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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 20, 2020
Budget Workshop for Parks & Recreation, Libraries, and Health Department Operations
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:
1.20-0916 Proposed FY 2020 - 2021 Operating Budget for Parks & Recreation,
Libraries, and Health Department Operations
D.ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
City Council Workshop of August 20, 2020
DATE: August 10, 2020
TO: Peter Zanoni, City Manager
FROM: Eddie Houlihan, Director of the Office of Management and Budget
EddieHo@cctexas.com
(361) 826-3792
STAFF PRESENTER(S):
Name Title/Position Department
1. Tracey Cantu Interim Director of Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation
2. Laura Garcia Director of Libraries Library
3. Annette Rodriguez Director of Public Health Health District
ISSUE:
This is the third of four City Council workshops to discuss the FY 2021 proposed operating
budget. The topics for the third workshop include Parks & Recreation, Libraries , and Health
District.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
A briefing on the FY 2021 proposed budget was presented to the Mayor and City Council on
July 28, 2020. The FY 2021 proposed budget focuses on City Council and community priorities.
The FY 2021 proposed budget, comprised of all funds excluding transfers, totals $1 billion. The
General Fund budget is $241.9 million, and the Capital Budget totals $259.9 million.
A series of four City Council budget workshops are scheduled to be held from August 6 to August
27. At these sessions, City staff will review in detail the budget proposals with the Mayor and
City Council. Additionally, there will be five on-line, interactive public input sessions to be held
from August 10 to August 19. The budget is scheduled to be adopted on September 15, 2020
– with the first reading to be help on September 8th, and the second and final reading on
September 15th.
City Council Workshop on FY 2021 Proposed Budget for
Parks & Recreation, Libraries, and Health District
The third budget workshop will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 9:00 am. At the
workshop, the City Council will be presented with the FY 2021 proposed budge t for Parks and
Recreation, Libraries and Health District.
Parks and Recreation:
The focus of the Parks and Recreation department is to manage the parks system and to offer
recreation, social, and cultural activities to the residents of Corpus Christi.
The FY 2021 combined proposed operating and capital budget for the Parks and Recreation
Department is $38 million and includes funding from the General Fund, Hotel Occupancy Tax
Fund, State Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund, Community Enrichment Fund, Visitor’s Facilities Fund,
Golf Funds, and Capital Improvement Program. Below is a summary of the funding and position
counts that would be authorized by the FY 2021 proposed budget.
FUND FY 2021
PROPOSED BUDGET
AUTHORIZED
POSITIONS
General Fund $18,619,626 263.14
Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund 2,364,864 0
State Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund 1,950,152 21.90
Community Enrichment Fund 423,349 0
Visitor’s Facilities Fund 1,064,392 13
Golf Funds 549,854 0
Capital Projects 13,073,775 0
Total $38,046,012 298.04
The FY 2021 proposed budget for the State Hotel Occupancy Tax includes funding of $300,000
to replace and add vehicles and machinery to Beach Operation’s fleet.
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 FY 2021 combined proposed operating and capital budget for the Library Department is
$5.2 million and includes funding from the General Fund and Capital Improvement Program.
Below is a summary of the funding and position counts that would be authorized by the FY 2021
proposed budget.
FUND FY 2021
PROPOSED BUDGET
AUTHORIZED
POSITIONS
General Fund $4,681,327 55.13
Capital Projects 568,000 0
Total $5,249,327 55.13
The Library’s FY 2021 proposed budget includes funding to increase the hours of several library
positions to improve customer service and cleanliness of the facilities.
Health:
The focus of the Health District 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 FY 2021 combined proposed operating and capital budget for the Health District is $5.1
million and includes funding from the General Fund, 1115 Waiver Fund, and Capital
Improvement Program. Below is a summary of the funding and position counts that would be
authorized by the Proposed FY 2021 Budget.
FUND FY 2021
PROPOSED BUDGET
AUTHORIZED
POSITIONS
General Fund $3,414,617 29.50
1115 Waiver Fund 1,198,335 0
Capital Projects 500,000 0
Total $5,112,952 29.50
LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
PowerPoint - not attached
Parks & Recreation
Libraries
Health District