Adopted Budget 2015-2016

LEGISLATIVE

PROGRAMS

2013-14

2014-15 Budget

2015-16 Adopted

2016-17 Projected

Actual

Governing Body Composed of the Mayor and eight City Council members; exercises all corporate and legislative powers of the City; levies taxes and fees and appropriates funds for services.

Appropriation

277,733

297,110

319,323

321,243

Full Time Equivalent Positions

0

0

0

0

City Clerk Custodian of all minute books, ordinance books, contracts, and Greensboro Code of Ordinances; records all official actions taken by City Council; prepares agenda and provides administrative support to City Council.

Appropriation

458,963

383,401

381,923

391,109

Full Time Equivalent Positions

4

4

4

4

Provides funding for council elections and anticipated special elections. Elections

Appropriation

310,586

0 0

351,900

0 0

Full Time Equivalent Positions

0

0

Community Relations Resolves issues involving multiple departments or conflicts between residents and departments, coordinates City ADA issues and inquiries, makes recommendations for ADA compliance, and supports and initiates outreach to traditionally under-served populations, neighborhoods and businesses, including City Academy, special projects and public meetings.

Appropriation

0

0

277,972

287,906

Full Time Equivalent Positions

0

0

3

3

Departmental Goals & Objectives

 Maintain and index a record of adopted ordinances, resolutions, and Council actions for public.  Respond timely to external and internal inquiries.

 Promote access to City services and programs for individuals with limited English proficiency through the City’s Language Access Plan.  Offer cultural and educational programs/events, independently and in collaboration with other City departments and external organizations which meet diverse community needs.

 Ensure communication of any new processes to employees using all forms of communication.  Ensure contract review and records maintenance are completed within 48 hours.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16 Adopted

2016-17

Actual

Budget

Projected

Efficiency Measures  Percentage of Council meeting summaries distributed within 48 hours of meeting

100%

95%

95%

95%

48 Hours

48 Hours

48 Hours

48 Hours

 Turnaround time to issue Street Preaching Permits  Turnaround time to issue Solicitation permits  Agenda packets distributed 3 days prior to meeting

24 Hours

24 Hours

24 Hours

24 Hours

95%

95%

95%

95%

 Contracts reviewed, attested and filed within 48 hours of receipt

95%

95%

95%

95%

BUDGET SUMMARY

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

Actual

Budget

Adopted

Projected

Expenditures:

Personnel Costs

455,109 547,663

481,870 198,641

705,871 625,247

726,911 273,347

Maintenance & Operations

Capital Outlay

44,510

0

0

0

Total

1,047,282

680,511

1,331,118

1,000,258

Total FTE Positions

4.000

4.000

7.000

7.000

Revenues: All Other

0

0

0

0

General Fund Contribution

1,047,282

680,511

1,331,118

1,000,258

Total

1,047,282

680,511

1,331,118

1,000,258

BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS 

The FY 15-16 budget is increasing by $650,607, or 95.6%% due to the transfer of the Community Relations Division from the Human Relations Department and the municipal election scheduled for November 2015.

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Adopted FY 2015-16 Budget