HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN JUN 28 2001 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT
Lulu L. Smith DAVID W. MOORE, MAYOR Guy N. Goodson, Mayor Pro Tern
Andrew P. Cokinos CITY COUNCIL MEETING Becky Ames
Bobbie J. Patterson June 28, 2001 Audwin Samuel
Lane Nichols,City Attorney Stephen J. Bonczek, City Manager Barbara Liming, City Clerk
The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on June 28, 2001, at
the City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 1:30 p.m. to consider the
following:
OPENING
Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 1:38 p.m. Fire Chief Micky Bertrand gave the
invocation. Police Chief Tom Scofield led the pledge of allegiance.
Present at the meeting were: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith,
Coki nos,Ames, Samuel, and Patterson. Also present were Stephen J. Bonczek, City Manager;
Lane Nichols, City Attorney; and Barbara Liming, City Clerk.
Public Comment: - Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items. No one wished to
address Item No. 1.
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider approving a resolution authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue
Certificates of Obligation in the amount of$7.5 million - DEFERRED until July 3, 2001, to
adjust amount of Certificates of Obligation to accommodate the Crockett Street Project.
WORK SESSION
Review and discuss items related to the FY 2002 Budget
City Manager Bonczek described the budget information packet ( Exhibit "A" ) and
discussed current budgetary issues,and requested Council consideration in the proposed
$4.6 budget reductions. Discussion regarding the FY2002 Budget formulation included:
• New information concerning stormwater drainage utilities, estimated potential
impact on businesses, stormwater drainage utility fees established by other Texas
cities, and other stormwater utility fee options.
• A report of addressing issues presented by the Financial Improvement Team and
meetings with business and community leaders through the Chamberof Commerce
and FIT to present ideas to balance the budget without additional fees and taxes,
and being aggressive and progressive in addressing the issues with the exception
of No. 18 because of utilizing community leaders' expertise and advice.
• Reduction of City employees compared to 1985 and less than 200 more compared
to 1991 with increases in Police, Fire and EMS, Public Safety and Health personnel
to raise the level of citizen services.
• Since July 1999, eliminated positions equate to$1.3 M, but$1.1 added to address
public safety needs and other areas of concern. Vacancies are reviewed weekly
to evaluate need for the position.
• Property tax increases from $.02 to $.05 illustrated in Alternatives.
• The Chamber of Commerce' budget survey on financial issues.
• A report indicating Beaumont Municipal Transit System weekly ridership, which
estimates 1,874 people utilizing this essential service more than once per day.
• Performance of Fire Station No. 11 and sales tax revenue reports were discussed.
• Basic health care costs increasing 6%, prescription drugs costs increasing 20%to
25%, and increased workers compensations costs projections.
• Fiscal year 2000 challenge and budget direction from Council was to maintain and
enhance services, provide sufficient funds to pay debt, maintain a sufficient fund
balance and not increase the tax rate. New fees were established, collections
increased, and basic job efficiencies created a $2M financial turnaround.
• The fiscal year 2001 fund balance was built up beyond the policy limits of 8%-10%
to 13.3%. The current budget resulted in a budget deficit of about $2.1M.
Increased impacts included keeping Fire Station No. 11 open,hiring six firefighters,
adding a fifth ambulance unit and med station, seven paramedics with some
expenses being offset with better EMS collections and better than anticipated sales
tax revenues and gross tax receipts.
• With the $2.1 M deficit built into the budget, the City remained stable with the fund
balance at 9.3%. The projected $4M impact for 2002 in FY2001 challenge and
directive to administration was to control costs,find revenue sources,try to reduce
the projected impact, and leave the stormwater drainage utility fee as an option.
• Debt service transfer of funds. In two fiscal years $1M was transferred from the
general fund while increasing services without a tax increase.
• Revenues and expenditures are being monitored and industrial agreements to be
negotiated. The Engineering Division is restructuring the street user fee and
results will be reported to Council in a future work session.
• No new capital improvement projects, except for local match projects (Delaware)
in the event of federal funding.
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• Fire Union negotiations will begin in July.
• Deferral of the compensation/classification implementation until July 2002.
• April sales tax proceeds down 8%, May down almost 10%, and June down .4%.
If sales tax revenue increases, it will be less of an impact on the budget. To date,
the City has realized $1,041,000 less in estimated sales taxes than projected.
Compared to the actual amount received last year, we are down $572,000.
• Debt service is $13.1 M and debt reserve is $2.3M, currently at 17.6% of our target
policy goal of 20%. With a $.02 shift, in new taxes or existing revenues from the
general fund, including the planned borrowing of $8M, projections are
approximately the same. If there is no transfer of resources to the debt service
fund, it would drop to 12% and affect our credit rating and financial stability.
City Wide
The City Manager reviewed budget reductions submitted by each department, beginning
with city-wide measures to: discontinue uniforms for non-field personnel, discontinue
$20.00 holiday bonus, reduce travel expenditures by 10 percent, payment, rather than in-
kind services from the YMBL, delay implementation of compensation study scheduled for
July 2002, and eliminate recycling for a total potential savings of$322,500.
Mayor Pro Tern Goodson stated he would support the cuts if implemented, but requested
low cost recycling drop off sites, provided either by the City or in coordination with private
recycling centers, be considered and specific instructions published on Channel 4.
Mr. Bonczek commented that the unfortunate reality is all of the recycled materials
deposited at a drop off site would become contaminated and end up at the landfill. He
requested Clean Community Director John Labrie to work with some of the recycling
companies to collaboratively establish a feasible program.
Council was in agreement with all six City wide savings.
Mr. Bonczek continued to review suggested departmental budget reductions.
City Clerk
• The City Clerk's office will not renew the collection contract with Municipal Services
Bureau and transfer demolition advertising cost to the Community Development
Block Grant Division.
City Attorney
• The City Attorney has started aggressive collections for all departments through the
efforts of Assistant Attorney David Boyer.
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Human Resources
• Human Resources will eliminate the Service Awards Program with an alternative
of recognizing employees at Council meetings.
Mayor Moore commented that he does not want City employee morale diminished and
said recognition and the opportunity to share the honor with their families is important.
Mayor Pro Tern Goodson commented that the Service Awards Program is enjoyable and
provides an opportunity to meet City personnel outside the work environment. However,
he concurred with discontinuing the program, but requested keeping the Doris Johnson
award, because it recognizes a superlative City employee and is a performance based
award for service that is exemplary.
• Employees with five years would receive a pen and not a gift selection, and gifts
would be for employees with ten or more years.
Finance
• Finance is proposing elimination of the unfilled Performance Analyst position,
reviewing elimination of the vacant Accounting Assistant position, and eliminate
publication of the PAFR and color from the budget document and CAFR.
Central Services
• Central Services is proposing elimination of grounds maintenance for the Art
Museum, transferring the IS Contract Maintenance account to Enterprise Funds,
elimination of a Clerk II position at Convention Facilities, deferral of capital
purchases and painting program, and other items totaling $100,300.
• Development of an Energy Management System Program has been explored for
the past year. Various automated systems will be installed to control temperatures
with savings realized in energy costs.
Mayor Pro Tern Goodson concurred with Central Services proposals, but stressed that
deferring maintenance issues could result in greater expenses in the long run.
Public Health
• Public Health is proposing increasing Vital Statistic charges and EMS rates.
Councilmember Smith supported increased EMS rates to collect the maximum Medicare
reimbursement.
The City Manager has asked Fire Chief Bertrand to prepare a proposal for the impact of
EMS being included with the Fire Department. Pending a proposal from the Fire Union,
this item will be presented to Council during a work session.
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Mayor Moore requested discussion regarding the offsetting that occurs during Fire Union
negotiations. He commented it is important for everyone to understand how Council
arrives at a certain end point and their sensitivity to needs.
The City Manager stated that whether the EMS should remain part of the Public Health
Department, which is a trend in this part of the country, or be part of the Fire Department
is a complex issue. He added his commitment to the Fire Union to review and share their
proposal with Council.
City Manager/Council
• City Manager/Council Department is considering reduction of contracts and
elimination of the Secretary I position. Mr. Bonczek said this could create difficulty
in meeting needs of Council and the office. He stated that office staff has been
significantly reduced in past years, and there is a concern that citizens continue to
receive adequate service.
Mayor Moore voiced concerns with citizen responsiveness because the secretarial
position receives and dispatches the majority of the calls to other locations. He said the
City is graded on responsiveness, suggested review, and possibly consider automated
telephones, which is discouraging to those who want to immediately speak to a person.
Councilmember Cokinos questioned contracts with the Washington Representative and
the POST and suggested holding off with negotiations. The City Manager stated that
contracts have not been discussed with representatives and perhaps should be delayed
for consideration until the financial position is clearer.
Mayor Pro Tern Goodson commented that good economic benefits have been reaped
from the POST and Small Minority Business Development Program contracts and
suggested the expenditure be shifted to the Economic Development Department.
Mayor Moore suggested consistency and that Chamber of Commerce fees be considered
as part of the Economic Development Department.
Library & Leisure Services
• The previously approved automated circulation system for the library will result in
a savings of$16,200, the Funding Center Librarian position has been eliminated
and possible elimination of a Maintenance Worker I position, elimination of
Saturday and Sunday hours at the main library.
The Literacy Program is proposed for elimination. Correspondence has been
received from Mr. Tom Harken volunteering to work in partnership with the City to
help raise funding for the Literacy Program.
Councilmember Ames stated she agrees with all of the proposals except for the Literacy
Program, because of the private/public partnership that could be developed.
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• Possible elimination of after school programs that will be monitored for increased
participation.
Library Director Maurine Grey explained thatthe R.A.P. Program has minimal usage,even
with encouraged support,and said the After School Program received minimal usage and
is not part of the Summer programs.
Public Works
• Proposed increase in transit fares, which the City Manager said may have a
negative impact on ridership, and should be considered as part of budget review
program, but be one of the last items to be addressed.
Mayor Moore commented that last week he visited with our Representatives, that the
$170,000 shortfall is unfortunate, this is one of the unfunded initiatives faced with this
present budget, and funding is being reduced. Mayor Moore said it is important some
form of mass transit be continued, but there will be increases.
The City Manager expressed concern for elasticity of transit fees, because if raised, less
people will take advantage of the services.
• Recommendations and support for charging transit services to Social Services that
have budget and resources.
• Cut Transit service hours (6-9 p.m.)
Mayor Moore expressed his understanding for adjustments, but stated he understood the
basic premise is to expand bus service to get people to and from work. He suggested
extending the service to 7:00 p.m. or possibly investigate what hours have the most
ridership. Mayor Moore commented that citizens, especially working mothers, would be
impacted by increasing rates and reduced services.
Public Works Director Tom Warner explained that typically the last transit system route
scheduled to end at 6:00 p.m. will continue longer because it may take thirty minutes to
get to transfer points, and the bus may actually run until 7:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.
• Adopt a Saturday Transit schedule with longer head times.
• Eliminate Transit Saturday service. The City Manager reported that ridership drops
by half on Saturday.
Mayor Moore questioned funding impacts by elimination of Saturday service.
Public Works Director Tom Warner stated that funding is currently established with the
City receiving an allocation based on population density. It is anticipated to be capped at
$1.3M this year. If any reduction is made, he said their contribution will be only up to 50%
of the deficit up to$13M. However,the inability to reestablish the service after elimination
could be faced.
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Councilmember Ames clarified that past memorandum's figures were different because
the City can not take full benefit of the cut, and half of the deficit is paid by federal and
state funding.
• Elimination of the Development Services Manager with reorganization and
functions assigned to the Planning and Billing Divisions.
• Eliminate Hot Shot Gradall Crew
Mr. Warner explained there are currently four gradall crews; three work in zones primarily
doing preventative maintenance, and the fourth crew addresses citizen requests. The
City's preventative maintenance will be impacted by not being able to stay advanced with
one of the crews handling hot shot work. Eventually, preventative maintenance will be
behind schedule.
At the supposition of Councilmember Ames, that this might not be prudent, Public Works
Director Tom Warner stated this is a very critical time because of the events that have
occurred in the last several weeks and months and would not be his recommendation, if
a 3 percent cut had not been requested, and confirmed that citizen service levels would
be impacted. Mr. Warner added that the ditching and asphalt maintenance crews are at
minimal size; any additional reductions would impede safety and efficiency. He stated
it is critical for crews to remove tree limbs and other storm-related debris from the ditches.
• Eliminate Utility Asphalt Repair Crew
Mr.Warner explained that the Utility Asphalt Repair Crew repairs large sections of asphalt
areas by laying down a hot mix rather than a patch. These repairs occur wherever there
are asphalt streets, but asphalt streets exist predominately in the southern and northern
portions of the city. Older neighborhoods would be adversely effected by this elimination.
In developed areas since 1976, City standards required developers to install concrete
curb and gutter streets, and asphalt streets are no longer allowed.
• Eliminate Joint Sealing Program
Mr. Warner reported that this is a temporary summer program to seal joints and cracks in
asphalt and concrete streets to ensure water does not enter the basin and destroy the
street. Elimination of this program would defer maintenance that could eventually cost
more in street repairs.
Mayor Moore voiced concern with the proposed Public Works Department cuts,addressed
infrastructure street repairs, usage of street user fees, and commitment made by Council
to make street repairs. Elimination of the Development Services Manager position is the
only reduction that received Council consensus.
Renegotiate street lighting contract with possible savings of$40,500.
• General operating reductions in Engineering, Parks General Maintenance, Streets
and Drainage,Transportation, and Increase Parking Violation Fees. Public Works
Director Tom Warner reviewed the reductions.
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Mayor Pro Tern concurred with the elimination of the Development Services Manager
vacancy, and not the elimination of the maintenance crews to defer the long term street
repair costs. He stated that based on the funding cuts, cuts are inevitable in transit
services, and requested the Transit Advisory Committee survey targeted ridership to
determine feasibility of increased fares versus elimination of services.
Fire
• Civilianize Fire Dispatch to put six firefighters back into stations.
• Modifying apparatus assignments, take two units out of service, add a pumper
ladder vehicle, and eventually transfer six, eliminated positions to Dispatch, if
approved.
Elimination of the Dive Team.
• Close Station 11, limit to EMS station activity
Mayor Moore inquired about options, if the Dive Team is eliminated.
Fire Chief Bertrand explained that the elimination would require requesting neighboring
cities or the Coast Guard for assistance. He stated that most the calls are recovery
situations. He stated that the dive team trains monthly,they have the necessary gear, can
be activated in minutes, and is an important service.
Councilmember Cokinos stated he does not want any fire stations closed and does not
believe it is a viable option.
Councilmember Smith questioned the basis for not considering closing Fire Station 11,
and Mayor Moore interjected that it is not the desire of anyone to have any level of
protection reduced.
Mayor Pro Tern Goodson commended efforts in reviewing the budget for possible
elimination of services, said closing Fire Station 11 was addressed by Council previously,
and stated that with elimination of Public Works, the Transit issue, Fire and Police, all
other budget reductions only total about$1.5 million. He addressed getting past easy cuts
not being enough and tough decisions having to be made. Mayor Pro Tern Goodson
stated that he support closing Fire Station 11 in 1999 because the Fire Department
response times were good and are getting better. He commended the Fire Department
and EMS staff for excellent response times, said the question has been and is, "Is it
necessary to maintain that level of service?" He reiterated that without Police or Fire cuts,
"we are still not above a $2 million budget reduction." Mayor Pro Tern Goodson reported
that community discussion indicates citizens want services retained as much as possible,
but to make cuts that are not demonstrative with a large affect on overall services, and
that closing Fire Station No. 11 is still a matter to be discussed.
Councilmember Smith voiced an opinion that nothing on the reduction list is sacrosanct,
that careful consideration must be given in reviewing issues for elimination, that Fire,
Police, and EMS services are the biggest portions of the budget, said there must be a very
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good reason to keep the fire station open, and Council agreed two years ago to close it.
Mayor Moore left Council Chambers at 3:15 p.m. and returned at 3:19 p.m.
Councilmember Samuel commented that two new fire stations have been opened in two
years, a response time report completed including data from the new stations,agreed that
Fire Station 11 is not sacrosanct, but stated that Charlton-Pollard is an area that could be
devastated by a industrial catastrophe. He stated it is the only area that could be blocked
off by a natural disaster with underpass flooding, and addressed the possible transfer of
the switching yard at Riverfront Park to the Charlton-Pollard area being a major concern.
Mayor Moore voiced concern with flooding in Charlton-Pollard and spoke of discussions
with Mayor Brown of Houston concerning their recent flooding and fire protection not
being able to get to flooded areas. He requested an impact report and response ability
of emergency equipment in that area with both underpasses open, but with trains being
en route and/or cars blocking roadways. Mayor Moore expressed a desire that all of the
community realize the potential impact on this industrialized area.
The City Manager said he and Fire Chief Bertrand support modifying apparatus
assignments and civilanizing Fire Dispatch and that the proposal to close Fire Station 11
and reopen it as an EMS station only is the same as presented two years ago, but said
it would be available for reactivation if relocation of the interchange yard required a
change.
In response to queries by Councilmember Samuel, Fire Chief Bertrand commented that
according to an ISO study, the southwest area (Tyrrell Park and Willowcreek) was
deficient in fire protection and a station was built on Walden Road, and now the entire city
is at five minutes or less response time.
Mr. Bonczek told Council that he and Chief Bertrand will proceed with proposed No. 1 and
No. 3 budget reductions, work with the Fire Union and submit additional information to
Council regarding Fire Station 11.
Cou ncilmember Ames noted that agreed cuts priorto Fire Department reductions,equates
to $2,000,072.
Police
• Eliminate 11 sworn position (8 vacancies currently)
Mr. Bonczek stated that performance has been excellent with 18% reduction in serious
crimes and that response time and services are at high levels,
• Eliminate 18 civilian positions (9 vacancies currently)
• Combination reduction of 5 civilian/sworn
Community Resource Specialist (transfer to CDBG, vacant)
Send warrants to collection
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Mayor Pro Tern Goodson requested additional information on the combination reduction
of 5 civilian/5 sworn positions, if they are current vacancies, and if it would hamper the
department next budget year, and Police Chief Scofield responded that the civilian
vacancies occur primarily in Communications and Central Records,explained the staffing
process, and said that it takes four months to hire sworn officers.
Mayor Pro Tem Goodson voiced a desire for information regarding actual cost savings of
paying overtime in not filling sworn positions.
COMMENTS
Councilmembers comment on various matters
Councilmember Ames stated that the accepted budget reductions amount to$2,100,900.
City Manager Bonczek responded thatthe budget alternatives revolve around propertytax
or storm water drainage utility fees, and the storm water drainage utility fees are provided
by state law, is appropriate to be considered by a city at any time regardless of deficits,
and said fourteen cities in Texas have implemented a water utility fee, and reported
industrial agreements are about 17% of revenues.
Mayor Pro Tern Goodson acknowledged the $4M deficit, requested additional revenues
from industrial contracts be included in the proposed property tax increase alternative,
commented about stormwater proposals being met with opposition. He spoke of
prudence in creating a stormwater utility if the street user fee is eliminated, and stated that
small street repairs should be handled through general fund allocations or accumulated
and funded through certificates of obligations or tax bond elections. Mayor Pro Tern
Goodson suggested the stormwater utility fees be balanced against the elimination of the
street user fee with incorporation of the same exemptions or fee reductions proportionally
exempting schools,counties,and churches completely. Since nonprofit organizations are
not exempt, he suggested a line item in the CDBG budget be implemented to allow
requests for operation and maintenance expense reimbursements to eliminate the burden.
He expressed a desire to use the money in the street user fund to finish projects and put
capital projects in a several month hiatus until budget numbers are realized in 2002 and
the beginning of 2003.
In response to Mayor Moore's question if there has been a complete revolution of street
repairs throughout the city, Public Works Director Tom Warner stated there is about$6M
in unaddressed street improvement needs.
Mayor Pro Tern Goodson reiterated that his point that with the street user fee there is
always a cycle of repairs and perhaps repairs could be made sooner in one swoop with
a bond election. He suggested informing citizens and quit making bit repairs, and
addressed problems with moisture and soil conditions in our area.
Mayor Moore verbalized an opinion that a complete address of all streets needs to be
made throughout the community, and spoke of a disproportionate number of streets in
older communities needing rehabilitation.
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Mr. Warner mentioned that most of streets remaining need major rehabilitation. He said
most streets needing an extension of life by an overlay have been addressed. And in
reply to Councilmember Smith's question, Mr. Warner reported that damage costs by
Tropical Storm Allison continue to be determined. One street was under water for a
sustained period of time, and most of the damage will not be fully assessed until a later
date beyond the limit to ask for reimbursement or federal assistance.
Councilmember Samuel suggested when making capital improvement cuts to be mindful
of the areas with dire needs for continued improvements, such as the north end and the
avenues area,and spoke of escalating costs with long delays. He stated his concerns with
delaying capital improvements as a means of addressing the budget, becoming a reality
when it is perceived that one area of the City is treated differently, and expressed
understanding of the dynamics and needs in older areas not being the same.
Councilmember Smith commented on that a major misconception is that the City
constructs streets in new developments. She articulated the need to inform citizens that
those expenditures are not paid by tax dollars, but by subdivision developers. She stated
that streets in her Ward need repair. Only two have been repaired in the last 36 years,
and there is problem in areas that are without curbs and gutters.
Councilmember Samuel commented there are curb and gutter streets with asphalt
patching, spoke of difficultly in explaining the procedure to constituents when their streets
are crumbling, said he tries to avoid Ward politics, and said there are disparities between
the wards by nature.
City Manager Bonczek informed Council that at the next meeting will, a proposal will be
on the agenda to borrow an amount not to exceed $8M to continue existing projects such
as Concord Road, Crockett Street, and Delaware, depending on availability of federal
funds. He said here will not be any other major capital improvements or proposed
drainage projects, no new South 23rd or Virginia, and any change in direction will have a
major budget impact beyond what is already being faced..
Councilmember Smith added that she recently spoke with Congressman Lampson and
stated he was very enthusiastic about the City receiving funding for the Delaware project,
Mayor Moore commented it is important to realize the added prosperity and tax growth,
spoke of possible perceptions in speaking about eliminating projects, said Council has
taken every opportunity to leverage federal and state dollars for projects in the community,
and expressed being sensitive to the whole scope and direction in which we are focused.
He addressed partnership, benefits to individuals, and being consistent across the board
throughout the entire City.
Councilmember Patterson expressed her feelings in the insensitivity in stating there will
not be drainage and street improvement projects on Virginia or23rd Streets when promises
have been made to citizens, and said Council is here to work for all citizens and improve
all four quadrants of the city. She spoke of leveraging dollars for all areas.
Mayor Moore commented about the importance of balancing resources and assets
throughout the community, not being short sided in continuing infrastructure improvements
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that have brought commerce to the community, and working hard to not have any tax
increases. He said tax increases should be identified through infrastructure improvements
that would pay back dividends to the City. Mayor Moore said in looking at the budget,
Council will continue to make cuts to balance the budget that will result in current and long
term benefits. He requested a list of streets repaired and those remaining to be repaired
from the Public Works Director.
Mayor Moore asked Fire Chief Bertrand to give an update of site locations of FEMA and
answering needs of flood victims.
Chief Bertrand reported that FEMA is active in the community, Community Relations
Teams are meeting with organization leaders, and the Disaster Recovery Center is open
from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Cathedral High School at 8200 Highway 105. He
encouraged members of the community to report damages to register and become eligible
for assistance. He reported that City Officials and various emergency management
coordinators will meet with FEMA on Tuesday to begin the process for public assistance
and reimbursement of expenses incurred by the City. He announced that FEMA
representatives will be present to answer flood-related questions tonight at a
neighborhood meeting at the Willard Library at 6:00 p.m.
City Manager Bonczek informed Council that he will follow their direction,revise his memo,
and make revisions, meet with FIT to solicit their reaction, and noted that the key
component is revenue generation,and bring information back at the next Council meeting.
Mayor Moore extended best wishes to Councilmember Patterson on her upcoming 501
birthday.
City Manager Report - Old Spanish Trail; Public Health Performance Standards;
Beaumont Track Club; Grant Award for the Tobacco Prevention Program; FY2001 Local
Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Program - No report given.
Public Comment (Persons are limited to three (3) minutes).
Ms. Bessie Chissom, representative of the Government and Public Affairs Committee of
the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council on behalf of the Board of
Directors of the Beaumont Chamber to extend appreciation for Council taking a hard look
at City finances. She stressed the importance of the business climate being conducive
to growing the tax base of the community and producing new jobs to ensure a thriving
future. She announced that the Chamber will be sending out surveys to members to
solicit feedback based on today's meeting and expressed appreciation to the Mayor and
staff. Ms. Chissom spoke of the history of economic development issues, the ability to
focus on what is good for the citizens and the business community in order to have a
growing tax base and providing a quality of life that attracts new business.
Mr. Bennie Mendoza, 5655 South Kenneth, addressed Council to extend an invitation to
attend a ground breaking ceremony Friday, June 29, at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Milam
and Avenue B, 1525 Milam, hosted by the Beaumont Community Housing Development
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Organization. Mr. Mendoza stated that City buses are polluting the air with smoke and
need to be checked, said very few people use public transportation after 6:00 p.m. and
suggested ceasing transit service at 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
David W. Moore, Mayor
Barbara Liming, City Clerk
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N~ INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
' OL City of Beaumont, Texas
Executive Offices
Date: June 28, 2001
To: Mayor and Councilmembers
From: Stephen J. Bonczek, City Manager
Subject: Information Related To FY2002 Budget
COMMENTS
Attached you will find the following information to facilitate Council discussion of issues regarding
FY2002 Budget formulation:
1. FY2002 Budget Issues
2. Budget alternatives including department budget decision packages based on Council discussion
and direction on the issues addressed at the 2001 Budget Summit and a projected $4 million
deficit for FY2002.
3. Potential fee structures fora Storm Water Utility.
4. Suggestions and actions for budget planning submitted by business leaders with responses by the
Administration.
5. Personnel summary comparison between FYI 991 and FY2001.
6. Positions eliminated and added sing 1999.
7. List of vacancies in variou's city departments.
8. Property tax adjustment analysis
9. Comparison of 2000 certified values to 2001 preliminary values
10. Chamber of Commerce Budget Survey
11. Beaumont Municipal Transit Weekly Ridership Report May, 2001
12. Fire Station No. 11 Performance Report
13. Sales Tax Revenue Report
14. Health/Safety Fund Projections FY2002
EXHIBIT "All
Memo
To: Financial Improvement Team
From: Stephen J. Bonczek, City Manager
Beverly Hodges, Finance Officer
Date: June 19, 2001
Subject: FY2002 Budget Issues
FY2000 CHALLENGES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
The Mayor/Council and the administration faced many challenges during FY2000:A
comprehensive analysis of operations, programs, services and funding sources
r esulted in
• control or reduction of the cost of government
• implementation of alternative revenue sources, and
• adjustment to existing fees/charges.
The operation and maintenance of an additional fire station and the addition of a fifth
EMS unit created unanticipated expenditures in the General Fund. A rigorous review of
vacancies produced savings'opportunities across funds of approximately$850,000
through eliminated positions. This resulted in productivity improvement as fewer
employees meet increased service demands.
Revenue enhancements included an aggressive pilot program in Cash Management
which targeted EMS collections and allowed for the hiring of temporary employees with
specific medical terminology backgrounds producing an additional $700,000 in
collections which boosted the collection rate from the 40%to 60%of EMS billings.All
City fees were reviewed and increases were proposed in permitting, public health, civic
center rental fees and the institution of fire service fees. Alarm system renewal fees
were reinstated and a late fee added to delinquent water bills.
The combination of the above revenue enhancements and expenditure reductions
through budget discipline and productivity, along with revenue windfalls in Gross
Receipts and higher Sales Tax remittances produced a remarkable $2M financial
turnaround. The cost reductions and increases in revenues resulted in an increase in
the General Fund fund balance of over$900,000, in comparison with a projected $1.1 M
reduction for FY2000. These actions provided the financial capacity for the proposed
use of$2.1 M of General Fund fund balance in the FY2001 proposed budget, which
eliminated the need to increase the property tax rate for FY 2001.
FY2001 ISSUES
The appropriation of General Fund fund balance was necessary to balance the FY2001
Budget. The following issues combined to produce a projected $2.1M deficit for the
fiscal year.
• Shift 2 cents of property tax from General Fund to Debt Service
• Six additional firefighters
• Staffing fifth EMS unit
• Funding employee compensation study (phase 1)
• Funding the retiree Cost Of Living Adjustment
• Economic Development Incentives
T-3e above issues are compounded by the Sales Tax revenue shortfall which is
a-iticipated to reach $1.7M if economic conditions remain the same.
FY2002 ISSUES
he issues that existed in FY2001 will be recurring in FY2002 except for the Economic
Development Incentives. It is unknown whether the Sales Tax will rebound and
experience a surge of growth in the next fiscal period. Additionally, the FY2002 Budget
will include General Fund costs for Phase II of the Compensation Study ($160,000) and
an additional two cent shift of the property tax rate from General Fund to Debt Service
($740,000).
Issue FY2001 FY2002
Shift 2 cents $ 720,000 $ 740,000
Shift additional 2 cents 740,000
Six Firefighters 2 300,000 300,000
Fifth EMS Unit 400,000 400,000
Compensation Study(1) 575,000 650,000
Compensation Study (11) 160,000
Retiree COLA 175,000 175,000
Economic Development 150,000 150,000
Sales Tax Shortfall 1,700,000 ?
Totals 4,020,000 3,315,000
Memo
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Stephen J. Bonczek, City Manager
Beverly Hodges, Finance Officer
Date: June 28, 2001
Subject: FY 2002 Budget
Based on Council discussion and direction on the issues addressed at the 2001 Budget Summit and
a projected$4 million deficit for FY 2002 the following Budget Alternatives have been prepared.
Alternative 1
Property Taxes- Increase $.02 for Debt Service $ 730,000
Storm Water-Exempt religious, schools and county,
eliminate capital 2,600,000
Selective reductions in various departments 670.000
$4,000,000
The property tax rate will be increased$.02 for debt service as opposed to shifting$.02 from the
General Fund. This would result in a total property tax rate of$.655 (General Fund $33 and Debt
Service $325). The Storm Water Utility Fee, exempting religious, school and county
organizations and deferring all($40.5 million)capital improvements,would raise$2,600,000 to
$4,000,000 depending on the extent of the program and exemptions. The potential residential fee
ranges from approximately$2.50 to $4.05 per month for an equivalent service unit. The impact
on non-residential properties would be based on the amount of impervious surface or some other
basis. Various methods of calculating the fee as well as the impact of exemptions are still under
review.
Storm Water Utility
Potential Fee Structure
StormWater No 50% 100%
Utility Budget Exemption Exemption Exemption
$4,000,000 $3.85 $4.06 $4.29
$2,600,000 (no capital) $2.50 $2.64 $2.79
Rates are calculated on a monthly basis per ESU. Exemptions include county, school district and
religious organizations.
Alternative 2
The property tax is increased$.05 for the General and Debt Services Funds with no Storm Water
Utility Fee. Department reductions are increased to achieve the$4 million necessary to balance
the FY 2002 budget.
Property Taxes- Increase 2 cents for Debt Service $ 730,000
Property Taxes- Increase 3 cents for General Fund 1,095,000
Selective reductions in various departments 2,175,000
$4,000,000
All departments have submitted decision packages which outline opportunities for achieving a 3%
or more reduction from their FY 2001 Budget. These budget reduction strategies, a listing of
which follows, will be reviewed and prioritized to produce a balanced FY 2002 Budget. If no
property tax increase and/or Storm Water Utility Fee is adopted, department reductions would
have to provide the entire amount needed to eliminate the$4 million projected deficit. Critical in
the selection of department reductions is whether layoffs or attrition would be used to achieve the
employee reductions identified as timing will impact the level of savings.
Alternative 3
The property tax is decreased$.02. This effectively decreases the General Fund property tax rate
by four cents as a two cent shift is necessary to fund increasing debt service requirements.
Department reductions would remain at the same level if a Storm Water Utility Fee is adopted.
Property Taxes- Decrease 2 cents for General Fund $ (730,000)
Storm Water-Exempt religious, schools and county,
eliminate capital 2,600,000
Selective reductions in various departments 2,130,000
$4,000,000
Any decrease in the property tax rate may have a pro-rata effect on the Industrial Contracts
currently in negotiation. z
FY 2002 Budget Policy
The Administration will continue to monitor/evaluate FY2001 revenues/expenditures on a daily
basis. The impact of the Industrial District agreements currently being negotiated have not been
included in this analysis.
The Street User Fee restructuring based on trip generation will produce an average cost to
residential customers of$30 per month. There will be increased costs for non-residential property
owners/organizations based on the extent of vehicle access to/from their site.
There is also a moratorium proposed on new capital projects with the exception of local match
($700,000) for the Delaware extension for Federal Funding($2.8 million) that would fund eighty
percent of project costs.
The proposed impact of the fire union contract negotiations have been included in the FY2002
budget projections. Increased Healthcare costs(6%health, 25%prescriptions) are also included
in the projections.
The adoption of the proposed compensation/classification plan will be effective July, 2002.
Meetings with the Financial Improvement Team and various community leaders will continue
throughout the FY2002 Budget preparation process.
FY2002 Department Budget Decision Packages
Departments offered several proposals in order to provide Council options for program/service cutbacks to
achieve the 3%or more target reductions necessary to balance the FY 2002 budget.
3% Potential
FY01 Target Savings/Rev
Decision Packages Budget Amount To=Target
Police $18,997,400 $570,000
1. Eliminate 11 sworn positions $528,000
(8 vacancies)
2. Eliminate 18 civilian positions 540,000
(9 vacancies)
3. Combination reduction of
5 civilian/5 sworn $390,000
Community Resource
Specialist(transfer to CDBG,vacant) 28,000
Send warrants to collection 100,000 518,000
The proposal for civilian eliminations would require the reassignment of officers to fill their duties.
Approximately 10 of the 18 potential civilian reductions would be in dispatch with the remainder spread
throughout the department. These proposals are in addition to a budgeted vacancy status.
Fire 13,964,000 420,000
1. Modify apparatus assignments 317,000
(Eliminate 6 positions, 3 vacant)
Eliminate Dive Team 20,000 337,000
2. Close Station 11 (limit to EMS station activity) 512,000
(Eliminate 9 positions)
3. Civilianize Fire Dispatch 57,000
The civilianization of Fire Dispatch is an item which is subject to union negotiation. An analysis of a
proposal to transfer EMS operations to the Fire Department has not been finalized.
3% Potential
FY01 Target Savings/Rev
Decision Packages Budget Amount To=Target
Public Works 11,768,100 353,043
1. Increase Transit fares($.25) 144,000
Charge Transit Social Services 179,800 323,800
2. Cut Transit service hours(6-9pm) 1710,500
3. Adopt Transit Saturday schedule(ie., longer head-times) 187,000
4. Eliminate Transit Saturday service 136,000
5. Eliminate Hot Shot Gradall Crew 181,000
Eliminate Development Services Manager(vacant) 65,000
Eliminate Utility Asphalt Repair Crew 67,700
Eliminate Joint Sealing Program 34,300 348,000
6. Renegotiate street lighting contract 40,500
7. General operating-Engineering 30,000
Parks General Maintenance 73,300
Streets& Drainage heavy materials 15,200
General operating-Transportation 45,100
Increase Parking Violation Fees(from$3/$10/$10 to$10/$15/$20) 44,400 208,000
Increased operating expenses related to the transit system as well as cutbacks in state(20%)and federal
(down to 48%of operating deficit'from 50%) funding contribute to the need for adjustments to this
service. General operating reductions include overtime, operating supplies,telephone, fuel& lube, vehicle
maintenance, part-time and temporary wages, botanical supplies, contract services and equipment
maintenance.
L_ ibrary& Leisure Services ' 2
Library Services 1,908,100 57,000
l. Automated circulation system 16,200
Eliminate Funding Center Librarian(vacant) 40,800 57,000
2. Eliminate Maintenance Worker I(vacant) 30,000
General operating 11,000 41,000
3. Eliminate Literacy Program(alternative program at BISD) 81,100
Recreation Services 825,800 25,000
1. Eliminate R.A.P. Program Sites 11,200
Eliminate After School Programs 4,600
General operating 8,300 24,100
The Library Director is attempting to secure grant funding that could sustain a literacy program in the
branch libraries. The general operating savings are based on closing the main library on Saturday and
Sunday. Both the R.A.P. and After School programs are underutilized.
3% Potential
FY01 Target Savings/Rev
Decision Packages Budget Amount To Target
CitYManager/Council 523,400 15,700
1. Secretary I position 33,000
2. Washington Representative-
25%reduction 14,275
3. POST Contract-25%reduction 6,250
Small Minority Business
Development Program Contract 7.500 13,750
If the Secretary I position is eliminated(transferred to Human Resources), it is proposed that the City Clerk
be responsible for the Council Agenda preparation. The Small Minority Business Development Program is
a division of the Chamber of Commerce.
Public Health 4,593,200 137,800
1. Increase Charge for Vital
Statistic Records 56,900
Increase EMS rates 80,000 136,900
A proposal to privatize EMS services is not being considered based on Council direction and market
conditions at this time.
Central Services 6,207,000 186,200
1. Art Museum Grounds Maintenance 3,600
General operating-Purchasing z 4,000
IS Contract Maintenance
(Transfer to Enterprise Funds) 39,500
Eliminate Clerk 1I Convention Facilities 31,000
(vacant)
Defer Capital Purchases 7,500
Defer Painting Program 12,200
Eliminate Golden Triangle Directory Listing 2.500 100,300
In an effort to control utility costs,a 78*temperature policy for all City buildings will be implemented.
3% Potential
FY01 Target Savings/Rev
Decision Packages Budget Amount To=Target
Finance 1,219,600 36,600
1. Eliminate Performance Analyst
Position(vacant) 69,000
2. Eliminate Accounting Assistant
Position(vacant) 35,000
3. Eliminate publishing of the PAFR 11,000
Eliminate color from Budget&
CAFR 4.000 15,000
Human Resources 649,800 20,000
1. Eliminate Service Awards Program;
5 yr. gifts;and Doris Johnson award 8,500
General operating 10,000 18,500
The Service Awards banquet would be replaced with a presentation at Council meeting.
City Attorney 571,900 17,600
1. Aggressive collection for all Departments 100,000
City Clerk 1,148,400 34,452
1. Do not renew Municipal Court
collection contract with
Municipal Services Bureau(MSB) 60,000
Transfer demolition advertising to CDBG 9,600 69,600
Municipal Court will still use Orpnibase/DPS Collections to service delinquent accounts.
City Wide
1. Discontinue uniforms for non-field personnel 5,000
2. Discontinue holiday bonus($20 grocery voucher) 29,500
3. Travel(10%across the board) 30,000
4. Payment, rather than in-kind, from YMBL 50,000
5. Delay implementation of Compensation Study Phase II 158,000
Originally scheduled for implementation July 2002
6. Eliminate Curbside Recycling(Net savings=$234,900 in Solid
Waste Fund; eliminates 6 positions)and reduce funding 50%for
garbage container replacement($200,000)to provide capacity to
increase the Solid Waste contribution to the General Fund and minimize
the need for future rate increases. 50,000 322,500
The FY 2001 contribution from the Solid Waste Fund is$600,000. City Charter limits utility fund
contributions to 20%of operating revenues. This equates to$1.2 million for the Solid Waste Fund.
However,current operating costs would limit the availability of funds for this transfer.
TOTAL $62,376,700 1 873 395
$4,589,600*
Items in bold have or will be implemented. The results of these actions will net the City$714,700 in
savings or increased revenues.
* Excludes duplication in decision packages.
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STORM WATER UTILITY
POTENTIAL FEE STRUCTURE
Estimated Monthly Rate per ESU
Exemptions
Storm Water Religious
Utility Budget None County Organizations Schools All
$4,000,000 $3.85 $3.86 $4.03 $4.08 $4.30
$2.600,000* 2.50 $2.51 2.62 $2.65 2.79
*No Capital
Example Locations
Monthly Fee
No Exemptions Annual Cost
No No
Location ESU's Capital Capital Capital Capital
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Hoffbrau 18.83 $72.48 $47.08 $869.72 $564.90
American Valve and Hydrant 280.87 $1,081.35 $702.18 $12,976.17 $8,426.10
Jefferson County 236.00 $908.60 $590.00 $10,903.96 $7,080.00
Ritter Lumber 51.51 $198.33 $128.78 $2,379.96 $1,545.30
Central High School 168.05 $646.99 $420.13 $7,763.91 $5,041.50
First Baptist Church 61.69 $237.51 $154.23 $2,850.08 $1,850.70
Harbor Apartments 79.16 $304.77 $197.90 $3,657.19 $2,374.80
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Convenience Store 6.29 $24.22 $15.73 $290.60 188
Texas Cities and Storm Water Utility Rate Structures
Texas Ides Resldentlal Rate Type Residential Rate(s)
;an Antonio Flat Fee tiered rates
wstin Flat Fee 5.21
'v ton ISA 1.30 average fee
Aen No Response No Response
Bedford ISA $2.50 ESU
)atlas Total Area $1.76 and max of$13.88
uless Flat Fee $2.50 per single faro.Parcel
garland ISA $1.20/2.40/3.60 tiered plan
;olleyviue Flat Fee 6
Jorth Richland Hills I ISA/Total Area $3.00 per ESU $19.26/acre/mo
Iano ISA tiered fee
ubbock Flat Fee 1.71
nes uite ISA single fam-$3.0 flat•multi area'0.05/100 sf/month
,ainesville No Response No Response
Texas CItles Non-Residential Rate Type Non-Residential Rate(*)
;an Antonio Total Area/Runoff Co. tiered rates One time Impact fee for development projects without detention$1600.00 acre
wstin ISA 56.23 per developed acre/$5.62 undeveloped acre 0.2 acres of Imp. surface constitutes development)
Angton ISA/Maximum Fee $6.50-$390.00 Maximum charge
Ulen No Response No Response
3edford ISA 2.50/ESU
)alias Total Area $0.0555/mo. Per 100 sf with min of$1.05-for commercial and unimproved and max of$13.88 for unim rov
=uless Total Area/Runoff Co. $18.94/100% impervious acre of land
3arland ISA $0.06/100 sf Impervious;schools church exempt
;ogle Ile ISA Total Square footage/ESU'6.00
4orth Richland Hills ISA Fee based on total area times a calculated rate for the land use type.
Llano ISA $0.048/100 sf of total Impervious area with a minimum of$1.50
_ubbock Flat Fee 11.35 Exemption of Independent School Districts
Aes uite ISA 0.05/100 sf of Impervious area
Gainesville No Response No Response
Texas Cities and Storm Water Utility Budget Components 1/1/98
'A +en �f :Add Qn I'staff : 1. IjM r 's ents Eroslniu trill
Dallas M f�
Arlington '
Mesquite
North Richland Hills _ ^T
Garland
Plano
Bedford
Euless
Austin V ivi w
San Antonio
Allen
Lubbock
Colleyville
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City of Beaumont Storm Water Utility Rate Structures
Residential Tiered Rate Structures and Revenue Forecasts
Tiers Tier Range ft2 ISA Est. #of Accounts Rate 1 Rate 2 Rate 3
Small 0-1799 10860 $3.00 $3.50 $4.00
Medium 1800-2699 10910 $4.00 $4.50 $5.00
Lar a >2700 11470 $5.00 $5.50 $6.00
Revenues $1,602,840.00 1$1,869,980.00 $2,137,120'-nn
Residential Flat Rate Structures and Revenue Forecasts
Flat Rate Est. # of Accounts Revenues
3.75 33722 $1,517,490.00
4.00 33722 $1,618,656.00
4.25 33722 $1,719,822.00
4.50 33722 $1,820,988.00
4.75 33722 $1,922,154.00
5.00 33722 $2,023 320.00
5.25 _33722 $2,124,486.00
486.00
Multi-Residential Tiered Rate Structures Capped at$5000.00 per year and Revenue Forecast
Apartment Type Est. # of Units Rate 1 Rate 2 Rate 3 N
Multi-Unit Apts. 7038 $3.00 $4.00 $5.00
Duplex 447 $6.00 $8.00 $10.00
Four lex 2 $12.00 $16.00 20.00
Revenues $285,S76.00 380 768.00 475 96
Multi-Residential Flat Unit Rate Without the $5000.00 Per Year Maximum Fee
Flat Fee Rates Total Units Rates Revenue
Units 8454 $3.00 $304,344.00
Units 8454 $3.50 $355,068.00
Units 8454 $4.00 $405,792.00
Units 8454 $4.50 $456,516.00
Units 84541 $5.00 $507,240.001
Commercial Rate Structures and Revenue Forecasts
Commercial Rate Based on Total Impervious Surface Area as Calculated at$0.15 per 100 ft2 ISA
Minimum Monthly Fee of$6.00 and Maximum Monthly Fee of$416.00 ($5,000 per year)
Commercial Type Est. # of Accounts Range ft2 ISA Est. Annual Rev
Small $6.00 Min. 598 < 4000 $43,056.00
Medium Calculated 2174 4000-277333 $1,328,508.00
Large $416.00 Max 29 > 277333 $144,768.00
Revenues $1,516,335.00C
Commercial Rate Based on Tiered Total Impervious Surface Area Groupings
Minimum Monthly Fee of$6.00 and Maximum Monthly Fee of$416.00 ($5,000 per year)
Tiers Est. #of Accounts Range ft2 ISA Rate 1 Rate 2 Rate 3
1 560 0-3710 $6.00 $6.60 $7.26
2 560 3711-8770 $12.00 $13.20 $14.52
3 560 8771-16000 $24.00 $26.40 $29.04
4 560 16001-37620 $48.00 $52.80 $58.08
5 560 >37620 $96.00 $105.60 $116.16
Revenues $1,249,920.00 $1,374,912.00 $1,512,403.00
Commercial Rate Based on Calculated Total Impervious Surface Area at$0.15 per 100 ft2 ISA N
No Minimum or Maximum Fee
Commercial Calculate Est#of Accounts jTotalft21SA lRevenue
All No Min. or Max. 28011 895393801 $1,611,708.84
Suggestions and Actions for Budget Planning
Goal - Balance the City of Beaumont Budget without additional
fees or tales
1. Re-evaluate all budget assumptions and projections.
As part of the annual budget process, all monthly financial projections are reviewed closely each
month to provide Council with up-to-date financial analysis. The long range financial plan is
also revie-,ved and updated. All assumptions are discussed with and approved by the City
:Manager prior to inclusion in the documents.
2. Find a Nvay to make recycling break even - Elimination of recycling vs. increased landfill
costs.
The elimination of the Curbside Recycling Program would provide a net savings of 5234,900 to
the Solid Waste Fund. Six positions would need to be eliminated. The increased landfill costs
%vould be minimal.
3. Close one fire station.
If the City closes one of the twelve fire stations in the city, nine firefighters would need to be
terminated. At the present time, there are two vacancies which would require the termination of
seven firefighters. The total cost savings would be approximately$512,000.
4. Aggressively pursue privatization of appropriate services.
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City departments analyze privatizing various services on a continual basis. Emergency Medical
Services, grass cutting, Fleet operations and the management of the Landfill have all at one time
been conducted by the private sector. The City recognizes that there is often a cost savings when
privatizing a particular service; however,there are other variables which have to be considered
such as quality of work, timeliness of work and responsiveness to citizens and customers.
5. Attrition of personnel- Look at vacancy rates, turnover and make reductions based
upon a three-year plan.
The City has eliminated 25 positions through attrition since July of 1999. Fifteen positions in the
General Fund were eliminated while 23 positions were added for a net savings of$168,000. Ten
positions were eliminated in other funds while fifteen were added for a net cost of$57,000. With
all funds combined(General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Internal Service Funds and
Enterprise Funds),there is a net savings of$111,000.
The City Budget does take into account vacancy rates in various city departments. The City will
continue to analyze vacancy rates and turnover in all departments in an effort to downsize city
government.
6. Delay Phase II Compensation/Classification pending position reductions and revenue
increases.
Phase H of the Compensation/Classification Plan will be deferred to the fourth quarter of FY
2002. There will be an approximate S225,000 impact on the budget based on the annual cost of
S925,000.
7. Develop a cost control and reduction culture including cash incentive awards to
employees who make suggestions that actually reduce costs.
In FY 2000, the City implemented an employee suggestion program called"Bright Ideas."
Employees are eligible for an incentive award for suggestions implemented(20%of savings up
to S 1,000). All employees are encouraged to submit their money-saving ideas and suggestions.
8. Continue to combine departments/services when possible.
The City will continue to combine departments/services after cost/benefit analyses are-conducted
and prove that cost savings will be realized %%ithout negatively affecting productivity.
9. Streamline energy conservation efforts including the use of outside expertise to control
utility use in city buildings, especially on weekends and nights. Take full advantage of
electric deregulation when open market opportunities take effect on January 1,2002.
The Administration agrees that significant savings can be realized through better energy
management practices. A basic energy management policy is currently under development for all
City buildings. This policy will incorporate lowering the temperature in air conditioned spaces
during the winter and increasing temperatures during the summer. In addition, staff is
researching the use of a performance-based contract to provide an energy management system for
the five main buildings in the downtown area. This system would allow for better management
of energy resources, specifically when the buildings are not in use. Initial cost estimates for an
energy saving retrofit and management system for the five buildings are in excess of SIM. The
payout for such a system is approximately 10 years. A recommendation is expected to be
presented for consideration prior to 2002.
The City plans to solicit bids for the procurement of electric power from the open market. The
lowest most responsible bidder will be considered for award.
10. Control gasoline costs in city vehicles
• personal use of city vehicles?
• study mileage reimbursement Instead of providing a vehicle?
The City has studied the use of City vehicles for personal use on numerous occasions. In the
operating departments, staff usage of City vehicles is limited to those who are available for call
out purposes or those that must respond immediately to operational situations. In the Police
Department, most staff members above the rank of Sergeant have access to a take home vehicle.
Those individuals which reside out of the City limits may not participate in the take home
program.
The City has determined from previous studies that mileage reimbursements or payment of car
allowances is more cost effective than purchasing a vehicle for staff use. The City currently has
an allowance policy which promotes the use personal vehicles for City business, especially for
inter-city transportation. In some circumstances,such as inspections or for emergency units, a
clearly marked City vehicle is provided for ease of identity.
11. Develop a stronger emphasis on the use of incentives to attract new businesses in order
to grow our tax base including use of city owned land for economic development.
The City appropriated S150,000 for economic development purposes in FY 2001, the first year to
ever do so. The City was successful in working with the Chamber of Commerce, Entergy and
Southwestern Bell to locate West Teleservices Corporation to Beaumont where they currently
employ more than 1,000 people. The City will continue to work with their economic partners to
strengthen the local economy and grow the tax base.
12. Selective delay of nonessential capital improvements.
The City planned to issue S 15 million in certificates of obligation in FY 2001 for the completion
of current capital projects as well as planned projects. The City now plans to issue$7.5 million
in certificates of obligation this summer to fund ongoing projects such as Concord Road and the
Hike and Bike Trail.
13. Comparison of library services to cities of similar size- adjust services as appropriate
(See attached memorandum). 2
14. Review procedures for procurement including all specifications. Ensure competitive
bidding for all supplies and contracts.
The City's Purchasing Division is responsible for ensuring that the City complies with all State
bidding laws in addition to soliciting as many bids as possible to receive the lowest price
available. Competitive bidding is not only encouraged, it is required by State law and the City's
procurement policies. This is often a subject of dissent within the community. City vendors'
would like for the City to provide a local preference in making procurement decisions. Not only
is this practice against State law, it would also increase the price of goods and services purchased
for City use.
15. Comparison of work hours for firefighters to cities of similar size. Adjust coverage as
appropriate.
Suppression employees work shifts of 24 hours on duty followed by 48 hours off duty. The
average work week for suppression employees is 48 hours per week. Firefighters around the
state work between an average of 48 and 52 hours per week. The Fair Labor Standards Act does
not allow working more than 159 hours in a 21-day period. The 48-hour work week is also part
of the labor agreement between the City and Beaumont Firefighters' Local 399.
16. Reductions in state and federal transit funding should result in reduced services or
increased,fares.
(See attached memorandum).
17. Increase the ENIS collections to ensure a higher level of revenues for the service:
EMS collections will be positively impacted by any rate increase that is enacted. Staff is
currently assembling the necessary information to support a rate increase which will be presented
in the next 30 days. With the availability of legal support, an additional level of collection
scrutiny should produce additional positive returns.
18. Contract �vith an outside efficiency expert similar to "Sharp Report on BISD."
The Administration will explore this option and identify consultants that have successful
experience in local government analysis. The Administration had proposed a performance
analyst to work out of the City Manager's office to identify cost savings. This position has been
eliminated as part of the budget reduction plan.
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TEXAS LIBRARIES OF SIMILAR SIZE
(Information from Texas Public Library Statistics for 1999)
Population is assigned service area by the Texas State Library
CITY (POPULATION FOR 1999) # OF TOTAL COLLECTION TOTAL PAID STAFF TOTAL
BRANCHES/ EXPENDITURESA
BOOKMOBILES PER CAPITA EXPEN.
Abilene (108,257) 1 244,083 39.27 $1,769,912
Amarillo (171,207) 3 734,532 67.50 $2,663,554
Brownsville (169,358) 0 112,641 24 $1.097,703
Bryan(133,407) 2 208,654 36.25 $1,370,486
Carrollton (108,252) 1 256,864 70 $3,091,740
Grand Prairie (113,3290) 1 128,883 22.83 $1,116,095
McAllen(168,050) 0 291,569 49.55 $1,537,953
Mesquite (114,632) 1 155,266 36.57 $1,645,208
Midland(119,647) 1 292,618 33.20 N $1,152,812
Odessa(125,729) 0 237,364 25 $823,530
Pasadena(112,964) 1 472,686 40 _ $2,003,347
San Angelo (102,775) 3 300,516 32 $1,054,000
Waco (183,226) 3 265,819 40.50 $1,905,350
Wichita Falls(99,236) 0 141,535 22 $1,312,664
AVERAGE 1.21 274,502 38.48 $1,610,311
Beaumont (109,841) 5 349,603 44 $1,942,773
CITY OF BEAUMONT
unfiffi PUBLIC WORKS
INTEROFFICE NI]EMORANDUM
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June 13, 2001
TO: Stephen J. Bonczek, City Manager
FROM: Tom Warner, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: TRANSIT FUNDING
COMMENTS
The Fiscal Year 2001 operating budget for Beaumont Municipal Transit (BMT) was
estimated at$3,000,000 which is typically funded from four(4)different sources. The
funding sources include fare box/advertising revenue, the Federal Transportation
Administration(FTA), the State of Texas (State) and the City of Beaumont's General
Fund Budget.
The total FY 2001 expenditures for BMT, based on seven (7) months of operating
costs, are estimated at$3,239,000. The increase in expenditures is due to higher fuel
costs, parts and materials due to the age of the fleet, utilities, environmental
regulations and employee costs due to retirements.
In determining the FTA and City share, the estimated revenue is deducted from the
total operating budget and the deficit is split 50150. However, for the first time in the
history of BMT, the FTA share has been capped at a level that is less than 50 percent
of the operating deficit. The split for FY 2001 is 46 percent FTA and 54 percent City.
This is anticipated to occur again in FY 2002. The State funds are then used to offset,
up to 50 percent, of the City's share of the operating costs. The amount remaining is
then the City's share of the operating cost.
The City's General Fund is also the source of matching funds for all capital purchases.
For FY 2001, the City's share of capital expenditures is$167,741. These funds will
be used for the purchase of eight(8)pars transit vans,a forklift,flatbed trailer and bus
stop signs. The total FTA share for capital purchases is $670,959. The cost for
capital items is shared on an 80/20 basis between the FTA and City.
To: Stephen J. Bonczek
From: Tom Warner
RE: Transit Funding
June 13,2001
Page 2 of 2
The FY 2002 operating and capital costs are estimated at $1,031,368 and $86,965,
respectively. Capital purchases in FY 2002 include two (2) transit coaches and bus
shelters. The FTA/STATE share for FY 2002 operating is estimated.at $1,288,769
or 45 percent and capital is $642,860 or 90 percent. The state is providing
approximately 90 percent of the funding for the transit coaches.
A breakdown of FY 2001 and anticipated FY 2002 funding sources is provided below:
FY 2001 FY 2002
Budget $3,239,000 $3,400,000
Revenue (598,800) (555,000)
Subtotal $2,640,200 $2,845,000
FTA Grant $1,212,000 $1,288,769 _
City Operating $1,428,200 $1,556,231
State Operating* (524,863) (524,863)
City Operating $ 903,307 $1,031,368
Capital - City S 164,741 $ 86,965
Total City Share $1,071,048 $1,118,333
* Assumes State Funding remains the same for FY 2002.
2
Tom Warner
TWA
PERSONNEL SUMMARY COMPARISON
FY 1991 FY 2001 FY 1991 FY 2001
City Manager 7 4 Public Health
Administration — 2
City Clerk Clinical Services — 18
Clerk 3 3 Health Services 31 16
Municipal Court 17 18 EMS 13 38
20 21 Environmental Health 21 11
City Attorney WIC 9 11
Legal Services 7 9 74 gg
Risk Management 3 1 Public Works
10 10 Administration — 2
Economic Development. Building Codes 14 10
Economic Development — 1 Development Services — 8
Planning 8 8 Engineering 29 23
Housing 8 5 Streets&Drainage 87 75
Grants Administration 2 2 Transportation 29 28
Convention&Tourism 6 8 159 146
24 24 Library System
Human Resources Administration — 6
Administration — 2 Circulating Libraries 32 25
Personnel 10 7 Literacy — 1
Benefits — 4 Tyrrell Historical — 5
Safety — 2 32 37
10 15 Parks & Recreation
Central Services Parks 28 69
Building Services 28 23 Recreation 8 14
Purchasing 11 9 36 83
Information Services 11 16 Water Utilities
Convention Facilities 11 21 Administration 8 18
Communications 5 5 Water Distribution 38 41
Fleet 22 33 Water Production 21 23
88 107 Sewer Maintenance 40 44
Finance Water Reclamation 17 21
Accounting 16 13 124 147
Cash Management 10 14 Clean Community
Customer Services 29 z 25 Administration 6 5
55 52 Residential 24 15
Police Yard Waste Collection 15 25
Administration 50 44 Recycling 1 7
Patrol/Field Ops 166 217 Landfill Operations 18 14
Criminal Investigations 62 57 Neighborhood Services — 8
Special Services — 22 64 74
278 340
Fire
AdmhEmergency Mgmt 10 10
Emergency Operations — 219
Prevention/Investigation 223 8
Communications — 10
Fire Training Center — 4
233 251 TOTAL 1,214 1,407
Positions Budgeted in FY99-01 Budget
Designated as "Will Not Be Filled"
Annual Budgetary Impact
Division Vacancy Date Position FY Position Annual Ilealth FICA Pension Worker's Comp. Annual
Occurred In Became Vacant Deleted Salary Per Year 7.65*% 10.0% 2.5% Budgetary Impact*
Positions Budgeted in FY99-01 Budget
Designated as "Will Not Be Filled"
Annual Budgetary Impact
Division Vacancy Date Position FY Position Annual Health FICA Pension Worker's Comp. Annual
Occurred In Became Vacant Deleted Salary Per Year 7.65% 10.0% 2.5% Budgetary Impact*
General Fund
Assistant City Manager'" Executive 1999 0 0 0 0 0 0
Code Inspector 1 Building Codes 2/19/01 2001 33,956 6100 2,598 3,396 849 46,898
Deputy Chiefof Police+ Police Administration 3/31/98 2(N)0 63,672 5,300 4,871 6,367 1,592 81,802
Development Services Manager Development Services 5/31/01 2001 49,438 6,100 3,782 4.944 1,236 65,5(X)
Drainage Engineer Engineering 02/02/98 2000 49,345 5,300 3,775 4,935 1,234 64,588
Environmental Health Manager Environmental Ilealth 7/16!99 1999 39,002 4,600 2,984 3,900 975 51,461
EMS Manager Public Health 4/30/01 2001 48,468 6,100 3,708 4,847 1,212 64,374
Parks&Recreation Director Parka&Recreation 4/30/01 2001 X 77,845 6,100 5;155 7,785 11946 99,631
ProgramCoordipator Recreation 6/2/00 2000 30,246 5,300 2,314 3,025 756 41,641
Property Administrator Purchasing 4/28/00 2000 30,708 5,300 2,349 3,071 768 42,196
Public Health Clinician Clinical Services 3/6/98 1999 51,040 4,600 3,905 5,104 1,276 65,925
Secretary 1, Criminal Investigations 4/30/00 2000 24,856 5,300 1,901 2,486 621 JS,I64
Traffic Engineer Transportation 7/17/98 1999 59,778 4,600 4,573 3,978 1,494 76,423
Internal Auditor/Bud.do Perf.Anal. Budget 1/31/01 2001 51,371 6,100 3,930 5,137 1,284 67,822
Police Captain+++ Police Field Operations 1/31/01 2001(mid) 59,003 5,300 4,514 5,900 1,475 76,192
Total Fund Savings
$879,576
Positions Budgeted in FY99-01 Budget
Designated as "Will Not Be Filled"
Annual Budgetary Impact
Division Vacancy Dale Position FY Position Annual Ilealth FICA Pension Worker's Comp. Annual
Occurred In Became Vacant Deleted Salary Per Year 7.65% 10.0% 2.5% Budgetary Impact*
Solid Waste Fund
Equipment Operator 1 Neighborhood Services 10/01/99 2000 19.364 5,300 1,481 1,936 484 28,566
Recycling Coordinator Administration 9/30/99 1999 34,200 4,600 2,616 3,420 855 45,691
Total Fund Savings 574.257
Water Utilitleli Fund
Clerk Typist If Water Administration 10/19/98 2000 16,972 5,300 1,298 1,697 424 25,692
Civil Engineer III Water Administration 7/30/99 1999 42,840 4,600 3,277 4,284 1,071 56,072
Equipment Operator I Water Production •8/31/99 2000 23,480 5,300 1,796 2,348 587 33,511
Laboratory Technician Water Reclamation 10/01/95 2000 19,864 5,300 1,520 1,986 497 29,167
Res.&Tmg.CoordJOper.Mgr. Water Administration 1/03/00 2000 54,066 5,300 4,136 5,407 1,352 70,260
Water Utilities Director+-+ Water Administration 9/30/99 1999 81,300 4,600 6,219 8,130 2,033 102,282
Total Fund Savings
5316.984
Fleet Fund
O(Tiee Supervisor Fleet. 4/30/00 20(H) 33,775 5,300 2,584 3,378 844. 45,881
Total Fund Savings 515.881
Hotel Occupancy Talc Fund
Convention Marketing Coord. Convention&Visitors Bureau 9/4/00 2000 33,063 5,300 2,529 3,306 827 45,025
Total Fund Sa�ings
$15,025
Grand Total Fund Savings 51,361,723
*Anneal aedsoWy hoped Is calculated by adding"Neal salary,he".FICA.pension.and worlees comp.
'••71te Animist City Manger I- Id, was in ow FY1999 Clauilleadoo Flan bur wu eliminated Rom the FY2000 Clneillcnion Flan.
I he poaltlea was 0441400111ed b Police 0111010(Nor Savings:S3 8.624)
"7%e posidoa wat reclawiRed to Police Offim(Net Swingy.327.683)
Ile po"m was eeelaaiRed to Water Utilities Manager(Net Swingy. S 1#,377)
06114121101
Positions Budgeted in FY99-0I Budget
Designated as "New Positions Added"
Annual Budgetary Impact
Division Addition Date Position FY Position Annual Ilealth FICA Pension Worker's Comp. Annual
Occurred In Was Added Added Salary Per Year 7.65% 10% 2.5% Budgetary Impact*
General Fund
Billiny,Technicians 2 Cash Management 10/01/00 2001 38,272 12,200 2,928 3,827 957 1 58,184
Paramedics 7 Public Health 3/07/00 2000 128,856 37,100 9,857 12,886 3,221 191,920
0eputy Court Clerk II Municipal Court 1/22/01 2001 16,640 6,100 1,273 1,664 416 26,093
Fquipment Operator 1(5) Clean Community 10/1/99 2000 85,280 26,500 6,524 8,528 2,132 128,964
Police 3/31/98& 1/31/01 2000/2 1 63,264 11,400 4,840 6,326 1,582 87,412
Police Officer(2)++ . (mid)
Firefighter(6) Fire Suppression 10/1/00 2001 155,088 36,600 2,250 20,160 4,404 218,502
Total Funds Expended 5711,075
Fire Training Fund ti
Maintenance Worked Fire 3/17/00 2000 16,640 5,300 1,273 1,664 416 25,293
Welder Fire 3/17/00 2000 20,696 5,300 1,583 2,070 517 30,166
Total Funds Expended
Water Utilities Fund 555,459
Construction Inspectors(2) Water Administration 10/2100 2001 42,848 12,200 3,278 4,285 1,071 63,682
Construction Foremen(2) Water Administration 10/2/00 2001 48,256 12,200 3,692 4,826 1,206
70.180
Fquipment Operator 111(2) Water Administration 10/2/00 2001 41,600 12,200 3,182 4,160 . 1,040 62,182
Maintenance Worker 111(2) Water Administration 10/2/00 2001 37,440 12,200 2,864 3,744 936 57,184
Maintenance Worker II(2) Water Administration 10/2/00 2001 35,360 12,200 2,705 3,536 884
54,685
Secretary 11 Water Production 12/13/99 2000 18,516 5,300 1,416 1,852 463
27,547
Water Utilities Manager Water Administration 9/30/99 1999 66,935 4,600 5,121 6,693 1,673
85,022
Wtr./SewerConstr.Supt.(Acting) Water Administration 10/2/00 2001(mid) 48,000 5,300 3,672 4,800 1,200 02.972
Total Funds Expended
5483.454
Grand Total Funds Expended
$1,249,988
'Annual nudreury Inpscl is calculated by adding annual Mary,hcrhh,1•ICA, pemwn, uW workers conryi
Posiiiom were reclassified from mpuiy Chief of Police nKl Policc('spuiu
06/15/200 l
LIST OF VACANCIES
WEEK OF JUNE 18 - 26, 2001
GENERAL FUND
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HUMAN RESOURCES CLERK III 1 Eula Smith 04/12/01
MUNICIPAL COURT Juvenile Court Specialist 1 Rita Hurt-Cullums 03/30/01
ACCOUNTING Accounting Assistant 1 Hanh Tran 06/15/01
CASH MANAGEMENT Administrative Assistant I 1 Wendy Meaux 09/01/00
Billing Technician 1 Tonya Dowden 06/07/01
FINANCE Finance Officer 1 Beverly Hodges 0622/01
CONVENTION FACILITIES Account Clerk II 1 Phyllis Ceasar 12/01/00
Maintenance Worker 1 1 Linda Roberts 0429/01
Maintenance Worker 1 1 Patricia Kraut '04/30/01
LIBRARY Librarian II 1 Barbara Beard 0522/00
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Development Services Manager 1 Tomasine Womack 05/31/01
BUILDING SERVICES Communications Services Supv' 1 Jose Alvardo 01/31/00
Heating &AC Mechanic 1 Dominick Faraci 05/31/01
POLICE
Police Sergeant 1 Wylie Kittell 01/31/01
Police Sergeant 1 William Tatum 01/31/01
Police Sergeant 1 Cecil Carr 01/31/01
Police Captain 1 D W Kelly 01/31/01
Police Officer 1 Douglas Huggins 01104/01
Police Officer 1 Donald Nance 02/13/01
Police Officer 1 Anthony Bruzzeze 02/06/01
Police Officer 1 William Garner 06105/01
Police Officer 1 Rudy Salerandi 0222/01
ID Crim.Technician 1 Tara Buckalew 0221/01
Tele. Comm Opr. l 1 Lisa Beaulieu 0521/01
Tele.Comm Opr Trainee 1 Amy Hebert 08/08/00
Tele. Gomm.Opr.Trainee 1 Alberta Cowart 1221/00
Tele.Comm. Opr.Trainee 1 Heather Crites 0327/01
Tele.Comm.Opr.Trainee 1 Theresa Collier 04/10/01
Juvenile Inf. Specialist 1 Betty Limbrick 03/16/01
Community Resource Specialist 1 Donald Russell 05/02/01
PLANNING Seed Coordinator 1 Robert Watkins 05/15/01
PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM LVN 1 Patricia Workey 01/31/01
EMS Paramedic 1 Richard Herrington 05/31/01
Jay Marsolan 06/01/01
Stormie Reed 06/15/01
FIRE Fire Driver/Operator 1 Henry Hebert 02/02/01
Fire Driver 1 Larde Wood 04/16/01
Fire Driver/Operator 1 Harry Gilley 06/01/01
CC:Stephen J.Bonczek,Marie Dodson, Rosa Thomas,Andrea Deaton Jackie-c:Vaclist2 06222001
STREETS&DRAINAGE Maintenance Worker III 1 Jarvis Decuir 0220/01
Equipment Operator II 1 John Matthews 05/10/01
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 38
*�OTHER FUNDS
�%I*N ..C4t1e11 Q vls oll ; z os on n? a facafM � �o$ItlOiri w x �►
WATER RECLAMATION
Electronics Technician 1 Thomas Williams 05/09/01
Maintenance Worker I 1 Willie Lavergne 05/14/01
Laboratory Supervisor 1 Karin Warren 06/18/01
CUSTOMER SERVICE Meter Reader 1 Vertis Michael 0523/01
Account Cleric III 1 Elizabeth Hartman 0622101
PRODUCTION Plant Maintenance Mechanic 1 Autholia Westbrooks 05/11/01
DISTRIBUTION
Maintenance Worker II 1 Charles Phelps 04/02/01
Equipment Operator III 1 James Wilson 04/02/01
Water/Sewer Coordinator 1 Joseph Alexander 05/14/01
YARD WASTE Equipment Operator II" 1 Dexter Jones 09/16/99
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES Code Enforcement Officer 1 Ruby Wilson 06/30/01
FLEET Tire Shop Sepcialist 1 Lewis Wilturner 05/30/01
Equipment Mechanic 1 1 Creighton Rayon III 05/07/01
Equpment Mechanic 1 1 William DeShayes III 05/30/01
TOTAL OTHER FUND 14
TOTAL ALL FUNDS 52
'Denotes a Change in the Position Vacated
2
CC:Stephen J. Bonczek,Marie Dodson, Rosa Thomas,Andrea Deaton Jackie-c:Vaclist2 06222001
PUBLIC-Current DATE:June 27,2001
NO. JOB TITLE DEPARTMENT ISALARy CLOSING DATE ONE OR MORE OF THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
2137 Billing Technician FR FIN/Cash Managemen 9.20 Open HS or toll crs in bus,OA or Bookkv_ng;3-yrs exp w/med protocals,proced,term;Val Tx Dri Lic Cl C w/Liab lns;Skllls
tst a_dm_I
1778 Comm Service SuPervisor ILB CS/Building Services 52550/m Open Until Filled i"S;Dogre9 in Electronic Eng Indus Electronics;Ass deg In Electronic;FCC L1cense;2-yrs sup v
exp
2115 Comm Resource Spec(Reopn FR Police/Patrol $8.60 18130/01 HS or equiv;§mos exp in gen bldg cpnsgL riving a veh w/passgr;Val Tx Dri Lic CI B/CDLIw�assgr;bck_ground Invest
i
1999 !EMT-
89 P(Casual) RT PH/EMS 69.25 Open HS or equiv required;certtfled_with Tx Dept of Hith as an EMT-Paramedic;Val Tx Dri LIc CI C
2124 Equipment Mech I{Reopn) _ 'LB CS/Fleet Management$8.60 Open HS or equiv-;2-y-rs exp in sery&minor repair of &_die sel equip;VaI Tx Dri Lic Cl C
2132 Finance Officer FR Finance $6046/m Open Bachelor's_ dgr In acctg;5yrs exp In pub rs.sector fin adm 3-y mgmt 8 supv IeveI;C.P.A_.c_e_rtfi_ca_tion_ _
2117 (Heating&Air Cond Mechanic LB CS/Building Sery 511.25 Open IHS;crs in AC&Refrigeration;§-yrs exp in Commercial AC trade•Val Tx Dri Lic Cl C
- - - _ _
2138 Laboratory SuPervisor 13 PW/Water Reclamatior6260-m 712/01 Four Coll grad in Chem Bio,Env Sc1,2:yrs bench exp In sanitary waste or potable wtr microblo;1-yr sup exp
2109 Library Clerk(Part-time) LB LS/Circulation $5.35 Open HS or equiv,6-mos library or records mgmt exp;Typ tst 25-30wpm;Library skills tst adm
_ ._ _._.. — --
2122 Library Clark(Part-time) LB LS/Elmo Willard $5.35 Open HS or equiv 6-mos library or records mgmt exp;Typ tst 30wpm;Library skills tst adm
2073 Lifeguard RT LS/Recreation $7.00 Open Must have current CPR card.&Red Cross Card or YYMCA Lifesaving Card
2084 Malnt Worker III(Reopen) LB PW/Water Distr $8.00 7/2/01 HS or equiv;l8-mos exp in Install,maint,repair of wtr&sewer Iines;Val Tx Dri Lic Cl C•Class B/CDL
preferred
---- - - -- ---...-- - -- -- --- - -... _- _r
2129 Mater Reader FR FIN/Customer Sery 58.00 Open HS or equiv;§-mos CRT or clerical exp;exp in data entry/10key opr;Val Tx Dri Lic Cl C;rel transp;Liability Ins
- - - _._
2135 Office Clerk(Part-time) FR ACC/Municipal Court $5.15 Open HS or equiv,6-mos exp In general clerical work i
2111 Paramedic RT PH/EMS $8.85 Open HS or equiv;certified w TDH as an EMT-Paramedic;2 yrs esp as a paramedic on a Mobile Intensive Care Unit Ambulance
2120 -Police Officer SD Police $2460/m Open Until Filled Must be certified as a Peace Officer in the State of Texas or Coll grad with 4-yr degr from accred colleg or univ
1824 Public Health Aide(C/A)REOP T PH/Adman Services $6.00 Open HS or eguiv;l-year clerical exp;Typ tst 35-40 wpm;Data Entry Tst at 100kspm
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1960 Public Health Aide C/A REOPN�T PH/Animal Control $6.00 Open HS or equiv;§-mos exp In gen clerical work;Typ tst 35-40w pm
1859 Rec OH-UmpirejSFTBALL) RT LS/Recreation $15.00 Open 10th sch grd;HS or equiv;3 mos exp umpiring or playing sftball In a sftball Ieague.Current cart from the Amateur
Sftball A
1885 Roc Scorekeeper{Sftball RT LS/Recreation $5.15 Open 10th sch grds;HS or equiv;3-mos exp keeping scores or working w/sports
2898 Tennis Aide{PIT)(R Win) RT LS/Recreation $6.00 . Open 10th_sch.grds;l year exp in playing tennis
- -- —
2138 Tolecomm Opr Tralnee.(Reopn FR Pollce/Fiald OQr $_10.00. Open HS or equtvj exp w/police dispatch or 2-way radio or tele;exp w/multi-task Typ tst 45wpm;wriften tst
adm__inis_t_e_r_e_d
-- -
2066 Wetland Tour Guide LB PW/Water Reclamatio 10.50 Open HS or equiv;prefer coil courses In Biology;Degrae prop in Bio or Env Sci preferred;Val Tx Dri Lic Cl C
2106 afar Utilities Engineer LB PW/WU/Adman $3925 Open BS dgr in Civil Eng;Reg In TX as a profess Eng;3-grs supv exp;Val Tx Dri Lic Cl C
CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY-Current
N JOB TITLE DEPARTMENT ISALARYI CLOSING DATE ONE OR MORE OF THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
City of Beaumont
Property Tax Adjustment Impact Analysis
2 cent 3 cent 4 cent 5 cent
Property Property Tax Property Tax Property Tax Property Tax
Value Increase Increase Increase Increase
Residential Home 50,000 10.00 15.00 20.00 25.00
Residential Home 100,000 20.00 30.00 40.00 50.00
Residential Home 150,000 30.00 45.00 60.00 75.00
Residential Home 200,000 40.00 60.00 80.00 100.00
Residential Home 250,000 50.00 75.00 100.00 125.00
Small..Business�
Epicurean Empire, Inc
dba Carlos Italian Restaurant
2570 Calder 104,620 20.92 31.39 41.85 52.31
JTB Recycling Facility "
4895 Romeda Rd. 206,640 41.33 61.99 82.66 103.32
MediumSize_Susinem
Hoffbrau Steaks
2310 N 11th St. 355,600 71.12 106.68 142.24 177.80
Large lausiness;
American Valve & Hydrant
Hollywood & 11th St
(10 accts on tax roll) 1,370,340 274.07 411.10 548.14 685.17
COMPARISON OF 2000 CERTIFIED VALUES TO 2001 PRELIMINARY VALUE'S
Jefferson County Beaumont ISO HFISD
2000 2001 %.Chan a 2000 2001 %Change 2000 2001 %Change
Gross Value 14,553,010 Mrket Valu e 6,318 16,228,884,990 11.50% 7,228,650,587 7.709,412,400 6.65% 465,919,850 505,162,450 8.42%
a: , , 6,185
15,236,939,954 11.12% 6,756,025,281 7,087,982,431 4.91% 459,937,010 497,159,940 8.09%
Gross Taxable Value 13,544,634,725 15,069,040,154 11.25% 6,712,542,441 7.044,808,031 4.95% 403,272,600 440,249,490 9.17%
Abated Value 343,533,510 1,027,408,760 199.07% 0 0 0,00 4A 0 0 0.00%
Total Number of Accounts 141,856 143,496 1.16% 66,989 67,556 0.85% 10,198 10,618 4.12%
Number of Accts w/Abatement 11 12 9.09% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%
Number of Accts w/Homestead 56,396 56,480 0.15% 25,404 25,407 0.01% 2,198 2,261 2.87%
NumberofAccisw/Over65 19,662 19,462 -1.020/a 8,784 8,685 -1.13% 528 549 3.980A
Number of Accts w/Disabled Ex 2,362 2,357 -0.21% 974 971 -0.31% 63 61 -3.17%
Number of Accts wNelerans Ex 1,248 1,252 0.32% 639 640 0.16% 34 35 2.94%
c�~o Number of Accts w/Ag Use 3,920 3,923 0.0896 727 723 -0.5596 1,779 1,776 0.17%
Ln Number of Exempt Accounts 7,309 7,486 2.42% 31900 4,021 3.10% 412 507 23.06%
N Taxable Value' 11,8613,488,079 12,694,918,375 6.98:6 6,217,452,706 . 6,552,094,074 5.38% 341,038,786 375,734,876 10.179.
CD Nederland ISO Port Arthur ISO PNO ISO
2000 2001 %Change 2000 2001 %Change 2000 2001 %Channel
Gross Value 1,145,287,820 1,236,187,390 7,94% 2,735,463,520 3,233,969,360 18.22% 2,254,045,571 2,781,444,890 23.40%
C5 Market Value 1,100,135,442 1,190,448,870 8.21% 2,387,527,475 2,773,912,317 16.184A 2,147,947,714 . 2,644,004,226 23.09'A
Gross Taxable Value 1,099,432,952 1,189,731,320 6.21% 2,376,212,945 2,764,772,967 16.25% 2,140,738,084 2,636,794,546 23.17%
�,- Abated Value 0 0 0.009A 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.000/0
Total Number of Accounts 13,056 13,114 0.44% 30,060 30,229 0.58% 13,044 13,078 0.269'.
LzJ Number of Accts w/Abatement 0 0 0.00% 0 0 . 0 0 0.00%
Number of Accts w/Homestead 7,202 7,195 -0.10% 12,773 12,722 -0.40% 7,466 7,523 0.76°/.
C) Number of Accts W10ver 65 2,196 2,225 1.32% 5,305 5,136 -3.19% 2,478 2,495 0.69%
c5 Number of Accts w0sa bled Ex 204 197 -3.43% 867 864 -0.35% 193 201 4.15°A
,j Number of Accts wNeterans Ex 133 137 3.01% 266 264 -0.75% 154 153 -0.659'1
Number of Accts w/Ag Use 25 25 0,00% 135 133 -1.48%. 27 27 0.00°b
Number of Exempt Accounts 315 306 .2.80% 1,509 1,550 2.72% 535 493 -7.85%
Taxable Value 969,443,889 1,059,220,420 9.26% 2,127.758,796 2,514,250,917 18.16% 1,895,177,375 2,387,899,292 26.00%
a, Sabine Pass ISD City of Beaumont City of Groves
E- 2000 2001 %Change 2000 2001 %Change - 2000 2001 %Change
v Gross Value 504,634,570 496,807,910 -1.55% 4,188,875,752 4,377,826,750 4.51% 503,513,451 519,358,980 3.15%
U.
Ma"Value 466,113,146 460,591,270 -1.18%l► 3,973,430,144 4,148,382,231 4AO% 462,8D0,165 478,986,229 3.50%
Gross Taxable Value 449,837,316 444,045,750 -1.29% 3,949,253,954 4,125,226,461 4.46% 462,051,075 476,237,099 3.50%
Abated Value 0 0 0.00°/. 0 0 0.00% 11,156,400 6,917,100 38.00°A
Total Number of Accounts 3,318 3,391 2.20% 61,117 61,437 0.52% 71656 7,674 0.24%
d Number of Accts wlAbstement 0 0 0.009'• 0 0 0.00% 1 1 0.00°/.
co Number of Accts wlHomestead 154 145 -5.84% 24,301 24,305 0,02% 4,722 4,752 0.64%
N Number of Accts w1over 65 42 39 -7.14% 8,487 8,379 -1.27% 1,810 1,786 -1.33%
Number of Accts w0sabled Ex 6 6 0.00% 944 941 -0.32% 123 136 10.57%
Number of Aocte w/Veterans Ex 4 4 0.00% 618 820 0.32% 110 111 0.91%
Number of Accts w/Ag Use 452 457 1.11°A 229 230 0.449'. 6 6 0.00°A
Number of Exempt Accounts 383 361 -8.369 3,628 3,748 3.310% 163 160 -1.84%
CD Taxable Value 446,622,506 440,919,584 -1.28%0 3,779,873,302 3,958,456,991 4.72% 426,212,910 447,145,229 4.91%
i
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ti
City of Nederland City of Port Arthur City of Port Neches
2000 2001 %Change 2000 2001 %Change 2000 2001 %Change
Gross Value 594;007,800 601,807,260 1.31% 1.41 600 1,454,772,890 2.90% 821,828,630 839,705,730 2.18%
Market Value 565,872,842 573,027,920 1.26% 1,214,344,807 1,255,043,634 3.35% 777,350,328 795,718,130 2.36%
M Gross Taxable Value 565,872,842 573,027,920 126% 1,205,572,877 1,246,418,834 3.39% 771,422,798 789,790,590 2.38%
° Abated Value 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.WA
"- Total Number of Accounts 8,346 8,418- 0.86% 32,022 32,162 0.44% 6,566 6,578 0.180/0
Number of Acct=wtAbatement 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.000,0 0 0 0.00°/.
Number of Accts w/Homestead 4,899 4,889 -0.20% 12,577 12,530 -0.37% 3,880 3,907 0.70%
Number of Accts w/Over 65 1.567 1,588 1.34% 5,008 4,851 -3.13% 1,215 1,245 2.47%
Number of Accts vdDisebled Ex 122 112 -8.20% 861 859 -0.23% 100 96 -4.00%
Number of Accts wlVelerans Ex 98 101 3.06% 257 256 -0.39% 71 69 -2.82%
Number of Aoats w/Ag Use 0 0 0.00°/a 267 271 1.5096 18 18 0.00°x6
Number of Exempt Accounts 171 170 -0.58% 1,810 1,774 -1.9956 209 202 -3.35%
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Taxable Value 539,881,749 546,799,920 1.28% 1,009,514,687 1,048,239,946 3.645'0 685,388,142 702,563,314 2.51%
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2000 2001 %Chancie 2000 2001 %Change 2000 2001 %Chan gel
Gross Value 11,803,196,858 12,987,969.800 10.04% 6,766,073,287 7,096,961,250 4.89% 3,289,312,400 3,755,546,300 14.17%
I° Market Value 11,136,917,750 12,239.200,647 9.90% 6,346,965,851 6,643,463,231 4.67% 2,991,289,297 3,379,141,824 12.97%
Gross Taxable Value 10;978,450,820 12,080,440,197 10.04% 6,311,062,051 6,607,974,381 4.70% 2,981,607,817 3,369,635,444 13.01%
C) Abated Value 262,140,110 758,780,920 189.46% 0 0 0.00% 81,393,400 268,627.840 230.04%
Total Number of Accounts 111,835 113,302 1.31% 65,024 65,466 0.68% 31,989 32,086 0.30%
'Number of Accts wfAbatement 8 8 0A0% 0 0 0.00% 3 4 33.33%
Number of Acctsw/Homestead 43,623 43,758 0.31% 24,679 24,682 0.01% 13,596 13,560 -0.26%
Number of Aocts w/Over 65 14,357 14,326 -0.220; 6,616 8,509 -1.24% 5,543 5,367 -2.81°x6
w Number of Accts W01sabled Ex 1,495 1,493 -0.13% 957 954 -0.31% 886 864 -0.23%
Number of Accts wlVeterans Ex 982 988 0.61% 624 625 0,16% 284 285 0.35%
Number of Accts wIAg Use 3,785 3,790 0.13% 590 685 -0.85% 135 133 -1.48%
Number of ExemptAccounts 5,829 5,987 2.37% 3,733 3,890 4.21% 1,688 1,686 -0.12%
Taxable Value 9,806,054,342 10,200,229,890 6.19% 5,686,766,657 5,982,016,250 5.19% 2,853,652,201 2,651,755,642 7.47°x6
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2000 2001 %Change 2000 2001 %Change 2000 2001 4'o Chan e
>- Gross Value 129,941,410 140,892,070 8.43% 171,856,750 171,282,900 -0,33% .5,971,092,387 6,384,733,390 6.93%
U Market Value 105,096,186 115,334,730 9.74% 170,806,730 170,208,080 -0.351% 5,643,156,468 6,030,584,981 6.87%
u, Gross Taxable Value 88,820,356 98,789,210 11.22% 150,352,410 149,691,340 -0.440A 5.556,825,908 5,944,342,981 8.97%
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Abated Value 0 0 0.000A 0 0 0.00% 72,298,800 119,413,800 65.17%
'-' Total Number of Accounts 3.293 3,367 2.25% 3,513 3,529 0.46% 76,999 78,073 1.39%
Number of Accts w4ftatement 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 1 1 0.00%
Number of Accts wlHomestead 154 145 -5.84% 621 631 1.61% 28,089 26,175 0.31%
Number of Accts wlOver 65 42 39 -7.14% 182 186 2.20% 9,429 9,352 -0.82%
c°v Number of Acctew0sabled Ex 6 6 0.00% 14 13 -7.14% 1,077 1,075 -0.19%
Z=; Number of Accis wNeterans Ex 4 4 0.00% 11 11 0.00% 678 681 0.44%
Number of Accts w1Ag Use 452 457 1.11% 653 653 0.00% 2,346 2,342 -0.17%
W° Number of Exempt Acoounts 380 348 -8.42% 142 182 28.17% 4,322 4,496 4.03%
E-- Taxable Value 86,909,570 96,895,798 11.49% 138,280,492 137,513,182 -0-55%1 4,787,850,298 5,124,125,602 7.02%
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2000 2001 %Cha a 2000 2001 %Change 2000 2001 %Change
Grass value 6,468,105,621 7,603,905,310 17.56% 41,704,900 42,268,860 1,350A 1,612,110 1,743,650 8.16%
Market Value 6,130,295,701 7,151,321,403 16.660/0 41,472,770 42,036,160 1.36% 1,556,542 1,688,710 8.49%
Gross Taxable Value 6,103,926,861 7,125,044,533 16.73% 41,435,400 41,984,360 1.32% 1,648,972 1,681,130 8.53%
o Abated Value 202,893,400 873,384,240 330,46% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%
c- Total Number of Accounts 56,574 56,913 0.60% 689 695 0.87% 150 150 0.00%
Number of Accts w/Abatement 7 8 14.29% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.0096
Number of Accts w/Homestead 27,409 27,405 -0.01% 440 439 -0.23% 42 42 0.00%
Number of Accts w/Over 65 9,970 9,843 -1.27% 125 128 2.40% 12 12 0.00%
Number of Accts w/Disabled Ex 1,263 1,261 -0.16% 9 9 0.00% 4 3 -25.00%
Number of Accts w/Velerans Ex 552 553 0.18% 10 10 0.00% 0 0 0.00%
Number of Accts w/Ap Use 236 235 -0.42% 2 2 0.00% 1 1 0.00%
Number of Exempt Aocounts; 2,368 2,360 -0.34% 14 13 -7.14% 6 6 -16.67%
N Taxable Value 5,281,839,559 5,626,860,799 6.530,6 40,676,120 41,209,540 1.31% 1,548,972 1,670,800 7.87%
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Gross 126,945;160 155,718,230 22.67% 32,462,880 27,596,190 -14.99•/. 23,101,170 23,071,260 -0.13%
Markel Value 125,058,730 153,769,610 22.96% 29,477,490 25,267,090 -14.32% 23,099,540 23,069,830 -0,13%
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ated VaebleVatue 116,006,690 143,091,050 24.42% 29,248,550 25,028,100 -14.43% 22,859,810 22,722,730 -0.60%
�¢ Abated Value 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%
Total Number of Accounts 2,329 2,583 10.91% 671 666 -0.75% 264 266 0.76%
Number of Accts w/Abatement 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%
Number of Aocts W&k mestead 883 887 0.4596 316 311 -1.58% 202 203 0.50%
Number of Aocts w/Over 65 215 222 3.26% 100 101 1.00% 22 22 0.00%
Number of Aocts w/Dlsabled Ex 22 22 0.00% 24 25 4.17% 3 3 0.00%
Number of Accts wlVeterans Ex 17 17 0.00•/0 5 5 0.00% 3 3 0.00%
Number of Accts wlAg Use 247 252 2.02% 9 9 0.00% 3 4 33.33%
¢ Number of Exempt Accounts 111 106 -4.509'0 18 17 -5.56% 3 3 0.00%
Taxable Value 114,813,810 142,919,380 24.48% 29,174,410 24.956,870 -14.46% N 17,818,102 17,675,778 -0.80%
Trinity Bay Conservation Dist WCID 1#10
2000 2001 %Change 2000 2001 %Chan e
7- Gross Value 17,751,840 17,718,940 -0.19% 193,135,740 200,357,100 3.749'0
� Market Value 17,606,340 17,572,440 -0.10% 191,431,080 198,106,610 3.49%
L,_ Gross Taxable Valua 6,232,970 4,936,880 -0.86% 191,397,140 198,058,230 3.48%
w Abated Value 0 0 0100% 0 15,588,250 0.00%
Taal Number of Accounts 380 372 -211% 2,250 2,243 -0.31%
Number of Accts wlAbstement 0 0 0.00% 0 1 0.00%
Number of Aocts w/Homestead 0 0 0.00% 1,168 1,166 0.00%
Number of Accts w1over 65 0 0 0.00% 304 307 0.99%
N Number of Accts W/Disabled Ex 0 0 0.00% 40 40 0.00%
o Number of Accts wNeterans Ex 0 0 O.CO% 15 15 0.00%
Number of Accis w/Ag Use 215 214 •0.47% 1 1 0.0096
Number of Exempt Accounts 13 10 -23.06% 48 47 -2.0811/9
E- Taxable Value 5,232,970 4,936,880 -&66%1 165,328,474 155,469,532 -5.96016
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JUN-19-01 TUE 10:30 AM JEFF CTY APPRAISAL GROVE FAX NO. 409 7275621 P. 05
JEFFERSON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISI RICT 2001 ABATEMENT INFO
2000 2001
COMPANY ACCOUNT NUMBER ENTITY ABATED VALUE ABATED VALUE
Air Lkluide 195028004000820 WCID 910 0 15,588,250
BASF/Fina 91 #528570-000010 Jeff Co 30,375.000 39,456,200
Nav Dist 30.375,000 30,458,200
DD#7 $0,375,000 39,456,200
BASF/Fm 92 0528570.000030 Jeff Co 91,125,000 565,300,200
Nav Dist 91,125,000 565,300,200
DD 97 91,125,000 568,300200
Beaumont Methanol #501105.000050 Jeff Co 0 0
Nov Dish 0 0
Premcor #508050-000040 Jeff Co 0 49,840,800
Port PA 0 49,840.800
DD#7 0 49,840,800
Air Products #502801-000200 Jeff Co 11,092;400 45,561,120
Port PA 11,092x400 45,561,120
DD#7 11,092,400 45,681,120
Port Arthur Coker' #529750-000010 Jeff Co 85,478,700 171,377,920
Port PA 85,478,700 171,377,920
DD#7 85,478,700 1711377,920
Trans Global Sokkk= #5297554000010 JAff Ce 0 1,848,000
Port PA 0 11848,000
DD#7 0 1.848.000
Goodyear #507475-000070 Jeff Co 72,298,800 119,413.600
Nav Dist 72,298,800 119,413,600
DD#6 72298,800 119,413.600
Mobil Oil #511900-000410-4 Jeff Co 65,869,100 32,636,630
Nav Dist 65,869,100 32,636,630
Praxair #521500-000020 Groves 11,156.400 6,917,100
Hortxon Offshore #300950.000800-; Jeff Co 2,472,210 1,974290
Z Nav Dist 2,472.210 1,974,290
'Following the certification of the 2000 values,an additional$15,177,700 was granted an
abatement for Port AMu r Coker This additional abatement was withheld from the 2000 appraisal
roll pending the decision of TNRCC regarding a pollution control exemption.
Survey Questions for Quick Response Committee
The Chamber of Commerce Legislative and Public UTairs Division will mdd on Tuesday.Jive 19 to discuss the financial issues facing the City
of Beaumont.The purpose of the mating is to review the City\tanager' F1'2002 budget proposals and determine a reoomrnernded position to
the Beard of Directors of the Chamber of Commerx.This nutter is being disussed due to the potential inpli.ations of the budget proposals for
business and the overall business climate.The information presented so far suggests a need to inayse revenues through property taxes and fees.
An ahernative proposal is to implement budget reductions to balance the genaTal fcmd or a oombinstion of a tax inQeaae,fees,and reducaions.
Please respond to this survey before Noon on Friday, June 15
Do you have enough information through newspaper accounts and other forums to take a position on the proposed
FY2002 City of Beaumont budget?
Yes-7—
Partially 1
No 20
Are you supportive of the creation of a storm water utility to fund federally mandated water quality improvements
a rd pay for capital improvement projects aimed at storm water drainage and eliminating these costs from the general
r:.•cnue budget?
Yes 16
Maybe 1
No 11
"'ould you be in favor of a tax increase to balance the general revenue budget?
Yes 5
Maybe 1 N/A 1
No 21
:ire you in favor of cost containment and/or reductions of services and programs throughout our city to avoid
increased fees and/or additional taxes?
Yes 25
N/A 1
No-2— 2
Are there specific services or program areas you would recommend for reductions?
Answers to follow
1. Automatic city payments as much as possible, do not keep personnel to take walk-in
customers use mail or computer only. Contract out as many services as possible-road
maintenance, ground maintenance, sewer& drainage maintenance, etc. Put on hold all
improvements such as the Riverfront Park
2. It is my opinion the city could reduce its budget without eliminating services. We get
tired of hearing the ONLY way to reduce costs is to eliminate services. This always
sounds like a threat to us taxpayers. The city should reduce personnel and increase
productivity of the employees. This is what businesses have to do when their revenues
decline. However, the City's revenues have been increasing every year.for the past S
years at least. They should control their costs. They could start with general and
administrative costs and then look into specific departments such as the visitor's bureau,
engineering, finance, libraries, waste, streets, parks, etc. A little savings in each
department could add up to a lot of money.
3. Reductions in redundant or unnecessary services provided by City, i.e., closure of fire
station as recommended by City Manager last year, reduction in duplicative ambulance
service, overall reduction in personnel across department lines. I am in favor of storm
water fees to cover unfunded mandates only, not to cover all expenses associated-with
other street and drainage costs and not to balance the city's budget. I believe in a
balanced approach by establishing a modest fee for the stormwater program, a small
property tax increase along with a budget cut across departmental lines. The key to -
prevent a tax revolt is to do a massive educational program showing the public that
possibly all three are needed to preserve the financial integrity of the city going forward.
Taxes in Beaumont are already an issue. It is difficult for us as a businesses to attract
people to our community and taxes are one of the reasons.
Contract out services, which could be performed more effectively/efficiently and at a
lower cost, higher value than public services. Why doesn't drainage district handle the
NPDES requirements?
6. I do not want people to loose jobs nor do I want taxes increased.
7. Reduction of police force, firemen and require more productivity from other personnel.
City vehicles abundantly cover the city streets, cruising with multiple people. This is the
most "over policed" city that I have ever seen. Work crews are over staffed for the job.
8. Close Fire Station 11, prioritize EMS, reduce personnel in city sta1� recycling program
9. Reduce landfill services, city landfill currently has excess equipment and employees in
both large trash pickup'and curbside recycling. Curbside recycling is costing too much.
10. Reduce Washington lobbyist. We need to actively recruit some strong business people to
run for City Council/Mayor
11. I believe that if the profit and non-profit organizations are being taxed then all
government facilities, which do not pay any property taxes or sales tax should also have
to pay. The city will spend substantial money on the new county entertainment facility.
No permit or fees were collected. The county did this without taxpayer approval and so
is the city. It's not about is it good or not, it's about citizens agreeing. The city as
avoided the residents by not going to a bond issue on several occasions. Using the
issuing of certificates of obligation. I am opposed to this method and have told the
council in public meetings. Now we are asked to agree to something that has already
been done. The city waives increased building permits and fees on Lamar and certain
other governmental entities, including themselves.
12. Eliminate curbside recycling program. See if municipal bus routes can be consolidated,
streamline, aggressively pursue privatization of city services, and consider 5% across the
board budget cut for all city departments, long range. Ask blue ribbon panel of local
business people to recommend cost efficiencies.
13. Cut staff that is not needed
14. Cut city staff, close 1 fire station, stop building libraries that are not being used. It is time
to run the city like a business.
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BEAUMONT MUNICIPAL TRANSIT SYSTEM
AVERAGE WEEKLY RIDERSHIP-(INCLUDES TRANSFERS)
MAY,2001
MONDAY through SATURDAY 25,749
Average WEEKDAY 4,685
Average SATURDAY 2,324
Average WEEKDAY 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m 364 (7.76%of daily total)
MONDAY through FRIDAY 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m 1,820
Average SATURDAY 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m 388 (16.69%of daily total)
MONDAY through SATURDAY 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m 2,208
An estimate of the average number of passengers actually using bus services is 1,874 on a daily
basis.
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
M 0L City of Beaumont,Texas
Beaumont Fire
Department
Date:June 27,2001
To: Stephen J.Bonczek,City Manager
From: Michel G.Bertrand,Fire Chief ' 7
Subject: Station No. 11 Performance Rep
COACkIENTS
Attached is the information you requested for the performance of Station No. 11.The report details the responses
of Engine Co.No. 11,beginning January 1, 1999 to June 25,2001.
In summary,Engine 11 responded to a total of 835 calls in 1999;777 in 2000;481 in 2001 (January to June,or
50% of year).Engine 11 ranked 711 busiest Engine Co. in 1999, 8t°in 2000,and 51 busiest Engine Co.to date in
2001of 12 first line pumpers in total responses.
In 1999,Engine 11 responded to a total of 68 reported"structure fires", 11 or 16.2%of those were reported in the
Charlton Pollard area;35"other fires"(vehicles,grass,rubbish,etc)of which 10 or 28%were in the Charlton Pollard
area;499 Rescue&EMS calls of which 212 or 42.5%were in the Charlton Pollard area; 233 "other"calls which
include False Alarms,Hazardous Materials,and general Public Service calls of which 84 or 36.5%were in Charlton
Pollard.
In 2000, Engine 11 responded to a total of 56 reported"structure fires", 14 or 25%of those were reported in the
Charlton Pollard area; 17"other fires"(vehicles;grass,rubbish,etc)of which 3 or 17.6%were in the Charlton Pollard
area; 481 Rescue & EMS calls of which 236 or 49%were in the Charlton Pollard area; 223 "other"calls which
include False Alarms,Hazardous Materials,and general Public Service calls of which 91 or 41%were inCharlton
Pollard.
To date, in 2001,Engine 11 responded to a total of 34 reported"structure fires",2 or 5.9%of those were reported
in the Charlton Pollard area; 19"other fires"(vehicles,grass,rubbish,etc)of which 1 or 53%were in the Charlton
Pollard area;277 Rescue&EMS calls of which 140 or 50.5%were in the Charlton Pollard area; 151 "other"calls
which include False Alarms,Hazardous Materials,and general Public Service calls of which 56 or 37.1%were in
Charlton Pollard.
City of.Beaumont
Sales Tax Revenue
%
FY2001 FY2001 INC/ INC/ FY2000 FY2001 INC/ INC/
BUDGET - ACTUAL (DEC) (DEC) ACTUAL ACTUAL (DEC) (DEC)
OCT $0 0 0 OCT 0 0 0
NOV $2,599,650 2,574,063 (25,587) . -0.98% NOV 2,196,103 2,574,063 377,960 17.21%
DEC $1,964,725 1,770,792 (193,933) -9.87% DEC 2,156,572 1,770,792 (385,780) -17.89%
JAN $1,861,175 1,848,954 (12,221) -0.66% JAN 1,945,175 1,848,954 (96,221) -4.95%
FES $3,542,500 3,167,720. (374,780) -10.58% FEB 3,333,722 3,167,720 (166,002) -4.98%
MAR $1,907,500 1,990,429 82,929 4.35% MAR 1,859,162 1,990,429 131,267 7.06%
APR $1,945,650 1,825,328 (120,322) -6.18% APR 1,984,394 1,825,328 (159,066) -8.02%
MAY $2,744,075 2,519,867 (224,208) -8.17% MAY 2,786,018 2,519,867 (266,151) -9.55%
JUN $2,000,150 1,827,047 (173,103) -8.65% JUN 1,835,003 1,827,047 (7,956) -0.43%
JUL $1,929,300 0 JUL 1,849,30 , p
AUG $2,793,125 0 AUG 2,525,745 p
SEP _ $3,962,150 0_ SEP 3,644,871 p
TOTAL 27,250,000 17,524,200 (1,041,225) TOTAL 26,116,070 17,524,200 (571,949)
YTD BUD 18,565,425 17,524,200 (1,041,225) -5.61% YTD ACT 18,096,149^ 17,524,200 (571,949) -3.16%
Health & Safety Fund
Account Budgeted Projection FY02
FY01 Thru 9-30-01 Estimate
3270 Health Administration Fee 607,000 638,830 688,000
3271 Health Claims Paid 4,105,000 4,000,000 4,600,000
3272 Health Stop Loss 90,000 22,000 Included in 32-70*
3273 Dental Claims 400,000 420,000 480,000
3276'Managed Health Care-Claims 3,400,000 3,100,000 3,400,000
3277 Dental Premiums 168,000 140,000 172,000**
3278 Health Prescriptions 1,500,000 1,600,000 1,900,000***
3279 Life&AD&D 104,000 84,000 95,000
3280 Workers Comp Adm 61,000 59,000 61,000
3281 Workers Comp Claims Pd 800,000 1,117,000 950,000
3282 Workers Comp Excess 25,000 25,000 25,000
Totals: $11,260,000 $11,205,830 $12,371,034
*Became part of Blue Cross/Blue Shield when they were awarded contract.
**Projection includes addition of 10 officers &projected rate increase.
***Based on current trend and continued rising cost with 15% increase in rates.
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