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HomeMy WebLinkAboutII. A. 5. COMMUNICATIONS 4.9.24FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget Tiffany Russell, Communications Director April 9, 2024 1 Organization Summary Total FTEs Number of Divisions Total FY 2024-25 Budget 28 4 $2,844,730 2 Department Operating Budget Program FY 2023-24 Amended FY 2023-24 FTE FY 2024-25 Proposed FY 2024-25 FTE Change ($)Change (%) Salaries & Benefits $2,711,074 28 $2,870,585 28 $159,511 5.88% Operating Expenses $300,841 -$781,007 -$480,166 159.61% Total $3,011,915 28 $3,651,592 28 $639,677 21.24% 3 Major Changes & Initiatives •Enhance Service Delivery for City Internal Communications •$75,000: 19 screens with MVIX digital signage software at 11 staff locations for non-desk workers •Seek Opportunities for Improved Communications •Dedicated media relations FTE •Improved email subscriber strategy •Ongoing community engagement efforts (community meetings/town halls, SpeakUpVB.com surveys) •City Auditor Recommendations: Inventory Management, Cox Franchise Agreement and Future of Master Control •Securing Streaming Service (Apple TV, Roku, etc.) 4 Conclusion According to the 2022 resident survey, the top four communication and community engagement services that are most important to residents for the City to emphasize over the next two years, are: •Effectiveness of City communication with the public •Opportunities for resident participation in City policy development and decision making •Availability of information about local government services and activities •Residents’ knowledge on how to engage and provide input to elected officials 5