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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Packet City Council - 08/17/2022 Lw,A.,5r.,f,�r s City of Corpus Christi 1201 Leopard Street Corpus Christi,TX 78401 _ x w cctexas.com \ Meeting Agenda - Final City Council Wednesday,August 17,2022 9:00 AM Council Chambers FY 2022-2023 BUDGET WORKSHOP - Health Department, Neighborhood Services, and Development Services 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 Guajardo to call the meeting to order. B. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers. C. BRIEFINGS: 1. 22-1437 City Council Workshop on the Health Department, Neighborhood Services, and Development Services for the FY 2023 Proposed Budget sponsors: Office of Management and Budget D. ADJOURNMENT City of Corpus Christi Page 1 Printed on 8/19/2022 muS G� F U hoaPORpEo AGENDA MEMORANDUM 1852 City Council Workshop of August 17, 2022 DATE: August 11 , 2022 TO: Peter Zanoni, City Manager FROM: Eddie Houlihan, Director of the Office of Management and Budget EddieHo@cctexas.com (361) 826-3792 City Council Workshop on Health Department, Neighborhood Services and Development Services STAFF PRESENTER(S): Name Title/Position Department 1. Dante Gonzalez Assistant Director Health Department 2. Linda Stewart Director Neighborhood Services 3. Al Raymond Director Development Services ISSUE: This is the third of five City Council workshops to discuss the FY 2023 proposed operating budget. The topics for the third workshop include Health Department, Neighborhood Services and Development Services. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: A briefing on the FY 2023 proposed budget was presented to the Mayor and City Council on July 26, 2022. The FY 2023 proposed budget focuses on City Council and community priorities including public safety, street reconstruction/maintenance, parks, neighborhood services and utilities. The FY 2023 proposed budget, comprised of all funds excluding transfers, totals $1.4B. The General Fund budget is $279.6M, and the Capital Budget totals $558.6M. A series of five City Council budget workshops are scheduled to be held from August 5 to August 25. 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 8 to August 17. The budget is scheduled to be adopted on September 6, 2022, for the City's fiscal year which begins on October 1. The third budget workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at 9:00 am. At the workshop, the City Council will be presented with the FY 2023 proposed budget for Health Department, Neighborhood Services and Development Services. Health Department: The focus of the Health Department 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 2023 combined proposed operating and capital budget for the Health District is $12.3M and includes funding from the General Fund, 1115 Waiver Funds, and Capital Improvement Program. Below is a summary of the funding and position counts that would be authorized by the Proposed FY 2023 Budget. FUND FY 2023 AUTHORIZED PROPOSED BUDGET POSITIONS General Fund $5,275,057 50 1115 Waiver Fund 1 ,676,337 4 Capital Projects 5,366,295 0 Total Proposed Budget $12,317,689 54 Grants (Anticipated) $22,796,398 61 Health Department FY 2023 proposed budget includes $102k for two Environmental Public Health Inspector positions, $45k for one Public Health Technician, $84k for one Environmental Air Quality Scientist and $5.4M for phase 1 of a 3-Phase renovation project for the Health Department building. Neighborhood Services: The focus of Neighborhood Services is to enhance our citizens' quality of life by promoting and supporting neighborhood sustainability, growth, and safety. This department includes four divisions. The four divisions are Code Enforcement, Animal Care Services, Homeless Services & Workforce Housing and Grant Monitoring. The FY 2023 proposed operating budget for Neighborhood Services is $7.7M from the General Fund. Below is a summary of the funding and position counts that would be authorized by the Proposed FY 2023 Budget. FUND FY 2023 AUTHORIZED PROPOSED BUDGET POSITIONS General Fund $7,741 ,810 81 Total Proposed Budget $7,741 ,810 81 Grants (Anticipated) $1 ,081 ,3541 11 Neighborhood Services FY 2023 proposed budget includes $710k in funding for one additional Veterinary Assistant and conversion of one temp Veterinary Assistant to full time for Animal Care. Also included is$240k forth ree Animal care Kennel Techs and two dispatchers, and $500k for additional spay/neuter funding. Development Services: The focus of the Development Services department is to Administer the building and development codes, and to facilitate development of the city. The FY 2023 proposed operating and capital budget for Development Services is $19.7M. Below is a summary of the funding and position counts that would be authorized by the FY 2023 proposed budget. FUND FY 2022 AUTHORIZED PROPOSED BUDGET POSITIONS Development Services $15,967,135 87 ,Capital Project 1 3,776,9801 0 Total 1 $19,744,1151 87 The FY 2023 proposed budget for Development Services includes $163k for two Plans Examiners and one Permit Technician positions. Also included in the budget are seven Inspector positions ($742k) and one Records Management Specialist ($63k). LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: PowerPoint - not attached • Health Department • Neighborhood Services • Development Services FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 �°"`use"° PROPOSED � ►� FY2022-2023 OPERATING BUDGET WORKSHOP #2 BUDGET PRESENTED TO CITY COUNCIL IN JULY 26 HEALTH DEPARTMENT CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI CITY MANAGER PETER ZANONI NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEVELOPMENT SERVICES nidl •• •• r.. - * � ,111.. i •i b $� AUGUST 17, 2022 FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 PROPOSED HEALTH DEPARTMENT OPERATING BUDGET PRESENTED TO CITY COUNCIL IN JULY 26 FY2022 2023 PROPOSED BUDGET CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI CITY MANAGER PETER ZANONI A' Presented by ■�� , Dante Gonzalez, PHD CC- NC PHD Assistant Director 3 August 11 , 2022 New Business Model Public Health District After 6 Months of Negotiation • March 1St, 2022— Unanimous City Council voted to establish a fully City-Operated Public Health District • County Commissioners voted to approve the City-Operated Public Health District • Public Health District has operated for 5 months under new model Old Business ModelModel City and County shared 60/40 operations City is the exclusive operator City and County employees reporting to two All employees became City employees and report to different entities one entity Closed Public Health Building for 2 years Reopened doors to the community Optimal work environment Services provided to the County once a month in a mobile clinic setting Services provided to the County at the Robstown Calderon Building twice a week 3 MISSION STATEMENT Mission of Health Department is to prevent disease, disability, & premature death; promote healthy lifestyles; and protect the health & quality of the environment for all residents of Nueces County wigmpw- No FREE COUIOgo .19 UhCCINES p e r PROMV YOUR FAM�LY! ilealth ueation h E ALS 1702 HORNE ROU 1(361)826.7200 Education BACK 7 SCHOOL VACCINES T E X A S S5 1 C Smart Choices•Healthy Families O pciones sahias•Familias Sanas sIr A 6r� • 4 About Health Department Health Strategist Facilities in the State Cross-Secror Enhanced& � � , Modified conaboration Health Funding Conducts Coastal p Equity Water Surveillance "' Public Health 3-0 Duan= on miles of Gulf Health ARiona ble Accreditation Data Coast Water �-�` -- Provides ,, " annual Tuberculosis Investigates prevention unique Communicable screenings Diseases Services Provide restaurant inspections clients on average and permits through WIC Organization Corpus Christi-Nueces County Assistant City Manager Public Health District Stwe Viera Organizational Cna't Local Health Authority Dr_Ramachandmni Diredor Steve Viers(Interim) Pharmacist(Prl Hrian I�rhy standam Assistant Diredor Pathobgis[ D.-3o nxalex PhD D,Randal Simonsen EEtj SLBIandina ent Financial Public Health Administrator Public Health Administrator Public Health Administrator yst Pmtedion Promotions Prevention Costley DenxelOkokunrin Kevin Hensley Deborah Houlihan Health District Accounting Pudic Heahh Emergency WIC Community Health Clinir Preparedness Emnronmental�Consumer laboratory Health Services Tuberculosis Clinic Health Education Disease Intervention Program STO�FIIV Cll nic Charity Care Immonimtivn Clinics 6 FY 2022 Achievements AchievementPublic Health District became aCity-Operated BOOM=. District on March 1, 2022 '��" Achievement Achievement If CAchievement March 1, re-opened doors to the community after 2 years of being closedw WIC navigated through the national baby formula crisis and have seen a growth in participation � �� w Biosafety Laboratory received level 3 recertification, successfully setup testing protocol for Monkeypox and serves 13 Counties . ��s�. Public Health Services HEALTH PREVENTION BALANCE MESS HABITS DIET Enforce Health &Safety Codes Provide& Manage Medical Clinics , �,�,(„�, Environmental&Consumer Community Health Health Immunizations Restaurantlnspections Tuberculosis Septic Inspections STD/HIV Swimming pool Inspections Women's Health Food Handler Permits Administration CIInICS: Foodborne DI WIC Horne Road Calderon Clinic Disease Intervention Grant Management Community Outreach PHEP Accounting Press Releases Mobile Clinic Fiscal Responsibility Health Education Vaccine Prevention HR Liaison SNS/MRC Disease Mitigation FLU Surveillance Vaccine Preventable IDCU Diseases Biological Safety Lab Diabetes Education Disease Prevention Conduct Health Education FY23 HEALTH DISTRICT "PROPOSED $33.6M Fund ($ in Millions) Funds FY 122 FY 1 1.. Budget Budget 1 Fund 1020 City General Fund $3.6 $5.3 +1.7 Fund 1066 City Grants $22.6 $26.6 +4.0 Fun• pppp� 1046 MEND $0.7 $0.7 0 1' ------ Fund 1020 1 1049 Waiver $0.0 $1 +1 Gen • County General Fund $1.5 $0 -1.5 Total $28.4 $33.6 +5.2 FundsFY 1 22 FY 2023 Variance Positions Positions Fund 1020 City General Fund 29 50 21 Fund 1066 City Grants 42 61 19 Fund 1066 Fund 1046/1049 Charity Care(Waiver) 0 4 4 L City Grants City of Corpus Christi Total 71 115 44 County General Fund 19 0 -19 County Grants&Programs 33 0 -33 Nueces County Total 52 0 -52 Grand Total 123 115 -8 9 "PROPOSED ' A 1020: Immunizations ($ in Millions) LAB $0.05 $0.02 1% 0% County Services $1.77 33% Environmental, Community Clinic •• $0.03 Admin1% �. $2.30 Health ClinicsGeneral Resources $0.94 $2.88 54% NY County Services Revenue • FY 2022 Environmental co • $0.61 Fund 1020 943,000 1,765,296 11% 10 "PROPOSED 14 • 1 ($ in Millions) �a 1049 Waiver Services Revenue County Services Revenue FY$1.6 2022 FY 2023 months) months) Fund 1049 8371400 115761618 FY 2023 Capital Improvement Plan Public Health Department Building Design & Construction Improvement Plan Phase 1 is $5.4 Million Total Project $16.7 Million $2 million have been identified 12 FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 �°"`use"°s °gym NEIGHBORHOOD PROPOSED SERVICES OPERATING BUDGET PRESENTED TO CITY COUNCIL IN JULY 26 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FY2022-2023 PROPOSED BUDGET CITY MANAGER PETER ZANONI A' Presented by ■ Linda Stewart, Director milli i lalb August 11 , 2022 MISSION STATEMENT The Neighborhood Services Department mission is to enhance our citizens' quality of life by consolidating neighborhood services under one department to promote and support neighborhood sustainability, growth, and safety. i 4 Ala i s0► ■M 1,Y ;; ILL" 14 About Neighborhood Services "lop, Providing , opportunities for individuals and h families to feel safer in the community Quality of Life Increasing Ordinances &the access to Consolidated Annual Aprograms and Action Plan services that authorized by Council in FY2022 enhance quality of life in neighborhoods Organization Animal Care �„ Code Homeless Services Services Enforcement Grant Monitoring and Workforce IIit Housing amCompliance Short-Term Rental °Community Homeless and �F Fair Housing Veterinary Clinic Ifield Operations Officers Officers Housing Programs Development Housing I Compliance Live Release I Shelter Administrative Grant Operations Support Administration Administrative Support 16 FY 2022 Achievements AchievementNo-cost microchipping for 4,608 pets providing a safe way home for lost pets & helping families comply with the Ordinance Partnerships to offer no-cost spay/neuter services and access to vaccines and microchipping Achievement 83% closure rate for Code Enforcement cases CAchievement 17 (Opened 11,178 cases and closed 9,321 cases) 4 Rental assistance to over 3,000 households and $4.8M in community support addressing priority needs t Performance Measures Indicator FY 2021 FY 20221 TargetActual Estimate No-Cost Microchips 3,685 4 ,608 5 , 600 Spay/Neuter Surgeries 1 ,427 1 ,323 4 ,323 Code Case Response Time 35 60 45 (Business Days) Homeowner Supports 56 40 89 Individuals Accepting 104 530 600 Homeless Services 18 FY 2023 NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROPOSED BUDGET: $13.9M ($ in Millions) FY 2022 FY 2023 $ General Fund $7.4 $8.3 Funds Budget Budget Change • Grant $17.5 • ' General Grant GF Fund Funds $8.3M $5.6M FY 2022 FY 2023 Variance Positions PositionsGrant FY 2023 PROPOSED BUDGET GENERAL FUND: $8.3M ($ in Millions) Housing Services 20 $0.2 2% Homeless Services $0.4 5% Code Enforcement Animal Care $3.0 Services 57% FY 2023 PROPOSED" $5 .6M ($ in Millions) HOME Investment Partnerships •• - Program Community Development • Block Grant Affordable 33% $3.2 Housing 56% "- Enforcement $2.3 0. Homeless Housing and Services State& Private $0.4 •• . 7% Stability $0.4 Emergency Solutions Grant $0.2 4% 21 FY 2023 Enhancements Code Compliance Officers from FY20 to FY23 40 +9 +0 35 Code Enforcement - $305k 30 9 9 +2 5 25 +� Continuous Improvement: 7 20 15 Business Operations & Strategic 26 26 10 Planning ($100k) 19 19 5 Training & Development ($205k) 0 FY2020 Total 24 FY2021 Total 26 FY2022 Total 35 FY2023 Total 35 ■General Fund VIII Grants 22 ti FY 2023 Enhancements ry ,, Animal Care Services - $810k v `f Add 1 Veterinary Assistant and conversion of 1 temporary Veterinary �w Assistant to full time ($70k) n • Add 3 full time Animal Care Kennel - t Techs and 2 dispatchers ($240k) • Additional spay/neuter funding ($500k) • To be procured through a competitive process initiated in October 23 Animal Care Partnerships p4 1 4(�ff �.la4a Jua t LI Peewee s Pok Adoption World&Sanctuary, Inc- PEOPLE ASSISTING ANIMAL CONTROL GULF COAST S 0 C I F T Y Cemplclinig Families Since 1945IFT STAR Group , �,4rr saurn leans Whin A�Rescue I 24 Spay and Neuter Partnerships Leveraging Resources to Maximize Community Impact Pilot program to increase availability for no- cost/low cost services Voucher program for ACS animals with STAR and '•� _s@. A � PAAC Three-month contract to fund supplies x� eLeverage privately funded non-profit - STAR vet M S^ar i Y� x s x $49K in City funding leverages private funding of over $300K or 1:6 • City is and will continue to support multiple partners 25 FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OPERATING BUDGET PRESENTED TO CITY COUNCIL IN JULY 26 FY2022 2023 PROPOSED BUDGET CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI CITY MANAGER PETER ZANONI A' Presented ,by ,�. Al Raymond III, Director "` ��. August 11th, 2022 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Development Services is to implement and enforce sustainable development regulations to build a strong community, enhance economic opportunity, and ensure a dynamic framework for quality growth and development. As we work to achieve this mission, we will provide first-rate customer service, continuous process improvement and ensure our staff is knowledgeable and experienced. �a r r-: l Permitting Inspections Planning Commission Plan Review Zoning 27 About Development Services 4,000 In FY 2021, • �� . . ••• , Development Services - issued 83821000 0 -- -I Commercial Permits'000 �� IIIIII� II I II which is a 33% increase since FY � 2017;FY 2022 is ' ' • '• ' ' tracking higher than ' FY 2021. E 2017■2018■2019■2020■2021 M 2022 Residential • Permitting 992 I n FY 2021, 1,000 51 838 893 Development Services800 632 In FY 2021, issued 3,491 _ Development Services •"400 issued 13,004 Trade Residential Permits Permits which is a which is a 116% increase since FY " 90%increase since FY 2017;FY 2022 is0 Ljj 2017;FY 2022 is tracking higher than �'• �' �` tracking higher than FY 2021. � FY 2021. 28 Organization Al Raymond,III,AIA,CBO Di recto r of Development Services Michael Dice Nina Nixon-Mendez Assistant Director of Assistant Director of Development Services Development Services (Building) (Land Development) C (E�Buildovementing Plan Review Permitting Inspections Planing view Co ntract Management 29 FY 2022 Achievements ®RION 1� I Achievement Historic Preservation Plan approved by City Council """ •First in Two Decades Achievement 17yOF �• c°R1p�► f'RESE►? cHR►Sr► Facilitate the Implementation of the Short-Term Rental (STR) rsjrm �"p�N z;°R'° OAchievement rdinance Military Compatibility Area Overlay Districts (MCAOD) � CAchievemen 30 Approved on First Reading •First In City History Implemented the STAR Contractor Registration Program • First in City History Performance Measures Indicator Goal FY 2021 FY 20221 Actual Estimate Target Turnaround on Residential Plan 3 Days 82% 83% 85% Reviews Turnaround on Commercial 10 Days 86% 89% 90% Plan Review Inspection Service Requests 1 Day 87% 95% 98% Zoning Cases Placed on City 90 Days 90% 100% 95% Council Agenda Platting Cases Placed on 75 Days 90% 89% 95% Planning Commission Agenda Public Improvement Review 25 Days 64% 84% 95% Time �l FY 2023 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROPOSED BUDGET $15.9 ChangeFY 2022 FY 2023 $ Fund Budget Budget Millions) (in Millions) (in . Development Services $13.1 $10.0 $3.1 Fund -4670 Transfer to CIP Fund (Building Remodel Fund) $0.0 $5.9 $5.9 Total $13.1 $15.9 $2.8 FY 2022 Positions i Administrative Staff 15 18 3 Public Imp. Plan Eng.Staff 4 4 0 Planning Staff 8 9 1 Permitting Staff 14 17 3 Plan Review Staff 7 9 2 Inspection Staff 23 30 7 ❑Development Services Fund 4670 ❑Transfer to C1 Fund (Building Remodel Fund) Total Staff 71 87 16 32 FY 2023 PROPOSED BUDGET $15.9 ($ In Millions) Plan Review $1.70 Interdepartmental/Administrative $1.63 Building Plan Licensing Review $0.13 $1.7 /i Permit Intake / Transfer toCIP $1.8 Land Development/Public Improvement $5.9 $0.69 I Building Inspections $3.3 P.I.Plan Revenue: $9,581,948 Review Planning Operating Expenses: $9,757,806 One Time Expenses: $6,209,329 Permitting/Inspections Contract �,./'� $5.43 Management Total Expenses: $15,967,135 $0.8 33 Ordinance 1 • In 2018, the City of Corpus Christi conducted a fee study which indicated that Development Service's fees were approximately 40% below cost recovery models. • Ordinance 032546 adjusts Development Service's fees j over a four-year period. • Year 1: New fees were added,and existing fees were increased 4 " by 10% • Years 2—4: All fees will increase by 10% • Years 5 and future:All fees will be adjusted based on CCI • Development Services has been working to provide enhanced services based on this plan • Infor upgrade is ongoing • Increase staffing based on need Fee Implemented on„/1121)21 • Reduce service times Fee Implemented on 4/112022 Fee Implemented on 5/,12022 2022-Develo meet-Fee-Schedule.df cctexas.co • Increase staff competency 34 FY 2023 Enhancement 1 • Year 3 of the Development Services Certification Pay Program INrtMN4tl N `AL � • Eligible staff will be able to earn up to $1,200 ��KF pRDECOUIML for each certification over the base requirement; maxing out at $3,600 per annum • • Currently 24 out of 46, or 52%; of eligible employees hold base certifications; up from ttws".tii ,:' ".�, 0% prior to this program. J?TDLR • Of these 24 employees, 9 out of the 24, or 38%; hold TEXAS DEPARTMENT OFF LICENSING&REGULATION f }� additional certifications .f • Total Decision Package Cost: $35,617 35 FY 2023 Enhancement 2 • Additional Inspection Staff(7 New Inspector Positions) • Two Electrical Inspectors • Two Lead Inspectors • One Plumbing Inspector • One Building Inspector • One Compliance Inspector Vehicles for Additional Inspection Staff �r - ,amw, • One Ford F-150(Lead Inspector) • Six Ford Escapes ek ; • Total Decision Package Cost: $742,211 36 FY 2023 Enhancement 3 - _ • Additional Permitting Staff(2 New Permit Intake Positions) 4 . One Permitting Lead t One Permit Technician ..y Total Decision Package Cost: $107,769 W. e'F r 37 FY 2023 Enhancement 4 • Additional Plan Review Staff ` Two Plans Examiners Total Decision Package Cost: $114,997 e .. i 38 FY 2023 Enhancement 5 • Additional Administrative Staff(3 New Staff Positions) • One Records Management Specialist • One Administrative Support III(Business Division) '4 • One IT Application Analyst III • Total Decision Package Cost: $191,604 . I ► 16s 39 FY 2023 Enhancement 6 BUSINEss E%PLOFtE NEWS �� Additional Staff to Process Short Term Rental 0prv1=Es °pyENN11EMT EI,Ya W I� Permits Fps �� waurN.ml��EmEma Ik � One Permit Technician ci�t°nm your walenn9 Ya _li ,� all ellOne Planning Technician _ STR ordinance was already approved by City �gIpRT�TERM aErrtu.s;srar aact�vERE �.,.,_,.. Council and staffing needs were presented at that HQLIEShort-Term Rentals(STR}:APPIY Mere _ time NeeE n¢ID v°v'yd,r aDD�'cal'nn%Tre GRI of G°ryUs GM50 hffi coMadae NM MUNIRevs l0 a9minslH STR Pe0N1 aDN�calron � you nave al UNlRTotal Decision Package Cost: $102,711 eeu¢slroO anent y°ula Itre Mevs 5UDW0 sgll¢pxllg In MUNlRevs p'eas¢reaLh bui kl Inyt,�_�p1 nY Dh°ne Ol lb�1751-1911 MUNIRe�h can � ��yglr n¢nall h NM¢t a55i5ia"C¢IS naaae°�"0ne °I your°uesoons nPPI NeeO asssm"ce ve�'fnB Y°ut z°nvg�The G„f.Y„of�G�ogrDl�es's neve to assist aw canoe reacn¢C at X16650 40 Building Remodel Progress • City Council approved design contract in late June • Engineering is working with design contractor (Gignac) to finalize design contract • Design should be completed in six months (February or March) • Construction RFP/RFQ will be completed and placed for public bids • Construction contract awarded by summer of FY 2023 • Construction starts late FY 2023 with a 12 to 18 month completion estimate 41 FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 �°"`use"° PROPOSED � ►� FY2022-2023 OPERATING BUDGET WORKSHOP #2 BUDGET PRESENTED TO CITY COUNCIL IN JULY 26 HEALTH DEPARTMENT CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI CITY MANAGER PETER ZANONI NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEVELOPMENT SERVICES nidl •• •• r.. - * � ,111.. i •i b $� AUGUST 17, 2022