C OMMUNITY P LANNING AND D EVELOPMENT D EPARTMENT 2014 B UDGET REVIEW - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 2014 BUDGET REVIEW SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

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Strategic Plan Framework

VISION

Community Planning and Development will be the premier city planning, permitting and inspections department in the country, guiding Denver’s path to be a sustainable world class city.

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Community Planning and Development Strategic Overview

Citywide Vision: We will deliver a world-class city where everyone matters

Continue enhancing methods for timely accounting for financial transactions while safeguarding city assets on an ongoing basis Continue enhancing methods for timely accounting for financial transactions while safeguarding city assets on an ongoing basis Continue enhancing methods for timely accounting for financial transactions while safeguarding city assets on an ongoing basis Continue enhancing methods for timely accounting for financial transactions while safeguarding city assets on an ongoing basis

The mission of Community Planning and Development is to guide and promote the planning, building and maintenance of an outstanding Denver

Guide and facilitate future growth and land use patterns through partnership and leadership Achieve sustainability through economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, equity, and engagement Work to enhance and preserve the historic places that make Denver distinctive Effectively engage our residents and stakeholders to achieve desired results Provide high quality planning services and expertise for the community Commit to strategic plan and develop metrics with analysis associated with implementation Resource alignment to ensure clarity on service,

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process oversight Set clear and innovative Initiative priorities for continued process improvements Ongoing commitment to tracking efficiency savings and evaluating progress made Continue to assess processes to streamline plan review times. Fully implement the Accela enterprise plan review, permitting and inspections system Formalize Development Services organizational structure & resources to sustain functions Implement project management enhancement tools and the key role of project coordination Continue investment in eService solutions that reduce costs and improve service delivery Establish clear policy development and direction Continue improvements in accounting and financial processes to safeguard city assets Continue partnerships in revenue collection with other city entities Maintain timely processing of contractor licenses and certifications Promote an environment of values, excellence, diversity, autonomy, creativity and productivity Fiscal and operational management that protect key priorities and regulatory responsibilities that improves service delivery Strive to build a unique, sustainable and healthy community by the implementation

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Integrate a continuous improvement process system informed by our performance metrics and customer feedback Ensure delivery of high-quality, effective and efficient service to diverse customer base by the implementation of DevelopDENVER

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Community Planning and Development Organizational Structure

Continue enhancing methods for timely accounting for financial transactions while safeguarding city assets on an ongoing basis Continue enhancing methods for timely accounting for financial transactions while safeguarding city assets on an ongoing basis Continue enhancing methods for timely accounting for financial transactions while safeguarding city assets on an ongoing basis Continue enhancing methods for timely accounting for financial transactions while safeguarding city assets on an ongoing basis

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Integrated Organization

Planning:

• Establishes shared community vision
• Defines other common goals and objectives
• Provides our policy foundation
• Creates a more predictable future for

investment

Planning and Permitting:

• Sets the stage for clear regulations and tools
• Creates predictable permitting processes

Permitting and Inspections:

• Streamlined reviews
• Consistency at counter and in field

Inspections and Planning:

• Inspectors first-hand field knowledge informs

planning

inspection

planning permitting

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Community Planning and Development Mission Level Metrics

Priority Metrics 2011 2012 2013 Estimated 2014 Projected PLANNING SERVICES Ratio of Private Investment in Areas of Change

• vs. Non-Areas of Change*

5:1 3:1 6:1 4:1 Ratio of Private Investment in Areas with Small Area plans vs. Areas Without Small Area Plans* 9:1 6:1 10:1 6:1 Ratio of Private Investment in Landmark Areas

• vs. Non-Landmark Areas*

7:1 8:1 5:1 9:1 BUILDING Permit Valuation (Billions) $1.37 $2.02 $2.12 $2.22 Building permits issued 51,549 55,463 55,000 55,000 CUSTOMER Customer survey 79% 74% 73% 73% These mission-level metrics connect planning to the resulting on-the-ground development. The ratios are based on tracking development within Areas of Change, areas with small area plans, and areas with Landmark designations and comparing the information with the balance of the City.

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Areas of Change vs. Areas of Stability

2010 2011 2012 2013

5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 45,000 50,000

Residential Commercial Residential Commercial Residential Commercial Residential Commercial

Investment $ per acre

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Community Planning and Development Base Budget Overview

Revenue 2011 Actual 2012 Actual 2013 Revised Budget 2014 Proposed Base Variance

General Fund $15,060,694 $21,899,354 $24,487,800 $23,269,100 ($1,218,700) Summary of 2014 Budget Proposal Revenues

• Revenue from permitting and review fees continues at record highs due to the volume of new residential and

commercial construction in the Denver area

• 2013 included some one-time high volume from permitting and review fees for DIA
• 2014 will continue to see high volume as construction remains high

Expenditures 2011 Actual 2012 Actual 2013 Revised 2014 Proposed Base Variance

General Fund $14,559,010 $15,506,194 $16,175,550 $17,856,300 $1,680,750 Special Revenue Fund $59,720 $202,278 $43,350 $18,350 ($25,000) Capital Improvement Fund $50,000 $753,742 $498,321 $387,000 ($111,321) TOTAL $14,668,730 $16,462,214 $16,717,221 $18,261,650 $1,544,429 Summary of 2014 Budget Expenditures

• General Fund – increases due to addition of 10.5 FTE
• Special Revenue Fund - comprised of Landmark Preservation (fees paid by historic landmark property owners)
• - prior years include grants from Landmark Preservation GIS Project and Historic Resource Survey
• Capital Improvement Funding – DRCOG Station Area/Urban Centers Studies; Demolish Hazardous Structures;

and HUD/DOT funding for TOD Strategic Implementation Program

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Community Planning and Development General Fund CSA Personnel Overview

Career Service Authority (CSA) Employees 2011 Actual 2012 Actual 2013 Revised Budget 2014 Projected Variance

Total Personnel Budget $13,283,272 $14,044,989 $14,943,999 $16,700,872 $1,756,873 Comp Time $2,236 $5,003

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Overtime $41,926 $83,286 $49,983 $49,983 $0 On-Call Budget $58,519 $125,317 $161,000 $161,000 $0 On-Call FTE

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Total FTE – CSA 164.0 161.5 162.5 173.0 10.5

Key Drivers:

• Use of overtime, on-calls and comp time to partially respond to increased workload demands.
• Key drivers impacting overtime and on-calls are increased permit activity resulting in increased cashiering transactions and contractor

calls for special inspections (reimbursed by revenue).

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Community Planning and Development Overview

FTE

• Comparing 2014 to the 2008 pre-recession workload, revenue increased 34% while FTE decreased by
• 31. 0 FTE and expenditures relatively flat.

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 FTE 204.0 199.0 177.0 164.0 161.5 162.5 173.0 Revenue $17,328,126 $11,322,294 $12,026,374 $15,060,694 $21,899,354 $24,487,800 $23,269,100 Expenditures $17,209,432 $16,386,690 $14,964,918 $14,559,011 $15,506,194 $16,175,550 $17,856,300

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100.0 150.0 200.0 250.0 300.0 350.0 $- $5,000,000 $10,000,000 $15,000,000 $20,000,000 $25,000,000 $30,000,000 Axis Title

General Fund Revenue and Expenditure History

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Community Planning and Development 2014 Initiatives

Description FTE Amount

Planning

NEW - Administrative support to the city planners in response to increased workload 1.0 $63,100

Development Services

TRANSFER - mayoral appointee Development Services director from Public Works to CPD to better reflect actual management practices 1.0 $170,300 NEW (LIMITED) - Plan review, permitting and cashiering support in anticipation of increased workloads due to the implementation of recreational marijuana (limited one-year) 4.0 $281,300 NEW - Plan review, permitting and cashiering support in response to increased workloads due to the increases in the volume of construction 3.0 $214,300 REDUCTION – 2.0 FTE ¾ time-limited grant-funded positions (1.5) $0 TOTAL 7.5 $1,128,600

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North Denver Cornerstone Collaborative

• The NDCC, which represents over

3,000 acres of land in the Globeville, Elyria and Swansea neighborhoods was created by Mayor Hancock and supported by Council to lift up and reconnect these neighborhoods to the rest of Denver by:

–Strategically align six projects to leverage planning and the subsequent physical improvements; –Convene, coordinate and support existing project planning efforts across multiple entities; –Facilitate the creation and execution of Public/Private Partnerships to encourage a broad range of investment; and –Provide regional communications/community engagement connectivity across projects.

• The NDCC projects include:

– CDOT‟s I-70 East Redevelopment between Colorado Blvd. and Brighton Blvd. – National Western Stock Show & Coliseum redevelopment – Brighton Blvd redevelopment between 29th and County Bounder – River North (land on either side

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Platte River) – RTD‟s North Metro (NWSS Station), East Line (38th/Blake Station and 40th/Colorado Station) and Gold Line (41st & Fox) – Globeville, Elyria and Swansea Neighborhood Plans

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North Denver Cornerstone Collaborative 2014 Investments

Title: Program Support – 4 FTE in CPD and PW Description: Program support will provide a dedicated team to integrate and align a multi-agency planning and implementation effort. Financial impact: $450,000 Title: National Western/Coliseum Master Plan Description: Support will provide resources toward the completion of a master planning effort for a re-envisioned, year-round destination for the National Western Stock Show, Rodeo and celebration of our western heritage. Financial impact: $1.6 million (2013 $800k, 2014 $800k from AVD SRF) Title: Brighton Transit and RINO Parks Planning Description: Program support provides a multi-agency coordination to advance planning and project implementation “readiness” including a new park, Arkins Court realignment, festival street, sidewalk connectivity, and South Platte River Bridge as part of creating a new gateway into downtown via Brighton Blvd. Financial impact: $3 million Title: Program Reserve Description: A program reserve has been establish to provide mid-term and long-term funding for the NDCC project. Financial impact: $2 million