health Plan Benefits • Health Coverage: Employee pay up to $61/month depending on plan selected • Dental Coverage unchanged • Other Benefits • TMRS • Long Term Disability • Dental, Life, Paid time off (vacation, holidays, wellness, sick, etc.) Employee Pay & Benefits
Major Operating Funds Total Major Funds $29,008,816
General Fund Total General Fund Revenue $14,150,724
CHANGES IN REVENUE General Fund
New Requests/Programs General Fund
General Fund Fund Balance Continues to Meet Ideal Fund Balance
Changes in Revenue • Water • Increase 3/4" usage rate from $2.98 to $3.07/1,000 gals ($82,612) • Sewer • Increase usage rate for all customers from $3.60 to $4.00 ($239,252) Water & Sewer Fund
Solid Waste Fund Note: For FY 2011-12, Composting Department from the Water & Sewer Fund is combined with the Brush/Bulk Department.
Significant Issues • 16 Vehicle Monitoring Systems • Residential – 5 units • Recycling – 3 units • Brush/Bulk – 3 units • Commercial – 5 units • Total Cost - $8,160 Solid Waste Fund
Significant Issues • Drainage Utility Fund • Two-way tripod & winch system - $3,500 • Rotary broom with platform - $4,000 Other Funds
July 26, 2011 • Major Operating Funds • Departmental Presentations • August 2, 2011 • Other Funds • Departmental Presentations • Discuss Tax Rate • August 4, 2011 • Public Hearing on Proposed Budget (Regular) • Outside Entities (Workshop) Upcoming Dates
August 16, 2011 • 1st Public Hearing on Tax Increase • August 30, 2011 • 2nd Public Hearing on Tax Increase • September 6, 2011 • Adopt FY 2012 Budget • Adopt Tax Rate Upcoming Dates