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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-IntroductionAnnual Operating Annual Operating Plan ElementPlan Element of theof the GeorgetownGeorgetown Century PlanCentury Plan City of Georgetown, TexasCity of Georgetown, Texas 2003/20042003/2004 Location Georgetown is the northern most “gateway” to the gently rolling hills of Central Texas. While Georgetown offers the amenities and charm of a small community rooted in values of days gone by, it’s strategically and centrally located in the middle of the four major metropolitan areas of Texas. Austin is 26 miles south, Dallas is only two hours north, Houston is just two hours southwest and San Antonio is one- and-a-half hours south, placing Georgetown in a very advantageous position for cultural and economic development. Access to Georgetown via the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and the north/south highway artery of Interstate 35 and east/west highway artery of Highway 29 make traveling to and from Georgetown easy. ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT OF THE GEORGETOWN CENTURY PLAN GEORGETOWN, TEXAS Fiscal Year October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004 MAYOR Gary Nelon MAYOR PRO TEM Doug Smith District 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS Patty Eason District 1 Gabe Sansing District 2 Doug Smith District 3 Jack Noble District 4 John Kirby District 5 Farley Snell District 6 Ken Evans District 7 CITY MANAGER Paul Brandenburg ASSISTANT CITY MANAGERS Tom Yantis, ACM for Operations Jim Briggs, ACM for Utility Operations DIVISION DIRECTORS Micki Rundell Finance & Administration Anthony Lincoln Fire Services Randy Morrow Parks & Recreation Amelia Sondgeroth Planning & Development David Morgan Police Services CITY ATTORNEY Patricia E. Carls, Brown & Carls, LLP City of Georgetown City Council 2003/2004 Patty Eason District 1 Gary Nelon Mayor Doug Smith Mayor Pro-Tem District 3 Jack Noble District 4 John Kirby District 5 Farley Snell District 6 Ken Evans District 7 Gabe Sansing District 2 The Mayor and seven City Council members, as the elected representatives of the City of Georgetown, formulate public policy to meet community needs and assure orderly development in the City. The City Council is responsible for appointing the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Secretary, as well as various citizen boards and commissions. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presented an award for Distinguished Budget Presentation to the City of Georgetown for its annual budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2002. In order to receive this award, a governmental unit must publish a budget document that meets program criteria as a policy document, as an operations guide, as a financial plan, and as a communications medium. The award is valid for a period of one year only. The City of Georgetown has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the last twelve consecutive years. We believe our current Operating Plan continues to conform to program requirements, and we are submitting it to GFOA to determine its eligibility for another award. Table of Contents Councilmembers Budget Award Mission Statement Table of Contents OVERVIEW Transmittal Letter................................................................................................................................. i CITY SUMMARY Georgetown Century Plan Georgetown’s Long-Term Planning Process...................................................................... 1 Policy Area Goals and Strategies......................................................................................... 3 Annual Operating Plan Preparation ................................................................................................ 13 Organizational Chart......................................................................................................................... 14 Community Profile............................................................................................................................ 15 Georgetown – Then and Now .......................................................................................................... 17 FINANCIAL SUMMARY Revenues........................................................................................................................................... 19 Expenses ........................................................................................................................................... 22 Fund Summaries............................................................................................................................... 32 FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION DIVISION Division Financial Summary............................................................................................................ 47 Administration................................................................................................................................... 48 Accounting ........................................................................................................................................ 50 Municipal Court................................................................................................................................. 52 Purchasing & Properties.................................................................................................................. 54 Facilities Maintenance...................................................................................................................... 56 Fleet Management............................................................................................................................. 60 Utility Office (including Meter Readers).......................................................................................... 64 Sanitation........................................................................................................................................... 66 FIRE SERVICES DIVISION Division Financial Summary............................................................................................................ 69 Administration................................................................................................................................... 70 Operations......................................................................................................................................... 72 Prevention.......................................................................................................................................... 74 GEORGETOWN UTILITY SYSTEMS DIVISION Division Financial Summary ............................................................................................................77 Administration...................................................................................................................................78 Energy Services ................................................................................................................................80 Systems Engineering........................................................................................................................86 Transportation Services...................................................................................................................88 Water Services...................................................................................................................................92 MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIVISION Division Financial Summary ..........................................................................................................105 City Council .....................................................................................................................................106 City Manager’s Office......................................................................................................................108 Airport .............................................................................................................................................110 Economic Development..................................................................................................................112 Convention and Visitors’ Bureau...................................................................................................114 Main Street.......................................................................................................................................116 General Government Contracts.....................................................................................................118 Human Resources & Safety Services............................................................................................120 Information Technology .................................................................................................................124 Legal Contract.................................................................................................................................128 Library .............................................................................................................................................130 PARKS & RECREATION DIVISION Division Financial Summary ..........................................................................................................133 Parks Maintenance..........................................................................................................................134 Recreation .......................................................................................................................................136 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DIVISION Division Financial Summary ..........................................................................................................139 Administration.................................................................................................................................140 Current Planning.............................................................................................................................142 Long Range Planning .....................................................................................................................144 Inspection Services.........................................................................................................................146 POLICE SERVICES DIVISION Division Financial Summary ..........................................................................................................149 Administrative Services Bureau....................................................................................................150 Field Operations Bureau.................................................................................................................152 Support Services Bureau ...............................................................................................................154 Animal Services...............................................................................................................................156 CAPITAL PROJECTS Capital Projects & Five Year Plans................................................................................................159 DEBT Debt Management & Policy............................................................................................................ 187 Outstanding Debt by Type ............................................................................................................. 189 General Debt Service...................................................................................................................... 190 Utility Debt Service ......................................................................................................................... 192 Proposed Debt Issues.................................................................................................................... 194 STATISTICAL City of Georgetown 3 Year Benchmark ........................................................................................ 195 Benchmarking Graphs ................................................................................................................... 196 Financial Ration Graphs................................................................................................................. 198 Certified Property Value................................................................................................................. 200 Certified Taxable Assessed Values............................................................................................... 201 Tax Rates Property Tax Rate Comparison........................................................................................ 202 Combined Tax Rate – City of Georgetown...................................................................... 202 Total Combined Tax Rate Comparison............................................................................ 203 Sales Tax Revenue Analysis.......................................................................................................... 204 Sales Tax Revenue by Quarter ...................................................................................................... 205 Tax Revenues Ten Year History ................................................................................................................ 206 Combined Sales and Property Taxes............................................................................... 206 Population ....................................................................................................................................... 207 Georgetown’s Top Ten................................................................................................................... 207 Miscellaneous Statistical Data....................................................................................................... 208 REFERENCE Fiscal and Budgetary Policy.......................................................................................................... 209 Personnel Summary by Division 2002-2005................................................................................. 228 Personnel Summary....................................................................................................................... 229 Program Summary by Fund for 2003/2003................................................................................... 230 Contingency Reserve Requirements Worksheet......................................................................... 232 Transfers Between Funds.............................................................................................................. 233 Internal Service Premiums............................................................................................................. 234 Utility Rate Schedule ...................................................................................................................... 236 Ordinances...................................................................................................................................... 239 Advisory Boards & Commissions................................................................................................. 250 GLOSSARY/INDEX Glossary........................................................................................................................................... 253 Index ................................................................................................................................................ 259