FY22 City of Baytown Budget Work Session Presentation

Seize the BayAugust 18, 2021City CouncilBudget Work Session

FY22 City of Baytown Budget

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


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


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


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)


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


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


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


Seize the BayFund Summaries


General Fund


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


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

$-

$250

$500

$750

$1,000

$1,250

$1,500

$1,750

$2,000

$2,250

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


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


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


Hotel/Motel Fund


FY 2022


Revenue Totals $ 1,341,032

Operating Expenditures $ 1,027,786


Expenditure Totals $ 4,609,715

Net $(3,268,683)



• 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


FY 2022

Beginning Fund Balance $ 199,210



Non-Recurring Exp. $ 990,633


Net $ 190,739

Ending Fund Balance $ 389,948


• 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


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)



• 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


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


Sanitation Fund


FY 2022

Beginning Fund Balance $ 524,100



Non-Recurring Exp. $ -


Net $ 69,848



• 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


FY 2022






Net $(1,099,386)



• 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


FY 2022




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

Seize the BayCapital Improvement Program


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Jenkins Park/Blue Heron ConnectivityProject Scope:Installation of a connector trail between Jenkins Park and Blue Heron Parkway.


Funding Source(s):Harris County GrantGeneral Fund CIP Cash


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


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


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.


Funding Source(s):General Fund CIP Cash


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.


Funding Source(s):General Fund CIP CashTIRZ – Harris County & City


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.


Funding Source(s):General Fund CIP CashWater & Sewer FundPotential Federal Infrastructure Funding


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.


Funding Source(s):MDDPotential Federal Infrastructure Funding


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


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.


Funding Source(s):Water & Sewer Impact FeesMDD


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


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


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.


Funding Source(s):American Rescue Plan


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.




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.




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.




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 City of Baytown Budget Work Session Presentation

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