- Oregon - 2003-2004 Annual Budget ABOUT THE COVER or several years, it has been our policy to cover our annual budget and the corresponding compre- hensive annual financial report with original art by a member of our burgeoning colony of local artists. We have included a historic perception located on the back cover. The Butler-Perozzi ountain, purchased by Ashland philanthropists Domingo D Perozzi and Gwin S. Butler at the 1916 Panama-Pacific Exposition in San rancisco, has long been a source of pride for the City since its dedication that summer. Sculpted in lorence, Italy, by artist A. rilli, the fountain was named by Ashland for the Citys two benefactors, who purchased the sculpture for $3,000 to commemorate their donations of land for the park. ront Butler Perozzi ountain - Jerry Whitsett Jerry Whitsett, a native of Southern Oregon, has lived in Ashland for 38 years. He retired as a stock- broker six years ago and now paints exclusively in watercolors frequently depicting familiar scenes of Ashland and the surrounding area. Jerry also enjoys painting wildlife and subjects based on his extensive travel. He exhibits locally and in many galleries throughout the Northwest. Back Historic photo of the Butler-Perozzi ountian circa 1917- The Skibby Collection - Mr. Skibby is a prominent local historian. Please recycle this document by returning it to the address below. City of Ashland inance Department 20 East Main Street Ashland, Oregon 97520 Phone: 541-488-5300 TTY: 800-735-2900 Adopted 20032004 Budget CITIZENS BUDGET COMMITTEE ELECTED MEMBERS:APPOINTED MEMBERS: Alan DeBoer, Mayor Martin Levine, Chair Alex Amarotico, Councilor Jacquie Christensen Cate Hartzell, Councilor James Moore, Jr. Chris Hearn, Councilor Raymond Olsen Kate Jackson, Councilor Russ Silbiger Don Laws, Councilor Regina Stepahin John Morrison, Councilor David Williams ADMINISTRATIVE STA Gino Grimaldi, City Administrator Lee Tuneberg, inance Director Kenneth Mickelsen, Parks and Recreation Director The Government inance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GOA) presented an award for Distinguished Presentation to the City of Ashland for its annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2002. In order to receive this award, a governmental unit must publish a budget document that meets program criteria as a policy document, as an operations guide, as a financial plan, and as a communications device. The award is valid for a period of one year only. We believe our current budget continues to conform to pro- gram requirements. We are submitting it to GOA to determine its eligibility for another award. table of contents Introduction City of Ashland Organization Chart ...................................................................................................................1-1 City at a Glance.................................................................................................................................................1-2 The Budget Message ........................................................................................................................................1-6 Budget Message Addendum............................................................................................................................1-16 Budget Committee Recommendations and Council Actions............................................................................1-18 Community Values Statement..........................................................................................................................1-21 Strategic Plan ..................................................................................................................................................1-22 The Budget Process........................................................................................................................................1-24 Summary by *und ...........................................................................................................................................1-26 Resources Summary by Classification ............................................................................................................1-28 Requirements Summary by Classification .......................................................................................................1-29 Requirements Summary by Department .........................................................................................................1-30 Debt Summary ................................................................................................................................................1-32 Debt Summary by Type...................................................................................................................................1-34 Property Tax Summary ....................................................................................................................................1-36 Capital Improvements Plan Capital Improvements Plan ...............................................................................................................................2-1 Department unds Administration ...................................................................................................................................................3-3 *inance Department........................................................................................................................................3-15 City Recorder / Treasurer ................................................................................................................................3-29 Police Department...........................................................................................................................................3-33 *ire and Rescue Department ..........................................................................................................................3-41 Public Works Department................................................................................................................................3-51 Community Development Department ............................................................................................................3-83 Electric Department.........................................................................................................................................3-91 Parks and Recreation Department ................................................................................................................3-103 Non-Departmental Activities .......................................................................................................................... 3-118 Resources and Long-Term Plan Resources Summary Long-Term Plan ..............................................................................................................4-2 Long-Term Plan *und Totals .............................................................................................................................4-4 General *und ....................................................................................................................................................4-7 Community Development Block Grant ............................................................................................................4-12 Street *und .....................................................................................................................................................4-16 Airport *und ....................................................................................................................................................4-20 Capital Improvements Plan .............................................................................................................................4-24 Debt Service *und ..........................................................................................................................................4-28 Water *und......................................................................................................................................................4-32 Wastewater *und ............................................................................................................................................4-36 Electric *und ...................................................................................................................................................4-40 i table of contents Telecommunication *und ................................................................................................................................4-44 Central Services *und.....................................................................................................................................4-48 Insurance Services *und ................................................................................................................................4-52 Equipment *und ..............................................................................................................................................4-56 Cemetery Trust *und ......................................................................................................................................4-60 Parks and Recreation *und ............................................................................................................................4-64 Parks Capital Improvement *und ....................................................................................................................4-68