BUDGETING & ACCOUNTING FOR GRANTS AND CAPITAL PROJECTS 2011 Municipal Professionals’ Institute Patrick Callahan, Snyder & Associates, Financial Consultant
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING (CIP) CIP Definition - Written Document Long range plan (4-6 years) Planning, scheduling, & financing Construction projects & equipment Key- Costs & Frequency
CIP - “THE MISSING LINK” COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN CITY’S ANNUAL BUDGET
PARTS OF PLANNING PROCESS COMP PLAN SMART PLAN STAFFCOUNCILCITIZENS GOAL SETTING/CIP ANNUAL BUDGET
CIP - THE TOP TEN LIST 1. Systematic Evaluation of all Potential Projects - At Same Time 2. Stabilize Debt Structure 3. Consolidate Projects - Reduce Borrowing Costs 4. Public Relations 5. Preserve the City’s Infrastructure
CIP TOP TEN LIST continued 6. Economic Development Tool - City has “It’s Act Together” 7. Efficient Use of City Money 8. Foster Cooperation - Everyone has the “Big Picture” 9. Inform Other Governments - County, Schools, Cities 10. Accomplish Long Term Goals
GETTING CIP “BUY IN” Mayor/Council/City Administrator/Department Heads 1. Seek Project Suggestions 2. Ranking of Projects 3. Semi-Annual Review 4. Regular CIP Updates
LEGAL ASPECTS OF CIP 1. Public Hearing - Code of Iowa (3) 2. CIP Levy cents/$1,000 - Voters 3. Bid Letting - Code of Iowa Emergency Levy - 27 cents/$1,000
CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMIT 5% of Assessed Value - Not Taxable Value Applies to G.O., TIF & LOST Bonds Not Apply to Revenue Bonds, RUT Bonds, or Special Assessment Bonds
CIP PROCESS 1. Define the Criteria 2. Organize the Process 3. Develop Basic Policies 4. Forecast the Demand or Growth 5. Inventory Existing Facilities 6. Prepare Project Proposals
CIP PROCESS continued 7. Seek Advice 8. Review City’s Finances 9. Prepare Scenarios - Schedules 10. Prepare CIP Draft 11. Public Hearing 12. Final Draft - Council Resolution
CIP – First Year in the Next City Budget Identify Expenditures and Revenues Consider the tax levies Review the special revenues
CIP INFORMATION TITLE DESCRIPTION JUSTIFICATION LOCATION DEPT. PRIORITY REVENUE IMPACT CAPITAL COSTS COSTS - ANNUAL FINANCING RELATIONSHIP STATUS COUNCIL PRIORITY
SOURCES OF FUNDING FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS Potential Revenue Sources 1. Municipal Debt Financing a. G.O. Bonds - Essential Purpose (No Vote) b. G.O. Bonds - General Purpose (60% Vote) 2. Revenue Bonds 3. Special Assessments 4. Loan Agreements 5. RUT Money
SOURCES OF FUNDING FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS continued 7. Grants & Donations 8. Lease Purchase Agreements 9. TIF Funds 10. LOT Revenue - Voter Approval 11. User Fees 12. Special Taxing Districts
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1. Municipal Debt Financing 2. G.O. vs Revenue Debt 3. G.O. vs. TIF Debt -Disclaimer- Consult the City’s Bonding Attorney
BEST PRACTICES FINAL COMMENTS 1. Questions 2. Suggestions 3. Getting Started with a CIP
Contact Information Patrick Callahan Snyder & Associates 5005 Bowling St. SW Cedar Rapids, IA Cell: (563)