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Adopted FY 2017-18 Budget
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The FY 17-18 Budget is increasing by $238,912, or 12.6%.
The Budget includes the first year of an updated four-year phased increase to planning development fees. The fee
increases are budgeted to increase revenue by just over $36,000.
The Budget includes an increase of 1.3 FTEs, which are existing positions being transferred from the CDBG Fund to
the General Fund.
The Budget includes funding in FY 17-18 to support the first year of work updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
PROGRAMS
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
Actual
Budget
Adopted
Projected
Appropriation
1,625,666
1,898,181
2,137,093
2,137,081
Full Time Equivalent Positions
16.0
17.4
18.7
18.7
Departmental Goals & Objectives
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
Actual
Budget
Adopted
Projected
Efficiency Measures
Number of area plan or comprehensive plan
implementation tasks initiated or completed
41
5
5
5
Percentage of Plans Reviewed within the Established
Goal of 5 Business Days (High Priority) and 10 Business
Days (Normal), respectively
74.9%
95%
95%
95%
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
Actual
Budget
Adopted
Projected
Expenditures:
Personnel Costs
1,288,108
1,463,162
1,654,755
1,704,479
Maintenance & Operations
337,558
435,019
482,338
432,602
Capital Outlay
0
0
0
0
Total
1,625,666
1,898,181
2,137,093
2,137,081
Total FTE Positions
16.000
17.400
18.700
18.700
Revenues:
Licenses/Permits
33,972
25,371
40,000
40,000
User Charges
260,470
303,833
344,035
344,035
All Other
1,891
4,165
5,075
5,075
Subtotal
296,333
333,369
389,110
389,110
General Fund Contribution
1,329,333
1,564,812
1,747,983
1,747,971
Total
1,625,666
1,898,181
2,137,093
2,137,081
PLANNING
Planning
Provide excellent customer service and problem solving approaches that promote quality growth and development throughout the city.
Collect, maintain, and share data, information and analysis regarding Greensboro's growth and development trends.
Ensure public access and transparency throughout the development process, including the operation of Boards and Commission
supported by Department Staff.
Provide leadership in promoting sound development practices through the effective application of land development codes,
identifcation of best practices, and engagement of the public in future land use planning activities that result in clear visions and
implementation strategies.
Provides assistance to the community in development and permit review processes; develops and carries out plans in strategic
locations and provides general information to decision makers and the public to support quality growth throughout the city. Carries out
the adopted Comprehensive Plan, redevelopment plans, and other small area plans to ensure high quality growth and focused
development for the community. Administers, enforces, interprets, and amends land development codes and the local Historic
Preservation Program. Processes subdivisions, annexation petitions, street closings and other actions as requested. Provides
necessary staff support for the Zoning Commission, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission,
Redevelopment Commission, and other appointed bodies. This program also includes the administration of two Municipal Service
Districts.
BUDGET SUMMARY
PERFORMANCE MEASURES