DEPARTMENT: Office of Management and Budget
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Justina Tate
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
City Council Worksession on the FY 2018 Proposed Budget
SUMMARY:
Staff presentation on the FY 2018 Proposed Budget focusing on, but not limited to, the following City policies and initiatives:
A. Planning Department
B. Neighborhood & Housing Services
C. Historic Preservation
D. Office of Sustainability
E. Metro Health
F. Human Services & Delegate Agencies
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The FY 2018 Proposed Budget was presented to the Mayor and City Council on August 10, 2017. The budget is balanced as required by law and reflects the City Council policy direction of budgeting through an equity lens.
Equity and equality are two strategies that can be used in budgeting. Equity aims to understand the needs of the community and fairly distribute resources. Equality involves ensuring all parts of the community get similar amounts of resources regardless of need. In the context of the proposed budget, decisions made through an equity lens matter because it determines how the City will allocate resources and set priorities to meet the social and economic needs of San Antonio residents. This Budget proposes an equity approach.
The FY 2018 Proposed Budget includes investments in streets, public safety, and neighborhood services that have the potential to make a significant difference in the quality of life of our community while maintaining a strong financial position.
A total of 10 City Council worksessions are scheduled prior to budget adoption on September 14 to present the budget in detail to the City Council. Since August 10 three budget worksession haven been held. During the August 15 worksession the proposed budget for the Transportation and Capital Improvements Department was presented. On August 16 the proposed budgets for the Fire and Police Departments were discussed and on August 17 the proposed City Debt Plan was presented to the City Council.
ISSUE:
A budget Worksession is scheduled for Tuesday, August 22 from 10:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. and from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 PM at the Municipal Plaza “B” Room. At this session, the City Council will be presented with the FY 2018 Proposed Budgets for the Planning & Community Development, Neighborhood & Housing Services, Office of Historic Preservation, Office of Sustainability, Metro Health, and Human Services & Delegate Agencies.
Planning Department
The Proposed FY 2018 Budget for the Planning Department includes funding from the General Fund and Restricted Funds. Below is a summary of the funding and position counts that would be authorized by the FY 2018 Proposed Budget.
|
FUND |
FY 2018 PROPOSED BUDGET |
AUTHORIZED POSITIONS |
|
General Fund |
$4,328,058 |
19 |
|
Economic Development Incentive Fund |
$79,478 |
1 |
|
Total |
$4,407,536 |
20 |
The FY 2018 Proposed Budget includes $1.1 million for implementation of SA Tomorrow. This is the second year of funding for SA Tomorrow and will be used to develop 4 regional plans and 2 community plans. Funding in the amount of $500,000 is included for the Northeast Corridor Grant program, which provides funds to assist with the cost of façade, landscape, and signage improvements along the Northeast Corridor.
Neighborhood & Housing Services
The Proposed FY 2018 Budget for the Neighborhood & Housing Services Department includes funding from the General Fund, Restricted Funds, and Grants. Below is a summary of the funding and position counts that would be authorized by the FY 2018 Proposed Budget.
|
FUND |
FY 2018 PROPOSED BUDGET |
AUTHORIZED POSITIONS |
|
General Fund |
$2,369,958 |
10 |
|
Tax Increment Financing Fund |
$754,841 |
8 |
|
Capital Management Services Fund (2017 Neighborhood Bond Program) |
$176,036 |
3 |
|
Grants (CDBG & HOME) |
$16,911,409 |
33 |
|
Total |
$20,212,244 |
54 |
The FY 2018 Proposed Budget reflects the new Neighborhood & Housing Services Department that was created in February 2017 with existing positions. This department will focus on neighborhood engagement & revitalization, the City’s housing policy, and housing development & presentation. The proposed budget recommends $254,830 for 4 positions to facilitate outreach and engagement with neighborhoods.
The Proposed Budget also includes the continuation of the Under 1 Roof Program $500,000 in Council District 1, $400,000 to support the Let’s Paint Home Improvement Program in Council District 4 and 5, and $250,000 for San Antonio Local Initiatives Support Corporation.
Office of Historic Preservation
The Proposed FY 2018 Budget for the Office of Historic Preservation includes funding from the General Fund. Below is a summary of the funding and position counts that would be authorized by the FY 2018 Proposed Budget.
|
FUND |
FY 2018 PROPOSED BUDGET |
AUTHORIZED POSITIONS |
|
General Fund |
$1,934,067 |
19 |
|
Total |
$1,934,067 |
19 |
The Office of Historic Preservation works to preserve, protect, and promote San Antonio’s historic, cultural, architectural, and archaeological resources.
Office of Sustainability
The Proposed FY 2018 Budget for the Office of Sustainability includes funding from Restricted Funds and Grants. Below is a summary of the funding and position counts that would be authorized by the FY 2018 Proposed Budget.
|
FUNDFY 2018 PROPOSED BUDGETAUTHORIZED POSITIONS |
|
|
|
Energy Efficiency Fund |
$1,244,779 |
4 |
|
Solid Waste Operating & Maintenance Fund |
$952,604 |
5 |
|
Grants |
$494,398 |
0 |
|
Total |
$2,691,781 |
9 |
The FY 2018 Proposed Budget includes $64,747 for one staff position to coordinate the development of a Climate Action and Adaptation plan which would be supported with technical assistance by the University of Texas at San Antonio. This plan would address climate change through mitigation and adaptation strategies to the current and future impacts of climate change.
Metro Health
The Proposed FY 2018 Budget for the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District includes funding from the General Fund and Grants. Below is a summary of the funding and position counts that would be authorized by the FY 2018 Proposed Budget.
|
FUNDFY 2018 PROPOSED BUDGETAUTHORIZED POSITIONS |
|
|
|
General Fund |
$13,659,672 |
116 |
|
Grants |
$28,688,701 |
276 |
|
Total |
$42,348,373 |
392 |
The FY 2018 Proposed Budget maintains current service levels for the Metro Health Department. The budget funds programs for health and safety throughout the community including disease prevention, immunization, food safety, and environmental programs.
The Proposed Budget includes $45,000 for an Air Quality Study and $105,000 for the continuation of a public education campaign to inform the community about the effects of nonattainment of air quality standards.
Human Services & Delegate Agencies
The Proposed FY 2018 Budget for the Department of Human Services/Delegate Agencies includes funding from the General Fund and Grants. Below is a summary of the funding and position counts that would be authorized by the FY 2018 Proposed Budget.
|
FUNDFY 2018 PROPOSED BUDGETAUTHORIZED POSITIONS |
|
|
|
General Fund |
$21,988,702 |
102 |
|
General Fund- Human Services Agencies 1 |
$15,905,482 |
0 |
|
Grants2 |
$86,889,717 |
258 |
|
Total |
$124,783,901 |
360 |
Note 1: The total FY 2018 Proposed budget for Delegate Agencies is $21,390,454. Of that amount $18,025,431 is managed by the Department of Human Services and $3,365,023 is managed by the Economic Development Department. Of the $21,390,454, the General Fund supports $19,270,505 and Grants support $2,119,949.
Note 2: Includes $2,119,949 in grant funding that supports Human Services Delegate Agencies.
The FY 2018 Proposed Budget maintains current service levels for the Department of Human Services and Delegate Agencies. The budget funds social service initiatives and programs including early childhood development and education, emergency assistance, homelessness, and services for seniors. The presentation will encompass an overview of the Human Services Department as well as the consolidated funding budget for the City’s Delegate Agencies.
The Proposed Budget includes $237,000 for replacement of furniture at 3 Senior Community Centers: the District 5 Senior Center, Kenwood Community Center, and Frank Garrett Community Center. In 2017, the Human Services Department implemented a new program to accept utility assistance applications electronically and by mail resulting in more efficient processing of applications. As a result of this efficiency, the proposed budget reduces the five positions in the Emergency Services Assistance Division from 17 to 12. This efficiency would not impact the number of households served.
ALTERNATIVES:
This item is a scheduled worksession for the FY 2018 Proposed Budget.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This presentation provides a briefing on the major initiatives within the Departments of Planning, Neighborhood & Housing Services, Historic Preservation, Sustainability, Metro Health, and Human Services/Delegate Agencies. The FY 2018 Budget is scheduled to be adopted by City Council on September 14, 2017.
RECOMMENDATION:
This item is a worksession for discussion of the FY 2018 Proposed Budget and is for briefing purposes only.