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Annual Operating Budget City of Fort Lauderdale FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 CITY COMMISSION Mayor Jim Naugle Vice-Mayor Charlotte E. Rodstrom Commissioner Christine Teel Commissioner Carlton B. Moore Commissioner Cindi Hutchinson CITY MANAGER George Gretsas CITY ATTORNEY Harry Stewart CITY AUDITOR John Herbst CITY CLERK Jonda Joseph EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM Kathleen Gunn, Assistant City Manager David Hébert, Assistant City Manager Stephen Scott, Assistant City Manager Frank Adderly, Police Chief/Director of Police Tim Edkin, Director of Information Technology Systems Amy Aiken, Assistant to the City Manager John Hoelzle, Director of Parking and Fleet Services Robert Bates, Director of Professional Standards Micheal Kinneer, Director of Finance Alfred Battle, CRA-NWPFH Director Ted Lawson, Director of Public Information Valerie Bohlander, Director of Building Services Allyson Love, Director of Management and Budget Greg Brewton, Director of Planning and Zoning Cate McCaffrey, Director of Business Enterprises Kirk Buffington, Director of Procurement Jeff Modarelli, Director of Economic Development Albert Carbon, Director of Public Works Julie Richards, Assistant to the City Manager Averill Dorsett, Director of Human Resources MaryAnn Slough, Assistant to the City Manager James Eddy, Fire Chief/Director of Fire Rescue Phillip Thornburg, Director of Parks and Recreation i FORT LAUDERDALE CITY COMMISSION Cindi Hutchinson Jim Naugle Christine Teel Charlotte E. Rodstrom Carlton B. Moore Commissioner Mayor Commissioner Vice Mayor Commissioner District IV District I District II District III ii The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida for its annual budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2007. In order to receive this award, a govern- mental unit must publish a budget document that meets program criteria as a policy document, as an operations guide, as a financial plan, and a communications medium. The award is valid for a period of one year only. We believe our current budget continues to conform to program require- ments, and we are submitting it to GFOA to determine its eligibility for another award. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTORY SECTION All Funds-Resources 60 Budget Message 1 All Funds-Expenditures 62 Venice of America 5 Approved Transfers 64 Economic Analysis 16 GENERAL FUND Changes from July Budget Message 22 : Table 1-Revenue Summary 22 Resources 66 Table 2-Adopted Operating Millage FY08/09 25 Expenditures 68 Table 3-Millage for Selected Florida Cities 25 ENTERPRISE & INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS Table 4-Broward County Cities 26 Population and Millage FY08/09 Sanitation 70 Table 5-Expenditure Summary By Department 30 Water and Sewer 72 Staffing Levels 31 Central Regional Wastewater 74 Table 6-Authorized City Position Summary 31 Parking 76 Program Highlights 32 Airport 78 Table 7-General Fund Transfers 34 Stormwater 80 Enterprise Fund Narratives 34 Insurance 82 Sunrise Key Neighborhood Improvement District 39 Central Services 84 Lauderdale Isles Water Management District 39 Vehicle Rental 85 Community Redevelopment Agency 39 Special Revenue 86 Beach Business Improvement District 40 Debt Service 87 Capital Improvement Budget 40 Ending Balance Projection 92 BUDGETARY POLICIES AND BASIS SECTION DEPARTMENT BUDGETS Introduction 41 Introduction 93 Financial Structure 41 FY09 Authorized City Positions 94 General Financial Policies 42 Citywide Organization Chart 95 Basis of Budgeting 44 Building Services 96 Development Process 45 Business Enterprises 102 Amendment/Transfer Process 46 City Attorney 116 Capital Improvement Program 47 City Auditor 118 Debt Policy and Administration 47 City Clerk 120 Bond Ratings 48 City Commission 124 Linkages Between Vision, Mission, Priorities, City Manager 126 and Goals/Objectives 48 Economic Development 132 Budget Process 50 Finance 138 Budget Preparation and Implementation Calendar 51 Fire-Rescue 144 Human Resources 152 FINANCIAL SECTION Information Systems 156 Introduction 53 Office of Management and Budget 162 ALL FUNDS: Office of Professional Standards 168 FY 2008/2009 Budget 54 Parking and Fleet Services 172 FY 2007/2008 Budget 56 Parks and Recreation 180 Internal Service Funds 58 Planning and Zoning 188 v TABLE OF CONTENTS Police 196 Procurement 204 Public Information Office 208 Public Works 214 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Introduction 231 General Capital Improvements By Department 233 Enterprise Capital Improvement By Fund 236 Funding Sources For Appropriations FY 2008/2009 238 Funding Sources For Appropriations- General Government 240 Funding Sources For Appropriations- Enterprise Funds and Grants 242 Appropriations By Projects- Five Year Plan- General Government 243 Appropriations By Projects- Five Year Plan- Enterprise Funds 258 Appropriations By Fund 264 2009-2013 CIP Plan Summary of Potential Sources 265 GENERAL INFORMATION Introduction 267 Map of Fort Lauderdale 268 Fort Lauderdale Statistics & Demographic Data 269 Other General Information 272 Assessed Value of Taxable Property 278 Property Tax Millage 279 Budget Adoption Resolution 280 Budget Newspaper Advertisement 282 Glossary of Terms 283 Acknowledgements 290 vi CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE July 15, 2008 Mayor Jim Naugle Vice-Mayor Charlotte E. Rodstrom Commissioner Christine Teel Commissioner Carlton B. Moore Commissioner Cindi Hutchinson Honorable Mayor and Commissioners: It is my privilege to present the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2009 for your review, as is my duty under the City Charter. The proposed budget represents a practical financial plan that responds to the goals and objectives set by the City Commission at its annual goal setting session. It delivers lower property taxes to the citizenry while maintaining the key programs and services that will continue to move the City forward and enhance quality of life. The General Fund Proposed Budget is $349.4 million, which represents a 9.2% increase over the current year’s General Fund Budget. The proposed budget, including all funds, totals $605.8 million, which is a 13% increase over the adopted budget for the current fiscal year. The proposed millage for operating and debt purposes is $4.2634, which is a 0.4% increase over the current rate. In terms of the requirements to finance the ongoing operations of the City (excluding debt service), the proposed millage is $4.1193, which represents a 5% decrease below the rolled back rate. Budget Philosophy The Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2009 addresses the five key priorities of the City Commission: (1) minimize impacts due to revenue losses; (2) continue to focus on quality of life issues; (3) develop plans for the City’s future; (4) improve neighborhoods and (5) improve City infrastructure. Under your leadership and with the support of City staff and the community-at-large, we have made considerable progress in each of these areas. I. Minimize Impacts Due to Revenue Losses This is the second year in a row that the City has faced losses in revenue due to tax reform. Additionally, a decline in assessed property values this year has made balancing the budget an even more difficult task. Last year, I recommended that 60 positions citywide be frozen in the budget and other areas of the budget reduced. This year, I am recommending that we continue to keep those positions frozen and that we begin reducing the level of funding for total positions. Although these reductions will not impact services, it is unlikely that we will be able to maintain current service levels in the future if additional positions are eliminated. OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER 100 NORTH ANDREWS AVENEUE, FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33301 TELEPHONE (954) 828-5013, FAX (954) 828-5021 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER www.fortlauderdale.gov PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER City of Fort Lauderdale 1 Fiscal Year 2009 Historic Pension Reform Contracts have been settled with each of the City’s five bargaining units. A Defined Contribution Plan for newly hired general employees will reduce the City’s pension contribution from 23% of employee pay to 9%, and generate a minimum of $100 million in savings over the next 30 years. The City has also reduced its contribution to the Police and Fire pension from 49% of employee pay to 37%, which will generate a savings of $2.2 million in the first year alone. Increased Grant Funding The City’s grant funding continues to steadily increase. Over the past three years, grant funding has risen from $18.5 million (2006) to $22.5 million (2007) to $30.6 million (2008). These funds are essential to reducing costs and maintaining a fiscally responsible budget. Strong Reserve Funds The City’s reserve funds remain strong. We ended fiscal year 2007 with a fund balance of $68 million. By the end of fiscal year 2008, we expect to once again meet our reserve policy targets. A healthy reserve fund balance is a crucial component of maintaining strong bond ratings and ensuring that adequate funding is available in the event of an unforeseen emergency. Healthy Insurance Fund The City’s insurance fund, which five years ago was $21 million in debt, now boasts a $10 million surplus. Strong Bond Ratings During a time when cities in Florida were experiencing bond downgrades, the City of Fort Lauderdale maintained its strong bond ratings. Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s Investors Service reaffirmed their AA and Aa2 ratings, respectively, signaling continued confidence in the financial management of the City. II. Continue to Focus on Quality of Life Issues Enhancing quality of life remains a top priority for the City. The FY 2009 budget allocates resources to ensure a safe and secure community, increase proactive code enforcement measures, improve aesthetics and reduce nuisances. Fighting Crime The City continues to fight crime through an aggressive action plan, specialized units targeting violent crime, and numerous anti-crime initiatives. The Police Department is utilizing advanced technology to take more criminals off the streets. Video cameras are being installed in patrol cars, a MESH camera system is being tested in key areas of the City, and officers have wireless access to national criminal intelligence databases.