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Home My WebLink AboutMARCH 31, 1988 "WORLD'S LARGEST RESORT CITY" ci,ry coUNCIL MAYOR ROBERT G. JONES, A, @,g@ VICE MAYOR MEYERA E OBERNDORF, A, L.,g@ A@ERT W BALKO, B,@,h JOHN A. BAUM, BI-k..,- @,h ROBERT E FENTPESS, Vi,i.i@ B@.,h B-@,h HAROLD HEISCHOBER, A@ L,,,, BARBARA M HENLEY, P.@g, @,,.gh RF,BA S M,CLANAN, Pi@,,. A@@@ B,@,h JOHN D MO@, K,.,@ill, B,-gh N@C7Y K PARKER, A@ L,,g, JOHN L PEIZRY, B@,,id, @.,h 281 CITY HALL BUILDING MUNICIPAL CENTER AUB-@ I --, J.., C,,, M.-@ CITY COUNCIL AGENDA VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23456-WO2 @.. .@ A-- (804) 427-4303 -@H, CMCI@. C.11 C@ MARCH 31, 1988 ITEM I. FOrd4AL SESSION: - Conference Room - 4:00 P.M. VIRGINIA B&KCH CITY COTJNCIL A. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Robert G. Jones B. READING OF MAYOR'S CALL TO SPFCTAL SESSION C. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL D. 1988-1989 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET CITY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION E. ADJOLMNKENT M I N U T E S VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia March 31, 1988 The SPECIAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BFACH CITY COUNCIL was called to order by Mayor Robert G. Jones in the Council Chambers, City Hall Building, on Monday, March 31, 1988, at 4:00 P.M- Council Members Present: Albert W. Balko, John A. Baum, Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Mayor Robert G. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Nancy K. Parker and John L. Perry Council Members Absent: John D. Moss (ENTERED: 4:04 P.M.) Vice Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf (ENTERED: 4:03 P.M.) - 2 - Item I.B. ITEM # 29094 The MAYOR'S LETTER stating the purpose of the SPECIAL SESSION was read by Mayor Robert G. Jones: " In accordance with City Code Section 2-21 and by the authority vested in me, I hereby call a SPECIAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BFACH CITY COUNCIL in the Council Chambers, City Hall Building, on Thursday, March 31, 1988, at 4:00 P.M. for the purpose of the City Manager's Presentation of the FY 1988-1989 OPERATING BUDGET. s/Robert G. Jones Mayor ROBERT G. JONES MUNICIPAL CENTER MAYOR VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23456-9002 (804) 427-4581 E'ebruary 22, 1988 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL In accordance with City Code Section 2-21 and by the authority vested in me, I hereby call a SPECIAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL in the Council Chambers, City Hall Building, on Thursday, i4arch 31, 1988, at 4:00 P.M. for the purpose of the City Manager's Presentation of the FY 1988-1989 OPERATING BUDGET. Respectfully, fZob.@-t ,@a .r RGJ/bh cc: Aubrey V. Watts, Jr., City llanager J. Dale Binison, City Attorney 'luth Hod,es Smith, CMC/AAE, City Clerk Pam Lingle, Director of Public Information Virginia Beach City Council Rece-,ved i@Totice Councilman Albert W. Balko Councilman John A. Baum Councilman RoberL E. Fentress Councilman Harold Hei-schober Councilwoman Barbara i@,. henley Councilwoman Reba S. 'fcclanan Councilp.an John D. !',loss Vice ilayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Councilwoinan Nancy K. Parker Councilman John L. Perry - 3 - Item I.D. ITEM # 29095 1988-1989 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET CITY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION The City Manager offered for. consideration the YY 1988-89 PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET, totaling $527,979,856. The Budget increase from FY 1987-88 to FY 1988-89 is 9.08%. In the past 22 years, in only one year (FY 1977-78) has the annual percentage change been smaller. That particular year, State funds offset approximately $4-MILLION in aid to Dependent Children. The Governor's Budget included numerous mandates without appropriate funding while the potential relief provided by the Geieral Assembly is welcome, it came too late to be fully useful this year to the School Board or in the formulation of the City Manager's recommendation. Consequently, the City Manager recommended the full request of the School Board. The level of communication was greatly improved between City Staff and the School Administration. The City has continued to address Charter Bond requirements, pay-as-you-go financing, as well as the Referendum Related programs. Funds are included to complete the design of the Judicial Genter. The approach of the YY 1988-89 PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET was to focus carefully. The General City Departments Budget's increase was only 3.8%; however, overall important goals were advanced and several new initiatives enacted. The City Manager recommended the addition of selected positions and funding for continued improvements in such areas as: Transportation, Planning, Engineering, Stormwater Management, Compliance with Federal Hazardous Materials and Installation. In the Fire Department, an additional Fire Inspector has been included and an 11-man manpower squad to meet Personnel needs. Within the Police Department, 34 Positions are being recommended, including 9 positions for the DARE Program to combat Drug Abuse and three positions for a new dedicated Rural Patrol. High Priority has continued to be placed on Police Patrol and more positions have been added for this function than any other activity of Government. With regard to Human Services, additional City funds of $100,000 are provided in the Cooperative Health Budget to match state initiatives, after school and summer day programs for children and teens are expanded to better meet concerns associated with Latch-Key Children. Dean Block, Assistant City Manager for Analysis and Evaluation, presented the FINANCIAL SUMMARY of the FY 1988-89 PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET. 1. The budget is balanced on a current revenue - current expense basis. 2. No real estate tax rate increase is recommended except that authorized in the November 1987 referendum and previously approved by City Council. 3. A total Budget increase of 9.08%, which includes an increase of only 3.8% for City Departments. 4. A recommended $.05 per pack increase in the cigarette tax to provide improvements in key services. 5. Provision of $1.3-Yiillion for completion of funding of design work on the Judicial Center. 6. Full funding of the $224.7-Million School request including the opening of three new Centers for Effective Learning, Salem Elementary and Salem Junior High Schools. 7. Continuation of the commitments made to Road, School, Recreation Center and other infrastructure improvements, including pay-as-you-go financing and related costs. - 4 - Item I.D. ITEM 29095 (Continued) 1988-1989 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET CITY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION Percent Revenue Summary Proposed of Total General Property Taxes $ 179,569,714 34.0 Other Local Taxes 96,280,410 18.2 Other Local Sources 72,228,118 13.7 From the Commonwealth 172,846,988 32.8 From the Federal Government 7,054,626 1.3 Total $ 527,979,856 100.0 ----------- Percent Appropriation Summary Proposed of Total School Operations $ 224,714,052 42.6 City Operations 197,449,324 37.4 Capital Improvement Program 20,282,708 3.8 Debt Service (City & Schools) 42,936,234 8.1 Self-Supporting: @later & Sewer Operations 29,695,650 5.6 Water & Sewer Debt Service 12,901,888 2.5 Total $ 527,979,856 100.0 Funding by Major Category Increase 1987-1988 1988-1989 Proposed Original Proposed Over Budget Budget Original School: Operations: $199,895,774 $ 224,714,052 12.4 CIP Projects 3,282,76o 2,105,900 (35.8) Debt Service 12,624,954 15,156,320 20.1 Total $215,803,488 $ 241,976,272 .1 ------------ City: Operations $190,158-014 $ 197,449,324 3.8 CIP Projects 12,502,199 16,176,808 29.4 Debt Service 24,713,575 27,779,914 12.4 Total $227,373,788 $ 241,4o6,04@ 6.2 Vlater & Sewer: Operations $ 26,636,823 $ 29,695,650 11.5 CIP Projects 2,000,000 2,000,000 0.0 Debt Service 12,217,416 12,901,888 5.6 Total $40,853,699 $ 44,597,538 .2 Total (All) $484,030,975 $ 527,979,856 9.1 ------- -- ----- ----- ---- Positions: Schools 6,059.0 6,419.0 5.9 City (FTE) 4,727.2 4,844.1 2.5 Total 10,786.2 11,263.1 4.4 - 5 - Item I.D. ITEM # 29095 (Continued) 1988-1989 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET CITY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION Analysis of Budget Increase Proposed FY 88/89 Budget: $527,979,856 Less: Original FY 87/88 Budget: $484,030,975 % of Total Increase Total Increase $43,948,881 100.0% less: Increase in School Operating Budget 24,818,278 (56-5) 1, Less: Increases in Referendum-Related Appropriations 6,156,406 (14-0) Less: Net Increase in Other Debt Service and Capital Projects 2,623,520 ( 6.0) Less: Increase in Water & Sewer Fund Operations 3,059,367 ( 6.9) Remaining for All Other Departments 7,291,310 (16.6) FY 1988-89 FY 1987-88 Proposed Budget Original Budget Difference % Change All Other Departments $197,449,324 $190,150,014 $7,291,310 3.8 6 Item I.E. ADJOURMIENT ITEM 29096 Upon moti-on by Councilman Heischober, and BY ACCLAMATION, City Council ADJOURNED the Meeting at 4:40 P.M- @ w,- Beverly 0. Hooks Chief Deputy City Clerk @uth Hodge-s Smith, CMC bert (f. City Clerk lyor City of VI-rginia Beach Virginia March 31, 1988