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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 AMTuesday, August 24, 2021
FY 2022 Budget Workshop for Parks & Recreation, Libraries, Neighborhood Services,
Asset Management, and Aviation Departments
Public Notice - - ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA ARE FOR COUNCIL'S INFORMATIONAL
PURPOSES ONLY. NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AND NO PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE
SOLICITED.
A.Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo 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:
1.21-1092 FY 2022 Budget Workshop for Parks & Recreation, Libraries,
Neighborhood Services, Asset Management, and Aviation Departments
Sponsors:Office of Management and Budget
D.ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
City Council Workshop of August 24, 2021
DATE: August 19, 2021
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. Dante Gonzalez Interim Director Parks & Recreation
2. Laura Garcia Director Library
3. Tracie Cantu Interim Director Neighborhood Services
4. Charles Mendoza Director Asset Management
5. Kevin Smith Director Aviation
ISSUE:
This is the fifth of six City Council workshops to discuss the FY 2022 proposed operating budget.
The topics for the fifth workshop include Parks & Recreation, Libraries, Neighborhood Services,
Asset Management and Aviation.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
A briefing on the FY 2022 proposed budget was presented to the Mayor and City Council on July 27,
2021. The FY 2022 proposed budget focuses on City Council and community priorities including street
reconstruction and maintenance, public safety, parks, and neighborhood services. The FY 2022
proposed budget, comprised of all funds excluding transfers, totals $1.2 billion. The General Fund budget
is $258.3 million, and the Capital Budget totals $420.1 million.
A series of six City Council budget workshops are scheduled to be held from August 5 to August 26. At
these sessions, City staff will review in detail the budget proposals with the Mayor and City Council.
Additionally, there will be five public input sessions to be held from August 9 to August 18. The budget is
scheduled to be adopted on September 7, 2021, for the City’s fiscal year which begins on October 1.
City Council Workshop on
Parks & Recreation, Libraries, Neighborhood Services, Asset Management, and
Aviation Departments
The fifth budget workshop will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at 9:00 am. At the
workshop, the City Council will be presented with the FY 202 2 proposed budget for Parks &
Recreation, Libraries, Health District, Neighborhood Services, Asset Management and Aviation.
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 2022 combined proposed operating and capital budget for the Parks and Recreation
Department is $78.8 million and includes funding from the General Fund, Hotel Occupancy Tax
Fund, State Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund, Marina 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 2022 proposed budget.
FUND FY 2022
PROPOSED BUDGET
AUTHORIZED
POSITIONS
General Fund $20,198,180 552
Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund 2,884,318 0
State Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund 4,014,425 44
Marina Fund 4,872,329 17
Visitor’s Facilities Fund 1,158,692 13
Golf Fund 26,844 0
Capital Projects 45,633,165 0
Total Proposed Budget $78,787,953 626
Grants (Anticipated) $1,109,521 26
The FY 2022 proposed budget for Parks & Recreation includes funding for a Landscape
Architect and eight additional swim instructors to expand the summer swim instruction program.
The budget also includes $2.9 million for various park amenities at regional and community parks
including a splash pad at Cole Park and dog parks at Sherwood and West Guth Park and
$225,000 for 230 shade trees throughout city parks.
Libraries:
The focus of the Library Department is to improve literacy, enhance knowledge, and create a
sense of community by making information easily accessible to the public .
The FY 2022 combined proposed operating and capital budget for the Library Department is
$7.3 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 2022
proposed budget.
FUND FY 2022
PROPOSED BUDGET
AUTHORIZED
POSITIONS
General Fund $5,163,705 63
Capital Projects 2,154,870 0
Total $7,318,575 63
Library FY 2022 proposed budget includes funding to provide a broad range of services to the
public including study rooms, meeting rooms, computers, and programming events. The
proposed budget also includes $120,000 for increased maintenance at all six c ity libraries and
$250,000 for an assessment and initial exterior improvements at La Retama main library.
Neighborhood Services:
The focus of Neighborhood Services is to enhance our citizens’ quality of life by consolidating
neighborhood services under one department to promote and support neighborhood
sustainability, growth, and safety. This department was created in FY 2021 and combines four
divisions which were previously operating independently. The four divisions are Code
Enforcement, Animal Care Services, Homeless Services & Workforce Housing and Grant
Monitoring.
The FY 2022 proposed operating budget for Neighborhood Services is $8,070,732, all funding
comes from the General Fund. Below is a summary of the funding and position counts that
would be authorized by the Proposed FY 2022 Budget.
FUND FY 2022
PROPOSED BUDGET
AUTHORIZED
POSITIONS
General Fund $8,070,732 74
Total Proposed Budget $8,070,732 74
Grants (Anticipated) $4,182,070 13
Neighborhood Services FY 2022 proposed budget includes funding for two additional Live
Release Coordinators, four additional Animal Care Kennel Techs and one additional
Veterinarian position. Code Enforcement division proposed budget includes funding for five
additional Code Enforcement Officers, $250,000 for demolition of dangerous structures and
$100,000 for fee waivers for non-qualifying infill housing.
Asset Management:
The focus of Asset Management is to assist City Departments in meeting their fleet, facility and
property requirements.
The FY 2022 combined proposed operating and capital budget for Asset Management is $47.8
million and includes funding from the Fleet Maintenance Fund, Fleet Replacement Fund,
Facilities Fund and Capital Improvement Program. Below is a summary of the fundin g and
position counts that would be authorized by the Proposed FY 2022 Budget.
FUND FY 2022
PROPOSED BUDGET
AUTHORIZED
POSITIONS
Fleet Maintenance Fund $17,924,330 58
Fleet Replacement Fund 19,376,979 0
Facilities 8,947,851 48
Capital Projects 1,583,000 0
Total $47,832,160 106
Aviation:
The focus for the Corpus Christi International Airport is to provide access to air transportation
and aeronautical services.
The FY 2022 proposed budget for the Airport Fund is $25.2 million and includes funding from
Airport revenue and Capital Improvement Program. Below is a summary of the funding and
position counts that would be authorized by the FY 2022 Proposed Budget.
FUND FY 2022
PROPOSED BUDGET
AUTHORIZED
POSITIONS
Airport Fund $13,984,788 86
Capital Projects 11,166,000 0
Total $25,150,788 86
LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
PowerPoint - not attached
Parks & Recreation
Libraries
Health District
Neighborhood Services
Asset Management
Aviation