pearlandtx.gov 2018 CALENDAR & ANNUAL REPORT CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS OUR CORE BELIEFS The City of Pearland is the innovative leader 2017 AWARDS for delivery of quality services. The City of Pearland receives recognition for many of its services, programs and activities. In 2017, the City’s commitment to providing quality programs and services for residents resulted in receipt of the following awards: WE ARE RESPONSIVE: We anticipate and respond to the real and perceived needs of citizens. RESULTS-ORIENTED: We have a clear focus on solving problems. FINANCE FIRE DEPARTMENT • GFOA Distinguished Budget Award • Mission: Lifeline ® EMS - TRUST-BUILDERS: Bronze - American Heart Association • GFOA Excellence in Financial Reporting We develop and maintain the trust of those • Achievement of Excellence Gold Level Award - we serve and those who serve with us. COMMUNICATIONS Texas Fire Marshals Association (TXFMA) • Public Relations Society of America HUMAN RESOURCES Government Communications Team of the Year • Texas Municipal Human Resources Association ACCOUNTABLE: - Innovation in Municipal Human Resource Bronze - Video - Angry Tweets We demonstrate a clear commitment to Management these principles through our actions. Bronze - Webcast - Pearscope Bronze - Crisis Communications - Endy Ekpanya PARKS & RECREATION Bronze - Reputation Brand - PD Communications • Tree City USA Growth Award - Arbor Day Foundation ABOUT PEARLAND: • Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers TAMI Award - Best Media Relations • Houston-Galveston Area Council Natural Pearland is located in the Texas Gulf Coast Resources Advisory Committee - • National Research Center, Inc. (NRC) and Region in northern Brazoria County with portions Honorable Mention: Planning Process of the International City/County Management of the City located in Fort Bend and Harris Independence Park Phase 1 Association (ICMA) 2017 Voice of the People Counties. Outstanding public schools and safe (VOP) Award • Texas Recreation & Parks Society - Outdoor neighborhoods are Pearland hallmarks. Recreation Photography - Birds of a Feather”- Bird This innovative, fast-growing community is COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Watching approximately 20 minutes from downtown • Gold Level Scenic City Certification • Community Greening Award - Houston and 8 miles from the Texas Medical Keep Pearland Beautiful Center. The Johnson Space Center, • Texas Recreation and Parks Society East Region - Port of Houston and William P. Hobby Airport 1st place - Truck and Trailer competition are key nearby regional assets. PEARLAND 2018 Calendar and Annual Report PEARLAND AT A GLANCE • Population : including ETJ : 130,100 Source: U. S. Census and City of Pearland Building Permits, County GIS data • Median Household Income : $91,010 - Pearland, $56,565 State of Texas Source: 2015 US Census / American Community Survey • Average Home Sale Price : $272,200 Source: 2016 HAR/MLS • Education : Hold Graduate or Professional Degrees : 18.3% Source: 2016 American Community Survey PEARLAND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS pictured left to right: Earned College Degrees : Bachelor’s Degree or Higher : 44.3% TONY CARBONE KEITH ORDENEAUX Source: 2016 American Community Survey Councilmember Position 1 Councilmember Position 4 • Resident Satisfaction : 85% of residents feel the quality of life GARY MOORE J. DAVID LITTLE in their neighborhood and in Pearland Councilmember Position 3 Councilmember Position 5 overall is good or excellent Source: City of Pearland 2015 Citizen Survey DERRICK REED TRENT PEREZ Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Position 6 • Unemployment Rate : 4.1% - Pearland, 4.7% - National TOM REID WOODY OWENS Source: 2016 Bureau of Labor Statistics Mayor Councilmember Position 7 City Council and Planning & Zoning Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall located at 3519 Liberty Dr., Pearland, Texas 77581. Residents can watch the meetings live at pearlandtx.gov/citycouncilvideos. Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8:15 a.m. at the Recreation Center & Natatorium located at 4141 Bailey Rd., Pearland, Texas 77584. PEARLAND 2018 Calendar and Annual Report INFRASTRUCTURE ASSET BUDGET OVERVIEW RECAPITALIZATION EFFORTS An organization’s purpose drives continuous innovation The FY18 Budget allocates $1.7 million towards the repair and improvement, moving our City ever-forward. Everyone of existing streets and sidewalks. That amount is equal has their own take on what lies at the heart of public to the amount allocated in the FY17 Adopted Budget but service. Here are just a few examples from City of Pearland employees: considerably less than the targeted $5.5 million to maintain average infrastructure conditions for streets and sidewalks. 1. Community building, providing vital public services to all fairly and equitably. With the approved funding, street rehabilitation is planned to take place on the following streets and in 2. Make the lives better for our citizens. the following areas: 3. To create an attractive and safe community where citizens and businesses will realize value in • Keis Rd., Warren Rd., Williams St., Herbert St. establishing roots. (South of Bailey Rd. and west of BNSF RR) This year, the City kept “purpose” at the center of the • Seddon Rd. conversation in developing the Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) • Long Leaf Dr. Budget; ensuring effective investment, growth and • Sterling Dr. development of core services that make our community. • King Authors Ct., Camelots Ct. (Sommersetshire) PUBLIC SAFETY INVESTMENT • Scott Ln., Comal St., Pecos St., Rice Rd., Woody Rd. In Pearland, we have grown the Public Safety staff, (Brookland Acres) resources, training and technology to be even more modern Sidewalks are an integral part of the City’s overall and professional, a long-standing Pearland commitment. infrastructure wellness. Over recent years, the City has Expenditures for Police and Fire in FY18 represents 54% shown a higher level of effort in restoring the sidewalks to a of the $78.7 million in General Fund expenditures at $42.6 better overall condition. The current inventory of sidewalks million. The $42.6 million funding level for Police and Fire is is approximately 547 miles. To date, the City has repaired $4.1 million, 11% more than the FY16 actual amount, driven approximately seven miles of sidewalks. The right of way by necessary increases staffing levels, compensation levels assessment of the sidewalks recommended an annual and capital replacements. expenditure of $1.5 million per year to bring the sidewalks to the same level of service as the roadways. Sidewalks up for CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS repair include the completion of the Southdown subdivision Our Capital Improvements Plan has $566.2 million of and the start of sidewalk repair in the Oakbrook subdivision. projects in the next five years. The vast majority, $326.2 Read more at pearlandtx.gov/budget. million, is needed for water and wastewater improvements. Those needs are repaid by users of the systems, from the City’s Enterprise Fund that operates as a business, charging rates to ensure the fund is self-supporting. For the remaining $240 million, $116.6 million is for new street widening or extensions across Pearland. Improving quality of life is also a key driver in the City’s 2018 Budget. The construction of two new trails, totaling $6.2 million, are planned for FY 2018. PEARLAND 2018 Calendar and Annual Report CITY SERVICES SUPPORTED BY FY18 SUMMARY OF ALL FUNDS (IN THOUSANDS) 63% THE PROPERTY TAX DOLLAR Capital Construction $84,917 29.5% Debt Service $47,9 62 16.7% Public Works Operations $43,935 15.3% Public Safety $42,620 14.8% Transfers to Other Funds $17,073 5.9% General Government $12,427 4.3% Other1 $9,724 3.4% 20% Insurance Coverage $8,937 3.1% Economic Development Corporation $8,249 2.9% 6% 6% Parks & Recreation $6,305 2.2% 3% 2% Community Services $4,131 1.4% Utility Billing $1,367 0.5% Debt Services/ Public Safety Public General Parks and Community Total Expenditures $287,647 100% Capital Projects Works Government Recreation Services Funding 1 - Other includes Special Revenue Funds IN MILLIONS PROPERTY TAX RATE 6-YEAR COMPARISON SALES TAX REVENUE Pearland’s property tax rate for Fiscal Year component of the FY 2018 tax rate to reduce Sales Tax, primarily composed of a one cent local sales tax collection (from the City’s 2018 is $0.685059. Over the past years, the further; by $0.0100 below the FY 2017 debt General Fund), is estimated to increase from $20.3 million in Fiscal Year 2017 to $21.1 debt component has increased due to an component. The operating component million in Fiscal Year 2018. The sales tax revenue has increased as the local economy aggressive Capital Improvement Plan, while has increased $0.013859 over FY 2017 to improves. The Pearland Economic Development Corporation also collects a half-cent the operating component of the tax rate account for the operations and maintenance local sales tax, which is not reflected in the numbers. has remained relatively stable due to other of the services and capital assets brought revenue sources. In Fiscal Year 2017, online via the Capital Improvement Program. 21.1 a decrease in the debt component The City’s portion is about 25% of the total 18.8 19.7 20.3 of the tax rate of $0.0428 and an increase property tax rate, depending on the location 17.1 in the operating component of $0.0187 of the property. 15.7 was recognized. Refinancing debt at lower interest rates has allowed the debt service FISCAL YEAR 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 MILLIONS Debt Service Fund 0.4900 0.4900 0.4900 0.4828 0.4400 0.430000 General Fund 0.2151 0.2151 0.2221 0.2225 0.2412 0.255059 (Operating) Total 0.7051 0.7051 0.7121 0.7053 0.6812 0.685059 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL YEAR-END ADOPTED AMENDED BUDGET BUDGET PEARLAND 2018 Calendar and Annual Report IN MILLIONS GENERAL FUND REVENUE HOW THE CITY ALLOCATES MONEY Sales and Use Tax revenue makes up 27.0% of the General Fund Revenues.