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Home My WebLink AboutAPRIL 1, 1986 MINUTES Cit@ <Df NTijrg;irai@ E3@@c:!@ "WORLD'S LARGEST RESORT CITY" CTFY COUNCIL MA YOR HAROLD BEISCHOBFR. At VICE-MA YOR RFAA S. M@CLANAN, A- @h JOHN A. DAUM. M.@ @k NANCY A. CREECH. A, @ ROBERTE FEN7RESS, V@ B-h B@k BARBARA M. @, P..p B-gh H JACK JEWINGS, JR, L@@.- B-gh LOUIS B. JO@, B.,@ B-"h ROBERT G. JONM. At @. J. hENRY M@COY. JR.. K-p@ B-gh MEYF,RA E. OB@RF, At U@, 281 CRTY HALL BUILDR.VG MUNICLPAL @R RUTH HODGES SMIM CMC. C,,v Ci-k CITY COUNCIL AGENDA VIRGINIA BEACH VIRGRNIA 2w6 M 18041427.4mi April 1, 1986 Virginia Beach City Council REGULAR SESSION OF VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL - Council Chambers - 12:00 NOON A. MAYOR'S CALL TO ORDER TO RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION RECESSED MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1986 B. ELECTRONIC ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL C. CITY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION OF THE FY 1986-87 OPERATING BUDGET D. MAYOR/COUNCIL - DISCUSSION E. MOTION TO RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION F. ADJOURNMENT M I N U T E S VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia RECONVENED REGULAR SESSION 12:08 P.M. Tuesday, April 1, 1986 The Regular Session of the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, which RECESSED at 10:35 P.M., Monday, March 24, 1986, was RECONVENED by Mayor Harold Heischober in the Council Chambers, City Hall Building, on Tuesday, April 1, 1986, at 12:08 P.m. Council Members Present: John A. Baum, Robert E. Fentress, Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, H. Jack Jennings, Jr., J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S. and Meyera E. Oberndorf Council Members Absent: Nancy A. Creech, Louis R. Jones, Robert G. Jones and Vice Mayor Reba S. McClanan Councilwoman Nancy A. Creech was out of the City Councilman Louis R. Jones entered the RECONVENED SESSION at 12:10 P.M. Councilman Robert G. Jones entered the RECONVENED SESSION at 12:20 P. M. Vice Mayor Reba S. McClanan was out of the City. - 31 - Item II-C. FY 1986-87 OPEP.ATING BUDGET ITEM # 25150 The City Manager presented to City Council the FY 1986-87 OPER.ATING BUDGET. Copies were distributed to City Council and are hereby made a part of the record. This BUDGET was compiled in a loose-leaf format to facilitate review. The City Manager provided City Council with an overview with the assistance of CHARTS. The TRENDS and ISSUES were identified: Operation and Maintenance of New Public Facilities. Risk Management Costs. Growth regarding Population and Residential Development Funding of CIP Projects. Revenue and Expenditure Growth Decreasing Federal Support to Localities The Population Chart reflected an addition of approximately 43,000 people over the past two years. The staff is projecting returning to a more historic trend in 1986. The CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Projects have been emphasized on a "pay-as-you-go" basis and the BUDGET reflects over $ 6-1/2 MILLION in this particular category. The TRENDS concerning REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE GROWTH and DECREASING FEDERAL SUPPORT TO LOCALITIES were ilustrated tbrough a series of CHARTS involving major areas of City Operations: Schools, Water and Sewer. CITY GENERAL FUND REVENUES - The rate of growth has begun to slow as the City must adjust to a lower inflated environment. The City will continue to monitor Gramm-Rudman and the Federal Budget. CITY OPERATIONS PER CAPITA - shows a steady and a moderate trend, reflecting new facilities to improve services and more "pay-as-you-go" Capital Improvements. GENERAL FUND DEBT SERVICE PER CAPITA - The BUDGET contains the Debt Service for the 1985 Charter and School Referendum Bonds authorized last year. The General Fund Debt Service per Capita is showing a slight decline. PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITIONS - reflected per 1,000 City residents and depicts a slightly declining trend. SCHOOL OPERATIONS PER PUPIL - reflected current and constant dollars and show a continued increase. SCHOOL REVENUE BY MAJOR SOURCES - The full request of the SCHOOL BOARD entailing a 10.55% overall increase is brought forward for City Council's consideration. WATER AND SEWER COST PER CONNECTION - reflected the cost per connection was decreasing, simply by the numbers of people that are on the Utility System and this decrease is expected to continue. - 32 - Item II-C. FY 1986-87 OPEELATING BUDGET ITEM # 25150 (Continued) The City Manager reiterated the series of GOALS utilized to guide the Budget Process: 1. Balance the budget on a current revenue-current expense basis. 2. Emphasize basic services, provision of resources needed to meet increased workload and fulfillment of commitments to construct, staff and operate new capital facilites. 3. Closely control the addition of new positions. 4. Recognize potential threats of loss of federal funding. 5. Provide for equitable pay increases for employees. 6. Begin adjustment to an expected slower growth and low inflation environment while recognizing that prior years' growth-related demands have not been fully met. These objectives are addressed throughout the BUDGET. The highlights of the FY 1986-1987 OPERATING BUDGET were reiterated: 1. A total request of $423,142,404., balance on a current revenue-current expense basis. 2. No Tax Rate Increase. 3. Full Funding of the School Board Budget Request. 4. 128.3 Additional City Positions, of which 59 are NEW full-time Positions, and the balance part-time. 5. A 4% across-the-board Salary Adjustment of City Employees. 6. $ 6-1/2 MILLION obligated for Capital Projects. 8. A year-to-year increase of 9.87%, the smallest increase in 9 years. This BUDGET is one of "restrained response". The underlying STRATEGIES were advised: Tax Base Diversification Environmental, Cultural and Recreational Opportunities. Effective City Orgainization Human Services Neighborhod Services Resort Improvement April 1, 1986 - 33 - Item II-C. yy 1986-87 OPERATI14G BUDGET ITEM # 25150 (Continued) Positions are included in the Department of Economic Developmet to improve communication and industrial development activities. This should result in approximatlely $5-MILLION in new capital investment and 600 additional employment opportunities. The City's CIP commitment of $5-Million in "pay-as-you-go" financing was met. A $100,000 reserve is recommended to establish an Environmental Quality unit in the City organization. The Arts and Humanities Commission's recommended grant support is increased to $340,000.,essentially meeting the City's $1.00 per capita goal. Staffing of essential positions (10) for the new central library is provided, as is funding for a new automated circulation system. The remaining central library position needs will be funded in the FY 1987 - 1988 OPERATING BUDGET. A Golf Course Enterprise Fund is established to insure the City's ability to absorb planned new golf courses (Kempsvile Meadows, Redwing II), and to oeprate existing courses on a business basis. A 4% across-the-board salary increase is provided to all City employees. Eligible employees will also have merit increase opportunities. A study is being planned to review the existing pay plan to develop a more flexible system. A more complete picture of resources devoted to human services through City agencies will be reflected for informational purposes; thereby, increasing the understanding of this vital area. The proportion of the total budget in Social Services and Mental Health provided by City funds is increasing, reflecting stable or declining external resources and changes in program emphasis. One position is added in the Pendleton program to increase capacity and improve family therapy capabilities. Two sanitarians are added in the Health Department to improve inspection services. Public information response capacity is increased by one position to respond to calls for services and other requests. Nine (9) new neighborhood parks will be opened in FY 86-87. The BUDGET recommends nine (9) new positions in the Fire Department and Twenty-three (23) in the Police Department to support continued levels of service. The BUDGET establishes the staff support for resort improvement as the Resort Programs Office to insure accountability. The City Council's REVIEW SCHEDULE of the FY 1986-1987 OPERATING BUDGET: April 1-16- City Council's Review April 17 - Budget Workshop - Conference Room 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. April 22 - Budget Workshop - Conference Room 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. April 29 - Public Hearing - Pavilion 7:00 PM. May 8 - Budget Reconciliation Workshop - Conference Room 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. May 12 - Public Hearing and First Reading of Appropriation Ordinance - Council Chambers 2:00 P.M. May 15 - Second Reading of Appropriation Ordinance - Council Chambers 12 NOON. - 34 - Item II-E. RECESS INTO EXECIJTIVE SESSION ITEM # 25151 In accordance with Section 2.1-344, Code of Virginia, as amended, and upon motion by Councilman Jennings, seconded by Councilman Fentress, City Council, voted to RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SFSSION for discussion of Personnel and Legal Matters, after which to adjourn (12:25 P.M.). 1. PERSONNEL MATTERS: Discussion or consideration of employment, assigriment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining or resignation of public officers, appointees or employees. 2. LEGAL MATTERS: Consultation with legal counsel or briefings by staff members, consultants or attorneys, pertaining to actual or potential litigation, or other legal matters within the jurisdiction of the public body. Voting: 9-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Robert E. Fentress, Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, H. Jack Jennings, Jr. , Louis R. Jones, Robert G. Jones, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S. and Meyera E. Oberndorf Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: Nancy A. Creech and Vice Mayor Reba S. McClanan - 35 - Item II-F AD.JOURNMENT ITEM # 25152 Upon motion by Councilman Jennings and BY ACCLAMATION, City Council ADJOURNED the meeting at 1:40 P.M. BeverP) 0. Hooks Chief Deputy City Clerk R,6th Hodget Smith, CMC 6ity Clerk City of Virginia Beach Virginia