City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 www.fwb.org PHONE DIRECTORY Mayor and City Council 833-9509 City Clerk 833-9509 City Manager 833-9504 Financial Services Public Information 833-9504 Accounting 833-9504 Administrative Services Customer Service (Utility Billing) 833-9500 Human Resources 833-9507 Purchasing 833-9524 Information Technology 833-9620 Fire Services (emergencies 911) Police Services (emergencies 911) Administration 833-9565 Administration 833-9547 Recreation & Cultural Services Dispatch 833-9533 Administration 833-9576 Records 833-9543 Cemetery (Beal Memorial) 833-9618 Public Works Auditorium 833-9583 Administration 833-9607 Golf Course 833-9664 Building & Permitting 833-9605 Heritage Park & Cultural Center 833-9595 Code Enforcement 833-9601 Library 833-9590 Field Office 833-9613 Tennis Center 244-4566 Garbage Collection 833-9655 Utility Services Planning & Zoning 833-9697 Administration 833-9613 Streets & Stormwater 833-9932 Water Operations 833-9630 On the Cover Rather than being just words found on the website or located at the top of a letterhead, these core values are the guiding principles by which City Council, Department Directors, and City Staff will conduct themselves, allocate resources, and prioritize goals and objectives. These principles form a non-negotiable code of conduct and will guide our government on who we hire, how we train, and how we reward. These values will define who we are, what we stand for, and influence policies, procedures, and guidelines. Adopted by City Council in May 2011, after a collaborative effort by Department Directors and the City Manager to consolidate employee suggestions, these five core values represent the first milestone in instituting the City’s new Performance Excellence Program. Budget Availability Reference copies of the annual budget are available at the City Clerk’s Office and Library. The budget may also be viewed and printed from the City’s website: www.fwb.org. CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 850-833-9500 www.fwb.org Table of Contents Page # City Council, Appointed Officers, & Directors ……………………………………………….. 3 Core Values, Vision, Mission, Strategic Plan …………………………………………………… 4 City Manager’s Budget Message ………………………………………………………………. 7 Budget Overview Fund Structure ……………………………………………………………………………….. 14 Budget Basis & Budget Process ……………………………………………………………... 16 Financial Policies …………………………………………………………………………….. 20 Debt Schedules ………………………………………………………………………………. 27 Summary of Estimated Financial Sources & Uses …………………………………………… 30 Executive Budget Summary ……………………………………………………………………. 32 Summary Budget Information Revenue Discussion……………………………………………………………………………. 40 Expenditure Discussion………………………………………………………………………... 44 Personal Services ……….…………………………………………………………………….. 48 Detail Information by Fund GENERAL FUND Fund Highlights ………………………………………………………………………………. 55 Revenues ……………………………………………………………………………………... 57 0100 City Council ……………………………………………………………………………. 62 0200 City Manager …………………………………………………………………………… 64 0300 Human Resources ……….……………………………………………………………... 66 0310 Risk Management ……………………………………………………………………… 68 0320 Information Technology ……………………………………………………………….. 70 0400 City Clerk ………………………………………………………………………………. 72 0500 Financial Services ……………………………………………………………………… 74 0530 Purchasing ……………………………………………………………………………… 76 0800 Police …………………………………………………………………………………… 78 0900 Fire ……………………………………………………………………………………... 82 1000 Recreation Services …………………………………………………………………….. 86 1010 Parks ……………………………………………………………………………………. 90 1015 Right-of-Way …………………………………………………………………………… 94 1040 Golf Club ……………………………………………………………………………….. 96 1045 Golf Grounds …………………………………………………………………………… 100 1060 Library ………………………………………………………………………………….. 104 1070 Museum ………………………………………………………………………………… 108 1080 Cemetery ……………………………………………………………………………….. 112 1200 Engineering Services …………………………………………………………………… 116 1205 Planning & Zoning ……………………………………………………………………... 120 1217 Code Enforcement ……………………………………………………………………… 122 1220 Fleet ……………………………………………………………………………………. 124 1230 Facilities ………………………………………………………………………………... 126 1240 Streets …………………………………………………………………………………... 130 1500 Non-Departmental ……………………………………………………………………… 133 LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND ………………………………………………………… 135 LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING FUND …………………………………………………….. 138 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE FUND ……………………………………………………………. 140 Table of Contents continued Page # COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND ……………………………………. 144 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUND Fund Highlights ………………………………………………………………………………. 148 Revenues ……………………………………………………………………………………... 149 0800 Police ……………………………………………………………………………………. 150 2000 CRA ………………….…………………………………………………………………. 151 DEBT SERVICE FUND …………………………………………………………………………. 154 BEAL MEMORIAL CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND ……………………………….. 156 UTILITIES FUND Fund Highlights ………………………………………………………………………………. 158 Revenues ……………………………………………………………………………………... 159 0520 Customer Service ………………………………………………………………………. 160 1300 Utility Services …………………………………………………………………………. 162 1305 GIS……………………………………………………………………………………… 164 1310 Water Operations ………………………………………………………………………. 166 1340 Water Distribution ……………………………………………………………………… 168 1350 Sewer Collection & Treatment ………………………………………………………… . 170 1500 Non-Departmental ……………………………………………………………………… 173 SANITATION FUND Fund Highlights ……………………………………………………………………………… . 174 Revenues ……………………………………………………………………………………… 175 1360 Solid Waste ……………………………………………………………………………... 176 1370 Recycling ……………………………………………………………………………….. 178 1500 Non-Departmental ……………………………………………………………………… 180 STORMWATER FUND Fund Highlights ……………………………………………………………………………… 182 Revenues …………………………………………………………………………………….. 183 1380 Stormwater …………………………………………………………………………….. 184 1500 Non-Departmental …………………………………………………………………….. 186 IT Replacement Program ……………………………………………………………………… 187 Fleet Replacement Program …………………………………………………………………… 195 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) CIP Process ………………………………………………………………………………….. 201 Five-Year Funding Schedule ………………………………………………………………… 204 General Fund Projects ……………………………………………………………………….. 206 Utilities Fund Projects ………………………………………………………………………. 214 Stormwater Fund Projects …………………………………………………………………… 218 Statistical Information History & Profile …………………………………………………………………………….. 221 Neighborhood Information ………………………………………………………………….. 222 Location, Employment ………………………………………………..…………………….. 227 Demographics ……………………………………………………………………………….. 228 Property Taxes ………………………………………………………………………………. 229 Select Fee Schedules ………………………………………………………………………… 230 Five Year Financial Forecasts……………………………………………………………….. 232 Glossary of Terms & Acronyms Glossary of Terms ……………………………………………………………………………. 234 Acronyms …………………………………………………………………………………….. 244 Carryovers: Grant and CIP Project Carryovers…………………………………………………………….. 246 Purchase Order Encumbrance Carryovers. .. …………………………………………………... 247 CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FL City Council Left to right (standing): Mike Holmes, John Mead, Nic Allegretto, David Schmidt, and Scott Smith Left to right (seated): Amy Jamieson, Mayor Dick Rynearson, and Diane Keller Council members are elected in odd years for four year staggered terms. City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Appointed Officers Department Directors City Manager – Michael D. Beedie, PE Finance Director – Brandy L. Ferris, CPA, CGFM City Clerk – Kim Barnes Public Works – Tim Bolduc City Attorney – Hayward Dykes, Jr. Utility Services – Daniel Payne, PE Fire Services – Ken Perkins, Chief Human Resources – Tarey Franxman Police Services – Bill Royal, Interim Chief Recreation & Cultural Services – Jeff Peters Core Values Rather than being just words found on the website or located at the top of a letterhead, these core values are the guiding principles by which City Council, Department Directors, and City Staff will conduct themselves, allocate resources, and prioritize goals and objectives. These principles form a non-negotiable code of conduct and will guide our government on who we hire, how we train, and how we reward. These values will define who we are, what we stand for, and influence policies, procedures, and guidelines. Adopted by City Council in May 2011, after a collaborative effort by Department Directors and the City Manager to consolidate employee suggestions, these five core values represent the first milestone in instituting the City’s new Performance Excellence Program. Integrity We will conduct ourselves in an honest, trustworthy, and ethical manner. Accountability We will take full responsibility for our actions, resources, and attitudes. Teamwork We will work together to provide quality services. Customer Service We will be professional, use all available resources, and strive to meet the needs of our customers. Continual Improvement We will promote a culture that seeks to better our organization. Adopted by City Council in September 2011, after a collaborative effort by Department Directors and the City Manager, the updated Vision and Mission for the City are as follows: Vision The City of Fort Walton Beach: a recognized leader in the provision of Community Services. Mission To enhance and protect the Community by providing quality services. Strategic Plan Adopted in March 2017 City Council’s primary responsibility is to shape public policy