City of Hyattsville

Community Budget Priorities Workshop

November 28, 2017, 12:30 p.m., Friendship Arms

November 29, 2017, 7:00 p.m., City Municipal Building

• Today we will share with you:

• A high level overview of the City’s budget

• An update on initiatives in progress

• A summary of the feedback from the Speak Up sessions

• Today please share with us your thoughts on:

• The initiatives to be included in the FY-2019 budget

Welcome!

• Introduction and Welcome

• City Budget Overview

• Review of FY-2018 Initiatives

• Recap and Results of Speak Up Sustainability Sessions

• View Budget Proposal Displays and Provide Feedback on

Options, Interact with City Officials

• Budget Priority Exercise

• Ways to Participate

• Closing Remarks

Agenda

City Vision

• The City of Hyattsville is a diverse and welcoming community that

celebrates our small town character, urban energy, and

environmental stewardship.

Mission Statement

• The mission of the City of Hyattsville is to provide leadership and

effective services that enhance our quality of life and achieve our

vision.

City Vision & Mission Statement

FY-2018 Estimated General Fund Revenues

FY-2018 Estimated General Fund Expenditures

• Public Works Facility Renovation

• Renovations of 3505 Hamilton Street for New Police and Public

Safety Facility

• Street Lighting Upgrades

• Street & Sidewalk Repairs

• University Hills

• West Side Sidewalk Connectivity

• City-wide Traffic Study

FY-2018 Budget and Program Priorities

• New Staffing

• Police: Captain, HSSI (Grant Funded)

• Community Services: Americorps VISTA, Big Brothers, Big

Sisters

• Community & Economic Development: PT Administrative

Assistant

• Clerk: Deputy City Clerk

• Finance: Staff Accountant

• Human Resources: Special Projects Coordinator

FY-2018 Budget and Program Priorities

• New Vehicles:

• Trash Trucks

• Street Sweeper

• Police Vehicles

• Call-a-Bus

• Hyatt Park Placemaking Project

• Capital Bikeshare

• Implementation of New Pay-by-Phone Parking Program

FY-2018 Budget and Program Priorities

• Environmental Initiatives

• Litter Campaign

• Native Tree Rebate

• Social Services Programming

• Senior Meals

• Community Conversations

• Community Survey

FY-2018 Budget and Program Priorities

Results of Speak Up HVL 2017 - 2021 Community

Sustainability Plan

Which of these would you choose for implementation in FY-2019?

• Refillable Water Stations

• Corridor Development Program

• Left-Turn Arrow at Adelphi Road and Wells Parkway

• Foot and Bike Safety Patrols

• Reprogram Pocket Parks

• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

• OR YOUR IDEA?

Keep on Speaking Up!

Refillable Water Stations

Speak Up Theme: Community

Recommendation: Improve Public Spaces and Community Facilities

Department: Public Works

Location: City-wide

Fiscal Impact: $50,000 for eight (8) stations

Project Description: Retrofit up to eight (8) existing water fountains intorefillable water bottle stations in City facilities andparks to allow individuals to refill their bottles withfree filtered water.

Corridor Development Program

Speak Up Theme: Development

Recommendation: Support Local and Small Businesses

Department: Community and Economic Development

Location: City-wide

Fiscal Impact: $15,000

Project Description: Dedicate funding annually to support business ledcorridor development programs. The City proposesto allocate $5K per commercial corridor to supportbusiness initiatives and programming. Examples:Restaurant Week, Signage, Public Events.

Install Left-Turn Signal: Adelphi Road

at Wells Parkway

Speak Up Theme: Connectivity

Recommendation: Improve Traffic Flow within Neighborhoods

Department: Partnership with Prince George’s County DPW&T

Location: Adelphi Road and Wells Parkway

Fiscal Impact: $150,000

Project Description: DPW&T has determined that installation of a left-turn signal will require a signal rebuild at a cost ofapproximately $300K. The County has asked theCity to share the cost of installation.

Foot and Bike Safety Patrols

Speak Up Theme: Community

Recommendation: Enhance Public Safety and Community PolicePresence

Department: Police

Location: High Density and Commercial Corridors

Fiscal Impact: $112,000

Project Description: $100K in funding will support the hiring of one (1)member of the Community Action Team primarilydedicated to foot/bike patrols. $12K will supportequipment for this officer.

Re-program Pocket Parks

Speak Up Theme: Community

Recommendation: Improve Public Spaces and Community Facilities

Department: Public Works

Location: Nicholson Park, Burlington Park, Centennial Park

Fiscal Impact: $100,000

Project Description: Re-program and re-imagine an existing pocketpark. Design of the park will include an overview ofexisting park conditions and community outreachto develop a concept design. Implementation ofdesign would be scheduled for FY-2020.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Speak Up Theme: Development

Recommendation: Grow in an Environmentally Friendly, SustainableManner

Department: Community and Economic DevelopmentPublic Works

Location: City-wide

Fiscal Impact: $150,000

Project Description: Add up to six (6) Electric Vehicle (EV) chargingstations at a cost of $25K per station in City parkinglots and in commercial corridors.

• All Meetings are at 4310 Gallatin Street, in Council Chambers and

are Open to the Public.

FY-2019 Budget Calendar

NOVEMBER 2017

Tuesday 28 12:30 PM Community Budget Meeting

Wednesday 29 7:00 PM Community Budget Meeting

DECEMBER 2017

Monday 10 8:00 PM FY20 Budget Work Session: Council Budget Priorities

JANUARY 2018

Wednesday 17 8:00 PM FY19 Budget Work Session: Council Budget Priorities

MARCH 2018

Wednesday 14 8:00 PM FY19 Budget Work Session: Departmental Presentations

Wednesday 28 8:00 PM FY19 Budget Work Session: Departmental Presentations

APRIL 2018

Monday 16 7:30 PM Public Hearing: FY19 Real Property Tax Rate

16 8:00 PM Regular Council Meeting: Council Budget Amendments

MAY 2018

Monday 7 8:00 PM Regular Council Meeting: 1st Reading of FY19 Budget

Monday 21 8:00 PM Regular Council Meeting: Adoption of FY19 Budget

• Speak to your Council Member!

• Call the City at 301-985-5000

• Email: budget@hyattsville.org

• Participate online at www.speakuphvl.com

• Attend a Budget Work Session

• Budget Adoption: Anticipated in May 2018

Ways to Participate

Thank you for participating!