Budget retreat, day 1: resident survey, capital project status and FY2024 budget check
February 22, 2024, 4:30 p.m. · Fox Hollow Golf Club, 1400 North 200 East
The council opened its two-day budget workshop at Fox Hollow Golf Club. Assistant City Administrator Camden Bird reported more than 1,250 responses to the December community survey, with roads, taxes and growth the top issues. Finance Director Anna Montoya reviewed capital projects (200 South Phase 1 starting, 700 North connector bids coming, Auto Mall Drive bids in April, 800,000 square feet of overlay, PI meter Phase 3 under construction) and said general fund revenue was up 18.2%, sales tax was flattening, and staff had been told to hold the storm drain rate at $10.50 and reevaluate the planned $12.50 increase. New Public Works Director Sam Kelly was introduced.
From the approved minutes.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| FY2024 strategic goals and capital project status | Discussed |
| FY2024 budget status | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Community survey results
Discussed
More than 1,250 responses to 13 questions; roads, taxes and growth top concerns; younger residents prioritize parks and trails, middle-aged residents fiber; the south side wants more parks. Residents asked for better capital project communication and council transparency. About 3,000 are signed up for AFNotify.
Item 2 · Roads and utilities
FY2024 strategic goals and capital project status
Discussed
Fiber high-level design done, mid-level 80%, construction hoped for summer. Facilities master plan going to bid (including the 30-acre property). Water reuse permit applied for. Projects: 200 South Phase 1 soon; street overlay of 800,000 sq ft; reconstruction of 300 North, 200 South, 200 East; 700 North connector design complete with bids forthcoming; signal at 620 South 600 East; Auto Mall Drive bids April 2024; 1100 South widening design complete; 36-inch waterline Segment 3 complete, 18-inch Segment 4 in spring; PI meters Phase 2 80% and Phase 3 under construction; 1120 North bridge precast culvert in spring; 900 East curb and gutter in design; Boat Harbor restroom and parking in design; Hindley Park pickleball.
Item 3 · Budget
FY2024 budget status
Discussed
General fund revenue up 18.2%; capital projects fund includes $500,000 of property tax dedicated to roads; Class B/C road funds up 9.4%; a new 5th-fifth sales tax took effect Jan. 1, 2024; about $1.2 million expected for PARC awards in May. The largest capital projects (90.8% of the general capital budget) are infrastructure management, fiber design and materials, 200 South, the 700 North connector and Boat Harbor improvements. Storm drain rate raised to $10.50; the planned increase to $12.50 is on hold for reevaluation.
- Budget$500,000
- General fund revenue: +18.2%
- Property tax dedicated to roads: $500,000
- Storm drain rate: $10.50 (planned $12.50 on hold)