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Budget Study Session
April 24, 2019
Five-Year Forecast
General Fund and Highway Fund
April 17, 2019
Forecast Overview
Required per adopted financial policies
Presenting the forecast earlier this year –at the front end of
the budget process
Snapshot based upon current known information
Serves as foundation for future budgets
Sources: University of Arizona, AZ Dept. of Revenue, Joint
Legislative Budget Committee, State Finance Advisory
Committee, AZ Dept. of Transportation, as well as the
knowledge, expertise and professional judgment by Town
management and staff
General Fund Revenues
Local sales tax forecast includes 1% –5% growth per year for
retail, restaurant, bed tax and utility categories
Construction sales tax forecast
Stable single family residential (SFR) construction into FY 19/20,
decrease in FY 20/21, rebound in FY 21/22, gradual decline and
effect of build-out into FY 24/25
Conservative commercial forecast
1% –7% growth per year in state shared revenues
Assumes development and recreation fee increases
225 –350 SFR permits per year
Commercial permit revenues at $220K -$380K per year
Management contract revenues from Troon held flat
Assumes economic downturn in late FY 19/20 through FY 20/21
No annexations included
General Fund Expenditures
Step increases included each year; merit increases of 2.5% -3% for FY 19/20
and 2% each year thereafter
Steady pension rates per actuarial forecasts
Health insurance premiums assume gradual transition towards increased
employee coverage of dependent costs
No capacity added for new FTEs
Downward pressure on operating costs with low to moderate inflation
$500,000 annual payment towards public safety pension unfunded liability
Utilizing vehicle reserve/set-aside balances for replacements
Continued funding of facility repair and maintenance program
Forecast includes significant commitment to capital investment
Assumes status quo for contracted golf operations
Includes debt service for $6M Community Center/golf course bond issuance
General Fund Forecast
Highway Fund Revenues
Slight decrease for highway user (HURF) tax in FY 20/21 for
downturn risk; projections per AZ Dept of Transportation
thereafter (growth averages 3% per year)
HURF forecast assumes preservation of State public safety fee,
which reduced amount swept from HURF to fund Department
of Public Safety operations
Reimbursement from Regional Transportation Authority for
contract administration of La Cholla project ends after FY
19/20 (subject to project timeline; corresponds with personnel
reduction for temporary staff)
Highway Fund Expenditures
Personnel budget increases consistent with General Fund
Reduction in FY 20/21 corresponds to completion of La Cholla project
Low to moderate inflation and downward pressure on operating
costs, consistent with General Fund
Utilizing vehicle reserve/set -aside balances for replacements
Pavement preservation funding of roughly $1.4 to $1.5 million
per year maintains current overall condition index (OCI) rating
Fund balance ranges from $41K -$678K
Highway Fund Forecast
Questions?
Public Works Department
FY 2019-20 Recommended Budget
April 24, 2019
Public Works
In the category of Transportation
Projects: $25 million to $75 million
Functional Areas
Department Overview
Administration
Highway Fund
Transportation Engineering
Street Maintenance
Facility Maintenance
Fleet Maintenance
Stormwater Utility Fund
Transit Services
By the Numbers
Budget Snapshot
2020 2019
Public Works FTE Expenditures Revenue FTE Expenditures Revenue
Administration 13.15 1,379,402$
Highway Fund 15.00 4,123,148$ 3,785,907$ 27.15 4,626,036$ 4,108,359$
Facility Maintenance 4.00 932,683$ 20,000$ 5.35 961,936$ 20,000$
Fleet Maintenance 2.00 1,146,540$ 2.15 1,294,394$
Stormwater Utility Fund 10.25 3,748,405$ 3,523,000$ 10.25 3,351,849$ 3,409,000$
Transit Services 25.89 1,251,882$ 1,525,000$ 25.89 1,262,616$ 1,538,300$
70.29 12,582,060$ 8,833,907$ 70.79 11,496,831$ 9,075,659$
Roadway Development Impact Fee 2,710,000$ 571,430$ 1,830,000$ 770,964$
PAG/RTA Fund 10,300,000$ 10,322,500$ 12,587,000$ 11,986,500$
Totals 70.29 25,592,060$ 19,727,837$ 70.79 25,913,831$ 21,833,123$
Public Works
Key Expenditure Changes
Administration
Streets staff, Operations Manager & Office
Specialist moved to Administration ~ 900K
Transportation Engineering
Roadway improvements & pavement preservation
~ 687K
Street Maintenance
Street staff moved to Administration ~ -711K
Facility Maintenance
Facilities -internal assessment ~ $245K
Operations Manager and Office Specialist moved to
Administration ~ -180K
Moved all capital to general fund CIP ~ -95K
Fleet Maintenance
Reduction in gas & maintenance ~ -148K
Stormwater Utility
Drainage Criteria Manual ~ $150K
New project ~ $240K
Survey / Data Management ~ 10K
Transit Services
Vehicle replacement moved to fleet capital & drug
testing doubled per FTA ~ -10K
Administration –General Fund
Highlights
CIP
Manage –PD Evidence Facility Construction
Manage –Police former property room renovation
Manage –Library Enhancement Project
Primary duties
General Administration
Office of the Director/Town Engineer/
Floodplain Administrator
Street Operations Staff –Maintains over 400
lane miles of public streets, which includes:
Pavement Crack Sealing
Shouldering
Sidewalk repairs
Vegetation maintenance
Minor street reconstruction
Pothole prevention & maintenance
Street sweeping
Capital Improvement Projects
FY19/20 –FY20/21 Strategic
Leadership Plan
Goal 4A: Support investments and
strategies that maintain and
enhance a quality, integrated
and connected transportation
network for the community.
OBJECTIVES:
Explore the feasibility of partnering
with the Arizona Department of
Transportation to improve Oracle
Road pavement conditions and
traffic signal coordination.
Partner with the Regional
Transportation Authority (RTA) in
evaluating long-term
transportation needs for future
RTA continuation, ensuring Oro
Valley’s needs are fairly
represented.
Administration –General Fund
Budget changes
Increase -Reallocation of staffing
Streets Operations staff to General Fund
Facilities –Operations Manager & Office
Specialist
Decrease –Reduced disposal fees
Public Works - Administration FY 2019 FY 2020
Personnel 280,623$ 1,205,232$
Operations & Maintenance 198,070$ 174,170$
Capital -$ -$
Total 478,693$ 1,379,402$
Highway User Revenue Fund -HURF
Highlights
CIP Projects
Pavement Preservation Program
Pusch View Lane Mill and Pavement
Shannon Road Design
Via De La Verbenita Cul -de-Sac Road Reconstruction
Manage –La Cholla Blvd Construction
Tangerine safety access to Safeway Plaza (1 st Ave)
Manage –La Canada & Moore Road roundabout
Primary Duties
Manage all road construction projects
Review and Inspect all public streets constructed or
altered by others
Manage and operate 21 traffic signals –24/7/365
Regional roadway and traffic signal coordination with
RTA
Asset Management
• Bridges • Traffic Signals • Signs
• Pavement • Street Marking
FY19/20 –FY20/21 Strategic
Leadership Plan
Goal 4A: Support investments and
strategies that maintain and
enhance a quality,
integrated and connected
transportation network for
the community.
OBJECTIVES:
Maintain an Overall Condition
Index (OCI) rating of 76 for all
paved streets.
Highway Fund -Overview
Highway Fund FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020
Administration 726,893$ 478,693$ -$
Transportation Engineering 842,162$ 3,134,882$ 3,821,428$
Street Maintenance 1,053,293$ 1,012,461$ 301,720$
Pavement Management 889,160$ -$ -$
Traffic Engineering 447,889$ -$ -$
Total Expenditures 3,959,397$ 4,626,036$ 4,123,148$
Highway Expenditures
Revenues
Highway Fund –Transportation Engineering
Public Works - Transportation Engineering FY 2019 FY 2020
Personnel 1,384,102$ 1,378,198$
Operations & Maintenance 255,280$ 282,730$
Capital 1,495,500$ 2,160,500$
Total 3,134,882$ 3,821,428$
Budget changes
Increase -Professional Services –
HAWK studies for Sun City
Increase -Travel & Training –
Conference costs transferred from
Administration
Increase –Uniforms –Ensure
personnel are equipped with
proper personal protective
equipment
Increase –Additional equipment –
Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons @
La Cañada / Cañada Hills
Increase in Pavement Preservation
Highway Fund –Street Maintenance
Budget changes
Operations personnel moved to
Administration
Slight increase –Uniforms –Ensure
personnel are equipped with proper
personal protective equipment
Public Works - Street Maintenance FY 2019 FY 2020
Personnel 712,961$ -$
Operations & Maintenance 299,500$ 301,720$
Capital -$ -$
Total 1,012,461$ 301,720$
Facility Maintenance –General Fund
Highlights
Created a 10-year Facilities Maintenance
Plan
1st year included
Will create an ADA Transition Plan from the
current assessment
Primary duties
Annual contract management and
inspections
Elevators, Custodial, HVAC, Supplies, Library,
Fire and General Facility Management
Project construction management
All facility asset management -
troubleshoot, maintain, and repair
Routine repairs and daily operations of
164,000 sf over 26 buildings
FY19/20 –FY20/21 Strategic Leadership
Plan
Goal 4A: Support investments and strategies
that maintain and enhance a quality,
integrated and connected
transportation network for the
community.
OBJECTIVES:
Develop a comprehensive, organization-
wide facility space plan concept that
maximizes efficiencies and reflects the
best use of Town properties for the
future.
Integrate the capital asset replacement
and maintenance plan into the Town’s
capital improvement program.
Identify ways in which the Town can
further reduce its consumption of energy
Facility Maintenance
Facility Maintenance FY 2019 FY 2020
Personnel 492,546$ 312,383$
Operations & Maintenance 374,890$ 620,300$
Capital 94,500$ -$
Total 961,936$ 932,683$
Budget changes
Decrease –2 personnel positions
moved to Administration
Increase –Professional Services –
Contracts expanded • HVAC study •
consolidated janitorial
Increase –Building Repair &
Maintenance
10 year facilities maintenance plan
Increase –Travel & Training -
Ensure staff is versed in latest technology
Increase –Field Supplies –
Consolidated maintenance supplies
Decrease –CIP moved to the Capital
Fund
Fleet Maintenance –General Fund
Highlights
10-year Vehicle Replacement Plan
Primary duties
All fleet/equipment asset management -troubleshoot, maintain, and repair
Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program
Fabrication work
Inspect and maintain fuel island for damage/repair needs
Respond to emergency breakdowns
Vehicle registrations
Prepare vehicles for auctions
Work with procurement on new vehicles
Fleet Maintenance
Budget changes
Increase –Overtime –
requirement for a fleet of 423
vehicles w/o increasing staff
Decrease –Vehicle Repair &
Maintenance –match trend
based on monitoring
Decrease –Gasoline –match
trend based on monitoring
Fleet Maintenance FY 2019 FY 2020
Personnel 175,996$ 185,440$
Operations & Maintenance 1,118,398$ 961,100$
Capital -$ -$
Total 1,294,394$ 1,146,540$
Stormwater Utility Fund
Highlights
CIP Projects
Catalina Ridge –Mitigation Grant Channel Repair
W. Lambert Lane Repair, Rehab & Reconstruct
Updating the Drainage Criteria Manual
Equipment Purchases
Gannon / Skip Loader (CIP)
Utility Vehicle 4x4 –Wash inspections
FY19/20 –FY20/21 Strategic Leadership
Plan
Goal 5A: Ensure quality development
with integrated architecture and
natural open space while
maintaining and enhancing the
character of the community.
OBJECTIVES:
Update the Drainage Criteria Manual
in the Town’s Stormwater Code and
Floodplain Ordinance to incentivize
commercial property maintenance of
drainage facilities and minimize
pollutant runoff.
Stormwater Utility Fund
Primary duties
Floodplain administration
Drainage reviews
Increased street sweeping and cleaning of town sewer catch basins
Detection and removals of illicit discharge of pollutants to the storm sewer
system
Planning, construction, and maintenance of stormwater management
structures
Development of good housekeeping practices and pollution prevention plans
for Town properties and infrastructure
Implementation of stormwater outreach programs to residents, businesses,
and developers
MS4 Permit administration and reporting
Perform all regulatory inspections of assets and Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) of all active construction sites
Monsoon preparation
Stormwater Utility Fund
Budget changes
Administrative & Financial Services
line item added moved from
Professional Services
Increase –Professional Services –
Update Drainage Criteria Manual
Increase –Professional Services –
Survey / Data Management Studies
Decrease –Overall Vehicle /
Equipment Repair and Maintenance
–based on trend and analysis
No rate increase proposed to ensure
adequate revenues to fund the
stormwater programs and operations
Stromwater Utility FY 2019 FY 2020
Personnel 768,987$ 785,580$
Operations & Maintenance 328,362$ 491,825$
Capital 2,254,500$ 2,471,000$
Total 3,351,849$ 3,748,405$
Transit Services –RTA/General Fund
Highlights
Performance metrics from last year –trend forward
100% pre-paid fares as of December 2019
Primary duties
Provide transportation mobility for seniors, passengers with
disabilities and general public
Grant administration for vehicle purchases
Partners with the Regional Transportation Authority
Funding explanation
Budgets
Transit Services 1,251,882$
Fleet Support 275,000$
Administration Support 145,000$
Transit Total Expenses 1,671,882$ Total Operating Cost
Funding
Fares/RTA Partnership & Support 1,525,000$
Town General Fund Contribution 146,882$ Maintenance of Effort
Transit Total Revenues 1,671,882$ Total Operating Cost
Multi Modal
Fleet Management
Community Access
Regional
Transit Services –RTA/General Fund
Budget changes
Increase –Professional Services –
drug testing requirements doubled
Increase –Non-Capitalized
Equipment –(ADA) tie downs
Public Works - Transit FY 2019 FY 2020
Personnel 1,126,666$ 1,165,182$
Operations & Maintenance 58,650$ 68,200$
Capital 77,300$ 18,500$
Total Transit Services 1,262,616$ 1,251,882$
Roadway Development Impact Fee Fund
Highlights
CIP
Funding –La Cholla Blvd Construction (partial)
Funding –La Canada & Moore Road Roundabout
Budget change
Increase –La Cholla Blvd Construction
PAG/RTA Fund
Highlights
CIP
Funding –La Cholla Blvd Construction (partial)
Budget change
Decrease –amount of projected expenditure for La Cholla Blvd
Questions?
Oro Valley Water Utility
FY 2019-20 Recommended Budget
April 24, 2019
The Water Utility is an Enterprise Fund
Oro Valley Water Utility
Self-supporting and funded solely from Utility revenues
Does not receive any funds from the Town’s General Fund
All revenue is used for operating costs of the Utility
Pays administrative service costs to the General Fund for
departmental support
Mayor and Council Water Policies require annual review of
the water rates
Water rate setting goals
Water rates shall generate sufficient revenue that:
Meets revenue and cash reserve requirements
Meets debt service coverage requirements
Water rates shall:
Promote water conservation
Enhance revenue stability and predictability
Levelize water rates to avoid rate shock
Be based on cost of service -fair to all user classifications
Maintain the overall financial health of the Utility
Recommendation on water rates
Increase potable water base rates only
87% of customers have a 5/8-inch meter and will see a $1.81 per month
increase in the water portion of their bill regardless of how much water
they use.
No increase for the following:
Potable water commodity rates
Groundwater preservation fees
Reclaimed water rates
Service fees or charges
Base rate comparisons
Comparison of 5/8-inch base rates to other service providers
87% of Oro Valley Water customers use a 5/8 -inch meter
Year Oro Valley Metro Marana Tucson
2019 18.26 29.50 19.09 16.33
2018 16.45 29.50 19.09 15.00
2017 14.62 29.50 19.09 14.39
2016 14.19 29.50 18.18 12.67
2015 14.19 27.00 17.31 11.90
2014 14.19 22.00 16.18 11.00
2013 14.19 20.00 15.12 9.68
2012 14.19 17.50 15.12 8.27
2011 14.19 17.50 15.12 7.53
Second largest municipal water provider in Southern AZ
What do the water rates support?
Last year OVWU:
Delivered over 3 billion gallons of water
Took 2,755 water quality samples and met all
ADEQ requirements
Produced and mailed over 238,000 water bills
OVWU operates and maintains:
4 CAP delivery stations
17 reservoirs
19 wells
20 disinfection stations
23 booster stations
36 Pressure regulating stations
Over 381 miles of water mains
Over 2,300 fire hydrants
Over 20,000 service connections
Operating Fund Budget
Revenues
Water Sales (includes rate increase)$13,714,000
Service Charges 3,262,700
Interest Income 63,000
Bond Proceeds 2,305,000
Total $19,344,700
Expenses
Personnel $ 3,370,579
O&M 8,226,217
Capital 4,732,728
Debt Service 5,730,553
Transfer to Debt Service 2,472
Total $22,062,549
Ending Fund Balance (cash reserves)$ 6,349,874
Oro Valley Mayor and Council Water Policy: “The Utility shall maintain a cash reserve in the
Operating Fund of not less than 20% of the combined total of the annual budgeted amounts
for personnel, operations and maintenance, and debt service. This cash reserve amount
specifically excludes budgeted amounts for capital projects, depreciation, amortization and
contingency. No cash reserve is required for the water utility impact fee funds .”
Operating Fund Expenses -Personnel
Authorized positions: 39.48 FTEs
No additional staff requested
Increase of $47,404
Merit increases
Healthcare cost increases
Operating Fund Expenses –O&M
Renewable Water Costs
CAP wheeling $1,671,949
CAP water delivery 1,657,350
Reclaimed water delivery 600,000
CAP capital charges 367,766
General Fund Services 994,450
Electric Power Costs 875,000
Groundwater Extinguishment Credits 800,000
Outside Professional Services 364,878
Facilities Repair & Maintenance 260,028
Fleet Maintenance / Fuel 121,100
All other operating costs 513,696
Total O&M $8,226,217
Operating Fund Expenses -Capital
Water Main Replacement Projects $2,262,462
Well Replacement & Upgrades 1,226,000
Booster Station Upgrades 517,154
Equipment / Meters / Vehicles 427,112
Reservoir Upgrades 120,000
Perimeter Fencing for Facility Sites 100,000
Land for NWRRDS Facilities 80,000
Total Capital $4,732,728
Operating Fund Expenses –Debt Service
Annual debt service $ 5,730,553
Total outstanding debt $36,164,121
The Utility balances the planned use of cash reserves with
the issuance of new debt to minimize rate increases
Impact Fee Funds
Alternative Water Resources Development Impact Fee Fund
Revenue -Impact fees, interest $1,316,190
Expenses –CAP water projects (NWRRDS) $2,559,800
Ending Fund Balance $7,636,822
Potable Water System Development Impact Fee Fund
Revenue -Impact fees, interest $ 672,528
Expenses –Debt and growth-related projects $1,135,996
Ending Fund Balance $5,301,638
Questions?
Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
FY 2019/20 Recommended Budget
April 24, 2019
CIP Overview
Ten-year plan
Year one is included in the FY 19/20 Recommended Budget
Years two through ten are placeholders
Fluid document subject to shifts, changes, deletions and
additions
Projects included in the plan reflect goals and strategies of
the Council-adopted Strategic Leadership Plan
FY 19/20 Recommended CIP -$32,537,039
FY 19/20 CIP –Streets and Roads
Widening of La Cholla, from Overton to Tangerine -$12 million
$10.3 million RTA funds; $1.7 million roadway impact fees
Project scheduled to be complete mid-late 2020
La Cañada and Moore roundabout -$1 million
Roadway impact fees
Pavement preservation -$1.45 million
Funding maintains current overall condition index rating
Pusch View Lane mill and repavement -$260,000
Oracle to bridge at Cañada del Oro wash
Tangerine access to Safeway plaza (1st Ave) -$250,000
Shannon Road design and reconstruction -$80,000
Lambert to Naranja ; construction in FY 20/21
Via De La Verbenita cul-de-sac road reconstruction -$75,000
FY 19/20 CIP –Water System
Equipping of two new wells -$1.6 million
Nakoma Sky $800,000
Steam Pump $800,000 (potable water impact fees)
La Cholla main relocation -$480,000
Lambert to Tangerine; in association with roadway widening project
Northwest Recharge, Recovery and Delivery System -$3.9 million
Projects associated with the intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Oro
Valley, Town of Marana and Metro Water
Funding from alternative water impact fees, groundwater preservation fees, Central
Arizona Project (CAP) funds
Well and booster rehabilitation -$350,000
Drain valve assembly and main valve replacements -$260,000
Hydropneumatic tank replacements -$250,000
Fireline backflow protection -$200,000
Public Safety
FY 19/20 CIP –Public Safety, Parks & Recreation
Completion of the evidence facility and southern substation -
$650,000 (police impact fees)
Former property room renovation -$165,000
Emergency Operations Center generator -$146,000
Pursuing FEMA grant funds to cover 75% of project cost
Parks and Recreation
Naranja Park playground and infrastructure -$1,350,000
$950,000 General Fund; $400,000 parks and recreation impact fees
Community Center improvements -$3,090,000
Bond-funded improvements -$3,000,000
Tennis court improvements -$90,000
James D. Kriegh Park improvements -$200,000
$100,000 Arizona State Parks grant
Steam Pump Ranch improvements -$50,000
Stormwater System
FY 19/20 CIP –Stormwater, Vehicles, Other
Catalina Ridge channel repair (grant contingent) -$2,100,000
West Lambert Lane drainage crossing repair/reconstruction -$250,000
Vehicle Replacements -$865,100
PW/CED front desk safety improvements -$375,000
Facility repair and maintenance program -$241,400
Technology improvements -$211,000
Other Public Facilities, Technology
Police, CED, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Water
Questions?