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2023-06-07 Council Agenda Budget Hearing Packet
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 9:00 AM City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov Council Chambers (In Person and/or Electronic) City Council President - Tyler Maxwell Vice President - Annalisa Perea Councilmembers: Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias, Luis Chavez, Garry Bredefeld, Nelson Esparza City Manager - Georgeanne A. White City Attorney - Andrew Janz City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC Meeting Agenda - Final Budget Hearings Continued From June 6, 2023. The budget hearings will be considered one continuous meeting 06/07/2023 MA/NE 7-0 AS AMENDED June 7, 2023City Council Meeting Agenda - Final THE FRESNO CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU TO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2ND FLOOR, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721. 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Anyone requiring reasonable ADA accommodations, including sign language interpreters, or other reasonable accommodations such as language translation, should contact the office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650 or clerk@fresno.gov. To help ensure availability of these services, you are advised to make your request a minimum of three business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Page 3 City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto June 7, 2023City Council Meeting Agenda - Final 9:00 A.M. ROLL CALL Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Monday, June 5, 2023 - 9:00 A.M. General Fund OverviewID 23-782 General Services DepartmentID 23-783 Information Services DepartmentID 23-784 Finance DepartmentID 23-785 Budget & Management Studies DepartmentID 23-786 Airport DepartmentID 23-787 Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 9:00 A.M. Department of TransportationID 23-788 Police DepartmentID 23-789 Economic Development DepartmentID 23-790 Planning and Development DepartmentID 23-791 Public Works DepartmentID 23-792 Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 9:00 A.M. Fire DepartmentID 23-793 Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) ID 23-794 Personnel Services DepartmentID 23-795 Convention Center / StadiumID 23-796 Department of Public UtilitiesID 23-797 Page 4 City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto June 7, 2023City Council Meeting Agenda - Final Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 9:00 A.M. Office of the City Clerk / Copy CenterID 23-798 City Attorney’s OfficeID 23-799 General City PurposeID 23-800 Office of Mayor & City ManagerID 23-801 City Council OfficesID 23-803 JOINT MEETING OF THE FRESNO REVITALIZATION CORPORATION AND CITY OF FRESNO IN ITS CAPACITY AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Receive Annual Report and Approve FY 23/24 Program Income Budget for the City of Fresno in its capacity as Housing Successor to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fresno ID 23-895 Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - 9:00 A.M. (Vote on Motions) Vote on Council MotionsID 23-804 Thursday, June 22, 2023 - 9:00 A.M. (Final Budget Vote will be a part of the regular Council Meeting) Vote on BudgetID 23-805 Thursday, June 29, 2023 - 9:00 A.M. (Reserved for Final Budget Vote will be a part of the regular Council meeting) Reserve for Final Budget VoteID 23-806 ADJOURNMENT 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE June 08, 2023 - 9:00 A.M./Budget Hearings June 14, 2023 - Vote on Motions June 15, 2023 - 9:00 A.M. June 22, 2023 - 9:00 A.M./Final Budget Vote June 29, 2023 - 9:00 A.M./Reserved for Final Budget Vote Page 5 City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto City of Fresno Staff Report 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov File #:ID 23-792 Agenda Date: 6/7/2023 Agenda #: REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT Public Works Department City of Fresno Printed on 6/13/2023Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ 06/07/2023 BUDGET OVERVIEW PRESENTED FY 2024 Public Works Department Budget Presentation Public Works Department Mission Statement The Public Works Department focuses on building and maintaining the critical backbone infrastructure such as streets, sidewalks, traffic signals, median islands, parks, street trees, landscaping, trails and public facilities that support the goals of neighborhood revitalization, public safety, economic development, sustainability and air quality. The Department’s mission of Building a Better Fresno summarizes these services and the commitment of its staff to serve the citizens of Fresno. 2 Public Works Department Organization Chart 3 Public Works Department FY 2023 Accomplishments •Continued to deliver the Veterans Boulevard interchange project ahead of schedule and under budget. •Completed six new traffic signals. •Improved over 10 miles of major BRT and Downtown corridors to our next generation adaptive system, saving an estimated 15 percent on travel times. •Completed the Van Ness & Weldon street work to prepare for the new park. •Reconstructed the Ericson Elementary neighborhood with $1.8M in CDBG. •Received $6 million in new transportation grant awards. •Installed protected bike lanes on Van Ness, Maple and First Street, and moved an additional 7 miles into the construction phase (Wishon, Fulton, Palm, Belmont and Barstow Avenue). •90 percent complete on energy efficiency upgrades at 73 sites for PARCS, Police and Fire ($22 million in energy savings for 15 years). •Increased City renewable energy to 32 MW and $138 million in savings for the next 20 years. 4 Public Works Department FY 2023 Accomplishments •Repaired and restored irrigation in 57 parks. •Improved trail maintenance to a 60-day cycle. •Trimmed 39 geobases containing 17,200 trees, with an additional 16 geobases and 6,800 trees trimmed utilizing Council infrastructure funds. •Exceeded 1,000 new tree goal with a total of 1,500 trees. •Collected over 178,000 pounds of trash from our State highways. •Approved and recorded 21 subdivision and parcel maps for new development. •Formed Community Facilities District No. 18 for public safety services. •Poured over 14 miles of sidewalks and 11 miles of curbs and gutters. •Serviced over 6,000 pothole calls and 30,700 graffiti calls. •Managed over 100 active construction contracts at any one time during the year. Currently totaling $216 million in active construction contracts. 5 Appropriation Type FY 2021 Actuals FY2022 Actuals FY 2023 Amended FY 2024 Proposed Personnel $27,752,223 $29,127,838 $39,497,600 $43,335,000 Non-Personnel $79,758,909 $92,529,937 $238,351,400 $270,271,100 Interdepartmental $22,784,958 $23,340,434 $30,632,500 $37,231,300 Total Department Expenditures $130,296,090 $144,998,209 $308,481,500 $350,837,400 Public Works Department FY 2024 Total Budget 6 Position Type FY 2022 Adopted FY 2023 Adopted FY 2023 Amended FY 2024 Changes 2024 Proposed Administration 14.00 14.00 14.00 0.75 14.75 Engineering 42.75 50.25 50.25 0.25 50.50 Construction Management 44.00 47.75 47.75 1.25 49.00 Traffic Ops & Planning 28.50 30.00 30.00 1.75 31.75 Facilities Management 24.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Street Maintenance 111.75 114.50 114.50 6.50 121.00 Landscape Maintenance 92.50 114.50 114.50 32.25 146.75 Traffic Signals & Streetlights 18.00 18.75 18.75 1.00 19.75 Sustainable Fresno 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.75 2.75 Graffiti Abatement 15.00 15.50 15.50 1.50 17.00 Total 392.50 407.25 407.25 46.00 453.25 Public Works Department FY 2024 # of Budgeted Positions 7 Notes:Continued on next slide. Public Works Department FY 2024 # of Budgeted Positions Notes on New Proposed Positions 1.Administration –One Management Analyst II for Tyler Munis HR transition. 2.Engineering –Two Supervising Professional Engineers are being added in Transportation Project Management. 3.Traffic Operations & Planning –One Supervising Professional Engineer is being added in the Traffic Operations Center. 4.Street Maintenance –Two new Pothole Crews: One Senior Heavy Equipment Operator and one Maintenance & Construction Worker form the first smaller patch Pothole Crew; Two Senior Heavy Equipment Operators, two Maintenance & Construction Workers and one Street Maintenance Leadworker form the larger patch Hotmix Crew. Also, one Senior Account Clerk is being added to handle the increased workload in a growing program. 5.Landscape Maintenance –A New Trail Crew for the San Joaquin River Parkway and CFDs is adding five positions; six Irrigation Specialists for highest-need parks and CFDs; eight CFD Laborers; a new CFD Turf Crew is adding two positions; a new citywide Park Mow Crew is adding twelve positions; and one CFD Project Manager, two Park Supervisor I positions, and one Landscape Maintenance Superintendent are being added to manage the workload. 6.Traffic Signal & Streetlight (TSSL) –One new Electrician for traffic signal maintenance. 7.Sustainability Division –One Program Manager for grant opportunities and coordination of new and existing projects. 8 Non-Position Type Budget 2024 Proposed Contractual Obligations $8,029,200 Utilities $7,482,900 Equipment & Materials $5,028,300 Leases $431,900 Fleet Fuel $1,757,200 Fleet Vehicle $9,538,100 Technology $2,140,200 Public Works Department FY 2024 Budget -Most Impactful Items Notes 1.Contractual Obligations includes consultant agreements and landscape maintenance contracts. 2.Utilities budget includes PG&E charges for streetlights, traffic signals, Fulton Street Fountains and irrigation controllers and Water charges for irrigation. 3.Equipment & materials budget includes rock & mineral, specialty chemicals & gases, small tools and equipment. 4.Leases includes the Construction Management office lease and street sweepers. 5.Fleet Fuel includes alternative fuel and fossil fuels for vehicles and equipment. 6.Fleet Vehicle budget includes vehicles maintenance, replacement and new acquisition. 7.Technology includes all costs related to phones, computers, network systems and software. 9 Grant Type 2024 Proposed Notes on Major Projects Included Federal: CDBG Projects $3,256,000 Final Design & ROW for Floradora/Yosemite, Highway City. Construction for Knight Avenue and Valentine-Norwich-Marks-Holland. FHWA Transportation (STBG, CMAQ, HSIP, ATP) $36,916,600 Covers 50 different DPW capital projects including: Midtown Trail, Jensen AC Overlay SR41 to MLK, McKinley Elementary, MLK Active Transportation, Polk Ave Widening Shaw to Gettysburg, McKinley Widening Marks to Hughes, Ashlan Widening Polk to Cornelia, Tulare Complete Streets (6th to Cedar), Chestnut AC Overlay KC to Butler, Cedar Complete Streets, Blackstone AC Overlay Minarets to Nees, First Street Olive to Tulare, Palm Ave ITS, California Ave Complete Streets, Shaw AC Overlay Fruit to Palm, Cedar AC Overlay Herndon to Alluvial. US DOT $474,800 Safe Streets and Roads for All –Vision Zero Safety Action Plan. US DOT $750,300 Reconnecting Communities -Parkway/SR99 Pedestrian Bridge. Public Works Department FY 2024 Budget –Federal Grants 10 Grant Type 2024 Proposed Notes on Major Projects Included State: TCC $20,019,600 Chinatown Urban Greening, Mariposa Plaza, SW Fresno Green Trails, MLK Community Park and Access Road, SCCCD Campus. ATP $1,977,700 Traffic signals at McKinley/San Pablo, Blackstone/Webster, Palm/Dennett, Butler/Eighth, Orange/Lowe. Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons. Sidewalks at Barton and Florence, Kids Crossing Safe Routes to School South Fresno (Amador/Trinity, Church/Waldby). AHSC/TRC $559,200 Blackstone/McKinley TOD Sidewalk Improvements. Clean California $3,780,000 Clean California Cycle One Projects. San Joaquin River Conservancy $16,146,200 River West Eaton Trail Extension and Traffic Signal at Audubon/Del Mar. Public Works Department FY 2024 Budget –State Grants 11 Public Works Department FY 2024 Budget –Measure C Tier 1, TOD and New Tech 12 Grant Type 2024 Proposed Notes on Major Projects Included Measure C Tier 1 Regional Projects $18,358,500 Peach Avenue from Butler to Florence Veterans Boulevard completion Herndon Widening from Polk to Milburn Measure C TOD $483,700 TOD Tower District at Van Ness & Olive Merced Street Reconnection Blackstone Smart Mobility (SR-180 to Pine Avenue) Measure C New Technology Reserve $2,273,300 ITS Dynamic Downtown Phases 1 and 2 Next Gen ITS Center to Center Grant Type 2024 Proposed Measure C Grade Separation Program: Blackstone-McKinley Grade Separation Project $44,300,400 Public Works Department FY 2024 Budget –Measure C Grade Separation Program Notes 1.The project will continue through the final engineering design, utility relocation and right-of-way acquisitions in FY2024. 2.By completing right-of-way and utility work in FY2025, the project will be ready for full construction in FY2026. 3.Additional grants are being pursued to fully fund the construction phase. 13 Public Works Department Planning Updates and Community Outreach Planning Updates with Significant Community Outreach Efforts •Vision Zero Safety Action Plan •Active Transportation Plan Update (Bicycle & Trail Master Plan) •AB617 Truck Rerouting Study •Urban Forest Management Plan •Reconnecting Communities (Parkway Drive –Roeding Park Bridge) 14 Program Type 2024 Proposed Alley Gate Program $25,000 Tower District Pressure Washing $284,800 New Pothole Crews $1,687,300 New Trail Crew $514,000 Additional Parks Mow Crew $1,352,000 Public Works Department FY 2024 Budget –New Programs Notes 1.The Alley Gate Program was transferred at Midyear FY2023 from the Department of Public Utilities. 2.The Tower District Pressure Washing program will feature weekly litter removal, cleaning and pressure washing of Tower District sidewalks. 3.Funding for two new pothole crews will come from $1,508,500 in Measure C Street Maintenance funds and $178,800 in ABX8 6 Gas Tax revenues. 15 QUESTIONS FY 2024 Public Works Department Budget Presentation Public Works Department Mission Statement The Public Works Department focuses on building and maintaining the critical backbone infrastructure such as streets, sidewalks, traffic signals, median islands, parks, street trees, landscaping, trails and public facilities that support the goals of neighborhood revitalization, public safety, economic development, sustainability and air quality. The Department’s mission of Building a Better Fresno summarizes these services and the commitment of its staff to serve the citizens of Fresno. 2 Public Works Department Organization Chart 3 Public Works Department FY 2023 Accomplishments •Continued to deliver the Veterans Boulevard interchange project ahead of schedule and under budget. •Completed six new traffic signals. •Improved over 10 miles of major BRT and Downtown corridors to our next generation adaptive system, saving an estimated 15 percent on travel times. •Completed the Van Ness & Weldon street work to prepare for the new park. •Reconstructed the Ericson Elementary neighborhood with $1.8M in CDBG. •Received $6 million in new transportation grant awards. •Installed protected bike lanes on Van Ness, Maple and First Street, and moved an additional 7 miles into the construction phase (Wishon, Fulton, Palm, Belmont and Barstow Avenue). •90 percent complete on energy efficiency upgrades at 73 sites for PARCS, Police and Fire ($22 million in energy savings for 15 years). •Increased City renewable energy to 32 MW and $138 million in savings for the next 20 years. 4 Public Works Department FY 2023 Accomplishments •Repaired and restored irrigation in 57 parks. •Improved trail maintenance to a 60-day cycle. •Trimmed 39 geobases containing 17,200 trees, with an additional 16 geobases and 6,800 trees trimmed utilizing Council infrastructure funds. •Exceeded 1,000 new tree goal with a total of 1,500 trees. •Collected over 178,000 pounds of trash from our State highways. •Approved and recorded 21 subdivision and parcel maps for new development. •Formed Community Facilities District No. 18 for public safety services. •Poured over 14 miles of sidewalks and 11 miles of curbs and gutters. •Serviced over 6,000 pothole calls and 30,700 graffiti calls. •Managed over 100 active construction contracts at any one time during the year. Currently totaling $216 million in active construction contracts. 5 Appropriation Type FY 2021 Actuals FY2022 Actuals FY 2023 Amended FY 2024 Proposed Personnel $27,752,223 $29,127,838 $39,497,600 $43,335,000 Non-Personnel $79,758,909 $92,529,937 $238,351,400 $270,271,100 Interdepartmental $22,784,958 $23,340,434 $30,632,500 $37,231,300 Total Department Expenditures $130,296,090 $144,998,209 $308,481,500 $350,837,400 Public Works Department FY 2024 Total Budget 6 Position Type FY 2022 Adopted FY 2023 Adopted FY 2023 Amended FY 2024 Changes 2024 Proposed Administration 14.00 14.00 14.00 0.75 14.75 Engineering 42.75 50.25 50.25 0.25 50.50 Construction Management 44.00 47.75 47.75 1.25 49.00 Traffic Ops & Planning 28.50 30.00 30.00 1.75 31.75 Facilities Management 24.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Street Maintenance 111.75 114.50 114.50 6.50 121.00 Landscape Maintenance 92.50 114.50 114.50 32.25 146.75 Traffic Signals & Streetlights 18.00 18.75 18.75 1.00 19.75 Sustainable Fresno 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.75 2.75 Graffiti Abatement 15.00 15.50 15.50 1.50 17.00 Total 392.50 407.25 407.25 46.00 453.25 Public Works Department FY 2024 # of Budgeted Positions 7 Notes:Continued on next slide. Public Works Department FY 2024 # of Budgeted Positions Notes on New Proposed Positions 1.Administration –One Management Analyst II for Tyler Munis HR transition. 2.Engineering –Two Supervising Professional Engineers are being added in Transportation Project Management. 3.Traffic Operations & Planning –One Supervising Professional Engineer is being added in the Traffic Operations Center. 4.Street Maintenance –Two new Pothole Crews: One Senior Heavy Equipment Operator and one Maintenance & Construction Worker form the first smaller patch Pothole Crew; Two Senior Heavy Equipment Operators, two Maintenance & Construction Workers and one Street Maintenance Leadworker form the larger patch Hotmix Crew. Also, one Senior Account Clerk is being added to handle the increased workload in a growing program. 5.Landscape Maintenance –A New Trail Crew for the San Joaquin River Parkway and CFDs is adding five positions; six Irrigation Specialists for highest-need parks and CFDs; eight CFD Laborers; a new CFD Turf Crew is adding two positions; a new citywide Park Mow Crew is adding twelve positions; and one CFD Project Manager, two Park Supervisor I positions, and one Landscape Maintenance Superintendent are being added to manage the workload. 6.Traffic Signal & Streetlight (TSSL) –One new Electrician for traffic signal maintenance. 7.Sustainability Division –One Program Manager for grant opportunities and coordination of new and existing projects. 8 Non-Position Type Budget 2024 Proposed Contractual Obligations $8,029,200 Utilities $7,482,900 Equipment & Materials $5,028,300 Leases $431,900 Fleet Fuel $1,757,200 Fleet Vehicle $9,538,100 Technology $2,140,200 Public Works Department FY 2024 Budget -Most Impactful Items Notes 1.Contractual Obligations includes consultant agreements and landscape maintenance contracts. 2.Utilities budget includes PG&E charges for streetlights, traffic signals, Fulton Street Fountains and irrigation controllers and Water charges for irrigation. 3.Equipment & materials budget includes rock & mineral, specialty chemicals & gases, small tools and equipment. 4.Leases includes the Construction Management office lease and street sweepers. 5.Fleet Fuel includes alternative fuel and fossil fuels for vehicles and equipment. 6.Fleet Vehicle budget includes vehicles maintenance, replacement and new acquisition. 7.Technology includes all costs related to phones, computers, network systems and software. 9 Street Repair Projects (Paving, Curb, Gutter & Sidewalk Repairs) By Council District 2024 Proposed District 1 $10,020,800 District 2 $3,784,150 District 3 $11,589,600 District 4 $6,290,000 District 5 $8,881,950 District 6 $2,865,350 District 7 $7,966,150 Public Works Department FY 2024 Budget –Paving and Concrete Repairs by District Notes 1.The proposed budget includes $52 million in Public Works capital improvement and SB1 operating budget projects for street repairs, rehabilitating or reconstructing pavements, curbs, gutters and sidewalks. 2.At $52 million out of a proposed total Public Works Department budget of $350.8 million, this also illustrates the wide variety of projects other than street repairs, such as new bike lanes and trails, traffic synchronization, traffic signals, safety projects and other large capital projects such as the Blackstone/McKinley Grade Separation and TCC projects. 3.All specific projects are listed in Section C of the Mayor’s proposed budget. 10 Grant Type 2024 Proposed Notes on Major Projects Included Federal: CDBG Projects $3,256,000 Final Design & ROW for Floradora/Yosemite, Highway City. Construction for Knight Avenue and Valentine-Norwich-Marks-Holland. FHWA Transportation (STBG, CMAQ, HSIP, ATP) $36,916,600 Covers 50 different DPW capital projects including: Midtown Trail, Jensen AC Overlay SR41 to MLK, McKinley Elementary, MLK Active Transportation, Polk Ave Widening Shaw to Gettysburg, McKinley Widening Marks to Hughes, Ashlan Widening Polk to Cornelia, Tulare Complete Streets (6th to Cedar), Chestnut AC Overlay KC to Butler, Cedar Complete Streets, Blackstone AC Overlay Minarets to Nees, First Street Olive to Tulare, Palm Ave ITS, California Ave Complete Streets, Shaw AC Overlay Fruit to Palm, Cedar AC Overlay Herndon to Alluvial. US DOT $474,800 Safe Streets and Roads for All –Vision Zero Safety Action Plan. US DOT $750,300 Reconnecting Communities -Parkway/SR99 Pedestrian Bridge. Public Works Department FY 2024 Budget –Federal Grants 11 Grant Type 2024 Proposed Notes on Major Projects Included State: TCC $20,019,600 Chinatown Urban Greening, Mariposa Plaza, SW Fresno Green Trails, MLK Community Park and Access Road, SCCCD Campus. ATP $1,977,700 Traffic signals at McKinley/San Pablo, Blackstone/Webster, Palm/Dennett, Butler/Eighth, Orange/Lowe. Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons. Sidewalks at Barton and Florence, Kids Crossing Safe Routes to School South Fresno (Amador/Trinity, Church/Waldby). AHSC/TRC $559,200 Blackstone/McKinley TOD Sidewalk Improvements. Clean California $3,780,000 Clean California Cycle One Projects. San Joaquin River Conservancy $16,146,200 River West Eaton Trail Extension and Traffic Signal at Audubon/Del Mar. Public Works Department FY 2024 Budget –State Grants 12 Public Works Department FY 2024 Budget –Measure C Tier 1, TOD and New Tech 13 Grant Type 2024 Proposed Notes on Major Projects Included Measure C Tier 1 Regional Projects $18,358,500 Peach Avenue from Butler to Florence Veterans Boulevard completion Herndon Widening from Polk to Milburn Measure C TOD $483,700 TOD Tower District at Van Ness & Olive Merced Street Reconnection Blackstone Smart Mobility (SR-180 to Pine Avenue) Measure C New Technology Reserve $2,273,300 ITS Dynamic Downtown Phases 1 and 2 Next Gen ITS Center to Center Grant Type 2024 Proposed Measure C Grade Separation Program: Blackstone-McKinley Grade Separation Project $44,300,400 Public Works Department FY 2024 Budget –Measure C Grade Separation Program Notes 1.The project will continue through the final engineering design, utility relocation and right-of-way acquisitions in FY2024. 2.By completing right-of-way and utility work in FY2025, the project will be ready for full construction in FY2026. 3.Additional grants are being pursued to fully fund the construction phase. 14 Public Works Department Planning Updates and Community Outreach Planning Updates with Significant Community Outreach Efforts •Vision Zero Safety Action Plan •Active Transportation Plan Update (Bicycle & Trail Master Plan) •AB617 Truck Rerouting Study •Urban Forest Management Plan •Reconnecting Communities (Parkway Drive –Roeding Park Bridge) 15 Program Type 2024 Proposed Alley Gate Program $25,000 Tower District Pressure Washing $284,800 New Pothole Crews $1,687,300 New Trail Crew $514,000 Additional Parks Mow Crew $1,352,000 Public Works Department FY 2024 Budget –New Programs Notes 1.The Alley Gate Program was transferred at Midyear FY2023 from the Department of Public Utilities. 2.The Tower District Pressure Washing program will feature weekly litter removal, cleaning and pressure washing of Tower District sidewalks. 3.Funding for two new pothole crews will come from $1,508,500 in Measure C Street Maintenance funds and $178,800 in ABX8 6 Gas Tax revenues. 16 QUESTIONS 10 .. f' r-I •-= ., ""' • t, l • • f ·� \,,, I f LL..._ t\.: # �-\. Public Works Department FY 2024 Budget -Paving and Concrete Repairs by District Street Repair Projects (Paving, Curb, Gutter & Sidewalk Repairs) By Council District District 1 \ � o/o District 2 ·1t District 3 J'�}/o District 4 I:;._ 0/'C . District 5 11'k District 6 � 0/o District 7 /&°lo 2024 Proposed $10,020,800 $3,784,150 $11,589,600 $6,290,000 $8,881,950 $2,865,350 $7,966,150 ,-:; 31f, 'fO _, I D Notes 1.The proposed budget includes $52 million inPublic Works capital improvement and S81operating budget projects for street repairs,rehabilitating or reconstructing pavements, curbs,gutters and sidewalks. 2.At $52 million out of a proposed total PublicWorks Department budget of $350.8 million, thisalso illustrates the wide variety of projeCi;ts otherthan street r�pairs, such as new bike laAes andtr.ails, traffic;: synchromization, traffic signals, safetyfi)l'iajeets aAGi 0tli)er. large ea@ital p11ojects sucrn astlil'e IB·lac kst0ne/Mc"imlei G.�aae $�J.i)anatior.i arndTCC Ji)ri©jects. 3.All specifiG fi)rroje�s ·are· listed in Section C 0f the ·Mayor's pr:Gpese� budget. FRESNO • , � r'I l , r, 11, City of Fresno Staff Report 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov File #:ID 23-793 Agenda Date:6/6/2023 Agenda #: REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT Fire Department City of Fresno Printed on 6/13/2023Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ 06/07/2023 BUDGET OVERVIEW PRESENTED FY 2024 Fire Department Budget Presentation Fire Department Mission Statement The Fire Department is a professional organization that protects and puts service above all else with core values of teamwork, trust, and commitment. The Department is committed to the overall mission of creating a culture of excellence in fire/emergency medical service delivery. The Department strives to be an innovative and progressive organization to meet the challenging demands of the City of Fresno’s over 540,000 residents spread out of 116 square miles, as well as training and improving firefighter safety. 2 Fire Department Organization Chart 3 Billy Alcorn Interim Fire Chief Executive Assistant Public Information Officer Emergency Preparedness CERT Fig Garden Fire Protection District Business and Fiscal Division Personnel and Investigations Division Training, EMS, and Safety Division Prevention and Support Services Division Operations Division Fire Prevention Support Services Training Academy Special Operations Field Operations Fire Department FY 2023 Accomplishments •Over 45,200 incidents through May 2023. •Awarded the 2021 SAFER Grant for 24 new recruits. Drill School started March 27, 2023. •1 additional medical squad. •6 engines will increase their staffing levels from 3 to 4 personnel. •Completion and Occupancy of Permanent Fire Station 18. •Department Capital Improvement Projects include: •Purchase property and begin design of Fire Station 12. •Selection of a design team for Fire Station 10 (City property at Clinton and Armstrong). •Collaborated with SCCCD on the co-location of the Regional Fire Training Center. •Training of new Fire Prevention Inspectors. •Provided Fire Inspector I training for 12 Inspectors –in-house instruction. •Promotion of four (4) Fire Inspector I to Fire Inspector II, allowing for an increase in staffing available for the more complex prevention workload. 4 Fire Department FY 2023 Accomplishments •Adopted a Social Host Ordinance which enhanced our ability to address the illegal fireworks in the City. •Transitioned/migrated to a new software program for occupancy inspections, pre-fire planning, incident reports, and hydrant management which combines multiple programs into one system. •Increased staffing from 81 to 95 over the last two fiscal years. •Provided a Safety Officer course for all Captains. •Provided a Command and Control course for all Officers in the organization. 5 Fire Department FY 2024 Total Budget Notes 1.Personnel proposed budget is increasing almost $5.5 over FY 23 Amended due to the contractualobligationsforMOUagreements,the addition of 4 sworn staff (2 Captains and 2 FirefighterSpecialists),as well as a civilian Personnel Manager. 2.Non-Personnel proposed budget is increasing by $19 million largely due to budgeting the remainingamountofthe$25 million from the State of California for the Regional Training Center.Also includedintheincreasearePG&E rate increases,dispatch contract with Fresno County,software contracts,nozzle and SCBA maintenance programs,as well as lease payments for apparatus and SBCAs. 3.Interdepartmental proposed budget is increasing by $1.4 million in large part to Facilities FixedChargesandseveralISDandFleetCharges. 6 Appropriation Type FY 2021 Actuals FY2022 Actuals FY 2023 Amended FY 2024 Proposed Personnel $64,394,456 $70,172,469 $79,434,100 $84,914,700 Non-Personnel $8,490,848 $11,842,164 $14,711,700 $33,644,900 Interdepartmental $5,814,893 $6,218,530 $7,640,600 $9,074,700 Total Department Expenditures $78,700,197 $88,233,162 $101,786,400 $127,634,300 Fire Department FY 2024 # of Budgeted Positions Notes 1.4 new Sworn positions that includes: a)2 Captains b)2 Firefighter Specialist 2.1 new Civilian position that includes: a)1 Personnel Manager 7 Position Type FY 2022 Adopted FY 2023 Adopted FY 2023 Amended FY 2024 Changes 2024 Proposed Sworn Positions 342.50 366.92 366.92 8.08 375.00 Civilian Positions 53.00 52.00 52.00 1.00 53.00 Total 395.50 418.92 418.92 9.08 428.00 Fire Department FY 2024 Budget -Most Impactful Items Notes 1.Contractual Obligations includes DispatchContractwithFresnoCounty. 2.Utilities budget includes increases for PG&E. 3.Equipment budget includes $50,000 for nozzleandSCBAmaintenanceprograms,and a $36,000servicecontractwithIndustrialScientificfor Hazmat and US&R teams to detect toxic gases. 4.Supplies budget includes $350,000 for personalprotectivereplacementequipment(turnouts)due to reaching their 10-year expiration date. 5.Technology budget includes maintenanceagreementsfortheDepartment’s software. 6.Leases budget includes apparatus payments aswellastheSCBAreplacementlease. 8 Non-Position Type Budget 2024 Proposed Contractual Obligations $1,008,600 Utilities $931,900 Equipment $86,000 Supplies $350,000 Technology $229,500 Leases $3,790,100 Fire Department FY 2024 Budget –Federal / State Grants Notes 1.Federal grant includes $12,126,800 for SAFER Drill Schools and ARPA funding for Station 12,replacement radios,Fire Station building improvements,Fire Investigation Unit training,gate replacement at Fire Station 11 and 13,and non-reimbursable costs for newest Drill School. 2.State grant includes $22,312,100 for the Regional Training Center and Homeland Security. 9 Grant Type 2024 Proposed Federal: SAFER $7,326,100 ARPA $4,800,700 State: Regional Training Center $22,060,300 Homeland Security $251,800 Fire Department FY 2024 Needs FY 2023 ARPA funds budgeted for Fire Department Needs •Drill Schools and Overtime $1.25 million •Re-appropriation should have been included in FY 2024 •Timing difference •Will be included in requested Council motion for FY 2024 10 Fire Department Community Outreach With the addition of a Community Outreach Specialist, the Department has been able to increase our involvement in the following: •Increased recruiting efforts to promote the fire service. •Ability to apply for and administer additional FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety grants. •A relaunch of public education programs including smoke alarm awareness, elementary school fire education program, and other youth fire education programs. •Increased engagement in social media safety messaging. •Additional use of the inflatable safety house at community events. •Partnered with a skateboard company to provide helmets for young skaters. •Overall community engagement. 11 QUESTIONS 12 City of Fresno Staff Report 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov File #:ID 23-794 Agenda Date:6/7/2023 Agenda #: REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) City of Fresno Printed on 6/13/2023Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ 06/07/2023 BUDGET OVERVIEW PRESENTED FY 2024 PARCS Department Budget Presentation PARCS Department Mission Statement The PARCS Department is committed to enhancing the quality of life for the community by providing safe, clean, accessible parks and community centers, offering diverse programs and recreational activities, and fostering meaningful partnerships. 2 PARCS Department Organization Chart 3 PARCS Department FY 2023 Accomplishments •New Parks and Facilities •Future Senior Center site acquired •Paul ‘Cap’ Caprioglio Community Center •Keats Pocket Park •The Link @ Blackstone Senior Center •Capital Improvements •Over 25 capital improvement projects completed •20 capital improvements in construction or pre-construction (of 124 active projects) •14 community engagement events 4 PARCS Department FY 2023 Accomplishments (Continued) •Program Improvements: •Senior Programs –hot meals resumed, expanded programming across nine (9) sites •2023 Camp Fresno registration exceeding expectations (over 900 registered as of May 25) •Expansion of Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Program to seniors •Renewed partnership with FUSD for swimming lessons •Customer Service Improvements: •Ongoing improvements to registration processes both online, in-person, and by phone; including implementation of software upgrade of reservation system •On-site staffing model realizing improvements to facilities and guest experience across all areas •Proactive communication on social media •Local, State and Federal Grants •CalVIP 4 Interrupting Cycles of Violence •Byrne Discretionary Grant •Cooling Center Program •FMAAA Senior Hot Meals Program •Office of Traffic Safety Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program 5 Appropriation Type FY 2021 Actuals FY2022 Actuals FY 2023 Amended FY 2024 Proposed Personnel $10,454,964 $12,257,074 $19,830,800 $29,411,800 Non-Personnel $12,711,140 $17,865,143 $71,819,300 $83,295,300 Interdepartmental $4,631,244 $4,931,136 $17,768,000 $20,792,500 Total Department Expenditures $27,797,347 $35,053,353 $109,418,100 $133,499,600 PARCS Department FY 2024 Total Budget Notes •This table reflects the consolidation of all funding that supports operating and/or capital activities. •Data may not add to the totals due to rounding. •FY 2024 proposed funding includes carryover funding from FY 2023 of $34,657,300 6 Position Type FY 2022 Adopted Administration Division 12.00 Community Services Division 2.00 Parks Maintenance Division 29.00 After School Recreation & Community Services Division 26.00 ONSCE Division 3.00 Capital Division 0.00 Total 72.00 PARCS Department FY 2024 # of Budgeted Positions Notes 12 new positions that includes: 1.One (1) Senior Account Clerk and one (1) Accountant Auditor in Administration Division. 2.Nine (9) Recreation Specialist and one (1) Youth Sports Program Community Recreation assistant in After School Recreation andCommunity Services Division. 3.FY2024 changes include making whole prior year positions budgeted at 75% or 9 months.7 Position Type FY 2023 Adopted FY 2023 Amended FY 2024 Changes 2024 Proposed Administration 20.00 20.50 3.00 23.50 Operations 21.75 21.75 0.00 21.75 Maintenance & Capital Improvements 21.75 22.00 0.75 22.75 Sports & Recreation Programs 5.00 5.00 1.00 6.00 Community Services 64.00 75.25 9.75 85.00 Total 132.50 144.50 14.50 159.00 Non-Position Type Budget 2024 Proposed 1. Dolores Huerta Park $8,803,600 2. S. Peach Ave. Park $7,864,000 3. Radio Park Rehabilitation $5,736,200 4. Senior Activity Center $3,106,000 5. South Tower Park $2,545,800 6. Milburn Overlook (Design)$274,800 7. Utilities $4,118,200 PARCS Department FY 2024 Budget -Most Impactful Items Notes 1.Construction award for Dolores Huerta Park (formerly Milburn & Dakota) is anticipated in FY 2024. As such, the balance of Prop 68 grant funds have been appropriated as well as Park Impact Fee funding for offsite improvements & overhead 2.Construction award for S. Peach Ave. Park is anticipated in FY 2024, utilizing available ARPA funds. 3.Construction award for Radio Park Rehabilitation is anticipated in FY 2024. As such, the balance of Prop 68 grant funds have been appropriated as well as Park Impact Fee funding for overhead. 4.In FY 2024, the Senior Activity Center design-build agreement is anticipated to be encumbered utilizing Measure P funds. Additionally, CDBG funds are appropriated for demolition of the existing grocery store building onsite. 5.Construction award for South Tower Park is anticipated in FY 2024, utilizing Measure P funds. 6.Design for the Milburn Overlook Park rehabilitation is anticipated to conclude in FY 2024 7.The utilities budget includes PG&E, Water invoices, and Solid Waste cost for over 80 community centers and parks. 8 Grant Type 2024 Proposed Federal: ARPA $10,468,500 CDBG (CAPITAL)$2,510,700 Bureau of Justice Assistance –Byrne Discretionary Grant $128,800 Total Federal Grants $13,108,000 State: Prop 68 $13,337,200 CalVIP Cohort 3 & 4 $1,003,600 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety $104,000 Ca Dept of Parks and Recreation Maxie Park EOC Settlement $140,000 Ca Dept of Parks and Recreation Romain Futsal and Basketball Court $46,800 Total State Grants $14,631,600 PARCS Department FY 2024 Budget –Federal / State Grants Notes 1.Federal grant includes $12,979,200 of ARPA-eligible projects and CDBG funded projects such as S. Peach Ave Park, New Flood Basin Parks, Cary Park Bleachers, University Park Play Structure, Vinland Play Structure, Rotary East Pickleball, Citywide Senior Center, Frank H Ball Elevator Lift, Fink White Splash Pad, and Maxie L. Parks HVAC. 2.State grant includes $14,631,600 of remaining grant balances for Prop 68 projects including Dolores Huerta (Milburn & Dakota) Park, Radio Park Rehabilitation, and various upgrades at California Tupman, Logan, Sunnyside, Lafayette, and Robinson parks; CalVIP grant balances funding violence reduction strategies; Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety; Maxie L Parks improvements; and Romain Park Improvements. 9 Program Type 2024 Proposed Park Rangers $1,770,200 Warming and Cooling Centers $400,000 Enhanced Landscape & Irrigation $2,553,900 PARCS Department FY 2024 Budget –New Programs Notes 1.Park Rangers -will perform non-sworn enforcement of State and municipal codes, rules and regulations within public parks, trails and recreation facilities maintained and operated by the City. 2.Warming and Cooling Centers -funding to provide warming and cooling center services in accordance with City of Fresno resolution 2022-212. 3.Enhanced Landscape & Irrigation -funding to establish a 2-person irrigation work crew committed to areas designated as highest need; and 12 positions for Citywide parks lawn maintenance overseen by 2 new supervisor positions. 10 PARCS Department FY24 Objectives Restore •Restore service levels to pre-2008 levels to maintain current facilities and provide programs and services •Provide for safe and enriching activities at parks and park facilities Refine •Optimize oversight, customer service, safety, compliance, reporting, and monitoring of fiscal and programmatic operations to maximize value of City’s investments Reach Out •Rich engagement with the community regarding improvement projects, Measure P initiatives, and access to programs & facilities •Make it easy for the public to get to know PARCS and engage in park activities 11 FY 2024 Measure P RevenuesHighest-Need Neighborhood Funding 12 Measure P Expenditure Category Total FY 2024 Revenues Ordinance: no less than 50% Highest- Need Neighborhoods FY 2024 Budgeted Highest-Need Neighborhoods 1. Improve and Maintain Existing $22,182,200 $11,091,100 $11,416,400 2. New Parks and Facilities $10,367,800 $5,183,900 $5,183,900 FY 2024 Budget Measure P Highest-Need Neighborhood Funding Measure P Expenditure Category 1: Existing Parks and Facilities 13 Project Type Projects Highest-Need Project Type Projects Highest-Need Operations Administration 272,200 Capital Maxie L. Parks South Parcel Incorporation 275,000 Operations Parks Maintenance 689,500 Capital Maxie L Parks Play Area Improvements 195,400 Operations After School, Recreation, and Comm. Svcs.1,009,700 Capital Nielsen Play Area Improvements 305,100 Operations ONSCE Administration 42,400 Capital Parks Facilities Rehab -High Needs 240,000 Operations DPW Irrigation & Landscaping 1,436,800 Capital Roeding Play Structure Replacements 154,400 Operations Park Ranger Program 389,400 Capital Court Resurfacing 55,100 Capital Administrative Delivery Cost (High Needs)96,900 Capital Roeding Restroom Replacements 2,569,300 Capital Bigby-Villa Play Area Improvements 207,800 Capital Roeding Pickleball Courts 1,746,500 Capital California Tupman Picnic Area 9,900 Capital Roeding Court Resurfacing 379,500 Capital California Tupman CMU Block Wall 189,100 Capital Roeding Dog Park Relocation 51,300 Capital California Tupman Play Area Improvements 156,200 Capital Roeding Irrigation Upgrades 150,000 Capital Dickey Community Center Gate 121,900 Capital Roeding Storyland/Playland Improvements 1,053,600 Capital Dickey Park Rehabilitation 500,000 Capital Romain Community Garden 50,000 Capital Frank H Ball Elevator Lift 74,400 Capital Romain Learner Pool Improvements 876,500 Capital Frank H Ball Park Rehabilitation 299,000 Capital Romain Play Area Improvements 363,200 Capital Hinton Picnic Area 269,100 Capital Romain Park Rehabilitation 325,000 Capital Holmes Restroom Rehab 681,900 Capital Slurry Seal Various Parks -High Needs 48,000 Capital Holmes Park Improvements 362,200 Capital Sunset Park Rehabilitation 570,000 Capital Holmes Roof Repair 19,800 Capital Sunset Roof Repairs 26,500 Capital Mary Ella Brown Rehabilitation 455,500 Capital Tree Trimming -High Needs Parks 48,000 Capital Maxie L. Parks Rehabilitation 353,900 Capital Veteran's Memorial Improvements 995,000 Capital Maxie L. Parks HVAC Improvements 857,000 TOTAL Highest-Needs Funding $18,971,800 FY 2024 Budget Measure P Highest-Need Neighborhood Funding 14 Projects Total Funding Highest-Need Broadway and Elizabeth $2,545,800 Dakota Barton $45,900 Senior Activity Center $2,106,000 D5 Property Acquisition & Development $1,977,500 $1,977,500 Van Ness & Weldon $1,036,600 Paul “Cap” Caprioglio Community Center $1,033,700 Design Plans and Joint-use agreement with FMFCD in HNN $525,000 $525,000 Design Plans and Joint-use agreement with FMFCD Citywide $500,000 El Dorado Park Acquisition $500,000 D2 Property Acquisition & Development $445,000 Administrative Delivery Cost $250,900 HNN New Park Development $8,558,300 $8,558,300 New Parks Citywide $893,200 Total 20,417,900 $11,060,800 Measure P Expenditure Category 2: New Parks and Facilities PARCS Department Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission 15 PRAC Recommendations Prior to PARCS budget Submission PRAC made thirteen FY24 budget recommendations on October 17 and November 21, 2022. Below are the recommendations and their corresponding results. 1.Recommend free entrance for Fresno Residents to city parks on National Parks Day and on a second, yet to be determined day. Average daily gate fees in 2023 were $5,700. To provide free entry to all regional parks 2x per year would result in a revenue reduction of approximately $11,400. PARCS recommends piloting the free day program in FY 2024 (National Public Lands Day falls on September 23, 2023). 2.Recommend allocating funds to develop programing and for improvements and developments to courts and facilities for soccer and football. PARCS brought a PAR amendment to PRAC on March 17, 2023 that included an additional Program Manager for Sports to increase capacity and oversight across all adult and youth sports programs. Capital projects in FY 2024 budget include the Pilibos Soccer Field Irrigation Improvements & Turf Rehabilitation Project; and the Radio Park rehabilitation project which will result in a redesigned and reconstructed soccer field. Several park rehabilitation projects will begin or continue community engagement to inform future designs which may include soccer or football based on community input. PARCS Department Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission 16 3.Recommend $50,000 for a planning grant for the youth program focused on civic education, highlighted in southwest Fresno to develop a proposal for community centers in high needs areas. The FY 2024 budget includes minimal programming expansions from Measure P as the majority of funds available for programming were allocated to initiatives in FY 2023. The Office of Neighborhood Safety & Community Engagement's Violence Intervention Program Initiative will award funding to local agencies for the purposes of civic engagement activities that engage youth for violence intervention. 4.Recommend the PARCS Department incorporate funding to improve security for the Fresno Art Museum and suggest working in collaboration with the Fresno Art Museum. The PARCS Department has included the requested fencing improvements as an alternate for the Radio Park rehabilitation project. Should bids for construction result in a cost low enough to include the improvements in the project budget, this improvement will be completed. 5.Recommend $1 million be set aside for organizations to apply for funds for projects that fit within the scope of the measure and that there be specific criteria and guidelines set about who can apply for those funds and the maximum amount for which they can apply. The Commission or a Commission subcommittee to be directly involved in setting the criteria and guidelines. If by subcommittee, the Commission to approve the recommended criteria and guidelines. The FY 2024 budget includes minimal programming expansions from Measure P as the majority of funds available for programming were allocated to initiatives in FY 2023. Expenditure Category 4 is expected to be made available to local agencies to apply for grants in FY 2024. PARCS Department Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission 17 6.Recommend allocating $250,000 to repurpose the softball field at Jaswant Singh Khalra park, and to repurpose one of the eight soccer fields at the Regional Sports Complex into cricket fields with guidance from Cricket League leaders on the requirements for a field. All available Measure P funding for non-high-needs parks has been allocated in the budget to complete existing projects underway. Planning is underway for a cricket field at Jaswant Singh Khalra Park in collaboration with community stakeholders. 7.Recommend funding consideration for two additional soccer fields at one of the vacant City owned fields at Orangewood and Church Avenues or at the 49 Acre Park site. The City continues to pursue funding mechanisms to develop the site at Church and Orangewood. The new park at South Peach Avenue is currently in design and it is anticipated that it will contain soccer fields as this was a very highly requested amenity in early community engagement. 8.Recommend General Fund allocation of $2.5 million for MLK Park (on city owned parcel) at the West Creek Village Development Project Area. The MLK Magnet Core Park project Phase I is anticipated to continue through FY 2024. The $2.5 million request for Phase II improvements has been recorded for consideration in future budgets or grant applications. PARCS Department Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission 18 9.Recommend funding for a youth and young adult program that provides music, film, play and dance training for Fresno residents. Cultural Arts Expenditure Category 4 funds will be made available in FY 2024 and are anticipated to result in expanded access to cultural activities for youth; the PARCS youth programs offered across our 20 community centers and 80+ parks offer arts activities including music, dance, and performance activities. 10.Recommend minimum of $250,000 be budgeted for volleyball courts, outreach and design at Vinland Park and other parks as informed by community input. The FY 2024 budget includes $321,000 for court resurfacing projects including Lafayette, Orchid, and Vinland; and additional locations to be identified in FY 2024 as funding allows; several park rehabilitation projects included in the FY 2024 budget may include volleyball courts pending the outcome of community engagement. PARCS Department Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission 19 11.Recommend PARCS Department budget for FY 2024 include $250,000 for planning, design and construction of facilities to support field hockey with the consultation of field hockey leaders. The FY 2024 budget includes funding for the South Peach Avenue Park, which is expected to include field hockey in the final design based on community input received to date. 12.Recommends budgeting $600,000 for the Youth Activity Fee Waiver / Voucher Program. The Youth Fee Waiver pilot program will continue into FY 2024 utilizing $180,000 of funds carried over from the FY 2023 Council Motion. 13.Recommends budgeting for increased availability of cooling and warming centers and increasing the level of outreach when the centers would be open. The FY 2024 budget includes $400,000 of new General Fund allocations for warming and cooling centers. QUESTIONS 20 City of Fresno Staff Report 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov File #:ID 23-795 Agenda Date:6/7/2023 Agenda #: REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT Personnel Services Department City of Fresno Printed on 6/13/2023Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ 06/07/2023 BUDGET OVERVIEW PRESENTED FY 2024 Personnel Services Department Budget Presentation Personnel Services Department Mission Statement The Personnel Services Department is a professional organization responsible for Recruitment and Examination, Organizational Development and Training, Labor Relations, Benefits Administration, Employment Services, Workers’ Compensation, Property, and Liability providing support to all departments that have a direct impact on the delivery of service to the community by our coworkers. The Department is committed to the overall mission of providing and facilitating the delivery of effective customer service through collaborative and diplomatic efforts, employing the values of integrity, compassion, and respect. 2 Personnel Services Department Organization Chart 3 Personnel Services Department FY 2023 Accomplishments •Recruitment and Examination: •Conducted 325 recruitments •Fulfilled or in process of fulfilling 1,400 requisitions •Youth Workforce Grant: •Facilitated employing over 180 youth in our City Departments •Supported the collaborated effort to launch the Ambassador Program •Organizational Development and Training: •Implemented a new Learning Management Software & Delivered 21 learning/training opportunities/sessions to 7,300 participants •Created 12 new classifications & engaged in 49 job specification updates 4 Personnel Services Department FY 2023 Accomplishments •Labor Relations: •Facilitate positive employer / employee relationships & advising on active Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) •Finalized two Successor MOU’s & in process of 1 •Employee Services Team: •On-boarded over 1,300 new permanent and temporary employees •Processed 380 promotions, 880 separations & 2,700 other transactions •Benefits Team: •Provide benefit support for over 4,000 employees •Implemented Flex Spending Debit cards & robust benefits fair 5 Personnel Services Department FY 2023 Accomplishments •Workers’ Compensation Team: •5% Reduction in open claims count •25% reduction in costs and 48% reduction in 4850 claims •Liability Team: •Settled and closed over 190 claims •Safety Team: •0 Cal/OSHA citations in calendar year 2022 •Provide safety guidance Citywide 6 Appropriation Type FY 2021 Actuals FY2022 Actuals FY 2023 Amended FY 2024 Proposed Personnel $3,785,277 $4,398,305 $9,703,200 $10,252,000 Non-Personnel $7,143,737 $8,731,069 $14,490,200 $14,355,700 Interdepartmental $1,417,959 $1,366,831 $1,520,700 $1,746,000 Contingencies $23,266,515 $29,353,455 $34,661,100 $38,777,700 Total Department Expenditures $35,613,488 $43,849,660 $60,375,200 $65,131,400 Personnel Services Department FY 2024 Total Budget Notes 1.Personnel Costs:Increase in cost include addition of 5 new positions, as well salaries increases due to salary adjustments, step advancements, and new MOU Contracts. 2.Non-Personnel Costs:Overall decrease due to reallocation of FY23 appropriations to Personnel,Interdepartmental and Contingency appropriations 3.Contingency Costs:Increase due to reallocating WC ADR Settlements to Contingencies Account, as well as increase in anticipated claims costs for Property, Liability, and Worker's Comp based on actuarial projections 7 Position Type FY 2022 Adopted FY 2023 Adopted FY 2023 Amended FY 2024 Changes 2024 Proposed Human Resources Admin. Division 5.00 7.00 7.60 0.35 7.95 Organization Dev.& Training Division 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 Human Resources Operations Division 15.50 25.00 25.00 0.10 25.10 Labor Relations Division 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 Loss Control Division 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.00 2.00 Risk Management Division 10.00 15.00 15.00 (1.00)14.00 Workers Compensation Division 3.00 5.00 5.00 (1.00)4.00 HR Classification and Compensation Division (Employee Benefits)1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 Total 40.50 58.00 58.60 3.45 62.05 Personnel Services Department FY 2024 # of Budgeted Positions Notes 1.5 new positions that includes: 1.1 Sr HR/Risk Analyst (HR Classification and Compensation Division) 0.75 FTE 2.2 PPT Sr HR/Risk Analysts (HR Admin and HR Operation Division) 0.60 FTE Each 3.Sr HR Technician (HR Admin Division) 0.75 FTE 4.Limited Management Analyst (HR Admin Division) 0.75 FTE 8 Non-Position Type Budget 2024 Proposed Liability Contractual Obligations $4,130,600 Worker's Compensation Contractual Obligations $2,269,400 Property Contractual Obligations $2,023,500 FCEA Class and Comp Increases $365,000 CFPEA Equity Adjustments / Compensation Increases $302,000 Class & Comp Studies Consultants $200,000 Personnel Services Department FY 2024 Budget -Most Impactful Items Notes 1.Liability and Property Contractual Obligations increases are primarily made up of anticipated claims payments development determined by actuarial reports, as well as increases to insurance premiums costs driven by the hardened California market. 2.Worker's Compensation Contractual Obligations increases are primarily made up of anticipated claims payments development determined by actuarial reports.Other contractual increases include an increase in Worker's Comp Excess Insurance premiums,and administrative costs for the Third-Party Claims Administrator. 3.FCEA and CFPEA Class and Comp Increases are a result of provisions in current MOUs to implement pay rate changes, due to previous study findings, in phases. 4.Class & Comp Studies are needed for IBEW and Local 39.Due to the specialty and size of these units, consultants will be used to complete the studies. 9 Grant Type 2024 Proposed State: ONEFresno Youth Workforce Grant $4,597,300 Personnel Services Department FY 2024 Budget –Federal / State Grants Notes 1.State grant includes $4,597,300 for anticipated Personnel, Non-Personnel, and Interdepartmental costs for the Youth Workforce Grant in FY24 10 Personnel Services Department Community Outreach •One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program (YJCP): •Received over 1,600 interest forms from community youth experiencing barriers to employment •The Recruitment & Examination Team: •Job Fairs •Hosted a Public Job Fair in October with hundreds of attendees, yielding more than 300% more applications on the day of the fair compared to daily averages •Participated in 21 external job fairs •Partnership with PARCS at the Senior Center located at the Link •Assisting Seniors with applications, interview preparation and workforce readiness skills 11 Personnel Services Department FY24 Focus •Provide Outstanding and Comprehensive Customer Service •Prepare for Tyler Munis HRMS and NeoGov recruiting implementation •Increase Career Pathways and Training for Success •Leverage resources to ensure the Personnel Services Team exemplifies efficiency, effectiveness and a harmonious work environment to demonstrate the City of Fresno is the Valley’s Employer of Choice. 12 QUESTIONS 13 City of Fresno Staff Report 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov File #:ID 23-796 Agenda Date:6/7/2023 Agenda #: REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT Convention Center / Stadium City of Fresno Printed on 6/9/2023Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ 06/07/2023 BUDGET OVERVIEW PRESENTED FY 2024 Convention Center & Stadium Department Budget Presentation Convention Center Department Mission Statement The Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center is a professional organization with a rich history of hosting some of the most iconic events Fresno has seen. The Department is committed to providing great events to the residents of Fresno, Clovis and the surrounding communities by offering the multipurpose Selland Arena to the state-of-the-art Saroyan Theatre and the practical exhibit spaces available in the Convention Center and Valdez Hall. Located in the heart of downtown Fresno with access to parking, restaurants, accommodations and other services guests will truly have a memorable experience in all that Fresno has to offer. 2 Appropriation Type FY 2021 Actuals FY2022 Actuals FY 2023 Amended FY 2024 Proposed Personnel $0 $0 $0 $0 Non-Personnel $6,371,519 $6,186,458 $8,595,100 $10,179,300 Interdepartmental $0 $0 $0 $0 Total Department Expenditures $6,371,519 $6,186,458 $8,595,100 $10,179,300 Convention Center Department FY 2024 Total Budget Notes The change from the FY 2023 Amended to FY 2024 Proposed is a reflection of budgeting a ‘book entry’ required to record ASM expenditures. 3 Non-Position Type Budget 2024 Proposed Debt Service $2,728,500 Convention Center Operations $1,221,100 Audio/Video Equipment Upgrades $300,000 Convention Center Department FY 2024 Budget -Most Impactful Items Notes 1.$2,728,500 to fund scheduled Debt Service payments. 2.$1,221,100 to fund Convention Center Operations. 3.$300,000 for upgrades to the Audio/Video equipment. 4 Stadium Department Mission Statement Grizzlies Stadium is a professional organization that aims to fulfill the vision of activating downtown Fresno by transforming the ballpark into a versatile, multi-purpose venue, that can attract a diverse range of non-baseball events that will significantly contribute to the economic and cultural development of our city. 5 Stadium Department FY 2023 Accomplishments •Installation of a new 2,000 sq. foot video board and a 120+ surround sound speaker system •Musco LED Lighting system that meets MLB standards. •Replacement of the natural grass playing surface with a new irrigation system. •Recent purchase of 80,000 sq. feet of Terratile concert flooring to protect the field during non-baseball events. •Installation of expanded netting for improved fan protection. •Completion of the first full paint job in 20 years to the entire stadium. •With this year’s investment of $233,660 plans and engineering for the 2024 clubhouse projects were completed 6 Stadium Department FY 2023 Accomplishments Continued Grizzlies home games •Accumulated a total paid attendance of 261,652, including playoffs. •Three "Making the Grade" day games, attended by 17,397 students from across the Central Valley, who enjoyed admission and lunch at no cost. •July 4th game welcomed 11,302 attendees, ranking it as the 10th highest attended game in all of MiLB at all levels of play in 2022. Non-baseball events and concerts •Accumulated a total attendance of 113,794. Community outreach efforts donated an additional: •24,000 tickets after completing 35 "Wild About Reading" assemblies in 11 different Central Valley cities. •Total attendance for the year exceeded 350,000 guests considering special events and community engagement events donated by the club to non-profit organizations. These figures underscore the growing popularity of Downtown Fresno Chukchansi Park as a community gathering place and highlight the importance of investing in this important 20-year-old city owned facility. 7 Appropriation Type FY 2021 Actuals FY2022 Actuals FY 2023 Amended FY 2024 Proposed Personnel $0 $0 $0 $0 Non-Personnel $3,556,809 $5,971,575 $7,386,200 $7,028,000 Interdepartmental $0 $0 $0 $0 Total Department Expenditures $3,556,809 $5,971,575 $7,386,200 $7,028,000 Stadium Department FY 2024 Total Budget Notes 1.Variance between FY 2023 Amended to FY 2024 Proposed is mainly a reflection of planned capital projects (i.e., female only locker rooms, side by side batting cage, and replacing the single shared undersized batting tunnel). 8 Non-Position Type Budget 2024 Proposed Debt Service $3,191,500 Operations $512,300 Stadium Emergency Repairs $707,700 Anticipated Capital Projects $2,366,500 Stadium Department FY 2024 Budget -Most Impactful Items Notes 1.$3,191,500 to fund scheduled Debt Service payments. 2.$512,300 to fund contractual utility payments and for parking pass throughs. 3.$707,700 for emergency repairs to the stadium and immediate needs to the facility. 4.$2,366,500 for capital projects which include, female only locker rooms, side by side batting cage, and replacing the single shared undersized batting tunnel 9 QUESTIONS 10 City of Fresno Staff Report 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov File #:ID 23-797 Agenda Date:6/7/2023 Agenda #: REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT Department of Public Utilities City of Fresno Printed on 6/13/2023Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ 06/07/2023 BUDGET OVERVIEW PRESENTED FY 2024 Department of Public Utilities Budget Presentation Department of Public Utilities Mission Statement The Department of Utilities (DPU) is a professional organization that provides reliable, efficient, and affordable water, wastewater, and solid waste services. DPU is committed to its overall mission of delivering high quality utility services professionally, efficiently, and in an environmentally responsible manner to ensure the health and safety of our community. 2 Department of Public Utilities Organization Chart 3 Department of Public Utilities FY 2023 Accomplishments •Administration Division relocated to DPU O&M Facility (former Fresno Bee) •Hired a Grant Coordinator (Business Manager) •Was awarded a WaterSMART Water Energy and Efficiency Grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for the Smart Irrigation Controller Direct Install Project •Began design on Recycled Water Storage Tank & Booster Pump Station •Began construction on a new ultra-low NOx flare system at RWRF •Made progress towards SB 1383 compliance •Beautify Fresno hosted nearly 120 community-based events 4 Appropriation Type FY 2021 Actuals FY2022 Actuals FY 2023 Amended FY 2024 Proposed Personnel $51,855,020 $52,948,587 $76,953,600 $76,726,500 Non-Personnel $142,528,883 $143,794,251 $206,455,600 $260,816,800 Interdepartmental $37,426,519 $42,581,316 $57,359,000 $52,067,400 Total Department Expenditures $231,810,422 $239,324,154 $340,768,200 $389,610,700 Department of Public Utilities FY 2024 Total Budget The following slides break down budget appropriations by division. 5 Appropriation Type FY 2021 Actuals FY2022 Actuals FY 2023 Amended FY 2024 Proposed Personnel $3,147,027 $2,862,423 $4,722,600 $5,830,300 Non-Personnel $20,953 $915,163 $1,411,000 $1,190,800 Interdepartmental $682,316 $977,283 $752,300 $1,034,100 Total Division Expenditures $3,850,297 $4,754,869 $6,885,900 $8,055,200 Department of Public Utilities FY 2024 Budget –Administration/UP&E Notes DPU Administration/Utility Planning & Engineering Division’s FY24 Proposed Budget total is $8,055,200 •Includes $1,485,400 for DPU Operations & Maintenance Facility O&M Expenditure 6 Appropriation Type FY 2021 Actuals FY2022 Actuals FY 2023 Amended FY 2024 Proposed Personnel $18,328,550 $18,320,271 $29,772,400 $27,324,500 Non-Personnel $100,020,350 $78,520,836 $101,704,000 $135,138,700 Interdepartmental $11,821,057 $14,473,354 $28,413,400 $16,681,700 Total Division Expenditures $130,169,958 $111,314,461 $159,889,800 $179,144,900 Department of Public Utilities FY 2024 Budget –Water Division Notes Water Division’s expenditures include O&M, Capital, and Debt Service: FY24 Proposed Budget Total = $179,144,900 •FY24 O&M = $86,734,500 •FY24 CIP = $69,049,000 •FY24 Debt Service = $ 23,361,400 7 Appropriation Type FY 2021 Actuals FY2022 Actuals FY 2023 Amended FY 2024 Proposed Personnel $15,586,512 $16,041,208 $24,785,600 $24,574,200 Non-Personnel $28,718,082 $52,184,659 $84,160,600 $103,682,700 Interdepartmental $9,580,366 $10,056,563 $13,033,900 $11,390,700 Total Division Expenditures $53,884,961 $78,282,431 $121,980,100 $139,647,600 Department of Public Utilities FY 2024 Budget –Wastewater Management Division Notes Wastewater Management Division’s expenditures include O&M, Capital, and Debt Service: FY24 Proposed Budget Total = $139,647,600 •FY24 O&M = $58,661,800 •FY24 CIP = $77,588,400 •FY24 Debt Service = $3,397,400 8 Appropriation Type FY 2021 Actuals FY2022 Actuals FY 2023 Amended FY 2024 Proposed Personnel $13,936,823 $14,977,113 $17,673,000 $18,997,500 Non-Personnel $13,551,160 $12,107,565 $19,150,100 $20,804,600 Interdepartmental $15,304,711 $16,822,905 $15,155,700 $22,960,900 Total Division Expenditures $42,792,693 $43,907,583 $51,978,800 $62,763,000 Department of Public Utilities FY 2024 Budget –Solid Waste Management Division Notes Solid Waste Management Division’s expenditures include O&M and Capital: •FY24 Proposed Budget Total = $62,763,000 o FY24 O&M = $58,907,800 o FY24 CIP = $ 3,855,200 •FY24 Proposed Revenue Total = $62,374,400 o Including $3,575,800 from Citywide General Fund Support 9 Position Type FY 2022 Adopted FY 2023 Adopted FY 2023 Amended FY 2024 Changes 2024 Proposed Administration (1)37.80 48.55 48.55 4.25 52.80 Water Division (2)195.00 192.00 192.00 2.00 194.00 Wastewater Management Division (WMD) (3) 181.00 174.00 174.00 0.25 174.25 Solid Waste Management Division (SWMD)(4) 177.00 194.00 194.00 6.00 200.00 Total 590.80 608.55 608.55 12.50 621.05 Department of Public Utilities FY 2024 # of Budgeted Positions Notes 1.The Administration Division’s FY 2024 changes of 4.25 FTE equate to thirteen (13) new positions added in FY 2023 at 0.75 FTE each are now budgeted at whole 1.0 FTE each and one (1) position transferred back from the Department of Information Services at 1.0 FTE. 2.The Water Operations Division’s FY 2024 changes of 2.0 FTE equate to four (4) new positions added in FY 2023 at 0.75 FTE each are now budgeted at a whole 1.0 FTE each and reallocating one (1) position from the Wastewater Management Division. 3.The WMD’s FY 2024 changes of .25 FTE equate to the addition of three (3) new positions at .75 FTE each and reallocating one (1) position at 1.0 FTE to the Water Division and one (1) position at 1.0 FTE to the Solid Waste Division. 4.The SWMD’s FY 2024 changes of 6.0 FTE equate to the addition of eight (8) new positions at .75 FTE for the expansion of proactive litter control services (patterned after District 7 Pilot Program) –Beautify Fresno.10 Non-Position Type Budget 2024 Proposed Water Purchases $12,976,300 Utilities $14,520,100 Specialty Chemicals and Gases $7,438,000 Fleet Acquisitions $809,400 Fleet Fuel Charges $750,300 Department of Public Utilities –Water FY 2024 Budget -Most Impactful Items Notes 1.Water Purchases budget includes CVP water deliveries based on a full allocation of 60,000 AF, FID proposed Prop 218 increases of 66% for assessments, and FWA costs for conveyance, pumping and CIP’s. Increase of $6.4 million. 2.Utilities budget includes PG&E rate hikes projected at 11% through September 2023. Increase of $563,600 3.Specialty Chemicals and Gases budget includes projections for increased surface water production which is more chemical dependent and vendor price. Increase of $821,700. 4.Fleet Acquisition budget includes additional funding for the replacement of twenty-one (21) vehicles/equipment. Decrease of $1.0 million compared to FY23. 5.Fleet Fuel Charges includes an increase of $272,600 based on projected usage and future prices. 11 Non-Position Type Budget 2024 Proposed Utilities $12,332,100 Specialized Services – Biosolids Hauling & Odor Control and Corrosion System $6,744,100 Specialty Chemicals and Gases $5,112,100 Fleet Service Charges $1,382,900 Fleet Fuel Charges $672,300 Department of Public Utilities –WMD FY 2024 Budget -Most Impactful Items Notes 1.Utilities budget includes PG&E rate hikes projected at 11% through September 2023 for an increase of $2,420,400 2.Specialized Services includes an increase of $563,900 for Biosolids Hauling and increase of $465,000 for a new service contract to service and maintain a new Odor Control and Corrosion System 3.Specialty Chemicals and Gases includes an increase of $772,700 4.Fleet Service & Fuel Charges –Total of $2,055,200 12 Non-Position Type Budget 2024 Proposed Fleet Acquisitions $9,607,000 Fleet Service Charges $7,373,600 Fleet Fuel Charges $2,053,200 SB1383 Organic Green Waste $1,694,300 Fresno Sanitary Landfill Remediation/Oversight $630,000 Department of Public Utilities –SWMD FY 2024 Budget -Most Impactful Items Notes 1.Fleet Replacements –Requesting primarily Side Loaders •Cost of Side Loader $595,700 each, 31% increase from FY 2023 •57% of Collection Vehicles are at least 7 years or older 2.Fleet Service –25% Increase from FY 2023 3.Fleet Fuel –44% Increase from FY 2023 4.SB1383 Organic Green Waste –Increase of $362,900 for a total $1,694,301 ($771,586 grant funded) 5.Fresno Sanitary Landfill Remediation and Oversight –Increase $277,300 for total $630,000 13 Grant Type 2024 Proposed State: SB 1383 Organic Green Waste $771,600 Beverage Container Payment Program $135,200 Used Motor Oil Program $85,000 Department of Public Utilities FY 2024 Budget –Federal / State Grants Notes 1.Three (3) State grants total $991,800 for the SWMD 14 Program Type 2024 Proposed SB 1383 Organic Green Waste $1,694,300 Expansion of Litter Control Program $600,000 Department of Public Utilities FY 2024 Budget –New Programs Notes 1.SB1383 Organic Green Waste Program –State mandate to reduce organic waste disposal and increase edible food recovery 2.Expansion of Proactive Litter Control Program Services –eight (8) new positions and three (3) new vehicles to expand the beautification efforts, patterned after District 7 Pilot Program 15 Department of Public Utilities Community Outreach –Water Division Water Conservation Program The City of Fresno is committed to water conservation, the protection of our water supply, and customer education regarding water use.Water conservation restrictions and enforcement procedures are in place to ensure our community is in compliance with statewide conservation regulations, to reduce costs for producing water and processing wastewater, and to protect this precious resource, ensuring its availability for generations to come. Water Conservation Program goals include: •Meet the Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) 2020 conservation goal •Comply with all local and state laws and regulations related to water use •Deliver professional, courteous customer service and water conservation education to the public by offering Leak Surveys, Timer Tutorials, Landscape Consultations, and multiple Rebates. 16 Department of Public Utilities Community Outreach –WMD Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Program The purpose of the FOG Program is to reduce Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) and blockages, and to protect public health and the environment by minimizing public exposure to unsanitary conditions.By controlling the discharge of FOG to the collection system, excessive buildup in sewer lines can be lessened, thereby increasing the system’s operating efficiency and reducing the number of sewer line blockages and overflows. 17 Department of Public Utilities Community Outreach –SWMD Beautify Fresno Beautify Fresno is the Mayor’s vision to create a sustainable, citywide effort to clean Fresno’s neighborhoods by empowering residents to help make Fresno a cleaner, greener, more beautiful place to live. We connect with the community through: •Promoting events on social media platforms •Engaging residents at community meetings •Providing Hispanic, Hmong and Punjabi centric events •Building relationships with local businesses, organizations, non-profits, churches, service clubs, and schools •Presenting an anti-litter campaign through local media 18 Department of Public Utilities Community Outreach –SWMD Recycling Program The City of Fresno Recycling Program is a constant presence in the community, guiding residents through the process of how to recycle correctly at home and the importance of recycling. Our main goal is education through community interaction. Recycling education and outreach programs include: •School education presentations and outreach events •Used Motor Oil Program –Collection of used motor oil and used motor oil filters for recycling •A messaging focus on natural resources, the importance of recycling, recycling correctly, how to use the three carts (Green, Gray, Blue), household hazardous waste resources, used motor oil and filter recycling, bottles and cans recycling, and information about upcoming programs and legislation 19 QUESTIONS 20