CITY OF FOSTER CITY ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FINAL BUDGET Fiscal Year 2015-2016 CITY COUNCIL/DISTRICT BOARD Art Kiesel, Mayor / President Gary Pollard, Vice Mayor / Vice President Charlie Bronitsky Steve Okamoto Herb Perez SUBMITTED BY THE CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER Kevin M. Miller City of Foster City / Estero Municipal Improvement District 2015-2016 Final Budget Table of Contents Section Page Number I. Introduction City Government Organization Chart ........................................................................................................... 3 Mission Statement ....................................................................................................................................... 4 II. Budget Message ..................................................................................................................................................... 5 III. Budget Guide ........................................................................................................................................................ 13 IV. Five Year Financial Plan ....................................................................................................................................... 25 V. Financial and Personnel Summaries .................................................................................................................... 77 VI. Department Operating Budgets (including Detail Line Item Reports) City Council ................................................................................................................................................ 93 City Manager ........................................................................................................................................... 105 Communications/City Clerk ...................................................................................................................... 119 City Attorney ............................................................................................................................................ 131 Human Resources ................................................................................................................................... 135 Financial Services/City Treasurer ............................................................................................................ 145 Parks and Recreation .............................................................................................................................. 161 Police ...................................................................................................................................................... 187 Fire ...................................................................................................................................................... 205 Community Development ......................................................................................................................... 227 Public Works ............................................................................................................................................ 243 VII. Non-Department Operating Budgets .................................................................................................................. 263 VIII. Special Revenue Funds ..................................................................................................................................... 271 IX. Enterprise Funds ................................................................................................................................................ 311 X. Internal Service Funds ........................................................................................................................................ 333 XI. Capital Improvements ......................................................................................................................................... 375 City of Foster City's FY2015-2016 Final Budget Page 1 This page intentionally left blank. City of Foster City's FY2015-2016 Final Budget Page 2 Foster City Organization Chart Foster City Residents City Council Parks and Traffic Review Audit Committee Recreation Committee Information Committee Technology Advisory Planning Youth Advisory Committee Commission Committee City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Manager Communications/ Community Financial Services/ Human Parks and Fire Police Public Works City Clerk Development City Treasurer Resources Recreation Department Department Department Department Department Department Department Department City of Foster City's FY2015-2016 Final Budget Page 3 City of Foster City MISSION STATEMENT The employees of the City of Foster City are dedicated to providing excellence in service to our community in a positive and caring manner. OUR VALUES 1. We, as employees of Foster City, value providing superior customer service for those who live in, work in and visit our community. This means that we: Place an emphasis on understanding customers' needs. Are dedicated to providing timely, courteous and responsive services. Embrace commitment to customer service as a basic philosophy. 2. We, as employees of Foster City, value dealing with our community's concerns in a respectful and courteous manner. This means that we: Value the relationship with our customers. Are consistent and cooperative in responding to our customers' needs and concerns. 3. We, as employees of Foster City, value our professionalism and demonstrate this by providing quality service to all who live in, work in and visit our community. This means that we: Deliver knowledgeable and efficient services Commit to a complete and thorough delivery of services in responding to the needs of the community. Fully appreciate that tax dollars are to be used to provide cost effective services. 4. We as employees of Foster City value honesty and integrity. This means that we: Are committed to the highest ethical behavior in our dealings with each other and those we serve. We, as employees of Foster City, believe that the public and our colleagues deserve nothing less! City of Foster City's FY2015-2016 Final Budget Page 4 BUDGET MESSAGE FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 July 1, 2015 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council: Active regional partnerships High quality services for all citizens INTRODUCTION On behalf of the entire Executive Management Team and As we prepare to embark on excellent service delivery for the employees of the City of Foster City, it is my pleasure to the citizens of Foster City in Fiscal Year 2015-2016, the City submit a balanced Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 will continue to monitor and evaluate revenues and (“Budget”) and the Five-Year Financial Plan. The City’s expenditures to ensure we maintain our targets as Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan has evolved over an established and approved by the City Council. We will extensive development process which included hours of continue providing Quarterly Reports to the City Council on preparation and several public meetings that have led to the the performance of all City Funds. These reports will be City Council approval of the budget presented in this delivered to keep you apprised and up to date on revenues document. and expenditures as approved in the Budget. In adopting the Annual Budget, the City Council will approve one of the The Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan reflect vision, most important policy documents considered by the City innovation, regional partnerships, and dedicated employees Council each year. which are the foundation of the City’s endeavors to ensure and deliver on a successful future for the community. This ELEMENTS OF THE BUDGET outlook is the result of our City Council’s continued focus on The budget document is organized as follows: enhancing long-term fiscal strength and sustainability for the 1. Introductory Items community. Table of Contents Mission Statement The Budget is built upon Citywide Organizational Goals and Foster City Organization Chart Department Strategic Plans that support the City Council’s vision for our community that includes: 2. Budget Message: Includes the letter of transmittal from Fiscally sound municipal governance the City Manager submitting the recommended budget to Vibrant strong neighborhoods the City Council, major initiatives/issues, organizational Commitment to public safety changes addressed in the budget, and the City’s current Economic development and projected financial position. Environmental stewardship 3. Budget Guide: Includes a description of the annual City of Foster City's FY2015-2016 Final Budget Page 5 budget process, a glossary of budget terminology and the replacement charges, equipment replacement structure of the City’s finances. charges, self-insurance charges, information technology service charges, building maintenance 4. Five-Year Financial Plan: Includes a City-wide look at charges, and funding for longevity recognition expenditure and revenue trends affecting the City over benefits, PEMHCA benefits, and compensated the course of the next five years. absences. 5. Financial and Personnel Summaries: Includes financial Capital Outlay represents expenditures for fixed information on projected revenues, expenditures, fund balances and reserves, personnel resources, and a assets in excess of $1,000 including land, buildings, summary of funds as well as fund descriptions and furniture, equipment, and City vehicles. information on all revenue