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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 29, 2019
Census 2020 (Nueces Together), Parks & Recreation, Libraries, Health, Water/Storm
Water/Wastewater Rate Structures, and Budget Wrap-up
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:
1.19-1233 FY 2019-2020 Budget Workshop on Census 2020 (Nueces Together),
Parks and Recreation, Libraries, and Health Departments, Water/Storm
Water/Wastewater Rate Structures, and Budget Wrap-up.
Sponsors:Office of Management and Budget
D.ADJOURNMENT
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MEMORANDUM
To:Mayor and Council Members
From:Peter Zanoni, City Manager
CC: Executive Leadership Team; Eddie Houlihan, Budget Director
Date:August 21, 2019
Subject:Council Workshops for FY 2020 Proposed Budget on Census 2020 (Nueces
Together), Parks and Recreation, Libraries, Health, Water/Storm Water/
Wastewater Rate Structures, and Proposed Budget Wrap-up
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 parks and recreation, libraries, health and the 2020 Census.
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.
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 Public Input Sessions held from August 12 to
August 22. There will be one Public Input Session held in each district. 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 29 from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. in City Council Chambers. At this session,
the City Council will be presented with the FY 2020 Proposed Budget for Census 2020, Parks and Recreation, Libraries, Health,
Water, Storm Water and Wastewater rate structures and a wrap-up of the Proposed Budget workshops.
Census 2020 (Nueces Together)
The Nueces Together – Census 2020 is a nonprofit group formed to help ensure that every Nueces County resident is counted
in the 2020 U.S. Census. This is a vital service as census numbers affect millions of federal dollars that fund support programs
such as health and human services and transportation.
The FY 2020 Proposed Budget for Nueces Together – Census 2020 is $48,000 and these funds will help the non-profit be the
hub for all census related outreach and help ensure an accurate census count is reached for Nueces County.
Parks and Recreation
The Parks and Recreation department’s focus is to manage the parks system, and to offer recreation, social and cultural
activities to residents.
The Proposed FY 2020 Budget for Parks and Recreation is $50.2 million and includes funding from the General Fund, Hotel
Occupancy Tax, State Hotel Occupancy Tax, Community Enrichment Fund, Visitor’s Facility Fund, Storm Water Fund and
Capital Improvement Program. Below is a summary of the funding and positions that would be authorized by the Proposed FY
2020 Budget.
FUND FY 2020 PROPOSED BUDGET AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
Parks & Rec General Fund $20,305,062 263.14
Hotel Occupancy Tax $2,607,912 0
State Hotel Occupancy Tax $1,884,295 22.02
Strom Water Fund $2,753,635 19
Community Enrichment Fund $1,925,000 0
Visitor’s Facility Fund $1,145,256 13
Capital Projects $19,641,656 0
Total $50,262,816 317.16
The Park and Recreation FY 2020 Proposed Budget includes $414,000 to add a four-person mowing team and $207,229 to add
a four-person construction/irrigation team to inspect and repair park amenities and irrigation systems. Also included in the FY
2020 Proposed Budget is $33,650 to add one Aquatics Pool Mechanic for pool facility maintenance and repairs. The Park and
Recreation FY 2020 Proposed Budget also includes $125,000 for a Bill Witt and Heritage Park master plan and $100,000 for
maintenance of the Water Garden.
The State Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund’s FY 2020 Proposed Budget includes funding of $25,000 to develop a McGee Beach master
plan and $100,000 for maintenance of McGee Beach. Also included in the FY 2020 Proposed Budget is $57,995 to add two Park
Techs at North Beach for increased sanitation services and maintenance of beach facilities. For Gulf Beaches, $46,110 was
added for a Compliance Officer to ensure the park rules and ordinances are followed by patrons, $47,208 for a head lifeguard
to provide continuity and increase accountability of lifeguards, and $26,606 for four Summer- lifeguards to enhance the public’s
safety at the beach. For the Bay Beaches, $46,110 was included for a Compliance Officer to ensure the park rules and ordinances
are followed by patrons.
The Community Enrichment FY 2020 Proposed Budget includes $1.25 million for the Oso Creek Hike and Bike trail and $250,000
for trees at Bill Witt, Water Edges and other parks. Also included in the FY 2020 Proposed Budget is $300,000 for shade
structures throughout the park system and $125,000 to repair the parking lot at the Greenwood Pool.
The Visitor’s Facility Fund FY 2020 Proposed Budget includes $100,000 to conduct a Heritage Park Homes Feasibility study to
determine the options for future use.
Libraries
The focus of the Library department is to improve the literacy, enhance knowledge and create a sense of community by
making information easily accessible to the public.
The Proposed FY 2020 Budget for the Library department is $6.7 million, and funding comes from the General Fund and
Capital Improvement Program. Below is a summary of the funding and positions that would be authorized by the Proposed FY
2020 Budget.
FUND FY 2020 PROPOSED BUDGET AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
Library – General Fund $4,435,847 51.63
Capital Projects $2,271,510
Total $6,707,357 51.63
The Library’s FY 2020 Proposed Budget includes over $28,763 to add one Library Assistant at the Harte Library to increase the
number of hours the library is open and to improve customer service.
Health
The Health department’s focus is to prevent disease, disability and premature death, to promote healthy lifestyles, and to protect
the health and quality of the environment for all residents.
The Proposed FY 2020 Budget for the Health department is $5.5 million and includes funding from the General Fund, Health –
1115 Waiver Fund and Capital Improvement Program. Below is a summary of the funding and positions that would be
authorized by the Proposed FY 2020 Budget.
FUND FY 2020 PROPOSED BUDGET AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
Health – General Fund $3,807,539 29.97
Health – 1115 Waiver Fund $1,165,856 0
Capital Projects $500,000 0
Total $5,473,395 29.97
The Health department’s FY 2020 Proposed Budget includes $200,000 to create an education awareness campaign on obesity.
The Health 1115 Waiver’s FY 2020 Proposed Budget includes $1.1 million to begin preliminary efforts to bring a fitness center
to the bayfront area.
Water, Storm Water and Wastewater Rate Structure
A presentation recapping the change in Residential Wastewater customer billing methodology from actual monthly water
consumption to a 3-month winter average of water consumption. In addition, staff will present information on the development
of a separate Storm Water Utility rate that moves the charges for storm water services from the current water rate to a new
independent rate.
Proposed Budget Wrap-up
Discussion with the City Council on any potential budget amendments as a result of City Council discussions at the five
Community Budget meetings and City Council input from the four City Council Budget Workshop sessions.
ALTERNATIVES:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
This presentation provides a briefing on the major initiatives within Parks and Recreation, Libraries, Health, and Census 2020.
The FY 2020 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.