Agenda No. 5.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | June 6, 2023 |
| Department: | Finance |
| Subject: | Ordinance No. 23-T-12 - Consideration and/or action approving an ordinance by the City Council of the City of Schertz, authorizing adjustments to the FY 2022-23 Budget, and other matters in connection therewith. First Reading (S. Williams, S. Gonzalez, J. Walters) |
BACKGROUND
The City Budget for FY 2022-23 was approved by Ordinance 22-T-39. The budget can be modified by council authorization when necessary throughout the year.
As previously directed, staff will try to limit the number of budget adjustments that come to council throughout the year by bundling different budget requests together in one adjustment ordinance. This adjustment will adjust budgets of multiple departments as needed, including to fund projects as previously authorized by City Council.
Fleet has been using more outside fleet repair services for Engine 2 and will need an additional $50,000. Fleet's operating supplies, for parts, will need an additional $50,000 due to price increases and current service levels of the existing fleet.
Each year the City receives Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (LEOSE) funds from the state. The past few years those funds have accumulated within the General Fund and are ready to be used. This adjustment will set the budget for LEOSE training to full amount saved from previous years and use all $33,440 that has been received. This is grant funded training and staff will be using the funding this year as well as in the future annual amount each year.
Recognize reimbursement opportunity in EMS for Paramedic Training. Total training increase of $34,000 and the reimbursement for $34,000. This reimbursement program is part of Senate Bill 8 Emergency Medical Services Workforce Recruitment and Retention whose goal is to boost the number of paramedics in Texas. The City has already received the $34,000 reimbursement.
To purchase land along Lower Seguin Road out of the Roadway Impact Fees Area 3 reserves in the amount of $160,000 as authorized by Resolution 23-R-41. This will assist in future roadway improvements going forward.
To purchase property in the Dry Comal Creek for $262,069 out of the Parkland Dedication reserves as authorized by Resolution 22-R-137. The property is a strategic trailhead location for the City of Schertz' Dry Comal Creek Trail and the regional Great Springs Trail.
As previously directed, staff will try to limit the number of budget adjustments that come to council throughout the year by bundling different budget requests together in one adjustment ordinance. This adjustment will adjust budgets of multiple departments as needed, including to fund projects as previously authorized by City Council.
Fleet has been using more outside fleet repair services for Engine 2 and will need an additional $50,000. Fleet's operating supplies, for parts, will need an additional $50,000 due to price increases and current service levels of the existing fleet.
Each year the City receives Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (LEOSE) funds from the state. The past few years those funds have accumulated within the General Fund and are ready to be used. This adjustment will set the budget for LEOSE training to full amount saved from previous years and use all $33,440 that has been received. This is grant funded training and staff will be using the funding this year as well as in the future annual amount each year.
Recognize reimbursement opportunity in EMS for Paramedic Training. Total training increase of $34,000 and the reimbursement for $34,000. This reimbursement program is part of Senate Bill 8 Emergency Medical Services Workforce Recruitment and Retention whose goal is to boost the number of paramedics in Texas. The City has already received the $34,000 reimbursement.
To purchase land along Lower Seguin Road out of the Roadway Impact Fees Area 3 reserves in the amount of $160,000 as authorized by Resolution 23-R-41. This will assist in future roadway improvements going forward.
To purchase property in the Dry Comal Creek for $262,069 out of the Parkland Dedication reserves as authorized by Resolution 22-R-137. The property is a strategic trailhead location for the City of Schertz' Dry Comal Creek Trail and the regional Great Springs Trail.
GOAL
To approve the budget adjustment to match operations and council authorized projects.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
To maintain a complete and balanced budget as identified as a goal in the City's Strategic Plan and that meets State and Charter requirements.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 23-T-12.
FISCAL IMPACT
This adjustment will recognize additional sales tax revenue to cover the additional fleet repair costs. Investment income has already met its budget estimations and can cover the fleet repair costs.
EMS budget increase is paid for by outside reimbursements and not affect the fund.
The Parkland Dedication fund has a balance before the adjustment of $269,000 as of April 30, 2023 and will have $7,000 remaining after the land purchase for other projects.
The Roadway Impact Fee Area 3 fund has a balance before the adjustment of $1,367,000 and will have $1,207,000 remaining after the land purchase for other projects.
The City currently has $33,440 set aside for LEOSE training and plans to use that amount this fiscal year.
EMS budget increase is paid for by outside reimbursements and not affect the fund.
The Parkland Dedication fund has a balance before the adjustment of $269,000 as of April 30, 2023 and will have $7,000 remaining after the land purchase for other projects.
The Roadway Impact Fee Area 3 fund has a balance before the adjustment of $1,367,000 and will have $1,207,000 remaining after the land purchase for other projects.
The City currently has $33,440 set aside for LEOSE training and plans to use that amount this fiscal year.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 23-T-12.