BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL
DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATION
POST-MEETING AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
May 20, 2024, 12:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements
b. Agenda Item Public Statements
3. REPORTS
a. FY2024-25 Department Budget Presentations - Budget Workshop No. 1 General Government (City Manager’s Office, Risk Management, City Clerk)1.
Technology Services2.
Human Resources3.
Finance4.
City Attorney’s Office5.
Recreation and Parks6.
Development Services7.
Economic & Community Development8.
Police Department9.
Fire Department10.
Water Resources11.
Public Works12.
Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the presentations. *1. PowerPoint presentations
4. ADJOURNMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 20, 2024 AGENDA CATEGORY: Reports TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager
DATE: May 15, 2024
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2024 Department Budget Presentations – Budget Workshop No. 1
1. General Government (City Manager’s Office, Risk Management, City Clerk)
2. Technology Services
3. Human Resources
4. Finance
5. City Attorney’s Office
6. Recreation and Parks
7. Development Services
8. Economic & Community Development
9. Police Department
10. Fire Department
11. Water Resources
12. Public Works
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the presentations.
BACKGROUND:
Staff from all City -Wide Departments will provide a detailed overview of their Fiscal Year 2024 -25 Proposed Operating Budgets and Capital Improvement Projects. The budget presentations will include discussion regarding the g oals, accomplishments, and significant personnel changes for their respective departments.
City Manager’s OfficeDepartment Mission: Directed by the City Manager , the City Manager's Office is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the City, development of the City budget, and putting the City Council's goals and policies into action.Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget
FY 2024-25 City Manager’s OfficeDepartment Summary
2 2FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Budget Changes and New Proposals •Homeless Services Program will transition back from City Manager’s Office to Economic & Community Development Department.•Restructuring Executive positions to create more capacity to manage the diversity of programs launched in recent yearsPrograms & Department Highlights•Budget kick-off begins its first year of entries into our new ERP software, Oracle EPM. •Established the Community VitalityOperations Center in efforts to effectively address homelessness.City Manager’s Office
05101520253035FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25# of Employees - City Manager's OfficeFY 2024-25 City Manager’s OfficePersonnel Overview 3 3FY 2024-25 Proposed BudgetPersonnel Changes•Created a Community Relations Teams•Re-allocating an HR Analyst to oversee Oracle HCM •Assistant to City Manager position replaced by new Project Manager position•Eliminating two positions to create new Assistant City Manager positionCity Manager’s Office City Manager's Office # of PositionsExecutive 8Administrative Staff 12Community Relations 6Office of Violence Prevention (OVIP) 3Community Vitality 3Total FY 2024-25 Full-Time Positions 321418233332
Department Mission: To maintain a complete and accurate record of City Council proceedings; preserve official City records; conduct municipal elections; provide administrative assistance to the City Council and its various agencies, committees and subcommittees; and provide residents and other stakeholders excellent customer service by facilitating transparency and by being efficient, professional, responsive and creative in the delivery of services. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget City Clerk’s Office
FY 2024-25 City Clerk’s OfficeDepartment Summary
5 5FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Budget Changes and New Proposals •Department is comprised of 7 staff with no changes in personnel count over a 5-year span.•Decrease in operation costs is a result of lower tuition reimbursement requests and reduced annual contract rates for ongoing software costs.•Assistant City Clerk is currently underfilled by Deputy Clerk I Programs & Department Highlights•Launched “e-Scribe”, an updated electronic agenda and meeting management system.•Will conduct the biennial review of the Conflict-of-Interest Code.•Conducted the March 5, 2024, Primary Municipal Election for the Mayor•Will prepare and conduct the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Elections for Wards 2, 5 and 6.City Clerk’s Office
Risk ManagementDepartment Mission: Protect the assets of the City from potential loss by purchasing insurance, self-insuring or transferring the risk to others when appropriate; promote safety and well-being for City employees by designing training and educational programs to reduce injuries; respond to all claims filed against the City and limit the amount of loss through effective claims management. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget
FY 2024-25 Risk ManagementDepartment Summary
7 7FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Budget Changes and New Proposals•As the City continues to add staff to provide critical services, there is a corresponding increase to workers’ compensation insurance and liability costs associated with payroll calculations.•Property insurance premiums are increasing due to the addition of City assets to the property schedule and the insurance market experiencing catastrophic natural disasters, specifically in California, in the past few years, with record large property losses globally. Programs & Department Highlights•Explored wearable technology and alternative products in the market to impact and reduce injuries. •Continuing to work with Technology Services to implement an Emergency Mass Employee Notification System.•The Safety Officer will continue to work closely with Departments/Divisions to review and develop training programs that are task specific and provide guidance to reinforce and enhance the City safety culture.Risk Management
FY 2024-25 Risk ManagementBudget Overview
8 8FY 2024-25 Proposed BudgetRisk Management$13,833,605$15,949,940$18,843,927$22,742,862$29,422,421$33,879,899$13,333,542$14,799,665$16,933,096$22,742,228$30,060,245$33,879,899$22,466,587$23,919,096$32,065,004$21,537,844$19,816,252-$5,000,000$0$5,000,000$10,000,000$15,000,000$20,000,000$25,000,000$30,000,000$35,000,000$40,000,00019/20 20/21 21/22 22/23 23/24* 24/25Risk Management Adopted Budget v. Department Rates v. Actual Risk Adopted BudgetDepartment RatesActuals* FY 23/24 Total through 5.1.2024
Technology Services Department•Department Mission: Defined by our core values, the Technology Services Department is dedicated to enhancing efficiencies through research, education, and driving strategic digital transformation within the organization.Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget
FY 2024-25 Technology Services Department Summary
2 2FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Budget Changes •As more systems and software move to cloud services, expenses shift to operational costs.•We receive an increasing number of requests for service tickets and software/equipment every year. This expands the City’s technology portfolio and increases the amount of ongoing maintenance.•Staff continues to drive efficiencies through continual process improvement and strategic public-private partnerships, working smarter—not harder .Department Highlights•Provided technical support and guidance on the City's implementation of Oracle ERP and related applications, including GIS and Data consultation and support for Clariti Community Development and VertexOne Utility Billing.•Partnered with PW-Traffic Engineering to diagnose and resolve network issues with traffic signals, leading to developing a traffic light network map.•Brought the Regional Radio system to the implementation phase.Technology Services Department
FY 2024-25 Technology Services DepartmentPersonnel Overview 3 3FY 2024-25 Proposed BudgetPersonnel Changes•Transfer and reclassify a GIS Technician position from Public Works to a TS Technician I within Technology Services - $6,100.•The reclassification of a Technology Systems Analyst II to Technology Systems Engineer I - $24,197.•The reclassification of a Fiscal & Administrative Support Specialist I to Administrative Analyst I - $19,144.Technology Services Department Technology Services Department # of PositionsAdministration 9Professional Services 23Technical Systems 31Total FY 2024-25 Full-Time Positions 63 576164626325303540455055606570FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 # of Employees - Technology Services Department
Human Resources Department Department Mission: Align Human Resources processes with key goals and objectives to optimize talent, performance, and productivity within the City using data-supported strategies. This strategic collaboration aims to inspire innovation, provide continuous development of our employees, foster an environment of inclusion and proactive communication, and promote ongoing process improvements to deliver effective services to the citizens of Bakersfield.Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget
FY 2024-25 Human Resources Department Department Summary 2 2FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Budget Changes and New Proposals •Maintained or minimal changes to operating costs •Salary & Benefits •Technology Rental Rates Programs or Department Highlights•Comp & Class Initiatives •Recruitment Activity •Oracle – HCM•Labor Relations & DOJ Human Resources Department
FY 2024-25 Human Resources Department Personnel Overview 3 3FY 2024-25 Proposed BudgetPersonnel Changes•No proposed personnel changes. Human Resources Department Human Resources Department# of PositionsHR Administration14HR Benefits3Total FY 2024-25 Full-Time Positions17 024681012141618FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25# of Employees - HR Department
Finance DepartmentDepartment Mission Statement: The mission of the Finance Department is to efficiently and effectively maintain the fiscal integrity of the City of Bakersfield in support of the goals of both the City Council and all City Departments. This mission is founded and driven by a commitment to provide the best service possible as stewards of taxpayer funds.
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget
FY 2024-25 Finance Department Summary
2 2FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Budget Changes and New Proposals •There are no significantt changes to the budget for the department. •Operating costs within the department’s control remained flat. •All increases are the result of: •Step Increases & COLA’s•PERS (retirement) rates•Internal rates such as TS, Workers Compensation, Property and Liability Insurance.New Capital Improvement Projects/Programs or Department Highlights•The Finance Department has no new capital improvement projects scheduled for FY24-25. •We will continue our efforts to replace our current ERP system. This includes fine tuning the ERP Financials piece and EPM (budget module), and going live with HCM, Community Development and Utility Billing.Finance Department
FY 2024-25 Finance Department Personnel Overview
3 3FY 2024-25 Proposed BudgetPersonnel Changes•The Finance Department has no requests for personnel changed for FY2024-2025Finance Department 32 323132 32252627282930313233FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25# of Employees - Finance DepartmentFinancial Services Department # of PositionsFinancial Administration 3Financial Accounting and Reporting 16Treasury 10Purchasing 3Total FY 2024-25 Full-Time Positions 32
FY 2024-25 Reserves Update
4 4FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
CITY RESERVE FUNDS•Rainy Day Reserve•Two months GF Operating Budget•2024 Projected Balance – $58.5M•Facility Replacement Reserve•Goal of $10 Million (2024 Balance – $5.2M)•Pension Rate Stabilization •Required Contributions•Interest Savings (PERS Advanced Payment)•25% Annual GF Surplus•Balance $4.4M (March 2024)Finance Department
CITY ATTORNEY2024/2025 BUDGET Virginia GennaroCity Attorney
City Attorney’s OfficeDepartment Mission: The Mission of the Bakersfield City Attorney’s Office is to represent, support, and provide legal advice to the Mayor, City Council, Department Heads, Staff, Boards, Commissions, and Committees.Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget
FY 2024-25 City Attorney’s OfficeDepartment Summary
3 3FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Budget Changes•Increase of $330,541 when compared to fiscal year 2023/2024 budget.•$263,019 increase in salaries and benefits.•Step increases and various benefit costs.•$67,522 increase in operating.•Increase to Other Professional and Other Outside Services.•The Pandemic caused trial dates to be rescheduled to future years causing the need to increase these line items.Department Highlights•Managing 89 active litigation matters.•15 Federal and 74 State cases.•Disposed of 7 State litigation matters in house, all with no settlements paid.•Disposed of 32 litigation matters with outside counsel ($0 - $25K max settlements).•Represented the Police Department in over 15 Pitchess cases.•Provided legal guidance to establish the Bakersfield Community Land Trust.City Attorney’s Office
FY 2024-25 City Attorney’s OfficePersonnel Overview
4 4FY 2024-25 Proposed BudgetPersonnel Changes•One Deputy City Attorney dedicated to Water litigation and issues continued to be funded by Water Department.•No other personnel changes.City Attorney’s Office City Attorney's Office # of PositionsCity Attorney 1Assistant City Attorney VacantDeputy City Attorney 5Administrative Assistant 1Senior Legal Secretary 1Legal Secretary 2Total FY 2024-25 Full-Time Positions 10
Recreation and Parks DepartmentDepartment Mission: Recreation and Parks enhances the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget
FY 2024-25 Recreation and ParksDepartment Summary
2 2FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Budget Changes and New Proposals •The increases in the department’s personnel services are primarily attributed to salaries & benefits.•The increases in the operations component is primarily from utilities, Risk Management rates, Fleet Division rates, and Technical Services rates. New Capital Improvement Projects/Programs or Department Highlights•Park Amenities & Renovation Improvements (PARI) ($1,000,000 PSVS)•Jastro Park Stage Improvements ($900,000 PSVS)•MLK Jr . Park Grant Match ($3 Million PSVS)•Neighborhood Park Re-Invention State Grant ($2,000,000)•Light Improvement Technology Enhancements and Safety (LITES) ($300,000)•Block Wall Repairs ($400,000)•Park ADA Improvements ($300,000)•Neighborhood Monument Renovation ($150,000)Recreation and Parks
FY 2024-25 Recreation and Parks DepartmentPersonnel Overview 3 3FY 2024-25 Proposed BudgetPersonnel Changes•There are no personnel changes Recreation and Parks Recreation and Parks Department # of PositionsAdministration Division 13Recreation Division 14Park Rangers & STORM 38Parks Division 136Total FY 2024-25 Full-Time Positions 201
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Development ServicesThe goal of the Development Services Department is to provide exceptional professional and technical services that support the development of a well-planned community, both now and into the future, while providing exemplary customer service to our clients, from application to occupancy. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget
FY 2024-25 Development ServicesDepartment Summary
2 2FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
New Proposals •Educational Assistance - $40,500 •Website Enhancements - $40,000•1 Senior Planner position - $145,000 Salary & Benefits; $7,500 Startup costsDepartment Highlights•Completed a comprehensive update of the residential zoning code.•Ongoing General Plan and Housing Element update.•Launch of Clariti, updates to the electronic permitting and plan check system.•Implemented the Illegal Dumping enforcement and Vacant Commercial Building registration programs.Development Services
FY 2024-25 Development ServicesPersonnel Overview
3 3FY 2024-25 Proposed BudgetPersonnel Changes•Requesting 1 Mobility Senior Planner position -$145,000 Salary & Benefits; $7,500 Startup costs.Development Services 73931031101112535455565758595105115125FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 # of Employees - Development ServicesDevelopment Services Department # of PositionsDevelopment Services 6Building 31Planning 18Code Enforcement 56Total FY 2024-25 Full-Time Positions 111
FY 2024-25 Development ServicesDepartment Accomplishments 4 4FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Complaints•2021 – 6,217•2022 – 5,634 -9% •2023 – 9,793 +74%Encampments•2021 – 4,690•2022 – 2,568 -45%•2023 – 4,555 +77%Board Ups•2022 – 387 •2023 – 241 -38%Contacts•2021 – 1,923•2022 – 1,109 -42%•2023 – 1,165 +5%Tons of Trash•2021 – 2965•2022 – 2161 -27%•2024 – 5,447 +152%Code Enforcement – Rapid Response
FY 2024-25 Development ServicesDepartment Accomplishments 5 5FY 2024-25 Proposed BudgetCode Enforcement – Rapid Response BeforeAfter
FY 2024-25 Development ServicesDepartment Accomplishments 6 6FY 2024-25 Proposed BudgetCode Enforcement – Neighborhood Vitality Special Projects6 Receivership SubmittalsWaste Tire ImprovementsCode EnforcementProactive CampaignsResponsiveness to Complaints
FY 2024-25 Development ServicesDepartment Accomplishments 7 7FY 2024-25 Proposed BudgetDevelopment Services – Building Division $769,940,945 Projected11,601 Projected
-$178 Million in 1steight months of FY23/24 from solar-3929 permits in 1steight months of FY 23/24 from solar
FY 2024-25 Development ServicesDepartment Accomplishments 8 8FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Housing Element UpdateResidential Zoning CompletedResidential Rezones Middle 2024Housing Element Update Late 2024HE Annexations Late 2024General Plan UpdateAdmin Draft due Early 2025Final Draft Adoption Middle 2026Development Services – Planning Division
Development ServicesThe goal of the Development Services Department is to provide exceptional professional and technical services that support the development of a well-planned community, both now and into the future, while providing exemplary customer service to our clients, from application to occupancy. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Economic & Community Development •DepartmentMission Statement:Connecting people and places, the Economic &Community Development Department empowersand inspires projects that develop prosperity, createequitable opportunities, and apply solutions-oriented problem-solving to build a thrivingBakersfield.•Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget
FY 2024-25 Economic & Community Development Department Summary 2 2FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Budget Changes and New Proposals •Homeless Services Unit staff and operations will transition back into the ECD Department. •New PSVS request additional Emergency Shelter Capacity $1,500,000.•Over $5 million reduction/shift of PSVS projects and programs. Capital Improvement Projects/Programs or Department Highlights•Contingent upon review of California Proposition 1 Capital Improvement Project request includes Affordable Housing ($3,000,000) to assist in leveraging local dollars with opportunities from the State and Federal level.Economic and Community Development
FY 2023-24 Economic & Community Development Department Accomplishments 3 3FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
•Completed 20,000 sq ft expansion of Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) Food Bank Warehouse and distribution facility in Southeast Bakersfield.•Granted State Homeless Housing Assistance Program Round 5 (HHAP5) securing $5,678,236.56 to assist in addressing homelessness. •New partnerships with Kern Health Systems and Kern Medical to facilitate an effective homeless service delivery system within the community and enhanced capabilities for emergency shelter mental health services. •Completed 15 Community Development Block Grant Projects serving over 60,000 low-moderate income community members.•Partnered with Bakersfield-Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative, the Housing Authority of the County of Kern, and Flood Outreach Services to administer the $7M California State Encampment Resolution Grant to house homeless community members living along State Highways and the Kern River.Economic and Community Development
4 4FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
•Completed affordable housing units: 202• Rehabilitated: 80 units• Currently under construction: 251• Units in pre-development: 464Economic and Community Development FY 2023-24 Economic & Community Development Department Accomplishments
5 5FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Assisted 34 businesses with over $1.2 million in Economic Opportunity Area Business Improvement & Expansion grants.
Economic and Community Development
FY 2023-24 Economic & Community Development Department Accomplishments
6 6Economic and Community DevelopmentFY 2024-25 Proposed Budget $22,125,000Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) GrantFY 2023-24 Economic & Community Development Department Accomplishments
7 7Economic and Community DevelopmentFY 2024-25 Proposed Budget $600,000 in Entrepreneurship Grants to provide support to 62 small businesses. FY 2023-24 Economic & Community Development Department AccomplishmentsAwarded $450,000 in Business Security Improvements Grants to 71 small businesses to support security upgrades.
Small Business Support
FY 2024-25 Economic & Community Development Personnel Overview 8 8FY 2024-25 Proposed BudgetPersonnel Changes•No Personnel changes have been requested for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. Economic and Community Development Economic & Community Development # of PositionsEconomic Development 4Community Development 4Homeless Services 3Affordable Housing 4Prosperity Neighborhoods/TCC 4Fiscal and Administrative Services 4Total FY 2024-25 Full-Time Positions 23 15283020235101520253035FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25# of Employees - Economic & Community Development Department
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed BudgetMission Statement: The Bakersfield Police Department partners with our community to protect the lives and property of the people we serve.
Police Department
Police Department2023 Overview
OVERALL CRIME CITYWIDE –12%
Police Department2023 Overview
2023 Response TimesOur goal and national standard is to answer 95%of all 9-1-1 calls within 20 seconds.2022 – 91.7%2023 –93.6%
Police Department
Budget Changes•6.53% Increase in Salaries & Benefits•Labor Agreements•PERS – Police and Misc.•16.9% Increase in Operating Expenses•Internal Vehicle and Technology Service Rates•Outside Services – Animal Shelter•Risk and Liability Rates•Total Expenditure Increases –8.54%
Police Department
New Capital Improvement Projects•Real-Time Information Center (RTIC)•Maximize resources by funneling information through a centralized location•Enable accurate information to field personnel in near real-time as events unfold•One-time Set up - $600,000*On-going Annual Costs - $224,000•Elevator Modernization – Deferred Maintenance$450,000•Elevators installed in 1975; Parts are becoming more difficult to find. •One or both have been out of service for weeks at a time.
Police DepartmentPersonnel Summary
Police DepartmentAuthorized PositionsFilled PositionsVacant PositionsSWORN512466 (91%)46PROFESSIONAL230202 (88%)28Total FY 2024-25 Full-Time Positions742668 (90%)74NEW POSITION REQUESTS (PSVS) Salary & Benefits Public Affairs & Communications Manager $158,034Fiscal Administrative Specialist $72,814Police Secretary $75,393Fleet Mechanic $87,775Police Service Technician $79,930Police Program Coordinator $100,813Crime Analyst $104,000New Position Total $678,759RECRUITMENT(Since July 2019)Recruits Hired 272Recruits Graduated 168Academies Completed8Graduated Rate (Started vs Completed)2019 –65%2023 –85%Class Size (average) 21
FY2023-24 PROPOSED BUDGET
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City Fire DepartmentDepartment Mission: The Mission of the Bakersfield Fire Department is to protect, engage, and inspire a safe community through all-hazard response and community risk reduction while delivering legendary customer service.Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget
FY 2024-25 Fire Department Summary
2 2FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Budget Changes and New Proposals •Overall Decrease of $374,106 (4.13%) in operating budget largely due to decrease of liability/property internal rates.•PSVS Increase from Salaries ($469,770) and Internal Services Fees (TS $112,960).•Capital Outlay fund increase due to CIP requests to replace damaged building equipment (A/C, roofs), and one rescue vehicle request.New Capital Improvement Projects/Programs or Department Highlights•The department proposes a partial roof replacement at the Fire Headquarters building to prevent future water damage.•The department proposes air conditioning unit replacements at two fire stations.•The department proposes an expansion of the Rescue Squad program at Fire Station #1, the department's busiest firehouse.Fire Department
FY 2024-25 Fire DepartmentPersonnel Overview
3 3FY 2024-25 Proposed BudgetPersonnel Changes•Proposing a reclass of six (6) Fire Engineers to three (3) Fire Captains and three (3) Firefighters to staff a Rescue Unit at Fire Station #1.•Proposing a reclass one (1) Administrative and Fiscal Services Specialist to an Administrative and Fiscal Services Analyst.Fire Department Fire Department # of PositionsAdministration 10Fire Prevention 13Maintenance 1Fire Suppression 186Emergency Communications 12Training 5Arson 4Total FY 2024-25 Full-Time Positions 231
FY 2023-24 Fire Department Accomplishments
4 4FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Fiscal Year Accomplishments•Completion of the Bakersfield Fire Department Annual Report•Public Safety Open House at Fire Station One with more than 600 people in attendance•Sound The Alarm Event- Collaboration with the American Red Cross•Grant Opportunities helped fund training and crucial fire equipment used in everyday operations•Second Fire Plans Examiner position filled to reduce plan review timeframes•USAR Mobile Exercise•Fire Service Fees added to the Master Fee Schedule•Several Capital Improvement Projects completedFire Department
WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
WASTEWATER DIVISIONMANAGE OPERATEANDMAINTAIN
Provide operation & maintenance of wastewaterfacilities for the purpose of treating, reclaiming, &utilizing wastewater and its by-products in accordancewith federal, state & local requirements.
To manage the City’s water supply and water rights for the benefit of present and future residents of Bakersfield to ensure the orderly regulation anddistribution of Kern River water, including the preservation and augmentation of the groundwater supply.WATER DEPARTMENT
WATER RESOURCES DIVISION
WASTEWATER DIVISION
Water DepartmentDepartment Mission Statement:The mission of theWaterDepartmentis to holisticallymanage the City's water portfolioto provide safe and reliableaccess to water for the City'sbeneficial uses in anenvironmentally sensitive mannerthat is responsive to regulatoryrequirements.
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget
FY 2024-25 Water DepartmentDepartment Summary
3 3FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Operations Budget impacts:•Chemicals increase of $204,000 at Plant 3 is a result ofincreased costs and consumption.•Utilities increase of $2,402,765 includes water, natural gas, fuelbulk purchases, and electricity.•Other Outside Services decrease of $166,500 is the result ofmerging Water Resources and Wastewater providing efficiencyby reducing expenses associated with contracted services.New Capital Improvement Projects•River & Agriculture WaterRiver Canal Backup Weir and Pioneer Canal Headgate Replacement 2800 Acres-Basin 12 Facility Reconstruction•Domestic WaterCBK-25 PFOS and L-208 TCP RemovalCBK-8 and CBK 36 Well Rehabilitation Projects•Plants #2 and #3Dewatering Centrifuge, Aeration Air System PLC, Grit Classifier, Electrical & Signal Vault, Headworks PLC and Septage Processing Unit Replacements Trickling Filter System, Digester Dome and Secondary Clarifier RehabilitationsWater Department
FY 2024-25 Water DepartmentPersonnel Overview
4 4FY 2024-25 Proposed BudgetPersonnel Changes•New PositionsWW Maintenance Superintendent Senior WW Plant Mechanic•ReclassificationsDue to increase in work effort and structural organization:Admin Assistant and Hydrographic Manager Reconcile current position with budget and job duties:FASO II, WW E&I Tech II, and HydrographerWater Department Water Department # of PositionsWater Management5Water Engineering8Water Fiscal Administration7WR-River & Agriculture Operations15WR-Hydrographic6WR-Domestic Water Operations6WW-Sewer Services Plant #2 Operations7.5WW-Sewer Services Plant #3 Operations16.5WW-Sewer Services Maintenance17Total FY 2024-25 Full-Time Positions 8873757986880102030405060708090FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25# of Employees - Water Department Water ResourcesWastewaterWATER DEPARTMENT
WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENTQUESTIONS
Public Works Department
1 Department Mission Statement: To deliver efficient, responsive, and cost-effective public works services and infrastructure that protect and enhance the safety, health and quality of life in Bakersfield.
Public Works DepartmentOverviewOperations Budget– 5% with Wastewater Plant Maintenance in Prior YearsFiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Public Works DepartmentOverview:Operations: +3.36% with prior year adjustments to remove Wastewater Plant MaintenanceFTE's:+3 New4 Reclassifications50 Transferred to Water ResourcesFiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget
FY 2024-25 Public Works Department Summary
4 4FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
FY24/25 Budget Impacts•Transition of Wastewater Plant Maintenance to the Water Resources Dept.•Rising utility charges (power, natural gas).•Rising material and labor costs.•Insurance rate adjustments.•Solid Waste CPI rate adjustments.•1,400 new Solid Waste customer accounts.•$93.5 M in Grant allocations.•Operational costs within the Department's control remain flat with few exceptions.Department Highlights•TRIP has successfully opened the Centennial Corridor•8-Complete Street Improvement Projects are in works. Most funded, in large part, through a blend of awarded State & Federal grants.•Multiple neighborhood traffic calming, and multi-modal safety projects have been implemented in FY23/24.•Repaving efforts continue with 120 Lane Miles paved last fiscal year.Public Works Department
FY 2024-25 Public Works DepartmentPersonnel Overview
5 5FY 2024-25 Proposed BudgetPersonnel Changes•Reclassify Vacant Admin Analyst to Assistant Operations Manager –Fleet•Convert Civil Engineer IV to Engineer I/II & Engineering Technician I,General Fund & TRIP•Reclass Clerk Typist I to Admin & Fiscal Services Specialist I/II, General Fund & Development Services Fund•Reclass Engineer Technician to Engineer I/II, Development Services Fund•Reclassify Secretary I to Secretary II, Solid Waste Enterprise Fund•(2) New Customer ServiceRepresentatives – Solid Waste Ent. FundPublic Works Department Public Works Department# of PositionsAdministration11Engineering/Subdivisions59Fleet62General Services74Streets & Utilities110Solid Waste128*Wastewater (excluded from Total)50Total FY 2024-25 Full-Time Positions444*Wastewater (excluded from Total)
6 6FY 2024-25 Proposed BudgetPublic Works Department
PerformanceProject Implementation Rate: 84%… as of May 1, 2024 FY23/24 CIP•81-Projects•$68 M Allocated•$29 M State & Federal Grants (42.6%)•Some prior year carry-forward projects.
FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program Department Summary
7 7FY 2024-25 Proposed BudgetPublic Works DepartmentBrief video of projects completed this fiscal year(1/2)
8 8FY 2024-25 Proposed BudgetPublic Works Department
PerformanceProject Implementation Rate: TBDFY24/25 CIP•73-Projects•$147.5 M Allocated•$93.5 M State & Federal Grants (63%)•$41.9 M TRIP (28%) FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program Department Summary1%14%48%20%17%CIP Council GoalEconomic Opportunity for All 1%Safety & Resilience 14%Reliable Infrastructure 48%Community Character & Quality of Life 20%Innovative & Efficient Government 17%
FY 24/25 Proposed Capital Improvement Projects Highlights 9 9FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Capital Outlay Fund•Animal Care Shelter Exp. $500K•Baker Complete Street $400K•Kentucky Urban Greening $400K•Electric Vehicle Infrastructure $400KSB 1 Funding (Gas Tax)Pavement Rehab•South H Street $4.5 M•University Ave $5 MPSVS Funding•Streetlight Improvements $250K•18th & 19th Complete Street $500K•Citywide Traffic Calming $500K
Engineering:APD, Design, Traffic, & Construction
10 10FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Accomplishments•4-Flashing Beacons at Schools & 20 Radar Signs•90-New Streetlights Installed + 100-in const.•Opening of the Centennial Corridor Mainline•8-Complete Street Corridor Projects•8-Speed Humps + 2-Speed Tables•12-Miles of New Buffered Bike Lanes•42-Lane-Miles of Narrower Travel Lanes•3-New Sanitary Lift Stations•2-Emergency Backup Generators•2-Beautification Project + 1-awaiting Caltrans•80% of all inspection requests completed w/in 24 hours Public Works Department
Subdivisions
11 11FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Departmental Highlights•Customer Service Initiatives & Permit Streamlining•Reducing Requirements for Off-site Improvements•2 Planned Sewer Area Expansions•2,481 Right-of-Way Permits•64 Development Plan Reviews•37 Property Boundary Adjustments•15 New Final Maps Filed High-Speed Rail Plan Review Cost & Reimbursement
Public Works Department
12 12FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Departmental Highlights•BLNC Expansion & BLNC Roof Completed•2,112 Streetlights Repaired•18,394 Graffiti Sites Abated•339 Emergency Response Calls for TrafficSignals•5 Building Remodel Projects Completed•2-Roof Restoration Projects Completed•3-A/C Systems Rebuilt•270 Vandal Resistant Electrical Projects•Installing Electrified Fencing, Perimeter lighting, & Camera Systems General Services
$665K increases in electricity charges
Public Works Department
13 13FY 2024-25 Proposed BudgetPublic Works DepartmentBrief video of projects completed this fiscal year (2/2)
Streets & Utilities Maintenance
14 14FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Departmental Highlights•5,620 linear feet of New Sidewalk•10,287 linear feet of Curb & Gutter•78 ADA Ramps Installed and Upgraded•120 lane-miles of Roads Resurfaced•650 miles of Pavement Striping•16 miles of Alleys Resurfaced•12,400 linear ft of Sewer Pipes Cleaned•7800 miles of Streets Swept•260 Repairs to Storm and Sewer Pipe Public Works DepartmentAmount allocated to 24-25 Resurfacing, Paving, & Rehabilitation:
Streets: Resurfacing and Repaving
15 15FY 2024-25 Proposed BudgetPublic Works Department$10,995,000.00 $6,448,082.00 $9,500,000.00 $2,000,000.00 $750,000.00 $3,000,000.00 Amount Budgeted Total for Resurfacing and Repaving: $32,693,082 Federal/StateGas TaxSB1ARPACOFUtilities SurchargeAn additional $49,725,646 is budgeted for Complete Streets and Improvement Projects
Solid Waste
16 16FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Department Highlights•Organics Facility•Materials Recovery Facility•Popup Drop-off Events, CCI, & KBB Public Works Department
Fleet – Equipment Services
17 17FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Departmental Highlights•16,000 Preventative Maintenance and Routine Repairs of Equipment•Purchased 3-EV's•Installed 2-New Vehicle Lifts•25% Increase in Fleet Equipment 5-Years (1589 – 1982) Public Works Department
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FY 2024-25 Budget Themes
1 1FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
•Focus on maintaining essential services; leaner budget than last year•No enhancements to General Fund services; $9 million PSVS allocation to balance General Fund•Strategic PSVS additions related to public safety and homelessness, streets, and park projects•Finalize ARPA spend down; Recommending ARPA reallocations to offset reductions to PSVS one-time projects•Grant Matches – federal grant availability•Setting aside contingencies against economic downturnCity Manager’s Office
FY 2024-25 Budget Projections
2 2FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
•Long-range financial forecasting tools•Notable cost increases for same level of service•Flat sales tax revenues; modest increases•Typical annual increase in property tax revenues•Will see utility rate increases consistent with 5-year plans approved in the last two years; remain lowest in region •Setting aside contingencies against economic downturnCity Manager’s Office
FY 2024-25 Cost Drivers
3 3FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
•Inflation •Materials, supplies, equipment•Insurance, liability and risk management rates•Utilities•Pensions•Employee compensation; recruitment and retentionCity Manager’s Office
FY 2024-25 New PSVS Personnel Requests
PSVS FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget4
PSVS Goal #FY 2024-25 ONGOING PSVS Funds OngoingOne-Time ExpensesTotalCity Manager's Office: 2 Positions AMOUNTAMOUNTAMOUNT1, 2, 3 Call Takers for the Community Vitality Call Center (X2)196,000$ $0 196,000$ City Manager's Office Total: 196,000$ -$ 196,000$ Police Department: 7 Positions AMOUNTAMOUNTAMOUNT1, 2, 3 Police Public Affairs & Communication Manager 158,034 10,935 168,969 1, 2, 3 Police Fiscal & Administrative Specialist 72,814 10,900 83,714 1, 2, 3 Police Secretary I 75,393 10,900 86,293 1, 2, 3 Police Fleet Mechanic 87,775 10,900 98,675 1, 2, 3 Police Service Technician 79,930 10,900 90,830 1, 2, 3 Police Crime Analyst 104,000 10,900 114,900 1, 2, 3 Police Community Relations Specialist II 100,813 10,900 111,713 Police Department Total: 678,759$ 76,335$ 755,094$ 9 FY 2024-25 ONGOING PSVS Funds Total:$874,759$76,335$951,094
FY 2024-25 Other Personnel Requests
5 5FY 2024-25 PSVS Proposed Budget
•ERP Operational Support•Development Services Senior Planner•Public Works Assistant Operations Manager (Fleet)•Water/Wastewater reorganization•Reclassifications/reorganizations for greater capacity and efficiency
FY 2024-25 PSVS Recurring Operational Funding: $2,399,000 6 City Manager’s Office: $605,000•Community Vitality Call Center Operating & Management Costs: $55,000 •Community Vitality Call Center Intensive Case Management: $500,000 •Community Vitality Call Center Client Services: $50,000 6FY 2024-25 PSVS Proposed BudgetEconomic & Community Development Department: $1,500,000•Additional Emergency Shelter Capacity: $1,500,000Police Department: $294,000•Police Real-Time Information Center (RTIC): $294,000
FY 2024-25 PSVS One-time Funds
7 Safety & ResilienceCommunity Character & Quality of Life 7FY 2024-25 PSVS Proposed Budget Real Time Police Information Center $600,000Affordable Housing Trust Fund Allocation $3,000,000MLK Community Center Grant Match $2,000,000Park Amenities & Renovation Improvements (PARI) $1,000,000
FY 2024-25 PSVS One-time Funds
8 Reliable InfrastructurePSVS One-time Total$11,050,0008FY 2024-25 PSVS Proposed Budget Street Lighting $500,00058/99 Landscaping $1,200,000Multi-modal Infrastructure $500,000Street Corridor Improvements 18th-19thStreet $500,000Median Improvements $750,000Traffic Calming $500,000Resurfacing Streets $750,000
FY 2024-25 ARPA One-time Offsets
9 Safety & ResilienceCommunity Character & Quality of LifeReliable InfrastructureTotal$5,900,0009FY 2024-25 PSVS Proposed Budget Open Door Network Shelter $2,500,000Jastro Park Improvements $900,000Street Lighting $750,000Resurfacing Streets $1,750,000
FY 2024-25 ARPA Reallocations
10 ARPA ReductionsTotal$5,900,00010FY 2024-25 PSVS Proposed Budget Workforce Development $500,000Safe Routes to Schools $1,300,000Disadvantaged Neighborhood Revitalization $4,100,000
FY 2024-25 Capital Outlay Fund
11 11FY 2024-25 PSVS Proposed Budget
City Hall South Annex Renovation $700,000Miscellaneous Roadway Improvements $500,000Electric Vehicle Fleet Infrastructure $500,000Animal Shelter Capital Improvements $500,000PD Main Elevator Modernization $450,000Baker Complete Street Construction $400,000Kentucky Urban Greening Extension $400,000Corporation Yard Roof Repair $360,000Corporation Yard Building Modernization $302,000Citadel Street Urban Greening $300,000Pedestrian Improvements – Q St/Espee St $300,000
FY 2024-25 Capital Outlay Fund
12 12FY 2024-25 PSVS Proposed Budget
Crosswalk Enhancements $275,000ADA Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk $250,000Disadvantage Neighborhoods Alley & Street Paving $250,000Citywide Streetlight Restoration/Refurbishment $250,000Intersection Control Evaluation & Design $250,000Fire Station 1 Roof Replacement $397,100Traffic Signal Battery Backup System $200,000Fire Rescue Team Vehicle $190,000City Hall South Roof Repair $180,000Neighborhood Monument Renovations $150,000Miscellaneous Facility Repairs $150,000
FY 2024-25 Capital Outlay Fund
13 13FY 2024-25 PSVS Proposed Budget
Street Light Vandalism Repair $150,000Wall Maintenance and Replacement Fund $100,000Exercise Equipment in Parks $100,000BLNC Capital Maintenance $100,000Canal Fencing Privacy Screening $100,000Ice Sports Center Water Heaters $97,000Fire Station 14 and 17 Air Conditioning Units $85,000Fire Sprinkler Repair $78,000Securing Always Pilot $50,000Additional Spay/Neuter Clinics $50,000Amtrak Lobby Air Conditioning Unit $15,000Total Capital Outlay Fund $8,179,100
FY 2024-25 Budget Acknowledgements
14 14FY 2024-25 PSVS Proposed Budget
•Thank you to Budget Team•New ERP has required adjustments to schedule and to our new process•Budget finalization pending