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93-20894 Reso r RESOLUTION NO. 93-20894. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING BUDGETS FOR THE GENERAL, ENTERPRISE, AND INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 93/94. BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the City of Miami Beach hereby adopts budgets for the General, Enterprise, and Internal Service Funds for Fiscal Year 1993/94 as summarized herein and listed below: REVENUES GENERAL ENTERPRISE INTERNAL DEPARTMENT FUND FUNDS SERVICE FUNDS TOTALS GENERAL OPERATING REVENUES Property Taxes $36,173,626 $ 36,173,626 Other Taxes 15,213,731 15,213,731 Licenses and Permits 5,614,044 5,614,044 Intergovernmental, Revenues 9,411,120 9,411,120 Charges for Services 1,655,000 1,655,000 Fines and Forfeits 3,380,360 3,380,360 Interest 775,000 775,000 Rents and Leases 1,025,052 1,025,052 Miscellaneous 6,330,252 6,330,252 Other 2,702,500 2,702,500 Subtotal $82,280,685 $ 82,280,685 DEBT SERVICE Ad Valorem Taxes $ 10,148,977 $ 10,148,977 Special Assessments 250.000 250,000 Subtotal $10,398,977 $ 10,398,977 • FUND TOTAL $92,6794662 $ 92,679,662 ENTERPRISE FUNDS Convention Center/TOPA $ 8,863,361 $ 8,863,361 Parking 7,068,760 7,068,760 Sanitation 3,358,591 3,358,591 Water Operations 11,397,828 11,397,828 Sewer Operations 15,317,124 15,317,124 Storm Water 2.000.000 2.000,000 FUND TOTAL ,$48005.664 $ 48,005,664 INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS Central Services $ 500,828 $ 500,828 Communications 1,840,625 1,840,625 Mechanical Maintenance 4,694,057 4,694,057 Property Maintenance 2,026,574 2,026,574 Risk Management 5.768,411 5,768.411 FUND TOTAL $14,830,495 $14,830,495 , TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $92,679,662 $48,005,664 $14,830,495 $155,515,821 APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL ENTERPRISE INTERNAL DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT/FUNCTION FUND FUNDS SERVICE FUNDS TOTALS ADMINISTRATION MAYOR AND COMMISSION $ 502,967 $ 502,967 CITY MANAGER 1,195,381 1,195,381 CITY ATTORNEY 1,837,754 c 1,837,754 CITY CLERK 740,850 740,850 COMMUNITY RELATIONS/PIO 455,120 455,120 FINANCE 1,378,748 1,378,748 MANAGEMENT & BUDGET 637,470 637,470 HUMAN RESOURCES 1,079,183 1,079,183 RISK MANAGEMENT $ 5,768,411 5,768,411 COMMUNITY SERVICES & DEVELOPMENT , BUILDING SERVICES 2,743,656 Building 1,328,164 Code Compliance 1,415,492 DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION SERVICES 1,428,166 Economic Development 497,875 . Community Development • 150,067 Planning & Design 780,224 CONVENTION CENTER/TOPA $ 8,863,361. 8,863,361 APPROPRIATIONS (Continued) GENERAL ENTERPRISE INTERNAL DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT/FUNCTION FUND, FUNDS SERVICE FUNDS TOTALS PARKING 7,068,760 7,068,760 RECREATION, CULTURE & PARKS '9,761,622 Administration 192,311 Bass Museum 527,313 . Beach Patrol 2,502,949 Parks Maintenance 3,399,583 Recreation 3,139,466 PUBLIC PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GENERAL SERVICES 11,159,553 Administration 154,471 Computers 1,373,950 Purchasing/Warehouse 569,048 Property Maintenance 2,026,574 Central Services 500,828 Communications 1,840,625 Mechanical Maintenance 4,694,057 PUBLIC WORKS 30,636,846 Administration 318,382 Engineering 466,735 Streets/Streetlights 1,136,777 Sewer 15,317,124 Storm Water 2,000,000 Water 11,397,828 SANITATION 3,358,591 3,358,591 PUBLIC SAFETY FIRE 15,449,615 15,449,615 POLICE 29,976,923 29,976,923 CITY-WIDE ACCOUNTS 11,073,867 11,073,867 SUBTOTALS $82,280,685 $48.005,664 $14,830,495 $145,116,844 DEBT SERVICE Debt Service $10,398,977 $ 10,398,977 TOTAL ALL FUNDS $92,679,662 $48,005,664 $14,830,495 $155 5 Al PASSED and ADOPTED this 22nd day P of September, 1993 . I/ ., // if Ai ,_.i,, i IV ti MAYOR Al Attest by: C.r cLix-A),E CITY CLERK Fundin. approved: / MANAGEMEi �i & BUDGET FORM APPROVED LEGAL DEPT. • By a Date i'- Z 3-43 • CITY OF MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA 33139 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER TELEPHONE: (305) 673-7010 FAX: (305) 673-7782 COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. TO: Mayor Seymour Gelber and DATE: September 22, 1993 Members of the City Commission FROM: Roger M. C City Manag SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FISCAL YEAR 1993/94 BUDGETS FOR THE GENERAL, ENTERPRISE AND INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS. • RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the attached Resolution which establishes Fiscal Year (FY) 1993/94 Budgets for the General, Enterprise and Internal Service Funds. The budgets presented herein reflect an increase of $150,000 in the General Fund with no further changes in the Enterprise or Internal Service Funds as tentatively adopted on September 14, 1993. The total General Fund Budget for FY 93/94 is now recommended at $92,274,561; the tentatively adopted Enterprise Fund and Internal Service Fund budgets remain at $45,005,664 and $14,830,495, respectively, The recommended adjusted increases to the General Fund Budget, with funding from Resort Taxes are as follows: 1. Homeless Program $50,000 2. Special Marketing and Promotion 100,000 Total Increase $150,000 BACKGROUND: As required by Section 200.065, Florida Statutes, the first public hearing on the proposed millage rates and budget for FY 1993/94 was held on September 14, 1993 . During and after the public hearing, the Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) , members of the public and the City Commission made comments, recommendations, and requests for additional consideration regarding the FY 1993/94 Budgets. Prior to the adoption of the tentative budgets, as presented, the City Commission .requested the Administration to review the BAC's specific recommendations and requests from the members of the public and the City Commission and report back during the second public hearing. 141 AGENDA _ WITEM DATE 22 93 • • Adopting FY 93/94 Budgets September 22, 1993 Page 2 ANALYSIS: Since many of the requests for consideration were similar to the recommendations from the BAC, responses are grouped where possible. Regarding specific recommendations and requests for additional consideration, the following is offered: 1. Addition of 30 Police Officers The commitment to the Ocean Drive Special District and staffing of the North Beach Police Sub Station requires the addition of eight (8) and seven (7) additional police officer positions, respectively. Sector Patrol is an intricate part of the Community/Neighborhood Policing Strategy. In July, 1992, implementation of the Sector Patrol Plan was initiated, but could not be fully implemented due to staffing shortages. To fully implement this Plan would require an additional twenty- two (22) police officers. All additional police officers would be dedicated to the Sector Patrol Plan. As stated in the July 14, 1993 memorandum, the City is preparing an application for a Justice Assistance grant in the amount of $1 million over three (3) years (maximum for cities with less than 150,000 population) to fund salaries and fringe benefits for 15 of the additional 30 police officers requested. Under the terms of the grant, the City would be required to provide a cash match. Consequently, the addition of 15 police officer positions in the tentatively adopted General Fund budget could be viewed as the City's cash match for the salaries and fringe benefits requested in the Department of Justice grant application for 15 additional police officers. Should the grant not be awarded, expenditures in other areas will be held until the certainty of the grant is established. 2 . Addition of 15 Code Compliance Officers The BAC's rationale for the expressed uncertainty about the number of additional police officers required may also be applied to the number of additional Code Compliance Officers required. An additional allocation of $150, 000 was earmarked for improving the Code Compliance function. These funds will not be expended until after the comprehensive review of the code compliance process is completed and recommendations for improvement made to the City Commission. Included in these recommendations will be the proper level of staffing. 3. TOPA Arbitration Settlement The recommendation for transferring the entire proceeds ($3 million) from the TOPA arbitration settlement to the reserves would not in itself lead to an improved bond rating. Of greater significance to the rating agencies, would be consistent operating surpluses at the end of each year; i.e. revenues exceeding expenditures resulting from a deliberate planned approach. . 142 • Adopting FY 93/94 Budgets September 22, 1993 Page 3 A review of the capital equipment and infrastructure needs of the City to continue effective services indicate the immediate needs previously identified in the budget message as: Parks Renovations/Improvements $500,000 Repair Municipal Buildings 669,673 Replacement of Fire Engine 300,000 Refurbish 2 Rescue Units 90,000 Fire Air Truck 195, 000 Misc. Fire Equipment 47, 527 Code Compliance Automation Equipment 78,700 Parks Maintenance Equipment 48, 500 Citywide Computers, etc 70, 600 . Total $2, 000,000 The utilization of $2 million for the immediate capital needs with the remaining $1 million dedicated to rebuilding General Fund balance remains the recommended allocation of these funds. The dedication of $1 million to rebuild the reserve is consistent with the plan for returning to fiscal health. 4. Fire Department Staffing - In the budget development process for FY 92/93, the Fire Department staffing level was reduced by 12 firefighter positions. This reduction was necessary in a difficult budget year. During the current year, every attempt was made to cope with this reduction in staffing; actions taken included taking a unit (ladder truck) out of service on a limited basis, operating below minimum manning levels on those units in service, or severely restricting overtime. The latter two activities required cooperation from the International Association of Fire Fighters to ensure service. In return, the Administration committed that, with funding available, there would be a recommendation to return the firefighting staffing to full minimum manning levels. At present, the City operates four fire pumpers, two aerial ladders, and six rescue units. Minimum manning levels to operate these 12 apparatus require the addition of 15 fire fighter positions. Should there be a decision not to increase the• number of firefighters and maintain the existing equipment, the overtime resultant would exceed $600,000 annually. Removing the "unit" from service to avoid overtime could jeopardize our Insurance Services Organization (ISO) Class 2 rating which could affect insurance rates, particularly in commercial establishments. Other negatives includes: decrease in personal safety of firefighters while engaging in fire fighting; severely restricted ability to fight a second fire; potential damage to mutual aid agreements; and, severe delays in accomplishing diversity goals as required by the Consent Decree and the commitment of the Administration and this City Commission. Replacement of fire engines - The BAC's recommendation that real cash depreciation be accumulated for major equipment replacement be implemented is a sound one. This recommendation is in place for the City's proprietary (Internal Service and Enterprise) funds but not for the General Fund. Beginning in FY 94/95, depreciation schedules will be developed and implemented for the General Fund's major equipment, such as fire apparatus; such funds would then be accumulated and be "restricted for capital equipment" in the General Fund balance. 143 • Adopting FY 93/94 Budgets September 22, 1993 Page 4 5. Office of the Mayor and Commission No response is being provided by the Administration. 6. Office of the City Attorney A response will be provided by the City Attorney under separate cover. 7. Public Information Community response to previous newsletters issued by the City was overwhelmingly positive. Those newsletters, printed in both English and Spanish, were mailed to every property owner on Miami Beach. The benefits of a newsletter as a communications tool to our residents far outweigh those of a newspaper column. Although a newspaper column could be purchased more frequently than a newsletter, newspapers are by nature short-lived, have spotty circulation, often are not read completely, are usually discarded within hours of receipt. Further, considering the demographics of Miami Beach, there is no Spanish version of either The Miami Herald's Neighbors nor the Miami Beach SunPost. A well prepared newsletter, printed in both English and Spanish, mailed to every property owner, is more likely to be read, and kept for days or weeks, especially if it contains interesting or reference information. 8. Resort Tax Auditing BAC's recommendation of a bonus-pay system based on total office productivity for Resort Tax auditors is an innovative idea that warrants further review. This recommendation, along with other' suggestions for efficiency and productivity incentives will be reviewed during FY 93/94. Recommendations will be brought to the City Commission for approval prior to implementation. 9. Risk Management - Safety Officer Safety and safe work practices are the responsibility of each and every employee, not just the Safety Officer. Risk Management is developing a comprehensive citywide safety program which will include the assignment of departmental safety liaisons. Safety liaisons will receive relevant training and in turn will ensure appropriate training and adherence to safe work practices by all employees within their departments. This program is expected to reduce the number of accidents and consequently the costs associated with Workers' Compensation and equipment repair or replacement. 10. Bureau of Children's Affairs The program and staff support requested indicates a potential cost of $45, 000 with additional in-kind staff support. Additional funding within the General Fund is not available. 144 • • Adopting FY 93/94 Budgets September 22, 1993 Page 5 11. Repaving/surfacing of the streets. The City has a planned schedule for street paving utilizing proceeds from local option gas taxes. The increase in allocation from the prior year (from $350,000 to $800,000) is dependent on the Dade County Commission enacting the additional five cents of local option gas tax during their current budget deliberations. The scheduling of street repaving is dictated by other infrastructure (water, sewer, stormwater) projects, such as the installation of the new water mains or the replacement of lead water service lines. Such scheduling of infrastructure projects is critical so as not to waste resources by "paving . . .digging it up . . . . and paving again". Scheduled repaving projects for FY 93/94 include Belle Isle, Rivo Alto Island, DiLido Island, ` San Marino Island, 75th Street (Harding to Dickens) , 81st Street (Collins to Dickens) , 86th Street (Collins to Harding) , 79th Street (Crespi to Hawthorne) , 77th Street (Ocean to Dickens) , 72nd Street (Abbott to Dickens) and 41st Street (alley, Royal Palm to Prairie) . Maintenance of Pinetree Drive, Dade Boulevard and La Gorce is the responsibility of the County and is scheduled for resurfacing utilizing the proceeds from roadway impact fees. Alton Road is programmed to. be resurfaced by the State Department of Transportation. 12 . Parking Department Activities proposed. for the FY 93/94 are consistent with the plans to improve capital facilities and upgrade operational procedures as outlined in the department's proposed Five-Year Master Plan which will soon be reviewed by the newly established Transportation and Parking Committee. Further, any significant changes in current operational policies or procedures would first be reviewed by the Transportation and Parking Committee prior to implementation. The proposed budget should be viewed as an allocation established during the budget process. Specific details will be developed in the very near future. 13 . Program for the Homeless. Continued support for the homeless program would be contingent on demonstrated participation (match) from other sectors within the community in the form of grants, contributions, donations, etc. Continued funding of up to $50, 000 for this program could be derived from future proceeds from the "quality of life" portion of the third cent of Resort Tax. . Initial funding would be a loan from current Resort Tax (1st 2 cents) collections. 14. POW WOW Convention The travel industry's POW WOW Convention scheduled for May 1994 will have a most significant impact on South Florida/Dade County/Miami Beach tourism for many years in the future. The Administration will be working with representatives of the Greater Miami Visitors and Convention Bureau, Dade County and the City of Miami to ensure the success of the convention. 145 • • • Adopting FY 93/94 Budgets September 22, 1993 Page 6 Further, the Administration with concurrence from the City Commission had previously committed to fund a special marketing and promotion program for the South Beach area in coordination with the Miami Beach Hotel and Motel Association. It is recommended that $100,000 be allocated from Resort Taxes to jointly fund the special marketing and promotion program and activities in support of POW WOW. 15. Parks Renovation An additional $150, 000 is recommended to renovate basketball courts, restrooms, etc. on a citywide basis. Funding would be from the unallocated bond funds (Fund 351) . The total appropriation of $1. 150 million for parks and recreational facilities will be accomplished through a separate resolution. The Five-Year Capital Improvement Program identifies over $14 million in improvements to upgrade the City's 20 parks. Prioritization and funding for these and other projects has been discussed in a joint meeting of the City Commission, Planning Board and Budget Advisory Committee. A follow-up meeting has been scheduled. Although the immediate and critical needs of our parks system are many, the immediate availability of cash funding is severely limited. The recommended funding of $1. 15 million is being provided from Resort Tax collections, TOPA arbitration settlement, and Unallocated Bond Funds. To make available significant additional resources would require us to change proposed priorities or reduce funds earmarked for reserves. SUMMARY: • The responses to the recommendations and requests were all carefully considered. In some cases, recommendations will be reviewed further for possible implementation if continued financial progress is made during FY 93/94. In other cases, the original programs will remain. Most difficult of all to consider, are new programs or increases in services while the City still operates in an environment of limited or restricted funding. The adjusted increase recommended to the tentatively adopted General Fund Budget, with funding from Resort Taxes is as follows: 1. Homeless Programs $50,000 2 . Special Marketing and Promotion 100,000 Total Increase $150, 000 The recommended increase of $150, 000 for improvements to citywide basketball courts, restrooms, etc. would be funded from unallocated bond funds (Fund 351) . The adjustments recommended to the tentatively adopted budgets have stretched our resources to the limit. Any further considerations would require the reallocation or shifting of priorities for programs or projects already earmarked for funding. CONCLUSION: Section 200. 065, Florida Statutes, require that following the second public hearing on the proposed millage rate and budgets for , FY 1993/94, the City Commission adopt Resolutions establishing millage rates and budgets for FY 1993/94. RMC:PFL:me 146