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Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh
Councilmember Dennis Brown
Councilmember Nick DePorter
Councilmember Henry Leger
Vice Mayor Alan Magazine
Councilmember Art Tolis
Councilmember Cecil A. Yates
TIME: 5:00 P.M.
WHEN: MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2017
TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2017 — TENTATIVE, only if needed
WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS
16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
Councilmembers of the Town of Fountain Hills will attend either in person or by telephone conference call; a quorum of the Town's
various Commission, Committee or Board members may be in attendance at the Council meeting.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S. § 1-602.A.9, subject to certain specified statutory exceptions, parents have a right to
consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child. Meetings of the Town
Council are audio and/or video recorded and, as a result, proceedings in which children are present may be subject to such recording.
Parents, in order to exercise their rights may either file written consent with the Town Clerk to such recording, or take personal
action to ensure that their child or children are not present when a recording may be made. If a child is present at the time a
recording is made, the Town will assume that the rights afforded parents pursuant to A.R.S. § 1-602.A.9 have been waived.
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 FY2017-18 BUDGET, including all proposed revenues, expenditures
and programs for all Governmental funds.
2. ADJOURNMENT.
DATED this 20th day of April, 2017.
Bev�elyn F Be der, Town 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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Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh
Councilmember Dennis Brown
Councilmember Nick DePorter
Councilmember Henry Leger
Vice Mayor Alan Magazine
Councilmember Art Tolis
Councilmember Cecil A. Yates
TIME: 5:00 P.M.
WHEN: MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2017
TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2017 — TENTATIVE, only if needed
WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS
16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
Councilmembers of the Town of Fountain Hills will attend either in person or by telephone conference call; a quorum of the Town's
various Commission, Committee or Board members may be in attendance at the Council meeting.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S. § 1-602.A.9, subject to certain specified statutory exceptions, parents have a right to
consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child. Meetings of the Town
Council are audio and/or video recorded and, as a result, proceedings in which children are present may be subject to such recording.
Parents, in order to exercise their rights may either file written consent with the Town Clerk to such recording, or take personal
action to ensure that their child or children are not present when a recording may be made. If a child is present at the time a
recording is made, the Town will assume that the rights afforded parents pursuant to A.R.S. § 1-602.A.9 have been waived.
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 FY2017-18 BUDGET, including all proposed revenues, expenditures
and programs for all Governmental funds.
2. ADJOURNMENT.
DATED this 20th day of April, 2017.
Bev�elyn F Be der, Town 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 2017-18
Grady Miller, Town Manager
Craig Rudolphy, Finance Director
April 24, 2017
Mission, Vision
& Values
In
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
Fl
• INC
Ak
5-Year Financial Overview
$19.0
$17.0
$15.0
$13.0
0
$11.0
$9.0
$7.0
$5.0
GENERAL FUND PROJECTIONS
(excludes transfers)
FY2018-2022 Projected General Fund
Revenues and Expenditures
FY17-18 FY18-19
-NOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
FY19-20 FY20-21
'/ OPERATING REVENUE
Et1
$18.0
$15.0
$12.0
$9.0
$6.0
$3.0
GENERAL FUND PROJECTIONS
(excludes transfers)
General Fund Revenues
(in millions)
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22
® Actual Q Projected
I
GENERAL FUND PROJECTIONS
(excludes transfers)
General Fund Expenditures
(in millions)
$17.9 $18.5
$18.0 $17.0
$16.0 $16.2
$15.1
$15.0
$12.7 $13.0
$12.0 $12.1
$9.0
$6.0
$3.0
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22
A,Ahh, Actual Projected
$7.0
$6.0
$5.0
$4.0
$3.0
$2.0
GENERAL FUND PROJECTIONS
FY13-14 FY14-15
General Fund State Shared Revenues
(in millions)
$5.2 $5.3 $5.3 $5.4 $5.4 $5.4
$4.9
FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20
_ Actual Q Projected
FY20-21 FY21-22
11
$12.0
$10.0
$8.0
$6.0
$4.0
$2.0
$0.0
GENERAL FUND PROJECTIONS
General Fund Local Sales Tax Revenues
(in millions)
$8.2
$7.9
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual
$9.8 $10.2
$9.0 $9.4 F
$8.8
FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22
Projected
12
HURF REVENUES
Source: League of Arizona Cities and Towns 2016 Municipal Policy Statement
Roughly $250,000,000 1
$3,250,000
$2,750,000
$2,250,000
$1,750,000
$69,116
$1,250,000
$750,000
HURF
HIGHWAY USER (HURF) REVENUE FUND
796
$800,475
$22,156
$858,874
$3,022
$927,440
$262,000
$18,985
$1,013,279 I
$929,081
$250,000_-
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 (est.) 2017-18 (est.)
0 HURF VLT ■ In Lieu
FY17-18 BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS
FY17-18
FY18-19
FY19-20
FY20-21
FY21-22
New staff
1.00
0
0
0
0
MCSO Increase
<2.6%>
10%
10%
10%
10%
Rural Metro Increase
3.0%
3.0%
3.0%
3.0%
3.0%
Inflation
0%
3.5%
3.5%
3.5%
3.5%
Building Permits
96
86
73
64
69
Election Costs
$0
$26,500
$0
$28,000
$0
Community Center debt
payment subsidy
$377,586
$381,754
$305,760
$0
$0
DEBT OVERVIEW
M-7
OUTSTANDING BONDS at 7/1/18
Bond Purpose
Type of Issue
GO Refunding
Road
GO Construction
Total GO
Date of
Interest
Date of
Original Principal
Principal
Outstanding
Bond Issue
Rate
Maturity
Amount
Amount Retired
Principal
Total GO - Eagle Mtn
2,300,000
740,000
1,560,000
Grand Total $
18,970,000 $
6/1/2005
4.00
7/1/2019
$ 7,225,000
$ 6,460,000
$ 765,000
2.00-
12/18/2014
3.00
7/1/2020
7,565,000
2,855,000
4,710,000
14, 790, 000
9,315,000
5,475,000
Rev Refunding 6/4/2015 1.62 7/1/2020
1,880,000
850,000
1,030,000
Total Rev
1,880,000
850,000
1,030,000
GO Eagle Mtn 6/4/2015 1.76 7/1/2021
2,300,000
740,000
1,560,000
Total GO - Eagle Mtn
2,300,000
740,000
1,560,000
Grand Total $
18,970,000 $
10,905,000 $
8,065,000
GO General Obligation Bonds
Rev Revenue Bonds
Revenue Bonds include Community Center
General Obligation Bonds include Library/Museum, Preserve and
Saguaro Blvd.
BUDGET OVERVIEW
TOWN MANAGER'S
FY2017-18 PROPOSED BUDGET
$ 34,3 17, 62 2
(excluding transfers)
Previous Fiscal Year Budgets
• FY12 $33.9M
• FY13 $30.9M
• FY14 $41.2M
• FY 15 $44.6M
• FY16 $36.7M
• FY17 $34.3M
20
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
• Modest increase in State Shared revenues for FY 2017-18
• Building permit activity projected to include permits for Adero
Canyon, Firerock and Copper Ridge
• Additional priority staffing levels were considered based on
necessity
• A cost of living adjustment of 2.5% will go into effect July 1,
2017, for all full-time and part-time employees
BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS - CONTINUED
• No inflation factor for FY17, 3.5% for subsequent years
• Annual General Fund payment for Community Center was
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 had a 2.6% decrease; future years 10% increase
• Rural/Metro Fire has a 3.0% increase
BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS - CONTINUED
• TPT Construction Sales Tax Revenue included in Projections
(impact of any legislation is unknown at this time)
• The projections do not presume development of the
former State Trust land within the next five years
2017-18 Budget Highlights
• Continued Focus on adequate funding for Core Services with a
structurally balanced budget.
• 10 new Employee Positions Requested ($505,588)
— 2 in Public Works ($115,700)
— 2 in Development Services ($45,010)
— 2 in Finance ($153,.400)
— 2 in Community Services ($61,278)
— 1 in Town Clerk ($68,000)
— 1 in Economic Development ($62,,200)
• 2 -.5 FTE new Employee Positions budgeted in FY17-18 ($45,010)
• 2.5% adjustment to employees' salaries recommended at a cost
of $78,790
2017-18 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
Departmental Funding Requests:
There were $1,807,412 in Core Services Supplemental Budget requests submitted
with $1,598,942 recommended as follows:
General Fund
• Administration - $146,673
• General Government - $100,000
• Municipal Court - $2,355
• Public Works - $20,600
• Community Services - $63,589
• Fire & Emergency Medical/Law - $19,000
Other Funds
• Economic Development Fund - $50,000
• Tourism Fund - $30,000
• Environmental Fund - $146,720
• Court Enhancement Fund - $53,155
• Facilities Replacement Fund - $906,850
• Development Fees Funds - $60,000
2017-18 Budget Highlights
• Public Safety Increases total $93,630.
— Law Enforcement 2.6% Contract Decrease
— Fire Service 3% Contract Increase
• No budget increases for Salt River Project Electrical
• No budget increases for Chaparral City Water/EPCOR
2017-18 Budget Highlights
• Continued focus on initiating and/or completing the Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP)Projects:
— Drainage — Miscellaneous $ 50,000
— Downtown Lighting Improvements 1001000
— Fire Station #2 Relocation Project 315501000
— Purchase and Install Chiller 501000
— Adero Canyon Trailhead 212851000
— Plaza Fountainside Courtyard Area Improvements 1451000
— Video Surveillance Cameras 50,000
— Fountain Hills Blvd. Widening 100,000
— Fountain Hills Blvd. Shoulder Paving 550,000
— Wayfinding Signs 100,000
— Contingency 69,800
Total $7,049,800
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2017-18 BUDGET(EXCLUDES TRANSFERS)
Expenditure Details
2016/17
2017/18
% Change
SERVICE
$ million
$ million
%
Wages & Benefits
$4.OM
$4.1M
4.6%
Maintenance/Utilities
$4.1M
$4.6M
11.1%
Contractual Services
$9.9M
$10.4M
4.4%
Supplies & Services
$1.OM
$1.7M
69.3%
Capital Expense from all
Funds
$9.7M
$7.8M
(19.0)%
Debt Service
$2.9M
$2.9M
(0.5%)
Internal Service/
Contingency
$2.7M
$2.8M
4.4%
TOTAL
$34.3M
$34.3M
0.1%
GENERAL FUND (EXCLUDES TRANSFERS)
OPERATING BUDGETS
ExpenditureDetails
2016/17
SERVICE
$ Budget (revised)
$ Budget
$ Change
%
Council
$72,545
$71,849
($696)
(1.0%)
General Government
$752,343
$1,369,057
$616,714
82.0%
Administration, Finance, HR, IT, Legal
$2,092,500
$2,342,476
$249,976
11.9%
Court Services
$321,254
$339,913
$18,659
5.8%
Public Works, Facilities
$1,059,334
$1,029,137
($30,197)
(2.9%)
Development Services, Planning,
Engineering
$698,006
$748,840
$50,834
7.3%
Community Services, Recreation and
Culture, Parks, Community Center,
Seniors
$2,419,389
$2,352,113
($67,276)
(2.8%)
Fire, Emergency Medical Services
$3,405,877
$3,508,054
$102,177
3.0%
Law Enforcement
$3,814,531
$3,715,447
($99,084)
(2.6%)
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET
$15,054,199
$15,985,843
$931,644
6.2%
GENERAL FUND (EXCLUDES TRANSFERS)
OPERATING BUDGETS - CHANGES
Supplemental Budget Requests
Contingency increase
Rural Metro increase
MCSO decrease
Otherchanges
Changes FY16-17 to FY17-18
$352,217
517,008
1021PI77
(99,084)
59,326
$9311644
FY17-18 BUDGET BY CORE SERVICES
FROM ALL FUNDS (EXCLUDES TRANSFERS)
• Public Safety
• General Government
• Administration
• Excise Tax-Downtown/ED/Tourism
• Public Works
• Development Services
• Community Services
• Debt Service
• Special Revenue Funds
• Capital
$ 71732,459
1,369,057
3,719,323
469,032
837,495
940,482
2,352,113
2,906,902
5,971,634
8,019,125
Total $34,317,622
Reserve Funds
(Fund Balances)
RESERVE FUNDS
(FUND BALANCES)
Fund
.,:
Estimated Year Balance
General Fund (includes Rainy Day Fund)
$ 6,205,155
Highway User Revenue Fund
116611571
Downtown Strategy Fund
892,389
Economic Development/Tourism Funds
1921149
Special Revenue Funds
6411564
Debt Service Funds
118,657
Capital Projects Fund
3,137,116
TOTAL
$12,848,601
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
Fire & Emergency
Service Fund
Development
Debt Service
Development Fee
(800)
Fund (310)
(520)
Fund (720)
Vehicle
Tourism Fund
Municipal
Property
Parks/ Recreation
Replacement
(320)
Corporation Debt
Development Fee
Fund (810)
Service (530)
Fund (740)
Special
Open Space
Revenue/Grants
Development Fee
Fund (4
Fund (750)
Court
Enhancement
Fund (420)
Cottonwoods
Maintenance Environmental
District Fund Fund (460)
(540)
Five Year General Fund Revenue
Projections
FISCAL
STATE
one time building
activity that
may not be
YEAR
SHARED
LOCAL
TOTAL GF
SURPLUS/
(July to June)
REVENUES
REVENUES
EXPEND.
(SHORTFALL)
2017-18
$ 5,321,168
$ 1004,675
$ 15,9851843
$ -
2018-19
5,344,150
101552,968
16011835
(264,717)
2019-20
5,3671595
1064,758
16,958,178
(725,825)
2020-21
51391,275
11,214,895
17,8991959
(1,293,789)
2021-22
5,415,192
111631,983
18,4811455
(1,434,280)
*Surplus is
an estimate, based on projected
one time building
activity that
may not be
realized; Expenditure increases
are estimated at 3.5%
per year
except public safety contracts which come in higher.
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 FY 17-
18 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.
$3,250,000 HIGHWAY USER (HURF) REVENUE FUND
$2,750,000 $15.000
$18,985
$3,022
$2,250,000
$22,156
$1,013,279
$927,440 $929,081
$1,750,000 $858,874
$800,475
$4,796
$1,250,000
$750,000
$250,000
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 (est.) 2017-18 (est.)
■ HURF VLT ■ In Lieu
In Lieu fees represent encroachment permit revenues for street encroachments.
$20.0
$18.0
$16.0
$14.0
$12.0
$10.0
General Fund Projections
(excludes transfers)
General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
Fiscal Years 2007 through 2022
(in millions)
FY06-07 FY07-08 FY08-09 FY09-10 FY10-11 FY11-12 FY12-13 FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22
� Revenues • Expenditures
40
General Fund Projections
Comparison of FY16-17 General Fund Operating Cost Per
1,000 Citizens
Goodyear $1.58
Paradise Valley $1.37
Scottsdale $1.22
Tempe $1.12
Casa Grande $0.93
Surprise $0.79
Mesa $0.77
Gilbert $0.76
Fountain Hills
Queen Creek $0.61
$- $0.20 $0.40 $0.60 $0.80 $1.00 $1.20 $1.40 $1.60 $1.80
General Fund Projections
Employees Per 1,000 Citizens in AZ per 2015 Census
Estimate
Fountain Hills
Gilbert 5.04
Surprise 6.09
Paradise Valley 6.18
Queen Creek 6.23
Goodyear 6.67
Mesa 7.94
Casa Grande 8.60
Tempe 9.02
Scottsdale 10.21
0.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 12.00
General Fund Projections
(excludes transfers)
FY17-18 GENERAL FUND OPERATING REVENUES
TOTAL = $16.OM
Permits, Licenses,
Building Revenue
6%
Fees
6%
43
ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS
M,
Presiding Judge
Fire / EMS
Town Prosecutor
Community
Services
Parks
Recreation /
Tourism
Community
Center
Seniorm
Services
0
Citizens of Fountain Hills
Mayor and Town Council
Town Manager
Town Attorney
Development
Law
Services
Public Works
Administration
Enforcement
Finance /
Engineering
Streets
Information
Technology
GIS
Facilities
Administrative
Services
Building Safety
Inspection
Town Clerk
Appointed
Planning
Volunteer
by Council
Program
Code
Economic
Contracted
Enforcement
Development
PUBLIC SAFETY
FIRE DEPARTMENT
«,
FIRE & EMERGENCY MEDICAL
$3,876,833 t 4.5%
• Rural/Metro Contract Extension valid 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
Fire Services Budget
H 0
ighlights
• Increase in Fire budget total: $168,116
(4.5%)
• All Facilities expenses have been moved to
Operations program.
Fire And Emergency Programs
PROGRAMINCREASE/
. . ......(DECREASE)
BUDGETBUDGET......
Fire Administration
$168,564 $176,251 4.6%
Operations
$3,540,153 $3,700,582 4.5%
TOTAL
$3,708,717 $3,876,833 4.5%
9
District Commander
(1 Captain)
Deputy Commander
(1 Lieutenant)
Administration Administrative Sergeant Detective Sergeant Patrol
(1 Civilian) (1) Sergeant (1) Sergeants (6)
11
N
Administrative School Resource District Detectives Patrol Deputies
Deputy (1) Officer (1) (3) (18)
0
0
0
0
0
LAW ENFORCEMENT
$3,855,626 11.9%
2.6% decrease in MCSO contract $99,084
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
$10,000 for MCSO Posse for vehicle
maintenance on a reimbursement basis
Law Enforcement
MUNICIPAL COURT
MUNICIPAL COURT
Municipal Court Budget
Highlights
• Increase in Municipal Court Budget
$18,659
• Continued Teen Court program
MUNICIPAL COURT
$18,659 15.8%
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:
F3.63 1 3.63 1 3.63 3.63
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
General Government
Budget Highlights:
• Community Service Contracts totaling $110,889
• League of Cities and Town dues
• Maricopa Association of Governments dues
• East Valley Partnership dues
• GPEC dues
• Sister Cities membership
• General Plan update $100,000
• Contingency of $1,099,635
ADMINISTRATION
Volunteer
Coordinator
Accountant
Network and IT
Administrator
11
Town Manager
Executive Assistant
Finance Director Town Clerk
*.CustoFinancial
Services Tech
*mmmer Service Rep II (.5)
*Customer Service Rep II (.5)
*Accounting Clerk (.63)
*Accounting Clerk (.63)
Communication & Marketing
Coordinator (.2)
(shared with Community Services)
Economic
Development
Director
Appointed
by Council
Full Time
Shared
Full Time
* Part timi
ADMINISTRATION
2,342,476 1 11.9%
CORE 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; 835 volunteers; 25,000 hours; $581,000 savings.
Town Manager $ 343,054
Information Technology 329,289
Town Clerk 132,852r
Administrative Services 518,073-�'_i`�
Finance 597,603
Legal Services 421,605 LL
$2,342,476
ADMINISTRATION DIVISIONS
DIVISION NAME
FY16-17
REVISED
BUDGET
FY17-18
PROPOSED
BUDGET
..
.
PRIOR YEAR
Town Manager
$298,057
$343,054
15.1%
Information Technology
$267,262
$329,289
23.2%
Town Clerk
$155,603
$132,852
(14.6%)
Administrative Services
$445,951
$518,073
16.2%
Finance
$528,677
$597,603
13.0%
Legal Services
$396,950
$421,605
6.2%
Sub -TOTAL
$2,092,500
$2,342,476
11.9%
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Employees:
FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18
®®M �.
Economic Development
Planning Approach
EV1 —
Strategic Plan Goal
Economic Focused
Objectives 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
$186,950 134.0%
• Activities include Business Attraction, Business Retention &
Expansion and Entrepreneurial Development
Budget Highlights:
• Budget increase of $47,,467
• Increased external marketing activities, trade shows, sales
missions and corporate visits
• Marketing Agency assistance $50,000
• Membership and involvement in International Council for
Shopping Centers (ICBG) for retail recruitment
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
11Zvi 3go
Executive Assistant (.5)
(shared with Public Works)
Town Engineer
Building Permit
Technician
Chief Building
Official/Plans
Examiner
Director
* Civil Plans
Examiner (.5)
Senior Code
Senior Planner0 Enforcement
Officer
rul
ing Permit
nician (.5)
GIS Technician /
CAD Operator
Full Time
Full Time
Shared
* Part time
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
$940,482 11.4%
• Departments include Planning, Building Safety, Code
Enforcement, Engineering, Mapping & Graphics
Budget Highlights:
• Budget increase of $13,343
• Responsible for review of building plans and inspections
• Responsible for annual Land Use Analysis report
• Estimated 3,000 Building Inspections
• Estimated 725 Code Enforcement Cases
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISIONS
NAME
FY16-17
REVISED
BUDGET
.R...
BUDGET
INCREASE/DIVISION
..
PRIOR YEAR
Development Services
$167,853
$167,397
(16.4%)
Engineering
$229,133
$191,642
(0.3%)
Planning
$121,314
$105,554
(13.0%)
Building Safety
$224,508
$295,056
31.4%
Code Compliance
$77,980
$75,964
(2.6%)
Mapping & Graphics
$106,351
$104,869
(1.4%)
Sub -TOTAL
$927,139
$940,482
1.4%
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Employees:
FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18
7G
PUBLIC WORKS
0
Civil Engineer E
Inspector Streets Superintendent
Traffic Signal Tech II
Fleet Mechanic/
Open Space Spclst.
Streets
Maintenance Tech
Director
Executive Assistant (.5)
(shared with Development Services)
Facilities/Environmental
Supervisor
Maintenance Tech
Custodian
*Custodian
TFullTime
*Custodian Full Time
(•5) Shared
* Part time
Contracted
PUBLIC WORKS
$837,495 t o.9r
• Department includes Streets, Facilities, Capital Projects,
Pavement Management, and Offsite Inspections
Budget Highlights:
• Budget increase of 7 294
• Responsible for inspection and maintenance of six ADWR Dams
• Solid waste/recycling contract administration
• Estimated 70 acres of wash maintenance annually
• Maintenance of nine 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:
FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18
MMMM
74
STREETS FUND (HURF)
$3,825,625 16.4%
• Funds street division
operations — 4.0 FTEs
• Maintain 390 lane mile
3.5 million sq. yds. of
asphalt
• Maintain 68 acres of
medians
• Zone #1 Pavement
Maintenance
$3,250,000 HIGHWAY USER (HURF) REVENUE FUND
$2,750,000 S262,000$15,000
$18,985
$3,022
$2,250,000 $22,156
$1,013,279
$858,e74 $927,440 $929,081
$1,750,000 $800,475
$4,796
$1,250,000
$750,000
$250,000 1 - I i I I 1
2011-12 2012.13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 (est.) 2017-18 (est.)
■HURF VLT f In Lieu
75
HURF/STREET PROGRAMS
PROGRAMINCREASE/
REVISED
.....
BUDGETBUDGET
(DECREASE)
PRIOR ,.
Administration
$331,598
$390,425
17.7%
Adopt a Street
$1,010
$1,005
(0.5%)
Open Space
$339,583
$387,493
14.1%
Pavement Management
$2,618,080
$2,684,440
2.5%
Street Signs
$69,767
$80,139
14.9
Traffic Signals
$163,483
$205,074
25.4%
Vehicle Maintenance
$71,175
$77,049
8.3%
TOTAL
$3,594,696
$3,825,625
6.4%
FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Employees:
2017-18 Pavement
Maintenance Expenditures
• Zone #1A (3rd Phase) Mill &
Overlay and "Downtown Streets" Town of Fountain Hills
ZONE 1 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT
as shown is slated as the next FY 17-18
pavement management project.
• Zone 1A: $1,450,000 budget
• "Downtown Streets": $550,000
budget
Note:
• Zones 113, 1C and slurry seal are
anticipated to be completed in
FY18-19
• Preservative Sealing of previous
mill & overlay projects in Zone 1,
Shea Blvd. and Saguaro Blvd.
reconstruction will need to occur
within the next 1-2 years.
• Avenue of the Fountains mill &
overlay should occur after Phase
& II of Park Place is completed.
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77
COMMUNITY SERVICES
11
Recreation Manager
Director
Community Center
Manager
Executive Assistant
Parks Supervisor
Communication & Marketing .
Park
Coordinator (.8)
Operations
(shared with Administration) Senior Services
Lead
Supervisor
Community Center
Rec. Coordinator Rec. Coordinator Operations Coordinator Park
Operations
*Lead Park *Operations Sup Worker Lead
Attendant (.49) *Home Delivered Meals (.71)
Coordinator (.75) Park
*Park Attendant *Operations Sup Worker Operations
(.35) *Senior Services (29) Lead
Activities
*Park Attendant Coordinator (.58) *Operations Sup Worker
(32) Groundskeeper II
enior Services Assistant (.08)
�*ParkAtten ant
( 3te (•45) *Operations Sup Worker
(.25)
*Park Atten
(.48) A*Operations Sup Worker Full Time
*Customer Service Rep' (.25) Shared
*Park Attendant (.53)
Full Time
(.12) or -Operations Sup Worker
*Customer Service Re (.07)
*Parl<Attendant (35) *Parttime
(.30)
COMMUNITY SERVICES
$ 2,3 5 2, 113 j 2.8%
• Activities include the Parks, Trails, Community Center,
Recreation Programs, Senior Programs, Home Delivered Meals
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..;,, �VERLCO(
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Community Services
Budget Highlights
Highlights•
• Parks - 119 acres of parks; dog park; five ball parks;
• 740 acres of Preserve; and 5.6 miles of Preserve Trails
• Recreation Programs — adult; youth; senior services
• Facility Rentals
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISIONS
NAME
FY16-17
REVISED
BUDGET
.....
BUDGET
INCREASE/DIVISION
..
PRIOR YEAR
Community Services
$205,342
$204,845
(0.24)
Recreation
$485,189
$554,413
14.3%
Parks
$1,283,777
$1,124,394
(12.4%)
Community Center Operations
$222,606
$242,784
9.1%
Senior Services
$222,475
$225,677
1.4%
TOTAL
$2,4191389
$2,3521113
(2.8%)
FY15 FY 16 FY 17 FY 18
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Employees:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
$7,049,p800
%3
2017-18 MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECTS
• Drainage —Miscellaneous ($50,000 CIP)
• Downtown Lighting Improvements ($100,000 Downtown
Strategy)
• Fire Station #2 Relocation Project ($3,,239,.632 CIP, $160,368
Development Fees, $150,000 Other Sources)
• Purchase and Install Chiller ($50,.000 CIP)
• Adero Canyon Trailhead ($460,,401 CIP, $1,,824,.599
Development Fees)
• Plaza Fountainside Courtyard Area Improvements ($125,000
CIP; $20,000 Other Sources)
• Video Surveillance Cameras ($50,.000 CIP)
2017-18 MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECTS -
CONTINUED
• Fountain Hills Blvd. Widening ($100,000 CIP)
• Fountain Hills Blvd. Shoulder Paving ($295,000 CIP, $255,000
Grant)
• Wayfinding Signs ($100,000 CIP)
• Contingency ($69,800 CIP)
Total $7,049,800
FEE SCHEDULE CHANGES
FY17-18 Fee Schedule Changes
CategoryFee
.. Fee
New Fee
Convenience Fee - credit card payment
$3.00 per transaction
3% with a minimum of $3.00 per
transaction
Town Code
$25.00 (CD or hard copy)
$25.00 per copy
Zoning Ordinances
$25.00 (CD or hard copy)
$25.00 per copy
Subdivision Code
$25.00 (CD or hard copy)
$25.00 per copy
CAFR (Annual Financial Report)
$25.00 (CD or hard copy)
$25.00 per copy
AnnualBudget
$25.00 (CD or hard copy)
$25.00 per copy
Land Use Analysis
$25.00 (CD or hard copy)
$25.00 per copy
24" x 36" Custom Map (B&W)
$20.00
description change only
24" x 36" Custom Map (Color)
$30.00
description change only
Peddler investigation fee (per person)
$25.00 - non-refundable
$41.00 - non-refundable
0
FY17-18 Fee Schedule Changes
CategoryFee .. Fee
New Fee
ALARM LICENSE PERMIT
description change only
Lease Agreement Application Fee, each
$100.00, per location - non-refundable
$250.00, per location - non-refundable
location
Amendments to Cell Tower Lease
$100.00 - non-refundable
$250.00, per location - non-refundable
Agreements
Park/Open Space Fees, including
$2,500/day
description change only
Amphitheater, Avenue of the Fountains
Plaza, Great Lawn, Centennial Circle and
other lawns - Event with less than 5,000
attendance
Park/Open Space Fees, including
$3,500/day
description change only
Amphitheater, Avenue of the Fountains
Plaza, Great Lawn, Centennial Circle and
other lawns - Event with more than 5,000
attendance
Events with less than 1,000 attendance
$500
description change only
Events with 1,000 - 1,999 attendance
$1,000
description change only
Events with 2,000 - 5,000 attendance
$2,500
description change only
Events with over 5,000 attendance
$5,000
description change only
89
FY17-18 FEE SCHEDULE CHANGES
_ Category..
Fee
New Fee
Events with less than 1,000 attendance
$500
description change only
Events with 1,000 - 1,999 attendance
$750
description change only
Events with 2,000 - 5,000 attendance
$1,000
description change only
Events with over 5,000 attendance
$1,500
description change only
Film permit application
$50.00 non-refundable
Extension of Premise
$25.00 - non-refundable
$50.00 - non-refundable
Sampling Permit
$25.00 - non-refundable
$50.00 - non-refundable
Acquisition of Control / Restructure / Agent
Change
$100.00 - non-refundable
FY17-18 Fee Schedule Changes
CategoryFee
.. Fee
New Fee
Base Permit Fee
$50.00 - non-refundable
$70.00 - non-refundable
In Lieu Payments
Calculated for cuts greater than 300 feet in
Calculated for cuts greater than 300 feet in
length
length - per MAG section 336
Haul Route Permit (greater than or equal to
$210.00
description change only
500 cubic yards)
Late fee for paying the environmental fee
$5.00 per month up to a maximum of $36.
Commercial/Industrial/Multi-Family Site
$500.00 plus $200.00 for every 5,000
description change only
Plan Review
square feet or portion thereof ^
Land Disturbance Fee
$10.00 per Sq. ft.
$10.00 per Sq. ft. plus revegetation -
description change only
Notification fee
$5.00 per mailing label and $ 60.00 per
$5.00 per mailing label and $ 75.00 per
newspaper posting as appropriate
newspaper posting as appropriate
*Plus a notification charge of $5.00 per mailing label and/or $60 per newspaper posting
*Plus a notification charge of $5.00 per
as appropriate.
mailing label and/or $75 per newspaper
posting as appropriate.
**Deposit refundable upon landscaping approval by Town.
**Deposit required for Certificate of
Occupancy (C of O) if landscaping is not
installed; refundable upon landscaping
approval by Town within six 6 months.
Landscape Plan Review
$420.00 plus $ 2,500.00 refundable deposit
**
**Deposit required for Certificate of
Occupancy (C of O) if landscaping is not
installed; refundable upon landscaping
,approval by Town within six 6 months.
FY17-18 Fee Schedule Changes
_ Category.. Fee
New Fee
Appeal of Decision by Building
$1,000 plus notification *^
Official/Fire Marshall
*Plus a notification charge of $5.00 per mailing label and/or $60 per newspaper posting
*Plus a notification charge of $5.00 per
as appropriate.
mailing label and/or $75 per newspaper
posting as appropriate.
Resident
$20.00
Delete - duplicate - see page 17 or rows
699-701
Non - Resident
$30.00
Delete - duplicate - see page 17 or rows
699-701
Open Park space, including Amphitheater,
$400/half day
$400/half day -4 hours or less
Avenue of the Fountains Plaza, Great Lawn,
$750/full day
$750/full day -over 4 hours
Centennial Circle and other lawns
description change also
Open Park space, including Amphitheater,
$750/half day
$750/half day -4 hours or less
Avenue of the Fountains Plaza, Great
$1,400/full day
$1,400/full day -over 4 hours
Lawn Centennial Circle and other lawns
description change also
Centennial Circle - 3 hour minimum
$75.00
DELETE
Centennial Circle - 3 hour minimum
$112.50
DELETE
Ping Pong Table
$15.00 per rental
Ping Pong Table
$30.00 per rental
PERSONNEL
120
110
100
90
N 80
N 70
N 60
N 50
N 40
PERSONNEL
Number of FTE Employees
Ut
FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18
Increase results from adding part-time Civil Plans Examiner and
part-time Permit Technician.
PERSONNEL & BENEFITS
$4,146,113 t 4.6%
WAGES and BENEFITS
FUND
REVISED
PROPOSED
BUDGETBUDGET
INCREASE/
(DECREASE)
PRIOR ..
General Fund
$3,366,038
$3,5481411
5.4%
HURF
$405,235
$4061203
0.2%
Economic Development
$104,020
$1071407
3.3%
Tourism Fund
$65,431
$609839
7.0%
Environmental Fund
$22,971
$23,253
1.2%
TOTAL
$3,9639695
$491469113
4.6%
A 2.5% salary adjustment for employees is recommended at a total cost of $78,790
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Employees:
FY15 FY16 FY17 FY17
==Mmi
PERSONNEL
• Personnel requests from Development Services, Public Works,
Finance and Community Services
• 2 new part-time staff positions recommended
• 43 Full Time Employees/ 27 Part Time Employees... 54.95 Total
Full Time Equivalent Employees
• 2.5% Increase recommendation for all employees in the
amount of $78,,790 included
• AZ Metropolitan Trust has saved Town $100,000 annually in
medical, dental, vision, and other employee benefit costs
• Total Personnel Cost $4,146,113. Increase of 4.6%
FY 2017-18 ANNUAL BUDGET
Town Manager Recommendation:
Approve the 2017-18 Annual Budget
In the amount of
$34,317,622
(excludes transfers)
Next Steps
Approval of Three (3) Budget Resolutions:
— 1St Resolution Adopts the Proposed Budget on May 4, 2017
— 2nd Resolution Adopts the Final Budget on June 1, 2017, and clarifies
the parameters of administering the 2017/18 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 2017-18
• Includes adoption of the Fee Schedule as proposed
— 3rd Resolution Adopts the Tax Levy on June 15, 2017
Fiscal Year 2017-2018
Proposed Budget
Town o
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Arizona
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, 2016.
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.
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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
19
Town Council
33
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
This section provides a summary of the financial policies used by the Town
rated into the budget, budget highlights, a detailed discussion of the revenues
penditures of the Town and ends with an overview of the budget process.
and incorpo-
and ex-
Financial Overview & Policies
43
Budget Highlights
93
Revenue Summary
107
Expenditure Summary
125
Budget Process & Schedule
133
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
141
Organization Chart
142
Mayor & Town Council
143
Administration
149
Town Manager
158
Town Clerk
162
Administrative Services
166
Finance
170
Information Technology
174
Economic Development (General Fund)
178
Legal Services
179
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.)
Page
General Government
181
Municipal Court
185
Public Works
193
Public Works
201
Facilities
205
Development Services
211
Development Services
218
Building Safety
221
Code Compliance
225
Engineering
228
Mapping & Graphics
231
Planning & Zoning
234
Community Services
239
Community Services
248
Community Center
251
Parks
255
Recreation
261
Senior Services
265
Law Enforcement
269
Fire & Emergency Medical
275
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
283
Streets Division -Highway User Revenue Fund
284
Excise Tax Funds
291
Downtown Strategy Fund
293
Economic Development Fund
296
Tourism Fund
300
Special Revenue Fund
307
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.)
Page
Court Enhancement Fund
313
Environmental Fund
317
Cottonwoods Maintenance District
323
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
327
Summary of Tax Levy and Tax Rate Information
333
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
This section details the Town's Capital Improvement Program, definitions, a summary, and
details of each project.
Capital Improvement Program
335
Capital Projects Summary
341
Capital Projects Information Sheets
349
Facilities Replacement Fund
401
VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
This section presents policy and procedures of the vehicle replacement program as well as
interfund charges.
Vehicle Replacement Program
405
Interfund Charges
410
SCHEDULES
This section presents information not found elsewhere in this budget document.
Comprehensive Fee Schedule
412
Schedule of Authorized Positions
433
Pay Plan
437
Resolution 2017-13
439
Glossary
443
Acronyms
457
Strategic Plan
463
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Budget Message
T AIN
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BUDGET MESSAGE April 10, 2017
9'�that is Olp
Honorable Mayor and Town Council:
I am pleased to submit the operating budget for the Town of Fountain Hills for the
fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018. This budget is
balanced and designed to convey to the public a message that articulates priorities
and issues for the upcoming fiscal year.
Although each fund should be viewed individually, the Town's proposed total budg-
et, including all funds is $34,317,622. It is important to note that the budget in-
cludes the use of one-time sources of funding, such as one-time accumulated re-
serves 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. The 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, and again on February 13,
2017, the Finance Director outlined financial challenges the Town will be facing in
the very near future. Based on the financial forecast for the next five years, the
Town will be facing budget shortfalls totaling up to $3.7 million. As was stated at
the recent Town Council Retreat, the Town has significantly reduced staffing levels
and contracted out a number of services over the years. By doing so, the Town
has diligently pared down expenditures 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. Staff will be
presenting a detailed ten-year budget at a Council Special Session in April that will
project revenues and all operating and capital expenditures. The expenditures will
include all of the deferred or underfunded programs such as pavement manage-
ment, facilities replacement fund, capital improvement program, staffing, and oth-
er critical areas. The presentation will include revenue options for Town Council
consideration to address the revenue shortfall. I am grateful that the Mayor and
Council have demonstrated a genuine concern and interest in tackling this major
issue facing the Town of Fountain Hills.
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Budget Message
The chart below depicts the current five year forecast:
$19.0
$17.0
$15.0
$13.0
0
$11.0
$9.0
$7.0
$5.0
FY2018-2022 Projected General Fund
Revenues and Expenditures
FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22
oTOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES -4— OPERATING REVENUES
Primary funding issues facing the Town of Fountain Hills include:
• Increased costs for maintenance, repair and/or replacement of aging in-
frastructure (roads, buildings, parks, the Fountain, etc.)
• Dependence upon State shared revenues to fund operating expenditures
■ Dependence upon economically volatile local sales tax to fund operation-
al expenditures and capital improvement projects
■ Decreased proportionate share of State shared revenues due to in-
creased 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 on-
going 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, re-
sulting 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. Town funds that
are expended for public safety services provided under these contracts are undeni-
ably high quality and cost efficient.
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Budget Message
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 FY16-17, Town total General Fund expenditures increased
18.7%, while public safety costs increased 72.6%, leaving reduced funding to pay
for non-public safety core services.
For example, in FY01-02 the Town's total General Fund expenditures were $12.7M.
Fourteen years later, in FY16-17, the Town's total expenditures had increased by
$2.4M, to a total of $15.1M; public safety's increase amounted to $3.2M, more
than the total increase of $2.4M. In essence, this means that by FY16-17, the rev-
enue available for the remainder of the Town's core services had decreased by
$838K. In FY16-17, public safety costs now represent 50.7% 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.)
I
Public Safety Costs vs. Total General Fund
$18.0
$16.0
$14.0
$12.0
c
° $10.0
$8.0
$6.0
$4.0
$2.0
Expenditures
FY01-02 FY07 -08 FY16-17
Public Safety Costs Y 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 88% of the General Fund (33% and 55% respectively).
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Budget Message
At the time of this budget message, staff members have been waiting on the final
State shared revenue estimates from the State. Even though last fiscal year the
Town of Fountain Hills had a modest increase in State shared revenues, the
amount of revenue received was about the same amount received as ten years
ago. This important source of revenue is projected to be flat and eventually decline
over time as high growth cities will receive larger allocations of State shared reve-
nue.
The chart below demonstrates that overall local sales tax collections now reflect a
modest increase over prior years:
Fountain Hills 2.6% Sales Tax - by year
$9.0
$8.0
$7.0
$6.0
o $5.0
$4.0
$3.0
$2.0
$1.0
$0.0
FY08-09 FY09-10 FY10-11 FY11-12 FY12-13 FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16
While building activity in Fountain Hills has been on the upswing since 2016 and
continuing into 2017, particularly with large scale commercial, multifamily
housing, and luxury housing construction, the total building permits issued is still
below the peak in the year 1998. The following chart shows the historical building
permit activity from the year 1998 forward.
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HISTORICAL BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY
YEAR
Single Family
Duplex
Multi -Family
Total Dwelling
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
1 0
1 0
1 5
1 10
47
23
347
2016
33
0
0
2
4
1 37
1 8
1 420
19 Year Total
2447
129
258
494
1210
3915
380
11049
19 Year Avg
128.8
6.8
13.6
26.0
63.7
206.1
20.0
581.5
BUDGET APPROACH
In developing the proposed FY17-18 budget, each department director was given
specific instructions to stay within the FY16-17 budget as the base budget for
FY17-18. Any new budget requests would have to be submitted separately as
supplemental budget requests. This was designed to maintain the current level of
effort for core services and streamline the process for considering supplemental
requests.
The criteria used to evaluate the supplemental requests are as follows:
Is there a dedicated revenue source to pay for the new program or ser-
vice?
• 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 $1.3M in one-time
supplemental budget needs and $284K in ongoing supplemental needs. The ongo-
ing budget supplements include some expenditures that could easily be scaled
back or eliminated, if necessary, in FY18-19.
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Budget Message
Last fiscal year, the Town instituted a consolidation of budget program codes to
simplify budgeting and accounting. By consolidating the budget organization codes
and charging to the appropriate program code, it streamlined the ongoing budget,
improved departmental operations, and reduced the number of budget transfers in
operating departments. In the current year, staff members continued to identify
and recommend additional budget codes to consolidate in the FY17-18 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:
CORE SERVICES BUDGET
Public Safety
General Government
Administration
Public Works
Development Services
Community Services
Excise Tax Funds -
Downtown/ED/Tourism
Special Revenue Funds
Debt Service
Capital Funds
PUBLIC SAFETY
FY16-17
FY17-18
Funding Source
$ 7,638,828
$ 7,732,459
General Fund
827,866
1,369,057
General Fund
2,823,079
3,719,323
General Fund
830,201
837,495
General Fund
927,139
940,482
General Fund
2,356,959
2,352,113
General Fund
403,434 469,032 Excise Tax
5,873,586 5,971,634 Special Revenue
2,922,266 2,906,902 Debt Service
916951420 810191125 CIP
$ 34,298,778 $ 34,317,622
As mentioned earlier, Public Safety expenditures continue to consume a growing
proportion of the overall operating budget.
Due to concerns about the projected budget shortfall in FY18-19 and the fact that
the Rural/Metro contract will terminate on June 30, 2018, staff began negotiating
a new contract a year in advance to better anticipate the annual cost of fire and
emergency services in FY19-20 and into the future. The Town Attorney and Town
Manager plan to have a new contract ready for Council consideration sometime in
May.
The intergovernmental agreement for law enforcement services with Maricopa
County Sheriffs Office (MCSO) is based on actual cost of services from the prior
fiscal year. For the first time in a number of years, MCSO proposed a reduction in
costs of $99,081 or 2.6% from the current fiscal year. However, the Town of Foun-
tain Hills is predicting that the Town's law enforcement services budget will contin-
ue to escalate due to increased costs tied to the town's proportionate share of
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Budget Message
MCSO's underfunded liabilities in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System.
Due to a variety of factors, nearly all of the municipalities and local government
that participate in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System will be experi-
encing unprecedented contribution increases to the retirement system on behalf of
their public safety employees.
RECOMMENDED STAFFING REQUESTS AND PERSONNEL CHANGES
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, nearly all of the requests would have been recommended
for consideration in the FY17-18 budget. Unfortunately, with limited resources, I
am recommending only two new positions: a part-time Permit Technician and a
part-time Civil Plans Examiner. Since building permit activity and building permit
revenues are up, these positions were able to be justified.
The FY17-18, budget also includes minor reclassifications of positions. With the re-
view of the Town's classifications, the Administrative Services Director has recom-
mended that the following positions be reclassified:
• Recreation Supervisor to Recreation Manager
Code Enforcement Officer to Senior Code Enforcement Officer
• Groundskeeper to Groundskeeper II
• Events & Operations Supervisor to Community Center Manager
MODEST INCREASE IN EMPLOYEE SALARY AND BENEFITS
In FY17-18 there is a recommendation to include an increase of 2.5 percent to the
salaries and wages of all existing employees. The cost of implementing the adjust-
ment to salaries and wages is approximately $78,790. Unlike a number of other
municipalities, the Town of Fountain Hills does not fund a merit system to provide
regular increases to salaries and wages due to employee performance. The Town's
previous merit system was discontinued several years ago as a cost savings due to
the Town's inability to fund it on an ongoing basis.
Last July, the Town of Fountain Hills joined a new employee health insurance pool,
Arizona Metropolitan Trust (AZMET), in order to lower the Town's cost of providing
health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision, flexible benefits program,
long-term disability, and a health and wellness program. Joining AZMET allowed
Fountain Hills to be in a group that focuses on providing benefits to local govern-
ment members which saved the Town over $100,000 in FY16-17 in premiums. The
new group offers overall improved benefit coverage through such providers as
Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Delta Dental. One of the major benefits of belonging to
this new group is that the Town of Fountain Hills has a seat on the Board of Direc-
tors and has equal standing in determining future rates.
In FY17-18 the Town's portion of increased costs for employee medical, dental, vi-
sion, and other health-related benefits will increase by $21,830 or 3.4%. This is
one of the smallest increases the Town has experienced in a number of years and
is the first time that AZMET has experienced a premium increase in its five-year
history.
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Budget Message
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 doesn't have the resources to continue funding
these non -profits long-term, the Town Council reduced the funding of the commu-
nity contracts by 10 percent from the previous fiscal year. Based on the policy di-
rection from last fiscal year, the funding for community contracts in FY17-18 have
been reduced by another 10 percent from FY16-17 funding levels.
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 $7,049,800 in FY17-18, down from
$9,312,200 in FY16-17 or a 24.3% decrease from previous fiscal year. The Town
Council previewed the proposed Five -Year Capital Improvement Program at a spe-
cial session in March and provided direction and prioritization of the proposed pro-
jects contained in the plan. The two major projects in the FY17-18 capital im-
provement budget for next year include the new Fire Station No. 2 on Fountain
Hills Boulevard and the Adero Canyon Trailhead. These two projects constitute ap-
proximately 75.7% of the overall capital improvement budget in FY17-18.
VEHICLE REPLACEMENT FUND
One of the major purchases recommended in FY17-18 is a replacement ladder
truck. Ladder trucks typically have a useful life of 15 years. The current ladder
truck is nearing 20 years. The Town is at the point where it can take advantage of
an existing contract that is in place with the cities of Phoenix and Mesa which will
save the Town approximately $100,000 - $150,000 on an $800,000 purchase. The
existing ladder truck has a surplus value of about $100,000, which will depreciate
at a faster rate if the Town doesn't address this purchase in the near future. The
ladder truck has fully recovered its replacement cost in the Vehicle Replacement
Fund. In the months ahead, the Town will be conducting a cost -benefit analysis of
purchasing versus leasing a new ladder truck.
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STRATEGIC PLAN
The Strategic Planning Advisory Commission (SPAC) is in the process of finalizing a
new Strategic Plan for the Town of Fountain Hills which will be coming before the
Town Council for approval in the near future. The Strategic Plan is designed to pro-
vide guidance and impacts a variety of Town activities including policy recommen-
dations, Town operations, and even capital improvement projects. Prior to drafting
the strategic plan, SPAC members worked closely with the Fountain Hills Cultural
and Civic Association on a community survey and the Vision Fountain Hills commu-
nity event that took place in May of 2016. The strategic priorities contained in the
new plan were the direct result of the Vision Fountain Hills visioning process that
included more than one hundred residents participating in the program. The Stra-
tegic Planning Advisory Commission also conducted a SWOT Analysis of the previ-
ous 2010 Strategic Plan and determined which objectives were still relevant in
2016. This coupled with the strategic priorities from the 2016 Vision Fountain Hills
process form the basis of the new Fountain Hills Strategic Plan.
The 2016 Fountain Hills Strategic Plan contains a number of actions and perfor-
mance measures tied to the following strategic priorities:
• Goal #1: Maximize Economic Development Opportunities in
Fountain Hills
• Goal #2: Ensure that Infrastructure and Physical Environment
in Fountain Hills are Well -Maintained and Safe
• Goal #3: Attract Families and Working Professionals to Foun-
tain Hills
• Goal #4: Ensure that Fountain Hills Finances are Stable and
Sustainable
• Goal #5: Focus on Strengthening the Community and Improv-
ing the Town's Quality of Life
BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS FOR FY17-18 AND BEYOND
Adherence to State -imposed Expenditure Limitations Law impacts the
Town's ability to budget proposed capital projects
Revenue projections are determined using both a trend analysis for-
mula, 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 cost of living adjustment of 2.5% will go into effect July 1, 2017,
for all full-time and part-time employees
• An inflation factor of 2.5% to 3.5% has been added to existing budg-
ets for Administration, Public Works, Development Services and Com-
munity Services departments in future years
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Budget Message
♦ The law enforcement contract with Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
has been budgeted at a decrease of 2.6% but future years will be at a
10% increase
♦ The fire services contract with Rural/Metro Corporation is projected at
3% increase for FY17-18 and beyond.
The following chart provides General Fund projections through FY21-22:
DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD
Five-vear Budget Proiection
EXPENDITURES
Mayor & Town Council
FY17-18
FY18-19
FY19-20
FY20-21
FY21-22
REVENUES
1,369,057
485,852
502,857
520,457
538,673
Intergovernmental
$ 5,321,168
$ 5,344,150
$ 5,367,595
$ 5,391,275
$ 5,415,192
Permits, Licenses, Fees
863,140
834,172
844,693
848,681
853,238
Building Revenue
960,247
714,078
618,608
567,787
583,113
Local Taxes
8,841,288
9,004,718
9,401,457
9,798,427
10,195,632
Total Revenues
$ 15,985,843
$ 15,897,118
$ 16,232,353
$ 16,606,170
$ 17,047,175
EXPENDITURES
Mayor & Town Council
$ 71,849
$ 74,364
$ 76,967
$ 79,661
$ 82,449
General government
1,369,057
485,852
502,857
520,457
538,673
Administration
2,342,476
2,469,463
2,510,894
2,643,775
2,691,306
Municipal Court
339,913
351,810
364,123
376,867
390,057
Public Works
1,029,137
1,065,156
1,102,437
1,141,022
1,180,958
Development Services
748,840
775,049
802,176
830,252
859,311
Community Services
2,352,113
2,434,437
2,519,643
2,607,831
2,699,104
Public Safety (Police & Fire)
7,732,458
8,505,704
9,079,081
9,700,094
10,039,597
Total Expenditures
15,985,843
16,161,835
16,958,178
17,899,959
18,481,455
Surplus/ (Deficit)
$ -
$ (264,717)
$ (725,825)
$ (1,293,789)
$ (1,434,280)
For the past fifteen years, the Town of Fountain Hills has been awarded the Gov-
ernment 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 FY17-18 annual budg-
et, its processes, issues, and anticipated outcomes.
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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 800 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
their staff members for their diligence in preparing their budgets. The Directors
and their staff attended several sessions with the Town Manager and Finance Divi-
sion to justify programs, develop cost estimates, and answer questions. This team
effort 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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FOUR PEAKS
TOWN OF FOUNTa�'N,�
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Community Profile
Community Profile
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Community Profile
COMMUNITY
PROFILE
The Town of Fountain Hills overlooks
the Verde River Valley and the east
Valley of the metro Phoenix area. It is
a master planned community estab-
lished 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
cattle holdings in Arizona.
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 crown jewel of Fountain Hills is our
beautiful fountain, which is one of the
world's tallest man-made fountains. It
serves as a focal point for the commu-
nity and attracts thousands of visitors
each year.
The fountain is nestled in the center of
a large man-made lake. With all three
pumps and under ideal conditions, the
plume of water rises 560 feet (171m)
in height from a concrete water lily
sculpture, though in normal operation
only two of the pumps are used, with
a fountain height of around 330 feet
(101m). The fountain operates for 15
minutes at the top of every hour be-
tween 9 AM and 9 PM, weather per-
mitting.
Fountain Hills is home to approxi-
mately 125 pieces of Town -owned art-
work throughout its downtown and at
public buildings. Art is a significant
part of the Town's heritage. The Public
Art Committee and its parent organi-
zation, The Fountain Hills Cultural and
Civic Association, is the official repre-
sentative of the Town in all matters
dealing with the promotion of public
art within Fountain Hills.
From striking statues set against
Fountain Hills' mountain ranges to
photography located inside public
buildings, Fountain Hills has some-
thing for everyone. A wide variety of
fountains, bronze sculptures, and oth-
er art types and media are available
to be viewed. Residents and visitors
are invited to take self guided tours,
or take advantage of one of the "Art
Walk" guided tours.
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Located on 13,006 acres of land,
Fountain Hills is surrounded by the
McDowell Mountains and Scottsdale
on the west, the Fort McDowell Ya-
vapai Nation on the east, the Salt Riv-
er Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
on the south, and the McDowell Moun-
tain Regional Park on the north. The
elevation is 1,520 feet at the fountain,
2,130 feet at the Golden Eagle Trail -
head, and is approximately 500 feet
above Phoenix.
Over the past twenty plus years,
Fountain Hills has grown from 10,190
residents to a town of 23,899 in 2015.
With unparalleled scenic views of the
surrounding rugged mountains, and
the serenity of the Sonoran Desert,
the Town carefully protects the native
flora, fauna, and scenic vistas. It is
not unusual to see bobcats, javelina,
jackrabbits or coyotes wandering the
fringes of the community. Amongst
the natural beauty, the Town contin-
ues to attract residents who build
their homes to take advantage of this
environment.
The Town offers a wide range of living
accommodations, from small condo-
minium complexes to large custom
homes. Fountain Hills also offers rec-
reational and cultural programs and
services that contribute to a high
quality of life for its residents. The
community consists of primarily resi-
dential property and open space
(9,660 acres or 74%). Of the remain-
Community Profile
ing land, 2,445 acres are developable,
with 69 acres being zoned commercial
(approximately .5%), 3 acres zoned
industrial (.0%), and 1,528 acres are
right-of-way/streets (12%).
In 2016, Fountain Hills was once
again - for the sixth time - honored
by kaBOOM in their Playful City, USA
recognition program. This national
program honors cities and towns
across the country for making it easy
for kids of all ages to get balanced
and active play in their neighbor-
hoods, and for pledging to integrate
play as a solution to the challenges
facing their communities. One exam-
ple that demonstrates how Fountain
Hills prioritizes play is the installation
of the Rotary Community Musical Park
in Fountain Park. Another example
that demonstrates playability in Foun-
tain Hills is the tennis court improve-
ments. Through an Arizona Sports and
Tourism Authority biennial grant,
Fountain Hills was awarded funds for
reconstruction of all six public courts.
This asset and new installment con-
tributes to kid -friendly spaces and in-
fuses the community with play oppor-
tunities. Additions to local trails, and
local events such as the Fourth at the
Fountain and Movies in the Park are
just a few other examples of some of
the Town's efforts to encourage play-
ful activities.
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Community Profile
The International Festivals & Events
Association (IFEA) paid tribute to
Fountain Hills when they announced
their 2016 Pinnacle Award winners
during the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson
Pinnacle Awards Ceremony held at
the IFEA's 61st Annual Convention,
Expo & Retreat in Tucson, Arizona, in
September, 2016. Fountain Hills won
awards in the following categories:
Best Organizational Website - Gold;
Best Single Magazine Display Ad -
Silver; Best Ad Series - Silver; and
Best Miscellaneous On -Site Decor -
Bronze.
Expedia, an online travel website, on
the Features Viewfinder, set their
sites on scenic cities across the na-
tion. Their mission was "to pinpoint
the most beautiful places to travel in
every state that may not be on your
radar". They took into account all
kinds of aesthetically pleasing char-
acteristics, from historical attractions
to natural landscapes. For Arizona,
Expedia selected Fountain Hills. They
state: "You'll probably see the water
spraying out into the sky long before
you arrive in Fountain Hills. Shooting
up 560 feet, the famous flume reach-
es higher than the Washington Monu-
ment. While the city is home to one
of the world's largest fountains, its
beauty is apparent in a number of
ways: Explore the Fountain Hills Bo-
tanical Garden to marvel at the de-
sert plants and hike Sonoran Trail for
sweeping views of the lower Verde
Valley."
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Fountain Hills' low population density
is a major reason it is such a desira-
ble place to live. Unlike other regions
of the Valley one can dine, play, and
commute, without congestion.
Fountain Hills' land is currently devel-
oped at an average density of 1.4
dwelling units per acre for single
family homes and 6.9 units per acre
for multi -family housing.
At the end of 2016, there were 1,010
vacant single family lots and 97 va-
cant multi -family lots.
Based upon the 2015 US Census
population estimate figure of 23,899,
Fountain Hills has an average of
1,176.1 people per square mile, or
1.84 people per acre.
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Community Profile
Demographics
2010 2000 Percent Change 2000-2010 2010
Population iHousingUnits Population iHousingUnits Population
1
lHousingUnits Occupied
Vacant
1
22,489 1 13,167 20,235 1 10,491 11.1%
1 25.5% 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*
July 1, 2015
23,899***
2020
25,900**
2030
31,000**
Estimated Buildout —2040
34,700****
* US CENSUS
** MAG
***US CENSUS, AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY
****TOWN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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Fountain Hills Population Trends
1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2030 2040
YEAR
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40000
35000
0
30000
Q
25000
J
a
20000
O
a
15000
10000
5000
I
0
1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2030 2040
YEAR
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TOWN -WIDE BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED
700
600
LU
N
Ln 500 ■SINGLE FAMILY
Ln
H
IN DUPLEX
400
MULTI -FAMILY
LU
0. 300 ®COMMERCIAL
LL0
= 200
LU
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� 100
Z
0 L U
0-m- 0. OR SII ■.1 -
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
YEAR
The Height of Desert Living E E 1 01 27
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
1 0
1 0
5
10
1 47
23
347
2016
33
0
0
2
4
37
8
420
19 Year Total
2447
129
258
494
1210
3915
380
11049
19 Year Avg
128.8
6.8
13.6
26.0
63.7
206.1
20.0
581.5
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Community Profile
TOWN -WIDE BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED
VALUATION IN DOLLARS
180
160
140
Un
z 120
J
J_
100
Z
1999
80
�
13.326
2000
37
25.869
2001
8
15.625
2002
a
J
16.698
2003
14
9.554
2004
14
23.021
2005
0 60
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
D
1.012
2013
18
1.060
2014
20
1.936
2015
1 23
12.730
2016
8
1.629
40
20
0
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
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
1 23
12.730
2016
8
1.629
*1998-2016 Valuation includes commercial building permits as well as tenant improvements.
28 10 j r ■ The Height of Desert Living
Community Profile
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
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Fountain Hills Middle School and Four Peaks
Elementary School
McDowell Mountain AKAL
Elementary School
The Height of Desert Living N N ■ 11 29
Community Profile
s h o p p i n n r: e n to rs (and other non-residential developments)
1. Northside Business District (36,900 sf) Along the east side of Fountain Hills Blvd in the north part of
town
2. Palisades Plaza (91,445 sf) Located at Fountain Hills Blvd and Palisades Blvd (Anchored
by Safeway)
3. Town Center 1 (44,010 sf) Includes all businesses at the southwest and southeast of
Palisades Blvd and Avenue of the Fountains, and the south
west corner of Palisades Blvd and Westby Dr
4. Fountain Hills Plaza (140,421 sf) Located at the southwest corner of Palisades Blvd and La
Montana Drive (Anchored by Bashas)
5. La Montana & Palisades Plaza (42,585 sf) Located at the northeast and northwest corner of La
Montana Dr and Palisades Blvd
6. Red Mountain Plaza (132,192 sf)
7. Downtown (673,267 sf)
8. Plaza Fountainside (87,656 sf)
9. Enterprise Colony District (523,193 sf)
10. Plat 202 (53,299 sf)
11. Circle K Center (11,400 sf)
12. Red Rock Business Center (52,282 sf)
13. Crossroads Center (19,452 sf)
14. Shea East Plaza (9,496 sf)
15. Firebrick Plaza (18,768 sf)
16. Plat 704 (41,855 sf)
17. Four Peaks Plaza (306,307 sf)
18. Industrial Park (321,220 sf)
19. Eagle Mountain Village Plaza (82,712 sf)
20. Fountain View Plaza (12,544 sf)
Northwest corner of Palisades Blvd and Saguaro Blvd
Includes all businesses bordered by Saguaro Blvd, Palisades
Blvd, La Montana Dr, Avenue of the Fountains and Paul
Nordin Pkwy
On the southwest side of Fountain Park
Along Saguaro Blvd, between Colony Dr to the north and
Rand Dr to the south
Located along Saguaro Blvd between Kingstree Blvd and
Malta Dr
Located at the northwest corner of Saguaro Blvd and Shea
Blvd
Located at the northeast corner of Saguaro Blvd and Shea
Blvd
West of the Beeline Highway north side on Shea Blvd
West of the Beeline Highway south side on Shea Blvd
Located between Firebrick Dr and Shea Blvd
Southeast corner of Saguaro Blvd and Shea Blvd
Southwest corner of Shea Blvd west of Saguaro Blvd
(Anchored by Target)
Northwest side of Technology Dr and Saguaro Blvd
Southeast corner of Shea Blvd and Eagle Mountain Pkwy
(Anchored by Fry's)
Located along Fountain Hills Blvd between Palisades and
Keith McMahan Dr
30 1 ■ ' ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
to Scottsdale
Shopping Center Location Map
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
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Community Profile
TOWN -WIDE LAND USE
SCOTTSDALE
RIGHT OF WAY 1.5% SINGLE FAMILY/LOW
11.6% 10.5%
OPEN SPACE
23.3%
GOLF COURSE -
5.4% PARKS I.4%yyyTTT
SCHOOL50.8%
GOVERNMENTD.2%
UTILITY 0.6%
VACANT IN USTRIAL
0.02%
SINGLE FAMILY/MEDIUM
18%
VACANT RESIDENTIAL
17.4%
�1111EIIIALJITETAIL/OFFICE 1.7%
VACANT COMMERCIAL 0.5%
\\ MDGUSE2%
LODINGD.
VACANT LODGING 0.3%
INSTITUTIONAL 0.3%
INDUSTR IAL D.2%
MULTI-FAMILY/LOW
z 0.6%
MULTI-FAMILY/MEDIUM
0.01%
MULTI-FAMILY/HIGH
\\\ 0.1%
` MULTI-FAMILY/CONDO/LOW
\\ 0.7%
MULTI-FAMILY/CONDO/MEDIUI
0.2%
MULTI-FAMILY/CONDO/HIGH
3.3%
32 1 ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Developed
Undeveloped
Undeveloped
Land Use
Residential Units
Acres
Developable
Undevelopable
Total Acres
Acres
Acres
Residential
Single Family- L
................................................................................................................................................................
1,0191,360.5
1,332.3
Single Family- M
................................................................................................................................................................
7,316
2,301.6
927.9
Multi -Family- L
436
82.4
.............................................................................................................................
Multi -Family- M
301.2
6,630.1
................................................................................................................................
Multi -Family. -.H
1.50...............
9.1
........................................
Multi-Family/Condo - L
571
91.2
68'9
..............................................................................................................................
Multi-Family/Condo - M
...............................................................................................................................
Multi-Family/Condo-H
207
3,051
19.8
435.2
Commercial/Retail
216.4
68.7
285.1
Mixed Use
350
20.5
20.5
Lodging
19.6
44.2
63.8
Institutional
44.5
44.5
Industrial
31.3
3.0
34.3
Utility
77.8
77.8
Government/Town Owned
29.1
29.1
Schools
110.5
110.5
Parks
182.4
182.4
Golf Course
770.2
770.2
Open Space
3,029.8
3,029.8
Scottsdale Owned Land
199.9
199.9
Right of Way/Streets
1,527.7
1,527.7
otal
1 13,130
7,331.0
1 2,445.0
1 3,229.7
13,005.7
32 1 ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Town Council
Town Council
The Height of Desert Living m m ■ 1 33
Citizens of Fountain Hills
Mayor and Town Council
Presiding Judge E Town Prosecutor �i Town Manager Town Attorney
Fire / EMS
Community
Services
Parks
Recreation
Tourism
Community
Center
Senior
Services
Development
public Work
Services
Engineering
It
logy
GIS
Facilities
es
!Economic
Building SafetyWInspection
Planning
Appointed
Code
by Council
Enforcement
ration
Law
Enforcement
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tion
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rative
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Appointed
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by Council
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Contracted
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
hometown 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
the town's world-renowned art collec-
tion. She was also very active with
the Visitor's Bureau to spur tourism
for the town.
Town Council
Linda M. Kavanagh
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
third term of office in 2016.
The Height of Desert Living E E E 35
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.
36 1 ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Councilmember Nick DePorter's pro-
fessional experience includes com-
munity relations, business develop-
ment, strategic planning, and higher
education leadership. Nick works for
LinkedIn serving as the Senior Field
Organizer on the Economic Graph
team. Nick is responsible for partner-
ing with companies, non -profits, edu-
cation providers, and governments to
create economic opportunity for eve-
ry member of the workforce.
Councilmember DePorter currently
serves on the Chicanos Por La Causa
- Health & Human Services, the City
of Phoenix Business and Workforce
Development Board, the Maricopa
County Workforce Development
Board, the Fountain Hills Chamber of
Commerce Public Policy Committee,
and the Arizona State University -
Career Services Advisory Board. Nick
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.
Town Council
Nick DePorter
Councilmember DePorter has enjoyed
living in Arizona for 21 years and
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, and a Master of Public Admin-
istration (MPA) from Arizona State
University. He enjoys traveling and
spending time with his wife, Adrienne,
and children, Jack and Abbie. Nick is
proud that his family, parents, and in-
laws all call Fountain Hills home.
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Town Council
Henry Leger
As a resident of Fountain Hills for
over 25 years, Councilmember Hen-
ry 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, Hen-
ry moved to Arizona in 1970 to at-
tend the University of Arizona where
he received his Master's Degree in
Educational Psychology. Henry
worked as a professional in the field
of leadership and organizational de-
velopment 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.
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 Commit-
tee of Architecture for the Fir-
erock 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 Luther-
an 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. Mari-
sa, 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.
38 1 ■ ' ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Vice Mayor 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
Commission, 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
president of three organizations, the
last being The Health Industry Manu-
facturers 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
represented the county on the Metro-
politan Washington Council of Gov-
ernments' Board of Directors, as well
as serving as Chairman of the North-
ern Virginia Transportation Commis-
sion.
During his "retirement" in Fountain
Hills, he has won numerous awards
as a nature photographer.
Town Council
Alan Magazine
Vice Mayor 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 chil-
dren from a previous marriage and
four grandchildren.
The Height of Desert Living ® E t1 39
Town Council
Art Tolis
Councilmember Art Tolis has been ac-
tive in the Fountain Hills community
for over 16 years. He has served on
many boards and commissions includ-
ing the Fountain Hills Chamber of
Commerce (2003-2007), Treasurer of
the Chamber in 2006, L. Alan Cruik-
shank River of Time Museum Board of
Directors, Fountain Hills Realtor Mar-
keting Chair/Scottsdale Association of
Realtors Board of Directors, the Town
of Fountain Hills Planning & Zoning
Commission, Four Peaks Rotary (2016
-2017 as President), and is a graduate
of the first Fountain Hills Leadership
Academy class. Prior to moving to Ari-
zona, Art was active in Connecticut
politics and also served on the Town
Council for Berlin, Connecticut. He has
a Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse
University and a Master's Certificate
from Pacific Coast Banking School/
University of Washington.
In addition to these community posi-
tions, Art is the owner of Tolis Mort-
gage Financial Group and is a licensed
mortgage broker, realtor and insur-
ance agent (life and health).
Art is married to Heather Tolis and is
the proud father to six children who
are either currently attending or have
graduated from the Fountain Hills Uni-
fied School District.
40 1 ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
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!).
The Height of Desert Living E E E 41
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
Third term: December, 2016 - November, 2018
Vice Mayor:
Alan Magazine
Term of Office: First term: December, 2014 - November, 2018
Councilmembers:
Dennis Brown
Term of Office: Partial term: May, 2009 - May, 2012
Second term: June, 2012 - November, 2016
Third term: December, 2016 - November, 2020
Nick DePorter
Term of Office: First term: December, 2014 - November, 2018
Henry Leger
Term of Office: First term: June, 2006 - May, 2010
Second term: June, 2010 - November, 2014
Third term: December, 2014 - November, 2018
Art Tolis
Term of Office: First term: December, 2016 - November, 2020
Cecil A. Yates
Term of Office: First term: June, 2012 - November, 2016
Second term: December, 2016 - November, 2020
42 1 ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Financial Overview & Policies
Financial Overview
Policies
The Height of Desert Living m m ■ 1 43
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
BUDGETARY FUNDS
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
OPERATING
SPECIAL
DEBT SERVICE
CAPITAL
FUNDS
REVENUE FUNDS
FUNDS
IMPROVEMENT
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)
Internal Service
Economic
Eagle Mountain
Fire &
Emergency
Fund (800)
Development
Debt Service
Development
Fund (310)
(520)
Fee Fund (720)
Vehicle
Municipal
Parks/Recreation
Replacement
Tourism Fund
Property
Development
Fund (810)
(320)
Corporation Debt
Fee Fund (740)
Service (530)
Special
Open Space
Revenue/Grants
Development
Fund (400)
Fee Fund (750)
Court
Enhancement
Fund (420)
Environmental
Fund (460)
Cottonwoods
Maintenance
District Fund
(540)
Fund Type Fund
Operating
General Fund
General Fund
General Fund
General Fund
General Fund
General Fund
General Fund
General Fund
General Fund
Public Art Fund
Internal Service Fund
Vehicle Re lacement Fund
FUND/DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE
Governmental Funds
Department
Total
Mayor & Town Council
Administration
General Government
Municipal Court
Public Works
Development Services
Community Services
Law Enforcement
Fire & Emergency Medical
Community Services
Administration
Administration
Fund Type
Department
Special Revenue
Total
Highway User Revenue Fund
Public Works
Downtown Strategy Fund
Administration
Economic Development Fund
Administration
Tourism Fund
Community Services
Special Revenue Fund
Administration
Court Enhancement Fund
Municipal Court
Environmental Fund
Public Works
Cottonwoods Maintenance District Fund
Public Works
Fund Type
Department
Debt Service
Total
General Obligation Bond Fund
Administration
Eagle Mountain CFD Fund
Administration
Municipal Property Corporation Fund
Administration
Fund Type Fund
Department
Capital Projects
Total
Capital Projects Fund
Administration, Community
Services, Public Works,
Development Services,
Fire & Emergency Medical
Facilities Replacement Fund
Public Works
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
104
143-148
104
149-180
104
181-184
104
185-192
104
193-210
104
211-238
104
239-268
104
269-274
104
275-282
104
128
104
128
104
407-412
Page Numoer
104
283-290
104
291-295
104
296-299
104
300-306
104
307-312
104
313-316
104
317-322
104
323 326
Page Number
105 1 328
105 1 329
105 1 329-330
Page Number
1 105 1 401-404 1
105 1 129
Amount
17, 929, 766
71,849
2,342,476
2,347,894
339,913
837,495
940,482
2,352,113
3,855,626
3,876,833
39,383
63,702
862,000
Amount
6,712,535
3,825,625
140,885
345,318
254,698
1,344,000
80,265
717,613
4,131
Amount
2,906,902
2,121, 550
407,656
377,696
Amount
11,196,149
8,251,740
906,850
$ 38,745,352
The preceding page depicts the budgetary funds of the town. The table above rep-
resents the departments of the Town and the funds that are used by those depart-
ments.
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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 depart-
ments. It exists to account for the financing of services traditionally associated
with local government. These services include police and fire protection, develop-
ment services (engineering/planning), public works (facilities), community services
(parks and recreation/community center/senior activity center), general admin-
istration, and any other activity for which a special fund has not been created.
Governmental accounting requires the General Fund be used for all financial re-
sources except those required to be accounted for in another fund and have desig-
nations of non -spendable, restricted, committed, assigned or unassigned.
«The Public Art Fund (Fund 410) is funded by developer in -lieu con-
tributions. These funds may only be used for the purchase of art and for the instal-
lation of this art throughout the community. This fund has a committed fund bal-
ance.
«The Internal Service Funds (Funds 800 and 810) are used to ac-
count 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,
designated as committed or restricted. The Town maintains the following Special
Revenue Funds:
«The Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF) (Fund 200) is funded
by .2% of local sales tax, 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 relating to the registration and operation of motor vehicles.
These revenues are deposited in the Arizona Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF)
and are then distributed to the cities, towns, and counties and to the State High-
way 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 and grant money.
«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 state or 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 an assigned 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 inter-
est on bonded indebtedness. Revenues are derived from a secondary property tax
levy, and municipal property lease payments. (The 0.2% of local sales tax previ-
ously dedicated to mountain preserve bonds has been redirected to the Highway
User Revenue Fund for the pavement management program.) Revenues are re-
ceived 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 restrict-
ed.
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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 construc-
tion 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 committed rev-
enues 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
improvements funding for the Town.
«The Facilities Replacement Fund (Fund 610) revenues are assigned
and currently the result of transfers 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:
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.
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• 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 appropriat-
ed 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 pol-
icies will be reviewed periodically to assure the highest standards of fiscal manage-
ment. Policy changes will be needed as the Town continues to grow and becomes
more diverse and complex in the services it provides, as well as the organization
under which it operates, to provide these services to its citizens. The Town Manag-
er and staff have the primary role of reviewing and providing guidance in the fi-
nancial 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 fluctu-
ations, to adjust to changes in the service requirements of our community,
and to respond to changes in Federal and State priorities and funding as
they affect the Town's residents.
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.
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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 fac-
es. 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 short-
falls 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. Additionally, 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 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
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.
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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 yearend; 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 poli-
cy 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.
(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.
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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 fund balance is a particularly im-
portant factor considered by credit rating agencies in their evaluation
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 fund-
ing.
(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
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 expend-
ed 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 ARrz. 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 sta-
bility of the Town.
(iv) To address any matter declared as an
emergency by the Governor or the Mayor.
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(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 with-
drawals 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
deposits 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
project expenditures, (2) vehicle or equipment replacement, (3) pre-
paying or defeasing existing Town debt or (4) 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 ex-
penditure. To the extent these balances are expended, additional
funds necessary to restore this additional 10% amount will be provid-
ed in at least approximately equal contributions during the five fiscal
years following the fiscal year in which the event occurred. The as-
signed 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) transferred to Assigned
Fund Balance, (3) used to supplement "pay as you go" capital ex-
penditures in the Capital Projects Fund or (4) used to prepay or de-
fease existing Town debt. These funds may not be used to establish
or support costs that are recurring in nature. Any excess revenues
collected over budgeted and unexpended appropriations not needed
to meet fund balance requirements will be transferred to the Capital
Projects Fund.
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During the annual budget process, the Town Manager will estimate
the surplus or deficit for the current year and prepare a projection of
the year-end unassigned General Fund balance. Such projection 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.
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.
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 (from the prior fiscal year) collected over budgeted
and unexpended appropriations not needed to meet fund balance require-
ments 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 develop-
ment fees collected pursuant to ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 9-463.05 that are as -
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sessed 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 Improvements Plan. The fund balance will be
established each fiscal year during the budget process depending on
planned expenditures but cannot exceed accumulated revenues. The Town
shall first be entitled to recoup the cost of any capital improvements, infra-
structure, marketing or sales -related costs associated with the disposition of
property before crediting the Capital Projects Fund (for funds other than de-
velopment 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 increasing-
ly important to monitor the performance of the programs competing to receive
funding.
4.1 Budget Adoption. The Town Manager shall prepare a proposed annual budg-
et, which shall be submitted to the Town Council and the public for review 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 lat-
er than June 30. By adopting the budget and the various funds set forth
therein, the Town Council expresses its intent to commit fund balances for
the purpose of GASB 54 classifications. 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.
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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.
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 inefficien-
cy 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.
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
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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
arbitrarily 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.
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 lim-
itations and will submit an audited expenditure limitation report, audited fi-
nancial 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 rec-
orded 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.
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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.
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 main-
tained.
C. Whether a change drawer will be needed.
D. A description of the reconciliation process, including frequency of rec-
onciliation.
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E. A description of the process for safeguarding cash until it is deposit-
ed.
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 (U.S. coin and currency).
(2) Checks (drawn on U.S. banks and made payable to the Town;
no third party checks).
(3) Credit Cards (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express).
(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 accepta-
ble alternative.
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.
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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-
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 with computer-generated official Town cash receipts.
When a cash handling site with a computerized accounting system
has to use temporary cash receipts, those temporary receipts must
be converted over to computerized receipts as soon as possible. If the
conversion cannot be accomplished within 48 hours, the cash should
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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.
(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 for the smaller accounts. If the original
payment was made using credit/debit card, then whenever
possible refunds will be issued through the credit card per
credit card regulations.
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(10) Provide printed receipts generated by the financial system 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.
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 oth-
er 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
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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]
(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 pro-
cessed 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.
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(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.
Credit Card Acceptance.
A. Credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American
Express.
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.
(5) If the credit card information is being input from a paper regis-
tration form that includes the card number and payor signature,
shred or permanently mark over the portion of the form that
includes the credit card information as soon as the transaction
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; 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
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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-
ber. These reconciliations should be signed and dated by the review-
er. 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 depositing in
the Finance Division safe.
(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.
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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
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.
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
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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 Division.
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-
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.
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8.14 Records Retention. All cash receipts and related documents must be main-
tained in accordance with Records Retention Schedules pursuant to ARrz.
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
Retention 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
management policy is to ensure that financial resources are adequate in any gen-
eral 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 equi-
ty," 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 financing
should be given consideration.
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 allocate each year a percentage of current revenues to maintain a
minimum 10% of average actual General Fund revenues for the pre-
ceding 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.
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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.
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.
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(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 efficien-
cy).
(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.
(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.
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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 proposed 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.
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
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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-
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 uti-
lized 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
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and price. The Town is not required to select the firm offering the
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 (MSRB) Electronic Munici-
pal Market Access (EMMA) system. The annual report will include but
not be limited to the Town's annual Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report (CAFR) and other items specified in the Town's continuing dis-
closure 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.
X. INVESTMENT/CASH MANAGEMENT POLICY
It is the intent of this investment/cash management policy (the "Investment Policy")
that idle public funds (i.e., uninvested funds) will be invested in a manner that main-
tains safety of principal, maintains liquidity to meet cash flow needs, provides com-
petitive investment returns and conforms to all state statutes governing the invest-
ment of public funds (the "Investment Portfolio"). The purpose of these investment
guidelines is to formalize the framework for the Town's daily investment activities.
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10.1 Scope. This Investment Policy shall be administered in a manner that follows
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 35, Chapter 2, Article 2.1, as amended and oth-
er investment guidelines mandated by statute and is limited in its application
to funds that are not immediately needed and are available for investment, in-
cluding any and/or all districts, component units, etc., of the Town. These
funds are accounted for in the Town's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
("CAFR") and may include:
A. The General Fund;
B. Highway User Revenue Fund;
C. Excise Tax Funds;
D. Special Revenue Funds;
E. Debt Service Funds;
F. Capital Project Funds
G. Development Fees Funds;
H. Internal Service Funds; and
I. Any new fund/component unit created unless specifically exempted.
Except for cash in certain restricted funds, the Town will consolidate cash bal-
ances from all funds to maximize investment earnings. Investment income will
be allocated to the various funds based on their respective participation and in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
10.2 Prudence. Investments shall be made with judgment and care, under circum-
stances then prevailing, which persons of prudence, discretion, and intelligence
exercise in the management of their own affairs, not for speculation, but for
investment, considering the probable safety of their capital as well as the prob-
able income to be derived. The standard of prudence to be used by any firm or
individual given responsibility as Investment Officer shall be the 'prudent per-
son" standard and shall be applied in the context of a professional investment
official managing an overall portfolio or account in a manner that aims to ac-
complish the objectives set forth in these policies. Investment Officers acting in
accordance with the Town's written procedures and this Investment Policy and
exercising due diligence shall be relieved of personal responsibility for an indi-
vidual security's credit risk or market price changes, provided deviations from
expectations are reported in a timely fashion and appropriate action is taken to
control adverse developments.
10.3 Objectives. In priority order, the primary objectives of Town investment activi-
ties are:
A. Safety: Safety of principal is the foremost objective of the investment
program. Investments of the Town shall be undertaken in a manner that
seeks to ensure the preservation of principal in the overall portfolio. To
attain this objective, the Town will diversify its investments by investing
funds among a variety of securities offering independent returns and fi-
nancial institutions.
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B. Liquidity: The Town Investment Portfolio will remain sufficiently liquid
to enable the Town to meet all operating requirements that might be
reasonably anticipated. Liquidity will be achieved by matching invest-
ment maturities with forecasted cash flow funding requirements, by in-
vesting in securities with active secondary markets and by diversification
of maturities and call dates. Furthermore, since all possible cash de-
mands cannot be anticipated, a portion of the portfolio may also be
placed in savings accounts, Certificates of Deposit ("CDs") or local gov-
ernment investment pools that offer same day liquidity for short-term
funds.
C. Yield (Return on Investments): The Town Investment Portfolio shall be
designed with the objective of attaining a market rate of return
throughout budgetary and economic cycles, taking into account the
investment risk constraints of safety and liquidity needs and the cash
flow characteristics of the portfolio.
Return shall be subordinated to safety and liquidity. The core of invest-
ments is limited to relatively low-risk securities in anticipation of earning
a fair return relative to the risk being assumed. Securities shall not be
sold prior to maturity, with the following exceptions:
(1) A security with declining credit may be sold early to minimize loss
of principal;
(2) A security swap would improve the quality, yield or target dura-
tion in the portfolio;
(3) Liquidity needs of the portfolio require that the security be sold;
and
(4) If market conditions present an opportunity for the Town to bene-
fit from the sale.
D. Risk of Loss: All participants in the investment process will seek to act
responsibly and prudently as custodians of the public trust. Investment
Officers will avoid any transactions that they reasonably believe might
impair public confidence in the Town's ability to govern effectively. The
Town Council recognizes that in a diversified portfolio, occasional meas-
ured losses due to market volatility are inevitable, and must be consid-
ered within the context of the overall portfolio's investment return, pro-
vided that adequate diversification has been implemented.
10.4 Investment Strategy. The Town intends to pursue a portfolio management phi-
losophy that includes passive management; passive management means that
the financial markets will be monitored by Investment Officers and invest-
ments will be purchased and sold based on the Town's parameters for safety
and liquidity and based on market conditions. All marketable securities pur-
chased by the Town shall have active secondary markets, unless a specific
cash outflow is being matched with an investment that will be held to maturity
to meet that obligation. Securities may be purchased as a new issue or in the
secondary markets. Securities may be sold as provided in Section 4.3. Securi-
ties may be purchased with the intent from the beginning to sell them prior to
maturity or with the expectation that the security would likely be called prior to
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maturity under the analyzed market scenario. The portfolio will be structured
to benefit from anticipated market conditions and to achieve a reasonable re-
turn. Relative value between asset groups shall be analyzed and pursued as
part of the investment program within the restrictions set forth by this Invest-
ment Policy. Diversification by market sector and security types, as well as ma-
turity will be used to protect the Town from credit and market risk in order to
meet liquidity requirements. Market and credit risk shall be minimized by di-
versification and are defined below:
A. Credit Risk: The Town will seek to mitigate credit risk, which is defined
as the risk of loss due to failure of the security issuer or backer. Mitigat-
ing credit risk is to be accomplished by carefully managing the allocation
of funds to non-government or insured sectors. The Finance Director will
monitor the credit holdings on a continuous basis to ensure they remain
appropriate to hold.
B. Interest Rate Risk: The Town will seek to mitigate interest rate risk,
which is defined as the risk that the market value of securities held in
the portfolio will decline due to increases in market interest rates subse-
quent to their purchase. This mitigation will be accomplished by:
(1) Structuring the Investment Portfolio so that securities mature
concurrent with the anticipated cash requirements for ongoing
operations, thereby avoiding, as much as possible, the need to
sell securities into an adverse market environment prior to ma-
turity;
(2) Investing funds primarily in shorter -term securities or similar in-
vestment pools and limiting the average maturity of the portfolio
in accordance with the needs of the Town; and
(3) With respect to any firm or individual given responsibility for in-
vestments, utilizing external research and advice regarding the
current interest rate outlook and global economic condition to op-
timize portfolio duration strategy.
C. Market Rate Risk: The Town will seek to mitigate market rate risk,
which is defined as the risk that the portfolio value will fluctuate due to
changes in the general level of interest rates. This mitigation will be ac-
complished by:
(1) Providing adequate liquidity for short-term cash needs; and
(2) Making longer-term investments only with funds that are not
needed for current cash flow purposes.
10.5 Responsibility and Control.
A. Delegation of Authority: Authority to manage the Town investment pro-
gram is derived from the ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 35-323 - 328. Manage-
ment responsibility for the investment program is hereby delegated to
the Finance Director. The Finance Director shall be primarily responsible
for ensuring the Investment Portfolio is invested according to this In-
vestment Policy. In carrying out these duties, the Finance Director may
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delegate certain tasks to others (each an "Investment Officer") whose
skill and experience are appropriate to the delegation. The term
"Investment Officer" includes the Finance Director (until a particular task
is delegated) and the "Investment Advisor," as defined below and as de-
scribed in Section 10.5. A list of Town personnel eligible for delegation
as Investment Officer is attached to this Investment Policy in Appen-
dix A.
B. Establishment of Procedures: The Finance Director shall establish writ-
ten procedures for the operation of the investment program consistent
with this Investment Policy. Procedures should include reference to:
safekeeping, repurchase agreements, wire transfer agreements, bank-
ing service contracts and collateral/depository agreements. Such proce-
dures shall include explicit delegation of authority to persons responsible
for investment transactions. No person may engage in an investment
transaction except as provided under the terms of this Investment Policy
and the procedures established by the Finance Director.
C. Management Responsibilities: No person shall engage in an investment
transaction except as provided under the terms of Investment Policy,
the procedures established by the Finance Director, or designee, and
verbal or written authorization by the Finance Director to withdraw,
transfer, deposit and invest the Town's funds. The Finance Director shall
be responsible for all transactions undertaken, and shall establish a sys-
tem of controls to regulate the activities of Investment Officers. The Fi-
nance Director has the authority to manage internally or to delegate the
management of the investment program to an investment advisor en-
gaged by the Town (the 'Investment Advisor"). The Finance Director is
responsible for:
(1) Reporting Investment Portfolio performance to Town Manager;
(2) Evaluating the performance of the externally -managed portfolio;
(3) Monitoring Investment Advisor's compliance with this Investment
Policy;
(4) Conveying the investment needs of the Town to the Investment
Advisor; and
(5) Developing investment strategy with the Investment Advisor.
D. Ethics and Conflicts of Interest: All persons involved in the investment
process shall refrain from personal business activity that could conflict
with proper execution of the investment program, or which could impair
their ability to make impartial investment decisions. Employees and In-
vestment Officers shall disclose to the Town Manager any material fi-
nancial interests in financial institutions that conduct business within the
Town, and they shall further disclose any material personal financial/
investment positions that could be related to the performance of the
Town, particularly with regard to the time of purchases and sales. This
Investment Policy expressly incorporates the provisions of ARIZ. REV.
STAT. Title 38, Chapter 3, Article 8.
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E. Disclosure: Investment Officers and employees shall disclose to the
Town Manger any material financial interest in financial institutions that
conduct business with the Town. Investment Officers and employees
shall further disclose any material personal investment positions that
could be related to the performance of the Town's Investment Portfolio.
Investment Officers and employees shall subordinate their personal in-
vestment transaction to those of this jurisdiction, particularly with re-
gard to the timing of purchases and sales. An Investment Officer who is
related within the second degree by affinity or consanguinity to individu-
als seeking to sell an investment to the Town shall file a statement with
the Town Manager and the Finance Director disclosing that relationship.
F. Investment Training: Investment Officers shall have a finance, account-
ing or related degree and knowledge of treasury functions and the State
of Arizona laws governing public money management and investments.
10.6 Authorized Financial Dealers and Institutions. The Finance Director will main-
tain a list of qualified persons or firms authorized to provide investment ser-
vices that have been publicly procured. In addition, a list will also be main-
tained of the State pool of approved security broker/dealers selected by credit
worthiness who are authorized to provide investment services. The Town shall
qualify persons or firms by applying generally accepted industry standards
(i.e., capital requirements, asset quality, earnings, liquidity, management and
local community development) using available public agency and private rating
services as appropriate. Investment transactions shall only be conducted with
financial institutions that are licensed as may be required by law to do business
in Arizona. Primary government securities dealers, or broker-dealers engaged
in the business of selling government securities shall be registered in compli-
ance with section 15 or 15C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and regis-
tered pursuant to ARIz. REV. STAT. § 44-3151, as amended. It shall be the re-
sponsibility of the financial institutions and broker/dealers who desire to be-
come qualified bidders for investment transactions to provide the following:
i. Audited financial statements within six months of the close of the fiscal
year
ii. Proof of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) certification,
and trading resolution;
iii. Proof of State registration; and
iv. Certification of having read this Investment Policy and the Town's de-
pository contracts.
An eligible listing of broker/dealers shall be established for the purchase and
sale of investment securities; a new list of approved broker/dealers will be es-
tablished as needed. External managers may also use their own lists of inter-
nally -approved broker-dealers, but only after any such list has been approved
by the Town Manager and Finance Director. A periodic review of the financial
condition and registrations of qualified companies will be conducted by the Fi-
nance Director and the Town Manager.
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A. Selection of Depository, Financial Institutions and Broker/Dealers: De-
positories shall be selected through the Town's procurement process,
with a typical contract being for two years with an option to extend the
contract for three additional one year terms. In selecting depositories,
the creditworthiness of institutions shall be considered, and the Finance
Director shall conduct a comprehensive review of the prospective depos-
itories' credit characteristics and financial history. No public deposit shall
be made except in an eligible public depository as established by state
depository laws. The depository bank bid will not include bids for invest-
ment rates on certificates of deposit.
Certificate of deposit rates will be evaluated competitively between qual-
ified financial institutions in accordance with the manner in which all
other types of investment assets are purchased. The Investment Officer
may accept bids for certificates of deposit and for all marketable securi-
ties either orally, in writing, electronically, or in any combination of
these methods. The Investment Officer will strive to receive three price
quotes on marketable securities being sold, but may allow one broker/
dealer to sell at a predetermined price under certain market conditions.
Investments purchased shall be shopped competitively between ap-
proved financial institution and broker/dealers.
B. Insurability: Banks, financial institutions, individuals and firms seeking
to establish eligibility for the Town's certificates of deposit purchase pro-
gram, shall submit financial statements, evidence of federal insurance
and other information as required by the Investment Officers.
10.7 Portfolio and Investment Asset Parameters.
A. Pricing: Market price for investments acquired for the Town's Invest-
ment Portfolio shall be priced using independent pricing sources and
market value shall be monitored at least annually.
B. Eligible Investments: The Town's eligible investments are governed by
ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 35-323 et seq. Furthermore, those investments not
identified in ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 35-323 et seq. are considered to be in-
eligible. For the eligible investments, the following limitations apply:
(1) Investments in insured or collateralized CDs in eligible deposi-
tories shall not exceed 30% of the portfolio.
(2) Investments in Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Services
shall not exceed 20% of the portfolio.
(3) Bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness of the State
or any of its counties, incorporated cities or towns, school dis-
tricts or special taxing districts, including registered warrants
that bear interest pursuant to ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 11-635, shall
not exceed 10% of the portfolio.
(4) Bonds, notes or evidences of indebtedness of any county, mu-
nicipal district, municipal utility or special taxing district of any
state that are payable from revenues, earnings or a special tax
specifically pledged for the payment of the principal and inter -
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est on the obligations, and for the payment of which a lawful
sinking fund or reserve fund has been established and is being
maintained shall not exceed 10% of the portfolio.
(5) Bonds, notes or evidences of indebtedness issued by any coun-
ty improvement district or municipal improvement district of
any state to finance local improvements authorized by law, if
the principal and interest of the obligations are payable from
assessments on real property within the improvement district
shall not exceed 10% of the portfolio.
(6) Commercial paper of prime quality shall not exceed 30% of the
portfolio.
(7) Bonds, debentures, notes or other evidences of indebtedness
shall not exceed 30% of the portfolio.
(8) Negotiable or brokered certificates of deposit issued by a na-
tionally or state chartered bank or savings and loan association
shall not exceed 30% of the portfolio.
Bond proceeds shall be invested by the Finance Director (or the In-
vestment Officer, if such duties have been delegated) pursuant to ap-
plicable laws, relevant bond indenture requirements and relevant ten-
ets of this Investment Policy.
Proceeds from tax-exempt bonds shall be invested, recorded, and re-
ported in the manner set forth by the United States ("U.S.") Treasury
and Internal Revenue Service to preserve the tax-exempt status of
the bonds. The Town's Finance Department will maintain systems to
ensure that these requirements are met. Funds set aside to defease
Town debt in conjunction with an escrow agreement will be invested
in accordance with State law and appropriate bond documents and as
the trustee bank holding such funds deems necessary.
C. Prohibited Investments: Regardless of sector, no more than 5% of
the portfolio may be invested in any one issuer (excluding obligations
issued or guaranteed by the U.S. or any of the senior debt of its
agencies, sponsored agencies, corporations, sponsored corporations,
or instrumentalities). In addition to the limitations on investment
types according to ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 35-323 et seq., Town funds will
not be invested in any of the following:
(1) reverse repurchase agreement
(2) callable agencies
(3) derivative type investments such as collateralized mortgage
obligations, strips, floaters, etc.
(4) futures, contractual swaps, options
(5) inverse floaters
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(6) interest only securities
(7) forward contracts
(8) interest bearing securities that have a possibility of not accru-
ing current income
(9) closed end management type companies
(10) securities whose yield/market value is based on currency, com-
modity, or non-interest indices
(11) bearer -form securities
D. Downgraded Credit Ratings: If the credit rating of a security is sub-
sequently downgraded below the minimum rating level specified in
this Investment Policy, the Finance Director shall evaluate the down-
grade on a case-by-case basis in order to determine if the security
should be held or sold. The Finance Director will apply the general ob-
jectives of safety, liquidity, yield, and legality to make the decision.
10.8 Collateralization. Where allowed by State law, full collateralization is required
on all demand deposit accounts, including checking accounts and non-
negotiable certificates of deposit. The State requires all depositories holding
public funds participate in the State managed pooled collateral program. The
State will monitor collateral for public funds to ensure the proper level of collat-
eral is maintained by participant depositories. The Finance Director will check
to ensure that any depository it utilizes is a State collateral pool participant. In
the event that the Town enters into a repurchase agreement, it shall require
collateralization at 102% and accept only the following insurance and securities
as collateral:
A. FDIC insurance coverage.
B. Obligations of the U.S., its agencies and instrumentalities, including
agency and instrumentality issued mortgage backed collateral if directly
guaranteed by the U.S.
C. Other obligations, the principal of and interest on which are uncondition-
ally guaranteed or insured by the State, the U.S. or its agencies and in-
strumentalities.
D. Obligations of states, agencies thereof, counties, cities, and other politi-
cal subdivisions of any state having been rated as to investment quality
by a NRSRO and having received a rating of no less than "A" or its
equivalent.
10.9 Safekeeping and Custody. All security transactions including collateral for re-
purchase agreements, entered into by the Town or its agents/trustees shall be
conducted on a delivery -versus -payment ("DVP") basis. That is, funds shall not
be wired or paid until verification has been made that the safekeeping bank
received the correct security. The safekeeping, or custody, bank is responsible
for matching instructions from the Town's Investment Officers on an invest-
ment settlement, with what is wired from the broker/dealer, prior to releasing
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the Town's designated funds for a given purchase. The security shall be held in
the name of the Town, or held on behalf of the Town, in a bank nominee
name. A third party custodian designated by the Finance Director and evi-
denced by safekeeping receipts will hold securities. The safekeeping bank's
records shall assure the notation of the Town's ownership of, or explicit claim
on, the securities. The original copy of all safekeeping receipts shall be deliv-
ered to the Town. Securities shall be held by a custodian designated by the
Town Manager and evidenced by safekeeping receipts.
10.10 Internal Control. The Town Manager shall establish an annual process of inde-
pendent review as part of the external audit. This review will provide internal
control by assuring compliance with policies and procedures. The Investment
Officer is responsible for establishing and maintaining an internal control struc-
ture designed to ensure that the assets of the Town are protected from loss,
theft, or misuse. The internal control structure shall be designed to provide
reasonable assurance that these objectives are met. The concept of reasona-
ble assurance recognizes that the cost of a control should not exceed the
benefits likely to be derived and the valuation of costs and benefits requires
estimates and judgments by management. Internal controls should address
the following points:
A. Control of collusion: Collusion is a situation where two or more em-
ployees are working in conjunction to defraud their employer.
B. Separation of transaction authority from accounting and record keep-
ing: By separating the person who authorizes or performs the transac-
tion from the people who record or otherwise account for the transac-
tion, a separation of duties is achieved.
C. Custodial safekeeping: Securities purchased from any bank or dealer
including appropriate collateral (as defined by state law) shall be
placed with an independent third party of custodial safekeeping.
D. Avoidance of physical delivery securities: Book -entry securities are
much easier to transfer and account for since actual delivery of a docu-
ment never takes place. Delivered securities must be properly safe-
guarded against loss or destruction. The potential for fraud and loss
increases with physically delivered securities.
E. Clear delegation of authority to staff members: Staff members must
have a clear understanding of their authority and responsibilities to
avoid improper actions. Clear delegation of authority also preserves
the internal control structure that is contingent on the various staff po-
sitions and their respective responsibilities.
F. Written confirmation of transactions for investments and wire trans-
fers: Due to the potential for error and improprieties arising from tele-
phone and electronic transactions, all transactions should be supported
by written communications and approved by the appropriate person.
Written communications may be via facsimile if on letterhead and if the
safekeeping institution has a list of authorized signatures.
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G. Development of a wire transfer agreement with the lead bank and third
-party custodian: The Finance Director should ensure that an agree-
ment will be entered into and will address the following points: con-
trols, security provisions, and responsibilities of each party making and
receiving wire transfers.
10.11 Reporting. The Town Manager, or designee, is charged with the responsibility
of providing quarterly reports on investment activity and returns. The report
shall summarize investment transactions that occurred during the reporting
period, and shall include, at a minimum:
A. Asset listing showing par value, cost and market value of each security,
type of investment, issuer and interest rate;
B. Average maturity of the portfolio;
C. Maturity distribution of the portfolio;
D. Average portfolio credit quality;
E. Distribution by type of investment.
10.12 Investment Policy Adoption. This Investment Policy shall be adopted by resolu-
tion of the Town Council. The Investment Policy shall be reviewed at least once
every five years by the Finance Director and Town Manager and any modifica-
tions made hereto must be approved by the Town Council.
10.13 Certification. A copy of this Investment Policy will be provided upon request to
the senior management of any financial institution that is approved to transact
business with the Town in order that it is appraised of the policies of the Town.
The certification must be signed and executed by a senior member of the fi-
nancial institution before any business is conducted.
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GLOSSARY
AGENCY: A debt security issued by a federal or federally sponsored agen-
cy. Federal agencies are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.
Federally sponsored agencies (FSAs) are backed by each particular agency with a
market perception that there is an implicit government guarantee. An example of
federal agency is the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA). An exam-
ple of a FSA is the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA).
ASKED: The price at which securities are offered.
BANKERS' ACCEPTANCE (BA): A draft or bill or exchange accepted by a
bank or trust company. The accepting institution guarantees payment of the bill, as
well as the issuer.
BASIS POINT: A unit of measurement used in the valuation of fixed-income
securities equal to 1/100 of 1 percent of yield (e.g., "1/4" of 1 percent is equal to 25
basis points).
BID: The price offered by a buyer of securities. (When you are selling se-
curities, you ask for a bid.) See Offer.
BROKER: A broker brings buyers and sellers together for commission.
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT (CDs): A time deposit with a specific maturity
evidenced by a certificate. Large -denomination CDs are typically negotiable.
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT ACCOUNT REGISTRY SERVICES (CDARS): A net-
work of financial institutions offering CDs that diversify large deposits between
banks at FDIC limits.
COLLATERAL: Securities, evidence of deposit or other property which a
borrower pledges to secure repayment of a loan. Also refers to securities pledged by
a bank to secure deposits of public monies.
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR): The official annual
report for the Town. It includes five combined statements for each individual fund
and account group prepared in conformity with GAAP. It also includes supporting
schedules necessary to demonstrate compliance with finance -related legal and con-
tractual provisions, extensive introductory material, and a detailed Statistical Sec-
tion.
COUPON: (a) The annual rate of interest that a bond's issuer promises to pay
the bondholder on the bond's face value. (b) A certificate attached to a bond evi-
dencing interest due on a payment date.
DEALER: A dealer, as opposed to a broker, acts as a principal in all transac-
tions, buying and selling for his own account.
DEBENTURE: A bond secured only by the general credit of the issuer.
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DELIVERY VERSUS PAYMENT: There are two methods of delivery of securi-
ties: delivery versus payment and delivery versus receipt. Delivery versus payment
is delivery of securities with an exchange of money for the securities. Delivery ver-
sus receipt is delivery of securities with an exchange of a signed receipt for the se-
curities.
DISCOUNT: The difference between the cost price of a security and its ma-
turity when quoted at lower than face value. A security selling below original offer-
ing price shortly after sale also is considered to be at a discount.
DISCOUNT SECURITIES: Non-interest bearing money market instruments that
are issued a discount and redeemed at maturity for full face value (e.g., U.S. Treas-
ury Bills).
DIVERSIFICATION: Dividing investment funds among a variety of securi-
ties offering independent returns.
FEDERAL CREDIT AGENCIES: Agencies of the Federal Government set up to
supply credit to various classes of institutions and individuals, e.g., S&L's small busi-
ness firms, students, farmers, farm cooperatives, and exporters.
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (FDIC): A federal agency
that insures bank deposits, currently up to $250,000 per deposit.
FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BUREAU (FFCB): Debt securities issued by banks of
the Farm Credit System, a leading provider of loans, leases, and services to rural
communities and U.S. agriculture.
FEDERAL FUNDS RATE: The rate of interest at which Fed funds are traded.
This rate is currently pegged by the Federal Reserve through open -market opera-
tions.
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS (FHLB): The institutions that regulate and
lend to savings and loan associations. The Federal Home Loan Banks play a role
analogous to that played by the Federal Reserve Banks vis-a-vis member commer-
cial banks.
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (FNMA): FNMA, like GNMA
was chartered under the Federal National Mortgage Association Act in 1938. FNMA is
a federal corporation working under the auspices of the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD). It is the largest single provider of residential mortgage
funds in the U.S. Fannie Mae, as the corporation is called, is a private stockholder -
owned corporation. The corporation's purchases include a variety of adjustable
mortgages and second loans, in addition to fixed-rate mortgages. FNMA's securities
are also highly liquid and are widely accepted. FNMA assumes and guarantees that
all security holders will receive timely payment of principal and interest.
FEDERAL OPEN MARKET COMMITTEE (FOMC): Consists of seven members
of the Federal Reserve Board and five of the twelve Federal Reserve Bank Presi-
dents. The President of the New York Federal Reserve Bank is a permanent mem-
ber, while the other Presidents serve on a rotating basis. The Committee periodically
meets to set Federal Reserve guidelines regarding purchases and sales of Govern-
ment Securities in the open market as a means of influencing the volume of bank
credit and money.
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FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM: The central bank of the U.S. created by Con-
gress and consisting of a seven -member Board of Governors in Washington, D.C.,
12 regional banks and about 5,700 commercial banks that are members of the sys-
tem.
FINANCIAL REGULATORY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY: A regulatory body creat-
ed after the merger of the National Association of Securities Dealers and the New
York Stock Exchange's regulation committee. The Financial Industry Regulatory Au-
thority is responsible for governing business between brokers, dealers and the in-
vesting public. By consolidating these two regulators, FINRA aims to eliminate regu-
latory overlap and cost inefficiencies.
GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (GNMA OR GINNIE
MAE): Securities influencing the volume of bank credit guaranteed by
GNMA and issued by mortgage bankers, commercial banks, savings and loan associ-
ations, and other institutions. Security holder is protected by full faith and credit of
the U.S. Government. Ginnie Mae securities are backed by the FHA, VA, or FMHM
mortgages. The term "pass-throughs" is often used to describe Ginnie Maes.
GOVERNMENT SPONSORED ENTERPRISE AGENCIES (GSE): U.S. Govern-
ment Agencies, Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), Corporations or Instru-
mentalities of the US Government - Federal Instrumentality Securities include, but
are not limited to, Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA), the Federal Home
Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC), Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLB), and the
Federal Farm Credit Bureau (FFCB).
INTERNAL CONTROLS: An internal control structure designed to ensure
that the assets of the entity are protected from loss, theft, or misuse. The internal
control structure is designed to provide reasonable assurance that these objectives
are met.
INVESTMENT ADVISOR: An independent person or group of people that
makes investment recommendations or conducts securities analysis for a fee.
LIQUIDITY: A liquid asset is one that can be converted easily and rapidly
into cash without a substantial loss of value. In the money market, a security is said
to be liquid if the spread between bid and asked prices is narrow and reasonable
size can be done at those quotes.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL (LGIP): The aggregate of all
funds from political subdivisions that are placed in the custody of the State Treasur-
er for investment and reinvestment.
MARKET VALUE: The price at which a security is trading and could presum-
ably be purchased or sold.
MASTER REPURCHASE AGREEMENT: A written contract covering all future
transactions between the parties to repurchase/reverse repurchase agreements that
establishes each party's rights in the transactions. A master agreement will often
specify, among other things, the right of the buyer -lender to liquidate the underly-
ing securities in the event of default by the seller -borrower.
MATURITY: The date upon which the principal or stated value of an invest-
ment becomes due and payable.
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MONEY MARKET: The market in which short-term debt instruments (i.e., bills,
commercial paper, bankers' acceptances, etc.) are issued and traded.
OFFER: The price asked by a seller of securities. (When you are buying se-
curities, you ask for an offer.) See Asked and Bid.
OPEN MARKET OPERATIONS: Purchases and sales of government and cer-
tain other securities in the open market by the New York Federal Reserve Bank as
directed by the FOMC in order to influence the volume of money and credit in the
economy. Purchases inject reserves into the bank system and stimulate growth of
money and credit; sales have the opposite effect. Open market operations are the
Federal Reserve's most important and most flexible monetary policy tool.
PORTFOLIO: Collection of securities held by an investor.
PRIMARY DEALER: A group of government securities dealers who submit
daily reports of market activity and positions and monthly financial statements to
the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and are subject to its informal oversight. Pri-
mary dealers include SEC -registered securities broker-dealer, banks, and a few un-
regulated firms.
PRUDENT PERSON RULE: An investment standard. In some states, the law
requires that a fiduciary, such as a trustee, may invest money only in a list of secu-
rities selected by the custody state - the so-called legal list. In other states, the
trustee may invest in a security if it is one which would be bought by a prudent per-
son of discretion and intelligence who is seeking a reasonable income and preserva-
tion of capital (see ARiz. REV. STAT. §§ 14-10902 and 14-10906).
QUALIFIED PUBLIC DEPOSITORIES: A financial institution which does not
claim exemption from the payment of any sales or compensation use or ad valorem
taxes under the laws of this state, which has segregated for the benefit of the com-
mission eligible collateral having a value of not less than its maximum liability and
which has been approved by the Public Deposit Protection Commission to hold public
deposits.
RAINY DAY FUND: Designed to set revenue aside during times of above -
trend economic growth and to utilize this revenue during times of below -trend
growth. A Rainy Day Fund can be used to balance the budget which is the intend-
ed purpose.
RATE OF RETURN: The yield obtainable on a security based on it purchase
price or its current market price. This may be the amortized yield to maturity on a
bond the current income return.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (RP OR REPO): A holder of securities sells these
securities to an investor with an agreement to repurchase them at a fixed price on a
fixed date. The security "buyer" in effect lends the "seller" money for the period of
the agreement, and the terms of the agreement are structured to compensate him
for this. Dealers use RP extensively to finance their positions. Exception: When the
Fed is said to be doing RP, it is lending money, which is, increasing bank reserves.
SAFEKEEPING: A service to customers rendered by banks for a fee where-
by securities and valuables of all types and descriptions are held in the bank's vaults
for protection.
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SECONDARY MARKET: A market made for the purchase and sale of out-
standing issues following the initial distribution.
SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC): Agency created by Con-
gress to protest investors in securities transactions by administering securities legis-
lation.
SIFMA: Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.
TOTAL RETURN: The sum of all investment income plus changes in the cap-
ital value of the portfolio. For mutual funds, return on an investment is composed of
share price appreciation plus any realized dividends or capital gains. This is calculat-
ed by taking the following components during a certain time period: (Price Apprecia-
tion) + (Dividends paid) + (Capital Gains) = Total Return.
U.S. TREASURY BILLS: A non-interest bearing discount security issued by the
U.S. Treasury to finance the national debt. Most bills are issued to mature in three
months, six months, or one year.
U.S. TREASURY BONDS: Long-term U.S. government debt securities with matur-
ities of ten years or longer and issued in minimum denominations of $1,000. Cur-
rently, the longest outstanding maturity for such securities is 30 years.
U.S. TREASURY NOTES: Intermediate U.S. government debt securities with
maturities of 1 to 10 years and issued in denominations ranging from $1,000 to $1
million or more.
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATION: Direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury
whose payment is guaranteed by the U.S.
YIELD: The current rate of return on an investment security generally ex-
pressed as a percentage of the security's current price.
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Appendix A
Authorized Investment Officers:
• PFM Asset Management LLC
Attn: Paulina Woo
1820 East Ray Road
Chandler, Arizona 85225
• Town Manager
• Town Accountant (limited in ministerial acts only)
• Town Clerk (limited in ministerial acts only)
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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 127-129.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
REVENUES BY FUND
Eagle Mtn CFD Vehicle
1% Capital Projects Replacement Fund
F
1%
GO Debt Service _
Environmc
2%
Special Reve
S%
Economic
Developmer
1%
Total All Funds = $25.6M
Debt Service Funds
9%_\
ipecial Revenue.
Funds
6%
Excise Tax Funds
1%
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
EXPENDITURES BY FUND TYPE
Capital Projects
Funds
23%
Total All Funds = $34.3M
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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
$25.6M (excluding re-
serves) with expendi-
tures of $34.3M
(excluding transfers)
with some funds utilizing
reserves for projects.
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 munic-
ipality's population compared to that of the entire State. Some municipalities have
abundant available land for expansion and will continue to grow in population,
while others, like Fountain Hills, have fixed borders and limited population growth.
Over time, Fountain Hills will, therefore, represent a smaller and smaller percent-
age of the total and will be allocated a smaller percentage of State shared reve-
nues. 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.
FY17-18 GENERAL FUND OPERATING
REVENUES
Building Revenue
TOTAL=$16.OM 6%
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 $16.OM. 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 88% of the Town's Gen-
eral Fund resources are derived
from the local sales tax and
State shared revenues.
Licenses,
General Fund Revenues
(in millions)
$18.0
$16.0
$16.0
$14.8 $14.7
s14.1
$14.0
$13.2 $13.3
$12.6
$12.0
$10.0
FY08-09 FY09-10 FY10-11 FVll-12 FV12-13 FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-I6 FY16-17 FY17-18
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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
• Administration - Economic Development, Finance, Administrative Services,
Information Technology, Town Manager, Town Clerk, General Government,
and Judicial
• 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 $500,000 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 FY17-18:
Salaries and Benefits - For FY17-18, additional staffing is proposed, totaling
1.00 FTEs; a part-time civil plans examiner and a part-time permit technician,
both positions in Development Services. Most Town employees' salaries and bene-
fits 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 liv-
ing increase based on an updated market analysis with a 2.5% adjustment being
proposed for FY17-18. The market analysis will result in a 5% adjustment to pay
ranges (see pay plan on page 440). Because local governments are primarily a
service industry, salaries and benefits comprise a major portion of expenditures.
For Fountain Hills, salaries and benefits represent 22% of the proposed General
Fund budget in FY17-18 and 12% of the total budget.
Employee benefits include health, vision and dental insurance, employer taxes,
disability, workers' compensation insurance, and employer match of retirement
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).
The chart on the right shows
that the number of Town em-
ployees is only slightly higher
than at the lowest level in over
seventeen years while the level
of service to the citizens has
remained constant.
Number of FTE Employees
so
40
FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18
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FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18
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Contractual Services - The Town contracts with outside professionals for a num-
ber of services which represents 30% of the total budget (58% of the General
Fund). Two major contracts included in this category are:
1. Fire protection and emergency medical services ($3,508,054), currently un-
der contract with Rural/Metro Corporation - 3% increase; and
2. Police protection ($3,715,447), currently provided through the Maricopa
County Sheriff's Office - 2.6% decrease.
These two contracts alone represent 48% of the General Fund budget in FY17-18.
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 FY17-18, maintenance/utilities represent 6% of the
total General Fund budget. The Town owns nine buildings that require mainte-
nance on HVAC equipment, interior and exterior surfaces, electric and plumbing,
fire systems, irrigation, etc. Town staff has been unable to dedicate the resources
necessary to maintain the buildings in an optimum condition; consequently future
budgets will require increasing amounts of maintenance funding to bring the build-
ings 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 Muse-
um, the Community Center, two fire stations, a vehicle maintenance facility, and
the Kiwanis building, Town Hall, and the Community Center. Other items in this
category 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.
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 $3.8M in FY17-18 which includes $1,013,279 from VLT.
Road maintenance has not been adequately funded for several years which has re-
sulted in serious degradation of the Town's 187 miles of arterial and collector
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streets. The FY17-18 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 Strate-
gy 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.
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.
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Included in the FY17-18 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 specif-
ic purpose and not available for general operations.
Debt Service Funds Overview
Total debt service revenues for FY17-18 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 FY17-18:
• 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
The fund balances remaining in the eliminated categories are included in the FY17-
18 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
had been cautious about moving forward with projects during the recession.
The following project areas and funding source are programmed for FY17-18 with
total expenditures for capital projects budgeted at $7.OM which include:
$3.6M for a new fire station relocation project, funded with CIP reserves
$2.3M in park improvements, funded with Development Fees and CIP
reserves
The complete list of projects is shown on page 342 and 346.
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Budget Highlights
FY17-18 summary of Proposed Budget Revenues and Expenditures - All Funds
Revenues:
Sales Tax
Property Tax
Franchise Tax
Intergovernmental
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
Public Works
Development Services
Sub total
Transfers Out
Total Expenditures
Operating Debt Service Capital Non -Major
Funds Funds Projects Funds Funds
$ 8,481,288
$ -
$ 368,124
$ 1,154,268
-
2,266,440
-
5,454
360,000
-
-
-
5,321,168
-
255,000
3,993,773
200,000
-
-
24,600
1,139,675
-
158,160
492,444
198,724
-
-
262,000
235,423
-
-
-
12,980
1,680
14,004
6,384
448,937
-
170,000
35,000
16,398,195
2,268,120
965,288
5,973,923
1,062,500
209,838
2,577,024
578,368
17,460,695
2,477,958
3,542,312
6,552,291
469.071
428.944
7.653.837
160.244
$ 17,929,766 $ 2,906,902 $ 11,196,149 $ 6,712,535
Total
$ 10,003,680
2,271,894
360,000
9,569,941
224,600
1,790,279
460,724
235,423
35,048
653.937
25,605,526
4,427,730
30,033,256
8,712,096
$ 38,745,352
$ 71,849
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 71,849
2,342,476
2,906,902
-
-
5,249,378
2,294,758
-
171,740
1,344,000
3,810,498
339,913
-
-
80,265
420,178
5,048,996
2,906,902
171,740
1,424,265
9,551,903
3,876,833
-
3,561,244
-
7,438,077
3,855,626
-
-
-
3,855,626
7,732,459
-
3,561,244
-
11,293,703
2,391,496
-
2,529,291
241,198
5,161,985
837,495
-
1,706,850
4,547,369
7,091,714
940,482
-
50,000
227,835
1,218,317
16,950,928
2,906,902
8,019,125
6,440,667
34,317,622
978,838
-
3,177,024
271,868
4,427,730
$ 17,929,766
$ 2,906,902
$ 11,196,149
$ 6,712,535
$ 38,745,352
Note: See page 44 for a listing of the funds included in each column.
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Budget Highlights
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
NET REVENUES BY TYPE - ALL FUNDS
Sales Tax Property Tax
39% F 9%
Franchise Tax
1%
Other-
3% Inter-
governmental
\ I 37%
Leases an r
Rents
1%
Charges for Licenses an Fines and
Services Permits Forfeitures
2% 7% 1% Total = $25.6M
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
NET EXPENDITURES BY FUNCTION -ALL FUNDS
Development
Services General
z 0/-
Public
fPublic Works
21%
Community---
Services
ommunityServices
15%
Total = $34.3M
Government
28%
Public Safety
33%
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Budget Highlights
Historical Summary of Revenues and Expenditures - All Funds
FY16-17
FY17-18
FY14-15
FY15-16
Revised
Proposed
Actual
Actual
Budget
Budget
Revenues:
$ 72,545
$ 71,849
Administration
9,276,154
Taxes:
7,600,861
5,249,378
General Government
-
Sales Tax
$ 8,983,050
$ 9,391,267
$ 9,023,247
$ 10,003,680
Property Tax
904,661
2,543,298
2,278,564
2,271,894
Franchise Tax
352,673
360,319
332,418
360,000
Intergovernmental
9,746,473
7,559,436
9,378,295
9,569,941
Debt Service Proceeds
12,087,086
-
-
-
Fines and Forfeitures
186,456
209,379
212,035
224,600
Licenses and Permits
1,043,382
1,368,536
2,013,346
1,790,279
Charges for Services
176,541
186,845
416,050
460,724
Leases and Rents
269,754
255,024
254,691
235,423
Investment Earnings
135,541
219,062
47,068
35,048
Other
362,785
499,160
559,637
653,937
Sub total Revenues
34,248,402
22,592,326
24,515,351
25,605,526
Transfers In
2,782,646
562,044
6,185,415
4,427,730
Sub total
37,031,048
23,154,370
30,700,766
30,033,256
Use/(Source) of Reserves
(4,756,471)
3,395,005
9,783,427
8,712,096
Total Revenues
$ 32,274,577
$ 26,549,375
$ 40,484,193
$ 38,745,352
Expenditures:
Current:
General Government:
Mayor and Council
$ 82,680
$ 72,094
$ 72,545
$ 71,849
Administration
9,276,154
5,086,592
7,600,861
5,249,378
General Government
-
-
752,343
3,810,498
Municipal Court
298,501
304,058
409,369
420,178
Total General Government
9,657,335
5,462,744
8,835,118
9,551,903
Public Safety:
Fire & Emergency Medical
3,534,617
3,495,408
7,508,717
7,438,077
Law Enforcement
3,353,581
3,654,337
3,930,111
3,855,626
Total Public Service
6,888,198
7,149,745
11,438,828
11,293,703
Community Services
2,646,343
2,623,548
5,630,807
5,161,985
Public Works
-
-
7,280,748
7,091,714
Development Services
10,300,055
10,751,294
1,113,277
1,218,317
Sub total Expenditures
29,491,931
25,987,331
34,298,778
34,317,622
Transfers Out
2,782,646
562,044
6,185,415
4,427,730
Total Expenditures
$ 32,274,577
$ 26,549,375
$ 40,484,193
$38,745 352
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$14
$12
Town of Fountain Hills
Revenues - By Year and Type
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Actual Revised Proposed
Budget Budget
Budget Highlights
■ Taxes
Intergovernmental
J 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
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Actual Revised Proposed
Bu dget Bu dget
■ General Government
■ Public Safety
* Community Services
* Development Services
■ Public Works
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Budget Highlights
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures - includes transfers
Administration
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Fund/Department
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
Operating Funds
$ 2,907,213
$ 3,857,980
$ 7,430,948
$ 6,712,535
Mayor & Council
$ 82,680
$ 72,094
$ 72,545
$ 71,849
Administration
2,202,263
2,008,969
2,092,500
2,342,476
General Government
-
-
31330,398
2,347,894
Municipal Court
297,656
301,299
321,254
339,913
Public Works
1,212,549
911,106
830,201
837,495
Development Services
679,232
774,471
927,139
940,482
Community Services
2,178,290
2,120,066
2,421,859
2,352,113
Fire & Emergency Medical
3,415,299
3,481,017
3,708,717
3,876,833
Law Enforcement
3,353,581
3,654,337
3,930,111
3,855,626
Total General Fund
13,421,550
13,323,359
17,634,724
16,964,681
Community Services
7,185
7,920
52,093
39,383
Total Public Art Fund
7,185
7,920
52,093
39,383
Administration
60,203
66,021
71,780
63,702
Total Internal Service Fund
60,203
66,021
71,780
63,702
Administration
23,954
27,899
-
-
Public Works
-
-
226,000
862,000
Total Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
23,954
27,899
226,000
862,000
Total Operating Funds
$ 13,512,892
$ 13,425,199
$ 17,984,597
$ 17,929,766
Special Revenue Funds
Public Works
$ 1,224,093
$ 2,605,816
$ 3,594,696
$ 3,825,625
Total Highway User Revenue Fund
1,224,093
2,605,816
3,594,696
3,825,625
Administration
1,194,160
106,069
1,021,655
140,885
Total Downtown Strategy Fund
1,194,160
106,069
1,021,655
140,885
Administration
264,396
314,898
318,411
345,318
Total Economic Development Fund
264,396
314,898
318,411
345,318
Community Services
118,120
194,435
218,790
254,698
Total Tourism Fund
118,120
194,435
218,790
254,698
Administration
102,364
158,947
1,644,430
1,344,000
Total Special Revenue Fund
102,364
158,947
1,644,430
1,344,000
Municipal Court
845
2,759
88,115
80,265
Total Court Enhancement Fund
845
2,759
88,115
80,265
Public Works
-
472,351
540,586
717,613
Total Environmental Fund
-
472,351
540,586
717,613
Administration
3,235
2,705
4,265
4,131
Total Cottonwoods Maint District
3,235
2,705
4,265
4,131
Total Special Revenue Funds
$ 2,907,213
$ 3,857,980
$ 7,430,948
$ 6,712,535
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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
Less: Transfers Out
Net Expenditures - Total of All
Funds
41,010
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
431,000
Summary of Expenditures
- includes transfers
41,010
76,198
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Fund/Department
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
Debt Service Funds
-
-
203,484
Administration
$ 561,022
$ 2,002,850
$ 2,119,350
$ 2,121,550
Total Gen Oblig Debt Service
561,022
2,002,850
2,119,350
2,121,550
Development Services
2,669,113
408,711
409,226
407,656
Total Eagle Mtn CFD Debt Service
2,669,113
408,711
409,226
407,656
Administration
2,954,713
513,550
393,690
377,696
Total Munic Prop Corp Debt Service
2,954,713
513,550
393,690
377,696
Total Debt Service Funds
$ 6,184,848
$ 2,925,111
$ 2,922,266
$ 2,906,902
Capital Projects Funds
193,743
535
536
Administration
$ 1,099,020
$ 38,258
$ 1,022,885
$ 1,371,740
Public Works
7,422,660
5,911,111
1,880,000
850,000
Community Services
535,714
300,591
2,940,000
2,480,000
Fire & Emergency Medical
119,319
14,391
3,800,000
3,550,000
Total Capital Projects Fund
9,176,713
6,264,351
9,642,885
8,251,740
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
Less: Transfers Out
Net Expenditures - Total of All
Funds
41,010
76,198
431,000
906,850
41,010
76,198
431,000
906,850
-
-
203,484
160,368
-
-
203,484
160,368
-
-
51,822
11,244
-
-
51,822
11,244
407,921
-
-
-
407,921
-
-
-
-
-
144,987
193,743
-
-
144,987
193,743
535
536
1,672,204
1,672,204
535
536
1,672,204
1,672,204
43,445
-
-
-
43.445
-
-
-
$ 9,669,624 $ 6,341,085 $ 12,146,382 $ 11,196,149
$ 32,274,577 $ 26,549,375 $ 40,484,193 $ 38,745,352
2,782,646 562,044 6,185,415 4,427,730
$ 29,491,931 $ 25,987,331 $ 34,298,778 $ 34,317,622
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Budget Highlights
Expenditures:
General Government:
Mayor and Council
FY17-18 Projected Changes in Fund Balances
-
-
-
Operating
Debt Service
Capital Projects
Non -Major
-
-
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
Revenues:
3,810,498
Municipal Court
339,913
-
-
Sales Tax
$ 8,481,288
$ -
$ 368,124
$ 1,154,268
$ 10,003,680
Property Tax
-
2,266,440
-
5,454
2,271,894
Franchise Tax
360,000
-
-
-
360,000
Intergovernmental
5,321,168
-
255,000
3,993,773
9,569,941
Fines and Forfeitures
200,000
-
-
24,600
224,600
Licenses and Permits
1,139,675
-
158,160
492,444
1,790,279
Charges for Services
198,724
-
-
262,000
460,724
Leases and Rents
235,423
-
-
-
235,423
Investment Earnings
12,980
1,680
14,004
6,384
35,048
Other
448,937
-
170,000
35,000
653,937
Sub total
16,398,195
2,268,120
965,288
5,973,923
25,605,526
Transfers In
1,062,500
209,838
2,577,024
578,368
4,427,730
Total Revenues
17,460,695
2,477,958
3,542,312
6,552,291
30,033,256
Expenditures:
General Government:
Mayor and Council
71,849
-
-
-
71,849
Administration
2,342,476
2,906,902
-
-
5,249,378
General Government
2,294,758
-
171,740
1,344,000
3,810,498
Municipal Court
339,913
-
-
80,265
420,178
Total General Government
5,048,996
2,906,902
171,740
1,424,265
9,551,903
Public Safety:
Fire & Emergency Medical
3,876,833
-
3,561,244
-
7,438,077
Law Enforcement
3,855,626
-
-
-
3,855,626
Total Public Service
7,732,459
-
3,561,244
-
11,293,703
Community Services
2,391,496
-
2,529,291
241,198
5,161,985
Public Works
837,495
-
1,706,850
4,547,369
7,091,714
Development Services
940,482
-
50,000
227,835
1,218,317
Sub total
16,950,928
2,906,902
8,019,125
6,440,667
34,317,622
Transfers Out
978,838
-
3,177,024
271,868
4,427,730
Total Expenditures
17,929,766
2,906,902
11,196,149
6,712,535
38,745,352
Net Change in Fund Balance
(469,071)
(428,944)
(7,653,837)
(160,244)
(8,712,096)
Fund Balance
Beginning of Year - estimated
6,690,123
547,601
10,790,953
3,354,514
21,383,191
End of Year
$ 6,221,052
$118,657 $
3,137,116
$ 3,194,270
$ 12,671,095
Fund Balance Percentage Change
(7%)
(78%)
(71%)
(5%)
(41%)
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 accumulat-
ed reserves. The Capital Projects will also be utilizing accumulated reserves, as
well as funds transferred into the fund, 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 FY17-18
budget. Information is presented for each fund.
Capital Projects
Funds
4%
Debt Service Funds
9%
Special Revenue
Funds
7%
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
REVENUES BY FUND TYPE
2%
Total All Funds = $25.6M
Total revenues for all funds are estimated at $25,605,526, excluding transfers.
The Operating Funds portion represents approximately 52% of the total. HURF/
Streets funds represent 14% of the total. Special Revenue funds represent another
7% of the budget. Debt Service represents 9% and Capital Projects represent 4%.
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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 Premium 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
Interest Income
Transfer In
Total Public Art Fund
Miscellaneous Revenue
Internal Service Charges
Total Internal Service Fund
Auction/Recycle Proceeds
Interest Income
Internal Service Charges
Vehicle Replacement Charges
Transfer In
Total Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
Total Operating Funds
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Revenues - includes transfers
FY14-15
Actual
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
Revenue Summary
FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
7,869,026
360,320
4,000
134,873
40,247
116,731
8,845
7,058
16,800
175,075
2,900
71,460
7,555
3,150
188,955
14,992
180
110,891
11,209
132,924
2,131,484
2,707,673
47,081
167,270
8,590
26,230
26,375
74
100
2,255
10,034
185,279
93,776
2,397
14,U 75,6U 1 14,685,8U9
$ 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
2,250,724
2,925,453
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
15,082,120
16,180
500
15,000
6
14
12
-
-
39,000
16,186
514
54,012
-
66,021
73,840
70,650
-
-
70,650
66,021
73,840
239
7,422
-
293
1,331
600
1,445
1,469
1,268
178,027
206,115
266,222
180,004
216,337
268,090
$ 8,481,288
360,000
1,500
131,076
41,832
450,619
7,675
16,259
28,980
40,000
6,000
37,750
3,500
6,250
349,714
17,000
1,520
108,604
11,209
115,610
2,271,564
2,999,604
50,000
183,724
10,200
20,085
1,000
1,140
4,500
5,200
7,300
200,000
12,680
2,460
23,500
16,009,343
15,000
60
39,000
54,060
60,789
5,100
65,889
240
331,163
1,000,000
1,331,403
$ 14,342,441 $ 14,968,681 $ 15,478,062 $ 17,460,695
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Revenue Summary
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Revenues - includes transfers
Description
Special Revenue Funds
Sales Tax -Local
Vehicle License Tax
Highway User Tax
In -Lieu Fees
Adopt -A Street Fee
Reimbursements/Refunds
Auction/Recycle Proceeds
Restitution/Ins Proceeds
Miscellaneous Revenue
Interest Income
Transfer In
Total Highway User Revenue Fund
Sales Tax -Local
Sales -Excise Tax
Interest Income
Total Downtown Strategy Fund
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ - $
- $
692,778 $
769,512
858,874
927,440
929,081
1,013,279
1,392,806
1,451,431
1,444,905
1,553,494
3,022
18,985
262,000
262,000
-
90
-
-
509
-
-
-
2,089
1,301
-
-
8,510
20,974
25,000
25,000
-
395
-
-
809
2,411
300
2,340
562
-
202,000
200,000
2,267,181
2,423,027
3,556,064
3,825,625
-
70,878
69,278
76,956
100,540
-
-
-
13,225
11,784
3,036
3,060
113,765
82,662
72,314
80,016
Sales Tax -Local
-
283,511
277,111
307,800
Sales -Excise Tax
244,420
-
-
-
Interest Income
80
215
96
48
Transfer In
90,000
50,000
50,000
-
Total Economic Development Fund
334,500
333,726
327,207
307,848
Grants
-
28,347
31,494
38,000
Prop 202/Gaming Rev
-
25,000
39,076
45,000
Sponsorships
-
-
10,000
10,000
Interest Income
-
148
-
180
Transfer In
119,100
140,100
139,570
178,368
Total Tourism Fund
119,100
193,595
220,140
271,548
Grants
2,000
72,624
1,325,430
1,015,000
LTAF II
9,643
-
65,000
254,000
Prop 202/Gaming Rev
67,044
50,000
75,000
75,000
Donations
23,677
-
-
-
Transfer In
1,639
36,323
179,000
-
Total Special Revenue Fund
104,003
158,947
1,644,430
1,344,000
CCEF Revenue
16,599
21,526
14,250
22,000
JCEF Revenue
2,366
2,574
2,100
2,600
Interest Income
64
129
100
180
Total Court Enhancement Fund
19,029
24,229
16,450
24,780
Environmental Fee
-
486,751
540,000
492,444
Interest Income
-
410
-
540
Transfer In
-
194,769
240,000
200,000
Total Environmental Fund
-
681,930
780,000
692,984
Property Tax -Cy
4,823
5,430
5,588 5,454
Interest Income
8
30
- 36
Total Cottonwoods Maint District
4,831
5,460
5,588 5,490
Total Special Revenue Funds
$ 2,962,409
$ 3,903,576
$ 6,622,193 $ 6,552,291
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Revenue Summary
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Revenues - includes transfers
Total Debt Service Funds $ 6,633,343 $ 3,250,625 $ 2,522,691 $ 2,477,958
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
Debt Service Funds
Property Tax -Cy $
475,285 $
2,119,611
$ 1,894,584
$ 1,893,694
Interest Income
327
2,514
210
720
Transfer In
362,638
-
-
-
Total Gen Oblig Bond Debt Service
838,250
2,122,125
1,894,794
1,894,414
Property Tax -Cy
424,552
418,257
378,392
372,746
Debt Service/Bond Proceeds
2,300,000
-
-
-
Interest Income
166
472
150
120
Total Eagle Mtn CFD Debt Service
2,724,718
418,729
378,542
372,866
Sales Tax -Local
-
708,777
-
-
Sales -Excise Tax
689,920
-
-
-
Debt Service/Bond Proceeds
1,880,000
-
-
-
Interest Income
455
994
300
840
Transfer In
500,000
-
249,055
209,838
Total Munic Prop Corp Debt Service
3,070,375
709,771
249,355
210,678
Total Debt Service Funds $ 6,633,343 $ 3,250,625 $ 2,522,691 $ 2,477,958
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Revenue Summary
Grand Total of All Funds,
including Transfers In $ 37,031,048 $ 23,154,370 $ 30,700,766 $ 30,033,256
Less: Transfers In 2,782,646 562,044 6,185,415 4,427,730
Net Revenues - Total of All
Funds $ 34,248,402 $ 22,592,326 $ 24,515,351 $ 25,605,526
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FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Revenues
- includes transfers
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
Capital Projects Funds
Sales Tax -Local
$ 444,155
$ 459,075
$ 433,023
$ 368,124
Development Fees
200,000
-
-
-
Debt Service/Bond Proceeds
7,565,000
-
-
-
Premium on Bond Proceeds
342,086
-
-
-
Grants
2,600,221
118,356
255,000
255,000
Reimbursements/Refunds
11,600
-
-
20,000
Restitution/ Ins Proceeds
32,001
119,407
150,000
150,000
Interest Income
51,587
82,141
6,000
6,024
Transfer In
1,564,936
59,137
4,046,962
2,077,024
Total Capital Projects Fund
12,811,586
838,116
4,890,985
2,876,172
Interest Income
-
192
-
1,440
Transfer In
143,772
81,715
1,000,000
500,000
Total Facilities Replacement Fund
143,772
81,907
1,000,000
501,440
Development Fees
672
-
-
-
Interest Income
58
-
-
-
Total Law Enforcement Dev Fee
730
-
-
-
Development Fees
20,504
33,021
58,277
35,866
Interest Income
45
216
144
120
Total Fire/Emergency Dev Fee
20,549
33,237
58,421
35,986
Development Fees
33,684
-
-
-
Interest Income
121
-
-
-
Total Streets Dev Fee
33,805
-
-
-
Development Fees
68,651
55,943
122,294
122,294
Interest Income
34
427
120
420
Total Park/Rec Dev Fee
68,685
56,370
122,414
122,714
Interest Income
13,241
21,858
6,000
6,000
Total Open Space Dev Fee
13,241
21,858
6,000
6,000
Development Fees
474
-
-
-
Interest Income
13
-
-
-
Total Library/Museum Dev Fee
487
-
-
-
Transfer In
-
-
-
-
Total General Govt Dev Fee
-
-
-
-
Total Capital Projects Funds
$ 13,092,855
$ 1,031,488
$ 6,077,820
$ 3,542,312
Grand Total of All Funds,
including Transfers In $ 37,031,048 $ 23,154,370 $ 30,700,766 $ 30,033,256
Less: Transfers In 2,782,646 562,044 6,185,415 4,427,730
Net Revenues - Total of All
Funds $ 34,248,402 $ 22,592,326 $ 24,515,351 $ 25,605,526
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Revenue Summary
FY17-18 Revenues by Type
Total Revenues $ 17,929,766$ 2,906,902 $ 11,196,149 $ 6,712,535 $ 38,745,352 100%
Note: See page 44 for a listing of the funds included in each column.
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
$ 8,481,288
$ -
$ 368,124
$ 1,154,268
$ 10,003,680
26%
Property Tax
-
2,266,440
-
5,454
2,271,894
6%
Franchise Tax
360,000
-
-
-
360,000
10/0
Intergovernmental
5,321,168
-
255,000
3,993,773
9,569,941
25%
Fines and Forfeitures
200,000
-
-
24,600
224,600
10/0
Licenses and Permits
1,139,675
-
158,160
492,444
1,790,279
5%
Charges for Services
198,724
-
-
262,000
460,724
10/0
Leases and Rents
235,423
-
-
-
235,423
10/0
Investment Earnings
12,980
1,680
14,004
6,384
35,048
00/0
Other
448,937
-
170,000
35,000
653,937
2%
Sub total Revenues
16,398,195
2,268,120
965,288
5,973,923
25,605,526
67%
Transfers In
1,062,500
209,838
2,577,024
578,368
4,427,730
110/0
Sub total
17,460,695
2,477,958
3,542,312
6,552,291
30,033,256
78%
Use/(Source) of Reserves
469,071
428,944
7,653,837
160,244
8,712,096
22%
Total Revenues $ 17,929,766$ 2,906,902 $ 11,196,149 $ 6,712,535 $ 38,745,352 100%
Note: See page 44 for a listing of the funds included in each column.
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
2008-09
$ 1,948,661
-13.4%
purposes.
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
$ 2,131,484
3.7%
2016-17 (est.)
$ 2,250,724
5.6% 1
2017-18 (est.)
$ 2,271,333
0.9%
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 2015
mid -decade census figures (Fountain Hills represents .4% of the State total). The FY17-18 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
OR
$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
2008-09
$ 8,932,374
-14.8%
Capital Projects, Downtown Strategy, Economic
2009-10
$ 7,644,441
-14.4%
Development and General Fund. General Fund proceeds
2010-11
$ 7,844,332
2.6%
are not restricted but must be expended for public
2011-12
$ 7,779,219
-0.8%
purpose.
2012-13
$ 7,957,162
2.3%
2013-14
$ 8,454,297
6.2%
2014-15
$ 8,983,050
6.3%
2015-16
$ 9,391,267
4.5%
2016-17 (est.)
$ 9,040,381
-3.7%
2017-18 (est.)
$ 10,003,680
10.7%
Assumptions
The local sales tax rate in Fountain Hills is 2.6% - total receipts for FY17-18 are estimated to be
$10,003,680. 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 $ 76,956
Economic Development Fund 307,800
Pavement Replacement 769,512
Capital Projects Fund 368,124
General Fund 8,481,288
Total Projections $ 10,003,680
Major Influences: Economy, Construction Activity, Retail Sales, Public Policy
LOCAL SALES TAX REVENUE
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
11 F I I
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$
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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
2008-09
$ 1,468,335
-12.7%
these funds which requires that these funds be used
2009-10
$ 1,391,100
-5.3%
solely for street and highway purposes. Payment of
2010-11
$ 1,396,075
0.4%
principal and interest on highway and street bonds are
2011-12
$ 1,126,762
-19.3%
an approved use.
2012-13
$ 1,232,187
9.4%
2013-14
$ 1,268,563
3.0%
2014-15
$ 1,392,806
9.8%
2015-16
$ 1,451,431
4.2%
2016-17 (est.)
$ 1,444,905
-0.4%
2017-18 (est.)
$ 1,553,494
7.5%
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 revenue estimate for FY17-18 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
$1,600,000
$1,400,000
$1,200,000
$1,000,000
$800,000
$600,000
$400,000
$200,000
a Fiscal years 2009 through 2018
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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
2008-09
$ 3,659,964
6.2%
purposes.
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
$ 2,707,673
-0.5%
2016-17 (est.)
$ 2,925,453
8.0% 1
2017-18 (est.)
$ 2,999,604
2.5%
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 FY17-18 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
$- - -
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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
2008-09
$ 889,826
-9.5%
Management Program.
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
$ 927,440
8.0%
2016-17 (est.)
$ 929,081
0.2%
2017-18 (est.)
$ 1,013,279
9.1%
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 (Fountain Hills represents .4%
of the State total). 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 streets (transferred to HURF fund).
Major Influences: Automobile sales, Population, and State Policy
VEHICLE LICENSE TAX REVENUE
$1,200,000
$1,000,000
$800,000
$600,000
$400,000
$200,000
Fiscal years 2009 through 2018 P.
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Revenue Summary
Fines and Forfeitures Revenue
General Fund
Restrictions
Fiscal Year
Amount
Percent
Change
No restrictions on usage. Must be expended for public
2008-09
$ 315,274
21.2%
purpose.
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
$ 185,279
10.6%
2016-17 (est.)
$ 195,685
5.6%
2017-18 (est.)
$ 200,000
2.2%
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 an increase 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 2009 through 2018 ►
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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
2008-09
$ 153,663
-0.1%
purpose.
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
$ 175,120
3.2%
2016-17 (est.)
$ 143,820
-17.9%
2017-18 (est.)
$ 172,908
20.2%
Assumptions
License fees are derived from fees on professions, occupations, businesses ($131,076) and animals
($41,832) within the Town. The license fee is used primarily as a means of regulating businesses and
animal control within the community. The estimate for FY17-18 is based on 3,146 active business
licenses and 2,996 animal licenses.
Major Influences: Economy, Enforcement
LICENSING FEE REVENUE
$180,000
$160,000
$140,000
$120,000
$100,000
$80,000
$60,000
$40,000
$20,000
Fiscal years 2009 through 2018
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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
2008-09
$ 385,514
-60.3%
purpose.
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
$ 605,966
12.6%
2016-17 (est.)
$ 1,143,855
88.8%
2017-18 (est.)
$ 960,247
-16.1%
Assumptions
Revenues from this source include the fees collected from building permits, rezoning, improvement
plans, encroachment and subdivision plans. The estimates for FY17-18 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 57 single family, 37 multi -family
unit, and 2 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
2008-09
$ 197,717
52.7%
purpose.
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
$ 167,270
6.7%
2016-17 (est.)
$ 139,050
-16.9%
2017-18 (est.)
$ 183,724
32.1%
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
$175,000
$150,000
$125,000
$100,000
$75,000
$50,000
$25,000
Fiscal years 2009 through 2018
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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
2008-09
$ 271,987
-8.2%
purpose.
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
$ 269,774
6.7%
2015-16
$ 255,204
-5.4%
2016-17 (est.)
$ 255,791
0.2%
2017-18 (est.)
$ 236,943
-7.4%
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
CHARGES FOR SERVICES - RENTALS
$300,000
$250,000
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
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Expenditure Summary
Expenditures
This section provides a broad overview of the expenditures included in the FY17-
18 budget. Information is presented for each fund.
All Funds Expenditure Summary
Total expenditures for all funds are $34,317,622, excluding transfers. The Operat-
ing Funds represent 50% of the total. HURF/Streets Fund represents 11% of the
total Town budget. Special Revenue Funds represent 6% of the budget with Debt
Service representing 9%, and Capital Projects 23%.
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.
Debt Service Funds
9% _\
Special Revenue .
Funds
6%
Excise Tax Funds
1%
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
EXPENDITURES BY FUND TYPE
Capital Projects
Funds
23%
Total All Funds = $34.3M
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Expenditure Summary
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures by Fund and Program - includes transfers
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Description Actual Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
Operating Funds
Accounting
$ 33,003 $
87,340 $
199,347 $
193,745
Administration
2,001,704
1,490,753
9,571,868
8,443,981
Amenities
234,832
328,783
-
-
Animal Control
31,817
31,613
33,244
32,324
Art & Culture
38,857
36,372
-
-
Attorney Services
257,683
269,919
396,950
421,605
Audit Services
96,157
97,477
-
-
Boards & Commissions
53,865
46,357
-
Budget
50,268
52,386
-
-
Building Inspection
245,262
277,080
224,508
295,056
Building Maintenance
653,723
555,577
557,159
148,565
Capital Improvement Prog
91,417
79,036
-
-
Civil Cases
32,924
33,877
-
-
Code Compliance
96,965
101,141
77,980
75,964
Community Events
102,117
109,497
102,729
146,778
Criminal Cases
51,980
52,691
-
-
Current Planning
101,425
104,017
-
-
Customer Service
19,297
19,284
36,264
40,698
Elections
41,316
33,106
-
-
Emergency Medical
1,464,522
1,507,914
-
-
Engineering
142,668
209,890
229,133
191,642
Environmental Service
32,419
28,742
-
-
Event Planning
54,514
54,562
-
Field Prep/Maint
171,716
171,163
-
-
Fire Suppression
1,606,250
1,648,174
-
-
Fountain
196,149
195,730
262,375
200,375
Home Delivered Meals
56,661
51,965
63,464
61,637
Incarceration/Transport
56,703
48,593
-
-
Juvenile
9,448
9,468
-
-
Landscape Maintenance
184,317
183,682
-
-
Legislation
41,443
43,022
14,090
16,070
Licensing
49,243
50,534
51,388
56,029
Long Range Planning
27,130
29,164
-
-
Mapping & Graphics
70,893
69,801
106,351
104,868
Media Relations
-
-
-
35,459
Network Administration
132,268
141,727
-
-
Open Space
37,249
26,436
21,058
35,658
Operations
121,833
109,779
4,901,793
5,717,750
Outside Inspections
-
-
60,647
61,938
Patrol
3,249,272
3,554,666
-
-
Payroll
22,139
21,824
Permitting
117,510
114,555
-
-
Planning & Zoning
-
-
121,314
105,554
Public Defender
6,750
4,250
-
-
Prosecutor
90,000
100,000
-
-
Purchasing
46,269
48,859
57,544
59,704
Records Management
15,968
15,982
-
-
Recruitment
29,209
31,328
-
-
Risk Management
257,612
262,051
301,272
351,385
Senior Memberships/Activities
93,129
98,185
68,382
-
Social/Community Services
133,991
104,426
-
-
Support
41,883
42,632
-
-
Special Events
23,450
25,737
-
-
Special Interest Programs
30,697
32,806
20,007
15,847
Sports Activities
61,520
85,511
41,602
35,636
Stormwater Management
246,430
119,213
-
-
Strategic Planning
16,114
17,774
-
-
Training & Development
2,536
8,086
-
-
Treasury
41,702
41,487
-
-
Video Services
11,580
12,925
-
-
Volunteers
66,315
76,242
80,424
86,448
Web Site
40,227
35,822
-
-
Youth &Teen Programs
87,208
82,347
33,831
29,965
Total General Fund
13,421,550
13,323,360
17,634,724
16,964,681
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Expenditure Summary
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures by Fund and Program - includes transfers
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Description Actual Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
Operating Funds - continued
$ 149,690 $
216,026 $
331,598 $
390,425
Art & Culture
$ 7,185 $
7,920 $
52,093 $
39,383
Total Public Art Fund
7,185
7,920
52,093
39,383
Operational Support
60,203
66,021
71,780
63,702
Vehicle Replacement
23,954
27,899
226,000
862,000
Total Internal Service Funds
84,157
93,920
297,780
925,702
Total Operating Funds
$ 13,512,892 $
13,425,200 $
17,984,597 $
17,929,766
Special Revenue Funds
Administration
$ 149,690 $
216,026 $
331,598 $
390,425
Adopt A Street
3,220
3,164
1,010
1,005
Legal Services
28,689
29,455
-
-
Open Space
261,749
294,114
339,583
387,493
Pavement Management
504,599
1,639,467
2,618,080
2,684,440
Street Signs
84,970
75,508
69,767
80,139
Traffic Signals
111,358
254,935
163,483
205,074
Vehicle Maintenance
79,818
93,146
71,175
77,049
Total Highway User Revenue Fund
1,224,093
2,605,815 $
3,594,696 $
3,825,625
Administration
1,194,160
106,069
1,021,655
140,885
Total Downtown Strategy Fund
1,194,160
106,069
1,021,655
140,885
Administration
264,396
314,898
318,411
345,318
Total Economic Development Fund
264,396
314,898
318,411
345,318
Administration
118,121
194,435
218,790
254,698
Total Tourism Fund
118,121
194,435
218,790
254,698
Grants Admin
102,364
158,947
1,644,430
1,344,000
Total Special Revenue Fund
102,364
158,947
1,644,430
1,344,000
Court Enhancement
-
-
58,115
50,265
Judicial Court Enhancement
845
2,759
30,000
30,000
Total Court Enhancement Fund
845
2,759
88,115
80,265
Administration
-
472,351
540,586
717,613
Total Environmental Fund
472,351
540,586
717,613
Cottonwoods Maintenance District
3,235
2,705
4,265
4,131
Total Cottonwoods Maint District
3,235
2,705
4,265
4,131
Total Special Revenue Funds
$ 2,907,214 $
3,857,979 $
7,430,948 $
6,712,535
Debt Service Funds
Gen Oblig Bond Debt Service
$ 561,022 $
2,002,850 $
2,119,350 $
2,121,550
Eagle Mtn CFD Debt Service
2,669,113
408,711
409,226
407,656
Munic Prop Corp Debt Service
2,954,713
513,550
393,690
377,696
Total Debt Service Funds
$ 6,184,848 $
2,925,111 $
2,922,266 $
2,906,902
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Expenditure Summary
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures by Fund and Program - includes transfers
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
Capital Projects Funds
Administration $
2,362 $
38,258
$ 422,885
$ 1,271,740
Downtown Development
1,096,658
-
600,000
100,000
Fire Suppression
119,319
14,391
3,800,000
3,550,000
General Govt Projects
486
-
300,000
50,000
Park Development
535,714
300,591
2,940,000
2,480,000
Pavement Management
7,338,805
4,448,978
830,000
750,000
Stormwater Management
15,177
1,187,102
750,000
50,000
Traffic Signals
68,192
275,031
-
-
Total Capital Projects Fund
9,176,712
6,264,351
9,642,885
8,251,740
Administration
41,010
76,198
431,000
906,850
Total Facilities Replacement Fund
41,010
76,198
431,000
906,850
Law Enforcement Dev Fee
-
-
203,484
160,368
Fire/Emergency Dev Fee
-
51,822
11,244
Streets Dev Fee
407,921
-
-
Park/Rec Dev Fee
-
-
144,987
193,743
Open Space Dev Fee
535
536
1,672,204
1,672,204
Library/Museum Dev Fee
43,445
-
-
-
Total Development Fee Funds
451,901
536
2,072,497
2,037,559
Total Capital Projects Funds $
9,669,623 $
6,341,085
$ 12,146,382
$ 11,196,149
Grand Total of All Funds, including
Transfers Out $
32,274,577 $
26,549,375
$ 40,484,193
$ 38,745,352
Less: Transfers Out
2,782,646
562,044
6,185,415
4,427,730
Net Expenditures - Total of All
Funds $
29,491,931 $
25,987,331
$ 34,298,778
$ 34,317,622
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Expenditure Summary
FY17-18 General Fund Expenditures by Department and Division
Department Division Proposed Budget
Mayor & Council
Administration
General Government
Municipal Court
Public Works
Development Services
Community Services
Mayor & Council
Town Manager
Town Clerk
Administrative Services
Finance
Information Technology
Legal Services
Total Administration
Non- Departmental
Municipal Court
Public Works
Facilities
Total Public Works
Development Services
Engineering
Planning
Code Compliance
Mapping & Graphics
Building Safety
Total Development Services
Community Services
Recreation
Community Center
Senior Services
Parks -Town Hall
Parks -Fountain Park
Parks -Golden Eagle Park
Parks -Four Peaks Park
Parks -Desert Vista Park
Parks -Open Space/Trails
Parks -Avenue of the Fountains Plaza
Total Community Services
Law Enforcement Law Enforcement
Fire & Emergency Medical Fire & Emergency Medical
Total General Fund Expenditures
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$ 71,849
343,054
132,852
518,073
597,603
329,289
421,605
2,342,476
2,347,894
339,913
180,724
656,771
837,495
167,398
191,642
105,554
75,964
104,868
295,056
940,482
204,845
554,413
242,784
225,677
84,781
435,342
275,746
111,785
87,958
35,658
93,124
2,352,113
3,855,626
3,876,833
$ 16,964,681
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 FY17-18 expenditure limitation for the Town of Fountain Hills is $28,182,002
which is a 2.6% increase from the previous year. The limit applies to FY17-18 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
Required fees paid to the Arizona Department of Revenue
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
$ 34,317,622
789,483
55,000
2,121,550
61,022
15,000
60,285
1,667,000
8,640
1,833,441
Total Exclusions 6,611,421
Expenditures subject to limitation 271706,201
Expenditure Limitation 28,182,002
Under/(Over) Limitation $ 475,801
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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 335.
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 16.
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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 months of February/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 Arizo-
na through the Arizona Budget Law.
The Town of Fountain Hills budget process incorporates the recommended practic-
es 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
• Involves and promotes effective communication with stakeholders
• Provides incentives to government management and employees
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Budget Process
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 -
agreement 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 adopt-
ed.
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
• 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
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• 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-
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.
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Budget Process
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.
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 FY17-18
Mon, November 14, 2016
Staff budget "kick-off' meeting in the Council Chambers
Thu, December 15, 2016
DEADLINE for preliminary operating budgets entered into MUNIS
Staffing requirements and budget supplements due to Finance
CIP project requests and funding sources due to Finance
New or changes to existing fees on Fee Schedule due
Thu, December 29, 2016
5 year Revenue Forecast due to Town Manager
Thu, January 12, 2017
Final reconciliation of revenues vs. expenditures (Finance staff)
Tue - Thu, January 23-26, 2017
Departmental presentations for Town Manager
Mon, February 6, 2017
Department/Division templates due to Finance
Thu, February 9, 2017
Council Retreat Session - Priorities for FY17-18 with Council receiving preliminary
CIP Budget & Strategic Plan Review
Mon, February 13, 2017
Staff meeting to debrief Council Retreat
Thu, February 16, 2017
Final operating budgets entered into MUNIS
Thu, March 2, 2017
Staff to review proposed budget dates with Town Attorney for statute compliance
Tues, March 7, 2017
Council Special Session @ 5:30 PM — Consideration of projects listed in the CIP
Mon, March 27, 2017
A.R.S. §9-499.15(B)(1)-(3): Staff to publish the proposed fee and tax levy notice
on the Town's website (including written report/data supporting any increases or
new fees) for legal compliance
Mon, April 10, 2017
Council receives proposed budget; the proposed budget is posted online & the
Resolution exhibit schedules are prepared by Finance for Legal
Mon, April 17, 2017
Final revenue projections entered into MUNIS
Wed, April 19, 2017
A.R.S. §9-499.15(B)(4) Deadline to post [on all Town social media sites] and
publish for 2 consecutive weeks in the Times the "Notice of Intent"
Thu, April 20, 2017
Public Outreach/Open House held prior to the Council meeting (6:00-6:30 PM)
Mon, April 24, 2017
Council Budget Special Session @ 5:00 PM
Thu, May 4, 2017
Town, CMD & EMCFD Meetings - Adoption of Tentative Budgets with notice of hearing
dates; notices sent to Cottonwood Homeowners the following day; (Cottonwoods requires 2G
days (5/24/17) between the date of the published notice and the final budget hearing, which
(due to advertising date limitations creates a 29 -day window between the tentative budget
adoption and the final budget adoption; Eagle Mtn. requires 10 days between the date of the
published notice and the final budget hearing, which would allow the EMCFD budget to be
adopted with a 21 -day gap between the tentative budget adoption and the final; however, it is
aligned with the CMD to avoid confusion
Wednesdays, May 10 & 17, 2017
Publish Tentative Budgets in the Times legal section for 2 consecutive weeks;
place budgets on Town website & at Maricopa County Branch Library the
following business day after adoption of the Tentative Budget
Thu, June 1, 2017
Town, CMD & EMCFD Meetings — Regular Session Public Hearing held on or before the
141h day before the day on which it levies taxes; Council convenes in Special Session to adopt
the Town's Final Budget (A.R.S. §42-17104) and reconvenes the Regular Session (14 days -lune
16 2017
Thu, June 15, 2017
Town, CMD & EMCFD Meetings - Adoption of Tax Levy occurs on or before the
3rd Monday in August
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Budget Schedule
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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
Law
Enforcement
Appointed
by Council
Contracted
Department Directors
Town Manager
Grady Miller
Finance Director
Craig Rudolphy
Presiding Judge
Robert Melton
Community Services Director
Mark Mayer
Development Services Director
Robert Rodgers
Public Works Director
Paul Mood
Fire Chief
Chief Dave Ott,
Rural/Metro Corporation
District Commander
Captain David Letourneau,
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Town Prosecutor
Mark Iacovino
The Law Office of Mark Iacovino
Town Attorney
Andrew McGuire,
Gust Rosenfeld, P.L.C.
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Operating Budgets
Mayor & Town Council
Mayor & Town Council
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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.
FRONT ROW: Councilmember Dennis Brown, Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh, Coun-
cilmember Art Tolis
BACK ROW: Councilmember Cecil A. Yates, Vice Mayor Alan Magazine, Coun-
cilmember Nick DePorter, Councilmember Henry Leger
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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.
Use of Funds - Mayor & Town Council - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $71,849
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17 FY17-18
Revised Proposed
Budget Budget
Administration
82,680
72,094
72,545 71,849
Total
82,680
72,094
72,545 71,8491
Use of Funds - Mayor & Town Council - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $71,849
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Mayor & Town Council
Use of Funds - Mayor & Town Council - By Category
Where does the money go?
Internal Servic
1%
i raining
7%
8%
nployment
Taxes
5%
Total Proposed Budget = $71,849
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Wages
60,143
51,726
54,6
55,118
Employment Taxes
3,892
3,505
3,577
3,425
Benefits
6,267
6,366
5,306
5,483
Dues and Memberships
393
469
-
-
Meetin s and Training
1,772
3,109
5,420
4,810
Maintenance and Repair
99
27
-
-
Contractual Services
2,995
3,567
240
240
Supplies
4,746
1 131
1,200
2,100
Equipment/Improvement
412
216
-
-
Internal Service
1,961
1 978
2,150
673
Total
82,6801
72,6941
72,545
71,849
Use of Funds - Mayor & Town Council - By Category
Where does the money go?
Internal Servic
1%
i raining
7%
8%
nployment
Taxes
5%
Total Proposed Budget = $71,849
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Mayor & Town Council
The 2016 Fountain Hills Strategic Plan contains a number of actions and perfor-
mance measures tied to the following strategic priorities:
• Goal #1: Maximize Economic Development Opportunities in
Fountain Hills
• Goal #2: Ensure that Infrastructure and Physical Environment
in Fountain Hills are Well -Maintained and Safe
• Goal #3: Attract Families and Working Professionals to Foun-
tain Hills
• Goal #4: Ensure that Fountain Hills Finances are Stable and
Sustainable
• Goal #5: Focus on Strengthening the Community and Improv-
ing the Town's Quality of Life
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Mayor & Town Council
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Mayor & Council
Total Mayor & Council $ 82,680 $ 72,094 $ 72,545 $ 71,849
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 23,693 $
16,476
$ 18,652
$ 19,118
Salaries -Part Time
36,450
35,250
36,000
36,000
FICA
2,260
2,186
2,232
2,232
Medicare
861
736
792
800
Workers Compensation
284
188
144
94
Unemployment Insurance
487
396
409
299
Group Health Insurance
3,305
4,099
2,877
3,008
Group Dental Insurance
167
224
208
215
Group Vision Insurance
28
32
29
43
Disability Insurance
86
58
79
81
Retirement
2,604
1,889
2,051
2,103
Life Insurance
75
65
62
19
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
393
469
-
14
Meetings &Training
1,772
3,108
5,420
4,810
Sign Repair & Replacement
100
27
-
-
Legal Fees
2,773
3,492
-
-
Printing Expense
223
74
240
240
Community Contracts/Events
315
-
100
600
Office Supplies
493
234
250
400
Food & Beverage Supplies
3,938
898
850
900
Program Materials
-
-
-
200
Furniture/Appliances
412
216
-
-
ISF-Copier Charges
81
34
100
20
ISF-Mail Service Charges
43
42
50
38
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
40
-
ISF-Telecom Charges
1,797
1,901
2,000
615
Sub total Expenditures
82,680
72,094
72,545
71,849
Transfers Out
-
-
-
-
Total Mayor & Council $ 82,680 $ 72,094 $ 72,545 $ 71,849
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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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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:
Information Technology: Budget supplements include Town -wide computer up-
grades to Windows 10 and the latest version of Microsoft Office, in addition to add-
ing a forms module to Laserfiche and upgrading the Wi-Fi system at the Communi-
ty Center.
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Expenditures by
Division
Division
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Budget
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Town Manager
654,775
404,404
298,057
343,054
Information Technology
237,468
246,529
267,262
329,289
Town Clerk
132,117
125 043
155,603
132 852
Human Resources/Risk M mt.
360,033
369,728
445,951
518,073
Finance
373,437
489,096
528,677
597,603
Economic Development
90,000
-
-
-
Le al Services
354,434
374,169
396,950
421 605
Total
2,202,264
2 008 969
2,092,500
21342,476
Variance Explanations:
Information Technology: Budget supplements include Town -wide computer up-
grades to Windows 10 and the latest version of Microsoft Office, in addition to add-
ing a forms module to Laserfiche and upgrading the Wi-Fi system at the Communi-
ty Center.
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Administration Department
Use of Funds - Administration - By Division
Where does the money go?
Information
Technology
■ 14%
Town Clerk
6%
Total Proposed Budget = $2,342,476
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Budget
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Accounting
33,003
87,340
199,347
193,745
Administration
760,347
462 144
776,591
851,692
Attorney Services
257,683
269,919
396,950
421,605
Audit Services
96,157
97,477
-
-
Bud et
50,268
52,386
-
-
Customer Service
19,297
19,284
36,264
40,698
Elections
41,316
33,106
-
-
Le islation
41,443
43,022
14,090
16,070
Licensing
49,243
50,534
51,388
56,029
Media Relations
-
-
-
35,459
Network Administration
132,268
141,727
-
-
Operations
-
-
178,630
229,641
Payroll
22,139
21,824
-
-
Public Defender
6,750
4,250
-
-
Prosecutor
90,000
100 000
-
-
Purchasing
46,269
48,859
57,544
59,704
Records Management
15,968
15,981
-
-
Recruitment
29,209
31,328
-
-
Risk Management
257,612
262,051
301,272
351,385
Social/Community Services
32,934
32,769
-
-
Support
41,883
42,632
-
-
Strategic Planning
16,115
17,774
-
-
Training & Development
2,536
8 086
-
-
Treasury
41,702
41,487
-
-
Video Services
11,580
12,925
-
-
Volunteers
1 66,315
76,242
80,424
86,44
Web Site
40,227
35,822
-
-
Total
$2,202,264
$2,008,969
$2,092,500
2,342,47A
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Operating Budgets
Administration Department
Variance Explanations:
Operations: Budget supplements include Town -wide computer upgrades to Win-
dows 10 and the latest version of Microsoft Office, in addition to adding a forms
module to Laserfiche and upgrading the Wi-Fi system at the Community Center.
Use of Funds - Administration - By Program
Risk Where does the money go?
Management VolunteersAccounting
15% 4% ) 8%,
Purchasing
3% a
Media
Relations Licensing
2% 2% 1 Customer
Legislation Service
1% 2,jotal Proposed Budget = $2,342,476
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Administration Department
Variance Explanations:
Utilities: The increase includes the new emergency notification system.
Equipment: Budget supplements include Town -wide computer upgrades to Win-
dows 10 and the latest version of Microsoft Office, in addition to adding a forms
module to Laserfiche and upgrading the Wi-Fi system at the Community Center.
Internal Service: The decrease is attributed to a new departmental copier/printer
in FY16-17 so less is being sent to the Town -wide machines.
Benefits
7%
Employment
Taxes
1%
Use of Funds - Administration - By Category
Dues & where does the money go?
Memberships Meetings and
6% 2Training Utilities
2% 1%
Contractual
Services
45
Internal Service Supplies
1% Equipment 1%
Total Proposed Budget = $2,342,476 3%
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Wages
675,705
672,942
740,897
781,412
Employment Taxes
16,034
15,053
18,076
18,327
Benefits
158,636
163,249
138,724
156,873
Dues & Memberships
118,975
131,594
128,342
145,122
Meetings and Training
10,325
20,164
38,851
40 588
Maintenance and Repair
3,736
602
8,000
6,200
Utilities
2,538
2 208
1,800
13,000
Contractual Services
733,108
809,599
927,404
1,053,748
Supplies
23,868
29,603
31,774
32,160
Equipment
16 720
33,508
32,400
75,475
Internal Service
26,625
23,257
26,232
19,571
Transfers
396,500
102,290
-
-
Contin enc
-
4,900
-
-
Ca ital Ex enditures
19,494 1
-
-
-
Total
$2,202,264
2,008,969
2,092,500
2,342,476
Variance Explanations:
Utilities: The increase includes the new emergency notification system.
Equipment: Budget supplements include Town -wide computer upgrades to Win-
dows 10 and the latest version of Microsoft Office, in addition to adding a forms
module to Laserfiche and upgrading the Wi-Fi system at the Community Center.
Internal Service: The decrease is attributed to a new departmental copier/printer
in FY16-17 so less is being sent to the Town -wide machines.
Benefits
7%
Employment
Taxes
1%
Use of Funds - Administration - By Category
Dues & where does the money go?
Memberships Meetings and
6% 2Training Utilities
2% 1%
Contractual
Services
45
Internal Service Supplies
1% Equipment 1%
Total Proposed Budget = $2,342,476 3%
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Operating Budgets
Administration Department
FY17-18 Department Accomplishments
Initiative
Strategic Value
Implement and fund infrastructure facilities replacement
12 -Maintain and Improve Commu-
nity Infrastructure
Continue investment in Pavement Management Program
I3 -Maintain and Improve Commu-
nity Infrastructure
Promote quality development and actively assist new busi-
nesses, retain current businesses
EV1, EV3, EV4-Economic Vitality
Conduct biennial Citizens Academy
CR4-Civic Responsibility
FY17-18 Objectives
Initiative
Strategic Value
Estimated Cost/Funding
Source
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
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Administration Department
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
Bonus
Allowance/Stipend
Licenses/Filing Fees
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
Training/Cont Ed
Meetings &Training
Equipment Maint/Repair
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
Other Maint/Repair
Sign Repair & Replacement
Telecommunications
Auditing Expense
Professional Fees
Legal Fees
Management Fees
Insurance Expense
Rentals & Leases
Printing Expense
Advertising/Signage
Intergovt Agreements
Cont4ractual Services
Constituent Communication
Contractual Services
Ban k/Merc Acct Fees
Election Expense
Community Contracts/Events
Active Net Fees
Prosecutor Fees
Public Defender Fees
Office Supplies
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
Operating Supplies
Food & Beverage Supplies
Program Materials
U n ifo rms
Postage & Delivery
Miscellaneous Expense
Small Tools
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Administration Department
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ 637,991 $
637,079 $
667,625 $
36,307
35,341
73,272
1,406
522
-
2,251
2,209
4,543
9,487
9,571
10,655
3,177
2,389
1,930
1,118
883
948
79,982
83,796
56,913
4,396
4,225
4,158
648
521
409
2,007
2,238
2,781
69,667
70,341
72,246
1,935
2,128
2,217
75,786
43,189
2,385
7,940
1,687
1,694
134
221
2,538
53,260
40,386
350,584
15,755
222,795
2,134
5,195
9,202
535
9,064
24,200
3,535
39
3,069
6,886
9,981
45
314
86,734
44,861
20,164
602
2,208
53,840
42,596
370,084
16,090
231,353
6,168
5,363
49,845
1,985
8,075
24,200
4,332
8
2,506
7,239
11,125
482
3,911
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103,955
24,387
36,726
2,125
5,000
3,000
1,800
99,500
52,258
298,900
16,375
264,300
1,965
12,390
51,000
10,320
25,236
360
90,000
4,800
5,791
10
6,690
9,400
9,127
756
701,688
79,724
4,902
11,384
1,336
705
60,228
4,953
820
2,957
76,916
705
514
9,780
100,380
44,742
39,498
1,090
5,000
1,200
13,000
91,513
76,810
307,839
17,825
316,101
1,140
4,050
7,890
56,000
50,000
3,500
11,280
105,000
4,800
5,747
10
6,850
10,210
8,537
806
Description
General Fund -continued
Software
Hardware/Peripherals
Peripherals
Furniture/Appliances
Equipment
ISF-Copier Charges
ISF-Mail Service Charges
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
ISF-Telecom Charges
Contingency
Capital Expenditures
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Administration
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Administration Department
FY14-15 FY15-16
Actual Actual
Operating Budgets
Administration Department
FY16-17 FY17-18
Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ 1,373 $
1,548 $
14,632
31,591
195
-
-
230
519
-
14,044
11,978
7,398
5,486
217
71
4,967
5,722
-
4,900
19,494
- _
1,805,764
1,906,679
396,500
102,290 _
550 $
54,050
31,850
21,425
12,955
6,380
6,727
5,708
-
828
220
390
6,330
6,265
L,V 7L,JVV L,JYL,V/V
$ 2,202,264 $ 2,008,969 $ 2,092,500 $ 2,342,476
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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:
Media Relations: New program created to accurately communicate news and in-
formation to Fountain Hills' customers, citizens, news media, elected officials, and
employees via internal and external communication sources.
Use of Funds - Town Manager - By Program
Where does the money go?
Media
-,elations
Total Proposed Budget = $343,054
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-10%
Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Administration
539,412
277,620
217,633
221,148
Media Relations
-
-
-
35,459
Social/Community Services
32,934
32,769
-
-
Strategic Planning
16,114
17,774
-
-
Volunteers
66,315 1
76 241
80,424 1
86,447
Total
654,775
04,404
298,057
343,054
Variance Explanations:
Media Relations: New program created to accurately communicate news and in-
formation to Fountain Hills' customers, citizens, news media, elected officials, and
employees via internal and external communication sources.
Use of Funds - Town Manager - By Program
Where does the money go?
Media
-,elations
Total Proposed Budget = $343,054
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-10%
Operating Budgets
Town Manager Division
Variance Explanations;
Benefits: Allowances/Stipends have been separated out of Wages for more effi-
cient managing and reporting purposes.
Contractual Services: The increase is a result of the addition a new Town infor-
mation publication planned in conjunction with the Media Relations program.
Internal
Service
1%
Use of Funds - Town Manager - By Category
Where does the money go?
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY 14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Budget
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Wages
222,387
219,687
219,352
234,204
Employment Taxes
4,481
4,298
3,855
3,969
Benefits
50,799
50 036
36,806
47,797
Dues & Memberships
19,948
20,675
2,057
2,057
Meetings and Training
2,406
6 712
9,025
9,580
Maintenance and Repair
864
-
-
-
Utilities
768
1,009
900
-
Contractual Services
24,922
25,937
2,840
21,635
Supplies
14,427
16,560
17,002
19,691
Equipment
546
274
-
-
Internal Service
6,727
4 316
6,220
4 121
Transfers
306,500
50,000
-
Contingency
-
4,900
- I
-
Total
654,775
404,404
298,057
343,0!
Variance Explanations;
Benefits: Allowances/Stipends have been separated out of Wages for more effi-
cient managing and reporting purposes.
Contractual Services: The increase is a result of the addition a new Town infor-
mation publication planned in conjunction with the Media Relations program.
Internal
Service
1%
Use of Funds - Town Manager - By Category
Where does the money go?
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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 835 volunteers and, in 2016, provided
over 26,000 hours, at an overall cost savings to the Town of $581,000! (using da-
ta 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 2016
• 24 volunteers provided over 100 rides through the Give a Lift Program
• Over 300 volunteers helped with:
• Teen Court - 15
• Halloween in the Hills - 60
• Ballet Under the Stars - 10
• Movie in the Park - 6
• Town Hall receptions - 9
• Guided Hikes - 66
• Decorating the Community Center for the Holidays - 145
• Hosting a Family Christmas party - 38
• Expo - 112
• 116 Volunteers helped make Turkey Trot another success this year
• 44 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: accounting, special projects, archiving, filing, data entry, writing press
releases, maintaining kiosks and more
• 320 Volunteers served residents who, for the most part, are facing physical
and/or emotional, financial and transportation challenges—during the Make a
Difference Day event, making a great difference in the homes of 41 residents
• 14 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 Con-
cours in the Hills, the Great Fair, Music Festival, Oktoberfest, Pitch, Hit, and
Run, Eggstravaganza as well as serving at the Tourism Booth at all events
• 50 Volunteers build and maintain trails
• 16 youth serve as Volunteers on the Mayor's Youth Council, a civic and service
program
• 60+ 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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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
Bonus
Allowance/Stipend
Licenses/Filing Fees
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
Constituent Communication
Community Contracts/Events
Office Supplies
Operating Supplies
Food & Beverage Supplies
Program Materials
U n ifo rms
Postage & Delivery
Hardware
Furniture/Appliances
ISF-Copier Charges
ISF-Mail Service Charges
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charges
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
ISF-Telecom Charges
Contingency
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Town Manager
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Town Manager
FY14-15 FY15-16
Actual Actual
$ 222,387 $
219,687
3,137
3,270
1,034
829
310
199
24,080
23,169
1,334
911
199
131
720
686
23,796
24,402
669
737
-
30
19,948
20,645
2,406
6,712
508
-
134
-
222
-
768
1,009
-
112
76
459
111
167
535
-
-
999
24,200
24,200
1,081
1,377
1,316
1,104
5,576
6,145
6,123
7,514
45
-
286
420
546
44
-
230
4,780
2,633
996
454
952
1,229
-
4,900
348,275
354,404
306,500
50,000
Operating Budgets
Town Manager Division
FY16-17 FY17-18
Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ 219,352 $
234,204
3,094
3,413
562
400
199
156
10,987
12,533
798
910
107
171
897
991
23,302
25,763
715
235
-
114
-
7,080
2,057
2,057
6,900
8,490
2,125
1,090
900
-
800
18,920
-
75
2,040
1,140
-
1,500
2,240
2,300
3,070
3,430
6,800
7,610
4,557
5,967
335
384
3,900
2,125
1,050
430
-
313
120
147
1,150
1,106
298,057 343,054
$ 654,775 $ 404,404 $ 298,057 $ 343,054
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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.
Use of Funds -Town Clerk - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $132,852
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;islation
12%
Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Administration
33,391
32,934
141,513
116,782
Elections
41,316
33,106
-
-
Legislation
41,443
43,022
14,090
16,070
Records Management
15,967
15,981
-
-
Total
132,117
125,043
155,603
132,852
Use of Funds -Town Clerk - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $132,852
162' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
;islation
12%
Operating Budgets
Town Clerk Division
Variance Explanations;
Contractual Services: The decrease is the result of not including costs associated
with an election.
Use of Funds -Town Clerk - By Category
Where does the money go?
Fmnlovment
Total Proposed Budget = $132,852
Dues &
!mberships
1%
eetings and
Training
4%
Contractual
Services
12%
l Service
1%
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Budget
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Wages
83,206
86,220
88,388
90,598
Employment Taxes
1,594
1,570
1,589
1,524
Benefits
21,395
20,597
16,712
17,006
Dues & Memberships
467
434
720
720
Meetings and Training
2,657
221
4,967
4,724
Maintenance and Repair
508
-
-
-
Contractual Services
18,738
11,981
39,326
16,070
Supplies
264
735
551
551
Equipment
- T
86
50
50
Internal Service
3,288 1
3,199
3,300
1 609
Total
132,117
125,043
155,603
132,852
Variance Explanations;
Contractual Services: The decrease is the result of not including costs associated
with an election.
Use of Funds -Town Clerk - By Category
Where does the money go?
Fmnlovment
Total Proposed Budget = $132,852
Dues &
!mberships
1%
eetings and
Training
4%
Contractual
Services
12%
l Service
1%
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Operating Budgets
Town Clerk Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Registered Voters: Primary (Mar)
100%
100%
100%
100%
General (May)
148
134
150
125
Primary (Aug)
16,213
N/A
16,387
N/A
General (Nov)
Not a Town
N/A
Not a
N/A
Election
Town
Election
Voter Turnout % Primary (Mar)
General (May)
Primary (Aug)
38%
N/A
41%
N/A
General (Nov)
Not a Town
N/A
Not a
N/A
Election
Town
Election
Quality
Productivity
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Percentage of contracts processed within five
100%
100%
100%
100%
business days after approval
148
134
150
125
Percentage of agenda and meeting notices
100%
100%
100%
100%
posted in compliance legal requirements
Productivity
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FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY17-18
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Town Council Agenda/Meeting notices posted
36/18
33/23
30/31
34/25
Requests for Public Information processed
148
134
150
125
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Operating Budgets
Town Clerk Division
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Town Clerk
Transfer Out
Total Town Clerk $ 132,117 $ 125,043 $ 155,603 $ 132,852
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 83,206 $
86,220
$ 88,388
$ 90,598
Medicare
1,117
1,195
1,281
1,314
Workers Compensation
394
300
233
155
Unemployment Insurance
83
75
75
55
Group Health Insurance
10,968
9,774
5,643
5,788
Group Dental Insurance
633
629
594
614
Group Vision Insurance
90
90
82
124
Disability Insurance
289
331
374
383
Retirement
9,153
9,484
9,723
9,966
Life Insurance
262
289
296
91
Bonus
-
-
-
40
Licenses/Filing Fees
-
-
70
70
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
467
434
650
650
Meetings &Training
2,657
221
4,967
4,724
Office Equip Maint/Repair
508
-
-
-
Professional Fees
8,065
9,447
10,290
11,470
Advertising/Signage
2,472
2,534
3,800
4,600
Election Expense
-
-
25,236
-
Intergovt Agreements
8,201
-
-
-
Office Supplies
264
725
351
351
Postage & Delivery
-
10
200
200
Software
-
-
50
50
Hardware/Peripherals
-
86
-
-
ISF-Copier Charges
3,043
2,968
3,000
1,350
ISF-Mail Service Charges
34
8
50
14
ISF-Telecom Charges
211
223
250
245
Sub total Expenditures
132,117
125,043
155,603
132,852
Transfer Out
Total Town Clerk $ 132,117 $ 125,043 $ 155,603 $ 132,852
The Height of Desert Living N N N 165
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,
productivity and service). Protect the Town's assets from loss and minimize em-
ployee injuries on the job.
Use of Funds - Administrative Services
By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $518,073
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Administration
48,537
46,439
144,678
166,688
Payroll
22,139
21824
-
-
Recruitment
29,209
31 328
-
-
Risk Management
257,612
262,051
301,272
351,385
Training & Development
2,536
8,086
-
-
Total
360,033
369,728
445,950
518,07
Use of Funds - Administrative Services
By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $518,073
166' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Operating Budgets
Administrative Services Division
Variance Explanations:
Dues & Memberships: The increase is a result of memberships to new organiza-
tions and online job posting subscriptions.
Contractual Services: The increase is a result of rising insurance costs, a budget
supplement for a classification and compensation study and consulting fees.
Use of Funds - Administrative Services
By Category
Where does the money go?� Supplies
I%
Total Proposed Budget = $518,073
Benefits
_5%
Dues &
Memberships
2%
Meetings and
Training
4%
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Budget
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Wages
94,927
80,385
98,326
100,784
Employment Taxes
2,174
1 509
1,758
1,703
Benefits
18,195
20,421
22,423
24,079
Dues & Memberships
546
4,121
1,530
9,790
Meetings and Training
2,277
8 012
21,000
21f340
Maintenance & Repair
169
-
-
-
Contractual Services
235f517
244,863
291,417
353,751
Supplies
5J61
9,241
8,266
5,596
Equipment
206
-
-
-
Internal Service
861
1,176
1,230
1f030
Total
360,033
369,728
445,950
518,073
Variance Explanations:
Dues & Memberships: The increase is a result of memberships to new organiza-
tions and online job posting subscriptions.
Contractual Services: The increase is a result of rising insurance costs, a budget
supplement for a classification and compensation study and consulting fees.
Use of Funds - Administrative Services
By Category
Where does the money go?� Supplies
I%
Total Proposed Budget = $518,073
Benefits
_5%
Dues &
Memberships
2%
Meetings and
Training
4%
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Operating Budgets
Administrative Services Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Decrease the number of days lost to injury
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Increase the percentage of employee perfor-
90%
92%
97%
97%
mance reviews completed on schedule
4%
12%
10%
6%
Increase or maintain the number of applica-
20
23
25
25
tions received per recruitment for non-
95%
95%
100%
100%
exempt positions
Increase or maintain the number of applica-
18
29
30
30
tions received per recruitment for exempt
positions
Quality
Productivity
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Decrease the number of days lost to injury
0
2
2
0
per workers' compensation claim
3
5
6
3
Maintain the turnover rate of full-time em-
4%
12%
10%
6%
ployees at an acceptable rate
1
5
6
3
Productivity
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Number of full-time employees departed from
3
5
6
3
Town service
Number of exit interviews conducted
1
5
6
3
Ensure supervisors receive performance eval-
95%
95%
100%
100%
uation documentation four weeks in advance
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
2
2
5
1
Number of full-time non-exempt recruitments
2
2
2
2
conducted
Average number of days to fill a vacancy
35
43
65
60
Number of workers' compensation claims due
3
1
3
0
to injury
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Operating Budgets
Administrative Services Division
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Administrative Services
0 \MAN W_.'
The Height of Desert Living N N N 169
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 92,315
$ 80,385
$ 98,326
$ 100,784
Salaries -Part Time
2,612
-
-
-
FICA
162
-
-
-
Medicare
1,372
1,095
1,425
1,476
Workers Compensation
455
266
259
173
Unemployment Insurance
184
148
74
54
Group Health Insurance
7,004
10,279
10,388
10,868
Group Dental Insurance
398
683
853
864
Group Vision Insurance
59
-
-
74
Disability Insurance
308
352
402
416
Retirement
10,155
8,842
10,450
10,816
Life Insurance
271
264
330
101
Bonus
-
-
-
40
Allowance/Stipend
-
-
-
900
Licenses/Filing Fees
125
-
125
-
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
421
4,121
1,405
9,790
Training/Cont Ed
2,015
-
-
-
Meetings &Training
262
8,012
21,000
21,340
Office Equip Maint/Repair
170
-
-
-
Professional Fees
11,321
12,294
20,668
35,600
Legal Fees
-
-
1,000
1,000
Insurance Expense
222,795
231,353
264,300
316,101
Printing Expense
132
76
150
150
Advertising/Signage
1,268
1,141
5,300
900
Office Supplies
204
538
900
830
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
-
-
10
10
Operating Supplies
-
87
400
-
Food & Beverage Supplies
1,311
1,094
2,600
2,600
Program Materials
3,638
3,611
4,240
2,040
Postage & Delivery
8
11
116
116
Miscellaneous Expense
-
3,900
-
-
Hardware/Peripherals
206
-
-
-
ISF-Copier Charges
215
605
310
300
ISF-Mail Service Charges
193
124
419
107
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charges
-
-
-
89
ISF- Motor Pool Charges
30
-
-
42
ISF-Telecom Charges
424
447
500
492
Sub total Expenditures
360,033
369,728
445,950
518,073
Transfers Out
-
-
-
-
Total Administrative Services
$ 360,033
$ 369,728
$ 445,950
$ 518,073
0 \MAN W_.'
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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:
Administration: A budget supplement was added for additional outside services if
needed for an anticipated labor-intensive project.
Use of Funds - Finance - By Program
Where does the money go?
Purchasing _
Licensing 10%
9% I.Alba
Customer_
Service
7%
Total Proposed Budget = $597,603
170' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Buciciet
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Accounting
33,004
87,340
199,347
193,745
Administration
37,497
91,729
184,134
247,427
Audit Services
96,157
97,477
-
-
Bud et
50,268
52 386
-
-
Customer Service
19,297
19,284
36,264
40,698
Licensing
49,243
50 534
51,388
56 029
Purchasing46,269
48,859
57,544
59 704
Treasury
41,702
41,487
-
-
Total
373,437
489,096
528,677
597,603
Variance Explanations:
Administration: A budget supplement was added for additional outside services if
needed for an anticipated labor-intensive project.
Use of Funds - Finance - By Program
Where does the money go?
Purchasing _
Licensing 10%
9% I.Alba
Customer_
Service
7%
Total Proposed Budget = $597,603
170' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Operating Budgets
Finance Division
Variance Explanations:
Contractual Services: A budget supplement was added for additional outside ser-
vices if needed for an anticipated labor-intensive project.
Meetings and
Trainii
1%
Dues
Membei
1%
Benefits
8%
Use of Funds - Finance - By Category
Where does the money go?
Supplies
1%
�nternal Service
2%
saxes
2%
Total Proposed Budget = $597,603
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Budget
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Wages
209,382
218,113
264,571
275,812
Employment Taxes
6,436
6,368
9,596
9,765
Benefits
52,765
55 840
48,414
51 541
Dues & Memberships
2,928
2,575
2,785
5,385
Meetings and Training
2,949
4 851
3,859
4,944
Maintenance & Repair
508
-
3,000
1 200
Contractual Services
81,834
135,203
179,620
234,653
Supplies
3,272
1,782
4,055
4,072
Internal Service
13,363
12,074
12,777
10,231
Transfers
-
52,290
-
-
Total
373,437
489,096
528,677
597,603
Variance Explanations:
Contractual Services: A budget supplement was added for additional outside ser-
vices if needed for an anticipated labor-intensive project.
Meetings and
Trainii
1%
Dues
Membei
1%
Benefits
8%
Use of Funds - Finance - By Category
Where does the money go?
Supplies
1%
�nternal Service
2%
saxes
2%
Total Proposed Budget = $597,603
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Operating Budgets
Finance Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Consecutive years for GFOA annual Certifi-
19
20
21
22
cate of Achievement for Excellence in Finan-
103%
106%
105%
100%
cial Reporting award
$73,750
$177,152
$50,000
$50,000
Consecutive years for GFOA annual Distin-
13
14
15
16
guished Budget Presentation award
Quality
172' ■ ' ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Accounts payable checks issued
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Actual revenue versus forecast—General
103%
106%
105%
100%
Fund only (excluding transfers)
$73,750
$177,152
$50,000
$50,000
Unqualified audit opinion
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
172' ■ ' ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Accounts payable checks issued
1,703
1,570
1,465
1,500
Purchase orders processed
1,019
805
890
900
Local tax revenues from audits
$73,750
$177,152
$50,000
$50,000
Business licenses processed
2,723
2,872
3,000
3,000
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Operating Budgets
Finance Division
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Finance
Total Finance $ 373,437 $ 489,096 $ 528,677 $ 597,603
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 174,281 $
182,250
$ 191,299
$ 196,088
Salaries -Part Time
33,695
35,341
73,272
79,724
Overtime
1,406
522
-
-
FICA
2,089
2,209
4,543
4,902
Medicare
2,906
3,018
3,837
4,007
Workers Compensation
983
755
691
471
Unemployment Insurance
458
387
525
385
Group Health Insurance
30,621
32,750
24,252
25,251
Group Dental Insurance
1,595
1,565
1,501
2,139
Group Vision Insurance
236
236
166
376
Disability Insurance
460
606
811
829
Retirement
19,326
20,073
21,043
21,569
Life Insurance
527
610
641
197
Bonus
-
-
-
280
Allowance/Stipend
-
-
-
900
Licenses/Filing Fees
1,095
1,140
1,460
1,560
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
1,833
1,435
1,325
3,825
Training/Cont Ed
370
-
-
-
Meetings &Training
2,579
4,851
3,859
4,944
Office Equip Maint/Repair
508
-
3,000
1,200
Auditing Expense
53,260
53,840
99,500
91,513
Professional Fees
485
213
-
820
Management Fees
15,754
16,090
16,375
17,825
Rentals & Leases
-
-
-
1,140
Printing Expense
1,926
5,633
1,815
3,825
Advertising/Signage
1,344
1,520
1,250
1,250
Intergovt Agreements
-
48,845
50,000
55,000
Constituent Communication
-
986
-
50,000
Contractual Services
-
-
-
2,000
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
9,064
8,075
10,320
11,280
Active Net Fees
-
-
360
-
Office Supplies
1,476
1,337
1,800
1,766
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
39
-
-
-
Operating Supplies
1,535
417
1,920
1,770
Program Materials
220
-
330
530
Postage & Delivery
3
16
5
6
Miscellaneous Expense
-
11
-
-
ISF-Copier Charges
5,743
5,550
5,480
2,505
ISF-Mail Service Charges
6,164
4,891
5,197
5,134
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charges
-
-
-
426
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
187
71
100
200
ISF-Telecom Charges
1,269
1,563
2,000
1,966
Sub total Expenditures
373,437
436,806
528,677
597,603
Transfers Out
-
52,290
-
-
Total Finance $ 373,437 $ 489,096 $ 528,677 $ 597,603
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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:
Operations: Budget supplements include Town -wide computer upgrades to Win-
dows 10 and the latest version of Microsoft Office, in addition to adding a forms
module to Laserfiche and upgrading the Wi-Fi system at the Community Center.
Use of Funds - Information Technology - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $329,289
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Administration
11,510
13,423
88,632
99,648
Network Administration
132,268
141,727
-
-
Operations
-
-
178,630
229,641
Support
41,883
42,632
-
-
Video Services
11,580
12,925
-
-
Web Site
40,227
35,822
-
-
Total
237,468
246,529
267,262
329,289
Variance Explanations:
Operations: Budget supplements include Town -wide computer upgrades to Win-
dows 10 and the latest version of Microsoft Office, in addition to adding a forms
module to Laserfiche and upgrading the Wi-Fi system at the Community Center.
Use of Funds - Information Technology - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $329,289
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Operating Budgets
Tnformation Technology Division
Variance Explanations:
Utilities: The increase includes the new emergency notification system.
Contractual Services: The decrease is a result of the completion of the website
design services contract in FY16-17.
Equipment: Budget supplements include Town -wide computer upgrades to Win-
dows 10 and the latest version of Microsoft Office, in addition to adding a forms
module to Laserfiche and upgrading the Wi-Fi system at the Community Center.
Use of Funds - Information Technology - By Category
Where does the money go?
Maintenance
and Repair
2%
ontractual
Services
3%
Supplies
1%
rvice
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Wages
65,802
68,537
70,260
80,014
Employment Taxes
1,349
1 308
1,278
1,366
Benefits
15,482
16,355
14,369
16,450
Dues & Memberships
91,446
99,927
117,250
122,450
Meetings and Training
36
368
-
-
Maintenance and Repair
1,686
602
5,000
5,000
Utilities
1,771
1,198
900
13,000
Contractual Services
21,514
21,532
21,500
11,000
Supplies
744
1,285
1,900
2,250
Equipment
15 968
33,148 1
32,350
75,425
Internal Service
2,176
2,269
2,455
2,334
Capital Expenditures
19,494
-
-
-
Total
237,468
246,529
267,262
329,289
Variance Explanations:
Utilities: The increase includes the new emergency notification system.
Contractual Services: The decrease is a result of the completion of the website
design services contract in FY16-17.
Equipment: Budget supplements include Town -wide computer upgrades to Win-
dows 10 and the latest version of Microsoft Office, in addition to adding a forms
module to Laserfiche and upgrading the Wi-Fi system at the Community Center.
Use of Funds - Information Technology - By Category
Where does the money go?
Maintenance
and Repair
2%
ontractual
Services
3%
Supplies
1%
rvice
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Operating Budgets
Information Technology Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Average cost involved for support per FTE
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Percentage of emergency related helpdesk
95.5%
95%
95%
98%
tickets resolved within two business hours
0
0
0
0
Percentage of high priority helpdesk tickets
98.5%
98%
99%
99%
resolved within four hours
818
612
400
500
Percentage of helpdesk tickets resolved with-
95%
95%
95%
98%
in twelve hours
613
520
375
450
Quality
Productivity
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
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
Online Payments Processed (Website)
N/A
N/A
500
800
Productivity
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FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Average cost involved for support per FTE
$4,345
$4,483
$3,308
$4,253
Availability of computer system up -time
99%
99%
99%
99%
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Operating Budgets
Information Technology Division
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Information Technology
Total Information Technology $ 237,468 $ 246,529 $ 267,262 $ 329,289
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 65,802 $
68,537
$ 70,260
$ 80,014
Medicare
954
994
1,018
1,174
Workers Compensation
311
239
185
137
Unemployment Insurance
83
75
75
55
Group Health Insurance
7,308
7,824
5,643
5,788
Group Dental Insurance
435
437
412
426
Group Vision Insurance
64
64
54
75
Disability Insurance
230
263
297
338
Retirement
7,238
7,539
7,728
8,802
Life Insurance
206
228
235
81
Bonus
-
-
-
40
Allowance/Stipend
-
-
-
900
Licenses/Filing Fees
74,566
85,564
102,300
98,750
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
16,881
14,363
14,950
23,700
Meetings &Training
36
368
-
-
Equipment Maint/Repair
1,687
602
5,000
5,000
Telecommunications
1,771
1,198
900
13,000
Professional Fees
20,514
20,530
20,500
10,000
Advertising/Signage
-
1
-
-
Intergovt Agreements
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
Office Supplies
510
355
500
500
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
-
8
-
-
Operating Supplies
218
898
1,300
1,650
Postage & Delivery
17
25
100
100
Small Tools
-
139
-
-
Software
1,373
1,548
500
54,000
Hardware/Peripherals
13,880
31,461
31,850
21,425
Peripherals
195
-
-
-
Equipment
519
-
-
-
ISF-Copier Charges
263
221
265
100
ISF-Mail Service Charges
12
10
10
23
ISF-Telecom Charges
1,901
2,038
2,180
2,211
Capital Expenditures
19,494
-
-
-
Sub total Expenditures
237,468
246,529
267,262
329,289
Transfers Out
-
-
-
-
Total Information Technology $ 237,468 $ 246,529 $ 267,262 $ 329,289
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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.
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Economic Development
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
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
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Actual Revised Proposed
Bud et Budget
Administration
90,000 - - -
Total
90,000 - - -
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Economic Development
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
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
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Actual Revised Proposed
Bud et Bud et
Transfers
90,000 - - -
Total
90,000 - - -
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Economic Development
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
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.
Use of Funds - Legal Services - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $421,605
Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Attorney Services
257,683
269,919
396,950
421,605
Public Defender
6,750
4 250
-
-
Prosecutor
90,000
100,000
-
-
Total
354,433
374,169
396,950
421,605
Use of Funds - Legal Services - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $421,605
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Bud et
Dues & Memberships
3,639
3,863
4,000
4,720
Contractual Services
350,584
370,084
392,700
416,640
Internal Service
210
222
250
245
Total
354,433
374,169
396,950
421 605
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Operating Budgets
Legal Services Division
Uses of Funds - Legal Services - By Category
Where does the money go?
Activities/ Results
Productivity
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Legal Services
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Ordinances processed
11
6
16
8
Resolutions processed
41
31
40
30
Contracts and Agreements processed
j 40
j 111
j 132
j150
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Legal Services
Total Legal Services $ 354,433 $ 374,169 $ 396,950 $ 421,605
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
$ 3,639 $
3,863
$ 4,000
$ 4,720
Legal Fees
350,584
370,084
297,900
306,840
Prosecutor Fees
-
-
90,000
105,000
Public Defender Fees
-
-
4,800
4,800
ISF-Telecom Charges
210
222
250
245
Sub total Expenditures
354,433
374,169
$ 396,950
$ 421,605
Transfers Out
-
-
-
-
Total Legal Services $ 354,433 $ 374,169 $ 396,950 $ 421,605
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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 Cities
and Town, Maricopa Association of Governments, East Valley Partnership, and oth-
er Town -wide expenditures are located in the General Government Department.
Transfers for Municipal Property Corporation (MPC) debt service for the Communi-
ty Center are also located in General Government. Terms such as General Govern-
ment or Non -Departmental to describe the cost center is a common approach in
municipal budgeting.
Variance Explanations:
Non -Departmental: The decrease is due to one-time transfers made in FY16-17.
Use of Funds - General Government- By Division
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $2,347,894
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Expenditures by Division
Division
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Actual Revised Proposed
Budget Budget
Non -Departmental
- - 3,330,3 2,347,894
Total
- -$3,330,398 $2,347,894
Variance Explanations:
Non -Departmental: The decrease is due to one-time transfers made in FY16-17.
Use of Funds - General Government- By Division
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $2,347,894
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Operating Budgets
General Government
Variance Explanations;
Administration: The decrease is due to one-time transfers made in FY16-17.
Use of Funds - General Government- By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $2,347,894
Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Actual Revised Proposed
Bud et Budget
Administration
- - 3,330,398 2,347,894
Total
- -$3,330,398 2, 47,89A
Variance Explanations;
Administration: The decrease is due to one-time transfers made in FY16-17.
Use of Funds - General Government- By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $2,347,894
Variance Explanations;
Contractual Services: The increase is the result of adding amounts for the General
Plan Update due every ten years.
Transfers Out: The decrease is due to one-time transfers made in FY16-17.
Contingency: The increase is an offset to the MCSO contract budget estimates
which were lower than anticipated.
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16
Actual Actual Revised
Bud et
FY16-17
Proposed
Budget
Dues & Memberships
- - 32,695
33,932
Meetings & Trainin
- - -
10,000
Contractual Services
- - 137,022
224,489
Supplies
- - -
1,000
Transfers Out
- - 21578,055
978 838
Contingency
- - 582,626
1,099,635
Total
- - $3,330,398
$2,347,894
Variance Explanations;
Contractual Services: The increase is the result of adding amounts for the General
Plan Update due every ten years.
Transfers Out: The decrease is due to one-time transfers made in FY16-17.
Contingency: The increase is an offset to the MCSO contract budget estimates
which were lower than anticipated.
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Operating Budgets
General Government
Uses of Funds - General Government - By Category
Where does the money go?
Dues &
Memberships
1%
Total Proposed Budget = $2,347,894
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
General Government
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FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual Actual Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
$ - $ - $ 32,695
$ 33,932
Boards & Commissions
- - -
10,000
Professional Fees
- - -
100,000
Contractual Services
- - -
13,000
Constituent Communication
- - 10,000
-
Community Contracts/Events
- - 127,022
110,889
Holiday Lighting
- - -
600
Program Materials
- - -
1,000
Contingency
- - 582,626
1,099,635
Sub total Expenditures
- - 752,343
1,369,056
Transfers Out
- - 2,578,055
978,838
Total General Government
$ - $ - $ 3,330,398
$ 2,347,894
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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 vi-
olations of our Town Code and ordinances. The Court also has authority over spec-
ified juvenile offenses. In addition, the Municipal Court Presiding Judge has author-
ity 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.
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Administration
203,304
205,262
174,232
188,172
Civil Cases
32,924
33,878
-
-
Criminal Cases
51,980
52,6
-
-
Juvenile
9,448
9,468
-
-
Operations
-
147,022
151 741
Total
297,656
301,299
321,254
339,413
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Operating Budgets
Municipal Court
Use of Funds - Municipal Court - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $339,913
Use of Funds - Municipal Court - By Category
Supplies Where does the money go?
1%
Contractual
Services
5%
Maintenance
and Repair
1%
Meetings anc
Training
1%
Dues and
Membership
2%
Taxes
3% Total Proposed Budget = $339,913
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY 14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Buciciet
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Wages
223,506
229,590
234,633
243,376
Employment Taxes
8,724
8,673
8,740
8,834
Benefits
36,952
39,620
42,384
46,458
Dues and Memberships
3,774
1,710
5,101
8,287
Meetings and Training
439
3,158
6,600
3,665
Maintenance and Repair
521
1,107
800
3,159
Contractual Services
14,490
10 389
15,090
18 440
Supplies
2,532
1,854
3,800
2,860
Equipment
Z 942
1,401
-
105
Internal Service
3,776
3 797
4,106
4,729
Total
297,656
301,299
321,254
339,913
Use of Funds - Municipal Court - By Category
Supplies Where does the money go?
1%
Contractual
Services
5%
Maintenance
and Repair
1%
Meetings anc
Training
1%
Dues and
Membership
2%
Taxes
3% Total Proposed Budget = $339,913
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Operating Budgets
Municipal Court
FY17-18 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.
Transition to the new case management sys-
CR3, CR6-Civic Responsibility
tem provided by the Arizona Supreme Court to
provide better access to justice.
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Operating Budgets
Municipal Court
FY17-18 Objectives
Initiative
Strategic Value
Estimated Cost/
Funding Source
CR6, CR7-Civic Responsibility
$0
Provide all court and judicial ser-
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.
Refurbish or replace, as needed,
I4 -Maintain and Improve Commu-
nity Infrastructure
$0
the benches in the Courtroom due
to the wear and tear that the
benches have received from years
of use.
Eliminate paper files by transition-
CR3, CR6-Civic Responsibility
Estimated Cost Per
Scanner: $4 0
ing to scanning of active case rec-
Total Estimated Cost of
ords to improve case processing.
3 Scanners: $13,155
With the goal to become entirely
Funding Source: Court
file less the processing time should
Enhancement Funds
be reduced once the transition has
been completed providing the staff
a way to better serve the public.
CR1-Civic Responsibility
$0
Comply with recognized Arizona
Supreme Court/AOC standards for
timely case processing, manage-
ment, and finances.
CR1, CR6-Civic Responsibility
No more than: $30,000
Comply with standard court securi-
for upgraded security
ty standards as defined and man-
cameras. Funding
dated by the Arizona Supreme
Source: Court En-
Court/AOC.
hancement Funds.
Total amount is un-
known
CR3, C6, C7 -Civic Responsibility
$0
Effectively and efficiently monitor
and enforce timely compliance with
Court ordered sentencing and di-
version programs while holding de-
fendants accountable for their ac-
tions and obligations.
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Operating Budgets
Municipal Court
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
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FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Cases Filed
1,738
1,611
2,000
2,050
Cases Terminated
1,833
1,641
2,200
2,250
Hearings/Trials Held
1,585
1,070
1,900
1,950
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Operating Budgets
Municipal Court
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
Bonus
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
Training/Cont Ed
Meetings & Training
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
Auditing Expense
Professional Fees
Legal Fees
Printing Expense
Advertising/Signage
Intergovt Agreements
Ba nk/Merc Acct Fees
Active Net Fees
Office Supplies
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
Safety Supplies
Operating Supplies
Food & Beverage Supplies
Uniforms
Miscellaneous Expense
Small Tools
Hardware/Peripherals
Furniture/Appliance s
Equipment
ISF-Copier Charges
ISF-Mail Service Charges
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
ISF-Telecom Charges
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Municipal Court
FY14-15
Actual
$ 154,523
68,965
18
4,292
3,162
967
304
17,022
1,736
193
545
16,971
485
3,774
50
389
521
3,500
848
100
1,261
4,750
4,031
1,764
139
11
593
25
54
2,453
435
11
1,699
162
1,903
297,656
FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Revised Budget ProDosed Budoet
$ 158,488
71,102
4,372
3,265
736
300
18,228
1,720
193
615
18,332
533
1,710
3,158
1,107
216
480
5,470
4,223
1,106
92
28
558
70
1,308
92
7
1,398
154
2,238
301,299
$ 162,473 $
167,563
72,160
75,813
4,474
4,701
3,404
3,531
562
382
300
220
13,719
20,021
1,655
1,512
162
256
688
708
25,616
23,632
544
169
-
160
5,101
8,287
6,600
3,665
800
3,159
-
3,750
150
2,150
2,000
1,400
2,000
2,000
150
-
8,600
8,600
1,950
540
240
-
3,300
2,200
500
6
1,700
250
2,150
321,254
105
5
1,400
756
356
2.212
339,913
Total Municipal Court $ 297,656 $ 301,299 $ 321,254 $ 339,913
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Operating Budgets
Public Works
Public Works
The Height of Desert Living m m ■ 1 193
Operating Budgets
Public Works Department
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Executive Assistant (.5)
(shared with Development Services)
Full Time
Streets *custod Full Time
Maintenance Tech (.5) Shared
* Parttime
Note: Numbers in parentheses represent full-time equivalents (FTE).
194' ■ , ■ ' ■ 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 two (2) Divisions: Public Works and
Facilities. The Streets Division is funded through the Highway User Revenue Fund
(HURF) and the Environmental Services Division is funded primarily through the
environmental fee. The Public Works Director provides direct supervision over Divi-
sion heads and the executive management assistant.
Use of Funds - Public Works - By Division
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $837,495
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Expenditures by Division
Division
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Revised
Budget
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Public Works
399,712
260,052 191,233
180,724
Facilities
812,836
651,054 638,968
656,771
Total
1 212,548
911,106 830,201
837,495
Use of Funds - Public Works - By Division
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $837,495
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Operating Budgets
Public Works Department
Variance Explanations:
Building Maintenance/Operations: Programs were combined into Operations for
more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Use of Funds - Public Works - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $837,495
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Budget
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Administration
220,977
157,281
212,395
201,610
Building Maintenance
653,724
555 577
557,159
148,565
Capital Improvement Projects
91,417
79,036
-
-
Operations
-
-
-
425,382
Outside Inspections
-
-
60,647
61,938
Stormwater Management
246,430
119,212
-
-
Total
1,212,548
911,106
830,201
837,495
Variance Explanations:
Building Maintenance/Operations: Programs were combined into Operations for
more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Use of Funds - Public Works - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $837,495
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Operating Budgets
Puhlic Works Department
Variance Explanations:
Dues & Memberships: The anticipated change in billing structure of the environ-
mental fee was not made in FY16-17, resulting in an increased budget to accom-
modate the Town's portion of the fees.
Contractual Services: FY16-17 included a one-time budget supplement for con-
sulting fees.
Use of Funds - Public Works - By Category
Where does the money go?
Benefits, Dies &Memberships
o
Employment 7% 1%
Taxes��w Lj
1%
Internal Service
2%
Equipment
1%
JI L Contractual
Supplies Services
5% 8%
Total Proposed Budget = $837,495
Maintenance
and Repair
20%
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Wages
262,093
245,451
262,130
268,668
Employment Taxes
20,513
16 239
14,011
11 765
Benefits
58,864
60,324
53,999
55,446
Dues & Memberships
7,132
501
1,665
9,525
Meetings and Training
-
824
2,240
2 040
Maintenance and Repair
426,221
119,049
150,240
158,383
Utilities
178,427
180,090
188,138
191,760
Contractual Services
46,409
56,257
97 623
71,130
Supplies
33,239
32 739
40,022
42,610
Equipment
14 890
9,315
5,950
8,950
Damages/Vandalism
9,510
-
900
900
Internal Service
11,478
11,122
13,283
16,318
Transfers
143,772 1
179,195
-
-
Total
1 212,548
911,106
830,201
837,495
Variance Explanations:
Dues & Memberships: The anticipated change in billing structure of the environ-
mental fee was not made in FY16-17, resulting in an increased budget to accom-
modate the Town's portion of the fees.
Contractual Services: FY16-17 included a one-time budget supplement for con-
sulting fees.
Use of Funds - Public Works - By Category
Where does the money go?
Benefits, Dies &Memberships
o
Employment 7% 1%
Taxes��w Lj
1%
Internal Service
2%
Equipment
1%
JI L Contractual
Supplies Services
5% 8%
Total Proposed Budget = $837,495
Maintenance
and Repair
20%
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Operating Budgets
Public Works Department
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Public Works Department
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 217,630 $
200,314
$ 217,585
$ 223,014
Salaries -Part Time
44,180
45,091
44,545
45,655
Overtime
283
46
-
-
FICA
2,733
2,735
2,763
2,831
Medicare
3,703
3,475
3,804
3,908
Workers Compensation
13,693
9,634
7,033
4,725
Unemployment Insurance
384
396
411
301
Group Health Insurance
31,462
35,068
26,681
27,203
Group Dental Insurance
1,728
1,512
1,533
1,586
Group Vision Insurance
253
220
201
286
Disability Insurance
762
801
922
945
Retirement
23,981
22,034
23,934
24,531
Life Insurance
678
688
729
225
Bonus
-
-
-
220
Allowance/Stipend
-
-
-
450
Licenses/Filing Fees
5,000
-
460
8,740
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
2,132
501
1,205
785
Meetings & Training
-
824
2,240
2,040
Building Maint/Repair
80,405
45,700
63,800
56,300
HVAC Repair
106,417
55,388
53,180
59,180
Plumbing Repair
6,240
2,565
6,100
13,900
Electrical Repair/Maint
159
2,311
5,140
5,140
Fire Protection Systems
6,352
1,509
5,645
6,745
Grounds Maint/Repair
5,694
-
-
-
Irrigation Repair
-
1,131
2,650
2,450
Backflow Testing & Maintenance
824
1,498
810
810
Wash Maintenance
163,160
-
-
-
Dam Inspection And Maint
42,858
-
-
-
Storm Damage Cleanup
3,033
-
-
-
Drainage Maint/Repair
-
-
-
500
Equipment Maint/Repair
8,370
5,030
7,550
7,550
Vehicle Maint/Repair
513
1,387
1,360
2,160
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
822
-
200
-
Other Maint/Repair
807
-
1,500
-
Art Maint/Repair/Install
-
25
-
-
Sidewalk/Pathway Repair
-
1,724
-
-
Sign Repair & Replacement
566
780
1,205
2,548
Painting
-
-
100
100
Lighting Repair
-
-
1,000
1,000
Electricity Expense
147,467
152,475
152,039
155,941
Refuse/Recycling
2,423
1,704
1,703
1,703
Telecommunications
1,234
1,232
3,060
2,280
Water/Sewer
26,142
23,037
26,985
26,985
Gas & Oil
1,161
1,642
4,350
4,850
Professional Fees
18,016
30,011
36,160
39,480
Rentals & Leases
-
397
750
750
Printing Expense
65
254
213
400
Advertising/Signage
-
199
-
-
Contractual Services
-
-
25,000
-
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
-
-
1,500
1,500
Landscape Contracts
28,329
25,397
34,000
29,000
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Operating Budgets
Public Works Department
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Public Works Department
Total Public Works $ 1,212,548 $ 911,106 $ 830,201 $ 837,495
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund -continued
Office Supplies
$ 1,426 $
3,187
$ 2,372
$ 1,860
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
11,563
14,255
14,100
10,500
Safety Supplies
378
207
725
725
Operating Supplies
16,992
11,826
19,025
25,625
Food & Beverage Supplies
1,322
2,145
2,000
2,000
Uniforms
1,461
1,103
1,800
1,900
Postage & Delivery
97
16
-
-
Small Tools
259
1,129
950
950
Hardware/Peripherals
-
355
600
600
Furniture/Appliances
13,321
7,408
2,500
2,900
Equipment
1,310
423
1,900
1,500
Building Improvements Exp
-
-
-
3,000
Damages/Vandalism
9,510
-
900
900
ISF-Copier Charges
3,250
2,295
1,075
200
ISF-Mail Service Charges
35
15
17
14
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
5,160
5,263
8,320
12,726
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
29
308
171
28
ISF-Telecom Charges
3,004
3,241
3,700
3,350
Sub total Expenditures
1,068,776
731,911
830,201
837,495
Transfers Out
143.772
179.195
-
-
Total Public Works $ 1,212,548 $ 911,106 $ 830,201 $ 837,495
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Operating Budgets
Public Works Department
FY17-18 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 Ashbrook Wash Drainage Improve-
I3 -Maintain and Improve Community Infrastruc-
ments
ture
FY17-18 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.
Use of Funds - Public Works - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $180,724
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY 14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Administration
61,864
61,804
130,586
118,786
Capital Improvement Program
91,417
79,036
-
-
Outside Inspections
-
-
60,647
61,938
Stormwater Management
246,430
119,212
-
-
Total
399,711
260,052
191,233
180,724
Use of Funds - Public Works - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $180,724
The Height of Desert Living M M M 201
Operating Budgets
Public Works Division
Variance Explanations:
Dues & Memberships: The anticipated change in billing structure of the environ-
mental fee was not made in FY16-17, resulting in an increased budget to accom-
modate the Town's portion of the fees.
Contractual Services: FY16-17 included a one-time budget supplement for con-
sulting fees.
Use of Funds - Public Works - By Category
Where does the money go?
Employment Benefits
Taxes I 15%
2% I
Meetings and
Training
1%
Dues &
Memberships
5% ntenance
d Repair
1%
4%
Total Proposed Budget = $180,724
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_ Utilities
2%
)ntractual
Services
2%
Supplies
1%
Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Wages
139,372
119,431
118,863
121,830
Employment Taxes
7,200
5 043
3,784
3,155
Benefits
34,751
30,142
26,058
27,088
Dues & Memberships
6,496
501
1,170
9,225
Meetings and Training
-
824
2,240
2,040
Maintenance and Repair
206,841
-
560
1,360
Utilities
228
232
3,660
3,380
Contractual Services
-
254
27,983
3,100
Supplies
1,400
3 324
1,860
1,960
Equipment
-
-
450 1
450
Internal Service
3,423
2 821
4,605
7,136
Transfers
-
97,480
-
-
Total
399,711
260,052
191,233
180,724
Variance Explanations:
Dues & Memberships: The anticipated change in billing structure of the environ-
mental fee was not made in FY16-17, resulting in an increased budget to accom-
modate the Town's portion of the fees.
Contractual Services: FY16-17 included a one-time budget supplement for con-
sulting fees.
Use of Funds - Public Works - By Category
Where does the money go?
Employment Benefits
Taxes I 15%
2% I
Meetings and
Training
1%
Dues &
Memberships
5% ntenance
d Repair
1%
4%
Total Proposed Budget = $180,724
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_ Utilities
2%
)ntractual
Services
2%
Supplies
1%
Operating Budgets
Public Works Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Expenditure per right-of-way and encroach-
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Percentage of inspections completed within
100%
99%
99%
99%
24 hours of notice
$193.33
$150.74
$173.28
$193.72
Quality
Productivity
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Expenditure per right-of-way and encroach-
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Number of right-of-way and encroachment
285
271
300
300
permits issued
$193.33
$150.74
$173.28
$193.72
Total number of inspections (includes multi-
320
410
350
320
ple inspection totals for residential, commer-
cial & encroachment permits)
Number of capital improvement (CIP) pro-
2
3
5
5
jects completed
j
j
j
Productivity
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FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Expenditure per right-of-way and encroach-
$217.07
$228.06
$186.61
$190.74
ment permits issued
Expenditure per inspection (includes multiple
$193.33
$150.74
$173.28
$193.72
inspection totals for residential, commercial &
encroachment permits)
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Operating Budgets
Public Works Division
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Public Works Division
Total Public Works $ 399,711 $ 260,052 $ 191,233 $ 180,724
204' ■ ' ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time $
139,097 $
119,431
$ 118,863
$ 121,830
Overtime
275
-
-
-
Medicare
1,949
1,679
1,725
1,775
Workers Compensation
5,112
3,238
1,929
1,285
Unemployment Insurance
140
126
130
95
Group Health Insurance
17,297
15,138
11,163
11,533
Group Dental Insurance
1,054
835
812
840
Group Vision Insurance
153
121
108
155
Disability Insurance
486
491
503
516
Retirement
15,330
13,138
13,074
13,401
Life Insurance
432
418
398
123
Bonus
-
-
-
70
Allow ance/Stipend0
-
-
-
450
Licenses/Filing Fees
5,000
-
460
8,740
Dues, Subscriptions & Publications
1,496
501
710
485
Meetings &Training
-
824
2,240
2,040
Wash Maintenance
163,160
-
-
-
Dam Inspection and Maint
42,859
-
-
-
Vehicle Maint/Repair
-
-
560
1,360
Office Equipment Maint/Repair
822
-
-
-
Telecommunications
227
232
1,560
780
Gas & oil
-
-
2,100
2,600
Professional Fees
-
-
1,400
1,400
Printing Expense
-
254
83
200
Contractual Services
-
-
25,000
-
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
-
-
1,500
1,500
Office Supplies
1,302
3,154
1,285
1,285
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
-
5
-
-
Safety Supplies
-
-
100
100
Operating Supplies
-
10
-
-
Uniforms
97
155
475
575
Small Tools
-
-
450
450
ISF-Copier Charges
3,044
2,167
875
100
ISF-Mail Service Charges
33
15
13
10
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
-
-
2,896
6,384
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
29
306
171
28
ISF-Telecom Charges
317
334
650
614
Sub total Expenditures
399,711
162,572
191,233
180,724
Transfers Out
-
97,480
-
-
Total Public Works $ 399,711 $ 260,052 $ 191,233 $ 180,724
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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 and the Kiwanis Build-
ing.
Variance Explanations:
Town Hall/Civic Center/Community Center/Physical Plant: These locations were
combined into Civic Center for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Use of Funds - Facilities - By Location
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $656,771
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Expenditures by Location
Location
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Town Hall
378,223
245,303
273,158
82,824
Civic Center
-
-
-
425,382
Community Center
151,405
129,801
176,734
-
Library/Museum
136,020
118,801
-
-
Community Theater
16,507
22 335
-
-
Kiwanis Building
5,969
9,787
-
Physical Plant
46,542
55,414
36,203
-
Fire Station #1
59,777
53,856
-
-
Fire Station #2
18,393
15,757
-
-
Leased Buildings
-
-
152,873
148,565
Total
812,836
651 054
638 968
656,7
Variance Explanations:
Town Hall/Civic Center/Community Center/Physical Plant: These locations were
combined into Civic Center for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Use of Funds - Facilities - By Location
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $656,771
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Operating Budgets
Facilities Division
Use of Funds - Facilities - By Category
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $656,771
Contractual
/ Services
r Supplies 10%
6� Equipment
-� 1%
Benefits
4%
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Internal
Service
1%
Employment
Taxes
1%
Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Buciciet
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Wages
122,721
126,020
143,267
146,839
Employment Taxes
13,312
11 196
10,227
8 610
Benefits
24,113
30,183
27,941
28 358
Dues & Memberships
636
-
495
300
Maintenance and Repair
219,379
119,048
149,680
157,023
Utilities
178,200
179 857
184,478
188,380
Contractual Services
46,409
56,004
69,640
68,029
Supplies
31,839
29,415
38,162
40,650
Equipment
14 890
9,315
5,500
8,500
Damages/Vandalism
9,510
-
900
900
Internal Service
8,055
8,301
8,678
9,182
Transfers Out
143,772
81,715
-
-
Total
812,836
651,054
638,968
656,771
Use of Funds - Facilities - By Category
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $656,771
Contractual
/ Services
r Supplies 10%
6� Equipment
-� 1%
Benefits
4%
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Internal
Service
1%
Employment
Taxes
1%
Operating Budgets
Facilities Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Square footage of buildings maintained by
staff
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Percentage of maintenance requests resolved
75%
80%
80%
80%
within 24 hours
1,625
350
350
350
Percentage of maintenance requests resolved
92%
92%
95%
95%
within 48 hours
.5
.5
.5
.5
Percentage of trade related work orders com-
70%
70%
70%
70%
pleted in house versus contracts
Quality
Productivity
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Square footage of buildings maintained by
staff
117,387
117,387
117,387
107,507
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
Productivity
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FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
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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Operating Budgets
Facilities 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
Bonus
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
Building Main/Repair
HVAC Repair
Plumbing Repair
Electrical Repair/Maint
Fire Protection Systems
Grounds Maint/Repair
Irrigation Repair
Backflow Testing & Maintenance
Storm Damage Cleanup
Drainage Maint/Repair
Equipment Maint/Repair
Vehicle Maint/Repair
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
Other Maint/Repair
Art Maint/Repair/Install
Sidewalk/Pathway Repair
Sign Repair & Replacement
Painting
Lighting Repair
Electricity Expense
Refuse/Recycling
Telecommunications
Water/Sewer
Gas & Oil
Professional Fees
Rentals & Leases
Printing Expense
Advertising/Signage
Landscape Contracts
Office Supplies
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
Safety Supplies
Operating Supplies
Food & Beverage Supplies
U n ifo rms
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Facilities
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ 78,533 $
80,882 $
98,722 $
44,180
45,091
44,545
8
46
-
2,733
2,735
2,763
1,754
1,796
2,079
8,581
6,396
5,104
245
269
281
14,165
19,930
15,518
674
677
721
100
100
93
277
310
419
8,651
8,897
10,859
245
270
331
636
80,405
106,417
6,240
159
6,352
5,694
824
3,033
8,370
513
807
566
147,466
2,423
1,006
26,142
1,161
18,016
C�7
28,329
123
11,563
378
16,992
1,322
1,364
45,700
55,388
2,565
2,311
1,509
1,131
1,498
5,030
1,386
25
1,724
780
152,475
1,704
1,000
23,037
1,642
30,011
397
199
25,397
33
14,250
207
11,816
2,145
948
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495
63,800
53,180
6,100
5,140
5,645
2,650
810
7,550
800
200
1,500
1,205
100
1,000
152,040
1,703
1,500
26,985
2,250
34,760
750
130
34,000
1,087
14,100
625
19,025
2,000
1,325
101,184
45,655
2,831
2,133
3,440
206
15,670
746
131
429
11,130
102
150
300
56,300
59,180
13,900
5,140
6,745
2,450
810
500
7,550
800
2,548
100
1,000
155,941
1,703
1,500
26,985
2,250
38,080
750
200
29,000
575
10,500
625
25,625
2,000
1,325
Operating Budgets
Facilities Division
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Facilities
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Description Actual Actual Revised Budaet Pro Dosed Budaet
General Fund -continued
Postage & Delivery $
97 $
16 $
- $
-
Small Tools
259
1,129
500
500
Hardware/Peripherals
-
355
600
600
Furniture/Appliances
13,321
7,408
2,500
2,900
Equipment
1,310
423
1,900
1,500
Building Improvements Exp
-
-
-
3,000
Damages/Vandalism
9,510
-
900
900
ISF-Copier Charges
206
129
200
100
ISF-Mail Service Charges
2
-
4
4
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
5,160
5,263
5,424
6,342
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
-
2
-
-
ISF-Telecom Charges
2,687
2,907
3,050
2,736
Sub total Expenditures
669,064
569,339
638,968
656,771
Transfers Out
143.772
81.715
-
-
Total Facilities $ 812,836 $ 651,054 $ 638,968 $ 656,771
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Facilities Division
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Operating Budgets
Development Services
Development Services
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Operating Budgets
Development Services Department
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Full Time
Full Time
Shared
* Parttime
Note: Numbers in parentheses represent full-time equivalents (FTE).
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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, code enforcement, as well as the use of innovative and proven land planning
techniques. The Department strives to provide quality customer service in a pro-
fessional and timely manner.
Department Overview
The Development Services Department is made up of six (6) Divisions: Develop-
ment Services, Building Safety, Code Compliance, Engineering, Mapping &
Graphics and Planning. The Development Services Director provides direct supervi-
sion over Division heads and the executive management assistant.
Variance Explanations:
Building Safety: The increase is a result of increased wages and benefits for two
new part-time positions and the Chief Building Official.
Mapping f
Graphics
11%_\
Code
Compliant
8%
Use of Funds - Development Services - By Division
Where does the money go?
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Expenditures by Division
Division
FY 14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Budget
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Development Services
-
-
167,853
167,398
Engineering
142,667
209 890
229,133
191 642
Planning160,973
161,923
121,314
105,554
Building Safety
207,734
231,716
224,508
295,056
Code Compliance
96,965
101,141
77,980
75,964
Mapping & Graphics
1 70,892
69,801
106,351
104,868
Total
679,231
774,471
927,139
940,4 82
Variance Explanations:
Building Safety: The increase is a result of increased wages and benefits for two
new part-time positions and the Chief Building Official.
Mapping f
Graphics
11%_\
Code
Compliant
8%
Use of Funds - Development Services - By Division
Where does the money go?
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Operating Budgets
Development Services Department
Variance Explanations;
Building Inspection: The increase is a result of increased wages and benefits for
two new part-time positions and the Chief Building Official.
Use of Funds - Development Services - By Program
Where does the money go?
Code
Compliance I
8%
Engineering
20% A
Mapping &
Graphics
11%
Planning &
Zoning
11%
Building -
Inspection
32%
Total Proposed Budget = $940,482
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Budget
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Administration
-
-
167,853
167,398
Building Inspection
90,224
117 162
224,508
295,056
Code Compliance
96,965
101,141
77,980
75,964
Current Planning
101,425
104,017
-
-
Engineering
142,667
209 890
229,133
191,642
Environmental Service
32,419
28,742
-
-
Long Range Planning
27,129
29,164
-
-
Mapping & Graphics
70,892
69,801
106,351
104,868
Permitting
117,510
114,554
-
-
,Planning & Zonin
--
121,314 1
105 554
Total
679,231
774,471
927,139
940,Z;2
Variance Explanations;
Building Inspection: The increase is a result of increased wages and benefits for
two new part-time positions and the Chief Building Official.
Use of Funds - Development Services - By Program
Where does the money go?
Code
Compliance I
8%
Engineering
20% A
Mapping &
Graphics
11%
Planning &
Zoning
11%
Building -
Inspection
32%
Total Proposed Budget = $940,482
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Operating Budgets
Development Services Department
Variance Explanations:
Contractual Services: FY16-17 included budget supplements for engineering stud-
ies and surveys.
Equipment: FY16-17 included the purchase of a new plotter for the Mapping &
Graphics division.
Intei
Use of Funds - Development Services - By Category
Where does the money go?
employment
Taxes
2%
Lsuppues and Repair
2% 1% 1%
Total Proposed Budget = $940,482
Benefits
13%
dues &
rberships
1%
_tings and
Training
1%
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Budget
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Wages
457,158
486,740
556,536
606,400
Employment Taxes
19,371
16,657
16,995
17,752
Benefits
113,670
117,935
120,364
125,075
Dues & Memberships
7,292
12,375
5,442
5,888
Meetings and Training
1,313
2,972
11,650
12 160
Maintenance and Repair
1,115
7,704
4,220
5,020
Utilities
6,689
6 126
5,120
4,340
Contractual Services
50,945
102,777
172,919
137,214
Supplies
4,244
5 924
10,065
12,025
Equipment
444
933
5,250
250
Internal Service
15,351
14,328
18,578
14,358
Tra n s fe rs
1,639
-
-
-
Total
679,231
774,471
927,139
940 482
Variance Explanations:
Contractual Services: FY16-17 included budget supplements for engineering stud-
ies and surveys.
Equipment: FY16-17 included the purchase of a new plotter for the Mapping &
Graphics division.
Intei
Use of Funds - Development Services - By Category
Where does the money go?
employment
Taxes
2%
Lsuppues and Repair
2% 1% 1%
Total Proposed Budget = $940,482
Benefits
13%
dues &
rberships
1%
_tings and
Training
1%
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Operating Budgets
Development Services Department
FY17-18 Department Accomplishments
Initiative
Strategic Value
Completed the 2016 edition of the 'Land Use
Analysis and Statistical Report"
EV1-Economic Vitality
Revised Administrative Site Plan Ordinance
EV3-Economic Vitality
Adopted Downtown Entertainment Overlay Zone
EV3-Economic Vitality
Revised Administrative Minor Replat Ordinance
EV3-Economic Vitality
Revised Outdoor Lighting Ordinance
ES3-Environmental Stewardship
Revised Noise Ordinance
ES3-Environmental Stewardship
Permitted Park Place Phase 1
EV3-Economic Vitality
Implemented the Crash Magic System
P3 -Public Safety, Health & Welfare
Updated the Sanitary District Sewer Atlas
ES3-Environmental Stewardship
FY17-18 Objectives
Initiative
Strategic Value
Estimated Cost/Funding
Source
Foster a culture of public ser-
CR2-Civic Responsibility
$0/General Funds
vice and volunteerism
Complete 2017 edition of "Land
EV1-Economic Vitality
$1,000/General Fund
Use Analysis and Statistical
Report"
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Description
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
Salaries -Part Time
FICA
Overtime
Medicare
Workers Compensation
Unemployment Insurance
Group Health Insurance
Group Dental Insurance
Group Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement
Life Insurance
Bonus
Allowance/Stipend
Licenses/Filing Fees
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
Meetings &Training
Equipment Maint/Repair
Vehicle Maint/Repair
Office Equip Maint/Repair
Telecommunications
Gas & Oil
Professional Fees
Rentals & Leases
Printing Expense
Advertising/Signage
Contractual Services
Ban k/Merc Acct Fees
Active Net Fees
Office Supplies
Safety Supplies
Operating Supplies
Food & Beverage Supplies
Program Materials
Uniforms
Postage & Delivery
Small Tools
Software
Hardware/Peripherals
Equipment
ISF-Copier Charges
ISF-Mail Service Charges
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
ISF-Telecom Charges
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Development Services
Operating Budgets
Development Services Department
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Development Services Department
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ 456,844 $ 486,740 $ 556,535 $
314
-
-
6,453
6,913
8,072
12,373
9,064
8,369
545
680
554
56,069
57,008
50,358
3,757
3,577
4,072
514
492
493
1,608
1,782
2,355
50,288
53,541
61,221
1,433
1,535
1,866
791
10,610
1,850
6,501
1,765
3,592
1,313
2,972
11,650
976
7,704
3,100
-
-
1,120
140
-
-
3,692
4,035
3,120
2,997
2,091
2,000
16,609
20,407
78,500
65
221
1,499
1,388
1,036
2,500
30,000
77,826
87,500
2,883
3,287
2,800
-
-
120
2,839
4,231
8,585
-
83
100
451
23
-
-
10
-
80
964
-
874
612
1,230
-
-
150
44
266
250
76
-
-
324
336
5,000
-
331
-
2,957
1,738
3,715
449
274
358
8,183
8,593
11,461
907
708
694
2,855
3,016
2,350
677,592
774,471
927,139
1,639
-
-
$ 679,231 $
774,471 $
927,139
564,826
41,574
2,578
8,827
5,831
516
53,095
3,995
719
2,389
62,132
569
376
1,800
1,850
4,038
12,160
2,700
1,120
1,200
2,340
2,000
38,500
1,214
1,600
5,000
87,500
3,400
10,345
100
1,430
150
250
1,490
250
8,921
1,366
2.331
940,482
$ 940,482
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Operating Budgets
Development Services Division
Development Services Division
Service Delivery Plan
The Development Services Division, through its administrative services, provides
direction to and clerical support for the Department by the Development Services
Director and Executive Assistant.
Use of Funds - Development Services - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $167,398
Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Actual Revised Proposed
Bud et Budget
Administration
- - 167,853 167,398
Total
- - 167,853 167,398
Use of Funds - Development Services - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $167,398
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Actual Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Wages
- - 30,773
125,153
Employment Taxes
- - 4,166
3,224
Benefits
- - 29,764
23,916
Dues & Memberships
- - 94
494
Education and Training
- - 400
4,100
Maintenance & Repair
- - -
1,200
Utilities
- - -
780
Contractual Services
- - 83
1,514
Supplies
- - 1,285
5,695
Internal Service
- - 1,288
1,322
Total
- - 167,853
167,398
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Operating Budgets
Development Services Division
Use of Funds - Development Services - By Category
Where does the money go?
Employment
Taxes Education and
2% Training
2%
nance &
pair
L%
itractual
�rvices
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Internal Service
Total Proposed Budget = $167,398 1%
Quality
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Continue to serve as staff liaison to the Plan-
ning & Commission, Zoning Board of Adjust-
15
16
16
18
ment and Building Board of Appeals
Continue to support joint P&Z Commission/
Town Council meetings
1
1
1
1
Prepare/Post Commission and Board meeting
agendas both pre and post meetings
30
33
32
36
Prepare Commission and Board meeting
24
22
24
26
minutes and post approved meeting minutes
Quality
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Continue to draft, propose and update vari-
ous improvements to the Zoning Ordinance,
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Subdivision Ordinance and Town Code
Publish the annual Land Use Analysis and
Statistical Report
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Administer contracts for engineering review
of various project's Traffic and Parking re-
2
2
3
2
ports
Administer contracts for plan review and in-
spection consulting services
1
2
2
3
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Operating Budgets
Development Services Division
Total Development Services $ - $ - $ 167,853 $ 167,398
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Summary of Expenditures
Development Services Division
FY14-15 FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ - $ -
$ 130,773
$ 125,153
Medicare
- -
1,897
1,816
Workers Compensation
- -
2,157
1,326
Unemployment Insurance
- -
112
82
Group Health Insurance
- -
13,209
8,682
Group Dental Insurance
- -
1,058
639
Group Vision Insurance
- -
122
112
Disability Insurance
- -
553
530
Retirement
- -
14,384
13,767
Life Insurance
- -
438
126
Bonus
- -
-
60
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
- -
94
494
Meetings &Training
- -
400
4,100
Office Equip Maint/Repair
- -
-
1,200
Telecommunications
- -
-
780
Rentals & Leases
- -
-
1,214
Printing Expense
- -
83
300
Office Supplies
- -
1,185
5,395
U n ifo rms
- -
100
300
ISF-Copier Charges
- -
875
475
ISF-Mail Service Charges
- -
13
-
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charges
- -
-
325
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
- -
-
153
ISF-Telecom Charges
- -
400
369
Sub total Expenditures
- -
$ 167,853
$ 167,398
Transfers Out
- -
-
-
Total Development Services $ - $ - $ 167,853 $ 167,398
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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: The increase is a result of increased wages and benefits for
two new part-time positions and the Chief Building Official.
Use of Funds - Building Safety - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $295,056
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Building Inspection
$ 90,224
$ 117,162
$ 224,508
$ 295,056
Permitting
117,510
114,554
-
-
Total
$ 207,734 1
$ 231,716
1 $ 224,508 1
$ 295,056
Variance Explanations;
Building Inspection: The increase is a result of increased wages and benefits for
two new part-time positions and the Chief Building Official.
Use of Funds - Building Safety - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $295,056
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Operating Budgets
Building Safety Division
Variance Explanations;
Wages: Amounts were added to reflect two new part-time positions, a permit
technician and a civil plans examiner, and the new Chief Building Official.
Benefits: Amounts were added to reflect the new Chief Building Official.
Use of Funds - Building Safety - By Category
F-loyment
axes
2%
Benefits
12%
Aeetings and
Training
1%
2% Total Proposed Budget = $295,056
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Wages
$ 131,170
$ 127,435
$ 119,511
$ 179,348
Employment Taxes
5,226
4,213
3,388
6,918
Benefits
31,074
31,255
25,584
35,104
Dues & Memberships
439
487
650
620
Meetings and Training
307
1,109
2,360
2,420
Maintenance and Repair
173
4,776
760
760
Utilities
1,606
1,067
1,780
1,000
Contractual Services
32,292
56,381
62,320
62,900
Supplies
642
464
1,050
1,050
Equipment
325
-
150
150
Internal Service
4,480
4,529
6,955
4,786
Total
$ 207,734
1 $ 231,716 1
$ 224,508
1 $ 295,056
Variance Explanations;
Wages: Amounts were added to reflect two new part-time positions, a permit
technician and a civil plans examiner, and the new Chief Building Official.
Benefits: Amounts were added to reflect the new Chief Building Official.
Use of Funds - Building Safety - By Category
F-loyment
axes
2%
Benefits
12%
Aeetings and
Training
1%
2% Total Proposed Budget = $295,056
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Operating Budgets
Building Safety Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Percentage of all residential building plan re-
97%
100%
97%
97%
views completed within established turna-
170
400
500
700
round times
18
50
65
30
Percentage of all commercial building plan
100%
100%
100%
100%
reviews completed within established turna-
443
410
400
500
round times
2,448
2,129
2,200
3,000
Quality
*Building Inspections are performed by Building Official and 3rd party Inspectors
Productivity
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Number of building plan reviews conducted
(multiple reviews possible)
462
510
550
600
Number of residential plan reviews conducted
(multiple reviews possible)
170
400
500
700
Number of commercial plan reviews conduct-
ed (multiple reviews possible)
18
50
65
30
Number of building inspection FTE's
1
1*
1*
1*
Total number of permits
443
410
400
500
Total number of inspections (all inspections)
2,448
2,129
2,200
3,000
*Building Inspections are performed by Building Official and 3rd party Inspectors
Productivity
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Average expenditure per inspection during
$84.86
$108.84
$102.05
$71.11
the reporting period (includes all inspections)
Average processing cost per permit
$468.93
$565.16
$561.27
$426.65
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Operating Budgets
Building Safety Division
Description
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
Salaries -Part Time
FICA
Overtime
Medicare
Workers Compensation
Unemployment Insurance
Group Health Insurance
Group Dental Insurance
Group Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement
Life Insurance
Bonus
Allowance/Stipend
Licenses/Filing Fees
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
Meetings & Training
Equipment Maint/Repair
Vehicle Maint/Repair
Telecommunications
Gas & Oil
Printing Expense
Contractual Services
Bank/Mere Acct Fees
Active Net Fees
Office Supplies
Safety Supplies
Operating Supplies
U n ifo rms
Small Tools
Hardware/Peripherals
ISF-Copier Charges
ISF-Mail Service Charges
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
ISF-Telecom Charges
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Building Safety
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Building Safety
FY14-15 FY15-16
Actual Actual
$ 131,162 $ 127,435
8
60
1,807
1,762
3,252
2,283
167
168
14,442
14,933
1,166
1,163
168
168
458
520
14,429
14,018
411
453
-
60
439
427
307
1,109
173
4,776
758
775
848
292
30,000
53,980
2,292
2,401
117
269
-
42
69
-
456
154
324
-
487
330
51
32
2,700
2,753
187
295
1.056
1.118
207,734 231,716
FY16-17 FY17-18
Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ 119,511 $
137,774
-
41,574
-
2,578
1,734
2,617
1,504
1,503
150
220
10,388
16,656
1,006
1,291
136
221
506
582
13,147
15,155
401
139
-
160
-
900
650
620
2,360
2,420
200
200
560
560
780
-
1,000
1,000
200
400
60,000
60,000
2,000
2,500
120
-
550
550
500 500
150 150
500 160
25 38
5,480 3,366
- 240
LL4,JUi5 LyJ,UJb
$ 207,734 $ 231,716 $ 224,508 $ 295,056
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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 = $75,964
Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY 14-15
Actual
FY15-16 FY 16-17
Actual Revised
Budget
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Code Compliance
96,965
101'1 77,980
75,964
Total
96,965
101,141 77,980
75,964
Use of Funds - Code Compliance - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $75,964
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Wages
69,579
71,859
51,215
52,490
Employment Taxes
3,497
2 968
1,801
1,473
Benefits
18,068
19,033
12,131
12,427
Dues & Memberships
-
-
150
150
Meetings and Training
376
-
900
900
Maintenance and Repair
642
2,208
560
560
Utilities
1,226
1,193
1,780
1,780
Contractual Services
-
-
2 572
2,600
Supplies
356
235
580
130
Equipment
-
126
-
-
Internal Service
3,221
3 519
6,291
3,454
Total
96,965
101,141
77,980
75 964
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Operating Budgets
Code Compliance Division
Internal S
5%
Contractual
Services
3%
Utilities —
3%
Maintenan
and Repai
1%
Use of Funds - Code Compliance - By Category
Where does the money go?
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Training 20% J
1% Total Proposed Budget = $75,964
-,nt
Quality
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
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-
752
713
725
725
ministrative or judicial action
4
2
2
2
Quality
Productivity
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Average cost per code violation case
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Number of Code Enforcement Officers
1
1
1
1
Number of code violation cases
752
713
725
725
Number of code violation cases reviewed in
4
2
2
2
court proceedings (does not include barking
dog cases)
Productivity
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FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Average cost per code violation case
$128.94
$141.85
$107.56
$104.87
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Operating Budgets
Code Compliance Division
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Code Compliance
Total Code Compliance $ 96,965 $ 101,141 $ 77,980 $ 75,964
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 69,579 $
71,859
$ 51,215
$ 52,490
Medicare
1,006
1,039
743
762
Workers Compensation
2,396
1,836
983
656
Unemployment Insurance
95
94
75
55
Group Health Insurance
9,318
9,975
5,643
5,788
Group Dental Insurance
554
556
412
426
Group Vision Insurance
81
81
54
124
Disability Insurance
244
277
216
222
Retirement
7,654
7,904
5,634
5,774
Life Insurance
217
240
172
53
Bonus
-
-
-
40
Licenses/Filing Fees
-
-
100
100
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
-
-
50
50
Training/Cont Ed
341
-
-
-
Meetings &Training
35
-
900
900
Vehicle Maint/Repair
642
2,207
560
560
Telecommunications
758
775
780
780
Gas & Oil
468
418
1,000
1,000
Printing Expense
-
-
72
100
Contractual Services
-
-
2,500
2,500
Office Supplies
48
21
450
-
Operating Supplies
232
-
-
-
U n ifo rms
75
213
130
130
Small Tools
-
126
-
-
ISF-Copier Charges
81
47
40
25
ISF-Mail Service Charges
7
25
20
22
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
2,700
3,000
5,981
3,162
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
10
-
-
-
ISF-Telecom Charges
424
448
250
245
Sub total Expenditures
96,965
101,141
77,980
75,964
Transfers Out
-
-
-
-
Total Code Compliance $ 96,965 $ 101,141 $ 77,980 $ 75,964
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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 = $191,642
Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Engineering
142,668
209,890 229,133
191,642
Total
142,668
209,890 229,133
191,642
Use of Funds - Engineering - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $191,642
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Wages
90,900
126,970
01,435
103,971
Employment Taxes
3,908
4 206
3,486
2,856
Benefits
23,787
27,943
19,935
20,419
Dues & Memberships
1,528
636
1,595
1,870
Meetings &Training
629
250
2,240
1,540
Maintenance and Repair
230
720
-
-
Utilities
3,251
2,931
780
780
Contractual Services
12,893
40,924
96,822
56,850
Supplies
597
371
1,200
450
Equipment
44 1
779
-
-
Internal Service
4,901
4,160
1,640
2,906
Transfers
-
-
-
-
Total
142,668
209,890
229,133
191 642
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Operating Budgets
Engineering Division
Variance Explanations:
Contractual Services: FY16-17 included budget supplements for engineering stud-
ies and surveys.
Use of Funds - Engineering - By Category
Where does the money go? Dues &
Employment Memberships
Taxes 1%
Total Proposed Budget = $191,642
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Meetings &
Training
1%
al Service
2%
Quality
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
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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FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Number of easements released or acquired
27
15
25
25
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Operating Budgets
Engineering Division
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Engineering
Transfers Out
Total Engineering $ 142,668 $ 209,890 $ 229,133 $ 191,642
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 90,657 $
126,970
$ 101,435
$ 103,971
Overtime
243
-
-
-
Medicare
1,261
1,806
1,471
1,508
Workers Compensation
2,555
2,174
1,948
1,299
Unemployment Insurance
92
226
67
49
Group Health Insurance
12,295
12,461
7,399
7,736
Group Dental Insurance
779
706
535
553
Group Vision Insurance
107
96
73
112
Disability Insurance
321
385
430
440
Retirement
9,999
13,966
11,158
11,437
Life Insurance
285
328
340
105
Bonus
-
-
-
36
Licenses/Filing Fees
271
86
500
500
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
1,258
550
1,095
1,370
Meetings & Training
629
250
2,240
1,540
Vehicle Maint/Repair
160
720
-
-
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
70
-
-
-
Telecommunications
1,569
1,550
780
780
Gas & Oil
1,682
1,381
-
-
Professional Fees
12,455
16,470
71,500
31,500
Printing Expense
65
149
322
350
Contractual Services
-
23,846
25,000
25,000
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
373
460
-
-
Office Supplies
202
99
750
-
Safety Supplies
-
42
100
100
Operating Supplies
150
23
-
-
Uniforms
245
206
200
200
Postage & Delivery
-
-
150
150
Small Tools
44
139
-
-
Hardware/Peripherals
-
309
-
-
Equipment
-
331
-
-
ISF-Copier Charges
796
430
800
230
ISF-Mail Service Charges
88
37
50
42
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
2,784
2,840
-
1,625
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
599
184
540
764
ISF-Telecom Charges
634
670
250
245
Sub total Expenditures
142,668
209,890
229,133
191,642
Transfers Out
Total Engineering $ 142,668 $ 209,890 $ 229,133 $ 191,642
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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.
Use of Funds - Mapping & Graphics - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $104,868
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Revised
Budget
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Mapping & Graphics
$ 70,893
$ 69,801 $ 106,351
$ 104,868
Total
$ 70,893
$ 69,801 $ 106,351
$ 104,868
Use of Funds - Mapping & Graphics - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $104,868
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Operating Budgets
Mapping & Graphics Division
Variance Explanations:
Equipment: FY16-17 included the purchase of a new plotter.
Use of Funds - Mapping & Graphics - By Category
Where does the money go?
4%
Total Proposed Budget = $104,868
Services
7%
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ployment
Taxes
1%
Dues &
Memberships
1%
Meetings and
Training
2%
aintenance
and Repair
2%
Expenditures by Category
Category
FY 14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Buciciet
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Wages
$ 49,045
$ 46,915
$ 67,899
$ 69,588
Employment Taxes
1,156
1,006
1,238
1,184
Benefits
13,489
12,843
16,764
17,239
Dues & Memberships
3
1,064
1,000
1,000
Meetings and Training
-
85
1,000
2,000
Maintenance and Repair
-
-
2,500
2,500
Utilities
-
-
-
-
Contractual Services
3,937
3,937
7,000
7,200
Supplies
1,412
3,429
3,600
3,600
Equipment
-
27
5,000
-
Internal Service
212
495
350
557
Transfers Out
1,639
-
-
-
Total
$ 70,893
$ 69,801
$ 106,351
$ 104,868
Variance Explanations:
Equipment: FY16-17 included the purchase of a new plotter.
Use of Funds - Mapping & Graphics - By Category
Where does the money go?
4%
Total Proposed Budget = $104,868
Services
7%
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ployment
Taxes
1%
Dues &
Memberships
1%
Meetings and
Training
2%
aintenance
and Repair
2%
Operating Budgets
Mapping & Graphics Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Work order survey satisfaction rating
96%
95%
95%
95%
Quality
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Mapping & Graphics
Description
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Number of internal customer requests pro-
cessed
300
250
250
250
Number of aerial site plans completed
100
75
100
100
Number of external customer requests pro-
cessed
80
75
100
100
GIS database maintenance in hours
60
80
80
80
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Mapping & Graphics
Description
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised Budget
FY17-18
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 49,037
$ 46,915
$ 67,899
$ 69,588
Overtime
8
-
-
-
Medicare
705
673
984
1,010
Workers Compensation
389
279
179
119
Unemployment Insurance
62
54
75
55
Group Health Insurance
7,228
6,886
8,076
8,445
Group Dental Insurance
487
426
649
660
Group Vision Insurance
50
44
54
75
Disability Insurance
175
175
288
294
Retirement
5,395
5,160
7,469
7,655
Life Insurance
154
151
228
70
Bonus
-
-
-
40
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
-
-
1,000
1,000
Licenses/Filing Fees
3
1,064
-
-
Meetings & Training
-
85
1,000
2,000
Equipment Maint/Repair
-
-
2,500
2,500
Professional Fees
3,937
3,937
7,000
7,000
Printing Expense
-
-
-
100
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
-
-
-
100
Office Supplies
1,412
3,429
3,500
3,500
Uniforms
-
-
100
100
Hardware/Peripherals
-
27
5,000
-
ISF-Copier Charges
-
199
-
150
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charges
-
-
-
110
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
1
74
100
52
ISF-Telecom Charges
211
223
250
245
Sub total Expenditures
69,254
69,801
106,351
104,868
Transfers Out
1,639
-
-
-
Total Mapping & Graphics
$ 70,893
$ 69,801
$ 106,351
$ 104,868
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Operating Budgets
Planning & Zoning Division
Planning & Zoning Division
Service Delivery Plan
The Planning & Zoning Division is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in
Fountain Hills through innovative, proven planning techniques, and providing ex-
cellent customer service in a professional and timely manner. The Division imple-
ments 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 require-
ments of the Zoning Ordinance, Temporary Use Permits, Special Use Permits,
Commercial Site Plans, signs and amendments to the General Plan and Area Spe-
cific Plans. The Division also processes amendments to the Town's regulations, the
Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance and Town Code.
Use of Funds - Planning - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $105,554
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY 14-15 FY15-16
Actual Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Current Planning
101,425 104 017
-
-
Environmental Service
32,419 28,742
-
-
Long Range Planning
27,129 29,164
-
-
Planning & Zoning
- -
121,314
105,554
Total
160,973 161,923
121,314
105,554
Use of Funds - Planning - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $105,554
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Operating Budgets
Planning & Zoning Division
Use of Funds
Where d
- Planning - By Category
oes the money go?
Internal Service
1%
Supplies
1%
Services
6%
Meeti
Trai
1
Employment
Taxes
Dues & 2%
ngs and
Memberships
ning
2%
Total Proposed Budget = $105,554
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Buciciet
FY17-18
Proposed
Bud et
Wages
116,465
113,562
85,703
75,850
Employment Taxes
5,583
4 265
2,916
2,097
Benefits
27,253
26,860
16,186
15,970
Dues & Memberships
5,323
10,189
1,953
1,754
Meetings and Training
-
1,527
4,750
1,200
Maintenance and Repair
70
-
400
-
Utilities
605
935
780
-
Contractual Services
1,824
1,535
4,122
6,150
Supplies
1,238
1 425
2,350
1 100
Equipment
76
-
100
100
Internal Service
2,536
1 625
2,054
1,333
Total
160,973
161,;23
121,314
105,554
Use of Funds
Where d
- Planning - By Category
oes the money go?
Internal Service
1%
Supplies
1%
Services
6%
Meeti
Trai
1
Employment
Taxes
Dues & 2%
ngs and
Memberships
ning
2%
Total Proposed Budget = $105,554
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Operating Budgets
Planning & Zoning Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Number of temporary use permits completed
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Percentage of first reviews of plans complet-
100%
100%
100%
100%
ed within the established Department turna-
6
8
27
27
round time
6
12
6
6
Quality
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FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Number of temporary use permits completed
0
N/A
24
24
Number of ordinance/code changes pro-
cessed
4
4
8
8
Number of zoning cases
6
8
27
27
Number of Site Plans reviewed
6
12
6
6
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Operating Budgets
Planning & Zoning Division
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Planning
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 116,409
$ 113,561
$ 85,703
$ 75,850
Overtime
55
-
-
-
Medicare
1,673
1,634
1,243
1,114
Workers Compensation
3,781
2,493
1,598
928
Unemployment Insurance
129
138
75
55
Group Health Insurance
12,786
12,752
5,643
5,788
Group Dental Insurance
771
726
412
426
Group Vision Insurance
108
102
54
75
Disability Insurance
411
425
362
321
Retirement
12,812
12,492
9,428
8,344
Life Insurance
366
363
287
76
Bonus
-
-
-
40
Allowance/Stipend
-
-
-
900
Licenses/Filing Fees
518
9,401
1,250
1,250
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
4,805
788
703
504
Meetings & Training
-
1,527
4,750
1,200
Equipment Maint/Repair
-
-
400
-
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
70
-
-
-
Telecommunications
605
935
780
-
Professional Fees
218
-
-
-
Printing Expense
-
72
822
350
Advertising/Signage
1,388
1,036
2,500
5,000
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
218
427
800
800
Office Supplies
1,060
412
2,150
900
Food & Beverage Supplies
-
10
-
-
Program Materials
80
964
-
-
Uniforms
97
39
200
200
Small Tools
-
-
100
100
Software
76
-
-
-
ISF-Copier Charges
1,593
732
1,500
450
ISF-Mail Service Charges
304
180
250
148
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
-
-
-
333
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
110
155
54
157
ISF-Telecom Charges
530
559
250
245
Subtotal Expenditures
160,973
161,923
121,314
105,554
Transfers Out
-
-
-
-
Total Planning
$ 160,973
$ 161,923
$ 121,314
$ 105,554
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Operating Budgets
Planning & Zoning Division
Wolf
400
FIT ,.. ...
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Operating Budgets
Community Services
Community Services
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Director
Executive Assistant
Recreation Manager
Community Center
Parks Supervisor
Manager
Communication &Marketing
Park
Coordinator(.8)
Operations
(shared with Administration) Senior Services
Lead
Supervisor
Community Center
Rec. Coordinator Rec. Coordinator
Operations Coordinator
Park
MM *Lead Park
*Operations Sup Worker
Operations
Lead
Attendant (.49)
*Home Delivered Meals
(,71)
Coordinator (.75)
Park
*Park Attendant
*Operations Sup Worker
Operations
(.35)
*Senior Services
( 29)
Lead
Activities
*Park Attendant
Coordinator (.58)
*Operations Sup Worker
(32)
(.08)
Groundskeeper 11
*Senior Services Assistant
*Park Attendant
(•45)
*Operations Sup Worker
( 39)
(.25)
*Park Attendant
(,48)
*Operations Sup Worker
Full Time
*Customer Service Rep 1
(.25)
Shared
*Park Attendant
(.53)
(.12)
*Operations Sup Worker
Full Time
*Customer Service Rep 14
(.07 )
*Park Attendant
(35)
*Parttime
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 res-
idents.
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.
Use of Funds - Community Services - By Division
Where does the money go?
Community
:enter
erations
10%
Total Proposed Budget = $2,352,113
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Expenditures by Division
Division
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Budget
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Community Services
-
-
Z05 342
204,845
Recreation
527,535
588,270
485,659
554,413
Parks
1,005,310
1113143
1 285 777
1 124,394
Community Center Operations
430,739
215,173
222,606
242,784
Senior Services
214,706
203,480
222,475
225,677
Total
$2,178,290
$2,120,066
$2,421,859
$2,352,113
Use of Funds - Community Services - By Division
Where does the money go?
Community
:enter
erations
10%
Total Proposed Budget = $2,352,113
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Operating Budgets
Community Services Department
Variance Explanations:
Administration: Individual park administrative programs were combined into Op-
erations for more efficient managing and reporting purposes and an amount was
added in Contingency for anticipated recreation program costs associated with in-
creased registrations.
Community Events: Budgeted amounts increased for Town events.
Fountain: FY16-17 included the repair costs of Fountain Pump #1.
Open Space: Budget supplements were included for supplies and signage for new
trails, the opening of the new Adero Canyon trailhead and the costs associated
with it.
Senior Membership: The program was combined into Operations for more efficient
managing and reporting purposes.
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Budget
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Administration
557,661
409,496
772,422
615,813
Amenities
234,832
328,783
-
-
Art & Culture
38,857
36,372
-
-
Boards & Commissions
53,865
46,357
-
-
Community Events
102,117
109 497
102,729
146,778
Event Planning
54,514
54,562
-
-
Field Pre Maintenance
171,716
171,163
-
-
Fountain
196,149
195,730
262,375
200 375
Home Delivered Meals
56,661
51,965
63,464
61,637
Landscape Maintenance
184,317
183,682
-
-
O en Space
37,249
26,436
21,058
35,658
Operations
121,833
109 780
110 5 989
1 210,404
Senior Membership
93,129
98,185
68,382
-
Social/Community Services
72,515
71,657
-
Special Events
23,450
25 737
-
-
Special Interest Programs
30,697
32,806
20,007
15,847
Sports Activities
61,520
85,511
41,602
35,636
Youth & Teen Programs
87,208
82,347
33 831
29,965
Total
2 178,290$2,120,066
2,421,859
2 352 113
Variance Explanations:
Administration: Individual park administrative programs were combined into Op-
erations for more efficient managing and reporting purposes and an amount was
added in Contingency for anticipated recreation program costs associated with in-
creased registrations.
Community Events: Budgeted amounts increased for Town events.
Fountain: FY16-17 included the repair costs of Fountain Pump #1.
Open Space: Budget supplements were included for supplies and signage for new
trails, the opening of the new Adero Canyon trailhead and the costs associated
with it.
Senior Membership: The program was combined into Operations for more efficient
managing and reporting purposes.
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Operating Budgets
Community Services Department
Use of Funds - Community Services - By Program
Where does the money go? Home Delivered
Fountain Meals
Community 9% 3%
Events Open Space
6% 2%
Youth &
Teen
Program!
1%
Special
Sports Activities Special Interest
2% Programs
0
° Total Proposed Budget = $2,352,113
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Operating Budgets
Community Services Department
Variance Explanations:
Maintenance and Repair: FY16-17 included improvements made to the dog park
at Desert Vista Park and included the repair costs of Fountain Pump #1.
Equipment: FY16-17 included a budget transfer for the unanticipated resurfacing
of the Splash Pad at Fountain Park.
Contingency: Amount was added for anticipated recreation program costs associ-
ated with increased registrations
Contractual
Service -
18%
Mainten
and Rel
7%
Use of Funds - Community Services - By Category
Where does the money go?
Supplies Equipment
5% 10/. _ Internal Service
ment
�s
2%
Training
1% Total Proposed Budget = $2,352,113
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Wages
810,544
857,996
879,463
923,442
Employment Taxes
53,740
48,395
44,770
39,989
Benefits
175,507
186,616
170,779
180,569
Dues & Memberships
4,621
4,284
5,092
6f014
Meetings and Training
11,284
7 179
12,425
15 750
Maintenance and Repair
167f243
155,096
321,968
156,102
Utilities
280,115
325 711
354,830
374 178
Contractual Services
304,634
350,553
389,245
428 917
Supplies
112,512
79,300
119,864
122,361
Equipment
21 524
9 580
64,550
27,400
Damages/Vandalism
1,226
3,863
2,100
2,100
Internal Service
41,840
41,489
54,303
50,291
Transfers
193,500
-
2,470
-
Contin enc
-
-
-
25,000
Capital Expenditures
-
50,004
-
-
Total
2,17 8 290
2,120,066
2,421,859
2 352 113
Variance Explanations:
Maintenance and Repair: FY16-17 included improvements made to the dog park
at Desert Vista Park and included the repair costs of Fountain Pump #1.
Equipment: FY16-17 included a budget transfer for the unanticipated resurfacing
of the Splash Pad at Fountain Park.
Contingency: Amount was added for anticipated recreation program costs associ-
ated with increased registrations
Contractual
Service -
18%
Mainten
and Rel
7%
Use of Funds - Community Services - By Category
Where does the money go?
Supplies Equipment
5% 10/. _ Internal Service
ment
�s
2%
Training
1% Total Proposed Budget = $2,352,113
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Operating Budgets
Community Services Department
FY17-18 Department Accomplishments
Initiative
Strategic Value
Strategic Value
Completed the sixth and final phase of improve-
R1
- Recreational opportunities and amenities.
ments to Fountain Park
R1, R2 and R3 - Recreational
$2.2 million - Development
Named Playful City - 6,n consecutive year.
R1
- Recreational opportunities and amenities.
Won an AZ Parks and Recreation award and four
R1
- Recreational opportunities and amenities.
tourism awards.
portunities and amenities.
Several grants were awarded to tourism.
R1
- Recreational opportunities and amenities.
Completed the reconstruction of all public tennis
R1
- Recreational opportunities and amenities.
courts in Town.
and amenities.
Completed demolition of the bus barn in Four
R1
- Recreational opportunities and amenities.
Peaks Park.
Welfare.
Completed resurfacing of the basketball courts
R1
- Recreational opportunities and amenities.
at Golden Eagle Park.
Hosted a number of new special events on the
R1
- Recreational opportunities and amenities.
Avenue of the Fountains Plaza and Fountain
Park.
Installed with Kiwanis (playground) at Golden
R1
- Recreational opportunities and amenities.
Eagle Park and with Rotary (musical play -
round) at Fountain Park.
FY17-18 Objectives
Initiative
Strategic Value
Estimated Cost/Funding
Source
Complete the Adero Canyon
R1, R2 and R3 - Recreational
$2.2 million - Development
Trailhead.
opportunities and amenities.
Fees/CIP
Be named Playful City
R1 and R4 - Recreational op-
$0
portunities and amenities.
To continue to increase the
C2 - Civility and R1, R2 and R3
To be Determined/General
number of special events.
- Recreational opportunities
Fund
and amenities.
To continue to participate in
P5 - Public Safety Health and
$0
the Youth Coalition.
Welfare.
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Operating Budgets
Community Services Department
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
Bonus
Allowance/Stipend
Licenses/Filing Fees
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
Training/Cont Ed
Meetings & Training
Boards & Commissions
Building Maint/Repair
HVAC Repair
Plumbing Repair
Electrical Repair/Maint
Fire Protection Systems
Grounds Maint/Repair
Irrigation Repair
Backflow Testing & Maintenance
Drainage Maint/Repair
Storm Damage Cleanup
Equipment Maint/Repair
Vehicle Maint/Repair
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
Other Maint/Repair
Art Maint/Repair/Install
Parking Lot Repair
Striping
Sidewalk/Pathway Repair
Sign Repair & Replacement
Painting
Lighting Repair
Electricity Expense
Refuse/Recycling
Telecommunications
Water/Sewer
Gas & Oil
Professional Fees
Instructor Fees
Rentals & Leases
Printing Expense
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Community Services Department
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ 622,757 $
678,024 $
678,279 $
186,762
178,102
201,184
1,024
1,869
-
11,270
11,184
12,473
11,514
12,192
12,754
28,378
22,660
17,498
2,580
2,358
2,045
95,269
103,608
83,343
6,611
6,438
6,828
968
987
851
2,145
2,493
2,873
68,602
70,960
74,611
1,912
2,130
2,273
1,756
2,865
4,378
6,906
915
1,043
6,593
640
6,026
14,296
495
2,006
34,749
17,320
2,860
39,470
6,600
1,269
927
1,249
3,124
1,464
26,196
207,542
4,962
9,218
46,682
11,711
22,312
14,509
35,309
2,564
1,695
2,589
7,179
685
1,015
8,959
9,770
22,456
392
1,900
44,872
5,484
3,911
20,138
5,284
754
10,582
3,472
4,009
11,412
218,791
5,553
9,029
81,801
10,537
35,320
33,789
29,721
2,188
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1,710
3,382
11,275
1,150
1,000
1,400
2,650
5,750
2,200
116,004
15,400
2,450
90,090
11,100
2,000
34,350
2,380
1,600
7,825
1,803
23,966
248,100
6,380
7,514
78,024
14,812
33,500
46,229
41,001
5,270
712,559
210,882
12,902
13,449
12,048
1,590
83,993
6,751
1,074
3,013
78,384
717
1,236
5,400
1,940
4,074
14,600
1,150
1,300
1,400
2,650
5,950
2,440
23,300
15,400
2,450
22,090
11,010
2,004
31,600
2,380
1,600
12,825
1,803
15,900
251,096
6,380
6,466
95,424
14,812
35,252
31,980
57,001
7,705
Description
General Fund -continued
Advertising/Signage
Contractual Services
Constituent Communication
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
Community Contracts/Events
Landscape Contracts
Active Net Fees
Office Supplies
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
Safety Supplies
Operating Supplies
Food & Beverage Supplies
Program Materials
Uniforms
Postage & Delivery
Small Tools
Hardware/Peripherals
Furniture/Appliances
Equipment
Park Improvements Exp
Damages/Vandalism
ISF-Copier Charges
ISF-Mail Service Charges
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
ISF-Telecom Charges
Contingency
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Community Services
Operating Budgets
Community Services Department
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Community Services Department
$
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
4,501
43,295
25,050
4,364
79,296
65,544
7,890
2,985
10,924
867
61,387
2,830
26,597
2,695
4,227
5,844
886
10,335
4,459
1,226
6,318
479
29,108
83
5,852
1,984,790
193,500
2,637 $
37,498
25,259
5,256
74,547
96,162
8,178
3,110
12,636
164
27,835
2,492
30,462
2,597
4
3,686
1,717
726
3,451
3,863
6,032
325
29,691
217
6,225
50,004
2,121,066
3,250
54,200
31,890
8,000
25,000
130,320
10,585
7,550
12,153
1,100
55,593
2,070
36,905
3,593
900
7,120
5,000
15,000
37,430
2,100
7,751
466
39,296
6,790
2,419,389
2,470
$
3,250
52,074
33,990
8,345
53,500
134,294
11,526
3,700
14,779
1,100
66,528
2,520
30,005
3,729
8,900
2,000
16,500
2,100
4,156
299
38,233
191
7,414
25,000
2,352,113
$ 2,178,290 $ 2,121,066 $ 2,421,859 $ 2,352,113
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Operating Budgets
Community Services Division
Community Services Division
Service Delivery Plan
The Community Services Division, through its administrative services, provides di-
rection to and clerical support for the Department by the Community Services Di-
rector and Executive Assistant.
Use of Funds - Community Services - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $204,845
Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Actual Revised Proposed
Bud et Budget
Administration
- - 205,342 204,845
Total
- - 205,342 204,845
Use of Funds - Community Services - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $204,845
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Actual Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Bud et
Wages
- - 153,418
157,891
Employment Taxes
- - 2,864
2 672
Benefits
- - 35,485
36,442
Meetings and Training
- - 1,150
2 150
Maintenance and Repair
- - 500
500
Utilities
- - 1,140
1,380
Supplies
- - 4,500
450
Internal Service
-11 6,285 1
3,360
Total
- - 205,342
204,845
248' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Internal Service
2%
tltllltlE
1%
Meetings a
Training
1%
Operating Budgets
Community Services Division
Use of Funds - Community Services - By Category
Where does the money go?
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
0%
Total Proposed Budget = $204,845
Employment
Taxes
1%
Quality
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Continue to provide support for various im-
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Continue to serve as staff liaison to the two
18
18
18
15
advisory commissions
1
2
2
3
Continue to support joint commission and
2
2
2
2
Council meetings
Prepare commission meeting minutes and
36
36
36
30
post approved meeting minutes
Quality
Productivity
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Continue to provide support for various im-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
provements to the parks
Administer contracts for various capital pro-
1
2
2
3
jects
Productivity
The Height of Desert Living ® N 1 249
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Monitor number of trail users
N/A
N/A
1,000
1,900
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Operating Budgets
Community Services Division
Total Community Services $ - $ - $ 205,342 $ 204,845
The Musical Playground
OF
A New Fountain Park Attraction
250' ■ ' ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Community Services Division
FY14-15 FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ - $ -
$ 153,418
$ 157,891
Medicare
- -
2,224
2,291
Workers Compensation
- -
490
271
Unemployment Insurance
- -
150
110
Group Health Insurance
- -
16,031
16,656
Group Dental Insurance
- -
1,264
1,291
Group Vision Insurance
- -
149
221
Disability Insurance
- -
650
667
Retirement
- -
16,877
17,368
Life Insurance
- -
514
159
Bonus
- -
-
80
Meetings &Training
- -
-
1,000
Boards & Commissions
- -
1,150
1,150
Vehicle Maint/Repair
- -
500
500
Telecommunications
- -
540
780
Gas & Oil
- -
600
600
Office Supplies
- -
4,500
450
ISF-Copier Charges
- -
10
10
ISF-Mail Service Charges
- -
30
2
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
- -
5,745
2,856
ISF-Telecom Charges
- -
500
492
Sub total Expenditures
- -
$ 205,342
$ 204,845
Transfers Out
- -
-
-
Total Community Services $ - $ - $ 205,342 $ 204,845
The Musical Playground
OF
A New Fountain Park Attraction
250' ■ ' ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
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/Operations: These programs were combined into Operations for
more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Use of Funds - Community Center - By Program
Where does the money go?
Operations
100% 3F
.00ma
Total Proposed Budget = $242,784
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Administration
242,164
50,831
100,587
-
Boards & Commissions
12,228
-
-
-
Event Planning
54,514
54 562
-
-
,Operation
121,833
109,780
122,019
242,784
Total
430,739
215,173
222,606
242,784
Variance Explanations;
Administration/Operations: These programs were combined into Operations for
more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Use of Funds - Community Center - By Program
Where does the money go?
Operations
100% 3F
.00ma
Total Proposed Budget = $242,784
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Operating Budgets
Community Center Division
Inter
Equipment
8%
Supplies
2%
Contractual
Services
8%
Maintenance ai
Repair
1%
Meetings and
Training
1%
Use of Funds - Community Center - By Category
nal Service Where does the money go?
Benefits-/ Taxes
9% 4%
Total Proposed Budget = $242,784
252' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Wages
163,934
155,700
146,139
159,993
Employment Taxes
11,977
10 233
9,286
8,734
Benefits
30,654
29,355
21,770
23 396
Dues & Memberships
642
779
870
1,092
Meetings and Training
146
-
2,000
2 000
Maintenance and Repair
2,626
1,868
2,000
2,004
Utilities
1,453
1 469
1,140
1,140
Contractual Services
9,354
7,515
14,654
18,654
Supplies
3,007
3 085
3,650
3,650
Equipment
10 867
2,576
18,020
18,800
Internal Service
2,579
2 593
3,077
3,321
Transfers
193,500
-
-
-
Total
430,739
215,173
222,606
242,784
Inter
Equipment
8%
Supplies
2%
Contractual
Services
8%
Maintenance ai
Repair
1%
Meetings and
Training
1%
Use of Funds - Community Center - By Category
nal Service Where does the money go?
Benefits-/ Taxes
9% 4%
Total Proposed Budget = $242,784
252' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Operating Budgets
Community Center Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
To attain a high overall satisfaction rating
N/A
N/A
Good
Good
(good or better) with quality on rental evalu-
78,600
68,072
71,475
75,000
ations
884
884
884
892
To achieve a high return rate on rental sur-
N/A
N/A
50%
50%
veys
Quality
Productivity
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Number of bookings
3,946
3,628
3,809
4,000
Number of patrons served
78,600
68,072
71,475
75,000
Number of hours worked by volunteer staff in
support of facility operations
884
884
884
892
Productivity
1 Population for FY13-14 - FY17-18 is based on the 2010 U.S. Census.
The Height of Desert Living E 0 Y■ 1 253
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Net operating costs of facility per capita
$10.64
$10.13
$9.90
$10.38
1 Population for FY13-14 - FY17-18 is based on the 2010 U.S. Census.
The Height of Desert Living E 0 Y■ 1 253
Operating Budgets
Community Center 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
Bonus
Licenses/Filing Fees
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
Meetings & Training
Equipment Maint/Repair
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
Other Maint/Repair
Telecommunications
Professional Fees
Rentals & Leases
Printing Expense
Advertising/Signage
Constituent Communication
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
Active Net Fees
Office Supplies
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
Operating Supplies
Food & Beverage Supplies
Program Materials
Uniforms
Postage & Delivery
Small Tools
Furniture/Appliances
Hardware/Peripherals
Furniture/Appliances
Equipment
ISF-Copier Charges
ISF-Mail Service Charges
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charges
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
ISF-Telecom Charges
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Community Center
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Community Center
FY14-15
Actual
108,109 $
55,755
70
3,459
2,365
5,695
456
16,810
1,056
174
379
11,896
340
568
75
146
580
1,921
125
1,453
3,098
3,913
699
1,091
553
466
792
328
842
454
126
531
10,335
422
5
2,152
237,239
193,500
FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Revised Budaet Proposed Budaet
103,139 $
52,434
127
3,302
2,256
4,183
492
16,351
918
163
389
11,198
334
613
167
1,869
1,469
3,272
2,448
1,138
656
501
8
200
697
1,118
562
749
726
800
391
3
2,199
215,173
88,901 $
99,181
57,238
60,812
3,548
3,701
2,120
2,310
3,200
2,336
418
387
10,439
10,708
762
788
115
138
377
419
9,779
10,910
298
100
-
333
600
600
270
492
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,004
1,140
1,140
300
5,300
3,480
3,480
1,130
130
2,850
2,850
3,000
3,000
2,961
2,961
933
933
450
450
1,000
1,000
550
550
1,000
1,000
650
650
3,020
3,800
15,000
15,000
820
7
2,250
222,606
360
4
60
28
2,869
242,784
$ 430,739 $ 215,173 $ 222,606 $ 242,784
254' ■ ' ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
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:
Desert Vista Park: FY16-17 included improvements made to the dog park.
Open Space/Trails: Budget supplements were included for supplies and signage
for new trails, the opening of the new Adero Canyon trailhead and the costs asso-
ciated with it.
Uses of Funds - Parks - By Location Avenue of the
Where the Money Goes Fountains Plaza
Open 8%
Space/Trails,
Desert Vista Pai
8%
Four Peaks Park
10%
Town Hall
Total Proposed Budget = $1,124,394
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Expenditures by Location
Location Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Budget
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Town Hall
-
-
83,594
84,781
Fountain Park
396,811
402,816
524,769
435,342
Golden Eagle Park
327,719
356,344
293,920
275,746
Four Peaks Park
141,793
137,923
108,626
111,785
Desert Vista Park
101,738
111,382
173,211
87,958
Open Space/Trails
37,249
26,436
21,058
35,658
Avenue of the Fountains Plaza
-
78,242
80,599
93,124
Total
1,005,310
1,113,143
1 285,777
$1,124,394
Variance Explanations:
Desert Vista Park: FY16-17 included improvements made to the dog park.
Open Space/Trails: Budget supplements were included for supplies and signage
for new trails, the opening of the new Adero Canyon trailhead and the costs asso-
ciated with it.
Uses of Funds - Parks - By Location Avenue of the
Where the Money Goes Fountains Plaza
Open 8%
Space/Trails,
Desert Vista Pai
8%
Four Peaks Park
10%
Town Hall
Total Proposed Budget = $1,124,394
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Operating Budgets
Parks Division
Variance Explanations:
Fountain: FY16-17 included the repair costs of Fountain Pump #1.
Open Space: Budget supplements were included for supplies and signage for new
trails, the opening of the new Adero Canyon trailhead and the costs associated
with it.
Uses of Funds - Parks - By Program
Where the Money Goes
Administration
R%
Total Proposed Budget = $1,124,394
256' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Fountain
18%
Open Space
3%
Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Budget
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Administration
181,047
207,349
88,374
84,781
Amenities
234,832
328,783
-
-
Field Pre Maintenance
171,716
171,163
-
-
Fountain
196,149
195 730
262,375
200,375
Landscape Maintenance
184,317
183,682
-
-
O en Space
37,249
26,436
21,058
35,658
Operations
-
-
913,970
803 580
Total
1,005,310
1,113,143
1 285 777
1,124,394
Variance Explanations:
Fountain: FY16-17 included the repair costs of Fountain Pump #1.
Open Space: Budget supplements were included for supplies and signage for new
trails, the opening of the new Adero Canyon trailhead and the costs associated
with it.
Uses of Funds - Parks - By Program
Where the Money Goes
Administration
R%
Total Proposed Budget = $1,124,394
256' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Fountain
18%
Open Space
3%
Operating Budgets
Parks Division
Variance Explanations:
Maintenance and Repair: FY16-17 included improvements made to the dog park
at Desert Vista Park and included the repair costs of Fountain Pump #1.
Equipment: FY16-17 included a budget transfer for the unanticipated resurfacing
of the Splash Pad at Fountain Park.
Suppe
7%
Contractual
Services
15%
Uses of Funds - Parks - By Category
Internal Service W here the Money Goes
3% \
Total Proposed Budget = $1,124,394
Employment
Taxes
1%
_ Benefits
6%
ngs and
ining
L%
itenance and
Repair
14%
The Height of Desert Living N N N 257
Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Wages
278,316
292,154
219,574
225,623
Employment Taxes
17,526
15,148
11,000
8,567
Benefits
82,225
86,061
64,273
66,279
Dues & Memberships
747
819
885
1,040
Meetings and Training
1,144
1 888
1,875
6,350
Maintenance and Repair
154,141
145,485
319,418
153,548
Utilities
274,805
320 612
350,822
370 333
Contractual Services
84,964
122,040
161,822
168 250
Supplies
72,924
42 026
75,470
81,802
Equipment
9 598
5,139
41,530
4,100
Damages/Vandalism
1,226
3 863
2,100
2,100
Internal Service
27,694
27,904
35,008
36,402
Transfers
-
-
2 000
-
Capital Expenditures
-
50,004
-
-
Total
1,005,310
1,113,143
1,285,777
1,124,394
Variance Explanations:
Maintenance and Repair: FY16-17 included improvements made to the dog park
at Desert Vista Park and included the repair costs of Fountain Pump #1.
Equipment: FY16-17 included a budget transfer for the unanticipated resurfacing
of the Splash Pad at Fountain Park.
Suppe
7%
Contractual
Services
15%
Uses of Funds - Parks - By Category
Internal Service W here the Money Goes
3% \
Total Proposed Budget = $1,124,394
Employment
Taxes
1%
_ Benefits
6%
ngs and
ining
L%
itenance and
Repair
14%
The Height of Desert Living N N N 257
Operating Budgets
Parks 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
Bonus
Allowance/Stipend
Licenses/Filing Fees
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
Training/Cont Ed
Meetings & Training
Building Main/Repair
HVAC Repair
Plumbing Repair
Electrical Repair/Maint
Fire Protection Systems
Grounds Maint/Repair
Irrigation Repair
Backflow Testing & Maintenance
Drainage Maint/Repair
Storm Damage Cleanup
Equipment Maint/Repair
Vehicle Maint/Repair
Other Maint/Repair
Parking Lot Repair
Striping
Sidewalk/Pathway Repair
Sign Repair&Replacement
Painting
Lighting Repair
Electricity Expense
Refuse/Recycling
Telecommunications
Water/Sewer
Gas & Oil
Professional Fees
Rentals & Leases
Printing Expense
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
Community Contracts/Events
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Parks
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ 277,498 $
290,782 $
219,574 $
225,623
-
136
-
-
818
1,236
-
-
-
8
-
-
3,974
4,130
3,185
3,314
13,006
10,425
7,441
4,979
546
584
374
274
46,672
48,969
35,392
34,404
2,736
2,767
2,737
2,552
425
409
328
423
941
1,007
930
953
30,614
32,060
24,151
24,819
837
848
735
228
-
200
-
2,700
552
440
440
590
195
379
445
450
889
-
-
-
255
1,888
1,875
6,350
915
-
1,000
1,300
-
685
1,400
1,400
1,043
1,015
2,650
2,650
6,593
8,959
5,750
5,950
640
-
2,200
2,440
6,026
9,770
116,004
23,300
14,296
22,456
15,400
15,400
495
393
2,450
2,450
-
1,900
-
-
2,006
-
-
-
34,169
44,872
90,090
22,090
16,065
5,432
10,600
10,510
39,345
20,138
34,350
31,600
1,269
-
-
-
927
753
2,380
2,380
1,249
10,582
1,600
1,600
1,442
3,109
7,775
12,775
1,465
4,009
1,803
1,804
26,196
11,412
23,966
15,900
207,542
218,791
248,100
251,096
4,962
5,553
6,380
6,380
4,118
4,183
4,106
3,220
46,682
81,801
78,024
95,424
11,501
10,284
14,212
14,212
10,049
16,650
20,000
15,200
6,413
6,060
7,380
7,380
2,099
1,953
2,900
6,400
385
677
551
771
-
-
-
3,500
258' ■ ' ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Description
General Fund -continued
Landscape Contracts
Active Net Fees
Office Supplies
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
Safety Supplies
Operating Supplies
Food & Beverage Supplies
Program Materials
Uniforms
Small Tools
Equipment
Park Improvements Exp
Damages/Vandalism
ISF-Copier Charges
ISF-Mail Service Charges
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
ISF-Telecom Charges
Park Improvements
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Parks
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Parks
FY14-15
Actual
65,544
475
23
10,824
867
58,222
1,119
1,869
5,139
4,459
1,226
601
77
26,170
845
l,UUJ,JlU
Operating Budgets
Parks Division
FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budaet
$ 96,162 $
539
4
12,610
149
26,404
7
1,203
1,650
2,488
2,651
3,863
287
9
26,693
22
893
50,004 _
1,113,143 l,LOJ,/ / /
2,000
130,320 $
671
100
12,153
1,100
52,083
120
7,800
2,114
4,100
37,430
2,100
451
6
33,551
1,000
134,294
705
100
14,779
1,100
63,153
120
300
2,250
4,100
2,100
450
1
34,971
980
$ 1,005,310 $ 1,113,143 $ 1,285,777 $ 1,124,394
The Height of Desert Living ® N ■ 1 259
Operating Budgets
Parks Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Maintain a high overall satisfaction rating
(good or better) of maintenance/operations
Good
Good
Good
Good
Number of Special Events hosted in parks
30
27
50
55
Appearance/availability
Good
Good
Good
Good
Quality
Productivity
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
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 - FY17-18 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
• 5.6 Miles of Preserve Trails
• 8.7 Miles of Urban Trails (FIT)
260' ■ ' ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Net expenditures for park operations per cap-
$36.65
$40.28
$51.58
$45.86
ita*
Park rentals/
165/
208/
206/
225/
Revenue
$24,038
$56,832
$25,570
$30,260
Fountain Hills Hiking Trail visitors
1000+
1000+
7000+
8000+
. Population for FY13-14 - FY17-18 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
• 5.6 Miles of Preserve Trails
• 8.7 Miles of Urban Trails (FIT)
260' ■ ' ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
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, cultur-
al, and leisure needs of all residents. Program activities include: Special Interest
Classes, Youth and Adult Sports Programs, Youth and Teen Programs, and Special
Events.
Variance Explanations;
Community Events: Budgeted amounts increased for Town events.
Use of Funds - Recreation - By Program
Youth & Teen Where does the money go?
Sports Activities Programs
6% S%�
Special Interest
Programs
3%
Total Proposed Budget = $554,413
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Administration
82,090
97,988
287,490
326,187
Art & Culture
38,857
36 372
-
-
Boards & Commissions
29,081
46,355
-
-
Community Events
102,117
109,497
102,729
146,778
Social/Community Service
72,515
71,657
-
-
Special Events
23,450
25 737
-
-
Special Interest Programs
30,696
32,806
20,007
15,847
Sports Activities
61,520
85,511
41,602
35,636
Youth & Teen Programs
1 87,208 1
82,347
33,831
29,965
Total
527,534
588,270
485,659
554,413
Variance Explanations;
Community Events: Budgeted amounts increased for Town events.
Use of Funds - Recreation - By Program
Youth & Teen Where does the money go?
Sports Activities Programs
6% S%�
Special Interest
Programs
3%
Total Proposed Budget = $554,413
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Operating Budgets
Recreation Division
Use of Funds - Recreation - By Category
Where does the money go?
Meetings
and
Training.
10/.
Employment
Taxes
Supplies
6%
2% Total Proposed Budget = $529,413
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Internal
Service
1%
Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Wages
226,634
271,536
219,698
232,463
Employment Taxes
17,128
15 666
13,713
12,072
Benefits
49,633
59,221
40,223
44,152
Dues & Memberships
2,286
2,380
2,417
2,467
Meetings and Training
9,845
5 292
7,200
5,050
Maintenance and Repair
10,476
7,380
-
-
Utilities
2,779
2,682
948
1,326
Contractual Services
170,992
186,653
165,323
196,896
Supplies
29,731
29,296
30,184
30,784
Equipment
-
1,651
-
1,000
Damages/Vandalism
-
-
-
-
Internal Service
8,030
7 113
5,483
3,203
Transfers
-
-
470
-
Total
527,534
588,270
485,659
529,413
Use of Funds - Recreation - By Category
Where does the money go?
Meetings
and
Training.
10/.
Employment
Taxes
Supplies
6%
2% Total Proposed Budget = $529,413
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Internal
Service
1%
Operating Budgets
Recreation Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
To attain a high overall satisfaction rating
82%
85%
85%
85%
(good or better) with the quality of Town rec-
615
750
775
850
reation programs on program evaluations
160
535
600
620
To achieve a high return rate on recreation
26%
30%
35%
38%
program surveys
Quality
Productivity
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Number of individual program participants
2,470
2,362
2,500
2,550
Number of team sports program participants
615
750
775
850
Number of teen trip/teen activity participants
160
535
600
620
Number of youth sport, Boys and Girls Club,
and FHUSD facility bookings
1,871
1,820
1,850
1,875
Productivity
iDoes not include participations at special events or teen drop in programs.
2Population based on U.S Census 2014 estimates
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Net operating costs of recreation programs
$24.83
$26.05
$18.48
$20.50
per capital
iDoes not include participations at special events or teen drop in programs.
2Population based on U.S Census 2014 estimates
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Operating Budgets
Recreation Division
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Recreation
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 158,369
$ 208,776
$ 151,393
$ 162,166
Salaries -Part Time
68,205
62,463
68,305
70,297
Overtime
60
298
-
-
FICA
4,549
3,944
4,235
4,277
Medicare
3,130
3,796
3,184
3,382
Workers Compensation
8,331
7,066
5,593
3,898
Unemployment Insurance
1,118
859
701
515
Group Health Insurance
29,046
35,785
20,635
21,357
Group Dental Insurance
1,846
2,175
1,591
1,630
Group Vision Insurance
276
325
194
281
Disability Insurance
550
805
641
687
Retirement
17,426
19,434
16,654
17,839
Life Insurance
490
697
508
162
Bonus
-
-
-
396
Allowance/Stipend
-
-
-
1,800
Licenses/Filing Fees
335
336
350
400
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
1,951
2,044
2,067
2,067
Training/Cont Ed
3,340
-
-
-
Meetings & Training
6,505
5,292
7,200
5,050
Vehicle Maint/Repair
1,255
53
-
-
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
939
2,043
-
-
Art Maint/Repair/Install
6,600
5,284
-
-
Sign Repair & Replacement
1,683
-
-
-
Telecommunications
2,570
2,429
948
1,326
Gas & Oil
209
253
-
-
Professional Fees
10,559
18,510
12,880
12,880
Instructor Fees
14,059
33,589
45,359
30,900
Rentals & Leases
25,643
20,233
29,985
45,985
Printing Expense
465
135
1,100
1,100
Advertising/Signage
588
189
400
400
Contractual Services
13,940
11,830
17,300
19,800
Constituent Communication
21,347
21,548
25,500
26,700
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
2,340
2,863
2,868
3,423
Community Contracts/Events
79,296
74,547
25,000
50,000
Active Net Fees
2,754
3,209
4,931
5,708
Office Supplies
742
991
700
700
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
-
19
-
-
Safety Supplies
-
15
-
-
Operating Supplies
-
12
-
-
Food & Beverage Supplies
450
605
550
550
Program Materials
24,609
27,264
28,105
28,705
Uniforms
372
386
829
829
Postage & Delivery
3,557
4
-
-
Small Tools
-
898
-
1,000
Hardware/Peripherals
-
153
-
-
ISF-Copier Charges
3,381
2,111
3,850
1,185
ISF-Mail Service Charges
147
131
193
123
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
2,939
2,998
-
286
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
83
194
-
135
ISF-Telecom Charges
1,480
1,679
1,440
1,474
Contingency
-
-
-
25,000
Sub total Expenditures
527,534
588,270
485,189
554,413
Transfers Out
-
-
470
-
Total Recreation
$ 527,534
$ 588,270
$ 485,659
$ 554,413
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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/Operations/Senior Memberships/Activities: Programs were com-
bined into Operations for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Use of Funds - Senior Services- By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $225,677
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Administration
52,360
53,328
90,629
-
Boards & Commissions
12,556
2
-
-
Home Delivered Meals
56,661
51,965
63,464
61,637
Operations
-
-
-
164,040
Senior Memberships/Activities
93,129
98,185
68,382 1
-
Total
214,706
203,480
222 475
225 677
Variance Explanations:
Administration/Operations/Senior Memberships/Activities: Programs were com-
bined into Operations for more efficient managing and reporting purposes.
Use of Funds - Senior Services- By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $225,677
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Operating Budgets
Senior Services Division
Use of Funds - Senior Services- By Category
Where does the money go?
Equipment
Contractual 2% Internal Service
Services Supplies -\ I / 2%
Dues 9
Membersk
1%
Benefits
4%
Employme
Taxes
4%
Total Proposed Budget = $225,677
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY 14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Wages
141,660
138,606
140,634
-Budget
147,471
Employment Taxes
7,109
7,348
7,907
7,944
Benefits
12,995
11,979
9,028
10,299
Dues & Memberships
946
306
920
1,415
Meetings and Training
149
-
200
200
Maintenance and Repair
-
363
50
50
Utilities
1,077
947
780
-
Contractual Services
39,323
34,345
47,446
45,117
Supplies
6,850
4,893
6,060
5 675
Equipment
1 059
814
5,000
3 500
Internal Service
3,538
3 879
4,450
4,006
Total
214,706
203,480
222,475
225,677
Use of Funds - Senior Services- By Category
Where does the money go?
Equipment
Contractual 2% Internal Service
Services Supplies -\ I / 2%
Dues 9
Membersk
1%
Benefits
4%
Employme
Taxes
4%
Total Proposed Budget = $225,677
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Operating Budgets
Senior Services Division
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Number of members
1,298
1,366
1,350
1,350
Maintain a high overall satisfaction rating
Good
Good
Good
Good
(good or better) of meal quality
365
365
365
365
Quality
Productivity
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Number of attendees to senior programs and
21,841
25,370
25,000
25,000
presentations
33
48
46
45
Number of days per year meals delivered
365
365
365
365
Productivity
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Number of senior programs offered
55
68
62
62
Number of special guest presentations of-
33
48
46
45
fered
Number of socialization activities/special
8
7
7
7
events offered
Number of support groups and social ser-
12
14
13
11
vices offered
Number of meals delivered annually
4,035
3,497
4,000
4,400
Number of clients participating in HDM pro-
61
62
65
65
gram
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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
Bonus
Allowance/Stipend
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
Ba nk/Merc Acct Fees
Active Net Fees
Office Supplies
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
Operating Supplies
Food & Beverage Supplies
Program Materials
Postage & Delivery
Small Tools
Hardware/Peripherals
Furniture/Appliances
ISF-Copier Charges
ISF-Mail Service Charges
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charges
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
ISF-Telecom Charges
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Senior Services
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Senior Services
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ 78,782 $
75,328 $
64,993 $
62,802
63,070
75,641
76
209
-
3,262
3,930
4,690
2,043
2,010
2,041
1,346
985
774
459
423
402
2,741
2,503
846
973
577
474
93
90
65
275
290
275
8,667
8,268
7,150
246
250
218
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
1,913
249
1,375
214,706
306
363
947
160
200
156
99
25,668
3,710
577
3,774
1,614
1,219
1,183
877
815
2,243
182
1.454
203,480
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
2,620
230
1,600
222,475
67,698
79,773
4,924
2,152
564
304
868
490
11
287
7,448
68
227
900
350
1,065
200
50
1,872
1,080
156
75
32,274
4,290
1,190
4,180
2,000
2,375
1,300
2,000
1,500
2,150
169
60
28
1.599
225,677
$ 214,706 $ 203,480 $ 222,475 $ 225,677
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Operating Budgets
Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement
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Operating Budgets
Law Enforcement
LAW ENFORCEMENT
270' ■ ' ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
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 Coun-
ty 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, eighteen 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.
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Administration
15,789
19,465
3 896,867
3,823,302
Animal Control
31,817
31,613
33,244
32,324
Incarceration/Transport
1 56,703
48,593-
-
Patrol
3,249,272
3,554,666
-
-
Total
3,353,581
3,654,337
3 930 111
$3,855.626
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Operating Budgets
Law Enforcement
Use of Funds - Law Enforcement - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $3,855,626
Animal Control
1%
Use of Funds - Law Enforcement - By Category
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $3,826,626
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Bud et
Wages
13,785
13,422
-
Employment Taxes
830
771
-
-
Benefits
1,443
1 500
-
-
Dues & Memberships
1,296
1,296
1,296
1,296
Maintenance & Repair
-
-
-
-
Contractual Services
3,332,673
3 634 149
31924,305
3 821946
Supplies
766
657
1,845
740
Internal Service
2,788
2 542
2,665
2,644
Total
3,353,581
3,654,337
3 930 111
$3,826,626
Use of Funds - Law Enforcement - By Category
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $3,826,626
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Operating Budgets
Law Enforcement
For the six month period ending December 31:
Description
July `15 to Dec. '15
July `16 to Dec. '16
Criminal Arrests
78
70
Criminal Citations Issued
46
56
Driving Under Influence (DUI) Arrests
9
9
Interviews
1,208
1,408
Juvenile Referrals
2
4
Traffic Arrests
31
34
Traffic Violations
603
973
Traffic Warnings
441
443
Barking Dog Warnings Issued
15
14
False Alarm Warnings Issued
27
72
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Law Enforcement
Total Law Enforcement $ 3,353,581 $ 3,654,337 $ 3,930,111 $ 3,855,626
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 5,960 $
5,802
$ -
$ -
Salaries -Part Time
7,825
7,618
-
-
Overtime
-
3
-
-
FICA
485
482
-
-
Medicare
195
190
-
-
Workers Compensation
67
47
-
-
Unemployment Insurance
82
53
-
-
Group Health Insurance
737
820
-
-
Group Dental Insurance
10
13
-
-
Group Vision Insurance
2
2
-
-
Disability Insurance
15
18
-
-
Retirement
661
626
-
-
Life Insurance
19
20
-
-
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
1,296
1,295
1,296
1,296
Printing Expense
-
-
150
375
Advertising/Signage
-
646
-
-
Intergovt Agreements
3,325,439
3,622,722
28,024
28,024
Contractual Services
6,973
10,515
13,500
10,000
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
261
266
240
600
Active Net Fees
-
-
360
-
Law Patrol
-
-
3,814,531
3,715,447
Jail Fees
-
-
67,500
67,500
Office Supplies
-
-
40
40
Operating Supplies
128
-
1,205
-
Program Materials
638
657
600
700
Equipment
-
-
-
19,000
Rewards Program
-
-
-
10,000
ISF-Copier Charges
155
124
165
125
ISF-Mail Service Charges
2,633
2,418
2,500
2,519
Sub total Expenditures
3,353,581
3,654,337
3,930,111
3,855,626
Transfers Out
-
-
-
-
Total Law Enforcement $ 3,353,581 $ 3,654,337 $ 3,930,111 $ 3,855,626
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Operating Budgets
Law Enforcement
PPA C
274' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Operating Budgets
Fire & Emergency Medical
Fire & Emergency Medical
The Height of Desert Living N N ■ 1 275
Operating Budgets
Fire & Emergency Medical
FIRE DEPARTMENT
276' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Operating Budgets
Fire & Emergency Medical
FIRE & EMERGENCY MEDICAL
Mission Statement
The mission of the Fire Department is to protect
residents, visitors and businesses in Fountain Hills
commitment to exceptional service delivery in fire
cine and rescue, as well as a proactive approach to
ty education.
Department Overview
the safety and quality of life of
. This mission is achieved by a
suppression, emergency medi-
fire prevention and public safe -
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.
Use of Funds - Fire & Emergency Medical - By Program
Where does the money go?
Administration
5%
Total Proposed Budget = $3,876,833
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Administration
160,946
165,011
168,564
176,251
FD Safety
155,038
159,918
-
-
FD EMS
1,464,522
1507914
-
-
FD Suppression
1,606,250
1,648,174
-
-
Operations
-
-
3,540,153
3700582
FD Care
28,543
-
-
-
Total
$3,415,299
$3,481,017
$3,708,717$3,876,833
Use of Funds - Fire & Emergency Medical - By Program
Where does the money go?
Administration
5%
Total Proposed Budget = $3,876,833
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Operating Budgets
Fire & Emergency Medical
Variance Explanations:
Maintenance and Repair: FY16-17 included budget supplements for the truck bay
floor repair and coating and the turnout room conversion.
Utilities: The increase is a result of maintaining the fire station building on Sagua-
ro Boulevard after the opening of the new fire station #2.
Supplies: The increase is a result of costs associated with the Crisis Response vol-
unteers.
Equipment: FY16-17 included budget supplements for replacement AED units, de-
fibrillator and extrication equipment.
Internal Service: The increase is the result of vehicle replacement charges associ-
ated with the purchase of a new ladder truck.
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Bud et
Dues & Memberships
680
480
750
3,360
Meeting &Trainin
-
-
-
2,200
Maintenance and Repair
30,427
33 566
77,055
55 990
Utilities
23,129
16,549
20,000
25 580
Contractual Services
3,231,489
3 308 688
31415,688
3 518,819
Supplies
2,843
3,672
4,360
11,960
Equipment
20 141
9,901
44,000
11,500
Internal Service
106,590
108,161
146 864
247,424
Total
$3,415,299
3,481,017
3,708,717
3,876,833
Variance Explanations:
Maintenance and Repair: FY16-17 included budget supplements for the truck bay
floor repair and coating and the turnout room conversion.
Utilities: The increase is a result of maintaining the fire station building on Sagua-
ro Boulevard after the opening of the new fire station #2.
Supplies: The increase is a result of costs associated with the Crisis Response vol-
unteers.
Equipment: FY16-17 included budget supplements for replacement AED units, de-
fibrillator and extrication equipment.
Internal Service: The increase is the result of vehicle replacement charges associ-
ated with the purchase of a new ladder truck.
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Utilities
1%
Maintenanc
Repair
2%
Uses of Funds - Fire & Emergency
Category
Where does the money 1
Operating Budgets
Fire & Emergency Medical
Medical - By
lo?
Internal Service
6%
Total Proposed Budget = $3,8
FY17-18 Department Accomplishments
Initiative
Strategic Value
Design development for the relocation of Fire
Station Two
P3 -Public Safety, Health and Welfare
Remodel storage area at Fire Station One
133 -Public Safety, Health and Welfare
FY17-18 Objectives
Initiative
Strategic Value
Estimated Cost/Funding
Source
Complete building of Fire Sta-
P3 -Public Safety, Health and
$3,550,000/Capital Projects
tion Two
Welfare
Purchase replacement Ladder
133 -Public Safety, Health and
$800,000/Vehicle Replacement
Truck
Welfare
Fund
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Operating Budgets
Fire & Emergency Medical
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Child Car Seat installations
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Complete Annual Minimum Company Stand-
100%
100%
100%
100%
ards
Emergency Response Times (5 minutes)
80%
84%
85%
85%
Quality
Productivity
FY14-15
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Child Car Seat installations
104
80
95
100
Public Education Activities
54
62
65
70
Productivity
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Fire Prevention Inspections 549
572
575
580
Plan Reviews 250
236
300
300
►yam`.'' �,` _ _T « l
MEL
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Operating Budgets
Fire & Emergency Medical
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Fire & Emergency Medical
Transfers Out
Total Fire & Emergency Medical $ 3,415,299 $ 3,481,017 $ 3,708,717 $ 3,876,833
The Height of Desert Living N N N 1 281
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
General Fund
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
$ 680 $
480
$ 750
$ 3,360
Meetings & Training
-
-
-
2,200
Building Maint/Repair
-
-
23,000
3,000
HVAC Repair
-
-
2,500
2,500
Plumbing Repair
-
-
2,000
2,000
Fire Protection Systems
-
-
915
915
Irrigation Repair
-
-
525
525
Backflow Testing & Maintenance
-
-
300
450
Equipment Maint/Repair
14,612
9,384
16,165
14,850
Vehicle Maint/Repair
15,814
24,182
29,000
29,000
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
-
-
150
150
Other Maint/Repair
-
-
2,400
2,400
Sign Repair & Replacement
-
-
100
200
Electricity Expense
-
-
-
3,000
Refuse/Recycling
-
-
-
1,080
Water/Sewer
-
-
-
1,500
Telecommunications
-
37
-
-
Gas & Oil
23,129
16,512
20,000
20,000
Professional Fees
-
-
-
640
Printing Expense
141
-
800
900
Intergovt Agreements
1,887
2,010
2,011
2,225
Contractual Services
3,229,462
3,306,677
3,405,877
3,508,054
Landscape Contracts
-
-
7,000
7,000
Office Supplies
671
-
550
550
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
-
-
50
50
Operating Supplies
1,719
2,527
2,760
6,760
Program Materials
453
1,145
1,000
1,000
Uniforms
-
-
-
3,600
Small Tools
1,741
-
6,500
6,500
Hardware/Peripherals
-
130
-
-
Furniture/Appliances
39
-
-
-
Equipment
18,361
9,772
37,500
5,000
ISF-Copier Charges
124
122
100
150
ISF-Mail Service Charges
44
232
100
160
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
99,839
100,467
139,514
238,102
ISF-Telecom Charges
6,583
7,340
7,150
9,012
Sub total Expenditures
3,415,299
3,481,017
3,708,717
3,876,833
Transfers Out
Total Fire & Emergency Medical $ 3,415,299 $ 3,481,017 $ 3,708,717 $ 3,876,833
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Operating Budgets
Fire & Emergency Medical
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Special Revenue Funds
Special Revenue Funds
The Height of Desert Living m m ■ 1 283
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; regulato-
ry signs; median landscape maintenance; storm debris clean up; street sweeping;
street -related emergency responses; vehicle maintenance; contract administration
as well as minor asphalt, curb and sidewalk repairs. The Highway User Revenue
Fund (HURF) pays for Streets personnel and contract work for street repair.
Variance Explanations:
Traffic Signals: Amounts were included for spare equipment, new intersection LED
lighting and maintenance of equipment.
Use of Funds - Streets - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $3,825,625
The Height of Desert Living
-eet Signs
2%
Vehicle
Maintenance
2%
Traffic Signals
5%
Administration
10%
El El E1285
Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Budget
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Administration
149,690
216,026
331,598
390,425
Adopt o Street
3,220
3 164
1,010
1,005
Legal Services
28,689
29,455
-
-
O en Space
261,749
294,114
339,583
387,493
Pavement Management
504,599
1,639,467
2618 080
2,6 4 440
Street Signs
84,970
75,508
69,767
80,139
Street Sweeping
-
-
-
-
Traffic Signals
111,358
254,935
163,483
205,074
Vehicle Maintenance
79,818
93 146
71,175
77,049
Total
$1,224,093
$2,605,815
3,594,696
3,825,625
Variance Explanations:
Traffic Signals: Amounts were included for spare equipment, new intersection LED
lighting and maintenance of equipment.
Use of Funds - Streets - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $3,825,625
The Height of Desert Living
-eet Signs
2%
Vehicle
Maintenance
2%
Traffic Signals
5%
Administration
10%
El El E1285
Special Revenue Funds
Development Services -Streets Division
Highway User Revenue Fund
Variance Explanations:
Employment Taxes: The decrease is a result of lower workers' compensation
rates.
Dues & Memberships: The increase is a result of pavement management and sign
software subscriptions.
Contractual Services: The increase is a result of increased costs associated with
traffic signal maintenance and on-call services, landscaping and other maintenance
and repairs.
Equipment: The increase is a result of the anticipated upgrades to the fuel facility
software and related expenses and the purchase of a new vacuum excavator.
Internal Service: The decrease is a due to less vehicle replacement charges since
the truck used for traffic signals will not be replaced.
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Wages
284,211
236,206
300,647
305,410
Employment Taxes
37,323
22,681
22,381
16,383
Benefits
85,217
84,340
82,207
84 410
Dues & Memberships
1,463
2,116
2,940
12,240
Meetings and Training
-
9
1,300
1 300
Maintenance and Repair
284,462
1 654 617
2 283 361
21428,845
Utilities
131,136
131 620
157 145
154,875
Contractual Services
298,040
312,225
346,408
445,763
Supplies
28,396
14,872
29,090
30 120
Equipment
4 942
4,j75
9,000
21,'750
Damages/Vandalism
30,539
33,111
40,000
40,000
Internal Service
37,878
64,643
70,217
34,529
Transfers
486
45,000
-
-
Contin enc
-
-
250,000 1
250,000
Total
1 224,093
$2,605,815
3,594,696
3 825 625
Variance Explanations:
Employment Taxes: The decrease is a result of lower workers' compensation
rates.
Dues & Memberships: The increase is a result of pavement management and sign
software subscriptions.
Contractual Services: The increase is a result of increased costs associated with
traffic signal maintenance and on-call services, landscaping and other maintenance
and repairs.
Equipment: The increase is a result of the anticipated upgrades to the fuel facility
software and related expenses and the purchase of a new vacuum excavator.
Internal Service: The decrease is a due to less vehicle replacement charges since
the truck used for traffic signals will not be replaced.
286' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Special Revenue Funds
Development Services -Streets Division
Highway User Revenue Fund
Use of Funds - Streets - By Category
Where does the money go? Damages/vandal
Contractua
Services
Utilities 12/
4%
ism
Supplies 1%
1% Equipment
Internal
1%
Service
1%
Contingency
7%
Total Proposed Budget = $3,825,625
Wages
8%
Benefits
2%
1 �>
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Special Revenue Funds
Development Services -Streets Division
Highway User Revenue Fund
Description
Highway User Revenue Fund
Salaries -Full Time
Overtime
On Call Pay
Medicare
Workers Compensation
Unemployment Insurance
Group Health Insurance
Group Dental Insurance
Group Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement
Life Insurance
Bonus
Allowance/Stipend
Licenses/Filing Fees
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
Meetings &Training
Building Maint/Repair
HVAC Repair
Electrical Repair/Maint
Fire Protection Systems
Grounds Maint/Repair
Irrigation Repair
Backflow Testing & Maintenance
Drainage Maint/Repair
Storm Damage Cleanup
Equipment Maint/Repair
Vehicle Maint/Repair
Office Equip Maint/ Repair
Other Maint/Repair
Road Repair
Striping
Sidewalk/Pathway Repair
Other Road Related Repair
Sign Repair & Replacement
Pavement Management
Painting
Lighting Repair
Electricity Expense
Refuse/Recycling
Telecommunications
Water/Sewer
Gas & Oil
Auditing Expense
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Streets
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ 278,813 $
227,895 $
293,078 $
3,785
1,694
2,000
1,614
6,617
5,569
3,872
3,165
4,331
33,072
19,156
17,689
379
360
361
48,671
52,804
43,270
3,187
3,368
3,462
410
468
377
891
907
1,265
31,263
25,996
32,852
795
797
981
10
1,453
276
80
1,255
14,442
6,215
1,605
5,475
3,114
4,322
8,505
10,100
24,659
29,905
23,022
397
10,091
139,237
1,500
260
43,695
4,384
3,654
67,019
12,385
6,950
9
2,107
9
208
11,996
1,120
277
4,525
2,502
160
121,165
11,263
517
36,038
(139,237)
6,349
14,171
1,580,607
2,956
34,964
3,788
3,713
77,971
11,184
7,125
288' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
2,940
1,300
4,000
3,000
2,000
20,000
2,500
7,410
10,000
26,500
14,000
750
1,800
50,000
50,000
16,625
2,074,776
39,800
11,200
3,240
82,105
20,800
12,500
299,646
5,764
4,439
11,680
264
45,232
2,852
493
1,292
33,594
303
194
450
12,240
1,300
28,500
3,000
2,000
25,000
2,500
6,110
10,000
68,500
17,950
750
1,800
50,000
70,000
29,000
2,113,735
39,670
16,200
3,120
76,885
19,000
12,500
Special Revenue Funds
Development Services -Streets Division
Highway User Revenue Fund
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Streets
Total Streets $ 1,224,093 $ 2,605,815 $ 3,594,696 $ 3,825,625
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
Highway User Revenue Fund -continued
Professional Fees $
86,013 $
11,047
$ 20,600
$ 30,600
Legal Fees
28,689
29,454
33,096
34,080
Insurance Expense
74,097
95,540
82,212
97,083
Printing Expense
-
73
-
-
Advertising/Signage
186
-
-
-
Intergovt Agreements
13,750
15,000
20,000
-
Contractual Services
2,353
1,361
3,000
71,500
Landscape Contracts
86,002
152,624
175,000
200,000
Office Supplies
508
-
2,225
2,705
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
441
238
500
500
Safety Supplies
131
7
400
650
Operating Supplies
26,001
13,893
24,265
24,265
Food & Beverage Supplies
224
517
200
500
Uniforms
1,051
125
1,500
1,500
Postage & Delivery
40
92
-
-
Small Tools
1,807
1,457
7,000
6,750
Software
712
356
2,000
7,500
Hardware/Peripherals
-
75
-
-
Furniture/Appliances
-
2,066
-
-
Equipment
2,423
422
-
7,500
Damages/Vandalism
30,539
33,111
40,000
40,000
ISF-Copier Charges
-
6
-
5
ISF-Mail Service Charges
13
7
16
11
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
35,736
62,101
67,631
31,450
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
-
12
-
-
ISF-Telecom Charges
2,129
2,517
2,570
3,063
Contingency
-
-
250,000
250,000
Sub total Expenditures
1,223,607
2,560,815
3,594,696
3,825,625
Transfers Out
486
45,000
-
-
Total Streets $ 1,224,093 $ 2,605,815 $ 3,594,696 $ 3,825,625
The Height of Desert Living M M M 289
Special Revenue Funds
Development Services -Streets Division
Highway User Revenue Fund
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Quality
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Total residential lane miles
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Pothole repair requests completed within
N/A
95%
95%
95%
two business days.
39
39
40
40
Quality
Productivity
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Total residential lane miles
264
264
265
265
Total arterial lane miles
79
79
79
79
Number of vehicles in fleet
39
39
40
40
Acreage of medians maintained
56
56
56
56
Number of Adopt -a -Street participants
65
65
60
55
Productivity
290' ■ ' ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Net expenditures per capita
$54.43
$115.87
$159.84
$170.10
290' ■ ' ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Excise Tax Funds
Administration
Excise Tax Funds
Downtown Strategy
Economic Development
Tourism
The Height of Desert Living M M ■ 1 291
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 had 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 would be allocated to the new Eco-
nomic Development Fund and 40% of sales tax revenues would 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 to 80/20, respective-
ly. The Economic Development Fund is now funded with 80% of the .1% local
sales tax and will be available for any economic development purpose.
292 1 ■ 1 ■ 1 ■ 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: FY16-17 included transfers to the Capital Improvement Fund for
capital projects.
Use of Funds - Downtown Strategy - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $140,885
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17 FY17-18
Revised Proposed
Budget Budget
Administration
1,194,160
106,069
1,021,655 140,885
Total
$1,194,160
106,069
1,021,655 140,885
Variance Explanations:
Administration: FY16-17 included transfers to the Capital Improvement Fund for
capital projects.
Use of Funds - Downtown Strategy - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $140,885
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Downtown Strategy Fund
Variance Explanations:
Transfers: FY16-17 included transfers to the Capital Improvement Fund for capital
projects.
Use of Funds - Downtown Strategy - By Category
Where does the money go?
Contractu,
Services
22%
MaintE
and R
7%
Total Proposed Budget = $140,885
294' ■ ' ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17 FY17-18
Revised Proposed
Buciciet Budget
Maintenance and Repair
7,672
18,380
10,000 10,000
Contractual Services
29,397
28,552
36,655 30,885
Internal Service
-
-
I - I -
Transfers
1,157,091
59,137
1 975,000 1 100,000
Total
1 194,160
106,0 9
1,021,655 140,885
Variance Explanations:
Transfers: FY16-17 included transfers to the Capital Improvement Fund for capital
projects.
Use of Funds - Downtown Strategy - By Category
Where does the money go?
Contractu,
Services
22%
MaintE
and R
7%
Total Proposed Budget = $140,885
294' ■ ' ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Description
Downtown Strategy Fund
Sign Repair & Replacement
Lighting Repair
Management Fees
Holiday Lighting
ISF-Mail Service Charges
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Downtown Strategy
Fund
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Downtown Strategy Fund
FY14-15 FY15-16
Actual Actual
Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Downtown Strategy Fund
FY16-17 FY17-18
Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ 7,672 $
2,853 $
- $
-
-
15,527
10,000
10,000
493
298
535
535
28,904
28,254
36,120
30,350
37,069
46,932
46,655
40,885
1,157,091
59,137
975,000
100,000
$ 1,194,160 $ 106,069 $ 1,021,655 $ 140,885
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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 plan is a multi -tiered approach to building strong eco-
nomic 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 business creat-
ing revenues that support the community's quality of life. As revenues are gener-
ated and the economic base expands, revenues are available for basic services
such as parks, recreation and roadway improvements.
Use of Funds - Economic Development - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $345,318
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY 14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17 FY17-18
Revised Proposed
Bud et Budget
Administration
264,396
314,898
$318,411 $345,318
Total
264,396
314,898
318,411 345,318
Use of Funds - Economic Development - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $345,318
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Economic Development Fund
Economic Development Fund
Variance Explanations:
Dues & Memberships: Amounts were added for various new memberships and
subscriptions beginning in FY17-18.
Contractual Services: Budget supplement was added for marketing agency assis-
tance.
Use of Funds - Economic Development - By Category
Meetings & Where does the money go?
Traini
2%
Dues &
Members[
3%
Benefits
6%
Total Proposed Budget = $345,318
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Wages
64,690
81,644
83,697
85,789
Employment Taxes
2,984
1 486
1,614
1,459
Benefits
9,515
21,991
18,709
20,159
Dues & Memberships
12,600
17,877
778
9,456
Meetings &Training
1,796
2 339
6,915
6,915
Utilities
758
775
900
-
Contractual Services
52,469
43,649
21,405
62,534
Supplies
88
73
5,100
200
Equipment/Improvements
6
4,617
-
-
Internal Service
390
347 1
365
438
Transfers Out
119,100
140 100 1
178,928
158,368
Total
264,396
314,898
318,411
345,318
Variance Explanations:
Dues & Memberships: Amounts were added for various new memberships and
subscriptions beginning in FY17-18.
Contractual Services: Budget supplement was added for marketing agency assis-
tance.
Use of Funds - Economic Development - By Category
Meetings & Where does the money go?
Traini
2%
Dues &
Members[
3%
Benefits
6%
Total Proposed Budget = $345,318
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Economic Development Fund
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
Founta+_r
ECONOMIC
PIDEVELOPMENT
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Facilitate and/or recruit new base sector em-
44 jobs
32 jobs
4 jobs
25 jobs
ployment opportunities
$2.6M
$11V! capi-
$500 capi-
$21VI capi-
capital
tal ex-
tal ex-
tal ex-
expendi-
penditures
penditures
penditures
tures
Facilitate expansion of targeted existing busi-
13 jobs
16 jobs
10 jobs
25 jobs
ness
$100K
$125 capi-
$0 capital
$11VI capi-
capital
tal ex-
expendi-
tal ex-
expendi-
penditures
tures
penditures
tures
Support and structure assistance for entre-
N/A
2 through
4 through
3 through
preneurial growth
Jumpstart
JumpStart
Jumpstart
Biz
Biz
Biz
Founta+_r
ECONOMIC
PIDEVELOPMENT
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Economic Development Fund
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Economic Development Fund
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
Economic Development Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 40,225
$ 81,644
$ 83,697
$ 85,789
Salaries -Part Time
24,465
-
-
-
FICA
1,695
-
-
-
Medicare
906
1,127
1,214
1,257
Workers Compensation
299
284
325
147
Unemployment Insurance
83
75
75
55
Group Health Insurance
4,570
11,724
8,221
8,595
Group Dental Insurance
262
629
594
614
Group Vision Insurance
27
64
54
124
Disability Insurance
127
321
354
363
Retirement
4,425
8,981
9,206
9,437
Life Insurance
105
272
280
86
Bonus
-
-
-
40
Allowance/Stipend
-
-
-
900
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
12,600
17,877
778
9,456
Training/Cont Ed
530
-
-
-
Meetings &Training
1,266
2,339
6,915
6,915
Telecommunications
758
775
900
-
Professional Fees
9,510
9,550
-
-
Rentals & Leases
2,019
-
-
-
Printing Expense
-
-
100
100
Advertising/Signage
500
300
16,305
-
Contractual Services
35,440
-
-
-
Community Contracts/Events
5,000
33,799
5,000
-
Marketing
-
-
-
62,435
Tourism
-
-
200
200
Office Supplies
88
73
4,900
-
Operating Supplies
-
-
-
Software
6
-
-
-
Hardware/Peripherals
-
2,214
-
-
Equipment
-
2,403
100
60
ISF-Copier Charges
179
110
15
13
ISF-Mail Service Charges
1
14
-
81
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
-
-
-
38
ISF-Telecom Charges
210
223
250
245
Sub total Expenditures
145,296
174,798
139,483
186,950
Transfers Out
119,100
140,100
178,928
158,368
Total Economic
Development Fund
$ 264,396
$ 314,898
$ 318,411
$ 345,318
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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 Proposition 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 = $254,698
fountain7". h i I Is
Visit I Play I Shay
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Administration
118,120
194,435 218,790
254,698
Total
118,120
194,435 218,790
254,6913
Use of Funds - Tourism - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $254,698
fountain7". h i I Is
Visit I Play I Shay
300' ■ , ■ ' ■ The Height of Desert Living
Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Tourism Fund
Variance Explanations;
Dues & Memberships: The increase is a result of the web hosting costs associated
with the Tourism website.
Use of Funds - Tourism - By Category
Where does the money go?
Supplies
3%
- Internal Service
/ 1%
Total Proposed Budget = $254,698
...........b'
Training
1%
ers Out
%
Benefits
5%
ues &
iberships
3%
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Bud et
Wages
40,288
47,851
51,181
47,541
Employment Taxes
1,824
930
988
842
Benefits
7,606
15,423
13,262
12,456
Dues & Memberships
1,941
2,704
2,350
7,750
Meetings &Training
1,744
2 270
2,000
3,500
Maintenance & Repair
184
1,361
-
-
Utilities
272
382
420
498
Contractual Services
56,143
108,511
135,040
157 600
Supplies
4,166
7 539
6,649
6,649
Equipment/Improvement
327
3 344
1,000
1,000
Internal Service
3,62541120
5 900
3,362
Transfers Out
-
-
-
13,500
Total
118,120
194,435
218,790
254,698
Variance Explanations;
Dues & Memberships: The increase is a result of the web hosting costs associated
with the Tourism website.
Use of Funds - Tourism - By Category
Where does the money go?
Supplies
3%
- Internal Service
/ 1%
Total Proposed Budget = $254,698
...........b'
Training
1%
ers Out
%
Benefits
5%
ues &
iberships
3%
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Tourism Fund
Performance Measures
Quality
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Average monthly website views
17,670
26,027
30,000
40,000
Average monthly social media reach
4,700
16,737
20,000
25,000
Social Media Followers
3,273
4,271
4570
5,000
Support overall quality of visitor experience
while in Fountain Hills via visitor surveys
Good
Good
Good
Good
Quality
Productivity
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Number of special events supported
44
48
50
55
Reach/maintain status of Destination Market-
Reached
Maintain
Maintain
Maintain
ing Organization as determined by the Arizo-
na Office of Tourism standards
43/57
66/44
55/45
45/55
Productivity
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Total distribution of collateral
21,727
22,000
30,000
30,000
(includes Visitor/ Dining Guides)
Percentage of in/out of county distribution
43/57
66/44
55/45
45/55
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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
G5201
Proposition 302 Grant for Tourism—Arizona Office of
Tourism
G5201
$38,000
$ 0
$38,000
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Marketing grant through the Arizona Office of Tourism.
TIMEFRAME: FY17-18
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $38,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
Grant funding not requiring any Town matching funds.
FUNDING PRIORITY: High - Leverage Local Funds
AM
APIZONA
GRAND CANYON STATE
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Special Revenue Funds
Grant Information Sheets
G5202
PROJECT TITLE:
GRANT NUMBER:
GRANT AMOUNT AWARDED:
TOWN'S MATCH AMOUNT:
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST:
Proposition 202 Grant for Tourism—Salt River Pima
Indian Community
G5202
$35,000
$ 0
$35,000
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Marketing grant through Salt River Pima Indian Community for Special Events Support.
TIMEFRAME: FY17-18
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $38,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
Grant funding not requiring any Town matching funds.
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
G5204
Proposition 202 Grant for Tourism—Fort McDowell
G5204
$10,000
$ 0
$10,000
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Fort McDowell grant for marketing the area and golfing activities.
TIMEFRAME: FY17-18
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $10,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
Grant funding not requiring any Town matching funds.
FUNDING PRIORITY: High - Leverage Local Funds
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Tourism Fund
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Tourism Fund
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
Tourism Fund
Salaries -Full Time
$ 31,050
$ 47,851
$ 51,181
$ 47,541
Salaries -Part Time
9,237
-
-
-
FICA
981
-
-
-
Medicare
569
681
742
700
Workers Compensation
186
167
164
93
Unemployment Insurance
87
82
82
49
Group Health Insurance
4,226
9,203
6,682
5,718
Group Dental Insurance
267
528
497
427
Group Vision Insurance
40
78
64
75
Disability Insurance
78
188
217
202
Retirement
2,923
5,264
5,630
5,230
Life Insurance
72
162
172
48
Bonus
-
-
-
36
Allowance/Stipend
-
-
-
720
License/Filing Fee
60
590
-
-
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
1,881
2,114
2,350
7,750
Meetings &Training
1,744
2,270
2,000
3,500
Sign Repair & Replacement
184
1,361
-
-
Telecommunications
272
382
420
498
Professional Fees
9,952
31,145
28,500
24,000
Rentals & Leases
-
4,706
13,000
3,000
Printing Expense
285
-
470
-
Advertising/Signage
43,475
71,123
91,570
99,100
Contractual Services
2,431
-
-
-
Constituent Communication
-
1,536
1,500
1,500
Visitors Center
-
-
-
30,000
Office Supplies
821
714
700
700
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies
-
4
-
-
Operating Supplies
559
-
-
-
Food & Beverage Supplies
111
302
500
500
Program Materials
1,625
6,161
4,449
4,449
Uniforms
483
-
-
1,000
Postage & Delivery
568
359
1,000
-
Software
-
198
-
Hardware/Peripherals
327
184
-
-
Equipment
-
2,962
1,000
1,000
ISF-Copier Charges
3,203
2,746
5,400
1,820
ISF-Mail Service Charges
205
1,151
250
1,200
ISF-Vehicle Replacement Charge
-
-
-
66
ISF-Motor Pool Charges
7
-
-
31
ISF-Telecom Charges
211
223
250
245
Sub total Expenditures
118,120
194,435
218,790
241,198
Transfers Out
-
-
-
13,500
Total Tourism Fund
$ 118,120
$ 194,435
$ 218,790
$ 254,698
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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 may have a matching ex-
penditure associated with it. If grants require a Town match, those monies are
transferred into this fund. Anticipated grants received on annual basis include
Proposition 202 funds and LTAF II funds.
Use of Funds - Special Revenue - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $1,344,000
Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Administration
102,364
158,9 1,644,430
1,344,000
Total
102,364
158,947 1,644,430
1,344,000
Use of Funds - Special Revenue - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $1,344,000
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Dues & Memberships
-
-
-
-
Contractual Services
78,687
50,000
142,000
77,000
Equipment/Improvements
-
-
15,000
15,000
Contin enc
-
- 1
1,097,430
1,000,000
Capital Expenditures
23,677
108,947 1
390,000 1
252,000
Total
102,364
158,9 7
1,644,430
1,344,000
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Special Revenue Fund
Variance Explanations:
Contractual Services/Capital Expenditures: The changes include a reallocation of
funding of the LTAF II funds from Valley Metro services to the creation of a new
bus stop at Civic Center Plaza.
Use of Funds - Special Revenue - By Category
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $1,344,000
Description
Special Revenue Fund
Advertising/Signage
Intergovt Agreements
Contractual Agreements
Street Improvements
Contingency
Park Improvements
Other Infrastructure
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Special Revenue Fund
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Special Revenue Fund
FY14-15 FY15-16
Actual Actual
Contractual
Services
6%
cements
FY16-17 FY17-18
Revised Budoet Proposed Budoet
$ - $ - $ 2,000 $ 2,000
76,687 50,000 140,000 75,000
2,000 - - -
- - 15,000 15,000
- - 1,097,430 1,000,000
23,677 108,947 390,000 -
- - - 252,000
102,364 158,947 1,644,430 1,344,000
$ 102,364 $ 158,947 $ 1,644,430 $ 1,344,000
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Special Revenue Funds
Grant Information Sheets
G3204
PROJECT TITLE: Highway Safety Improvement Program — Stop Signs
GRANT NUMBER: G3204
GRANT AMOUNT AWARDED: $46,800
TOWN'S MATCH AMOUNT: $ 0
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $46,800
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
This project will provide improved stop signs on and intersecting with arterial streets.
TIMEFRAME: FY17-18 FY18-19 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. The traffic signal pedestrian countdown times have
been installed. 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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PROJECT TITLE:
GRANT NUMBER:
GRANT AMOUNT AWARDED:
TOWN'S MATCH AMOUNT:
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Special Revenue Funds
Grant Information Sheets
G4101
Civic Center Bus Stop Improvements
G4101
$280,000
$ 0
$280,000
This project will relocate the existing Valley Metro 514 Express bus route origination point from Pali-
sades Boulevard south of La Montana Drive to a more centralized location at the Town's Civic Center.
The new bus stop location will provide for a bus shelter, parking and ADA compliance.
TIMEFRAME:
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
FY17-18
This project will provide for a centralized bus stop location for the 514 Express Route at the Town's
Civic Center and near higher density apartments and housing. Funding for the project is provided by
Local Transportation Assistance Funds (LTAF II).
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 (CCEF) and Judicial Court En-
hancement Fund (JCEF) to increase the effectiveness of Fountain Hills Municipal
Court. Pursuant to Town Resolution 2000-03A, Court Enhancement Funds shall be
used to offset the costs of computer software, personnel, equipment and supplies
needed to increase the effectiveness of Court case management. 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, maintain
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 car-
ry over into the subsequent fiscal year.
Use of Funds - Court Enhancement - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $80,265
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Revised Proposed
Bud et Budget
Court Enhancement
845
2,759 58,115 50,265
Judicial Court Enhancement
-
- 30,000 30 000
Total
845
2,759 88,115 80,265
Use of Funds - Court Enhancement - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $80,265
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Special Revenue Funds
Municipal Court
Court Enhancement Fund
Supplies _
1%
Contracts
Service
3%
Use of Funds - Court Enhancement - By Category
Where does the money go?
Training
Total Proposed Budget = $80,265 7%
Dues &
mberships
2%
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Dues & Memberships
-
-
1,500
1,500
Meetings & Trainin
-
-
1,000
5 500
Maintenance & Repair
534
-
17,000
14,500
Contractual Services
-
-
7,375
2 500
Supplies
-
-
740
500
Equipment/Improvements
311
2,759
30,500
25,765
Capital Expenditures
-
-
30,000
30 000
Total
845
2,7 5 4
88 115
80,265
Supplies _
1%
Contracts
Service
3%
Use of Funds - Court Enhancement - By Category
Where does the money go?
Training
Total Proposed Budget = $80,265 7%
Dues &
mberships
2%
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Special Revenue Funds
Municipal Court
Court Enhancement Fund
Description
Court Enhancement Fund
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
Meetings & Training
Office Equip Maint/Repair
Other Maint/Repair
Professional Fees
Printing Expense
Advertising/Signage
Intergovt Agreements
Office Supplies
Food & Beverage Supplies
Software
Hardware/Peripherals
Furniture/Appliances
Computer Hardware
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Court Enhancement Fund
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Court Enhancement Fund
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ - $ - $ 1,500 $
1,500
- - 1,000
5,500
534 - 4,500
4,500
- - 12,500
10,000
- - 1,500
-
- - 2,000
2,000
- - 500
500
- - 3,375
-
- - 500
500
- - 240
-
- - 10,000
510
311 - 8,000
15,155
- 2,759 12,500
10,100
- - 30,000
30,000
845 2,759 88,115
80,265
$ 845 $ 2,759 $ 88,115 $ 80,265
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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.
Variance Explanations:
Administration: Amounts were included for a household hazardous waste event
and new stormwater support services.
Use of Funds - Environmental - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $717,613
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Actual Revised Proposed
Bud et Budget
Administration
- 472,351 540,586 717,613
Total
- 472,351 540,586 717,613
Variance Explanations:
Administration: Amounts were included for a household hazardous waste event
and new stormwater support services.
Use of Funds - Environmental - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $717,613
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Environmental Fund
Variance Explanations:
Maintenance & Repair: Amount was added for additional maintenance in the Ash -
brook Wash.
Contractual Services: Amounts were included for a household hazardous waste
event and new stormwater support services.
Use of Funds - Environmental - By Category
Where does the money go?
Vages
3%
!nefits
1%
Total Proposed Budget = $717,613
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15 FY15-16
Actual Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Bud et
Wages
- 18,004
18,283
18,740
Employment Taxes
- 1,151
1,011
771
Benefits
- 4,191
3,677
3,742
Dues & Memberships
- 10,000
10,715
10,715
Meetings and Training
- -
300
300
Maintenance & Repair
- 284,039
335,400
445,400
Contractual Services
- 154,966
170,000
235,945
Su lies
II -
1,200 1
2,000
Total
- 472,351
540,586
717,613
Variance Explanations:
Maintenance & Repair: Amount was added for additional maintenance in the Ash -
brook Wash.
Contractual Services: Amounts were included for a household hazardous waste
event and new stormwater support services.
Use of Funds - Environmental - By Category
Where does the money go?
Vages
3%
!nefits
1%
Total Proposed Budget = $717,613
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Environmental Fund
Activities/ Results
Performance Measures
*Contracted street sweeping in FY13-14. Arterial street sweeping changed from once every two
weeks to once every three weeks. FY14-15 actual sweeping costs were paid out of the Streets fund.
Quality
FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Total lane miles on sweeping schedule
Actual
Actual
Estimate
Target
Percentage of residential sweeping com-
100%
100%
100%
100%
pleted within specified cycle*
75
65
65
65
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
100%
100%
*Contracted street sweeping in FY13-14. Arterial street sweeping changed from once every two
weeks to once every three weeks. FY14-15 actual sweeping costs were paid out of the Streets fund.
Quality
*Friends of the Library sponsored event
Productivity
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Total lane miles on sweeping schedule
316
316
317
317
Total lane miles swept annually
2,682
2,682
2,695
2,695
Acres of Town -owned washes maintained
75
65
65
65
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
1
1
*Friends of the Library sponsored event
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.
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FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Estimate
FY17-18
Target
Expenditure for street sweeping*
$87,908
$69,316
$90,000
$90,000
Expenditure per lane mile of streets swept*
$32.78
$25.84
$33.40
$33.40
*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.
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Description
Environmental Fund
Salaries -Full Time
Medicare
Workers Compensation
Unemployment Insurance
Group Health Insurance
Group Dental Insurance
Group Health Vision
Disability Insurance
Retirement
Life Insurance
Bonus
Licenses/Filing Fees
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
Meetings & Training
Grounds Maint/Repair
Wash Maintenance
Dam Inspection and Maint
Drainage Maint/Repair
Storm Damage Cleanup
Professional Fees
Contractual Services
Constituent Communication
Bank/Merc Acct Fees
Community Contracts/Events
Program Materials
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Environmental Fund
Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Environmental Fund
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Environmental Fund
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
Actual Actual Revised Budoet Proposed Budoet
$ - $ 18,004 $
18,283 $
18,740
- 260
265
272
- 872
727
485
- 19
19
14
- 1,956
1,411
1,447
- 109
103
107
- 16
13
19
- 69
78
79
- 1,981
2,011
2,061
- 60
61
19
- -
-
10
- 7,000
7,715
7,715
- 3,000
3,000
3,000
- -
300
300
- -
5,000
5,000
- 146,817
150,000
210,000
- 19,960
20,400
20,400
- 92,188
130,000
180,000
- 25,074
30,000
30,000
- 54,242
80,000
50,000
- 98,816
90,000
135,920
- 1,134
-
-
- 24
-
25
- 750
-
50,000
- -
1,200
2,000
- 472,351
540,586
717,613
$ - $ 472,351 $ 540,586 $ 717,613
USE ER
WISELY,,
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Special Revenue Funds
Administration
Environmental Fund
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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 proper-
ty tax assessment per property owner levied by the Town and collected by Mari-
copa County. The estimated levy for FY17-18 is $94.04 which includes the annual
contract cost for landscaping as well as establishing a reserve amount for future
exterior wall maintenance.
COTTONWOODS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
FY 14-15
Description Actual
Revenues
Property Tax $ 4,823
Interest Income 8
Total Revenues
Expenditures
Grounds Maint/Repair
Advertising/Signage
ISF-Mail Service Charges
Total Expenditures
FY 15-16 FY 16-17 FY 17-18
Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ 5,430 $ 5,588 $ 5,454
30 - 36
$ 4,831 $ 5,460 $ 5,588 $ 5,490
$ (3,000) $ (2,500) $ (4,015) $ (3,881)
$ (185) $ (195) $ (200) $ (200)
$ (50) $ (10) $ (50) (50)
$ (3,235) $ (2,705) $ (4,265) $ (4,131)
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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 17-18
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
leve. A.R.S. §42-17102(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
FY16-17 FY17-18
5,588 5,454
$ 5,588 $ 5,454
(1) Current year's levy 5,588
(2) Prior years' levies
(3) Total secondary property taxes 5,588
C. Total property taxes collected $ 5,588
5. Property tax rates
A. City/Town tax rate
(1) Primary property tax rate $ $
(2) Secondary property tax rate 96.3500
(3) Total city/town tax rate $ 96.3500$
94.0400
94.0400
* 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
Reconstruction 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 FY17-18 is estimated to be
$444,649,617 for the upcoming year (a 5.0% increase from the prior year) and
the estimated levy is $0.4101 per $100 of assessed value. The levy is $.0371 low-
er than last year as a result of the use of accumulated reserves.
GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SERVICE
FY 14-15
Description Actual
FY 15-16
Actual
FY 16-17
Revised Budget
FY 17-18
Proposed Budget
Revenues
Secondary Property Tax
$
475,285
$
2,119,611
$
1,894,584
$
1,893,694
Interest Income
327
2,514
210
720
Transfer In
362,637
-
-
-
Total Revenues
$
838,250
$
2,122,125
$
1,894,794
$
1,894,414
Expenditures
Principal Payments
$
(390,000)
$
(1,770,000)
$
(1,930,000)
$
(1,980,000)
Interest Payments
(169,772)
(231,850)
(188,250)
(140,950)
Administrative/Trustee Fees
(1,250)
(1,000)
(1,100)
(600)
Total Expenditures
$
(561,022)
$
(2,002,850)
$
(2,119,350)
$
(2,121,550)
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Debt Service Funds
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 ac-
quire certain public infrastructure benefiting the District, specifically a
sewer project, a storm water conveyance system project, the Eagle
Mountain Parkway Phase I project, and the Summer Hill Boulevard pro-
ject.
• 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 $28,954,057 (an increase of 4.6% from the prior
year) is $1.3058 per $100 of assessed valuation compared to $1.3680 in the prior
year.
EAGLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT DEBT SERVICE
FY 14-15 FY 15-16 FY 16-17 FY 17-18
Description Actual Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
Revenues
Property Tax
Bond Proceeds
Interest Income
Total Revenues
Expenditures
Advertising/Signage
Principal Payments
Interest Payments
Administrative/Trustee Fees
$ 424,552 $
418,257 $
378,392 $
372,746
2,300,000
-
-
-
166
472
150
120
$ 2,724,718 $
418,729 $
378,542 $
372,866
$ (175) $
(195) $
(170) $
(200)
(2,495,000)
(365,000)
(375,000)
(380,000)
(100,685)
(43,516)
(34,056)
(27,456)
(73,253)
-
-
-
Total Expenditures $ (2,669,113) $ (408,711) $ (409,226) $ (407,656)
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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Debt Service Funds
• The second MPC issue was in 2001 (partially refunded in 2005) for the
purchase 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 Proper-
ty 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 FY17-18, 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
$ (10) $
(10) $
(10) $
FY 14-15 FY 15-16
FY 16-17
FY 17-18
Description
Actual Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
Revenues
(32,740)
(22,680)
(16,686)
Sales -Excise Tax
$ 689,920 $ 708,777
$ -
$ -
Bond Proceeds
1,880,000 -
-
-
Interest Income
455 994
300
840
Transfer In
500,000 -
249,055
209,838
Total Revenues
$ 3,070,375 $ 709,771
$ 249,355
$ 210,678
Expenditures
License/Filing Fees
$ (10) $
(10) $
(10) $
(10)
Principal Payments
(2,780,000)
(480,000)
(370,000)
(360,000)
Interest Payments
(111,200)
(32,740)
(22,680)
(16,686)
Administrative/Trustee Fees
(63,503)
(800)
(1,000)
(1,000)
Total Expenditures
$ (2,954,713) $
(513,550) $
(393,690) $
(377,696)
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Debt Service Funds
Outstanding Debt
Outstanding Debt
The Schedule below includes an itemization of the outstanding debt as of
June 30, 2017, 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
$ 6,460,000
$ 765,000
Road
2.00 -
GO
Construction
12/18/2014
3.00
7/1/2020
7,565,000
2,855,000
4,710,000
Total GO
14,790,000
9,315,000
5,475,000
Rev Refunding 6/4/2015 1.62
7/1/2020 1,880,000
850,000
1,030,000
Total Rev
1,880,000
850,000
1,030,000
GO Eagle Mtn 6/4/2015 1.76
7/1/2021 2,300,000
740,000
1,560,000
Total GO - Eagle Mtn
2,300,000
740,000
1,560,000
Grand Total
$ 18,970,000
$ 10,905,000
$ 8,065,000
GO General Obligation Bonds
Rev Revenue Bonds
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Debt Service Funds
Legal Debt Margin Information
Leaal Debt Marain 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
FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18
6% Debt Limit
Debt limit $ 24,177,956 $ 24,128,118 $ 25,419,147 $ 26,678,977
Total applicable to limit - - - -
Legal debt margin $ 24,177,956 $ 24,128,118 $ 25,419,147 $ 26,678,977
Total net debt applicable to the limit
as a percentage of debt limit 0% 0% 0% 0%
20% Debt Limit
Debt limit $ 80,593,185 $ 80,427,061
Total applicable to limit 2,900,000 2,000,000
Legal debt margin $ 77,693,185 $ 77,527,061
Total net debt applicable to the limit
as a percentage of debt limit 4% 2%
$ 84,730,489 $ 88,929,923
7,405,000 5,475,000
$ 82,730,489 $ 81,524,923
9% 6%
Net Assessed:
Full Cash Value $ 402,965,927
Limited Property Value $ 402,135,304 $ 423,652,443 $ 444,649,617
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Debt Service Funds
Summary of Tax Levy—Town of Fountain Hills
Town of Fountain Hills
Summary of Tax Levy and Tax Rate Information
Fiscal Year 17-18
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
FY16-17 FY17-18
1.894.584 1.893.694
$ 1,894,584 $ 1,893,694
(1) Current year's levy 1,894,584
(2) Prior years' levies
(3) Total secondary property taxes 1,894,584
C. Total property taxes collected $ 1,894,584
5. Property tax rates
A. Town tax rate
(1) Primary property tax rate $ $
(2) Secondary property tax rate 0.4472
(3) Total city/town tax rate $ 0.4472$
0.4101
0.4101
B. Special assessment district tax rates
Secondary property tax rates - As of the date the proposed budget was prepared, the
Town was operating two (2) special assessment districts for which secondary property
taxes are levied. For information pertaining to these special assessment districts and
their tax rates, please contact the 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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Debt Service Funds
Summary of Tax Levy—Eagle Mountain Community Facilities District
Eagle Mountain Community Facilities District
Summary of Tax Levy and Tax Rate Information
Fiscal Year 17-18
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
leve. A.R.S. §42-17102(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. CFD
(1) Primary property tax rate
(2) Secondary property tax rate
(3) Total city/town tax rate
FY16-17 FY17-18
378,392 372,746
$ 378,392 $ 372,746
378,392
378,392
$ 378,392
1.3680
$ 1.3680
1.3058
1.3058
* 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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Capital Improvement Program
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 twen-
ty (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
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.
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Capital Improvement Program
Policy & Procedures
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.
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.
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Capital Improvement Program
Policy & Procedures
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
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
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Capital Improvement Program
Policy & Procedures
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 Manag-
er to maintain this schedule or to provide schedule updates to the CIP Coor-
dinator 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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Capital Improvement Program
Policy & Procedures
Attachment A
Town of Fountain Hills
Capital Improvement Project Information
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Funding Sources
Fund Type
Prior Years
FY 17-18 FY 18-19 FY 19-20 FY 20-21
FY 21-22
Total
Capital Projects
$C
Grant
$C
Downtown Strategy
General
$C
Developer
$C
Development Fees
$C
Bonds
$C
Other Sources
$C
Unfunded
$C
Total
Pr $0
$0 $0 $0 $0
$0
$C
Project Expenses
Fund Type
Prior Years
FY 17-18 FY 18-19 FY 19-20 FY 20-21
FY 21-22
Total
Acquisition
Planning
$C
Design
$C
Construction
$C
Other Expenses
$C
Total
$0
$0 $0 $0 $0
$0
$C
Fund Type
Salaries & Benefits
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
Total
Operating Impact
FY17-18 FY 18-19 FY19-20
V $0 IF $0 r
FY20-21 FY21-22 Total
V $C
V $C
pr $C
$0 $0 $0 $C
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Capital Projects Summary
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Capital Projects Summary
P3023
New Pocket Park -West
PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS
FY17-18 THROUGH FY21-22
PROJECTS BY YEAR
$ -
$
$
Prior
$ 790,000
$ 903,000
Five Year Total
Project
97,362
Years'
(excludes Prior
No.
Project Title
Revenues
FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20
FY20-21 FY21-22
Years' Revenues)
-
Stormwater Management/Drainage Projects
D6047
Drainage -Miscellaneous
$ 51,362
$ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000
$ 50,000 $ 50,000
$ 250,000
D6055
Drainage -Civic Center Iuiprovements
-
- 275,000 -
- -
275,000
P3029
TOTAL.
$ 51,362
$ 50,000 $ 325,000 $ 50,000
$ 50,000 $ 50,000
$ 525,000
-
Downtown Improvement Projects
50,000
Plaza Fountainside Courtyard Area
E8505
Downtown Lighting Improvements
$ 24,000
$ 100,000 $ $ -
$ - $ -
$ 100,000
TOTAL
$ '24,000
$ 100,000 $ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ 100,000
120,000
Facilities Projects
265,000
F4005
Fire Station #2 Relocation
$ 283,800
$ 3,550,000 $ $
$ - $ -
$ 3,550,000
F4013
Fire Station #3
-
-
343,000 2,402,000
2,745,000
F4014
Fire Station #3 Vehicles & Equipment
2,622,400
- 1,122,000
1,122,000
F4029
Civic Center Improvements
-
- 150,000
-
150,000
F4030
Purchase and Install Chiller#1
250,000
50,000 -
50,000
F4031
Town Hall Improvements
-
- 100,000
- -
100,000
-
TOTAL
$ 533,800
$ 3,600,000 $ 250,000 $ -
$ 343,000 $ 3,524,000
$ 7,717,000
$ 97,362
Parks & Recreation Projects
$ 5,626,406
$
5,033,000
$ 113,000
P3023
New Pocket Park -West
$ -
$
$
$ 113,000
$ 790,000
$ 903,000
P3025
Adem Canyon Trailhead
97,362
2,285,000
-
-
2,285,000
P3026
Fountain Park Access Improvements
-
834,006
834,006
P3028
Four Peaks Park -Phases 11&III
2,000,000
3,300,000
5,300,000
P3029
Fountain Park Drainage Improvements
50,000
-
50,000
Plaza Fountainside Courtyard Area
P3030
Improvements
145,000
120,000
265,000
Fountain Lake Water Quality Improvments -
P3031
Phase 11
-
2,622,400
-
2,622,400
P3032
Sport Field Lighting
-
-
1,733,000
1,733,000
P3033
Video Surveillance Cameras
50,000
-
-
50,000
TOTAL
$ 97,362
$ 2,480,000
$ 5,626,406
$
5,033,000
$ 113,000
S 790,000
$ 14,042,406
Street/Sidewalk Projects
56003
Unpaved Alley Paving Projects
$ 380,479
$ -
$ 255,000
$
308,000
$ -
$ -
$ 563,000
Fountain Hills Blvd Widening - Shea Boulevard
S6015
to Pinto
-
100,000
-
-
100,000
S6053
Fountain Hills Blvd Shoulder Paving
104,884
550,000
-
550,000
Shea Blvd. Widening - Palisades Blvd. to
56058
Technology Dr.
-
-
130,000
130,000
56059
Wayfmding Signs
100,000
-
100,000
56060
Monument Signs
-
100,000
-
100,000
TOTAL
$ 485,363
$ 750,000
$ 485,000
$
308,000
$ -
$ -
$ 1,543,000
Traffic Signal Projects
T5005
Traffic Signal -Palisades & Eagle Ridge/Palomino
$ -
$ -
$ -
$
450,000
$
$
$ 450,000
TOTAL
$
$ -
$ -
$
450,000
$ -
-
„ $ 450,000
Vehicle Replacement Program
J,
Vehicle Replacement Per Schedule
$ 862,000
$ 32,252
$
354,443
$ 74,688
$ 58,516
$ 1,381,899
Continaencv
$ 69,800
$ 66,864
$
58,410
$ 5,060
$ 43,640
$ 243,774
TOTAL PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS
$ 1,191,887
$ 7,049,800
$ 6,753,270
$
5,899,410
$ 511,060
$ 4,407,640
$ 24,621,180
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Capital Projects Summary
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Capital Projects Fund
Total Capital Projects Fund $ 770,376 $ 2,744,465 $ 9,642,885 $ 8,251,740
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FY14-15
FY15-16
FY16-17
FY17-18
Description
Actual
Actual
Revised Budget
Proposed Budget
Capital Projects Fund
Management Fees $
2,805 $
1,650
$ 1,685
$ 1,940
Software
2,967
-
-
-
Hardware/Peripherals
2,483
-
-
-
Building Improvement Expenses
4,423
9,123
-
-
Street Improvement Expenses
-
2,049
75,000
100,000
Park Improvement Expenses
44,350
-
75,000
145,000
Stormwater/Drainage Expenses
7,166
13,901
50,000
50,000
Furniture/Equipment
-
-
300,000
50,000
Computer Hardware
18,233
-
-
-
Computer Software
-
13,068
-
-
Building Improvements
63,115
632,349
3,800,000
3,550,000
Street Improvements
57,900
386,150
755,000
650,000
Park Improvements
33,416
74,227
2,865,000
2,335,000
Other Infrastructure
199,518
548,447
600,000
100,000
Stormwater/Drainage Improvements
-
37,500
700,000
-
Damages/Vandalism
-
32,001
-
-
Contingency
-
-
42,200
69,800
Sub total Expenditures
436,376
1,750,465
9,263,885
7,051,740
Transfers Out
334,000
994,000
379,000
1,200,000
Total Capital Projects Fund $ 770,376 $ 2,744,465 $ 9,642,885 $ 8,251,740
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EXPENDITURES BY PROJECT TYPE & COSTS
Stormwater Management/Drainage Projects
$ 50,000
$ 325,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
Capital Projects Summary
Downtown Improvement Projects
CAPITAL PROJECTS
FIVE-YEAR PROJECTION
-
-
-
REVENUES
& PROJECT
COSTS
250,000
-
343,000
3,524,000
FIVE-YEAR
1FY20-21
Parks & Recreation Projects
2,480,000
5,626,406
5,033,000
FY21-22
TO TAL FTVE
YEAR
SURPLUS/
REVINUFS BY SOURCE
750,000
485,000
308,000
-
-
1,543,000
Traffic Signal Projects
a
General Fund
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$-
66,864
58,410
Highway User Fund
43,640
243,774
$ 7,049,800
$ 6,753,270
$ 5,899,410
$ 511,060
$ 4,407,640
$ 24,621,180
Downtown Strategy Fund
1,332,364
100,000
375,000
-
-
-
475,000
857,364
Grants
1,345,000
255,000
590,000
500,000
1,345,000
-
Capital Projects Fund
9,728,175
4,539,833
1,186,864
416,410
55,060
93,640
6,291,807
3,436,368
Development Fees:
Streets
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Law Enforcement
160,368
160,368
-
-
160,368
Fire & Emergency Medical
340,887
-
309,645
31,2-4'-
340,887
Open Space
1,679,612
1,679,612
-
-
1,679,612
Parks & Recreation
1,104,961
144,987
113,000
790,000
1,047,987
Library/Museum
-
-
-
-
-
Bonds
Developers
-
-
-
-
Other
190,000
170,000
20,000
-
-
190,000
Total Revenues By Source
$ 15,881,367
$ 7,049,800
$ 2,171,864
$ 916,410
$ 477,705
$ 914,882
S 11,530,661
$ 4,350,706
Unfunded
13,090,519
-
4,581,406
4,983,000
33,355
3,492,758
13,090,519
(13,090,519)
Total Revenues Required
$ 28,971,886
$ 7,049,800
$ 6,753,270
$ 5,899,410
$ 511,060
$ 4,407,640
$ 24,621,180
$ (8,739,813)
EXPENDITURES BY PROJECT TYPE & COSTS
Stormwater Management/Drainage Projects
$ 50,000
$ 325,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 525,000
Downtown Improvement Projects
100,000
-
-
-
-
100,000
Facilities Projects
3,600,000
250,000
-
343,000
3,524,000
7,717,000
Parks & Recreation Projects
2,480,000
5,626,406
5,033,000
113,000
790,000
14,042,406
Street/Sidewalk Projects
750,000
485,000
308,000
-
-
1,543,000
Traffic Signal Projects
-
-
450,000
-
-
450,000
Contingency
69,800
66,864
58,410
5,060
43,640
243,774
$ 7,049,800
$ 6,753,270
$ 5,899,410
$ 511,060
$ 4,407,640
$ 24,621,180
Total Project Costs
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Capital Projects Summary
CAPITAL PROJECTS FIVE-YEAR PROJECTION
Development
Fees
13%
Projects by Funding Source
Revenues - FY18-22
Grants 1
5% Excise Tax Fund
2%
Projects by Project Type
Expenditures - FY18-22
TOTAL = $24.6M
Street/Sidewalk
Projects
6%
Total = $24.6M
-affic Signal
Projects
2%
Vehicle
teplacement
Program
5%
Contingency
1%
water
Management/Drainage
Projects
2%
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PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS
FY17-18 THROUGH FY21-22
BY YEAR AND FUNDING SOURCE
Project
Prior Years'
Five Year
No.
Project Title/Funding Source Costs
FY17-18
FY18-19 FY19-20
FY20-21
FY21-22 Source Total
Project Total
D6047
Drainage -Miscellaneous
301,362
Capital Projects Fund $ 51,362
$ 50,000
$ 50,000 $ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000 $ 250,000
D6055
Drainage -Civic Centerhnprovements
275,000
Capital Projects Fund � $ - =�
-
$ 275,000 $ -
$ -
$ - $ 275,000
E8505
Downtown lighting Improvements
124,000
Downtown Strategy 24,000
100,000
- -
-
- 100,000
F4005
Fire Station #2 Relocation
3,833,800
Capital Projects Fund $ 188,862
$ 3,239,632
$ - $
$ - $ 3,239,632
Development Fees 94,938
160,368
- -
-
- 160,368
Other -
150,000
- -
-
- 150,000
F4013
Fire Station #3
2,745,000
Development Fees -
-
- -
309,645
31,242 340,887
Unfunded -
-
- -
33,355
2,370,758 2,404,113
F4014
Fire Station #3 Vehicles & Equipment
1,122,000
I
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 $ 250,000
$ $
$ - $ 50,000
F4031
Town Hall Improvements
100,000
Capital Projects Fund $ -
$
$ 100,000
P3023
New Pocket Park -West
903,000
Development Fees -
-
- -
113,000
790,000 903,000
Unfunded -
-
- -
-
- -
P3025
Adero Canyon Trailhead
2,382,362
Capital Projects Fund $ 97,362
$ 460,401
$
$. - $. 440,401
Development Fees -
1,824,599
- -
-
- 1,824,599
P3026
Fountain Park Access Improvements
834,006
Downtown Strategy -
-
375,000 -
-
- 375,000
Unfunded -
-
459,006 -
-
- 459,006
P3028
Four Peaks Park - Phases H &III
5,300,000
Grants -
-
500,000 500,000
-
- 1,000,000
ka
Unfunded -
-
1,500,000 2,800,000
-
- 4,300,000
P3029
Fountain Park Drainage Improvements
50,000
Capital Projects Fund -
$ -
$ 50,000 $ -
$ -
$ - $ 50,000
P3030
Plaza Fountainside Courtyard Area hnprovements
265,000
Capital Projects Fund $ -
$ 125,000
$ 100,000 $ -
$;, -
$ - $ 225,000
Other -
20,000
20,000 -
-
- 40,000
P3031
Fountain Lake Water Quality Improvments - Phase H
2,622,400
Unfunded -
-
2,622,400 -
-
- 2,622,400
P3032
Sport Field Lighting
1,733,000
Unfunded -
-
- 1,733,000
-
- 1,733,000
P3033
Video Surveillance Cameras
50,000
Capital Projects Fund $ -
$ 50,000
$ - $ -
$ -
$ - $ 50,000
S6003
Unpaved Alley Paving Projects
943,479
Capital Projects Fund ffb $ 380,479
$ -
$ 255,000 $ 308,000
$ -
$ - $ 563,000
56015
FountainHiIIsBlvdWidening- SheaBoulevardto
Pinto
100,000
Capital Projects Fund $ -
$ 100,000
$ - $ -
$ -
$ - $ 100,000
S6053
Fountain Hills Blvd Shoulder Paving
654,884
Capital Projects Fund $ 104,884
$ 295,000
$ - $ -
$ -
$ - $ 295,000
Grants -
255,000
- -
-
- 255,000
56058
Shea Blvd. Widening - Palisades Blvd to Technology
Dr.
130,000
Capital Projects Fund $
-
$ 40,000 $ -
$ -
$ - $ 40,000
Grants -
-
90,000 -
-
- 90,000
56059
WayfndingSigns
100,000
Capital Projects Fund $ -
$ 100,000
$ - $ -
$
$ - $ 100,000
56060
Monument Signs
100,000
Capital Projects Fund JIM
$ -
$ 100,000 $ -
$ -
$ - $ 100,000
T5005
Traffic Signal -Palisades & Eagle Ridge/Palomino
450,000
Unfunded -
-
- 450,000
-
- 450,000
Contingency
243,774
Capital Projects Fund
$ 69,800
$ 66,864 $ 58,410
$ 5,060
$ 43,640 $ 243,774
TOTAL PROPOS ED CAPITAL PROJECTS $ 1,191,887
$ 7,049,800
$ 6,753,270 S 5,899,410
$ 511,060
$ 4,407,640 $ 24,621,180
$ 25,813,067
The
highlighted rows represent project funding through the Town's Capital
Projects Fund.
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PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS
FY17-18 THROUGH FY21-22
BY YEAR AND FUNDING SOURCE
TOTALS
REVFNUE SUNIMARY TOTALS - BY FUNDING SOURCE
Total
Prior Years' FY17-18 -
Capital Projects Fund
$ 1,072,949
$ 4,539,833
$ 1,186,864
$ 416,410 $
55,060 $
93,640
$ 6,291,807 $
7,364,756
Grants
-
255,000
590,000
500,000
-
-
1,345,000
1,345,000
Downtown Strategy
24,000
100,000
375,000
-
-
-
475,000
499,000
Development Fees
94,938
1,984,967
-
$
422,645
821,242
3,228,854
3,323,792
Other
-
170,000
20,000
-
190,000
190,000
Funding Source Totals
1,191,887
7,049,800
2,171,864
916,410
477,705
914,882
11,530,661
12,722,548
Unfunded
-
-
4,581,406
4,983,000
33,355
3,492,758
13,090,519
13,090,519
Total Revenue Summary $ 1,191,887 $ 7,049,800 $ 6,753,270 $ 5,899,410 $ 511,060 $ 47407,640 $ 24,621,180 $ 25,813,067
E"INMI RE S UMMARY TOTALS - BY ACT[V 1TY
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Total
Prior Years'
FYI 7-18 -
Activity
Costs
FY17-18
FYI 8-19
FYI 9-20
FY20-21
FY21-22
FY21-22
Project Total
Acquisition
$ 250,000
$ 50,000
$ -
$
$
$ 1,122,000
$ 1,172,000
$ 1,422,000
Plying
-
100,000
130,000
-
230,000
230,000
Design
524,704
340,000
936,800
85,000
456,000
- 1
1,817,800
2,342,504
Construction
416,410
6,490,000
5,619,606
5,756,000
50,000
3,242,000
21,157,606
21,574,016
Other Expenses
773
69,800
66,864
58,410
5,060
43,640
243,774
244,547
Total
$ 1,191,887
$ 7,049,800
$ 69753,270
$ 5,899,410
$ 511,060
$ 4,407,640
$ 24,621,180
$ 25,813,067
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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, major repairs, or the exten-
sion of existing facilities at locations of future road widening projects so that excess excavated mate-
rials may be put in place when available. This project will also address erosion issues as well as im-
prove drainage as needed.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY15-22
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY14-15
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $301,362
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 are-
as 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 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Capital Projects $ 51,362 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 301,362
Grant -
Downtown Strategy -
General -
Developer -
Development Fees -
Bonds -
Other Sources -
Unfunded -
TOTAL $ 51,362 1 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 301,362
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Planning -
Design -
Construction 51,362 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 301,362
Other Expenses I -
TOTAL 1 $ 51,362 1 $ 50,000 1 $ 50,000 1 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 1 $ 50,000 1 $ 301,362
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ $ - $ $ - $ - $ -
Services & Supplies -
Other Impact -
TOTAL $ $ - $ $ - $ - $ -
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D6055
PROJECT TITLE:
PROJECT NUMBER:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Civic Center Drainage Improvements
D6055
Design and installation of storm drain piping along the southern and eastern limits of the Civic Center
Complex that was not completed during the initial construction of the facility or has since been modi-
fied and does not provide for adequate drainage.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY17-18
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY17-18
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $275,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
The current storm drain manhole located at the southwest corner of the complex was never connect-
ed to the storm drain east of the Community Center and has an undersized outfall pipe onto La Mon-
tana Drive which causes the manhole to back up and spill into the parking lot. The proposed storm
drain connection is shown on the original Civic Center plans as "future". Additionally, the storm drain
system for the parking lot and Library roof drains runs into a storm drain along the eastern edge of
the Library parking lot. This system had dumped into a detention basin on the vacant lot to the east
but was previously filled in. The current storm drain system has no outlet and stagnant water re-
mains in the piping after each rain.
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FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Capital Projects $ - $ $ 275,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 275,000
Grant -
Downtown Strategy
General
Developer
Development Fees
Bonds
Other Sources
Unfunded -
TOTAL $ - $ $ 275,000 $ $ - $ - $ 275,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20
FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ $ - $ -
$ - $ - $
Planning
Design
50,000
50,000
Construction
225,000
225,000
Other Expenses
TOTAL
$ - $ $ 275,000 i $
$ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 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: FY16-18
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY16-17
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $124,000
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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E8505
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Capital Projects $ - $ - $ - $ $ $ - $
Grant -
Downtown Strategy 24,000 100,000 124,000
General
Developer
Development Fees
Bonds
Other Sources
Unfunded -
TOTAL $ 24,000 $ 100,000 $ - $ $ $ - $ 124,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19
FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ - $ -
$ $ $ - $
Planning
-
Design
24,000 25,000
49,000
Construction
75,000
75,000
Other Expenses
I
-
TOTAL
1 $ 24,000 1 $ 100,000 1 $ -
$ $ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $
Services & Supplies -
Other Impact 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 40,000
TOTAL $ $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 40,000
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F4005
PROJECT TITLE: Fire Station #2 Relocation
PROJECT NUMBER: F4005
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Construction of a new 9,600 square foot Fire Station #2 to replace the existing Fire Station #2 on
Saguaro Boulevard., south of Shea Boulevard. The new station location is on Fountain Hills Boule-
vard, north of Shea Boulevard and will provide decreased response times within the service area.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY09-18
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY08-09
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $3,833,800
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
FY17-18 FY18-19
FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Capital Projects
$ 188,862
$3,239,632 $ -
$ - $ - $ - $3,428,494
Grant
Design
283,800 100,000
-
Downtown Strategy
- 3,450,000
3,450,000
-
General
-
TOTAL
1 $ 283,800 1 $3,550,000 1 $
Developer
-
Development Fees
94,938
160,368
255,306
Bonds
-
OtherSources
150,000
150,000
Unfunded
-
TOTAL
$ 283,800
$3,550,000 $ -
$ $ $ - $3,833,800
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19
FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ - $ -
$ $ - $ - $ -
Planning
-
Design
283,800 100,000
383,800
Construction
- 3,450,000
3,450,000
Other Expenses
I
-
TOTAL
1 $ 283,800 1 $3,550,000 1 $
$ $ $ - $3,833,800
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 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 #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 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
FY21-22
TOTAL
Capital Projects
$ - $ - $ $ $ -
$ -
$
Grant
2,402,000 2,402,000
Other Expenses
-
Downtown Strategy
$ - $ - $ $ $ 343,000 1 $2,402,000 $2,745,000
$1,693,650
General
Developer
Development Fees
309,645
31,242
340,887
Bonds
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Other Sources
-
Unfunded
33,355
2,370,758
2,404,113
TOTAL
$ - $ - $ $ - $ 343,000
$2,402,000
$2,745,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ - $ $ $ - $ - $
Planning
$1,322,750
Design
343,000 343,000
Construction
2,402,000 2,402,000
Other Expenses
-
TOTAL
$ - $ - $ $ $ 343,000 1 $2,402,000 $2,745,000
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY
FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22
TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits
$ - $ $ $ - $1,322,750
$1,322,750
Services & Supplies
370,900
370,900
Other Impact
-
TOTAL
$ - $ $ $ - $1,693,650
$1,693,650
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F4014
PROJECT TITLE: Fire Station #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 #3.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY21-22
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY21-22
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $1,122,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
Fire Station #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 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22
TOTAL
Capital Projects
$ - $ $ - $ - $ - $ -
$
Grant
6,928
6,928
Downtown Strategy
83,000
83,000
General
$ $ - $ $ $ 89,928
$ 89,928
Developer
Development Fees
Bonds
Other Sources
Unfunded
1,122,000
1,122,000
TOTAL
$ - $ $ - $ $ - $1,122,000
$1,122,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition $ - $ $ - $ - $ - $1,122,000 $1,122,000
Planning
Design
Construction
Other Expenses
TOTAL $ - $ $ - $ $ $1,122,000 $1,122,000
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY
FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22
TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits
$ $ - $ $ $ -
$ -
Services & Supplies
6,928
6,928
Other Impact
83,000
83,000
TOTAL
$ $ - $ $ $ 89,928
$ 89,928
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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: FY18-19
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY18-19
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 accepta-
ble 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 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 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 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition $ - $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $
Planning
Design -
Construction 150,000 150,000
Other Expenses
TOTAL $ - $ $ 150,000 i $ $ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ $ - $ $ $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ $ - $ $ $ - $
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Capital Projects Information Sheets
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: FY16-18
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 each have in excess of 48,000 hours of
run time.
FUNDING PRIORITY:
Medium—Provides Maintenance of Existing Systems
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F4030
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Capital Projects $ 250,000 $ 50,000 $ $ $ $ $ 300,000
Grant -
Downtown Strategy
General
Developer
Development Fees
Bonds
Other Sources
Unfunded -
TOTAL $ 250,000 $ 50,000 $ $ $ $ $ 300,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition $ 250,000 $ 50,000 $ $ $ $ $ 300,000
Planning -
Design
Construction
Other Expenses
TOTAL $ 250,000 1 $ 50,000 1 $ $ $ $ $ 300,000
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Services & Supplies 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 30,000
Other Impact
TOTAL $ 6,000 $ 6,000 $ 6,000 $ 6,000 $ 6,000 $ 30,000
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F4031
PROJECT TITLE: Town Hall Improvements
PROJECT NUMBER: F4031
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Renovation of existing shell storage space located on the first floor of Town Hall to include a confer-
ence room and two offices for Economic Development and Tourism staff.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY18-19
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY18-19
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $100,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
Project will provided dedicated meeting space for Economic Development and Tourism staff. The con-
ference room may also be utilized by Town Council for executive sessions. Additional storage modifi-
cations within Town Hall will also be required.
FUNDING PRIORITY: Low - Provides an Expanded Level of Service
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F4031
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 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 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20
FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ $ - $ -
$ - $ - $
Planning
Design
20,000
20,000
Construction
80,000
80,000
Other Expenses
TOTAL
$ - $ $ 100,000 i $
$ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ $ - $ $ $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ $ - $ $ $ - $
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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 #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.
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FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Capital Projects $ - $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $
Grant
Downtown Strategy
General
Developer
Development Fees 113,000 790,000 903,000
Bonds -
Other Sources
Unfunded - - -
TOTAL $ - $ $ - $ $ 113,000 $ 790,000 $ 903,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $
Planning
Design
113,000 113,000
Construction
790,000 790,000
Other Expenses
TOTAL
$ - $ $ - $ $ 113,000 1 $ 790,000 $ 903,000
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ $ - $ $ - $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact 5,000 5,000 10,000
TOTAL $ $ - $ $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 10,000
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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: FY16-18
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY15-16
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $2,382,362
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. MCO's schedule
for development of the planned access road for Adero Canyon also serves as the means by which
access to the trailhead site would be gained for the construction of the trailhead. The site has been
planned for a number of years with a master plan.
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 FY17-18 FY18-19
FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Capital Projects
$ 97,362 $ 460,401 $ -
$ - $ - $ - $ 557,763
Grant
-
Downtown Strategy
97,362 130,000
227,362
General
2,155,000
2,155,000
Developer
Development Fees
1,824,599
1,824,599
Bonds
Other Sources
Unfunded
TOTAL
$ 97,362 $2,285,000 $ -
$ $ - $ - $2,382,362
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19
FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ - $ -
$ - $ - $ - $
Planning
Design
97,362 130,000
227,362
Construction
2,155,000
2,155,000
Other Expenses
TOTAL
1 $ 97,362 1 $2,285,000 1 $ -
$ $ $ - $2,382,362
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Services & Supplies 5,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 53,000
Other Impact -
TOTAL $ 5,000 $ 12,000 $ 12,000 $ 12,000 $ 12,000 $ 53,000
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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: FY18-19
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY18-19
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $834,006
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 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20
FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Capital Projects
$ - $ $ - $ -
$ - $ - $ -
Grant
-
-
Downtown Strategy
375,000
375,000
General
750,606
-
Developer
Development Fees
$ - $ $ 834,006 i $
$ $
Bonds
Other Sources
-
Unfunded
459,006
459,006
TOTAL
$ - $ $ 834,006 $
$ - $ - $ 834,006
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20
FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ $ - $ -
$ - $ - $
Planning
-
TOTAL
Design
83,400
83,400
Construction
750,606
750,606
Other Expenses
TOTAL
$ - $ $ 834,006 i $
$ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY
FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits
$ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Services & Supplies
500 500 500 500 2,000
Other Impact
-
TOTAL
$ $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 $ 2,000
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P3028
PROJECT TITLE: Four Peaks Park—Phases II & III
PROJECT NUMBER: P3028
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
This project represents improvements to Four Peaks Park based on a revised park Master Plan. Work
would include new athletic field lighting, new picnic ramadas and pickelball courts.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY18-20
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY18-19
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $5,300,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
This is the Town's original park dating back decades. A new Master Plan for the neighborhood park
was developed with public input from the neighborhood.
FUNDING PRIORITY: Low - Deferrable
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P3028
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19
FY19-20 FY20-21
FY21-22 TOTAL
Capital Projects
$ - $ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ $ -
Grant
500,000
500,000
1,000,000
Downtown Strategy
1,500,000 3,300,000
4,800,000
Other Expenses
General
TOTAL
$ - $ - $2,000,000 1 $3,300,000 1 $ -
Developer
Development Fees
Bonds
Other Sources
-
Unfunded
1,500,000
2,800,000
4,300,000
TOTAL
$ - $ - $2,000,000
$3,300,000 $
$ - $5,300,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
$ $
Planning
-
Design
500,000
500,000
Construction
1,500,000 3,300,000
4,800,000
Other Expenses
TOTAL
$ - $ - $2,000,000 1 $3,300,000 1 $ -
$ $5,300,000
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact 2,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 17,000
TOTAL $ - $ 2,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 17,000
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Capital Projects Information Sheets
P3029
PROJECT TITLE: Fountain Park Drainage Improvements (EI Lago and
Panorama)
PROJECT NUMBER: P3029
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Remove existing turf and sprinklers and add back granite, landscaping and drip irrigation to eliminate
runoff problem.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY18-19
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY18-19
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $50,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
Currently, excessive effluent water from turf irrigation is running into the street catch basins and ad-
jacent wash. This effluent water is required to remain on site per the existing effluent water reuse
permit.
FUNDING PRIORITY:
High—Federal, State or Local Mandate
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Capital Projects Information Sheets
P3029
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Capital Projects $ - $ $ 50,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 50,000
Grant -
Downtown Strategy
General
Developer
Development Fees
Bonds
Other Sources
Unfunded -
TOTAL $ - $ $ 50,000 $ $ - $ - $ 50,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition $ - $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $
Planning
Design -
Construction 50,000 50,000
Other Expenses
TOTAL $ - $ $ 50,000 i $ $ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ $ - $ $ $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ $ - $ $ $ - $
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Capital Projects Information Sheets
P3030
PROJECT TITLE: Plaza Fountainside Courtyard Area Improvements
PROJECT NUMBER: P3030
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Remove existing turf and replace with pavilion area suitable for events needing a hardened surface.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME:
FY17-19
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TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $265,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
Currently, the area has not had descent turf despite repeated efforts. Space is needed, with hard-
ened surface, for events.
FUNDING PRIORITY: Low—Provides an Expanded Level of Service
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Capital Projects Information Sheets
P3030
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY17-18
FY18-19 FY19-20
FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Capital Projects
$ - $ 125,000
$ 100,000 $ -
$ - $ - $ 225,000
Grant
-
Downtown Strategy
25,000
10,000
35,000
General
120,000
110,000
230,000
Developer
Development Fees
$ - $ 145,000
1 $ 120,000 1 $
$ $
Bonds
-
Other Sources
20,000
20,000
40,000
Unfunded
-
TOTAL
$ - $ 145,000
$ 120,000 $
$ - $ - $ 265,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY17-18
FY18-19 FY19-20
FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ - $
Planning
Design
25,000
10,000
35,000
Construction
120,000
110,000
230,000
Other Expenses
TOTAL
$ - $ 145,000
1 $ 120,000 1 $
$ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Services & Supplies 1,000 1,000 1,000 3,000
Other Impact -
TOTAL $ $ - $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 3,000
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Capital Projects Information Sheets
P3031
PROJECT TITLE: Fountain Lake Water Quality Improvements — Phase II
PROJECT NUMBER: P3031
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Continuation of the project which began in FY17-18 with aeration improvements. In FY18-19, project
will include storage tanks to accept effluent water directly from the Sanitary District and new controls
for the operation of the fountain.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY18-19
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY18-19
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $2,622,400
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
Project continued to include future improvements to the lake's water quality.
FUNDING PRIORITY: Medium - Provides Maintenance of Existing Systems
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Capital Projects Information Sheets
P3031
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20
FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Capital Projects
$ - $ - $ - $ -
$ - $ $
Grant
-
Downtown Strategy
238,400
238,400
General
2,384,000
2,384,000
Developer
Development Fees
$ - $ - $2,622,400 i $ -
$ - $ $2,622,400
Bonds
Other Sources
-
Unfunded
2,622,400
2,622,400
TOTAL
$ - $ - $2,622,400 $ -
$ $ - $2,622,400
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20
FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ - $ - $ -
$ - $ $
Planning
-
Design
238,400
238,400
Construction
2,384,000
2,384,000
Other Expenses
TOTAL
$ - $ - $2,622,400 i $ -
$ - $ $2,622,400
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ - $ - $ - $ $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $
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Capital Projects Information Sheets
P3032
PROJECT TITLE: Sport Field Lighting
PROJECT NUMBER: P3032
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Replacement of existing 1,500 watt metal halide sports field lighting assemblies at Golden Eagle Park
and Four Peaks Park with LED field lighting assemblies.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY19-20
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY19-20
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $1,733,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
Four Peaks Parks currently has 17 field lighting poles and metal halide lighting fixtures that were in-
stalled in the 1990s. Golden Eagle Park has 20 field lighting poles and metal halide lighting fixtures
installed in the 1990s. This project will leave the existing field lighting poles in place and will replace
the outdated lighting fixtures with LED fixtures offering better performance while reducing mainte-
nance and electrical costs.
FUNDING PRIORITY: Medium - Provides Maintenance of Existing Systems
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Capital Projects Information Sheets
P3032
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
FY21-22 TOTAL
Capital Projects
$ - $ $ - $ - $
$ - $
Grant
Downtown Strategy
-
General
1,733,000
1,733,000
Developer
Development Fees
$ - $ $ - $1,733,000 i $
$ - $1,733,000
Bonds
Other Sources
-
Unfunded
1,733,000
1,733,000
TOTAL
$ - $ $ - $1,733,000 $
$ - $1,733,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ $ - $ - $
$ - $
Planning
Design
-
Construction
1,733,000
1,733,000
Other Expenses
TOTAL
$ - $ $ - $1,733,000 i $
$ - $1,733,000
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ $ - $ $ $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ $ - $ $ $ - $
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Capital Projects Information Sheets
P3033
PROJECT TITLE: Video Surveillance Cameras
PROJECT NUMBER: P3033
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Purchase and installation of video surveillance cameras at various Town parks and facilities.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY17-18
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY17-18
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $50,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
The Town has seen an increase in vandalism at Town parks and facilities. Additional surveillance
cameras may deter vandalism or provide video evidence should vandalism occur.
FUNDING PRIORITY: High - Protects Health & Safety of the Town
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Capital Projects Information Sheets
P3033
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Capital Projects $ - $ 50,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 50,000
Grant -
Downtown Strategy
General
Developer
Development Fees
Bonds
Other Sources
Unfunded -
TOTAL $ - $ 50,000 $ - $ $ - $ - $ 50,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $
Planning
Design -
Construction 50,000 50,000
Other Expenses
TOTAL $ - $ 50,000 i $ - $ $ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Services & Supplies 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 20,000
Other Impact -
TOTAL $ $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 20,000
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Capital Projects Information Sheets
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
Phase V: 770 feet from Fountain Hills Boulevard to Glenbrook and 425 feet from Rand Drive to
Sioux Drive
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY09-20
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY08-09
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $943,479
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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S6003
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Capital Projects $ 380,479 $ $ 255,000 $ 308,000 $ $ - $ 943,479
Grant -
Downtown Strategy
General
Developer
Development Fees
Bonds
Other Sources
Unfunded -
TOTAL $ 380,479 $ $ 255,000 $ 308,000 $ $ - $ 943,479
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY17-18
FY18-19
FY19-20 FY20-21
FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $
$ -
$ - $
$ - $
Planning
Design
14,658
25,000
45,000
84,658
Construction
365,048
230,000
263,000
858,048
Other Expenses
773
773
TOTAL
$ 380,479 $
$ 255,000 1
$ 308,000 1 $
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OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 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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Capital Projects Information Sheets
S6015
PROJECT TITLE:
Fountain Hills Boulevard Widening - Shea Boulevard
to Segundo Drive
PROJECT NUMBER:
56015
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:
FY17-18
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN:
FY17-18
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST:
$100,000
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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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Capital Projects Information Sheets
S6015
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 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 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Planning 100,000 - 100,000
Design -
Construction
Other Expenses
TOTAL $ - $ 100,000 i $ - i $ $ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ $ - $ $ $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ $ - $ $ $ - $
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Capital Projects Information Sheets
S6053
PROJECT TITLE:
PROJECT NUMBER:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Fountain Hills Boulevard Shoulder Paving
S6053
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: FY12-18
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY11-12
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $654,884
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
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Capital Projects Information Sheets
S6053
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19
FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Capital Projects
$ 104,884 $ 295,000 $ -
$ - $ - $ - $ 399,884
Grant
255,000
255,000
Downtown Strategy
104,884 50,000
-
General
500,000
500,000
Developer
I
-
Development Fees
1 $ 104,884 1 $ 550,000 1 $ -
$ $ $
Bonds
Other Sources
Unfunded
-
TOTAL
$ 104,884 $ 550,000 $ -
$ $ - $ - $ 654,884
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19
FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ - $ -
$ - $ - $ - $
Planning
Design
104,884 50,000
154,884
Construction
500,000
500,000
Other Expenses
I
-
TOTAL
1 $ 104,884 1 $ 550,000 1 $ -
$ $ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Services & Supplies 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 4,000
Other Impact -
TOTAL $ $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 4,000
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Capital Projects Information Sheets
S6058
PROJECT TITLE: Shea Boulevard Widening - Palisades Boulevard to
Technology Drive
PROJECT NUMBER: 56058
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: FY18-19
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY18-19
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $130,000
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 FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20
FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Capital Projects
$ - $ $ 40,000 $ -
$ - $ - $ 40,000
Grant
90,000
90,000
Downtown Strategy
-
General
Developer
Development Fees
Bonds
Other Sources
Unfunded
-
TOTAL
$ - $ $ 130,000 $
$ - $ - $ 130,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition $ - $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Planning 130,000 130,000
Design -
Construction
Other Expenses
TOTAL $ - $ $ 130,000 i $ $ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ $ - $ $ $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ $ - $ $ $ - $
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Capital Projects Information Sheets
S6059
PROJECT TITLE:
Wayfinding Signs
PROJECT NUMBER:
56059
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Provide wayfinding signs at strategic locations throughout the Town to help direct visitors to public
amenities, parks, lodging and business areas.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME:
FY17-18
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN:
FY17-18
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST:
$100,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
Project will replace outdated wayfinding signage installed in 2000.
FUNDING PRIORITY:
Low - Deferrable
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Capital Projects Information Sheets
S6059
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 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 FY17-18 FY18-19
FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ - $ -
$ - $ - $ - $
Planning
Design
10,000
10,000
Construction
90,000
90,000
Other Expenses
TOTAL
$ - $ 100,000 i $ -
$ $ $
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ $ - $ $ $ - $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ $ - $ $ $ - $
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Capital Projects Information Sheets
S6060
PROJECT TITLE:
Monument Signs
PROJECT NUMBER:
S6060
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Replacement of two outdated Town monument signs on Shea Boulevard with new monument signs.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME:
FY18-19
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN:
FY18-19
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST:
$100,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
The current monument signs at the Town limits on Shea Boulevard are outdated. Updated signage
will conform to the Town's branding efforts.
FUNDING PRIORITY:
Low - Deferrable
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S6060
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20
FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Capital Projects
$ - $ - $ 100,000 $ -
$ - $ $ 100,000
Grant
-
Downtown Strategy
10,000
10,000
General
90,000
90,000
Developer
Development Fees
$ - $ - $ 100,000 i $ -
$ - $ $ 100,000
Bonds
Other Sources
Unfunded
-
TOTAL
$ - $ - $ 100,000 $ -
$ $ - $ 100,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20
FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ - $ - $ -
$ - $ $
Planning
-
Design
10,000
10,000
Construction
90,000
90,000
Other Expenses
TOTAL
$ - $ - $ 100,000 i $ -
$ - $ $ 100,000
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ - $ - $ - $ - $ $
Services & Supplies
Other Impact
TOTAL $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $
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T5005
PROJECT TITLE: Palisades Boulevard and Eagle Ridge/Palomino Drive
Traffic Signal
PROJECT NUMBER: T5005
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ SCOPE:
Provide for design and construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Palisades Boulevard and
Eagle Ridge Drive/Palomino Drive.
TOWN GOALS
TIMEFRAME: FY19-20
YEAR PROJECT BEGAN: FY19-20
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $450,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
With the Adero Canyon development and anticipated expansion of the CopperWynd Resort on Eagle
Ridge Drive, traffic signal warrants at the intersection of Palisades Boulevard and Eagle Ridge Drive/
Palomino Drive are anticipated to be met based on the CopperWynd Resort traffic study. Once traffic
signal warrants are met, the design and construction of a traffic signal at the intersection will provide
for a more efficient flow of traffic.
FUNDING PRIORITY: Medium - Results in Increased Efficiency
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Capital Projects Information Sheets
T5005
FUNDING SOURCES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
FY21-22 TOTAL
Capital Projects
$ - $ $ - $ - $
$ - $ -
Grant
-
Downtown Strategy
40,000
-
General
410,000
-
Developer
Development Fees
$ - $ $ - $ 450,000 i $
$
Bonds
Other Sources
-
Unfunded
450,000
450,000
TOTAL
$ - $ $ $ 450,000 $
$ - $ 450,000
PROJECT EXPENSES
ACTIVITY
Prior Years FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21
FY21-22 TOTAL
Acquisition
$ - $ $ - $ - $
$ - $
Planning
Design
40,000
40,000
Construction
410,000
410,000
Other Expenses
TOTAL
$ - $ $ - $ 450,000 i $
$
OPERATING IMPACT
ACTIVITY FY17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 TOTAL
Salaries & Benefits $ $ - $ $ - $ - $ -
Services & Supplies 5,000 5,000 10,000
Other Impact -
TOTAL $ $ - $ $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 10,000
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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 Replacement 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.
Variance Explanations:
Administration: The increase is a result of FY16-17 replacements that were de-
layed and included in FY17-18 based on the Capital Reserve Study.
Use of Funds - Facilities Replacement - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $906,850
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Expenditures by Program
Program Name
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16 FY16-17
Actual Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Administration
41,010
76,198 431,000
906,850
Total
41,010
76,198 431,000
906,850
Variance Explanations:
Administration: The increase is a result of FY16-17 replacements that were de-
layed and included in FY17-18 based on the Capital Reserve Study.
Use of Funds - Facilities Replacement - By Program
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $906,850
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Capital Projects Funds
Administration
Facilities Replacement Fund
Variance Explanations:
Maintenance & Repair/Equipment/Improvements/Contingency: The changes are
the result of FY16-17 replacements that were delayed and included in FY17-18
based on the Capital Reserve Study.
Use of Funds - Facilities Replacement - By Category
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $906,850
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Expenditures by Category
Category
FY14-15
Actual
FY15-16
Actual
FY16-17
Revised
Bud et
FY17-18
Proposed
Budget
Maintenance & Re air
-
-
100,000
463,349
Contractual Services
-
28,500
-
-
Equipment/Improvements
41 010
47,698
-
443,501
Contin enc
-
- 1
331,000 1
-
Total
41,010
76,198
431,000
906,850
Variance Explanations:
Maintenance & Repair/Equipment/Improvements/Contingency: The changes are
the result of FY16-17 replacements that were delayed and included in FY17-18
based on the Capital Reserve Study.
Use of Funds - Facilities Replacement - By Category
Where does the money go?
Total Proposed Budget = $906,850
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Capital Projects Funds
Administration
Facilities Replacement Fund
Description
Facilities Replacement Fund
Building Maint/Repair
HVAC Repair
Professional Fees
Furniture/Appliances
Equipment
Building Improvements Exp
Park Improvements Exp
Contingency
Sub total Expenditures
Transfers Out
Total Facilities Replacement
Fund
FY17-18 Proposed Budget
Summary of Expenditures
Facilities Replacement Fund
FY14-15 FY15-16
Actual Actual
FY16-17 FY17-18
Revised Budget Proposed Budget
$ - $ - $ 100,000 $ 432,549
- - 30,800
28,500 - -
41,010 - - -
- - - 55,208
47,698 - -
- - 388,293
- - 331,000 -
41,010 76,198 431,000 906,850
$ 41,010 $ 76,198 $ 431,000 $ 906,850
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Vehicle Replacement Program
Vehicle Replacement Program
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Vehicle Replacement Program
Policy & Procedure
Vehicle Replacement Program (VRP) Policy and Procedures
Objective
To provide a policy and procedures for the development and implementation 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:
a) Ensure the timely purchase, repair and replacement of the Town's vehi-
cles;
b) Serve as a link in the Town's planning between the Town's operating and
capital budgets;
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 vehicle acquisition and re-
placement.
Definitions
The following words, when used in connection with this policy, shall have the fol-
lowing 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, or $1,000 if maintained as a stewardship
item, and a useful life of at least 7 years. Vehicles shall be subdivided into various
classifications, using gross vehicle weight rating standards (GVWR) when appropri-
ate, as follows (listed alphabetically):
• Gator or Similar
• Heavy Duty Trucks (commercial truck classes 7 and 8: over 26,000
GVWR (includes Dump Trucks)
• Ladder Trucks
• Light Duty Trucks (commercial truck classes 1, 2 and 3: 0 - 14,000 Ib.
GVWR)
• Medium Duty Trucks (commercial truck classes 4, 5 and 6: 14,001 -
26,000 GVWR)
• Pumper Trucks
• Sedans
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Vehicle Replacement Program
Policy & Procedure
• Small Utility Equipment (includes Bunker Rakes)
• Street Sweepers
• SUV (Sports Utility Vehicles)
• Tractors/Loaders (includes Backhoes and Graders)
• Trailers
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 budget proposal.
B. Format: The Public Works Director will utilize the previous year's ap-
proved VRP as the base for developing recommended additions, deletions,
or changes for incorporation in the updated VRP for the coming 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 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.
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 upcoming
fiscal year budget.
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Vehicle Replacement Program
Policy & Procedure
The following guidelines shall be utilized (listed alphabetically):
• Gator or Similar
• Heavy Duty Trucks
• Ladder Trucks
• Light Duty Trucks
• Medium Duty Trucks
• Pumper Trucks
• Sedans
• Small Utility Equipment
• Street Sweepers
• SUV (Sports Utility Vehicles)
• Tractors/Loaders
• Trailers
7 years/15,000 hours
15 years/125,000 miles
15 years/120,000 miles
10 years/100,000 miles
12 years/125,000 miles
15 years/120,000 miles
10 years/100,000 miles
7 years/15,000 engine
hours
8 years/75,000 miles
10 years/100,000 miles
20 years/15,000 engine
hours
10 years
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 HURF 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 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 de-
signee, shall then transport the vehicles to the auctioneer and shall be re-
sponsible to insure that the auction proceeds are submitted to the Finance
Division for deposit to the Vehicle Replacement Fund.
Responsibility for Enforcement
The Town Manager, Finance Director and Public Works Director will be responsible
for ensuring that this policy is followed and/or updated as necessary.
Fiscal Year 17-18 Vehicle Replacement Recommendation
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Vehicle Replacement Program
Policy & Procedure
During FY12-13, the Vehicle Replacement Program was updated with changes to
the life of some vehicles and elimination of vehicles no longer utilized; the revised
Program was presented and approved by the Town Council. For FY17-18, the same
update was made for this year. Therefore, for FY17-18, three new vehicles are
budgeted for vehicle replacement incorporating the revised schedules.
New Vehicle Request Form
Employee Name:
Department/ Division:
Total Purchase Price:
Type of Vehicle Requested:
❑ Sedan/SUV
❑ Light Duty Truck
Date Needed by:
Reason for Purchase:
Department Director Signature
❑ Approved
❑ Rejected
Comments:
Attachment A
Medium/Heavy Duty
❑ Loader/Grader/Tractor ❑ Truck ❑ Ladder/Pumper Truck
Utility Vehicle
❑ /Bunker Rake ❑ Dump Truck ❑ tither
Fin ante DirectarlProrurement Agent Signature
Budgeted: Account Code:
Date
Dote
ORG Object
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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
$31,620.00
$3,162.00
Development Services/Streets
157
Mod
Replacement
2014
Department
Vehicle No.
Description
Type
Year
Cost
FY17-18
Development Services
164
Equinox
SUV
2017
$28,560.00
$2,856.00
Development Services
160
Ford F-150
Light Duty Truck
2017
$31,620.00
$3,162.00
Fire
483(L822)
American LaFrance
Ladder Truck
1998
$1,020,000.00
$68,000.00
Fire
(E822)
Spartan
Pumper Truck
2014
$612,000.00
$40,800.00
Fire
752(E823)
Crimson
Pumper Truck
2008
$612,000.00
$40,800.00
Fire
528(E822R)
American LaFrance
Pumper Truck
1999
$612,000.00
$40,800.00
Fire
422(5822)
Ford F5504X4(V0822)
Medium Duty Truck
2012
$97,920.00
$8,160.00
Fire
(5823)
Ford F550 44
Medium Duty Truck
2013
$55,080.00
$4,590.00
Fire
166(D822)
FordF150Supercab
Light Duty Truck
2011
$31,620.00
$3,162.00
Fire
053(7(D823))
Ford F-1504x4Supercab
Light Duty Truck
2009
$31,620.00
$3,162.00
Community Services
11
John Deere 4x2 Gator
Gator or Simi lar
2013
$10,200.00
$1,457.14
Community Services
20
Bobcat
Gator or Similar
2013
$10,200.00
$1,457.14
Community Services
17
John Deere 4x2 Gator
Gator or Similar
2012
$10,200.00
$1,457.14
Community Services
146
Ford F-150 Pickup
Light Duty Truck
2007
$31,620.00
$3,162.00
Community Services
SS1
Tenant Sweeper
Street Sweeper
2013
$44,880.00
$5,610.00
Community Services
3
Sand Pro 3040
Small Utility Equipment
2013
$22,440.00
$3,205.71
Community Services
16
Bobcat
Gator or Simi lar
2012
$10,200.00
$1,457.14
Community Services
18
Mule
Gator or Similar
2012
$10,200.00
$1,457.14
Community Services
14
Kubota KU
Tractor/Loader
2007
$28,560.00
$1,428.00
Community Services
147
Ford F-150 Pickup
Light Duty Truck
2007
$31,620.00
$3,162.00
Community Services
159
Ford F-150
Light Duty Truck
2016
$31,620.00
$3,162.00
Community Services
M-1
Kubota Mower
Small Utility Equipment
2014
$22,440.00
$3,205.71
Community Services
162
Ford F-150
Light Duty Truck
2017
$31,620.00
$3,162.00
Community Services
165
Equinox
SUV
2017
$28,560.00
$2,856.00
Public Works
161
Ford F-150
Light Duty Truck
2017
$31,620.00
$3,162.00
Public Works
158
Ford F-250 Pickup W/Liftgate
Light Duty Truck
2014
$31,620.00
$3,162.00
Public Works
163
Colorado
Light Duty Truck
2017
$31,620.00
$3,162.00
Public Works
154
Ford F-150 Pickup W/Lights
Light Duty Truck
2013
$31,620.00
$3,162.00
FUND100TOTAL
27
$264,379.12
Development Services/Streets
155
Ford F-250 Pickup W/Lights
Light Duty Truck
2014
$31,620.00
$3,162.00
Development Services/Streets
157
Ford F-250 Supercab W/Lights
Light Duty Truck
2014
$31,620.00
$3,162.00
Development Services/Streets
20
Caterpillar426C
Tractor/Loader
1999
$160,140.00
$8,007.00
Development Services/Streets
135
Freightliner M2106
Heavy Duty Truck
2005
$66,300.00
$4,420.00
Development Services/Streets
151
Ford F-450 Pickup
Medium Duty Truck
2008
$55,080.00
$4,590.00
Development Services/Streets
156
Ford F-250 Pickup W/Lights
Light Duty Truck
2014
$31,620.00
$3,162.00
Development Services/Streets
5085M
John Deere 5085M Tractor
Tractor/Loader
2013
$98,940.00
$4,947.00
Development Services/Streets
134
Ford F-550 Pickup -Bucket
Medium Duty Truck
2005
$55,080.00
$0.00
Development Services/Streets
134A
Aerial Platform -2005 Ford F550
Aerial Lift Platform
2005
$44,880.00
$3,740.00
Development Services/Streets
113
Ford F-150 Pickup
Light Duty Truck
2001
$31,620.00
$0.00
Development Services/Streets
167
Impala
Sedan
2017
$22,440.00
$2,244.00
Development Services/Streets
166
Equinox
SUV
2017
$28,560.00
$2,856.00
FUND200TOTAL
12
$40,290.00
Fund 100 $264,379.12
Fund 200 $40,290.00
Total $304,669.12
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Schedules
Schedules
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2017
Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2017
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2017
Description
Proposed Fee FY17-18
MISCELLANEOUS 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
ActiveNet Transaction Fee
$2.50 per transaction
Convenience Fee - credit card payment
3% with a minimum of $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
Documents (CD Only)
Town Code
$25.00 ea
Zoning Ordinances
$25.00 ea
Subdivision Code
$25.00 ea
CAFR (Annual Financial Report)
$25.00 ea
Annual Budget
$25.00 ea
Land Use Analysis
$25.00 ea
Council Meeting
$25.00 ea
Other Materials
$25.00 ea
Reports
License Report (Non - Commercial Use)
$25.00 (CD or hard copy)
License Report (Commercial Use)
$50.00 (CD or hard copy)
Adopt A Street
Fee, per sign
$30.00
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Effective July 1, 2017
Description
Proposed Fee FY17-18
MISCELLANEOUS FEES (CONT.)
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" Aerial Site Plan (Photo)
$20.00
24" x 36" Custom Map (B&W)
$20.00
24" x 36" Custom Map (Color)
$30.00
36" x 36" Bldg/Plat/Zoning Map (B&W)
$30.00
36" x 36" Bldg/Plat/Zoning Map (Color)
$40.00
60" x 60" Street/Bldg/Develop/Plat/Plot
(B&W)
$50.00
60" x 60" Street/Bldg/Develop/Plat/Plot
(Color)
$80.00
Map Book
$25.00
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 Dog
No Charge
Replacement Dog Tag
$4.00 - non-refundable
Late fee neutered dog (per month)
$2.00 - non-refundable
Late fee non - neutered dog (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
enaaa*na an 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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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2017
Description
Proposed Fee FY17-18
BUSINESS LICENSE FEES (CONT.)
Peddlers, solicitors and mobile merchants
$250.00/calendar quarter or fraction thereof - non-
refundable
Peddler investigation fee (per person)
$41.00 - 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
ALARM SYSTEM LICENSE PERMIT
License fee $25/annually - non-refundable
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS (CELL TOWER ON TOWN PROPERTY)
Lease Agreement Application Fee each location
1$250.00, per location - non-refundable
Amendments to Cell Tower Lease Agreements
1$250.00, per location - non-refundable
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Descri ti n
Proposed Fee FY17-18
SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS
Special Event Permits - Business
Application Fee - Business (If submitted at least 60
days prior to the event date)
$100.00 - non-refundable
Application Fee - If submitted 59 days or less prior to
the event date
$300.00 - non-refundable
Permit Fee
$50 per day (not to exceed $400)
Special Event Permits - Non -Profit
Application Fee - Charitable Organization (If
submitted at least 60 days prior to the event date)
$50.00 - non-refundable
Application Fee - If submitted 59 days or less prior to
the event date
$200.00 - non-refundable
Permit Fee
$25 per day (not to exceed $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, including Amphitheater,
Avenue of the Fountains Plaza, Great Lawn,
Centenial Circle and other lawns - Event with less
than 5,000 attendance
$2,500/day
Park/Open Space Fees, including Amphitheater,
Avenue of the Fountains Plaza, Great Lawn,
Centenial Circle and other lawns - Event with more
than 5,000 attendance
$3,500/day
Special Event Permits - Deposit Fees
Events with less than 1,000 attendance
$500
Events with 1,000 - 1,999 attendance
$1,000
Events with 2,000 - 5,000 attendance
$2,500
Events with over 5,000 attendance
$5,000
Special Event Permit Fees - Road Closure Admin
Fees
Events with less than 1,000 attendance
$500
Events with 1,000 - 1,999 attendance
$750
Events with 2,000 - 5,000 attendance
$1,000
Events with over 5,000 attendance
$1,500
Special Event Permit Fees - Vendor Compliance
Fine
First time penalty
$250
Recurring penalty
$750
Film permit application
$50.00 non-refundable
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2017
Description
Proposed Fee FY17-18
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
$50.00 - non-refundable
Sampling Permit
$50.00 - non-refundable
Acquisition of Control/Restructure/Agent Change
$100.00 - 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 Microbrewery
$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
$500.00 - non-refundable
14 - Private Club
15 - Special Event
$25.00 - non-refundable
16 - Wine Festival/Wine Fair
$25.00 - non-refundable
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(perperson)
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 modificationpursuant 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
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Descril2tipn
Proj2osed Fee FY17-18
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 length
$2.50 per sq. yd.
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.
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.
Seal -Coat
$2.00 per Sq. yd.
ENCROACHMENT/PUBLIC WORKS PERMITS
Base Permit Fee
$70.00 - 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.
Sign (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.
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Descri ti n
I Proposed Fee FY17-18
ENCROACHMENT/PUBLIC WORKS PERMITS (CONT.)
Storm Drain Pipe
$2.00 per linear ft.
Catch Basins, Headwells
$50.00 ea.
Cutoff Walls
$.35 per linear ft.
Slope 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
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 -
per MAG section 336
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 Permit
$210.00
Haul Route Permit (greater than or equal to 500
cubic yards)
$210.00
Failure to barricade or improper barricading
Up to $1,000
Permit Extension
$50.00
Penalty for work w/o permit
50% of Permit Fee
Minimum Plan Review
$70.00 per hour (1 - hour Minimum)
ENVIRONMENTAL FEE
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
late fee for paying the environmental fee
$5.00 per month up to a maximum of $35.
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Proposed Fee FY17-18
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
$300.00
Engineering Plan Review Fee
$350.00 per sheet
Final Plat Improvement:
Plan Checking
350.00 per sheet includes 2nd and 3rd reviews
Except water and sewer plans
175.00 er 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
New/Address Change
$25.00
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)
$1,301/dwelling
Fire and Emergency
Residential (1)
$300/dwelling
Non - Residential (2)
$0.243/Sq. ft.
(1) Residential includes single and multi - family dwelling
units
(2) Non - residential includes commercial and industrial square footage
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
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Descri ti n
Proposed Fee FY17-18
PLANNING & ZONING FEES
Administrative Use Permit/Grand Opening Sign
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
Commercial/Industrial/Multi-Family 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
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. plus revegetation
Landscape Plan Review
$420.00 plus 2,500.00 refundable deposit **
Notification fee
$5.00 per mailing label and $75.00 per newspaper
posting as appropriate
Ordinances (Text Amendments)
$2,000.00 plus notification
Planned Area 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
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
Special Use Permits and amendments
$500.00 plus notification *^ - non-refundable
Temporary Use Permits
$200.00 plus notification * - non-refundable
Temporary Visitor Permit (RV Parking):
$25.00
Time Extension Fee
$100.00
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 per mailing label and/or $75 per newspaper posting as appropriate.
**Deposit required for Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) if landscapting is not installed; refundable upon
landscaping approval by Town within six (6) months.
AAll 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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Descril2tign
I Proposed Fee FY17-18
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
1$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
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
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Description
Proposed Fee FY17-18
BUILDING PFPM)T/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.
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.)
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.)
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 **
**Deposit required for Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) if landscapting is not installed; refundable upon
landscaping approval by Town within six (6) months.
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I Proposed Fee FY17-18
BUILDING PERMIT/PLAN CHECK — COMMERCIAL (CONT.)
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 *^
*Plus a notification charge of $5 per mailing label and/or
$75 per newspaper posting as appropriate.
AAll 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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Description
Proj2osed Fee FY17-18
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 per trip
ABATEMENT FEES
Inspection fee
$70.00 per hour (1 - hour minimum)
Reinspection fee
$150.00 per trip
PARK FACILITY RENTALS
Park Rental Fees - Resident/ Organization
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
Tennis Courts - 90 minute reservation
$5.00 without lighting
Tennis Courts - 90 minute reservation
$7.00 with lighting
Open Park space, including Amphitheater, Avenue of
the Fountains Plaza, Great Lawn, Centenial Circle
and other lawns
$400/half day (4 hours or less)
$750/full day (over 4 hours)
10% wedding discount when combined with Community Center Rental
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Proposed Fee FY17-1
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/ Commercial
(1)
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
Tennis Courts - 90 minute reservation
$10.00 without lights
Tennis Courts - 90 minute reservation
$14.00 with lights
Open Park space, including Amphitheater, Avenue of
the Fountains Plaza, Great Lawn, Centenial Circle
and other lawns
$750/half day (4 hours or less)
$1,400/full day (over 4 hours)
(1) 10% wedding discount when combined with Community Center Rental
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
$10.00 per hour
Athletic Field - Prep & Bases
$25.00 per field
Alcohol Permit with Park Reservation
$10.00 for 50 Consumin 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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Descriptign
Proposed Fee FY17-18
COMMUNTTY CENTER RENTAL'9
Community Center Rental - Resident/
Organization (Tier 2) (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
$72.00
Three Ballrooms*( 161 - 250 people)
Minimum 4 hours
$108.00
Grand Ballroom *( 251 - 450 people)
Minimum 4 hours
$144.00
Lobby (2)
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 (2)
(no rentals on Sunday)
Weekend Rates: Friday -Sunday
Ballroom 3 (includes patio access and views)*
I Per Hour
4 hour minimum
1$41.00
Ballroom 4 (includes patio access and views)
4 hour minimum
1$41.00
Tier 2 Groups meeting 6 or More Times per Year:
4 hour minimum with contract
50% of Resident/Non-Profit rate
*Ballroom 3 not available as a standalone rental
(z) 10% wedding discount when combined with a Park Rental
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Description
Proposed Fee FY17-18
COMMUNITY CENTER RENTALS (CONT.)
Community Center Rental - Non -Resident/
Commercial (Tier 3) (2)
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
$166.00
Three Ballrooms*( 161 - 250 people)
4 hour minimum
$249.00
Grand Ballroom *( 251 -_450 people)
4 hour minimum
$332.00
Lobby (2)
4 hour minimum
$69.00
Grand Ballroom & Lobby (2)
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 (2)
(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
$124.00
Tier 3 Groups meeting 6 or More Times per Year:
4 hour minimum with contract
500/. of Non-Resident/Commercial Rate
*Ballroom 3 not available as a standalone rental
(Z) 10% wedding discount when combined with a Park Rental
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Descrigtign
Proposed Fee FY17-18
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
Ping Pong Table
$15.00 per rental
Internet Access
Hard Wire
$125 per day
Sound Reinforcement
Wireless Microphones
$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
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
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2017
Descril2tign
I Proposed Fee FY17-1
COMMUNITY CENTER RENTALS (CONT.)
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
Ping Pong Table
$30.00 per rental
Internet Access
Hard Wire
$125.00 per da
Sound Reinforcement
Wireless Microphones
$15.00
Speaker Table Includes Mixing Board
15.00 each
Conference Phone
$20.00
Portable Sound System Includes Mixing
50.00
CD Player
$20.00
Electricity per booth
110 V
$25.00
220 V
$75.00
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
Maskin Tae
$5.00 each
Miscellaneous
Dance Floor - Per 3' x 3' parquet square
$5.00
Staging 6' x 8" section
10.00
Piano - Tuning Extra
U ri ht
$50.00
Grand
$100.00
Coffee Service
5.00 er 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
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Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2017
Description-
Proposed Fee FY17-18
SENIOR SERVICES ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES (CALENDAR YEAR)
Resident
$20.00
Non - Resident
$30.00
COURT FEES
Non -Sufficient Funds (checks returned to Court)
$30.00 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
$50.00 per defaulted charge
Warrant
$50.00 per warrant issued
Diversion Program Rescheduling
$25.00
Court Clerk
$17.00
Court User
$30.00 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
State Law and Arizona Supreme Court Rules.
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Schedule of Authorized Positions
Schedule of
Authorized Positions
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Schedule of Authorized Positions
Schedule of Authorized Positions
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY 15-16 FY 16-17 FY 17-18
Position Title
Municipal Court
Presiding Judge
Court Administrator
Senior Court Clerk
Court Clerk
Authorized FTE
Administration
Town Manager
Administrative Services Director
Executive Asst to Town Mgr/Council
Town Clerk
Volunteer Coordinator
Economic Development Specialist
Economic Development Director
Communication and Marketing Coordinator
Information Technology Administrator
Network & Information Technology Administrator
Finance Director
Accountant
Financial Services Technician
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
1.00 0.63 0.63 0.63 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
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
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.63
1.00
1.00
1.30
1.30
-
-
-
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.20
0.20
-
1.00
1.00
-
-
-
1.00
1.00
-
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
-
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.50
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.50
0.63
0.63
1.26
1.26
0.80
0.70
1.00
1.00
1.00
9.06
11.33
11.63
12.46
12.46
-
-
-
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.50
0.50
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.25
1.30
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
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Schedule of Authorized Positions
Schedule of Authorized Positions
(continued)
FY13-14 FY14-15 FY 15-16 FY 16-17 FY 17-18
Authorized Authorized Authorized Authorized Proposed
Position - Title FTE FTE FTE FTE FTE
Development Services
Development Services Director
Executive Assistant
Town Engineer
Senior Planner
GIS Technician/CAD Operator
Senior Code Enforcement Officer
Code Enforcement Officer
Chief Building Official/Plans Examiner
Civil Plans Examiner
Building Permit Technician
Authorized FTE
Communitv Services
Community Services Director
Recreation Manager
Recreation Supervisor
Recreation Program Coordinator
Tourism Coordinator
Communication and Marketing Coordinator
Executive Assistant
Parks Supervisor
Park Operations Lead
Lead Park Attendant
Park Attendant
Groundskeeper
Groundskeeper II
Customer Service Representative II
Community Center Manager
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
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.50
0.50
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
-
-
-
-
0.50
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.50
8.00
8.00
8.00
7.50
8.50
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
-
-
0.80
0.80
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
3.00
-
0.49
0.49
0.49
0.49
-
1.96
1.96
1.96
1.96
3.00
3.00
3.00
1.00
-
1.00
0.30
0.30
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.00
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
0.88
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
20.18
21.06
20.76
20.56
20.56
49.49
52.32
52.32
53.95
54.95
Compared to the high of 115 FTEs in FY01-02, the current level of 55 FTEs repre-
sents a total decrease of 53% over a seventeen year period. The reduction in au-
thorized 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
FY17-18 PAY PLAN
(adjusted by 5.0%)
Exempt Positions
Position Title
Minimum
Maximum
Previous Range
Finance Director
$ 94,160
$ 133,905 $
89,676 -
$ 127,529
Public Works Director
92,715
131,850
88,300 -
125,571
Development Services Director
92,715
131,850
88,300 -
125,571
Town Engineer
89,128
126,749
84,884 -
120,713
Administrative Services Director
83,409
118,616
79,437 -
112,968
Community Services Director
83,085
118,155
79,129 -
112,529
Court Administrator
74,430
105,847
70,886 -
100,807
Town Clerk
68,423
97,305
65,165 -
92,671
Economic Development Director
66,520
94,599
63,352 -
90,094
Chief Building Official/Plans Examiner
65,841
93,633
62,706 -
89,174
Recreation Manager
65,041
92,506
59,787 -
85,024
Street Superintendent
64,461
91,669
61,391 -
87,304
Senior Planner
64,196
91,292
61,139 -
86,945
Community Center Manager
62,755
89,244
54,389 -
77,346
Network and Information Technology Administrator
60,409
87,839
57,532 -
85,697
Parks Supervisor
57,753
82,131
55,003 -
78,220
Facilities/Environmental Supervisor
56,157
79,862
53,483 -
76,059
Senior Services Supervisor
54,389
77,346
51,799 -
73,663
Executive Assistant to Town Manager/Council
54,006
76,801
51,434 -
73,144
Accountant
49,850
70,892
47,476 -
67,516
Recreation Program Coordinator
49,850
70,892
47,476 -
67,516
Communications and Marketing Coordinator
49,850
70,892
47,476 -
67,516
Senior Code Enforcement Officer
49,850
70,892
43,118 -
61,318
Volunteer Coordinator
49,850
70,892
47,476 -
67,516
Community Center Operations Coordinator
49,850
70,892
47,476 -
67,516
Non -Exempt Positions
Position Title
Minimum
Maximum
Previous Range
Civil Plans Examiner
$ 25.89
$ 36.82
N/A -new
position
GIS Technician/CAD Operator
25.44
36.17 $
24.22 -
$ 34.44
Traffic Signal Technician II
24.81
35.28
23.62 -
33.60
Civil Engineer Inspector
22.09
31.41
21.03 -
29.91
Executive Assistant
20.73
29.48
19.74 -
28.07
Fleet Mechanic/ en Space -Landscape S ecialist
20.22
28.75
19.25 -
27.38
Park Operations Lead
20.22
28.75
19.25 -
27.38
Facilities Maintenance Technician
18.72
26.62
17.82 -
25.35
Building Permit Technician
18.23
25.93
17.36 -
24.69
Senior Court Clerk
17.74
25.22
16.89 -
24.01
Street Maintenance Technician
17.74
25.22
16.89 -
24.01
Court Clerk
16.95
24.11
16.14 -
22.96
Financial Services Technician
16.95
24.11
16.14 -
22.96
Groundskeeper II
16.95
24.11
14.30 -
20.33
Accounting Clerk
16.41
23.33
15.62 -
22.21
Customer Service Representative II
16.41
23.33
15.62 -
22.21
Senior Services Activities Coordinator
16.05
22.82
15.28 -
21.73
Lead Park Attendant
16.05
22.82
15.28 -
21.73
Customer Service Representative I
14.62
20.78
13.92 -
19.79
Home Delivered Meals Coordinator
14.30
20.33
13.61 -
19.36
Operations Support Worker
14.30
20.33
13.61 -
19.36
Custodian
13.21
18.79
12.58 -
17.89
Park Attendant
13.21
18.79
12.58 -
17.89
Senior Services Assistant
13.21
18.79
12.58 -
17.89
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Glossary
Glossary
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Glossary
A -AR
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.
Adopted Budget
Used in fund summaries and department and division summaries within the
budget document. Represents the annual budget as approved by formal ac-
tion of the Town Council, which sets the spending limits for the fiscal year.
Adoption
Formal action by the Town Council, which sets the spending limits for the fiscal
year.
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.
Allocation
A part of a lump sum appropriation which is designated for expenditure by
specific organization units and/or for special purposes, activities, or sub-
jects.
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.
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Glossary
AS -BE
Assessed Valuation
A value that is established for real and personal property for use as a basis
for levying property taxes. Property values are established by the County
Assessor and the State as a basis for levying taxes.
Asset
Resources and property of the Town that can be used or applied to cover liabilities.
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 ben-
efitting a future period.
Attrition
A method of achieving a reduction in personnel by not refilling the positions vacat-
ed 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.
Basis of Accounting
Defined by the Government Accounting Standards Board by Fund type as
the method of accounting for various activities. The basis is determined when
a transaction or event is recognized in the fund's operating statement..
Beginning Balance
The residual funds brought forward from the previous fiscal year (ending bal-
ance).
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Glossary
BO -BU
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:
• 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 Rating
The measure of the quality and safety of a bond. The rating indicates the likelihood
that a debt issuer will be able to meet scheduled repayments and dictates the in-
terest rate paid.
Bond Refinancing
The payoff and re -issuance of bonds to obtain better interest rates and/or bond
conditions.
Budget
A plan of financial operation embodying an estimate of proposed expendi-
tures for a given period and the proposed means of financing them. This of-
ficial public document reflects decisions, assesses service needs, estab-
lishes allocation of resources, and is the monetary plan for achieving Town
goals and objectives.
Budget Amendment
A change of budget appropriation between expenditure accounts that is different
from the original adopted budget. Budget amendments do not change the legal
spending limit adopted by the Town Council.
Budget Calendar
The schedule of key dates which a government follows in the preparation and
adoption of the budget.
Budget Document
The instrument used by the budget -making authority to present a compre-
hensive financial program to the Town Council.
Budget Message
The opening section of the budget document which provides the Town Coun-
cil and the public with a general summary of the most important aspects of
the budget, changes from the previous fiscal year, and recommendations
regarding the financial policy for the upcoming period.
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.
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Glossary
BU -CA
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.
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
The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is a comprehensive projection of capital
investment projects, which identifies priorities as to need, method of financ-
ing, and project costs and revenues that will result during a five-year peri-
od. The plan is a guide for identifying current and future fiscal year require-
ments and becomes the basis for determining the annual capital budget.
The capital plan for the ensuing year must be formally adopted during the
budget process.
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.
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Glossary
CA -DE
Cash Basis of Accounting
The basis of accounting in which transactions are recognized only when cash
amounts are increased or decreased.
Cash -in -lieu
Funding for capital projects the Town requires from developers in lieu of them con-
structing necessary off- site improvements related to their development project.
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.
Contractual Services
Services such as rentals, insurance, maintenance, etc. that are purchased
by the Town.
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 major administrative portion of the Town which indicates overall manage-
ment responsibility for an operation or a group of related operations.
Depreciation
An accounting transaction which spreads the acquisition value of an asset across
its useful life. Alternatively, expiration in the service life of capital assets attributa-
ble to wear and tear, deterioration, action of the physical elements, inadequacy or
obsolescence.
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Glossary
DE -FE
Development Fees
Those fees and charges generated by building, development, and growth in the
Town.
Disbursement
The expenditure of money from an account.
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 -related expenses. Included is the Town's share of costs for social security,
pension plans, medical and life insurance plans.
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.
Ending Balance
The residual funds that are spendable or available for appropriation at the
end of the fiscal year.
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.
Fees
Charges for specific services.
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FI -FU
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.
Franchise Fees
Annual fees paid by utilities (e.g. cable TV) for use of Town public rights-of-way.
Franchise fees are typically a set percentage of gross revenue within the Town.
Full Faith and Credit
A pledge of a government's taxing power to repay debt obligations.
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
Difference between assets and liabilities reported in a government fund.
Non -spendable — Portions of fund balance that include amounts that
cannot be spent because they are either (a) not in spendable form or (b)
legally or contractually required to be maintained intact.
Restricted — Portion of fund balance that reflects constraints placed on
the use of resources that are either (a) externally imposed by creditors,
grantors, contributors, or laws or regulations of other governments or (b)
imposed by law through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation.
Committed — Amounts that can be used only for specific purposes pursu-
ant to constraints imposed by formal action of the government's highest
level of decision-making authority. In the case of the Town, this would be
the Council and Mayor.
Assigned — Amounts that are constrained by the government's intent to
be used for specific purposes, but that are neither restricted nor commit-
ted.
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FU -IN
Unassigned — Residual classification for the General Fund. This classifi-
cation represents fund balance that has not been assigned to other funds
and that has not been restricted, committed, or assigned to specific pur-
poses within the general fund. The General Fund should be the only fund
that reports a positive unassigned fund balance amount.
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.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Uniform minimum standards for financial accounting and recording, encom-
passing the conventions, rules, and procedures that define accepted ac-
counting principles.
Goal
The end toward which effort is directed. 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.
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.
Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF)
A fund with revenues consisting of state taxes collected on gasoline, vehi-
cle licenses and other transportation related fees. These funds must be
used for street and highway purposes.
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.).
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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 Agreement
A contract between governmental entities as authorized by State law.
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.
Journal Entry
An entry into the financial system that transfers actual amounts from one ac-
count, department, or fund to another.
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.
Local Transportation Assistance Fund (LTAF)
Revenues are generated by the State Lottery. Distribution of these funds is
based on population. Funds must be used for public transit or streets, but a
small portion may be used for cultural purposes.
Long-term Debt
Debt with a maturity of more than one year after the date of issuance.
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.
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Glossary
MU -PE
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
maintenance 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 governing body of a municipality. If the
ordinance is not in conflict with any higher form of law, such as a state statute
or a constitutional provision, it has the full force and effect of law within the
boundaries of the municipality to which it applies.
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.
Per Capita
A unit of measure that indicates the amount of some quantity per person in
the Town.
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Glossary
PE -RE
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.
Personal Services
The classification of all salaries, wages, and fringe benefits expenditures.
Fringe benefits include FICA, retirement contributions, medical insurance,
life insurance, and workers' compensation. In some cases, benefits may
also include clothing allowances and education assistance.
Policy
A plan, course of action, or guiding principle, designed to set parameters
for decisions and actions. A policy could also be a more precise statement
of a desired course of action.
Program
A group of related activities performed by one or more divisions or departments of
the Town for the purpose of accomplishing a service the Town is responsible for
delivering.
Property Tax
Total property tax levied by a municipality on the assessed value of a property
within Town limits. In Arizona, the property tax system is divided into primary and
secondary.
Primary Property Tax - A limited tax levy used for operations based on
primary assessed valuation and primary tax rate. The tax rate is restrict-
ed to a 2% annual increase. Municipalities may use this tax for any pur-
pose.
Secondary Property Tax - An unlimited tax levy restricted to voter -
approved budget overrides. The tax is based on the secondary assessed
valuation and secondary tax rate.
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.
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RE -SU
Resolution
A special or temporary order of the Town Council. Requires less formality than an
ordinance or statute.
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 rev-
enue 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
Created out of receipts of specific taxes or other earmarked revenues. Such
funds are authorized by statutory or charter provisions to pay for specific
activities with a special form of continuing revenues.
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
started.
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TA -WO
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.
Unreserved Fund Balance
The portion of a fund's balance that is not restricted for a specific purpose
and is available for general appropriation.
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.
Variance
Comparison of actual expenditure and revenues from one year to the next and
comparison of budget -to -actual in current fiscal year.
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
AB -BV
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
BGC -Boys and Girls Club
BRE -Business Retention and Expansion
BVAC-Business Vitality Advisory Council
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Acronyms
CA -HP
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
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
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Acronyms
HU -RF
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
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
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Acronyms
RF -VR
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
SWOT -Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
V -Volt
VHF -Very High Frequency
VOIP-Voice Over Internet Protocol
VRF-Vehicle Replacement Fund
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2010 Strategic Plan
2010 Strategic Plan
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What is a strategic Plan a rid haw 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 newtechnologies 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.
a— 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' closenessto
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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2010 Strategic Plan
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.
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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.
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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 ofthe 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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