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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2102RESOLUTION NO. 2102 Adopting the Bremerton City Council's Statements of Legislative Intent for the 1986 Budget. WHEREAS, in December of 1985, the Bremerton City Council enacted the 1986 Budget; and WHEREAS, during the 1986 Budget Review the Bremerton City Council expressed its intent by funding a number of programs; and WHEREAS, the Bremerton City Council members have prepared Statements of Legislative Intent to give to the Mayor, City Departments and the general public; a clear statement of the Bremerton City Council's legislative intent with respect to a number of 1986 Budget issues; NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Bremerton that the Statements of Legislative Intent set forth as attached to this Resolution are adopted by the Bremerton City Council for inclusion in the 1986 Budget Document. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton this 23rd day of December, 1985. BILL AMO E.L. STURDIVANT ROY T. MOSELY JIM ADRIAN CLYDE PACHEK E DkWK~NS, MayorR ART ANDERSON PHI ROUfN ATTEST: KATHLEEN L. McCLUSKEY, CityC~lek Page 1 of 29 December 19 1985 Rev. - 7 STATEMENTS OF LEGISLATIVE INTENT The following Council Statements of Legislative Intent are the foundation upon which the City Council's FY-86 Budget are based. They are based on the Mayor's explanation of the community impact of the budget as well as the Council's intent, expectations and priorities in funding the various departments and entities within the City of Bremerton. Included within these SLI's are require- ments for periodic updates to Council on critical concerns related to passage of the City of Bremerton 1986 Budget. The final adopted Budget Book will contain Departmental Organization Charts identical to those submitted to Council during the Budget hearings, or as revised by Council. Upon adoption of the Budget, this will become an official contract between the respective Budget unit administrators and the ~ity Council that all positions funded and authorized by Council are performing within the functions and classifications identified. The only exception to these contracts will be those realignments authorized pursuant to Ordinance 3964, Section 3. (Budgetary Control Ordinance) /// Page 2 of 29 STATEMENTS OF LEGISLATIVE INTENT INDEX The SLI's are provided as follows: 1. General Fund Departmental #s 2. Water Department 3. Wastewater Department 4. Miscellaneous Non-Departmental, or General City-Wide Page 3 of 29 GENERAL FUND - 001 BARS 11 CITY COUNCIL a) The City Council staff/secretary will be shared with the City Auditor for clerical purposes. b) The City Council secretary will work with the City Clerk's staff to take over a large portion of the Council Agenda responsibility. This will provide more available time for Clerk to respond to public concerns at the counter. 12 EXECUTIVE a) The Mayor will not be provided a City car. Council will provide funding for installation of a radio in the Mayor's car. The Mayor will receive a $100.00/ month automobile allowance. The Mayor will not be reimbursed for any mileage or other costs over the $100.00/month. City Attorney's office is required to provide enabling legislation to Council by 1-15-86. BARS 13 Page 4 of 29 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/CITY CLERK CITY TREASURER a) City Clerk will work with Council staff to facilitate Council taking a larger responsibility for Council Agenda preparation and scheduling. b) Certain realignment of responsibilities between the clerk and Water Department will take place in 1986. It is expected that improved utility billing services to the citizens will be realized by these realignments. c) Effective 1986, all Business Licenses will be renewed annually. d) Effective 1986, all B&O Tax collection will be subject to a minimum of $5.00/Qtr., charge. e) Council directs City Attorney to provide enabling ordinance fop (c) and (d) above no later than 1 February 1986. f) The Risk Manager's position is funded to provide for 3/4 of a person. BARS ~ Page 5 of 29 g) Council Budget and Finance Committee requests update from Administrative Services Department no later than February 1, 1986 on 1985 ending fund balance, less 1986 encumbrances; any revised revenue projections for 1986 pursuant to last quarter 1985 should also be provided at that time. h) The Director of Administrative Services shall initiate action to discontinue billing for all off-duty Police Officers doing any kind of security work for the private sector. Council expects update on this at February 1986' Study Session. 14 19 CITY ATTORNEY LITIGATION SERVICES a) The Attorney will provide a base line Organizational Ordinance delineating at a minimum departmental structures, and functions 'not later than 30 April, 1986. b) Council is concerned about the City Attorney's office's ability to adequately support the City Council, Planning Commission and Planning Department. Council considers Planning Commission support and legal advice to Planning Department pursuant to revision of Zoning Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan and development of BARS a Comprehensive Zoning Map will be a priority activity to the City Attorney's office. Page 6of 2~. c) Council desires to address a law enforcement/ prosecution/Municipal Court overall strategy to assure proper planning and the most efficient mix of resources/funding in each of the respective areas. The Mayor is requested to provide the Council with a plan for joint coordination of these functions no later than 15 July 1986. d) In order to preclude misunderstandingS, Council considers it is necessary to address, by supplemental policy statement, the City Attorney's respective responsibility to the Council and the Mayor. Council will-assign a committee to address both (c) and (d) above 1st quarter of 1986 with the objective to address these items to full Council by 15 July 1986. e) City Attorney's office will revise the City's ordinance relating to political sign deposits. Deposit amount should be 1% of the salary of the elected position. A revised ordinance must be provided to Council by May 1, 1986. f) Page 7 of 29 Council requests from the City Attorney at the March 1986 Study Session an update on the Code of Ethics Ordinance, which shall include at a minimum: (1) a review of the objectives, intent and nature of the ordinance; (2) the status of compliance with the ordinance relative to all City employees reviewing the document; (3) an update on status and activities of the Ethics Commission to date; (4) any recommendation for changes to subject ordinance. (CONTINUE ON PAGE 8) BARS Page 8of 29 15 PERSONNEL a) The Personnel Department is funded to provide: (1) Personnel services for the Chief Executive. (2) Secretariate to the Civil Service Commission. (3) Compliance Office for City affirmation action, EEO and handicap accessibility. b) The Personnel Director shall act as the City Council's labor relations liaison with the bargaining units for purpose of collective bargaining. c) Council does not concur with the Mayor's initial , recommendation to fund the Personnel Department to fill two Office Assistant II positions. Council will, however, provide one Office Assistant II position and provide $8,000.00 to Personnel for use as necessary to provide temporary clerical help.. The overall Personnel Department personnel budget is $108,000.00. positions funded are as follows: (1) (2) (3) Full-time Personnel Director Personnel Specialist/Affirmative Action Officer Office Assistant II (One Only) BARS 16 PLANNING a) Page 9 of 2~ Planning Department shall remain as a departmental entity. b) Funding is based on: (1) January 1986 adoption of 1985 UBC Building Code Fees. (This does not, however, mean adopting 1985 Building Code. (2) Parity with County on all other land use fees. (3) The following key event dates being met: (a) Revised Comprehensive Plan to Council by 3-86. (b) Fully revised Zoning Ordinance to Council by 6-86 (c) Zoning Map to City Council by 4-87. Council Planning Committee shall be updated monthly on progress/status of (a)(b)(c). c) d) Staff will provide to Council an update on status of annexation plan/goals and objectives by no later than 30 April 1986. The PlanningiBuilding/Fire Department shall remain as an integral unit at the Main Fire Station to facilitate efficient utilization of common staffs, and enhance the one-stop permit center concept. e) Council requests that Planning/Building staff analysis on the impacts, consequences and costs to the communit of adoption of N.W. Power Planning Council Minimum Energy Conservation standards. A recommendation for Council action is required at the May 1986 Study Session. Page 10 of 29 BARS f) Planning Department will provide to Council, by late December 1985, enabling legislation to facilitate adoption of 1985 Uniform Building Code Fee structure. 17 g) MUNICIPAL COURT a) Court will implement a telephone billing system for collection of outstanding warrants. This will mitigate loss of warrant/serving/collection capability, as a result of Police Department reduction in personnel. Council requests Municipal Judge/Court Commissioner provide CounCil an update on success/failure of this system at July 1986 Study Session. Council requests update from Planning Department on status of Kitsap Lake Water Quality Study Phase II, and development of a boat launch facility and park at the south end of the lake. Planning Department is requested to work in conjunction with Parks Department to develop and secure a :funding source for this project. A joint update is April requested at-M~y-1986 Council Study Session by the Planning and Parks Department. b) Initial revenue projections for the Municipal Court were $522,500.00. Revised revenue projections are as follows, based on retention of two Legal Assistant II positions: (1) Fines and Forfeitures .................... $500,000.00 (2) Pre-sentence Reports ..................... (3) Public Defender Fees ..................... (4) Probation Fees ........................... 1,000.00 10,500.00 31,000.00 BARS Page 11 of 29 One of the subject Legal Assistant II positions is funded until June 30, 1986. Subsequent to that date, the position shall be terminated. Council will consider re-establishment of the position and an additional appropriation of funds to continue the position for the balance of 1986 subject to real- ization of revenue projections. 18. c) Council requests Municipal Court evaluate the possibility of contracting out the warrant service information on a commission basis. Update requested 1st quarter at a Council Budget and Finance Committee meeting. CITY AUDITOR a) Auditor will share City Council staff and ADP equipment for clerical purposes. b) $15,000.00 of General Fund dollars has been set aside in the Auditor's budget under Bars #001-18-514-10-4190 to cover any'expenditures for outside professional service that may be required to facilitate an audit and review of the Police and Fire Departments' staffing levels, departmental efficiency of operation and organizational structure. Council requests that this be completed by April 1986 in the Police Department since continued funding of Police Department management positions will be based in part on the result of this review. \ BARS # 20 POLICE a) Page 12 of 29 1986 adopted budget is based on degradation of services in the following areas: (1) 1 evidence technician (2) one parking enforcer (3) civilian receptionist (4) check investigation (5) gambling investigation (6) narcotics investigation (7) no follow-up investigation action on non-injury "fender bender" vehicle accidents. b) Personnel realignments will be such that: (1) Two additional correction officers for the jail are provided. (2) There will be no reduction from FY-1985 in ; uniformed officers in the public at any one time. c) The Police Chief is requested to coordinate with City Attorney, Municipal Judge and Chamber of Commerce to re-evaluate the Bad Check Ordinance to accomplish: (1) reasonable service to the merchants, (2) affordable/practical costs to the City, (3) a possible mechanism to facilitate merchants participation vis-a-vis a City bounty on all bad checks collected. Council requires from the Police Chief an update on the status of this action at February 1986 Study Session. BARS Page 13 of 29 d) The Mayor/Police Chief/City Attorney shall provide to City Council the following relative to the jail at the March 1986 Study Session: (1) An update on the condition of the jail relative to State Certification requirements. (2) An assessment of the minimum dollars required for a no-frills upgrade to meet State requirements with specific items identified and their respective costs. (3) An assessment of possible outside sources of funding for this upgrade or an overall funding plan. (4) A review of the City's long-range plans (i.e., 5 years minimum) for the jail consistent with the City's law enforcement policy, the Municipal Court needs, and.the City's ability to pay. This should also include a cost benefit analysis for retention of the facility in-house. (5) Once finalized, this plan should be submitted to full Council for formal adoption during 2nd quarter of 1986. e) Council does not concur with the original submittal of the Mayor's budget relative to PoliCe Travel/Training. Council is, however, concerned that Bremerton Law Enforcement Officers do receive adequate training. Mayor/Police Chief are expected to develop creative methods to provide adequate training for sworn officers and report back to Council at May Study Session on this matter. (i.e., coordinate with other jurisdictions and bring instruction to Kitsap County, better utilization of VCR, etc.) Council has allocated $6,000.00 for meals, training~ travel, tuition and registration. BARS Page 14 of 29 f) Council reluctantly will fund 3 Police Captains subject to the following: (1) The third Captain is funded until April 30, 1986; unless full Council acts to re-establish the position, and allocate the additional dollars, the third Captain position is terminated. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 15) Page 15 of 29 BARS (2) Council is concerned about the overall efficiency/ organizational structure of the department. Council will consider continued funding of Captain's position only subject to an audit and review of the department to include, at a minimum, a review of department staffing levels, departmental efficiency of operations and organizational structure and a full report to Council on April, 1986 Study Session. Council should consider request- ing the Audit Committee to assist in this effort. Council has also provided for funding of outside help, if required, to facilitate this analysis. See SLI 18b under Audit Dept. g) 1986 Budget establishes the following position. D PERMANENT POSITIONS: Clas~ 1985 1986 Police Chief 1 Assist. Police 1 0 Captain 2 3. Lieutenant 4 4 Sergeant 10 9 Detective 4 3 Warrant Detective 1 0 Gambling Detective 1 1 Narcotics Detec' Crime Scene rive Juvenile Detective Crime . Officer Detective Tra Officer I 0 Server (Continued) BARS Page 16 of 29 C sification 198___~5 1986 Evidenc echnician 1 0 i ffi r ~ ~, Correction Off. Sr. 1 1 Records Clerk Sr. 1 1 Dept. Secretary 4 1 Office Asst 5 g) The overall Police personnel Budget is $2,441,607.00 for FY-1986. 25 FIRE a) Council acknowledges that at this funding level one ladder truck will not be manned on a 24-hour basis but will be kept operational and ready for servie. b) Council requests an update by July 1 on the current status of the' City's ISO Insurance Rating/rating requirements and possible impacts on insurance rates to the residents and businesses of Bremerton, as it relates to the 1986 budget. c) staff Council requests a/assessment/review of the department's organizational structure as well as'assessment of possible alternative proposals to traditional delivery of fire protection service and resultant savings to the City of Bremerton - not later than May 1, 1986. Council has provided for funding of outside help to facilitate this analysis and requests the Audit Committee's assistance See SLI #18b under Audit Department. BARS d) Page 17. of 29 Paramedic Levy - it is understood that a levy to continue paramedic services will be required for September or November 1986. (1) Council requests Fire Chief assessment of required needs by April 1986. (2) All possible competing jurisdictions shall be notified by the City Clerk, in writing, of the City's need to place this measure on the ballot, at least 6 months prior to the selected election. (3) City Attorney shall assure that any language pursuant to this placed on ballot shall contain language that will permit the City to charge for emergency transports. Staff shall provide to City Council an assessment of possible funding sources for a new paramedic vehicle. At a minimum, consideration shall be given for possible coordinated service club project or other private enterprise an~/or ballot measure. It is requested that the Rescue 1 fund (i.e., approximately $10,000) will be used for purchase of a new medical vehicle. Council shall coordinate with the Fire Chief to facilitate disposition of the $10,000.00 in the Rescue 1 fund. This will be addressed by Council Resolution. Council strongly endorses the Chief's emphasis on fire protection for the community. Page 180 of 29 BARS g) Council does not concur with the-initial proposal for capital allocation of $3,200.00 for eight lounge chairs. Council does, however, concur with the Chief's sub- sequent proposal to transfer the $3,200.00 to the purchase of cardiac telemetry radio equipment for the Paramedic Rescue 1 program. h) i) Council concurs with the Chief's reallocation of $15,000.00 of $20,000.00 proposed for travel to be allocated to the Fire Prevention Program. $5,000.00 will be retained for travel and training for fire personnel. The personnel level funding in the department's budget is provided for the increase in salary of a newly established position of Operations Assistant. It is understood this position, because of proximity to the Planning Department, will be shared equally by the Planning Department. 46 SUPPORT SERVICES a) Council does not concur with the Mayor's recommendation to eliminate the position of the Support Services Supervisor. $24,000.00 in General Fund dollars is set aside to fill this position. The enterprise funds, garage and electronic maintenance will each contribute $8,000 to fund the position. BARS 45/48 Page 19 of 29TM VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/ ELECTRONIC MAINTENANCE a) Both services shall remain enterprise accounts to facilitate adequate internal controls and management review procedures. Ultimate responsibility for these funds rests with the Director of Public Works. b) All City vehicles shall be part of the fleet maintenance program and pay a monthly service charge to that service. (Rates to be set by Council.) The following are excluded from the above: (1) all Fire Department vehicles, (2) all Water utility vehicles. c) All vehicle replacement decisions will require a vehicle maintenance assessment (i.e., the City Garage) and justification for said replacement. This will be a prerequisite for Council consideration for purchase of a new vehicle. d) All new General Fund vehicles purchased shall participate in the Fleet Maintenance and Reserve Funded program, unless specifically excluded by Council (i.e., rented from Equipment Rental). BARS e) Page 20 of 29 Resources will be provided in the General Fund to ensure facilities integrity and computer support from the electronics maintenance staff. The above shall be handled as an enterprise fund to assure internal controls. (1) The Support Services Supervisor will act as coordinator for electrical facilities maintenance in this area. (2) The Information Services Manager will act as a coordinator for computer support maintenance. 47 ANIMAL CONTROL a) Animal Control function shall remain in-house. Three Animal Control Officers are provided as a part' of the 1986 budget. Council is satisfied with service provided and will not pursue alternative to current mode of service. 49 101-102 GENERAL FACILITIES a) General Facilities is funded to provide for repair and maintenance only. Remodeling and office space renovation or major moves of City departments/personnel are not expected or provided for in this budget. STREETS a) 1986 balanced Street Department budget is predicated on reduction of 170 street lights, of which all potentially affected persons have been notified. e Page.~21 of 29 BARS b) Council directs Street Light Reduction Program to continue throughout 1986, in those areas where the neighborhood residents are not affected. Council requires update on this program at the May 1986 Study Session. 51 PARKS AND RECREATION a) Nipsic Senior Center will be open year around, subject to users supplementing actual summer operational costs of $3,500.00 in new revenues. City staff will work witb users to coordinate and develop a funding mechanism for senior user groups to offset summer operational costs. b) Sheridan Park.Recreation Center building will be closed summer evenings (June 1 - Sept. 1) and summer weekends. Staff assessment of savings is $7,000.00. c) Municipal Pool will remain open on Saturday all year around. Staff shall review and revise hours of operation as required to assure maximum accessibility and utilization by the public. a) The Playground Express shall be run f~r 8 weeks throughout the summer of 1986. Staff is requested to provide alternative methods of funding for this program for the 1987 budget year. Page ~,2 of 29. BARS # e) The night attendant's position shall be eliminated. f) All user groups of Sheridan Park Recreation Center will pay a rental fee. A rental charge will be assessed on all user groups for the Nipsic Senior Center on week- day evenings and weekends. Staff assessment on income is $12,000.00. Actual user fees are to be approved by City Council. g) h) Parks Department will initiate a fee of $1.25/hr. of instruction for recreation classes. Youth fees 0-17 shall be at $1.00/hr. of class instruction. Staff assessment of income is $5,000.00. Increase Municipal Swimming Pool general fees and learn to swim fees across the board 25%. Institute "shower only" punch card fees. Staff assessment of income: o Learn to Swim Classes $10,000.00 o Increase adult fees 4,000.00 o Shower Only 1,200.00 Eliminate Senior Discount 1,000.00 TOTAL $16,200.00 Page 23 of 29 BARS i) The responsibility for the Ivy Green Cemetery shall be shifted to the Parks Department for grounds maint- enance purposes. Council recognizes this is a significant change in philosophy/mode of operation for Parks Department. Council requests a general update on items (a) through (i) as they relate to user attitude, level of service provided, actual generation of projected revenues, etc., at June 1986 Study Session. All revised fee structures pursuant to the Parks Department 1986 budget are subject to Council approval by separate Resolution. j) Parks Department shall coordinate with the Planning Department to plan, develop and secure a funding source' for development of a boat launch facility and park at the south end of Kitsap Lake. A joint update on this item is requested by the Parks and Planning Department at the May 1986 Council Study Session. k) Council requests an update from Parks Department in July and October on status of development and planning for joint YMCA, City Pool Recreation facility. 60-61 FIELD SERVICES/PUBLIC WORKS/ ENGINEERING/SUPPORT SERVICES a) Engineering Department is responsible for Street Department. · Page 24 of 29 BARS ~ 76 INFORMATION SERVICES a) By mid-1986 Information Services shall provide a system review on its long-range needs (i.e., 5-year plan) which will provide a practical implementation schedule as well as funding source. No additional funding over FY-86 levels will be provided until this plan is submitted to Council for adoption. The proposed disc drive for the Burroughs computer shall not be purchased until the 5-year ADP plan is provided to and adopted by City Council. (CONTINUE' ON PAGE 25) Page 25 of 29 BARS 451 WASTEWATER a) 1986 Budget is predicated on: (1) An 8.05% increase in both O&M and capital. (2) The sale of surplus Wastewater rolling stock and the site of the Old Manette Sewer Plant to establish a prudent and reasonable operating reserve account. (3) The capital reserve requirements of Resolution 2055 being suspended until the completion of currently approved capital projects and close out of the Wastewater Facility Capital Project Fund (309). Unencumbered funds from this account are to be trans- ferred to capital reserve to offset the suspended accrual requirements. (4) Council directs a review of Wastewater billing method vis-a-vis summer/winter rates to assure the system is fair and equitable and to report to Council on first Study Session in April. b) Council requests update on the following at the July 1986 Study Session: (1) Sludge Disposal (2) Facility Equity Charges. BARS (3) Page 26 of 29 Review of 1986 sewer rates. 401 WATER a) Certain realignments of responsibility and personnel between the Clerk and Water Department will take place in 1986. It is expected that this will improve the utility billing services to the citizens. Council requests an update from Water Superintendent on billing complaints, revised procedure on June 1986 Study Session. b) Council strongly endorses the Water Department Superintendent's program to "block in the water shed" to preserve the quality of water provided to the utility customers. Council directs Superintendent to continue with this program, by purchase and/or trade of other utility properties which are surplus to the utility's need and not in the drainage basin. 1) MISCELLANEOUS Federal and Extra-Government PILOT: City Administration shall pursue the concept of PILOT vis-a-vis Federal and extra-governmental entities in the community. Staff shall update Council every quarter through 1986 until this issue is brought to a conclusion. Page 27 of 29 2) General Facilities Conditions: (Major Items) Council requests an update from staff on proposed repair schedule and funding source for the following no later than 1 March 1986: a) b) c) roof on City Hall roof on KCAP building NOTE: Council does not consider it is primarily the City's responsibility to fund a new roof, however, a major City resource is being damaged because of the current situation. Council considers the City should work closely with KCAP to secure a source of funds (i.e., Block Grant loan) to facilitate the needed repairs on this City asset. heat exchanger for Municipal Pool Priority emphasis should be placed on those items that will realize a rapid pay-back. Council requests staff to proceed -with disposition of surplus real property. All funds derived from surplus General Fund property shall be immediately referred to Council for disposition (i.e. General Fund Cumulative Reserve). 4) Council recognizes that FY-1987 may be a tight budget year also. In order to help to streamline the budget process and mitigate any dislocation for City employees, the following shall be accomplished: a) By May 1, 1986, -the City Council, shall provide to the Mayor a written "Council Statement of Legislative Requirements" (SLR) to be used by the Administration to be used as a basis for preparation of the Mayor's FY-87 City budget. Page 28 of 29 5) 6) b) All employees that may be impacted by any City RIF's in 1987 shall be notified as early as possible, and the City Council shall be submitted a proposal by Personnel Department for a pro-active out placement employment program for those affected employees. All paid parking for employees, management and elected officials is eliminated except for the Business License Inspectors in the reserved unpaid lot behind City Hall. Council requests a staff review of user fees charged for use of all City facilities/buildings similar to the Parks Department user fee charge for Sheridan Park and Nipsic Center. Staff recommendation to City Council is required - April 1986 Study Session. Given Bremerton's austere budget for FY-86, the Mayor and City Council President are requested to reassess the extent of the City's participation in Armed Fortes Week festivities. Consideration should be given to limiting participation to elected officials. Full Council shall be updated by the Motor on the extent of, and cost to the City, of proposed participation in this activity, at April 1986 Study Session. Council is uncomfortable, but will support Mayor's recommendation, to enter into a general fund lease agreement with the Water Utility to the Warren Avenue Water Shop. Council expects to see actual lease agreement for this no later than February 1986 for approval. Council requests staff/Mayor/Water Utility Manager assessment of the City's- best utilization ot this building at July 1986 Study Session or earlier. e "0 Pa~e 29 of 29 9) Council does not concur with Mayor's recommendation to fund the County Museum from Hotel/Motel Tax $'s. The City Clerk is requested to advise the responsible personnel associated with the County Museum of this Council decision, in writing. 10) The City Attorney and Superintendenm of the Water Utility and Parks and Recreation (and others as necessary) will clarify land ownership and the uses between the Utility and General Fund and develop appropriate legal instruments for Council action before the 1987 budget cycle; issues of P.I.L.O.T between intergovernmental funds will be resolved with these actions. Report to full council is requested at the August 1986 study session.