City of San Antonio, Texas

348 Pages·2015·6.19 MB·English

by  Maria Villagomez

City of San Antonio, Texas
F Y2016
PROPOSED OPERATING
AND CAPITAL BUDGET
As required by section 102.005 (b) of the Texas Local Government Code, the City
of San Antonio is providing the following Statement on this cover page of its FY
2016 Proposed Budget:
This budget will raise more total property taxes
than last year’s budget by $44,027,644 or 10.27%,
and of that amount, $12,579,588 is tax revenue to
be raised from new property added to the tax roll
this year.
Of the $44,027,644 in added property tax revenue,
$25,217,021 is proposed to be used in the City’s
General Fund to support essential City services
such as Police, Fire, Streets, Parks & Recreation and
Code Enforcement. The remaining $18,810,623 is
proposed to be used for debt service payments on
debt issued for capital projects.
The amounts above are based on the City’s proposed tax rate of 55.827 cents per
$100 of assessed valuation. The City’s FY 2016 Proposed Budget includes a City
property tax rate decrease.
CITY OF SAN ANTONIO
PROPOSED ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET

FISCAL YEAR 2016

CITY MANAGER
SHERYL SCULLEY

PREPARED BY:
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

MARIA D. VILLAGÓMEZ, CPA, DIRECTOR
CHAD TUSTISON, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
BRYAN LAYTON, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Tyler Bahr Michelle Gonzalez Anna Resendez
Camden Bird Matt Lee Audrey Rivera
Joshua Brannon Phil Laney Scott Swindler
Caitlin Buchanan Michael Maldonado Edward Tapia
Josh Chronley Austin Martin Justina Tate
Guadalupe Curiel Kate Mason Kenny Teruya
Jose De La Cruz Alyssa McMullin Catherine Tkachyk
Lauren Eubanks M'kynzi Newbold Ashley Yan
CITY OF SAN ANTONIO

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

IVY R. TAYLOR RAY LOPEZ
Mayor District 6

ROBERTO TREVIÑO CRIS MEDINA
District 1 District 7

ALAN E. WARRICK II RON NIRENBERG
District 2 District 8

REBECCA J. VIAGRAN JOE KRIER
District 3 District 9

REY SALDAÑA MIKE GALLAGHER
District 4 District 10

SHIRLEY GONZALES
District 5

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

SHERYL L. SCULLEY LORI HOUSTON
City Manager Assistant City Manager

ERIK J. WALSH XAVIER URRUTIA
Deputy City Manager Acting Asst. City Manager

PETER ZANONI BEN GORZELL, CPA
Deputy City Manager Chief Financial Officer

EDWARD BENAVIDES
CARLOS CONTRERAS
Chief of Staff
Assistant City Manager
TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION PAGE

BUDGET SUMMARY

Transmittal Letter.............................................................................................................................................. 5
Budget Summary .............................................................................................................................................. 9

PROGRAM CHANGES

Improvements ................................................................................................................................................... 47
Mandates .......................................................................................................................................................... 71
Reductions ........................................................................................................................................................ 77
Revenues ......................................................................................................................................................... 91
Personnel Schedule ......................................................................................................................................... 105
Holiday Schedule ............................................................................................................................................. 107

FUND SCHEDULES

All Funds Budget Summary .............................................................................................................................. 112
General Fund.................................................................................................................................................... 118
Special Revenue Funds ................................................................................................................................... 127
Enterprise Funds .............................................................................................................................................. 159
Expendable Trust Fund .................................................................................................................................... 169
Internal Services Funds .................................................................................................................................... 173
Self Insurance Funds ....................................................................................................................................... 181
Debt Service Funds .......................................................................................................................................... 187
Grants ............................................................................................................................................................... 199

DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARIES

Departmental Summaries ................................................................................................................................. 205

CAPITAL BUDGET

Six Year Capital Plan ....................................................................................................................................... 307

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FY 2016 Proposed Budget – Transmittal Letter
Library The proposed budget funds operating and maintenance at two new libraries scheduled
to open in 2016 in Council District 2 and Council District 6. Funding in the amount of
$1 million is included for technology to support and enhance the Library’s digital services. To
address deferred maintenance, $1.25 million is included for items such as roof replacements,
parking lot repair, and security camera upgrades.

Animal Care Services Resources in the amount of $800,000 are added to open a new spay and
neuter surgery clinic at Brooks City Base. The proposed budget continues funding in the amount
of $390,000 added in the FY 2015 mid-year budget adjustment for spay and neuter surgeries and
community outreach.

South San Antonio Annexation In January 2014, the City annexed the area formerly known as
City South for limited purpose. The proposed budget includes $1.2 million and provides a total
of 54 public safety positions for the South San Antonio Annexation. The 54 positions includes
42 new firefighter and 6 new police officer positions, and redeploys 6 police officers by
civilianizing administrative duties. Also included in the budget is $2 million for two interim fire
stations and equipment.

Civilian Employee Compensation
The proposed budget includes $16 million for pay increases for civilian employees. This includes
a 2% cost of living adjustment, a 2% to 4% salary increase for those employees on the Step Pay
Plan, an increased lowest entry wage of $13 per hour for all City employees, and a pool
equivalent to 3% of salaries is allocated for performance pay for professionals and managers.

Affordable Public Safety
During the June 25th City Council Goal Setting Session, City Council reaffirmed that public
safety expenditures should be maintained below 66% of the General Fund, uniform employees
should contribute to dependents’ healthcare premiums, financial policies and practices should be
maintained to support a “AAA” general obligation bond rating, and pay should not be
retroactive.

The Mayor gave a deadline of July 31st to the Police Union to reach an agreement with the City
on a new contract or forgo a pay increase for FY 2015. No agreement was reached by the
deadline, so the FY 2016 Proposed Budget transfers $8.5 million that had been proposed as a
lump sum pay increase for firefighters and police officers to street maintenance. The proposed
budget reflects the City’s March 20th proposal to the Police Union. The City’s proposal, which is
still on the table, includes 8.8% in wage increases over the next three years (FY 2016, FY 2017,
and FY 2018), changes in employee healthcare benefits, phases out the City’s contribution to the
Legal Fund, continues job related tuition reimbursement, increases mileage limits of police
cruisers, and eliminates the evergreen clause.
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FY 2016 Proposed Budget - Transmittal Letter
Restricted Funds
Solid Waste Fund The Solid Waste Operating and Maintenance Fund provides for the operation
and management of garbage and recycling pickup, brush collection, and other related services.
This year's proposed budget continues the City's progress towards attaining the residential 60%
recycling rate goal by FY 2025 by implementing Variable Rate Pricing, also known as Pay as
You Throw. Approximately half of Solid Waste customers will be converted to the new program
in FY 2016. Customers that are part of the new program will have a choice of a small, medium,
or large garbage cart and the total monthly rate will be based on the size of the garbage cart
instead of a single monthly fee. Customers that are not part of the Pay as You Throw program
will continue to pay the current total monthly rate of$20.93.
Storm Water Operating Fund The City's Storm Water Fund supports drainage and creekway
maintenance, flood tunnel operations, river maintenance, street cleaning, engineering, and flood
plain management. The proposed budget recommends a new Storm Water Utility Fee Structure
which assesses the fee based on the amount of impervious cover on a particular lot. Revenues
generated from the fee will be used to enhance right-of-way mowing, street sweeping, and High
Water Detection signal maintenance.
Conclusion
The FY 2016 budget proposal was carefully prepared to balance the City Council and
community priorities with a sustainable and sound financial plan for the City of San Antonio.
This proposed budget reflects the City organization's core values of Teamwork, Integrity,
Innovation, and Professionalism. I appreciate the valuable policy guidance provided by the City
Council and Community input received during the budget development process.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheryl Sculley
City Manager
BUDGET
SUMMARY
Budget Summary
FY 2016 Proposed Budget
Overview
The FY 2016 Proposed Budget is balanced and reflects the City’s continued commitment to
providing public services and programs that enhance the quality of life for San Antonio
residents. The FY 2016 Proposed Budget was developed following City Council policy direction
and community input received in June 2015. The FY 2016 Proposed Budget decreases the City’s
property tax rate, increases funding to streets and sidewalks, and maintains public safety
spending below 66% of the General Fund.
The Proposed Budget Summary highlights how the City’s financial, human, and capital resources
are allocated to achieve policy and service delivery goals. The Proposed Budget Summary is
organized in the following manner:
FY 2016 Proposed Budget Summary Outline
Section Title Page
 Budget Development Strategy 10
 FY 2016 Total City Budget (All Funds) 13
 FY 2016 Total General Fund Budget 14
 Financial Stewardship 14
 Two-Year Budget Plan 15
 Major Revenue and Revenue Adjustments 16
 Community Focus Areas 19
 Employee Compensation and Benefits 26
 General Fund Reductions and Efficiencies 28
 City Personnel Levels 30
 Other Funds Summaries 32
 Six-Year Capital Improvements Program 39

City of San Antonio 9 Proposed FY 2016 Budget