1. Budget Discussion July 12, 2011

2. Calendar City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion Record vote to propose tax rate Introduction of budget ordinance 1st hearing on proposed tax levy Approval of budget ordinance 2nd hearing/Intro of tax levy Approval of tax levy Draft budget published City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion Record vote to propose tax rate Introduction of budget ordinance 1st hearing on proposed tax levy Approval of budget ordinance 2nd hearing/Intro of tax levy Approval of tax levy Draft budget published City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion Record vote to propose tax rate Introduction of budget ordinance 1st hearing on proposed tax levy Approval of budget ordinance 2nd hearing/Intro of tax levy Approval of tax levy Draft budget published City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion Record vote to propose tax rate Introduction of budget ordinance 1st hearing on proposed tax levy Approval of budget ordinance 2nd hearing/Intro of tax levy Approval of tax levy Draft budget published City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion Record vote to propose tax rate Introduction of budget ordinance 1st hearing on proposed tax levy Approval of budget ordinance 2nd hearing/Intro of tax levy Approval of tax levy Draft budget published City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion Record vote to propose tax rate Introduction of budget ordinance 1st hearing on proposed tax levy Approval of budget ordinance 2nd hearing/Intro of tax levy Approval of tax levy Draft budget published City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion Record vote to propose tax rate Introduction of budget ordinance 1st hearing on proposed tax levy Approval of budget ordinance 2nd hearing/Intro of tax levy Approval of tax levy Draft budget published

3. Water Rates

4. Franchise Fees Benchmark Cities Franchise Fees Abilene 5% Midland 5%-6% Odessa 5% Wichita Falls 5%

5. Franchise Fees Impact of 5% Gas $247,437 Refuse Collection 75,000 Cable -0- Water 192,410 Wastewater 115,560 $630,407

6. Franchise Fees Impact of 6% Gas $494,874 Refuse Collection 150,000 Cable 225,000 Water 384,820 Wastewater 231,120 $1,485,814

7. Summary of Submitted Projects Competing for General Fund Capital Project Type Number of Projects Project Cost Equipment 3 560,687 Facility – Buildings,etc. 24 38,487,071 Facility – Parks & Recreation 15 7,489,000 Pedestrian 3 3,030,000 Stormwater Quantity 26 54,568,925 Streets/Traffic 66 158,298,708 Technology 7 3,295,696 Water/Wastewater 1 225,000 145 $ 265,955,087

8. Landfill

9. Calendar City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion Record vote to propose tax rate Introduction of budget ordinance 1st hearing on proposed tax levy Approval of budget ordinance 2nd hearing/Intro of tax levy Approval of tax levy Draft budget published City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion Record vote to propose tax rate Introduction of budget ordinance 1st hearing on proposed tax levy Approval of budget ordinance 2nd hearing/Intro of tax levy Approval of tax levy Draft budget published City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion Record vote to propose tax rate Introduction of budget ordinance 1st hearing on proposed tax levy Approval of budget ordinance 2nd hearing/Intro of tax levy Approval of tax levy Draft budget published City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion Record vote to propose tax rate Introduction of budget ordinance 1st hearing on proposed tax levy Approval of budget ordinance 2nd hearing/Intro of tax levy Approval of tax levy Draft budget published City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion Record vote to propose tax rate Introduction of budget ordinance 1st hearing on proposed tax levy Approval of budget ordinance 2nd hearing/Intro of tax levy Approval of tax levy Draft budget published City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion Record vote to propose tax rate Introduction of budget ordinance 1st hearing on proposed tax levy Approval of budget ordinance 2nd hearing/Intro of tax levy Approval of tax levy Draft budget published City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion Record vote to propose tax rate Introduction of budget ordinance 1st hearing on proposed tax levy Approval of budget ordinance 2nd hearing/Intro of tax levy Approval of tax levy Draft budget published

10. Other Budget Reviews Purchasing Research uniform cleaning service Purchasing Research standardization policy Planning Present new fee structure Parks Remove playground equipment, mow less frequently Recreation Present revenue, expense and cost per participant for youth, adult and senior programs Health Admin Reorg implemented to better utilize grants Police Minimize overtime by using Wednesday activity days WIC Co-locate WIC and Nursing divisions Stormwater Research procedure for tree trimming Water Charge franchise fee to user

11. Other Budget Reviews Customer Svc Implemented changes in manpower, cross training and standard operating procedures Customer Svc Savings due to reorg with Water Conservation Water Engineering Savings due to reorg with Utility Maintenance Water Engineering Research charging staff time and o&m to capital projects Water Conservation Drought level 1 increases workload Twin Buttes Need $1 million for Lake Nasworthy dam gate Lake Operations Installing pipe rail fencing will reduce illegal dumping

12. Other Budget Reviews Water Production Research certification pay Water Production Research harder pricing on carbon filters Water Quality Lab Discuss impact of Hickory supply project to operating budget Water Distribution Demonstrate valve operating rig for City Council Water Distribution Implemented more efficient routes, crew, planning and vehicle replacement Water Distribution Cross-training program unsuccessful due to attrition Water Distribution Upgrade laptops to process work orders in field Water Distribution Work with TCEQ to conduct training locally

13. Other Budget Reviews Water Distribution Better inventory control Water Distribution Address employee turnover Utility Maintenance Propose solution for sewer grinders at lake lots Utility Maintenance Employee retention Utility Maintenance Standardized equipment Utility Maintenance Savings due to reorg with Water Engineering Wastewater Collection Cross train with Water Distribution, Spread on-call duty across both divisions

14. Other Budget Reviews Vehicle Maintenance Need to find a balance for equipment Vehicle Maintenance Look at managed competition Health Insurance Bid out and reinstate employee assistance program Workers Comp Fund safety cameras Civic Events Research credit card fee city wide Fort Concho Relieve General Fund by using Hotel Occupancy Tax for eligible divisions Cemetery Research selling steel vaults

16. Calendar City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion Record vote to propose tax rate Introduction of budget ordinance 1st hearing on proposed tax levy Approval of budget ordinance 2nd hearing/Intro of tax levy Approval of tax levy Draft budget published City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion Record vote to propose tax rate Introduction of budget ordinance 1st hearing on proposed tax levy Approval of budget ordinance 2nd hearing/Intro of tax levy Approval of tax levy Draft budget published City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion Record vote to propose tax rate Introduction of budget ordinance 1st hearing on proposed tax levy Approval of budget ordinance 2nd hearing/Intro of tax levy Approval of tax levy Draft budget published City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion Record vote to propose tax rate Introduction of budget ordinance 1st hearing on proposed tax levy Approval of budget ordinance 2nd hearing/Intro of tax levy Approval of tax levy Draft budget published City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion Record vote to propose tax rate Introduction of budget ordinance 1st hearing on proposed tax levy Approval of budget ordinance 2nd hearing/Intro of tax levy Approval of tax levy Draft budget published City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion Record vote to propose tax rate Introduction of budget ordinance 1st hearing on proposed tax levy Approval of budget ordinance 2nd hearing/Intro of tax levy Approval of tax levy Draft budget published City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion* City Council budget discussion Record vote to propose tax rate Introduction of budget ordinance 1st hearing on proposed tax levy Approval of budget ordinance 2nd hearing/Intro of tax levy Approval of tax levy Draft budget published