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Home My WebLink AboutFY 2009/2010 Police Depart Budgetary Impacts Rept �,�,� CITY OF PALM DESERT � � CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: City Council From: John M. Wohlmuth, City Manag r Date: June 18, 2009 Subject: FY 200912010 Police Department Budgetary Impacts During the 2009/2010 budget discussion between the Police Department and Executive Management staff, the City Manager negotiated a seven percent (7%) budget reduction. This reduction was approximately half of the fifteen percent (15%) reduction being implemented citywide. During the Budget Workshop session between the City Council and staff, the Council made the following recommendations concerning the Patm Desert Police Department's budget: • Retain the Washington Street Substation • Retain the Gang Task Force Officer position • Include a Narcotics Task Force Officer position • Remove two Sheriff Service Officer positions From these budget recommendations, the attached memorandum indicates the following fiscal impact to the FY 2009/2010 Police Department budget: BUDGETARY ACTION FISCAL IMPACT Removal of two SSO positions from City's contract cost $123,052.80 savings Washington Street Substation revised lease agreement $60,000.00 savings ($1.00 per year lease terms) Retain Gang Task Force Officer No budget adjustment Addition of a Narcotics Task Force Officer position $117,977.60 increase (The Cities of Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells indicated they are unable to participate in any cost sharing formula for this position in FY 09-10) - These adjustments made to the original budget essentiatly negated the seven percent reduction and resulted in a total FY 2009/2010 Police Budget of $15,443,796. Staff did approach the Cities of Indian Wells and Rancho Mirage to recommend a cost sharing proposal for the two task force positions. However, both cities indicated they would not participate this fiscal year. Please contact me should you have any questions or comments. Thank you. Attachment: Memorandum (dated 6/10/09) cc: Captain Dan Wilham, Palm Desert Police Department Lieutenant Andrew Shouse, Palm Desert Police Department Sheila R. Gilligan, Assistant City Manager for Community Services Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Luis Espinoza, Assistant Director of Finance A �� CITY OF PALM DESERT � � PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT , , MEMORANDUM To: John M. Wohlmuth From: Sheila R. Gilligan, ACM/Community Services Date: June 10, 2009 Subject: City Council Direction on 2009/10 Police Department Budget. At the Study Session in which the Police Department budget was considered, there was concurrence from the Council that the PD budget was to remain status quo with only the following modifications: Savinqs in the 2009/10 budqet: The cost for finro SSO positions currently paid for by the City will be transferred to the County's budget. This resu/ts in a cost savings fo the City of$123,052.80. The Washington Street Substation will remain open under a new $1/year lease for an additional 12 months. The cost savings to the City is approximate/y$60,000. Additional Cost to FY 2009/10 budqet: A Narcotics Task Force Officer position was added to the new budget. The additional cost to the City is $117,977.60. Rachelle, Paul, Andy, and I all agree that this is the direction the City Council gave us for the FY 2009/10 Police Department Budget. It is what Paul took forward and �inclu�ed in the final version of the proposed budget. �/ `'\'� t� .^ \� ��. `�F�SHEILA R. GILLIGAN ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/COMMUNITY SERVICES �� CITY OF PALM DESERT � � � CITY MANAGER S OFFICE INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: City Council From: John M. Wohlmuth, City Manage Date: June 17, 2009 Subject: FY 2009/2010 Fire Department Budgetary Impacts During the FY 2009/2010 budget discussion between the Fire Department and Executive Management staff, the following three funding scenarios were presented: Funding Scenario Amount Fiscal Impact (Less Truck Reimbursement) Schedu/e A Budget Estimate $8,354,824 No Budget Reduction Realistic Budget Estimate $7,799,729 7°/o Budget Reduction Addition of a Fourth Medic Unit $8,682;Q80 4% Budget Increase The Schedule A Budqet Estimate above reflects no changes from previous years budgeting methods. The Realistic Budqet Estimate does not employ the practice of budgeting positions at the top salary step, but takes a more pragmatic approach at estimating salaries. The City Council provided direction to staff to move forward with the Addition of a Fourth Medic Unit proposal, in meeting the increasing service demands in the City's northeastern boundary. This scenario also incorporates the practical approach at salary estimating and includes $75,000 in medic unit start up costs. The ambulance for this crew will be provided by either an existing reserve unit or the current Medic Unit 71 when the CNG ambulance is delivered. The direction provided resulted in a total FY 2009/2010 Fire Department Budget of $8,682,080. This amount reflects a reduction from the ladder truck reimbursement and does not account for any estimated Fire Tax Credits. These credits from the Structural Fire Tax and Redevelopment Pass Through funds would result in a net budget estimate of $3,408,971. The Council did recently approve an increase to the Fire Prevention and Protection Tax. This increase is anticipated to generate approximately $410,000 in additional revenue. The recently passed resolution also reflected an increase to both commercial and vacant Fire Department Budget Impacts June 17, 2009 Page 2 of 2 property rates. A revised estimate incorporating these changes cannot be calculated by the City's fiscal consultant until the County tax rolls are available in July 2009. The Fire Department also requested the funding of the following equipment as part of their budgetary request: ITEM AMOUNT CNG Ambulance Replacement $187,000 Cardiac Monitors $69,000 (x3) (additional unit added to grant application, if unsuccessful request will be rescinded) Medical Equipment (misc.) $�,0�� Fire Prevention Materials $4,815 With the exception of the fire prevention materials, staff applied for a Federal grant for the remaining item costs. If the application is successful, the City would then be responsible for 20% of these costs. Please contact me should you have any questions or comments. Thank you. Attachments: 1. Fire Department Budget Estimate cc: Deputy Chief Ignacio Otero, Palm Desert Fire Department Division Chief Dorian Cooley, Palm Desert Fire Department Sheila R. Gilligan, Assistant City Manager for Community Services Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Luis Espinoza, Assistant Director of Finance Stephen Y. Aryan, Assistant to the City Manager PALM DESERT BUDGET Page 1 2009/�0 ITEM Exhibit"A"* Current Level ** w/4th Medic Unit"* Estimated Realistic Station 33 Engine �637,199.00 $592,595.00 $592,595.00 Medic Unit s797,151.00 $741,351.00 $741,351.00 Medic Unit#2 includes startup costs $816,351.00 of 1 used medic unit and equipment Truck �1,579,879.00 $1,469,287.00 $1,469,287.00 Station 67 Engine �911,936.00 $848,100.00 $848,100.00 Medic Unit ;797,151.00 $741,351.00 $741,351.00 Station 71 Engine �911,936.00 $848,100.00 $848,100.00 Medic Unit 3797,151.00 $741,351.00 $741,351.00 Station Sta�ng Total i6,432,403.00 �5,982,135.00 SB,798,48B.00 Fire Marshal 5446,291.00 $441,173.00 $441,173.00 Supportservices Z1,929,137.00 $1,832,680.00 a1,898,680.00 Estimated Direct Charges y215,055.00 $211,803.00 $211,803.00 Fire Engine Use Agreement �48,150.00 $48,150.00 $48,150.00 59,071,036.00 58,515,941.00 :8,398,29 . Truck Cost reimbursement -$716,212.00 -$716,212.00 -$716,212.00 58.354,82+4.00 57,799,729.00 s8,682,080.00 Estimated Fire Tax Credits Structural Fire Tax -$2,977,657.00 -$2,977,657.00 -$2,977,857.00 Redevelopment Pass Thru -$3,248,130.00 -$3,248,130.00 -$3,248;130.00 Total contract trasfer $952,678.00 $952,678.00 $952,678.00 Net Estimated Budget 53,081�715.00 ;2,526,620.00 ;' �3,408,97L00 "Exhibi#"A"is an estimate with all assigned employee's salery is estimated at top step ""This column is a more reaiistic budget,there will be no cost of living adjustments this coming year "**This column shows the cost if we add one additional ambulance,start up cast i�induded