Planning Department FY 2019 Recommended Budget Joint Finance Committee/ Council June 11, 2018
Planning Department Expense History By Fund Expenses (rounded) FY 2017 Actual FY 2018 Revised FY 2019 Recommended General Fund $7,355,000 $7,684,000 $7,706,000 Projects Fund 683,000 950,000 New Year’s Day Fund 13,000 17,000 Building Services Fund 5,916,000 8,947,000 9,593,000 Capital Public Art Fund 82,000 86,000 20,000 Cultural Trust Fund 290,000 513,000 335,000 Total $14,339,000 $18,197,000 $18,621,000
Planning Department Expense History By Division or Major Budget Area Expenses (rounded) FY 2017 Actual FY 2018 Revised FY 2019 Recommended Administration $1,352,000 $1,643,000 $1,437,000 Building & Safety 5,285,000 6,286,000 6,949,000 Code Compliance 1,597,000 1,853,000 2,008,000 Cultural Affairs 805,000 1,462,000 1,321,000 Planning 5,300,000 6,953,000 6,906,000 Total $14,339,000 $18,197,000 $18,621,000 FTEs 80.75 82.00
Planning Department Expense History By Category Personnel $8,919,000 Expenses (rounded) FY 2017 Actual FY 2018 Revised FY 2019 Recommended Personnel $8,919,000 $10,589,000 $11,262,000 Servs & Supplies 3,626,000 5,884,000 5,390,000 IS Charges 1,794,000 1,724,000 1,799,000 Capital Outlay 170,000 Total $14,339,000 $18,197,000 $18,621,000
Planning Department FY 2018 Accomplishments Contracted with firms to begin the General Plan Implementation – 3-year work effort Adopted several key items including the Climate Action Plan, regulations for short-term rentals, and zoning code for accessory dwelling units Sustained plan check, permit, and inspection activity Funded more arts organizations through the Annual Grants Program
Planning Department Significant Changes From FY 2018 Budget Shift personnel costs of 2.0 FTE from General Fund to Building Fund Request $170,000 from Building Fund for replacement of fleet Replace fleet of 20 vehicles - 2005 Ford Focus with lease of 19 electric vehicles Maintain contract staffing until drop in construction activity
Planning Department Enforcement of Short Term Rental Ordinance Significant Changes From FY 2018 Budget Enforcement of Short Term Rental Ordinance Assist with compliance of ordinance and address complaints
Planning Department Key Issues FY 2019 Key Issues and Strategies Key Issues Implementation of new land management software Strategies Support implementation of new EnerGov system Migrate all existing data and files Implement Permit Center Express Window for one-stop experience for small, less complex permits In future phases implement streamlined processes for digital plan check and online plan submittal
Planning Department Key Issues FY 2019 Key Issues and Strategies Key Issues Continue work on General Plan implementation Strategies Hold workshops for specific plan areas Create draft documents for community input and review Evaluate progress to implement Climate Action Plan