City Council Work Session Municipal Court and Council Chambers 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite B101 Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lord called the Work Session to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Mayor Georgia Lord; Vice Mayor Bill Stipp; Councilmember Joe Pizzillo; Councilmember Sheri Lauritano; Councilmember Wally Campbell; Councilmember Brannon Hampton; Councilmember Laura Kaino
- Staff Present:
- City Manager Julie Karins; City Attorney Roric Massey; Deputy City Clerk Laura Jara
Councilmember Lauritano participated in the meeting telephonically.
| AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION |
1.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED FY2022 ANNUAL BUDGET AND FY2022-2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Julie Karins, City Manager, introduced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Recommended Budget. Ms. Karins stated that it was an exciting time for the City’s growth that was not slowed down by the pandemic. She added that the recommended budget supported the growth within the conservative fiscal policies adopted by Council.
Doug Sandstrom, Finance Manager, presented the FY2022 Recommended Budget that totaled $387.5 million. Mr. Sandstrom began with discussing the overall assumptions stating that it was a conservative approach to budgeting. He added that looking ahead during the five-year period, there was no recession, but it was predicted that growth would slow and that the City will have fully recovered from the pandemic by the end of FY2022.
Mr. Sandstrom started the discussion with single family permits stating that Goodyear was setting records and experiencing tremendous growth. It was projected that the City would see a decrease in permits by the next calendar year followed by a slight decrease every year thereafter. Mr. Sandstrom moved on to residential growth noting Goodyear’s population was estimated at 92,865 residents. He added that commercial and industrial permits were expected to exceed FY2019.
Mr. Sandstrom reviewed the City’s financial policies stating that they served as the basis for the recommended budget. He revisited the financial policies to reiterate the foundation of the overall budget. He stated that the number one budget policy was ongoing expenses paid for with ongoing revenue, which made sure the City was sustainable into the long term.
Council asked if the numbers displayed in the one-time general fund and the ongoing general fund took into account population growth or the census numbers for the current year. Mr. Sandstrom confirmed that those numbers were not included and that actual numbers would come in higher and revenues would be lower.
Mr. Sandstrom went on to discuss the guiding principles and framework that the City followed while putting the budget together. They included the four main areas of Growth, Public Safety, Sustainability from a financial standpoint and making sure Goodyear remained a competitive employer internally and externally. Mr. Sandstrom provided an overview of the City’s revenues and resources that totaled $470.6 million by describing each of the different funds under the revenues and resources.
A discussion ensued regarding taxes, revenue sources and the size of the budget overall. Council added that public safety and the health and welfare of the City was paramount.
Mayor Lord recessed the meeting at 6:24 p.m.
Mayor Lord reconvened the meeting at 6:41 p.m.
Mr. Sandstrom continued the budget presentation by explaining that the majority of the City’s funds go to the two biggest categories of personnel and capital.
Council asked how the city’s personnel per population compared to other cities in the valley and nationally. Mr. Sandstrom replied that Finance could put together a report on how the City of Goodyear compared to other cities in the valley. Ms. Karins also responded that it was a challenging comparison when trying to compare the City with other sister cities because each city provided different services. She stated the valley bench mark information would be provided to Council.
Mr. Sandstrom went on to discuss employee compensation adding that Goodyear tried to remain a competitive employer. He stated that the personnel groups were broken down into categories of represented and non-represented employee groups.
Mr. Sandstrom provided an overview of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) process. He stated that the key constraint on the CIP was the ability to deliver the project as promised and scheduled.
Council asked if projects were removed from the CIP for reasons other than funding. Mr. Sandstrom replied that projects were removed for administrative capacity to fund them or the need to evaluate the project further.
Mr. Sandstrom reported that 63 projects were funded in the FY2022 CIP with a 5-year total of 172 projects.
Mr. Sandstrom moved on to present the recommended budgets by City department. The department budgets included increases in staffing, supplementals, and CIP projects.
Discussion took place relating to full time position funding, supplementals and the CIP projects.
Council asked for an elaboration on the Entertainment District branding and the areas it would encompass. Ms. Karins replied that the entertainment district would encompass the McDowell Corridor, but a study was going to be conducted to assess the exact area.
Council asked what the ballpark field and complex renovations entailed. Nathan Torres, Parks and Recreation Director replied that the ballpark renovation projects were specific to asset replacement, such as, renovations to the ballpark outfield and agility fields. These renovations would help extend the life of the fields.
Mayor Lord recessed the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
Mayor Lord reconvened the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
Santiago Rodriguez, Goodyear Chief of Police, presented the Goodyear Police Department’s FY2022 requests that included Axon Body Camera and Taser Equipment and patrol staffing. Chief Rodriguez also provided details about a proposed patrol redistricting plan and the department’s supplementals.
A discussion ensued on the Police Department’s supplemental requests relating to officer proactive time, hiring of additional staff and patrol beats.
Paul Luizzi, Goodyear Fire Chief, spoke about the key components of the Fire Department’s FY2022 budget that included the SAFER Grant and a Crisis/Medical Response Unit.
A discussion ensued on the Fire Department’s key components relating to the Crisis/Medical Response Unit.
Mr. Sandstrom reviewed the non-departmental general funds and contingencies. He also discussed the next steps for the FY2022 Recommended Budget adoption.
Ms. Karins thanked the Council for their engagement and collaboration on the budget process.
Doug Sandstrom, Finance Manager, presented the FY2022 Recommended Budget that totaled $387.5 million. Mr. Sandstrom began with discussing the overall assumptions stating that it was a conservative approach to budgeting. He added that looking ahead during the five-year period, there was no recession, but it was predicted that growth would slow and that the City will have fully recovered from the pandemic by the end of FY2022.
Mr. Sandstrom started the discussion with single family permits stating that Goodyear was setting records and experiencing tremendous growth. It was projected that the City would see a decrease in permits by the next calendar year followed by a slight decrease every year thereafter. Mr. Sandstrom moved on to residential growth noting Goodyear’s population was estimated at 92,865 residents. He added that commercial and industrial permits were expected to exceed FY2019.
Mr. Sandstrom reviewed the City’s financial policies stating that they served as the basis for the recommended budget. He revisited the financial policies to reiterate the foundation of the overall budget. He stated that the number one budget policy was ongoing expenses paid for with ongoing revenue, which made sure the City was sustainable into the long term.
Council asked if the numbers displayed in the one-time general fund and the ongoing general fund took into account population growth or the census numbers for the current year. Mr. Sandstrom confirmed that those numbers were not included and that actual numbers would come in higher and revenues would be lower.
Mr. Sandstrom went on to discuss the guiding principles and framework that the City followed while putting the budget together. They included the four main areas of Growth, Public Safety, Sustainability from a financial standpoint and making sure Goodyear remained a competitive employer internally and externally. Mr. Sandstrom provided an overview of the City’s revenues and resources that totaled $470.6 million by describing each of the different funds under the revenues and resources.
A discussion ensued regarding taxes, revenue sources and the size of the budget overall. Council added that public safety and the health and welfare of the City was paramount.
Mayor Lord recessed the meeting at 6:24 p.m.
Mayor Lord reconvened the meeting at 6:41 p.m.
Mr. Sandstrom continued the budget presentation by explaining that the majority of the City’s funds go to the two biggest categories of personnel and capital.
Council asked how the city’s personnel per population compared to other cities in the valley and nationally. Mr. Sandstrom replied that Finance could put together a report on how the City of Goodyear compared to other cities in the valley. Ms. Karins also responded that it was a challenging comparison when trying to compare the City with other sister cities because each city provided different services. She stated the valley bench mark information would be provided to Council.
Mr. Sandstrom went on to discuss employee compensation adding that Goodyear tried to remain a competitive employer. He stated that the personnel groups were broken down into categories of represented and non-represented employee groups.
Mr. Sandstrom provided an overview of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) process. He stated that the key constraint on the CIP was the ability to deliver the project as promised and scheduled.
Council asked if projects were removed from the CIP for reasons other than funding. Mr. Sandstrom replied that projects were removed for administrative capacity to fund them or the need to evaluate the project further.
Mr. Sandstrom reported that 63 projects were funded in the FY2022 CIP with a 5-year total of 172 projects.
Mr. Sandstrom moved on to present the recommended budgets by City department. The department budgets included increases in staffing, supplementals, and CIP projects.
Discussion took place relating to full time position funding, supplementals and the CIP projects.
Council asked for an elaboration on the Entertainment District branding and the areas it would encompass. Ms. Karins replied that the entertainment district would encompass the McDowell Corridor, but a study was going to be conducted to assess the exact area.
Council asked what the ballpark field and complex renovations entailed. Nathan Torres, Parks and Recreation Director replied that the ballpark renovation projects were specific to asset replacement, such as, renovations to the ballpark outfield and agility fields. These renovations would help extend the life of the fields.
Mayor Lord recessed the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
Mayor Lord reconvened the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
Santiago Rodriguez, Goodyear Chief of Police, presented the Goodyear Police Department’s FY2022 requests that included Axon Body Camera and Taser Equipment and patrol staffing. Chief Rodriguez also provided details about a proposed patrol redistricting plan and the department’s supplementals.
A discussion ensued on the Police Department’s supplemental requests relating to officer proactive time, hiring of additional staff and patrol beats.
Paul Luizzi, Goodyear Fire Chief, spoke about the key components of the Fire Department’s FY2022 budget that included the SAFER Grant and a Crisis/Medical Response Unit.
A discussion ensued on the Fire Department’s key components relating to the Crisis/Medical Response Unit.
Mr. Sandstrom reviewed the non-departmental general funds and contingencies. He also discussed the next steps for the FY2022 Recommended Budget adoption.
Ms. Karins thanked the Council for their engagement and collaboration on the budget process.
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
There were no information items.
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Lord adjourned the Work Session at 9:38 p.m.
| __________________________ Darcie McCracken, City Clerk |
__________________________ Georgia Lord, Mayor |
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