FY 14-15 Adopted Budget

INFRASTRUCTURE RESULT AREA SUMMARY

BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS

 The FY 14-15 Infrastructure Result Area budget increases by approximately $5.0 million, or 2.1%. Service level enhancements for the result area include positions for Water Resources and an increase in the traffic signal vehicle detector replacement, underground conduit installation, and fiber optic splicing and emergency repairs budget.  There are revenue increases in the fine and fee areas of the Infrastructure Result Area. Engineering and Inspections is increasing a minimum building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing fee. Field Operations is slightly increasing commercial dumpster services fees. Transportation is increasing the minimum driveway permit fee. Finally, FY 14-15 is the second year in the multi-year phased increase of a variety of Planning fees.  The FY 14-15 Adopted Budget does include a rate increase for Water Resources. The rate increases by 4% for residents inside city limits, and 8% for residents outside city limits. This rate increase would mean a $1.48 increase per month for city residents and a $6.79 increase per month for non-city residents (average residential bill is calculated at 6 units; 1 unit = 748 gallons).  The City entered into a new three year contract to provide bus services that will begin in FY 14-15. The cost of contracted transportation in FY 14-15, under the new contract, will be over $1.1 million less than what was in the FY 13-14 budget. The new contract savings allow GTA to postpone fare increases and service cuts in FY 14-15.  During FY 13-14, the Planning and Community Development Department underwent a reorganization and became two separate departments, Planning (Infrastructure Result Area) and Neighborhood Development (Community Services Result Area). The Planning Department will continue to manage all planning activities, including the Comprehensive Plan and land development codes, support of the Zoning, Planning and other advisory boards and commissions, and administration of the special taxing and historic preservation districts.

Adopted FY 2014-15 Budget

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