City Council Agenda and Packet 2007 09 25 SP

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TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: MALCOLM FLEMING CITY MANAGER DATE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2007 SUBJECT: DISCUSSION/D~IRECTION -PROPOSED 2008 BUDGET ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: FINANCE/CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE SUMMARY: For the September 25, 2007 budget special meeting staff has prepared the following documents along with the budget calendar: 1. Updated Revenue Forecasts 2. General Fund Budget 3. Capital Improvement Program 2008-2012 4. Water, Wastewater and Storm Water Utility Funds 5. Conservation Trust -Land Acquisition Fund 6. Conservation Trust -Lottery Fund 7. Additional Special Revenue and Internal Funds Golf course materials, if provided for discussion, will be distributed Tuesday evening the 25`''. Highlights of the Proposed Budget: General Fund • Consolidate Land Management, Re<reation and Senior Services into the Parks and Recreation Department and cut approximately $120,000 in salary and benefits by eliminating one Department Director position • Transfer $314,000 in Land Management expenses from the General Fund to the Conservation Trust Fund to more accurately reflect parks and open space related activities and expenses. • Reduce turnover and increase productivity by adding approximately $375,000 throughout budget to implement new pay plan by increasing salaries where necessary to provide (1) compensation at least equal to the bottom of the established range, (2) up to a 3% merit increase for performance in 2008 for full-time employees, and (3) a 1% across the board increase for part-time employees. • Add approximately $80,000 in salary, benefits and supplies in the General Fund to hire a new Facilities Maintenance Manager position, beginning 2°d quarter of 2008 • Increase Education, Training and Travel by $26,475 citywide to ensure adequate training and professional development SUBJECT Proposed 2008 Budget AGENDA ITEM