City of Sausalito FY Budget Administration & Finance Department
Who we are and what we do City Council: the community’s part-time legislative body consisting of five members including the Mayor, Vice Mayor, and three Councilmembers. They are elected at-large on a non-partisan basis for four-year staggered terms. City Manager: the administrative head of the government. He is responsible for enforcement of all laws and ordinances of the City and to see that all franchises, contracts, permits, and privileges granted by the City Council are faithfully observed. City Clerk: maintains the official records of the City and provides information and services to the public. This position also serves as the historian for the City, keeping all minutes, ordinances, resolutions and records of official actions taken by the City Council.
Who we are and what we do (continued) Financial Services: administers ad manages the financial affairs of the City. This includes accounting for the collection and disbursement of all money, investing idle funds, and managing the budget. Human Resources: conducts recruitments and other special Human Resources projects, recommends and interprets policies, and administers benefits and workers’ compensation claims. Information Technology: Provides and manages technological solutions for communications, data management, and government transparency. They ensure network connectivity and security, manage public and private networks, and integrate emerging technology for City staff. They also provide communications support for the Emergency Operations Center.
Strategic Plan Status Update Financial Planning including 5 year plan and strategies to stabilize revenues: incorporated into annual budget process Marinship Specific Plan – Review and Update: recommended for incorporation into the General Plan Update. MLK Property Long-term Operation Plan to address maintenance, rehabilitation and leases: A Comprehensive Facility Condition Assessment (CFCA) was conducted in Spring 2015 to determine improvements needed to maintain the facility’s long-term viability as a rented enterprise. Certificates of Participation were issued in January 2016 to fund the improvements and design services are being secured by June Construction is expected to begin in late Summer Thin Clients Deployment: Completed to conform with existing capacity Docuware Deployment: A vendor has been selected and updates will be complete in the upcoming budget. Increase online services and transactions: ongoing
Changes to Services and Structure Support Capital Improvements Program management and reporting Evaluate internal control processes and cost allocation methods Restructure duties of Finance Manager position to Analyst
FY Budget Proposal Administration & FinanceFY Adopted FY Proposed FY Proposed Salaries 867,111 1,056,963 1,082,007 Benefits 273, , ,431 Professional Services 288, , ,000 Operations 15,000 13,000 13,500 Other Services 66,550 61,550 Supplies 34,000 35,000 Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) Transfers 24,172 25,874 27,168 TOTAL $ 1,568,997$ 1,675,430$ 1,754,656
FY Budget Proposal Information TechnologyFY Adopted FY Proposed FY Proposed Salaries 180, , ,455 Benefits 76,572 84,131 90,496 Professional Services 86, ,000 Operations 3,600 2,000 Other Services 6,000 Supplies 149, ,500 Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) 274,450 20,000 Transfers 4,416 4,764 5,002 TOTAL $ 781,468$ 594,280 $ 610,453 GRAND TOTAL $ 2,350,465 $2,269,710 $ 2,365,109
Staffing PositionFY Adopted FY Proposed FY Proposed City Manager111 City Clerk/ Assistant City Manager111 Administrative Aide111 Administrative Services Director/ Treasurer111 Human Resources Manager111 Sr. Accounting Technician333 Finance Manager/ Administrative Analyst111 Information Technology Manager111 Information Technology Technician111
Administration & Finance Adam Politzer, City Manager Lilly Whalen, City Clerk/ Assistant City Manager Melanie Purcell, Administrative Services Director Susan Paterson, Human Resources Manager Rhett Redelings, Technology Manager (415)