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City of Corpus Christi
Meeting Agenda - Final
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Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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City Council Chambers9:00 AMThursday, August 15, 2019
Streets, Engineering/Bond Program/CIP Budget, Solid Waste, Gas and Water Utilities
Public Notice - - ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA ARE FOR COUNCIL'S INFORMATIONAL
PURPOSES ONLY. COUNCIL MAY GIVE DIRECTION TO THE CITY MANAGER, BUT NO
OTHER ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AND NO PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE SOLICITED.
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COUNCIL.
A.Mayor Joe McComb to call the meeting to order.
B.City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
C.BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL:
The following items are for Council's informational purposes only. Council may give
direction to the City Manager, but no other action will be taken taken and no public
comment will be solicited.
1.19-1153 FY 2019-2020 Budget Workshop for Streets, Engineering/Bond
Program/CIP Budget, Solid Waste, Gas and Water Utilities Departments.
Sponsors:Office of Management and Budget
D.ADJOURNMENT
*City Council will not be taking action in this workshop session, except for the purpose of
directing the City Manager in accordance with the Charter. To the extent the classification
of this meeting as a workshop is construed to limit this authority, then this meeting is
determined to be a special meeting.
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MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council Members
From: Peter Zanoni, City Manager
CC: Executive Leadership Team; Eddie Houlihan, Budget Director
Date: August 9, 2019
Subject: Council Workshops for FY 2020 Proposed Budget on Streets, Engineering/ Bond
Program/CIP Budget, Solid Waste, Gas and Water Utilities
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
A Briefing on the FY 2020 Proposed Budget was presented to the Mayor and City Council on July 30, 2019. The FY 2020 Proposed
Budget focuses on City Council and community priorities including streets, capital improvements, solid waste, and utilities.
The FY 2020 Proposed Consolidated Annual Budget, comprised of all funds excluding transfers, totals $1.1 billion. The General
Fund budget is $271.1 million, and the Capital Budget totals $327.7 million. The Proposed Budget adds a net of 157 new
positions for a total of 3,317 authorized positions. There is an adequate reserve built and there was approximately $4.8 million
in efficiency savings from the Streets, Engineering and Utilities departments.
A series of City Council budget workshops are scheduled from August 15 to August 29. At these sessions, City staff will review
the budget proposals with the Mayor and City Council in detail. There will also be one Public Input Session held in each Council
District from August 12 to August 22. The budget is scheduled to be adopted on September 17 for the City’s fiscal year that
begins on October 1.
ISSUE:
A budget workshop is scheduled for Thursday, August 15 from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at City Council Chambers. At this session,
the City Council will be presented with the FY 2020 Proposed Budget for the Streets, Bond Program, Infrastructure, Solid Waste,
Gas and Water Utilities departments.
Streets
The Street Department’s focus is to manage, maintain, and develop the City’s street system.
The Proposed FY 2020 Budget for the Street Department is $113.8 million and includes funding from the Capital Improvement
Program, Storm Water Fund, and Street Maintenance Fees. Below is a summary of the funding and position counts that would
be authorized by the Proposed FY 2020 Budget.
FUND FY 2020 PROPOSED BUDGET AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
Street Maintenance Fund $36,798,889 137
Residential Street Reconstruction Fund $14,500,000 0
Storm Water $2,500,000 17
Capital Projects $93,105,128 0
Total $113,785,017 154
The Street Department’s FY 2020 Proposed Budget includes funding of $600,000 for the indefinite delivery of indefinite quantity
of minor streets to rehabilitate pavement and increases the number of repairs by up to 30,000 square yards. Also included in
the FY 2020 Proposed Budget is $200,000 for the installation and repair of traffic signals and maintenance contract, and
$200,000 for an enhanced street striping program. This enhancement will increase the number of long lines miles striped per
year from 45 to 100 and it also reduces the program cycle from 8 years to 4 years.
The FY 2020 Proposed Budget also includes $2.2 million for the replacement of eight pieces of heavy equipment and the out -
right purchase of three and adds of five positions for Street Operations Design Contract Management Team by bringing this
service in-house for an annual savings of $375,000.
Engineering/Bond Program/CIP Budget
The focus of the Engineering Department is to assist City Departments in support of new projects and maintenance of existing
infrastructure.
The total Proposed FY 2020 Budget for the Engineering Department is $ million which includes funding form the Engineering
Fund, and Capital Improvement Program. Below is a summary of the funding and position counts that would be authorized by
the FY 2020 Proposed Budget.
FUND FY 2020 PROPOSED BUDGET AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
Engineering Fund $9,212,040 72
CIP Budget $327,725,998 0
Total $336,938,038 72
The FY 2020 Proposed Budget for Engineering includes the addition of 10 positions in the Construction Management Division to
convert contracted positions to effectively manage all the construction projects for a savings of $780,000. The FY 2020 Proposed
Budget also includes $196,174 for one Project Manager to complete existing and new project assignments as well as one Public
Information Officer to assist with Bond Community Outreach programs.
Solid Waste
The Solid Waste Department’s focus is to efficiently collect, dispose, and recycle solid waste in an environmentally responsible
manner to ensure public health and beautification of the City.
The FY 2020 Proposed Budget for Solid Waste is $40.6 million and includes funding from the General Fund, Storm Water Fund
and Capital Improvement Program. Below is a summary of the funding and position counts that would be authorized by the FY
2020 Proposed Budget.
FUND FY 2020 PROPOSED BUDGET AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
General Fund $28,991,096 170.62
Storm Water $600,000
Capital Projects $11,056,068 0
Total $40,647,164 170.62
The Solid Waste Department’s FY 2020 Proposed Budget includes funding of $101,610 to increase the total number of street
miles to be swept from 7,850 to 10,000 to reduce the amount of floatables that could enter the bays. Also included in the FY
2020 Proposed Budget is $59,990 for the installation of 33 new storm water inlet baskets to catch debris before it enters the
Corpus Christi Bay.
Gas
The Gas Department’s focus is to deliver natural gas to customers.
The FY 2020 Proposed Budget for the Gas Department is $40.4 million and includes funding from the Gas Fund and Capital
Improvement Program. Below is a summary of the funding and position counts that would be authorized by the FY 20 20
Proposed Budget.
FUND FY 2020 PROPOSED BUDGET AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
Gas Fund $40,421,047 149
Capital Projects $7,344,890 0
Total $47,765,937 149
The Gas Department’s FY 2020 Proposed Budget includes funding of $776,600 to add vehicles and equipment to their fleet. Also
included in the FY 2020 Proposed Budget is $630,004 for meters and meter components to replace obsolete units.
Water, Wastewater and Storm Water
The Water Department’s focus is to deliver reliable, safe potable and raw water to customers.
The focus of the Wastewater department is to collect, treat and dispose of wastewater.
The Storm Water Department’s focus is to collect and convey storm water, protect life and property from storm flooding and
protect water quality.
The FY 2020 Proposed Budget for the Water Utilities Departments is $40.4 million and includes funding from the Water Fund,
Wastewater Fund, Storm Water Fund and Capital Improvement Program. Below is a summary of the funding and position counts
that would be authorized by the FY 2020 Proposed Budget.
FUND FY 2020 PROPOSED BUDGET AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
Water Fund $150,980,240 302
Wastewater $80,396,602 197
Storm Water $32,036,287 92
Capital Projects $154,325,669 0
Total $417,738,798 591
The FY 2020 Proposed Budget for the Water Department includes additional funding to add four positions for project design
and management in-house for a savings of $470,000 and adds nine positions to establish two water construction crews in-house
for a savings of $777,000. The FY 2020 Proposed Budget includes $595,000 for the elimination of 31 temporary workers and
adds 31 regular positions for water plant maintenance, meter/automation support, and water utility billing. The FY 2020
Proposed Budget also includes 659,000 for vehicles, equipment and pipe materials to support additional water construction
crews. The FY 2020 Proposed Budget also includes $417,000 to increase the supply agreement for data collection units and
meter transmission units for automated meter reading system.
The Proposed FY 2020 Budget for Wastewater is the addition of 16 positions to create 4 crews for wastewater line televising
and cleaning to include four CCTV equipped vactor vans in-house for a savings of $2 million. The Proposed Budget also includes
an additional 13 positions by converting nine temporary positions to create three wastewater collection crews for repair and
replacement of lines/mains, rehabilitation of manholes for a savings of $924,000 by bringing services in-house. An additional
$46,000 was included in the FY 2020 Proposed Budget for vehicles, equipment and materials to support wastewater crews and
$510,000 was included to procure equipment and chemicals for improved odor control at wastewater treatment plants.
The FY 2020 Proposed Budget for the Storm Water Department includes additional funding of $538,000 to add six positions to
create an additional storm water crew by eliminating nine temporary positions and $132,000 for vehicles, equipment and
materials to support the additional storm water crew.
ALTERNATIVES:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
This presentation provides a briefing on the major initiatives within the Fire and Police Departments. The FY 20 20 Budget is
scheduled to be adopted by City Council on September 17, 2019.
RECOMMENDATION:
This item is a workshop for discussion of the Proposed FY 2020 Budget and is for briefing purposes only.