Post on 28-Jan-2022
Agenda1) Budget Overview2) Fund Summaries3) Better Baytown CIP4) Council Questions / Feedback
FY22 Budget Work Session
Budget Summary• Implements Year 5 Initiatives & Strategies• Property Tax Rate Reduced $0.01015 from $0.79515 to
$0.78500 (1 cent reduction)▫ 4th Straight Year of Rate Reductions▫ $0.03703 of Rate Reductions since 2018 (3.7 cents)
• No Rate Increases in Water & Sewer or Sanitation• Proposed Rate Increase in Stormwater Fund▫ Supports Drainage Partnership Projects w/ Harris County
• No General Fund Debt Issuance• 120 Days of Operating Reserves
FY22 Budget Work Session
Budget Summary• Continued Support of Employees and Council Goals▫ 39 New Positions▫ 3% Salary Increase (Non-Civil Service)▫ Civil Service Salary Increases as per Contracts▫ Employee Health Insurance Premium Holiday
• Continued Implementation of Most Significant Capital Improvement Program in Baytown History▫ $461 million worth of Capital Projects in Design or Under
Construction▫ Utilizing $135 million in Outside Funding
FY22 Budget Work Session
Community Reputation & Image• Budgeted Items to Move Initiatives Forward▫ Infrastructure Painting - Bridges & Signal Poles▫ New Crew Dedicated to Curbs and Sidewalks▫ Annual Mailer to Highlight City Accomplishments▫ 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration▫ TxDOT Partnership to Clean-up and Enhance Highway
Intersections and Overpasses▫ Evergreen Area Master Planning▫ Replacement of Damaged Plants Along San Jacinto Boulevard▫ Enhancement of Parks Maintenance
FY22 Budget Work Session
Infrastructure & Mobility• Budgeted Items to Move Initiatives Forward▫ Jenkins Park/Blue Heron Pedestrian Connectivity Project▫ New Ditch Maintenance Crew▫ New Concrete Crack Seal Crew▫ Staffing for Full Capital Projects Team▫ Partnership Drainage Projects w/ Harris County▫ PSLIP Program Enhancements▫ Modernization of Traffic Signals▫ W. Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Widening Engineering▫ Full Funding for Garth Road Project (Phases A&B)
FY22 Budget Work Session
Community Amenities• Budgeted Items to Move Initiatives Forward▫ Baytown Historical Museum Master Planning▫ Planning Study for Parks Projects Russell Park Site Work & Phase 1 (Including Equestrian) American Little League Enhancements Wayne Gray Sports Complex Enhancements
▫ MDD Parks Projects▫ MDD Funding for Business/Retail Recruitment▫ Alexander Drive Revitalization Project
FY22 Budget Work Session
Neighborhood Quality• Budgeted Items to Move Initiatives Forward▫ ADA Sidewalk Evaluation Project▫ CIP Cash and New In-House Crew for Implementation of
Sidewalk Master Plan▫ Additional Resources for Neighborhood Empowerment Grants▫ New Community Engagement Specialist to Build on Community
Engagement Program Successes▫ New Inspector to Support Code Enforcement Efforts▫ Continued Investment in Public Art▫ Bayway Waterline & Pedestrian Mobility Project Engineering▫ Full Funding for Market Street Revitalization Project
FY22 Budget Work Session
Operational Excellence• Budgeted Items to Move Initiatives Forward▫ Phase 1 of ADA Facility Improvements▫ Positions to Fully Staff the New Animal Services & Adoption
Center▫ Positions to Support Operational Needs in Police, Fire,
Planning & Development Services, Public Works & Engineering, Finance-Utility Billing, and City Manager’s Office
▫ Positions to Bring Roadway Striping In-House▫ Continued Investment in Employee Training & Wellness
Programs
FY22 Budget Work Session
General Fund
FY22 Budget Work Session
FY 2022
Beginning Fund Balance $ 48,376,745
Revenue Totals $126,707,665
Recurring Expenditures $114,055,328
Non-Recurring Exp. $ 23,495,753
Expenditure Totals $137,551,081
Net $ (10,843,416)
Ending Fund Balance $ 37,533,329
Days of Operating Exp. 120 Days
Council Policy 90 Days
• Tax rate below the Voter Approval Tax Rate▫ $0.78500 proposed rate▫ $0.81761 voter-approval rate
• Transfers $13.5 million for cash-funded CIP projects
• Begins Implementation of Facilities Master Plan
• 22 New Positions• Fund Balance Above Council
Policy
Tax Burden on Average Homeowner
FY22 Budget Work Session
Based on average-value home in the community
Assumes proposed property tax rate
Includes optional homestead & senior/disabled exemptions
Data from HCAD
$742 $811
$971
$1,149
$1,441
$2,049
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$500
$750
$1,000
$1,250
$1,500
$1,750
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PASADENA BAYTOWN MISSOURI CITY DEER PARK LEAGUE CITY PEARLAND
General Fund – New Positions• Animal Services▫ Veterinarian▫ Vet Tech▫ Animal Care Specialist▫ Foster Specialist
• Community Engagement▫ Community Engagement Specialist
• Code Enforcement▫ Building Services Inspector
• Development Process▫ Permit Case Specialist
FY22 Budget Work Session
General Fund – New Positions• Fleet Maintenance▫ Fire Mechanic
• In-House Roadway Striping▫ 2 Traffic Control Technicians
• Parks Maintenance▫ 2 Parks Grounds Technicians
• Police Support Services▫ Public Safety IT System Admin▫ Public Safety Information Specialist
FY22 Budget Work Session
General Fund – New Positions• 911/Dispatch▫ 2 Public Safety Telecommunicators
• Curbs and Sidewalk Maintenance▫ Crew Leader▫ 2 Concrete Specialists▫ 1 Heavy Equipment Specialist
• Capital Projects▫ CAD Specialist
• Administrative Support▫ City Management Coordinator
FY22 Budget Work Session
Hotel/Motel Fund
FY22 Budget Work Session
FY 2022
Beginning Fund Balance $ 5,225,493
Revenue Totals $ 1,341,032
Operating Expenditures $ 1,027,786
Non-Recurring Exp. $ 3,581,929
Expenditure Totals $ 4,609,715
Net $(3,268,683)
Ending Fund Balance $ 1,956,810
Days of Operating Exp. 695 Days
• Funding for Wayne Gray Sports Complex Tournament Field Enhancements
• Continued support of the Hotel/Convention Center project
• Funding for Baytown Historical Museum Consulting
Aquatics Fund
FY22 Budget Work Session
FY 2022
Beginning Fund Balance $ 199,210
Revenue Totals $ 4,328,600
Operating Expenditures $ 3,147,228
Non-Recurring Exp. $ 990,633
Expenditure Totals $ 4,137,861
Net $ 190,739
Ending Fund Balance $ 389,948
Days of Operating Exp. 45 Days
• Conservative budget to continue building back operational reserves
• Includes continued payback of $250,000 per year for 10 years to the General Fund for COVID support
Water & Sewer Fund
FY22 Budget Work Session
FY 2022
Beginning Fund Balance $10,984,044
Revenue Totals $46,024,301
Operating Expenditures $30,206,451
Non-Recurring Exp. $19,391,402
Expenditure Totals $49,597,853
Net $ (3,573,552)
Ending Fund Balance $ 7,410,492
Days of Operating Exp. 90 Days
• No rate increase• Absorbing BAWA rate increase
with customer growth• Transfers $7.8 million for cash-
funded CIP projects• Funds Enhancements to PSLIP
Program• 1 New Position (Customer
Service Rep. – Utility Billing)• $16.3 million in American
Rescue Plan Projects
PSLIP Partnership Program• Private Sewer Line Inspection Program (PSLIP)
started in 2007▫ Goal is to reduce infiltration into the sanitary sewer
system by ensuring residents repair broken private sewer lines as the City repairs its public sewer lines
▫ Since 2007, 7906 lines have been inspected 2,991 bad inspections (2,339 have made repairs) 652 pending repairs (8%)
• Proposed Program Enhancements▫ Increase eligibility for low-moderate income
homeowners▫ Explore low-interest loan options
FY22 Budget Work Session
American Rescue Plan• Baytown has been allocated $16.3 million▫ 50% received; 50% provided in 2022
• Proposed Project Plan▫ $300,000 for Utility Bill Assistance▫ $16 million for Water & Sewer System Enhancements WWTP & Water Well Winterization Analysis & Design WWTP SCADA Install and Upgrades WDWWTP Building Upgrades CDWWTP Equipment and Operations Efficiency Project
FY22 Budget Work Session
Sanitation Fund
FY22 Budget Work Session
FY 2022
Beginning Fund Balance $ 524,100
Revenue Totals $ 7,125,651
Operating Expenditures $ 7,055,802
Non-Recurring Exp. $ -
Expenditure Totals $ 7,055,802
Net $ 69,848
Ending Fund Balance $ 593,948
Days of Operating Exp. 31 Days
• No Rate Increase• Transfer in from General Fund
maintained at $250,000• Year 5 of Waste Management
solid waste and recycling contract
Storm Water Fund
FY22 Budget Work Session
FY 2022
Beginning Fund Balance $ 1,801,508
Revenue Totals $ 3,896,904
Operating Expenditures $ 2,375,790
Non-Recurring Exp. $ 2,620,500
Expenditure Totals $ 4,996,290
Net $(1,099,386)
Ending Fund Balance $ 702,122
Days of Operating Exp. 108 Days
• Implementation of $1 per equivalent single-family unit rate increase
• Funds additional Ditch Maintenance Crew
• Funding for Partnership Drainage Projects w/ Harris County▫ W. Texas Avenue▫ West Baytown Area Phase 1▫ Danubina Area Phase 1▫ E. James Area
Street Maintenance Sales Tax
FY22 Budget Work Session
FY 2022
Beginning Fund Balance $ 1,592,004
Revenue Totals $ 3,977,753
Expenditure Totals $ 5,569,757
Net $(1,592,004)
Ending Fund Balance $ -
• Assumes passage of SMST re-authorization election in November
• Funds a Concrete Crack Seal Crew
• Completion of large-scale rehab projects on Ward Road, West Road, South Road, McKinney Road and Britton Road
• Implementation of new 5-year pavement preservation plan
CIP Overview• 5-10 Year Project Forecast in 7 Categories:▫ BAWA, Drainage, Facilities, Parks & Recreation,
Transportation, Utilities, Wastewater Treatment• All 2022 projects have funding dedicated; pending
approval of Harris County drainage projects• No dedication for projects in 2023 and beyond• No General Fund debt in FY22, but debt capacity
comes available in FY23 and beyond• Staff working with Finance Committee on a Debt
Management Policy
FY22 Budget Work Session
DrainageIn Construction▫ S. Main Drainage Improvements Phase 2▫ Lincoln Cedars Drainage Improvements▫ Julie Ann Villa Drainage Improvements▫ Robert E. Lee High School Drainage Re-Route
In Design▫ W. Texas Drainage Improvements▫ West Baytown Area Drainage Improvements Phase 1
Seeking Outside Funding▫ N. Alexander Area Drainage Improvements▫ Danubina Area / E. James Drainage Improvements▫ West Baytown Area Drainage Improvements Phase 2
FY22 Budget Work Session
REL High School Drainage Re-RouteProject Scope:Re-align drainage facilities around Robert E. Lee High School to the public right of way. Proposed drainage system consists ofapproximately 1,200 linear feet of underground storm sewer and 700 linear feet of open channel facilities that border Gentry Street and Lee Drive and converge in the vicinity of Bicentennial Park.
FY22 Project Phase(s):Construction
Funding Source(s):GCCISDHarris County Flood Control District
FY22 Budget Work Session
W. Texas Ave. Drainage ImprovementsProject Scope:Upsize and add new drainage infrastructure in the area of W. Texas Ave. and Defee between Felton and Jones. Roadway, sidewalk and lighting improvements included between Whiting and Jones along W. Texas Ave.
FY22 Project Phase(s):Design
Funding Source(s):CDBG GrantHarris County GrantGeneral Fund CIP Cash
FY22 Budget Work Session
West Baytown Area Drainage ImprovementsProject Scope:Installation of new storm sewer system and associated improvements to streets,sidewalks, water system and sewer system. Phase 1 replaces the main trunkline into the neighborhood. Phase 2 would install all the lateral lines into the neighborhood streets.
FY22 Project Phase(s):DesignSeeking Outside Funding
Funding Source(s):Harris County GrantStormwater Fund
FY22 Budget Work Session
Danubina Area Drainage ImprovementsProject Scope:Phase 1 will construct the primary outfall channel and trunkline into the neighborhood. Phase 2 will improve the drainage in the neighborhoods south of the trunkline constructed in phase one. Phase 3 will improve the drainage in the neighborhoods north of the trunkline constructed in phase one.
FY22 Project Phase(s):Seeking Outside Funding
Funding Source(s):Potential Harris County GrantPotential CDBG GrantStormwater Fund
FY22 Budget Work Session
E. James Drainage ImprovementsProject Scope:Improve drainage in the surrounding neighborhoods by installing new storm sewer system and stormwater detention pond, reconstruct the streets, driveways, replace sidewalks, water system and sewer system.
FY22 Project Phase(s):Seeking Outside Funding
Funding Source(s):Potential Harris County GrantStormwater Fund
FY22 Budget Work Session
FacilitiesIn Construction▫ Citizens Bank Renovation▫ Public Safety Facility▫ Bayland Island Hotel and Convention Center▫ Animal Services and Adoption Center
In Design▫ Preliminary Engineering for City Facilities
FY22 Budget Work Session
Parks & RecreationIn Construction▫ Roseland Pavilion▫ Goose Creek Trail Phase 7▫ Newcastle Park Improvements▫ Wayne Gray Sports Complex Tournament Field Enhancements▫ Town Square Greenspace Improvements
In Design▫ Russell Park Site Work, Phase 1 and Equestrian PER▫ American Little League Park Improvements PER▫ Evergreen Bluff PER▫ Jenkins Park / Blue Heron Parkway Connectivity Project
FY22 Budget Work Session
Wayne Gray Sports Complex EnhancementsProject Scope:Total replacement and improvement of the infield areas converting from standard soil to all weather turf, drainage improvements, reshape outfields, replacement of irrigation system, other minor improvements and additional parking.
FY22 Project Phase(s):DesignConstruction
Funding Source(s):HOTMDD
FY22 Budget Work Session
Russell Park Site Work & Phase 1Project Scope:Preparation of the site for future park development by improving site grading, adding required detention, installing utilities and initial roadway construction. Phase 1 of the park improvements and equestrian/trails component of the project.
FY22 Project Phase(s):Preliminary EngineeringSeeking Outside Funding
Funding Source(s):General Fund CIP Cash
FY22 Budget Work Session
Evergreen BluffProject Scope:New park along Evergreen Road, near the waterfront on Tabbs Bay.
FY22 Project Phase(s):Preliminary Engineering
Funding Source(s):MDDPotential TIRZ #2
FY22 Budget Work Session
Jenkins Park/Blue Heron ConnectivityProject Scope:Installation of a connector trail between Jenkins Park and Blue Heron Parkway.
FY22 Project Phase(s):Design
Funding Source(s):Harris County GrantGeneral Fund CIP Cash
FY22 Budget Work Session
TransportationIn Construction▫ Rollingbrook Street Reconstruction▫ Bay Oaks Harbor Street Reconstruction Flamingo, Egret, Bluebill, Angelfish
▫ Allenbrook and Edgebrook Street Reconstruction▫ Narcille and Colby Street Reconstruction▫ Fairway Street Reconstruction▫ Savell Street Reconstruction▫ Harris County Transit Sidewalk Partnership▫ Garth Road Reconstruction & Widening
FY22 Budget Work Session
TransportationIn Design▫ Lantern Park Street Reconstruction▫ Market Street Revitalization▫ Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Reconstruction & Widening▫ Cedar Bayou Crossing Alignment Study▫ I-10 Intersection Improvements▫ W. Baker (Decker to Garth) PER▫ W. Main / Lee Drive Reconfiguration PER
FY22 Budget Work Session
Lantern Park Street ReconstructionProject Scope:Reconstruction of streets in the Lantern Park neighborhood, including full depth concrete replacement, curb and gutter, underground drainage system, and sidewalk improvements.
FY22 Project Phase(s):Design
Funding Source(s):General Fund CIP Cash
FY22 Budget Work Session
Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Recon. & WideningProject Scope:Reconstruction and widening from 2 to 4 lanes, with a center turn lane, from Garth to Wade Road. 10-foot trail installed on the southern portion of the project from Garth to John Martin. Phase 1 – Garth to John Martin. Phase 2 – John Martin to Wade Road.
FY22 Project Phase(s):Design
Funding Source(s):General Fund CIP CashTIRZ – Harris County & City
FY22 Budget Work Session
W. Baker Reconstruction (Decker to Garth)Project Scope:Reconstruction of Baker from Spur 330 to Garth. Includes total reconstruction of pavement, storm drainage, sidewalks and waterline. Project also includes improvements to street lighting, medians, sight lines and turn lanes.
FY22 Project Phase(s):Preliminary Engineering
Funding Source(s):General Fund CIP CashWater & Sewer FundPotential Federal Infrastructure Funding
FY22 Budget Work Session
W. Main / Lee Drive ReconfigurationProject Scope:Reconfiguration of ROW along W. Main (SH146 to Bus. 146) and Lee Drive (SH99 to Market) to improve regional connectivity and increase mobility options for pedestrians and bikes.
FY22 Project Phase(s):Preliminary Engineering
Funding Source(s):MDDPotential Federal Infrastructure Funding
FY22 Budget Work Session
UtilitiesIn Construction▫ Annexation Utilities▫ Baker Road Lift Station▫ West District WWTP Second Feed▫ Plumwood Sanitary Sewer Rehab▫ Chambers Commons Lift Station & Gravity Relief Interceptors
In Design▫ I-10 Lift Station Improvements▫ Lannie Lift Station Improvements▫ Texas Avenue Lift Station Improvements▫ Bayway Transite Pipe Replacement & Pedestrian Connectivity▫ Elevated Storage Tank Painting and Repairs▫ Water Well Winterization
FY22 Budget Work Session
I-10 Lift Station ImprovementsProject Scope:Rehabilitate and upsize the lift station that serves northwest Baytown and the primary growth areas of the city. Project also includes upgrading the force main that carries sanitary sewer flow to the West District WWTP.
FY22 Project Phase(s):Design
Funding Source(s):Water & Sewer Impact FeesMDD
FY22 Budget Work Session
Bayway Waterline & Pedestrian ConnectivityProject Scope:Replace failing 16" Transite and RCCP water transmission line along Bayway Drive with modern reliable materials to reduce water leaks and outages, including all pavement repair. Minor pavement improvements and a reconfiguration of Bayway Dr. from Decker Dr. to Market Street to follow the Bayway Corridor Plan, to include a shared-use path along the entire route.
FY22 Project Phase(s):Preliminary Engineering ReportDesign
Funding Source(s):Water & Sewer CIP CashPotential Harris County GrantTexas Water Development Board Loan
FY22 Budget Work Session
Wastewater TreatmentIn Construction▫ East District WWTP – Phase 1 Harvey Rehabilitation
In Design▫ East District WWTP – Phase 2 Harvey Rehabilitation▫ Wastewater Treatment Plant Winterization▫ Wastewater Treatment Plant SCADA Install & Upgrades▫ West District WWTP Building Improvements▫ Central District WWTP Equipment & Operations Efficiency
FY22 Budget Work Session
WWTP WinterizationProject Scope:Assessment of cold weather hardening at wastewater treatment plants, including replacement of valves, pipes, equipment, heaters, electrical, and controls that were needed, damaged, or not operational due to the cold weather.
FY22 Project Phase(s):Design
Funding Source(s):American Rescue Plan
FY22 Budget Work Session
WWTP SCADA Install & UpgradesProject Scope:Installation of Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) monitoring and control system at West, NE and Central District WWTPs, including elimination of gas chemicals, implementation of SCADA hardware and software (PLC's, Servers, Clients) global data collection and programming and reporting standards.
FY22 Project Phase(s):Design
Funding Source(s):American Rescue Plan
FY22 Budget Work Session
West District WWTP Building ImprovementsProject Scope:Major reconfiguration of office space, including relocating and replacement of the HVAC system, security and cameras, replacement ofthe roof, plumbing upgrades, and electrical upgrades. Facility screen added to prevent visibility along I-10, and construct improvements to reduce odors from the plant.
FY22 Project Phase(s):Design
Funding Source(s):American Rescue Plan
FY22 Budget Work Session
Central District WWTP Operations & EfficiencyProject Scope:New elimination of gas chemicals and camera system. New chemical analyzers to monitor the residual and communicate with the chemical feed system to maintain efficient disinfection of plant effluent. Add actuators to gate valves for off-site control of the gates at the plant.
FY22 Project Phase(s):Design
Funding Source(s):American Rescue Plan
FY22 Budget Work Session
Budget Timeline• Budget Work Session (August 18)▫ Fund Summaries▫ New Programs and Personnel▫ Better Baytown CIP▫ Council Questions & Feedback
• Budget Work Session (August 19); If Needed• Budget Adoption▫ August 26 (Earliest Possible Date)▫ September 23 (Last Possible Date)
• Set Tax Rate & Adopt Fees (September 9)▫ Includes Stormwater Fee & W&S Rates for Out-of-City
FY22 Budget Work Session