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AdoptedOPERATING BUDGET RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN F Y 2 0 1 6 - 1 7 City of Virginia Beach Contents 5 Introduction 99 Safe Community How to Read the Document Commonwealth’s Attorney Courts and Court Support Emergency Communications and Citizen 13 Summaries Services Expenditures and Revenues Emergency Medical Services Interfund Transfer Summary Fire Relationship of the Operating Budget to Police the Capital Improvement Program Sheriff’s Office 41 Revenues 141 Quality Physical Environment National Economic Overview Planning Virginia Beach Economic Overview Public Utilities Forecasting Methodology Public Works Dedication of Other Local Taxes and Real Estate Taxes for Specific Purposes 169 Cultural and Recreational Fees and Charges for FY 2016-17 New Funds Opportunities Revenue Resource Analysis Aquarium and Historic Houses Special Revenue Funds Cultural Affairs Enterprise/Utility Funds Parks and Recreation 189 Quality Education and Lifelong 59 Requested but Not Funded Learning Library Public Education 75 Economic Vitality Agriculture Convention and Visitors Bureau 205 Family and Youth Economic Development Opportunities Housing and Neighborhood Preservation Health Human Services Fiscal Year 2016-17 Contents 3 219 Quality Organization 331 Appendix Budget and Management Services Resource Management Process Overview City Attorney Legal Framework City Auditor RMP Calendar City Clerk Accounting and Budgeting Basis City Manager FY 2016-17 Nonrecurring Capital Budget City Real Estate Assessor Appropriations City Treasurer FY 2017-2022 CIP Appropriation Financing Commissioner of the Revenue Plan Finance Summary of Positions by Department General Registrar City Council and School Board Policy - Human Resources City/School Revenue Sharing Policy Information Technology City Council Policy - Maintenance and Repair Municipal Council of Aging City Infrastructure Non-Departmental City Council Policy-Not Supplanting State, Federal, and Private Funds with Local Funds 285 Debt Service A Resolution to Address Public Safety Pay Compression Disparities Administrative Directive - Grant 293 Budget Ordinances Management Budget Ordinance FY 2016-17 Administrative Directive - Resource Tax Levy on Real Estate Administrative Directive Tax Levy on Personal Property & Glossary of Terms Machinery and Tools Description of Funds Sandbridge TIF Surplus Declaration Commonly Used Acronyms Virginia Retirement System Resolution Health Insurance Plans Resolution HUD Funding Plan Solid Waste Management Fee Department Name Alteration – Aquarium and Historic Houses Increase the Permit Fee for Pawn and Secondhand Permits Sandbridge Transient Occupancy Tax Assessment of Court Costs Upon Civil Action Fiscal Year 2016-17 Contents 4 HOW TO READ THE DOCUMENT Purpose and Document Changes The operating budget outlines the expenditures, personnel resources, and revenues needed for financing the operations of the government, and the policies/priorities and circumstances on which allocation decisions are based. This document provides the citizens and governing body with an insight to the past, present, and future services and programs of the city as well as anticipated program outcomes. The city continues to be committed to the strategic planning process and the development of an operating budget based on that process. The City Council has embraced a long term vision outlined in “Virginia Beach 2040” as well as a Sustainability Plan. In addition, the City Council also conducts an annual goal-setting workshop. Through the process noted below, city staff align their budget and capital budget initiatives with “Virginia Beach 2040”, Sustainability Plan, and City Council’s annual goals. The City Council has developed a set of “Destination Points” to define their vision of a strong, healthy, and vibrant city with a greater quality of life for everyone. The planning process starts as the City Council assesses the current conditions of the city and articulates their priorities to city staff. City staff devises a strategy document as the official plan to implement the goals of the City Council. This plan focuses the collective efforts of city staff on City Council’s priorities and those strategic issues that will help close the gap between where the city is today and the community that it strives to become. In concert with the ongoing delivery of programs and services, this plan provides a strategic focus for the next year. During their January 2016 workshop, City Council set the following goals: Goal 1 – Grow the Local Economy Means to Residents Job opportunities with higher pay for residents to work in Virginia Beach. Reasonable property tax rate through a more diverse tax base resulting in more revenues for the city. Local economy more insulated from an economic downturn. Opportunities to start and grow a business in Virginia Beach. Greater convenience in residents’ daily lives – less commute time and more time for family. Goal 2 – Create a Financially Sustainable City Providing Excellent Services Means to Residents City services delivered in the most cost-effective manner. Reliable city services that contribute to hassle-free daily living. Feeling safe and secure within Virginia Beach – any place, anytime. Timely response to an emergency call for service. City services that are readily accessible and are provided in a customer friendly manner. Goal 3 – Improve the Transportation System Means to Residents Greater ease of movement within Virginia Beach and the region. More predictable and acceptable travel times from “point A” to “point B” within Virginia Beach. Choices of transportation mode: car, trail system, or public transportation. Safer streets for automobile, pedestrians, and bike travel. Quality public transportation linking Town Center, Convention Center, and the Oceanfront. Fiscal Year 2016-17 How To Read the Document 5 Goal 4 – Revitalize Neighborhoods and Plan for the Future Means to Residents Protection of residents’ property values. Safe homes and buildings in the city. More attractive and inviting city. Upgraded older homes and buildings. Convenient access to commercial and retail areas. Goal 5 – Be a Competitive, First Class Resort for Residents, Businesses, and Tourists Means to Residents Job opportunities for residents and youth. Tourist amenities for use by residents and added value to the quality of life. New tourist dollars to the local economy. More choices for your leisure time. Quality leisure activities for families. The strategic planning process responds to both short and long-term goals envisioned by City Council by dividing the city’s major program activities into seven strategic business areas: Economic Vitality, Safe Community, Quality Physical Environment, Cultural and Recreational Opportunities, Quality Education and Lifelong Learning, Family and Youth Opportunities, and Quality Organization. This budget document is subdivided and organized according to these seven strategic business areas. Format of the Budget To assist in understanding the contents of this financial document, the following is a brief description of the main sections. Introduction – This section contains information relating to How to Read the Document with example pages provided. Summaries – Overview of the city’s financial structure, expenditures and revenues, inter-fund transfers, and the relationship of the operating budget to the Capital Improvement Program. Revenues – A comprehensive review of city revenues as it relates to national, state, and local funding sources. Requested But Not Funded – A listing of items requested but not funded in the current budget. Economic Vitality – This section includes the departments of: Agriculture, Convention and Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, and Housing and Neighborhood Preservation. The desired outcome is to develop strategic options and alternatives to create, enhance, and sustain public/private wealth and income in Virginia Beach, consistent with the overall well-being and quality of the community. Safe Community – This section includes the departments of: Commonwealth’s Attorney, Courts and Courts’ Support, Emergency Communications and Citizen Services, Emergency Medical Services, Fire, Police, and Sheriff’s Office. The desired outcome of this business area is to prevent or respond to threats to the safety of persons or property and take the necessary action(s) to restore the environment. Quality Physical Environment – This section includes the departments of: Planning, Public Utilities, and Public Works. The desired outcome of this business area is to create a shared vision of a quality physical environment for the city. Fiscal Year 2016-17 How To Read the Document 6 Cultural and Recreational Opportunities – This section includes the departments of: Aquarium and Historic Houses, Cultural Affairs, and Parks and Recreation. The desired outcome of this business area is to create, nurture, and strengthen accessible and sustainable opportunities which are diverse, customer-valued, and provide for the enrichment, refinement, and rejuvenation of the mind, body, and spirit. Quality Education and Lifelong Learning – This section includes the departments of: Library and Public Education. The desired outcome of this business area is to create and continually enhance a cooperative network of lifelong learning, facilitate access to that network, and promote a community focus on the importance of education and continued development of individuals. Family and Youth Opportunities – This section includes the