Event Month Host Estimated City Costs for 2024-25
(staff time and event materials)
Battle of the Badges January Police/Fire $3,100
Point In Time Count January Parks and
Recreation
$7,000
The State of Women Event March Mayor/City Clerk $22,411 Coffee with a Cop Police $1,500
Passport Day in Rialto March City Clerk $4,500
Spring Eggstravaganza April Recreation $54,339
Drowning Prevention /
Safety Fair
April Recreation/Kiwanis $10,414
Earth Day April Maintenance &
Facilities
$15,274
Walk Like MADD San
Bernardino County
May City Clerk $21,020
Rialto on Wheels May City Clerk/Healthy
Rialto
$13,000
Earth to Table April Mayor, City Clerk $9,500
Memorial Day Tribute May City Clerk $16,347
Summer Series May–August Recreation $28,422
Men’s Health Fair June City Clerk $3,000
Run Whatcha Brung June Rotary $27,424
Juneteenth Celebration of
Culture
June PRCSD $15,000
4th of July July Recreation $116,668
Certified Farmers Market
Birthday
July City Clerk $2,000
National Night Out August Police $39,000
9/11 Memorial September Police 0
Viva La Fiesta September Recreation $47,130
Pet-a-Palooza and Pollution
Prevention Fair
September City Clerk/Human
Relations
Commission
$29,300
Fire Open House Fire $2,640
Run Around the Rocks October Mayor/CEMEX $2,640
Halloween Hi-Jinks October Recreation $57,240
Pepper Avenue Clean up November Maintenance &
Facilities
$6,934
Sports Hall of Fame November Recreation $13,340
Rialto Heritage Days November RHS, PRCSD, FD $13,934
Turkey Giveaway November City Clerk $0
Toy Giveaway December City Clerk $0
Las Colinas Toy Drive December Fire $5,650
Rialto Holiday Festival &
Parade
December Recreation $139,320
Pet Clinic Police $6,000
$ 734,050
**(Members of the Fire Department participate during their off -duty time or while on-duty. However, when on- duty they remain available to respond to any Fire Department service call. The cost to the City is nominal).
The table above provides a financial breakdown of each event. The cost includes staff costs from the various departments involved. Below are the event descriptions in detail.
4th of July is the City of Rialto’s celebration of America’s Independence Day. This event provides an opportunity for families to participate in fun activities during the day and fireworks at night. This event provides families with a safe environment to enjoy fireworks without the dangers that accompany setting them off themselves.
9/11 Memorial is a commemoration held September 11th to honor those who lost their life in the terrorist attacks.
Battle of the Badges is the annual blood drive that features the Rialto Police and Fire Department in a friendly competition aimed at inspiring the community to donate blood. This annual event brings attention and assistance to the American Red Cross to spread the word on the need for blood in emergency rooms and surgical centers that tend to run short of blood during and after the holidays.
Certified Farmers’ Market Birthday this is an annual event held in July in celebration of the success of a weekly Farmers’ Market held every Wednesday in our community. City residents and surrounding communities’ benefit from fresh and healthy farmer -direct produce and other foods. Nutrition resour ces, classes and farmer bucks are offered throughout the year.
Coffee with a Cop is a monthly meeting that creates a forum for officers to connect with members of the community and form collaborations to address concerns and resolve problems in their neighborhoods.
Drowning Prevention/Safety Fair takes place at the Tom Sawyer Swimming pool as an annual, public education and drowning prevention initiative. The goal of the program is to educate the public on safety at home, as well as reducing the number of water-related fatalities and near drowning incidents through the promotion of key water safety messages. Included as a part of the event is a car seat safety check and vendors providing safety information.
Earth Day is an annual event that provides public outreach to assist in community clean-up. The event provides an opportunity to increase public awareness of environmental issues and the various impacts and efforts being spearheaded by and on behalf of the City of Rialto.
Earth to Table is held in the City Hall Parking lot alongside the Farmer’s Market, allowing Rialto Unified School District elementary and middle students to learn about the planet’s environment, local government, and community service. The students and community learn how the earth provides the many things we eat, the water we drink along with the minerals and stones used to make household objects; the events explore rocks, soil and the benefits of planting trees, as students also engage their altruistic si des by packing boxes to feed the less fortunate.
Fire Department Open House this event provides useful information on how to prevent and survive a fire, with a secondary goal of offering an opportunity to showcase the Rialto fire station(s) and its personnel to the community at large.
The participants can take home educational materials on how they as residents can stay safe in their own homes. Visitors to the event learn positive fire safety actions and important safety messages. The event includes interactive activities for kids, vendors, bounce houses, demonstrations, and a Pancake Breakfast to support Explorer Post 299.
Halloween Hi-Jinks is an event for Rialto families who would like to participate in Halloween activities. This event provides a safe alternative to traditional “trick -o- treating.” The event provides for a well -lit family nighttime festival. From tots to teens, the event offers a family friendly environment. The surroundings are filled with food vendors, bounce houses, games, people, picture taking, costumes, decoration, fun, giveaways, and lots of candy.
Juneteenth Celebration of Culture is a new event that will feature a rich tapestry of activities, performances, and educational opportunities. Throughout the day, attendees can experience a variety of captivating live performances, including soulful musical acts, inspiring spoken word poetry, and mesmerizing dance routines that highlight African American culture and heritage.
Las Colinas Toy Drive is an annual event assisted by the Fire Department for the distribution of toys donated by the public to children in need in the north area of the City. This program benefits children in the community whose parents otherwise cannot afford to provide them with toys to keep them active and engaged. The program also allows opportunities for members of the community to meet members of the City’s Fire Department in a non-emergency, positive environment and understand the important services they provide to the City.
Memorial Day Tribute is held at the Rialto Park Cemetery and commemorates those who died in active military service. Traditionally observed on May 30th, but now officially observed on the last Monday in May.
Men’s Health Fair is held on the third Wednesday in June. This event is to remind men to make their health a priority through regular health checks, dental checks, exercise, and healthy eating. There is an evening session with speakers regarding Men’s Health Awareness.
National Night Out is a nationwide event that brings awareness to community policing. This program promotes Neighborhood Watch groups coming together one night a year with police, fire, the school district, and City officials, to celebrate the concerted effort in fighting crime throughout the year. This event is considered an annual community building campaign that promotes police and community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, and better places to live.
Passport Day in Rialto is part of a national effort established to make applying or renewing passports a little simpler. On this day, U.S. citizens can for ego the required appointment and simply stop by the Rialto City Clerk’s office to apply or renew their passport. Convenient Saturday hours ensure most parents do not have to miss work to apply for their child's U.S. passport.
Pepper Avenue Clean Up is a street clean-up on Pepper Avenue from Highland Avenue to Valley Blvd. The Cities of Rialto, Colton, and San Bernardino provide help with litter pick-up, weed abatement, homeless outreach, and graffiti removal along the route.
Pet Clinic is an event that provides a safe and orderly atmosphere for members of the community to obtain rabies vaccines for their pets.
Pet-a-Palooza and Pollution Prevention Fair is hosted by Healthy Rialto to continue to educate and celebrate responsible pet owners in our community and the health benefits of walking and being outdoors with your pet. The Annual Pollution Prevention Fair provides an opportunity for Rialto families and residents to seek onsite resources available through interaction with national, state, local and City representatives, businesses, and others that affect the lives of those living in and around Rialto.
Point in Time Count is a count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons on a single night during the last week of January. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires communities receiving federal funds to conduct an annual count of homeless persons who are sheltered in emergency shelter, transitional housing, and Safe Havens on a single night . Point-in-Time counts are important as they establish the dimensions of the problem of homelessness and help policymakers and program administrators track progress toward the goal of ending homelessness.
Rialto Heritage Days is a new event being requested in collaboration with the Rialto Historical Society. This event will allow attendees to learn about Rialto’s rich history through various City historians . The event will collaborate with Parks, Recreation & Community Services, the Fire Department, Rialto Unified School District, and many other non-profit groups to bring a rich experience to those who attend.
Rialto Holiday Festival and Parade is the City’s kick off to the holiday season.
The event features a traditional hometown parade highlighting almost every aspect of life in the City of Rialto, followed by the annual tree lighting ceremony. This year the event will provide the community with a 60-ton snow hill with 4 toboggan lanes for kids and their families to enjoy during the event. The event provides a showcase of Rialto schools, bands and drill teams, elected officials, dance teams, businesses, sports teams, service organizations and others. Following the parade, participants and spectators are invited to attend Vendor Lane which is filled with musical performances, food vendors, exhibits, and a variety of activities.
Rialto on Wheels is an event designed for children and teens. A bike safety class is offered along with helmet checks, games, raffles, refreshments, and a bike ride.
The goal is to provide an opportunity for the community participants to learn, practice, and demonstrate bicycle safety and handling skills in a fun, noncompetitive atmosphere. The City takes this opportunity to exercise community-wide health and fitness initiatives, in addition to promoting the importance of alternative modes of transportation. Due to extreme weather conditions, this event has been moved from August to May.
Run Around the Rocks is a 5K & 10 K Run/Walk which takes place along the Cemex Lytle Creek A ggregate Quarry. The 5K & 10K Run/Walk is an effort to promote the benefits of healthy living among our citizens and school age population. It is also an opportunity for the community to see and learn information about the active mining which takes place on the site of the quarry which is over 100 feet deep. The community members participating in the race get an up-close look at the big equipment that is used to mine the sand and gravel that becomes the roads, bridges, sidewalks, and buildings that we use every day.
Run Whatcha Brung is a co-sponsored event with the Rialto Rotary, offered as a “Route 66 Cruise Night Show and Shine”. The event features a car show, music, and a cruise along Route 66 and Downtown Rialto and serves as a valuable community-building activity.
Sports Hall of Fame is a dynamic recognition ceremony that honors athletes that have brought honor and fame to the City of Rialto. The Athletes recognized range from individuals to championship teams.
Spring Eggstravaganza is held in partnership with the Rialto Branch Library. The event includes free spring crafts, an egg hunt, games, and giveaways. This event has no religious significance; it provides an opportunity for Rialto families to celebrate the coming of spring as a community.
Summer Series is designed to keep children and their families entertained in an affordable and safe environment during the summer months while school is out.
There are combo movies/concert series, as well as other events in the parks with a variety of activities, like “Bark in the Park”, “Sounds of Rialto” and Pool Activities covering May through August.
The State of Women Event this event celebrates Women’s History Month with a conference that recognizes women for their public service and leadership. Women interact with one another in support of women’s causes, discussing women’s issues, and their impact. The aim of the event is to bring to light work being done on behalf of women, while highlighting support of women and their commitment and work in the community.
Toy Giveaway is a partnership event between the Certified Farmers’ Market and Never Stop Grinding Impact, with support from Kaiser funding, that provides toys to children in the City of Rialto and San Bernardino County. Additionally, Farmers’ Market coupons are provided to families to encourage healthier eating habits.
Turkey Giveaway is a partnership event between the Certified Farmers’ Market and Never Stop Grinding Impact, with support from Kaiser funding, that provides families in the City of Rialto and San Bernardino County with turkeys and a meal package.
Viva La Fiesta is a celebration of Hispanic Heritage month in collaboration with other organizations to provide the community with authentic Hispanic and Latinx foods, music, dance, art, and resources available to the community. Food tasting competitions will be encouraged, along with various Folklorico dance exhibitions, art displays from local and other artists.
Walk Like MADD San Bernardino County is a 5K Run/Walk a part of a larg er effort toward bringing community awareness to the dangers and consequences of driving while under the influences of drinking, drugs, and other substances. The event is a co-sponsored event promoting health and safety in the City of Rialto.
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City of Rialto
10 Year History
Major Tax Revenue
2023-24
Title 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 Estimated Total Property Tax $14,914,247 $17,136,594 $18,480,746 $19,773,341 $22,660,184 $26,348,336 $27,005,679 $29,542,211 $32,700,353 $36,430,160 $37,887,366 Total Sales Tax $8,418,746 $8,542,229 $9,236,209 $13,950,643 $16,828,480 $21,980,145 $22, 172,254 $39,384,987 $55,080,619 $57,433,102 $64,000,000 Total UUT $12,191,859 $12,634,013 $12,670,893 $12,731,021 $13,592,657 $13,035,913 $13,664,176 $14,470,386 $16,589,202 $19,121,614 $19,121,000 City of Rialto
Sales tax by Major Industry Group
Groue 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 Business & Industry $2,613,380 $2,503,230 $1,227,010 $3,353,657 $6,503,958 $7,735,834 $8,596,809 $21,228,297 $32,827,993 $34,722, 169 State and County Pools $1,126,686 $1,213,576 $1,078,473 $1,536,815 $2,115,192 $2,545,694 $3,301,129 $6,441,507 $7,694,136 $8,348,969 Fuel and Servcie Stations $2,382,758 $2,378,878 $2,353,161 $2,569,120 $2,713,789 $3,406,351 $2,259,099 $2,435,534 $3,858,182 $4,036,733 Restaurants and Hotels $867,163 $990,967 $1,127,012 $1,245,868 $1,354,749 $1,570,327 $1,878,162 $2,139,623 $2,600.596 $2,722,690 General Consumer Goods $1,097,752 $1,176,386 $1,194,244 $1,300,904 $1,497,784 $1,819,068 $1,933,346 $2,604,572 $2,806,572 $2,646,451 Builidng and Construction $1,790,812 $2,062,278 $2,093,084 $2,294,666 $2,447,369 $2,691,129 $2,272,071 $2,671,044 $2,911,287 $2,515,011 Autos and Transporation $420,361 $653,202 $648,092 $728,290 $672,353 $795,864 $1,082,935 $1,336,786 $1,433,170 $1,475,819 Food and Drugs $562,601 $585,419 $733,325 $625,315 $669,046 $705,012 $873,544 $899,724 $994,174 $976,760 Transfers & Unidentified $12,706 $7,278 $2 657 $3 272 $4,636 $13,405 $9,567 $12,962 $21,299 $39,411 Total $10,874,219 $11,571,214 $10,457,058 $13,657,907 $17,978,876 $21,282,684 $22,206,662 $39,770,049 $55,147,409 $57,484,013 1 2
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Memorandum
To: Mayor & City Council Members
From: Michael Milhiser, Interim City Manager
Tanya Williams, Assistant City Manager
Date: 6/5/2024
Subject: Preliminary Draft Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Included in this binder is the high-level overview of the preliminary Fiscal Year 2024-2025 draft budget for your review and consideration. Overall, departments presented very conservative budgets with moderate increases.
The recent increases adopted through negotiations to the bargaining groups are incorporated into this budget.
Personnel Requests:
There are no new personnel included in this proposed draft. However, the City Manager’s office received several requests from the departments for the upcoming year. A summary of these personnel requests by department are enclosed on the attached summary sheet. Some of these requests do not impact the general fund- for example those in the Fire Department. Where that’s the case it has been noted.
The total request for all new positions in the General Fund is $ ,
.
These position requests will be presented by the corresponding departments at next week’s budget workshop to provide insight into the justification for the positions and how they align with City Council priorities for the effective delivery of services to the community.
Budget Workshop
At the budget workshop on June 11
th, the interim finance director will also provide
the City Council with a high level overview of the current year to date actuals of Fiscal Year 2024, a snapshot of the general fund reserves, and a look ahead at the general fund forecast.
1 City of Rialto
2024-25 Bu
dget - New Position Requests
DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL REQUEST COST
City Clerk/Management Services
Reclass 2 Office Specialists to Senior Office Specialist $16,274 Human Resources/Risk Management
Add HR/Risk Mgmt Manager $215,102
Add HR/Risk Mgmt Analyst $137,609
Eliminate Senior HR/Risk Mgmt Analyst ($205,547)
Eliminate Human Resources Specialist ($128,110)
Reclass HR/Risk Mgmt Assistant to Administrative Assistant $2,174 $21,229
Community Development
Add 1 Office Specialist $82,775
Eliminate 1 Intern ($22,956)
Eliminate 2 Administrative Aides ($61,374)
Reclass 1 Planning Aide to Planning Technician $0
($1,556)
Maintenance and Facilities
Add 1 City Engineer $286,811
Add 1 PW Supervisor $149,470
Eliminate 1 Director of Engineering Services ($330,205) Reclass 1 Director of Maint and Facilities to Director of Public Works $53,502 $159,579
Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Reclass 2 Part-Time Day Care Site Supervisors to 1 Full-Time $9,858 City of Rialto Revised 6-18
2024-25 Budget - New Position Requests
DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL REQUEST COST
Reclass 1 Recreation Supervisor to Recreation Manager $53,176 $63,034
Police Department
Add Information Systems Analyst $162,275
Add 2 Crime Analyst Assistants $255,811
Add 2 Lead Police Records Assistants $238,847
$656,933
Total General Fund $915,494