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Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh
Councilmember Dennis Brown Vice Mayor Henry Leger
Councilmember Nick DePorter Councilmember Alan Magazine
Councilmember Cassie Hansen Councilmember Cecil A. Yates
Councilmembers of the Town of Fountain Hills will attend either in person or by telephone conference call; a quorum of
the Town's various Commissions or Boards may be in attendance.
TIME: 5:30 P.M. - SPECIAL BUDGET SESSION(S)
DATES: (i) TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016
EXECUTIVE SESSION CONVENES AFTER THE SPECIAL SESSION
ADJOURNS (Executive Session will be held in the Fountain Conference Room - 2nd floor)
(ii) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016 (meeting held only if necessary)
WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL — Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh
1. DISCUSSION WITH POSSIBLE DIRECTION relating to the PROPOSED TOWN OF FOUNTAIN
HILLS FY2016-17 BUDGET, including all proposed revenues, expenditures and programs for all
Governmental funds.
2. ADJOURNMENT.
EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh
ROLL CALL AND VOTE TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to: (1) A.R.S. § 38-
431.03(A)(3), discussion or consultation for legal advice with the attorney or attorneys of the public body,
and (2) A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(4), discussion or consultation with the attorneys of the public body in order
to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the public body's position regarding contracts that
are the subject of negotiations, in pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted
in order to avoid or resolve litigation (Specifically, the Park Place Development Agreement).
ADJOURNMENT.
DATED this 14th day of April 2016.
Bevelyn J. B nder, own Clerk
The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 480-816-5100 (voice) or 1-800-367-
8939 (TDD) 48 hours prior to the meeting to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting or to obtain agenda information in large
print format. Supporting documentation and staff reports furnished the Council with this agenda are available for review in the Clerk's office.
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�� V NOTICE OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
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° SPECIAL BUDGET SESSIONS) OF
��it�Ar�-A tion' THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh
Councilmember Dennis Brown Vice Mayor Henry Leger
Councilmember Nick DePorter Councilmember Alan Magazine
Councilmember Cassie Hansen Councilmember Cecil A. Yates
Councilmembers of the Town of Fountain Hills will attend either in person or by telephone conference call; a quorum of
the Town's various Commissions or Boards may be in attendance.
TIME: 5:30 P.M. - SPECIAL BUDGET SESSION(S)
DATES: (i) TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016
EXECUTIVE SESSION CONVENES AFTER THE SPECIAL SESSION
ADJOURNS (Executive Session will be held in the Fountain Conference Room - 2nd floor)
(ii) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016 (meeting held only if necessary)
WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL — Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh
1. DISCUSSION WITH POSSIBLE DIRECTION relating to the PROPOSED TOWN OF FOUNTAIN
HILLS FY2016-17 BUDGET, including all proposed revenues, expenditures and programs for all
Governmental funds.
2. ADJOURNMENT.
EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh
ROLL CALL AND VOTE TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to: (1) A.R.S. § 38-
431.03(A)(3), discussion or consultation for legal advice with the attorney or attorneys of the public body,
and (2) A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(4), discussion or consultation with the attorneys of the public body in order
to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the public body's position regarding contracts that
are the subject of negotiations, in pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted
in order to avoid or resolve litigation (Specifically, the Park Place Development Agreement).
ADJOURNMENT.
DATED this 14th day of April 2016.
Bevelyn J. B nder, own Clerk
The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 480-816-5100 (voice) or 1-800-367-
8939 (TDD) 48 hours prior to the meeting to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting or to obtain agenda information in large
print format. Supporting documentation and staff reports furnished the Council with this agenda are available for review in the Clerk's office.
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
PROPOSED BUDGET
FY 2016-17
Grady Miller, Town Manager
Craig Rudolphy, Finance Director
April, 2016
Mission, Vision
& Values
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mayor &Town Council are charged with serving the best
interests of the community by providing for its safety and well-
being; respecting its special, small-town character and quality
of life; providing superior public services; sustaining the public
trust through open and responsive government; and
maintaining the stewardship and preservation of its financial
and natural resources.
VISION STATEMENT
Fountain Hills is a distinctive community designed to
invigorate the body, mind and spirit and strives to:
****Be stewards of this unique enclave, dedicated to
preserving the environment and visual aesthetics and to
living in balance with the Sonoran Desert;
❖Champion the diversity of experiences our residents bring
to our community and rely on this depth of experience to
innovatively address our challenges;
****Be economically sustainable and anchor our vitality in an
active, vibrant town core that serves us culturally, socially
and economically;
****Be civic -minded and friendly, taking responsibility for our
Town's success by building partnerships and investing our
talent and resources.
VALUES STATEMENT
• We Value:
•
Civility
• Civic Responsibility
• Environmental Stewardship
• Economic Vitality
• Education, Learning and Culture
• Maintain and Improve Community Infrastructure
• Public Safety, Health and Welfare
• Recreational Opportunities and Amenities
A
i
i
5-Year Financial Overview
GENERAL FUND PROJECTIONS
$17.0
$15.0
$13.0
$11.0
$9.0
$7.0
$5.0
(includes transfers)
FY2017-2021 Projected General Fund
Revenues and Expenditures
FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
Irk TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES -EQN- OPERATING REVENUES
Hl-
GENERAL FUND PROJECTIONS
$12.0
$9.0
$6.0
$3.0
(includes transfers)
General Fund Revenues
(in millions)
$14.6 $14.5
$14.1 $13.9 F --------i I
514.9 $15.1 $15.3
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
_ Actual Projected
0
GENERAL FUND PROJECTIONS
$18.0
$15.0
$12.0
$9.0
$6.0
$3.0
(includes transfers)
General Fund Expenditures, including transfers
(in millions) $17.5
t1zn tic o
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
_ Actual Projected
10
GENERAL FUND PROJECTIONS
$7.0
$6.0
$5.0
$4.0
$3.0
$2.0
General Fund State Shared Revenues
(in millions)
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20
_ Actual Projected
$5.3
FY20-21
11
GENERAL FUND PROJECTIONS
$9.0
$8.0
$7.0
$6.0
$5.0
$4.0
$3.0
$2.0
FY13-14
General Fund Local Sales Tax Revenues
(in millions)
6-7 o $8.0 $8.1
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
_ Actual Projected
12
HURF REVENUES
Source: League of Arizona Cities and Towns 2016 Municipal Policy Statement
Roughly $250,000,000
$2,750,000
HIGHWAY USER (HURF) REVENUE FUND
$262,000
$3,022 $12,000
$2,250,000 $22,156
$1,750,000 $858,874 $885,292 $922,180 —
$800,475
$63,016
$1,250,000 S62,116 $4,796�
$750,000
$250,000 J _ 1
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16(est.) 2016-17(est.)
■HURF VLT In Lieu
FY16-17 BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS
FY16-17
FY17-18
FY18-19
FY19-20
FY20-21
New staff
1.63
0
0
0
0
MCSO Increase
7.0%
10%
10%
10%
10%
Rural Metro Increase
3.0%
3.5%
3.5%
3.5%
3.5%
Inflation
0%
2.5%
3.5%
3.5%
3.5%
Building Permits
96
97
76
64
56
Election Costs
$25,236
$0
$26,500
$0
$28,000
Community Center debt
payment subsidy
$392,680
$376,686
$380,854
$304,860
$0
DEBT OVERVIEW
16
OUTSTANDING BONDS at 7/1/17
Bond
Purpose
Date of
Interest
Date of
Original Principal
Principal
Outstanding
Type
of Issue
Bond Issue
Rate
Maturity
Amount
Amount Retired
Principal
365,000
1,935,000
Grand Total
$ 18,970,000
GO
I
Refunding
6/1/2005
4.00
7/1/2019
$ 7,225,000
$ 6,025,000
$ 1,200,000
>■`.,:-
Road
2.00-
GO
Construction
12/18/2014
3.00
7/1/2020
7,565,000
1,360,000
6,205,000
Total GO
14,790,000
7,385,000
7,405,000
Rev Refunding 6/4/2015 1.62
7/1/2020 1,880,000
480,000
1,400,000
Total Rev
1,880,000
480,000
1,400,000
GO Eagle Mtn 6/4/2015 1.76
7/1/2021 2,300,000
365,000
1,935,000
Total GO - Eagle Mtn
2,300,000
365,000
1,935,000
Grand Total
$ 18,970,000
$ 8,230,000
$ 10,740,000
GO General Obligation Bonds
Rev Revenue Bonds
Revenue Bonds include Community Center
General Obligation Bonds include Library/Museum, Preserve and
Saguaro Blvd.
OPERATIONAL PRIORITIES
@»r.IA IICoM■UOki sr.i IuabqIarr
Traffic Studies
State Land
Facilities
Reserve Fund
Stabilize
Town Finances
Fire Station #2
Pavement
Management
Program
Economic
Development
Plan
Fountain Lake
Water Quality
OPERATIONAL PRIORITIES
ADDRESSED IN BUDGET
• Stabilize Town Finances
• Pavement Management Program
• Continue to Implement the Town's Economic Development Plan
• Develop methods to Improve the Water Quality of Fountain Lake
• Plan and Build Fire Station No. 2
• Create a Facilities Reserve Fund
• Work with the State Land Department on Future Development of
State Lands
• Conduct Traffic Studies to focus on pedestrian and vehicular
safety at key locations
Strategic Plan
Goals
13
Pavement Management
Index Program
12
Develop reliable funding
source for infrastructure
maintenance
EV4
Promote retention,
expansion and relocation
of Quality Businesses
EV3
Promote a
mixed use core
C3
Solicit Public/Stakeholder
Feedback
CR4
Implement
communications plan for
civic involvement
EV1
Develop Economic
Development Plan
•
CR6
Evaluate
Customer Satisfaction
on regular basis
CR7
Communicate the Role
of Local Government
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
ADDRESSED IN BUDGET
• C3 — Genuinely solicit and consider public and stakeholder
feedback as part of the decision-making process
• CR4 — Implement a comprehensive communications plan to
encourage informed citizen participation in civic life
• CR6 — Evaluate customer satisfaction with Town services on a
regular basis and implement appropriate service improvements
• CR7 — Communicate the role of local government and clearly
define the trade-offs between service levels and amenities and
the associated costs so residents can make informed choices
• EV1— Develop a comprehensive economic development strategy
for the Town's future and work with our partners to forward
economic growth and awareness
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
ADDRESSED IN BUDGET
• EV3 — Promote a mixed use core where residents can live, work,
learn and play
in
an urban
village
setting,
as depicted in
the
Downtown Area
Specific Plan
(Downtown
Vision Master
Plan)
• EV4 — Promote retention, expansion and relocation of quality
businesses
• 12 — Lower reliance on State revenues by developing a locally
controlled, reliable funding source for infrastructure maintenance
• 13 — Maintain a current condition assessment of all roadways and
sidewalks and prioritize and implement maintenance efforts to
minimize costly reconstruction
BUDGET OVERVIEW
TOWN MANAGER'S
FY2016-17 PROPOSED BUDGET
$391794,01#769
(including transfers)
Previous Fiscal Year Budgets
• FY12 $38.3M
• FY13 $31.5M
• FY14 $41.7M
• FY 15 $44.8M
• FY16 $38oOM
• FY17 $39.8M
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
Budget Assumptions
• Revenue projections determined using trend analyses and flat
percentage increases as well as estimates of building activity;
they are our best guesses for future revenues
• 2% reduction in distribution of State Shared revenues — the mid -
decade census will affect our proportionate share of
distributions (negatively) —impact of Governor Ducey's Budget
on State Shared revenues is unknown at this time
• Building permit activity projected to include permits for Adero
Canyon, Firerock and Summit at Crestview
• Additional priority staffing levels were considered based on
necessity
• A cost of living adjustment of 2.5% will go into effect July 1,
2016 for all full-time and part-time employees
Budget Assumptions - continued
• No inflation factor for FY17, 2.5% for FY18 and 3.5% for
FY19, FY20 & FY21
• Annual General Fund payment for Community Center is
required beginning in FY16-17
• Adherence to the State -imposed Expenditure Limitation
Law may limit the Town's ability to budget proposed capital
projects
• Maintaining existing levels of service although challenging
(no new programs)
• Public safety contracts increase 3.0% - 10.0% through FY21
• MCSO has a 7.0% increase.
• Rural/Metro Fire has a 3.0% increase
Budget Assumptions - continued
• TPT Construction Sales Tax Revenue included in Projections
(impact of legislation is unknown at this time)
• The projections do not presume development of the
former State Trust land within the next five years
2016-17 Budget Highlights
• Continued Focus on adequate funding for Core Services with a
structurally balanced budget.
• 10 new Employee Positions Requested ($528,162)
— 1 in Public Works ($128,850)
— 3 in Development Services ($224,998)
— 3 in Finance ($100,760)
— 3 in Community Services ($73,554)
• 1.63 FTE new Employee Positions budgeted in FY16-17 ($149,850)
• 2.5% adjustment to employees' salaries recommended at a cost
of $75,843
2016-17 Budget Highlights
Departmental Funding Requests:
There were $1,480,702 in Core Services Supplemental Budget requests submitted
with $551,424 recommended as follows:
General Fund
• Administration - $77,436
• General Government - $150,368
• Municipal Court - $1,000
• Public Works - $64,425
• Development Services - $87,500
• Community Services - $23,500
• Fire & Emergency Medical - $47,500
Other Funds
• HURF - $64,425
• Downtown Strategy - $5,770
• Public Art Fund - $7,000
• Court Enhancement Fund - $22,500
2016-17 Budget Highlights
• Public Safety Increases total $453,062.
— Law Enforcement 7% Contract Increase
— Fire Service 3% Contract Increase
• No budget increases for Salt River Project Electrical
• No budget increases for Chaparral City Water/EPCOR
2016-17 Budget Highlights
• Continued focus on initiating and/or completing the Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP)Projects:
— Ashbrook Wash Project
— Drainage — Miscellaneous
— Downtown Master Plan
— Downtown Lighting Improvements
— Fire Station #2 Relocation Project
— Purchase and Install Chiller
— Fountain Lake Water Quality Project
— Adero Canyon Trailhead
— Fountain Park Access Improvements
— Four Peaks Park - Phase I (bus barn demolition)
— Unpaved Alley Paving Projects
— Fountain Hills Blvd. Shoulder Paving
— McDowell Mountain Road Repairs
— Contingency
Total
$ 700,000
50,000
400,000
200,000
3,800,000
300,000
205,000
2,285,000
375,000
75,000
255,000
500,000
75,000
92,200
$9,312,200
FY16m17 Budget Summary
(includes transfers)
Fund
Revenues
Expenditures.
Reserves
Operating Funds
$15.1M
$17.3M
($2.2M)
HURF
$3.5M
$3.5M
$0
Excise Tax
$.6M
$1.6M
($1.0M)
Special Revenues
$2.2M
$2.3M
($0.1)
Debt Service
$2.51M
$2.9M
($0.4M)
Capital Projects
$6.1M
$12.2M
($6.11M)
TOTALS
$30.OM
$39.8M
($9.8M)
Summary Of Changes
2016-17 Budget (includes transfers)
Expenditure Details
2015/16
2016/17
% Change
SERVICE
$ million
$ million
%
Wages & Benefits
$3.8M
$3.9M
2.9%
Maintenance/Utilities
$3.5M
$3.9M
11.9%
Contractual Services
$9.5M
$9.9M
4.0%
Supplies & Services
$.8M
$.9M
12.7%
Capital Expense from all
Funds
$14.1M
$9.7M
(30.8)%
Debt Service
$3.OM
$2.9M
(3.5%)
Internal Service/
Transfers/Contingency
$3.2M
$8.5M
164.7%
TOTAL
$37.9M
$39.8M
4.9%
General Fund (excludes transfers)
Operating Budgets
Expenditure,.
SERVICE
$ Budget Revised)
$ Budget
$ Change
%
Council
$80,084
$72,342
($7,742)
(9.7%)
General Government
-
$591,205
$591,205
-
Administration, Finance, HR, IT, Legal
$2,124,315
$2,084,662
($39,653)
(1.9%)
Court Services
$277,107
$319,479
$42,372
15.3%
Public Works, Facilities
$873,506
$827,304
($46,202)
(5.3%)
Development Services, Planning,
Engineering
$782,824
$921,010
$138,186
17.7%
Community Services, Recreation and
Culture, Parks, Community Center,
Seniors
$2,267,075
$2,170,279
($96,796)
(4.3%)
Fire, Emergency Medical Services
$3,501,797
$3,708,718
$206,921
5.9%
Law Enforcement
$3,683,970
$3,930,111
$246,141
6.9%
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET
$13,590,677
$14,625,110
$1,034,433
7.6%
General Fund (excludes transfers)
Operating Budgets - Changes
Supplemental Budget Requests $ 551,424
Contingency increase
Rural Metro increase
MCSO increase
Otherchanges
Changes FY15-16 to FY16-17
316,1345
206,1921
246,1141
(286,398)
$1,034,1433
FY16-17 Budget By Core Services
From All Funds (includes transfers)
• Public Safety
• General Government
• Administration
• Excise Tax-Downtown/ED/Tourism
• Public Works
• Development Services
• Community Services
• Debt Service
• Special Revenue Funds
• Capital
Total
$ 7,638,828
2,929,260
2,818,264
1,546,775
827,304
921,010
2,172,749
2,922,266
5,821,931
12,196,382
$39,794,769
Reserve Funds
(Fund Balances)
Reserve Funds
(Fund Balances)
Fund
6/30/2017
Estimated Year End Balance
General Fund (includes Rainy Day Fund)
$ 7,458,539
Highway User Revenue Fund
11226,660
Downtown Strategy Fund
(35,455)
Economic Development/Tourism Funds
1791356
Special Revenue Funds
6311178
Debt Service Funds
4201571
Capital Projects Fund
1,676,542
TOTAL
$11,557,391
5 YEAR FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
BUDGETARY FUNDS
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
GENERAL/
SPECIAL
DEBT SERVICE
CAPITAL
OPERATING
REVENUE
FUNDS
IMPROVEMENT
FUNDS
FUNDS
FUNDS
General Fund
Highway User
Revenue Bond
Capital Projects
(100)
Revenue Fund
Debt Service
Fund (600)
(HURF) (200)
(500)
Public Art Fund
Downtown
General
Facilities
(410)
Strategy Fund
Obligation Debt
Replacement
(300)
Service (510)
Fund (610)
General Internal
Economic
Eagle Mountain
Law Enforcement
Service Fund
Development
Debt Service
Development Fee
(800)
Fund (310)
(520)
Fund (710)
Vehicle
Tourism Fund
Municipal
Property
Fire &Emergency
Replacement
(320)
Corporation Debt
Development Fee
Fund (810)
Service (530)
Fund (720)
Special
Parks/ Recreation
Revenue/Grants
Development Fee
Fund (4
Fund (740)
Court
EnhancemejtnErDe
pen Space
Fund (420elopment Fee
und(750)
Cottonwoods
Maintenance Environmental
District Fund Fund (460)
(540)
Five Year General Fund Revenue
Projections
FISCAL
YEAR
STATE
(July to
SHARED
LOCAL
TOTAL GF
SURPLUS/
June)
REVENUES
REVENUES
EXPEND.
(SHORTFALL)
2016-17
$ 4,7961127
$ 91828083
$ 14,625,110
$ -
2017-18
40131475
91614,569
151248,620
(720,576)
2018-19
5,0331813
91847,712
1611031047
(11221,522)
2019-20
5,1571220
91897,021
1618461062
(11791,821)
2020-21
5,2831777
100402
17149604
(21148,455)
*Surplus is an estimate, based on projected one time building activity that
may not be realized; Expenditure increases are estimated at 2.5%-3.5% per
year except public safety contracts which come in higher.
Operational Priority:
Pavement Management Program
Cities and towns receive 27.5%
of fuel tax and transportation
related fees collected by the
state based on population and
county of origin of fuel sales.
The revenue estimate for FY16-
17 is based on estimates of
revenue sharing by Arizona
Department of Transportation
(ADOT) in their distribution
forecast in addition to the
transfer of revenue from the
General Fund to HURF (vehicle
license taxes) to fund a
pavement management
program.
$2,750,000
$2,250,000
$1,750,000
$63,016
$1,250,000
$750,000
HIGHWAY USER (HURF) REVENUE FUND
$4,796
$22,156
$800,475
$262,000
$3,022 $12,000
$858,874 $885,292 $922,180 —
$250,000 4 �_
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 (est.) 2016-17 (est.)
■HURF VLT ■In Lieu
In Lieu fees represent encroachment permit revenues for street encroachments.
$18.0
$16.0
$14.0
$12.0
$10.0
General Fund Projections
(excludes transfers)
General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
Fiscal Years 2007 through 2021
FY06-07 FY07-08 FY08-09 FY09-10 FY10-11 FYII-12 FY12-13 FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
Revenues <—*—Expenditures
General Fund Projections
Comparison of FY15-16 General Fund Operating Cost Per
1,000 Citizens
Scottsdale
$1.20
Goodyear
$1.64
Paradise Valley
$1.14
Tempe
$1.13
Casa Grande
$0.89
Mesa
$0.80
Surprise
$0.86
Queen Creek
$0.79
Gilbert
$0.75
Fountain Hills
$0.00
$0.20 $0.40
$0.60 $0.80 $1.00 $1.20 $1.40 $1.60 $1.80
General Fund Projections
(excludes transfers)
FY16-17 GENERAL FUND OPERATING
REVENUES
Building Revenue
8%
Permits, Licenses,
Fees
8%
ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS
50
Presiding Judge
Fire / EMS
Town Prosecutor
Community
Services
Parks
Recreation
Tourism
Community
Center
Senior
Services
0
Citizens of Fountain Hills
Mayor and Town Council
Town Manager
Executive Assistant
Town Attorney
Development
Services
Public Works
Streets
Administration
Finance
Law
Enforcement
Engineering
Information
GIS
Facilities
Technology
Administrative
Building Safety
Services
Town Clerk
Appointed
Planning
Volunteer
by Council
Program
Contracted
Code
Enforcement
Economic
Development
PUBLIC SAFETY
FIRE DEPARTMENT
53
FIRE & EMERGENCY MEDICAL
$3,708,1718 15.9%
• Rural/Metro 2 Year Contract Extension to June 2018
• Activities include fire suppression, fire prevention,
emergency medical service, building/fire safety.
• The C.A.R.E. Program has been discontinued and
replaced by the Crisis Response Team
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Fire Services Budget
Highlights
• Increase in Fire budget total: $206,948
(5.9%)
• All Facilities expenses have been moved to
Operations program.
Fire And Emergency Programs
PROGRAM.
.
.INCREASE/
. .
......(DECREASE)
BUDGETBUDGET......
Fire Administration
$165,404
$168,564
1.9%
Fire Safety
$161,793
-$0-
(100.0%)
Fire Emergency Medical Services
$1,513,136
-$0-
(100.0%)
Fire Suppression
$1,661,464
-$0-
(100.0%)
Operations
-$0-
$3,540,153
-
TOTAL
$3,501,797
$3,708,717
5.9%
District Commander
(1 Captain)
Deputy Commander
(1 Lieutenant)
Administration Administrative Sergeant Detective Sergeant Patrol
(1 Civilian) (1) Sergeant (1) Sergeants (6)
= MM4
Administrative School Resource District Detectives Patrol Deputies
Deputy (1) Officer (1) (3) (18)
0
0
0
0
0
LAW ENFORCEMENT
$3,930,111 t 6.7%
7.0% increase in MCSO contract $246,141
3.8 beats plus School Resource Officer
Increases to County benefits are passed on to the
Town
Includes contract with County for animal control and
jail fees
$15.,000 for MCSO Posse for vehicle
maintenance on a reimbursement basis
Law Enforcement
PROGRAM.
..
BUDGET
BUDGET
INREVISED CREASE/
. (DECREASE)
PRIOR YEAR
Administration
$21,484
$3,896,867
181038.5%
Animal Control
$40,320
$33,244
(17.5%)
Incarceration/ Transport
$67,500
-$0-
(100.0%)
Patrol
$3,554,666
-$0-
(100.0%)
TOTAL
$3,683,970
$31930,111
6.7%
MUNICIPAL COURT
MUNICIPAL COURT
61
Municipal Court Budget
Highlights
• Increase in Municipal Court Budget
$42,372
• Continued Teen Court program
MUNICIPAL COURT
$319,479115.3%
PROGRAM.
..INCREASE/
REVISED
BUDGET
.R...
Budget
..
PRIOR YEAR
Administration
$188,450
$173,430
(8.0%)
Civil Cases
$31,505
-$0-
(100.0%)
Criminal Cases
$48,866
-$0-
(100.0%)
Juvenile
$8,286
-$0-
(100.0%)
Operations
-$0-
$146,049
-
TOTAL
$277,107
$319,479
15.3
Core Responsibilities:
Civil/Criminal Traffic Violations; Misdemeanor Offenses; Town Code/Ordinance
Offenses; Trials, Hearings, Sentence Enforcement and Compliance; Orders of
Protection and Harassment Injunctions, Teen Court.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Employees: 4 3.63 3.63 3.63
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
65
General Government
Budget Highlights:
• Community Service Contracts totaling $120,522
• League of Cities and Town dues
• Maricopa Association of Governments dues
• East Valley Partnership dues
• GPEC dues
• Sister Cities membership
• Contingency of $421,488
ADMINISTRATION
11
Town Manager
Executive Assistant
Economic
Volunteer
Coordinator Finance Director Town Clerk Development
Specialist
Financial Services Tech
Accountant
*Customer Service Rep II (.5)
IT Administrator -Customer Service Rep II (.5)
*Accounting Clerk (.63)
*Accounting Clerk (.63) Full Time
* Part ti
• CORE
ADMINISTRATION
$2,084,662 1s.9%
SERVICES: Town Manager, Legal Services, Town Clerk,
Finance, Administrative Services, Information Technology, Economic
Development, Volunteer Program
— Finance/Budget, Banking, Asset Tracking, Licensing, Purchasing , Audit, Customer Service,
Channel 11 , Websites.
— Employee policies/procedures, employee benefits, payroll/compensation, Loss Control/Risk
Management, Employee Relations, Employee Training.
— Public records administration, elections, general administration, legislative administration.
— Town Council, Strategic Planning Advisory Commission, Municipal Property Corporation.
— Volunteer Program coordinates 26 programs; 750 volunteers; 25,000 hours; $450,000 savings.
Town Manager $295,774
n
I.T. 2667495
Town Clerk 154,636 f ;�
Administrative Services 4447984I fill
Finance 5257823
1
Legal Services 396,950 ..
$2,084,662
ADMINISTRATION DIVISIONS
FY 2016/17
DIVISION NAME
FY15-16
FY16-17
..
REVISED
BUDGET
PROPOSED
BUDGET
.
PRIOR YEAR
Town Manager
$550,255
$295,774
(46.2%)
Information Technology
$275,975
$266,495
(3.4%)
Town Clerk
$130,490
$154,637
(18.5%)
Administrative Services
$401,120
$444,984
10.9%
Finance
$508,221
$525,823
3.5%
Legal Services
$388,254
$396,950
2.2%
Sub -TOTAL
$2,254,315
$2,084,663
(7.5%)
Full Time Equivalent
(FTE) Employees:
FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17
�11EIGUISHIm-
Economic Development
Planning Approach
EV1 —
Strategic Plan Goal
1W
Economic Focused
Objective Approach
Grow Our Economy
Maximize Our Talent
Business Attraction
Business Retention &
Expansion
Entrepreneurial
Development
Education,
Professional,
Technical
& Scientific Services
Healthcare, Medical,
Enhance Our Foundational Biosciences &
Community Maintenance Wellness
Locational
Catalysts
Finance & Insurance
Tourism & Recreation
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
$317,467 j o.or
• Activities include Business Attraction, Business Retention &
Expansion and Entrepreneurial Development
Budget Highlights:
Budget decrease of 3 634
Transfers out to General Government
— JumpStartBiz
$ 3,645
— FH Community Theatre $28,798
— GPEC Dues $10,265
Increased external marketing activities; trade shows, sales missions and
corporate visits
Membership and involvement in International Council for Shopping Centers
(ICSC) for retail recruitment
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
11Zvi 3go
Executive Assistant
(shared with Public Works)
Building Permit, Chief Building
Technician Official
Director
(Vacant)
Code
GIS Technician
Town Engineer Senior Planner Enforcement
/
Officer CAD Operator
Full Time
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
$921,010 117.7%
• Departments include Planning, Building Safety, Code
Enforcement, Engineering, Mapping & Graphics
Budget Highlights:
• Budget increase of $138,186
• Responsible for review of building plans and inspections
• responsible for annual Land Use Analysis report
• Estimated 2,200 Building Inspections
• Estimated 725 Code Enforcement Cases
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISIONS
DIVISION NAME
FY15-16 FY16-17
REVISED PROPOSED
BUDGETBUDGET
..
(DECREASE)
PRIOR ..
Development Services
-$0-
$166,403
-
Engineering
$206,154
$228,008
10.6%
Planning
$167,649
$120,377
(28.2%)
Building Safety
$238,477
$223,202
(6.4%)
Code Compliance
$99,979
$77,412
(22.6%)
Mapping & Graphics
$70,565
$105,608
49.7%
Sub -TOTAL
$782,824
$921,010
17.7%
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Employees:
FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17
76
PUBLIC WORKS
0
Director
Executive Assistant
(shared with Development Services)
Civil Engineer Facilities/Environmental
Inspector Streets Superintendent Supervisor
Maintenance Tech
Traffic Signal Tech II
Custodian
Fleet Mechanic/
Open Space Spclst. *Custodian
Streets
Maintenance Tech
*Custodian
(.S)
Full Time
* Part time
Contracted
PUBLIC WORKS
$827,304 1 21.4%
• Department includes Streets, Facilities, Capital Projects,
Pavement Management, and Offsite Inspections
Budget Highlights:
• Budget decrease of $225,397
• Responsible for inspection and maintenance of six ADWR Dams
• Solid waste/recycling contract administration
• Estimated 70 acres of wash maintenance annually
• Maintenance of ten town -owned buildings
• Responsible for overall Capital Improvement Program Administration
• Oversee, update, and implement Pavement Management Program
• Street sweeping contract administration
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISIONS
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Employees:
FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17
MMMM
STREETS FUND (HURF)
$3,534,386 124.1%
• Funds street division
operations — 4.0 FTEs
• Maintain 390 lane miles,
3.5 million sq. yds. of
asphalt
• Maintain 68 acres of
medians
• Zone #1 Pavement
Maintenance
7i; "
$750,000
$250,000 4—=
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16(est.) 2016-17(est.)
■HURF VLT ■In Lieu
0
HIGHWAY USER (HURF) REVENUE FUND
$2,750,000
$262,000
$3,022 $12,000
$2,250,000
$22156
IaI
yII
$885,292
$922,180
$1,750,000
I $858,874
— —
$800,475
$63,016
$a, 796
$1,250,000
$750,000
$250,000 4—=
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16(est.) 2016-17(est.)
■HURF VLT ■In Lieu
0
HURF/STREET PROGRAMS
PROGRAM.
..INCREASE/
REVISED
.....
..
PRIOR YEAR
BUDGET
BUDGET
Administration
$220,860
$330,178
49.5%
Adopt a Street
$4,227
$1,010
(76.1%)
Legal Services
$32,136
-$0-
(100.0%)
Open Space
$350,309
$339,385
(3.1%)
Pavement Management
$1,761,276
$2,560,542
45.4%
Street Signs
$95,098
$69,477
(26.9%)
Traffic Signals
$278,145
$163,082
(41.4%)
Vehicle Maintenance
$106,070
$70,712
(33.3%)
TOTAL
$2,848,121
$3,534,386
24.1%
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Employees:
FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17
M
2016-17 Pavement Maintenance
Expenditures
• Zone #1— 2nd Phase is slated as the
next pavement maintenance project.
• Note:
• Mill & Overlay — Bainbridge Ave and
La Montana Dr.
• Numerous pavement replacement
locations
• Potential slurry seal as budget
allows
Town of Fountain Hills
ZONE 1 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT
FY 16-17
N LEGEND
WFi � ZOXE AREA � SEGMENT
_ ASPXALT•EPLACEMENT PRIVATE ROAD
S 1 INTERSECTION 77 GAT -PRIVATE
• CUL DE SAC
SCALE Of MILES
COMMUNITY SERVICES
11
Executive Assistant
Recreation Supervisor
Tourism Coordinator
Rec. Coordinator 1 Rec. Coordinator
*Lead Park Attend.
(.49)
*Park Attenda19
(.35)
*Park Attendant
(.32)
�'—*Park Attendant
(.39)
*Park Attend
(.48)
*ParkAttendant
(.12)
*Park Attendant
(.30)
Director
Senior Services
Supervisor
ome Deliver
Meals
Coordinator
(.75)
Senior Services
Activities
Coordinator
(.58)
Senior Services
Assistant
(.45) A
Events & Operations
Supervisor
Community Center
Operations Coordinator
*Operations Sup Worker
(.71)
*Operations Sup Work
(.09)
*Operations Sup Work
(.08)
*Operations Sup Worker
(.70) Ad
*Operations Sup Worker,
(.07)
Parks Supervisor
Park Operations Lead
Park Operations Lead
Park Operations Lead
Groundskeeper
*Customer Service Rep 1
(.35)
*Customer Service Rep 1
(.53)
Full Time
* Part time
0
COMMUNITY SERVICES
$2,170,279 l 4.2%
Activities include the Tourism Program, Parks, Trails,
Community Center, Recreation Programs, Senior Programs,
Home Delivered Meals
I
a
Community Services
Budget Highlights
Highlights•
• Tourism Program
• Parks - 119 acres of parks; dog park; five ball parks;
• 740 acres of Preserve; and 16.4 miles of trails
• Recreation Programs — adult; youth; senior services
• Facility Rentals
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISIONS
NAME
FYIS-16
REVISED
BUDGET
.....
BUDGET
INCREASE/DIVISION
..
PRIOR YEAR
Community Services
-$0-
$203,641
-
Recreation
$615,767
$433,269
(29.6%)
Parks
$1,191,638
$11090,767
(8.3%)
Community Center Operations
$227,823
$221,984
(2.6%)
Senior Services
$231,846
$221,089
(4.6%)
TOTAL
$2,267,074
$2,170,750
(4.2%)
FY14 FY15 FY 16 FY 17
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Employees:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
$9,312,y200
2016-17 Major Capital Projects
• Ashbrook Wash Project ($700,000 CIP)
• Drainage —Miscellaneous ($50,000 CIP)
• Downtown Master Plan ($400,000 Downtown Strategy)
• Downtown Lighting Improvements ($200,000 Downtown
Strategy)
• Fire Station #2 Relocation Project $3,394,694 CIP, $255,306
Development Fees, $150,000 Other Sources)
• Purchase and Install Chiller ($300,000 CIP)
• Fountain Lake Water Quality Project ($205,000 CIP)
• Adero Canyon Trailhead ($468,434 CIP, 1,816,566
Development Fees)
2016-17 Major Capital Projects -continued
• Fountain Park Access Improvements ($375,000 Downtown
Strategy)
• Four Peaks Park - Phase I (bus barn demolition) ($75,000 CIP)
• Unpaved Alley Paving Projects ($255,000 CIP)
• Fountain Hills Blvd. Shoulder Paving ($245,000 CIP, $255,000
Grant)
• McDowell Mountain Road Repairs ($75,000 CIP)
• Contingency ($92,200 CIP)
Total $9,312,200
FEE SCHEDULE CHANGES
FY16-17 Fee Schedule Changes
Fee Category
Old Fee
New Fee
Art Commission
20% of selling price
Land Use Analysis
$25.00 (hard copy only)
$25.00 (CD or hard copy)
11" x 17" Street/Index Map "Typical"
(B&W)
$0.80
$6.00
11" x 17" Street/Index Map "Typical"
(Color)
$1.40
$8.00
11" x 17" Street/Index Map "Typical"
(Photo)
DELETE
24" x 36" Street/Final Plat/As Built (B&W)
$3.00
$20.00
24" x 36" Street/Final Plat/As Built (Color)
$10.00
$30.00
24" x 36" Aerial (Photo)
$30.00
DELETE
36" x 36" Bldg/Plat/Zoning Map (B&W)
$10.00
$30.00
36" x 36" Bldg/Plat/Zoning Map (Color)
$25.00
$40.00
FY16-17 Fee Schedule Changes
Fee Category
Old Fee
New Fee
36" x 36" Aerial (Photo)
$40.00
DELETE
60" x 60" Street/Bldg/Develop/Plat/Plot
$35.00
$50.00
(B&W)
60" x 60" Street/Bldg/Develop/Plat/Plot
$75.00
$80.00
(Color)
60" x 60" Street/Bldg/Develop/Plat/Plot
$125.00
DELETE
(Photo)
Map Book
$25.00
CHANGE VERBAGE ONLY
Penalty for operating a business without a
$100.00
license
Alarm License fee
$25 - non-refundable
Special Event Application Fee - Business (If
$100.00 - non-refundable
REVISED
submitted at least 60 days prior to the
event date
If submitted 59 days or less prior to the
$300
event date
Special Event Application Fee - Charitable
$50.00 - non-refundable
REVISED
Organization (If submitted at least 60 days
,prior to the event date
FY16-17 FEE SCHEDULE CHANGES
_ Category..
Fee
New Fee
If submitted 59 days or less prior to the
event date
$200
Park/ Open Space Fees- Festival Event
$2,500/ day
Park/ Open Space Fees- Mega Event
$3,500/ day
Special Event - Deposit Fees
Events with < 1,000 attendance
$500
Events with > 1,000 attendance
$1,000
Festival Events (2-5k attendance)
$2,500
Mega Events (>5k attendance)
$5,000
FY16-17 Fee Schedule Changes
_ Category..
Fee
New Fee
Special Event Road Closure Admin Fees
Events with < 1,000 attendance
$500
Events with > 1,000 attendance
$750
Festival Events (2-5k attendance)
$1,000
Mega Events (>5k attendance)
$1,500
Special Event Vendor Compliance Fine
First time penalty
$250
Recurring penalty
$750
Oversize/Overweight Vehicle/Haul Permit
$210.00
Environmental Fee -per multifamily solid
waste account (with a range for number of
units
to be determined
Environmental Fee -commercial solid waste
accounts (license fee and/or cost per
commercial account
to be determined
FY16-17 Fee Schedule Changes
Fee Category
Old Fee
New Fee
Concept Plans or Design Review or Site
Plan Review
$500.00 plus $200.00 for every 5,000
square feet or portion thereof ^
REVISED
Development Agreements
$2,500.00 plus $100 per acre or portion
thereof
$5,000.00 plus $100 per acre or portion
thereof
Planned Unit Developments (PAD)
$2,000.00 plus $100 per acre or portion
thereof plus notification
Site Plan Review
$500.00 plus $ 100 per acre or portion
thereof
DELETE
Time Extension fee
$100.00
DELETE
Time extension Fee
$100.00
DELETE
Penalty for failure to obtain a building
permit
$100.00
50% of Bldg Permit/Plan Review Fee
Appeal of Decision by Building
Official/Fire Marshall
$1,000 plus notification *^
Open Turn Areas - 3 hour minimum
$50.00
Delete
Performance Pad (Amphitheater) - 3 hour
minimum (1)
$75.00
Delete
FY16-17 Fee Schedule Changes
_ Category..
Fee
New Fee
Avenue of the Fountains Plaza Rental - 3
hour minimum
$75.00 Per Hour, each section
Delete
Open Park space, including Amphitheater,
AOT Plaza, Great Lawn and other lawns
$400/half day
$750/ Full day
Open Turf Areas - 3 hour minimum (1)
$75.00
Delete
Performance Pad (Amphitheater) - 3 hour
minimum (1)
$112.50
Delete
Avenue of the Fountains Plaza Rental - 3
hour minimum
$112.50 Per Hour, each section
Delete
Open Park space, including Amphitheater,
AOT Plaza, Great Lawn and other lawns
$750/half day
$1,400/ Full day
Community Center - Any Meeting Room - 2
hour minimum
$15.00 Per Hour
$17.00
One Ballroom (30 - 90 people)
Minimum 4 hours
$32.50
$36.00
FY16-17 Fee Schedule Changes
CategoryFee
.. Fee
New Fee
Two Ballrooms *(91 - 160 people)
Minimum 4 hours (1) (2)
$65.00
$72.00
Minimum 4 hours (1) (2)
$97.50
$107.00
Grand Ballroom *( 251 - 450 people)
Minimum 4 hours (1) (2)
$130.00
$143.00
Lobby
Per Hour
4 hour minimum
$31.25
$34.00
Grand Ballroom & Lobby (2)
All Day Rate (Monday - Thursday 7:00 am
to Midnight)
$1,600.00
$1,760.00
All Day Rate (Friday - Saturday 7:00 am to
Midnight)
$2,000.00
$2,200.00
FY16-17 Fee Schedule Changes
_ Category..
Fee
New Fee
Weekend Rates: Friday & Saturday
(no rentals on Sunday)
Weekend Rates: Friday -Sunday
Ballroom 3 (includes patio access and
views)*
Per Hour
4 hour minimum (1) (z)
$37.50
$41.00
Ballroom 4 (includes patio access and views)
4 hour minimum (2)
$37.50
$41.00
Community Center Rental - Non-
Resident/Commercial (Tier 3)
Per Hour
Any Meeting Room
$35.00
$39.00
One Ballroom (30-90 people)
4 hour minimum
$75.00
$83.00
FY16-17 Fee Schedule Changes
_ Category..
Fee
New Fee
Two Ballrooms *(91 - 160 people)
4 hour minimum
$150.00
$165.00
Three Ballrooms*( 161 - 250 people)
4 hour minimum
$225.00
$248.00
Grand Ballroom *( 251 - 450 people)
4 hour minimum
$300.00
$330.00
Lobby
4 hour minimum
$62.50
$69.00
FY16-17 Fee Schedule Changes
_ Category..
Fee
New Fee
Grand Ballroom & Lobby
All Day Rate (Monday - Thursday 7:00 am
to Midnight)
$4,000.00
$4,400.00
All Day Rate (Friday - Saturday 7:00 am to
Midnight)
$5,000.00
$5,500.00
Weekend Rates: Friday & Saturday
(no rentals on Sunday)
Weekend Rates: Friday -Sunday
Ballroom 3 (includes patio access and
views)*
Per Hour
4 hour minimum
$112.50
$124.00
Ballroom 4 (includes patio access and views)
4 hour minimum
$112.50
$124.00
PERSONNEL
Personnel
Numberof FTE Employees
120 1 115
110
100
90 82 87
77 _ 0 . 0 80
80
77
70
60
50
40
61
58 57
51 52 52
FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17
Increase results from adding full time Public Works Director and
part-time Accounting Clerk.
PERSONNEL & BENEFITS
$3,931,043 t 2.9%
WAGES BENEFITS BY
FYIS-16
FY16-17
FUND
REVISED
BUDGET
PROPOSED
BUDGET
.
PRIOR YEAR
General Fund
$3,2411546
$31338,637
3.0%
HURF
$3851126
$401,701
4.3%
Economic Development
$1031727
$103,076
0.6%
Tourism Fund
$65,491
$64,864
1.0%
Environmental Fund
$23,126
$22,765
1.6%
TOTAL
$3,8199016
$39931,043
2.9%
A 2.5% salary adjustment for employees is recommended at a total cost of $75,843
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Employees:
FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17
====I
106
PERSONNEL & BENEFITS
$3,931,043 t 2.9r
Wages and Benefits by Fund
FY15-16 FY16-17
+/- Prior
Year
General Fund $392419546 $393389637 3.0%
HURF $385,126 $401,701 4.3%
Economic Development $103,727 $1039076 (0.6%)
Tourism Fund $659491 $649864 (1.0%)
Environmental Fund $23,126 $22,765 (1.6%)
TOTAL $3,8199016 $3,9319043 2.9%
A 2.5% salary adjustment for employees is recommended at a total cost of $75,843
Personnel
• Personnel requests from Development Services, Public Works,
Finance and Community Services
• 1.63 new staff positions recommended
• 43 Full Time Employees/ 23 Part Time Employees ... 53.95 Total
Full Time Equivalent Employees
• 2.5% Increase recommendation for all employees in the
amount of $75,843 included
• AZ Metropolitan Trust saves Town $100,000 annually in
medical, dental, vision, and other employee benefit costs
• Total Personnel Cost $3,931,043. Increase of 2.9%
FY 2016-17 ANNUAL BUDGET
Town Manager Recommendation:
Approve the 2016-17 Annual Budget
In the amount of
$39,794,769
(includes transfers)
Next Steps
Approval of Two (2) Budget Resolutions:
— 1St Resolution Adopts the Proposed Budget on May 5, 2016
• Includes adoption of the Fee Schedule as proposed
— 2nd Resolution Adopts Final Budget on June 2, 2016 and clarifies the
parameters of administering the 2016/17 Budget
• Assists Staff with policy direction as to administering policies and
procedures governing planned budgeted expenditures
• Assists the Mayor & Town Council and Citizens with a clear
understanding of parameters of the various departmental and
program expenditures for the Final Adopted Budget
• Approves the Organizational Charts, FTE Schedule, Job
Descriptions and Pay Plans for FY 2016-17
• Asphalt Replacement Policy added to the Pavement Management
Program
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The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States
and Canada (GFOA) presented the award of Distinguished Budget
Presentation to the Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona, for its annual
budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015.
In order to receive this award, a governmental unit must publish a
budget document that meets program criteria as a: 1) Policy Docu-
ment, 2) Financial Plan, 3) Operations Guide, and 4) Communica-
tions Device.
This award is valid for a period of one year only. We believe our cur-
rent budget continues to conform to program requirements, and we
will submit it to GFOA to determine its eligibility for another award.
GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
Distinguished
Budget Presentotion
Award
PRESENTED TO
Town of Fountain Hills
Arizona
For lke Fiscal Year Beginning
July 1, 2015
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
INTRODUCTION
This section will give the reader a brief overview of the budget process. The budget mes-
sage from the Town Manager will summarize the goals of the Town Council and how the
budget will aid in the accomplishment of those goals. Also provided here is a brief over-
view of the Town as well as information about the Town Councilmembers.
Budget Message
7
Community Profile
21
Town Council
33
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
This section provides a summary of the financial policies used by the Town and incorpo-
rated into the budget, budget highlights, a detailed discussion of the revenues and expen-
ditures of the Town and ends with an overview of the budget process.
Financial Overview & Policies
4s
Budget Highlights
79
Revenue Summary
95
Expenditure Summary
112
Budget Process & Schedule
121
OPERATING BUDGETS
This section begins with an organization chart of the Town and then details all depart-
ments and divisions, missions, goals, and expenditures by programs and line items. Per-
formance measures, accomplishments, and objectives are provided within each depart-
ment section.
Operating Budgets
129
Organization Chart
130
Mayor & Town Council
131
Administration
137
Town Manager
145
Town Clerk
149
Administrative Services
153
Finance
157
Information Technology
161
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.)
Page
Economic Development (General Fund)
165
Legal Services
166
General Government
169
Municipal Court
173
Public Works
181
Public Works
189
Facilities
193
Development Services
199
Development Services
207
Building Safety
209
Code Compliance
213
Engineering
216
Mapping & Graphics
219
Planning
222
Community Services
227
Community Services
236
Community Center
238
Parks
242
Recreation
248
Senior Services
253
Law Enforcement
257
Fire & Emergency Medical
263
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
This section presents the special revenue funds of the Town. Fund expenditures are de-
tailed here, similar to the information presented in the Operating Budgets section.
Special Revenue Funds
271
Streets Division -Highway User Revenue Fund
272
Excise Tax Funds
279
Downtown Strategy Fund
281
Economic Development Fund
284
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.)
Page
Tourism Fund
289
Special Revenue Fund
293
Court Enhancement Fund
299
Environmental Fund
303
Cottonwoods Maintenance District
307
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
This section presents a summary of the various debt service funds of the Town and Tax
Levy and Tax Rate information.
Debt Service Funds
J11
Summary of Tax Levy and Tax Rate Information
317
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
This section details the Town's Capital Improvement Program, definitions, a summary, and
details of each project.
Capital Improvement Program
319
Capital Projects Summary
325
Capital Projects Information Sheets
333
Facilities Replacement Fund
373
VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
This section presents policy and procedures of the vehicle replacement program as well as
interfund charges.
Policy & Procedure
377
Interfund Charges
382
SCHEDULES
This section presents information not found elsewhere in this budget document.
Comprehensive Fee Schedule
384
Schedule of Authorized Positions
409
Pay Plan
413
Resolution 2016-07
415
Glossary
419
Acronyms
433
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Honorable Mayor and Town Council:
I am pleased to submit the operating budgets for the Town of Fountain Hills for
the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017. This budget
is balanced and designed to convey to the public a message that articulates priori-
ties and issues for the upcoming fiscal year.
Although each fund should be viewed individually, the Town's proposed total
budget, including all funds is $33,849,354, excluding transfers. It is important to
note that the budget includes the use of one-time sources of funding, such as one-
time accumulated reserves and grant funds. These funds cannot be relied upon for
on-going operations of the Town.
Department Directors and supervisors, Finance staff, and the Town Manager are
actively involved in the annual budget process. Primary focus is placed on the
General Fund (operating fund) which supports core services.
FIVE-YEAR REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE FORECAST
During the Town Council Retreat on February 11, 2016, the Finance Director out-
lined financial challenges the Town will be facing beginning in FY 17-18. Based on
a financial forecast for the next five years, the Town will be facing budget short-
falls totaling up to $5.9 million. As was stated at the Town Council Retreat, the
Town has significantly reduced staffing levels and contracted out a number of ser-
vices over the years. By doing so, the Town has diligently pared down expendi-
tures while preserving the core services and amenities that make Fountain Hills a
desirable place to live. In a number of critical service areas, staff members have
taken on additional responsibilities to assume the additional workload and service
functions.
The Town is projected to face budget deficits over the next five years that will
make that task increasingly more difficult, as depicted in the following chart:
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$17.0
$15.0
$13.0
$11.0
$9.0
$ 7.0
$ 5.0
FY2017-2021 Projected General Fund
Revenues and Expenditures
FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
O TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES iOPERATING REVENUES
Primary funding issues facing the Town of Fountain Hills include:
• Increased costs for maintenance, repair and/or replacement of aging infrastruc-
ture (roads, buildings, parks, the Fountain, etc.)
• Dependence upon State Shared revenues to fund operating expenditures
• Dependence upon economically volatile local sales tax to fund operational ex-
penditures and capital improvement projects
• Decreased proportionate share of State Shared revenues due to increased
population of surrounding communities combined with negligible population
growth or decreased population in Fountain Hills
• Lack of a growing, sustainable, and diversified revenue base to fund ongoing
operating costs
• Potential state legislation impacting revenues, e.g., sweeping of State Shared
revenue or unfunded mandates
• Retaining adequate staffing levels to maintain current service levels
• Public safety costs as an increasing proportion of total expenditures, resulting
in less funding for other core services
One of the chief roles of government is to provide for the safety of its citizens. The
citizens of Fountain Hills receive great value from the Town's contracts for public
safety with Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and Rural/Metro Fire Department.
Town funds that are expended for public safety services provided under these con-
tracts are undeniably high quality and cost efficient.
However, the fact remains that public safety costs, while essential, represent an
ever-increasing proportion of the Town's total expenditures. During the period
from FY01-02 through FY15-16, Town total General Fund expenditures increased
25.4%, while public safety costs increased 52.9%, leaving reduced funding to pay
for non-public safety core services.
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For example, in FY01-02 the Town's total General Fund expenditures were $10.8M.
Fourteen years later, in FY15-16, the Town's total expenditures had increased by
$2.8M, to a total of $13.6M; public safety accounted for more than all of the $2.8M
increase. In essence, this means that by FY15-16, the revenue available for the
remainder of the Town's core services had decreases by $8,000. In FY16-17, pub-
lic safety costs now represent 52.9% of the General Fund.
The chart below demonstrates the proportion of total Town expenditures relative
to public safety costs. (Note: Town General Fund expenditures peaked in FY08-
09.)
$16.0
$14.0
$12.0
$10.0
$8.0
c
0
$6.0
5
$4.0
$2.0
FY01-02 FY08-09 FY15-16
■ Public Safety Costs ■ Total General Fund Expenditures
The problem lies not in total public safety costs to the Town, which are fair and
reasonable, but rather in the lack of a growing, sustainable, and diversified reve-
nue base. In order to provide the core services and amenities that the residents of
Fountain Hills expect, new sources of revenue must be found in the near future.
The Town relies primarily on two main sources of revenue for operations: (1) State
Shared revenues (sales, income and vehicle license taxes distributed proportion-
ately by the State based on population); and (2) local sales tax. Combined, these
two sources contribute 84% of the General Fund (33% and 51% respectively).
At the time of this budget message, staff members have been waiting on the final
State Shared revenue estimates from the State. Due to the fact that the distribu-
tion of State Shared revenues is based on population, the Town of Fountain Hills
anticipated a reduction of its portion of this revenue source due to the impact of
the high growth cities that participated in the 2015 mid -decennial census and the
fact that Fountain Hills' population growth has remained relatively flat since 2010.
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The chart below demonstrates that overall local sales tax collections now reflect a
modest increase over prior years:
Local Sales Tax Collections
FY06 thru FY15
$10.0 (excluding construction)
$8.0
$6.0
$4.0
$2.0
$0.0
millions
2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15
The following chart demonstrates how total building permits have declined over
the past eighteen years, and is over 75% below the record number issued in 2005.
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TOWN -WIDE BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED
BUDGET APPROACH
In developing the proposed FY16-17 budget, each Department Director was given
specific instructions to stay within the FY15-16 budget as the base budget for FY
16-17. Any new budget requests would be submitted separately as supplemental
budget requests. This process was designed to maintain the current level of effort
for core services and streamline the process for considering supplemental re-
quests.
The criteria used to evaluate the supplemental requests are as follows:
• Is there a dedicated revenue source to pay for the new program or service?
• Is the budget request one-time or ongoing?
• Does the supplement address issues involving operational efficiencies, safety, a
Council priority, or a Strategic Plan priority?
By working with Department Directors to find operational efficiencies and identify-
ing budget savings in the current budget, we were able to fund $171,506 in one -
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Duplex
Multi -Family
Total Dwelling
YEAR
Single Family
Commercial
Other
Bldg.
Total Units
Bldg.
Total Units
Units
1998
582
17
34
36
170
786
26
995
1999
415
18
36
34
229
680
36
947
2000
326
33
66
23
97
489
37
892
2001
227
23
46
6
28
301
8
707
2002
135
3
6
4
33
174
16
622
2003
124
10
20
10
28
172
14
689
2004
143
7
14
64
154
311
14
664
2005
165
13
26
184
287
478
9
777
2006
95
3
6
102
137
238
19
745
2007
62
0
0
18
18
80
7
589
2008
33
0
0
1
2
35
50
489
2009
5
1
2
0
0
7
20
328
2010
11
0
0
0
0
11
18
366
2011
7
0
0
0
0
7
17
319
2012
6
0
0
0
0
6
20
376
2013
14
0
0
0
0
14
18
386
2014
27
1
2
5
13
42
20
391
2015
37
0
0
5
10
47
23
347
8 Year Total
2414129
258
492
1206
3878
372
10629
18 Year Avg
134.1
7.2
14.3
27.3
67.0
215.4
20.7
590.5
BUDGET APPROACH
In developing the proposed FY16-17 budget, each Department Director was given
specific instructions to stay within the FY15-16 budget as the base budget for FY
16-17. Any new budget requests would be submitted separately as supplemental
budget requests. This process was designed to maintain the current level of effort
for core services and streamline the process for considering supplemental re-
quests.
The criteria used to evaluate the supplemental requests are as follows:
• Is there a dedicated revenue source to pay for the new program or service?
• Is the budget request one-time or ongoing?
• Does the supplement address issues involving operational efficiencies, safety, a
Council priority, or a Strategic Plan priority?
By working with Department Directors to find operational efficiencies and identify-
ing budget savings in the current budget, we were able to fund $171,506 in one -
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Budget Message
time supplemental budget needs and $379,918 in ongoing supplemental needs.
The ongoing budget supplements include $230,068 in expenditures that could eas-
ily be scaled back or eliminated, if necessary, in FY17-18.
In the past, each program and service was charged to a multitude of program
budgets. This fact led to unnecessary complexity in budgeting and reporting of ex-
penditures. By consolidating program budgets and charging to the appropriate
program code, the new structure will streamline the ongoing budget, improve de-
partmental operations, and hopefully reduce the number of budget transfers in op-
erating departments.
Another budget approach consisted of creating a new cost center entitled General
Government to identify and capture budget expenditures that are Town -wide ori-
ented rather than department -specific. Such Town -wide expenditures as annual
dues to the Arizona League of Cities and Towns, Maricopa Association of Govern-
ments, Sister Cities International, and the Town's Community Contracts are now
located in the General Government budget.
CORE SERVICES BUDGET
In developing the proposed budget, staff focused on a review of services delivered
by the Town, increased scrutiny of expenditures, and prioritization of programs to
be funded with limited resources. This proposed budget provides the following core
services to Town citizens from the funding sources listed:
FY1S-16 FY16-17 Funding Source
Public Safety
General Government
Administration
Public Works
Development Services
Community Services
Excise Tax Funds -
Downtown/ED/Tourism
Special Revenue Funds
Debt Service
Capital Funds
REORGANIZATION
$ 7,185,767 $ 7,638,828 General Fund
- 2,929,260
General Fund
2,726,061 2,818,264
General Fund
- 827,304
General Fund
1,835,524 921,010
General Fund
2,267,074 2,172,749
General Fund
1,067,567
1,546,775 Excise Tax
5,173,861
5,821,931 Special Revenue
3,027,313
2,922,266 Debt Service
14,664,106
12,196,382 CIP
$ 37,947,273
$ 39,794,769
One of the major roles of a Town Manager is to evaluate the organization and take
steps to optimize its operations. While the structure and function of the Town's or-
ganization is sound, it became apparent that when the Development Services De-
partment was created over six years ago by combining the Public Works Depart-
ment and the Planning & Zoning Department into one department, the focus was
on saving money. Since that time, the Town has been fortunate to have a Depart -
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ment Director with experience in planning, building safety, engineering, streets,
capital projects, and right-of-way maintenance to manage the Development Ser-
vices Department. With the increased importance in implementing a Facilities Re-
placement strategy for addressing our aging infrastructure and overseeing the
Capital Improvement Program, Pavement Management Program, and the next
street reconstruction bond package for 2020, it was critical to have a separate De-
partment Director focusing on these Town needs in a new Public Works Depart-
ment. In creating this new Public Works Department, I have asked Development
Services Director, Paul Mood, to become the new Public Works Director as he has
demonstrated considerable talents in these areas. We will begin the recruitment
for a Development Services Director following the Council adoption of the FY16-17
tentative budget on May 5, 2016.
NEW STAFFING REQUESTS
All of the Department Directors made compelling justifications for additional staff-
ing as part of their supplemental budget requests. If the Town had the revenues to
support these requests, all of the requests would have been submitted for consid-
eration in the FY16-17 budget. Unfortunately, with limited resources, I can only
recommend a new Public Works Director position, as discussed above, and a part-
time Accounting Clerk in the Finance Division. The FY16-17 budget also includes
$35,000 in ongoing contractual labor for the Development Services Department
which will address increased demands for inspections and/or permit counter op-
erations.
The FY16-17 budget also reallocates salary savings in the Parks Maintenance area
to restore two Groundskeepers to Park Operations Leads. Since downgrading the
Park Operations Lead positions to Groundskeeper positions four years ago, the
Town has experienced a difficult time in attracting and retaining skilled employees
in these positions which has negatively impacted park maintenance operations.
COMMUNITY CONTRACTS
Over the years, a number of non-profit organizations have received grants in aid
from the Town of Fountain Hills in exchange for providing services to the commu-
nity. Recognizing that the Town does not have the resources to continue funding
these non -profits long-term, in FY15-16 the Town Council reduced the funding of
the community contracts by ten percent from the previous fiscal year. Based on
the policy direction from last fiscal year, the funding for community contracts in
FY16-17 have been reduced by another ten percent from FY15-16 funding levels.
PUBLIC ART FUND
The Town of Fountain Hills has over 100 pieces of art in the Town's public art col-
lection. The Town is fortunate to have such an outstanding public art collection
which has been donated or financed by residents. The Town also requires develop-
ers to contribute one percent of the value of development projects to a Public Art
Fund or purchase an equivalent value of art work. The Public Art Committee of the
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Fountain Hills Cultural and Civic Association coordinates the acquisition of public
art with the Town. Beginning in FY16-17, it is recommended that the Public Art
Fund provide for the annual maintenance and insurance costs of approximately
$25,000 for the municipal art collection.
FACILITIES REPLACEMENT FUND
The Town of Fountain Hills was incorporated as a municipality in 1989. Despite be-
ing a relatively new town, the Community Center, Town Hall, central plant, roads,
parks, and the Town's namesake, the Fountain, have been aging. Unfortunately,
the Town has not been setting aside sufficient resources in reserve to repair or re-
place major infrastructure. Thanks to the efforts of Town Council, Town Manager
Ken Buchanan, and staff, a Capital Reserve Study was initiated in FY15-16 to ad-
dress this issue. A Council workshop on this important topic will be held on April
12, 2016. The report from the Capital Reserve Study indicates that the Town of
Fountain Hills needs to appropriate approximately $1 million annually to the Facili-
ties Replacement Fund in order to adequately budget for our facilities. Based on
the report recommendations, the FY16-17 annual budget includes a transfer of $1
million from the General Fund reserves to the Facilities Replacement Fund. This
transfer still leaves the General Fund reserves in a strong position and is consis-
tent with the Town Council adopted financial policies.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The Town of Fountain Hills remains committed to funding one-time capital projects
with one-time revenue sources. Whenever possible, the Town capitalizes on grants
and other outside funding sources to complete projects.
The Five -Year Capital Improvement Program, which represents an investment in
public facilities and infrastructure, totals $9,312,200 in FY16-17, down from
$14,261,200 in FY15-16 or a 35% decrease from last fiscal year. Most of this de-
crease is due to the completion of two major capital improvement projects: Sa-
guaro Boulevard Reconstruction and Shea Boulevard Widening.
Per the Town Council's adopted financial policies, any operating budget surplus is
designated to be used for funding the Town's Capital Improvement Program. In
reviewing the Town's past practices regarding this policy, it was discovered that
the Town had not been consistently following this policy. As a result, the FY16-17
annual budget includes a transfer of $1 million in excess General Fund reserves to
the Capital Improvement Program Fund. The General Fund Reserves will still be
sufficient per the Town's stated policy.
STRATEGIC PLANNING GOALS AND OPERATIONAL PRIORITIES
Following the discussion at the Council Retreat held on February 11, 2016, the
Mayor and Town Council affirmed the following Strategic Planning Goals from the
Town of Fountain Hills 2010 Strategic Plan for FY16-17:
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The proposed FY16-17 budget provides for incremental implementation of the fol-
lowing Strategic Planning Goals and Operational Priorities.
Operational Priorities for FY16-17
• Stabilize Town Finances
• Create a Facilities Reserve Fund
• Pavement Management Program
• Plan and Build Fire Station No. 2
• Work with the State Land Department on Future Development of State Lands
• Continue to Implement the Town's Economic Development Plan
• Develop methods to Improve the Water Quality of Fountain Lake
• Conduct Traffic Studies to focus on pedestrian and vehicular safety at key loca-
tions
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Strategic Plan 2010
What is a Strategic Plan a nd how will it be used?
A successful strategic plan is one that is integrated into the daily operations
of an organization. In a municipal setting, staff and partner organizations use
the strategic plan to develop proposals and initiatives that implement
elements of the strategic plan; Council uses the strategic plan to evaluate all
proposals.
While a full update of a Strategic Plan is recommended periodically (every five
years), the Strategic Plan should be reviewed annually and adjustments made
as necessary. The cycle (right) outlines the annual use of the Strategic Plan.
Our Vision
Fountain Hills is a distinctive community designed to invigorate
the body, mind and spirit, and strives to:
.— Be stewards of this unique enclave, dedicated to preserving
the environment and visual aesthetic and to living in
balance with the Sonoran Desert;
.— Champion the diversity of experiences our residents bring
to our community and rely on this depth of experience to
innovatively address our challenges;
.— Be economically sustainable and anchor our vitality in an
active, vibrant town core that serves us culturally, socially
and economically; and,
.— Be civic -minded and friendly, taking responsibility for our
Town's success by building partnerships and investing our
talent and resources.
Civility
Our Pledge Build a community in which all can feel valued,
welcome and as though they belong.
Strategic Directions
C 1 Practice the art of civility in all public settings and
encourage those around you to do the same.
.— C 2 Support community events and activitiesthat create
opportunities to build community and friendship.
■— C 3 Genuinely solicit and consider public and stakeholder
feedback as part of the decision-making process.
.— C 4 Be the friendliest place in the Malley.
Environmental Stewardship
Our Pledge Preserve the natural beauty that surrounds us and
protect it so future generations can enjoy it.
Strategic Directions
■— ES 1 Educate residents about our environment to increase
awareness and promote stewardship.
ES 2 Protect and enhance natural infrastructure, including
native vegetation, terrain and open space.
.— ES 3 Explore and implement new technologies and
opportunities that will minimize noise, air and light pollution
and reduce energy consumption.
.— ES 4 Promote water conservation and identify ways to use
of this precious desert resource wisely.
.— ES 5 Protect selected view sheds from development and
other manmade obstructions.
■ ES 6 Improve access to the Sonoran Desert experience.
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Civic Responsibility
Our Pledge Take responsibility for our community's future
and foster opportunities for all residents to participate fully in
our community through accessible, responsive leadership.
Strategic Directions
CR 1 Foster an environment of accessible, responsive
governance.
■— CR 2 discover, recognize and utilize the talents of our
citizens and use these assets to address community needs.
■— CR 3 Foster a culture of public service and volunteerism.
.— CR 4 Implement a comprehensive communications plan to
encourage informed citizen participation in civic life.
.— CR 5 Support and develop programs that educate and
involve our youth in community governance.
.— CR 6 Evaluate customer satisfaction with Town services on
a regular basis and implement appropriate service
improvements.
.— CR 7 Communicate the role of local government and
clearly define the trade-offs between service levels and
amenities and the associated costs so residents can make
informed choices.
.— CR 8 Foster a dialogue with residents and businesses
regarding the importance of investing in the community's
infrastructure maintenance to protect property values and
enhance the business climate.
Education, Learning and Culture
Our Pledge Support quality, lifelong learning opportunities
and cultural assets that enrich our lives.
Strategic Directions
.— ELC 1 Partner with Fountain Hills' schools and other
institutions to develop quality educational programming
and opportunities.
ELC 2 Support partners in providing arts and cultural
opportunities and amenities.
.— ELC 3 Promote and celebrate cultural diversity.
ELC 4 Position the community's arts and cultural
businesses, venues and amenities as economic drivers
integrated into the Town's comprehensive economic
strategy.
.— ELC 5 Encourage access to higher learning opportunities
orthe establishment of an educational ortraining campus
within our community.
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Economic Vitality
Our Pledge Maintain a strong commitment to financial
stability and local control, and will promote economic growth
that leverages Fountain Hills' assets by building a dynamic,
diverse economy that supports our community's needs and
promotes successful businesses.
Strategic Directions
■l EV 1 Develop a comprehensive economic development
strategy for the Town's future and work with our partners
to forward economic growth and awareness.
■I EV 2 Develop and maintain a balanced, equitable,
sustainable and local financing structure to support the
Town's core government services at desired service levels.
.1 EV 3 Promote a mixed use core where residents can live,
work, learn and play in an urban village setting, as
depicted in the Downtown Area Specific Plan (Downtown
Vision Master Plan).
.1 EV 4 Promote retention, expansion and relocation of
quality businesses.
.I EV 5 Promote Fountain Hills as a visitor destination.
.1 EV 6 Identify a slate of economic development tools and
strategies (including tax incentives, fee abatements, etc.)•
to stimulate economic growth.
.l EV 7 Identify areas for redevelopment, revitalization or
reuse.
al EV 8 Promote unique and vibrant neighborhood and
business districts.
.1 EV 9 Promote the maintenance of an age -balanced
population that will support the long-term sustainability of
our community.
■I EV 10 Define Fountain Hills' market niche and actively
pursue opportunities that attract and retain high quality
employment opportunities.
Recreational Opportunities and Amenities
Our Pledge Make Fountain Hills a pedestrian- and bicycle -
friendly community by contributing to healthy lifestyles,
providing recreational and physical exercise opp-ortunities to
citizens, and taking advantage of Fountain Hills' closeness to
the Sonoran Desert.
Strategic Directions
.� R 1 Offer a wide range of cost-effective and accessible
programs and servicesfor all ages to promote a healthy
and active community.
■� R 2 Provide an interconnected, multi -use trail and bicycle
system that promotes active living, physical activity,
education and appreciation of our parks and natural
resources.
■{ R 3 Support local organizations in providing affordable
quality programs to promote recreational, sports, fitness
and wellness programs for all ages.
of R 4 Support community events and activities that create
opportunities to build community and neighborhood
identity.
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Maintain and Improve Community
Infrastructure
Our Pledge Maintain and improve our infrastructure to ensure
a high quality living experience, enhance economic opportunities,
and support and protect property values and community
investments.
Strategic Directions
.�
11 Maintain a 5 -year capital improvements plan that
includes programmed maintenance projects.
.� I2 Lowerthe reliance on state revenues by developing a
locally controlled, reliable funding source for infrastructure
maintenance.
.� I3 Maintain a current condition assessment of all roadways
and sidewalks and prioritize and implement maintenance
efforts to minimize costly reconstruction.
.� I4 Partner with local civic and social organizations to assist
in amenity upkeep and maintenance.
.� I5 Explore ways to reducewear and tear on the
transportation system including transit options and limiting of
truck traffic.
.� I6 Coordinate closely with downtown development efforts
to ensure adequate infrastructure is planned and amenities
identified and programmed.
■� I7 Maintain an up-to-date impact fee structure and
equitable development agreements to ensure new growth is
not a burden on existing residents and businesses.
.�
18 Periodically meet with other community service providers
to do joint planning and ensure that service providers can
accommodate new customers resulting from growth without
compromising service levels to existing residents and
businesses.
.�
19 Build a protected fund to finance the major periodic
maintenance of community facilities.
Public Safety, Health and Welfare
our Pledge Protect the health and safety of our community
and promote a high quality life.
Strategic Directions
.� P 1 Promote and enhance community-based partnerships in
crime prevention, fire and emergency preparedness.
■� P 2 Reduce risk and increase safety through "community
policing" and community-based fire prevention programs.
■� P 3 Ensure appropriate service levels for public safety.
.� P 4 Explore health and welfare opportunities, including the
creation of a small hospital or a niche health-related service
cluster.
+� P 5 Support health and wellness instruction throughout the
community.
Idea Box
While the Strategic Plan itself is intended to provide broad strategic
guidance, each year Council will provide more specific direction on its
annual course which will be used by staff to develop an action plan.
The Idea Box section of the plan is a collection of .specific ideas offered
by residents and stakeholders. The ideas are presented neither wth
endorsement nor evaluation by the Town. The Idea Box is intended to
serve as a repository of tools and activities that can be considered to
build the Town's annual action plan. If you have some ideas you'd like
included in the Idea Box, please provide them by visiting the Strategic
Plan's Web site at: www.fh.az.gov/strategic-Plan
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Budget Message
BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS FOR FY16-17 AND BEYOND
• Adherence to State -imposed Expenditure Limitations Law which impacts the
Town's ability to budget proposed capital projects
• Revenue projections are determined using both a trend analysis formula, as
well as a flat percentage increase, but are estimates
• A reduction in the distribution of State Shared revenues
• Existing levels of service are maintained
• A transfer of $1 million from General Fund reserves to fund a Facilities Replace-
ment Fund as recommended by the 2016 Capital Reserve Study
• A transfer of $1 million from General Fund reserves to the Capital Projects Fund
• Annual debt service payment for McDowell Mountain Preserve bonds will be
eliminated after July 1, 2016
• A cost of living adjustment of 2.5% will go into effect July 1, 2016, for all full-
time and part-time employees
• An inflation factor of 2.5% to 3.5% has been added to existing budgets for de-
partments in future years
• The law enforcement contract with Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has been
budgeted at an increase of 7%
• The fire services contract with Rural/Metro Corporation is projected at 3% in-
crease for FY16-17 and beyond.
The following chart provides General Fund projections through FY20-21:
Five-year Budget Projection
EXPENDITURES
Mayor & Town Council
FY16-17
FY17-18
FY18-19
FY19-20
FY20-21
REVENUES
591,205
605,985
627,194
649,146
671,866
Intergovernmental
$ 4,796,127
$ 4,913,475
$ 5,033,813
$ 5,157,220
$ 5,283,777
Permits, Licenses, Fees
1,134,071
1,154,665
1,181,707
1,207,842
1,230,272
Building Revenue
1,143,855
774,164
828,314
699,397
692,374
Local Taxes
7,551,057
7,685,740
7,837,691
7,989,782
8,142,016
Total Revenues
$ 14,625,110
$ 14,528,044
$ 14,881,525
$ 15,054,241
$ 15,348,439
EXPENDITURES
Mayor & Town Council
$ 72,342
$ 74,151
$ 76,746
$ 79,432
$ 82,212
General government
591,205
605,985
627,194
649,146
671,866
Administration
2,084,662
2,091,779
2,209,992
2,242,342
2,365,824
Municipal Court
319,479
327,466
338,927
350,789
363,067
Public Works
1,055,312
1,081,695
1,119,554
1,158,739
1,199,294
Development Services
693,002
710,326
735,188
760,920
787,553
Community Services
2,170,279
2,195,573
2,267,141
2,261,796
2,017,165
Public Safety (Police & Fire)
7,638,829
8,161,645
8,728,305
9,342,898
10,009,913
Total Expenditures
14,625,110
15,248,620
16,103,047
16,846,062
17,496,894
Surplus/ (Deficit)
$ -
$ (720,576)
$ (1,221,522)
$ (1,791,821)
$ (2,148,455)
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Budget Message
DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD
For the past 14 years the Town of Fountain Hills has been awarded the Govern-
ment Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation
Award. This award is presented to government entities that meet certain criteria in
the presentation of their budget. This Budget Message section is designed to pro-
vide the lay person with a broad view of the contents of the FY16-17 annual
budget, its processes, issues and anticipated outcomes.
A DEBT OF GRATITUDE
A special thank you is extended to the Mayor and Town Council, our numerous
board and commission members, and our Town volunteers for their many hours of
volunteer service without which the Town could not function in the fine manner it
does. This volunteer core of 750 plus citizens provides the Town of Fountain Hills
with a vast bank of knowledge about subjects that contribute to planning for the
present and future of Fountain Hills.
I would also like to thank the Town of Fountain Hills Department Directors and Di-
vision Supervisors for their diligence in preparing their budgets. The Directors and
their staff attended several sessions with the Town Manager and Finance Division
to justify programs, develop cost estimates, and answer questions. This team ef-
fort has resulted in a balanced budget that achieves the Council's current goals
and assists in planning for the future of Fountain Hills.
Respectfully submitted,
Grady E. Miller
Town Manager
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Community Profile
Community Profile
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Community Profile
COMMUNITY
PROFILE
The Town of Fountain Hills is a master
planned community established in
1970 by McCulloch Properties (now
MCO Properties, Inc.). Prior to 1970,
the area was a cattle ranch and was
part of one of the largest land and cat-
tle holdings in Arizona. The land was
purchased by Robert McCulloch in the
late 1960s and the community de-
signed by Charles Wood, Jr. (designer
of Disneyland in southern California).
One of the community's most valuable
assets is its natural beauty. Incredible
views and natural desert terrain pro-
vide for a wide range of outdoor activi-
ties including hiking, biking, and golf.
In fact, Fountain Hills contains some of
the more challenging and picturesque
golf courses in the State of Arizona.
The centerpiece of Fountain Hills is our
beautiful fountain; one of the world's
tallest man-made fountains. It serves
as a focal point for the community
and attracts thousands of visitors
each year.
The fountain, driven by three 600
horsepower (450kW) turbine pumps,
sprays water at a rate of 7,000 gal-
lons per minute though an 18 -inch
nozzle. With all three pumps and un-
der ideal conditions, the fountain
reaches 560 feet (171m) in height,
though in normal operation only two
of the pumps are used, with a foun-
tain height of around 330 feet
(101m). When built, it was the world's
tallest fountain and held that record
for over a decade.
sa �oo0 7o SEE �G .
JOS' KROEGER BECKNER
RI -ARD RIS DALE
Fountain Hills is home to over 100
pieces of publicly displayed artwork
throughout its downtown and at public
buildings. Art is a significant part of
the Town's heritage. The many foun-
tains along the Avenue of the Foun-
tains were the beginning of the public
art collection.
Bronze sculptures and fountains with
community profile themes, ranging
from the whimsical to the serious, dot
the streets and adorn the public build-
ings, plazas and parks. The collection
also contains a wide variety of other
22 1 ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
art types and media, including paint-
ings, stone, photography and metals.
Residents and visitors are invited to
wander the streets or take the "Art
Walk" guided tour.
Located on 13,006 acres of land,
Fountain Hills is surrounded by the
3,500 -foot McDowell Mountains and
Scottsdale on the west, the Fort
McDowell Yavapai Nation on the east,
the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian
Community on the south and the
McDowell Mountain Regional Park on
the north. The elevation is 1,520 feet
at the fountain, 3,000 feet on Golden
Eagle Boulevard, and is 500 feet
above Phoenix.
Over the past twenty plus years,
Fountain Hills has grown from 10,190
residents to a town of 22,489 in 2010.
Although the rate of growth has
slowed due to the lack of available
land on which to build, the Town con-
tinues to attract residents who are
building large custom homes to take
advantage of the scenic vistas sur-
rounding our mountain community.
The Town offers a wide range of living
accommodations, from small condo-
minium complexes to large custom
homes. Fountain Hills also offers rec-
reational, cultural and retirement pro-
Community Profile
grams that address the needs and
lifestyles of active families as well as
older adults. The community consists
of primarily residential property and
open space (9,661 acres or 74%). Of
the remaining land, 2,488 acres are
developable, with 72 acres being
zoned commercial (approximately .6%),
8 acres zoned industrial (.1%), and
1,528 acres are right-of-way/streets
(12%).
In 2006, Fountain Hills was named by
Phoenix Magazine as the best place to
live and was cited as "a welcome oasis
on the outskirts of a metropolis." The
magazine measured the quality of life
in 22 Valley communities, including a
statistical analysis of each commu-
nity's population, income, home price,
crime rate, miles to Sky Harbor Air-
port, and square feet of retail. The cri-
teria used by the magazine in this
ranking are similar to the priorities
established in the Town's Strategic
Plan. The volunteer spirit and high
level of involvement of the citizens
and business representatives were
highlighted.
Fountain Hills has also earned a top
accolade from Business Week maga-
zine. In its February, 2009 online edi-
tion, Fountain Hills was named the
"Best Affordable Suburb" in all of Ari -
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Community Profile
zona. The magazine evaluated sub-
urbs on a variety of factors but
weighted affordability most heavily.
They also considered lifestyle (short
commutes, clean air, low crime, good
weather, and green space), the qual-
ity of schools, and the strength of the
local economy.
None of the places evaluated had
populations of more than 60,000 or
less than 5,000. Only one suburb per
state was selected.
Fountain Hills' low population density
is a major reason it is such a desir-
able place to live. Unlike other re-
gions of the Valley one can dine,
play, and commute, without conges-
tion.
Fountain Hills' land is currently devel-
oped at an average density of 1.4
dwelling units per acre for single
family homes and 7.0 units per acre
for multi -family housing.
At the end of the year, there were
1,043 vacant single family lots and
100 vacant multi -family lots.
Based upon 2010 population, Foun-
tain Hills has an average of 1,106.7
people per square mile, or 1.73 peo-
ple per acre.
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Community Profile
Demographics
2010 2000 Percent Change 2000-2010 2010
Population
lHousingUnits Population
Housing Units Population
1
iHousingUnits Occupied
Vacant
1
22,489
1 13,167 20,235
10,491 11.1%
1 2S.5% 10,339
2,828
Population
2010
Population
Age 0-17
Population
Age 18 Years
Percent of Population
Population
Population
5,200**
Years
& Over
Age 0-17 Years
Age 18 Years &
2000
20,235*
2005
24,492*
Over
22,489
1 3,230
1 19,259
1 14.4%
85.6%
Population Trends
Year
Fountain Hills Population
1980
2,772*
1985
5,200**
1990
10,030*
1995
13,745**
2000
20,235*
2005
24,492*
2010
22,489*
2020
25,929**
2030
31,042**
2040
31,181**
Estimated Buildout 2050
36,540***
* US CENSUS
** MAG
***TOWN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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Fountain Hills Population Trends
40000
35000
ZO 30000
I--
25000
J
a 20000 Oe
O
a' 15000
10000
5000
0
1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050
YEAR
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TOWN -WIDE BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED
700
600
LU
W
H 500
H
F
r. 400
OL
W
a
LL 300
0
OC
ca W
G 200
Z
100
01L1111Mh..1.L.EVV,I _,'l- , ■- ■ -, ■_1 ■1_i
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
YEAR
■ 51 NGLE FAMI LY
■ DUPLEX
F MULTI -FAMILY
■ COMMERCIAL
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Duplex
Multi -Family
Total Dwelling
YEAR
Single Family
Commercial
Other
Bldg.
Total Units
Bldg.
Total Units
Units
1998
582
17
34
36
170
786
26
995
1999
415
18
36
34
229
680
36
947
2000
326
33
66
23
97
489
37
892
2001
227
23
46
6
28
301
8
707
2002
135
3
6
4
33
174
16
622
2003
124
10
20
10
28
172
14
689
2004
143
7
14
64
154
311
14
664
2005
165
13
26
184
287
478
9
777
2006
95
3
6
102
137
238
19
745
2007
62
0
0
18
18
80
7
589
2008
33
0
0
1
2
35
50
489
2009
5
1
2
0
0
7
20
328
2010
11
0
0
0
0
11
18
366
2011
7
0
0
0
0
7
17
319
2012
6
0
0
0
0
6
20
376
2013
14
0
0
0
0
14
18
386
2014
27
1
2
5
13
42
20
391
2015
37
0
0
5
10
47
23
347
8 Year Total
2414
129
258
492
1206
3878
372
10629
18 Year Avg
134.1
7.2
14.3
27.3
67.0
215.4
20.7
590.5
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180
160
140
CA
p 120
J
J
5; 100
Z
TOWN -WIDE BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED
VALUATION IN DOLLARS
40
20
0
1998 1999 2000
11 1
11
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
YEAR
COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS
ISSUED AND VALUATION
Year
Permits Issued
Valuation ($ in Millions)
1998
26
9.739
1999
36
13.326
2000
37
25.869
2001
8
15.625
2002
16
16.698
2003
14
9.554
2004
14
23.021
2005
9
27.782
2006
19
15.792
2007
7
5.966
2008
50
10.004
2009
21
0.944
2010
18
0.719
2011
17
2.311
2012
20
1.012
2013
18
1.060
2014
20
1.936
2015
23
12.730
*1998-2015 Valuation includes commercial building permits as well as tenant improvements.
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Fountain Hills Schools
The Fountain Hills Unified School District has earned a reputation for excellent aca-
demic programs, noteworthy student achievement, and high levels of parent and
community involvement. Over the past several years, the district has earned re-
spect throughout the state as a small, friendly, and high achieving system with
well-trained and motivated staff (www.fhusd.org).
Public Schools
1. Fountain Hills High School
2. Fountain Hills Middle School and
Four Peaks Elementary School
3. McDowell Mountain Elementary School
Preschools
4. McDowell Mountain Preschool
5. Creative Child Care Preschool
6. Here We Grow Learning Center
7. Maxwell Preschool Academy
8. Maria Montessori Preschool
9. Promiseland Christian Preschool
10. Sunflower Preschool
Charter School
11. Fountain Hills Charter School
Fountain Hills High School
Address
16100 E. Palisades Blvd
15414 N. McDowell Mountain Rd
14825 N. Fayette Drive
Address
14825 N. Fayette Drive
17150 E. Amhurst Drive
16901 E. Palisades Blvd
15249 N. Fountain Hills Blvd
16751 E. Glenbrook Blvd
15555 E. Bainbridge Ave
15055 N. Fountain Hills Blvd
Address
16751 E. Glenbrook Blvd
-7_7WDOLE SCHOOL
_90.,- -
Fountain Hills Middle School and Four Peaks
Elementary School
McDowell Mountain ,
ON
Elementary School
-
A
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shopping enters (and other non-residential developments)
1 . Northside Business District (36,9170 sf) Along the east side of Fountain Hills Blvd in the north pa -t of town
2. Palisades Plaza (91,445 sf} Located at Fountain Hills and Polisaaes Blvds (Anchored) by Safeway)
S. Town Center 1144,010sf) Includes a0 businesses bo*dered by Palisades Blvd, Fountain Bills.
Blvd, Keith McMahan Dr, and Avenue €sf the Fountains
4. fountain Hills Plaza (140.421 sf) Located at Palisades Baud and La Montana Drive (Anchored by
Bashas
5. Lo Montana 8 Palisades Plaza 142,585 Of Located atthe northeast core, of La Montana and Palisades Blvd
6. Red Mountain Plaza {132,142 sf) Cornerof Palisades Blvd ana Saguaro Blvd
7. Downtown (673.267 sf) Inciudes all businesses bordered by Saguaro Blvd, Palisades Btvd, La
Montano Dr. and Avenue of the Fountains
S. Plaza Fountainside 187.656 sfp
. Enterprise Colony Disirfct 1523,193 sf}
10. Plat 202 [53,294 sfj
11 . Circle K Center (11,400 sf}
12. Red Bock Business Center 152,.282 sf)
13- Crossroads Center (1'9,452sf)
14. Kern Plaza (9,496sf)
15.. Firebrick Plaza (18,768sf)
16. Plat 704 {41,855 sf)
17. Four Peaks Plaza 1306,307 sf)
On thesoufhwest side of Fountain Park
Along Saguaro Blvd, Colony Drive, and Enterprise Drive between
Rard and Colony Drives
Located along Saguaro Blvd between Kingstree Blvd ord Malta Dr
Located at the ro=theast earner of Saguaro and Shea Blvds
Located at the southeast comerofSaguaro and Shea Blvds
NW of the Beeline Highway on Shea Blvd
Located between N_ Firebrick Cir and E. Shea Blvd
Located between N_ Firebrick Dr and E. Shea Blvd
Located at the southeast comer of Saguaro and Shea Blvds
Located on Shea Blvd just west of Saguaro Blvd {Anchored by
Target)
18. Industrial Park Located on the northwest side of Technology Dr and Saguaro Blvd
19. Eagle .Mountain Village Plaza ($2,712 sf) On Shea Blvd at the southwest edge of Fountain Hills
(Anchored by Fry's)
2:1. Fountain View Plaza 112,544 sf) Located along N. Fountain Hills Blvd between Palisades and Keith
McMahan Dr
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Shopping Center Location Map
1.
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
G �;°+s � ���ti f'
Grand* Blvd
20
sconsdalle
BWd
toes
17 11
12
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18
Salt River Pima Maricapa Indian Community 15 14 VdVe
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Community Profile
TOWN -WIDE LAND USE
SCOTTSDALE
RIGHTOFWAY 1.5%
11.7%
OPEN SPACE
23.3%
GOLF COURSE-
5.4%
PARIES 1.4%-
SCHOOLS0.8%
GOVERNMENTO.2%
UTILITY 0.6%
SINGLE FAMILY/LOW
10.3%
SINGLE FAMILY/MEDIUM
17.6%
MIXED USE 0.1%
VACANT INDUSTRIAL LODGING
0.1%
0.1% VACANT LODGING .3%
INSTITUTIONAL 0.3%
IN DUSTR IAL O.2%
LTI-FAMILY/LOW
/ 0.6%
MULTI-FAMILY/MEDIUM
0.01%
MULTI-FAMILY/HIGH
0.1%
1 LTI-FAM I LY/CONDO/LO W
0.7%
TI-FAMILY/CONDO/MEDIUM
0.2%
.MILY/CONDO/HIGH
3.3%
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Undeveloped
Undeveloped
Land Use
Residential
Developed
Developable
Undevelopable
Total Acres
Units
Acres
Acres
Acres
Residential
Single Family- L
1,003
1,336.5
1,352.3
Single Family- M
7,299
2,291.9
935.1
Multi -Family- L 442 83.3
Multi -Family- M
30
1.2
6,630.1
Multi -Family- H
150
9.1
76.0
Multi-Family/Condo - L
561
89.7
Multi-Family/Condo - M
207
19.8
Multi-Family/Condo - H
3,051
435.2
Commercial/Retail
216.4
72.0
288.4
Mixed Use
259
17.2
17.2
Lodging
18.7
44.2
62.9
Institutional
44.5
44.5
Industrial
31.3
8.4
39.7
Utility
71.8
71.8
Government/Town Owned
28.7
28.7
Schools
110.5
110.5
Parks
182.4
182.4
Golf Course
770.6
770.6
Open Space
3,031.3
3,031.3
Scottsdale Owned Land
199.9
199.9
Right of Way/Streets
1,527.7
1,527.7
Total
13,002
1 7,286.5
2,488.0
3,231.2
13,005.7
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Town Council
Town Council
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Town Council
Organization Chart
Fire j EARS
Town of Fountain Hills Organization
TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS
coal%
FRONT ROW: Councilmember Cassie Hansen, Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh, Councilmem-
ber Cecil A. Yates
BACK ROW: Councilmember Alan Magazine, Vice Mayor Henry Leger, Councilmember
Dennis Brown, Councilmember Nick DePorter
34 10 1 ■ r The Height of Desert Living
Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh's busi-
ness career began as second in com-
mand at a book and magazine import
company in New York City, which ca-
tered to specialized markets. She
then went on to manage a salon and
also became a published author.
Upon moving to Arizona with her
husband and two sons, she became
immersed in business and community
service activities in her new home-
town of Fountain Hills. Mayor
Kavanagh was and is a member of
many civic organizations including
the American Legion Auxiliary, Cul-
tural & Civic Association, ADOG,
Fountain Hills Republican Club, Fal-
con Boosters, PTO, Sister Cities
Foundation, Arizona Latino Republi-
can Association, Library Association,
Friend of the Chamber (past chair),
McDowell Park Association, Historical
Society (past board member), and
Chamber Ambassadors (past chair).
She served on the Public Art Commit-
tee and created the Fountain Hills
Docent -Guided Art Walk to showcase
Town Council
Linda M. Kavanagh
the town's world-renowned art collec-
tion. She was also very active with
the Visitor's Bureau to spur tourism
for the town.
Mayor Kavanagh is an
honorary Cap-
tain with the Maricopa
County Sher-
iffs' Department, was
named Busi-
ness Advocate of the
Year by the
Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce
and also served as its Board of Direc-
tors Chair. She was
also named
Fountain Hills Parks
& Recreation
Outstanding Volunteer
of the Year,
Community Center Volunteer
of the
Year and received the
River of Time
Museum Hero Award.
Mayor Kavanagh was inducted into
the Lower Verde River Valley Hall of
Fame in 2009, as a tribute to her
many years of active involvement
with the town's civic, cultural, ser-
vice, religious and business commu-
nities.
Mayor Kavanagh earned a BA degree
in English and Education from
Queens College in New York City and
is an A+ certified computer repair
technician, graphic designer and un-
paid Director of Constituent Services
for her husband, State Senator John
Kavanagh. She has two sons and one
grandson.
Mayor Kavanagh was reelected to her
second term of office in 2014.
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Town Council
Dennis Brown
Councilmember Dennis Brown and
his wife, Judy, moved to Fountain
Hills in 1996. In 1999, they opened
their construction company, Echelon
Company, building both commercial
and residential products in Fountain
Hills.
Councilmember Brown was the Presi-
dent of the Fountain Hills Licensed
Contractors Association for five years
from 2002 through 2007.
In 2002, a Planning and Zoning Com-
mission seat became available. He
was appointed to serve on the Com-
mission and served for more than
seven years, four of which were as
Chair of the Commission. During his
seven year tenure on the Planning
and Zoning Commission, the Com-
mission rewrote the Town's sign ordi-
nance, passed the Saguaro protection
ordinance, and wrote the Commercial
Architectural Guidelines.
Councilmember Brown and his wife
have supported Little League baseball
and football, the Fountain Hills Com -
munity Theater, Movies in the Park,
and numerous other local organiza-
tions. They have two sons and one
daughter who have given them five -
count them five - granddaughters.
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Councilmember Nick DePorter's
professional experience includes
community relations, business devel-
opment, strategic planning and
higher education leadership. Nick
currently works at LinkedIn serving
as the Senior Field Organizer on the
Policy and Government Relations
team. Nick is responsible for partner-
ing with companies, non -profits, edu-
cation providers, and governments to
create economic opportunity for
every member of the workforce.
Councilmember DePorter previously
served on the Fountain Hills Strategic
Planning Advisory Commission for
three years, holding the positions of
Chair and Vice -Chair. He also served
as a Board Member for the Fountain
Hills Cultural and Civic Association for
two years. He currently serves on the
Health & Human Services Board for
Chicanos Por La Causa and the Phoe-
nix Business and Workforce Develop-
ment Board for the City of Phoenix.
Councilmember DePorter has enjoyed
living in Arizona for 20 years and
Town Council
Nick DePorter
moved to Fountain Hills in 2010. He
was born in Long Beach, California
and primarily raised in Las Vegas, Ne-
vada. Nick holds a BA in Political Sci-
ence, with minors in Business & Mass
Communications, and a Master of
Public Administration (MPA) from Ari-
zona State University. He enjoys trav-
eling and spending time with his wife,
Adrienne, and children, Jack and Ab-
bie. Nick is proud that his family, par-
ents and in-laws all call Fountain Hills
home.
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Town Council
Cassie Hansen
Councilmember Cassie Hansen has
called Fountain Hills home since
1989. She became the first town em-
ployee as Town Clerk for 13 years.
Her areas of responsibility included
human resources, facilities, finance,
IT and administrative support. Coun-
cilmember Hansen was the liaison
with many community groups includ-
ing the design and construction of
the library/museum and community
center and the relocation of the Sen-
ior Center to Building C of the old
Town Hall complex.
Councilmember Hansen has been an
ongoing participant in the community
and has participated in the following:
• Civic Association
• Community Chorus
• Arts Council and Public Art Com-
mittee
• Fountain Hills Community Theater
• Chamber Players
• Sunridge Foundation
• Fountain Hills Chamber of Com-
merce (1998 Business Person of
the Year)
• Fountain Lake Republican
Women's Club
• Fountain Hills Republican Club
• Library Association
• Historical Society (2004 First Hall
of Fame)
• Boys & Girls Club
• Cattleguard
• PTO
• Mentor/director of various third
grade musical programs
Councilmember Hansen is originally
from Illinois but moved to Arizona in
1977. She received her BA in Sociol-
ogy from Luther College. After re-
turning to Arizona, she met her hus-
band, Bruce. Together they began a
telecommunications business in
1983. Her husband is a long time
member of the FH Sanitary District
and was actively involved in solving
the town's effluent problem.
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As a resident of Fountain Hills for
over 25 years, Vice Mayor Henry
Leger is currently serving his third
term on Town Council. He has
served the Town in this capacity
since June of 2006. In addition to
his Town Council position, Henry is
currently a member of several com-
munity organizations, including the
Fountain Hills Cultural and Civic As-
sociation and Chamber of Com-
merce.
Originally from Massachusetts,
Henry moved to Arizona in 1970 to
attend the University of Arizona
where he received his Master's De-
gree in Educational Psychology.
Henry worked as a professional in
the field of leadership and organiza-
tional development for 30 years.
Throughout his career, he held a
number of leadership positions in
education and government work
settings and worked as an internal
consultant for several Fortune 500
companies. He is now retired from
that field.
Town Council
Henry Leger
Prior to his position on Town Coun-
cil, he volunteered his time on nu-
merous community initiatives and
activities, including:
• Serving on the Chamber's
Business Vitally Advisory
Committee
• Serving on the Executive
Committee for the Downtown
Visioning project
• Member of the Technical Ad-
visory Committee for our
Town's citizen -driven strate-
gic planning initiative:
• Co-chair of the Youth
Visioning Institute
• Co -Chair for the com-
munity survey team
• Board member, treasurer and
member of the Committee of
Architecture for the Firerock
Ridge neighborhood property
owners' association
• Class room volunteer in the
Fountain Hills School District
• President and Vice President
of the Church Council at
Shepherd of the Hills Lu-
theran Church - Fountain Hills
Henry is passionate about living in
Fountain Hills and contributing to its
quality of life. He cherishes spending
time with his family and friends and
enjoys hiking, golf, and the arts.
Henry and his wife, Janet, have two
daughters, Kristin and Marisa. Ma-
risa, a graduate of Fountain Hills High
School, is enrolled at the University
of Arizona. Kristin, a graduate of
Fountain Hills High School and Uni-
versity of Arizona, is serving in the
Peace Corps. Janet is an active vol-
unteer in the community and enjoys
her long-standing professional career
at CVS Health.
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Town Council
Alan Magazine
Councilmember Alan Magazine was
sworn in for his first term on the Town
Council on December 4, 2014. Prior to
that, he served for over five years on
the Strategic Planning Advisory Com-
mission, the last year as Chair.
Born and raised in the Boston area,
his entire career took place in Wash-
ington, D.C. where he served as presi-
dent of three organizations, the last
being The Health Industry Manufac-
turers Association. Additionally, he
served on the staff of the Interna-
tional City Management Association,
as well as two four-year terms on the
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in
Virginia. In the latter capacity, he rep-
resented the county on the Metropoli-
tan Washington Council of Govern-
ments' Board of Directors, as well as
serving as Chairman of the Northern
Virginia Transportation Commission.
During his "retirement" in Fountain
Hills, he has won numerous awards as
a nature photographer.
Councilmember Magazine received a
Ph.D. from the University of Maryland in
1976. He has lived in Fountain Hills with
his wife, Cynthia, since 2006. Magazine
has two children and a granddaughter.
Cynthia has two children from a previous
marriage and four grandchildren.
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Councilmember Cecil A. Yates was
born in New York City, but grew up in
Bay Village, Ohio (a suburb of Cleve-
land). He graduated from Bay High
School in 1985. He has earned two
undergraduate degrees; one in Mar-
keting and the other in Management
from the University of Cincinnati in
1990 and has recently completed his
MBA in Strategic Management from
Patten University in California. He
and his family moved to Fountain
Hills in 2005.
Councilmember Yates has served on
the Planning and Zoning committee
for five years and two years as its
Vice Chairman. He has chaired the
General Plan update committee, the
economic and development commit-
tee with BVAC, co-chaired the sign
committee, and was treasurer of
Sunridge Canyon HOA. He presently
sits on the Maricopa Association of
Governments, Domestic Violence
Committee. In his spare time, Coun-
cilmember Yates coaches soccer and
is active in his church.
Town Council
Cecil A. Yates
Councilmember Yates is an award
winning Commercial Real Estate De-
veloper. He is presently the Executive
Director of Property Management for
Commercial Properties, Inc. (CPI)
and operates over 6,000,000 square
feet of office, retail and industrial
space throughout Arizona. He has
owned and operated several restau-
rants including Panini's Bar & Grill (as
seen on "Man vs. Food") and Zeppes
Pizzeria.
Councilmember Yates and his wife;
Nancy, have been married since 1995
and are the proud parents of two
children, Sophia, 17; and Mason, 14
(not to mention their black lab, Wiz-
ard; German Shepherd, Gracie; their
cat, Simba; and whatever other
crawling creatures their kids adopt!)
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Town Council
Terms of Office
Elected Officials' Terms of Office
Mayor•
Linda M. Kavanagh
Term of Office: First term: June, 2012 - November, 2014
Second term: December, 2014 - November, 2016
Vice Mavor:
Henry Leger
Term of Office: First term: June, 2006 - May, 2010
Second term: June, 2010 - November, 2014
Third term: December, 2014 - November, 2018
Councilmembers:
Dennis Brown
Term of Office: Partial term: May, 2009 - May, 2012
Second term: June, 2012 - November, 2016
Nick DePorter
Term of Office: First term: December, 2014 - November, 2018
Cassie Hansen
Term of Office: First term: June, 2008 - May, 2012
Second term: June, 2012 - November, 2016
Alan Magazine
Term of Office: First term: December, 2014 - November, 2018
Cecil A. Yates
Term of Office: First term: June, 2012 - November, 2016
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Financial Overview & Policies
Financial Overview
�M,
Policies
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OPERATING
FUNDS
General Fund
(100)
Public Art Fund
(410)
Internal Service
Fund (800)
Vehicle
Replacement
Fund (810)
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
BUDGETARY FUNDS
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
SPECIAL
REVENUE FUNDS
Highway User
Revenue Fund
(HURF) (200)
Downtown
Strategy Fund
(300)
Economic
Development
Fund (310)
Tourism Fund
(320)
Special
Revenue/Grants
Fund (400)
Court
Enhancement
Fund (420)
Environmental
Fund (460)
Cottonwoods
Maintenance
District Fund
(540)
DEBT SERVICE
FUNDS
Revenue Bond
Debt Service
(500)
General
Obligation Debt
Service (510)
Eagle Mountain
Debt Service
(520)
Municipal
Property
Corporation Debt
Service (530)
CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT
FUNDS
Capital Projects
Fund (600)
Facilities
Replacement
Fund (610)
Law Enforcement
Development
Fee Fund (710)
Fire &
Emergency
Development
Fee Fund (720)
Parks/Recreation
Development
Fee Fund (740)
Open Space
Development
Fee Fund (750)
FUND/DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE
Governmental Funds
Fund Type Fund
Department
Operating
Total
General Fund
Mayor & Town Council
General Fund
Administration
General Fund
General Government
General Fund
Municipal Court
General Fund
Public Works
General Fund
Development Services
General Fund
Community Services
General Fund
Law Enforcement
General Fund
Fire & Emergency Medical
Public Art Fund
Community Services
Internal Service Fund
Administration
Vehicle Replacement Fund
Administration
Fund Type Fund
Department
Special Revenue
Total
Highway User Revenue Fund
Development Services
Downtown Strategy Fund
Administration
Economic Development Fund
Administration
Tourism Fund
Community Services
Special Revenue Fund
Administration
Court Enhancement Fund
Municipal Court
Environmental Fund
Development Services
Cottonwoods Maintenance District Fund
Administration
Fund Type Fund �
Department
Debt Service
Total
General Obligation Bond Fund
Administration
Eagle Mountain CFD Fund
Development Services
Municipal Property Corporation Fund
Administration
Fund Type
Department
Capital Projects
Total
Capital Projects Fund
Administration, Community
Services, Development
Services, Fire &
Emergency Medical
Facilities Replacement Fund
Development Services
Development Fees Funds
Community Services,
Development Services,
Law Enforcement, Fire &
Emergency Medical,
Parks/Recreation, Open
Space
GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS - includes transfers
Financial Overview & Policies
Fund Department Total Proposed
Statement Summary Budget
Page Number
115 131-136
115 137-172
115 169-172
115 173-180
115 181-198
115 199-226
115 227-256
115 257-262
115 263-270
116 116
116 116
116 377-383
Page Number
116
272-278
116
281-283
116
284-288
116
289-292
116
293-298
116
299-302
116
303-306
116
307-310
Page Numner
116 312-313
116 313
116 313-314
Page Number
117 325-372
117 373-376
117 117
E
Amount
17,307,415
72,342
2,084,663
2,929,259
319,479
827,304
921,010
2,172, 750
3,930,111
3,708,717
39,000
71,780
231,000
F(mount
7,368,706
3,534,386
1,021,655
317,467
207,653
1,655,000
88,115
540,380
4,050
Amount
2,922,266
2,119,350
409,226
393,690
Amount
12,196, 382
9,692,885
431,000
2,072,497
$ 39,794,769
The preceding page depicts the budgetary funds of the town. The table above
represents the departments of the Town and the funds that are used by those de-
partments.
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FUND STRUCTURE
The accounts of the Town are organized on the basis of funds, each of which is
considered a separate accounting entity. Operations of each fund are accounted
for with a separate set of self -balancing accounts that comprise its assets, liabili-
ties, fund equity, revenues and expenditures. Town resources are allocated to and
accounted for in individual funds based on the purposes for which they are to be
spent and the means by which spending activities are controlled. The Town of
Fountain Hills appropriates all funds in its budget process.
Operating Funds
«The General Fund (Fund 100) is the primary operating fund of the Town
and accounts for the resources and uses of various Fountain Hills departments. It
exists to account for the financing of services traditionally associated with local
government. These services include police and fire protection, development ser-
vices (public works/planning), community services (parks and recreation/
community center/senior activity center), general administration, and any other
activity for which a special fund has not been created. Governmental accounting
requires the General Fund be used for all financial resources except those required
to be accounted for in another fund and have designations of non -spendable, re-
stricted, committed, assigned or unassigned.
«The Public Art Fund (Fund 410) is funded by developer in -lieu contribu-
tions. These funds may only be used for the purchase of art and for the installation
of this art throughout the community. This fund has a committed fund balance.
«The Internal Service Funds (Funds 800 and 810) are used to account
for the Town's business -type activities. These funds are considered self-supporting
in that the services rendered are financed through user charges or are on a cost
reimbursement basis. These funds are classified as having assigned fund balances.
Internal Service Funds include:
• General Internal Service Fund (Fund 800)
• Vehicle Replacement Fund (Fund 810)
Special Revenue Funds are used to account for the proceeds of specific revenue
sources that are legally restricted to expenditures for specified purposes, desig-
nated as committed or restricted. The Town maintains the following Special Reve-
nue Funds:
«The Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF) (Fund 200) is funded by
State Shared revenues and transfers from the Capital Improvement Fund. The
State of Arizona taxes motor fuels and collects a variety of fees and charges relat-
ing to the registration and operation of motor vehicles. These revenues are depos-
ited in the Arizona Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF) and are then distributed to
the cities, towns and counties and to the State Highway Fund. This fund may only
be used for street and highway purposes and is a restricted fund.
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«The Downtown Strategy Fund (Fund 300) is a committed fund which
may only be used for development of the downtown. Revenue for this fund comes
from the 20% (previously 40%) of the .1% of local sales tax collections that have
been dedicated for this purpose.
«The Economic Development Fund (Fund 310) is a committed fund
which may only be used for economic development. Revenue for this fund comes
from the 80% (previously 60%) of the .1% of local sales tax collections that have
been dedicated for this purpose.
«The Tourism Fund (Fund 320) is a committed fund which may only be
used for tourism. Revenue for this fund is provided by a transfer from the Eco-
nomic Development Fund.
«The Special Revenue/Grants Fund (Fund 400) is restricted by the
terms of the individual grants or program funds received. An example of this
would be ARRA Funds or other federal funds. These funds are to be used only for
the specific program or programs for which the funds have been awarded and in
accordance with all the grant conditions.
«The Court Enhancement Fund (Fund 420) is a restricted fund which
may only be used to enhance the technological, operational and security capabili-
ties of the Fountain Hills Municipal Court and to support the operation of the Court
collection program. Revenues are derived from court fees and bond forfeitures.
«The Environmental Fund (Fund 460) is a restricted fund which may
only be used to help offset the costs of stormwater management and air quality
permit requirements as well as other environmental programs. These items in-
clude, but are not limited to, permit fees, wash maintenance, ADWR dam inspec-
tion and maintenance, street sweeping, storm drain cleaning and household haz-
ardous waste disposal. Revenues are derived from the annual environmental fee
billed to Town residents
«The Cottonwoods Maintenance District Fund (Fund 540) is a re-
stricted fund which may only be used for maintenance of the Cottonwoods Mainte-
nance District. Revenues are derived from a secondary property tax.
Debt Service Funds are established for the payment of principal and interest on
bonded indebtedness. Revenues are derived from a secondary property tax levy,
and municipal property lease payments. (The 0.2% of local sales tax previously
dedicated to mountain preserve bonds has been redirected to the Highway User
Revenue Fund for the pavement management program.) Revenues are received in
amounts sufficient to pay the annual debt service payment; therefore, the fund
balance will be no less than the annual debt service payment due on July 1 of the
new fiscal year and no more than 2% greater than the annual delinquency factor
based on the past five years delinquency amounts, categorized as restricted.
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Debt Service funds include:
• Revenue Bond Debt Service (Fund 500)
• General Obligation Debt Service (Fund 510)
• Eagle Mountain CFD Debt Service (Fund 520)
• Municipal Property Corporation Debt Service (Fund 530)
Capital Improvement Funds are used for the acquisition and or construction of
major capital items including facilities, heavy equipment, technology, open space,
park improvements and major road improvements.
<<The Capital Projects Fund (Fund 600) revenues are assigned revenues
derived from excess General Fund revenues and 50% of the construction related
local sales tax. The Capital Projects Fund is the primary source of capital improve-
ments funding for the Town.
<<The Facilities Replacement Fund (Fund 610) revenues are assigned
and currently the result of a transfer from the General Fund. The Fund has been
established to cover replacement costs for large scale items that cannot be ab-
sorbed in annual operating budgets. These items include, but are not limited to,
roofing, interior and exterior building painting, carpet replacement, Physical Plant
mechanical equipment, Fire Department equipment and Parks and Recreation
structures.
The Development Fee Funds (Funds 710-760) are restricted funds which may
only be used for the planning, design and construction of public facilities serving
the needs of the new development from which it was collected and designated as
restricted. The Town has developed an Infrastructure Improvement Plan (IIP) that
identifies each public improvement that is proposed to be the subject of a develop-
ment fee. This IIP is incorporated as part of the Town's Capital Improvement Pro-
gram (CIP). Funds 710, 730, 750 and 760 will be eliminated when all remaining
funds have been expended. Development Fee funds currently include:
• Fire & Emergency (Fund 720)
• Parks/ Recreation (Fund 740)
BUDGETARY AND ACCOUNTING BASIS
The budget is prepared on a budgetary basis of accounting for all fund types. Ex-
penditures are recorded when the related fund liability is incurred, and revenues
are recognized only when they are measurable and available. In all cases, when
goods and services are not received by year-end, the encumbrances lapse. This
basis means certain transactions are recognized in the budget on a basis other
than Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), which is the basis used to
prepare the Town's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The major dif-
ferences between the budgetary and GAAP basis are:
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• Certain revenues, expenditures and transfers are not included on a budget-
ary basis, but are accrued and reported on a GAAP basis. For example, in-
creases or decreases in compensated absences are not reported for budget-
ary purposes, but are presented as revenues or expenditures on a GAAP ba-
sis.
• Depreciation is not budgeted as an expense in budgetary accounting.
• Capital outlays are an expenditure in budgetary accounting and an asset in
GAAP.
• Certain debt service principal and interest payments are accounted for as
expenditures in the General Fund on a budgetary basis, but are reported as
expenses in the Debt Service Fund on the GAAP basis.
All actual amounts in the budget document are shown on the budgetary basis to
facilitate meaningful comparisons.
Operating and Capital Budget Relationship
Included within the annual budget is a Capital Improvement Program presented on
a budgetary basis. Capital project budget funding sources are matched with budg-
eted expenditures. Governmental accounting procedures do not require adequate
budget to pay for an entire contract to be available and appropriated in the period
in which a contract is entered. Therefore, expenditures are presented on a budget-
ary basis which is a cash flow model.
For example, a 180 day construction contract entered into in May of fiscal year one
would have cash expenditures from May of fiscal year one through October of fis-
cal year two; however, the entire budget for this project would not be appropri-
ated in fiscal year one, the year in which the contract was entered. Any unspent
funds at fiscal year-end are carried forward and budgeted again in year two.
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS FINANCIAL POLICIES
I. INTRODUCTION
The Mayor and Town Council (the "Town Council") of the Town of Fountain Hills
(the "Town") understands that principles of sound financial management establish
the framework for overall fiscal planning and management. The principles set forth
guidelines for both current activities and long range planning. Following these prin-
ciples will enhance the Town's financial health as well as its image and credibility
with its citizens, the public in general, bond rating agencies and investors. The
policies will be reviewed periodically to assure the highest standards of fiscal man-
agement. Policy changes will be needed as the Town continues to grow and be-
comes more diverse and complex in the services it provides, as well as the organi-
zation under which it operates, to provide these services to its citizens. The Town
Manager and staff have the primary role of reviewing and providing guidance in
the financial area to the Town Council.
II. OVERALL GOALS
The overall financial goals underlying these principles are:
2.1 Fiscal Conservatism. To ensure that the Town is, at all times, in a solid fi-
nancial condition, defined as:
A. Cash solvency - the ability to pay bills.
B. Budgetary solvency - the ability to balance the budget.
C. Long run solvency - the ability to pay future costs.
D. Service level solvency - the ability to provide needed and desired ser-
vices.
E. Adhering to the highest accounting and management practices as well
as the financial reporting and budgeting standards established by the
Government Finance Officers Association, by the Governmental Ac-
counting Standards Board (GASB) and by other professional organiza-
tions.
2.2 Maintaining Bond Rating. To maintain an Aa3 or better bond rating in the
financial community to assure the Town taxpayers that the Town govern-
ment is well managed and financially sound.
2.3 Stability. To have the ability to withstand local and regional economic fluc-
tuations, to adjust to changes in the service requirements of our commu-
nity, and to respond to changes in Federal and State priorities and funding
as they affect the Town's residents.
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2.4 Delivering Quality Services. To deliver quality services in an affordable, effi-
cient and cost-effective basis providing full value for each tax dollar.
III. FUND BALANCE
Fund balance is defined as the cumulative difference of all revenues and expendi-
tures, also considered the difference between a fund's assets and deferred out-
flows of resources and its liabilities and deferred inflows of resources. The purpose
of this policy is to establish a key element of the financial stability of the Town by
setting guidelines for fund balance. It is essential that the Town maintain adequate
levels of fund balance to mitigate financial risk that can occur from unforeseen
revenue fluctuations, unanticipated expenditures and similar circumstances. The
fund balance also provides cash flow liquidity for the Town's general operations.
Fund balance is an important indicator of the Town's financial position and ade-
quate reserves must be maintained to allow the Town to continue providing ser-
vices to the community during periods of economic downturns and/or unexpected
emergencies or requirements.
The level of fund balance is related to the degree of uncertainty that the Town
faces. A prudent level of financial resources is necessary to protect against the
need to reduce service levels or raise taxes and fees due to temporary revenue
shortfalls or unpredicted one-time expenditures. With the Town dependency upon
State shared income and State sales tax revenues for approximately one third of
the General Fund budget, there is increased opportunity for fluctuation. Addition-
ally, a significant portion of Town revenue is received from sales taxes - both state
shared and local - which are sensitive to fluctuations in the economy. Therefore,
the level of reserves needs to be sufficient to ensure stability in ongoing govern-
ment operations during a slowdown in the economy or legislative changes to the
revenue sharing formula.
Fund balance is one of the most widely used elements of state and local govern-
ment financial statements by (1) municipal bond analysts through credit reviews
and ratings, (2) taxpayer associations, (3) research organizations and oversight
bodies, (4) state, county and local legislators and officials, (5) financial statement
users and (6) reporters.
Other objectives that influence the size of the fund balance are:
1. Credit reviews performed by municipal bond analysts.
2. Preserving or improving the Aa3 bond rating.
3. Maintaining a positive trend to historical fund balances.
4. Maintaining a rating equal to or better than surrounding communities.
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board ("GASB") has found that useful-
ness and value of fund balance information provided is significantly reduced by
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misunderstandings regarding the message that it conveys and the inconsistent
treatment and financial reporting practices of governments. GASB issued a pro-
nouncement, GASB Statement No. 54 ("GASB 54"), which applies to all financial
reports of all state and local governmental entities; GASB 54 intended to improve
financial reporting by providing fund balance categories and classifications that will
be more easily understood.
3.1 Fund Balance Categories. An accounting distinction is made between por-
tions of fund balance that are spendable and nonspendable. These portions
are broken into five categories:
(A) Nonspendable fund balance—Includes amounts either not in
spendable form or legally or contractually required to be maintained
intact. This amount includes inventory, prepaids, and non-current re-
ceivables such as long-term loan and notes receivable and property
held for resale (unless the proceeds are restricted, committed or as-
signed).
(B) Restricted fund balance— Includes amounts that are either (1) ex-
ternally imposed by creditors (such as through debt covenants),
grantors, contributors, or laws or regulations of other governments or
(2) imposed by law through constitutional provisions or enabling leg-
islation. Restricted fund balance means "restricted net assets" as de-
fined in the government -wide Statement of Net Assets, GASB State-
ment No. 34, as amended by GASB Statement No. 46.
(C) Committed fund balance—Includes amounts that are committed for
specific purposes by formal action of the Town Council. Amounts clas-
sified as "committed" are not subject to legal enforceability like re-
stricted fund balance; however, those committed amounts cannot be
used for any other purpose unless the Town Council removes or
changes the limitation by taking the same form of action it employed
to previously impose the limitation. The action to commit fund bal-
ances must occur prior to year end; however, actual amounts can be
determined in the subsequent period.
(D) Assigned fund balance—Includes amounts that are intended by the
Town to be used for specific purposes, but are neither restricted nor
committed. Intent should be expressed by the Town Council itself or a
subordinate high-level body or official possessing the authority to as-
sign amounts to be used for specific purposes in accordance with pol-
icy established by the Town Council. This assignment would include
any activity reported in a fund other than the General Fund that is not
otherwise restricted more narrowly by the above definitions. The
Town is not allowed to assign balances that result in a residual deficit.
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(E) Unassigned fund balance—Includes any remaining amounts after
applying categories (A) -(D) above (amounts not classified as non -
spendable, restricted, committed or assigned). Planned spending in
the subsequent year's budget would be included in the unassigned
fund balance category. The General Fund is the only fund that will re-
port a positive unassigned balance.
3.2 General Fund.
The fund balance of the Town General Fund may consist of up to five com-
ponents, as described previously. In order to satisfy the objective of main-
taining a bond rating equal to or better than surrounding peer communities,
a combined General Fund operating fund balance of at least 30% of reve-
nues is recommended.
A. Committed Fund Balance. The Town will maintain a committed fund
balance in the General Fund of 20% of the average actual General
Fund revenues for the preceding five fiscal years, indicating stable fis-
cal policies. The maintenance of this fiscal balance is a particularly
important factor considered by credit rating agencies in their evalua-
tion of the credit worthiness of the Town. It is of primary importance
that the Town's credit rating be protected.
(1) Rainy Day Fund to be Maintained. As a component of the Com-
mitted fund balance, the Town will maintain a Rainy Day Fund,
separate and apart from the Unassigned General Fund, which
shall be designated for use in the event of an unanticipated ex-
penditure or loss of revenue. The Rainy Day Fund balance at
the end of any fiscal year will be equal to a minimum of 20% of
the average actual General Fund revenues for the preceding
five fiscal years. This contingency will provide for the tempo-
rary financing of an unforeseen nature for that year. Expendi-
tures for these emergency or unforeseen appropriations can
only be undertaken with Town Manager approval and only if
funds are not available in the department requesting the con-
tingency funding.
(2) Guidelines for Rainy Day Fund. In order to achieve the objec-
tives of this policy, and to maintain sufficient working capital
and a comfortable margin of safety to address emergencies
and unexpected declines in revenue without borrowing, the fol-
lowing guidelines shall be adhered to by the Town Manager,
Town staff and Town Council:
(a) Deposit Rules. At the end of each fiscal year, the Town
Council shall transfer 5% of any surplus revenues
(before transfers to the Capital Projects Fund) to the
Rainy Day Fund. Deposits shall be made as set forth
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herein until the Rainy Day Fund balance is equal to at
least 20% of the average actual General Fund revenues
for the preceding five fiscal years.
(b) Use Rules. Rainy Day Funds may only be expended for
any one of the following purposes or under the following
circumstances:
(i) To replace the loss of more than 25% of the
Town's local share of State shared revenues re-
ceived pursuant to ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 43-206.
(ii) For any event that threatens the health, safety or
welfare of the Town's citizens.
(iii) For any event that threatens the fiscal stability of
the Town.
(iv) To address any matter declared as an emergency
by the Governor or the Mayor.
(c) Withdrawal Rules. All withdrawals from the Rainy Day
Fund shall be subject to the following rules:
(i) Any appropriation shall require the approval by at
least 2/3 of the entire Town Council.
(ii) The maximum amount of Rainy Day withdrawals
in any fiscal year shall not exceed one-half of the
total balance in the Fund.
(d) Replenishment Rules. Any amounts withdrawn from the
Rainy Day Fund shall be replenished as follows (and
such repayment shall be in addition to the annual de-
posits set forth above):
(i) All amounts shall be repaid in not more than five
years, in annual installments of not less than 1%
of the previous fiscal year General Fund balance.
(ii) Repayments shall be appropriated as part of the
annual budget adoption.
B. Assigned Fund Balance. The Town will maintain an assigned fund bal-
ance in the General Fund of a minimum 10% of the average actual
General Fund revenues for the preceding five fiscal years. This as-
signed fund balance will be assigned for (1) "pay-as-you-go" capital
replacement expenditures, (2) vehicle or equipment replacement, (3)
capital projects, (4) prepaying or defeasing existing Town debt or (5)
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any other expenditure that is non-recurring in nature. The 10% is the
minimum and may be increased to accelerate accumulation of funds
for a large capital expenditure. To the extent these balances are ex-
pended, additional funds necessary to restore this additional 10%
amount will be provided in at least approximately equal contributions
during the five fiscal years following the fiscal year in which the event
occurred. The assigned General Fund balance can be authorized for
expenditure only in accordance with Resolution 2012-02 adopted by
the Mayor and Town Council on June 7, 2012, as may be amended
from time to time.
C. Unassigned Fund Balance. Funds in excess of the balances described
in the preceding paragraphs will be unassigned General Fund balance,
unless otherwise assigned in accordance with GASB 54. By Resolu-
tion, the Town Council has allocated General Fund surplus funds to be
(1) transferred to the Rainy Day Fund, (2) used to supplement "pay
as you go" capital replacement expenditures in the Capital Projects
Fund or (3) used to prepay or defease existing Town debt. These
funds may not be used to establish or support costs that are recurring
in nature. During the annual budget process, the Town Manager will
estimate the surplus or deficit for the current year and prepare a pro-
jection of the year-end unassigned General Fund balance. Such pro-
jection will include an analysis of trends in fund balance levels on an
historical and future projection basis.
The Finance Director is authorized to assign available fund balance for
specific purposes in accordance with GASB 54. It is the policy of the
Town that expenditures for which more than one category of fund
balance could be used, that the order of use is: Nonspendable fund
balance, restricted fund balance, committed fund balance, assigned
fund balance and unassigned fund balance.
These guidelines will be reviewed by the Town Manager periodically
following adoption (or sooner at the direction of the Town Council).
3.3 Special Revenue Funds.
A. HURF. The Highway User Revenue Fund ("HURF") is restricted in use
solely for street and highway purposes. The fund depends upon State
shared revenues for over 90% of annual revenues. The restricted
fund balance will be based on the minimum requirement as specified
in the schedule for projects funded with Special Revenue or grant
funds. The schedule will be reviewed on an annual basis to determine
the required amount to be set aside as restricted fund balance.
B. Excise Tax Funds. The excise tax funds are committed funds that the
Town Council may dedicate for specific purposes by resolution or as
part of the annual budget adoption.
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3.4 Debt Service Funds.
The Debt Service Fund is established for the payment of principal and inter-
est on bonded indebtedness and as such is a restricted fund. Revenues are
derived from a property tax levy, pledged excise taxes, municipal property
lease payments and shared revenues. Revenues are received in amounts
sufficient to pay the annual debt service payment; therefore, the restricted
fund balance will be no less than the annual debt service payment due on
July 1 of the new fiscal year and no more than the annual debt service pay-
ment due on July 1 plus an amount equal to the average annual delinquency
factor based on the prior three years' delinquency rates.
3.5 Capital Projects Fund.
A Capital Projects Fund has been established to allow the Town to accumu-
late monies for (1) purchase of land or buildings, (2) improvements to Town
-owned properties, (3) grant matches associated with capital improvements,
(4) public safety projects and equipment purchases, (5) economic develop-
ment projects and (6) such other capital projects as determined by the
Town Council. The Capital Projects Fund will be funded by: (A) sales of real
and personal property belonging to the Town; (B) General Fund transfer of
any excess revenues collected over budgeted and unexpended appropria-
tions not needed to meet fund balance requirements or re -appropriation;
and (C) interest earnings on the balance of the fund invested per the Town's
investment policy. Accounted for separately, but considered part of the
Capital Projects Fund, are accumulated development fees collected pursuant
to ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 9-463.05 that are assessed on new construction for the
purpose of funding growth. These funds are restricted to growth -related
capital expenditures as designated in the Town's adopted Infrastructure Im-
provements Plan. The fund balance will be established each fiscal year dur-
ing the budget process depending on planned expenditures but cannot ex-
ceed accumulated revenues. The Town shall first be entitled to recoup the
cost of any capital improvements, infrastructure, marketing or sales -related
costs associated with the disposition of property before crediting the Capital
Projects Fund (for funds other than development fees). The Town Council
may approve the uses of the Capital Projects Fund as a part of its annual
budget or by motion and affirmative vote at the time the expenditures are
approved.
IV. FINANCIAL PLANNING
Financial planning refers to the process of identifying resources and allocating
those resources among competing purposes. The primary vehicle for this planning
is the preparation, monitoring and analyses of the Town's budget. It is increasingly
important to monitor the performance of the programs competing to receive fund-
ing.
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4.1 Budget Adoption. The Town Manager shall prepare a proposed annual
budget, which shall be submitted to the Town Council and the public for re-
view in accordance with ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 42-17001, et seq. The Town will
budget revenues and expenditures on the basis of a fiscal year beginning
July 1 and ending the following June 30. The Town Council will adopt the
budget no later than June 30, and the Town Manager shall execute the
Town Council policies as set forth in the finally adopted budget.
4.2 Budget Preparation. The Town Manager or authorized designee will prepare
a budget in accordance with the guidelines established by the Government
Finance Officers Association in its Distinguished Budget Award Program. The
proposed budget will contain the following:
A. Revenue estimates by major category, by major fund.
B. Expenditure estimates by department levels and major expenditure
category, by fund.
C. Estimated fund balance by fund.
D. Debt service by issue detailing principal and interest amounts by
fund.
E. Proposed personnel staffing levels.
F. A detailed schedule of capital projects, including a capital improve-
ment program.
G. Any additional information, data, or analysis requested of manage-
ment by the Town Council.
4.3 Operating Budget. The operating budget will be based on the principle that
current operating expenditures, including debt service, will be funded with
current revenues, creating a balanced budget. The Town will not balance the
current budget at the expense of meeting future years' expenditures; for
example, accruing future years' revenues or rolling over short-term debt to
avoid planned debt retirement.
4.4 Revenue Sources. Ongoing operating costs should be supported by ongoing,
stable revenue sources. This policy protects the Town from fluctuating ser-
vice levels and avoids crises when one-time revenues are reduced or re-
moved. Revenues from growth or development should be targeted to costs
related to development, or invested in improvements that will benefit future
residents or make future service provision efficient.
4.5 Revenue Estimate. The Town Manager will provide an estimate of the
Town's revenues annually for each fiscal year, as well as estimates of spe-
cial (grant, excise tax, etc.) revenues and interfund transfers.
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4.6 Staffing. The budget will fully appropriate the resources needed for author-
ized regular staffing. At no time shall the number of regular full-time em-
ployees on the payroll exceed the total number of full-time positions author-
ized by the Town Council. All personnel actions shall be in conformance with
applicable Federal and State law and all Town ordinances and policies.
4.7 Budget Preparation Schedule. Annually, the Town Manager shall provide a
budget preparation schedule outlining the preparation timelines for the pro-
posed budget. Budget packages for the preparation of the budget, including
forms and instructions, shall be distributed to Town Departments in a timely
manner for the Department's completion. Department Directors shall pre-
pare and return their budget proposals to the Administration Department,
as required in the budget preparation schedule.
4.8 Performance Measurement. Performance measurement indicators will be in-
tegrated into the budget process as appropriate.
4.9 Efficiency Analysis. Alternatives for improving the efficiency and effective-
ness of the Town's programs and the productivity of its employees will be
considered during the budget process. Duplication of services and ineffi-
ciency in service delivery should be eliminated wherever they are identified.
4.10 Department Responsibility. Department Directors are required to monitor
revenues and control expenditures to prevent exceeding their total depart-
mental expenditure budgets. Department Directors shall immediately notify
the Town Manager of any exceptional circumstances that could cause a de-
partmental expenditure budget to be exceeded.
4.11 Quarterly Report. A quarterly report on the status of the General Fund
budget and trends will be prepared within 60 days of the end of each quar-
ter by the Town Manager or authorized designee. In addition, the quarterly
report shall include revenue and expenditure projections through the end of
the fiscal year.
4.12 Deficit. If a deficit is projected during any fiscal year, the Town will take
steps to reduce expenditures, increase revenues or, if a deficit is caused by
an emergency, consider using the Rainy Day Fund, to the extent necessary
to ensure a balanced budget at the close of the fiscal year. The Town Man-
ager may institute a cessation during the fiscal year on hirings, promotions,
transfers and capital equipment purchases. Such action will not be taken ar-
bitrarily or without knowledge and support of the Town Council.
V. EXPENDITURE CONTROL
The Town Manager shall ensure compliance with the legally adopted budget. In ad-
dition, purchases and expenditures must comply with all applicable legal require-
ments.
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5.1 Budgeted Expenditures. Expenditures will be controlled by an annual budget
at the departmental level. The Town Council shall adopt appropriations
through the budget process. Written procedures will be maintained for ad-
ministrative approval and processing of certain budget transfers within
funds.
5.2 Purchasing System and Policies. The Town will maintain a purchasing sys-
tem that provides needed materials in a timely manner to avoid interrup-
tions in the delivery of services. All purchases shall be made in accordance
with the Town's purchasing policies, guidelines and procedures and applica-
ble State and Federal laws. The Town will endeavor to obtain supplies,
equipment and services as economically as possible.
5.3 Internal Controls. Expenditures will be controlled through appropriate inter-
nal controls and procedures in processing invoices for payment.
5.4 State Expenditure Limit. The State of Arizona sets a limit on the expendi-
tures of local jurisdictions. The Town will comply with these expenditure
limitations and will submit an audited expenditure limitation report, audited
financial statements and audited reconciliation report as defined by the Uni-
form Expenditure Reporting System (ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 41-1279.07) to the
State Auditor General each year.
5.5 Capitalized Assets. All assets of $10,000 or more will be capitalized and re-
corded in the Town of Fountain Hills Summary of Capital Assets.
VI. REVENUES AND COLLECTIONS
All government employees are considered stewards of public funds. In order to
provide funding for service delivery, the Town must have reliable revenue sources.
These diverse revenues must be collected equitably, timely and efficiently.
6.1 Balanced Revenue Base. The Town's goal is a General Fund revenue base
that is equally balanced between sales taxes, State shared revenues, prop-
erty tax, service fees and other revenue sources.
6.2 Stable Revenue Base. The Town will strive for a diversified and stable reve-
nue base to shelter it from economic changes or short-term fluctuations and
in any one revenue source by doing the following:
A. Establishing new charges and fees as needed and as permitted by law
at reasonable levels.
B. Pursuing legislative change, when necessary, to permit changes or
establishment of user charges and fees.
C. Aggressively collecting all revenues, late penalties, outstanding taxes
owed and related interest as authorized by law.
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6.3 Monitoring Collection. The Town Manager or authorized designee will moni-
tor all taxes to ensure they are equitably administered and collections are
timely and accurate. Fees and charges should be based on benefits and/or
privileges granted by the Town, or based on costs of a particular service.
6.4 Intergovernmental Aid. The Town Manager or authorized designee should
pursue intergovernmental aid for those programs and activities that address
a recognized need and are consistent with the Town's long-range objectives.
Any decision to pursue intergovernmental aid should include the considera-
tion of the following:
A. Present and future funding requirements.
B. Cost of administering the funds.
C. Costs associated with special conditions or regulations attached to the
grant award.
6.5 Cost Recovery. The Town will attempt to recover all allowable costs (both
direct and indirect) associated with the administration and implementation
of programs funded through intergovernmental aid. In the case of the Foun-
tain Hills Unified School District, the Town may determine to recover less
than full cost of services provided. In the case of State and Federally man-
dated programs, the Town will attempt to obtain full funding for the service
from the governmental entity requiring the service be provided. Allowable
costs will be determined based upon a "Cost Allocation Study" prepared pe-
riodically.
6.6 Growth Revenues. Local sales tax revenues are derived from several
sources with a significant portion from construction related activity. To en-
sure that the revenues from growth or development are targeted to costs
related to development, or invested in improvements that will benefit future
residents or make future service provision efficient, the Town will designate
50% of those one-time revenues to the Capital Projects Fund. Monthly,
these revenues will be transferred from the General Fund to the Capital Pro-
jects Fund for future appropriation.
VII. USER FEE COST RECOVERY
User fees and charges are payments for voluntarily -purchased, publicly -provided
services that benefit specific individuals. The Town relies on user fees and charges
to supplement other revenue sources in order to provide public services.
7.1 Establishing Fees. The Town may establish user fees and charges for certain
services provided to users receiving a specific benefit. User fees and charges
will be established to recover as much as possible the direct and indirect
costs of the program or service, unless the percentage of full cost recovery
has been mandated by specific action of the Town Council. It is recognized
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that occasionally competing policy objectives may result in reduced user
fees and charges that recover a smaller portion of service costs.
7.2 Recalculation. Periodically, the Town will recalculate the full costs of activi-
ties supported by user fees to identify the impact of inflation and other at-
tendant costs.
VIII. CASH HANDLING POLICY
Collecting and controlling cash at the Town are very important functions. The Cus-
tomer Service Representatives and Permit Technicians are the Town's cash han-
dling agents. Strong internal controls for cash collection and handling are neces-
sary to prevent mistreatment of Town funds and to safeguard and protect employ-
ees from unwarranted charges of mishandling funds.
Historical practices shall not constitute justification for deviation from these proce-
dures. The material contained in this Section supersedes any previous policies and
procedures regarding the handling of cash followed within the Town and/or within
Departments. The Finance Division will conduct periodic reviews of cash handling
procedures. Any amendments to the policies require Town Council approval, but
the Town Manager may make interpretations and exceptions to the policies con-
tained in this Section as more particularly set forth in Subsection 8.13 below.
8.1 Individual Responsibilities. All cash transactions are to be processed by
Town staff (including cash, credit cards, checks, etc.) and not volunteers.
Any Department Director or manager with responsibilities for managing
Town cash receipts and those employees who are entrusted with the re-
ceipt, deposit and reconciliation of cash for Town -related activities shall be
responsible for knowledge of and compliance with this Section VIII. A refer-
ence to this Section should be included as part of all departmental policies
and procedures.
8.2 Establishing Cash Handling Sites. Ideally, from a control perspective, col-
lecting and controlling cash should be centralized in one location; however,
that is not always possible or practical. As a result, the collection of money
is, in part, decentralized. The Finance Division must authorize all cash han-
dling sites, including one-time requests for cash for special events. Depart-
ments requesting status as a cash handling site (or special events where
money is being collected and a cash float is needed) must submit a request
to the Finance Division at least 24 hours prior to the special event that in-
cludes:
A. Reason(s) why cash handling site or cash float is needed.
B. A list of the personnel involved with the cash handling site, descrip-
tions of their duties and how segregation of duties will be maintained.
C. Whether a change drawer will be needed.
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D. A description of the reconciliation process, including frequency of rec-
onciliation.
E. A description of the process for safeguarding cash until it is depos-
ited.
F. A schedule of how often and where cash deposits will be made.
8.3 Procedures for Cash Collection.
A. "Cash" is defined as any of the following accepted methods of pay-
ment for Town transactions:
(1) Cash (coin and currency).
(2) Checks (made payable to the Town, no third party checks).
(3) Credit Cards (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express -
ACTIVE Net only).
(4) Money Orders.
B. Cash should be physically protected through the use of vaults, safes,
cash registers, etc. Each Department is responsible to make the nec-
essary provisions to properly safeguard the cash receipts in its area
and maintain the necessary safe or vault that will ensure the security.
Generally, any amount of cash on hand must be maintained in a vault
or heavy safe (one which cannot be easily moved by two persons us-
ing a hand cart). Cash should not be retained in desk drawers or
standard file cabinets without a locking mechanism; petty cash must
be secured in a locked file cabinet and keys should be secured sepa-
rately.
C. The cash drawer should be kept shut when not in use and after each
transaction. The cash drawer, when open, should not be left unat-
tended when it contains money. The contents of cash drawers should
be placed in a safe, vault, or an approved, locked location after each
day; all safes are to be kept locked.
8.4 Receipts.
A. Procedures must be in place to record the daily beginning and ending
receipt numbers of the cash register, and include safeguards to pre-
vent manipulation of register totals, receipt numbers, etc. Automatic
numbering of receipts through a computerized system is an accept-
able alternative.
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B. Receipts should be generated from either receipt books or cash regis-
ter receipt system.
C. Cash registers must be programmed to issue receipts, which shall
contain all information required by the accounting system to properly
credit and track payments.
D. Receipt books, if issued for special events, must be issued in sequen-
tial order. All books should be accounted for from the time of delivery
and returned to the Finance Division.
E. Only those receipt books that have been distributed by the Finance
Division may be used.
F. At a minimum, sequential, pre -numbered receipt forms must contain
the following information:
(1) Date issued.
(2) Cashier and/or Department issuing the receipt.
(3) Name of payor (not the department name or revenue source).
(4) Net amount received.
(5) Sufficient information to identify the purpose of the payment.
(6) Form of payment (cash, check, credit card, etc.).
G. The receipt forms should also:
(1) Contain all available identifying numbers and other pertinent,
descriptive information including invoice numbers.
(2) Be issued in a minimum of two copies, one for the payor and
one to accompany the deposit.
(3) Never be altered; if any type of change is necessary, all copies
of the receipt must be clearly marked "void" and a new receipt
issued.
(4) Be filed sequentially and retained by the Department (including
void receipts).
8.5 Cash Received in Person.
A. When a customer produces a mutilated bill (where a portion is miss-
ing), the receiver should request that the customer have a bank re -
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deem the bill. No bill will be considered for acceptance if both serial
numbers are not present.
B. A printed receipt must be issued for each payment received when the
customer pays in person. At a remote location (for special events),
manual pre -numbered receipts may be used when cash register re-
ceipts are not available.
C. Departments may not accept post-dated checks, IOU's, or third party
checks.
D. All cash received must be recorded through the computerized ac-
counting system (MUNIS and/or ACTIVE Net) with computer-
generated official Town cash receipts. When a cash handling site with
a computerized accounting system has to use temporary cash re-
ceipts, those temporary receipts must be converted over to comput-
erized receipts as soon as possible. If the conversion cannot be ac-
complished within 48 hours, the cash should be deposited into the
Department's safe and tracked in detail until it is recorded on the
computerized accounting system.
E. The customer must be presented an official Town receipt form with a
duplicate record being retained by the receiving Department. All num-
bered receipts must be accounted for, including the original of voided
receipts.
F. The cash handling site must maintain a clear separation of duties. An
individual should not have responsibility for more than one of the
cash handling components: collecting, depositing, disbursement and
reconciling.
G. The procedures below are to be followed to safeguard the employee
and the cash:
(1) Account for cash as soon as is it received - count the cash in
front of customer.
(2) Keep cash received in view of the customer until the transac-
tion is complete.
(3) If change is required, count all cash and change in front of cus-
tomer.
(4) Reconcile the funds received to the computerized accounting
system cash report or to the total of the temporary receipts at
the end of the day or at the end of each shift and balance the
receipts as set forth in Subsection 8.9.
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(5) Immediately place all cash in a cash drawer, safe or other se-
cure place until deposited. A secure area for processing and
safeguarding funds received should be provided and restricted
to authorized personnel.
(6) Personal transactions with Town cash funds are prohibited.
Monies may never be borrowed nor loaned from cash funds,
nor may personal checks be cashed from receipts.
(7) All employees paying for Town services (rentals, movie tickets,
animal license, business license, etc.) must be rung up by a
different employee under a separate user ID.
(8) Deposit all cash intact and not intermingled or substituted with
other cash.
(9) Pay refunds or expenditures through the appropriate Town
bank account on a Town -generated check from the main ac-
counts payable account or petty cash for the smaller accounts.
If the original payment was made using credit/debit card, then
refunds will be issued through the credit card per credit card
regulations.
(10) Provide printed receipts generated by the point of sale (POS)
program for every transaction involving money.
(11) Voided cash receipts must be approved and initialed by a su-
pervisor before the daily deposit is done, noting the reason for
voiding the transaction.
(12) Deposit daily cash report and cash promptly at the end of each
day into the Finance Division safe.
(13) Place cash in amounts over $500.00 in the Finance Division
safe immediately following the transaction until the end of day
close out.
(14) Cashiers should enter transactions using their personal logins
(switch user) during a single shift.
(15) All packaged coin or strapped currency received as payment
should be removed from the package or straps and verified.
H. Cashing checks from Town deposits, borrowing cash for personal use,
lapping receipts to cover shortages in cash receipts, withholding
checks for deposit in order to float checks, commingling personal and
Town funds and modifying cash records are all serious offenses and
may result in discipline up to and including immediate discharge from
employment.
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8.6 Cash Received Through the Mail.
A. When mail is opened, if the cash received is not credited directly into
the appropriate Town account or issued a receipt through a comput-
erized accounting system, a log of the checks, credit card transac-
tions and or cash should be prepared and submitted to the Finance
Division. The log should include the customer's name, amount re-
ceived, check number and any other information available that may
assist in proper allocation of the funds. The envelope also should be
retained as part of the records.
B. When mail is opened, checks must be endorsed promptly with a re-
strictive endorsement stamp. Checks must be stored in a safe or
other secure place approved by the Finance Division until deposited.
C. Unidentified receipts must be deposited to a depository account ap-
proved for such purposes. All reasonable attempts should be made to
identify the correct account and transfer the funds.
8.7 Check Acceptance.
A. The Federal Reserve has established a regulation to standardize check
endorsements:
(1) Checks must be made payable to the Town of Fountain Hills
and endorsed promptly with a restrictive endorsement stamp
payable to the Town of Fountain Hills. The endorsement
stamps must be distributed by the Finance Division; this stamp
protects the check if lost or stolen.
(2) All depositor's endorsements are limited to the top 1.5 inches
on the back side of the check, at the trailing edge of the check.
This area is where endorsements are normally placed. If you
look at the face of the check, the endorsement area is directly
behind where "Pay to the Order of" is printed.
(3) Any check that has been endorsed may not be returned to the
customer. Any marks below the 1.5 inches on the check may
obscure the bank routing number, cause delays in returning
checks, and forfeit the Town's right to recovery. The purpose of
this regulation is to speed collection and returns.
(4) The endorsement must include the following:
FOR DEPOSIT ONLY
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
[Account Number]
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(5) Checks should have the customer information pre-printed on
the face of the check. Bank issued/generated checks are ac-
ceptable.
(6) Personal checks from employees for cash may not be cashed at
any counter in a Town facility.
(7) Checks or credit card transactions will not be cashed or proc-
essed for more than the amount of purchase. Departments are
not authorized to return currency to the payor in the event that
the check exceeds the amount due to the Town.
B. Be sure that the name, branch, city and state where the drawer's
bank is located is printed on the check.
C. The Town will not accept a check that is:
(1) Illegible or not written out clearly; checks should be written out
in blue or black ink only.
(2) For anything other than the exact amount (no change will be
given).
(3) A third party check (that is, checks made out to someone other
than the Town).
(4) Altered or changed.
(5) Undated, post-dated or stale dated (older than six months).
(6) Not signed.
(7) A starter check, i.e. a check without the name, address and
check number on the face of the check.
(8) Not in U.S. funds.
(9) From a foreign bank, even if payable in U.S. funds.
(10) Transfer checks.
D. If the written amount on a check does not match the numerical
amount, the written amount will govern.
E. Money orders should be filled out by the customer in the presence of
Town staff; the customer must countersign and write Town of Foun-
tain Hills in the payee section.
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Credit Card Acceptance.
A. Credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American
Express (ACTIVE Net only).
B. When presented with a credit card, the Department cashier shall:
(1) Verify that the card has not been altered and is not expired.
(2) Check customer identification to verify that the name on the
card and the account name are the same, unless someone is
paying for other family members.
(3) Retain the credit card until the transaction is complete.
(4) Enter the credit card transaction by swiping the card through
the terminal on the keyboard; if the keyboard does not have a
terminal, the swipe reader is not functioning or payment is be-
ing taken over the telephone, the credit card number should be
entered manually when prompted by ACTIVE Net or Class soft-
ware programs.
(5) If the credit card information is being input from a paper regis-
tration form that includes the card number and payor signa-
ture, shred or permanently mark over the portion of the form
that includes the credit card information as soon as the trans-
action is complete and the card is accepted.
(6) If receiving credit card information over the phone, verify the
caller's name as it appears on the card, verify the amount to be
processed, enter the credit card number, expiration date and
security code directly into the ACTIVE Net or Class program -
immediately shred any piece of paper where the information
can be viewed or taken.
Balancing of Cash Receipts.
A. All funds collected must be balanced daily, by mode of payment, by
comparing the total of the cash, checks and credit cards to the com-
puterized accounting reports, to the manual receipts totals, including
the totals of the money received by mail. All cash receipts and sup-
porting documentation (daily deposit slip, system receipts, and sys-
tem reports) should be transferred daily to the accounting system
and all discrepancies should be resolved before the end of the day/
shift.
B. Daily cash counts and reconciliations will be performed on a random
basis by the Accountant or other senior Finance Division staff mem-
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ber. These reconciliations should be signed and dated by the re-
viewer. The total monthly receipts should be balanced with the
monthly bank account statements and accounting system monthly
reports and all discrepancies should be resolved.
C. Currency and coin must be reconciled separately from checks, credit
cards and money orders by comparing actual cash received to the
cash total from the cash report or to the sum of the cash sales from
the manual receipts.
D. Over/short amounts must be separately recorded, investigated and
resolved to the extent possible as set out in the over/short portion of
this Section.
E. Because balancing can be a time-consuming task and requires atten-
tion to detail, it is recommended that each cashier pre -balance his/
her own drawer periodically during the day.
NOTE: On the rare occasion that a check needs to be forwarded to
another party by the Town of Fountain Hills, the check cannot be en-
dorsed. Any of the following positions are authorized to approve this
receipt without endorsement: the Town Manager, the Finance Direc-
tor and the Town Clerk. Approval to accept this instrument in this
manner requires approval from one of the Town's authorized signato-
ries in writing prior to the presentation of the instrument.
F. End of day close out process for cash collection points includes the
following:
(1) Two signatures on the daily cash report before submitting to
the Finance Division.
(2) Total deposit must match the printed report from the software
program.
(3) Deposits are turned in daily and deposited in the Finance Divi-
sion safe by the responsible party.
8.10 Cash Over & Short.
A. A daily accounting of cash received should be balanced against the
total amount on the daily reports run by the Department. Any amount
that is over or short shall be reported on the same day to the Depart-
ment Director and the Accountant.
B. The discipline procedures set forth below should be followed if the es-
tablished dollar limits and frequency of overages and/or shortages are
exceeded. The current established dollar limit is five dollars. A log
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should be established to record any overages and shortages, and the
employee's name and date. Patterns, frequencies and inconsistencies
should be noted on the employee's performance review. Overages or
shortages of $50.00 or more are to be reported to the Finance Direc-
to r.
C. Warnings or exceptions involving cash overages or shortages shall be
retained in the employee's permanent file.
D. If the shortage is the result of a suspected or documented theft, the
shortage must be reported immediately and in writing to the Account-
ant, the Finance Director and the Town Manager who will submit to
law enforcement for investigation, regardless of amount.
E. Employees who handle cash are expected to be careful and accurate
and to balance their funds each day without overages or shortages.
Failure to follow internal controls and checks and balances as ap-
proved by the Finance Division is considered to be at least negligence
and could be considered misconduct subject to the following discipli-
nary procedures:
(1) Verbal Warning. A verbal warning will be given if an employee
has:
(i) Two or more over/shorts in any 90 -day period
(regardless of the amount).
(ii) Cumulative over/shorts of $75.00 or more in any 30 -day
period.
(2) Written Warning.
(i) After an employee has received two verbal warnings, the
third warning will be in the form of a written warning. A
fourth warning will be subject to disciplinary action as
determined by the Department Director.
(ii) A written warning will be issued if an employee exceeds
a cumulative total of $100.00 or more cash short in any
month regardless of the number of verbal warnings.
8.11 Returned Check Procedures.
A. Any checks returned by the Town's depository bank as uncollected
shall be sent to the Finance Division. Examples of returned checks in-
clude: non -sufficient funds (NSF), account closed, payor's signature
missing, refer to maker and post-dated or stale -dated checks.
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B. When a check is returned, the Finance Division prepares a negative
entry to the revenue journal, debiting the originating account for the
amount of the check and at the same time assessing a service fee in
the amount set forth in the Town's adopted fee schedule. It is the re-
sponsibility of the Department that was credited with the revenue to
notify the check writer and use due diligence to collect the amount of
the check and the service fee. The check writer will be prohibited
from receiving Town services until the Town is paid the full amount,
plus the returned check fee. Restitution should be in the form of cur-
rency, money order, cashier's check or certified check. The Finance
Division will maintain an aging report on all non -collectable items;
this report will be submitted monthly to the Finance Director.
C. When restitution is obtained, the same account should be used that
was used on the negative entry and the deposit should be transferred
to the Customer Service Representative for inclusion in the daily de-
posit.
D. If after proper due diligence is performed, collection has not been
made, the Accountant may be consulted regarding returned items
that remain uncollected for further action through the State.
8.12 Preparation of Deposits (performed by the Finance Divisionl.
A. The Finance Division shall prepare all deposits.
B. All checks must be made payable to Town of Fountain Hills and en-
dorsed. A calculator tape of the checks should be included with the
checks bundled together.
C. Cash must be recorded on the deposit slip in the appropriate space.
D. Only depository -issued deposit slips, including the appropriate ac-
count number(s) and sub-code(s) are to be used.
E. Someone not involved with collecting the cash, opening the mail or
reconciling the deposit must prepare the deposit.
F. Deposit from the Municipal Court should be secured in locking deposit
bags, which are available from the bank.
G. Trips to the bank should be at random times during each day.
8.13 Exceptions to Cash Handling Policy.
A. Any exception to this Section must be approved in writing by the De-
partment Director and requires the concurrence of the Finance Direc-
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tor. For example, in cases where there is not enough staff available to
maintain complete separation of duties, an alternate process to safe-
guard Town funds must be established and approved by the Finance
Director. Requests for exceptions to these procedures must be sub-
mitted to the Finance Director in writing.
B. Town personnel are prohibited from depositing Town cash into check-
ing or other bank accounts unless the account has been set up by the
Finance Division.
8.14 Records Retention. All cash receipts and related documents must be main-
tained in accordance with Records Retention Schedules pursuant to ARIZ.
REV. STAT. §§ 39-101 through 39-103 and 41-151.15 through 41-151.19.
Accounting reports, deposit slips, credit card receipts, copies of manual cash
receipts, etc. should be kept for the period specified by the Records Reten-
tion Schedules.
IX. DEBT POLICY
The purpose of this debt policy is to provide for the preservation and enhancement
of the Town's bond ratings, the maintenance of adequate debt service reserves,
compliance with debt instrument covenants and provisions and required disclo-
sures to investors, underwriters and rating agencies. The Town's overall debt man-
agement policy is to ensure that financial resources are adequate in any general
economic situation to not preclude the Town's ability to pay its debt when due.
These policies are meant to supplement the legal framework of public debt laws
provided by the Arizona Constitution, State Statutes, Federal tax laws and the
Town's current bond resolutions and covenants.
9.1 General.
A. The Town will (1) use current revenues to pay for short-term capital
projects, repair and maintenance items and (2) reserve long-term
debt for capital improvements with useful lives of ten years or more.
The Town will not use long-term debt to fund current governmental
operations and will manage its cash flow in a fashion that will prevent
any borrowing to meet working capital needs. However, exclusive re-
liance upon "pay-as-you-go" funds for capital improvements requires
existing residents to pay for improvements that will benefit new resi-
dents who relocate to the area after the expenditure is made. Financ-
ing capital projects with debt provides for an 'intergenerational eq-
uity," as the actual users of the capital asset pay for its cost over
time, rather than one group of users paying in advance for the costs
of the asset. Where there is a benefit to all future residents, debt fi-
nancing should be given consideration.
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B. To increase its reliance on current revenue to finance its capital im-
provements, and promote a "pay-as-you-go" philosophy, the Town
will appropriate each year a percentage of current revenues to main-
tain a minimum 10% of average actual General Fund revenues for the
preceding five fiscal years in the assigned fund balance.
9.2 Capital Improvement Plan.
A. As part of the budget process each year, the Town Manager or au-
thorized designee will prepare a capital spending plan that provides a
detailed summary of specific capital projects for the five fiscal years
subsequent to the fiscal year presented. The plan will include the
name of the project, project schedule, capital cost by fiscal year and
a recommended specific funding source. The five year capital im-
provement plan will be developed within the constraints of the Town's
ability to finance the plan.
B. The Town Manager and Department Directors will develop formal
ranking criteria that will be used in the evaluation of all capital pro-
jects. The ranking criteria will give greatest weight to those projects
that protect the health and safety of its citizens. "Pay-as-you-go" pro-
ject financing shall be given the highest priority. Capital improve-
ments that must rely upon debt financing shall be accorded a lower
priority and projects with a useful life of less than ten years shall not
be eligible for inclusion in bond issues except in extraordinary circum-
stances.
C. Lease -purchase financing shall be undertaken only when the project
is considered essential to the efficient operation of the Town or to re-
move expenditures that would exceed the State -imposed expenditure
limitation. The Town Manager or authorized designee shall be respon-
sible for ensuring that "pay-as-you-go" expenditures do not cause the
State -imposed expenditure limitation to be exceeded in any fiscal
yea r.
D. All capital project requests will be accompanied by a description of
the sources of funding to cover project costs. Where borrowing is rec-
ommended, a dedicated source of funds to cover debt service re-
quirements must be identified. All capital project requests will be re-
quired to identify any impact the project may have on future operat-
ing costs of the Town. The Town will seek grants to finance capital
improvements and will favor those projects that are likely to receive
grant money.
E. All capital project appropriations and amendments to the capital im-
provement plan must be approved by the Town Council.
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F. The capital plan will include all equipment and facilities with a useful
life of greater than ten years and a cost greater than $50,000. Debt
financing shall not exceed the useful life of the infrastructure im-
provement or asset.
G. The following steps shall be used to prepare the Capital Improvement
Program ("CIP"):
(1) Establish Capital Improvement policies, including:
(a) Time period the CIP will cover.
(b) Facilities/equipment that will be included in the CIP.
(c) How acquisition of multiple items (e.g., computers) will
be treated.
(d) Identification of projects that are expected to be under-
taken, but fall outside the time horizon of the plan.
(2) Adopt standards to rank project requests.
(a) Projects that address a public health or safety concern
are given top priority.
(b) Projects mandated by a court of competent jurisdiction
or a government with authority over the Town are equal
with public health or safety.
(c) Major maintenance (preservation of assets).
(d) Replacement of obsolete equipment (improving effi-
ciency).
(e) Expansion to meet demand caused by growth.
(f) Coordination of projects to achieve cost savings.
(g) Availability of cash to finance improvements from cur-
rent revenues.
(h) Acquisition of open space.
(3) Perform and maintain a capital inventory and identify useful
life.
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(4) Identify projects.
(a) Status review of previously approved projects.
(b) Identification of new projects.
(c) Assess capital project alternatives.
(d) Complete project request forms.
(5) Assess funding sources.
(a) Available grants.
(b) Development fees shall be utilized to fund capital pro-
jects before "pay-as-you-go" and bond issuance financ-
ing.
(c) Developer contributions.
(d) Private contributions.
(e) Issuance of securities.
(f) Capital leases.
(6) Approve the CIP and Budget.
(a) Town Council review.
(b) Public hearing.
(c) Adoption of the CIP and capital budget.
All capital project requests will be accompanied by a description of the sources of
funding to cover project costs. Where borrowing is recommended, the source of
funds to cover debt service requirements must be identified. All capital project re-
quests will be required to identify any impact the project may have on future oper-
ating costs of the Town.
Department Directors will submit detailed descriptions of the useful life of capital
projects submitted in conjunction with the preparation of the Town's CIP. The
Town Manager shall incorporate an estimate of the useful life of proposal capital
improvements in developing an amortization schedule for each bond issue. If a
short-lived asset or project (less than ten years) is included in a bond issue then
the bond amortization schedule shall be adjusted to reflect the asset's rapid depre-
ciation. At no time shall the amortization exceed the life of the asset.
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9.3 Financing Alternatives.
A. Financing alternatives include, but are not limited to:
(1) Grants.
(2) Developer Contributions.
(3) General Obligation ("GO") Bond - requires voter approval, sup-
ported by an ad valorem (property) tax.
(4) Revenue Bonds - repaid with dedicated revenue source (HURF,
revenue generated by project).
(5) Municipal Property Corporation ("MPC") Bonds - repaid with a
dedicated revenue source.
(6) Community Facilities District ("CFD") or Special District Bonds
- supported by an ad valorem property tax, revenues of the
district or assessments of the cost of public infrastructure or
enhanced municipal services.
(7) Capital Leases - repaid within operating budget.
(8) Commercial Paper (CP) or Bond Anticipation Notes (BAN) with
terms less than two years.
B. Town debt service costs (GO Bonds, Revenue Bonds, MPC Bonds,
Leases) shall not exceed 20% of the Town's operating revenue in or-
der to control fixed costs and ensure expenditure flexibility. Improve-
ment District, CFD and Special District debt service is not included in
this calculation because it is paid by district property owners and is
not an obligation of the general citizenry. Separate criteria for CFDs
have been established and included within the Town's CFD policy.
C. The Town shall comply with all U.S. Internal Revenue Service arbi-
trage rebate requirements for bonded indebtedness.
D. Where applicable, the Town will structure GO bond issues to create
level debt service payments over the life of the issue. The goal will be
to strive for a debt repayment schedule to be no more than 15 years;
at no time will the debt exceed 25 years.
E. Refunding bonds will be measured against a standard of the net pre-
sent value debt service savings exceeding 3% of the principal amount
of the bonds being refunded, or if savings exceed $750,000, or for
the purposes of modifying restrictive covenants or to modify the ex -
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isting debt structure to the benefit of the Town. Refinancings under-
taken for other reasons should proceed only when the advantages
have been clearly shown in a cost/benefit analysis of the transaction.
F. The Town will seek to maintain and, if possible, improve the current
bond rating in order to minimize borrowing costs and preserve access
to credit.
G. An analysis showing how a new issue combined with current debt im-
pacts the Town's debt capacity and conformance with Town debt poli-
cies will accompany every future bond issue proposal. The debt ca-
pacity analysis should reflect a positive trend and include:
(1) Percent of debt outstanding as a percent of the legal debt limit.
(2) Measures of the tax and revenue base.
(3) Evaluation of trends relating to expenditures and fund balance.
(4) Debt service as a percentage of assessed valuation.
(5) Measures of debt burden on the community.
(6) Tax-exempt market factors affecting interest costs.
(7) Debt ratios.
H. MPC and contractual debt, which is non-voter approved, will be util-
ized only when a dedicated revenue source (e.g., excise taxes) can
be identified to pay debt service expenses. The project to be financed
will generate net positive revenues (i.e., the additional revenues gen-
erated by the project will be greater than the debt service require-
ments).
I. The Town's privilege/excise tax to debt service goal will be a ratio of
at least 2.5:1 to ensure the Town's ability to pay for long-term debt
from this elastic revenue source.
9.4 Issuance of Obligations.
A. The Town shall select the underwriter and the paying agent/registrar
for each debt issuance based on competitive bid. The underwriter
must be a firm with an office in the Phoenix area and a record of prior
working relationships.
B. The request for proposals process will be designed to select the ser-
vice providers that offer the Town the best combination of expertise
and price. The Town is not required to select the firm offering the
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lowest price, but a report must be prepared by the Town Manager
providing justification to the Town Council for a recommendation
when other than the lowest bidder is chosen. The review of all pro-
posals submitted shall be the responsibility of the Town Manager.
C. The Town will sell bonds through public sale, online bidding process
or an accelerated bidding process unless the Town Council authorizes
the bond to be sold by negotiated sale or private placement.
D. The Town Manager or designee and Town Attorney will coordinate
their activities to ensure that all securities are issued in the most effi-
cient and cost-effective manner and in compliance with the governing
statutes and regulations. The Town Manager and the Town Attorney
shall consult and jointly select the bond counsel for a bond issue.
E. The Town Manager or authorized designee will seek a rating on all
new issues which are being sold in the public market if economically
feasible.
F. The Town will report all financial information on an annual basis and
notices of listed events in a timely manner, not in excess of ten busi-
ness days after the occurrence of event, to the rating agencies and
the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's ("MSRB's") Electronic
Municipal Market Access (EMMA) system. The annual report will in-
clude but not be limited to the Town's annual Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR) and other items specified in the Town's con-
tinuing disclosure undertakings.
G. Any institution or individual investing monies as an agent for the
Town shall do so in a manner consistent and in compliance with the
Town's adopted Investment Policy.
H. The Town Manager or authorized designee will provide detailed draw
schedules for any project to be funded with borrowed monies. The
Town will invest the proceeds or direct a trustee to invest the pro-
ceeds of all borrowings in a manner that will ensure the availability of
funds as described in the draw schedules.
I. The Town acknowledges the responsibilities of the underwriting com-
munity and pledges to make all reasonable efforts to assist underwrit-
ers in their efforts to comply with Securities and Exchange Commis-
sion Rule 15c2-12 and MSRB Rule G-36. The Town will follow its
adopted issuance and post -issuance compliance procedures relating
to its tax-exempt financings.
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Budget Introduction
In FY09-10, the Town introduced program budgeting. Program budgeting is a
method of budgeting expenditures to meet programmatic objectives rather than
budgeting on a line -item basis. In program budgeting, specific performance objec-
tives or outcomes are defined and the costs to produce those outcomes are enu-
merated in the budget. In FY16-17, although the budget document continues with
Department level, Division level and Program level budgets, many programs were
combined for more efficient managing and reporting purposes. There were also
two new Departments created. The new General Government Department was cre-
ated for all non -departmental, Town -wide items and the Public Works Department
was created out of the Development Services Department to oversee the Streets
and Facilities Divisions, as well as the Outside Inspections program that was previ-
ously reported under Engineering. For a summary of all Town programs, please
see pages 115-117.
Capital F
Fun
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
REVENUES BY FUND TYPE
Debt Service Funds "'-;u u .�".`...` 1%
Total All Funds= $30.OM 8% nds
7%
Debt Service
Funds
9%
Special Revenue
Funds
7%
Excise Tax F
1%
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
EXPENDITURES BY FUND TYPE
ids
Total All Funds= $39.8M
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The proposed budget is
based on revenue pro-
jections that are con-
servative and based on
the expectation that the
local and national econ-
omy will continue at its
existing pace of moder-
ate growth in revenues
next fiscal year. Reve-
nues for all funds are
$30.OM (excluding re-
serves) with expendi-
tures of $39.8M
(including transfers)
with some funds utiliz-
ing reserves for pro-
jects.
Budget Highlights
It should be noted that the State Shared sources of revenue are very sensitive to
the fluctuations of the economy as well as to annual legislative appropriations. Ad-
ditionally, these revenues are distributed to cities and towns based on each mu-
nicipality's population compared to that of the entire State. Some municipalities
have abundant available land for expansion and will continue to grow in popula-
tion, while others, like Fountain Hills, have fixed borders and limited population
growth. Over time, Fountain Hills will, therefore, represent a smaller and smaller
percentage of the total and will be allocated a smaller percentage of State Shared
revenues. Past efforts to diversify the Town's revenue sources by asking the voters
to approve a primary property tax have been unsuccessful which has necessitated
reductions in force while maintaining the existing level of service. During FY15-16,
seven cities and towns had a mid -decade census done in order to capture a bigger
portion of State Shared revenues, which in turn, has had a negative impact on the
Town's portion.
General Fund Budget Overview
The General Fund supports core services and is the largest fund with the greatest
potential for revenue fluctuations. Revenues from taxes, State Shared revenues,
license and permit fees, and charges for services provide the major resources to
fund programs and services delivered by the Town.
FY16-17 GENERAL FUND OPERATING
REVENUES
Permits, Licenses,
Fees
8%
Building Revenue
8%
In FY08-09, the Town received
$14.8M in General Fund revenues
but dropped over $2M by FY12 to
$12.6M. The economic recovery
saw a return to a revenue stream
of $13.9M. The drop in FY13-14
reflects the reallocation of the
Vehicle License Tax revenue
(historically available for General
Fund expenditures) to the High-
way User Revenue Fund (HURF)
for pavement management.
Almost 85% of the Town's Gen-
eral Fund resources are derived
from the local sales tax and
State Shared revenues.
General Fund Revenues
(in millions)
$16.0
$14.0
$13.5 3
$13.2 $13. $13.2
$12.6
$12.0
$10.0
FY09-10 FY10-11 FY11-12 FY1243 FY13-14
$14.7
$14.1 $13.9
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The economic recession forced the Town to focus on the delivery of core services,
defined by the Town Council as:
• Public Safety - Fire/Emergency Medical, Law Enforcement and Judicial
• Administration - Economic Development, Finance, Human Resources, Infor-
mation Technology, Town Manager, Town Clerk, General Government
• Public Works - Streets, Stormwater/Environmental Services, Facilities
• Development Services - Building Safety, Engineering, Planning, Code En-
forcement, Mapping & Graphics
• Community Services - Parks, Recreation, Senior Services, Community Cen-
ter, Tourism, Open Space and Trails
In FY14-15 , the Town Council directed staff to develop a new program for funding
maintenance capital - those projects that are necessary to maintain the Town's
infrastructure but are not considered a capital improvement program (i.e., under
the $50,000 threshold for capital). In FY15-16, the Town had a Capital Reserve
Study performed to identify those items. During the upcoming year, a transfer of
General Fund reserves in the amount of $1 million is proposed into the Facilities
Replacement Fund to help cover some of those projects.
Following is a brief summary of what is included in the proposed General Fund
budget for FY16-17:
Salaries and Benefits - For FY16-17, additional staffing is proposed, totaling
1.63 FTEs; a full-time director of Development Services and a part-time account-
ing clerk in Finance. Most Town employees' salaries and benefits are funded
through the General Fund; salaries normally include overtime, sick leave, vacation
and a set aside for merit increases. Staff is proposing a cost of living increase
based on an updated market analysis with a 2.5% adjustment being proposed for
FY16-17. The market analysis will result in a 5% adjustment to pay ranges (see
pay plan on page 416). Because local governments are primarily a service indus-
try, salaries and benefits comprise a major portion of expenditures. For Fountain
Hills, salaries and benefits represent 23% of the proposed General Fund budget in
FY16-17 and 10% of the total budget.
Employee benefits include health, vision and dental insurance, employer taxes,
disability, workers' compensation insurance, and employer match of retirement
The chart on the right shows
that the number of Town em-
ployees is only slightly higher
than at the lowest level in over
fifteen years while the level of
service to the citizens has re-
mained constant.
120
1101
100
90
77
80 ,..
Number of FTE Employees
so
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40
FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FYls FY16 FY17
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contributions. The Town does not provide a defined benefit pension plan for em-
ployees but rather matches employee contributions into a 401(a) account main-
tained by the International City/County Managers Association (ICMA).
Contractual Services - The Town contracts with outside professionals for a num-
ber of services which represents 25% of the total budget (53% of the General
Fund). Two major contracts included in this category are:
1. Fire protection and emergency medical services ($3,406,877), currently un-
der contract with Rural/Metro Corporation - 3% increase; and
2. Police protection ($3,814,531), currently provided through the Maricopa
County Sheriff's Office - 7% increase.
These two contracts alone represent 43% of the General Fund budget in FY16-17.
Contractual Services also includes annual landscape maintenance contracts, equip-
ment and vehicle repairs, and facilities maintenance (janitorial, building mainte-
nance, etc.). Maintenance of the Town's 119 acres of parks, Town medians, dams,
and washes are provided by independent contractors. These contracts are solicited
through a bid process to obtain the most competitive price for the Town. With
pavement management a high priority, the Town is placing a priority on infrastruc-
ture maintenance that has been deferred ($1,000,000 in the HURF fund annually).
Maintenance/ Utilities - In FY16-17, maintenance/utilities represent 7% of the
total General Fund budget. The Town owns ten buildings that require maintenance
on HVAC equipment, interior and exterior surfaces, electric and plumbing, fire sys-
tems, irrigation, etc. Town staff has been unable to dedicate the resources neces-
sary to maintain the buildings in an optimum condition; consequently future budg-
ets will require increasing amounts of maintenance funding to bring the buildings
up to standards.
Supplies and Services - Supplies and Services include operational costs such as
insurance, office supplies, etc. for Town Hall and other Town -owned buildings and
accounts for 4% of the operating budget. The Town owns the Library, the Mu-
seum, the Community Center, two fire stations, a vehicle maintenance facility, the
Kiwanis building, and the Community Theater building. Other items in this cate-
gory are postage and travel.
Capital Outlays - Capital outlays include the purchase of furniture and equip-
ment, and the improvement of Town facilities with a cost of at least $10,000 but
less than $50,000. Expenditures of $50,000 or more are included in the Capital
Improvement Program. The Town began, with the FY10-11 budget, the inclusion of
vehicle replacement charges to each department based on replacement cost to be
transferred and expended within a Vehicle Replacement Fund.
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HURF/Streets Fund Overview
The HURF/Streets Fund is a fund restricted to streets and transportation related
purposes. With an operational priority for pavement management, the revenue
from Vehicle License Taxes (VLT) will be appropriated within the HURF fund to be
used for pavement maintenance (not reconstruction). The available resources in
HURF are anticipated at $3.5M in FY16-17 which includes $922,180 from VLT.
Road maintenance has not been adequately funded for several years which has re-
sulted in serious degradation of the Town's 186 miles of arterial and collector
streets. The FY16-17 program of work will continue to focus on resolving the long-
term fiscal needs for road maintenance.
The HURF/Streets fund provides funding for the following Town programs:
• Streets Department—Administration, including Legal Services
• Adopt -A -Street
• Open Space
• Pavement Management
• Street Signs
• Traffic Signals
• Vehicle Maintenance
Excise Tax Funds Overview
The Excise Tax/Downtown Fund was created in FY00-01 designating .1% of the
Town's 2.6% local sales tax to downtown development. Subsequently, on April 18,
2013, the Town Council established an additional fund by splitting the original Ex-
cise Tax/Downtown Fund into two separate funds:
• Downtown Strategy Fund (original Excise Tax/Downtown Fund )
• Economic Development Fund
Both funds were funded originally through the dedicated .1% of local sales tax
with a 60/40 split -60% of sales tax revenues allocated to the new Economic De-
velopment Fund and 40% of sales tax revenues allocated to the Downtown Strat-
egy Fund. The residual fund balance of the Excise Tax/Downtown Fund as of
June 30, 2013, was included with any new revenue in the Downtown Strategy
Fund to be used towards Town Center infrastructure improvement and develop-
ment.
The Economic Development Fund, originally, was funded with 60% of the .1% lo-
cal sales tax to be available for any economic development purpose. The Economic
Development budget also included a proposal to create a new fund for Tourism in
the amount of $103,000 as well as implementation of the Economic Development
Plan adopted by the Council in March 2013. A resolution (2014-50) was passed on
December 4, 2014, changing the allocations to 80% to the Economic Development
Fund and 20% to the Downtown Strategy Fund effective January 1, 2015.
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Budget Highlights
Special Revenue Fund Overview
All special revenues (grants, etc) are received in the Special Revenue Fund. Oper-
ating expenses are also recorded in the Special Revenue Fund unless the projects
supported are in the Capital Improvement Program or the funds are in support of
ongoing Town services. In these cases, funds are transferred from the Special
Revenue Fund to either the Capital Projects Fund or the General Fund.
In 2013, with proceeds from a $60,000 grant from the State lottery funds (LTAF
II), the Town contracted with Valley Metro for a study on possible transportation
programs in Fountain Hills that will bring visitors and workers into Town. The study
was conducted throughout the community to get a wide response as to the trans-
portation needs; as a result, the Town created a Ride Choice program. Grant funds
will be used for that program as long as they are available.
Included in the FY16-17 budget is an appropriation in the event that unanticipated
grants become available. Other revenues in the Special Revenue Funds are the
Court Enhancement Fund, the Environmental Fund, and the Cottonwoods Mainte-
nance District Fund - these funds will be committed/assigned/restricted for spe-
cific purpose and not available for general operations.
Debt Service Funds Overview
Total debt service revenues for FY16-17 are budgeted at $2.9 million including
secondary property taxes for voter approved bonds and transfers from the General
Fund for the Community Center. Revenues are budgeted higher than expenditures
to allow for a delinquency factor in uncollected property tax revenues. The follow-
ing is a summary of the debt payments for FY16-17:
• General Obligation Bonds (property taxes) $2.1 million
• Municipal Property Corporation (excise taxes) $0.4 million
• Eagle Mountain Facilities District (property taxes) $0.4 million
Development Fees Fund Overview
With limited funds from development anticipated, there are few capital projects
budgeted to be funded from Development Fees in the next fiscal year. However,
new legislation required that the Town update the Infrastructure Improvement
Plan (IIP) and conduct a revised development fee study prior to August 1, 2014.
This study was initiated in FY12-13, completed in FY13-14 and is the basis for
new fees. The study was approved and reduced the number of fee categories from
five to two:
• Law Enforcement, Streets, and Library/Museum were eliminated
• Fire & Emergency and Parks/Recreation will remain
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Budget Highlights
The fund balances remaining in the eliminated categories are included in the FY16-
17 expenditures to be used towards programs or projects that were included in the
original IIP.
Capital Projects Fund Overview
The Capital Projects Fund resources are derived from one time construction sales
tax (50% of revenues - the other 50% funds operations in the General Fund) as
well as bond proceeds or other revenue sources. During the building boom prior to
2008, the Town accumulated approximately $10M in the Capital Projects Fund and
has been cautious about moving forward with projects during the recession.
Parks &
Recreation
Projects
20%
Projects by Project Type
Expenditures - FY17-21
Street/Sidewal
k Projects
33%
Downtown -
Improvement
Projects
Total = $22.OM 3%
Drainage
Projects
3%
Vehicle
Replacement
Program
5%
Contingency
1%
The following project areas and funding source are programmed for FY16-17 with
total expenditures for capital projects budgeted at $9.3M which include:
$3.8M for a new fire station relocation project, funded with CIP reserves
$2.3M in park improvements, funded with Development Fees and CIP
reserves
$.7M in wash channelization project
The complete list of projects is shown on page 326 and 330.
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Excise Tax Fund
4%
Projects by Funding Source
Expenditures - FY17-21
Development
Fees
9%
General Fund
5%
ki
Budget Highlights
Total = $22.OM
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Budget Highlights
FY16-17 Summary of Proposed Budget Revenues and Expenditures - All Funds
Operating
Debt Service
Capital
Non -Major
Funds
Funds
Projects Funds
Funds
Total
Revenues:
Mayor and Council
$ 72,342
Sales Tax
$ 7,551,057
$ -
$ 433,023
$ 1,039,167
$ 9,023,247
Property Tax
-
2,272,976
-
5,366
2,278,342
Franchise Tax
332,418
-
-
-
332,418
Intergovernmental
4,796,127
-
255,000
3,853,210
8,904,337
Fines and Forfeitures
210,685
-
-
16,350
227,035
Licenses and Permits
1,292,775
-
180,571
540,000
2,013,346
Charges for Services
139,050
-
-
262,000
401,050
Leases and Rents
254,691
-
-
-
254,691
Investment Earnings
30,612
660
12,264
3,532
47,068
Other
374,637
-
150,000
35,000
559,637
Sub total Revenues
14,982,052
2,273,636
1,030,858
5,754,625
24,041,171
Transfers In
78,828
249,055
5,046,962
570,570
5,945,415
Sub total
15,060,880
2,522,691
6,077,820
6,325,195
29,986,586
Use/(Source) of Reserves
2,246,535
399,575
6,118,562
1,043,511
9,808,183
Total Revenues
$ 17,307,415
$2 922,266
$ 12,196,382
$ 7,368,706
$ 39,794,769
Expenditures:
Current:
General Government:
Mayor and Council
$ 72,342
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 72,342
Administration
2,297,443
2,922,266
693,885
1,659,050
7,572,644
General Government
591,205
-
-
-
591,205
Municipal Court
319,479
-
-
88,115
407,594
Total General Government
3,280,469
2,922,266
693,885
1,747,165
8,643,785
Public Safety:
Fire & Emergency Medical
3,708,717
-
3,800,000
-
7,508,717
Law Enforcement
3,930,111
-
-
-
3,930,111
Total Public Service
7,638,828
-
3,800,000
-
11,438,828
Community Services
2,209,279
-
2,940,535
207,653
5,357,467
Development Services:
Public Works
917,304
-
2,311,000
4,074,766
7,303,070
Development Services
921,010
-
-
185,194
1,106,204
Total Development Services
1,838,314
-
2,311,000
4,259,960
8,409,274
Sub total
14,966,890
2,922,266
9,745,420
6,214,778
33,849,354
Transfers Out
2,340,525
-
2,450,962
1,153,928
5,945,415
Total Expenditures
$ 17,307,415
$ 2,922,266
$ 12,196,382
$ 7,368,706
$ 39,794,769
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Other
2%
Leases
and
Rents
1%
Char
Services
2%
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
NET REVENUES BY TYPE - ALL FUNDS
Sales Tax I
Budget Highlights
Property Tax
10%
hise Tax
1%
Permits Forfeitures
8% 1%
Total = $24.OM
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
NET EXPENDITURES BY FUNCTION - ALL FUNDS
Development 1
Services \
25%
General
--.Government
25%
Community---
Services
ommunityServices
16%
Public Safety
Total = $33.8M 34%
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Budget Highlights
Historical Summary of Revenues and Expenditures - All Funds
Revenues:
Taxes:
Sales Tax
Property Tax
Franchise Tax
Intergovernmental
Debt Service Proceeds
Fines and Forfeitures
Licenses and Permits
Charges for Services
Leases and Rents
Investment Earnings
Other
Sub total Revenues
Transfers In
Sub total
Use/(Source) of Reserves
Total Revenues
Expenditures:
Current:
General Government:
Mayor and Council
Administration
General Government
Municipal Court
Total General Government
Public Safety:
Fire & Emergency Medical
Law Enforcement
Total Public Service
Community Services
Development Services:
Public Works
Development Services
Total Development Services
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Expenditures
FY15-16 FY16-17
FY13-14 FY14-15 Revised Proposed
Actual Actual Budget Budget
$ 8,459,268 $ 8,983,050 $ 8,647,150 $ 9,023,247
1,463,056
904,661
2,531,529
2,278,342
349,414
352,673
324,310
332,418
6,677,517
9,746,473
10,647,829
8,904,337
-
12,087,086
-
-
170,995
186,456
163,361
227,035
891,783
1,043,382
1,332,338
2,013,346
161,376
176,541
163,700
401,050
252,585
269,754
279,561
254,691
81,138
135,541
74,719
47,068
384,836
362,785
503,251
559,637
18,891,968
34,248,402
24,667,748
24,041,171
1,838,453
2,782,646
1,240,980
5,945,415
20,730,421
37,031,048
25,908,728
29,986,586
1,494,623
(4,668,563)
12,038,545
9,808,183
$ 22,225,044
$ 32,362,485
$ 37,947,273
$ 39,794,769
$ 76,799
$ 82,680
$ 80,084
$ 72,342
5,494,282
9,276,154
7,190,295
7,572,644
-
-
-
591,205
296,384
298,501
357,722
407,594
5,867,465
9,657,335
7,628,101
8,643,785
3,821,720
3,067,013
6,888,733
2,042,598
5,587,795
5,587,795
20,386,591
1,838,453
$ 22,225,044
3,534,617
3,353,581
6,888,198
2,646,343
10,387,963
10,387,963
29,579,839
2,782,646
$ 32,362,485
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7,151,797
3,683,970
10,835,767
3,606,803
14,635,622
14,635,622
36,706,293
1,240,980
$ 37,947,273
7,508,717
3,930,111
11,438,828
5,357,467
7,303,070
1,106,204
8,409,274
33,849,354
5,945,415
$ 39,794,769
12
10
c 8
0
6
4
2
0
16
14
12
0 10
8
6
4
2
0
Town of Fountain Hills
Revenues - By Year and Type
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Actual Revised Proposed
Budget Budget
Budget Highlights
■ Taxes
■ Intergovernmental
■ Debt Service Proceeds
■Fines and Forfeitures
■ Licenses and Permits
■ Charges for Services
Leases and Rents
Investment Earnings
Other
Town of Fountain Hills
Expenditures - By Year and Function
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Actual Revised Proposed
Budget Budget
General Government
Public Safety
Community Services
Development Services
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Budget Highlights
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures - includes transfers
Administration
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Fund/Department
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
Operating Funds
$ 3,635,545
$ 2,995,121
$ 6,241,428
$ 7,368,706
Mayor & Council
$ 76,799
$ 82,680
$ 80,084
$ 72,342
Administration
1,958,224
2,202,263
2,254,315
2,084,663
General Government
-
-
-
2,929,259
Municipal Court
292,490
297,656
277,107
319,479
Public Works
-
-
1,835,524
827,304
Development Services
1,609,961
1,891,781
-
921,010
Community Services
2,120,860
2,178,290
2,267,074
2,172,750
Fire & Emergency Medical
3,385,588
3,415,299
3,501,797
3,708,717
Law Enforcement
3,064,707
3,353,581
3,683,970
3,930,111
Total General Fund
12,508,629
13,421,550
13,899,871
16,965,635
Community Services
1,234
7,185
15,000
39,000
Total Public Art Fund
1,234
7,185
15,000
39,000
Administration
64,560
60,203
68,555
71,780
Total Internal Service Fund
64,560
60,203
68,555
71,780
Administration
550,581
23,954
31,000
141,000
Public Works
134,091
-
-
90,000
Total Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
684,672
23,954
31,000
231,000
Total Operating Funds
$ 13,259,095
$ 13,512,892
$ 14,014,426
$ 17,307,415
Special Revenue Funds
Public Works
$ 3,146,310
$ 1,312,001
$ 2,848,121
$ 3,534,386
Total Highway User Revenue Fund
3,146,310
1,312,001
2,848,121
3,534,386
Administration
272,730
1,194,160
557,886
1,021,655
Total Downtown Strategy Fund
272,730
1,194,160
557,886
1,021,655
Administration
147,581
264,396
321,101
317,467
Total Economic Development Fund
147,581
264,396
321,101
317,467
Community Services
-
118,120
188,580
207,653
Total Tourism Fund
-
118,120
188,580
207,653
Administration
61,667
102,364
1,601,841
1,655,000
Total Special Revenue Fund
61,667
102,364
1,601,841
1,655,000
Municipal Court
3,894
845
80,615
88,115
Total Court Enhancement Fund
3,894
845
80,615
88,115
Public Works
-
-
639,241
540,380
Total Environmental Fund
-
-
639,241
540,380
Administration
3,363
3,235
4,043
4,050
Total Cottonwoods Maint District
3,363
3,235
4,043
4,050
Total Special Revenue Funds
$ 3,635,545
$ 2,995,121
$ 6,241,428
$ 7,368,706
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Budget Highlights
Public Works
Total Facilities Replacement Fund
Law Enforcement
Total Law Enforcement Dev Fee
Fire & Emergency Medical
Total Fire/Emergency Dev Fee
Public Works
Total Streets Dev Fee
Community Services
Total Park/Rec Dev Fee
Community Services
Total Open Space Dev Fee
Community Services
Total Library/Museum Dev Fee
Total Capital Projects Funds
Grand Total of All Funds, including
Transfers Out
Transfers Out
Net Expenditures - Total of All
Funds
-
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
130,000
431,000
Summary of Expenditures
- includes transfers
130,000
431,000
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Fund/Department
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
Debt Service Funds
2,306
-
67,202
51,822
Administration
$ 1,014,000
$ 561,022
$ 2,094,722
$ 2,119,350
Total Gen Oblig Debt Service
1,014,000
561,022
2,094,722
2,119,350
Development Services
425,313
2,669,113
411,851
409,226
Total Eagle Mtn CFD Debt Service
425,313
2,669,113
411,851
409,226
Administration
1,108,910
2,954,713
520,740
393,690
Total Munic Prop Corp Debt Service
1,108,910
2,954,713
520,740
393,690
Total Debt Service Funds
$ 2,548,223
$ 6,184,848
$ 3,027,313
$ 2,922,266
Capital Projects Funds
Administration
$ 539,410
$ 1,099,020
$ 337,271
$ 1,072,885
Public Works
1,678,516
7,422,660
9,140,000
1,880,000
Community Services
92,712
535,714
1,135,614
2,940,000
Fire & Emergency Medical
433,826
119,319
3,650,000
3,800,000
Total Capital Projects Fund
2,744,464
9,176,713
14,262,885
9,692,885
Public Works
Total Facilities Replacement Fund
Law Enforcement
Total Law Enforcement Dev Fee
Fire & Emergency Medical
Total Fire/Emergency Dev Fee
Public Works
Total Streets Dev Fee
Community Services
Total Park/Rec Dev Fee
Community Services
Total Open Space Dev Fee
Community Services
Total Library/Museum Dev Fee
Total Capital Projects Funds
Grand Total of All Funds, including
Transfers Out
Transfers Out
Net Expenditures - Total of All
Funds
-
41,010
130,000
431,000
-
41,010
130,000
431,000
2,306
-
203,484
203,484
2,306
-
203,484
203,484
2,306
-
67,202
51,822
2,306
-
67,202
51,822
11,813
407,921
-
-
11,813
407,921
-
-
9,217
-
-
144,987
9,217
-
-
144,987
9,769
535
535
1,672,204
9,769
535
535
1,672,204
2,306
43,445
-
-
2,306
43,445
-
-
$ 2,782,181 $ 9,669,624 $ 14,664,106 $ 12,196,382
$ 22,225,044 $ 32,362,485 $ 37,947,273 $ 39,794,769
1,838,453 2,782,646 1,240,981 5,945,415
$ 20,386,591 $ 29,579,839 $ 36,706,292 $ 33,849,354
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Budget Highlights
FY16-17 Projected Changes in Fund Balances
Operating
Debt Service
Capital Projects
Non -Major
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
Revenues:
Sales Tax
$ 7,551,057
$ -
$ 433,023
$ 1,039,167
$ 9,023,247
Property Tax
-
2,272,976
-
5,366
2,278,342
Franchise Tax
332,418
-
-
-
332,418
Intergovernmental
4,796,127
-
255,000
3,853,210
8,904,337
Fines and Forfeitures
210,685
-
-
16,350
227,035
Licenses and Permits
1,292,775
-
180,571
540,000
2,013,346
Charges for Services
139,050
-
-
262,000
401,050
Leases and Rents
254,691
-
-
-
254,691
Investment Earnings
30,612
660
12,264
3,532
47,068
Other
374,637
-
150,000
35,000
559,637
Sub total
14,982,052
2,273,636
1,030,858
5,754,625
24,041,171
Transfers In
78,828
249,055
5,046,962
570,570
5,945,415
Total Revenues
15,060,880
2,522,691
6,077,820
6,325,195
29,986,586
Expenditures:
General Government:
Mayor and Council
72,342
-
-
-
72,342
Administration
2,297,443
2,922,266
693,885
1,659,050
7,572,644
General Government
591,205
-
-
-
591,205
Municipal Court
319,479
-
-
88,115
407,594
Total General Government
3,280,469
2,922,266
693,885
1,747,165
8,643,785
Public Safety:
Fire & Emergency Medical
3,708,717
-
3,800,000
-
7,508,717
Law Enforcement
3,930,111
-
-
-
3,930,111
Total Public Service
7,638,828
-
3,800,000
-
11,438,828
Community Services
2,209,279
-
2,940,535
207,653
5,357,467
Development Services:
Public Works
917,304
-
2,311,000
4,074,766
7,303,070
Development Services
921,010
-
-
185,194
1,106,204
Total Development Services
1,838,314
-
2,311,000
4,259,960
8,409,274
Sub total
14,966,890
2,922,266
9,745,420
6,214,778
33,849,354
Transfers Out
2,340,525
-
2,450,962
1,153,928
5,945,415
Total Expenditures
17,307,415
2,922,266
12,196,382
7,368,706
39,794,769
Net Change in Fund Balance
(2,246,535)
(399,575)
(6,118,562)
(1,043,511)
(9,808,183)
Fund Balance
Beginning of Year - estimated
9,718,811
820,146
7,795,104
3,031,513
21,365,574
End of Year
$ 7,472,276
$ 420,571
$ 1,676,542
$ 1,988,002
$ 11,557,391
Fund Balance Percentage Change
(23%)
(49%)
(78%)
(34%)
(46%)
Note: See page 44 for a listing
of the funds included in each column.
Operating funds included in this table are the General Fund, Public Art and Internal
Service Funds. The Debt Service Fund decreased because of the use of accumu-
lated reserves. The Capital Projects and Non -Major funds will also be utilizing ac-
cumulated reserves for one time capital expenditures.
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Revenue Summary
Revenue Summary
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Revenue Summary
Revenue
This section provides a broad overview of the revenues included in the FY16-17
budget. Information is presented for each fund.
Capital Project
Funds
20%
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
REVENUES BY FUND TYPE WITH TRANSFERS
Total All Funds= $30.OM
Special Revenue
Debt Service Funds Funds
9% 7%
L /O
HURF
12%
ands
Total revenues for all funds are estimated at $29,986,586. The Operating Funds
portion represents approximately 52% of the total. HURF/Streets funds represent
12% of the total. Special Revenue funds represent another 7% of the budget.
Debt Service represents 9% and Capital Projects represent 20%.
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Description
Operating Funds
Sales Tax -Local
Franchise Fees
Liquor License Fees
Business License
Animal License
Building Permit
Sign Permits
Planning & Zoning Fees
Landscape Permits
Encroachment Permits
Variances
Subdivision Fees
Special Event Permit
Engineering Fees
Plan Review
Inspection Fees
Alcohol Permits
Rental Fees
Non -Taxable Rental
Cell Tower Lease
Sales Tax -State
Income Tax -State
Fire Insurance Prem Tax
Program Fees
Non -Taxable Fees
Sponsorships
Donations
Reimbursements/Refunds
Auction/Recycle Proceeds
Restitution/Ins Proceeds
Miscellaneous Revenue
Taxable Sales
Court Fines/Fees
Interest Income
Internal Service Charges
Transfer In
Total General Fund
In -Lieu Fees
Transfer In
Interest Income
Transfer In
Total Public Art Fund
Miscellaneous Revenue
Internal Service Charges
Total Internal Service Fund
Auction/Recycle Proceeds
Restitution/Ins Proceeds
Interest Income
Internal Service Charges
Vehicle Repl Charges
Transfer In
Total Vehicle/Equip Rep] Fund
Total Operating Funds
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Revenues - includes transfers
FY13-14
Actual
7,100,383 $
349,414
4,400
103,640
44,426
137,133
8,540
40,278
19,921
3,225
34,755
5,350
3,850
131,005
18,168
98,793
12,215
141,576
1,957,505
2,506,685
39,174
138,089
381
9,469
36,208
2,516
60
13,583
7,785
154,024
56,449
1,926
Revenue Summary
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
7,504,014
352,673
4,550
128,377
41,261
171,307
7,145
34,346
840
38,709
5,000
78,835
6,925
5,100
172,778
24,204
20
116,736
10,229
142,789
2,055,241
2,722,433
38,211
156,839
500
9,860
2,484
643
9,282
2,543
6,938
167,491
55,009
2,289
13,1bu,92b 14,U/S,bUl
750 16,180
- 6
750 16,186
201
61,859
62,060
54,107
95
2,233
153,797
210,232
$ 13,453,968
70.650
70,650
239
293
1,445
178,027
180,004
$ 14,342,441
$ 7,317,367
324,310
1,500
109,575
41,832
257,755
3,350
10,000
2,100
20,000
4,000
21,000
2,500
2,500
193,316
17,000
1,270
124,840
12,509
142,212
2,148,444
2,707,673
36,050
135,200
1,500
11,750
20,260
1,000
1,000
1,000
20,822
6,900
147,011
50,000
5,420
2,000
13,904,966
$ 7,551,057
332,418
1,500
103,500
40,320
556,512
6,200
16,059
25,200
35,000
9,000
44,500
2,500
3,500
430,884
17,000
1,100
134,210
11,209
109,272
2,105,475
2,653,520
37,132
139,050
10,200
105
1,000
1,000
1,000
10,150
6,522
195,685
30,000
3,330
39,828
14,664,938
15,000 15,000
12
- 39,000
15,000 54,012
68,555 73,840
68,555 73,840
1,268
205,194
206,462
$ 14,194,983
600
1,268
266,222
268,090
$ 15,060,880
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Revenue Summary
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Revenues - includes transfers
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Description Actual Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
Special Revenue Funds
Sales Tax -Local $
- $
- $
- $
692,778
Vehicle License Tax
800,475
858,874
888,838
922,180
Highway User Tax
1,268,563
1,392,806
1,403,324
1,395,030
In -Lieu Fees
22,156
3,022
12,000
262,000
Reimbursements/Refunds
-
509
-
-
Auction/Recycle Proceeds
437
2,089
-
-
Restitution/Ins Proceeds
9,212
8,510
-
25,000
Miscellaneous Revenue
533
-
6,000
-
Interest Income
375
809
300
300
Transfer In
994,000
562
-
202,000
Total Highway User Revenue Fund
3,095,751
2,267,181
2,310,462
3,499,288
Sales Tax -Local
-
-
66,517
69,278
Sales -Excise Tax
129,069
100,540
-
-
Interest Income
11,878
13,225
6,000
3,036
Total Downtown Strategy Fund
140,947
113,765
72,517
72,314
Sales Tax -Local
-
-
266,066
277,111
Sales -Excise Tax
193,603
244,420
-
-
Interest Income
29
80
-
96
Transfer In
-
90,000
50,000
50,000
Total Economic Development Fund
193,632
334,500
316,066
327,207
Grants
-
-
26,659
30,000
Prop 202/Gaming Rev
-
-
25,000
30,000
Sponsorships
-
-
-
10,000
Transfer In
-
119,100
139,100
139,570
Total Tourism Fund
-
119,100
190,759
209,570
Grants
-
2,000
1,481,841
1,336,000
LTAF II
31,667
9,643
65,000
65,000
Prop 202/Gaming Rev
30,000
67,044
75,000
75,000
Donations
-
23,677
-
-
Transfer In
-
1,639
-
179,000
Total Special Revenue Fund
61,667
104,003
1,621,841
1,655,000
CCEF Revenue
14,750
16,599
14,250
14,250
]CEF Revenue
2,221
2,366
2,100
2,100
Interest Income
124
64
100
100
Total Court Enhancement Fund
17,095
19,029
16,450
16,450
Environmental Fee
-
-
540,000
540,000
Transfer In
-
-
222,480
-
Total Environmental Fund
-
-
762,480
540,000
Property Tax -Cy
4,823
4,823
5,366
5,366
Interest Income
5
8
-
-
Total Cottonwoods Maint District
4,828
4,831
5,366
5,366
Total Special Revenue Funds $ 3,513,920 $ 2,962,409 $ 5,295,941 $ 6,325,195
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Revenue Summary
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Revenues - includes transfers
Total Debt Service Funds $ 2,525,821 $ 6,633,343 $ 3,191,647 $ 2,522,691
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FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
Debt Service Funds
Property Tax -Cy $
1,029,428 $
475,285
$ 2,109,477
$ 1,894,584
Interest Income
178
327
210
210
Transfer In
-
362,638
-
-
Total Gen Oblig Bond Debt Service
1,029,606
838,250
2,109,687
1,894,794
Property Tax -Cy
428,805
424,552
416,686
378,392
Debt Service/Bond Proceeds
-
2,300,000
-
-
Interest Income
77
166
9
150
Total Eagle Mtn CFD Debt Service
428,882
2,724,718
416,695
378,542
Sales Tax -Local
-
-
665,165
-
Sales -Excise Tax
645,342
689,920
-
-
Debt Service/Bond Proceeds
-
1,880,000
-
-
Interest Income
107
455
100
300
Transfer In
421,884
500,000
-
249,055
Total Munic Prop Corp Debt Service
1,067,333
3,070,375
665,265
249,355
Total Debt Service Funds $ 2,525,821 $ 6,633,343 $ 3,191,647 $ 2,522,691
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Revenue Summary
Development Fees
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
672
-
Summary of Revenues - includes transfers
Interest Income
105
58
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
Capital Projects Funds
20,504
26,579
58,277
Interest Income
Sales Tax -Local
$ 390,871 $
444,155 $
332,035
$ 433,023
Development Fees
-
200,000
-
-
Debt Service/Bond Proceeds
-
7,565,000
-
-
Premium on Bond Proceeds
-
342,086
-
-
Grants
43,449
2,600,221
1,790,000
255,000
Reimbursements/Refunds
-
11,600
154,082
150,000
Restitution/ Ins Proceeds
-
32,001
-
-
Miscellaneous/Reimbursements
-
-
-
-
Interest Income
30,814
51,587
12,000
6,000
Transfer In
421,641
1,564,936
745,686
4,046,962
Total Capital Projects Fund
886,775
12,811,586
3,033,803
4,890,985
Transfer In
-
143,772
81,715
1,000,000
Total Facilities Replacement Fund
-
143,772
81,715
1,000,000
Development Fees
3,059
672
-
-
Interest Income
105
58
-
-
Total Law Enforcement Dev Fee
3,164
730
-
-
Development Fees
9,234
20,504
26,579
58,277
Interest Income
25
45
-
144
Total Fire/Emergency Dev Fee
9,259
20,549
26,579
58,421
Development Fees
228,265
33,684
-
-
Interest Income
147
121
-
-
Total Streets Dev Fee
228,412
33,805
-
-
Development Fees
93,636
68,651
78,060
122,294
Interest Income
1
34
-
120
Total Park/Rec Dev Fee
93,637
68,685
78,060
122,414
Development Fees
Interest Income
11,622
13,241 6,000 6,000
Total Open Space Dev Fee
11,622
13,241 6,000 6,000
Development Fees
2,898
474 - -
Interest Income
17
13 - -
Total Library/Museum Dev Fee
2,915
487 - -
Transfer In
928
- - -
Total General Govt Dev Fee
928
- - -
Total Capital Projects Funds
$ 1,236,712
$ 13,092,855 $ 3,226,157 $ 6,077,820
Grand Total of All Funds,
including Transfers In $ 20,730,421 $ 37,031,048 $ 25,908,728 $ 29,986,586
Transfers In 1,838,453 2,782,646 124,980 5,945,415
Net Revenues - Total of All
Funds $ 18,891,968 $ 34,248,402 $ 25,783,748 $ 24,041,171
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Revenue Summary
FY16-17 Revenues by Type
See the following pages for a discussion of the major revenue types, restrictions
on use, and major influences for each type. The graphs on the following pages do
not represent all of the accounts combined into the above categories.
The use of reserves is intended to be for funding capital projects.
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Operating
Debt Service
Capital
Non -Major
% of
Funds
Funds
Projects Funds
Funds
Total
Total
Revenues:
Sales Tax
$ 7,551,057
$ -
$ 433,023
$ 1,039,167
$ 9,023,247
23%
Property Tax
-
2,272,976
-
5,366
2,278,342
6%
Franchise Tax
332,418
-
-
-
332,418
1%
Intergovernmental
4,796,127
-
255,000
3,853,210
8,904,337
22%
Fines and Forfeitures
210,685
-
-
16,350
227,035
1%
Licenses and Permits
1,292,775
-
180,571
540,000
2,013,346
5%
Charges for Services
139,050
-
-
262,000
401,050
1%
Leases and Rents
254,691
-
-
-
254,691
1%
Investment Earnings
30,612
660
12,264
3,532
47,068
0%
Other
374,637
-
150,000
35,000
559,637
1%
Sub total Revenues
14,982,052
2,273,636
1,030,858
5,754,625
24,041,171
60%
Transfers In
78,828
249,055
5,046,962
570,570
5,945,415
15%
Sub total
15,060,880
2,522,691
6,077,820
6,325,195
29,986,586
75%
Use/(Source) of Reserves
2,246,535
399,575
6,118,562
1,043,511
9,808,183
25%
Total Revenues
$ 17,307,415
$2 922 266
$ 12,196,382
$7 368 706
$ 39,794,769
100%
See the following pages for a discussion of the major revenue types, restrictions
on use, and major influences for each type. The graphs on the following pages do
not represent all of the accounts combined into the above categories.
The use of reserves is intended to be for funding capital projects.
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Revenue Summary
State Shared Sales Tax Revenue
General Fund
Restrictions
Fiscal Year
Amount
Percent
Change
No restrictions on usage. Must be expended for public
2007-08
$ 2,250,912
-3.3%
purposes.
2008-09
$ 1,948,661
-13.4%
2009-10
$ 1,797,356
-7.8%
2010-11
$ 1,860,421
3.5%
2011-12
$ 1,757,297
-5.5% 1
2012-13
$ 1,840,766
4.7%
2013-14
$ 1,957,505
6.3%
2014-15
$ 2,055,241
5.0%
2015-16 (est.)
$ 2,148,444
4.5%
2016-17 (est.)
$ 2,105,475
-2.0% 1
1 Change as a result of census population
Assumptions
The State assesses a 5.6% sales tax, of which cities and towns share in the collections based on the
relation of its population to the total population of all incorporated cities and towns using the 2010 census
figures (Fountain Hills represents .4% of the State total). The FY16-17 revenue projection is based on the
League of Arizona Cities and Towns bulletin and by the Arizona Department of Revenue forecast for
Sales and Use Tax.
Major Influences: Construction Activity, Retail Sales, Population and Economy
STATE SHARED SALES TAX REVENUE
...........
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$
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Revenue Summary
Local Sales Tax
All Funds
Restrictions
Fiscal Year
Amount
Percent
Change
Revenues from the 2.6% local sales tax are allocated to
2007-08
$ 10,489,591
-8.1%
Capital Projects, Downtown Strategy, Economic
2008-09
$ 8,758,926
-16.5%
Development and General Fund. General Fund proceeds
2009-10
$ 7,644,441
-12.7%
are not restricted but must be expended for public
2010-11
$ 8,013,480
4.8%
purpose.
2011-12
$ 7,779,219
-2.9%
2012-13
$ 7,957,162
2.3%
2013-14
$ 8,459,267
6.3%
2014-15
$ 8,983,050
6.2%
2015-16 (est.)
$ 8,647,150
-3.7%
2016-17 (est.)
$ 9,023,247
4.3%
Assumptions
The local sales tax rate in Fountain Hills is 2.6% - total receipts for FY16-17 are estimated to be
$9,023,246. The construction related sales tax is derived from one-time activities and has been
dedicated for one-time expenditures. Another portion of the local sales tax is dedicated for downtown
development. The following is a breakdown of the dedicated and non -dedicated (General Fund)
projections:
Dedications:
Downtown Strategy Fund
$ 69,278
Economic Development Fund
277,111
Pavement Replacement
692,778
Capital Projects Fund
433,022
General Fund
7,551,058
Total Projections
J_9,023,247
Major Influences: Economy, Construction Activity, Retail Sales, Public Policy
LOCAL SALES TAX REVENUE
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$
Fiscal years 2008 through 2017
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Revenue Summary
State Shared Income Tax Revenue
General Fund
Restrictions
Fiscal Year
Amount
Percent
Change
No restrictions on usage. Must be expended for public
2007-08
$ 3,446,760
24.0%
purposes.
2008-09
$ 3,659,964
6.2%
2009-10
$ 3,162,174
-13.6%
2010-11
$ 2,383,874
-24.6%
2011-12
$ 1,898,088
-20.4% 1
2012-13
$ 2,297,203
21.0%
2013-14
$ 2,506,685
9.1%
2014-15
$ 2,722,433
8.6%
2015-16 (est.)
$ 2,707,673
-0.5%
2016-17 (est.)
$ 2,653,520
-2.0% 1
1 Change as a result of census population
Assumptions
A 1972 citizen's initiative gave the cities and towns a percentage share of the State income tax, officially
called urban revenue sharing; Arizona cities and towns receive 15% of the State's income tax
collections. This State Shared revenue is distributed to cities and towns based on the relation of their
population to the total population of all incorporated cities and towns in the State according to the latest
census. Amounts distributed are based on actual income tax collections from two years prior to the fiscal
year in which the Town receives the funds. The projection for FY16-17 is provided by the League of
Arizona Cities and Towns and the State's Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC).
Major Influences: Personal Income, Corporate Net Profits, Population and State Policy
STATE SHARED INCOME TAX REVENUE
$4,000,000
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$-
Fiscal years 2008 through 2017
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Revenue Summary
Highway User Revenue
Highway User Revenue Fund
Restrictions
Fiscal Year
Amount
Percent
Change
There is a State constitutional restriction on the use of
2007-08
$ 1,682,055
-3.9%
these funds which requires that these funds be used
2008-09
$ 1,468,335
-12.7%
solely for street and highway purposes. Payment of
2009-10
$ 1,391,100
-5.3%
principal and interest on highway and street bonds are
2010-11
$ 1,396,075
0.4%
an approved use.
2011-12
$ 1,126,762
-19.3%
2012-13
$ 1,232,187
9.4%
2013-14
$ 1,268,563
3.0%
2014-15
$ 1,392,806
9.8%
2015-16 (est.)
$ 1,403,324
0.8%
2016-17 (est.)
$ 1,395,030
-0.6%
Assumptions
Cities and towns receive 27.5% of fuel tax and transportation related fees collected by the State based
on population and county of origin of gasoline sales. The increase in HURF allocations in FY06-07 was the
result of the 2005 census population estimates. The revenue estimate for FY16-17 is based on estimates
of revenue sharing by Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) in their distribution forecast for the
next fiscal year.
Major Influences: Gasoline sales, Population, Economy and State Policy
HIGHWAY USER (HURF) REVENUE
$1,800,000 '
$1,600,000
$1,400,000
$1,200,000
$1,000,000
Fiscal years 2008 through 2017
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Revenue Summary
Vehicle License Tax Revenue
Highway User Revenue Fund
Restrictions
Fiscal Year
Amount
Percent
Change
Town Council has restricted for the Pavement
2007-08
$ 982,943
-3.1%
Management Program.
2008-09
$ 889,826
-9.5%
2009-10
$ 821,321
-7.7%
2010-11
$ 799,551
-2.7%
2011-12
$ 722,126
-9.7%
2012-13
$ 752,949
4.3%
2013-14
$ 800,475
6.3%
2014-15
$ 858,874
7.3%
2015-16 (est.)
$ 885,292
3.1%
2016-17 (est.)
$ 922,180
4.2%
Assumptions
Approximately 20% of the revenues collected for the licensing of motor vehicles is distributed to
incorporated cities and towns. The Town receives its share of the vehicle license tax collections based on
its population in relation to the total incorporated population of the county (.4%). The remainder of the
revenues collected are shared by schools, counties, and the State. The Town Council of Fountain Hills
passed Resolution 2013-02 designating proceeds from the VLT to be used strictly for maintenance of
Town's street (transferred to HURF fund).
Major Influences: Automobile sales, Population, and State Policy
VEHICLE LICENSE TAX REVENUE
.... ..�..�................. ..............
$1,000,000
$900,000
$800,000
$700,000
$600,000 IN I I I I I I 1 1
$500,000
$400,000 IN, I I I I I I I I I I
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
Fiscal years 2008 through 2017 —►
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Revenue Summary
Fines and Forfeitures Revenue
General Fund
Restrictions
Fiscal Year
I Amount
Percent
Change
No restrictions on usage. Must be expended for public
2007-08
$ 260,044
-7.5%
purpose.
2008-09
$ 315,274
21.2%
2009-10
$ 259,571
-17.7%
2010-11
$ 214,999
-17.2%
2011-12
$ 203,350
-5.4%
2012-13
$ 173,024
-14.9%
2013-14
$ 154,024
-11.0%
2014-15
$ 167,491
8.7%
2015-16 (est.)
$ 147,011
-12.2%
2016-17 (est.)
$ 147,011
0.0%
Assumptions
Municipal Court fines come from traffic violations and other fines paid for the violation of municipal
ordinances. The Town contracts with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office for traffic enforcement and has
seen a reduction in the number of citations.
Major Influences: Population, Enforcement, Public Policy
FINES AND FORFEITURES REVENUE
$350,000
$300,000
$250,000
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000 '
Fiscal years 2008 through 2017
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Revenue Summary
Licensing Fee Revenue
General Fund
Restrictions
Fiscal Year
Amount
Percent
Change
No restrictions on usage. Must be expended for public
2007-08
$ 153,858
-0.4%
purpose.
2008-09
$ 153,663
-0.1%
2009-10
$ 148,657
-3.3%
2010-11
$ 151,637
2.0%
2011-12
$ 150,144
-1.0%
2012-13
$ 148,209
-1.3%
2013-14
$ 148,066
-0.1%
2014-15
$ 169,638
14.6%
2015-16 (est.)
$ 151,407
-10.7%
2016-17 (est.)
$ 143,820
-5.0%
Assumptions
License fees are derived from fees on professions, occupations, businesses ($103,500) and animals
($40,320) within the Town. The license fee is used primarily as a means of regulating businesses and
animal control within the community. The estimate for FY16-17 is based on 2,521 active business
licenses and 2,905 animal licenses.
Major Influences: Economy, Enforcement
LICENSING FEE REVENUE
............................................................................................................................................................................................ . ...... ...........
$170,000
$165,000
$160,000 IE
$155,000
$150,000
$145,000
$140,000
$135,000
$130,000
Fiscal years 2008 through 2017
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Revenue Summary
Building Related Revenue
General Fund
Restrictions
Fiscal Year
Amount
Percent
Change
No restrictions on usage. Must be expended for public
2007-08
$ 970,446
-10.5%
purpose.
2008-09
$ 385,514
-60.3%
2009-10
$ 236,343
-38.7%
2010-11
$ 253,074
7.1%
2011-12
$ 232,447
-8.2%
2012-13
$ 262,403
12.9%
2013-14
$ 396,875
51.2%
2014-15
$ 538,264
35.6%
2015-16 (est.)
$ 531,021
-1.3%
2016-17 (est.)
$ 1,143,855
115.4%
Assumptions
Revenues from this source include the fees collected from building permits, rezoning, improvement
plans, encroachment and subdivision plans. The estimates for FY16-17 are based on construction activity
provided by local developers and planning staff and reflect the general economy in new home
construction. The projected number of permits for next fiscal year is 47 single family, 42 multi -family
unit, and 7 commercial projects.
Major Influences: Population, Economy, Development, Public Policy
BUILDING RELATED REVENUE
$1,200,000
$1,000,000
$800,000
$600,000
$400,000
$200,000
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Revenue Summary
Charges For Services -Recreation User Fees
General Fund
Restrictions
Fiscal Year
Amount
Percent
Change
No restrictions on usage. Must be expended for public
2007-08
$ 129,522
-15.5%
purpose.
2008-09
$ 197,717
52.7%
2009-10
$ 192,728
-2.5%
2010-11
$ 187,524
-2.7%
2011-12
$ 180,223
-3.9%
2012-13
$ 152,106
-15.6%
2013-14
$ 138,089
-9.2%
2014-15
$ 156,839
13.6%
2015-16 (est.)
$ 135,200
-13.8%
2016-17 (est.)
$ 138,000
2.1%
Assumptions
Charges for services are collected from recreation programs for youths to seniors. The Senior Center
offers programs for senior citizens including home delivered meals, fitness programs, special interest
classes, as well as social events. The decreases reflects a general decline in the number of participants
in recreation programs as well as a reduction in fees.
Major Influences: Population, Internal Policy on Rates
CHARGES FOR SERVICES - RECREATION USER FEES
$200,000
$180,000
$160,000-0 1 1 1 PP�
$140,000
$120,000
$100,000
$80,000
$60,000
$40,000
$20,000
$
Fiscal years 2008 through 2017
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Revenue Summary
Charges For Services -Rentals
General Fund
Restrictions
Fiscal Year
Amount
Percent
Change
No restrictions on usage. Must be expended for public
2007-08
$ 296,434
10.9%
purpose.
2008-09
$ 271,987
-8.2%
2009-10
$ 226,429
-16.8%
2010-11
$ 238,104
5.2%
2011-12
$ 217,987
-8.4%
2012-13
$ 226,600
4.0%
2013-14
$ 252,874
11.6%
2014-15
$ 270,084
6.8%
2015-16 (est.)
$ 282,331
4.5%
2016-17 (est.)
$ 255,791
-9.4%
Assumptions
The Community Center provides meeting space for the Senior Activity Center, local organizations such
as weddings, the photography club, Community Chorus, Fountain Hills Realtors and various homeowners
associations. Park rentals include the Plaza and ramada rentals. Additional rental charges are collected
from cellular providers for use of town property for their towers.
Major Influences: Population, Internal Policy on Rates
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Expenditure Summary
Expenditure Summary
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Expenditure Summary
Expenditures
This section provides a broad overview of the expenditures included in the FY16-
17 budget. Information is presented for each fund.
All Funds Expenditure Summary
Total expenditures for all funds are $39,794,769 including transfers. The Operating
Funds represent 41% of the total. HURF/Streets Fund represents 10% of the total
Town budget. Special Revenue Funds represent 7% of the budget with Debt Ser-
vice representing 9%, and Capital Projects 29%.
With the introduction of program budgeting, all expenditures are categorized by
line item or program. A summary of all programs and proposed costs is shown on
the next pages.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
EXPENDITURES BY FUND TYPE WITH TRANSFERS
Debt Service
Funds
9%
Special Rei
Fund:
7%
Excise
1%
Total All Funds= $39.8M
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Expenditure Summary
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures by Fund and Program
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FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
Operating Funds
Accounting
$ 38,113 $
33,003
$ 116,656
$ 198,759
Administration
1,699,275
2,001,704
1,582,610
9,151,195
Amenities
190,310
234,832
334,475
-
Animal Control
37,705
31,817
40,320
33,244
Art & Culture
48,127
38,857
41,713
-
Attorney Services
205,137
257,683
293,454
396,950
Audit Services
68,946
96,157
97,370
-
Boards & Commissions
56,217
53,865
48,691
Budget
56,545
50,268
52,601
-
Building Inspection
234,543
245,262
274,052
223,202
Building Maintenance
593,143
653,723
648,374
556,200
Capital Improvement Prog
89,718
91,417
93,274
-
Civil Cases
31,909
32,924
31,505
-
Code Compliance
93,627
96,965
99,979
77,412
Community Events
94,842
102,117
116,080
77,729
Criminal Cases
51,224
51,980
48,866
-
Current Planning
97,300
101,425
107,623
-
Customer Service
32,151
19,297
17,762
35,927
Elections
57,432
41,316
34,840
-
Emergency Medical
1,420,228
1,464,522
1,513,136
-
Engineering
136,475
142,668
206,154
228,008
Environmental Service
32,611
32,419
30,747
-
Event Planning
61,195
54,514
57,862
Field Prep/Maint
170,384
171,716
180,893
Fire Suppression
1,624,954
1,606,250
1,661,464
-
Fountain
223,119
196,149
214,871
212,375
Home Delivered Meals
60,983
56,661
73,522
63,240
Incarceration/Transport
56,302
56,703
67,500
-
Juvenile
8,691
9,448
8,286
Landscape Maintenance
162,852
184,317
236,738
-
Legislation
38,488
41,443
46,655
14,090
Licensing
45,436
49,243
47,777
50,963
Long Range Planning
26,790
27,130
29,278
-
Mapping & Graphics
72,239
70,893
70,565
105,608
Network Administration
145,728
132,268
159,391
-
Open Space
31,494
37,249
29,058
21,058
Operations
115,620
121,833
116,568
4,762,568
Outside Inspections
-
-
-
60,199
Patrol
2,946,797
3,249,272
3,554,666
-
Payroll
16,291
22,139
23,668
Permitting
114,359
117,510
126,218
-
Planning & Zoning
-
-
-
120,377
Public Defender
3,750
6,750
4,800
-
Prosecutor
91,667
90,000
90,000
-
Purchasing
28,341
46,269
47,247
57,122
Records Management
15,550
15,968
16,206
-
Recruitment
21,110
29,209
30,152
-
Risk Management
243,193
257,612
276,779
300,982
Senior Memberships
86,956
93,129
105,841
68,002
Social/Community Services
129,103
133,991
115,197
-
Support
54,487
41,883
42,451
Special Events
27,073
23,450
26,769
-
Special Interest Programs
24,407
30,697
38,590
16,007
Sports Activities
55,629
61,520
79,851
26,602
Stormwater Management
205,650
246,430
148,939
-
Strategic Planning
22,040
16,114
57,259
Training & Development
4,389
2,536
17,500
Treasury
41,053
41,702
42,902
Video Services
17,188
11,580
13,233
-
Volunteers
44,024
66,315
75,435
79,985
Web Site
10,948
40,227
49,927
-
Youth &Teen Programs
94,771
87,208
85,531
27,831
Total General Fund
12,508,629
13,421,550
13,899,871
16,965,635
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Expenditure Summary
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures by Fund and Program
Description
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised Budget
FY16-17
Proposed Budget
Operating Funds - continued
3,585
3,220
4,227
1,010
Art & Culture
1,234
7,185
15,000
39,000
Total Public Art Fund
1,234
7,185
15,000
39,000
Operational Support
64,560
60,203
68,555
71,780
Vehicle Replacement
684,672
23,954
31,000
231,000
Total Internal Service Funds
749,232
84,157
99,555
302,780
Total Operating Funds
$ 13,259,095 $
13,512,892
$ 14,014,426
$ 17,307,415
Special Revenue Funds
Administration
$ 336,496 $
149,690 $
220,860 $
330,178
Adopt A Street
3,585
3,220
4,227
1,010
Legal Services
25,698
28,689
32,136
-
Open Space
241,291
261,749
350,309
339,385
Pavement Management
2,205,886
504,599
1,761,276
2,560,542
Street Signs
82,757
84,970
95,098
69,477
Street Sweeping
74,772
87,908
-
-
TrafFic Signals
103,333
111,358
278,145
163,082
Vehicle Maintenance
72,492
79,818
106,070
70,712
Total Highway User Revenue Fund
3,146,310
1,312,001
2,848,121
3,534,386
Administration
272,730
1,194,160
557,886
1,021,655
Total Downtown Strategy Fund
272,730
1,194,160
557,886
1,021,655
Administration
147,581
264,396
321,101
317,467
Total Economic Development Fund
147,581
264,396
321,101
317,467
Administration
-
118,121
188,580
207,653
Total Tourism Fund
-
118,121
188,580
207,653
Grants Admin
61,667
102,364
1,601,841
1,655,000
Total Special Revenue Fund
61,667
102,364
1,601,841
1,655,000
Administration
-
-
50,615
58,115
Equipment Replacement
3,894
845
30,000
30,000
Total Court Enhancement Fund
3,894
845
80,615
88,115
Administration
-
-
639,241
540,380
Total Environmental Fund
-
-
639,241
540,380
Cottonwoods Maintenance District
3,363
3,235
4,043
4,050
Total Cottonwoods Maint District
3,363
3,235
4,043
4,050
Total Special Revenue Funds
$ 3,635,545 $
2,995,122 $
6,241,428 $
7,368,706
Debt Service Funds
Gen Oblig Bond Debt Service
$ 1,014,000 $
561,022 $
2,094,722 $
2,119,350
Eagle Mtn CFD Debt Service
425,313
2,669,113
411,851
409,226
Munic Prop Corp Debt Service
1,108,910
2,954,713
520,740
393,690
Total Debt Service Funds
$ 2,548,223 $
6,184,848 $
3,027,313 $
2,922,266
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FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures by Fund and Program
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FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
Capital Projects Funds
Administration $
1,236 $
2,362
$ 137,271
$ 472,885
Downtown Development
515,983
1,096,658
200,000
600,000
Fire Projects
433,826
119,319
3,650,000
3,800,000
General Govt Projects
220,714
486
-
300,000
Park Development
92,712
535,714
1,135,614
2,940,000
Pavement Management
1,414,200
7,338,805
6,565,000
830,000
Stormwater Management
51,814
15,177
2,195,000
750,000
Traffic Signals
13,979
68,192
380,000
-
Total Capital Projects Fund
2,744,464
9,176,712
14,262,885
9,692,885
Administration
-
41,010
130,000
431,000
Total Facilities Replacement Fund
-
41,010
130,000
431,000
Law Enforcement Dev Fee
2,306
-
203,484
203,484
Fire/Emergency Dev Fee
2,306
-
67,202
51,822
Streets Dev Fee
11,813
407,921
-
-
Park/Rec Dev Fee
9,217
-
-
144,987
Open Space Dev Fee
9,769
535
535
1,672,204
Library/Museum Dev Fee
2,306
43,445
-
-
Total Development Fee Funds
37,717
451,901
271,221
2,072,497
Total Capital Projects Funds $
2,782,181 $
9,669,623
$ 14,664,106
$ 12,196,382
Grand Total of All Funds, including
Transfers Out $
22,225,044 $
32,362,485
$ 37,947,273
$ 39,794,769
Transfers Out
1,838,453
2,782,646
1,240,981
5,945,415
Net Expenditures - Total of All
Funds $
20,386,591 $
29,579,839
$ 36,706,292
$ 33,849,354
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Expenditure Summary
FY16-17 General Fund Expenditures by Department and Division
Department
Division
Proposed Budget
Mayor & Council
Mayor & Council
$ 72,342
Administration
Town Manager
295,774
Town Clerk
154,637
Administrative Services
444,984
Finance
525,823
Information Technology
266,495
Legal Services
396,950
Total Administration
2,084,663
General Government
Non -Departmental
2,929,259
Municipal Court
Municipal Court
319,479
Public Works
Public Works
189,914
Facilities
637,390
Total Public Works
827,304
Development Services
Development Services
166,403
Engineering
228,008
Planning
120,377
Code Compliance
77,412
Mapping & Graphics
105,608
Building Safety
223,202
Total Development Services
921,010
Community Services
Community Services
203,641
Recreation
433,269
Community Center
221,984
Senior Services
221,089
Parks -Administration
78,947
Parks -Fountain Park
427,230
Parks -Golden Eagle Park
296,996
Parks -Desert Vista Park
108,403
Parks -Four Peaks Park
79,534
Parks -Open Space/Trails
21,058
Parks -Avenue of the Fountains Plaza
80,599
Total Community Services
2,172,750
Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement
3,930,111
Fire & Emergency Medical
Fire & Emergency Medical
3,708,717
Total General Fund Expenditures
$ 16,965,635
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Expenditure Summary
Expenditure Limitation
Each year, the Economic Estimates Commission of the State of Arizona develops
expenditure limits for local governments in Arizona based on a formula using
1979-80 expenses adjusted for inflation and population growth. Cities and towns
are required to stay within the limits or incur a penalty (reduction in State Shared
revenues).
The FY16-17 expenditure limitation for the Town of Fountain Hills is $27,473,653
which is a 2.5% increase from the previous year. The limit applies to FY16-17 ex-
penditures of the Town (all funds) but allows for certain exemptions and deduc-
tions. For example, bond proceeds, debt service payments, grant expenditures,
and HURF and are not included when determining compliance with the expenditure
limitation. However, development fee and capital project expenditures are subject
to the limitation. The table below is an estimate of the Town's expenditure limita-
tion, deductions and exclusions and final spending authority.
EXPENDITURE LIMITATION ANALYSIS (Estimated)
Total Expenditures
Exclusions (Subtractions) from Revenues:
Separate Legal Entitites
Bond Proceeds, including amounts carried forward
Debt Service Payments
Dividends, Interest, Gains
Grants, Aid, Contributions from Federal Government
Grants, Aid, Contributions from Private Organizations
Amounts Received from State
Quasi -External interfund Transactions
Savings Reserved for Capital Purchase (voter approved)
Highway User Revenues Excess 1979-80
Contracts with Other Political Subdivisions
Refunds, Reimbursements
Voter Approved Exclusions
Prior Years Carry Forward
Total Exclusions
Expenditures subject to limitation
Expenditure Limitation
Under/(Over) Limitation
$ 27,903,939
2,118,250
47,068
15,000
20,305
1,776,000
345,020
2,612,206
7,740,815
20,163,124
27,473,653
$ 7,310,529
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Budget Process & Schedule
Budget Process
Schedule
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Budget Process
Planning Process
A number of planning processes are in place to guide the Town's decision making. Many
of these processes allow for direct citizen input through public hearings, community
meetings or participation in Council -appointed committees. The Town's planning
processes include:
Planning Process
Description
Town Vision, Mission, Goals and Values
Sets the overall tone of the organization
and guides employees in managing the
daily operations of the Town.
General Plan
A guide designed to encourage the most
appropriate use of land and resources
within the Town consistent with the
interest of the citizens. The General Plan
sets forth goals, objectives, policies and
implementation techniques that will guide
the development activity within the Town
and promote, preserve and protect the
health, safety, and general welfare of its
citizens.
Capital Improvement Program
A five year guide to assist in long range
planning for the Town's capital needs.
Details of the adopted Capital
Improvement Plan are found beginning
on page 320.
Fiscal Policy Guidelines
Policies guiding the financial management
of the Town of Fountain Hills are
approved by the Town Council to ensure
a fiscally sound government. The
adoption of and compliance with these
policies is an important factor in Rating
Agency reviews. A summary of the
Town's policies can be found beginning on
page 50.
Annual Budget Process
Town staff develops a recommended
budget. Many of the decisions included in
that recommendation are driven by
processes noted above. A summary of
the Town's budget process can be found
on the following pages.
Five Year Financial Plan
A five year financial forecast is developed
annually as a tool to anticipate potential
budget imbalances. The current plan can
be found on page 18.
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Budget Process
Mission of the Budget Process
Communication and involvement with citizens and other stakeholders is stressed.
The broad nature of the budget mission allows issues to be addressed that have
limited the success of budgeting in the past. Apathy is a serious illness of govern-
ment; it is in the best interests of government to have involved stakeholders.
The term stakeholder refers to anyone affected by or who has a stake in govern-
ment. This term stakeholder includes, but is not limited to, citizens, customers,
elected officials, management, employees and their representatives, businesses,
vendors, other governments, and the media. It is vital that the budget processes
include diverse stakeholders.
Each year, the Town of Fountain Hills budget is developed from the Town Council's
priorities by the Finance Division with the individual Departments and the Town
Manager. Meetings with each Department, the Town Manager and the Finance Di-
vision are held during the month of March. After these meetings are completed, a
proposed Town -wide balanced budget is prepared for submittal to the full Town
Council and public in April/May.
Recommended Budget Practices
The Town of Fountain Hills budget process is designed to meet citizens' needs for
information and input; decision makers' needs for information and advice from citi-
zens on their desired blend of services; and the time line set by the State of Ari-
zona through the Arizona Budget Law.
The Town of Fountain Hills budget process incorporates the recommended prac-
tices promulgated by the National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting
(NACSLB) and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Concurrently,
Town staff apply diligent effort into improving the processes, decisions and out-
comes with each new budget year. The NACSLB's practices encourage govern-
ments to consider the long-term consequences of actions to ensure that impacts of
budget decisions are understood over a multi-year planning horizon and to assess
whether program and service levels can be sustained.
Budget Definition
All cities and towns in Arizona are required to adopt an annual budget. State law
dictates that fiscal years begin on July 1 and end on June 30. Certain parts of the
budget document, such as summaries of revenues and expenditures showing two
years of spending history, are required by State law.
A good budget process is characterized by several essential features:
• Incorporates a long-term perspective
• Establishes linkages to broad goals
• Focuses budget decisions on results and outcomes
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• Involves and promotes effective communication with stakeholders
• Provides incentives to government management and employees
These key characteristics of good budgeting make clear that the budget process is
not simply an exercise in balancing revenues and expenditures one year at a time,
but is strategic in nature, encompassing a multi-year financial and operating plan
that allocates resources on the basis of identified goals. A good budget process
moves beyond the traditional concept of line -item expenditure control, providing
incentives and flexibility to managers that can lead to improved program efficiency
and effectiveness.
Principles and Elements of the Budget Process
The budget process consists of four broad principles that stem from the definition
and mission previously described. These principles are as follows:
1. A government should have broad goals that provide overall direction for the
government and serve as a basis for decision making.
2. A government should have specific policies, plans, programs and man-
agement strategies to define how it will achieve its long-term goals.
3. A financial plan and budget that moves toward town achievement of goals,
within the constraints of available resources, should be prepared and
adopted.
4. Program and financial performance should be continually evaluated, and ad-
justments made, to encourage progress toward achieving goals.
These principles encompass many functions that spread across a governmental or-
ganization. They reflect the fact that development of a balanced budget is a politi-
cal and managerial process that also has financial and technical dimensions. Each
of the principles of the budget process incorporates components or elements that
represent achievable results. These elements help translate the guiding principles
into action components. Individual budgetary practices are derived from these ele-
ments. The principles and elements provide a structure to categorize budgetary
practices.
The Town of Fountain Hills has broad goals that provide overall direction for the
government and serves as a basis for decision-making.
• Assess community needs, priorities, challenges and opportunities
• Identify opportunities and challenges for governmental services, capital as-
sets, and management
• Develop and disseminate broad goals
• Develop approaches to achieve goals - a government should have specific
policies, plans, programs, and management strategies to define how it will
achieve its long-term goals
• Adopt financial policies
• Develop programmatic, operating, and capital policies and plans
• Develop programs and services that are consistent with policies and plans
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• Develop management strategies
• Develop a budget consistent with approaches to achieve goals - a financial
plan and budget that moves toward achievement of goals, within the con-
straints of available resources, should be prepared and adopted
• Develop a process for preparing and adopting a budget
• Develop and evaluate financial options
• Make choices necessary to adopt a budget
• Evaluate performance and make adjustments - program and financial per-
formance should be continually evaluated, and adjustments made, to en-
courage progress toward achieving goals
• Monitor, measure, and evaluate performance
• Make adjustments as needed
When does the "budget season" start?
The budget process typically begins in January when the Finance Division begins to
review current levels of service, Council goals and objectives as identified at the
annual Council retreat, proposed capital improvements, and financial forecasts.
In reality, the budget process for the Town is actually an ongoing process.
Throughout the fiscal year, citizens and staff submit suggestions for new services,
regulations, funding sources, and improved service delivery, as well as concerns to
the Town Council and Commissions for discussion, study, and/or implementation.
Advisory Boards and Commissions develop plans for new or enhanced programs to
be included in the following year's budget proposal.
Implementing, Monitoring, and Amending the Budget
A budget is an annual planning tool - it identifies the Town's work plan and
matches the financial, material, and human resources available with the require-
ments to complete the work plan. The budget includes information about the or-
ganization and identifies the Council policy that directed the budget preparation.
Although a budget is often discussed as a financial document, the financial portion
means very little without the policy and administrative information that explains
what the organization intends to do with the financial resources.
In July, the Town staff begins the process of implementing the newly adopted
budget and is accountable for budgetary control throughout the fiscal year. Reve-
nue and expenditure patterns are examined, compared to budget plans, and cor-
rective action, if necessary, is taken during the fiscal year. Town management has
access to a monthly budget and activity report; the Town Council is provided a
summary budget report at the end of each quarter disclosing actual revenue, ex-
penditure, and fund balance performance as compared to the budget.
The Town of Fountain Hills budget is adopted at a Department level and the Capi-
tal Improvement Program is adopted at a project level. Control of each legally
adopted annual budget is at the Department level; the Town Manager may, at any
time, transfer any unencumbered appropriation balance or portion thereof be -
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tween general classifications of expenditure (line items) within a Department. The
items are reduced by a like amount. At the request of the Town Manager, the
Council may transfer any unencumbered appropriation balance or portion thereof
between one Department to another.
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes, "No expenditure shall be made for a purpose
not included in such budget...". Thus, a contingency line item is included within
the General Fund to accommodate most unplanned expenditures. The other option
in amending the budget, according to State law, is for the Council to declare an
emergency and then transfer the monies from one line item or Department to an-
other. In essence, any approved Council transfers do amend the budget although
the budget is never reprinted. All transfers are reflected on the following year's le-
gal schedules as required by the Auditor General's Office.
What funds are included in this budget?
The accounts of the Town are organized on the basis of funds, each of which is
considered a separate accounting entity. Government resources are allocated to
and accounted for in individual funds based on the purposes for which they are to
be spent and the means by which spending activities are controlled. The Town of
Fountain Hills appropriates all funds in its budget process:
• General Fund - revenues and expenditures to carry out basic governmental
activities such as police and fire, recreation, planning, legal services, admin-
istrative services, etc. (unrestricted).
• Special Revenue Funds - revenues derived from specific taxes or other ear-
marked revenue sources, usually required by statute or ordinance to finance
particular activities. Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF), grants, and the
Excise Tax Funds are examples of special revenue funds.
• Debt Service Funds - established to account for the accumulation of re-
sources for, and the payment of, general long-term debt principal and inter-
est. Municipal Property Corporation (MPC) and Community Facilities District
(CFD) funds are included within the debt service funds.
• Capital Projects Funds - to account for the purchase or construction of ma-
jor capital facilities, heavy equipment, park improvements and major road
improvements. The Capital Projects Fund revenues are derived from excess
General Fund revenues and 50% of the construction related local sales tax.
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Budget Process
When can a citizen have input into the budget process?
Town staff welcomes comments and suggestions throughout the year. The first op-
portunity for the Town Council to contribute to the budget is during the annual
goal setting retreat which is typically held around the beginning of the calendar
year. The proposed budget is presented to the public and Town Council in April/
May at which time a public hearing is held to receive input. This hearing is the op-
portunity to increase the budget for the next fiscal year before the maximum
spending amount is established. Once the maximum spending amount is adopted
as the tentative budget, line items can only be exchanged or decreased prior to
the budget's final adoption.
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Budget Schedule
Budget Schedule FY16-17
Mon, November 30, 2015 5 year Revenue Forecast due to Town Manager
Mon, December 17, 2015 Staff budget "kick-off' meeting in the Council Chambers
Thu, January 14, 2016 Preliminary operating budgets entered into MUNIS; with
Staffing Requirements and budget supplements due to Finance
Thu, February 4, 2016 Department/Division templates due to Finance for inclusion in budget
book
Thu, February 11, 2016
Council Retreat Session — Priorities for FY15-16; Council receives
preliminary CIP Budget & Strategic Plan Review
Final operating budgets entered into MUNIS
Mon -Thu, February 22 - 25, 2016
Department presentations due to Town Manager
Thu, March 3, 2016
Final revenue projections entered into MUNIS
Tues, March 8, 2016
Council Special Session @ 5:30 PM — Consideration of projects listed in
the CIP
Mon, March 28, 2016
Staff to publish fee and tax levy notice on website for legal compliance
Mon, April 11, 2016
Council receives proposed budget — the proposed budget is posted
online & the Resolution exhibit schedules are prepared by Finance for
Legal
Tues, April 19, 2016
Council Budget Special Session @ 5:30 PM
*Wed, April 20, 2016
Council Budget Special Session @ 5:30 PM, *if needed
Thu, April 21, 2016
Public Outreach/Open House held prior to the Council meeting (6:00 — 6:30 PM)
Thu, May 5, 2016
Town, CMD & EMCFD Meetings — Adoption of Tentative Budgets
Thu, June 2, 2016
Town, CMD & EMCFD Meetings — Adoption of Final Budget
Thu, June 16, 2016
Town, CMD & EMCFD Meetings — Adoption of Tax Levy
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Operating Budgets
OPERATING BUDGETS
MAYOR & TOWN COUNCIL
ADMINISTRATION
MUNICIPAL COURT
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
PUBLIC WORKS
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMUNITY SERVICES
LAW ENFORCEMENT
FIRE & EMERGENCY MEDICAL
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Operating Budgets
Organization Chart
Town of Fountain Hills Organization
Community
Fire / EMS Services
Development
Services
Public Works
Parks
Engineering
Streets
Recreation
E GIS
Facilities
Law
rEnforcrc..7ent
Finance
Information
Technology
Administrative
Services
Town Clerk
Volunteer
Program
Economic
Development
Department Directors
Town Manager
qServices
LPI.nnn,
Craig Rudolphy
Presiding Judge
Law
rEnforcrc..7ent
Finance
Information
Technology
Administrative
Services
Town Clerk
Volunteer
Program
Economic
Development
Department Directors
Town Manager
Grady Miller
Finance Director
Craig Rudolphy
Presiding Judge
Robert Melton
Community Services Director
Mark Mayer
Development Services Director
Vacant
Public Works Director Paul Mood
Fire Chief Chief Randy Roberts,
District Commander
Town Prosecutor
Town Attorney
Rural/Metro Corporation
Appointed
by Council
Contracted
Captain David Letourneau,
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Mark Iacovino
The Law Office of Mark Iacovino
Andrew McGuire,
Gust Rosenfeld, P.L.C.
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Operating Budgets
Mayor & Town Council
Mayor &Town Council
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Operating Budgets
Mayor & Town Council
MAYOR & TOWN COUNCIL
Mission Statement
The Mayor & Town Council are charged with serving the best interests of the com-
munity by providing for its safety and well-being; respecting its special, small-
town character and quality of life; providing superior public services; sustaining
the public trust through open and responsive government; and maintaining the
stewardship and preservation of its financial and natural resources.
TOWN OF
OUNTAIN HILLS
gas%%
FRONT ROW: Councilmember Cassie Hansen, Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh, Council -
member Cecil A. Yates
BACK ROW: Councilmember Alan Magazine, Vice Mayor Henry Leger, Council -
member Dennis Brown, Councilmember Nick DePorter
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Operating Budgets
Mayor & Town Council
Department Overview
The Town Council is comprised of the Mayor and six Councilmembers, all of whom
are elected at large to serve the citizens of the Town of Fountain Hills. The term of
office for the Mayor is two years, and Councilmembers serve overlapping terms of
four years. The corporate powers of the Town are vested in the Council and are
exercised only as directed or authorized by law via ordinance, resolution, order or
motion. The Council appropriates funds and provides policy direction to Town staff.
The Council appoints a Town Manager, who is responsible for the day-to-day ad-
ministration of the Town. The Council also appoints the Presiding Judge, Town At-
torney, and Town Prosecutor.
Program Name
Expenditures by Program
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16
Actual Actual Revised
Budget
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Administration
76,799
82,680 80,084
72,342
Total
$ 76.799
$ 82,680 $ 80.084
$ 72,342
Use of Funds - Mayor & Town Council - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $72,342
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Mayor & Town Council
Use of Funds - Mayor & Town Council - By Category
Where does the money go?
Internal Service
3%
Supplies
2%
Meetings and
Training Benefits
7% 7%
Total Proposed Budget = $72,342
Operational Priorities for FY16-17
• Stabilize Town Finances
• Pavement Management Program
• Economic Development Plan
• Fire Station #2 Relocation
• Fountain Lake Water Quality
• Facilities Reserve Fund
• Traffic Studies
• State Land
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nployment
Taxes
5%
Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Budget
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Wages
60,144
60,143
59,703
54,472
Employment Taxes
4,386
3 892
3,730
3,574
Benefits
5,370
6,267
5,687
5,286
Dues and Memberships
360
393
360
-
Meetings and Training
2,491
1 772
5,634
5,420
Maintenance and Repair
246
99
-
-
Contractual Services
-
2,995
1,740
240
Supplies
1,396
4 746
1,200
1,200
Equipment/Improvement
127
412
-
-
Internal Service
2,279
1,961
2,030
2,150
Total
76,799
82,680
80,084
72 342
Use of Funds - Mayor & Town Council - By Category
Where does the money go?
Internal Service
3%
Supplies
2%
Meetings and
Training Benefits
7% 7%
Total Proposed Budget = $72,342
Operational Priorities for FY16-17
• Stabilize Town Finances
• Pavement Management Program
• Economic Development Plan
• Fire Station #2 Relocation
• Fountain Lake Water Quality
• Facilities Reserve Fund
• Traffic Studies
• State Land
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nployment
Taxes
5%
Operating Budgets
Mayor & Town Council
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS FOR FY16-17
From the Values listed in the Strategic Pian 2010, Council identified the following
Strategic Directions as Goals for FY16-17.
EV3
Promote a
mixed use core
C3
Solicit Public/Stakeholder
Feedback
CR4
Implement
communications plan for
civic involvement
CR5
Evaluate
Customer Satisfaction
on regular basis
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Operating Budgets
Mayor & Town Council
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Mayor & Council
Transfers Out
Total Mayor & Council $ 76,799 $ 82,680 $ 80,084 $ 72,342
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FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 27,144 $
23,693
$ 23,703
$ 18,472
Salaries -Part Time
33,000
36,450
36,000
36,000
FICA
2,251
2,260
2,232
2,232
Medicare
863
861
866
790
Workers Compensation
548
284
234
143
Unemployment Insurance
724
487
398
409
Group Health Insurance
2,438
3,305
2,738
2,877
Group Dental Insurance
152
167
153
208
Group Vision Insurance
23
28
23
29
Disability Insurance
66
86
87
78
Retirement
2,617
2,604
2,607
2,032
Life Insurance
74
75
79
62
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
360
393
360
-
Meetings & Training
2,491
1,772
5,634
5,420
Sign Repair & Replacement
246
100
-
-
Legal Fees
-
2,773
-
-
Printing Expense
-
223
240
240
Community Contracts/Events
-
315
1,500
-
Office Supplies
1,055
493
100
100
Food & Beverage Supplies
341
3,938
250
250
Program Materials
-
-
850
850
Peripherals
127
-
-
-
Furniture/Appliances
-
412
-
-
ISF-Copier Charges
199
81
200
100
ISF-Mail Service Charges
36
43
30
50
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
-
40
ISF-Telecom Charges
2,044
1,797
1,800
2,000
Sub total Expenditures
76,799
82,680
80,084
72,342
Transfers Out
Total Mayor & Council $ 76,799 $ 82,680 $ 80,084 $ 72,342
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Operating Budgets
Administration
Administration
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Operating Budgets
Administration Department
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
Note: Numbers in parentheses represent full-time equivalents (FTE).
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Operating Budgets
Administration Department
ADMINISTRATION
Mission Statement
The Administration Department is dedicated to serving the citizens of Fountain
Hills by providing administrative direction and support to the Town's Departments.
Administration provides accurate and current information on Council legislation
and administrative actions; provides for the delivery of comprehensive financial
services to internal and external customers; provides support to Town staff;
reaches out to political leaders and geographical neighbors to continue to grow re-
lationships in the best interests of the Town; and enhances the Town's economic
base through business attraction, retention and business vitality activities.
Department Overview
The Administration Department is made up of seven (7) Divisions and one (1) ser-
vice function: Town Manager, Town Clerk, Administrative Services, Finance, Infor-
mation Technology, Economic Development, Legal Services, and the Volunteer
Program. The Town Manager provides direct supervision over the Town Clerk, Ad-
ministrative Services, Finance, Economic Development, and the Volunteer Pro-
gram. The Town Manager also administers the budget for Legal Services. The Fi-
nance Director is responsible for Finance and Information Technology. The Admin-
istrative Services Director is responsible for Human Resources and Risk Manage-
ment.
Variance Explanations:
Town Manager: Various Town -wide, non -departmental expenditures previously
reported under this division have been relocated into the General Government de-
partment.
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Expenditures by
Division
Division
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Town Manager
577,643
654,775
550,255
295,774
Information Technology
253,853
237,468
275,975
266,495
Town Clerk
141,316
132,117
130,490
154,637
Human Resources Risk M mt.
321,961
360,033
401,120
444,984
Finance
362,897
373,437
508,221
525,823
Economic Development
-
90,000
-
-
Le al Services
300,554
354,434
388,254
396,950
Total
1,958,224
2,202,264
2 254 315
2 084,663
Variance Explanations:
Town Manager: Various Town -wide, non -departmental expenditures previously
reported under this division have been relocated into the General Government de-
partment.
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Operating Budgets
Administration Department
Use of Funds - Administration - By Division
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $2,084,663
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Accounting
38,113
33,003
116,656
198,759
Administration
625,601
760,347
567,567
771,255
Attorney Services
205,137
257 683
293,454
396,950
Audit Services
68,946
96,157
97,370
-
Bud et
56,545
50 268
52,601
-
Customer Service
32,151
19,297
17,762
35,927
Elections
57,432
41,316
34,840
-
Legislation
38,488
41,443
46,655
14,090
Licensing
45,436
49,243
47,777
50,963
Network Administration
145,728
132,268
159,391
-
Operations
-
-
-
178,630
Payroll
16,291
22 139
23,668
-
Public Defender
3,750
6,750
4,800
-
Prosecutor
91,667
90,000
90,000
-
Purchasing
28,341
46,269
47,247
57,122
Records Management
15,550
15,968
16,206
-
Recruitment
21,110
29,209
30,152
-
Risk Management
243,193
257,612
276,779
300,982
Social/Community Services
30,615
32,934
32,683
-
Support
54,487
41 883
42,451
-
Strategic Planning
22,040
16,115
57,259
-
Training & Development
4,389
2,536
17,500
-
Treasury
41,053
41 702
42,902
-
Video Services
17,188
11,580
13,233
-
Volunteers
44,024
66,315 1
75,435 1
79,9 5
Web Site
10,949
40,227 1
49,927 1
-
Total
1,958,224
2 202 264 1
$2,254,315 1
$2,084,663
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Operating Budgets
Administration Department
Variance Explanations:
Accounting/Audit Services/Budget/Treasury: Programs were combined into Ac-
counting for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Administration/Elections/Payroll/Public Defender/Prosecutor/Recruitment/Strategic
Planning/Training & Development: Programs were combined into Administration
for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Customer Service: The increase is a result of personnel allocation changes.
Legislation/Licensing: The decrease is a result of personnel allocation changes.
Network Administration/Operations/Support/Video Services/Web Site: Programs
were combined into Operations for more efficient managing and reporting pur-
poses.
Risk Management: The increase is a result of rising insurance costs.
Social/Community Services: The expenditures were relocated to the General Gov-
ernment department.
Rig
Manag
14
Purchas
3%
Operati,
9%,
Use of Funds - Administration - By Program
Where does the money go?
Volunteers Accounting
a0u 10%
I
Audit Attorney Services
Legislation Services 19%
1% 3%
Total Proposed Budget = $2,084,663
Note: Programs that account for 1% of the total are not shown on the chart.
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Operating Budgets
Administration Department
Variance Explanations:
Meetings and Training: The increase is a result of two additional conferences, one
each for the Town Manager and the Town Clerk.
Transfers/Contingency: The amounts were relocated in the new General Govern-
ment department.
Capital Expenditures: FY15-16 budget reflected a one-time expenditure for soft-
ware.
Use of Funds - Administration - By Category
Where does the money go?
Benefits
7%
Employment
Taxes
Dues &
Memberships
6%_
Meetings and
Training
2%
Contingency Supplies
5% Internal Service z 2%
0
Total°Proposed Budget = $2,084,663
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Budget
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Wages
682,418
675,705
687,792
733,797
Employment Taxes
22,671
16,034
15,357
17 912
Benefits
119,836
158,636
157,092
138,151
Dues & Memberships
126,588
118,975
138,246
128,342
Meetings and Training
10,469
10 325
28,835
38 851
Maintenance and Repair
3,369
3,736
5,050
8 000
Utilities
2,742
2 538
1,680
1,800
Contractual Services
674,579
733,108
880,086
927,404
Supplies
23,434
23,868
27,772
31,774
Equipment
43 374
16,720
36,862
32,400
Internal Service
20,360
26,625
24,625
26,232
Transfers
228,384
396,500
130,000
-
Contin enc
-
-
105,143
Capital Expenditures
-
19,494
15,775
-
Total
1,958,224
2,202,264
2,254,315
2,084,663
Variance Explanations:
Meetings and Training: The increase is a result of two additional conferences, one
each for the Town Manager and the Town Clerk.
Transfers/Contingency: The amounts were relocated in the new General Govern-
ment department.
Capital Expenditures: FY15-16 budget reflected a one-time expenditure for soft-
ware.
Use of Funds - Administration - By Category
Where does the money go?
Benefits
7%
Employment
Taxes
Dues &
Memberships
6%_
Meetings and
Training
2%
Contingency Supplies
5% Internal Service z 2%
0
Total°Proposed Budget = $2,084,663
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Operating Budgets
Administration Department
FY15-16 Department Accomplishments
Initiative
Strategic Value
Enhanced Town Website
CR1-Civic Responsibility
Implemented an Environmental Fee
ES2-Environmental Stewardship
FY16-17 Objectives
Initiative
Strategic Value
Estimated Cost/Funding
Source
Implement and Fund Infra-
I2 -Maintain and Improve Com-
$1 million transfer from Gen -
structure Facilities Replace-
munity Infrastructure
eral Fund Reserves
ment
Create a Communications Plan
CR4, CR7-Civic Responsibility
$10,000 one time funding from
for Town of Fountain Hills
General Fund to create a com-
munications plan
Continue investment in Pave-
I3 -Maintain and Improve Com-
$1 million from HURF, includes
ment Management Program
munity Infrastructure
Excise Tax and CIP Funds
Promote quality development
EV1, EV3, EV4-Economic Vital-
Economic Development and
and actively assist new busi-
ity
Development Services staff
nesses, retain current busi-
and budgets
nesses
Conduct bi-annual Citizens
CR4-Civic Responsibility
This expense is in department
Academy
operating budgets
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FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Administration Department
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 546,177 $
637,991
$ 653,797
$ 661,232
Salaries -Part Time
135,998
36,307
33,995
72,565
Overtime
243
1,406
-
-
FICA
8,423
2,251
2,108
4,499
Medicare
9,616
9,487
9,887
10,553
Workers Compensation
2,955
3,177
2,655
1,912
Unemployment Insurance
1,677
1,118
707
948
Group Health Insurance
53,481
79,982
77,134
56,913
Group Dental Insurance
3,536
4,396
3,991
4,158
Group Vision Insurance
495
648
585
409
Disability Insurance
1,364
2,007
2,368
2,758
Retirement
59,451
69,667
70,888
71,696
Life Insurance
1,509
1,935
2,126
2,217
Licenses/Filing Fees
87,794
75,786
94,720
103,955
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
38,794
43,189
43,526
24,387
Training/Cont Ed
5,550
2,385
28,835
36,726
Meetings & Training
4,919
7,940
-
2,125
Equipment Maint/Repair
1,364
1,687
5,000
5,000
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
1,901
1,694
-
3,000
Other Maint/Repair
-
134
-
-
Sign Repair & Replacement
104
221
50
-
Telecommunications
2,742
2,538
1,680
1,800
Auditing Expense
53,260
53,260
53,224
99,500
Professional Fees
20,013
40,386
86,792
52,258
Legal Fees
296,698
350,584
384,623
298,900
Management Fees
15,925
15,755
16,225
16,375
Insurance Expense
218,629
222,795
244,013
264,300
Printing Expense
8,163
2,134
1,965
1,965
Advertising/Signage
6,090
5,195
9,619
12,390
Intergovt Agreements
22,993
9,202
49,845
51,000
Contractual Services
-
535
-
-
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
8,608
9,064
9,220
10,320
Election Expense
-
-
-
25,236
Community Contracts/Events
24,200
24,200
24,200
-
ActiveNet Fees
-
-
360
360
Prosecutor Fees
-
-
-
90,000
Public Defender Fees
-
-
-
4,800
Office Supplies
5,211
3,535
5,241
5,791
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
-
39
10
10
Operating Supplies
4,384
3,069
5,780
6,690
Food & Beverage Supplies
7,000
6,886
8,620
9,400
Program Materials
6,262
9,981
7,365
9,127
Uniforms
87
45
-
-
Postage & Delivery
372
314
756
756
Miscellaneous Expense
118
-
-
-
Software
3,654
1,373
7,400
550
Hardware/Peripherals
39,358
14,632
29,325
31,850
Peripherals
362
195
-
-
Furniture/Appliances
-
-
137
-
Equipment
-
519
-
-
ISF-Copier Charges
9,713
14,044
12,895
12,955
ISF-Mail Service Charges
4,713
7,398
5,665
6,727
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
161
217
220
220
ISF-Telecom Charges
5,773
4,967
5,845
6,330
Contingency
-
-
105,143
-
Capital Expenditures
-
19,494
15,775
-
Sub total Expenditures
1,729,840
1,805,764
2,124,315
2,084,663
Transfers Out
228,384
396,500
130,000
-
Total Administration
$ 1,958,224 $
2,202,264
$ 2,254,315
$ 2,084,663
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Operating Budgets
Town Manager Division
Town Manager Division
Service Delivery Plan
Provide leadership to ensure a high quality of life for the citizens of Fountain Hills
by utilizing Town resources to the greatest extent possible and offering superior
service. Work in conjunction with the Town Council and the Strategic Planning Ad-
visory Commission (SPAC) for successful implementation of Operational Priorities
and Strategic Plan Goals. Per direction and approval of the Town Council, adminis-
ter fees for service contracts and administer the Volunteer Program.
Variance Explanations:
Administration/Strategic Planning: Programs were combined into Administration
for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Social/Community Services: Amounts were transferred to the new General Gov-
ernment Department.
Use of Funds - Town Manager - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $295,774
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY 16-17
Proposed
Budget
Administration
480,964
539,412
384,878
215,789
Social/Community Services
30,615
32,934
32,683
-
Strategic Planning
22,040
16 114
57,259
-
Volunteers
44,024
66,315
75 435
79 985
Total
577,643
654,7 5
550 255
295 774
Variance Explanations:
Administration/Strategic Planning: Programs were combined into Administration
for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Social/Community Services: Amounts were transferred to the new General Gov-
ernment Department.
Use of Funds - Town Manager - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $295,774
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Operating Budgets
Town Manager Division
Variance Explanations:
Benefits: The decrease is a result of significant savings from changing health in-
surance carriers.
Dues & Memberships/Contractual Services/Transfers/Contingency: Amounts were
transferred to the new General Government Department.
Internal
Service
1%
Use of Funds - Town Manager - By Category
Where does the money go?
services
1% Training
3%
Employment
Taxes
1%
1%
Total Proposed Budget = $295,774
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Wages
235,065
222,387
227,258
217,290
Employment Taxes
6,976
4 481
4,267
3,820
Benefits
40,700
50,799
52,124
36,620
Dues & Memberships
18,927
19,948
21,147
2,057
Meetings and Training
1,905
2 406
3,400
9,025
Maintenance and Repair
591
864
50
-
Utilities
778
768
780
900
Contractual Services
28,124
24,922
65,719
2,840
Supplies
11,527
14,427
13,380
17,002
Equipment
-
546
137
-
Internal Service
4,666
6 727
6,850
6,220
Transfers
228,384
306,500
50,000
-
Contin enc
-
-
105,143
-
Total
577,643
654,775
550,255
295,774
Variance Explanations:
Benefits: The decrease is a result of significant savings from changing health in-
surance carriers.
Dues & Memberships/Contractual Services/Transfers/Contingency: Amounts were
transferred to the new General Government Department.
Internal
Service
1%
Use of Funds - Town Manager - By Category
Where does the money go?
services
1% Training
3%
Employment
Taxes
1%
1%
Total Proposed Budget = $295,774
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Operating Budgets
Town Manager Division
Activities/ Results
The Town Volunteer Program presents an avenue in which the town and its resi-
dents can work together to provide enhanced services to the community, person-
nel cost savings, as well as opportunities for volunteers to utilize their many tal-
ents. The volunteers enable new and innovative programs, such as the Art Docent
Walk and Save Our Sculpture Program as well as the Give a Lift transportation
program that could not otherwise be offered, as well as supplement and compli-
ment existing programs and services.
The Town presently works with more than 750 volunteers and, in 2014, provided
over 25,000 hours, at an overall cost savings to the Town of $559,000! (using
data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics; AZ
hourly volunteer value was $22.37).
• 190 Volunteers delivered 4,800 meals to homebound residents in 2014
• 42 volunteers provided over 1000 rides through the Give a Lift Program
• Over 250 volunteers helped with:
• Teen Court - 26
• Halloween in the Hills - 40
• Ballet Under the Stars - 21
• Movie in the Park - 12
• Town Hall receptions - 11
• Guided Hikes - 43
• Decorating the Community Center for the Holidays and offering a Christ-
mas party for families - 104
• 92 Volunteers helped make Turkey Trot another success this year
• 42 Volunteers provide excellent customer service and welcome residents and
visitors at reception desks
• 8 Volunteers currently provide specialized support to staff in a variety of func-
tions: procurement, accounting, special projects, archiving, and data entry
throughout the town
• 300 Volunteers served during the Make a Difference Day event, making a great
difference in the homes of 40 residents
• 12 Volunteers keep our public art pieces clean through the Save Our Sculp-
tures; 5 Volunteers are ready to lead art walk tours
• 100's of Volunteers assist with special events throughout the year, such as St.
Patrick's Day, the Oktoberfest, Pitch, Hit, and Run, the Eggstravaganza, and
serving at the Tourism Booth at all events
• 100 Volunteers keep the streets clean through the Adopt a Street program
• 21 Volunteers build and maintain trails
• 16 youth serve as Volunteers on the Mayor's Youth Council, a civic and service
program
• 55 Volunteers serve on Advisory Committees, Boards, and Commissions
Our Town relies today, more than ever, upon the volunteer service of our residents
and is grateful for the incredible value and enhanced services that they bring to
Fountain Hills.
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Operating Budgets
Town Manager Division
Description
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
Salaries -Part Time
FICA
Medicare
Workers Compensation
Unemployment Insurance
Group Health Insurance
Group Dental Insurance
Group Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement
Life Insurance
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
Meetings & Training
Boards & Commissions
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
Other Maint/Repair
Sign Repair & Replacement
Telecommunications
Professional Fees
Printing Expense
Advertising/Signage
Contractual Services
Community Contracts/Events
Office Supplies
Operating Supplies
Food & Beverage Supplies
Program Materials
Uniforms
Postage & Delivery
Hardware
Furniture/Appliances
ISF-Copier Charges
ISF-Mail Service Charges
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
ISF-Telecom Charges
Contingency
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Town Manager
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Town Manager
FY13-14
Actual
206,378 $
28,688
1,779
3,321
1,502
375
16,418
988
140
525
22,028
601
18,927
1,905
487
104
778
3,750
70
104
24,200
1,864
2,138
5,063
2,035
87
339
3,027
396
161
1,081
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
222,387 $ 227,258 $ 217,290
3,137
1,034
310
24,080
1,334
199
720
23,796
669
19,948
2,406
508
134
222
768
76
111
535
24,200
1,081
1,316
5,576
6,123
45
286
546
4,780
996
952
.349,159 34;3,2/5
228,384 306,500
3,209
863
195
24,801
1,360
195
810
24,224
734
21,147
3,400
50
780
40,300
1,219
24,200
1,820
2,410
6,020
2,795
030
137
4,105
1,325
120
1,300
105.143
500,255
50,000
3,064
557
199
10,987
798
107
890
23,123
715
2,057
6,900
2,125
900
800
2,040
2,240
3,070
6,800
4,557
fc#16i�
3,900
1,050
120
1,150
295,//4
$ 577,643 $ 654,775 $ 550,255 $ 295,774
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Operating Budgets
Town Clerk Division
Town Clerk Division
Service Delivery Plan
The Town Clerk serves as the Town's custodian of records and election official who
conducts municipal elections and who coordinates all related activities in the most
efficient and effective manner and in full compliance with all applicable State Stat-
utes and Town Code provisions. The Town Clerk maintains documents necessary
for the effective administration and operation of municipal government and pre-
serves the Town's permanent records.
Variance Explanations:
Administration/Elections/Records Management: Programs were combined into Ad-
ministration for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Use of Funds -Town Clerk - By Program
Where does the money go?
Legislation
r9%
Total Proposed Budget = $154,637
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Administration
29,846
33,390
32,789
140,547
Elections
57,432
41,316
34,840
-
Legislation
38,488
41,443
46,655
14,090
Records Management
15,550
15,968
16,206
-
Total
141,316
132,1 7
130,490
154 637
Variance Explanations:
Administration/Elections/Records Management: Programs were combined into Ad-
ministration for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Use of Funds -Town Clerk - By Program
Where does the money go?
Legislation
r9%
Total Proposed Budget = $154,637
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Operating Budgets
Town Clerk Division
Variance Explanations:
Benefits: The decrease is a result of significant savings from changing health in-
surance carriers.
Contractual Services: FY15-16 is an election year for the Town's Mayor and Coun-
cil elections; therefore, a Primary and General Election were included in the
budget. The General Election funding will only be expended if a "run-off" election is
required to be held in November. Election costs are based on the consolidate ballot
rate of $.50 per registered voter as local Town candidates are on the same ballot
as County, State, Federal and Presidential candidates. Election costs also include
the cost of election notice publication and the Spanish translation of election no-
tices that are required to be prepared for the Mayor and Council Candidate elec-
tions. Reminder: Spanish translation of voter information is required by Federal
law.
Use of Funds -Town Clerk - By Category
Where does the money goMeetingsand
Emolovment _
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mtractual
Services
25%
Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Wages
80,988
83,206
84,137
87,534
Employment Taxes
1,471
1 594
1,620
1,575
Benefits
21,051
21,395
22,290
16,614
Dues & Memberships
354
467
870
720
Meetings and Training
983
2,657
2,304
4,967
Maintenance and Repair
487
508
-
-
Contractual Services
33,066
18,738
15,140
39,326
Supplies
468
264
1,001
551
Equipment
-
-
50
50
Internal Service
2,448
3 288
3,078
3,300
Total
141,316
132,117
130,490
154,63
Variance Explanations:
Benefits: The decrease is a result of significant savings from changing health in-
surance carriers.
Contractual Services: FY15-16 is an election year for the Town's Mayor and Coun-
cil elections; therefore, a Primary and General Election were included in the
budget. The General Election funding will only be expended if a "run-off" election is
required to be held in November. Election costs are based on the consolidate ballot
rate of $.50 per registered voter as local Town candidates are on the same ballot
as County, State, Federal and Presidential candidates. Election costs also include
the cost of election notice publication and the Spanish translation of election no-
tices that are required to be prepared for the Mayor and Council Candidate elec-
tions. Reminder: Spanish translation of voter information is required by Federal
law.
Use of Funds -Town Clerk - By Category
Where does the money goMeetingsand
Emolovment _
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mtractual
Services
25%
Operating Budgets
Town Clerk Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Registered Voters: Bond Election (Nov)
N/A
16,031
100%
100%
Primary (Mar)
16,043
148
175
150
General (May)
16,074
100%
100%
100%
Primary (Aug)
16,213
17,000
General (Nov)
Not Town
18,500
Election
Voter Turnout % Bond Election (Nov)
N/A
43%
Primary (Mar)
39%
General (May)
34%
Primary (Aug)
38%
41%
General (Nov)
Not Town
45%
Election
Quality
Productivity
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Percentage of contracts processed within 5
100%
100%
100%
100%
business days after approval
149
148
175
150
Percentage of agenda and meeting notices
100%
100%
100%
100%
posted in compliance legal requirements
Productivity
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FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Town Council Agenda /Meeting notices posted
30/19
36/18
38/20
30/20
Requests for Public Information processed
149
148
175
150
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Operating Budgets
Town Clerk Division
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Town Clerk
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FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 80,988
$ 83,206
$ 84,137
$ 87,534
Medicare
1,084
1,117
1,220
1,269
Workers Compensation
259
394
327
231
Unemployment Insurance
129
83
73
75
Group Health Insurance
10,912
10,968
11,736
5,643
Group Dental Insurance
648
633
629
594
Group Vision Insurance
90
90
89
82
Disability Insurance
241
289
307
370
Retirement
8,908
9,153
9,255
9,629
Life Insurance
251
262
274
296
Licenses/Filing Fees
7
-
70
70
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
347
467
800
650
Training/Cont Ed
271
-
-
-
Meetings & Training
712
2,657
2,304
4,967
Office Equip Maint/Repair
487
508
-
-
Professional Fees
5,841
8,065
10,740
10,290
Printing Expense
6,457
-
-
-
Advertising/Signage
3,775
2,472
4,400
3,800
Election Expense
-
-
-
25,236
Intergovt Agreements
16,993
8,201
-
-
Office Supplies
468
264
801
351
Postage & Delivery
-
-
200
200
Software
-
-
50
50
ISF-Copier Charges
2,176
3,043
2,750
3,000
ISF-Mail Service Charges
32
34
98
50
ISF-Telecom Charges
240
211
230
250
Sub total Expenditures
141,316
132,117
130,490
154,637
Transfer Out
-
-
-
-
Total Town Clerk
$ 141,316
$ 132,117
$ 130,490
$ 154,637
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Operating Budgets
Administrative Services Division
Administrative Services Division
Service Delivery Plan
Lead the organization in the acquisition, maintenance, development, supervision
and measurement of the human assets and the results of their work (quality, pro-
ductivity and service). Protect the Town's assets from loss and minimize employee
injuries on the job.
Variance Explanations:
Administration/Payroll/Recruitment/Training & Development: Programs were com-
bined into Administration for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Risk Management: The increase is a result of rising insurance costs.
Use of Funds - Administrative Services
By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $444,984
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Budget
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Administration
36,978
48,537
53,020
144,002
Payroll
16,291
22,139
23,668
-
Recruitment
21,110
29,209
30,153
-
Risk Management
243,193
257,612
276,779
300 982
Training& Development
4,389
2,5 36
17,500 1
-
Total
321,961
360,033
401,120
444,984
Variance Explanations:
Administration/Payroll/Recruitment/Training & Development: Programs were com-
bined into Administration for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Risk Management: The increase is a result of rising insurance costs.
Use of Funds - Administrative Services
By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $444,984
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Operating Budgets
Administrative Services Division
Variance Explanations:
Benefits: The decrease is a result of significant savings from changing health in-
surance carriers.
Use of Funds - Administrative Services
By Category
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $444,984
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plies 2%
Benefits 5%
!tings and
Training 5%
Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Wages
72,114
94,927
95,692
97,376
Employment Taxes
6,012
2 174
1,831
1,741
Benefits
66
18,195
10,925
22,423
Dues & Memberships
762
546
1,774
1,530
Meetings and Training
4,389
2 277
18,500
21,000
Maintenance & Repair
163
169
-
-
Contractual Services
230,121
235,517
262,514
291,418
Supplies
6,886
5 161
7,866
8,266
Equipment
- 1
206 1
-
-
Internal Service
1,448 1
861 1
2,018
1,230
Total
321,961
360,033
401,120
444 984
Variance Explanations:
Benefits: The decrease is a result of significant savings from changing health in-
surance carriers.
Use of Funds - Administrative Services
By Category
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $444,984
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plies 2%
Benefits 5%
!tings and
Training 5%
Operating Budgets
Administrative Services Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Decrease the number of days lost to injury
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Increase the percentage of employee per-
90%
90%
80%
97%
formance reviews completed on schedule
13%
4%
17%
6%
Increase or maintain the number of applica-
22
20
23
25
tions received per recruitment for non-
100%
95%
95%
100%
exempt positions
Increase or maintain the number of applica-
20
18
40
40
tions received per recruitment for exempt
100%
100%
100%
100%
positions
Quality
Productivity
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Decrease the number of days lost to injury
49
0
14
0
per workers' compensation claim
6
3
6
0
Maintain the turnover rate of full-time em-
13%
4%
17%
6%
ployees at an acceptable rate
3
1
6
0
Productivity
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FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Number of full-time employees departed from
6
3
6
0
Town service
Number of exit interviews conducted
3
1
6
0
Ensure supervisors receive performance
100%
95%
95%
100%
evaluation documentation four weeks in ad-
vance
Quarterly track and analyze performance
100%
100%
100%
100%
evaluation trends, including number of per-
formance evaluations that were late, type of
increases each employee received, etc.
Number of exempt recruitments conducted
6
2
2
1
Number of full-time non-exempt recruitments
1
2
2
2
conducted
Average number of days to fill a vacancy
30
35
37
30
Number of workers' compensation claims due
1
3
1
0
to injury
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Operating Budgets
Administrative Services Division
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Administrative Services
Total Administrative Services $ 321,961 $ 360,033 $ 401,120 $ 444,984
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FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 716 $
92,315
$ 95,692
$ 97,376
Salaries -Part Time
71,398
2,612
-
-
FICA
4,417
162
-
-
Medicare
1,044
1,372
1,386
1,411
Workers Compensation
262
455
373
256
Unemployment Insurance
290
184
72
74
Group Health Insurance
-
7,004
-
10,388
Group Dental Insurance
-
398
-
853
Group Vision Insurance
-
59
-
-
Disability Insurance
(13)
308
343
402
Retirement
79
10,155
10,270
10,450
Life Insurance
-
271
312
330
Licenses/Filing Fees
-
125
125
125
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
762
421
1,649
1,405
Training/Cont Ed
4,389
2,015
-
-
Meetings &Training
-
262
18,500
21,000
Office Equip Maint/Repair
162
170
-
-
Professional Fees
10,171
11,321
15,252
20,668
Legal Fees
-
-
600
1,000
Insurance Expense
218,629
222,795
244,013
264,300
Printing Expense
-
132
150
150
Advertising/Signage
1,320
1,268
2,500
5,300
Office Supplies
445
204
500
900
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
-
-
10
10
Operating Supplies
314
-
400
400
Food & Beverage Supplies
1,938
1,311
2,600
2,600
Program Materials
4,082
3,638
4,240
4,240
Postage & Delivery
8
8
116
116
Small Tools
100
-
-
-
Hardware/Peripherals
-
206
-
-
ISF-Copier Charges
837
215
1,135
310
ISF-Mail Service Charges
130
193
427
420
ISF- Motor Pool Charges
-
30
-
-
ISF-Telecom Charges
481
424
455
500
Sub total Expenditures
321,961
360,033
401,120
444,984
Transfers Out
-
-
-
-
Total Administrative Services $ 321,961 $ 360,033 $ 401,120 $ 444,984
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Operating Budgets
Finance Division
Finance Division
Service Delivery Plan
Provide efficient and cost effective financial oversight of both the short and long-
term components of the Town's functions. Provide safe, secure and effective cash,
banking, merchant service, tax service and debt service administration for the
Town.
Variance Explanations:
Accounting/Audit Services/Budget/Treasury: Programs were combined into Ac-
counting for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Administration/Customer Service/Purchasing: The increase is a result of personnel
allocation changes.
Purchasing
11%
Licensing
10%
Customer Service
7% I fts
Use of Funds - Finance - By Program
----Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $525,823
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Accounting
38,113
33,004
116,6
198,759
Administration
52,312
37 497
85,906
183,052
Audit Services
68,946
96,157
97,370
-
Bud et
56,545
50 268
52,601
-
Customer Service
32,152
19,297
17,762
35,927
Licensing
45,436
49,243
47,777
50,963
Purchasing
28,341
46,269
47,247
57,122
ITreasurV
1 41,052 1
41,702 1
42,902 1
-
Total
362,897
373,437
-508,221
-92-9,823
Variance Explanations:
Accounting/Audit Services/Budget/Treasury: Programs were combined into Ac-
counting for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Administration/Customer Service/Purchasing: The increase is a result of personnel
allocation changes.
Purchasing
11%
Licensing
10%
Customer Service
7% I fts
Use of Funds - Finance - By Program
----Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $525,823
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Operating Budgets
Finance Division
Variance Explanations:
Wages: The increase is a result of personnel allocation changes and an amount
was added for a new part-time accounting clerk position.
Contractual Services: Amounts were added for additional audit services.
Transfers: FY15-16 reflected a one-time transfer to the new Environmental Fund.
Use of Funds - Finance - By Category
Where does the money go?
Meetings and Contractual Supplies Internal Service
g
Trainin Services o 2%
o�
1/ 34% N I f
1/0
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Bud et
Wages
213,445
209,382
213,825
262,016
Employment Taxes
6,611
6 436
6,334
9,509
Benefits
37,222
52,765
55,603
48 202
Dues & Memberships
3,037
2,928
2,605
2,785
Meetings and Training
3,192
2 949
4,631
3,859
Maintenance & Repair
487
508
-
3,000
Utilities
690
-
-
-
Contractual Services
85,571
81,834
131,189
179,620
Supplies
2,586
3,272
3,825
4,055
Equipment
824
-
-
-
Internal Service
9,232
13,363
10,209
12,777
Transfers
-
-
80,000
-
Total
362,897
373,437
508,221
25,823
Variance Explanations:
Wages: The increase is a result of personnel allocation changes and an amount
was added for a new part-time accounting clerk position.
Contractual Services: Amounts were added for additional audit services.
Transfers: FY15-16 reflected a one-time transfer to the new Environmental Fund.
Use of Funds - Finance - By Category
Where does the money go?
Meetings and Contractual Supplies Internal Service
g
Trainin Services o 2%
o�
1/ 34% N I f
1/0
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Operating Budgets
Finance Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Consecutive years for GFOA annual Certifi-
18
19
20
21
cate of Achievement for Excellence in Finan-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
cial Reporting award
$66,889
$73,750
$30,000
$20,000
Consecutive years for GFOA annual Distin-
12
13
14
15
guished Budget Presentation award
Quality
Productivity
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Actual revenue versus forecast
99%
99%
97%
100%
Unqualified audit opinion
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Productivity
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FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Accounts payable checks issued
1,667
1,703
1,500
1,500
Purchase orders processed
1,152
1,019
1,150
1,140
Local tax revenues from audits
$66,889
$73,750
$30,000
$20,000
Business licenses processed
2,298
2,723
2,500
2,500
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Operating Budgets
Finance Division
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Finance
Total Finance $ 362,897 $ 373,437 $ 508,221 $ 525,823
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FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 177,289 $
174,281
$ 179,830
$ 189,451
Salaries -Part Time
35,912
33,695
33,995
72,565
Overtime
243
1,406
-
-
FICA
2,227
2,089
2,108
4,499
Medicare
3,007
2,906
3,101
3,800
Workers Compensation
680
983
831
685
Unemployment Insurance
696
458
294
525
Group Health Insurance
15,597
30,621
32,773
24,252
Group Dental Insurance
1,100
1,595
1,564
1,501
Group Vision Insurance
128
236
237
166
Disability Insurance
358
460
661
802
Retirement
19,645
19,326
19,781
20,840
Life Insurance
394
527
587
641
Licenses/Filing Fees
851
1,095
1,325
1,460
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
2,187
1,833
1,280
1,325
Training/Cont Ed
890
370
-
-
Meetings &Training
2,302
2,579
4,631
3,859
Office Equip Maint/Repair
488
508
-
3,000
Telecommunications
690
-
-
-
Auditing Expense
53,260
53,260
53,224
99,500
Professional Fees
250
485
-
-
Management Fees
15,925
15,754
16,225
16,375
Printing Expense
1,635
1,926
1,815
1,815
Advertising/Signage
892
1,344
1,500
1,250
Intergovt Agreements
5,000
-
48,845
50,000
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
8,608
9,064
9,220
10,320
Active Net Fees
-
-
360
360
Office Supplies
1,355
1,476
1,620
1,800
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
-
39
-
-
Operating Supplies
1,068
1,535
1,870
1,920
Program Materials
145
220
330
330
Postage & Delivery
1
3
5
5
Miscellaneous Expense
18
-
-
-
Hardware/Peripherals
824
-
-
-
ISF-Copier Charges
3,524
5,743
4,705
5,480
ISF-Mail Service Charges
4,153
6,164
3,804
5,197
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
-
187
100
100
ISF-Telecom Charges
1,555
1,269
1,600
2,000
Sub total Expenditures
362,897
373,437
428,221
525,823
Transfers Out
-
-
80,000
-
Total Finance $ 362,897 $ 373,437 $ 508,221 $ 525,823
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Operating Budgets
Information Technology Division
Information Technology Division
Service Delivery Plan
The Information Technology Division is dedicated to providing professional support
in a timely and responsive manner while focusing on high availability and reliable
technology. The Division also endeavors to implement alternative technologies to
reduce operating and maintenance costs.
Variance Explanations;
Administration: The increase is a result of personnel allocation changes.
Network Administration/Operations/Support/Video Services/Web Site: Programs
were combined into Operations for more efficient managing and reporting pur-
poses.
Use of Funds - Information Technology - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $266,495
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Administration
25,502
11,510
10,973
87,865
Network Administration
145 728132
268
159,391
-
Operations
-
-
-
178,630
Support
54,487
41 883
42,451
-
Video Services
17,188 1
11,580
13,233
-
Web Site
10,948 1
40,227
49,927
-
Total
253,853
237,468
275,975
266,495
Variance Explanations;
Administration: The increase is a result of personnel allocation changes.
Network Administration/Operations/Support/Video Services/Web Site: Programs
were combined into Operations for more efficient managing and reporting pur-
poses.
Use of Funds - Information Technology - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $266,495
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Operating Budgets
Information Technology Division
Variance Explanations;
Capital Expenditures: FY15-16 budget reflected a one-time expenditure for soft-
ware.
Benefi
5%I
Use of Funds - Information Technology - By Category
Where does the money go?
Maintenance and
tepair
_2%
.ontractual
Services
8%
Supplies
1%
Equipment
12%
1 Service
1%
Total Proposed Budget = $266,495
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Bud et
Wages
80,806
65,802
66,880
69,581
Employment Taxes
1,600
1 349
1,305
1,267
Benefits
20,796
15,482
16,150
14 292
Dues & Memberships
99,892
91,446
107,850
117,250
Meetings and Training
-
36
-
-
Maintenance and Repair
1,641
1 686
5,000
5,000
Utilities
1,274
1,771
900
900
Contractual Services
1,000
21,514
21,500
21,500
Supplies
1,968
744
1,700
1,900
Equipment
42 550
15,968
36,675
32,350
Internal Service
2,326
2,176
2,240
2 455
Capital Expenditures
-
19,494
15,775
-
Total
253,853
237,468
275,975
266,495
Variance Explanations;
Capital Expenditures: FY15-16 budget reflected a one-time expenditure for soft-
ware.
Benefi
5%I
Use of Funds - Information Technology - By Category
Where does the money go?
Maintenance and
tepair
_2%
.ontractual
Services
8%
Supplies
1%
Equipment
12%
1 Service
1%
Total Proposed Budget = $266,495
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Operating Budgets
Information Technology Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Average cost involved for support per FTE
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Percentage of emergency related helpdesk
97%
95.5%
95%
98%
tickets resolved within two business hours
0
0
0
0
Percentage of high priority helpdesk tickets
99%
98.5%
99%
99%
resolved within four hours
818
612
400
500
Percentage of helpdesk tickets resolved
98%
95%
95%
98%
within twelve hours
613
520
375
450
Quality
Productivity
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Average cost involved for support per FTE
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Total number of tickets opened
818
612
400
500
Total number of tickets closed without resolu-
0
0
0
0
tion
Total number of tickets resolved within es-
818
612
400
500
tablished timeframe
Number of issues resolved during initial con-
613
520
375
450
tact
Productivity
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FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Average cost involved for support per FTE
$4,477
$4,345
$5,096
$3,308
Availability of computer system up -time
98%
99%
99%
99%
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Operating Budgets
Information Technology Division
Description
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
Medicare
Workers Compensation
Unemployment Insurance
Group Health Insurance
Group Dental Insurance
Group Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement
Life Insurance
Licenses/Filing Fees
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
Meetings & Training
Equipment Maint/Repair
Office Equip Maint/Repair
Telecommunications
Professional Fees
Intergovt Agreements
Office Supplies
Operating Supplies
Postage & Delivery
Software
Hardware
Peripherals
Equipment
ISF-Copier Charges
ISF-Mail Service Charges
ISF-Telecom Charges
Capital Expenditures
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Information Technology
FY13-14
Actual
80,806
1,160
252
187
10,553
801
137
252
8,791
263
86,937
12,955
1,364
276
1,274
1,000
1,080
864
24
3,654
38,534
362
149
1
2,177
L5:i,tf53
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ 65,802
954
311
83
7,308
435
64
230
7,238
206
74,566
16,881
36
1,687
1,771
20,514
1,000
510
218
17
1,373
13,880
195
519
263
12
1,901
19,494
237,468
66,880 $
971
261
73
7,824
438
64
247
7,358
219
93,200
14,650
5,000
900
20,500
1,000
500
1,100
100
7,350
29,325
200
10
2,030
15.775
275,975
69,581
1,009
183
75
5,643
412
54
294
7,654
235
102,300
14,950
5,000
900
20,500
1,000
500
1,300
100
500
31,850
265
10
2,180
2bb,49b
Total Information Technology $ 253,853 $ 237,468 $ 275,975 $ 266,495
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Operating Budgets
Economic Development Division (General Fund)
Economic Development Division —
(General Fund)
Service Delivery Plan
Economic Development remains in its own fund and is no longer part of the Gen-
eral Fund.
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Economic Development
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Description Actual Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
General Fund
Transfers Out $ - $ 90,000 $ - $ -
Total Economic Development $ - $ 90,000 $ - $ -
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Actual Revised Proposed
Bud et Budget
Administration
- 90,000 - -
Total
- 90,000 - -
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Economic Development
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Description Actual Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
General Fund
Transfers Out $ - $ 90,000 $ - $ -
Total Economic Development $ - $ 90,000 $ - $ -
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Actual Revised Proposed
Bud et Bud et
Transfers
- 90,000 - -
Total
- 90,000 - -
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Economic Development
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Description Actual Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
General Fund
Transfers Out $ - $ 90,000 $ - $ -
Total Economic Development $ - $ 90,000 $ - $ -
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Operating Budgets
Legal Services Division
Legal Services Division
Service Delivery Plan
The Town Attorney and Town Prosecutor are appointed by the Town Council to
serve as general counsel for the Town in addition to responsibility for the efficient
disposition of criminal cases prosecuted in the Municipal Court.
Variance Explanations:
Attorney Services/Public Defender/Prosecutor: Programs were combined into At-
torney Services for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Use of Funds - Legal Services - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $396,950
Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Budget
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Attorney Services
205,137
257,683
293,454
396,950
Public Defender
3,750
6 750
4,800
-
Prosecutor
91,667
90,000
90,000
-
Total
300,554
354,433
388 254
396,950
Variance Explanations:
Attorney Services/Public Defender/Prosecutor: Programs were combined into At-
torney Services for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Use of Funds - Legal Services - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $396,950
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Budget
FY16-17
Proposed
Dues & Memberships
3,616
3,639
4,000
-Budget
4,000
Contractual Services
296,698
350,584
384,024
392,700
Internal Service
240
210
230
250
Total
300 554
3S4,433
388,2S4
396 950
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Activities/ Results
Productivity
Operating Budgets
Legal Services Division
Uses of Funds - Legal Services - By Category
Where does the money go?
1%
Total Proposed Budget = $396
Description
General Fund
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
Legal Fees
Prosecutor Fees
Public Defender Fees
ISF-Telecom Charges
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Legal Services
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Legal Services
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Actual Revised Budaet Pro Dosed Budaet
$ 3,616 $
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Ordinances processed
6
11
9
10
Resolutions processed
57
41
40
35
Contracts and Agreements processed
51
40
200
280
Description
General Fund
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
Legal Fees
Prosecutor Fees
Public Defender Fees
ISF-Telecom Charges
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Legal Services
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Legal Services
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Actual Revised Budaet Pro Dosed Budaet
$ 3,616 $
3,639 $
4,000 $
4,000
296,698
350,584
384,024
297,900
-
-
-
90,000
-
-
-
4,800
240
210
230
250
300,554
354,433
388,254
396,950
$ 300,554 $ 354,433 $ 388,254 $ 396,950
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Operating Budgets
Legal Services Division
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Operating Budgets
General Government
General Government
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Operating Budgets
General Government
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Mission Statement
The mission of General Government is to provide a central location for Town -wide
expenditures rather than in individual departmental budgets. By doing so, trans-
parency will be enhanced.
Department Overview
The purpose of the General Government Department is to locate expenditures that
are Town -wide and do not belong to any one department. Such expenditures as
the Community Contracts, Town's membership dues in the Arizona League of Cit-
ies and Town, Maricopa Association of Governments, East Valley Partnership, and
other Town -wide expenditures are located in the General Government Depart-
ment. Transfers for MPC debt service for the Community Center are also located in
General Government. Terms such as General Government or Non -Departmental to
describe the cost center is a common approach in municipal budgeting.
Use of Funds - General Government- By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $2,929,259
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Expenditures by Division
Division
FY13-14 FY 14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Actual Revised Proposed
Budget Budget
Non -De partmentaI
- - - 2,929,259
Total
- - - 2 929,259
Use of Funds - General Government- By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $2,929,259
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Operating Budgets
General Government
Uses of Funds - General Government - By Category
Where does the money go?
Contractual
Services
5%
Du
Memk
1%
Total Proposed Budget = $2,929,259
Variance Explanations:
Administration: New program that encompasses all Town -wide, non -departmental
expenditures.
Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14 FY14-15
Actual Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Administration
- -
-
2,929,259
Total
- -
-$2,929,259
- - -
Uses of Funds - General Government - By Category
Where does the money go?
Contractual
Services
5%
Du
Memk
1%
Total Proposed Budget = $2,929,259
Variance Explanations:
Administration: New program that encompasses all Town -wide, non -departmental
expenditures.
Variance Explanations:
As a new department created for the purpose of keeping Town -wide expenditures
in one, easy to find cost center for FY 16-17, there are no variances in General
Government from previous years. Please note that other departments will have
variances to account for transferring expenditures previously located in their de-
partments to General Government.
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16
Actual Actual Revised
Budget
FY16-17
Proposed
Bud et
Dues & Memberships
- - -
32,695
Contractual Services
- - -
137,021
Transfers Out
- - -
2,338,055
,Contingency
- - -
421,488
Total
- - -$2,929,259
Variance Explanations:
As a new department created for the purpose of keeping Town -wide expenditures
in one, easy to find cost center for FY 16-17, there are no variances in General
Government from previous years. Please note that other departments will have
variances to account for transferring expenditures previously located in their de-
partments to General Government.
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Operating Budgets
General Government
Uses of Funds - General Government - By Category
Where does the money go?
Contractus
Services
5%
M
1%
I Total Proposed Budget = $2,929,259
Description
General Fund
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
Constituent Communication
Conmmunity Contracts/Events
Contingency
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total General Government
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
General Government
FY13-14 FY14-15
Actual Actual
FY15-16 FY16-17
Revised Budaet Proposed Budaet
$ - $ - $ - $ 32,695
- 10,000
- - - 127,021
- - - 421,488
- 591,204
- - - 2.338.055
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$ 2,929,259
Operating Budgets
Municipal Court
Municipal Court
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Operating Budgets
Municipal Court
MUNICIPAL COURT
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Operating Budgets
Municipal Court
MUNICIPAL COURT
Mission Statement
The Fountain Hills Municipal Court is committed to professionally serving the citi-
zens of Fountain Hills by administering justice in a fair, efficient and respectful
manner, so as to enhance public trust and community confidence in our court sys-
tem.
Department Overview
The Fountain Hills Municipal Court is the judicial branch of the Fountain Hills gov-
ernment. Pursuant to State law and the Town Code, decisions regarding the over-
all function of the Court are the sole responsibility of the Presiding Judge, who also
has exclusive supervisory authority over all court personnel. The Court has juris-
diction over civil traffic, criminal traffic and criminal misdemeanor offenses and
violations of our Town Code and ordinances. The Court also has authority over
specified juvenile offenses. In addition, the Municipal Court Presiding Judge has
authority to issue arrest/search warrants, civil orders of protection, and injunctions
against harassment. As part of the Arizona State Court System, the Fountain Hills
Municipal Court is subject to the authority and administrative supervision of the
Arizona Supreme Court. The Fountain Hills Municipal Court has legal obligations
and reporting responsibilities to the State as well as to the Town of Fountain Hills.
The Court must comply with constantly changing federal, state, and local laws and
administrative rules, including those relating to crimes and criminal procedure, vic-
tims' rights, record keeping, ADA, minimum accounting standards and judicial eth-
ics.
Variance Explanations:
Civil Cases/Criminal Cases/Juvenile/Operations: Programs were combined into
Operations for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Budget
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Administration
200,666
203,304
188,450
173,430
Civil Cases
31,909
32,924
31,505
-
Criminal Cases
51,224
51,980
48,866
-
Juvenile
8,691
9,448
8,286
-
Operations
-
-
-
146,049
Total
292,490
297,656
277,107
319,479
Variance Explanations:
Civil Cases/Criminal Cases/Juvenile/Operations: Programs were combined into
Operations for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
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Operating Budgets
Municipal Court
Use of Funds - Municipal Court - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $319,479
Variance Explanations;
Wages: Budgeted salaries were corrected to reflect actual costs.
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Bud et
Wages
222,774
223,506
200,111
233,064
Employment Taxes
5,406
8,724
6,480
8 713
Benefits
35,705
36,952
38,470
42,205
Dues and Memberships
4,323
3,774
5,001
5,101
Meetings and Training
1,288
439
4,600
6,600
Maintenance and Repair
478
521
800
800
Contractual Services
14,293
14,490
14 090
15,090
Supplies
3,041
2,532
3,800
3 800
Equipment
1 234
2,942
-
-
Internal Service
3,948
3,776
3,755
4 106
Total
292,490
297,656
277,107
319,479
Variance Explanations;
Wages: Budgeted salaries were corrected to reflect actual costs.
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Operating Budgets
Municipal Court
Use of Funds - Municipal Court - By Category
Supplies Where does the money go?
iii
Contrac
Servic
5%
Dues a
Member
2%
Empl
T
3% Total Proposed Budget = $319,479
FYIS-16 Department Accomplishments
Initiative
Strategic Value
Provided all court and judicial services as man-
CR6, CR7-Civic Responsibility
dated by the Constitution, statutes and ordi-
nances as fairly, effectively and efficiently as
possible.
Provided community outreach through inform-
CR4, CR7-Civic Responsibility
ing the public and Fountain Hills High School
about Teen Court and the justice system.
Effectively and efficiently monitored and en-
CR3, CR7-Civic Responsibility
forced timely compliance with Court ordered
sentencing and diversion programs while hold-
ing defendants accountable for their actions
and obligations.
Complied with recognized Supreme Court/AOC
CR1-Civic Responsibility
guidelines for timely case processing, manage-
ment and finances.
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Operating Budgets
Municipal Court
FY16-17 Objectives
Initiative
Strategic Value
Estimated
Cost/Funding
Source
Provide all court and judicial ser-
CR6, CR7-Civic Responsibility
$0
vices as mandated by the Constitu-
tion, statutes and ordinances as
fairly, effectively and efficiently as
possible.
Provide community outreach and
CR4, CR7-Civic Responsibility
$0
garner support through informing
the public and Fountain Hills High
School about Teen Court and the
justice system.
Transition to the new case man-
CR3, CR6-Civic Responsibility
$0
agement system provided by the
Arizona Supreme Court to provide
better access to justice.
Eliminate paper files by transition-
CR3, CR6-Civic Responsibility
$0
ing to scanning of active case re-
cords to improve case processing.
CR1-Civic Responsibility
$0
Comply with recognized Arizona
Supreme Court/AOC standards for
timely case processing, manage-
ment and finances.
Comply with standard court secu-
CR1, CR6-Civic Responsibility
Unknown
rity standards as defined and man-
dated by the Arizona Supreme
Court/AOC.
CR3, C6, C7 -Civic Responsibility
$0
Effectively and efficiently monitor
and enforce timely compliance with
Court ordered sentencing and di-
version programs while holding
defendants accountable for their
actions and obligations.
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Operating Budgets
Municipal Court
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
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FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Estimate
Cases Filed
1,649
1,738
2,000
2,050
Cases Terminated
1,875
1,833
2,200
2,250
Hearings/Trials Held
1,665
1,585
1,900
1,950
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Operating Budgets
Municipal Court
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Municipal Court
Description
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised Budget
FY16-17
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 207,049 $
154,523
$ 156,844
$ 160,904
Salaries -Part Time
15,719
68,965
43,267
72,160
Overtime
6
18
-
-
FICA
975
4,292
2,617
4,474
Medicare
3,147
3,162
2,885
3,381
Workers Compensation
650
967
712
558
Unemployment Insurance
635
304
266
300
Group Health Insurance
18,463
17,022
18,217
13,719
Group Dental Insurance
2,134
1,736
1,720
1,655
Group Vision Insurance
198
193
193
162
Disability Insurance
560
545
577
681
Retirement
13,776
16,971
17,253
25,444
Life Insurance
572
485
510
544
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
4,323
3,774
5,001
5,101
Training/Cont Ed
375
50
-
-
Meetings &Training
913
389
4,600
6,600
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
478
521
800
800
Auditing Expense
-
3,500
-
-
Professional Fees
526
848
150
150
Legal Fees
6,800
100
2,000
2,000
Printing Expense
612
1,261
2,000
2,000
Advertising/Signage
-
-
150
150
Intergovt Agreements
4,501
4,750
7,600
8,600
Bank/Mere Acct Fees
1,854
4,031
1,950
1,950
Active Net Fees
-
-
240
240
Office Supplies
1,861
1,764
3,300
3,300
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
75
139
-
-
Safety Supplies
26
it
-
-
Food & Beverage Supplies
471
593
500
500
Uniforms
609
25
-
-
Small Tools
-
54
-
-
Hardware/Peripherals
1,234
2,453
-
-
Furniture/Appliances
-
435
-
-
ISF-Copier Charges
4
11
5
6
ISF-Mail Service Charges
1,327
1,699
1,200
1,700
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
403
162
250
250
ISF-Telecom Charges
2,214
1,903
2,300
2,150
Sub total Expenditures
292,490
297,656
277,107
319,479
Transfers Out
Total Municipal Court $ 292,490 $ 297,656 $ 277,107 $ 319,479
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Operating Budgets
Public Works
Public Works
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Operating Budgets
Public Works Department
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Note: Numbers in parentheses represent full-time equivalents (FTE).
182 1 ■ 1 ■ 1 ■ The Height of Desert Living
Operating Budgets
Public Works Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Mission Statement
The Public Works Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Foun-
tain Hills by ensuring the construction of quality infrastructure; maintenance of
roadways and traffic control devices; maintenance of Town -owned washes, dams,
medians and open space; and maintenance of Town facilities in a manner that pro-
vides a safe, healthy and secure environment for staff and visitors. The Depart-
ment strives to provide quality customer service in a professional and timely man-
ner.
Department Overview
The Public Works Department is made up of four (4) Divisions: Public Works,
Streets, Facilities and Environmental Services. Public Works and Facilities are part
of the General Fund. The Streets Division is funded through the Highway Users
Revenue Fund (HURF) and the Environmental Services Division is funded through
the environmental fee. The Public Works Director provides direct supervision over
Division heads and the executive management assistant.
Variance Explanations:
Public Works: The decrease is due to the reorganization of the Development Ser-
vices Department in which the Engineering Division was separated from Public
Works.
Use of Funds - Public Works - By Division
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $827,304
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Expenditures by Division
Division
FY13-14 FY14-15
Actual Actual
FY15-16 FY16-17
Revised Proposed
Budget Budget
Public Works
355,958 399,712
308,140 189,914
Facilities
600,513 812 836
744,561 637 390
Total
956,471 1,212,548
1,052,701 827,304
Variance Explanations:
Public Works: The decrease is due to the reorganization of the Development Ser-
vices Department in which the Engineering Division was separated from Public
Works.
Use of Funds - Public Works - By Division
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $827,304
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Operating Budgets
Public Works Department
Variance Explanations:
Administration/Capital Improvement Projects/Stormwater Management: Programs
were combined into Administration for more efficient managing and reporting pur-
poses and there were personnel allocation changes.
Outside Inspections: A new program for FY16-17 representing the portion previ-
ously combined with Engineering Division.
Use of Funds - Public Works - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $827,304
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Outside
Inspections
7%
Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Budget
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Administration
67,959
220,977
162,113
210,905
Building Maintenance
593,144
653,724
648,374
556,200
Capital Improvement Projects
89,718
91,417
93,274
-
Outside Inspections
-
- I
- 1
60,199
Stormwater Management
205,650
246,4 0 1
148,940 1
-
Total
956,471
1,212,548
1,052,701
827,304
Variance Explanations:
Administration/Capital Improvement Projects/Stormwater Management: Programs
were combined into Administration for more efficient managing and reporting pur-
poses and there were personnel allocation changes.
Outside Inspections: A new program for FY16-17 representing the portion previ-
ously combined with Engineering Division.
Use of Funds - Public Works - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $827,304
184' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Outside
Inspections
7%
Operating Budgets
Public Works Department
Variance Explanations:
Dues & Memberships: Environmental -related costs were moved to the Environ-
mental Fund.
Building Maintenance: Maintenance costs of the fire stations were moved to the
Fire Department's budget.
Use of Funds - Public Works - By Category
Where does the money go? Maintenance
FmnlnvmPnt ...
iniern2% ai service
Equipment Supplies
1%
5%
Total Proposed Budget = $827,304
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Wages
246,640
262,093
254,406
259,597
Employment Taxes
15,092
20,513
16,624
13,885
Benefits
54,558
58,864
63,794
53,761
Dues & Memberships
15,383
7,132
6,859
1,665
Meetings and Training
95
-
1,740
2 240
Maintenance and Repair
346,800
426,221
175,616
150,240
Utilities
169,102
178 427
189,918
188 138
Contractual Services
54,239
46,409
106,320
97,623
Supplies
27,950
33,239
41,535
40,022
Equipment
19 379
14,890
5,635
5,950
Damages/Vandalism
-
9,510
250
900
Internal Service
7,233
11 478
10,809
13,283
Transfers
-
143,772
179,195
-
Total
956,471
1,212,548
1,052,701
27,304
Variance Explanations:
Dues & Memberships: Environmental -related costs were moved to the Environ-
mental Fund.
Building Maintenance: Maintenance costs of the fire stations were moved to the
Fire Department's budget.
Use of Funds - Public Works - By Category
Where does the money go? Maintenance
FmnlnvmPnt ...
iniern2% ai service
Equipment Supplies
1%
5%
Total Proposed Budget = $827,304
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Operating Budgets
Public Works Department
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Public Works Department
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FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 207,271 $
217,630
$ 211,752
$ 215,483
Salaries -Part Time
38,758
44,180
42,654
44,115
Overtime
611
283
-
-
FICA
2,418
2,733
2,645
2,736
Medicare
3,479
3,703
3,689
3,765
Workers Compensation
8,544
13,693
9,963
6,973
Unemployment Insurance
652
384
327
411
Group Health Insurance
28,397
31,462
37,135
26,681
Group Dental Insurance
1,755
1,728
1,659
1,533
Group Vision Insurance
253
253
238
201
Disability Insurance
631
762
777
913
Retirement
22,864
23,981
23,291
23,704
Life Insurance
658
678
694
729
Licenses/Filing Fees
5,026
5,000
5,100
460
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
10,357
2,132
1,759
1,205
Meetings & Training
95
-
1,740
2,240
Building Maint/Repair
35,386
80,405
74,586
63,800
HVAC Repair
56,028
106,417
66,640
53,180
Plumbing Repair
12,394
6,240
11,300
6,100
Electrical Repair/Maint
2,089
159
3,995
5,140
Fire Protection Systems
8,712
6,352
6,105
5,645
Grounds Maint/Repair
350
5,694
-
-
Irrigation Repair
-
-
4,200
2,650
Backflow Testing & Maintenance
30
824
1,185
810
Wash Maintenance
147,968
163,160
-
-
Dam Inspection And Maint
18,314
42,858
-
-
Storm Damage Cleanup
-
3,033
-
-
Equipment Maint/Repair
5,924
8,370
3,905
7,550
Vehicle Maint/Repair
-
513
800
1,360
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
442
822
200
200
Other Maint/Repair
2,068
807
1,200
1,500
Sidewalk/Pathway Repair
26,411
-
-
-
Sign Repair & Replacement
1,610
566
1,205
1,205
Painting
29,072
-
295
100
Lighting Repair
-
-
-
1,000
Electricity Expense
146,777
147,467
157,040
152,040
Refuse/Recycling
2,006
2,423
1,703
1,702
Telecommunications
1,343
1,234
1,740
3,060
Water/Sewer
17,433
26,142
26,985
26,985
Gas & Oil
1,544
1,161
2,450
4,350
Professional Fees
25,989
18,016
38,490
36,160
Instructor Fees
10
-
-
-
Rentals & Leases
-
-
400
750
Printing Expense
54
65
130
213
Advertising/Signage
64
-
-
-
Contractual Services
-
-
25,000
25,000
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
-
-
-
1,500
Landscape Contracts
28,121
28,329
42,300
34,000
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Description
General Fund -continued
Office Supplies
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
Safety Supplies
Operating Supplies
Food & Beverage Supplies
Program Materials
Uniforms
Postage & Delivery
Small Tools
Hardware/Peripherals
Furniture/Appliances
Equipment
Damages/Vandalism
ISF-Copier Charges
ISF-Mail Service Charges
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
ISF-Telecom Charges
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Public Works
Operating Budgets
Public Works Department
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Public Works Department
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ 1,231 $
1,426 $
2,310 $
2,372
8,773
11,563
14,150
10,500
765
378
670
725
14,189
16,992
20,905
22,625
1,619
1,322
2,000
2,000
33
-
-
-
1,315
1,461
1,500
1,800
25
97
-
-
371
259
490
950
320
-
600
600
6,200
13,321
2,200
2,500
12,488
1,310
2,345
1,900
-
9,510
250
900
1,403
3,250
2,005
1,075
52
35
35
17
1,790
5,160
5,263
8,320
500
29
171
171
3,489
3,004
3,335
3,700
956,471
1,068,776
873,506
827,304
-
143,772
179,195
-
$ 956,471 $ 1,212,548 $ 1,052,701 $ 827,304
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Operating Budgets
Public Works Department
FY15-16 Department Accomplishments
Initiative
Strategic Value
Completed Town -owned wash and ADWR juris-
ES2-Environmental Stewardship
dictional dam maintenance
$0/General Fund
Completed Zone 1 Pavement Management
I3 -Maintain and improve Community infrastruc-
ture
Completed Saguaro Blvd. Reconstruction
I3 -Maintain and Improve Community Infrastruc-
and ADWR jurisdictional dam
ture
Completed Shea Widening Project (SR87 to
I3 -Maintain and Improve Community Infrastruc-
Technology Drive)
ture
Completed Unpaved Alley Paving - Phase III
I3 -Maintain and Improve Community Infrastruc-
ture
FY16-17 Objectives
Initiative
Strategic Value
Estimated Cost/Funding
Source
Foster a culture of public ser-
CR1-Civic Responsibility
$0/General Fund
vice and volunteerism
Compete Town Owned wash
ES2-Environmental Steward-
$170,000/Environmental Fund
and ADWR jurisdictional dam
ship
maintenance
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Operating Budgets
Public Works Division
Public Works Division
Service Delivery Plan
The Public Works Division, through its administrative direction, is responsible for
the general oversight of capital projects and review, approval and inspections re-
lated to encroachment permits.
Variance Explanations:
Administration/Capital Improvement Projects/Stormwater Management: Programs
were combined into Administration for more efficient managing and reporting pur-
poses and there were personnel allocation changes.
Outside Inspections: A new program for FY16-17 representing the portion previ-
ously combined with Engineering Division.
Use of Funds - Public Works - By Program
Where does the money go?
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Administration
60,589
61,864
65,926
129,715
Capital Improvement Program
89,719
91,417
93,274
-
Outside Inspections
-
-
-
60,199
Stormwater Management
205,650 1
246,430 1
148,940 1
-
Total
355,958
399,711
308,140
189,914
Variance Explanations:
Administration/Capital Improvement Projects/Stormwater Management: Programs
were combined into Administration for more efficient managing and reporting pur-
poses and there were personnel allocation changes.
Outside Inspections: A new program for FY16-17 representing the portion previ-
ously combined with Engineering Division.
Use of Funds - Public Works - By Program
Where does the money go?
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Operating Budgets
Public Works Division
Variance Explanations:
Benefits: The decrease is a result of significant savings from changing health in-
surance carriers.
Dues & Memberships: The decrease reflects an alternative basis for collection of
the environmental fee.
Transfers: The amount of funding to the Environmental Fund was eliminated.
Use of Funds - Public Works - By Category
Where does the money go?
Benefits
Emolovment
Internal Service
2%
Total Proposed Budget = $189,914
190' ■ ' ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
itractual
�rvices
15%
Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Bud et
Wages
136,930
139,372
131,707
117,714
Employment Taxes
5,347
7 200
5,702
3,745
Benefits
34,457
34,751
33,861
25 927
Dues & Memberships
6,703
6,496
6,364
1,170
Meetings and Training
95
-
1,740
2 240
Maintenance and Repair
166,629
206,841
-
560
Utilities
277
228
440
3,660
Contractual Services
1,519
-
26,400
27,983
Supplies
1,339
1,400
1,935
1860
Equipment
320
-
-
450
Internal Service
2,34231423
2 511
4,605
Transfers
-
-
97,480
-
Total
355,958
399,711
308,140
89,914
Variance Explanations:
Benefits: The decrease is a result of significant savings from changing health in-
surance carriers.
Dues & Memberships: The decrease reflects an alternative basis for collection of
the environmental fee.
Transfers: The amount of funding to the Environmental Fund was eliminated.
Use of Funds - Public Works - By Category
Where does the money go?
Benefits
Emolovment
Internal Service
2%
Total Proposed Budget = $189,914
190' ■ ' ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
itractual
�rvices
15%
Operating Budgets
Public Works Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Expenditure per right-of-way and encroach-
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Percentage of inspections completed within
95%
100%
98%
99%
24 hours of notice
$188.75
$176.75
$219.75
$172.00
Quality
Productivity
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Expenditure per right-of-way and encroach-
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Number of right-of-way and encroachment
229
285
325
325
permits issued
$188.75
$176.75
$219.75
$172.00
Total number of inspections (includes multi-
321
350
300
350
ple inspection totals for residential, commer-
cial & encroachment permits)
Number of Capital improvement (CIP) pro-
3
2
3
4
jects completed
Productivity
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FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Expenditure per right-of-way and encroach-
$264.58
$217.07
$202.85
$185.23
ment permits issued
Expenditure per inspection (includes multiple
$188.75
$176.75
$219.75
$172.00
inspection totals for residential, commercial &
encroachment permits)
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Operating Budgets
Public Works Division
Total Public Works $ 355,958 $ 399,711 $ 308,140 $ 189,914
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FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Public Works Division
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 136,557 $
139,097
$ 131,707
$ 117,714
Overtime
373
275
-
-
Medicare
1,906
1,949
1,910
1,708
Workers Compensation
3,216
5,112
3,674
1,907
Unemployment Insurance
225
140
118
130
Group Health Insurance
17,304
17,297
17,338
11,163
Group Dental Insurance
1,081
1,054
980
812
Group Vision Insurance
153
153
142
108
Disability Insurance
409
486
484
498
Retirement
15,088
15,330
14,487
12,948
Life Insurance
422
432
430
398
Licenses/Filing Fees
5,017
5,000
5,100
460
Dues, Subscriptions & Publications
1,686
1,496
1,264
710
Meetings & Training
95
-
1,740
2,240
Wash Maintenance
147,968
163,160
-
-
Dam Inspection and Maint
18,314
42,859
-
-
Vehicle Maint/Repair
-
-
-
560
Office Equipment Maint/Repair
348
822
-
-
Telecommunications
277
227
240
1,560
Gas & Oil
-
-
200
2,100
Professional Fees
1,400
-
1,400
1,400
Printing Expense
54
-
-
83
Advertising/Signage
64
-
-
-
Contractual Services
-
-
25,000
25,000
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
-
-
-
1,500
Office Supplies
986
1,302
1,935
1,285
Safety Supplies
-
-
-
100
Food & Beverage Supplies
45
-
-
-
Program Materials
33
-
-
-
Uniforms
275
97
-
475
Small Tools
-
-
-
450
Hardware/Peripherals
320
-
-
-
ISF-Copier Charges
1,391
3,044
1,955
875
ISF-Mail Service Charges
44
33
25
13
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
-
-
-
2,896
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
486
29
171
171
ISF-Telecom Charges
421
317
360
650
Sub total Expenditures
355,958
399,711
210,660
189,914
Transfers Out
-
-
97,480
-
Total Public Works $ 355,958 $ 399,711 $ 308,140 $ 189,914
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Operating Budgets
Facilities Division
Facilities Division
Service Delivery Plan
The Facilities Division is dedicated to maintaining a safe and clean environment in
Town -owned buildings for citizens and employees to enjoy. The Facilities Division
maintains Town Hall, Community Center, Library/Museum, Kiwanis Building and
the Fountain Hills Theatre.
Variance Explanations;
Library/Museum/Community Theater/Kiwanis Building/Leased Buildings: These
locations were consolidated into Leased Buildings for more efficient managing and
reporting purposes.
Physical Plant: A budget supplement was included to replace the economizer
valve.
Fire Station #1/Fire Station #2: Amounts were relocated to the Fire Department
budget. ,
Use of Funds - Facilities - By Location
Where does the money go?
Leased Buildings
24%
Town Hall
42 %
Physical Plant —/
6% Total Proposed Budget = $637,390
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Expenditures by Location
Location
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Town Hall
169,944
378,223
266,056
271,966
Community Center
164,255
151,405
168,075
176,536
Library/Museum
134,477
136,020
147,665
-
Community Theater
5,004
16 507
26,729
-
Kiwanis Building
9,544
5,969
7,346
-
Physical Plant
44,146
46 542
55,516
36,203
Fire Station #1
53,661
59,777
53,757
-
Fire Station #2
19,482
18,393
19,417
-
Leased Buildings
-
- I
- 1
152 685
Total
600,513
812,836
744,561
637 390
Variance Explanations;
Library/Museum/Community Theater/Kiwanis Building/Leased Buildings: These
locations were consolidated into Leased Buildings for more efficient managing and
reporting purposes.
Physical Plant: A budget supplement was included to replace the economizer
valve.
Fire Station #1/Fire Station #2: Amounts were relocated to the Fire Department
budget. ,
Use of Funds - Facilities - By Location
Where does the money go?
Leased Buildings
24%
Town Hall
42 %
Physical Plant —/
6% Total Proposed Budget = $637,390
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Operating Budgets
Facilities Division
Variance Explanations:
Transfers Out: The amount transferred to Facilities Replacement Fund was elimi-
nated from this Division.
Use of Funds - Facilities - By Category
Where does the money go?
Contractual
Services
J ni
- Supplies
6%
Total Proposed Budget = $637,390 4% 2%
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uipment
1%
Service
it
Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Bud et
Wages
109,711
122,721
122,699
141,884
Employment Taxes
9,745
13,312
10,922
10,140
Benefits
20,101
24,113
29,933
27,833
Dues & Memberships
8,680
636
495
495
Maintenance and Repair
180,169
219,379
175,616
149,680
Utilities
168,825
178,200
189,478
184,478
Contractual Services
52,720
46,409
79,920
69,640
Supplies
26,612
31,839
39,600
38,162
Equipment
19 059
14,890
5,635
5,500
Da ma es/Vandalism
-
9,510
250
900
Internal Service
4,8918
055
8,298
8,678
Transfers Out
-
143,772
81,715
-
Total
600,513
812,836
744,561
637,390
Variance Explanations:
Transfers Out: The amount transferred to Facilities Replacement Fund was elimi-
nated from this Division.
Use of Funds - Facilities - By Category
Where does the money go?
Contractual
Services
J ni
- Supplies
6%
Total Proposed Budget = $637,390 4% 2%
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uipment
1%
Service
it
Operating Budgets
Facilities Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Square footage of buildings maintained by
staff
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Percentage of maintenance requests resolved
79%
79
79
79
within 24 hours
1,625
350
350
350
Percentage of maintenance requests resolved
92%
92
92
92
within 48 hours
.5
.5
.5
.5
Percentage of trade related work orders com-
70%
70
70
70
pleted in house versus contracts
2
2
2
2
Quality
Productivity
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Square footage of buildings maintained by
staff
117,387
117,387
117,387
117,387
Square footage of buildings cleaned by staff
23,500
23,500
23,500
23,500
Number of annual maintenance requests
1,625
350
350
350
Number of Custodial Staff
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25
Library/Museum Custodial Staff
.5
.5
.5
.5
Town Hall Custodial Staff
.75
.75
.75
.75
*Number of paper shedding events held
2
2
2
2
Hazardous Waste
1
1
1
1
Number of recycling events held (*Electronic)
1
1
1
1
CFL/Florescent bulb recycling
0
0
0
0
Productivity
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Civic Center utility costs per square foot
$1.80
$1.90
$2.02
$1.96
(water, sewer, electric - includes parking lot
lighting and landscape irrigation)
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Facilities Division
Description
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Facilities
FY13-14 FY14-15
Actual Actual
FY15-16
Revised Budget
FY16-17
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 70,714 $
78,533
$ 80,045
$ 97,769
Salaries -Part Time
38,758
44,180
42,654
44,115
Overtime
239
8
-
-
FICA
2,418
2,733
2,645
2,736
Medicare
1,573
1,754
1,779
2,057
Workers Compensation
5,328
8,581
6,289
5,066
Unemployment Insurance
427
245
209
281
Group Health Insurance
11,092
14,165
19,797
15,518
Group Dental Insurance
674
674
679
721
Group Vision Insurance
100
100
96
93
Disability Insurance
222
277
293
415
Retirement
7,776
8,651
8,804
10,755
Life Insurance
236
245
264
331
Licenses/Filing Fees
9
-
-
-
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
8,671
636
495
495
Building Main/Repair
35,386
80,405
74,586
63,800
HVAC Repair
56,028
106,417
66,640
53,180
Plumbing Repair
12,394
6,240
11,300
6,100
Electrical Repair/Maint
2,089
159
3,995
5,140
Fire Protection Systems
8,712
6,352
6,105
5,645
Grounds Maint/Repair
350
5,694
-
-
Irrigation Repair
-
-
4,200
2,650
Backflow Testing & Maintenance
30
824
1,185
810
Storm Damage Cleanup
-
3,033
-
-
Equipment Maint/Repair
5,924
8,370
3,905
7,550
Vehicle Maint/Repair
-
513
800
800
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
94
-
200
200
Other Maint/Repair
2,068
807
1,200
1,500
Sidewalk/Pathway Repair
26,411
-
-
-
Sign Repair & Replacement
1,610
566
1,205
1,205
Painting
29,072
-
295
100
Lighting Repair
-
-
-
1,000
Electricity Expense
146,777
147,466
157,040
152,040
Refuse/Recycling
2,006
2,423
1,703
1,703
Telecommunications
1,066
1,006
1,500
1,500
Water/Sewer
17,433
26,142
26,985
26,985
Gas & Oil
1,544
1,161
2,250
2,250
Professional Fees
24,589
18,016
37,090
34,760
Instructor Fees
10
-
-
-
Rentals & Leases
-
-
400
750
Printing Expense
-
65
130
130
Landscape Contracts
28,121
28,329
42,300
34,000
Office Supplies
246
123
375
1,087
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Description
General Fund -continued
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
Safety Supplies
Operating Supplies
Food & Beverage Supplies
Uniforms
Postage & Delivery
Small Tools
Hardware/Peripherals
Furniture/Appliances
Equipment
Damages/Vandalism
ISF-Copier Charges
ISF-Mail Service Charges
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
ISF-Telecom Charges
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Facilities
Operating Budgets
Facilities Division
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Facilities
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ 8,773 $
11,563 $
14,150 $
10,500
765
378
670
625
14,189
16,992
20,905
22,625
1,574
1,322
2,000
2,000
1,040
1,364
1,500
1,325
25
97
-
-
371
259
490
500
-
-
600
600
6,200
13,321
2,200
2,500
12,488
1,310
2,345
1,900
-
9,510
250
900
11
206
50
200
8
2
10
4
1,790
5,160
5,263
5,424
14
-
-
-
3,068
2,687
2,975
3,050
600,513
669,064
662,846
637,390
-
143,772
81,715
-
$ 600,513 $ 812,836 $ 744,561 $ 637,390
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Operating Budgets
Facilities Division
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Operating Budgets
Development Services
Development Services
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Operating Budgets
Development Services Department
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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Operating Budgets
Development Services Department
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Mission Statement
The Development Services Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life
in Fountain Hills by providing plan review, construction permitting, building inspec-
tions' enforcement of Town codes, as well as the use of innovative and proven land
planning techniques. The Department strives to provide quality customer service in
Department Overview
The Development Services Department is made up of five (5) Divisions: Building
Safety, Code Compliance, Engineering, Mapping & Graphics and Planning in the
General Fund. The Development Services Director provides direct supervision over
Division heads and the executive management assistant.
Variance Explanations:
Development Services: New Division created for the new position requested.
Planning/Code Compliance: The decrease is a result of personnel allocation
changes and significant savings from changing health insurance carriers.
Mapping & Graphics: The increase is a result of personnel allocation changes.
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Expenditures by Division
Division
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Development Services
-
-
-
166,403
Engineering
136,475
142,668
206,154
228,008
Planning
156,701
160,973
167,649
120,377
Building Safety
194,449
207,734
238,477
223,202
Code Compliance
93,627
96 965
99,979
77 412
Mapping & Gra hics
72,239
70,893
70,565
105,608
Total
653,491
679,233
782,824
921,010
Variance Explanations:
Development Services: New Division created for the new position requested.
Planning/Code Compliance: The decrease is a result of personnel allocation
changes and significant savings from changing health insurance carriers.
Mapping & Graphics: The increase is a result of personnel allocation changes.
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Operating Budgets
Development Services Department
Mapping 2.
Graphic
11%
Use of Funds - Development Services - By Division
Where does the money go?
Code Compliance
8% Total Proposed Budget = $921,010
Variance Explanations:
Administration: Amounts reflect the reorganization of the Department and a new
position request.
Building Inspection/Permitting: Permitting was merged into Building Inspection for
more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Current Planning/Long Range Planning/Planning & Zoning: These programs were
consolidated into Planning & Zoning for more efficient managing and reporting
purposes.
Code Compliance: The decrease is a result of personnel allocation changes and
significant savings from changing health insurance carriers.
Mapping & Graphics: The increase is a result of personnel allocation changes.
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY 14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Budget
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Administration
-
-
-
166,403
Building Inspection
80,090
90,224
112,259
223,202
Code Compliance
93,627
96,965
99,979
77Al2
Current Planning
97,300
101,425
107,623
-
Engineering
136,475
142,668
206,154
228,008
Environmental Service
32,611
32,419
30,748
-
Long Range Planning
26,790
27 130
29,278
-
Mapping & Graphics
72,239
70,893
70,565
105,608
Permitting
114,359
117,510
126,218
-
Planning & Zoning
-
-
-
120,377
Total
653,491
679,2 4
782,824
921,010
Variance Explanations:
Administration: Amounts reflect the reorganization of the Department and a new
position request.
Building Inspection/Permitting: Permitting was merged into Building Inspection for
more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Current Planning/Long Range Planning/Planning & Zoning: These programs were
consolidated into Planning & Zoning for more efficient managing and reporting
purposes.
Code Compliance: The decrease is a result of personnel allocation changes and
significant savings from changing health insurance carriers.
Mapping & Graphics: The increase is a result of personnel allocation changes.
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Operating Budgets
Development Services Department
Use of Funds - Development Services - By Program
Where does the money go?
Engineering
Code 26% 1
Compliance
8%
Building
Inspection
24% Total Proposed Budget = $921,010
Mapping &
Graphics
F11%
Planning &
Zoning
F 13%
istration
18%
Variance Explanations;
Dues & Memberships: The decrease reflects an alternative basis for collection of
the environmental fee.
Meetings and Training: Amounts were increased for conferences.
Contractual Services: Budget supplements were included for engineering studies
& surveys and amounts were increased for contracted inspections and plan re-
views.
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Budget
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Wages
456,654
457,158
466,099
551,159
Employment Taxes
15,088
19,371
17,513
16,858
Benefits
111,928
113,670
120,755
119f749
Dues & Memberships
8,587
7,292
13,238
5,442
Meetings and Training
1,026
1 313
7,940
11,650
Maintenance and Repair
2,261
1 J15
5,188
4,220
Utilities
6,618
6 689
8,348
5J20
Contractual Services
26,358
50,946
111 336
172,919
Supplies
7,965
4 244
10,842
10,065
Equipment
1 801
445 1
5,700 1
5f250
Internal Service
14,278
15,351
15,865
18,578
Transfers
928
1f639
-
-
Total
653,492
679f233
782,824
921 010
Variance Explanations;
Dues & Memberships: The decrease reflects an alternative basis for collection of
the environmental fee.
Meetings and Training: Amounts were increased for conferences.
Contractual Services: Budget supplements were included for engineering studies
& surveys and amounts were increased for contracted inspections and plan re-
views.
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Operating Budgets
Development Services Department
Inter
E
Use of Funds - Development Services - By Category
Where does the money go?
Employment
Taxes Dues &
Memberships
_ r2% 1%
Benefits
---= =—z 13%
Meetings and
Training
1%
Maintenance and
ontractual Repair
Services Utilities 11%
19% 11%
Total Proposed Budget = $921,010
FY15-16 Department Accomplishments
Initiative
Strategic Value
Completed the 2015 edition of the "Land Use
Analysis and Statistical Report"
EV1-Economic Vitality
Revised Planned Area Development (P.A.D.)
Ordinance
EV3-Economic Vitality
Revised Outdoor Lighting Ordinance
ES3-Environmental Stewardship
FY16-17 Objectives
Initiative
Strategic Value
Estimated Cost/Funding
Source
Foster a culture of public ser-
CR2-Civic Responsibility
$0/General Funds
vice and volunteerism
Compete 2015 edition of "Land
EV1-Economic Vitality
$1,000/General Fund
Use Analysis and Statistical
Report"
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Operating Budgets
Development Services Department
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Development Services Department
Total Development Services $ 653,493 $ 679,231 $ 782,824 $ 921,010
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FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 453,011 $
456,844
$ 466,099
$ 551,159
Salaries -Part time
3,270
-
-
-
Overtime
373
314
-
-
Fica
203
-
-
-
Medicare
6,436
6,453
6,761
7,995
Workers Compensation
7,570
12,373
10,239
8,309
Unemployment Insurance
879
545
513
554
Group Health Insurance
54,988
56,069
61,844
50,358
Group Dental Insurance
3,863
3,757
3,867
4,072
Group Vision Insurance
514
514
532
493
Disability Insurance
1,333
1,608
1,711
2,331
Retirement
49,853
50,288
51,273
60,629
Life Insurance
1,377
1,433
1,528
1,866
Licenses/Filing Fees
4,689
791
10,310
1,850
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
3,899
6,501
2,928
3,592
Meetings &Training
1,026
1,313
7,940
11,650
Equipment Maint/Repair
770
976
3,425
3,100
Vehicle Maint/Repair
1,383
-
1,763
1,120
Office Equip Maint/Repair
108
140
-
-
Telecommunications
3,128
3,692
3,648
3,120
Gas & Oil
3,491
2,997
4,700
2,000
Professional Fees
9,812
16,609
23,000
78,500
Printing Expense
162
65
1,416
1,499
Advertising/Signage
941
1,388
2,500
2,500
Contractual Services
11,315
30,000
80,000
87,500
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
4,127
2,883
4,300
2,800
Active Net Fees
-
-
120
120
Office Supplies
6,153
2,839
8,062
8,585
Operating Supplies
-
451
-
-
Program Materials
842
80
925
-
Safety Supplies
-
-
200
100
Uniforms
950
874
1,505
1,230
Postage & Delivery
20
-
150
150
Small Tools
-
44
700
250
Software
-
76
5,000
-
Hardware/Peripherals
1,801
324
-
5,000
ISF-Copier Charges
1,669
2,957
2,535
3,715
ISF-Mail Service Charges
302
449
840
358
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
8,023
8,183
8,593
11,461
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
1,125
907
727
694
ISF-Telecom Charges
3,159
2,855
3,170
2,350
Sub total Expenditures
652,565
677,592
782,824
921,010
Transfers Out
928
1,639
-
-
Total Development Services $ 653,493 $ 679,231 $ 782,824 $ 921,010
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Operating Budgets
Development Services Department
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Operating Budgets
Development Services Division
Develoament Services Division
Service Delivery Plan
Development Services through its administrative services provides direction to
and clerical support for the Department by the Development Services Director
and Executive Assistant.
Variance Explanations:
Administration: New program created as a result of the reorganization of the De-
partment and a new position request.
Use of Funds - Development Services - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $166,403
Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Actual Revised Proposed
Bud et Budget
Administration
- - - 166,403
Total
- - - 166,403
Variance Explanations:
Administration: New program created as a result of the reorganization of the De-
partment and a new position request.
Use of Funds - Development Services - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $166,403
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16
Actual Actual Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Bud et
Wages
- - -
129,510
Employment Taxes
- - -
4,124
Benefits
- - -
29,619
Dues & Memberships
- - -
94
Education and Training
- - -
400
Contractual Services
- - -
83
Supplies
- - -
1285
Internal Service
- - -
1,288
Total
- - -
166,403
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Operating Budgets
Development Services Division
Variance Explanations:
Wages/Benefits: The increase is due to the reorganization of the Development
Services Department which includes a new position request.
Use of Funds - Development Services - By Category
Where does the money go?
FmnlnvmPnt
1%
Total Proposed Budget = $166,403
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Development Services Division
Supplies
1%
:e
Total Development Services $ - $ - $ - $ 166,403
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FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Description
Actual Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ - $ - $ - $ 129,510
Medicare
- - - 1,879
Workers Compensation
- - - 2,133
Unemployment Insurance
- - - 112
Group Health Insurance
- - - 13,209
Group Dental Insurance
- - - 1,058
Group Vision Insurance
- - - 122
Disability Insurance
- - - 547
Retirement
- - - 14,245
Life Insurance
- - - 438
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
- - - 94
Meetings & Training
- - - 400
Printing Expense
- - - 83
Office Supplies
- - - 1,185
Uniforms
- - - 100
ISF-Copier Charges
- - - 875
ISF-Mail Service Charges
- - - 13
ISF-Telecom Charges
- - - 400
Sub total Expenditures
- - - 166,403
Transfers Out
- - - -
Total Development Services $ - $ - $ - $ 166,403
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Operating Budgets
Building Safety Division
Building Safety Division
Service Delivery Plan
The Building Safety Division is dedicated to processing applications for permits to
construct homes, commercial buildings, fences, swimming pools and other struc-
tures in a manner that is responsive and customer friendly. The Division coordi-
nates the review of plans for the structures it permits and conducts construction
inspections.
Variance Explanations:
Building Inspection/Permitting: Permitting was merged into Building Inspection for
more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Use of Funds - Building Safety - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $223,202
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Building Inspection
$ 80,090
$ 90,224
$ 112,260
$ 223,202
Permitting
114,359
117,510
126,218
-
Total
$ 194,449 1
$ 207,734
1 $ 238,478 1
$ 223,202
Variance Explanations:
Building Inspection/Permitting: Permitting was merged into Building Inspection for
more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Use of Funds - Building Safety - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $223,202
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Operating Budgets
Building Safety Division
Variance Explanations:
Benefits: The decrease is a result of significant savings from changing health in-
surance carriers.
Contractual Services: A budget supplement was included for additional contracted
inspections.
Equipment: FY15-16 included a one-time expenditure for software updates.
Use of Funds - Building Safety - By Category
Where does the money go? Ernnimment
37o
:ings and
wining
1%
Utilities
1%
Total Proposed Budget = $223,202
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Bud et
Wages
$ 136,911
$ 131,170
$ 133,923
$ 118,357
Employment Taxes
4,456
5,226
4,798
3,368
Benefits
30,229
31,074
32,445
25,452
Dues & Memberships
509
439
710
650
Meetings and Training
789
307
2,260
2,360
Maintenance and Repair
589
173
685
760
Utilities
1,496
1,606
1,768
1,780
Contractual Services
13,292
32,292
51,320
62,320
Supplies
853
642
1,100
1,050
Equipment
222
325
5,150
150
Internal Service
4,175
4,480
4,319
6,955
Transfers
928
-
-
-
Total
$ 194,449
$ 207,734
$ 238,478
$ 223,202
Variance Explanations:
Benefits: The decrease is a result of significant savings from changing health in-
surance carriers.
Contractual Services: A budget supplement was included for additional contracted
inspections.
Equipment: FY15-16 included a one-time expenditure for software updates.
Use of Funds - Building Safety - By Category
Where does the money go? Ernnimment
37o
:ings and
wining
1%
Utilities
1%
Total Proposed Budget = $223,202
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Operating Budgets
Building Safety Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Percentage of all residential building plan re-
100%
97%
100%
97%
views completed within established turn-
125
125
400
500
around times
250
70
50
65
Percentage of all commercial building plan
100%
100%
100%
100%
reviews completed within established turn-
445
443
550
500
around times
2,131
2,448
2,200
2,200
Quality
*Building Inspections are performed by Building Official and 3rd party Inspectors
Productivity
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Number of building plan reviews conducted
(multiple reviews ossible
452
462
510
550
Number of residential plan reviews conducted
(multiple reviews ossible
125
125
400
500
Number of commercial plan reviews con-
ducted (multiple reviews possible)
250
70
50
65
Number of building inspection FTE's
1
1
1*
1*
Total number of permits
445
443
550
500
Total number of inspections (all inspections)
2,131
2,448
2,200
2,200
*Building Inspections are performed by Building Official and 3rd party Inspectors
Productivity
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FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Average expenditure per inspection during
$436.96
$436.96
$436.96
$436.96
the reporting period (includes all inspections)
Average processing cost per permit
$91.25
$84.86
$108.40
$101.46
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Operating Budgets
Building Safety Division
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Building Safety
Total Building Safety $ 194,449 $ 207,734 $ 238,478 $ 223,202
212' ■ ' ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 133,642 $
131,162
$ 133,923
$ 118,357
Salaries -Part Time
3,270
-
-
-
Overtime
-
8
-
-
FICA
203
-
-
-
Medicare
1,902
1,807
1,943
1,717
Workers Compensation
2,075
3,252
2,695
1,501
Unemployment Insurance
276
167
160
150
Group Health Insurance
13,408
14,442
15,457
10,388
Group Dental Insurance
1,181
1,166
1,162
1,006
Group Vision Insurance
168
168
166
136
Disability Insurance
380
458
491
501
Retirement
14,699
14,429
14,731
13,020
Life Insurance
393
411
438
401
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
509
439
710
650
Training/Cont Ed
100
-
-
-
Meetings &Training
689
307
2,260
2,360
Equipment Maint/Repair
-
-
125
200
Vehicle Maint/Repair
589
173
560
560
Telecommunications
740
758
768
780
Gas & Oil
755
848
1,000
1,000
Printing Expense
108
-
200
200
Contractual Services
11,315
30,000
49,000
60,000
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
1,869
2,292
2,000
2,000
Active Net Fees
-
-
120
120
Office Supplies
532
117
550
550
Operating Supplies
-
69
-
-
Uniforms
321
456
550
500
Small Tools
-
150
150
Software
-
-
5,000
-
Hardware/Peripherals
222
324
-
-
ISF-Copier Charges
247
487
340
500
ISF-Mail Service Charges
26
51
25
25
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
2,647
2,700
2,754
5,480
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
53
187
-
-
ISF-Telecom Charges
1,202
1,056
1,200
950
Sub total Expenditures
193,521
207,734
238,478
223,202
Transfers Out
928
-
-
-
Total Building Safety $ 194,449 $ 207,734 $ 238,478 $ 223,202
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Operating Budgets
Code Compliance Division
Code Compliance Division
Service Delivery Plan
The Code Compliance Division is actively involved in maintaining an excellent
quality of life by addressing community issues such as abandoned vehicles, prop-
erty maintenance, improperly maintained pools, illegal signs, improper parking
on private property, and dumping or other destruction in Town -owned washes.
The Code Compliance Division strives to address problems in a confidential,
friendly and understanding way which allows for sufficient time to come into
compliance voluntarily.
Use of Funds - Code Compliance - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $77,412
Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14 FY14-15
Actual Actual
FY15-16 FY16-17
Revised Proposed
Bud et Budget
Code Compliance
93,627 96,965
99,979 77,412
Total
93,627 96 965
99,979 77,412
Use of Funds - Code Compliance - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $77,412
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Wages
67,750
69,579
70,465
50,720
Employment Taxes
2,602
3 497
3,121
1,785
Benefits
17,630
18,068
18,853
12,074
Dues & Memberships
35
-
150
150
Meetings and Training
80
376
900
900
Maintenance and Repair
755
642
560
560
Utilities
1,277
1,226
1,768
1,780
Contractual Services
-
-
72
2,572
Supplies
296
356
580
580
Equipment
286
-
-
-
Internal Service
2,916
3 221
3,510
6,291
Total
93,627
96,;65
99,979
77,412
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Operating Budgets
Code Compliance Division
Use of Funds - Code Compliance - By Category
Where does the money go?
Internal Service
8%
Supplies
1% \
Contractual —
Services
3% Utilities
2%
Maintenance and
Repair Training
1% 1%
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
�... N. -Y ...
ent
Taxes
Total Proposed Budget = $77,412 2%
Quality
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Average cost per code violation case
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Percentage of code violations brought into
99%
99%
99%
99%
voluntary compliance prior to initiation of ad-
730
752
775
725
ministrative or judicial action
2
4
2
2
Quality
Productivity
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Average cost per code violation case
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Number of Code Enforcement Officers
1
1
1
1
Number of code violation cases
730
752
775
725
Number of code violation cases reviewed in
2
4
2
2
court proceedings (does not include barking
dog cases)
Productivity
214' ■ , ■ ■ The Height of Desert Living
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Average cost per code violation case
$128.26
$128.94
$129.01
$106.78
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Operating Budgets
Code Compliance Division
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Code Compliance
Total Code Compliance $ 93,627 $ 96,965 $ 99,979 $ 77,412
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FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 67,750 $
69,579
$ 70,465
$ 50,720
Medicare
971
1,006
1,022
736
Workers Compensation
1,475
2,396
2,007
974
Unemployment Insurance
156
95
92
75
Group Health Insurance
9,135
9,318
9,976
5,643
Group Dental Insurance
554
554
555
412
Group Vision Insurance
82
81
81
54
Disability Insurance
201
244
259
214
Retirement
7,450
7,654
7,752
5,579
Life Insurance
208
217
230
172
Licenses/Filing Fees
-
-
100
100
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
35
-
50
50
Training/Cont Ed
-
341
-
-
Meetings & Training
80
35
900
900
Vehicle Maint/Repair
755
642
560
560
Telecommunications
749
758
768
780
Gas & Oil
528
468
1,000
1,000
Printing Expense
-
-
72
72
Contractual Services
-
-
-
2,500
Office Supplies
99
48
450
450
Operating Supplies
-
232
-
-
Uniforms
198
75
130
130
Hardware/Peripherals
286
-
-
-
ISF-Copier Charges
27
81
40
40
ISF-Mail Service Charges
13
7
15
20
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
2,647
2,700
3,000
5,981
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
-
10
-
-
ISF-Telecom Charges
228
424
455
250
Sub total Expenditures
93,627
96,965
99,979
77,412
Transfers Out
-
-
-
-
Total Code Compliance $ 93,627 $ 96,965 $ 99,979 $ 77,412
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Operating Budgets
Engineering Division
Engineering Division
Service Delivery Plan
The Engineering Division is responsible for the review of commercial and residen-
tial building plans, flood plain administration, preliminary and final plats, easement
abandonments, etc.
Use of Funds - Engineering - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $228,008
Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15 FY15-16
Actual Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Engineering
136,475
142,6 206,154
228,008
Total
136,475
142,668 206,154
228,008
Use of Funds - Engineering - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $228,008
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Wages
89,713
90,900
105,925
100,455
Employment Taxes
3,069
3,908
4,175
3,453
Benefits
23,750
23,787
30,134
19,823
Dues & Memberships
791
1,528
1,965
1,595
Meetings &Training
135
629
1,840
2,240
Maintenance and Repair
39
230
560
-
Utilities
3,661
3,251
3,648
780
Contractual Services
9,336
12,893
50,322
96,822
Supplies
1,071
597
2,025
1,200
Equipment
-
44
450
-
Internal Service 1
4,910
4,901
5,110
1 640
Transfers
-
-
-
-
Total
136,475
142,668
206,154
228,008
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Operating Budgets
Engineering Division
Variance Explanations:
Benefits: The decrease is a result of significant savings from changing health in-
surance carriers.
Contractual Services: Budget supplements were included for engineering studies
& surveys.
Dues &
Membershins
1%
Benefit!
9%
Employmi
Taxes
2%
Use of Funds - Engineering - By Category
Q. Whrara rinac thaa mnncav nn?
Total Proposed Budget = $228,008
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Internal Service
1%
Quality
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Number of easements released or acquired
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Percentage of reviews of final plats, site plans
95%
95%
95%
95%
and commercial plans completed within es-
tablished turn -around time.
Quality
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FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Number of easements released or acquired
27
27
15
25
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Operating Budgets
Engineering Division
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Engineering
Total Engineering $ 136,475 $ 142,668 $ 206,154 $ 228,008
218' ■ ' ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 89,340 $
90,657
$ 105,925
$ 100,455
Overtime
373
243
-
-
Medicare
1,240
1,261
1,537
1,457
Workers Compensation
1,682
2,555
2,536
1,929
Unemployment Insurance
148
92
102
67
Group Health Insurance
12,440
12,295
16,607
7,399
Group Dental Insurance
815
779
998
535
Group Vision Insurance
106
107
142
73
Disability Insurance
266
321
389
425
Retirement
9,847
9,999
11,652
11,051
Life Insurance
275
285
346
340
Licenses/Filing Fees
346
271
500
500
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
445
1,258
1,465
1,095
Meetings &Training
135
629
1,840
2,240
Vehicle Maint/Repair
39
160
560
-
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
-
70
-
-
Telecommunications
1,454
1,569
1,548
780
Gas & Oil
2,207
1,682
2,100
-
Professional Fees
7,807
12,455
17,500
71,500
Printing Expense
54
65
322
322
Contractual Services
-
-
31,000
25,000
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
1,475
373
1,500
-
Office Supplies
767
202
850
750
Safety Supplies
-
-
200
100
Operating Supplies
-
150
-
-
Uniforms
304
245
825
200
Postage & Delivery
-
-
150
150
Small Tools
-
44
450
-
ISF-Copier Charges
432
796
600
800
ISF-Mail Service Charges
130
88
400
50
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
2,729
2,784
2,840
-
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
899
599
570
540
ISF-Telecom Charges
720
634
700
250
Sub total Expenditures
136,475
142,668
206,154
228,008
Transfers Out
-
-
-
-
Total Engineering $ 136,475 $ 142,668 $ 206,154 $ 228,008
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Operating Budgets
Mapping & Graphics Division
Mapping & Graphics Division
Service Delivery Plan
The Mapping & Graphics Division is dedicated to providing excellent customer ser-
vice in a professional and timely manner. The Division is responsible for providing
internal and external customers with maps, graphic information, and research.
Variance Explanations:
Mapping & Graphics: The increase is a result of personnel allocation changes.
Use of Funds - Mapping & Graphics - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $105,608
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15 FY15-16
Actual Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Mapping & Graphics
$ 72,239
$ 70,893 $ 70,565
$ 105,608
Total
$ 72,239
$ 70,893 $ 70,565
$ 105,608
Variance Explanations:
Mapping & Graphics: The increase is a result of personnel allocation changes.
Use of Funds - Mapping & Graphics - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $105,608
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Operating Budgets
Mapping & Graphics Division
Variance Explanations:
Wages: The increase is a result of personnel allocation changes.
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Bud et
Wages
$ 48,137
$ 49,045
$ 44,182
$ 67,243
Employment Taxes
1,041
1,156
991
1,227
Benefits
13,544
13,489
12,542
16,688
Dues & Memberships
2,015
3
-
1,000
Meetings and Training
21
-
1,000
1,000
Maintenance and Repair
770
-
2,500
2,500
Utilities
2,006
3,937
-
-
Contractual Services
3,352
1,412
5,500
7,000
Supplies
1,061
-
3,500
3,600
Equipment
-
-
-
5,000
Internal Service
292
212
350
350
Transfers Out
-
1,639
-
-
Total
$ 72,239
$ 70,893
$ 70,565
$ 105,608
Variance Explanations:
Wages: The increase is a result of personnel allocation changes.
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Operating Budgets
Mapping & Graphics Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Work order survey satisfaction rating
95%
96%
95%
95%
Quality
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Mapping & Graphics
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target t
Number of internal customer requests proc-
essed
280
300
250
250
Number of aerial site plans completed
65
100
75
100
Number of external customer requests proc-
essed
110
80
75
100
GIS database maintenance in hours
80
60
80
80
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Mapping & Graphics
Total Mapping & Graphics $ 72,239 $ 70,893 $ 70,565 $ 105,608
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FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 48,137 $
49,037
$ 44,182
$ 67,243
Overtime
-
8
-
-
Medicare
691
705
641
975
Workers Compensation
255
389
301
177
Unemployment Insurance
95
62
49
75
Group Health Insurance
7,376
7,228
6,901
8,076
Group Dental Insurance
530
487
426
649
Group Vision Insurance
50
50
44
54
Disability Insurance
145
175
162
285
Retirement
5,295
5,395
4,861
7,396
Life Insurance
148
154
148
228
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
-
-
-
1,000
Licenses/Filing Fees
2,015
3
-
-
Meetings & Training
21
-
1,000
1,000
Equipment Maint/Repair
770
-
2,500
2,500
Professional Fees
2,006
3,937
5,500
7,000
Office Supplies
3,352
1,412
3,500
3,500
Uniforms
-
-
-
100
Hardware/Peripherals
1,061
-
-
5,000
ISF-Copier Charges
12
-
20
-
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
40
1
100
100
ISF-Telecom Charges
240
211
230
250
Sub total Expenditures
72,239
69,254
70,565
105,608
Transfers Out
-
1,639
-
-
Total Mapping & Graphics $ 72,239 $ 70,893 $ 70,565 $ 105,608
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Operating Budgets
Planning Division
Planning Division
Service Delivery Plan
The Planning Division is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Fountain Hills
through innovative, proven planning techniques, and providing excellent customer
service in a professional and timely manner. The Division implements land use
planning related goals, policies and programs as approved by the Town Council.
The Division processes applications for zoning interpretations and verifications,
preliminary and final sub -division plats, variances from the requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance, Temporary Use Permits, Special Use Permits, Concept Plans
(site plans), signs and amendments to the General Plan and Area Specific Plans.
The Division also processes amendments to the Town's regulations, the Zoning Or-
dinance, Sub -Division Ordinance and Town Code.
Variance Explanations:
Current Planning/Long Range Planning/Planning & Zoning: These programs were
consolidated into Planning & Zoning for more efficient managing and reporting
purposes.
Environmental Service: Costs were moved into the Environmental Fund.
Use of Funds - Planning - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $120,377
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Current Planning
97,300
101,425
107,623
-
Environmental Service
32,611
32,419
30,748
-
Long Range Planning
26,790
27,129
29,278
-
,Planning & Zoning
- I
- I
- 1
120 377
Total
156,701
160,973
167,649
120,377
Variance Explanations:
Current Planning/Long Range Planning/Planning & Zoning: These programs were
consolidated into Planning & Zoning for more efficient managing and reporting
purposes.
Environmental Service: Costs were moved into the Environmental Fund.
Use of Funds - Planning - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $120,377
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Operating Budgets
Planning Division
Variance Explanations:
Wages/Benefits: The decrease is a result of personnel allocation changes and the
significant savings from changing health insurance carriers.
Dues & Memberships: The decrease reflects an alternative basis for collection of
the environmental fee.
Use of Funds - Planning - By Category
Where does the money go?
Internal Service
2%
Supplies7
2% Meetings and
Utilities Training
Contractual 1% 4%
Services
3% Total Proposed Budget = $120,377
'- I Taxes
Benefits 2%
13%
Dues &
Memberships
2%
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Bud et
Wages
114,143
116,465
111,604
84,875
Employment Taxes
3,921
5 583
4,428
2,901
Benefits
26,774
27,253
26,781
16 092
Dues & Memberships
5,237
5,323
10,413
1,953
Meetings and Training
-
-
1,940
4 750
Maintenance and Repair
108
70
883
400
Utilities
185
605
1,164
780
Contractual Services
1,724
1,824
4,122
4,122
Supplies
2,393
1,238
3,637
2 350
Equipment
232
76
100
100
Internal Service
1,984
2,536
2,577
2,054
Total
156,701
160,973
167,649
120,377
Variance Explanations:
Wages/Benefits: The decrease is a result of personnel allocation changes and the
significant savings from changing health insurance carriers.
Dues & Memberships: The decrease reflects an alternative basis for collection of
the environmental fee.
Use of Funds - Planning - By Category
Where does the money go?
Internal Service
2%
Supplies7
2% Meetings and
Utilities Training
Contractual 1% 4%
Services
3% Total Proposed Budget = $120,377
'- I Taxes
Benefits 2%
13%
Dues &
Memberships
2%
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Operating Budgets
Planning Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Number of temporary use permits completed
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Percentage of first reviews of plans com-
100%
100%
100%
100%
pleted within the established Department
15
6
8
8
turnaround time
8
6
12
4
Quality
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FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Number of temporary use permits completed
2
0
N/A
2
Number of ordinance/code changes proc-
essed
4
4
4
4
Number of zoning cases
15
6
8
8
Number of concept plans reviewed
8
6
12
4
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Operating Budgets
Planning Division
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of
Expenditures
Planning
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 114,143
$ 116,409
$ 111,604
$ 84,875
Overtime
-
55
-
-
Medicare
1,633
1,673
1,618
1,231
Workers Compensation
2,084
3,781
2,700
1,595
Unemployment Insurance
204
129
110
75
Group Health Insurance
12,629
12,786
12,903
5,643
Group Dental Insurance
783
771
726
412
Group Vision Insurance
108
108
99
54
Disability Insurance
340
411
410
359
Retirement
12,561
12,812
12,277
9,337
Life Insurance
352
366
366
287
Licenses/Filing Fees
2,328
518
9,710
1,250
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
2,910
4,805
703
703
Meetings &Training
-
-
1,940
4,750
Equipment Maint/Repair
-
-
800
400
Vehicle Maint/Repair
-
-
83
-
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
108
70
-
-
Telecommunications
185
605
564
780
Gas & Oil
-
-
600
-
Professional Fees
-
218
-
-
Printing Expense
-
-
822
822
Advertising/Signage
941
1,388
2,500
2,500
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
783
218
800
800
Office Supplies
1,403
1,060
2,712
2,150
Program Materials
842
80
925
-
Uniforms
127
97
-
200
Postage & Delivery
20
-
-
-
Small Tools
-
-
100
100
Software
-
76
-
-
Hardware/Peripherals
232
-
-
-
ISF-Copier Charges
951
1,593
1,535
1,500
ISF-Mail Service Charges
133
304
400
250
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
132
110
57
54
ISF-Telecom Charges
769
530
585
250
Subtotal Expenditures
156,701
160,973
167,649
120,377
Transfers Out
-
-
-
-
Total Planning
$ 156,701
$ 160,973
$ 167,649
$ 120,377
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Operating Budgets
Planning Division
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Operating Budgets
Community Services
Community Services
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Director
Executive Assistant
Recreation Supervisor Senior Services - Events & Operations
Supervisor Supervisor
Tourism Coordinator
M
Rec. Coordinator Rec. Coordinator
Community Center
Operations Coordinator
IF*Lead Park Attend.
*Operations Sup Worker
(.49)
*Home Delivered
(.71)
Meals
*Park Attendant
Coordinator
*Operations Sup Worker
(.35)
(.75)
(.09)
*Park Attendant
(.32)
*Senior Services
*Operations Sup Worker
OM
Activities
(•08)
-Park Attendant
Coordinator
(.39)
(.58)
*Operations Sup Worker
(.70)
*Park Attendant
(.48)
*Senior Services
*Operations Sup Worker
*Park Attendant
Assistant
(•07)
(.12)
(.45)
*Park Attendant
_ (.30)
Parks Supervisor
Park Operations Lead
Park Operations Lead
Park Operations Lead
Groundskeeper
*Customer Service Rep 1
(.35)
*Customer Service Rep 1
(.53)
Full Time
* Part time
Operating Budgets
Community Services Department
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Mission Statement
The mission of the Community Services Department is to provide exceptional cus-
tomer service to enhance the quality of life by providing and maintaining safe,
available, and accessible parks and facilities, recreation programs, events, and
services that will meet the intellectual, social, cultural, and leisure needs of all
residents.
Department Overview
Management and operations of Parks, Recreation, Community Center, Senior Ser-
vices, McDowell Mountain Preserve, Desert Botanical Garden, a growing public
trails system, public art, tourism, and the Avenue of the Fountains Plaza.
Variance Explanations:
Community Services: New Division to house all administrative costs.
Recreation: Administrative costs were moved into the new Division.
Use of Funds - Community Services - By Division
Wharp rinac tha mnnav nn?
Community
Center
^ aerations
10%
or Services
10%
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Expenditures by Division
Division
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Budget
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Community Services
-
-
-
203,641
Recreation
532,018
527,535
615,767
433,269
Parks
947,624
1 005 310
1 191,638
11092,767
Community Center Operations
433,194
430,739
227,823
221 984
Senior Services
208,024 1
214,706 1
231,846 1
221,089
Total
2,120,860
2 178 290 1
$2,267,074 1
$2,172,750
Variance Explanations:
Community Services: New Division to house all administrative costs.
Recreation: Administrative costs were moved into the new Division.
Use of Funds - Community Services - By Division
Wharp rinac tha mnnav nn?
Community
Center
^ aerations
10%
or Services
10%
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Operating Budgets
Community Services Department
Variance Explanations:
Administration: The increase is the result of the consolidation of several programs
and personnel allocation changes.
Amenities/Field Prep/Maintenance/Landscape Maintenance/Operations: These pro-
grams were consolidated into Operations for more efficient managing and report-
ing purposes.
Art & Culture: Amounts were relocated into the General Government Department,
and the Tourism and Public Art Funds.
Boards & Commissions/Event Planning: These programs were consolidated into
Administration for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Community Events/Social/Community Services/Special Events: These programs
were consolidated into Community Events for more efficient managing and report-
ing purposes.
Open Space/Senior Membership/Special Interest Programs/Sports Activities: The
decrease is a result of personnel allocation changes.
Youth & Teen Programs: The decrease is a result of personnel allocation changes
and moving the community contract previously reported here into the new General
Government Department.
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Administration
546,422
557,661
397,508
762,169
Amenities
190,310
234,832
334,475
-
Art & Culture
48,127
38,857
41,713
-
Boards & Commissions
56,217
53,865
48,691
-
Community Events
94,842
102,117
116,080
77,729
Event Planning
61,195
54 514
57,862
-
Field Pre Maintenance
170,384
171,716
180,892
-
Fountain
223,119
196,149
214,871
212,375
Home Delivered Meals
60,983
56,661
73,522
63,240
Landscape Maintenance
162,852
184,317
236,738
-
O en Space
31,494
37,249
29,058
21,058
Operations
115,620
121,833
116,568
897,737
Senior Membership
86,956
93,129
105,841
68,002
Social/Community Services
70,459
72 515
82,514
-
Special Events
27,073
23 450
26,769
-
Special Interest Programs
24,407
30,697
38,590
16,007
Sports Activities
55,629
61,520
79,851
26,602
Youth & Teen Programs
94,771 1
87,208
85,531
27,8 3L1
Total
2 120 860
2 178 290
2 267 074
2 172 750
Variance Explanations:
Administration: The increase is the result of the consolidation of several programs
and personnel allocation changes.
Amenities/Field Prep/Maintenance/Landscape Maintenance/Operations: These pro-
grams were consolidated into Operations for more efficient managing and report-
ing purposes.
Art & Culture: Amounts were relocated into the General Government Department,
and the Tourism and Public Art Funds.
Boards & Commissions/Event Planning: These programs were consolidated into
Administration for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Community Events/Social/Community Services/Special Events: These programs
were consolidated into Community Events for more efficient managing and report-
ing purposes.
Open Space/Senior Membership/Special Interest Programs/Sports Activities: The
decrease is a result of personnel allocation changes.
Youth & Teen Programs: The decrease is a result of personnel allocation changes
and moving the community contract previously reported here into the new General
Government Department.
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Youth &
Progra
1%
Sports A(
Operating Budgets
Community Services Department
Use of Funds - Community Services - By Program
Where does the money go?
Communitv
1% � Senior
Special Interest Membership
ivered
Open
Space
1%
Programs 3%
1% Total Proposed Budget = $2,172,750
Note: Programs that account for 1% of the total are not shown on the chart.
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Operating Budgets
Community Services Department
Variance Explanations:
Contractual Services: Community Contracts were moved to the new General Gov-
ernment Department.
Equipment: Budget supplements are included to replace a portion of the chairs
and tables in the ballrooms at the Community Center and audio -video equipment
for Senior Services.
Contractual
Services
15%
Maintenance
Repair
8%
Use of Funds - Community Services - By Category
Where does the money go?
Equipment
Supplies 1% Internal Service
6%I � 2%
Meetings and Taxes
Training 2%
1% Total Proposed Budget = $2,172,750
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Bud et
Wages
824,172
810,544
860,753
871,919
Employment Taxes
44,449
53,740
51,352
44,504
Benefits
165,368
175,507
200,023
170,030
Dues & Memberships
4,940
4,621
4,642
5,092
Meetings and Training
9,138
11 284
11,655
12 425
Maintenance and Repair
141,825
167,243
210,883
173,848
Utilities
280,071
280 115
336,528
354 830
Contractual Services
279,706
304,634
422,591
331,245
Supplies
116,243
112 512
110,514
122 864
Equipment
20 296
21,524
8,235
27,120
Damages/Vandalism
1,080
1226
2,100
2,100
Internal Service
40,072
41,840
47,798
54,303
Transfers
193,500
193,500
-
2,4709
Total
2,120,860
$2,178,290
$2,267,074
$2,172,750
Variance Explanations:
Contractual Services: Community Contracts were moved to the new General Gov-
ernment Department.
Equipment: Budget supplements are included to replace a portion of the chairs
and tables in the ballrooms at the Community Center and audio -video equipment
for Senior Services.
Contractual
Services
15%
Maintenance
Repair
8%
Use of Funds - Community Services - By Category
Where does the money go?
Equipment
Supplies 1% Internal Service
6%I � 2%
Meetings and Taxes
Training 2%
1% Total Proposed Budget = $2,172,750
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Operating Budgets
Community Services Department
FY15-16 Department Accomplishments
Initiative
Strategic Value
Provide over 3,000 meals under the Home De-
P4 -Public Safety, Health & Welfare
livered Meals program.
Source
Transitioned to a lower cost/coverage for back-
R1 -Recreational opportunities and amenities
ground checks.
sible, both internal (Town) and
Named Playful City -5th straight year
R1 -Recreational opportunities and amenities
Successfully transitioned the Technology Learn-
R1 -Recreational opportunities and amenities
ing Center (TLC) lease to a rental status.
events in the Community
Greater utilization of TLC space by Senior Activi-
R1 -Recreational opportunities and amenities
ties/Community Center
P5 -Public Safety, Health and
Won several awards and grants for Tourism and
R1 -Recreational opportunities and amenities
Special Events
FY16-17 Objectives
Initiative
Strategic Value
Estimated Cost/Funding
Source
To increase, to the extent pos-
C2 -Civility and RI, R2 and R3-
TBD/General Fund
sible, both internal (Town) and
Recreational Opportunities and
external (Others) special
Amenities
events in the Community
To continue to participate/
P5 -Public Safety, Health and
$0
provide input to the Youth Coa-
Welfare
lition and the School Health
Committee
To again be designated as a
R1 and R4 -Recreational Oppor-
$0
Playful City USA for the 6th
tunities and Amenities
consecutive year
Begin construction on the
RI, R2 and R3 -Recreational
$2.2 million/CIP Fund & devel-
Adero Canyon Trailhead
Opportunities and Amenities
opment fees
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Operating Budgets
Community Services Department
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FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Community Services Department
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 654,805 $
622,757
$ 656,237
$ 671,725
Salaries -Part Time
168,884
186,762
202,516
200,193
Overtime
484
1,024
2,000
-
FICA
10,533
11,270
12,454
12,410
Medicare
11,748
11,514
12,437
12,643
Workers Compensation
18,670
28,378
24,997
17,406
Unemployment Insurance
3,498
2,580
1,464
2,045
Group Health Insurance
80,901
95,269
115,371
83,343
Group Dental Insurance
7,747
6,611
6,919
6,828
Group Vision Insurance
956
968
1,006
851
Disability Insurance
1,828
2,145
2,405
2,845
Retirement
71,990
68,602
72,181
73,890
Life Insurance
1,946
1,912
2,141
2,273
Licenses/Filing Fees
2,394
1,756
1,710
1,710
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
2,545
2,865
2,932
3,382
Training/Cont Ed
2,267
4,378
-
-
Meetings &Training
6,871
6,906
11,655
11,275
Boards & Commissions
-
-
-
1,150
Building Maint/Repair
1,102
915
1,000
1,000
HVAC Repair
1,018
-
1,400
1,400
Plumbing Repair
3,940
1,043
2,650
2,650
Electrical Repair/Maint
8,758
6,593
5,750
5,750
Fire Protection Systems
2,712
640
1,200
2,200
Grounds Maint/Repair
6,098
6,026
12,300
23,300
Irrigation Repair
15,836
14,296
15,950
15,400
Backflow Testing & Maintenance
70
495
3,690
2,450
Storm Damage Cleanup
-
2,006
-
-
Equipment Maint/Repair
59,088
34,749
88,590
40,090
Vehicle Maint/Repair
4,388
17,320
13,300
13,100
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
1,792
2,860
1,080
2,000
Other Maint/Repair
10,865
39,470
24,200
31,600
Art Maint/Repair/Install
9,525
6,600
7,500
-
Parking Lot Repair
-
1,269
-
-
Striping
820
927
2,380
2,380
Sidewalk/Pathway Repair
1,765
1,249
1,600
1,600
Sign Repair&Replacement
1,583
3,124
8,190
7,825
Painting
676
1,464
1,803
1,803
Lighting Repair
11,789
26,196
18,300
19,300
Electricity Expense
211,224
207,542
237,540
248,100
Refuse/Recycling
5,955
4,962
6,080
6,380
Telecommunications
6,900
9,218
7,492
7,514
Water/Sewer
41,868
46,682
70,604
78,024
Gas & Oil
14,124
11,711
14,812
14,812
Professional Fees
17,610
22,312
29,905
25,500
Instructor Fees
8,267
14,509
24,404
21,229
Rentals & Leases
32,914
35,309
36,491
41,001
Printing Expense
4,535
2,564
5,320
5,270
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Operating Budgets
Community Services Department
FY16-17 Proposed
Budget
Summary of
Expenditures
Community Services Department
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund -continued
Advertising/Signage
$ 7,151
$ 4,501
$ 5,470
$ 3,250
Contractual Services
45,804
43,295
57,520
54,200
Constituent Communication
-
25,050
29,700
31,890
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
4,016
4,364
9,950
8,000
Community Contracts/Events
99,120
79,296
74,176
-
Landscape Contracts
53,079
65,544
139,070
130,320
Active Net Fees
7,211
7,890
10,585
10,585
Office Supplies
9,391
2,985
7,750
7,550
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
11,335
10,924
9,853
12,153
Safety Supplies
810
867
1,100
1,100
Operating Supplies
65,939
61,387
55,133
58,593
Food & Beverage Supplies
2,397
2,830
1,870
2,070
Program Materials
23,703
26,597
30,315
36,905
Uniforms
2,460
2,695
3,593
3,593
Postage & Delivery
83
4,227
900
900
Miscellaneous Expense
125
-
-
-
Small Tools
3,443
5,844
8,235
7,120
Hardware/Peripherals
969
886
-
5,000
Peripherals
421
-
-
-
Furniture/Appliances
13,224
10,335
-
15,000
Equipment
2,239
4,459
-
-
Damages/Vandalism
1,080
1,226
2,100
2,100
ISF-Copier Charges
6,526
6,318
11,160
7,752
ISF-Mail Service Charges
743
479
453
466
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
26,022
29,108
29,691
39,296
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
22
83
-
-
ISF-Telecom Charges
6,758
5,852
6,494
6,790
Sub total Expenditures
1,927,360
1,984,790
2,267,074
2,170,280
Transfers Out
193,500
193,500
-
2,470
Total Community Services
$ 2,120,860
$ 2,178,290
$ 2,267,074
$ 2,172,750
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Operating Budgets
Community Services Division
Community Services Division
Service Delivery Plan
The Community Services through its administrative services provides direction to
and clerical support for the Department by the Community Services Director and
Executive Assistant.
Variance Explanations;
Administration: New program created to house all administrative costs.
Use of Funds - Community Services - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $203,641
Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Actual Revised Proposed
Bud et Budget
Administration
- - - 203,641
Total
- - - 203,641
Variance Explanations;
Administration: New program created to house all administrative costs.
Use of Funds - Community Services - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $203,641
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16
Actual Actual Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Bud et
Wages
- - -
151,936
Employment Taxes
- - -
2,814
Benefits
- - -
35,316
Meetings and Training
- - -
1,150
Maintenance and Repair
- - -
500
Utilities
- - -
1,140
Supplies
- - -
4,500
Internal Service
- - -
6,285
Total
- - -
203,641
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Operating Budgets
Community Services Division
Variance Explanations:
Wages/Benefits: The increase is a result of personnel allocation changes.
Internal
Service Suppli
3% 2%
Utilities
1%
Use of Funds - Community Services - By Category
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $203,641
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Community Services Division
FY13-14
Description Actual
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time $
Medicare
Workers Compensation
Unemployment Insurance
Group Health Insurance
Group Dental Insurance
Group Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement
Life Insurance
Boards & Commissions
Vehicle Maint/Repair
Telecommunications
Gas & Oil
Office Supplies
ISF-Copier Charges
ISF-Mail Service Charges
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
ISF-Telecom Charges
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Employment
Taxes
1%
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ - $ - $ 151,936
- - 2,203
- 461
- - 150
- - 16,031
- 1,264
- 149
- - 644
- 16,714
- - 514
- 1,150
- 500
- - 540
- - 600
- 4,500
- - 10
- - 30
- 5,745
- 500
- 203,641
Total Community Services $ - $ - $ - $ 203,641
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Operating Budgets
Community Center Division
Community Center Division
Service Delivery Plan
The Community Center strives to enhance the quality of life of Fountain Hills resi-
dents by providing and maintaining a safe, available, and accessible facility that
will meet the needs of all residents.
Variance Explanations:
Administration/Event Planning: These programs were consolidated into Admini-
stration for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Use of Funds - Community Center - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $221,984
238' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Administration
244,233
242,164
53,393
99,855
Boards & Commissions
12,146
12,228
-
-
Evenanning
61,195 1
54,514 1
57,862 1
-
Operations
115,620 1
121,833 1
116,568 1
122,129
Total
433,194
430,739
227,823
221,984
Variance Explanations:
Administration/Event Planning: These programs were consolidated into Admini-
stration for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Use of Funds - Community Center - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $221,984
238' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Operating Budgets
Community Center Division
Variance Explanations:
Benefits: The decrease is a result of significant savings from changing health in-
surance carriers.
Equipment: A budget supplement is included to replace a portion of the chairs and
tables in the ballrooms.
Use of Funds - Community Center - By Category
Where does the money go?
Equipment Internal Service
8% 1%
Supplies 1
2%
Contractual
Services
70/
Utiliti�
.rlj
1%
Maintenance and I
Repair
1% Meetings and
Training
1%
Benefits
10%
Employment
Taxes
4%
Total Proposed Budget = $221,984
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Bud et
Wages
164,593
163,934
156,129
145,577
Employment Taxes
9,624
11,977
10,664
9,324
Benefits
30,264
30,654
29,097
21,672
Dues & Memberships
1,270
642
870
870
Meetings and Training
268
146
-
2,000
Maintenance and Repair
1,751
2 626
1,080
2,000
Utilities
1,387
1,453
1,320
1 140
Contractual Services
9,463
9,354
18,314
14,654
Supplies
2,615
3 007
3,650
3,650
Equipment
14 930
10,867
2,950
18,020
Internal Service
3,529
2 579
3,749
3,077
Transfers
193,500
193,500
-
-
Total
433,194
430,739
227,823
22-1,98 4
Variance Explanations:
Benefits: The decrease is a result of significant savings from changing health in-
surance carriers.
Equipment: A budget supplement is included to replace a portion of the chairs and
tables in the ballrooms.
Use of Funds - Community Center - By Category
Where does the money go?
Equipment Internal Service
8% 1%
Supplies 1
2%
Contractual
Services
70/
Utiliti�
.rlj
1%
Maintenance and I
Repair
1% Meetings and
Training
1%
Benefits
10%
Employment
Taxes
4%
Total Proposed Budget = $221,984
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Operating Budgets
Community Center Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
To attain a high overall satisfaction rating
N/A
N/A
Good
Good
(good or better) with quality on rental
69,400
78,600
80,100
81,700
evaluations
875
884
884port
To achieve a high return rate on rental sur-
N/A
N/A
50%
50%
veys
Quality
Productivity
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Number of bookings
3,220
3,946
4,065
4,187
Number of patrons served
69,400
78,600
80,100
81,700
FNuupmberoolf hours worked by volunteer staff in
facility operations
875
884
884port
Productivity
1 Population for FY13-14 - FY16-17 is based on the 2010 U.S. Census.
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240' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Net operating costs of facility per capital
$11.34
$10.64
$9.66
$9.66
1 Population for FY13-14 - FY16-17 is based on the 2010 U.S. Census.
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Operating Budgets
Community Center Division
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Community Center
Total Community Center $ 433,194 $ 430,739 $ 227,823 $ 221,984
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FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 112,449 $
108,109
$ 99,822
$ 88,042
Salaries -Part Time
52,145
55,755
56,307
57,535
Overtime
-
70
-
-
FICA
3,233
3,459
3,427
3,567
Medicare
2,374
2,365
2,250
2,110
Workers Compensation
3,220
5,695
4,696
3,229
Unemployment Insurance
796
456
291
418
Group Health Insurance
15,909
16,810
16,352
10,439
Group Dental Insurance
1,216
1,056
911
762
Group Vision Insurance
169
174
161
115
Disability Insurance
291
379
366
373
Retirement
12,362
11,896
10,981
9,685
Life Insurance
318
340
326
298
Licenses/Filing Fees
1,178
568
600
600
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
92
75
270
270
Meetings &Training
268
146
-
2,000
Equipment Maint/Repair
-
580
-
-
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
1,751
1,921
1,080
2,000
Other Maint/Repair
-
125
-
-
Telecommunications
1,387
1,453
1,320
1,140
Professional Fees
-
-
300
300
Rentals & Leases
1,689
3,098
3,120
3,480
Printing Expense
455
-
1,130
1,130
Advertising/Signage
5,819
3,913
4,920
2,850
Constituent Communication
-
699
3,000
3,000
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
1,166
1,091
4,911
2,961
Active Net Fees
334
553
933
933
Office Supplies
913
466
450
450
Operating Supplies
188
792
1,000
1,000
Food & Beverage Supplies
380
328
550
550
Program Materials
652
842
1,000
1,000
Uniforms
482
454
650
650
Postage & Delivery
-
126
-
-
Small Tools
808
531
2,950
3,020
Furniture/Appliances
-
-
-
15,000
Hardware/Peripherals
969
-
-
-
Peripherals
317
-
-
-
Furniture/Appliances
11,304
10,335
-
-
Equipment
1,531
-
-
-
ISF-Copier Charges
913
422
1,370
820
ISF-Mail Service Charges
13
5
10
7
ISF-Telecom Charges
2,603
2,152
2,369
2,250
Sub total Expenditures
239,694
237,239
227,823
221,984
Transfers Out
193,500
193,500
-
-
Total Community Center $ 433,194 $ 430,739 $ 227,823 $ 221,984
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Operating Budgets
Parks Division
Parks Division
Service Delivery Plan
The Parks Division staff is dedicated to providing safe, clean and green parks that
will meet the intellectual, social, cultural, and leisure needs of all park patrons. The
Town's park system has been developed to enhance the quality of life of Fountain
Hills residents with hiking trails and park facilities for Youth and Adult Sports Pro-
grams, Youth and Teen Programs, Special Events, and Facility Rentals. Each year,
our experienced staff works to meet the goals through efficient park maintenance
and operations methods.
Variance Explanations:
Town Hall/Golden Eagle Park/Four Peaks Park/Desert Vista Park/Trails: Personnel
allocation changes for administrative costs were moved out of the parks and into
Town Hall.
Uses of Funds - Parks - By Location
Where the Money Goes
Desert Vista Park Trails Avenue of the
7%2% Fountains Town Hall
\ 7% 7%
Four Peaks Park
10%
Golden Eagle i
Park
27%
Total Proposed Budget = $1,092,767
242' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Fountain Park
40%
Expenditures by Location
Location Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Town Hall
-
-
-
78,947
Fountain Park
411,288
396,811
442,267
427,230
Golden Eagle Park
296,590
327,719
374,239
296,996
Four Peaks Park
115,257
141,793
145,963
108,403
Desert Vista Park
92,995
101,738
113,291
79,534
Trails
31,494
37,249
29,058
21,058
Avenue of the Fountains
-
-
86,821
80,599
Total
947,624
1,005,310
1,191,639
1,092,767
Variance Explanations:
Town Hall/Golden Eagle Park/Four Peaks Park/Desert Vista Park/Trails: Personnel
allocation changes for administrative costs were moved out of the parks and into
Town Hall.
Uses of Funds - Parks - By Location
Where the Money Goes
Desert Vista Park Trails Avenue of the
7%2% Fountains Town Hall
\ 7% 7%
Four Peaks Park
10%
Golden Eagle i
Park
27%
Total Proposed Budget = $1,092,767
242' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Fountain Park
40%
Operating Budgets
Parks Division
Variance Explanations:
Administration: Non -administrative costs were relocated into Operations.
Amenities/Field Prep/Maintenance/Landscape Maintenance/Operations: These pro-
grams were consolidated into Operations for more efficient managing and report-
ing purposes.
Uses of Funds - Parks - By Program
Where the Money Goes
Administration
8%
Open Space
2%
Total Proposed Budget = $1,092,767
Fountain
19%
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Administration
169,465
181,047
195,604
83,726
Amenities
190,310
234,832
334,475
-
Field Pre /Maintenance
170 384
171,716
180,893
-
Fountain
223,119
196,149
214,871
212,375
Landscape Maintenance
162,852
184,317
236,738
-
O en Space
1 31,494
37,249
29,058
21,058
Operations
-
-
-
775,608
Total
947,624
1,005,310
1,191,639
1,092,767
Variance Explanations:
Administration: Non -administrative costs were relocated into Operations.
Amenities/Field Prep/Maintenance/Landscape Maintenance/Operations: These pro-
grams were consolidated into Operations for more efficient managing and report-
ing purposes.
Uses of Funds - Parks - By Program
Where the Money Goes
Administration
8%
Open Space
2%
Total Proposed Budget = $1,092,767
Fountain
19%
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Operating Budgets
Parks Division
Variance Explanations:
Wages/Benefits: The decrease is a result of personnel allocation changes.
Internal Service: The increase is a result of a increased vehicle replacement
charges.
Uses of Funds - Parks - By Category
Internal Service^ Where the Money Goes
\Supplies - 3% Employment
7%
Contractual
Services
14%
.-r-..
16%
Total Proposed Budget = $1,092,767
244' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Benefits
6%
e and
Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Bud et
Wages
271,388
278,316
280,594
217,453
Employment Taxes
13,538
17,526
15,450
10,904
Benefits
73,369
82,225
92,257
64,030
Dues & Memberships
840
747
1,035
885
Meetings and Training
2,299
1 144
3,905
1,875
Maintenance and Repair
130,250
154,141
199,754
171,298
Utilities
276,638
274 805
332,520
350,822
Contractual Services
73,761
84,964
164,172
153,822
Supplies
76,535
72,924
66,370
78,470
Equipment
3 472
9,598
5,285
4,100
Damages/Vandalism
1,067
1226
2,100
2,100
Internal Service
24,467
27,694
28,197
35,008
Transfers
-
-
-
2,000
Total
947,624
1,005,310
1,191,639
1 92,767
Variance Explanations:
Wages/Benefits: The decrease is a result of personnel allocation changes.
Internal Service: The increase is a result of a increased vehicle replacement
charges.
Uses of Funds - Parks - By Category
Internal Service^ Where the Money Goes
\Supplies - 3% Employment
7%
Contractual
Services
14%
.-r-..
16%
Total Proposed Budget = $1,092,767
244' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Benefits
6%
e and
Operating Budgets
Parks Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Maintain a high overall satisfaction rating
(good or better of maintenance/operations
Good
Good
Good
Good
Number of Special Events hosted in parks
25
30
45
50
Appearance/availability
Good
Good
Good
Good
Quality
Productivity
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Restroom serviced and cleaned
365 days
365 days
365 days
365 days
Ramadas serviced and cleaned
365
365
365
365
Trails maintained and ready for use daily
365
365
365
365
Trailhead promotions with brochures, maps
and Town website
365
365
365
365
Productivity
. Population for FY13-14 - FY16-17 is based on the 2010 U.S. Census.
Fountain Hills Park Statistics:
• 119 Acres of Developed Parks
740 Acres of Mountain Preserve Park
• 8 Acres of Botanical Garden Preserve
• 59.2 Acres of Lake Overlook Trail Preserve
7.7 Miles of Preserve Trails
• 8.7 Miles of Urban Trails (FIT)
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FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Net expenditures for park operations per cap-
$34.60
$36.65
$44.29
$44.87
ita*
Park rentals/
292/
294/
320/
325/
Revenue
$21,500
$23,700
$17,670
$25,000
Fountain Hills Hiking Trail visitors
1000+
1000+
1000+
1000+
. Population for FY13-14 - FY16-17 is based on the 2010 U.S. Census.
Fountain Hills Park Statistics:
• 119 Acres of Developed Parks
740 Acres of Mountain Preserve Park
• 8 Acres of Botanical Garden Preserve
• 59.2 Acres of Lake Overlook Trail Preserve
7.7 Miles of Preserve Trails
• 8.7 Miles of Urban Trails (FIT)
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Operating Budgets
Parks Division
Description
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Parks
FY13-14 FY14-15
Actual Actual
FY15-16
Revised Budget
FY16-17
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 270,929 $
277,498
$ 278,594
$ 217,452
Overtime
459
818
2,000
-
Medicare
3,874
3,974
4,039
3,154
Workers Compensation
8,901
13,006
10,982
7,376
Unemployment Insurance
762
546
429
374
Group Health Insurance
37,902
46,672
56,387
35,392
Group Dental Insurance
3,502
2,736
2,879
2,737
Group Vision Insurance
480
425
416
328
Disability Insurance
811
941
1,022
921
Retirement
29,832
30,614
30,642
23,917
Life Insurance
843
837
911
735
Licenses/Filing Fees
590
552
440
440
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
250
195
595
445
Training/Cont Ed
2,079
889
-
-
Meetings & Training
220
255
3,905
1,875
Building Main/Repair
1,102
915
1,000
1,000
HVAC Repair
1,018
-
1,400
1,400
Plumbing Repair
3,940
1,043
2,650
2,650
Electrical Repair/Maint
8,758
6,593
5,750
5,750
Fire Protection Systems
2,712
640
1,200
2,200
Grounds Maint/Repair
6,098
6,026
12,300
23,300
Irrigation Repair
15,836
14,296
15,950
15,400
Backflow Testing & Maintenance
70
495
3,690
2,450
Storm Damage Cleanup
-
2,006
-
-
Equipment Maint/Repair
59,088
34,169
88,590
40,090
Vehicle Maint/Repair
4,261
16,065
12,800
12,600
Other Maint/Repair
10,865
39,345
22,200
31,600
Parking Lot Repair
-
1,269
-
-
Striping
820
927
2,380
2,380
Sidewalk/Pathway Repair
1,765
1,249
1,600
1,600
Sign Repair & Replacement
1,452
1,442
8,140
7,775
Painting
676
1,465
1,804
1,804
Lighting Repair
11,789
26,196
18,300
19,300
Electricity Expense
211,224
207,542
237,540
248,100
Refuse/Recycling
5,955
4,962
6,080
6,380
Telecommunications
3,868
4,118
4,084
4,106
Water/Sewer
41,868
46,682
70,604
78,024
Gas & Oil
13,723
11,501
14,212
14,212
Professional Fees
7,700
10,049
14,200
12,000
Rentals & Leases
9,917
6,413
7,380
7,380
Printing Expense
1,986
2,099
2,300
2,900
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
550
385
551
551
Landscape Contracts
53,079
65,544
139,070
130,320
246' ■ ' ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Description
General Fund -continued
Active Net Fees
Office Supplies
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
Safety Supplies
Operating Supplies
Food & Beverage Supplies
Program Materials
Uniforms
Small Tools
Furniture/Appliances
Equipment
Damages/Vandalism
ISF-Copier Charges
ISF-Mail Service Charges
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
ISF-Telecom Charges
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Parks
Operating Budgets
Parks Division
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Parks
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ 529 $
475 $
671 $
671
-
23
200
100
11,335
10,824
9,653
12,153
810
867
1,100
1,100
62,926
58,222
51,833
55,083
-
-
120
120
-
1,119
1,350
7,800
1,464
1,869
2,114
2,114
2,546
5,139
5,285
4,100
307
-
-
-
620
4,459
-
-
1,067
1,226
2,100
2,100
360
601
580
451
5
77
9
6
23,141
26,170
26,693
33,551
960
845
915
1,000
947,624
1,005,310
1,191,639
1,090,767
2,000
$ 947,624 $ 1,005,310 $ 1,191,639 $ 1,092,767
F>.
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Operating Budgets
Recreation Division
Recreation Division
Service Delivery Plan
The Recreation Division strives to enhance the quality of life of Fountain Hills resi-
dents by providing recreation services that will meet the intellectual, social, cul-
tural, and leisure needs of all residents. Program activities include: Special Inter-
est Classes, Youth and Adult Sports Programs, Youth and Teen Programs, Special
Events, and Facility Rentals.
Variance Explanations:
Administration: The increase is a result of personnel allocation changes.
Art & Culture: Amounts were relocated into the General Government Department,
and the Tourism and Public Art Funds.
Community Events/Social/Community Services/Special Events: These programs
were consolidated into Community Events for more efficient managing and report-
ing purposes.
Special Interest Programs/Sports Activities: The decrease is a result of personnel
allocation changes.
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Administration
87,388
82,090
96,028
285,100
Art & Culture
48,127
38,857
41,713
-
Boards & Commissions
29,322
29,081
48,691
-
Community Events
94,842
102,117
116,080
77,729
Social/Community Service
70,459
72 515
82,514
-
Special Events
27,073
23,450
26,769
-
Special Interest Programs
24,407
30,696
38,590
16,0 7
Sports Activities
55,629
61 520
79,851
26 602
Youth &Teen Programs
94,771
87,208
85,531
27 831
Total
532,018
527,5 4
615,767
433 269
Variance Explanations:
Administration: The increase is a result of personnel allocation changes.
Art & Culture: Amounts were relocated into the General Government Department,
and the Tourism and Public Art Funds.
Community Events/Social/Community Services/Special Events: These programs
were consolidated into Community Events for more efficient managing and report-
ing purposes.
Special Interest Programs/Sports Activities: The decrease is a result of personnel
allocation changes.
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Use of Funds - Recreation - By Program
Youth & Teen Where does the money go?
Sports Activities Programs
6% 13%�
Special Interest
Programs \
4%
Community
Events
18%
Total Prouosed Budaet = $433,269
Operating Budgets
Recreation Division
Variance Explanations;
Wages/Benefits: The decrease is a result of personnel allocation changes and the
significant savings from changing health insurance carriers.
Maintenance and Repair: The art maintenance costs were moved into the Public
Art fund.
Contractual Services: Community Contracts were moved to the new General Gov-
ernment Department.
Internal Service: Vehicle replacement charges were moved into the new Commu-
nity Services Division.
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Wages
252,513
226,634
277,991
217,575
Employment Taxes
14,165
17,128
17,284
13,614
Benefits
48,792
49,633
66,586
40,055
Dues & Memberships
1,968
2,286
2,417
2,417
Meetings and Training
6,535
9 845
7,750
7,200
Maintenance and Repair
9,824
10,476
10,000
-
Utilities
1,709
2,779
1,908
948
Contractual Services
157,189
170,992
186,449
115,323
Supplies
30,137
29,731
34,844
30,184
Equipment
90
-
-
-
Damages/Vandalism
13
-
-
-
Internal Service
9,083
8 030
10,538
5,483
Tra n sfe rs
-
-
-
470
Total
532,018
527,534
615,767
433,269
Variance Explanations;
Wages/Benefits: The decrease is a result of personnel allocation changes and the
significant savings from changing health insurance carriers.
Maintenance and Repair: The art maintenance costs were moved into the Public
Art fund.
Contractual Services: Community Contracts were moved to the new General Gov-
ernment Department.
Internal Service: Vehicle replacement charges were moved into the new Commu-
nity Services Division.
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Operating Budgets
Recreation Division
Dues
Member
1%
Meetings
Trainin
2%
Use of Funds - Recreation - By Category
Where does the money go? Supplies
Contractual 7% Internal Service
Services 1%
27
3% Total Proposed Budget = $433,269
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
To attain a high overall satisfaction rating
80%
82%
80%
85%
(good or better) with the quality of Town rec-
602
615
600
600
reation programs on program evaluations
untracked
160
400
450
To achieve a high return rate on recreation
25%
26%
35%
35%
program surveys
1,761
1,871
1,800
1,800
Quality
Productivity
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Number of individual program participants'
2,234
2,470
2,450
2,650
Number of team sports program participants
602
615
600
600
Number of teen trip/teen activity participants
untracked
160
400
450
Number of volunteer hours in support of
Town recreation programs'
1,000
998
1,000
1,100
Number of youth sport, Boys and Girls Club,
and FHUSD facility bookings
1,761
1,871
1,800
1,800
Productivity
iDoes not include participations at special events or teen drop in programs.
2Volunteer hours are estimated
3Population based on U.S Census 2014 estimates
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FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Net operating costs of recreation programs
22.57
24.83
26.05
26.50
per capita
iDoes not include participations at special events or teen drop in programs.
2Volunteer hours are estimated
3Population based on U.S Census 2014 estimates
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FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Recreation
Description
FY13-14
Actual
General Fund
68,205
Salaries -Full Time
$ 194,206
Salaries -Part Time
58,282
Overtime
25
FICA
3,662
Medicare
3,547
Workers Compensation
5,672
Unemployment Insurance
1,284
Group Health Insurance
24,356
Group Dental Insurance
1,832
Group Vision Insurance
215
Disability Insurance
508
Retirement
21,334
Life Insurance
548
Licenses/Filing Fees
330
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
1,638
Training/Cont Ed
152
Meetings & Training
6,383
Vehicle Maint/Repair
127
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
41
Other Maint/Repair
-
Art Maint/Repair/Install
9,525
Sign Repair & Replacement
131
Telecommunications
1,308
Gas & Oil
401
Professional Fees
8,810
Instructor Fees
7,817
Rentals & Leases
21,137
Printing Expense
2,045
Advertising/Signage
1,332
Contractual Services
12,540
Constituent Communication
-
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
1,835
Community Contracts/Events
99,120
Active Net Fees
2,552
Office Supplies
6,335
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
-
Operating Supplies
337
Food & Beverage Supplies
403
Program Materials
22,501
Uniforms
514
Postage & Delivery
46
Small Tools
90
Damages/Vandalism
13
ISF-Copier Charges
4,101
ISF-Mail Service Charges
478
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
2,881
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
22
ISF-Telecom Charges
1,602
Sub total Expenditures
532,018
Transfers Out
-
Operating Budgets
Recreation Division
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budaet
$ 158,369 $
203,714 $
149,930
68,205
74,277
67,645
60
-
-
4,549
4,575
4,194
3,130
4,030
3,154
8,331
8,203
5,565
1,118
476
701
29,046
40,089
20,635
1,846
2,340
1,591
276
342
194
550
744
634
17,426
22,408
16,493
490
663
508
335
350
350
1,951
2,067
2,067
3,340
-
-
6,505
7,750
7,200
1,255
500
-
939
-
-
-
2,000
-
6,600
7,500
-
1,683
-
-
2,570
1,308
948
209
600
-
10,559
13,705
12,880
14,059
22,634
20,359
25,643
25,835
29,985
465
1,750
1,100
588
550
400
13,940
16,300
17,300
21,347
23,700
25,500
2,340
2,868
2,868
79,296
74,176
-
2,754
4,931
4,931
742
5,300
700
-
200
-
450
550
550
24,609
27,965
28,105
372
829
829
3,557
-
-
3,381
5,625
3,850
147
215
193
2,939
2,998
-
83
-
-
1,480
1,700
1,440
527,534
615,767
432,799
-
-
470
Total Recreation $ 532,018 $ 527,534 $ 615,767 $ 433,269
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Operating Budgets
Recreation Division
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Operating Budgets
Senior Services Division
Senior Services Division
Service Delivery Plan
Provide meeting space to members for programs and presentations. Coordinate
meeting schedule with support groups and offer social services for the community.
Deliver a quality noon -time meal to Town residents who require assistance in ob-
taining nutritional meals.
Variance Explanations:
Administration: The increase is a result of personnel allocation changes and a
budget supplement for replacement audio -video equipment.
Senior Membership/Activities: The decrease is a result of personnel allocation
changes.
Use of Funds - Senior Services- By Program
Where does the money go?
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Administration
45,335
52,360
52,483
89,847
Boards & Commissions
14,750
12,556
-
-
Home Delivered Meals
60,983
56,661
73,522
63 240
Senior Memberships/Activities
86,956
93,129
105,841
68,002
Total
208,024
214,706
231,846
221,089
Variance Explanations:
Administration: The increase is a result of personnel allocation changes and a
budget supplement for replacement audio -video equipment.
Senior Membership/Activities: The decrease is a result of personnel allocation
changes.
Use of Funds - Senior Services- By Program
Where does the money go?
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Operating Budgets
Senior Services Division
Use of Funds - Senior Services- By Category
Where does the money go?
Equipment
Contractual Supplies —\ 2%I
Services '40i
219
Benefits
4%
Internal Service
2%
Employment
Taxes
4%
Total Proposed Budget = $221,089
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Bud et
Wages
135,678
141,660
146,039
139,378
Employment Taxes
7,122
7 109
7,954
7,848
Benefits
12,943
12,995
12,083
8 957
Dues & Memberships
862
946
320
920
Meetings and Training
36
149
-
200
Maintenance and Repair
-
-
50
50
Utilities
338
1,077
780
780
Contractual Services
39,294
39,323
53,656
47,446
Supplies
6,956
6,850
5,650
6 060
Equipment
1 803
1 059
-
5,000
Internal Service
2,992
3,538
5,314
4 450
Total
208,024
214,706
231,846
221,889
Use of Funds - Senior Services- By Category
Where does the money go?
Equipment
Contractual Supplies —\ 2%I
Services '40i
219
Benefits
4%
Internal Service
2%
Employment
Taxes
4%
Total Proposed Budget = $221,089
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Operating Budgets
Senior Services Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Number of senior programs offered
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Number of members
1,199
1,298
1,298
1,300
Maintain a high overall satisfaction rating
Good
Good
Good
Good
(good or better) of meal quality
365
365
365
365
Quality
Productivity
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Number of senior programs offered
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Number of attendees to senior programs and
22,228
21,841
22,000
22,000
presentations
8
8
8
8
Number of days per year meals delivered
365
365
365
365
Productivity
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FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Number of senior programs offered
63
55
64
55
Number of special presentations offered
44
33
48
35
Number of socialization activities/special
events offered
8
8
8
8
Number of attendees at Activities EXPO
12
12
14
14
Number of meals delivered annually
4,799
4,035
5,000
5,000
Number of clients participating in HDM pro-
gram
57
61
60
60
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Operating Budgets
Senior Services Division
Description
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
Salaries -Part Time
Overtime
FICA
Medicare
Workers Compensation
Unemployment Insurance
Group Health Insurance
Group Dental Insurance
Group Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement
Life Insurance
Licenses/Filing Fees
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
Training/Cont Ed
Meetings &Training
Sign Repair & Replacement
Telecommunications
Professional Fees
Instructor Fees
Rentals & Leases
Printing Expense
Contractual Services
Constituent Communication
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
Active Net Fees
Office Supplies
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
Operating Supplies
Food & Beverage Supplies
Program Materials
Postage & Delivery
Miscellaneous Expense
Small Tools
Hardware/Peripherals
Peripherals
Furniture/Appliances
Equipment
ISF-Copier Charges
ISF-Mail Service Charges
ISF-Telecom Charges
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Senior Services
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Senior Services
FY13-14
Actual
77,221 $
58,457
3,638
1,952
877
655
2,735
1,197
93
218
8,462
238
296
565
36
338
1,100
450
171
49
33,264
464
3,796
2,143
2,488
1,614
550
37
125
103
1,613
87
1,152
247
1,593
208,024
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Revised Budaet PrODosed Budaet
78,782 $
62,802
76
3,262
2,043
1,346
459
2,741
973
93
275
8,667
246
301
645
149
1,077
1,703
450
156
29,355
3,003
548
4,108
1,753
99
2,374
2,053
27
544
173
886
74,107 $
71,932
4,452
2,118
1,116
268
2,543
789
87
273
8,150
241
320
50
780
1,700
1,770
156
140
41,220
3,000
1,620
4,050
1,800
2,300
650
900
64,365
75,013
4,649
2,022
775
402
846
474
65
273
7,081
218
320
600
200
50
780
320
870
156
140
36,900
3,390
1,620
4,050
1,800
2,510
850
900
- 5,000
1,913
3,585
2,620
249
219
230
1,375
1,510
1,600
214,706
231,846
221,089
$ 208,024 $ 214,706 $ 231,846 $ 221,089
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Operating Budgets
Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement
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Operating Budgets
Law Enforcement
LAW ENFORCEMENT
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Operating Budgets
Law Enforcement
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Mission Statement
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) proudly provides contractual law en-
forcement services to the Town of Fountain Hills by enforcing State and local laws,
selective Town Ordinances and deterring criminal activity. MCSO will protect life
and property, investigate criminal activity, and will work in partnership with the
Town Council, staff, community leaders, and residents to resolve issues and con-
cerns.
MCSO is dedicated to providing these services to the residents of Fountain Hills
and the general public in a respectful, courteous, and professional manner and is
supportive of the community-based policing principles.
Additionally, all sworn personnel will meet and stay current with established State
training as delineated by Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ
POST) and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office as a means of reducing liability.
Department Overview
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is a fully integrated law enforcement agency
committed to being the leader in establishing the standards for providing quality
law enforcement, detention and support services to the citizens of Maricopa
County and to other criminal justice agencies.
Under the command of Captain David Letourneau, twenty deputies are assigned
full-time to the Town of Fountain Hills. Of these, nineteen deputies and four ser-
geants are assigned to patrol. One deputy is assigned to the Schools and Commu-
nity Services Department to address quality of life issues, court security, and ad-
ministrative duties. Additionally, there are three detectives assigned, one detective
supervisor sergeant, one administrative sergeant, one Commander (Captain), one
Deputy Commander (Lieutenant), and one administrative assistant.
Variance Explanations;
Administration/Incarceration/Transport/Patrol: Programs were combined into Ad-
ministration for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Administration
23,903
15,789
21,484
3,896,867
Animal Control
37,705
31 817
40,320
33,244
Incarceration/Trans ort
56,302
56,703
67,500
-
Patrol
2,946,797
3 249 272
3,554,666
-
Total
$3,064,707
3,353,581
3 683 970
3,930,111
Variance Explanations;
Administration/Incarceration/Transport/Patrol: Programs were combined into Ad-
ministration for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
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Operating Budgets
Law Enforcement
Use of Funds - Law Enforcement - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $3,930,111
Animal Control
1%
Variance Explanations;
Wages: The decrease is a result of personnel allocation.
Use of Funds - Law Enforcement - By Category
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $3,930,111
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Wages
15,659
13,785
13,598
Employment Taxes
818
830
736
Benefits
1,348
1,443
1,471
-
Dues & Memberships
1,200
1 296
-
1,296
Maintenance & Repair
-
-
-
-
Contractual Services
3,042,459
3 332 673
31663,710
3 924 305
Supplies
602
766
1,845
1,845
Internal Service
1 2,621 1
2,788 1
2,610 1
2 665
Total
3,064,707
3,353,581
3 683 970
3,930,111
Variance Explanations;
Wages: The decrease is a result of personnel allocation.
Use of Funds - Law Enforcement - By Category
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $3,930,111
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Operating Budgets
Law Enforcement
For the six month period ending December 31:
Description
July'14 to Dec. '14
July '15 to Dec.'15
Criminal Arrests
155
78
Criminal Citations Issued
96
46
Driving Under Influence (DUI) Arrests
39
9
Interviews
916
1208
Juvenile Referrals
10
2
Traffic Arrests
50
31
Traffic Violations
756
603
Traffic Warnings
494
441
Barking Dog Warnings Issued
4
15
False Alarm Warnings Issued
2
27
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Law Enforcement
Transfers Out
Total Law Enforcement $ 3,064,707 $ 3,353,581 $ 3,683,970 $ 3,930,111
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FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 8,014 $
5,960
$ 6,135
$ -
Salaries -Part Time
7,637
7,825
7,463
Overtime
8
-
-
-
FICA
474
485
463
-
Medicare
222
195
199
-
Workers Compensation
49
67
51
-
Unemployment Insurance
72
82
23
-
Group Health Insurance
413
737
743
-
Group Dental Insurance
25
10
9
-
Group Vision Insurance
4
2
1
-
Disability Insurance
13
15
22
-
Retirement
877
661
675
-
Life Insurance
16
19
21
-
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
1,200
1,296
-
1,296
Printing Expense
569
-
-
150
Advertising/Signage
46
-
220
-
Intergovt Agreements
3,028,698
3,325,439
3,649,630
28,024
Contractual Services
13,147
6,973
13,500
13,500
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
-
261
-
240
Active Net Fees
-
-
360
360
Law Patrol
-
-
-
3,814,531
Jail Fees
-
-
-
67,500
Office Supplies
-
-
40
40
Operating Supplies
-
128
1,205
1,205
Program Materials
602
638
600
600
ISF-Copier Charges
71
155
110
165
ISF-Mail Service Charges
2,550
2,633
2,500
2,500
Sub total Expenditures
3,064,707
3,353,581
3,683,970
3,930,111
Transfers Out
Total Law Enforcement $ 3,064,707 $ 3,353,581 $ 3,683,970 $ 3,930,111
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Operating Budgets
Fire & Emergency Medical
Fire & Emergency Medical
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Operating Budgets
Fire & Emergency Medical
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264' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Operating Budgets
Fire & Emergency Medical
FIRE & EMERGENCY MEDICAL
Mission Statement
The mission of the Fire Department is to protect the safety and quality of life of
residents, visitors and businesses in Fountain Hills. This mission is achieved by a
commitment to exceptional service delivery in fire suppression, emergency medi-
cine and rescue, as well as a pro -active approach to fire prevention and public
safety education.
Department Overview
Fire protection and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) are provided by a public/
private combination of Town owned equipment and facilities, operated by contract
personnel from the Rural/Metro Corporation.
The Fire Department is responsible for EMS delivery and fire suppression within
the Town limits. The Fire Department is also responsible for fire prevention that
includes plan review and building inspections. The Fire Department takes the lead
role in emergency management at large scale disasters. The Fire Department also
provides other community services such as public education, youth career oriented
Explorer Post, child car seat installations and other safety programs.
Variance Explanations:
FD Safety/FD EMS/FD Suppression/Operations: These programs were consoli-
dated into Operations for more efficient managing and reporting purposes, includ-
ing facility maintenance costs.
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY 14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Administration
157,925
160,946
165,404
168,564
FD Safety
154,452
155,038
161,793
-
FD EMS
1,420,228
1464522
1,513,136
-
FD Suppression
1,624,954
1 606 250
1,661,464
-
Operations
- I
--
1
3,540,153
FD Care
28,029
28,543
- I
-
Total
3,385,588
3 415 299 1
$3,501,797
3,708,717
Variance Explanations:
FD Safety/FD EMS/FD Suppression/Operations: These programs were consoli-
dated into Operations for more efficient managing and reporting purposes, includ-
ing facility maintenance costs.
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Operating Budgets
Fire & Emergency Medical
Use of Funds - Fire & Emergency Medical - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $3,708,717
Administration
5%
Variance Explanations;
Maintenance and Repair: Facility maintenance costs are now being reported in the
Fire Department's budget to show the true cost of operating the fire stations.
Equipment: Budget supplements were added to purchase one fire defibulator and
replace AED units.
Internal Service: Vehicle replacement charge calculations were adjusted to reflect
estimated replacement costs of the a new ladder truck.
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Budget
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Dues & Memberships
183
680
750
750
Maintenance and Repair
31,771
30,427
39,015
77,055
Utilities
24,291
23,129
22,300
20,000
Contractual Services
3,143,756
3 231 489
3 309 491
31415,688
Supplies
81,946
2,843
7,150
4,360
Equipment
5 649
20,141
16,500
44,000
Internal Service
97,992
106,590
106,591
146,864
Total
3,385,588
3,415,299
3 501 797
3,7 0 8 717
Variance Explanations;
Maintenance and Repair: Facility maintenance costs are now being reported in the
Fire Department's budget to show the true cost of operating the fire stations.
Equipment: Budget supplements were added to purchase one fire defibulator and
replace AED units.
Internal Service: Vehicle replacement charge calculations were adjusted to reflect
estimated replacement costs of the a new ladder truck.
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Mainten
Rel
24
Utilities
1%
Interna
Operating Budgets
Fire & Emergency Medical
Uses of Funds - Fire & Emergency Medical - By
Category
Where does the money go?
FY15-16 Department Accomplishments
Initiative
Strategic Value
Initiate Relocation of Fire Station Two
P3 -Public Safety, Health and Welfare
Remodel Training Room and Chief's Office
P3 -Public Safety, Health and Welfare
FY16-17 Objectives
Initiative
Strategic Value
Estimated Cost/Funding
Source
Relocate Fire Station Two
P3 -Public Safety, Health and
$3,650,000/Capital Projects
Welfare
Remodel Storage area at Fire
P3 -Public Safety, Health and
$10,000/General Fund
Station One
Welfare
■
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Operating Budgets
Fire & Emergency Medical
Activities/Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Child Car Seat installations
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Complete Annual Minimum Company Stan-
100%
100%
100%
100%
dards
Emergency Response Times (5 minutes)
84%
80%
85%
85%
Quality
Productivity
FY13-14
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Child Car Seat installations
103
104
100
100
Public Education Activities
49
54
70
60
Productivity
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Fire Prevention Inspections 518
549
400
500
Plan Reviews 213
250
300
300
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Operating Budgets
Fire & Emergency Medical
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Fire & Emergency Medical
Transfers Out
Total Fire & Emergency Medical $ 3,385,588 $ 3,415,299 $ 3,501,797 $ 3,708,717
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FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Licenses/Filing Fees
$ 18 $
-
$ -
$ -
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
165
680
750
750
Building Maint/Repair
-
-
-
23,000
HVAC Repair
-
-
-
2,500
Plumbing Repair
-
-
-
2,000
Fire Protection Systems
-
-
-
915
Irrigation Repair
-
-
-
525
Backflow Testing & Maintenance
-
-
-
300
Equipment Maint/Repair
6,204
14,612
9,765
16,165
Vehicle Maint/Repair
25,567
15,814
29,000
29,000
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
-
-
150
150
Other Maint/Repair
-
-
-
2,400
Sign Repair & Replacement
-
-
100
100
Telecommunications
98
-
100
-
Gas & Oil
24,193
23,129
22,200
20,000
Printing Expense
345
141
800
800
Intergovt Agreements
1,831
1,887
2,011
2,011
Contractual Services
3,141,580
3,229,462
3,306,680
3,405,877
Landscape Contracts
-
-
-
7,000
Office Supplies
811
671
550
550
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
-
-
-
50
Safety Supplies
79,669
-
-
-
Operating Supplies
919
1,719
5,600
2,760
Program Materials
507
453
1,000
1,000
Postage & Delivery
40
-
-
-
Small Tools
-
1,741
6,500
6,500
Hardware/Peripherals
746
-
-
-
Furniture/Appliances
-
39
-
-
Equipment
4,902
18,361
10,000
37,500
ISF-Copier Charges
30
124
100
100
ISF-Mail Service Charges
123
44
85
100
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
90,104
99,839
99,546
139,514
ISF-Telecom Charges
7,736
6,583
6,860
7,150
Sub total Expenditures
3,385,588
3,415,299
3,501,797
3,708,717
Transfers Out
Total Fire & Emergency Medical $ 3,385,588 $ 3,415,299 $ 3,501,797 $ 3,708,717
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Operating Budgets
Fire & Emergency Medical
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Special Revenue Funds
Special Revenue Funds
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Special Revenue Funds
Development Services -Streets Division
Highway User Revenue Fund
Development Services
Streets Division
Highway User Revenue Fund
(HURF)
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Special Revenue Funds
Development Services -Streets Division
Highway User Revenue Fund
Streets Division
Service Delivery Plan
The Streets Division is responsible for the maintenance of traffic signals; regula-
tory signs; median landscape maintenance; storm debris clean up; street sweep-
ing; street -related emergency responses; vehicle maintenance; contract admini-
stration as well as minor asphalt, curb and sidewalk repairs. The Highway User
Revenue Fund (HURF) pays for Streets personnel and contract work for street re-
pair.
Variance Explanations:
Administration: The increase is a result of personnel allocation changes and in-
creased insurance liability and legal expenses.
Legal Services: Program was combined into Administration for more efficient
managing and reporting purposes.
Pavement Management: Additional monies were budgeted for pavement mainte-
nance, including a contingency of $250,000.
Street Signs: The decrease is a result of personnel allocation changes.
Traffic Signals: FY15-16 included a one-time expenditure to replace the existing
deteriorating conduit for the traffic signal located at the intersections of Palisades
and Fountain Hills Boulevards.
Vehicle Maintenance:
sprinkler/EVAP cooler
charges.
FY15-16 included a one-time expenditure to replace the
at the Street Yard and decreased vehicle replacement
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Budget
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Administration
336,496
149,690
220,860
330,178
Adopt o Street
3,585
3 220
4,227
1,010
Legal Services
25,698
28,689
32,136
-
O en Space
241,291
261 749
350,309
339,385
Pavement Management
2,205,885
504 599
11761,276
2 560 542
Street Signs
82,757
84 970
95,098
69,477
Street Sweepers
74,772
87,908
-
-
Traffic Signals
103,333
111,358
278,145
163,082
Vehicle Maintenance
72,493
79,818
106,070
70,712
Total
3,146,310
1,3 2 001
$2,848,121
3,534,386
Variance Explanations:
Administration: The increase is a result of personnel allocation changes and in-
creased insurance liability and legal expenses.
Legal Services: Program was combined into Administration for more efficient
managing and reporting purposes.
Pavement Management: Additional monies were budgeted for pavement mainte-
nance, including a contingency of $250,000.
Street Signs: The decrease is a result of personnel allocation changes.
Traffic Signals: FY15-16 included a one-time expenditure to replace the existing
deteriorating conduit for the traffic signal located at the intersections of Palisades
and Fountain Hills Boulevards.
Vehicle Maintenance:
sprinkler/EVAP cooler
charges.
FY15-16 included a one-time expenditure to replace the
at the Street Yard and decreased vehicle replacement
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Special Revenue Funds
Development Services -Streets Division
Highway User Revenue Fund
Use of Funds - Streets - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budaet = $3,534,386
treet Signs
2%
Traffic Signals
5%
Vehicle
7aintenance
2%
Administration
9%
Variance Explanations:
Employment Taxes: The decrease is a result of more favorable workers' compen-
sation rates.
Maintenance and Repair: Additional monies were budgeted for pavement mainte-
nance.
Damages/Vandalism: Additional monies were budgeted for insurance expendi-
tures.
Transfers: FY15-16 included a one-time transfer to the Environmental Fund.
Contingency: Monies were budgeted for unforeseen expenditures that may arise.
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Wages
265,179
294,027
268,815
-Budget
297,762
Employment Taxes
24,739
39,244
31,276
22,061
Benefits
82,065
87,518
85,035
81 878
Dues & Memberships
786
1,463
2,540
2,940
Meetings and Training
-
-
1,300
1 300
Maintenance and Repair
2,097,342
284 462
1,806,580
2226 585
Utilities
129,377
131,136
152,133
157,145
Contractual Services
285,478
371,911
337,715
346 408
Supplies
24,823
28,395
29,036
29,090
Equipment
26 399
4,942
9,000
9,000
Damages/Vandalism
805
30,539
15,000
40,000
Internal Service
30,521 1
37,878
64,691
70,217
Transfers
178,796
486
45,000
-
Contin enc
-
-
-
250,000
Total
$3,146,310
1,312,001
2,848,121
3,534,386
Variance Explanations:
Employment Taxes: The decrease is a result of more favorable workers' compen-
sation rates.
Maintenance and Repair: Additional monies were budgeted for pavement mainte-
nance.
Damages/Vandalism: Additional monies were budgeted for insurance expendi-
tures.
Transfers: FY15-16 included a one-time transfer to the Environmental Fund.
Contingency: Monies were budgeted for unforeseen expenditures that may arise.
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Special Revenue Funds
Development Services -Streets Division
Highway User Revenue Fund
Use of Funds - Streets - By Category
Where does the money go? Damages/Vandal
Contractual ism
Utilities Services Supplies 2%
10/
I Service
r%
Contingency
7%
Wages
8%
Employment
Taxes
2% 1%
Total Proposed Budget = $3,534,386
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Special Revenue Funds
Development Services -Streets Division
Highway User Revenue Fund
FY16-17 Proposed
Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Streets
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
Highway User Revenue Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 263,248 $
288,629
$ 256,406
$ 290,193
Overtime
1,797
3,785
-
2,000
On Call Pay
133
1,614
12,409
5,569
Medicare
3,574
4,011
3,899
4,290
Workers Compensation
20,574
34,846
27,048
17,410
Unemployment Insurance
590
387
329
361
Group Health Insurance
47,634
49,767
50,241
43,270
Group Dental Insurance
3,262
3,251
3,014
3,462
Group Vision Insurance
424
419
387
377
Disability Insurance
776
918
989
1,253
Retirement
29,166
32,343
29,570
32,535
Life Insurance
803
819
834
981
Licenses/Filing Fees
20
10
-
-
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
766
1,453
2,540
2,940
Meetings & Training
-
-
1,300
1,300
Building Maint/Repair
309
276
18,500
4,000
HVAC Repair
90
80
-
-
Electrical Repair/Maint
814
1,255
3,000
3,000
Fire Protection Systems
-
-
2,000
2,000
Grounds Maint/Repair
2,800
14,442
10,000
20,000
Irrigation Repair
6,618
6,215
2,500
2,500
Backflow Testing & Maintenance
425
1,605
7,410
7,410
Drainage Maint/Repair
-
5,475
10,000
10,000
Storm Damage Cleanup
-
3,114
-
-
Equipment Maint/Repair
10,644
4,322
141,500
26,500
Vehicle Maint/Repair
18,006
8,505
12,400
14,000
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
647
-
750
750
Other Maint/Repair
9,264
10,100
1,800
1,800
Road Repair
31,041
24,659
60,000
50,000
Striping
-
29,905
-
-
Sidewalk/Pathway Repair
50,589
23,022
15,000
50,000
Other Road Related Repair
2,412
397
-
-
Sign Repair & Replacement
13,863
10,091
21,720
16,625
Pavement Management
1,949,821
139,237
1,500,000
2,018,000
Painting
-
1,500
-
-
Lighting Repair
-
260
-
-
Electricity Expense
38,318
43,695
39,800
39,800
Refuse/Recycling
5,781
4,384
6,200
11,200
Telecommunications
3,414
3,654
3,228
3,240
Water/Sewer
68,156
67,019
82,105
82,105
Gas & Oil
13,708
12,385
20,800
20,800
Auditing Expense
6,950
6,950
7,741
12,500
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Special Revenue Funds
Development Services -Streets Division
Highway User Revenue Fund
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Streets
Contingency
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
86,013 $
28,689
74,097
186
13,750
76,224
86,002
508
441
131
26,001
224
1,051
40
1,807
712
2,423
30,539
13
35,736
2,129
15,100
32,136
76,738
20,000
11,000
175,000
2,225
500
350
24,265
200
1,496
7,000
2,000
15,000
60
62,101
2,530
Sub total Expenaitures z"iu1,514 1,s 11,515 L,L5U3,1L1
Transfers Out 178,796 486 45,000
$ 20,600
33,096
82,212
20,000
3,000
175,000
2,225
500
400
24,265
200
1,500
7,000
2,000
40,000
16
67,631
2,570
250.000
3,534,386
Total Streets $ 3,146,310 $ 1,312,001 $ 2,848,121 $ 3,534,386
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FY13-14
Description
Actual
Highway User Revenue Fund -continued
Professional Fees $
4,009 $
Legal Fees
25,698
Insurance Expense
72,641
Rentals & Leases
1,345
Printing Expense
54
Advertising/Signage
238
Intergovt Agreements
15,322
Contractual Services
65,837
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
25
Landscape Contracts
93,359
Office Supplies
226
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
574
Safety Supplies
436
Operating Supplies
21,717
Food & Beverage Supplies
129
Uniforms
1,662
Postage & Delivery
79
Small Tools
2,310
Software
1,660
Hardware/Peripherals
5,253
Furniture/Appliances
15,459
Equipment
1,719
Damages/Vandalism
805
ISF-Mail Service Charges
40
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
27,858
ISF-Telecom Charges
2,622
Contingency
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
86,013 $
28,689
74,097
186
13,750
76,224
86,002
508
441
131
26,001
224
1,051
40
1,807
712
2,423
30,539
13
35,736
2,129
15,100
32,136
76,738
20,000
11,000
175,000
2,225
500
350
24,265
200
1,496
7,000
2,000
15,000
60
62,101
2,530
Sub total Expenaitures z"iu1,514 1,s 11,515 L,L5U3,1L1
Transfers Out 178,796 486 45,000
$ 20,600
33,096
82,212
20,000
3,000
175,000
2,225
500
400
24,265
200
1,500
7,000
2,000
40,000
16
67,631
2,570
250.000
3,534,386
Total Streets $ 3,146,310 $ 1,312,001 $ 2,848,121 $ 3,534,386
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Special Revenue Funds
Development Services -Streets Division
Highway User Revenue Fund
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Total residential lane miles
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Pothole repair requests completed within
N/A
N/A
N/A
95%
two business days.
39
39
39
39
Quality
Productivity
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Total residential lane miles
264
264
264
264
Total arterial lane miles
79
79
79
79
Number of vehicles in fleet
39
39
39
39
Acreage of medians maintained
59
56
56
56
Number of Adopt -a -Street participants
66
65
65
65
Productivity
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FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Net expenditures per capita
$139.90
$58.34
$126.65
$157.16
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Excise Tax Funds
Administration
Excise Tax Funds
Downtown Strategy
Economic Development
Tourism
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Excise Tax Funds
The Town originally established an Excise Tax/Downtown Fund on August 3, 2000,
for the purpose of improving the downtown area to spur economic activity; this
fund has been funded through a dedicated portion of the Town's local sales tax
(.1% of 2.6%).
On April 18, 2013, the Town Council established an additional fund by splitting the
original Excise Tax/Downtown Fund into two separate funds:
Downtown Strategy Fund (original Excise Tax/Downtown Fund )
Economic Development Fund (new)
Both funds were originally funded through the dedicated .1% of local sales tax
with a 60/40 split -60% of sales tax revenues will be allocated to the new Eco-
nomic Development Fund and 40% of sales tax revenues will be allocated to the
Downtown Strategy Fund. The residual fund balance of the Excise Tax/Downtown
Fund as of June 30, 2013, was included with any new revenue in the Downtown
Strategy Fund to be used towards Town Center infrastructure improvement and
development. In January 2015, the percentage was changed 80/20 respectively.
The Economic Development Fund is funded with 80% of the .1% local sales tax
and will be available for any economic development purpose.
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280' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Downtown Strategy Fund
Downtown Strategy Fund
Service Delivery Plan
The Downtown Strategy Fund was established to provide resources for enhance-
ment to the downtown area through capital and economic development expendi-
tures to enhance the downtown's economic base.
Variance Explanations:
Administration: The increase reflects transfers to the Capital Improvement Fund
to fund capital projects.
Use of Funds - Downtown Strategy - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $1,021,655
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15 FY15-16
Actual Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Administration
272,730
1,194,160 557,886
1,021,655
Total
272,730
1,194,160 557,886
1,021,655
Variance Explanations:
Administration: The increase reflects transfers to the Capital Improvement Fund
to fund capital projects.
Use of Funds - Downtown Strategy - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $1,021,655
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Downtown Strategy Fund
Variance Explanations:
Maintenance and Repair: FY15-16 included a one-time expenditure to repair and/
or replace light fixtures on both the north and south sides of the Avenue of the
Fountains.
Transfers: Amount increased for additional capital projects proposed.
Use of Funds - Downtown Strategy - By Category
Where does the money go?
Contractual
Services, 4%
Maintenance
and Repair, 1%
Total Proposed Budget = $1,021,655
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Buciciet
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Maintenance and Repair
-
7,672
50,000
10,000
Contractual Services
29,884
29,397
30,885
36,655
Internal Service
1
-
1
-
Transfers
242,845 1
1,157,091
477,000 1
975,000
Total
272,730
1,194,160
557,886
1,021,655
Variance Explanations:
Maintenance and Repair: FY15-16 included a one-time expenditure to repair and/
or replace light fixtures on both the north and south sides of the Avenue of the
Fountains.
Transfers: Amount increased for additional capital projects proposed.
Use of Funds - Downtown Strategy - By Category
Where does the money go?
Contractual
Services, 4%
Maintenance
and Repair, 1%
Total Proposed Budget = $1,021,655
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Description
Downtown Strategy Fund
Sign Repair & Replacement
Lighting Repair
Management Fees
Advertising/Signage
Holiday Lighting
ISF-Mail Service Charges
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Downtown Strategy
Fund
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Downtown Strategy Fund
FY13-14 FY14-15
Actual Actual
Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Downtown Strategy Fund
FY15-16 FY16-17
Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ - $
7,672 $
- $
-
-
-
50,000
10,000
535
493
535
535
380
-
-
-
28,970
28,904
30,350
36,120
-
-
1
-
29,885
37,069
80,886
46,655
242,845
1,157,091
477,000
975,000
$ 272,730 $ 1,194,160 $ 557,886 $ 1,021,655
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Economic Development Fund
Economic Development Fund
Service Delivery Plan
Economic development in Fountain Hills requires a collaborative effort to ensure
success. The Town of Fountain Hills plays a key role along with the business com-
munity and residents. The Town works collaboratively with the various stakeholder
groups and other agencies in its effort to diversify the local economy.
The economic development game plan is a multi -tiered approach to building a
strong economic base. Create more base jobs locally to attract more year-round
residents to live, work, and play in the community. Expand the market for local
businesses creating revenues that support the community's quality of life. As reve-
nues are generated and the economic base expands, revenues are available for
needed basic services such as parks, recreation, and roadway improvements.
Coordinated Approach: All entities involved in economic development must work
together to achieve mutually agreed-upon goals to ensure a sustainable effort.
Community Collaboration: A comprehensive understanding of the town and re-
gion and a commitment to collaborating with entities throughout the region (e.g.,
federal agencies and incorporated communities) are critical.
Smart Growth: The regional environment is a tremendous asset that should be
protected for community and economic development reasons. The community
must take great strides in addressing resource issues, such as water, to ensure
long-term sustainability.
Long -Term Efforts: Economic development is not a one-shot activity. Success
requires long-term investments (e.g., infrastructure and telecommunications) as
well as continued focused effort and evaluation.
Existing Business Support: The Town's focus is on supporting existing enter-
prises, while looking at diversifying the economic base is important. Existing busi-
nesses are Fountain Hills' most valuable assets because they are already contrib-
uting to the local economy and quality of life. They are also the best source of
business expansion and local job growth.
Corporate Responsibility: Fountain Hills encourages enterprises to work as civic
partners, contributing to the community, protecting the natural environment, and
providing workers with good pay, benefits, and opportunities for upward mobility,
within a healthy working environment.
Human Investment: Human resources are so valuable in the Information Age.
Fountain Hills will strive to provide life-long skills and learning opportunities by in-
vesting in excellent schools, post -secondary institutions, and opportunities for con-
tinuous education and training that are available to all.
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Economic Development Fund
Economic Development Fund
Use of Funds - Economic Development - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $317,467
Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14 FY14-15
Actual Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Administration
147,581 264,396
$321,101
$317,467
Total
147,581 264,396
321,101
317,467
Use of Funds - Economic Development - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $317,467
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Wages
37,673
64,690
80,866
82,889
Employment Taxes
2,958
2,984
1,670
1 570
Benefits
445
9,515
21,191
18,617
Dues & Memberships
9,817
12 600
10,811
778
Meetings &Training
757
1,796
5,715
6,915
Utilities
562
758
900
900
Contractual Services
94,806
52,469
59,053
21,405
Supplies
372
88
1,500
5,100
Equipment/Improvements
-
6
-
-
Internal Service
191
390
295
365
Transfers Out
-
119,100
139,100
178,928
Total
147,581
264,396
321,101
317,467
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Economic Development Fund
Variance Explanations:
Dues & Memberships: Annual GPEC dues were moved into the new General Gov-
ernment Department.
Contractual Services: Community Contracts were moved to the new General Gov-
ernment Department.
Transfers Out: Amounts were included to fund the expenses that were moved into
the new General Government Department.
Use of Funds - Economic Development - By Category
Contractual Supplies Where does the money go?
Services 2%�
70i
Meetings &
Training
2%
Benefits
6%
Total Proposed Budget = $317,467
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Economic Development Fund
Activities/ Results
Performance metrics are applied to measure a plan's activities and its overall per-
formance. As there is always an element of uncertainty about the future, regular
review to ensure that a plan is still effective and achieving desired outcomes is
critical. Performance metrics should support the intended strategic outcome and
typically meet six criteria: time, cost, resources, scope, quality, and actions. Per-
formance metrics will be established with each strategic initiative to provide an-
nual assessment of progress.
Performance Measures
Our Economic Objectives are the broad desired achievement that Fountain Hills
will accomplish through the implementation of the Economic Development Plan.
The economic objectives are:
• Grow Our Economy
• Maximize Our Talent
• Enhance Our Community
Quality
Our Focused Approach is how Fountain Hills is going to achieve its economic ob-
jectives. All five objectives are important and would be addressed simultaneously.
The focused approach is through the following strategic initiatives:
• Business Attraction
• Business Retention and Expansion
• Entrepreneurial Development
• Foundational Maintenance
• Locational Catalysts
Productivity
Our Targeted Industry Sectors are the business sectors that offer Fountain Hills
the most opportunity and will be pursued through our focused approach. Industry
sectors help the community meet the stated economic objectives:
• Professional, Technical, and Scientific Services
• Healthcare, Medical, Biosciences, and Wellness
• Finance and Insurance
• Tourism and Recreation
• Reta i I
• Education Services
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Economic Development Fund
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Economic Development Fund
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FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
Economic Development Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 13,330
$ 40,225
$ 80,866
$ 82,889
Salaries -Part Time
24,343
24,465
-
-
FICA
2,080
1,695
-
-
Medicare
546
906
1,173
1,202
Workers Compensation
96
299
424
293
Unemployment Insurance
235
83
73
75
Group Health Insurance
-
4,570
11,736
8,221
Group Dental Insurance
-
262
-
594
Group Vision Insurance
-
27
-
54
Disability Insurance
(10)
127
297
351
Retirement
455
4,425
8,895
9,117
Life Insurance
-
105
263
280
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
9,817
12,600
10,811
778
Training/Cont Ed
95
530
-
-
Meetings & Training
663
1,266
5,715
6,915
Telecommunications
562
758
900
900
Professional Fees
4,635
9,510
4,050
-
Rentals & Leases
-
2,019
-
-
Printing Expense
1,993
-
100
100
Advertising/Signage
595
500
21,105
16,305
Contractual Services
35,121
35,440
-
-
Community Contracts/Events
-
5,000
33,798
5,000
Tourism
52,463
-
-
-
Office Supplies
247
88
200
200
Operating Supplies
125
-
1,300
4,900
Software
-
6
-
-
ISF-Copier Charges
26
179
50
100
ISF-Mail Service Charges
15
1
15
15
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
23
-
-
-
ISF-Telecom Charges
126
210
230
250
Sub total Expenditures
147,581
145,296
182,001
138,539
Transfers Out
-
119,100
139,100
178,928
Total Economic
Development Fund
$ 147,581
$ 264,396
$ 321,101
$ 317,467
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Tourism Fund
Tourism Fund
Service Delivery Plan
Implement a comprehensive tourism program as outlined in the Town's Economic
Development Plan. Provide a mix of marketing tools, with an emphasis on digital
methods, to promote Town programs, amenities, and special events. Maintain the
tourism website and provide timely analytic updates. Establish and maintain Foun-
tain Hills as a Destination Marketing Organization with the Arizona Office of Tour-
ism. Research grant opportunities, specific to prop 302 funding dispersed through
the Arizona Office of Tourism and apply annually.
Use of Funds - Tourism - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $207,653
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Actual Revised Proposed
Bud et Budget
Administration
- 118,120 188,580 207,653
Total
- 118,120 188,580 207,653
Use of Funds - Tourism - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $207,653
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Visit I Play I Shay
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Tourism Fund
Variance Explanations:
Contractual Services: Budgets were increased to spend grant monies that may be
received.
Supplies: Budgeted amounts were lowered from the previous year.
Dues !
Members
1%
Benefits
6%
Use of Funds - Tourism - By Category
Where does the money go?
Meetings &
Total Proposed Budget = $207,653 Internal Service
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3%
2s
Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14 FY14-15
Actual Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Bud et
Wages
- 40,288
47,303
50,686
Employment Taxes
- 1,824
2,848
972
Benefits
- 7,606
15,340
13,206
Dues & Memberships
- 1,941
2,350
2,350
Meetings & Trainin
- 1,744
1,000
2,000
Maintenance & Repair
- 184
-
-
Utilities
- 272
150
420
Contractual Services
- 56,143
103,459
124,470
Supplies
- 4,166
11,700
6 649
Equipment/Improvement
- 327 1
3,000 1
1,000
Internal Service
- 3,625 1
1,430 1
Total
- 118,120
188,580
-5,900
207,653
Variance Explanations:
Contractual Services: Budgets were increased to spend grant monies that may be
received.
Supplies: Budgeted amounts were lowered from the previous year.
Dues !
Members
1%
Benefits
6%
Use of Funds - Tourism - By Category
Where does the money go?
Meetings &
Total Proposed Budget = $207,653 Internal Service
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3%
2s
Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Tourism Fund
Performance Measures
*Numbers acquired during the Chamber of Commerce tenure
Quality
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Average monthly website views
4,384*
17,670
30,000
35,000
Average monthly social media reach
2,000*
4,700
8,700
9,500
Social Media Followers
1,470*
3,273
3,750
4,500
Support overall quality of visitor experience
while in Fountain Hills via visitor surveys
N/A
Good
Good
Good
*Numbers acquired during the Chamber of Commerce tenure
Quality
Productivity
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Number of special events supported
16
44
48
50
Reach/maintain status of Destination Market-
N/A*
Reached
Maintain
Maintain
ing Organization as determined by the Ari-
zona Office of Tourism standards
N/A*
43/57
45/55
45/55
Productivity
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FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Total distribution of collateral
N/A*
21,727
25,000
30,000
(includes Visitor/ Dining Guides)
Percentage of in/out of county distribution
N/A*
43/57
45/55
45/55
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Tourism Fund
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Tourism Fund
Transfers Out
Total Tourism Fund $ - $ 118,120 $ 188,580 $ 207,653
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FY13-14 FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
Tourism Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ - $ 31,050
$ 47,303
$ 50,686
Salaries -Part Time
- 9,237
-
-
FICA
- 981
-
-
Medicare
- 569
687
735
Workers Compensation
- 186
2,081
155
Unemployment Insurance
- 87
80
82
Group Health Insurance
- 4,226
9,204
6,682
Group Dental Insurance
- 267
528
497
Group Vision Insurance
- 40
78
64
Disability Insurance
- 78
173
215
Retirement
- 2,923
5,203
5,576
Life Insurance
- 72
154
172
License/Filing Fee
- 60
-
-
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
- 1,881
2,350
2,350
Meetings & Training
- 1,744
1,000
2,000
Sign Repair & Replacement
- 184
-
-
Telecommunications
- 272
150
420
Professional Fees
- 9,952
15,500
28,500
Rentals & Leases
- -
-
13,000
Printing Expense
- 285
4,300
470
Advertising/Signage
- 43,475
83,659
81,000
Contractual Services
- 2,431
-
-
Constituent Communication
- -
-
1,500
Office Supplies
- 821
700
700
Operating Supplies
- 559
-
-
Food & Beverage Supplies
- 111
-
500
Program Materials
- 1,625
10,000
4,449
Uniforms
- 483
-
-
Postage & Delivery
- 568
1,000
1,000
Software
- -
3,000
-
Hardware/Peripherals
- 327
-
-
Equipment
- -
-
1,000
ISF-Copier Charges
- 3,203
900
5,400
ISF-Mail Service Charges
- 205
300
250
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
- 7
-
-
ISF-Telecom Charges
- 211
230
250
Sub total Expenditures
- 118,120
188,580
207,653
Transfers Out
Total Tourism Fund $ - $ 118,120 $ 188,580 $ 207,653
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Special Revenue Fund
Administration
Special Revenue Fund
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Special Revenue Fund
Special Revenue Fund
Service Delivery Plan
The Special Revenue Fund was established as a receptacle for grant monies, both
anticipated and unanticipated. Any monies received will have a matching expendi-
ture associated with it. If grants require a Town match, those monies are trans-
ferred into this fund. Anticipated grants received on annual basis include Proposi-
tion 202 funds and LTAF II funds.
Use of Funds - Special Revenue - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $1,655,000
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15 FY15-16
Actual Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Administration
61,667
102,364 1 601,841
1,655,000
Total
61,667
102,364 1,601,841
1,655,000
Use of Funds - Special Revenue - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $1,655,000
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Special Revenue Fund
Use of Funds - Special Revenue - By Category
Where does the money go?
Description
Special Revenue Fund
Licenses/Filing Fees
Professional Fees
Advertising/Signage
Intergovt Agreements
Contractual Agreements
Street Improvements
Contingency
Capital Expenditures
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Special Revenue Fund
ovements,1% Services, 9%
Total Proposed Budget = $1,655,000
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Special Revenue Fund
FY13-14 FY14-15
Actual Actual
FY15-16 FY16-17
Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ 7 $ - $
31,660 -
30,000 76,687
- 2,000
- 23,677 _
61,667 102,364
2,000 2,000
140,000 140,000
15,000 15,000
1,444,840 1,108,000
- 390,000
1,601,840 1,655,000
$ 61,667 $ 102,364 $ 1,601,840 $ 1,655,000
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Dues & Memberships
8
-
-
-
Contractual Services
61,659
78,687
142,000
142,000
Equipment/Improvements
-
-
15,000
15,000
Contingency
-
-
1,444,841
1 108,000
Capital Expenditures
-
23,677
-
390,000
Total
61,667
102,364
$1,601,841
1,655,000
Use of Funds - Special Revenue - By Category
Where does the money go?
Description
Special Revenue Fund
Licenses/Filing Fees
Professional Fees
Advertising/Signage
Intergovt Agreements
Contractual Agreements
Street Improvements
Contingency
Capital Expenditures
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Special Revenue Fund
ovements,1% Services, 9%
Total Proposed Budget = $1,655,000
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Special Revenue Fund
FY13-14 FY14-15
Actual Actual
FY15-16 FY16-17
Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ 7 $ - $
31,660 -
30,000 76,687
- 2,000
- 23,677 _
61,667 102,364
2,000 2,000
140,000 140,000
15,000 15,000
1,444,840 1,108,000
- 390,000
1,601,840 1,655,000
$ 61,667 $ 102,364 $ 1,601,840 $ 1,655,000
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Special Revenue Funds
Grant Information Sheets
G5203
PROJECT TITLE:
GRANT NUMBER:
GRANT AMOUNT AWARDED:
TOWN'S MATCH AMOUNT:
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Tennis Courts Rehabilitation
G5203
$211,000
$179,000
$390,000
Rehabilitation of existing tennis courts at Golden Eagle Park and Four Peaks Park.
TIMEFRAME: FY16-17
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
The Town operates four tennis courts at Golden Eagle Park and two tennis courts at Four Peaks Park.
The existing courts have been repaired numerous times with diminishing results. The Town applied
for and was awarded a grant from the Arizona Tourism and Sports Authority in the amount of
$211,000. The new courts will be designed and constructed using post -tensioned concrete to mini-
mize cracking and provide for a longer useful life. The project, including a 10% contingency, is esti-
mated at $390,000 and the remaining balance would come from the Town's Capital Projects Fund in
the amount of $179,000.
FUNDING PRIORITY: High - Leverage Local Funds
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PROJECT TITLE:
GRANT NUMBER:
GRANT AMOUNT AWARDED:
TOWN'S MATCH AMOUNT:
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST:
Special Revenue Funds
Grant Information Sheets
G3204
Highway Safety Improvement Program
G3204
$46,800
$46,800
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
This project will provide improved stop signs on and intersecting with arterial streets. The project will
also include the purchase of twenty traffic signal pedestrian countdown timers to be installed by the
Streets Division.
TIMEFRAME: FY16-17 FY17-18 Total
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $15,000 $31,800 $46,800
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
The Town applied for and was awarded a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant
through the Maricopa Association of Governments for the installation of guardrail impact attenuators
and traffic signal pedestrian countdown timers. This project will provide additional safety measures
for motorists and pedestrians while being funded 100% through grant funds.
FUNDING PRIORITY:
High - Leverage Local Funds
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Special Revenue Fund
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Special Revenue Funds
Municipal Court
Court Enhancement Fund
Municipal Court
Court Enhancement Fund
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Special Revenue Funds
Municipal Court
Court Enhancement Fund
Court Enhancement Fund
Service Delivery Plan
Pursuant to local ordinance and Arizona Revised Statutes, the court collects mon-
ies deposited into the local Court Enhancement Fund and Judicial Court Enhance-
ment Fund to increase the effectiveness of Fountain Hills Municipal Court. Pursuant
to A.R.S. §12-113(B), Judicial Court Enhancement Funds, 'shall be used according
to plans approved by the supreme court to train court personnel, improve, main-
tain and enhance the ability to collect and manage monies assessed or received by
the courts, including restitution, child support, fines and civil penalties, to improve
court automation, to improve case processing or the administration of justice and
for probation services." The monies collected into these funds are to be used to
supplement the court's annual appropriations and shall not be used solely to fund
court operations. Both funds are maintained as separate accounts within the Town
and any balance remaining in such accounts at the end of the fiscal year shall
carry over into the subsequent fiscal year.
Variance Explanations:
Court Enhancement: Amount was added for painting the court room.
Use of Funds - Court Enhancement - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $88,115
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15 FY15-16
Actual Revised
Budget
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Court Enhancement
3,894
845 50,615
58,115
Judicial Court Enhancement
-s
- 30,000
30,000
Total
3,894
845 80,615
88,115
Variance Explanations:
Court Enhancement: Amount was added for painting the court room.
Use of Funds - Court Enhancement - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $88,115
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Special Revenue Funds
Municipal Court
Court Enhancement Fund
Variance Explanations:
Maintenance & Repair: Amount was added for painting the court room.
Supplies,
Contri
SerViceb 0/0
Use of Funds - Court Enhancement - By Category
Where does the money go?
Meetings &
Total Proposed Budget = $88,115 Training, 1%
s&
rships,
2%
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Dues & Memberships
-
-
1,500
1,500
Meetings &Training
1,000
1 000
Maintenance & Repair
1,229
534
9,500
17,000
Contractual Services
-
-
7,375
7,375
Supplies
-
-
740
740
Equipment/Improvements
2,664
311
30,500
30,500
Capital Expenditures
I -
-
30,000
30 000
Total
3,893
845
80,615
88,115
Variance Explanations:
Maintenance & Repair: Amount was added for painting the court room.
Supplies,
Contri
SerViceb 0/0
Use of Funds - Court Enhancement - By Category
Where does the money go?
Meetings &
Total Proposed Budget = $88,115 Training, 1%
s&
rships,
2%
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Special Revenue Funds
Municipal Court
Court Enhancement Fund
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Court Enhancement Fund
Total Court Enhancement Fund $ 3,894 $ 845 $ 80,615 $ 88,115
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FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
Court Enhancement Fund
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
$ - $
-
$ 1,500
$ 1,500
Meetings & Training
-
-
1,000
1,000
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
1,229
534
4,500
4,500
Other Maint/Repair
-
-
5,000
12,500
Professional Fees
-
-
1,500
1,500
Printing Expense
-
-
2,000
2,000
Advertising/Signage
-
-
500
500
Intergovt Agreements
-
-
3,375
3,375
Office Supplies
-
-
500
500
Food & Beverage Supplies
-
-
240
240
Program Materials
-
-
-
-
Software
2,253
-
10,000
10,000
Hardware/Peripherals
412
311
8,000
8,000
Furniture/Appliances
-
-
12,500
12,500
Equipment
Computer Hardware
-
-
30,000
30,000
Sub total Expenditures
3,894
845
80,615
88,115
Transfers Out
-
-
-
-
Total Court Enhancement Fund $ 3,894 $ 845 $ 80,615 $ 88,115
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Environmental Fund
Administration
Environmental Fund
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Environmental Fund
Environmental Fund
Service Delivery Plan
The Environment Fund was established to help offset the costs of stormwater
management and air quality permit requirements as well as other environmental
programs. These items include but are not limited to permit fees, wash mainte-
nance, ADWR dam inspection and maintenance, street sweeping, storm drain
cleaning and household hazardous waste disposal.
Use of Funds - Environmental - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $540,380
Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Actual Revised Proposed
Bud et Budget
Administration
- - 639,241 540,380
Total
- - 639,241 540,380
Use of Funds - Environmental - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $540,380
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14 FY 14-15 FY15-16
Actual Actual Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Wages
- - 17,665
18,107
Employment Taxes
- - 1,314
1 001
Benefits
- - 4,147
3,657
Dues & Memberships
- - 10,715
10,715
Meetings and Training
- - -
300
Maintenance & Repair
- - 335,400
335,400
Contractual Services
- - 270,000
170,000
Su lies-
- -
1200
Total
- - 639,241
540 380
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Environmental Fund
Use of Funds - Environmental - By Category
Where does the money go?
Contractual
Services
32%
Maintenance &
Total Proposed Budget = $540,380
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Memberships
2%
Wages
3%
3enefits
1%
*Contracted street sweeping in FY13-14. Arterial street sweeping changed from once every two
weeks to once every three weeks. FY13-14 and FY14-15 actual sweeping costs were paid out of the
Streets fund.
Quality
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Total lane miles on sweeping schedule
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Percentage of residential sweeping com-
100%
100%
100%
100%
pleted within specified cycle*
75
75
75
75
Percentage of arterial sweeping completed
100%
100%
100%
100%
within specific cycle*
1
1
1
1
Completion of annual permit requirements
N/A
N/A
N/A
100%
*Contracted street sweeping in FY13-14. Arterial street sweeping changed from once every two
weeks to once every three weeks. FY13-14 and FY14-15 actual sweeping costs were paid out of the
Streets fund.
Quality
*Friends of the Library sponsored event
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FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Total lane miles on sweeping schedule
316
316
316
316
Total lane miles swept annually
2,682
2,682
2,682
2,682
Acres of Town -owned washes maintained
75
75
75
75
Number of paper shedding events held*
2
2
2
2
Number of electronics recycling events
held
1
1
1
1
Number of household hazardous waste
events held
0
0
0
1
*Friends of the Library sponsored event
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Administration
Environmental Fund
Productivity
*Contracted street sweeping in FY13-14. Arterial street sweeping changed from once every two
weeks to once every three weeks. FY13-14 and FY14-15 actual sweeping costs were paid out of the
Streets fund.
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Environmental Fund
FY13-14
Actual
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Estimate
FY16-17
Target
Expenditure for street sweeping*
$74,772
$87,908
$90,000
$90,000
Expenditure per lane mile of streets swept*
$27.88
$32.78
$33.56
$33.56
*Contracted street sweeping in FY13-14. Arterial street sweeping changed from once every two
weeks to once every three weeks. FY13-14 and FY14-15 actual sweeping costs were paid out of the
Streets fund.
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Environmental Fund
USE ER
WISELY,
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FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual Actual Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
Environmental Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ - $ - $ 17,665
$ 18,107
Medicare
- - 256
262
Workers Compensation
- - 1,040
720
Unemployment Insurance
- - 18
19
Group Health Insurance
- - 1,956
1,411
Group Dental Insurance
- - 109
103
Group Health Vision
- - 16
13
Disability Insurance
- - 65
77
Retirement
- - 1,943
1,992
Life Insurance
- - 58
61
Licenses/Filing Fees
- - 7,715
7,715
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
- - 3,000
3,000
Meetings & Training
- - -
300
Grounds Maint/Repair
- - 5,000
5,000
Wash Maintenance
- - 150,000
150,000
Dam Inspection and Maint
- - 20,400
20,400
Drainage Maint/Repair
- - 130,000
130,000
Storm Damage Cleanup
- - 30,000
30,000
Professional Fees
- - 80,000
80,000
Contractual Services
- - 140,000
90,000
Community Contracts/Events
- - 50,000
-
Program Materials
- - -
1,200
Sub total Expenditures
- - 639,241
540,380
Transfers Out
- - -
-
Total Environmental Fund
$ - $ - $ 639,241
$ 540,380
USE ER
WISELY,
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Special Revenue Funds
Cottonwoods Maintenance District
Cottonwoods Maintenance
District
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Special Revenue Funds
Cottonwoods Maintenance District
The Cottonwoods Maintenance District was formed by the Town Council in June,
1999 for the purpose of improving the common areas of the Cottonwoods subdivi-
sion; the Town Council serves as the governing Board for the District. The Mainte-
nance District provides for the maintenance of the common area, which is per-
formed by the Town of Fountain Hills. The cost is repaid through an annual prop-
erty tax assessment per property owner levied by the Town and collected by Mari-
copa County. The estimated levy for FY16-17 is $92.51 which includes the annual
contract cost for landscaping as well as establishing a reserve amount for future
exterior wall maintenance.
COTTONWOODS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
FY 13-14
Description Actual
Revenues
Property Tax $ 4,823
Interest Income 5
Total Revenues
Expenditures
Grounds Maint/Repair
Advertising/Signage
ISF-Mail Service Charges
Total Expenditures
FY 14-15 FY 15-16 FY 16-17
Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ 4,823 $ 5,366 $ 5,366
8 - -
$ 4,828 $ 4,831 $ 5,366 $ 5,366
$ (3,250) $ (3,000) $ (4,015) $ (4,015)
(78) (185) - -
(35) (50) (28) (35)
$ (3,363) $ (3,235) $ (4,043) $ (4,050)
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Special Revenue Funds
Cottonwoods Maintenance District
Summary of Tax Levy—Cottonwoods Maintenance District
Cottonwoods Maintenance District
Summary of Tax Levy and Tax Rate Information
Fiscal Year 16-17
1. Maximum allowable primary property tax levy.
A.R.S. §42-17051(A)
2. Amount received from primary property taxation
in the current year in excess of the sum of that
year's maximum allowable primary property tax
levv. A.R.S. X42 -17102(A)(18)
3. Property tax levy amounts
A. Primary property taxes
B. Secondary property taxes
C. Total property tax levy amounts
4. Property taxes collected*
A. Primary property taxes
(1) Current year's levy
(2) Prior years' levies
(3) Total primary property taxes
B. Secondary property taxes
(1) Current year's levy
(2) Prior years' levies
(3) Total secondary property taxes
C. Total property taxes collected
FY15-16 FY16-17
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5,366 5,366
$ 5,366 $ 5,366
5,366
5,366
$
5,366_
5. Property tax rates
A. City/Town tax rate
(1) Primary property tax rate $ $
(2) Secondary property tax rate 92.5100 92.5100
(3) Total city/town tax rate $ 92.5100$ 92.5100
* Includes actual property taxes collected as of the date the proposed budget was prepared,
plus estimated property tax collections for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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Cottonwoods Maintenance District
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Debt Service Funds
Debt Service Funds
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Debt Service Funds
Debt Service Funds
The Debt Service Funds provide for the payment of interest, principal, and related
costs on General Obligation (GO) bonds (both the Town of Fountain Hills and the
Eagle Mountain Community Facilities District) and Municipal Property Corporation
(MPC) Revenue bonds.
General Obligation Debt
There have been four General Obligation bond issues that were approved by the
voters for specific purposes:
The first GO bond issue in 1991 (refunded in 1995) was to pave roads that
remained unpaved at the time of incorporation.
Additional GO bonds issued in 1999 and 2000 (partially refunded in 2005)
were for the construction of a library/museum and acquiring land for open
space preservation.
Bonds issued in 2001 (partially refunded in 2005) were for the purchase of
mountain preserve land in the McDowell mountains.
Bonds were issued in December 2014 to pay for the Saguaro Boulevard Re-
construction Project.
The annual property tax levy is based on the total amount required for the pay-
ment (with adjustments for carry -forward, delinquencies, etc.) divided by the total
secondary assessed valuation for the Town of Fountain Hills.
The Town's assessed property valuation for FY16-17 is estimated to be
$423,652,443 for the upcoming year (a 5.4% increase from the prior year) and
the estimated levy is $0.4472 per $100 of assessed value. The levy is $.0774
lower than last year as a result of the use of accumulated reserves.
GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SERVICE
FY 13-14
Description Actual
Revenues
Secondary Property Tax $ 1,029,428 $
Interest Income 178
Transfer In
FY 14-15 FY 15-16 FY 16-17
Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
475,285 $ 2,109,477 $ 1,894, 584
327 210 210
Total Revenues $ 1,029,606 $ 475,612 $ 2,109,687 $ 1,894,794
Expenditures
Principal Payments
$ (900,000) $
(390,000) $
(1,770,000) $
(1,930,000)
Interest Payments
(113,750)
(169,772)
(321,622)
(188,250)
Administrative/Trustee Fees
(250)
(1,250)
(3,100)
(1,100)
Total Expenditures
$ (1,014,000) $
(561,022) $
(2,094,722) $
(2,119,350)
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Eagle Mountain Community Facilities District (CFD) Debt
There have been four bond issues (issued as General Obligation bonds) that were
approved for specific purposes:
The first two CFD bond issues in 1996 (refunded in 2005) were to acquire
certain public infrastructure benefiting the District, specifically a sewer pro-
ject, a storm water conveyance system project, the Eagle Mountain Parkway
Phase I project, and the Summer Hill Boulevard project.
CFD bonds issued in 2005 were for refunding and defeasing the 1996 is-
sues.
Outstanding bonds were refinanced in 2015 to reduce interest costs.
The Eagle Mountain Community Facilities District debt payments are levied on the
property owners within the District. These obligations are paid by the property
owners using secondary property taxes, less any credits, carry -forward and/or in-
terest earnings and allowing for delinquencies. The anticipated rate based on the
estimated assessed valuation of $27,691,217 (an increase of 4.5% from the prior
year) is $1.3665 per $100 of assessed valuation compared to $1.5729 in the prior
yea r.
EAGLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT DEBT SERVICE
FY 13-14 FY 14-15 FY 15-16 FY 16-17
Description Actual Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
Revenues
Property Tax
$ 428,805
$ 424,552 $
416,686 $
378,392
Bond Proceeds
-
2,300,000
-
-
Interest Income
77
166
9
150
Total Revenues
$ 428,883
$ 2,724,717 $
416,695 $
378,542
Expenditures
Advertising/Signage
$ (78)
$ (175) $
(85) $
(170)
Principal Payments
(305,000)
(2,495,000)
(365,000)
(375,000)
Interest Payments
(112,885)
(100,685)
(43,516)
(34,056)
Administrative/Trustee Fees (7,350) (1,253) (3,250)
Total Expenditures $ (425,313) $ (2,597,113) $ (411,851) $ (409,226)
Municipal Property Corporation (MPC) Debt
There have been four Municipal Property Corporation (MPC) bond issues that were
approved by the voters for specific purposes:
The first MPC bond issue in 2000 (partially refunded in 2005) was to build
the Community Center.
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The second MPC issue was in 2001 (partially refunded in 2005) for the pur-
chase of mountain preserve land.
The third MPC issue was in 2004 for the construction of the Town Hall.
Outstanding bonds were refinanced in 2015 to reduce interest costs.
One of the methods of funding major municipal projects is the use of a municipal
property corporation (MPC). The Town created the Fountain Hills Municipal Prop-
erty Corporation and bonds were issued in 2000 and 2001 to build the Community
Center and purchase a portion of the McDowell Mountain Preserve. The MPC owns
the land and buildings purchased through bond proceeds. The bonds issued for the
Community Center are repaid through the General Fund within the General Gov-
ernment Department budget. When the bonds are retired, any assets owned by
the MPC will be turned over to the Town of Fountain Hills.
During FY11-12, the Town used surplus reserves to retire bonds that were issued
in 2004 for the Civic Center (Town Hall). The payoff provided a net savings of ap-
proximately $276,000 over the life of the bonds. The annual debt service payment
savings will be available in the General Fund for ongoing operations.
Beginning in FY16-17, the local sales tax that was dedicated to paying for the
mountain preserve bonds will be used to fund the asphalt replacement program.
MUNICIPAL PROPERTY CORPORATION DEBT SERVICE
Description
FY 13-14
Actual
FY 14-15
Actual
FY 15-16
Revised Budget
FY 16-17
Proposed Budget
Revenues
Sales -Excise Tax
$ 645,342
$ 689,920
$ 665,165
$ -
Bond Proceeds
-
1,880,000
-
-
Interest Income
107
455
100
300
Transfer In
421,884
500,000
-
249,055
Total Revenues
$ 1,067,333
$ 3,070,375
$ 665,265
$ 249,355
Expenditures
License/Filing Fees
$ (10)
$ (10)
$ (10)
$ (10)
Principal Payments
(955,000)
(2,780,000)
(480,000)
(370,000)
Interest Payments
(149,400)
(111,200)
(32,740)
(22,680)
Administrative/Trustee Fees
(4,500)
(6,503)
(7,990)
(1,000)
Total Expenditures $ (1,108,910) $ (2,897,713) $ (520,740) $ (393,690)
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Outstanding Debt
Outstanding Debt
The Schedule below includes an itemization of the outstanding debt as of June 30,
2015, after the scheduled principal and interest payment due July 1.
Outstanding Debt Schedule
Bond
Purpose
Date of
Interest
Date of
Original Principal
Principal
Outstanding
Type
of Issue
Bond Issue
Rate
Maturity
Amount
Amount Retired
Principal
GO
Refunding
6/1/2005
4.00
7/1/2019
$ 7,225,000
$ 6,025,000
$ 1,200,000
Road
2.00 -
GO
Construction
12/18/2014
3.00
7/1/2020
7,565,000
1,360,000
6,205,000
Total GO
14,790,000
7,385,000
7,405,000
Rev Refunding 6/4/2015 1.62
7/1/2020 1,880,000
480,000
1,400,000
Total Rev
1,880,000
480,000
1,400,000
GO Eagle Mtn 6/4/2015 1.76
7/1/2021 2,300,000
365,000
1,935,000
Total GO - Eagle Mtn
2,300,000
365,000
1,935,000
Grand Total
$ 18,970,000
$ 8,230,000
$ 10,740,000
GO General Obligation Bonds
Rev Revenue Bonds
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Legal Debt Margin Information
Legal Debt Margin Information
The Total Net Debt Applicable to Limit comes from the Report of Indebtedness,
Department of Revenue, and is related to those issues noted by the appropriate %
debt limit.
20% limit - GO bonds for projects involving water, sewer, artificial lighting, parks,
open space, public safety, law enforcement, fire and emergency facilities, street
and transportation facilities and recreational facility improvements.
6% limit - GO bonds for any other general purpose improvements.
Proposition 117 in FY15-16 changed the basis for assessment from full cash value
to limited property value.
Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona
Legal Debt Margin Information
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
6% Debt Limit
Debt limit $ 21,978,160 $ 24,177,956 $ 24,128,118 $ 25,419,147
Total applicable to limit - - - -
Legal debt margin $ 21,978,160 $ 24,177,956 $ 24,128,118 $ 25,419,147
Total net debt applicable to the limit
as a percentage of debt limit 0% 0% 0% 0%
20% Debt Limit
Debt limit $ 73,260,534
$ 80,593,185
$ 80,427,061
$ 84,730,489
Total applicable to limit 3,755,000
2,900,000
2,000,000
7,405,000
Legal debt margin $ 69,505,534
$ 77,693,185
$ 78,427,061
$ 77,325,489
Total net debt applicable to the limit
as a percentage of debt limit 5%
4%
2%
9%
Net Assessed:
Full Cash Value $366,302,672 $402,965,927
Limited Property Value $402,135,304 $423,652,443
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Summary of Tax Levy—Town of Fountain Hills
Town of Fountain Hills
Summary of Tax Levy and Tax Rate Information
Fiscal Year 16-17
1. Maximum allowable primary property tax levy.
A.R.S. §42-17051(A)
2. Amount received from primary property taxation
in the current year in excess of the sum of that
year's maximum allowable primary property tax
levv. A.R.S. X42 -17102(A)(18)
3. Property tax levy amounts
A. Primary property taxes
B. Secondary property taxes
C. Total property tax levy amounts
4. Property taxes collected*
A. Primary property taxes
(1) Current year's levy
(2) Prior years' levies
(3) Total primary property taxes
B. Secondary property taxes
(1) Current year's levy
(2) Prior years' levies
(3) Total secondary property taxes
C. Total property taxes collected
5. Property tax rates
A. City/Town tax rate
(1) Primary property tax rate
(2) Secondary property tax rate
(3) Total city/town tax rate
FY15-16 FY16-17
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2,109,477 1,894,584
$ 2,109,477 $ 1,894,584
2,109,477
2,109,477
$ 2,109,477
0.5246 0.4472
$
0.5246$ 0.4472
B. Special assessment district tax rates
Secondary property tax rates - As of the date the proposed budget was prepared, the
city/town was operating two (2) special assessment districts for which secondE
property taxes are levied. For information pertaining to these special assessment districtE
and their tax rates, please contact the city/town.
* Includes actual property taxes collected as of the date the proposed budget was prepared,
plus estimated property tax collections for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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Summary of Tax Levy—Eagle Mountain Community Facilities District
Eagle Mountain Community Facilities District
Summary of Tax Levy and Tax Rate Information
Fiscal Year 16-17
1. Maximum allowable primary property tax levy.
A.R.S. §42-17051(A)
2. Amount received from primary property taxation
in the current year in excess of the sum of that
year's maximum allowable primary property tax
levv. A.R.S. X42 -17102(A)(18)
3. Property tax levy amounts
A. Primary property taxes
B. Secondary property taxes
C. Total property tax levy amounts
4. Property taxes collected*
A. Primary property taxes
(1) Current year's levy
(2) Prior years' levies
(3) Total primary property taxes
B. Secondary property taxes
(1) Current year's levy
(2) Prior years' levies
(3) Total secondary property taxes
C. Total property taxes collected
FY15-16 FY16-17
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416,686 378,392
$ 416,686 $ 378,392
416,686
$ 416,686
5. Property tax rates
A. City/Town tax rate
(1) Primary property tax rate $ $
(2) Secondary property tax rate 1.5729 1.3665
(3) Total city/town tax rate $ 1.5729$ 1.3665
* Includes actual property taxes collected as of the date the proposed budget was prepared,
plus estimated property tax collections for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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Capital Improvement Program
Capital Improvement Program
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Policy & Procedures
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Policy and Procedures
Objective
To provide a policy and procedures for the development, approval, and implemen-
tation of the Town of Fountain Hills' five (5) year and twenty (20) year Capital Im-
provement Programs (CIP).
Scope
This policy applies to all projects undertaken by the Town of Fountain Hills that
meet the definition of a capital improvement project detailed in the definitions sec-
tion.
Policy
The purpose of the Capital Improvement Program is to provide an authoritative
decision-making process for the evaluation, selection, and multi-year scheduling of
public physical improvements based on a projection of available fiscal resources
and the community's priorities.
The objectives of the Program are to:
a) ensure the timely repair, replacement and expansion of the Town's infra-
structure;
b) serve as a link in the Town's planning between the Town's Strategic Plan
and all subsidiary plans with a 5-20 year horizon and the annual budget
process with a one-year horizon;
c) maintain control over the Town's long-term cash flow in relation to the
Town's financial capacity; and
d) ensure efficient, effective and coordinated capital improvement.
Definitions
The following words, when used in connection with this policy, shall have the fol-
lowing meanings:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: A multi-year planning document that is the
product of a systematic evaluation of capital projects. This Program serves as a
guide for the efficient and effective construction and maintenance of public facili-
ties, outlining a detailed timeline and financing schedule of capital projects for a
five (5) year period of time and a summary schedule of capital projects for a
twenty (20) year period.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: A capital project is a heavy equipment acquisi-
tion, a computer/software systems acquisition, or a public improvement that in-
volves construction of new infrastructure, additions to existing structures, renova-
tion of existing structures, and major repairs to infrastructure of a comprehensive
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Policy & Procedures
and non -routine nature. A capital project is defined in financial terms as a project
with a projected final cost of at least $50,000 and is a non-recurring expense.
In addition, the capital asset(s) resulting from the project should have a useful life
of at least 10 years. Studies, design and engineering fees greater than $10,000
which are preparatory to a capital project with a projected final cost of at least
$50,000 should be included as part of the capital project cost.
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PLAN (IIP): A written plan that individually or
collectively identifies each public service that is proposed to be the subject of a de-
velopment fee. The Town of Fountain Hills' IIP is incorporated as part of the
Town's CIP and follows the same timeline and procedure.
Process
A. Schedule: Annually, the CIP Coordinator and Finance Director will submit
a proposed CIP development calendar to the Town Manager for review.
Based on this calendar, the CIP Coordinator will initiate a request to the
management team for submission of updates, revisions and new projects for
the five (5) year Capital Improvement Program. A further, but less detailed,
review of the twenty (20) year Program will also be conducted.
B. Format: The management team will utilize the previous year's approved
CIP as a base for developing recommended additions, deletions, or changes
for incorporation in the updated CIP for the ensuing year. The management
team will utilize the standard format provided to submit new projects or
propose revisions to existing projects. All new projects will also include a
comprehensive estimate of the impact of the new project on the Town's an-
nual operating budget; e.g., salaries and benefits, supplies, utilities, fuel,
maintenance requirements, etc.
C. Finance Review: The Finance Director will assist the CIP Coordinator as
necessary in all facets of Capital Improvement Program development and
review including production of revenue estimates and estimated growth in
assessed valuation as well as overall financial analysis of the proposed pro-
gram. Additional assistance may be requested to help produce draft docu-
ments, etc.
D. Town Manager Review: The CIP Coordinator will provide a copy of the
proposed CIP document to the Finance Director and Town Manager for re-
view and comment prior to distribution of the CIP document to the Town
Council as part of the budget package.
E. Public Hearing: The proposed CIP will be considered at a public hearing
convened by the Town Council to accept comments and input from the pub-
lic on the content of the Program. Notice of said public hearing date, place,
and time will be made at least 60 days in advance of the scheduled hearing.
Copies of the proposed CIP will be made available to the public at least 30
days prior to the scheduled hearing date and at the hearing itself.
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Policy & Procedures
F. Town Council Approval: The final draft of the proposed CIP will be submit-
ted as an agenda item for formal approval by the Town Council at the first
Council Meeting in June.
G. Distribution: A copy of the approved CIP document will be published on
the Town's website.
H. Implementation: Upon adoption of the CIP, projects included within the
applicable budget year may be implemented by the appropriate manage-
ment team member in compliance with the Town's procurement policy, spe-
cial benefit district, or applicable procedure.
I. Amendments: The adopted CIP may be amended upon approval of the
Town Council. Examples of amendments include cost increases for approved
projects, the acceleration of projects to the applicable budget year from a
future year, and the addition of projects not previously included in the CIP.
An amendment to the CIP will be submitted to the Town Manager for ap-
proval. Upon approval, the amendment should be prepared as an agenda
item for formal approval by the Town Council at a regular or special session.
Upon approval, a copy of the amended CIP document will be published on
the Town's website.
Procedure
A. Form: The form listed as Attachment A shall be utilized to request inclu-
sion of a project in the Capital Improvement Program.
B. Funding Prioritization: As part of the project submittal process, manage-
ment team members shall identify project priorities to help determine which
projects are recommended for inclusion in the five-year CIP.
The initial measure of the project's priority is first established using the fol-
lowing factors:
HIGH
• Project protects the health and safety of the Town, its residents, visi-
tors and employees
• Project is mandated by Federal, State or local, regulations
• Project is a high priority of the Town Council, based on the most cur-
rent Strategic Plan or other subsidiary plans. Project prevents irrepa-
rable damage to existing facilities
• Project leverages local funding with other non -local funding sources
• Project finishes a partially completed project
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MEDIUM
• Project maintains existing service levels
• Project provides for the maintenance of existing systems and equip-
ment
• Project results in increased efficiency
• Project reduces operational costs
• Project significantly reduces losses in revenue or provides for signifi-
cant increased revenues
LOW
• Project provides an expanded level of service or new public facility
not included in the Town Council's priorities
• Project is deferrable
• Project uses debt financing
C. Funding Sources: The primary funding sources for the CIP are the Gen-
eral Fund, grants, development fees, excise taxes, HURF, bonded indebted-
ness, capital leases and Capital Projects funds. All potential projects must
identify the proposed sources of funding before submission of the CIP re-
quest. Projects that are funded by development fees must also identify the
relationship between the IIP project and the development fee from which it
is funded in the justification section of the CIP Form.
D. Project Schedule: Each Project Manager shall provide a preliminary
schedule which shall detail the various phases involved in the project and
their starting and ending dates. It is the responsibility of the Project Man-
ager to maintain this schedule or to provide schedule updates to the CIP Co-
ordinator on at least a quarterly basis.
Responsibility for Enforcement
The Town Manager, Finance Director and CIP Coordinator will be responsible for
ensuring that this policy is followed and/or updated as necessary.
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Policy & Procedures
Attachment A
Town of Fountain Hills
Capital Improvement Project Information
PROJECT TITLE: Click here to enter text.
PROJECT NUMBER: Click here to enter text.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/SCOPE: Click here to enter text.
TIMEFRAME: Click here to enter text. Example FY 2017-19
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: Click here to enter text. Example FY 2016-17
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: Click here to enter text.
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: Click here to enter text.
FUNDING PRIORITY: Click here to select a Priority from the list
Note: Double click on the below tables to update them in Excel. The totals will
automatically calculate.
Funding Sources
Fund Type
Prior Years
FY 16-17
FY 17-18 FY 18-19
FY 19-20
FY 20-21
Total
General
$0
Capital Projects
$0
Excise Tax
$0
Grant
$0
HURF
$0
Development Fee
$0
Developer
$0
Unfunded
$0
Other
$0
Total
$0
$0
$0 $0
$0
$0
$0
Project Expenses
Fund Type
Prior Years
FY 16-17
FY 17-18 FY 18-19
FY 19-20
FY 20-21
Total
Planning
$0
Design
$0
Construction
$0
Other
$0
Total
$0
$0
$0 $0
$0
$0
$0
Operating Impact
Fund Type
FY 16-17
FY17-18 FY 18-19
FY19-20
FY20-21
Total
Salaries & Benefits
$0
Services & Supplies
$0
Other
$0
Total
$0
$0 $0
$0
$0
$0
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PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS
FY16-17 THROUGH FY20-21
PROJECTS BY YEAR
Five
Year Total
Prior
(excludes Prior
Project Title ML
Years' Costs
FY16-17
FY17-18
FYI8-19
FY19-20
FY20-21
Years' Costs)
Stor anter Management/Drainage Projects
Ashbrook Wash Channeliaation Improvernents-
D6030
Bayfield to Del Cambre
$ 646,436
$ 700,000
$
$
S
$
$
700,000
D6047
Drainage -Miscellaneous
51,362
50,000
50,000
TOTAL
$ 697,798
$ 750,000
$
$
$
$
$
750,000
Downtown Improvement Projects
Downtown Public Improvements [formerly
Downtown Vision Master Plan - Phase [I
E8502
(Avenue/Lakeside Project)]
$
$ 400,000
$
$
$
$
$
400,000
E8505
Downtown Lighting Improvements
200,000
200,000
TOTAL
$
$ 600,000
$
$
$
$
$
600,000
Facilities Projects
F4005
Fire Station 2 Relocation
187,178
$ 3,800,000
$
$
$
$
$
3,800,000
F4013
Fire Station 3
-
2,745,000
2,745,000
F4014
Fire Station 3 Vehicles & Equipment
1,122,000
1,122,000
F4029
Civic Centerhnprovements
-
150,000
-
150,000
F4030
Purchase and Install Chiller # 1
300,000
-
-
300,000
TOTAL
$ 187,178
$ 4,100,000
$ 150,000
$
$
$ 3,867,000
$
8,117,000
Parks & Recreation Projects
P3022
Fountain Lake Water Quality Improvements
67,106
$ 205,000
$ -
$
$
$ -
205,000
P3023
New Pocket Park -West
-
903,000
903,000
P3025
Adero Canyon Trailhead
41,165
2,285,000
-
2,285,000
P3026
Fountain Park Access Improvements
375,000
375,000
P3027
Four Peaks Park -Phase I (bus bam)
75,000
-
75,000
P3028
Four Peaks Park - Phase 11
-
800,000
800,000
TOTAL
$ 108,271
$ 2,940,000
$ -
$ -
S
$ 1,703,000
$
4,643,000
Street/Sidewulk Proiects
56003
Unpaved Alley Paving Projects
$ 513,755
$ 255,000
$ 150,000
$ -
$
$ -
$
405,000
56015
Fountain Hills Blvd Widening - Shea Boulevard
-
100,000
-
to Pinto)
100,000
56053
Fountain Hills Blvd Shoulder Paving
122,208
500,000
-
500,000
56057
McDowell Mountain Road Repairs
75,000
-
-
-
75,000
56058
Shea Blvd. Widening -Palisades Blvd. to
-
100,000
1,091,000
5,389,000
PP
Technology Dr.
6,580,000
TOTAL
$ 635,963
$ 830,000
$ 350,000
$
$ 1,01,000
_,$ 5,389,000
S
7,660,000
Contingency
$ 92,200
$ 5,000
$
$ 10,910
$ 109,590
$
217,700
TOTAL PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS
$ 1,629,210
$ 9,312,200
$ 505,000
$
$ 1,101,910
$ 11,068,590
$
21,987,700
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CAPITAL
PROJECTS
FIVE-YEAR
I
PROJECTION
Stormwater Management/Drainage Projects
000
$ $
REVENUES
& PROJECT
COSTS
Downtown Improvement Projects
600,000
Facilities Projects
,,000
TOTAL
IFY20-21
8,117,000
Parks & Recreation Projects
2,940,000
-
YEAR
SURPLUS/
REVENUES BY SOURCE FUNDS
Requested
Requested
Requested
Requested
Requested PROJECTION
DEFICIT
General Fund $
$
$
$
$
$ $
$
Highway User Fund
5,000
10,910
109,590
217,700
$ 9,312,200
$ 505,000 $
Downtown Strategy Fund 303,116
975,000
$ 21,987,700
Total Project Costs
975,000
(671,884)
Grants 4,861,000
255,000
70,000
764,000
3,772,000 4,861,000
-
Capital Projects Fund 7,748,785
5,860,328
435,000
10,910
109,590 6,415,828
1,332,957
Development Fees:
Streets -
-
-
-
- -
-
LawEnforcement 203,484
203,484
- 203,484
Fire & Emergency Medical 88,987
51,822
45,792 97,614
(8,627)
Open Space 1,671,669
1,671,669
1,671,669
Parks & Recreation 363,654
144,987
90,690 235,677
127,977
Library/Museum -
-
- -
-
Bonds
Developers
Unfunded 7,377,518
-
327,000
7,050,518 7,377,518
(7,377,518)
Other 150,000
150,000
150,000
$ 9,312,290
$ 505,000
$
$ 1,101,910
1 $11,068,590
1 $ 21,987,790
Total Revenues By Source $ 22,768,213
EXPENDITURES BYPRO JECTTYPE &COSTS7600,000
1
I
1
Stormwater Management/Drainage Projects
000
$ $
$
$
$ 750,000
Downtown Improvement Projects
600,000
Facilities Projects
,,000
150,000
3,867,000
8,117,000
Parks & Recreation Projects
2,940,000
-
1,703,000
4,643,000
Street/Sidewalk Projects
830,000
350,000
1,091,000
5,389,000
7,660,000
Traffic Signal Projects
-
-
-
-
-
Contingency
92,200
5,000
10,910
109,590
217,700
$ 9,312,200
$ 505,000 $
$ 1,101,910
$ 11,068,590
$ 21,987,700
Total Project Costs
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Description
Capital Projects Fund
Management Fees
Software
Hardware/Peripherals
Building Improvement Expenses
Street Improvement Expenses
Park Improvement Expenses
Stormwater/Drainage Expenses
Furniture/Equipment
Computer Hardware
Computer Software
Building Improvements
Street Improvements
Park Improvements
Other Infrastructure
Stormwater/Drainage Improvements
Damages/Vandalism
Contingency
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Capital Projects Fund
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Capital Projects Fund
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ 2,805 $
1,650 $
1,685 $
1,685
2,967
-
-
-
2,483
-
-
-
4,423
9,123
-
-
-
2,049
65,000
75,000
44,350
-
-
-
7,166
13,901
50,000
50,000
-
-
-
300,000
18,233
-
-
-
-
13,068
-
-
63,115
632,349
3,650,000
3,800,000
57,900
386,150
6,500,000
755,000
33,416
74,227
1,135,614
2,940,000
199,518
548,447
580,000
600,000
-
37,500
2,145,000
700,000
-
32,001
-
-
-
-
135,586
92,200
436,376
1,750,465
14,262,885
9,313,885
334,000
994,000
-
379,000
$ 770,376 $ 2,744,465 $ 14,262,885 $ 9,692,885
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CAPITAL PROJECTS FIVE-YEAR PROJECTION
Parks &
Recreation
Projects
21
Projects by Project Type
Revenues - FY17-21
Street/Sidewal
Ir Projects
35%
TOTAL = $22.OM
Improvement Stormwater
Projects Management/
3% Drainage
Projects
3%
Projects by Funding Source
Revenues - FY17-21
ngency
0/
,Development
Fees
10%
Fund
'A
Grants
Unfunded
22%
34%
Excise Tax Fund _X
4%
TOTAL = $22.OM
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PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS
FY16-17 THROUGH FY20-21
BY YEAR AND FUNDING SOURCE
Project
Prior Years'
Five Year
No.
Project Title/Funding Source Costs
FYI 6-17
FYI 7-18
FYI 8-19
FY19-20
FY20-21
Source Total
Project Tota
D6030
Ashbrook Wash Channclization
$ 1,346,436
Improvements -Bayfield to Del Cambre
Capital Projects Fund $ 646,436
$ 700,000
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 700,000
Grants -
-
-
-
-
-
-
D6047
Drainage -Miscellaneous
101,362
Capital Projects Fund $ 51,362
$ 50,000
$
$
$
$
$ 50,000
E8502
Downtown Public Improvements [formerly
Downtown Vision Master Plan - Phase H
(Avenue/Lakeside Project)]
400,000
Downtown Strategy $ -
$ 400,000
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 400,000
E8505
Downtown lighting Improvements
200,000
Downtown Strategy $
$ 200,000
$
$
$
$
$ 200,000
F4005
Fire Station 2 Relocation
3,987,178
Capital Projects Fund _ $ 187,178
$ 3,394,694
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 3,394,694
Development Fees -
255,306
-
-
-
-
255,306
Other
150,000
150,000
F4013
Fire Station 3
2,745,000
Development Fees $ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 45,792
$ 45,792
Unfunded -
-
-
-
-
2,699,208
2,699,208
F4014
Fire Station 3 Vehicles & Equipment
1,122,000
Unfunded $ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 1,122,000
$ 1,122,000
F4029
Civic Center Improvements
150,000
Capital Projects Fund = $ -
$ -
$ 150,000
$ -
$ -
$: -
$ 150,000
F4030
Purchase and Install Chiller #1
300,000
Capital Projects Fund
$ 300,000
$ -
$
$
-
$ 300,000
P3022
Fountain Lake Water Quality Improvements
272,106
Capital Projects Fund67,106
$ 205,000
$ -
$ -
-
$ 205,000
P3023
New Pocket Park -West
903,000
Development Fees $ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 90,690
$ 90,690
Unfunded -
-
-
-
-
812,310
812,310
P3025
Adero Canyon Trailhead
2,326,165
Capital Projects Fund 41,165
$ 468,434
$ -
$ -
$
-
$ 468,434
Development Fees -
1,816,566
-
-
-
-
1,816,566
P3026
Fountain Park Access Improvements
375,000
Downtown Strategy -
375,000
-
-
-
-
375,000
P3027
Four Peaks Park - Phase I (bus barn)
75,000
Capital Projects Fund $ -.
75.90¢
,$
,$ 75.000
P3028
Four Peaks Park - Phase H
800,000
Unfunded -
-
-
-
-
800,000
800,000
56003
Unpaved Alley Paving Projects
918,755
Capital Projects Fund 513,755
$ 255,000
$ 150,000
$ 405,000
S6015
Fountain Hills Blvd Widening - Shea
Boulevard to Pinto)
100,000
Capital Projects Fund
$ 100,000
$ -
-
$ 100,000
S6053
Fountain Hills Blvd Shoulder Paving
622,208
Capital Projects Fund $ 114,900
$ 245,000
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 245,000
Grants -
255,000
-
-
-
-
255,000
Other 7,308
-
-
S6057
McDowell Mountain Road Repairs
75,000
Capital Projects Fund
$ 75,000
$i
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 75,000
S6058
SheaBlvdWidening- PalisadesBlvd.to
Technology Dr.
6,580,000
Capital Projects Fix , $
$ -
$ 30,000
$
$
$
$ 30,000
Grants -
-
70,000
-
764,000
3,772,000
4,606,000
Unfunded -
-
-
-
327,000
1,617,000
1,944,000
Contingency
217,700
Capital Projects Fu
$ 92,200
$ 5,000
$
$ 10,910
$ 109,590
$ 217,700
TOTAL PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS $ 1,629,210
$ 9,312,200
$ 505,000
$
$1,101,910
$11,068,590
$21,987,700
$23,616,910
The highlighted rows represent project funding through the Town's Capital Projects Fund.
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Grants
Downtown Strategy
General Fund
Development Fees
Reimbursements from Developers
Unfunded
Bonds
HURF
Other
Total
PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS
FY16-17 THROUGH FY20-21
BY YEAR AND FUNDING SOURCE
TOTALS
REVENUE SUMMARY TOTALS BY FUNDING SOURCE
Prior Years'
Capital Projects Summary
Total
FY16-17 -
Costs FY16-t7 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY20-21 Project Total
$ 1,621,902 $ 5,860,328 $ 435,000 $
- 255,000 70,000
975,000 -
2,071,872
7,308 150,000 -
$ 1,629,210 $ 9,312,200 $ 505,000 $
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY TOTALS BY ACTIVITY
$ 10,910 $ 109,590 $ 6,415,828 $ 8,037,730
764,000 3,772,000 4,861,000 4,861,000
- - 975,000 975,000
136,482 2,208,354 2,208,354
327,000 7,050,518 7,377,518 7,377,518
150,000 157,308
$ 1,101,910 $11,068,590 $ 21,987,700 $ 23,616,910
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Total
Prior Years'
FY16-17 -
Source
Costs
FY15-16
FYI 6-17 FYI 7-18
FYI 8-19
FY19-20
FY20-21
Project Total
Acquisition
$ -
$ 300,000
$ - $
$
$
$ 300,000
$ 300,000
Pring
217,200
-
200,000
200,000
417,200
Design
598,918
775,000
15,000
1,091,000
456,000
2,337,000
2,935,918
Construction
813,092
7,837,200
290,000
10,910
10,612,590
18,750,700
19,563,792
Other Expenses
-
400,000
400,000
400,000
Total
$ 1,629,210
$ 9,312,200
$ 505,000 $ -
$1,101,910
$11,068,590
$ 21,987,700
$ 23,616,910
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D6030
PROJECT TITLE: Ashbrook Wash Channelization Improvements
PROJECT NUMBER: D6030
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
This project will upgrade the channel and culverts along the Ashbrook Wash between Bayfield Drive
and Del Cambre Avenue to carry run-off from a 100 -year storm event without flooding adjacent resi-
dences.
The work is anticipated to include a new culvert at Bayfield Drive (six barrel, 8' x 5' concrete box cul-
vert), a new culvert at Saguaro Boulevard (seven barrel, 10' x 4' concrete box culvert), grading a
portion of the channel length, excess vegetation removal, and two segments of masonry floodwall.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY14-17
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY13-14
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $2,295,094
TOTAL ESTIMATED TOWN PORTION: $1,346,436
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
Survey data and hydraulic calculations from the Maricopa County Flood Control District (MCFCD)
show that 13 houses and duplex units are susceptible to flooding in the 100 -year flood along
Ashbrook Wash between Bayfield Drive and Del Cambre Avenue. The MCFCD had deferred its assess-
ment of the Town's 2009 CIP submittal request pending confirmation of the flooding hazard.
Upon the Town's updated information and re -submittal of its Capital Improvement Program Prioritiza-
tion Procedure request, MCFCD staff approved the project and are splitting the project costs equally,
along with the MCFCD managing the project's design and construction.
FUNDING PRIORITY: High - Prevents Irreparable Damage to Existing Facilities
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D6030
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Capital Projects $ 646,436 $ 700,000 $ $ - $ $ - $1,346,436
Grant -
Downtown Strategy
General
Developer -
Development Fees
Bonds
Other Sources
Unfunded
TOTAL $ 646,436 $ 700,000 $ $ - $ $ - $1,346,436
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ - $ $ - $ $ -
$ -
Planning
150,094
150,094
Design
-
Construction
496,342 700,000
1,196,342
Other Expenses
I
-
TOTAL
1 $ 646,436 1 $ 700,000 1 $ $ - $ $ -
$1,346,436
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
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D6047
PROJECT TITLE:
PROJECT NUMBER:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Miscellaneous Drainage Improvements
D6047
This project will provide for the construction of new drainage facilities or the extension of existing
facilities at locations of future road widening projects where erosion occurs so that excess excavated
materials may be put in place when available. The project will also provide for the revegetation of
these locations.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY15-17
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY14-15
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $101,362
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
The Town has worked successfully with municipal, private and utility construction contractors in the
past to place excess excavation materials at locations where future Town road widening projects will
require fill material. This work is done at no cost to the Town and will save on the costs to fill and
compact these areas in the future. The locations where the excess materials can be placed are now
limited without constructing or extending drainage culverts. Revegetation is also required in the ar-
eas where fill materials are placed to help with erosion and aesthetics.
FUNDING PRIORITY:
High - Leverage Local Funds
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D6047
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Capital Projects $ 51,362 $ 50,000 $ $ - $ $ - $ 101,362
Grant -
Downtown Strategy
General
Developer -
Development Fees
Bonds -
Other Sources
Unfunded -
TOTAL $ 51,362 $ 50,000 $ $ - $ $ - $ 101,362
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Acquisition $ - $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
Planning -
Design -
Construction 51,362 50,000 101,362
Other Expenses I -
TOTAL 1 $ 51,362 1 $ 50,000 1 $ $ - $ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
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E8502
PROJECT TITLE: Downtown Public Improvements
[formerly Downtown Vision Master Plan - Phase II
(Avenue/Lakeside Project)]
PROJECT NUMBER: E8502
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/SCOPE:
This project may be used as an inducement to reimburse a developer(s) up to $400,000 for con-
struction of Town approved streetscape/sidewalks/road improvements for development of a project
or projects in the Lakeside District and/or The Avenue District in alignment with the Downtown Vision
Master Plan adopted by Council on 9/17/09 and in alignment with the Downtown Area Specific Plan
framework. It may also be used by the Town for streetscape/sidewalks/road improvements/parking
studies to induce a developer(s) to develop a project or projects in the above mentioned Districts.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME:
FY16-17
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: N/A
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $400,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
In FY05-06 and FY06-07, the Town completed Phases I and II of the "Avenue of the Fountains En-
hancement Project." Phase I included design of the entire project, and construction of the street-
scape and sidewalks on the north side of the Avenue. Phase II included construction of the street-
scape and sidewalks on the south side of the Avenue in front of Town Hall.
In January 2009, the Town of Fountain Hills and the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce, embarked
on a journey to develop a master plan for downtown Fountain Hills. Swaback Partners was engaged
to assist in this project. The process included input in structured group settings. Two different
groups, inclusive of community leaders and local constituents, formally assisted in defining the vision
- the Project Team and the Focus Group. In addition, the process included numerous public meetings
to discuss the project progress, and receive feedback and guidance.
This project will continue the "Avenue of the Fountains Enhancement Project" in the form of an in-
ducement up to $400,000 to reimburse a developer or developers for developing a project(s) in the
Lakeside District or The Avenue District in alignment with the Downtown Vision Master Plan. It may
also be in the form of a Town project to induce a development. The Town Council would formalize the
reimbursement or inducement through an adopted Development Agreement which would outline the
conditions of the reimbursements or inducements.
FUNDING PRIORITY: High - Town Council Priority
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FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Capital Projects $ - $ - $ $ - $ $ - $ -
Grant -
Downtown Strategy 400,000 400,000
General -
Developer
Development Fees
Bonds
Other Sources -
Unfunded -
TOTAL $ - $ 400,000 1 $ $ - $ $ - $ 400,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Acquisition $ - $ - $ - $ - $ $ - $
Planning
Design
Construction -
Other Expenses 400,000 1 400,000
TOTAL $ $ 400,000 1 $ $ - $ $ - $ 400,000
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ - $ $ - $ $ - $ -
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E8505
PROJECT TITLE: Downtown Lighting Improvements
PROJECT NUMBER: E8505
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
The project will provide for lighting improvements along Avenue of the Fountains from Saguaro
Boulevard to La Montana Drive. The design phase will include potential lighting options and cost esti-
mates.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME:
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YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY16-17
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $200,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
This project is at the request of Town Council from the March 8, 2016 Special Session.
FUNDING PRIORITY: Low - Deferrable
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FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Capital Projects $ - $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
Grant -
Downtown Strategy 200,000 200,000
General -
Developer -
Development Fees
Bonds
Other Sources
Unfunded
TOTAL $ $ 200,000 $ $ - $ $ - $ 200,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ - $ $ - $ $ -
$
Planning
-
Design
40,000
40,000
Construction
160,000
160,000
Other Expenses
TOTAL
$ - $ 200,000 i $ $ - $ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
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F4005
PROJECT TITLE: Fire Station #2 Relocation
PROJECT NUMBER: F4005
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Construction of a new Fire Station #2 to replace the existing Fire Station #2 on Saguaro Blvd., south
of Shea Blvd. The new station location is on Fountain Hills Boulevard, north of Shea Boulevard and
will provide decreased response times within the service area.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY09-17
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY08-09
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $3,987,178
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
The Fire Department has previously completed a study to improve response times for all areas within
the Town, in particular Eagle Mountain, Crestview, Copperwynd, Adero Canyon, Fire Rock, and the
Westridge developments. The criteria used included response times (5 minutes 90% of the time),
secondary emergency unit coverage, balanced call volumes, Town owned property, cost and sites
requiring little or no Planning & Zoning or Council action.
The new Fire Station location will afford superior overlapping coverage for both of the Town's Fire
Stations, which will equitably distribute and balance call volume, thus allowing better call support for
multiple calls. Relocating Fire Station #2 will allow for faster response times to the western limits of
Fountain Hills.
FUNDING PRIORITY:
Medium - Results in Increased Efficiency
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F4005
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
TOTAL
Capital Projects
$ 187,178 $3,394,694 $ $ - $ $ -
$3,581,872
Grant
$
-
Downtown Strategy
-
General
174,471
350,000
Developer
Construction
12,707
Development Fees
255,306
255,306
Bonds
-
Other Sources
150,000
150,000
Unfunded
-
TOTAL
$ 187,178 $3,800,000 $ $ - $ $ -
$3,987,178
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years
FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
TOTAL
Acquisition
$ -
$ - $ $ - $ $ -
$
Planning
-
Design
174,471
350,000
524,471
Construction
12,707
3,450,000
3,462,707
Other Expenses
TOTAL
1 $ 187,178
1 $3,800,000 1 $ $ - $ $ -
$3,987,178
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
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F4013
PROJECT TITLE: Fire Station #3
PROJECT NUMBER: F4013
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/SCOPE:
Design and construction of Fire Station No. 3 in the northwest portion of the Town. Due to site con-
straints, the fire station is anticipated to be approximately 3,000 square feet with two apparatus
bays. Construction completion by FY22-23 is based on the 2014 Land Use Assumptions and Infra-
structure Improvements Plan.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY21-22
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY20-21
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $2,745,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
Fire Station No. 3 will allow the Fire Department to meet service levels and response times due to
growth in the community.
FUNDING PRIORITY: High - Protects Health & Safety of the Town
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FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
TOTAL
Capital Projects
$ - $ - $ $ - $ $ -
$
Grant
-
Downtown Strategy
343,000
343,000
General
2,402,000
2,402,000
Developer
-
Development Fees
45,792
45,792
Bonds
-
Other Sources
-
Unfunded
2,699,208
2,699,208
TOTAL
$ $ - $ $ - $ $2,745,000
$2,745,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ - $ $ - $ $ -
$
Planning
-
Design
343,000
343,000
Construction
2,402,000
2,402,000
Other Expenses
TOTAL
$ $ - $ $ - $ $2,745,000
$2,745,000
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
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F4014
PROJECT TITLE: Fire Station No. 3 Equipment
PROJECT NUMBER: F4014
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/SCOPE:
Purchase of pumper truck, brush truck, vehicle radios, portable radios, SCBA equipment, thermal
imaging camera, heart monitor/defibrillator and extrication equipment for Fire Station No. 3.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY21-22
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY20-21
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $1,122,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
Fire Station No. 3 will allow the Fire Department to meet services levels and response times due to
growth in the community.
FUNDING PRIORITY: High - Protects Health & Safety of the Town
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F4014
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
TOTAL
Capital Projects
$ - $ - $ $ - $ $ -
$
Grant
-
Downtown Strategy
General
-
Developer
1,122,000
-
Development Fees
$ $ - $ $ - $ $1,122,000
$1,122,000
Bonds
Other Sources
-
Unfunded
1,122,000
1,122,000
TOTAL
$ $ - $ $ - $ $1,122,000
$1,122,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ - $ $ - $
$
Planning
-
Design
Construction
-
OtherExpenses
1,122,000
1,122,000
TOTAL
$ $ - $ $ - $ $1,122,000
$1,122,000
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
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F4029
PROJECT TITLE: Civic Center Improvements
PROJECT NUMBER: F4029
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Removal and replacement of approximately 12,500 square feet of concrete between the Library and
Community Center, removal of turf areas and replacement with xeriscape, tree replacement and mis-
cellaneous improvements as needed.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY17-18
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY17-18
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $150,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
The Library and Community Center were opened in 2001 and since that time the concrete plaza has
seen displacement causing tripping hazards. These trip hazards have been ground down to accept-
able limits but the concrete continues to shift. The irrigation for the small turf areas surrounding the
concrete plazas also run onto the concrete. Maintenance of these areas is a challenge and it is rec-
ommended to replace the turf areas with concrete curbing, decomposed granite and desert friendly
plants.
FUNDING PRIORITY: Medium—Provides Maintenance of Existing Systems
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F4029
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Capital Projects $ - $ - $ 150,000 $ - $ $ - $ 150,000
Grant -
Downtown Strategy
General
Developer -
Development Fees
Bonds
Other Sources
Unfunded -
TOTAL $ $ - $ 150,000 $ - $ $ - $ 150,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ - $ - $ - $ $ - $
Planning
-
Design
-
Construction
150,000 150,000
Other Expenses
TOTAL
$ $ - $ 150,000 i $ - $ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
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F4030
PROJECT TITLE: Chiller Installation
PROJECT NUMBER: F4030
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Purchase and installation of a new chiller, controllers and plumbing modifications for the Civic Center
complex.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY16-17
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY16-17
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $300,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
When the Civic Center complex was constructed, the Physical Plant was designed for two cooling
towers and three chillers to supply chilled water for the HVAC system. During the original construc-
tion, two chillers were sufficient to run the Community Center and Library/Museum. In 2005, the
Town Hall building was constructed but the third chiller was not added. Two chillers are needed to
run simultaneously to supply chilled water during the summer months. Without the third chiller,
there is no operational redundancy and the current chillers have in excess of 42,000 hours of run
time.
FUNDING PRIORITY: Medium—Provides Maintenance of Existing Systems
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F4030
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Capital Projects
$ - $ 300,000 $ $ - $ $ - $ 300,000
Grant
-
Downtown Strategy
General
Design
Developer
Development Fees
Bonds
Other Expenses
Other Sources
Unfunded
-
TOTAL
$ $ 300,000 $ $ - $ $ - $ 300,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ 300,000 $ $ - $ $ -
$ 300,000
Planning
-
Design
Construction
Other Expenses
TOTAL
$ - $ 300,000 i $ $ - $ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
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P3022
PROJECT TITLE:
PROJECT NUMBER:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Fountain Lake Water Quality Improvements
P3022
This project will help improve water quality in Fountain Lake by developing a comprehensive water
quality management program.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY12-17
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY11-12
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $272,106
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
Fountain Lake serves as the centerpiece of the Town activities. The total lake area is approximately
29 acres and receives reclaimed wastewater with a high nutrient concentration. Over the years, the
lake has experienced episodes of low oxygen levels, occasional algae blooms, unpleasant odors, and
fish die off.
Meetings are being held between the Town and the Fountain Hills Sanitary District to help determine
the extent and funding levels needed to further improve the lake's water quality in the future. A
comprehensive water quality management program was previously completed by a consultant. Fu-
ture improvements to help aerate or "mix" the lake may be required with estimated funding shown in
FY16-17.
FUNDING PRIORITY:
Medium - Maintains Existing Service Level
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FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Capital Projects $ 67,106 $ 205,000 $ $ - $ $ - $ 272,106
Grant -
Downtown Strategy
General
Developer -
Development Fees
Bonds
Other Sources
Unfunded -
TOTAL $ 67,106 $ 205,000 $ $ - $ $ - $ 272,106
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ - $ $ - $ $ -
$ -
Planning
67,106
67,106
Design
25,000
25,000
Construction
180,000
180,000
Other Expenses
I
-
TOTAL
1 $ 67,106 1 $ 205,000 1 $ $ - $ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Services & Supplies 10,000 10,000 11,000 11,000 42,000
Other Impact -
TOTAL $ - $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 11,000 $ 11,000 $ 42,000
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P3023
PROJECT TITLE: Pocket Park West
PROJECT NUMBER: P3023
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Development of a proposed pocket park to serve the western portion of the community near the
northeast corner of Sunridge Canyon Drive and Desert Canyon Drive. The project is adjacent to Fire
Station No. 3 and both projects should be done concurrently.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY21-22
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY20-21
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $903,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
The Town's current General Plan recommends that the community add two neighborhood parks (10-
15 acres), or pocket parks (less than 5 acres), to parts of the community that are currently not being
served because facilities are lacking and the distance to an existing community or neighborhood park
is excessive. The General Plan indicates that one new neighborhood park should be located on exist-
ing Town owned property near the northeast corner of Sunridge Canyon Drive and Desert Canyon
Drive.
FUNDING PRIORITY: Medium - Maintains Existing Level of Service
SUNRIDGE CANYON
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P3023
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
TOTAL
Capital Projects
$ - $ - $ $ - $ $ -
$
Grant
-
Downtown Strategy
113,000
113,000
General
790,000
-
Developer
-
Development Fees
90,690
90,690
Bonds
-
Other Sources
-
Unfunded
812,310
812,310
TOTAL
$ $ - $ $ - $ $ 903,000
$ 903,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ - $ $ - $ $ -
$
Planning
-
Design
113,000
113,000
Construction
790,000
790,000
Other Expenses
TOTAL
$ $ - $ $ - $ $ 903,000
$ 903,000
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
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P3025
PROJECT TITLE: Adero Canyon Trailhead
PROJECT NUMBER: P3025
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
This access and trailhead will be the main entrance into the Town's McDowell Mountain Preserve
and would provide the public with a large parking area, trail access and information, restrooms, a
shade ramada, and drinking water. Parking for up to two buses will be provided on the site for the
potential use of the local school district to conduct on-site environmental classes. The site would be
designed to meet ADA requirements.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY16-17
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TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $2,326,165
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
This entrance would be the sole means by which people would be able to access the McDowell Moun-
tain Preserve from the south without walking through existing MCO private property. The site has
been planned for a number of years with a master plan for development.
The timing of this project has been moved to FY16-17 to better reflect the realities of MCO's develop-
ment schedule for the Adero Canyon development and the construction of the planned access road
by MCO, which would serve as the means by which access to the trailhead site would be gained for
the construction of the trailhead.
The trailhead site, once completed, will be ADA compliant and provide access to the complete Pre-
serve and its trail system which has already been constructed.
FUNDING PRIORITY: Low - Provides an Expanded Level of Service
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P3025
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
TOTAL
Capital Projects
$ 41,165 $ 468,434 $ $ - $ $ -
$ 509,599
Grant
-
Downtown Strategy
41,165 130,000
171,165
General
2,155,000
2,155,000
Developer
-
Development Fees
1,816,566
1,816,566
Bonds
-
Other Sources
Unfunded
TOTAL
$ 41,165 $2,285,000 $ $ - $ $ -
$2,326,165
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ - $ $ - $ $ -
$
Planning
-
Design
41,165 130,000
171,165
Construction
2,155,000
2,155,000
Other Expenses
TOTAL
1 $ 41,165 1 $2,285,000 1 $ $ - $ $ -
$2,326,165
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Services & Supplies 10,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 46,000
Other Impact -
TOTAL $ - $ 10,000 $ 12,000 $ 12,000 $ 12,000 $ 46,000
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P3026
PROJECT TITLE:
PROJECT NUMBER:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Fountain Park Access Improvements
P3026
Design and construction of a connection from the sidewalk along the east side of Saguaro Boulevard
at the Avenue of the Fountains alignment to connect to the existing pathway around Fountain Lake.
The improvements will be designed to be ADA compliant and may contain an observation area, steps,
ramps, retaining walls, handrails lighting, etc.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY16-17
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY16-17
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $375,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
It has been observed that numerous pedestrians crossing Saguaro Boulevard at Avenue of the Foun-
tains walk directly down the sloped drainage area into Fountain Park instead of utilizing the existing
access points. Due to the existing change in grades from Saguaro Boulevard into Fountain Park, ac-
cess is challenging down the existing steep slope. It is likely that some combination of steps, ramps
and sidewalks will be required to provide a new access point into Fountain Park.
FUNDING PRIORITY: Low - Provides an Expanded Level of Service
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P3026
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Capital Projects $ - $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
Grant -
Downtown Strategy 375,000 375,000
General -
Developer -
Development Fees
Bonds
Other Sources
Unfunded -
TOTAL $ $ 375,000 $ $ - $ $ - $ 375,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ - $ $ - $ $ -
$
Planning
-
Design
125,000
125,000
Construction
250,000
250,000
Other Expenses
TOTAL
$ $ 375,000 i $ $ - $ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
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P3027
PROJECT TITLE: Four Peaks Park—Phase I of III
PROJECT NUMBER: P3027
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Phase I consists of demolition and removal of the existing bus barn, grease and oil interceptor, elec-
trical service and restoration of the area.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY16-17
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY16-17
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $75,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
The Town acquired property adjacent to the Four Peaks school site approximately 15 years ago. This
property included the bus barn that was used for vehicle storage and maintenance. The Town has
received a number of complaints from the neighborhood regarding the unsightly condition of the bus
barn and the surrounding area. The revised Four Peaks Park Master Plan shows this area be cleared,
the bus barn removed and new athletic areas be constructed in the same spot. Demolition of the bus
barn would be Phase I of that plan with athletic areas to be constructed in the future.
FUNDING PRIORITY: Low - Deferrable
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P3027
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Capital Projects $ - $ 75,000 $ $ - $ $ - $ 75,000
Grant -
Downtown Strategy
General
Developer
Development Fees
Bonds
Other Sources
Unfunded -
TOTAL $ $ 75,000 $ $ - $ $ - $ 75,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
Planning
-
Design
-
Construction
75,000 75,000
Other Expenses
TOTAL
$ $ 75,000 i $ $ - $ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
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S6003
PROJECT TITLE: Unpaved Alley Paving Projects
PROJECT NUMBER: S6003
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
This project involves paving a number of unpaved alleys throughout the Town. The paving project is
divided into five phases as follows:
Phase I: 1,400 LF from Panorama to Colony - Completed
Phase II: 870 LF from Tower to Panorama - Completed
Phase III: 890 LF from Panorama to Enterprise - Completed
Phase IV: 1,150 LF adjacent to Colony Wash and 770 linear feet from Fountain Hills Boulevard to
Glenbrook in FY16-17
Phase V: 635 LF from Desert Vista to Saxon Dr. and 410 LF from Tioga south and east of Pano-
rama in FY17-18
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY09-18
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY08-09
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $918,755
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
Maricopa County has mandated that all municipalities stabilize unpaved alleys to mitigate air pollu-
tion. The Town of Fountain Hills has entered into an IGA with Maricopa County requiring the unpaved
alleys to be stabilized.
FUNDING PRIORITY: High - Federal, State or Local Mandate
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FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Capital Projects $ 513,755 $ 255,000 $ 150,000 $ - $ $ - $ 918,755
Grant -
Downtown Strategy
General
Developer -
Development Fees
Bonds
Other Sources
Unfunded -
TOTAL $ 513,755 $ 255,000 $ 150,000 $ - $ $ - $ 918,755
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years
FY16-17
FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
TOTAL
Acquisition
$ -
$ -
$ - $ - $ $ -
$
Planning
-
Design
383,282
30,000
15,000
428,282
Construction
129,780
225,000
135,000
489,780
Other Expenses
693
693
TOTAL
$ 513,755
1 $ 255,000
1 $ 150,000 1 $ - $ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $
Services & Supplies -
Other Impact 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 8,000
TOTAL $ - $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 8,000
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S6015
PROJECT TITLE: Fountain Hills Boulevard Widening - Shea to Segundo
PROJECT NUMBER: S6015
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Design Concept Report for the widening of Fountain Hills Boulevard to four lanes from Shea Boule-
vard to Segundo Drive.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY18-22
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY17-18
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $100,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
Fountain Hills Boulevard from Segundo Drive to just north of Shea Boulevard is currently one lane in
each direction. The Town's General Plan identifies Fountain Hills Boulevard as a minor arterial road-
way which includes four travel lanes, center turn lane/median, bike lane curb & gutter, etc. The De-
sign Concept Report will provide a preliminary roadway layout, identify key issues, drainage improve-
ments, etc. for the safe and efficient movement of vehicles. This information will be used for a future
bond issue to fund the design and construction of the widening.
FUNDING PRIORITY: Medium - Results in Increased Efficiency
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S6015
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Capital Projects $ - $ - $ 100,000 $ - $ $ - $ 100,000
Grant -
Downtown Strategy
General
Developer
Development Fees
Bonds
Other Sources
Unfunded
TOTAL $ $ - $ 100,000 $ - $ $ - $-100,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Acquisition $ - $ - $ - $ - $ $ - $ -
Planning 100,000 100,000
Design -
Construction
Other Expenses
TOTAL $ $ - $ 100,000 i $ - $ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
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S6053
PROJECT TITLE: Fountain Hills Boulevard Shoulder Paving
PROJECT NUMBER: S6053
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
This project will pave the dirt shoulders along Fountain Hills Boulevard from Segundo Drive to Pinto
Drive providing dust mitigation and erosion control.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY12-17
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY11-12
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $622,208
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
The Town applied for and was awarded a Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) grant through the
Maricopa Association of Governments for the paving of the dirt shoulders on Fountain Hills Boulevard.
This project will provide dust mitigation, erosion control, run -off -the -road hazard mitigation, potential
future use by bicycles, and will reduce maintenance costs. The project design is funded by the Town,
with construction funded 94.3% through grant funds with a 5.7% local match requirement.
FUNDING PRIORITY: High - Leverage Local Funds
FOUNTAIN HILLS BLVD PAVED SHOULDERS - AERIAL PHOTO
MAP DATE'. 08-31-2010 0 500' 1000'
�i PROPOSED PAVED SHOULDERS AERIAL PHOTO: 2008`J
SCALE OF FEET
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FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years
FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
TOTAL
Capital Projects
$ 114,900
$ 245,000 $ $ - $ $ -
$ 359,900
Grant
Design
255,000
255,000
Downtown Strategy
425,000
425,000
Other Expenses
General
TOTAL
1 $ 122,208 1 $ 500,000 1 $ $ - $ $
Developer
-
Development Fees
Bonds
-
Other Sources
7,308
7,308
Unfunded
-
TOTAL
$ 122,208
$ 500,000 $ $ - $ $ -
$ 622,208
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ - $ $ - $ $ -
$
Planning
-
Design
122,208 75,000
197,208
Construction
425,000
425,000
Other Expenses
TOTAL
1 $ 122,208 1 $ 500,000 1 $ $ - $ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Services & Supplies 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 5,000
Other Impact -
TOTAL $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 5,000
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S6057
PROJECT TITLE: McDowell Mountain Road Repairs
PROJECT NUMBER: 56057
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
This project will repair an uneven section of McDowell Mountain Road.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY16-17
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY16-17
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $75,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
Repairs are required to correct an uneven section of McDowell Mountain Road.
FUNDING PRIORITY: High - Protects Health & Safety of the Town
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S6057
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Capital Projects $ - $ 75,000 $ $ - $ $ - $ 75,000
Grant -
Downtown Strategy
General
Developer
Development Fees
Bonds
Other Sources
Unfunded -
TOTAL $ $ 75,000 $ $ - $ $ - $ 75,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
Planning
-
Design
-
Construction
75,000 75,000
Other Expenses
TOTAL
$ $ 75,000 i $ $ - $ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
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S6058
PROJECT TITLE: Shea Boulevard Widening - Palisades to Technology
PROJECT NUMBER: S6058
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Design Concept Report for the design and widening of Shea Boulevard to six lanes from Palisades
Boulevard to Technology Drive.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY17-18
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY17-18
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $100,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
Shea Boulevard is a road of regional significance and has an average daily traffic volume of 26,000
vehicles at Palisades Boulevard. This project is a MAG Proposition 400 project which will provide for
70% of the project funding with a 30% match from the Town. The Design Concept Report will pro-
vide for an updated scope of work and cost estimate.
FUNDING PRIORITY: High - Leverage Local Funds
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S6058
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
TOTAL
Capital Projects
$ - $ - $ 30,000 $ - $ $ -
$ 30,000
Grant
70,000
70,000
Downtown Strategy
-
General
Developer
-
Development Fees
Bonds
Other Sources
Unfunded
TOTAL
$ $ - $ 100,000 $ - $ $ -
$-100,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Acquisition $ - $ - $ - $ - $ $ - $ -
Planning 100,000 100,000
Design -
Construction
Other Expenses
TOTAL $ $ - $ 100,000 i $ - $ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ - $ $ - $ $ - $
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Capital Projects Funds
Administration
Facilities Replacement Fund
Administration
Facilities Replacement Fund
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Capital Projects Funds
Administration
Facilities Replacement Fund
Facilities Realacement Fund
Service Delivery Plan
The Facilities Replacement Fund has been established to cover replacement costs
for large scale items that cannot be absorbed in annual operating budgets. These
items include, but are not limited to, roofing, interior and exterior building paint-
ing, carpet replacement, Physical Plant mechanical equipment, Fire Department
equipment and Parks and Recreation structures.
Use of Funds - Facilities Replacement - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $431,000
Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Actual Revised Proposed
Bud et Budget
Administration
- 41,01 130,000 431,000
Total
- 41,010 130,000 431,000
Use of Funds - Facilities Replacement - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $431,000
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16
Actual Actual Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Maintenance & Repair
- - 100,000
100,000
Contractual Services
- - 30,000
-
Equipment/Improvements
- 41,010 -
-
Contin enc
- I - I -
1 331,000
Total
- 41,010 130,000
431,000
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Administration
Facilities Replacement Fund
Variance Explanations:
Maintenance and Repair: Amount was increased and moved from Contingency to
better reflect the type of expenditures budgeted.
Use of Funds - Facilities Replacement - By Category
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $431,000
FY16-17 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Facilities Replacement Fund
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FY13-14 FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
Description
Actual Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
Facilities Replacement Fund
Building Maint/Repair
$ - $ -
$ 100,000
$ 100,000
Professional Fees
- -
30,000
-
Furniture/Appliances
- 41,010
-
-
Contingency
- -
-
331,000
Sub total Expenditures
- 41,010
130,000
431,000
Transfers Out
- -
-
-
Total Facilities Replacement
Fund
$ - $ 41,010
$ 130,000
$ 431,000
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Administration
Facilities Replacement Fund
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Vehicle Replacement Program
Vehicle Replacement Program
Policy
Procedure
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Vehicle Replacement Program
Policy & Procedure
Objective
To provide a policy and procedures for the development, approval, and implemen-
tation of the Town of Fountain Hills' multi-year Vehicle Replacement Program
(VRP).
Scope
This policy applies to all vehicles owned by the Town of Fountain Hills that meet
the definition detailed in the definitions section.
Policy
The purpose of the Vehicle Replacement Program is to provide an authoritative de-
cision-making process for the evaluation, selection, and multi-year scheduling of
vehicle replacements based on a projection of available fiscal resources and the
vehicle's age, mileage, engine hours and repair costs. The objectives of the pro-
gram are to:
• Ensure the timely purchase, repair and replacement of the Town's vehi-
cles;
• Serve as a link in the Town's planning between the Town's operating and
capital budgets;
• Maintain control over the Town's long-term cash flow in relation to the
Town's financial capacity; and
• Ensure efficient, effective and coordinated vehicle acquisition and re-
placement.
Definitions
The following words when used in connection with this policy shall have the follow-
ing meanings:
VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM: A multi-year planning document that is the
product of a systematic evaluation of vehicle utilization, repair and maintenance.
This plan serves as a guide for the efficient and effective replacement of vehicles,
outlining a detailed timeline and financing schedule of vehicle replacement.
VEHICLE: A vehicle is defined in financial terms as a piece of rolling stock with a
projected final cost of at least $10,000 and a useful life of at least 7 years. Vehi-
cles shall be subdivided into various classifications, using gross vehicle weight rat-
ing standards, as follows:
• Sedans
• Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV)
• Light Duty Truck (commercial truck classes 1, 2 and 3)
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Policy & Procedure
Medium Duty Truck (commercial truck classes 4, 5 and 6)
• Heavy Duty Truck (commercial truck classes 7 and 8)
• Street Sweeper
Fire Ladder Truck
• Fire Pumper Truck
• Utility Vehicle/Bunker Rake
• Loader/Grader/Tractor
• Dump Truck
Trailer
Process
A. Schedule: Annually, the Public Works Director and Finance Director will
submit an updated VRP to the Town Manager for review in each fiscal year.
The Town Manager will review the proposal and forward the approved VRP
to the Finance Director for inclusion in the Town's CIP budget proposal.
B. Format: The Public Works Director will utilize the previous year's ap-
proved VRP as the basis for developing recommended additions, deletions,
or changes for incorporation in the updated VRP for the ensuing year. All
new (not replacement) vehicle requests will also include a comprehensive
estimate of the impact of the new vehicle on the Town's annual operating
budget; e.g., fuel, maintenance requirements, etc.
C. Finance Review: The Finance Director will assist the Public Works Director
as necessary in all facets of the Vehicle Replacement Program development
and review including production of cost estimates, as well as an overall fi-
nancial analysis of the proposed program. Additional assistance may be re-
quested to help produce draft documents, etc.
D. Town Manager Review: The Public Works Director will provide a copy of
the proposed VRP document to the Finance Director and Town Manager for
review and comment. Following approval by the Town Manager, the VRP will
be incorporated into the CIP budget proposal for the coming year.
E. Implementation: Upon adoption of the VRP in the operating budget, vehi-
cles included within the applicable budget year may be purchased by the
Public Works Director, or his/her designee in compliance with the Town's
Procurement Policy.
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Vehicle Replacement Program
Policy & Procedure
F. Amendments: The adopted VRP may be amended upon recommendation
of the Public Works Director and approval of the Town Manager and Town
Council.
Procedure
A. Form: A New Vehicle Request form shall be utilized to request inclusion of
a new (not replacement) vehicle in the Vehicle Replacement Program. De-
partment Directors may request the addition of a new vehicle or transfer be-
tween departments to the VRP by submitting their request to the Public
Works Director as part of the budget process.
The Public Works Director shall include these requests in the VRP that is
submitted to the Finance Director and Town Manager.
B. Funding Prioritization: As part of the VRP development process, the Public
Works Director shall create vehicle replacement priorities to help determine
the vehicle replacement schedule which will be incorporated in the five (5)
year Capital Improvement Program included in the upcoming fiscal year
budget.
The following guidelines shall be utilized:
• Sedans
10 years/100,000 miles
• Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) 10 years/100,000 miles
• Light Duty Truck
• Medium Duty Truck
• Heavy Duty Truck
• Street Sweeper
• Fire Ladder Truck
• Fire Pumper Truck
• Utility Vehicle/Bunker Rake
• Loader/Grader/Tractor
• Dump Truck
• Trailer
10 years/100,000 miles
12 years/125,000 miles
12 years/125,000 miles
8 years/75,000 miles
25 years/120,000 miles
15 years/120,000 miles
7 years/15,000 engine hours
20 years/15,000 engine hours
15 years/125,000 miles
10 years
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Policy & Procedure
In addition to the factors listed previously, the Public Works Director, or his/
her designee, shall also review the utilization, maintenance records of the
vehicles, downtime and the overall condition of the vehicles when making
recommendations for replacement.
C. Funding Sources: The primary funding sources for the VRP are the Gen-
eral Fund and Streets Fund. Revenues for the Vehicle Replacement Fund will
also be generated from charges within the operating funds that support the
departments that utilize the subject vehicles; charges will be calculated
based on replacement cost and updated annually. Vehicles will be replaced
according to the schedule and based on model year. Surplus sale proceeds
and insurance claim proceeds will also be deposited to the Vehicle Replace-
ment Fund to help offset future vehicle and equipment costs.
D. Vehicle Disposal: At least once annually, the Public Works Director, or
his/her designee, shall prepare a list of vehicles to be retired from the
Town's fleet based on the replacement schedule. At the discretion of the
Public Works Director and based on a recommendation from the fleet me-
chanic, early retirement of a vehicle with excessive maintenance may be
recommended. Excessive maintenance is defined as repair costs that exceed
40% of the vehicle value in a twelve month period.
The Town Manager shall authorize the sales of these vehicles at auction by
signing over the vehicle title(s). The Public Works Director, or his/her desig-
nee, shall then transport the vehicles to the auctioneer and shall be respon-
sible to insure that the auction proceeds are submitted to the Finance Divi-
sion for deposit to the Vehicle Replacement Fund.
Responsibility for Enforcement
The Town Manager, Finance Director and Public Works Director will be re-
sponsible for ensuring that this policy is followed and/or updated as neces-
sa ry.
Fiscal Year 16-17 Vehicle Replacement Recommendation
During FY12-13, the Vehicle Replacement Policy was updated with changes
to the life of some vehicles and elimination of vehicles no longer utilized;
the revised Policy was presented and approved by the Town Council. For
FY16-17, five new vehicles are budgeted for vehicle replacement incorporat-
ing the revised schedules.
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Vehicle Replacement Program
Interfund Charges
Development Services/Streets
Vehicle Replacement Interfund Charges
Ford F-250 Pickup W/Lights
Light Duty Truck
2014
$24,048.00
$2,501.95
Development Services/Streets
157
Mod
Replacement
2014
Department
Vehicle No.
Description
Type
Year
Cost
FY16-17
Development Services
148
Ford Escape Hybrid
SUV
2008
$25,947.00
$2,980.49
Development Services
NEW
Ford Escape
SUV
2016
$25,000.00
$2,500.00
Development Services
149
Ford Escape Hybrid
SUV
2008
$25,947.00
$2,980.49
Development Services
NEW
Ford F-150
Light Duty Truck
2016
$30,000.00
$3,000.00
Fire
483(L822)
American LaFrance
Ladder Truck
1998
$750,000.00
$56,938.40
Fire
(E822)
Spartan
Pumper Truck
2014
$494,642.68
$34,140.79
Fire
752(E823)
Crimson
Pumper Truck
2008
$369,225.00
$26,644.07
Fire
528(E822R)
American LaFrance
Pumper Truck
1999
$396,032.00
$0.00
Fire
422(5822)
Ford F5504x4(V0822)
Medium Duty Truck
2012
$95,912.00
$8,651.50
Fire
(5823)
Equipment on Truck
Medium Duty Truck
Ford Escape Hybrid
$20,000.00
$1,768.68
Fire
(5823)
Ford F5504x4
Medium Duty Truck
2013
$38,177.00
$3,309.93
Fire
166(D822)
FordF150Supercab
Light Duty Truck
2011
$28,829.00
$3,120.56
Fire
053(7(D823))
FordF-1504x4Supercab
Light Duty Truck
2009
$43,004.00
$4,939.81
Community Services
11
John Deere 4x2 Gator
Gator
2013
$6,590.00
$960.26
Community Services
141
Ford F-150
Light Duty Truck
2007
$15,174.00
$1,743.03
Community Services
NEW
Ford F-150
Light Duty Truck
2016
$30,000.00
$3,000.00
Community Services
20
Bobcat
Gator
2013
$7,943.04
$1,204.17
Community Services
17
John Deere 4x2 Gator
Gator
2012
$6,248.47
$910.49
Community Services
146
Ford F-150 Pickup
Light Duty Truck
2007
$18,288.00
$2,100.71
Community Services
SS1
Tenant Sweeper
Sweeper
2013
$44,372.00
$6,726.91
Community Services
3
Sand Pro 3040
Bunker Rake
2013
$21,398.00
$3,244.02
Community Services
16
Bobcat
Gator
2012
$8,965.95
$1,359.25
Community Services
18
Mule
Gator
2012
$8,119.82
$1,230.97
Community Services
14
Kubota KU
Tractor/Loader
2007
$27,199.00
$1,472.07
Community Services
147
Ford F-150 Pickup
Light Duty Truck
2007
$18,288.00
$2,100.71
Community Services
159
Ford F-150
Light Duty Truck
2016
$27,603.91
$2,815.60
Community Services
142
Ford F-250 Pickup
Light Duty Truck
2007
$19,089.00
$2,192.72
Community Services
M-1
Kubota
Mower
2014
$16,751.82
$2,489.80
Community Services
143
Ford Escape Hybrid
SUV
2007
$28,247.00
$3,244.68
Community Services
NEW
Ford Escape
SUV
2016
$25,000.00
$2,500.00
Development Services
145
FordF-150Supercab
Light Duty Truck
2007
$25,403.00
$2,918.01
Development Services
158
Ford F-250 Pickup W/Liftgate
Light Duty Truck
2014
$24,090.00
$2,506.32
Development Services
154
Ford F-150 Pickup W/Lights
Light Duty Truck
2013
$27,293.00
$2,896.43
FUND 100 TOTAL
32
$198,590.87
Development Services/Streets
155
Ford F-250 Pickup W/Lights
Light Duty Truck
2014
$24,048.00
$2,501.95
Development Services/Streets
157
Ford F-250Supercab W/Lights
Light Duty Truck
2014
$26,440.00
$2,750.83
Development Services/Streets
20
Caterpillar 426C
Backhoe
1999
$88,393.00
$5,076.77
Development Services/Streets
135
Freightliner M2106
Dump Truck
2005
$63,170.00
$7,256.24
Development Services/Streets
151
Ford F-450 Pickup
Medium Duty Truck
2008
$52,183.00
$5,994.18
Development Services/Streets
156
Ford F-250 Pickup W/Lights
Light Duty Truck
2014
$24,048.00
$2,501.95
Development Services/Streets
5085M
John Deere 5085M Tractor
Tractor/Loader
2013
$59,555.00
$3,098.07
Development Services/Streets
NEW
Ford F-550 Pickup -Bucket
Medium Duty Truck
2016
$90,000.00
$7,500.00
Development Services/Streets
BUCKET EQUIPMENT TRANSFER
2015
$40,000.00
$20,000.00
Development Services/Streets
134
Ford F-550 Pickup -Bucket
Medium Duty Truck
2005
$41,994.00
$4,019.82
Development Services/Streets
134A
Aerial Platform -2005 Ford F550
Lift
2005
$36,597.00
$3,503.21
Development Services/Streets
113
Ford F-150 Pickup
Light Duty Truck
2001
$23,764.00
$0.00
Development Services/Streets
140
Ford Escape Hybrid
SUV
2007
$29,275.00
$0.00
Development Services/Streets
144
Ford Escape Hybrid
SUV
2007
$29,844.00
$3,428.14
FUND200TOTAL
13
$67,631.16
Fund 100
$198,590.87
Fund 200
$67,631.16
Total
$266,222.03
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Schedules
Schedules
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2016
Description
Proposed Fee FY16-17
- _ - - . 4NEOUS FEES
Services
Notarization
$2.00 per signature
Affix Town Seal
$2.00 each
Faxing Service - Local Only
$2.00 First Page, $.50 Each Additional
Page
Faxing Service - Long Distance
$3.00 First Page, $.50 Each Additional
Page
Email Document Service
$0.00
Returned Check Fee
$30.00
Incoming Wire Transfer Fee
$35.00
Active Net Transaction Fee
$2.50 per transaction
Convenience Fee - credit card payment
$3.00 per transaction
Art Commission
20% of selling price
Campaign Fees
Pro/Con Argument Fee
$100.00
Campaign Finance - Late Filing Fee
$10.00 per business day (per ARS 16-918)
Copies - Non - Commercial
Photocopies (B&W) 8 1/2 x 11
$.25 per page
Photocopies (B&W) 8 1/2 x 14
$.30 per page
Photocopies (B&W) 11 x 17
$.40 per page
Photocopies (Color) 8 1/2 x 11
$.50 per page
Photocopies (Color) 8 1/2 x 14
$.60 per page
Photocopies (Color) 11 x 17
$.70 per page
Copies - Commercial
Photocopies (B&W) 8 1/2 x 11
$.50 per page
Photocopies (B&W) 8 1/2 x 14
$.60 per page
Photocopies (B&W) 11 x 17
$.80 per page
Photocopies (Color) 8 1/2 x 11
$1.00 per page
Photocopies (Color) 8 1/2 x 14
$1.20 per page
Photocopies (Color) 11 x 17
$1.40 per page
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Effective July 1, 2016
Description
Proposed Fee FY16-17
MISCELLANEOUS FEES (CONT.)
Documents
Town Code
$25.00 CD or hard co
Zoning Ordinances
$25.00 (CD or hard co
Subdivision Code
$25.00 (CD or hard copy)
CAFR (Annual Financial Report)
$25.00 (CD or hard copy)
Annual Budget
$25.00 (CD or hard copy)
Land Use Analysis
$25.00 (CD or hard copy)
CD of Council Meeting
$25.00 ea
Other Materials on CD
$25.00 ea
Reports
License Report Non - Commercial Use)
$25.00 CD or hard co
License Report (Commercial Use)
$50.00 (CD or hard copy)
Maps
11" x 17" Street/Index Map 'Typical" (B&W)
$6.00
11" x 17" Street/Index Map 'Typical" (Color)
$8.00
11" x 17" Street/Index Map 'Typical" (Photo)
DELETE
11" x 17" Aerial Site Plan (Photo)
$20.00
24" x 36" Street/Final Plat/As Built (B&W)
$20.00
24" x 36" Street/Final Plat/As Built (Color)
$30.00
24" x 36" Aerial (Photo)
DELETE
36" x 36" Bldg/Plat/Zoning Map (B&W)
$30.00
36" x 36" Bldg/Plat/Zoning Map (Color)
$40.00
36" x 36" Aerial (Photo)
DELETE
60" x 60" Street/Bldg/Develop/Plat/Plot
(B&W)
$50.00
60" x 60" Street/Bldg/Develop/Plat/Plot
(Color)
$80.00
60" x 60" Street/Bldg/Develop/Plat/Plot
(Photo)
DELETE
P4a-t Map Book
ICHANGE VERBAGE ONLY
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2016
Description
Proposed Fee FY16-17
MISCELLANEOUS FEES (CONT.)
Adopt A Street
Fee, per sign
$30.00
DOG LICENSE
Non - neutered dog
$42.00 - non-refundable
Spayed/Neutered dog
$17.00 - non-refundable
Over 65 with neutered dog
$6.00 - non-refundable
Service Do
Replacement Dog Ta
$4.00 - non-refundable
Late fee neutered do(per month
$2.00 - non-refundable
Late fee non - neutered do(per month
$4.00 - non-refundable
BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
Providers of services, wholesalers and
manufacturers with a fixed place of business
within the town limits
$50.00/application and first year fee - non-
refundable
Retail merchants, restaurants, bars,
contractors and renters of real and personal
property with a fixed place of business
within the town limits and persons engaging
in the sale of real estate
$50.00/application and first year fee - non -
refundable
Wholesalers, manufacturers and providers of
services without a fixed place of
business within the town limits
$50.00/application and first year fee - non -
refundable
Retail merchants, etc. (as above) without a
fixed place of business within the town limits
$50.00/application and first year fee - non -
refundable
Annual renewal fee for business within the
town limits
$35.00 - non-refundable
Annual renewal fee for business without a
fixed place of business within the town limits
$50.00 - non-refundable
Late fee for renewal of business license fee
25% of renewal fee
Penalty for operating a business without a
license
$100.00
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Effective July 1, 2016
Description
Proposed Fee FY16-17
BUSINESS LICENSE FEES (CONT.)
Peddlers, solicitors and mobile merchants
$250.00/calendar quarter or fraction thereof
non-refundable
Peddler investigation fee (per person)
$25.00 - non-refundable
Promoters of entertainments, circuses,
bazaars, etc., who receive a percentage of
receipts or other consideration for their
services. Each such promoter shall also
obtain liability insurance of a minimum of $1
million naming the Town as insured.
$100.00/week
Animal Show
$100.00/week
Circus Parade Only
$50.00/day
Handbill Distributor
$10.00/day
Amusement Company, such as ferris wheel,
merry - go - round, etc., not part of a
circus. Tent Show. Wrestling Exhibition.
Road Show, Carnival or Circus.
$100.00/day
Practice of palmistry, phrenology, astrology,
fortune telling, mind reading,
clairvoyancy, magic or any healing practices
not licensed by the State of
Arizona, or any similar calling without a
fixed place of business
$50.00/day
Duplicate Business License
$10.00 - non-refundable
Verification of License Letter
$10.00 - non-refundable
FALSE ALARM SERVICE CHARGES (PER CALENDAR
YEAR)
First and second
None
Third
$50.00
Fourth
$75.00
Fifth and Sixth
$100.00
Seventh or more
$200.00 each
FIRE ALARM LICENSE
License fee $25 - non-refundable
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS (CELL TOWER ON TOWN PROPERTY)
Lease Agreement Application Fee, each
location
$100.00, per location - non-refundable
Amendments to Cell Tower Lease
Agreements
$100.00 - non-refundable
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2016
Description
Proposed Fee FY16-17
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT'S
Special Event Permits - Business
Application Fee - Business (If submitted at
least 60 days prior to the event date
$100.00 - non-refundable
Permit Fee
$50
Permit Fee - If submited 59 days or less prior
to the event date
$300
Special Event Permits - Non -Profit
Application Fee - Charitable Organization (If
submitted at least 60 days prior to the
event date)
$50.00 - non-refundable
Permit Fee
$25
Permit Fee - If submited 59 days or less prior
to the event date
$200
Special Event Permits - Extra Fees
Special Event Liquor Application Fee
See alcohol license application fees - non-
refundable
Utility Fees
Actual cost of usage
Park/ Open Space Fees- Festival Event
$2,500/ day
Park/ Open Space Fees- Mega Event
$3,500/ day
Special Event Permits - Deposit Fees
Events with < 1,000 attendance
$500
Events with 1,000 - 2000 attendance
$1,000
Festival Events 2-5k attendance)
$2,500
Mega Events (>5k attendance)
$5,000
Special Event Permit Fees - Road
Closure Admin Fees
Events with < 1,000 attendance
$500
Events with 1,000 - 2000 attendance
$750
Festival Events 2-5k attendance)
$1,000
Mega Events (>5k attendance)
$1,500
Special Event Permit Fees - Vendor
Compliance Fine
First time penalty
$250
Reoccuring penalty
$750
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2016
Description
Proposed Fee FY16-17
ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
Person Transfer Fee
$150.00 - non-refundable
Location Transfer Fee
$150.00 - non-refundable
Probate Will Assignment/Divorce Decree
$150.00 - non-refundable
Extension of Premise
$25.00 - non-refundable
Sampling Permit
$25.00 - non-refundable
Initial/Interim Application Fee
01 - In State Producer
$500.00 - non-refundable
02 - Out of State Producer
$500.00 - non-refundable
03 - Domestic Microbrewer
500.00 - non-refundable
04 - In State Wholesaler
$500.00 - non-refundable
05 - Government
$500.00 - non-refundable
06 - Bar All Spirituous Liquors
$500.00 - non-refundable
07 - Beer & Wine Bar
$500.00 - non-refundable
08 - Conveyance
$500.00 - non-refundable
09 - Liquor Store
$500.00 - non-refundable
10 - Beer & Wine Store
$500.00 - non-refundable
11 - Hotel/Motel
$500.00 - non-refundable
12 - Restaurant
$500.00 - non-refundable
13 - Domestic Farm Winery
00.00 - non-refundable
14 - Private Club
15 - Special Eventj$25.00
- non-refundable
16 - Wine Festival/Wine Fair
25.00 - non-refundable
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2016
Description
Pro osed Fee FY16-17
ADULT ORIENTED BUSINESS LICENSE
Application Fee - Business
$500.00 - non-refundable
Application Fee - Provider
$100.00 - non-refundable
Application Fee - Manager
$100.00 - non-refundable
Application Fee - Employee (per person)
$50.00 - non-refundable
License Fee - annual - Business
$200.00 - non-refundable
License Fee - annual - Provider
$100.00 - non-refundable
License Fee - annual - Manager
$100.00 - non-refundable
CABLE LICENSE
Initial License Application
$2,500.00 - non-refundable
Transfer of ownership
$2,000.00 - non-refundable
License modification, pursuant to 47 USC
Sec 545
$2,500.00 - non-refundable
Other License modification
up to $2000 - non-refundable
License fee - quarterly
5% of gross receipts
Late fee (after 30 days)
5% plus interest of 1 1/2% per mo
EXCAVATIONS/IN - LIEU FEES
Base fee(per excavation
$250.00 plus:
Trench cut fees:
Newly paved or overlayed 0 - 1 yrs
$55.00 per lineal ft.
Newly paved or overlayed 1 - 2 yrs
$45.00 per lineal ft.
Newly paved or overlayed 2 - 3 yrs
$35.00 per lineal ft.
Newly paved or overlayed 3 - 4 yrs
$25.00 per lineal ft.
Newly paved or overlayed 4 - 5 yrs
$15.00 per lineal ft.
Newly paved or overlayed 5 - 6 yrs
$10.00 per lineal ft.
Slurry or chip sealed 0 - 2 years
$4.00 per lineal ft.
Pavement replacement greater than 300 ft in $2.50 per sq. yd.
length
Utility Pit fees:
Newly paved or overlayed 0 - 1 yrs
$5.00 per Sq. ft.
Newly paved or overlayed 1 - 2 yrs
$4.50 per Sq. ft.
Newly paved or overlayed 2 - 3 yrs
$3.50 per Sq. ft.
Newly paved or overlayed 3 - 4 yrs
$2.50 per Sq. ft.
Newly paved or overlayed 4 - 5 yrs
$1.50 per Sq. ft.
Newly paved or overlayed 5 - 6 yrs
$1.00 per Sq. ft.
Slurry or chip sealed 0 - 2 years
$5.00 per Sq. ft.
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2016
Description
Proposed Fee FY16-17
EXCAVATIONS/IN - LIEU FEES (CONT.)
Adjustment (MH, valve, monument, etc)
$500 ea.
Striping
$.55 per linear ft.
Lane Markers
$150.00 ea.
Stop Bars
$2.50 per Sq. ft.
Crosswalks
$.79 per Sq. ft.
RPMs
$7.00 ea.
ENCROACHMENT/ENGINEERING PERMITS
Base Permit Fee
$50.00 - non-refundable
2"/6" Paving A.C.
$.35 per sq. yd.
1" Paving - Overlay or Top Course
$.15 per sq. yd.
1" ABC or Select Subbase
$.05 per sq. yd.
Permanent Barricading
$25.00 ea.
Guard Rail/Hand Rail
$.20 per linear ft.
Survey Monuments
$10.00 ea.
Concrete Aprons
$15.00 ea.
Scuppers
$15.00 ea.
Review for Adjustments MH, etc.
$10.00 ea.
4" Paving - PC Concrete
$.22 per sq. yd.
Decorative Sidewalk or Paving
$.30 per linear ft.
Sidewalk & Bike path
$.30 per linear ft.
Curb & Gutter
$.20 per linear ft.
Valley Gutter
$.50 per linear ft.
Sin (regulator, street etc.
$5.00 ea.
Pavement Cuts
$2.00 per linear ft.
Driveway/Driveway Modifications
$30.00 ea.
Utility, Water Line, Sewer Line Trench
$.15 per linear ft.
Drywells (maxwell or similar)
$100.00 ea.
Storm Drain Pipe
$2.00 per linear ft.
Catch Basins, Headwells
$50.00 ea.
Cutoff Walls
$.35 per linear ft.
Sloe Protection
$.30 per sq. yd.
Rip Rap
$.90 Sq. ft.
Retaining Wall
$1.53 per linear ft.
Cut/Fill (Materials Moved)
$.40 per cubic yd.
Box Culverts
5% of attached estimate
Miscellaneous
5% of attached estimate
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2016
Description
Proposed Fee FY16-17
ENCROACHMENT/ENGINEERING PERMITS
(CONT.)
Landscaping
5% of attached estimate
Irrigation
5% of attached estimate
Lighting
5% of attached estimate
Grading
5% of attached estimate
Utility Splice/Repair Pits (outside pvmt)
$2.00 Sq. ft. (minimum $50.00)
Other
5% of attached estimate
In Lieu Payments
Calculated for cuts greater than 300 feet in
length
Traffic Control Plan Review
$200
Engineering Plan Review Fee
$350 per sheet
Failure to obtain an Encroachment Permit
$200
Failure to obtain a Final Inspection
$100
Reinspection Fee
$150
Investigation Fee for Work Done Without
Permit
$250 or the permit fee, whichever is greater,
but not to exceed $2,500 for
every day or a portion of a day from the
time unpermitted work began until a permit is
obtained.
Oversize/Overweight Vehicle/Haul Permit
$210.00
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FEES
Easement or Right -of -Way
Abandonment
$350.00
Hillside Protection Reconfiguration and/or
Replacement of Hillside Protection Easement
$350.00
Revocation Administrative Fee
Engineering Plan Review Fee
Final Plat Improvement:
Plan Checking
$350.00 per sheet (includes 2nd and 3rd
reviews)
Except water and sewer plans
$175.00 per sheet (includes 2nd and 3rd
reviews
Water and sewer plans only
$200.00 per sheet with corrections (4th +
reviews);
$75.00 per sheet for addendums (changes
made after approval).
Engineering Report/Calculations Review Fee
(Drainage, Environmental, Traffic, Structural,
Water, Sewer, etc.)
$350.00 per report
Failure to barricade or improper barricading
New/Address Chane
$25.00
Environmental fee:
per residential solid waste account
$3.00 per month per parcel; billed $36.00
annually
per multifamily solid waste account (with a
range for number of units
to be determined
commercial solid waste accounts (license
fee and/or cost per commercial account)
to be determined
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2016
Description
Proposed Fee FY16-17
PLANNING & ZONING FEES
Administrative Use Permit/Grand Opening
Sin Permit
$25.00
Appeal of a Decision by the Zoning
Administrator
$1,000.00 plus notification *^
Area Specific Plans and amendments
$3,000.00 plus $ 100.00 per acre ^
Comprehensive Sign Plans and amendments
$200.00
Concept Plans or Design Review or Site Plan
Review
$500.00 plus $200.00 for every 5,000 square
feet or portion thereof
Condominium Plats
$1,500.00 plus $50.00 per unit ^
Continuance at Applicant Request
$250.00
Cut & Fill Waiver
$300
Development Agreements
$5,000.00 plus $100 per acre or portion
thereof
Final Plats
$1,500.00 plus $ 50.00 per lot, unit or tract
A
General Plan Amendments
Minor $ 3,000.00 plus $ 100.00 per acre ^
Major $ 5,000.00 plus $ 100.00 per acre ^
Hillside Protection Easement HPE
$20.00 + applicable recording fees
Land Disturbance Fee
$10.00 per Sq. ft.
Landscape Plan Review
$420.00 plus $ 2,500.00 refundable deposit
**
Notification fee
$5.00 per mailing label and $ 60.00 per
newspaper posting as appropriate
Ordinances (Text Amendments)
$2,000.00 plus notification *
Planned Unit Developments (PAD)
$2,000.00 plus $100 per acre or portion
thereof plus notification *
Planned Unit Developments (PUD)
$2,000.00 plus $100 per acre or portion
thereof plus notification *
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2016
Description
Proposed Fee FY16-17
PLANNING & ZONING FEES (CONT.)
Plat Abandonments
$500.00 ^
Preliminary Plats
$2,000.00 plus $50.00 per lot, unit or tract
^
Recording Fees (subject to change without
notice)
$24.00 first page for plat filed for record, +
$20.00 per page for each additional copy,
and; $9.00 for each instrument, + $1.00 for
each additional page over 5 pages.
Replats (lot joins, lot divisions, lot line
adjustments)
$500.00 up to three lots, more than 3 lots
use Final Plat fees ^
Rezones (Map)
$2,000.00 plus $100 per acre or portion
thereof plus notification *^
Saguaro Cactus Permit
$90.00
Site Plan Review
DELETE
Special Use Permits and amendments
$500.00 plus notification *^ - non-
refundable
Temporary Use Permits
$200.00 plus notification * - non-refundable
Temporary Visitor Permit RV Parkin
$25.00
Time Extension Fee
$100.00
Time Extension fee
DELETE
Time extension Fee
DELETE
Tract Housing
$500.00 per Standard Plan + $100 per
House Fagade Variant
Variances
$1,000.00 plus $300.00 for each additional
variance plus notification *^
Zoning Verification Letter
$200.00
*Plus a notification charge of $5.00 per mailing label and/or $60 per newspaper posting as
appropriate.
**Deposit refundable upon landscaping approval by Town.
^All fees include up to 3 reviews by staff. Any additional reviews will be subject to an
additional fee equal to 25% of the original fee. The "recording fee" is per Maricopa
County's Fee Schedule and is, therefore, subject to change.
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2016
Description
Proposed Fee FY16-17
DEVELOPMENT FEES
Single Family Residential
$1,601
Multi - Family Residential
$1,601/dwelling
Commercial
$0.243/Sq. ft.
Office
$0.243/Sq. ft.
Hotel
$0.243/Sq. ft.
Industrial
$0.243/Sq. ft.
Fee Detail (From Above)
Park & Recreation
Residential (�
$1,301/dwelling
Fire and Emergency
Residential (�
$300/dwelling
Non - Residential (2)
$0.243/Sq. ft.
q Residential includes single and multi - family dwelling units
(2) Non - residential includes commercial and industrial square footage
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2016
Description
I Proposed Fee FY16-17
BUILDING PERMIT/PLAN CHECK — SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
Single Family Homes (Includes Permit and Plan Review)
Livable Area with A/C
$.75 Sq. ft.
Covered Area: Garage and/or Patio (non
A/C)
$.45 Sq. ft.
Single Family Addition
$.75 Sq. ft.
Area non A/C
$.45 Sq. ft.
Single Family Remodel
$.23 Sq. ft.
Area non A/C
$.14 Sq. ft.
Specialized Permits (Includes Permit and Plan Review)
Solar Photovoltaic
$140.00
Fence Walls
$70 plus $.15 LF (Linear Footage)
Retaining Walls
$70 plus $1.53 LF (Linear Footage)
Pools & Spas Attached
$290 plus $.90 Sq. ft.
Stand Alone Spas
$235.00
Landscape Plan Review
$420.00 plus $ 2,500.00 refundable deposit
Miscellaneous Permits (Plan Review Fee Extra)
One Discipline Permit
$70.00 (building, plumbing, electrical or
mechanical)
Combination Permit
$210.00
Miscellaneous Plan Review
Minimum Plan Review
$70.00 per hour (1 - hour Minimum)
Revisions to Approved Plans
$70.00 per hour (1 - hour Minimum)
Over the Counter Permits (No Plan Review Fee Required)
Plumbing - Water heater replacement/solar
(minor)
$70.00
Mechanical - HVAC replacement (minor)
$70.00
Electrical - panel repair (minor)
$70.00
Demolition (minor)
$120.00
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2016
Description I Proposed Fee FY16-17
BUILDING PERMIT/PLAN CHECK SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (CONT,)
Plan Review Add On (After 3rd
Review)
50% of Bldg Permit/Plan Review Fee
Reinspection Fee
$150.00 per Trip
Plan copies 24x36
$3.00 per page - B&W
$5.00 per page - Color
Permit Extensions - Residential new
construction only (If Town has all records
and within current Code cycle)
$400.00
Permit Extensions - Residential remodel
only (If Town has all records and
within current Code cycle)
$100.00
Refund for cancelled Single Family
Home permit
35% of building permit fee paid - request
must be made within 180 days of original
payment
Penalty for failure to obtain a building
permit
50% of Bldg Permit/Plan Review Fee
3UILDING PERMIT/PLAN CHECK - COMMERCIAL
Commercial Building Permit (Includes Permit and Plan Review)
Area with A/C $.75 Sq. ft.
Covered Area (non A/C) $.45 Sq. ft.
Commercial Building Addition
Area with A/C $.75 Sq. ft.
Covered Area (non - A/C) $.45 Sq. ft.
Commercial Remodel (Existing)
Area with A/C $145 plus $.23 Sq. ft.
Covered Area (non - A/C) $145 plus $.14 Sq. ft.
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2016
Description
I Proposed Fee FY16-17
BUILDING PERMIT/PLAN CHECK - COMMERCIAL (COPi i.}
Shell Only for Commercial & Multi -
Family
Area with A/C
$205 plus $.50 Sq. ft.
Covered Area (non - A/C)
$70 plus $.45 Sq. ft.
Commercial Tenant Improvement
Area with A/C
$145 plus $.23 Sq. ft.
Covered Area (non - A/C)
$145 plus $.14 Sq. ft.
Apartments/Condominiums
Livable Area with A/C
$.75 Sq. ft.
Covered Area (non - A/C)
$.45 Sq. ft.
Apartments/Condominiums with 4 or more units & recurring floor plans (0 -100,000 livable
sq. ft.)
Livable Area with A/C
$.60 Sq. ft.
Covered Area (non - A/C)
$.37 Sq. ft.
Apartments/Condominiums with 4 or more units & recurring floor plans (Over 100,000
livable sq. ft.)
Livable Area with A/C
$.53 Sq. ft.
Covered Area (non - A/C)
$.33 Sq. ft.
Specialized Permits (Includes Permit and Plan Review)
Solar Photovoltaic
$140.00
Fence Walls
$70 plus $.15 Lf (Linear Footage)
Retaining Walls
$70 plus $1.53 LF (Linear Footage)
Pools & Spas Attached
$290 plus $.90 Sq. ft.
Stand Alone Spas
$235.00
Landscape Plan Review
$420.00 plus $ 2,500.00 refundable deposit
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Effective July 1, 2016
Description I Proposed Fee FY16-17
BUILDING PERMIT/PLAN CHECK . COMMERCIAL (COiv i..1
Miscellaneous Permits (Plan Review Fee is Separate)
Minimum Permit (one discipline)
$70.00 (or $210.00 for building, plumbing,
electrical and mechanical)
Minimum Combination (all disciplines)
$210.00
Sign Permit, less than 32 Sq. ft. (Face
Replacement Only)
$50.00 per sign
Sign Permit, greater than 32 Sq. ft. (Face
Replacement Only)
$100.00 per sign
Sign Permit, less than 32 Sq. ft. (New)
$190.00 per sign
Sign Permit, greater than 32 Sq. ft. (New)
$240.00 per sign
Miscellaneous Plan Review
Minimum Plan Review
$70.00 per hour (1 - hour Minimum)
Revisions to Approved Plans
$70.00 per hour (1 - hour Minimum)
Over the Counter Permits (No Plan Review Fee Required)
Plumbing - Water heater replacement/solar
(minor)
$70.00
Mechanical - HVAC replacement (minor)
$70.00
Electrical - panel repair (minor)
$70.00
Demolition (minor)
$120.00
Plan Review Add On (After 3rd
Review)
50% of Bldg Permit/Plan Review Fee
Reinspection Fee
$150.00 per trip
Permit Extensions - Commercial new
construction only (If Town has all
records and within current Code cycle)
$400.00
Permit Extensions - Commercial remodel
only (If Town has all records and
within current Code cycle)
$100.00
Penalty for failure to obtain a building
permit
50% of Bldg Permit/Plan Review Fee
Refund for cancelled Commercial
Building permit (must be done in writing)
35% of building permit fee paid - request
must be made within 180 days of original
payment
Appeal of Decision by Building
Official/Fire Marshall
$1,000 plus notification *^
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2016
Description
Proposed Fee FY16-17
FIRE .SAFETY FEES
Residential Automatic Sprinkler System
Plan Review/Inspection
0.05 Sq. ft. (minimum $25)
Commercial Automatic Sprinkler System
Plan Review/Inspection
$.10 Sq. ft. (minimum $50)
Commercial Auto Sprinkler System
Modification Plan Review/Inspection
$75.00
Commercial Hood System Plan
Review/Inspection
$100.00
Commercial Fire Alarm System Plan
Review/Inspection
$100.00
Commercial Fire Alarm System
Modification Plan Review/Inspection
$50.00
Residential LPG Installation
Review/Inspection
$50.00
Annual Adult Residential Group Care
Inspection
$100.00 per year
Annual Commercial Fire Inspection Fee
$15.00
Tent Permit Fee (any tent over 200 Sq. ft.
& any canopy over 400 Sq. ft.
$100.00
Reinspection Fee (beyond one re -check
150.00 er tri
ABATEMENT FEES
Inspection fee
$70.00 per hour 1 - hour minimum
Reinspection fee
$150.00 per tri
PARK FACILITY RENTALS
Park Rental Fees - Resident Non -Profit
Per Hour
Small Ramada - 2 hour minimum
$10.00
Medium Ramada - 2 hour minimum
$15.00
Large Ramada - 2 hour minimum
$20.00
Meeting Rooms 2 hour minimum
$10.00
Multi -Purpose Fields - 2 hour minimum
$15.00
Open Turn Areas - 3 hour minimum (1)
Delete
Performance Pad (Amphitheater) - 3 hour
minimum i
Delete
Tennis Courts - 90 minute reservation
$5.00 without lighting
Tennis Courts - 90 minute reservation
$7.00 with lighting
Avenue of the Fountains Plaza Rental - 3 hour
minimum
Delete
Open Park space, including Ampitheater, Avenue
of the Fountains Plaza, Great Lawn and other
lawns
$400/half day
$750/ Full day
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2016
Description
Proposed Fee FY16-17
PARK FACILITY RENTALS (CONT.)
Park Rental Fee Extras
Power Distribution Box Rental Fee & Deposit
$15.00/box per day; $100.00 deposit per box
and power cable
Athletic Field Lights (2 hour minimum)
Athletic Field - Prep & Bases
Alcohol Permit with Park Reservation
$10.00 for 50 Consuming Adults - non-
refundable
Fountain Operation
$265.00 Per Half - Hour
Staff 2 hour minimum
$21 - $38 Per Hour
Park Rental Fees - Non - Resident
Per Hour
Small Ramada - 2 hour minimum
$15.00
Medium Ramada - 2 hour minimum
$22.50
Large Ramada - 2 hour minimum
$30.00
Meeting Rooms - 2 hour minimum
$15.00
Multi -Purpose Fields - 2 hour minimum
$22.50
Open Turf Areas - 3 hour minimum (1)
Delete
Performance Pad (Amphitheater) - 3 hour
minimum (i)
Delete
Tennis Courts - 90 minute reservation
$10.00 without lights
Tennis Courts - 90 minute reservation
$14.00 with lights
Avenue of the Fountains Plaza Rental - 3
hour minimum
Delete
Open Park space, including Ampitheater,
Avenue of the Fountains Plaza, Great Lawn
and other lawns
$750/half day
$1,400/ Full day
Park Rental Fee Extras
Power Distribution Box Rental Fee & Deposit
$15.00/box per day; $100.00 deposit per box
and power cable
Athletic Field Lights - 2 hour minimum
Athletic Field - Prep & Bases
Alcohol Permit with Park Reservation
$10.00 for 50 Consuming Adults - non-
refundable
Fountain Operation
$265.00 Per Half - Hour
Staff - 2 hour minimum
$21.00 - $38.00 Per Hour
Recreation Fees
Program Cancellation Fee
$10.00
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2016
Description
Proposed Fee FY16-17
COMMUNITY CENTER RENTALS
Community Center Rental -
Resident/Non-Profit (Tier 2
Per Hour
Any Meeting Room - 2 hour minimum
$17.00
One Ballroom (30 - 90 people)
Minimum 4 hours
$36.00
Two Ballrooms *(91 - 160 people)
Minimum 4 hours (1)(2)
$72.00
Minimum 4 hours (1)(2)
$107.00
Grand Ballroom * 251 - 450 eople
Minimum 4 hours (1)(2)
$143.00
Lobby
Per Hour
4 hour minimum
$34.00
Grand Ballroom & Lobby (2)
All Day Rate (Monday - Thursday 7:00 am to
Midnight)
$1,760.00
All Day Rate (Friday - Saturday 7:00 am to
Midnight)
$2,200.00
Weekend Rates: Friday & Saturday
(no rentals on Sunday)
Weekend Rates: Friday -Sunday
Ballroom 3 (includes patio access and
views
Per Hour
4 hour minimum (1)(2)
1$41.00
Ballroom 4 (includes patio access and views)
4 hour minimum (2) 1$41.00
Tier 2 Groups meeting 6 or More Times per Year:
4 hour minimum with contract 50% of Resident/Non-Profit rate
Centennial Circle - 3 hour minimum $75.00
*Ballroom 3 not available as a standalone rental
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2016
Description I Proposed Fee FY16-17
COMMUNITY CENTER RENTALS (CONT.)
Community Center Rental - Non-
Resident/Commercial Tier 3
Per Hour
Any Meeting Room
$39.00
One Ballroom (30-90 people)
4 hour minimum
$83.00
Two Ballrooms *(91 - 160 people)
4 hour minimum
$165.00
Three Ballrooms* 161 - 250 eople
4 hour minimum
$248.00
Grand Ballroom *( 251 - 450 people)
4 hour minimum
$330.00
Lobby
4 hour minimum
$69.00
Grand Ballroom & Lobby
All Day Rate (Monday - Thursday 7:00 am to
Midnight)
$4,400.00
All Day Rate (Friday - Saturday 7:00 am to
Midnight)
$5,500.00
Weekend Rates: Friday & Saturday
(no rentals on Sunday)
Weekend Rates: Friday -Sunday
Ballroom 3 (includes patio access and
views)*
Per Hour
4 hour minimum
$124.00
Ballroom 4 (includes patio access and views)
4 hour minimum 1$124.00
Tier 3 Groups meeting 6 or More Times per Year:
4 hour minimum with contract 50% of Non-Resident/Commercial Rate
Centennial Circle - 3 hour minimum $112.50
*Ballroom 3 not available as a standalone rental
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2016
Description
I Proposed Fee FY16-17
COMMUNITY CENTER RENTALS (CONT.)
Community Center Extra Service Fees - Resident/Non-Profit
Video Projector - Note Vission 3,000
Lumens
$40.00
Overhead Projector
$15.00
Slide Projector
$15.00
27" TV
$15.00
Flat Screen TV
$25.00
TV/VCR (or DVD)
$0.00
VCR or DVD Player
$10.00
Small Screen
$5.00
Large Screen (8' x 10')
$10.00
Large Screen Border
$15.00
Internet Access
Hard Wire
$125 per day
Sound Reinforcement
Microphones
Wireless
$5.00
Speaker Table (Includes Mixing Board)
$15.00 each
Conference Phone
$10.00
Portable Sound System (Includes Mixing
Board and/or Portable Speaker)
$25.00
CD Player
$10.00
Electricity (per booth)
110 V
$15.00
220 V
$40.00
Other
Easel
$5.00
Papers & Markers
$10.00
Portable White Board
$5.00
Walker Display Board
$5.00
Items for Sale
25' Extension Cord
$15.00 each
Power Strip
$15.00 each
Masking Tape
$5.00 per roll
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2016
Description
Proposed Fee FY16-17
COMMUNITY CENTER RENTALS (CONT.)
Miscellaneous
Dance Floor - per 3' x 3' parquet square
$3.00
Staging 6' x 8" section
$5.00
Piano - Tuning Extra
Upright
$25.00
Grand
$50.00
Coffee Service
$5.00 per 8 cup pack
Community Center Extra Service Fees - Non - Resident/Commercial
Video Projector - Note Vission 3,000
Lumens
$75.00
Overhead Projector
$30.00
Slide Projector
$30.00
27" TV
$30.00
Large Flat Panel Monitor
$50.00
Flat Screen TV
$50.00
VCR or DVD Player
$20.00
Small Screen
$10.00
Large Screen (8' x 10')
$20.00
Large Screen Border
$30.00
Internet Access
Hard Wire
$125.00 per day
Sound Reinforcement
Microphones
Wireless
$15.00
Speaker Table (Includes Mixing Board)
$15.00 each
Conference Phone
$20.00
Portable Sound System (Includes Mixing
Board and/or Portable Speaker)
$50.00
CD Player
$20.00
Electricity ( per booth)
110 V
$25.00
220 V
1$75.00
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2016
Description
Proposed Fee FY16-17
COMMUNITY CENTER RENTALS (CONT.)
Other
Easel
$10.00
Papers & Markers
$20.00
Portable White Board
$10.00
Walker Display Board
$10.00
Items for Sale
25' Extension Cord
$15.00 each
Power Strip
$15.00 each
Masking Tape
$5.00 each
Miscellaneous
Dance Floor - Per 3' x 3' parquet square
$5.00
Staging 6' x 8" section
$10.00
Piano - Tuning Extra
Upright
$50.00
Grand
$100.00
Coffee Service
$5.00 per (10) 8oz cup pack
Portable Bar
$50.00
Labor Charges
$25/hr
$40/hr OT
NOTE: All Rentals Are Subject To Applicable Arizona Sales Taxes
�FP'!17r,FSANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FFF.c f�"ALENDAR YEAR)
Resident
1$20.00
Non - Resident
1$30.00
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2016
Description
Proposed Fee FY16-17
COURT FEES
Non - Sufficient Funds (checks returned to
Court)
$29.00 per check
Public Defender
Actual costs for appointed attorney
Jail Reimbursement
Actual costs billed by County for jail time
served
Jury Costs (assessed if jury trial canceled
within five days of trial)
Actual administrative costs
Civil Traffic Default
$25.00 per defaulted charge
Warrant
$50.00 per warrant issued
Diversion Program Rescheduling
$25.00
Court Clerk
$17.00
Court User
$20.00 per charge, plus surcharges
Public Records Search
$2.00 per name
Copies
$0.50 per page
Certified Copies
$17.00
Copies of CDs
$17.00
NOTE: Court fees are subject to change throughout the fiscal year in accordance with
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Schedule of Authorized Positions
Schedule of
Authorized Positions
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Schedule of Authorized Positions
Schedule of Authorized Position
FY12-13 FY13-14 FY14-15 FY 15-16 FY 16-17
Authorized Authorized Authorized Revised Proposed
Position Title FTE FTE FTE FTE FTE
Municipal Court
Presiding Judge 1.00 1.00 0.63 0.63 0.63
Court Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior Court Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Court Clerk 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Authorized FTE
Administration
Town Manager
Administrative Services Director
Executive Asst to Town Mgr/Council
Town Clerk
Volunteer Coordinator
Economic Development Specialist
Information Technology Administrator
Finance Director
Accountant
Financial Services Technician
Accounting Clerk
Accounting Clerk
Customer Service Representative II
Authorized FTE
Public Works
Public Works Director
Civil Engineering Inspector
Executive Assistant
Facilities/Environmental Supervisor
Facilities Maintenance Tech
Custodian
Street Superintendent
Fleet Mechanic/Open Space -Landscape Spec
Traffic Signal Technician II
Street Maintenance Technician
Authorized FTE
Development Services
Development Services Director
Town Engineer
Senior Planner
GIS Technician/CAD Operator
Code Enforcement Officer
Chief Building Official/Plans Examiner
Building Permit Technician
Authorized FTE
S.UU
4.UU
.5.b3
S.bJ
.5.bi
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.88
0.88
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.63
1.00
1.00
1.00
-
-
1.00
1.00
1.00
-
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
-
-
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.75
0.50
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.50
0.50
0.63
0.63
0.63
-
-
-
-
0.63
0.80
0.80
0.70
1.00
1.00
11.68
10.56
11.33
11.63
12.26
-
-
-
-
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.50
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.25
1.25
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
3.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
11.75
9.25
9.30
9.30
10.30
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
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Schedule of Authorized Positions
Schedule of Authorized Position
Position - Title
Community Services
Community Services Director
Recreation Supervisor
Recreation Program Coordinator
Tourism Coordinator
Executive Assistant
Parks Supervisor
Park Operations Lead
Lead Park Attendant
Park Attendant
Groundskeeper
Customer Service Representative II
Events & Operations Supervisor - CC
Operations Coordinator - Community Center
Operations Support Worker
Customer Service Representative I
Senior Services Supervisor
Senior Services Activities Coordinator
Home Delivered Meals Coordinator
Senior Services Assistant
Authorized FTE
Total Authorized FTE
FY12-13
FY13-14
FY14-15
FY 15-16
FY 16-17
Authorized
Authorized
Authorized
Revised
Proposed
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
FTE
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
-
-
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
2.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
3.00
-
-
0.49
0.49
0.49
-
-
1.96
1.96
1.96
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
1.00
0.30
0.30
0.30
-
-
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.00
1.00
0.88
0.88
0.88
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.58
0.58
0.58
0.58
0.58
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.45
0.45
0.45
0.45
0.45
21.18
20.18
21.06
20.76
20.76
56.61
50.99
52.32
52.32
53.95
Compared to the high of 115 FTEs in FY01-02, the current level of 54 FTEs repre-
sents a total decrease of 53% over a fifteen year period.
The reduction in authorized FTEs is a result of the economic downturn and the
need to reduce town expenditures, resulting in the consolidation of positions as
well as actual staff layoffs.
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Pay Plan
Pay Plan
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Pay Plan
FY16-17 PAY PLAN
(adjusted by 5.0%)
Exempt Positions
Position Title
Minimum
Maximum
Previous
Ran
Finance Director
$ 89,676
$ 127,529
$ 85,406
- $ 121,456
Public Works Director
88,300
125,571
84,095
- 119,592
Development Services Director
88,300
125,571
84,095
- 119,592
Town Engineer
84,884
120,713
80,842
- 114,965
Administrative Services Director
79,437
112,968
75,654
- 107,588
Community Services Director
79,129
112,529
75,361
- 107,171
Court Administrator
70,886
100,807
67,511
- 96,007
Town Clerk
65,165
92,671
62,062
- 88,258
Economic Development Specialist
63,352
90,094
60,336
- 85,804
Chief Building Official/Plans Examiner
62,706
89,174
59,720
- 84,927
Street Superintendent
61,391
87,304
58,468
- 83,147
Senior Planner
61,139
86,945
58,227
- 82,805
Recreation Supervisor
56,940
80,975
54,229
- 77,119
Parks Supervisor
55,003
78,220
52,384
- 74,495
Information Technology Administrator
54,362
77,309
51,774
- 73,628
Facilities/Environmental Supervisor
53,483
76,059
50,936
- 72,437
Events and Operations Supervisor - Comm. Ctr.
49,861
70,907
47,486
- 67,530
Executive Assistant to Town Manager/Council
49,508
70,405
47,150
- 67,052
Senior Services Supervisor
47,486
67,530
45,225
- 64,315
Accountant
45,701
64,992
43,525
- 61,897
Recreation Program Coordinator
43,169
61,391
41,114
- 58,468
Tourism Coordinator
43,169
61,391
41,114
- 58,468
Volunteer Coordinator
43,169
61,391
41,114
- 58,468
Community Center Operations Coordinator
40,125
57,062
38,214
- 54,344
Non -Exempt Positions
Position Title
Minimum
Maximum
Previous Range
GIS Technician/CAD Operator
$ 24.22
$ 34.44 $
23.06 - $
32.80
Traffic Signal Technician H
23.62
33.60
22.50 -
32.00
Civil Engineer Inspector
21.03
29.91
20.03 -
28.48
Code Enforcement Officer
19.74
28.07
18.80 -
26.73
Executive Assistant
19.74
28.07
18.80 -
26.73
Fleet Mechanic/Open Space -Landscape S ecialist
19.25
27.38
18.34 -
26.08
Park Operations Lead
19.25
27.38
18.34 -
26.08
Facilities Maintenance Technician
17.82
25.35
16.97 -
24.14
Building Permit Technician
17.36
24.69
16.53 -
23.51
Senior Court Clerk
16.89
24.01
16.08 -
22.87
Street Maintenance Technician
16.89
24.01
16.08 -
22.87
Court Clerk
16.14
22.96
15.38 -
21.86
Financial Services Technician
16.14
22.96
15.38 -
21.86
Accounting Clerk
15.62
22.21
14.87 -
21.15
Customer Service Representative II
15.62
22.21
14.87 -
21.15
Senior Services Activities Coordinator
15.28
21.73
14.56 -
20.70
Lead Park Attendant
15.28
21.73
14.56 -
20.69
Customer Service Representative I
13.92
19.79
13.25 -
18.85
Home Delivered Meals Coordinator
13.61
19.36
12.97 -
18.44
Groundskeeper
13.61
19.36
12.97 -
18.44
Operations Support Worker
13.61
19.36
12.97 -
18.44
Custodian
12.58
17.89
11.98 -
17.04
Park Attendant
12.58
17.89
11.98 -
17.04
Senior Services Assistant
12.58
17.89
11.98 -
17.04
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Resolution 2016-07
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Glossary
Glossary
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Glossary
A -AS
Account
A separate financial reporting unit for budgeting, management or accounting pur-
poses. All budgetary transactions, whether revenue or expenditure, are recorded
in accounts. Several related accounts may be grouped together in a fund. A list of
accounts is called a chart of accounts.
Accounting Standards
The generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) promulgated by the Govern-
mental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) that guide the recording and reporting
of financial information by state and local governments.
Accrual Basis of Accounting
The basis of accounting under which transactions are recognized at the time they
are incurred, as opposed to when cash is received or sent. Expenses are recorded
at the time liabilities are incurred and revenues are recorded when earned. Un-
billed services are recorded as receivables at year end.
Actual vs. Budgeted
Difference between the amounts projected (budgeted) in revenues or expenditures
at the beginning of the fiscal year and the actual receipts or expenses, which are
incurred by the end of the fiscal year.
Adoption
Formal action by the Town Council, which sets the spending limits for the fiscal
yea r.
Ad Valorem Taxes
Commonly referred to as property taxes. The charges levied on all real, and cer-
tain personal property, according to the property's assessed value and the tax
rate. Used as a source of monies to pay general obligation debt and to support the
General Fund.
Appropriation
Specific amount of monies authorized by the Town Council for the purpose of in-
curring obligations and acquiring goods and services. An appropriation is limited in
amount and time when it may be used unless it is for capital projects such as con-
structing roads and buildings.
Arbitrage
The ability to use tax exempt proceeds and, by investing those funds in higher
yielding taxable securities, generate a profit to the issuer.
Assessed Valuation
A value set upon real and personal property by the Maricopa County Assessor for
the purpose of levying property taxes.
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Glossary
AS -BO
Asset
The resources and property of the Town that can be used or applied to cover li-
abilities. Alternatively, any owned physical object (tangible) or right (intangible)
having a monetary value or an item or source of wealth expressed in terms of any
cost benefitting a future period.
Attrition
A method of achieving a reduction in personnel by not refilling the positions va-
cated through resignation, reassignment, transfer, or retirement.
Audit Report
The report prepared by an auditor covering the audit or investigation of an entity's
financial position for a given period of time, usually a year. As a general rule, the
report should include: 1) a statement of the scope of the audit; 2) explanatory
comments concerning exceptions from generally accepted auditing standards; 3)
opinions; 4) explanatory comments concerning verification procedures; 5) financial
statements and schedules; and 6) statistical tables, supplementary comments and
recommendations. The auditors signature follows 3). The Town is required to have
an annual audit conducted by qualified certified public accountants.
Authorized Positions
Employee positions which are authorized in the adopted budget.
Available (Unassigned) Fund Balance
Funds remaining from the prior year which are available for appropriation and ex-
penditure in the current year.
Balanced Budget
Arizona law (Title 42 -Arizona Revised Statutes) requires the Town Council to annu-
ally adopt a balanced budget by purpose of public expense. State law defines this
balanced budget as "the primary property tax levy, when added together with all
other available resources, must equal these expenditures." The total of proposed
expenditures will not exceed the total of estimated revenues and fund balances.
Base Budget
The ongoing expense for personnel, contractual services, commodities, and the
replacement of equipment to maintain service levels previously established by the
Town Council.
Bond
A written promise to pay a specified sum of money (called the face value or princi-
pal amount) at a specified date or dates in the future (called the maturity dates),
and carrying interest at a specified rate, usually paid periodically. The difference
between a bond and a note is that a bond is issued for a longer period and re-
quires greater legal formality.
Bonds are primarily used to finance capital projects. The most common types of
bonds are:
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• General Obligation (GO) Bond: This type of bond is secured by the full faith,
credit, and taxing power of the municipality.
• Revenue Bond: This type of bond is secured by the revenues from a specific
source such as gas taxes or water revenues.
Bond Refinancing
The payoff and re -issuance of bonds to obtain better interest rates and/or bond
conditions.
Budget
A financial plan of estimated expenditures and anticipated resources adopted for a
specific period of time outlining a plan for achieving council goals and objectives.
Budget Amendment
A change of budget appropriation between expenditure accounts which does not
change the legal spending limit adopted by Town Council.
Budget Calendar
The schedule of key dates which a government follows in the preparation and
adoption of the budget.
Budgetary Basis of Accounting
The basis of accounting used to estimate financing sources and uses in the budget.
The method used to determine when revenues and expenditures are recognized
for budgetary purposes. This basis generally takes one of three forms: GAAP,
cash, or modified accrual.
Budgetary Control
The control or management of a government in accordance with the approved
budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available
appropriations and resources.
Capital Assets
Assets of significant value and having a useful life of several years. Capital assets
are also called fixed assets.
Capital Budget
A spending plan for improvements to, or acquisition of, land, facilities and infra-
structure that balances revenues and expenditures, specifies the sources of reve-
nues, and lists each project or acquisition. Normally a capital budget must be ap-
proved by the legislative body. The capital budget and accompanying appropria-
tion ordinance may be included in a consolidated budget document that has a sec-
tion devoted to capital expenditures and another to operating expenditures. Alter-
natively, two separate documents may be prepared - one for the capital budget
and one for the operating budget.
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Capital Expenditure
A capital expenditure is made when purchasing a fixed asset having a value of
$10,000 or more and a useful life of more than one year.
Capital Improvement Program
A plan for capital outlay to be incurred each year over a fixed number of years to
meet capital needs arising from the Town's long-term needs.
Capital Improvement Project
Expenditures for the construction, purchase or renovation of Town facilities or
property that have a value greater than $50,000.
Capital Outlay
Expenditures resulting in the acquisition of or addition to the Town's fixed assets
with a value of $10,000 or more and a useful economic lifetime of more than one
year.
Capital Project Carryover
An approved Capital Project that was not completed in the fiscal year and, there-
fore, was budgeted again in the current fiscal year in order to finish the project.
Capital Projects Funds
Capital project funds are used to account for and report financial resources that
are restricted, committed, or assigned to expenditure for capital outlays, including
the acquisition or construction of capital facilities and other capital assets. Capital
projects funds exclude those types of capital related outflows financed by proprie-
tary funds or for assets that will be held in trust for individuals, private organiza-
tions, or other governments.
Cash Basis of Accounting
The basis of accounting in which transactions are recognized only when cash
amounts are increased or decreased.
Community Facilities District (CFD)
A separate legal entity established by the Town which allows for financing of public
improvements and services.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
The official annual financial report of the Town. The CAFR represents manage-
ment's report to the Town Council, constituents, investors and creditors.
Contingency/ Reserve
An amount, a budgetary reserve/contingency, set aside as available, with Town
Council approval, to cover unforeseen expenditures, emergency expenditures, or
revenue shortfalls.
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Debt Limit
Statutory or constitutional limit on the principal amount of debt that an issuer may
incur (or that it may have outstanding at any one time).
Debt Ratio
Total debt divided by total assets.
Debt Service
The cost of paying principal and interest payments on outstanding bonds according
to a predetermined payment schedule.
Debt Service Fund
One or more funds established to account for revenues used to repay the principal
and interest on debt.
Deficit
The excess of an entity's liabilities over its assets or the excess of expenditures or
expenses over revenues during a single accounting period.
Department
A functional group of the Town with related activities aimed at accomplishing a
major Town service or program.
Depreciation
An accounting transaction which spreads the purchase cost of an asset across its
useful life. Alternatively, expiration in the service life of capital assets attributable
to wear and tear, deterioration, action of the physical elements, inadequacy or ob-
solescence.
Development Fees
Those fees and charges generated by building, development, and growth in the
Town.
Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards Program
A voluntary awards program administered by the Government Finance Officers As-
sociation of the United States and Canada to encourage governments to prepare
effective budget documents.
Division
A grouping of related activities within a particular Department (example, Senior
Services is a Division of Community Services).
Employee (or Fringe) Benefits
Contributions made by a government to meet commitments or obligations for em-
ployee fringe benefits. Included are the government's share of costs for the vari-
ous retirement, medical and life insurance plans.
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Encumbrance
The formal accounting recognition of appropriated or committed funds to be set
aside for a future expenditure. To encumber funds means to set aside or commit
funds for a specified future expenditure. For budgetary purposes, encumbrances
are considered expenditures.
Estimated Revenue
The amount of projected revenue to be collected during the fiscal year.
Expenditure
A net decrease in financial resources. Expenditures include operating expenses
which require the use of current assets. If accounts are kept on the accrual basis,
this term designates total charges incurred, whether paid or unpaid. If they are
kept on the cash basis, the term covers only actual disbursements for these pur-
poses.
Expenditure Limitation
An amendment to the Arizona State Constitution that limits annual expenditures of
all municipalities. The Economic Estimates Commission, based on population
growth and inflation, sets the limit. All municipalities have the option of Home Rule
where the voters approve a four-year expenditure limit based on revenues re-
ceived.
Expenses
Charges incurred (whether paid immediately or unpaid) for operations, mainte-
nance, interest or other costs.
Financial Plan
A summary by fund of planned revenues, expenditures, operating transfers, re-
serves, and fund balances.
Fiscal Policy
A government's policies with respect to revenues, spending, and debt manage-
ment as these relate to government services, programs and capital investment.
Fiscal policy provides an agreed-upon set of principles for the planning and pro-
gramming of government budgets and their funding.
Fiscal Year
Any period of twelve consecutive months establishing the beginning and the end-
ing of financial transactions. For the Town of Fountain Hills, this period begins July
1 and ends June 30.
Fixed Assets
Assets of a long-term character which are intended to continue to be in use or
kept for more than one year and of a monetary value greater than $10,000.
Full Faith and Credit
A pledge of a government's taxing power to repay debt obligations.
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Full -Time Equivalent Position (FTE)
A position converted to the decimal equivalent of a full-time position based on
2,080 hours per year. For example, a part-time typist working for 20 hours per
week would be equivalent to a 0.5 FTE.
Fund
An independent fiscal and accounting entity with a self -balancing set of accounts
recording cash and other financial resources, together with all related liabilities
and changes in these assets and liabilities.
Fund Balance
The excess of the assets of a fund over its liabilities, reserves and carryovers. A
balance or carryover that occurs when actual revenues exceed budgeted revenues
and/or when actual expenditures are less than budgeted expenditures.
GAAP (Generally accepted accounting principles)
Uniform minimum standards for financial accounting and recording encompassing
the conventions, rules, and procedures that define accepted accounting principles.
General Fund
The major fund in most governmental entities. While other funds tend to be re-
stricted to a single purpose, the General Fund is a catch-all for general govern-
ment purposes. The General Fund contains the activities commonly associated
with municipal government, such as police and fire protection, parks and recrea-
tion.
General Obligation Bonds
This type of bond is backed by the full faith, credit and taxing power of the gov-
ernment. Bonds that finance a variety of public projects. The repayment of these
bonds is usually made from secondary property tax revenues.
General Plan
A plan approved by the Town Council that provides the fundamental policy direc-
tion and guidance on development decisions in the Town.
Goal
A statement of broad direction, purpose, or intent based on the needs of the com-
munity. A goal is general and timeless.
Governmental Funds
Governmental Funds are those through which most governmental functions of the
Town are recorded. Revenues are recognized as soon as they are both measurable
and available. Expenditures generally are recorded when a liability is incurred ex-
cept for unmatured interest on debt and certain similar obligations, which should
be recognized when due.
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Grants
A contribution by a government or other organization to support a particular func-
tion. Grants may be classified as either operational or capital, depending upon the
grantee.
Indirect Cost
A cost necessary for the functioning of the organization as a whole, but which can-
not be directly assigned to one service.
Infrastructure
The physical assets of a government (e.g. streets, public buildings, parks, etc.)
Interfund Transfers
The movement of monies between funds of the same governmental entity.
Intergovernmental
Refers to transactions between different levels of government, e.g. city, county,
state and federal.
Intergovernmental Revenue
Funds received from federal, state, and other local government sources in the
form of grants, shared revenues, and payments in lieu of taxes.
Lapsing Appropriation
An appropriation made for a certain period of time, generally for the budget year.
At the end of the specified period, any unexpended or unencumbered balance
lapses or ends, unless otherwise provided by law.
Levy
The total amount to be raised by general property taxes for purposes specified in
the property tax levy motion.
Levy Rate
The amount of tax levied for each $100 of assessed valuation.
Liability
Indebtedness of a governmental entity, such as amounts owed to vendors for ser-
vices rendered or goods received, and principal and interest owed to bondholders.
These amounts are debts or legal obligations which must be paid at some future
date.
Line -item Budget
A budget prepared along departmental lines that focuses on what is to be bought.
Long-term Debt
Debt with a maturity of more than one year after the date of issuance.
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Modified Accrual Basis of Accounting
The basis of accounting used by governmental -type funds. Under this basis, reve-
nues are recognized when they become both "measurable" and "available" to fi-
nance expenditures of the current period.
Municipal Property Corporation (MPC) Bond
Bonds that are backed by the excise taxes of the Town including local sales tax,
franchise tax, State Shared sales tax, and motor vehicle in -lieu tax. The MPC is a
non-profit corporation established for the purpose of issuing debt to purchase mu-
nicipal facilities, which it leases to the Town.
Object Detail
An expenditure classification, referring to the lowest and most detailed level of
classification, such as electricity, office supplies, asphalt, and furniture.
Objectives
Something to be accomplished in specific, well-defined, and measurable terms and
that is achievable within a specific time frame. The achievement of the objective
advances an organization toward a corresponding goal.
Obligations
Amounts which a government may be legally required to meet out of its resources.
They include not only actual liabilities, but also encumbrances not yet paid.
Operating Budget
Plans of current expenditures and the proposed means of financing them. The an-
nual operating budget is the primary means by which most of the financing of ac-
quisitions, spending, and service delivery activities of the Town are controlled.
Operating Expenses
The cost for personnel, materials, and equipment required for a department to
function.
Operating Impacts
Operating impacts are the additional, incremental revenues or costs associated
with the project—any new cost or revenue streams resulting from the project less
existing expenditures and revenues where applicable. These impacts include main-
tenance expenses, utility and personnel expenses, revenues from project -specific
construction spending and operating revenues.
Operating Revenue
Funds that the government receives as income to pay for ongoing operations. The
revenue includes such items as taxes, fees from specific services, interest earn-
ings, and grant revenues. Operating revenues are used to pay for day-to-day ser-
vices.
Ordinance
A formal legislative enactment by the Town Council.
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Pay-as-you-go Basis
A term used to describe a financial policy by which capital outlays are financed
from current revenues rather than through borrowing.
Performance Based Budget
The Performance Based Budget is a customer based, performance driven, results
oriented budget system based on Outcome Management. Outcome Management is
a management approach that focuses on the results achieved when providing a
service.
Performance Indicators
Specific quantitative and qualitative measures of work performed as an objective
of specific departments or programs. Measurement of service performance indica-
tors that reflect the amount of money spent on services and the resulting out-
comes at a specific level of services provided.
Performance Measurement
Statistical indicators that permit program evaluation to be conducted in a budget-
ary context.
Performance Target
Percentage or number for each program performance measure that will be the de-
sired level of performance for the upcoming budget period.
Program
A functional grouping of departmental expenditures or activities which are directed
toward a common purpose, consistent over time and meet the following criteria:
comprehensive, distinctive, practical, and clear. Activities performed by one or
more organizational units for the purpose of accomplishing a function for which the
Town is responsible.
Property Tax
The total property tax levied by a municipality. Arizona's municipal property tax
system is divided into a primary and secondary tax rate. The rate is expressed as
dollars per $100 of assessed valuation.
Primary Property Tax Rate
Arizona statute limits the primary property tax levy amount and municipalities
may use this tax for any purpose.
Reserve
An account used to segregate a portion of a fund balance to indicate that it is not
available for expenditure, or it is legally set aside for a specific future use.
Resolution
A special or temporary order of the Town Council. Requires less formality than an
ordinance or statute.
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Resources
Total amounts available for appropriation including estimated revenues, bond/loan
proceeds, fund transfers, and beginning fund balances.
Revenue
Amounts received by government from sources including taxes, fines, fees, grants,
or charges for services, which can be used to finance government operations or
capital assets. These amounts increase the net assets of the government. For
those revenues which are recorded on an accrual basis, this term designates addi-
tions to assets which (a) do not increase any liability, (b) do not represent recov-
ery of an expenditure, and (c) do not represent the cancellation of certain liabili-
ties without a corresponding increase in other liabilities or a decrease in assets.
Revenue Bonds
Bonds whose principal and interest are payable exclusively from earnings of a
revenue generating fund.
Secondary Property Tax Rate
Arizona statute does not limit the secondary tax levy amount and municipalities
may only use this levy to retire the principal and interest or redemption charges
on bonded debt.
Service Level
Services or products which comprise actual or expected output of a given pro-
gram. Focus is on results, not measures of workload.
Sinking Fund
A means of repaying funds that were borrowed through a bond issue. The issuer
makes periodic payments to a trustee who retires part of the issue by purchasing
the bonds in the open market.
Special Revenue Fund
Accounts for the proceeds of specific revenue sources that are legally restricted to
expenditure for specific purposes.
State Shared Revenue
Includes the Town's portion of State sales tax revenues, State income tax receipts,
and motor vehicle in -lieu taxes.
Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan defines the Town's strategy, or direction, and assists Town
management in making decisions on the allocation of personnel and resources.
Supplemental Appropriation
An additional appropriation made by the governing body after the budget year has
sta rted .
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Tax Levy
The total amount of the general property taxes collected for purposes specified in
the Tax Levy Ordinance.
Tax Rate
The amount of tax levied for each $100 of assessed valuation.
Taxes
Compulsory charges levied by a government for the purpose of financing services
performed for the common benefit of the people. This term does not include spe-
cific charges made against particular persons or property for current or permanent
benefit, such as special assessments.
Transfer
Movement of resources between two funds. Example: An interfund transfer would
include the transfer of operating resources from the General Fund to the Streets
Fund.
Unassigned Fund Balance
The portion of a fund's balance that is not restricted or committed for a specific
purpose and is available for general appropriation.
Unencumbered Balance
The amount of an appropriation that is neither expended nor encumbered; essen-
tially the amount of money still available for future purposes.
User Fees
The fee charged for the direct receipt of a public service to the party or parties
who benefit from the service.
Valley
The area represented by the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan area. Phoenix is also
know as the Valley of the Sun.
Working Capital
A financial metric which represents the amount of day-to-day operating liquidity
available. Also known as operating capital, it is calculated as current assets minus
current liabilities.
Working Cash
The excess of readily available assets over current liabilities.
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Acronyms
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Acronyms
AA -AZ
Acronyms
ABC -American Base Course
AC -Asphaltic Concrete
ACA -Arizona Commerce Authority
ACMA-Arizona City Manager's Association
ADA -Americans with Disabilities Act
ADEQ-Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
ADOG-Association of Dog Owners Group
ADOT-Arizona Department of Transportation
ADWR-Arizona Department of Water Resources
AGIC-Arizona Geographic Information Council
AICP-American Institute of Certified Planners
AOC -Administrative Office of the Courts
APA -American Planning Association
APRA-American Parks & Recreation Association
APWA-American Public Works Association
ARRA-American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
ARS -Arizona Revised Statutes
ASCE-American Society of Civil Engineers
AZBO-Arizona Building Officials
AZDOR-Arizona Department of Revenue
AZDOT-Arizona Department of Transportation
AZ POST -Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board
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BG -GA
BGC -Boys and Girls Club
BRE -Business Retention and Expansion
BVAC-Business Vitality Advisory Council
CAD -Computer -Aided Design
CAFR-Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
CARE -Crisis Activated Response Effort
CCEF-Court Collection Enhancement fund
CELA-Code Enforcement League of Arizona
CFD -Community Facilities District
CIP-Capital Improvement Program
CMAQ-Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
cu. yd. -Cubic Yard
EMCFD-Eagle Mountain Community Facilities District
EMMA-Electronic Municipal Market Access
EOC-Emergency Operations Center
EPIC -TBI -Excellence in Prehospital Care -Traumatic Brain Injury
FEMA -Federal Emergency Management Administration
FHUSD-Fountain Hills Unified School District
FIT -Fountain Hills Integrated Trails
FTE -Full Time Equivalent
FY -Fiscal Year
GAAP -Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
GADA-Greater Arizona Development Authority
GASB -Governmental Accounting Standards Board
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GF -MH
GFOA-Government Finance Officers Association
GIS -Geographical Information System
GO -General Obligation
GPEC-Greater Phoenix Economic Council
HDM-Home Delivered Meals
HPE -Hillside Protection Easement
HURF-Highway User Revenue Fund
HVAC -Heating, Cooling, and Air Conditioning
ICMA-International City/County Management Association
ICSC-International Council of Shopping Centers
ID -Improvement District
IGA-Intergovernmental Agreement
IIP -Infrastructure Improvement Plan
ISO -International Standards Organization
IT -Information Technology
ITS -Intelligent Transportation System
JCEF-Judicial Court Enhancement Fund
In. ft. -Lineal (Linear) Feet
LTAP-Local Technical Assistance Program
LTAF-Local Transportation Assistance Fund
MAG-Maricopa Association of Governments
MCFCD-Maricopa County Flood Control District
MCSO-Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
MH -Manhole
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MH -VR
MHz -Megahertz
MPC -Municipal Property Corporation
MSRB-Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board
NACSLB-National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting
NRPA-National Recreation and Park Association
PC -Portland Cement
PUD -Planned Unit Developments
PTO -Parent Teacher Organization
RFP -Request for Proposal
RFQ-Request for Quotation
RPM -Reflective Pavement Marker
RPTA-Regional Public Transit Agency
SEC -Securities and Exchange Commission
sq. ft. -Square Feet
sq. yd. -Square Yard
SR -State Route
STORM -Stormwater Outreach for Regional Municipalities
V -Volt
VHF -Very High Frequency
VOIP-Voice Over Internet Protocol
VRF-Vehicle Replacement Fund
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