FY 2017-18 FINAL ADOPTED BUDGET

PLANNING

PROGRAMS

2015-16

2016-17 Budget

2017-18 Adopted

2018-19 Projected

Actual

Planning

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.

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

 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.

2015-16

2016-17

2017-18

2018-19

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

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

BUDGET SUMMARY

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

33,972 260,470

25,371 303,833

40,000 344,035

40,000 344,035

User Charges

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

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.

Adopted FY 2017-18 Budget

90