08-24-2015 City Council Special Meeting Packet
City of Grand Island
Monday, August 24, 2015
Special Meeting/Budget Packet
City Council:
Linna Dee Donaldson
Michelle Fitzke
Chuck Haase
Julie Hehnke
Jeremy Jones
Vaughn Minton
Mitchell Nickerson
Mike Paulick
Roger Steele
Mark Stelk
Mayor:
Jeremy L. Jensen
City Administrator:
Marlan Ferguson
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
7:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East 1st Street
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City of Grand Island Monday, August 24, 2015
Call to Order
This is an open meeting of the Grand Island City Council. The City of Grand Island abides by the Open
Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is displayed in the back of this room
as required by state law.
The City Council may vote to go into Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by state law.
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for
Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively
without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study
session, notification of the date will be given.
B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve
time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will
be speaking.
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City of Grand Island
Monday, August 24, 2015
Special Meeting/Budget
Item C1
Wastewater 2015/2016 Budget Presentation
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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PUBLIC WORKS
2016 Wastewater Budget
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PUBLIC WORKS
Funding Sources
Operating Revenue
Sewer Assessments $ 150,000
Sewer Tap Fees $ 5,000
Sewer Revenue $11,000,000
Sewer Assessment Interest $ 30,000
Co-Pay Health Insurance $ 55,625
Interest & Dividend Revenue $ 8,000
State Revolving Fund $15,756,380
Other Revenue $ 140,000
Credit Card Rebate $ 12,000
Remaining Revenue Bond Balance $ 1,438,516
Total: $28,595,521
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PUBLIC WORKS
Expenditures
Staff $ 2,652,382
Operating $ 3,740,713
Debt Service $ 2,941,500
Capital $19,003,986
Total $28,338,581
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PUBLIC WORKS
2016 Overview
Operating Cash Balance $ 7,958,868
Revenue $28,595,521
Total Resources Available $36,554,389
Total Requirements $28,338,581
Ending Cash Balance: $ 8,215,808
Ending Cash contains $2.56 million of restricted cash for bond reserve requirements
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PUBLIC WORKS
Wastewater Treatment FY 2016 - FY 2019
2016 2017 2018 2019
Budget Budget Budget Budget
Beginning Cash Balance $7,958,868 8,736,933$ 8,707,261$ 6,770,760$
Revenue $28,595,521 $23,236,869 $11,400,625 $11,400,625
Transfers In
Total Resources Available $36,554,389 31,973,802$ 20,107,886$ 18,171,385$
Expenditures $28,338,581 $23,266,541 $13,337,126 $11,920,015
Transfers Out
Total Requirements $28,338,581 $23,266,541 $13,337,126 $11,920,015
Ending Cash Balance $8,215,808 8,707,261$ 6,770,760$ 6,251,370$
Unrestricted Cash 6,176,933$ 6,147,261$ 4,210,760$ 3,691,370$
Restricted Cash $2,560,000 $2,560,000 $2,560,000 $2,560,000
8,736,933$ 8,707,261$ 6,770,760$ 6,251,370$
Personnel $2,652,382 $2,798,263 $2,952,167 $3,114,537
Operating $3,740,713 $3,852,934 $3,968,522 $4,087,578
Debt $2,941,500 3,154,100$ 3,301,200$ 3,967,900$
Capital $19,003,986 $13,461,244 $3,115,236 750,000$
Total Expenditures $28,338,581 $23,266,541 $13,337,126 $11,920,015
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PUBLIC WORKS
2014/2015/2016 Capital Projects
Headworks
Headworks – ($21,500,000) – Project is on schedule
and is on budget
Will pay 5% Retainage ($850,000) during FY 2016
The 5% Contingency ($850,000) is available for
additional projects
We will receive septage in a more appropriate manner
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PUBLIC WORKS
2014/2015/2016 Capital Projects
Headworks
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PUBLIC WORKS
2015/2016/2017 Capital Projects
North Interceptor Phase 2
North Interceptor Phase 2 – [$10,820,400] (SRF) –
7th and Skypark to 281 and Capital
North Interceptor Phase 2b
Done with the exception of Restoration; Within Budget
North Interceptor Phase 2a (7th and Skypark to
Capital and Broadwell) & 2c (Capital and Webb to
Capital and Diers)[Lift Station # 19
Should be done by this time next year
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PUBLIC WORKS
2015/2016/2017 Capital Projects
North Interceptor Phase 2
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PUBLIC WORKS
2015/2016 Capital Projects
Wildwood
Wildwood Subdivision [$1,872,600] (SRF) – provide
sanitary sewer service to this subdivision
$100,000 carryover for retainage etc
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PUBLIC WORKS
2015/2016 Capital Projects
Wildwood
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PUBLIC WORKS
2015/2016 Capital Projects
US Hwy 281 (530T) Sanitary Sewer
US Highway 281 Sewer Assessment District
[$2,132,230] (SRF)– extension of sanitary sewer south
along US Highway 281 from the Wildwood Industrial
Park to Interstate 80
$100,000 carryover for retainage etc.
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PUBLIC WORKS
2014/2015/2016 Capital Projects
HWY 281 (530T) Sanitary Sewer
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PUBLIC WORKS
2015/2016 Capital Projects
SID #2
Hall County Sanitary Improvement District #2
[$2,487,846] (SRF)
Scheduled to start this fall
Should be done by this time next year
Will eliminate at least two small wastewater treatment
plants
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PUBLIC WORKS
2015/2016 Capital Projects
SID#2
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30.0% of the Sanitary
Sewer Collection
System has been
assessed:
A (74.0%)
B – 3.0%
C – 8.0%
D - 7.5%
F – 7.5%
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PUBLIC WORKS
Wastewater Awards
DMR-QA 35 Certificate of Recognition for the third
year in a row.
NWEA Gold Safety Award last year. (Finished ahead
of Omaha and Lincoln).
Received the NWEA Scott Wilbur Outstanding
Facility Award.
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City of Grand Island
Monday, August 24, 2015
Special Meeting/Budget
Item C2
Solid Waste 2015/2016 Budget Presentation
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Solid Waste Division
FY 2016 Budget
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SOLID WASTE DIVISION
Landfill on Husker Hwy @
Hall / Buffalo County Line
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Enterprise Fund
Receive no funding from
General Fund
All revenues generated
from tipping fees
One of the few Divisions
with competition
Serves residents and non-
residents
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SOLID WASTE DIVISION
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Landfill Site Life
4-5 years life left in current area (Cells 1 & 2)
Approximately 30 years life left in total Phase 1 area
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SOLID WASTE DIVISION
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Notable Items From FY 2015
Continued routine capital replacement schedule
Transfer Station
-Concrete repairs
Landfill
-New Dozer
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SOLID WASTE DIVISION
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FY 2016 Budget
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SOLID WASTE DIVISION
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FY 2016 Budget
Personnel – $1,043,699
Operations - $1,065,680
Capital - $575,000
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SOLID WASTE DIVISION
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FY 2016 Budget Capital Expenditures
New wheel loader at transfer
station ($122,000)
New truck-tractor at transfer
station ($92,000)
New transfer trailers at
transfer station ($156,000)
Used excavator at landfill
($145,000)
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SOLID WASTE DIVISION
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Highlights of FY 2016 Budget
No FTE changes
No rate increase proposed
One rate increase (FY 2014) in past 11 years
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SOLID WASTE DIVISION
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Questions?
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SOLID WASTE DIVISION
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City of Grand Island
Monday, August 24, 2015
Special Meeting/Budget
Item C3
Golf Course 2015/2016 Budget Presentation
Staff Contact: Todd McCoy, Parks & Recreation Director
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Jackrabbit Run Golf Course
Budget
2015-16
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Number of Golf Rounds
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Golf Course Financial History
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 forecast 2016 budget
Beginning Cash $ (232,142.00) $ (213,302.00) $ 120,693.00 $ 184,690.00 $ 277,940.00 $ 190,367.00 $ 175,270.00 $ 145,493.00
Revenue $ 626,436.00 $ 577,224.00 $ 593,254.00 $ 671,917.00 $ 620,427.00 $ 611,087.00 $ 688,633.00 $ 688,328.00
Transfer In $ - $ 329,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 497,384.00 $ - $ -
Operating & Personnel $ 563,905.00 $ 544,999.00 $ 520,255.00 $ 578,667.00 $ 600,948.00 $ 623,685.00 $ 658,368.00 $ 681,069.00
Transfers Out $ - $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00
Capital $ 43,691.00 $ 27,230.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 107,052.00 $ 499,883.00 $ 35,042.00 $ 60,000.00
Total Appropriations $ 607,596.00 $ 572,229.00 $ 529,255.00 $ 578,667.00 $ 708,000.00 $ 1,123,568.00 $ 718,410.00 $ 766,069.00
Ending Cash $ (213,302.00) $ 120,693.00 $ 184,692.00 $ 277,940.00 $ 190,367.00 $ 175,270.00 $ 145,493.00 $ 67,752.00
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Golf Course Five Year Projection
Golf Course - Five Year Outlook
2016 budget 2017 2018 2019 2020 Assumptions
Beginning Cash $ 145,493.00 $ 67,752.00 $ 49,427.58 $ (9,132.20) $ (22,840.72)
Revenue $ 688,328.00 $ 726,647.00 $ 726,647.00 $ 783,132.18 $ 783,132.18 2017 and 2019 fee increases
Personnel Services $ 338,814.00 $ 357,448.77 $ 377,108.45 $ 397,849.42 $ 419,731.14 5.5% yearly increase
Operating Expense $ 342,255.00 $ 352,522.65 $ 363,098.33 $ 373,991.28 $ 385,211.02 3% yearly increase
Transfers Out $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 General Fund Repayment of
Irrigation System
Capital $ 60,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 20,000.00 Mower, sprayer, vertical turbine
replacement
Total Appropriations $ 766,069.00 $ 744,971.42 $ 785,206.78 $ 796,840.70 $ 829,942.15
Ending Cash $ 67,752.00 $ 49,427.58 $ (9,132.20) $ (22,840.72) $ (69,650.70)
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City of Grand Island
Monday, August 24, 2015
Special Meeting/Budget
Item C4
Utilities Department 2015/2016 Budget Presentation
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
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UTILITIES
2016 BUDGET OVERVIEW
Electric Department – Fund 520
Water Department – Fund 525
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UTILITIES
Utilities Department Overview
$550,000,000 insurable assets
25,000 electric meters
17,000 water meters
139 full-time employees
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UTILITIES
Budget Guidelines
Conservative (low) revenue forecast
Weather dependent
Ensure debt service coverage
Conservative (high) operating costs
Generation fuel/purchased power
Allow potential production capacity
Maintain adequate cash reserves
Manage controllable operating expenses and capital
expenditures
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UTILITIES
Cash Reserve Guidelines
Cash Reserve Considerations
Working Capital
Replacement Power
Asset Replacement
Capital Improvement Reserve
Debt Service Reserve
Electric Fund - $31,300,000
Water Fund - $3,200,000
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UTILITIES
Capital Improvement Budgets
Electric and Water Master Plans recently completed
5 and 20 Year System Requirements
Technical Evaluation
No Financial Evaluation
Recommendations included in 5 year capital
improvement budget forecasts
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UTILITIES
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
FUND 520
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UTILITIES
$0
$10,000,000
$20,000,000
$30,000,000
$40,000,000
$50,000,000
$60,000,000
$70,000,000
$80,000,000
$90,000,000
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
(Projected)
2016
(Budget)
2017
(Budget)
2018
(Budget)
2019
(Budget)
2020
(Budget)
Electric Department - Fund 520
Capital Expenditures Capital Expenditures less Air Quality Adjusted Expenditures Adjusted Revenues Cash Balance
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UTILITIES
$0
$10,000,000
$20,000,000
$30,000,000
$40,000,000
$50,000,000
$60,000,000
$70,000,000
$80,000,000
$90,000,000
Electric Department - Fund 520
Capital Expenditures less Air
Quality
Fuel, purchase power, debt service
Admin and Operating
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UTILITIES
Electric Capital Improvements
Total Capital Budget - $15,959,000
Transmission line improvements - $3,000,000
Bond payments - $2,915,000
Distribution improvements - $3,465,000
Power plant maintenance/improvements - $2,025,000
Distribution Service Center improvements- $1,385,000
Substation improvements - $960,000
Phelps Control Center improvements - $ 250,000
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UTILITIES
WATER DEPARTMENT
FUND 525
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UTILITIES
$0
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$14,000,000
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 (Projected)2016 (Budget)
Water Department - Fund 525
Adjusted Revenues Adjusted Expenditures Cash Balance Adjusted Capital Expenditures
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UTILITIES
Water Capital Improvements
Total Capital Budget - $3,075,000
Bond payments - $230,000
Logan & Pine UPRR relocations - $700,000
Central NE Regional Airport upgrade - $800,000
Production improvements - $510,000
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UTILITIES
Water Capital Improvements
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UTILITIES
$0
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$14,000,000
Water Department - Fund 525
Adjusted Capital Expenditures
Uranium Removal Operation Expense
Adjusted Admin & Oper
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UTILITIES
-$25,000,000
-$20,000,000
-$15,000,000
-$10,000,000
-$5,000,000
$0
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
(Projected)
2016
(Budget)
2017
(Budget)
2018
(Budget)
2019
(Budget)
2020
(Budget)
Water Department - Fund 525
Adjusted Revenues Adjusted Expenditures Cash Balance Adjusted Capital Expenditures
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UTILITIES
Future Considerations
Future budgets should allow for increased capital
improvements
Rate increases over several years to support capital
improvements will be required
Discussions regarding water fund overall financial
strategy proposed as to not conflict with general fund
budget hearings
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UTILITIES
Questions?
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City of Grand Island
Monday, August 24, 2015
Special Meeting/Budget
Item I1
#2015-217 - Approval of Proposed FTEs for the 2015-2016 Budget
Staff Contact: William Clingman, Interim Finance Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:William Clingman, Interim Finance Director
Meeting:August 24, 2015
Subject:Approval of Proposed FTEs for the 2015-2016 Budget
Presenter(s):William Clingman, Interim Finance Director
Background
On July 21, 2015 the proposed full time equivalent (FTE) position changes for the 2015-
2016 Budget were presented to Council. Each department director presented their
relevant requested FTEs for 2015-2016. At the August 11, 2015 City Council meeting
this item was postponed to August 18, 2015 for Council action. At the August 18, 2015
City Council meeting this item was postponed to August 24, 2015.
Also, the original resolution has been split into three resolutions 217A, 217B and 217C.
A summary of what is proposed in each one has been included. The Assistant Library
Director has also been removed from the proposed FTEs for 2015-2016.
Discussion
The total FTE changes being requested for the 2015-2016 Budget are detailed below.
Fund FTE Count JOB CLASS
General 1.0000 CASHIER (START 6-1-2016)
General (1.0000)MAINTENANCE WORKER I (RECLASS TO MWII)
General 1.0000 RECLASS MAINTENANCE WORKER (EFFECTIVE
DECEMBER 2015)
General 1.0000 EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN STARTING 5-1-2016
General 0.2000 VICTIM/WITNESS ADVOCATE (20% GNL
FUND/80% VOCA GRANT-260 FUND)
General 1.0000 POLICE RECORDS CLERK START 8-1-2016
General 1.0000 PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER START 1-1-2016
General 1.0000 EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
General (1.2787)PT LIBRARY ASSISTANT (TO FT LIBR ASST I)
General 2.0000 FT LIBRARY ASSISTANT I ($64,960 x 2)
General (1.0000)FT LIBRARY ASSISTANT I (PROMOTIONAL
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OPPORTUNITY TO LIBR ASST II)
General 1.0000 FT LIBRARY ASSISTANT II
General 0.2231 PT LIBRARY PAGE
General 0.5000 SEASONALS (START 5-1-2016)
General 1.0000 MAINT WRKR (JOB TRANSFER FROM FIELD
HOUSE .58 FTE & WATER PARK .42 FTE)
General 0.2000 SEASONALS
General 0.6000 RECREATION COORD (SPLIT 60% FLD HOUSE/30%
WTR PARK/10% LNCLN POOL)
General (0.5800)MAINTENANCE WORKER (JOB TRANSFER TO
PARK OPS)
General 0.3000 RECREATION COORD (SPLIT 60% FLD HOUSE/30%
WTR PARK/10% LNCLN POOL)
General (0.4200)MAINTENANCE WORKER (JOB TRANSFER TO
PARK OPS)
General 0.1000 RECREATION COORD (SPLIT 60% FLD HOUSE/30%
WTR PARK/10% LNCLN POOL)
General (0.8500)PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
General 1.0000 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
Enhanced 911 (0.1500)PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
Enhanced 911 (0.1500)PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
Enhanced 911 0.2500 PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
Enhanced 911 0.2500 PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
PSC Wireless (0.8500)PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
PSC Wireless (0.8500)PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
PSC Wireless 0.7500 PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
PSC Wireless 0.7500 PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
CYC (0.1500)PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
Local Assistance 0.8000 VICTIM/WITNESS ADVOCATE (20% GNL
FUND/80% VOCA GRANT-260 FUND)
Electric 1.0000 SYSTEM TECHNICIAN
Wastewater 0.2500 MAINTENANCE SEASONAL WORKER
The total requested FTEs create a net increase of 9.8944 in allocated FTEs and an
estimated total cost increase of $481,718 for the 2015-2016 proposed budget.
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to a future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the requested 2015-2016 FTE
changes.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the 2015-2016 requested FTE changes for the 2015-2016 Budget.
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Department Resolution A Net CostCITY HALL BUILDING ‐ 11701 MAINTENANCE WORKER I (RECLASS TO MWII) 3,216.00PUBLIC INFORMATION ‐ 44601 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (Change Funding) 0.00PARK OPERATIONS ‐ 444 MAINTENANCE WORKER (JOB TRANSFER TO PARK OPS)(3,371.00)215 & 216 Fund PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER 215 & 216 Fund Changes(13,698.00)TOTAL(13,853.00)Department Resolution B Net CostFINANCE ‐ 11401 CASHIER (START 6‐1‐2016) 12,838.00POLICE ‐ 22301 EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN STARTING 5‐1‐2016 23,460.00Police/260 Fund VICTIM/WITNESS ADVOCATE (20% GNL FUND/80% VOCA GRANT‐260 FUND) 53,725.00POLICE ‐ 22301 POLICE RECORDS CLERK START 8‐1‐2016 6,415.00EMERG MNGNT COMM ‐ 226 PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER START 1‐1‐2016 43,081.00STREETS ‐ 33501 EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 84,961.00LIBRARY ‐ 44301 FT LIBRARY ASSISTANT I ($64,960 x 2) 70,833.00LIBRARY ‐ 44301 FT LIBRARY ASSISTANT II 1,871.00LIBRARY ‐ 44301 PT LIBRARY PAGE 4,065.00LIBRARY ‐ 44301 SEASONALS (START 5‐1‐2016) 8,634.00GREENHOUSE ‐ 444 SEASONALS 4,656.00FILD HSE/WTR PRK/LINC POOL RECREATION COORD (SPLIT 60% FLD HOUSE/30% WTR PARK/10% LNCLN POOL) 68,802.00TOTAL 383,341.00Department Resolution C Net CostUTILITIES ‐ 520 SYSTEM TECHNICIAN 102,465.00WWTP ‐ 530 MAINTENANCE SEASONAL WORKER 9,765.00TOTAL 112,230.009.8944ALL RESOLUTIONS TOTAL 481,718.00SUMMARY OF PROPOSED 2015‐2016 FTES, BY RESOLUTIONGrand IslandSpecial Meeting/Budget - 8/24/2015Page 58 / 68
DEPARTMENT #FTE CountJOB CLASSPOSITION IMPACTTOTAL DEPT IMPACTCITY HALL BUILDING - 11701100 FUND(1.0000)MAINTENANCE WORKER I (RECLASS TO MWII)(50,802.00)1.0000RECLASS MAINTENANCE WORKER II (EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 2015)54,018.000.0000 TOTAL:3,216.00PUBLIC INFORMATION - 44601100 FUND(CHANGE FUNDING)(0.8500)PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (Change Funding)(86,653.00)1.0000PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER101,936.000.1500 TOTAL:15,283.00PARK OPERATIONS - 444100 FUND1.0000MAINT WRKR (JOB TRANSFER FROM FIELD HOUSE .58 FTE & WATER PARK .42 FTE) 75,794.001.0000 TOTAL:75,794.00FIELDHOUSE - 445100 FUND(0.5800)MAINTENANCE WORKER (JOB TRANSFER TO PARK OPS)(47,765.00)(0.5800)TOTAL:(47,765.00)WATERPARK - 44525100 FUND(0.4200)MAINTENANCE WORKER (JOB TRANSFER TO PARK OPS)(31,400.00)(0.4200)TOTAL:(31,400.00)ENHANCED 911 - 215215 FUND(CHANGE FUNDING)(0.1500)PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER(12,447.00)(0.1500)PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER(12,436.00)0.2500PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER18,086.000.2500PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER13,369.000.2000 TOTAL:6,572.00PSC WIRELESS - 216216 FUND(CHANGE FUNDING)(0.8500)PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER(66,875.00)(0.8500)PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER(53,700.00)0.7500PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER61,258.000.7500PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER39,047.00(0.2000)TOTAL:(20,270.00)RESOLUTION AGrand IslandSpecial Meeting/Budget - 8/24/2015Page 59 / 68
COMMUNITY YOUTH COUNCIL - 2229 FUND(CHANGE FUNDING)(0.1500)PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER(15,283.00)(0.1500)TOTAL:(15,283.00)0.0000 RESOLUTION A TOTAL(13,853.00)Grand IslandSpecial Meeting/Budget - 8/24/2015Page 60 / 68
DEPARTMENT #FTE CountJOB CLASSPOSITION IMPACTTOTAL DEPT IMPACTFINANCE - 11401100 FUND1.0000CASHIER (START 6-1-2016) 12,838.001.0000 TOTAL:12,838.00POLICE - 22301100 FUND1.0000EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN STARTING 5-1-2016 23,460.000.2000VICTIM/WITNESS ADVOCATE (20% GNL FUND/80% VOCA GRANT-260 FUND) 11,402.001.0000POLICE RECORDS CLERK START 8-1-2016 6,415.002.2000 TOTAL:41,277.00EMERG MNGNT COMM - 226100 FUND1.0000PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER START 1-1-2016 43,081.001.0000 TOTAL:43,081.00STREETS - 33501100 FUND1.0000EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 84,961.001.0000 TOTAL:84,961.00LIBRARY - 44301100 FUND(1.2787)PT LIBRARY ASSISTANT (TO FT LIBR ASST I)(58,967.00)2.0000FT LIBRARY ASSISTANT I ($64,960 x 2) 129,800.00(1.0000)FT LIBRARY ASSISTANT I (PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO LIBR ASST II)(64,900.00)1.0000FT LIBRARY ASSISTANT II 66,771.000.2231PT LIBRARY PAGE4,065.000.5000SEASONALS (START 5-1-2016) 8,634.001.4444 TOTAL:85,403.00GREENHOUSE - 444100 FUND0.2000SEASONALS4,656.000.2000 TOTAL:4,656.00FIELDHOUSE - 445100 FUND0.6000RECREATION COORD (SPLIT 60% FLD HOUSE/30% WTR PARK/10% LNCLN POOL) 41,108.000.6000 TOTAL:41,108.00WATERPARK - 44525100 FUNDRESOLUTION BGrand IslandSpecial Meeting/Budget - 8/24/2015Page 61 / 68
0.3000RECREATION COORD (SPLIT 60% FLD HOUSE/30% WTR PARK/10% LNCLN POOL) 20,662.000.3000 TOTAL:20,662.00LINCOLN POOL - 44525100 FUND0.1000RECREATION COORD (SPLIT 60% FLD HOUSE/30% WTR PARK/10% LNCLN POOL) 7,032.000.1000 TOTAL:7,032.00VOCA GRANT - 260260 FUND0.8000VICTIM/WITNESS ADVOCATE (20% GNL FUND/80% VOCA GRANT-260 FUND) 42,323.000.8000 TOTAL:42,323.008.6444 Resolution B Total 383,341.00$ Grand IslandSpecial Meeting/Budget - 8/24/2015Page 62 / 68
DEPARTMENT #FTE CountJOB CLASSPOSITION IMPACTTOTAL DEPT IMPACTUTILITIES - 520520 FUND1.0000SYSTEM TECHNICIAN 102,465.001.0000 TOTAL: 102,465.00WWTP - 530530 FUND0.2500MAINTENANCE SEASONAL WORKER 9,765.000.2500 TOTAL: 9,765.001.2500 RESOLUTION C TOTAL 112,230.00RESOLUTION CGrand IslandSpecial Meeting/Budget - 8/24/2015Page 63 / 68
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 20, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-217A
WHEREAS, the 2015-2016 budget process includes requests for new full time
equivalents (FTEs) positions by several City Funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Council will adopt the 2015-2016 Budget at the September
8, 2015 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the new FTE positions are incorporated into the Fiscal Year 2015-
2016 Budget revenue numbers; and
WHEREAS, the new FTE positions will increase the total FTE count by 0; and
WHEREAS, the estimated 2016 total cost and budget impact for these new FTE
positions is a decrease of $13,853; and
WHEREAS, the specific FTE changes are:
Fund FTE Count JOB CLASS
General (1.0000)MAINTENANCE WORKER I (RECLASS TO MW)
General 1.0000 RECLASS MAINTENANCE WORKER (EFFECTIVE
DECEMBER 2015)
General 1.0000 MAINT WRKR (JOB TRANSFER FROM FIELD
HOUSE .58 FTE & WATER PARK .42 FTE)
General (0.5800)MAINTENANCE WORKER (JOB TRANSFER TO
PARK OPS)
General (0.4200)MAINTENANCE WORKER (JOB TRANSFER TO
PARK OPS)
General (0.8500)PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
General 1.0000 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
Enhanced 911 (0.1500)PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
Enhanced 911 (0.1500)PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
Enhanced 911 0.2500 PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
Enhanced 911 0.2500 PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
PSC Wireless (0.8500)PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
PSC Wireless (0.8500)PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
PSC Wireless 0.7500 PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
PSC Wireless 0.7500 PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
CYC (0.1500)PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
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OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the requested FTE increases for the
2015-2016 Budget are hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 24, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 20, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-217B
WHEREAS, the 2015-2016 budget process includes requests for new full time
equivalents (FTEs) positions by several City Funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Council will adopt the 2015-2016 Budget at the September
8, 2015 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the new FTE positions are incorporated into the Fiscal Year 2015-
2016 Budget revenue numbers; and
WHEREAS, the new FTE positions will increase the total FTE count by 8.6444;
and
WHEREAS, the estimated 2016 total cost and required budget increase for these
new FTE positions is $383,341; and
WHEREAS, the specific FTE changes are:
Fund FTE Count JOB CLASS
General 1.0000 CASHIER (START 6-1-2016)
General 1.0000 EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN STARTING 5-1-2016
General 0.2000 VICTIM/WITNESS ADVOCATE (20% GNL
FUND/80% VOCA GRANT-260 FUND)
General 1.0000 POLICE RECORDS CLERK START 8-1-2016
General 1.0000 PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER START 1-1-2016
General 2.0000 EQUIPMENT OPERATOR ($84,964 x 2)
General (1.2787)PT LIBRARY ASSISTANT (TO FT LIBR ASST I)
General 1.0000 FT LIBRARY ASSISTANT I
General (1.0000)FT LIBRARY ASSISTANT I (PROMOTIONAL
OPPORTUNITY TO LIBR ASST II)
General 1.0000 FT LIBRARY ASSISTANT II
General 0.2231 PT LIBRARY PAGE
General 0.5000 SEASONALS (START 5-1-2016)
General 0.2000 SEASONALS
General 0.6000 RECREATION COORD (SPLIT 60% FLD HOUSE/30%
WTR PARK/10% LNCLN POOL)
General 0.3000 RECREATION COORD (SPLIT 60% FLD HOUSE/30%
WTR PARK/10% LNCLN POOL)
General 0.1000 RECREATION COORD (SPLIT 60% FLD HOUSE/30%
WTR PARK/10% LNCLN POOL)
Local Assistance 0.8000 VICTIM/WITNESS ADVOCATE (20% GNL
FUND/80% VOCA GRANT-260 FUND)
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the requested FTE increases for the
2015-2016 Budget are hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 24, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 20, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2015-217C
WHEREAS, the 2015-2016 budget process includes requests for new full time
equivalents (FTEs) positions by several City Funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Council will adopt the 2015-2016 Budget at the September
8, 2015 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the new FTE positions are incorporated into the Fiscal Year 2015-
2016 Budget revenue numbers; and
WHEREAS, the new FTE positions will increase the total FTE count by 1.25; and
WHEREAS, the estimated 2016 total cost and required budget increase for these
new FTE positions is $112,230; and
WHEREAS, the specific FTE changes are:
Fund FTE Count JOB CLASS
Electric 1.0000 SYSTEM TECHNICIAN
Wastewater 0.2500 MAINTENANCE SEASONAL WORKER
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the requested FTE increases for the
2015-2016 Budget are hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 24, 2015.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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