PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FINANCIAL PLAN FY 2015 6:30 PM March 11, 2014 Kirsch Jones, President Jennifer Erickson, Treasurer & Chair of Finance Committee David Hill, Executive Director Please hold all questions until after the presentation Please sign in if you want to make a public comment March 11, 2014 Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2015 1
Agenda • Welcome and Introductions Kirsch Jones • Overview Kirsch Jones • Proposed Program Plan Kirsch Jones • Proposed Financial Plan Jennifer Erickson • CVCBD Response to HCPI’s RFP Jones/Erickson • Q & A Public • Public Comment Public Please hold all questions until after the presentation Please sign in if you want to make a public comment March 11, 2014 Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2015 2
Welcome & Introductions Board Members • Continuing Members: • New Members: Jim Anthony – AIA John A. Henderson – OGCA Jennifer Burdick – NCVBA Jeff Millard – CVCA Bob Brent _ OGCA Charlie Kelly – NCBA Mary Pat Clark – City Council District 14 David Lightfoot - OGBA Sandra Coles – Quad 1 Terence Dickson – OGBA • Retired Members: Jennifer Erickson – CVCA John Henderson – CVCA Matt Herman – Quad 3 Ricky Herman – WMA Kirsch Jones – Quad 4 Tamara Payne – HCA Jason Pyeron – HCA Karen Reese – Man Alive, Inc. Frank Richardson – Quad 2 Susanne Riveles – Mayor’s representative Carl Stokes – City Council District 12 Emil Volcheck – AIA March 11, 2014 Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2015 3
Welcome & Introductions Staff • Management Staff: Part time staff (all safety): – Matthew Bradby – Program Manager • Rodney Coffield – Sharon Guida – Outreach Coordinator • Rodney Davis – Keon Jordan – Crew Chief, Sanitation Sharon Guida • – Howard Williams – Assistant Crew Chief, Anthony Jackson • Sanitation • Maurice Jeffers – Tia Tucker – Office Assistant • Yoo Kim – David Hill – Executive Director Miguel Martinez • • Full time staff (all sanitation): • Michael Miller – Russell Anthony • Carlos Moorer – Donald Bell Andre Pringle • – Donald Booth Clyde Rawlins • – Shawn Carter • Christopher Sullivan – Leonard Garrison – Keith Harris – Kenneth Marsh – Earl McNair – William Taborn – Andrew Yelity March 11, 2014 Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2015 4
Overview Process Developing/Approving the Financial Plan: • October 2013 through March 2014 Program & Finance Committees solicited community input on the FY 2015 Financial Plan (which includes the program service mix, budget & surcharge rate) Committees met several times to develop preliminary financial plan Board reviewed preliminary financial plan; approved for presentation at the Public Hearing Board presents recommended financial plan at the Public Hearing; collects written & oral public comments for its consideration Board will review & approve revised plan based on public comment Submit to City on or before April 30 th - Executive Director submits Board-approved financial • plan for FY 2015 to City • Late May/early June – Public may submit written comments/protests to the City Board of Estimates re: the Board-approved financial plan at any time up to the BoE hearing; public may appear at BoE hearing to speak on the financial plan • Late May/early June – Board of Estimates will review and approve Financial Plan for FY 2015 • July 1, 2014 – Start of Fiscal Year 2015, ends June 30, 2015 March 11, 2014 Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2015 5
Board Recommended Program Plan Recommended Program Plan for FY 2015 Kirsch Jones, President March 11, 2014 Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2015 6
Board Recommended Program Plan Highlights Community Safety Services (see www.charlesvillage.org: Recommended Program Services for FY 2015 for details) • Operate Safety Patrol Program at 30 hours per week • Expand CitiWatch Camera Coverage • Issue Crime Alert and other publications • Coordinate & support Neighborhood Walkers on Patrol • Coordinate & support Safety Advisory Council & Court Watch March 11, 2014 Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2015 7
Board Recommended Program Plan Highlights Community Safety Services Safety Patrol Program • Patrols operate throughout the District • CVCBD Program Manager determines targeted patrol areas on an ongoing basis in cooperation with the Northern District Police • Patrol planning considers recent criminal activity and anticipated effectiveness including variations for unpredictability March 11, 2014 Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2015 8
Board Recommended Program Plan Highlights Sanitation Services (see www.charlesvillage.org: Recommended Program Services for FY 2015 for details) • Sweep sidewalks and gutters 2 times per week • Empty baskets as needed 365 days a year • Remove bulk trash typically 1-2 times per week • Sweep the alleys 2 times per week • Assist in removal of summer weeds from street gutters and storm drains • Assist in removal of fall leaves • Continue Rat Abatement Project March 11, 2014 Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2015 9
Board Recommended Program Plan Highlights Promotion, Marketing, Public Spaces, Amenities (see www.charlesvillage.org: Recommended Program Services for FY 2015 for details) • Publish newsletter and annual report online • Distribute brochures, flyers, and other printed materials • Enhance and maintain website, continue Facebook and Twitter feed • Facilitate community greening projects; public space improvements • Promote improved public and private lighting • Promote community art projects March 11, 2014 Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2015 10
Board Recommended Financial Plan Recommended Financial Plan for FY 2015 Jennifer Erickson, Treasurer & Chair of the Finance Committee March 11, 2014 Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2015 11
Overview Tax Rate Next year (FY ’15 beginning July 1, 2014) surcharge tax recommended to stay the same at 12 cents per $100 of assessed value; therefore, revenue is projected to decrease by $10,083 to $674,607 • No surcharge tax rate increase was requested or recommended This is 3 rd year in a row that surcharge tax revenue has decreased • • Revenue may be significantly increased (as it was in FY 2014) with grants, especially from CVCBD’s response to the Homewood Community Partnership Initiative’s Request for Proposals to be discussed later March 11, 2014 Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2015 12
Board Recommended Financial Plan Arrangement of Handout Line Items Columns A-D Recommended Budget FY 2015 Columns E Departments / Percentages Columns F-M This Year’s Actual Expenses Column N (year to date plus prorated for balance of year) Variance current FY2014 to next FY2015 Column O March 11, 2014 Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2015 13
Board Recommended Financial Plan Anticipated Income $748,307 Expected Income: Surcharge (12 cents / $100) $674,607 Exempt Property Contribution (JHU) $68,000 Current Grant awards $0 * Contract Revenue (CSX, Vineyard Lane & misc.) $5,700 * Anticipated FY 2015 grants and service contracts are not yet awarded. March 11, 2014 Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2015 14
Board Recommended Financial Plan Anticipated Expenses $746,272 FY 2015 FY 2015 Administration: $52,174 7% Programs $695,098 93% March 11, 2014 Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2015 15
Board Recommended Financial Plan Budgeted staffing pattern for FY15 Executive Director Office Assistant Manager, Programs Coordinator, Community Outreach (.25 FTE) Safety Services Worker (.5 FTE) 1 Crew Chief, Sanitation Services 1 Assistant Crew Chief Sanitation Services Sanitation Workers (9.5 FTE) (plus part time and temporary labor including off duty police officers & workers for the fall leaf removal campaign) March 11, 2014 Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2015 16
Board Recommended Financial Plan Summary Highlights Recommended Financial Plan • Maintain surcharge tax rate at 12 cents per $100 assessed property value • Budget: $674,607 surcharge revenue plus $73,700 other sources = $748,307 • No budgeted salary increases • Sanitation Services: restore alley cleaning to 2 cleanings per week; maintain all other services at FY 14 levels; continue Rat Abatement Project • Safety Services: expand Camera Surveillance Project by applying for matching funds; operate armed safety patrol program at 30 hour per week level • Eliminate printing and mailing newsletter and annual report (will be available online) • All other services indicated in legislation (promotion, marketing, etc.): maintain FY 2014 program at similar level of services and funding March 11, 2014 Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2015 17
CONCLUSION Board Recommended Budget for FY 2015: Based on community input Focused on the mission Beneficial to the community Sustainable Measurable outcomes March 11, 2014 Public Hearing on the Financial Plan for FY 2015 18
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