Review of Neighborhood and Community Services November 19, 2018 2019 Operating Budget Review of Neighborhood and Community Services November 19, 2018

Neighborhood & Community Services Division Neighborhood & Community Services (NCS) Ordinance Enforcement Public Health Community Engagement Provides support to Zoning Enforcement and Parking Enforcement. Police is a direct report to Assistant Borough Manager

Summary 2019 proposed Budget for General Fund includes: 2018 2019 Change Revenue $392,500 $367,700 -$24,800 Expense $643,790 604,326 -$39,464 NET $251,290 $236,626 -$14,664

Revenue Most fees and fines have remained the same for 2019 In 2019, it is proposed to increase the Borough’s share of the Rental Permit Fee as depicted below to account for the Ordinance Enforcement’s fully-costed hourly rate House, Apt., Townhouse FROM $19.00 TO $22.00 Rooming House FROM $19.00 TO $20.00 Fraternity <15 rooms FROM $32.00 TO $120.00 Fraternity <15-25 rooms FROM $32.00 TO $135.00 Fraternity >25 rooms FROM $32.00 TO $150.00

Expenditures 2019 budgeted expenditures for NCS is down 6.1% from 2018 budgeted expenditures. The staffing levels in the NCS Division of four (4) full-time, two (2) part-time, and a portion of one Staff Assistant remains the same for 2019 compared to 2018. The Community Engagement portion of the 2019 NCS budget increased by 4.9% from 2018. About half of the increase was in the pension line item.

Ordinance Enforcement & Public Health pp. 163-165 Mission – Prevent and control disease, promote healthy lifestyles, educate on and enforce ordinances that protect public health and enhance and preserve the quality of life for our community, neighborhoods and visitors to State College. Funds three (3) full-time staff and one (1) part-time (24 hours / week) staff person There have been no staffing or assignment changes in the Ordinance Enforcement & Public Health Department in 2018.

Ordinance Enforcement & Public Health pp. 163-165 Key Priorities: Ordinance Enforcement (refuse, weeds/grass, snow/ice, recycling, open burning, dog, etc.) Nuisance Property Task Force Restaurant Inspections & Safe Food Handling Education Disease Control Education Programs Contributing to and assisting Zoning Enforcement Outreach to Neighborhood & Property Management groups

Community Engagement page 166 Mission – to foster safe, diverse and vibrant neighborhoods and strengthen a sense of community for all residents. The Office of Community Engagement has three (3) major events they will be actively involved in for 2019 2019 Community Engagement Budget – $217,263 ITGA Annual Conference in May Bi-annual Community Diversity Conference in June Funds one (1) full-time Community Engagement Manager (K. Kassab) and part-time (20 hours/wk.) Community Engagement Assistant (A. Busbee) Annual LION Bash and related activities in August.

Community Engagement Initiatives Community Diversity Group First Friday Committee New Student Orientation Mayors Student Leader Roundtables MLK Commemoration Planning Committee Liaison to Neighborhood Associations National Citizens Survey International Town Gown Association (ITGA) IFC Recycling Initiative LION Bash LION Dash LION Guide Annual Day of Caring Co-chair F8 Committee Student Advisory Committee International Student Roundtables Neighborhood Services Team Community Service Volunteer Program Community & Campus in Unity (CCU)

2019 BUDGET CALENDAR Agenda Item Date Transmittal to Council and Review of Executive Summary October 30, 2018 Review of Parking November 5, 2018 Review of Receipts, Tax, Information Technology, Insurance Reserve, Finance, Administration and Police November 13, 2018 Review of Planning, Regional Programs and Neighborhood and Community Services November 19, 2018 Review of Public Works and Capital Improvements November 20, 2018 Public Hearing December 3, 2018 Final Review and Wrap Up December 10, 2018 Adoption December 17, 2018