South Lake Tahoe City Council
August 22, 2023

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA Fire Department
Core Services
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue’s mission is to serve our community with compassion, professionalism and honor.

We accomplish this through our guiding principles:
• We are committed to the protection of life, property and the environment at South Lake Tahoe. • We believe the community, the pristine lake and the citizens and visitors are the reason for our existence. • We will foster and sustain the trust of the community, and will consistently protect that confidence through our professionalism, competence, attitude, conduct and actions. • We will serve our community with honesty, fairness and integrity. • We will pursue safe, effective, timely, caring, standardized and economic solutions to our residents and visitors’ emergencies.
• We will provide professional, skilled and courteous customer service at all times.

The Fire Department provides fire suppression, emergency medical response, and a variety of emergency and nonemergent responses to our community. Our commitment to residents and visitors in need is that we will respond staffed paramedic engine and truck companies with three (3) personnel, a Captain, an Engineer and a Firefighter/Paramedic and resolve or assist them in the resolution of their emergency. We have found that individuals activate the 911 system when they need assistance and do not know where to turn for help. In the calendar year 2022 the Fire Department responded to 3,444 calls for service; 1911 or 55% were for medical emergencies, 535 or 15% were for public service calls and 84 or 3% were for fire calls. The City of South Lake Tahoe has an above average number of public service calls which include a variety of events including smoke/carbon monoxide alarms, helping someone back into bed after a fall or general smoke checks within the area. These public service calls provide our employees an opportunity to provide superior customer service to those in need. Our fire calls are consistent with the National average of 1-3 % of fires in jurisdictions with a population of 49,000 or less.

Fire loss for 2022 was estimated at $2,215,925. In 2022 we responded to out-of-jurisdiction wildland fires fulfilling our commitment to the Lake Tahoe Regional Fire Chief’s Association as well the State of California’s Master Mutual Aid Agreement. Our current staffing is 41 full time employees who staff three 3-person Paramedic Engines, an onduty Battalion Chief and administrative positions. We maintain 3 shifts and also staff 6 part time positions for Defensible Space Inspector and a new Chipping crew. The Fire Department has updated our Strategic Plan as of April 2023.

The Fire Department is divided into 6 budget divisions: Administration, Suppression, Special Operations, Prevention, Training, and Emergency Medical Services.

Administration
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Fire Administration is staffed with the Fire Chief and Administrative Assistant and is responsible for budget management, personnel management, and administrative oversight for the Fire Department. Fire Administration manages a budget of $11,714,696 and a workforce of 41 employees. Fire Administration also represents the department and City in regional endeavors, such as cooperative response agreements with State and Federal forest agencies, mutual aid agreements, local and county preparedness groups, and other regional approaches to services.

The Fire Chief serves as the City of South Lake Tahoe’s emergency operations center manager and coordinates annual Emergency Operations Center drills and trainings.

Suppression
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The Suppression Division is staffed with 37 positions. The City provides a minimum daily staffing level of three 3- person paramedic engines and a Battalion Chief. Generally, we have one person on vacation each day but on days

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA when everyone is at work, we have four (4) personnel assigned to Station 2 where a ladder truck was placed in service during the Fall of 2020. This division provides boots on the ground for all emergency response, maintains operational readiness through facility and apparatus maintenance, individual and team training, pre-incident planning and by participating in mutual aid response through an agreement with the Lake Tahoe Regional Fire Chiefs Association as well as the State of California. Emergency Response, Fitness and Training are the overall priorities within the Suppression Division.

Special Operations
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The Fire Special Operations division has five (5) basic components: Rescue, Hazardous Material Response, Arson Investigation, Public Education and Tactical Emergency Medical Services. All work is performed by suppression personnel. The City of South Lake Tahoe has several rescue challenges which include water rescue, ice rescue, rope rescue, heavy and technical rescue scenarios. Our location dictates that we protect those on the lake, in the mountains and within our urban environment. Our firefighters must have a variety of skills and equipment to meet those challenges. We also respond to all hazardous materials calls in conjunction with Law Enforcement. The Fire Department is responsible for determining cause and origin for all fires. We take great pride in presenting and educating our citizens in areas which include CPR, wildland fire prevention and specific safety tips for living in Lake Tahoe. Our engine paramedics also work closely with the Police Department with Tactical EMS where medics are trained and work with the SWAT Team. Several years ago, local citizen Lisa Maloff donated a brand-new rescue boat to SLTFR to help reinstate our water rescue program. Our water rescue program has been successful in the rescue of stranded boaters or citizens that experience trouble in the frigid waters of Lake Tahoe. The City is responsible for water response one mile out from shore from Stateline to the Tahoe Keys. The United States Coast Guard is responsible for the lake as a whole and has a Coast Guard Station in Tahoe City.

Fire Prevention
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In December of 2022 we were able to fill the position of Fire Marshal after a long absence. This position was defunded in 2011 and was identified as a critical need within the City to manage commercial and residential inspections. The Fire Inspector (a position filled in 2020) reports directly to the Fire Marshal. Among other duties the Fire Marshal also manages public outreach and education. The work load will remain high in the prevention division with the addition of seasonal Defensible Space Inspectors and a new Chipping Crew to provide roadside chipping and assist with fuels reduction projects around the city.

Fire Training and Safety
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Training is the backbone of any Fire Department and is an extremely high priority for South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue.

We have a young and energetic department that prides itself on skilled and well-trained response. Training is the best and safest way to ensure competency from the probationary firefighter level to the rank of Chief Officer managing command and control of larger events. This program provides funding of ongoing safety training for firefighting, emergency response and safety within the Department, as well as providing professional development to all personnel. This includes but is not limited to testing services for new and existing employees, travel costs in the form of meetings and seminars, and training materials for in-service, field and classroom settings. Firefighters are required to train a minimum of 2 hours every day. Having a classroom is a vital component of our training regimen and has been beneficial for the Police Department to use on a regular basis as well. This year’s budget continues to reflect our commitment to command and control training.

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division
236 02262 – EMS
The EMS Division supports our paramedic engines, ladder truck, and rescue boat. The City currently charges a first responder fee for medical response, realizing $184,000 in 2022. These funds directly support training, certification and equipment for the department. In 2022 Emergency Medical response accounted for 55% of the calls. Fast arriving paramedic crews with SLTFR in conjunction with the Cal Tahoe JPA ambulance crews support the County’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The change from transport to paramedic-based truck and engine companies continues to help our recruitment and retention program.

Fire Prop 172 Safety Sales Tax
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This program provides a funding source for Fire Department operations through the acquisition of equipment (Fire Vehicle Replacement Program - 213 02210). This is a critical funding source to replace the apparatus and equipment needs for an organization that has a full variety of risks including high-rise buildings to wildland urban interface firefighting challenges. Pierce Manufacturing is currently building our new Type I Fire Engine and we expect to take delivery in late August or early September of 2023.

Fire Vehicle Replacement Program
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This program provides the budget resource to purchase fire apparatus/vehicles by supporting either outright purchases or debt service programs needed for acquisition. The Department has developed a Strategic Plan for the next two (2) years which is supported by our Business plan outlining the capital needs of the fire department.

City-Wide Strategic Priorities Supported
Strategic Priority 3 - Community for All
Goal 3.1: Mental Health and Homelessness
Strategic Priority 4 - Economic Development
Goal 4.3: Resident Retention and Workforce Development
Strategic Priority 5 - Continuous Improvement
Goal 5.1: Public Safety
FY 2022/23 Department Accomplishments

1. Completed a $5 million-dollar communications system overhaul.

2. Completed recruitment and hiring for all positions in the Fire Department.

3. Built a new chipping program with grant funding.

FY 2023/24 Department Goals and Objective

1. Update a Standards of Cover Document.

2. Complete Fire Station 3 replacement project.

3. Update city burn ordinances.

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA Performance Measures
Strategic Priority 4.3: Resident Retention and Workforce Development Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Evaluate/develop career pipelines to the City. 100% 90% 100% Strategic Priority 5.1: Public Safety
Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
New public safety communications system implemented. 100% 95% 100% Wildfire preparedness and emergency evacuation plan
developed. 100% 50% 100%
Number of "Community Conversations" and other
outreach/training events with the public. 20 20 20
Department Goal 1: Update Standards of Cover Document and Strategic Plan document Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Demographics, call volume by type, and response
metrics collected and analyzed. 100% 100% 100%
Department Goal 2: Design and Approve a Public Safety Pier Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Work with TRPA on design and process to build a workable plan for the public safety pier. 50% 45% 100% Department Goal 3: Remodel Fire Station 3
Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Work with Public Works on the Capital Improvement
Plan to establish an affordable design. 75% 50% 100%

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA Revenues and Expenditures by Fund Type and Category
Public Safety – Fire Department
Amended Proposed % Change $ Change
Actual Actual Actual Budget Budget from from
General Fund FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Prior Year Prior Year Revenues
Operating Revenues 585,056 1,185,740 928,824 1,448,076 996,900 -31% (451,176) Grants - - - - - - -
Other Financing Sources - 26,071 486,010 1,498,209 1,425,311 -5% (72,898) Revenues Total 585,056 1,211,811 1,414,834 2,946,285 2,422,211 -18% (524,074) Expenditures
Personnel Services 7,267,217 8,621,549 8,691,331 9,421,938 9,511,318 1% 89,380 Contractual Services 29,418 119,331 89,900 947,665 920,057 -3% (27,608) Other Operating 348,818 376,237 409,951 707,214 539,450 -24% (167,764) Capital Outlay 61,299 62,519 216,240 397,879 89,960 -77% (307,919) Debt Service/Leases - - - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - - - -
Expenditures Total 7,706,752 9,179,636 9,407,422 11,474,696 11,060,785 -4% (413,911) Net Rev (Exp) General Fund (7,121,696) (7,967,825) (7,992,588) (8,528,411) (8,638,574) Special Revenue Fund
Revenues
Operating Revenues 582,195 666,674 760,120 725,250 746,000 3% 20,750 Grants - - - - - - -
Other Financing Sources 778,979 236,000 432,018 859,100 - -100% (859,100) Revenues Total 1,361,174 902,674 1,192,138 1,584,350 746,000 -53% (838,350) Expenditures
Personnel Services - - - - - - -
Contractual Services 32,288 30,215 37,755 58,680 53,680 -9% (5,000) Other Operating 35,279 81,546 83,039 87,400 93,325 7% 5,925 Capital Outlay 257,179 98,470 915,355 943,920 917,000 -3% (26,920) Debt Service/Leases 507,552 - - - - - -
Transfers Out 807,479 236,000 432,018 859,100 62,500 -93% (796,600) Expenditures Total 1,639,777 446,231 1,468,168 1,949,100 1,126,505 -42% (822,595) Net Rev (Exp) Special Revenue Fund (278,603) 456,443 (276,030) (364,750) (380,505) FTE's 40.00 40.00 40.75 41.00 41.00 0%

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA Public Works
Department

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA Public Works Department
Core Services
The Public Works Department comprises seven operating divisions: Administration, Engineering, Street Maintenance, Fleet Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, and Airport. These operating divisions deliver core services in support of the City’s strategic initiatives, including capital project implementation, stormwater management, compliance with the City’s municipal stormwater discharge permit, roadway maintenance, snow removal, road rehabilitation, maintenance of facilities, preservation of City facilities, provision of safe public spaces, and fleet services supporting City operations: police, fire, snow removal, and airport.

The Public Works Department is funded through multiple funding sources, including the General Fund, Gas Taxes, State and Federal Grants, Assessment Districts, and Permit and Inspection fee revenues. Over the last several years, grant funding has helped to offset costs and reduce the Department’s general fund budget. While grants have significantly helped offset the cost of implementing priority capital improvement projects, the Public Works Department is also focused on determining asset maintenance needs and evaluating funding options for infrastructure upgrades and repair as a strategic priority.

Public Works Administration
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The administration is responsible for coordinating assistance to the citizens of the city of South Lake Tahoe. The administration responsible for fiscal oversight, and clerical support for the Public Works Departmental divisions, is also accountable for budgetary management and clerical support for the Public Works Department and other regulatory and coordination responsibilities.

ENGINEERING DIVISION
The Engineering Division comprises three functional areas with a team leader for each group: Engineering Services, Complete Streets Program, Storm Water Compliance, and Capital Improvement Program and Facilities Program.

Engineering, Design, and Construction
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The Engineering group is responsible for designing and constructing transportation projects, roadway pavement rehabilitation, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The Engineering group coordinates with the Complete Streets and Capital Improvement Program team leaders for coordinated planning, design, and construction of improvements.

The Road Rehabilitation program is run by the Engineering group. The goal of the program is to provide roadways that are safe, effective, and in good repair, which can be utilized by all user modes. The program includes pavement preservation and rehabilitation of roadways, bike trails, and sidewalks. The program also incorporates the repair of drainage infrastructure, underground utilities, ADA upgrades, and complete streets elements. On an annual basis, the group reviews and updates the City’s 5-year paving plan, reviews the current roadway pavement condition index, and administers the annual Road Rehabilitation Project. The Road Rehabilitation program is funded by a combination of Measure S sales tax, state gas tax, and utility reimbursement agreements.

The Engineering group provides engineering services for review and issuance of permit applications, including encroachment permits, grading, excavation permits, transportation permits, subdivision, lot line applications, right-of-way abandonment applications, building permits, planning permits, and BMP retrofits. The Division includes planning, design, bidding, construction management and inspection for Environmental Improvement Projects (EIP) and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). Throughout project delivery, the Division provides all aspects of project management, including preparing grant applications for project funding, public outreach,

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA managing consultants and contractors, permitting, construction management, quality assurance, and reporting.

The Department also coordinates with Caltrans, utility companies, and other agencies concerning construction projects located within the city.

Engineering coordinates with the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Tahoe Basin. The local MPO is Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) branch within the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). The MPO works directly with Caltrans to allocate and appropriate Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) federal grant funding through the Regional Grant Program (RGP) competitive grant application process. Engineering Division staff assures the City’s high priority transportation and Environmental Improvement Program (EIP) projects are included in the TRPA Regional Transportation Program as projects eligible for FHWA program funding. To qualify for FHWA funding, Engineering ensures high priority projects are added to the Federal Transportation Improvement Project (FTIP) list. Engineering Division project managers prepare competitive RGP applications to acquire federal funding for planning, environmental permitting, Project plans, easement & land acquisitions, construction management, and construction of Project improvements. Federally funded grants must be administered in strict accordance with Caltrans’ Local Agency Procedures Manual (LAPM) to assure the project grant funding is expended in accordance with federal requirements.

Complete Streets and Storm Water Management
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The Complete Streets group is responsible for planning, designing, and constructing the citywide Complete Streets program. The Complete Streets program involves all facets of the roadway system, including the storm drainage system, bicycle, pedestrian facilities, and Environmental Enhancement Projects. In addition, the Complete Streets group is responsible for the stormwater management program, regulatory compliance, coordination with the Development Services Department for review of private development projects, lot line adjustments, and GIS services.

The stormwater management program, mandated by federal and state laws and regulations, is focused on reducing pollutants in stormwater discharges and urban runoff (protecting Lake Tahoe and local streams which are a significant focus for our tourist-based economy), and ensuring that stormwater discharges within the City’s jurisdictional boundaries do not cause or contribute to violations of water quality standards. Every year, stormwater runoff generated from streets, private, and public properties within the City boundaries flows into City storm water infrastructure. The Lake Tahoe Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) identified fine sediment carried in the city’s urban runoff as the significant source of Lake Tahoe’s annual fine sediment load, contributing to the loss of clarity and increased algal growth in Lake Tahoe. The stormwater management program must develop strategies and funding plans to implement programs needed within municipal operations, construction, commercial, industrial and residential sectors to prevent and reduce the discharge of pollutants in stormwater.

The Complete Streets group also administers the City’s Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) to comply with the City’s municipal stormwater discharge permit, issued by the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Lahontan Region (Lahontan). Additionally, the Storm Water Management Program has assisted the Bijou Golf Course with groundwater monitoring, data analysis, and reporting required by the Lahontan mandated Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) for the Bijou Golf Course. In FY 2021/22, these responsibilities were transferred to the newly created Parks and Recreation Department, which oversees the budgeting and operations of the Bijou Golf Course.

In the upcoming fiscal year, the Storm Water Management budget reflects a focus on the activities required to achieve the increasingly stringent TMDL load reductions, in addition to construction and business inspections, increased road maintenance activities, and stormwater treatment facility inspections and maintenance) identified in the SWMP and Pollutant Load Reduction Plan. The City will continue implementing water quality improvement projects to comply with the TMDL requirements and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) requirements and achieve maximum development allocations from TRPA. The City seeks to cost-effectively maintain stormwater basins and channels and provide vegetation management, trash clean-up, and other visual improvements to ensure City-owned stormwater basins are not providing visual cover for homeless and vagrant related activities. With assistance from the Finance Department, the Storm Water Management Program established a dedicated Water Quality Rehabilitation and Maintenance Fund, which will be used to fund the long-term maintenance of water quality treatment systems required to comply with the increasingly more stringent Lake Tahoe TMDL

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA requirements. This dedicated fund will enable the program to utilize TRPA O&M mitigation funds or in-lieu maintenance fees received from private property owners seeking BMP compliance through contribution to the long-term fund for area-wide stormwater system maintenance. In FY 2021/22, the City achieved the 21% reduction in fine sediment particles required by the Lake Tahoe TMDL. In FY 2022/23, the City is required to achieve the 21% reduction of the fine sediment particles under the Lake Tahoe TMDL, which will continue to increase in the years to come. The Storm Water Management Program completed an inventory of high-risk underground storm drain infrastructure with the highest probability of failure. The condition assessment should provide a proactive plan for critical infrastructure replacement and repair in the years to come as aging corrugated metal pipes continue to rust and fail.

Complete Streets group is also responsible for coordination with the Development Services Department. Lot line Boundary line adjustments such as Lot Line Adjustments, Lot Merges, and Public Right-of-Way abandonment occurring within the city are facilitated by the Engineering Division. The City retained the services of a professional land surveyor to review boundary line adjustment documents for technical correctness and a Civil Plan checking services to facilitate development review. Engineering Division staff administrate the on-call land surveyor agreement and coordinate between the applicant and on-call land surveyor to assure all pertinent documents are delivered as a part of the review process. Lot Line Adjustments, Lot Merges, and Parcel Maps are typically completed at the staff level. Engineering Division prepares staff reports and resolutions to the Planning Commission and City Council if the boundary line adjustments require approval of the City Planning Commission or City Council (i.e., public right-of-way abandonments, easement abandonments if they were created via a subdivision map, and condominium subdivision maps).

The group is also responsible for the City-wide GIS services to all departments. GIS plays a pivotal role in the city's operations, providing a comprehensive platform for a wide range of applications and data analysis. The city and its citizens and visitors benefit from its extensive capabilities, ranging from internal and public graphics to data analysis to surveying services, and most importantly innovative problem-solving solutions. GIS enables the creation of visually engaging graphics that depict spatial relationships, aiding in the visualization of complex datasets and facilitating effective communication. By utilizing advanced data analysis techniques, GIS enables city staff and officials to gain valuable insights into patterns, trends, and relationships within the data, thereby supporting informed decision-making processes. This last year GIS added drone services to its portfolio of tools and solutions.

Overall, GIS acts as a unifying force, touching every department in the city, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation, thereby enabling effective problem-solving and ensuring the efficient management of citywide operations.
301 - Capital Improvement Program and Facilities Program The Capital Improvement Program and Facilities Program group is responsible for developing and administering the 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The group provides project development and project management services and works closely with other divisions and groups within the Public Works Department, particularly the Engineering and Storm Water Divisions. The group is also responsible for focused planning, design, and construction of new facilities and facility upgrades. New facilities include the new Multi-generational Recreation Center, 56-acre master plan, upgrade of fire stations, upgrades of Police Department, Ice Arena, Maintenance Facilities, EV Charging Stations, and Solar Projects.

The CIP program is a citywide program to create one-year (funded) and unfunded but essential projects. The group is responsible for developing financing mechanisms for the CIP program in coordination with the City Manager’s office and Finance Departments.

Capital Improvements are often referred as the bricks and mortar of infrastructure that all cities and towns need to provide essential services to current residents and support changing community needs. Streets and roads, fire and police stations, drainage systems, parks and landscape beautification projects, and major equipment purchases are all capital improvements. Capital improvement projects are defined as $50,000 or greater in value and providing at least seven years of service life.

The list of potential projects for inclusion into the program comes from a variety of sources, including department requests, plans for facility construction and renovations, long-term capital replacement programs, citizen requests,

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA General plans, Community plans, Master plans, condition assessments and projects for which grant funds are available.

Programming capital projects over time can promote better use of the City’s limited financial resources and assist in the coordination of public and private development. In addition, the programming process is valuable as a means of coordinating and taking advantage of joint planning and development of projects where possible. The underlying strategy of the program is to plan for the funding to support the design, acquisition, construction, replacement, and maintenance of public assets necessary for the safe and efficient provision of public services and operations. While the program serves as a long-range plan, it is reviewed and revised annually based on current circumstances and opportunities.

The CIP does not appropriate funds; instead, it functions as a budgeting tool, supporting the actual appropriations made by the City Council through the budget adoption process. As a basic tool for scheduling anticipated capital projects and capital financing, the CIP is a key element in planning and controlling future debt service requirements.

For this reason, the CIP includes some projects where needs have been defined, but specific solutions for funding have not been identified.

STREET MAINTENANCE AND STORMWATER PROGRAM COMPLIANCE
The Street Maintenance Operations Division performs various maintenance services to repair, replace, develop, and maintain the City’s various facilities and assets, including streets and other infrastructure. Two hundred fiftynine lane miles of roadway, 115 linear miles of curb, 29 miles of stormwater pipe, over 7,700 street signs, street markers, and 13 miles of multi-use paths.

This functional area provides street maintenance for 259 lane miles of road, maintains over 7,700 signs and post markers, inspects, cleans and maintains 2000+ drainage inlets, vaults, infiltration basins, and pipes essential to compliance with the City of South Lake Tahoe Storm Water Management Program. Street Maintenance operations also provide for stop-gap asphalt repairs and maintenance for City streets. Staffing is split between 6-months Street Maintenance and 6-months Snow Removal.

Gas Tax
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Gas Tax is the money received from the State of California per the Streets and Highways Code to construct and maintain streets and roads. The City uses the funds for asphalt maintenance and all related expenditures.

Snow Removal
207 03610
Provide safe and efficient snow removal services for City streets and generate clear, traversable routes for emergency services, citizens, businesses, school routes, solid waste collection and visitors. Fifty percent (50%) of specific snow removal expenses are reimbursed through the State of California Gas Tax.

The city of South Lake Tahoe receives an average of 201 inches of snowfall per year and may have up to 100,000 visitors in town at any given time. These conditions can create a potentially challenging environment for snow management operations.

Snow Removal Equipment
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A Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with El Dorado County permits them to collect $20.00 per improved parcel within County Service Area (CSA) #3, which includes improved parcels within the city limits. The City collects approximately $230,602 per year from the County under the JPA.

Previously, City Council approved budget for new snow removal equipment. The funding enabled the purchase of four (4) 2023 motor graders/plows, two Zaugg snow blower, 8 new cut off gates to retrofit the older motor graders and one trackless snow blower for the Parks Department.

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Street Sweeping collects all the debris and sediment during the non-snow season, usually spring through autumn.

The amount of material collected is tracked to illustrate the effort to reduce pollutants carried in urban runoff into Lake Tahoe.

Storm Water Maintenance - Snow Street Sweep
245 03806
This account is designed to track the expenditures for street sweeping during the snow season (abrasives reclamation), usually November through April. Fifty percent of these expenditures are reimbursed from the State of California Gas Tax Fund. The City of South Lake Tahoe is one of twelve communities that receive this reimbursement.

One new hi-efficiency sweeper arrived in 2021 in support of Storm Water Maintenance. Winter street sweeping is the most cost-effective means for recovering sediment (traction sand) from roadways before it can be pulverized into fine sediment particles by vehicle traffic. Winter street sweeping is a critical component in the City’s effort to reduce the amount of fine sediment particles in urban and roadway runoff that impact the clarity of Lake Tahoe.

FLEET MAINTENANCE DIVISION
Fleet Services
100 03410
The Fleet Services Division is responsible for managing and maintaining the City’s vehicles and equipment (over 360 vehicles and pieces of equipment), to provide safe and reliable transportation and reliable equipment for the City’s use. Services include vehicle specification writing and review, purchasing and contracts, the sale (auctioning) and disposal of vehicles, equipment and assets, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs, annual fire apparatus pump testing and opacity (diesel emissions) testing, 24/7 service support for snow removal operations, maintenance of required State and County records for fuel, hazmat, and vehicle emissions along with vehicle and equipment costs and utilization. Specific parts are maintained in the inventory to minimize downtime. The Division operates two fuel sites. This operation includes ordering fuel, billing departments, minor field repairs, and performing regular inspections and testing. Fleet Services provides 24- hour a day emergency roadside service 365 days a year in all weather conditions.

The Facilities Division is also responsible for implementing the Vehicle Electrification program in coordination with the Sustainability Coordinator.

Regulatory Compliance
City of South Lake Tahoe Fleet is in compliance with the following California Air Resources Board (CARB) and California state regulations:

1. Portable Equipment Registration Program (PERP)

2. Diesel Off-road Online Reporting System (DOOR)
Vehicle Replacement
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This program is designed to purchase vehicles and equipment for citywide use. Each Department is responsible for their own funding and purchase of non-pool car vehicles. This program is funded from the General Fund, Measure S sales tax, and revenue from the sale of used vehicles and equipment.

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FACILITIES MAINTENANCE DIVISION
Maintenance Operations
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The Facilities Division maintains 43 separate properties for a total of 450,000 square feet citywide. The Facilities Division is responsible for maintenance of all City facilities, including but not limited to the Ice Arena, Police Department, Development Services building, Maintenance Facilities, and Transit Operations Center. The maintenance Facilities Division is also responsible for implementing the City’s sustainability and efficient emergency programs.

OTHER PROGRAMS

SOLID WASTE JPA
Solid Waste JPA
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The South Lake Tahoe Basin Waste Management Authority (Solid Waste JPA) comprises the City of South Lake Tahoe, the County of El Dorado, and Douglas County, Nevada. The Solid Waste JPA was established to oversee regional cooperation in solid waste management. The current franchise agreement recipient, South Tahoe Refuse (STR), provides solid waste collection, recycling, and transfer station operations for the customers in the city of South Lake Tahoe, the eastern part of El Dorado County, and portions of Douglas County. Each member agency of the JPA holds individual franchise agreements with STR.

Core services include oversight, development, and administration of the Franchise Agreement with South Tahoe Refuse. This includes processing requests for rate increases, monitoring compliance with AB 939 requirements, and responding to customer complaints and inquiries. Also included in the development of the annual delinquent South Tahoe Refuse Fees Report under City Code Section 4.150.370 (D); (Code 1997 § 23-20.6.) Residential refuse pickup is mandatory within the city limits. Approximately 9,682 residential and 576 commercial accounts are served within the city of South Lake Tahoe.

SB 1383 was signed into law in September 2016 and established methane emissions reduction targets to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants. Implementing SB 1383 consistent with State Law and Measure WA-2 in the City’s Climate Action Plan will help the City achieve its goals to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. The City will be assessing its readiness to meet SB 1383 requirements as mandates included in the legislation continue to rollout. The City and South Tahoe Refuse have worked together, enabling the existing solid waste program to comply with SB 1383; however, future budget needs will need to be evaluated as requirements continue to emerge.

AB 939
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AB 939 established the "California Integrated Waste Management Act (IWMA) of 1989." Among its provisions, AB 939 established an integrated waste management hierarchy to guide the California Integrated Waste Management Board and local agencies in implementing the IWMA. Priorities include (1) source reduction, (2) recycling and composting, and (3) environmentally safe transformation and land disposal. The City of South Lake Tahoe works closely with South Tahoe Refuse (STR) and residents, visitors, and businesses to meet the provisions of AB 939.

South Lake Tahoe Area citizens, visitors, and businesses. STR also promotes environmentally friendly practices to reduce solid waste by diverting as much recyclable material as possible.

TRANSIT SERVICE COORDINATION
Transit Operations
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The City of South Lake Tahoe participates in providing a coordinated transit system within the city limits. The City is an active participant on the Tahoe Transportation District Board.

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AIRPORT DIVISION
Lake Tahoe Airport is a General Aviation airport operated and maintained by all applicable State and Federal regulations governing public use airports serving general aviation. The airport strives to maintain facilities by commercial service airport standards. Additionally, the City of South Lake Tahoe has accepted numerous FAA grants, thus obligating the City to operate the airport in accordance with various Federal grant assurances.

The Airport Division is responsible for operations and maintenance of the Airport, including the terminal facilities, hangers, and non-aeronautical ground leases within the airport property. Airport Division performs various maintenance services to repair, replace, develop, and maintain the Airport facilities and assets. Airport staff is also responsible for coordination with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Caltrans Division of Aeronautics, and the Fixed Based Operator (FBO). The airport staff is responsible for the asset management and leasing contracts for airport assets, including the restaurants, office spaces, hangers, and parking spaces. The Airport Manager is responsible for seeking state and federal funding for various projects, including master plan updates, hazard removal, and airport rehabilitation projects.

The airport staff is tasked with the responsibilities required for the airport. These include, but are not limited to:
• Operate the airports safely and efficiently and by numerous Federal, State, County and local directives. • Daily inspections of runways and taxiways; correcting noted deficiencies. • Maintenance of the equivalent of 46 miles of roads (asphalt). • Marking runways and taxiways.
• Maintenance of various high voltage electrical systems. • Completing various construction projects.
• Snow removal.
• Operating heavy equipment.
• Alerting pilots regarding temporary hazards.
• Investigate and report on airport noise issues.
• Wildlife Hazard Mitigation.
• Tree obstruction maintenance and prevention in surrounding airport environs. • Participate in legislative and regulatory issues affecting the airport. • Real estate management and development.
• Facility Planning and Maintenance.
• Special event promotion.
• Tenant improvement project oversight and permitting assistance. • Airport Facility Development and Planning Coordination. • Property management and facility leasing.

Airport Administration
501 05110
Manage all airport functions including monitor daily operations, leasehold compliance, real property management, coordination with Federal, State, County and local agencies and organizations on projects affecting the airport environment, personnel management, budget creation and management, capital improvement projects, etc.

Airport Special Events
501 05115
Provides revenue from miscellaneous events such as movie productions or airshows that happen on airport property.

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501 05120
Provides rental space for aviation uses, restaurant, and non-aviation use, including temporary City Hall offices.

Aviation use spaces are an FAA requirement. Aviation and non-aviation rental space generates approximately 460,000 in annual income.

Airfield Area
501 05130
Operate and maintain airport runway, taxiways, aircraft parking ramp, and aircraft hangars. Operate and maintain instrument landing system and airfield.

Airport General Shop
501 05160
Operate and maintain airport shop to complete various maintenance and repairs of airport facilities and equipment.

Airport Environmental Operations
501 05180
Operate and maintain stormwater monitoring, oil pollution prevention, deicing fluid collection/disposal, wildlife management, and other airport environmental tasks per current regulations.

Other Airport Programs
501 05140 - Airport Other Areas
501 80041 - Airport Vegetative Management
The Airport Other Areas program involves the annual State Grant of $10,000 for airports that do not have 10,000 or more annual revenue enplanements. The revenue must be used for airport purposes approved by the State Division of Aeronautics.

The Airport is moving forward with a comprehensive long-term plan to mitigate airport airspace obstructions caused by encroaching trees surrounding and on airport property. The airport manages numerous grant-funded capital projects. As a condition of these State and Federal grants, each grant is treated as a separate budget area for financial tracking and auditing purposes.

City-Wide Strategic Priorities Supported
Strategic Priority 1 - Built Environment
Goal 1.1: Broadband For All
Goal 1.2: Mid-Town Revitalization
Goal 1.4: Transportation
Strategic Priority 2 - Recreation and Equitable Access
Goal 2.3: Connectivity
Strategic Priority 3 - Community for All
Goal 3.4: Waste Management and Stewardship
Strategic Priority 5 - Continuous Improvement
Goal 5.3: Infrastructure and Maintenance

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA FY 2022/23 Department Accomplishments
Administration Division

1. Implemented a Traffic Calming Program for Lakeview and Highland Woods neighborhoods.

2. Obtained a grant from FHWA for Vision Zero program.

3. Revised the Snow Operations Plan.

4. Completed Broadband Feasibility Study.

5. Completed Design of Bellamy Parking Garage.

Engineering Division

1. Completed and bid out Tahoe Valley Greenbelt and Barton and 2nd Project.

2. Completed an update for Pavement Management Program.

3. Contracted the Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Project and three pothole repair contracts.

Street Maintenance and Operations Division

1. The City plowed a record amount of snow in 2023/23 season.

2. Patched thousands of potholes.

3. Swept the entire city.

4. Fixed damaged signs.

Fleet Maintenance Division

1. California Air Resources Board Doors program is compliant up to 2028. The City is compliant with the state of California PREP program for secondary engines.

2. Purchased and on order is 2023 LeeBoy 7000C paver, two 2023 Zaugg-Rolba R3000 snow blowers, four 2023 John Deere 872G motor graders, eight new Henke cut off gates for snow removal to retrofit the older motor graders.

3. Purchased new used mechanic work vehicle for field service and repairs in summer and winter operations.

Facilities Division

1. Repaired damage to Recreation Center.

2. Provided on-going facilities maintenance.

3. Completed the Facilities Conditions Assessment Study.

Airport Division

1. Completed and implemented the Rate Study for the Airport.

2. Coordinate with CalFire to cut down tree's obstructions around the airport.

3. Completed Phase I of the Hanger Lane Pavement Rehabilitation.

4. Repaired the instrument landing and PAPI equipment.

5. Fixed stairway to FBO.

6. Gate repairs.

7. Crack seal and stripping of airport.

8. Kept the airport open during record year of snow fall.

FY 2023/24 Department Goals and Objectives
Administration Division

1. Focus on hiring seasonal snow operators for a goal of 28 staff.

2. Complete the Vision Zero Plan.

3. Implement the GPS system for snow operations equipment to improve efficiency.

4. Initiate the US 50 Corridor Planning Study in Coordination with Caltrans.

Engineering Division

1. Apply for additional funding for Tahoe Valley and Greenbelt Phase to close funding gap.

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2. Complete Phase I of the Tahoe Valley Greenbelt Project.

3. Complete Barton and Second Improvement Project.

4. Complete James and Eloise Drainage Project.

5. Initiate the Stateline Complete Streets Planning Process.

6. Initiate the Mobility Hub Feasibility Study.

7. Initiate the Aquatic and Recreation Center Project.

8. Initiate Fire Station 3 Design Project.

Street Maintenance and Operations Division

1. Streamline snow removal.

2. Fewer complaints during snow removal.

3. Patch with hot asphalt.

Fleet Services Division

1. Adapt and institute new technology (Alternate Fuel Vehicles etc.).

2. Seek to fund alternative fueled vehicles with grant and/or rebate fund sources.

3. Right size fleet in conjunction with changing operations needs and strategies.

Facilities Division

1. Complete the Roof Repair for Police Department.

2. Repair Ice Arena Rood and Fire Suppression System.

3. Replace Heat Tapes for facilities.

Airport Division

1. Work with FBO to increase revenues.

2. Continue to work with Cal Fire to cut down tree's obstructions around the airport.

3. Complete Phase 2 of the Hanger Lane and Taxiway Pavement Rehabilitation.

4. Repair Fire Station 4 Hanger.

5. Repair leaks and damages to the Hanger doors and roof.

6. HVAC Filtration system for clean air in terminal.

7. Complete build of large hangar for additional revenue at the airport.

Performance Measures
Strategic Priority 1.1: Broadband For All
Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Broadband feasibility study/funding strategies
completed. 100% 50% 100%
Broadband deployment strategies developed. 100% 50% 100% Strategic Priority 1.2: Mid-Town Revitalization
Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
56-Acre Master Plan design completed. n/a Complete n/a
New Recreation and Swim Complex completed. 50% 30% 60%

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Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Street projects including continued progress of the
Greenway to Van Sickle Bi-State Park. 20% 20% 30%
Mobility Hub Feasibility. 20% 20% 30%
Strategic Priority 2.3: Connectivity
Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Comprehensive way-finding signage plan developed. 100% 100% n/a Locations for bike repair stations, charging stations and bike racks identified. 100% 100% n/a
Seek funding to support the installation of such
infrastructure determined. 100% 100% Ongoing
Strategic Priority 3.4: Waste Management and Stewardship Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Potential code amendments evaluated to update trash
ordinance with respect to SRO's. n/a Complete n/a
Strategic Priority 5.3: Infrastructure and Maintenance
Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Maintenance needs by Asset Class defined:

Streets and Roads (Pavement Management Plan). 100% 100% n/a Storm Water. 100% 100% n/a
Facilities. 75% 100% n/a
Vehicles/Equipment. 100% 100% n/a
Appropriate funding sources matched to the defined
maintenance needs. 30% 50% 50%
Department Goal 1: Enhance Airport operations
Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Airport Rate Study completed and a break-even point
reached. 50% 100% n/a
Non-closures during snow and other maintenance issues. 90% 90% 95% Number of tree obstruction hazards removed from
NAVAIDS and other safety areas. 50% 50% 80%

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA Department Goal 2: Complete Engineering ongoing projects Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Pavement Management System Study completed and a
20-Year Pavement Rehabilitation Program developed. 100% 100% n/a Lake Tahoe TMDL required load reductions attained. n/a 100% n/a NPDES field inspections (construction site, stormwater
treatment, and road condition assessment) completed
per NPDES permit compliance.
n/a 100% n/a
Department Goal 3: Enhance Streets Maintenance operations Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Tracking of snow operations equipment and increasing
efficiency. 100% 50% 100%
New signs replaced/installed. 100% 75% 100%
Snow poles installed. 100% 50% 100%
Snow poles repaired. 100% 50% 100%
Fiber glass poles installed. 100% 50% 100%
Planning documents for ongoing signing, striping, and
pavement marking upgrades prepared. 100% 100% 100%
Department Goal 4: Enhance Fleet Maintenance operations Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Productivity rate of 80% or more maintained for shop
mechanics, which is tracked month by month. 80% 80% 85% Comprehensive vehicle replacement plan with a focus on
electric vehicle fleet transition updated and maintained. 100% 80% 100% Mechanic work van replaced with a good used vehicle to
help streamline field repairs for winter and summer work. 100% 100% n/a Department Goal 5: Enhance Facilities operations
Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Training offered for new staff to increase capabilities to make more repairs and higher quality service in-house. 100% 100% 100% Priorities, goals, and budget forecasting developed based on the upcoming facility assessments study to provide
better maintained, safer, more efficient facilities.
50% 50% 100%

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA Revenues and Expenditures by Fund Type and Category
Public Works Department
Amended Proposed % Change $ Change
Actual Actual Actual Budget Budget from from
General Fund FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Prior Year Prior Year Revenues
Operating Revenues 563,500 409,222 612,615 478,300 498,300 4% 20,000 Grants - - - - - - -
Transfers In 94,971 946 2,079 15,000 15,000 0% (0)
Revenues Total 658,471 410,168 614,694 493,300 513,300 4% 20,000 Expenditures
Personnel Services 3,596,006 3,587,055 2,912,975 3,302,743 3,639,100 10% 336,357 Contractual Services 120,523 113,068 200,378 497,770 418,510 -16% (79,260) Other Operating 694,057 641,115 844,659 826,876 856,132 4% 29,256 Capital Outlay 95,539 84,979 101,094 122,949 116,579 -5% (6,370) Debt Service/Leases - - - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - - - -
Expenditures Total 4,506,125 4,426,217 4,059,106 4,750,338 5,030,321 6% 279,983 Net Rev (Exp) General Fund (3,847,654) (4,016,048) (3,444,412) (4,257,038) (4,517,021) Special Revenue Fund
Revenues
Operating Revenues 2,454,938 2,475,346 2,249,810 2,353,050 2,913,050 24% 560,000 Grants - - - - - - -
Transfers In 2,234,926 2,034,873 2,856,246 4,993,263 1,886,054 -62% (3,107,209) Revenues Total 4,689,864 4,510,219 5,106,056 7,346,313 4,799,104 -35% (2,547,209) Expenditures
Personnel Services 2,302,484 2,262,901 2,463,103 2,657,378 2,936,308 10% 278,930 Contractual Services 155,198 99,544 192,232 262,071 274,334 5% 12,263 Other Operating 1,183,850 853,331 1,298,256 1,592,456 1,605,586 1% 13,130 Capital Outlay 2,501,778 654,582 895,315 5,223,604 795,700 -85% (4,427,904) Debt Service/Leases - - - - - - -
Transfers Out 250,000 - - 0 - - (0)
Expenditures Total 6,393,310 3,870,359 4,848,906 9,735,509 5,611,928 -42% (4,123,581) Net Rev (Exp) Special Revenue Fund (1,703,445) 639,860 257,150 (2,389,196) (812,824) Enterprise Fund - Airport
Revenues
Operating Revenues 904,904 969,332 1,203,389 1,220,737 1,514,480 24% 293,743 Grants 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 0% -
Transfers In 250,082 346,115 639,041 1,430 - -100% (1,430) Revenues Total 1,164,986 1,325,447 1,852,430 1,232,167 1,524,480 24% 292,313 Expenditures
Personnel Services 515,274 380,207 321,657 590,426 675,304 14% 84,878 Contractual Services 139,574 84,571 260,089 326,625 115,000 -65% (211,625) Other Operating 397,434 390,914 478,704 799,856 676,600 -15% (123,256) Capital Outlay 1,293,406 1,300,280 1,282,286 334,875 47,200 -86% (287,675) Debt Service/Leases* 3,337 2,982 2,611 11,354 11,354 0% - Transfers Out - - - - - - -
Expenditures Total 2,349,025 2,158,954 2,345,347 2,063,136 1,525,458 -26% (537,678) Net Rev (Exp) Enterprise Fund - Airport (1,184,039) (833,507) (492,917) (830,969) (978)

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA Revenues and Expenditures by Fund Type and Category
Public Works Department (continued)
Amended Proposed % Change $ Change
Actual Actual Actual Budget Budget from from
Enterprise Fund - Transit FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Prior Year Prior Year Revenues
Operating Revenues 149,087 149,846 148,696 167,140 149,715 -10% (17,425) Grants - - - - - - -
Other Financing Sources - - 75,000 - - - -
Revenues Total 149,087 149,846 223,696 167,140 149,715 -10% (17,425) Expenditures
Personnel Services - - - - - - -
Contractual Services - - - - - - -
Other Operating 116,959 117,287 218,532 143,607 117,067 -18% (26,540) Capital Outlay 193,383 193,383 174,749 - - - -
Debt Service/Leases - - - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - - - -
Expenditures Total 310,342 310,670 393,281 143,607 117,067 -18% (26,540) Net Rev (Exp) Enterprise Fund (161,255) (160,823) (169,585) 23,533 32,648 FTE's 49 44 37.83 39 41.83 7%

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA Development Services Department
Core Services
The Development Services Department ensures the built environment is consistent with the General Plan, design guidelines, Area Plan policies, City municipal code, State building code and the surrounding environment. The Department is committed to guiding principles that promote quality, clarity and consistency in the processing and approval of all permits as well as code compliance. The Department provides permit review, issuance, inspection and assistance with development permit applications. The department also exercises its delegated authority to review and approve various projects, consistent with the administration of the TRPA Memorandum of Understanding.

The Permit Center provides public counter services, permit and plan check processing and consultation services for local, regional and state code requirements related to the planning, design and construction of commercial and residential structures. The Permit Center also provides consultation and processes applications for all projects or activities which require a City and/or TRPA permit through the Planning Division.

The Development Review Team was established to provide exceptional customer service. The Team is made up of members from City Departments and other regulatory agencies (e.g., County Health, Liberty Utilities, STPUD, TRPA, Public Works and Public Safety) who gather weekly to collectively review projects and provide direct feedback to the developer/applicant. We also believe this Team provides vital communication linkage to ensure a project’s success.

In addition to permitting and inspection services, the Development Services Department provides services to the community that promote quality housing conditions and housing availability. The Department assists residents with resources to address substandard housing conditions and fair housing issues, including monitoring, inspection, and enforcement services.

BUILDING DIVISION
Building & Safety
100 03110
The Building Division provides to the general public, Building Code interpretation, Plan Check service, Building Permit issuance and inspection services to ensure compliance with California Building Code, TRPA regulations and City of South Lake Tahoe Ordinances for all construction activities.

Building Board of Appeals
100 03111
The purpose of the Building Board of Appeals (BBOA) is to provide a forum for the construction industry to seek relief, clarification and/or interpretation of the California Building and International Property Maintenance Codes.

Appointed BBOA members are local professionals in the building construction field and the Board will continue to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretations of the Building Code.

Building Permit Fee – Long Term
271 03110
This account was created to ensure revenues are set aside for multiple years of inspection on major long-term projects. Permit fees are collected in one budget year but are dispersed over multiple years for services. These funds support staff, equipment, vehicles and inspections for long term projects.

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PLANNING DIVISION
Planning
100 03710
The Planning Division provides services to the general public, project applicants, and other City Departments. The Division maintains the City General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Airport Land Use Plan, City Design Standards, Sign Ordinance, Plan Area Statements, Community Plans, Area Plans and Design Guidelines. The Division provides research and consultation services to the community for all planning related issues. The Division conducts project or permit application review to ensure that subdivision and development activities in the City are consistent with City, State, TRPA, and Federal laws or policies. The Division also annually reports the status of residential permits issued and residential construction starts to California Department of Housing and Community Development.

Planning Commission
100 03711
The Planning Commission is comprised of five members appointed by the City Council. The Planning Commission considers projects on their merits and makes land use decisions on planning permit applications and related environmental documentation. They review, approve and recommend policy statements contained within the City’s General Plan, Community Plans, Area Plans, Zoning, Development Standards, Sign Ordinance, and other planning related items. The Planning Commission also solicits public input and provides recommendations to the City Council on various land use policy documents. City Planning Division staff provides the staff support for the Planning Commission.

General Plan
270 03710
State planning law requires every City to adopt and maintain a long-term "blueprint" for physical development throughout the City. The General Plan includes elements that address all aspects of development, including Land use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation, Open space, Noise, and Safety. The City adopted the General Plan Update in 2011 and updated the Housing Element in 2014. State law requires regular updates to the Housing and Safety Elements.

Community Plan
270 03712
The City currently maintains the Bijou/Al Tahoe and the South Y Industrial Tract community plans. After the TRPA Regional Plan update in 2012, Area Plans have been developed and adopted for the Tourist Core and Tahoe Valley areas.

Vacation Home Rental Program
218 05330
The City initially adopted the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Program in 2003 in response to community concerns.

Over time the number of vacation homes has steadily grown and in response the City modified and created a set of policies and regulations to provide clarity for the processing or new applications, renewal of existing licenses, and notification of surrounding neighbors to ensure public participation, while maintaining the residential character.

The City is currently implementing VHR regulations as modified by Measure T and has closed VHR permits in residential zones. In addition, the City continues to review applications and issues permits for qualified vacation home rental permits pursuant to Measure T.

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA Hosted Rental Program
The City adopted a Hosted Rental Program in 2020 in response to the increased demand for shared rentals and their potential impacts on neighborhoods. The City Council adopted an ordinance regulating shared rentals including the following provisions: require the owner to live onsite; require the owner to meet guests in person at check-in to go overthe rules;require ownerto respond to complaints within a short period oftime; prohibit shared rentals in multifamily residences like apartments; limit the days of shared rental permitted per year or number of shared rental contracts; limit occupancy based on number of bedrooms; include noise regulations and quiet hours; include parking requirements; and require owner to submit names of all advertising platforms to City. Beginning on June 16, 2021, the City has been accepting and processing applications for 200 hosted rental permits.

HOUSING PROGRAMS - ADMINISTRATION
The City Council has established resident housing as a strategic priority. Over the past year and a half, the Housing Division has grown to 4 staff positions that oversee a broad array of programs, funding and policy development efforts necessary to implement the goals of the City’s Strategic Plan. The Division has overseen increased operational efficiency of the housing inspection programs which has resulted in significant improvements in the condition of existing housing stock within the City. The efforts of the division have also helped secure approximately $65 million in funding for the construction of new affordable housing. Success has been further realized through implementing programs which include the “Lease to Locals” grant program to incentivize the conversion of housing stock to long-term rentals, facilitating the rehabilitation of properties owned by the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless that were purchased with State Homekey Program funds and to initiate a study to explore a permanent local funding source for housing programs. The division is also playing a central role in coordinating enforcement of blighted properties as well as creating informational materials to assist property owners in the development process related to Accessory Dwelling Units. Overall, there are approximately 40 housing related programs identified in the newly updated General Plan Housing Element which the housing division will bare either fully or at least partial responsibility for implementing, monitoring and reporting on.

Multi Family Dwelling (MFD) and Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Inspections 100 03112
In order to protect the public health, the State of California and the City of South Lake Tahoe have established minimum standards for human occupancy of multiple family dwelling units. Chapter 6.30 of the South Lake Tahoe City Code (SLTCC) establishes minimum health and safety standards and mandates annual housing inspections for certain multi-family rental properties.

The intent was to improve the overall housing stock and quality of the multi-family dwelling units. These standards are often referred to as the “tenants implied warranty of habitability”. This means that any building or portion of a building rented as a residential living space for human habitation must meet certain minimum health & safety standards. Standards established by the “tenants implied warranty of habitability” have been adopted by the California Legislature under California Health & Safety Code Section 17920.3 and by the South Lake Tahoe City Council under various sections of the City Code.

The MFD program currently inspects over 100 properties containing 1685 dwelling units on an annual basis. This involves an annual health and safety inspection of every unit yearly and the common grounds. Each property also receives a minimum of 1 follow up visit to verify corrections, with MOST properties requiring 2-3 follow up visits, and extra courtesy inspections that are performed at the request of the owner or tenant. In addition, this program is assigned the housing complaint hotline and each year fields approximately 400 phone calls and actively investigates and resolves about 90 complaints.

The City of South Lake Tahoe also recognizes that affordable housing opportunities are often difficult for certain residents to identify and obtain. Similarly, many older hotel/motel properties have responded to the demand for lower income and workforce housing by converting their use from transient lodging to long-term living facilities.

As a result, the City of South Lake Tahoe passed the Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Ordinance, allowing for

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA hotels/motels to rent one or more rooms for thirty (30) days or more. Although this has fulfilled some of the demand for affordable housing, the conditions in these converted motel rooms are often poor.

Hotel/motel owners apply for SRO status and are required to complete specified modifications to the property to accommodate long term residency within one (1) year. Department staff will continue its commitment to support and work with property owners pursing program compliance and certification.

Work-Force Housing
250 06024
Revenue generated from the sale of development commodities and sewer units are deposited into the Workforce Housing account and are used for housing programs and projects.

Housing Administration
253 06010
Revenue generated from the sale of development commodities and sewer units are deposited into the Workforce Housing account and are used for housing programs and projects.

Rehabilitation and Loan Repayment Programs
251 06014 – Home Loan Repayments
251 06015 – RDA Loan Repayments
255 06020 – CDBG Program Income Loans
258 06018 – CalHOME Loan Repayments
259 06022 – First Time Homebuyers Revenue Loan
The Homebuyer Acquisition Programs provided loans to low-and moderate-income households (depending upon program, up to 120% of the Area Median Income) to acquire homes within the City limits, as well as an educational program developed for potential homebuyers exploring all areas involved in the process of purchasing a home.

The Rehabilitation and Loan Repayment Programs provided loans to low-income homeowners to make necessary repairs and/or improvements to their homes.

Due to the lack of funding as a result of the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency and the expiration of grant funding, the City no longer has staff in the Housing Division to offer these programs. However, program income from past loans continues to be received. A portion of the program income is used for existing loan portfolio administration and loans for new housing projects.

Substandard Housing Relocation
271 03113
Housing complaints are received through the Housing Issues Hotline or other monitoring efforts and investigated by the Housing Inspector to ensure a safe and habitable condition for residents. If the resulting inspection determines the dwelling uninhabitable there are revolving funds available to pay for the relocation of tenants.

These funds are generated by fees from substandard inspections. When this action is taken the owner of the property is responsible for repayment to the City.

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA City-Wide Strategic Priorities Supported
Strategic Priority 1 - Built Environment
Goal 1.2: Mid-Town Revitalization
Goal 1.3: Housing
Goal 1.4: Transportation
Goal 1.5: Carbon Neutrality and Grid Reliability
Strategic Priority 2 - Recreation and Equitable Access
Goal 2.1: Parks and Recreation Master Planning
Strategic Priority 3 - Community for All
Goal 3.1: Mental Health and Homelessness
Strategic Priority 4 - Economic Development
Goal 4.1: Economic Diversification Strategy
Goal 4.2: Support Development of a Regenerative Tourism Model Strategic Priority 5 - Core Services and High Performing Government Goal 5.2: Digital Government
FY 2022/23 Department Accomplishments

1. Issued 859 construction permits in the first three quarters of the fiscal year, collecting over $1.5 million in permit fee revenue.

2. In the first three quarters of the fiscal year, completed 63% of all Building Permit Plan Check reviews within performance goals.

3. Received 100% “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with their service responses to customer service survey.

4. Achieved Planning Application review time performance at 81% achievement.

5. Presented feasibility analysis of local discretionary funding source to leverage access to and increase competitiveness for outside funds (second home vacancy tax, real estate transfer tax, inclusionary zoning in-lieu fee, employer impact, etc.).

6. Continued to increase the number of residents finding rental units through the Lease to Locals program up to 70 individuals (58 adults and 12 children).

7. In partnership with Related California, obtained grants to support the financing of Sugar Pine Village Phase 2A, 60 units of affordable housing.

FY 2023/24 Department Goals and Objectives

1. Initiate the Bijou/Al Tahoe Community Plan Update to an Area Plan to include the Bijou Community Park Master Plan and evaluation of Bijou Meadow.

2. Complete the update to the Property Data Management and Permit Tracking software.

3. Achieve California Pro-Housing Designation.

4. Enter into a Development Agreement for the development of affordable housing at 3900 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

5. Establish a consistent local funding source for housing programs and projects.

6. Adopt a Reach Code.

7. Adopt updates to the Tourist Core and Tahoe Valley Area Plans to reduce barriers to housing development and increase opportunities for alternative transportation and parking management.

8. Continue to measure and improve service performance and customer satisfaction.

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA Performance Measures
Strategic Priority 1.2: Mid-Town Revitalization
Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Bijou/Al Tahoe Area Plan update completed. 80% 0% 50%
Strategic Priority 1.3: Housing
Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Sugar Pine Village progressed. 40% 40% 80%
St. Joseph Land Trust progressed. n/a 100% n/a
Housing Element of the General Plan updated. n/a 100% n/a Local discretionary funding source to leverage access to and increase competitiveness for outside funds
identified.
100% 80% 100%
Operational Agreement with Tahoe Coalition for the
Homeless. n/a 100% n/a
Strategic Priority 1.5: Carbon Neutrality and Grid Reliability Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Reach Code adopted. 100% 40% 100%
Strategic Priority 2.1: Parks and Recreation Master Planning Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Update the Master Plan for Bijou Park and evaluate the
option to include the Master Plan as part of the scope of work for the Bijou/Al Tahoe Area Plan update.
80% 0% 50%
Explore Alternative uses for Bijou Golf Course to reach the highest community and environmental benefit to
provide access for all.
80% 0% 50%
Strategic Priority 3.1: Mental Health and Homelessness
Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Administration of CDBG CV-2/3 grant for Bears Den
rehabilitation. 100% 50% 100%
Strategic Priority 4.2: Support Development of a Regenerative Tourism Model Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
"Hole in the Ground" development facilitated. 25% 10% 25% Strategic Priority 5.2: Digital Government
Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
CommunityPLUS permit tracking software upgraded. 50% 10% 100%

483
Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA Department Goal 1: Improve/Maintain Customer Satisfaction Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Achievement of performance targets for number of days
to review initial and resubmittal Building Permit Plan
Check.
75% 63% 75%
Achievement of performance targets for number of days
to review Planning Applications based on permit type. 75% 81% 80% Satisfied or Very Satisfied overall response on survey
collected through online Customer Service Survey. 90% 100% 90% Department Goal 2: Employee Satisfaction with Opportunities to Gain Knowledge and Abilities through Training.

Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Number of training opportunities provided. 50 35 50

484
Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA Revenues and Expenditures by Fund Type and Category
Development Services Department
Amended Proposed % Change $ Change
Actual Actual Actual Budget Budget from from
General Fund FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Prior Year Prior Year Revenues
Operating Revenues 2,029,740 1,922,180 1,768,518 1,459,503 1,457,382 0% (2,121) Grants - - - - - - -
Transfers In 36,848 - 17,472 - 250,000 100% 250,000
Revenues Total 2,066,588 1,922,180 1,785,990 1,459,503 1,707,382 17% 247,879 Expenditures
Personnel Services 1,683,707 1,411,931 1,495,433 1,570,549 1,627,600 4% 57,051 Contractual Services 191,627 132,343 168,707 465,138 304,600 -35% (160,538) Other Operating 47,349 49,104 41,581 59,050 66,090 12% 7,040 Capital Outlay 7,885 14,200 15,395 25,400 16,500 -35% (8,900) Debt Service/Leases - - - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - - - -
Expenditures Total 1,930,569 1,607,577 1,721,116 2,120,137 2,014,790 -5% (105,347) Net Rev (Exp) General Fund 136,019 314,603 64,873 (660,634) (307,408) Special Revenue Fund
Revenues
Operating Revenues 1,419,615 670,188 2,164,901 580,811 987,811 70% 407,000 Grants - 36,859 203,124 10,855,561 5,741,998 -47% (5,113,563) Transfers In 252,673 187,437 1,209,946 925,594 1,020,964 10% 95,370 Revenues Total 1,672,288 894,484 3,577,971 12,361,966 7,750,773 -37% (4,611,193) Expenditures
Personnel Services 915,801 840,970 692,148 911,493 1,121,568 23% 210,075 Contractual Services 175,495 95,665 194,133 1,386,413 1,040,365 -25% (346,048) Other Operating 26,927 34,472 29,232 46,425 47,375 2% 950 Capital Outlay 131,073 105,540 95,506 237,091 124,768 -47% (112,323) Debt Service/Leases 2,710 2,697 570,748 9,502,311 4,752,000 -50% (4,750,311) Transfers Out 224,285 1,264,493 204,854 621,169 770,964 24% 149,795 Expenditures Total 1,476,291 2,343,836 1,786,621 12,704,902 7,857,040 -38% (4,847,862) Net Rev (Exp) Special Revenue Fund 195,997 (1,449,352) 1,791,350 (342,936) (106,267) FTE's 15.75 15 15 15.42 17 10%

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA

486
Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA Parks and Recreation
Department

487
Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA Parks and Recreation Department
Core Services
The City of South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Department pledge to sustain the delivery of the broad-based parks, facilities, programs, and services creating a sense of community, enabling a safe and secure environment, and enhancing South Lake Tahoe’s quality of life, by:
• Being responsive to the recreational needs of the community; • Continuing a citizen-driven and professional approach to provide safe, well designed and maintained facilities and programs;
• Maximizing community resources.

The mission of the City of South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Department is to work collaboratively and inspire accessible and engaging recreation experiences through the South Shore. Our programs are designed to provide safe, fun, and memorable recreation experiences for the residents and visitors of South Lake Tahoe.

In 2021, the department underwent a re-organization, moving the Parks Division from Public Works to Recreation Services, resulting in the formation of a traditional Parks and Recreation Department.

Recreation Administration
100 04105
Recreation Services Administration provides director level management of the parks and recreation department as well as administrative support to operations and programs associated with parks maintenance, the Recreation and Swim Complex, Aquatics Programs, Facility Rentals, Bijou Golf Course, Bijou Park, Campground by the Lake, El Dorado Beach and Lakeview Commons, Reagan Beach, Senior Center, and Special Events on Parks and Recreation Facilities. There are two Full Time Employees in Recreation Administration.

Golf Course
100 04110
Owned and operated by the City of South Lake Tahoe, Bijou Golf Course is the oldest golf course in the city and provides a friendly golfing experience for the beginning golfer to the advanced player. The 9-hole executive golf course is an easy walk through the meadow with spectacular mountain views in a tranquil setting. The course accommodates both walk up players and tee time reservations. The course operates May through October when the season allows.

Campground
100 04130
Campground by the Lake is located in the heart of the city, across the street from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and only two miles from the excitement of the Nevada casinos. The campground has a total of 96 sites. The campground is convenient to many activities and located next to the Ice Arena and Recreation Complex. The campground accommodates both walk up reservations if available and online reservations. The campground operates April through October weather dependent.

In 2022 the city broke ground on a new recreation and aquatics center located on the north side of the campground.

The construction project impacted loops A, B, portions of C, and the tent cabin village eliminating approximately 90 camp sites. The campground continues to operate through the construction project with over 90 sites available in loops D, E, F and portions of C.

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA Parks Maintenance
100 04170
Parks Maintenance is responsible for providing maintenance services for all city owned parks, beaches, and rights of way. This includes grounds and turf maintenance, irrigation, hardscape and landscape, parks facilities maintenance (including plumbing and janitorial) as well as Measure S bike paths and other paths throughout the city including bike path snow removal in winter. Parks Maintenance is also responsible for the care and upkeep of Bijou Golf Course and assisting with special events on City parks and facilities. Parks Maintenance coordinates with user groups for Disc Golf and the Bike Park to aid volunteers for maintenance needs. Parks Maintenance is responsible for maintaining an estimated 180 acres of area throughout the City limits. The acres include a combination of high maintenance green spaces, playgrounds, and low maintenance grounds keeping.

The Parks Maintenance budget was reduced by $100,000 in 2022-2023 due to the reduced services related to the pandemic. Parks Maintenance is requesting $170,000 to backfill positions necessary to maintain a high level of service for parks and facilities and to offer higher wages consistent with Public Works. Public Works is paying maintenance staff at a higher rate than offered by Parks Maintenance and Parks Maintenance is losing staff members that join Public Works in part for higher wages. This increase in Parks Maintenance budget is necessary to maintain parks and facilities at a high level of service.

Recreation Programs
100 04220
Recreation Programs supports the staffing, operations and programming of the Recreation and Swim Complex.

The primary programs for the Recreation and Swim Complex are aquatics, fitness, facility rentals, and youth programming. All aquatic programs align with the American Red Cross standard and include swim lessons, water exercise classes, lap swimming, recreation swimming, masters swimming, swim teams, swim tournaments, lifeguard certification courses and pool rentals. A variety of Aquatics programs for all ages and abilities are provided year-round.

The City of South Lake Tahoe aquatics programs remain the only public aquatics facility in the south lake region.

Fitness programming include access to the fitness center, gymnasium, and contract class partnerships. The Recreation and Swim Complex has several meeting rooms available for rental as well as partial and full rental of each amenity in the facility including pool, gymnasium, and full building rental. The department currently contracts with a private provider for youth summer camp programs. The department previously operated a summer day camp, STAR Camp, and youth after school programming. In the plans to move towards the new Recreation and Aquatics complex, a recommendation to restore in house youth programming is being considered.

Senior Center
100 04230
The City of South Lake Tahoe Senior Center is a multi-use facility that offers a variety of programs and activities, both scheduled and on a drop-in basis, for senior citizens. The facility is also available for rent to outside groups and individuals. The senior center provides a nutrition program daily administered by El Dorado County. The role of City staff includes managing room reservations, updating City website, janitorial, and maintenance of the facility and landscape.

Transit Center / Explore Tahoe
216 05250
Explore Tahoe: An Urban Trailhead Visitor Center serves to welcome, educate and transport visitors and locals to recreational and cultural activities around the Lake Tahoe Basin. Interpretive programs, interactive exhibits and educational films provide visitors with a unique experience when visiting the center. Outreach programs bring environmental education to a variety of age groups within the community.

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA Transit information and access is provided and encouraged as the best way to reach points of interest. Internet access is provided to help visitors plan excursions.

Measure P - Recreation
220 04220
On November 8, 2016, the residents of South Lake Tahoe voted to support recreation by passing Measure P which increased the Transient Occupancy Tax by an additional 2%. Funds from Measure P will be used solely for the construction, operations, and maintenance of a new Recreation and Aquatics Complex. In 2017, conceptual designs and public input began. The final conceptual alternative plan provides for a roughly 50,000+ square foot facility.

In 2019, the Independent Citizen’s Oversight Committee for Measure P was established. The primary function of the committee is to review and report on the use of the South Lake Tahoe Measure P funds for the design and construction of the new recreational complex. There are five voting members. The committee shall act in an advisory capacity to City Council and advise of its findings and make recommendations for the use of funding during the design and construction of the new complex.

Ice Arena (Operator)
221 04260
On July 14, 2011, the City Council approved an initial Management and Operations Agreement with Tahoe Sports Entertainment (TSE) to operate and maintain the Ice Arena. The revised agreement commenced on July 1, 2012, with a ten-year term to expire on June 30, 2022. TSE will have an option to extend the contract under conditions related to the investment of capital of at least $500,000. The operation of the Ice Arena by TSE will save the city approximately $150,000 in annual operational costs, with a potential of additional revenue in future years.

Revenues from the operator and the city’s portion of expenses under contract will be accounted for under this account.

TSE has introduced high level ice hockey competition by bringing a semi-professional team to South Lake Tahoe.

Tournaments and events continue to draw capacity crowds to the Ice Arena. Recreation Services and TSE personnel collaborate to provide cross facility access and promotional material for programs and events to capitalize on the volume of users visiting each of our facilities.

OTHER PROGRAMS
Special Events
100 04225
The city is committed to hosting special events that benefit the community and attract visitors to enjoy all that Lake Tahoe has to offer. Parks and Recreation processes all requests for events on city parks and recreation facilities.

In 2021, a reclassification of an administrative position to the Special Event and Facility Rental Coordinator position was implemented into the department structure to better manage all event and rental permit processing for parks and recreation facilities. In addition, the newly defined coordinator was tasked with producing two new and unique special events for the city as well as taking over management of the city’s 4th of July Parade.

In 2023-24, the department is responsible for the following city sponsored Special Events: Festival of Winter Lights, July 4 Parade, July Parks Make Life Better Events, Multicultural Festival. The City is under contract with On Course Events to produce the Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series through 2023 with an option to extend for an additional twelve-month period.

490
Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA

MEASURE S FACILITIES
Park Maintenance oversees the maintenance activities related to Measure S Facilities. Maintenance of bike trails includes landscaping, sweeping, removing debris and snow removal. This includes approximately 23 miles of trail corridor.

Measure S Ski Run Bike Trail Maintenance
281 04120
This section of bike trail, which flanks Ski Run Boulevard on both sides from Pioneer Trail to Hwy 50 (2 miles), also features landscaping and pedestrian lighting to beautify this corridor. Maintenance includes seal coating the bike trail, providing snow removal, maintaining the turf areas, repairing and upgrading the irrigation system annually, and maintaining the lighting.

Measure S El Dorado Beach Bike Trail Maintenance
284 04121
Located between Tulare Avenue and Ski Run Blvd, the Class 1 Bike Trail link between Lakeview Commons and Ski Run Blvd was completed in 2017. The bike trail provides connectivity from the Al Tahoe Boulevard Intersection to Pioneer Trail near Stateline. The trail provides alternative transportation opportunities for children accessing the Middle School, Students attending Lake Tahoe Community College, public access to Civic Facilities, Stateline, area beaches, and recreation amenities. Maintenance of bike trails includes landscaping, sweeping, removing debris and snow removal.

Measure S Harrison/Riverside Bike Trail Maintenance
284 04122
Constructed in 2015, the Harrison Avenue/Riverside Class 1 Bike Trail provides critical gap closure along the US Hwy 50 corridor system. The trail is comprised of both concrete pavers and asphalt and was constructed as part of the Harrison Avenue Streetscape Project. The Trail now allows pedestrians and cyclists the ability to ride/walk on a separated path from the Alta Mira Site (east of Lakeview Commons) to the South Y and onto connectors for the Hwy 89 Corridor or the County of El Dorado Sawmill Path. Maintenance of bike trails includes landscaping, sweeping, removing debris and snow removal.

Measure S Playfield Bike Trail Maintenance
284 04125
This bike trail is located near the Community Playfield and provides an important link to connect the Al Tahoe bike trail to the community college area and the playfield itself. Maintenance of bike trails includes landscaping, sweeping, removing debris and snow removal.

Measure S 15th Street Bike Trail Maintenance
284 04126
The 15th St. bike trail is an important link connecting city bike trails to the bike trail going to Camp Richardson and beyond. Maintenance of bike trails includes landscaping, sweeping, removing debris and snow removal.

Measure S Playfield Maintenance
284 04127
Located off of Al Tahoe Blvd., adjacent to Lake Tahoe Community College, the Community Playfield is South Lake Tahoe’s first synthetic turf field. This surface allows almost limitless play, even in wet conditions. Demand for this facility has been very high and has required an increase in maintenance hours to keep up the facility.

491
Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA In 2014 an evaluation of the community playfield determined the playing surface has been playable beyond its warrantied lifespan for several years and is recommended the turf be replaced. A replacement fund was established and in 2016 the synthetic field turf was replaced and at the same time other facility improvements were implemented. Additionally, in 2014 LTCC began intercollegiate soccer play. Over the summer of 2014 the use of the field was largely dedicated to LTCC activities. According to the existing MOU with LTCC for the community play field the City maintains the schedule and collects rental fees as well as performs all maintenance and repairs.

In FY15/16 a Recreation Joint Powers Authority (JPA) was developed between the City and LTCC to oversee maintenance and programming of the playfields. LTCC will be responsible for maintaining the fields and scheduling play on behalf of the JPA. In 2017, the City completed the construction of two new turf soccer fields within the newly developed JPA boundary. As part of the JPA agreement the City Parks Division is responsible for janitorial and maintenance of the restroom building and playground structure at the Community Play Fields.

In 2021, the well pumps serving the restroom building failed requiring replacement. In addition, City engineering staff continue to troubleshoot a section of the new field that has not drained properly. City staff work in coordination with LTCC field maintenance staff and facility manager to resolve the drainage issue.

Measure S Lyons Avenue Bike Trail
284 04128
A short but important bike trail as it allows cyclists and pedestrians to get from Hwy 50 to facilities located near Lyons Ave and Rufus Allen Blvd without having to share the road with vehicles. In winter, the trail is cleared and provides a safe route for Middle School and St. Teresa School kids to get to the Recreation Complex, County Library, and adjacent neighborhoods. Maintenance of bike trails includes landscaping, sweeping, removing debris and snow removal.

City-Wide Strategic Priorities Supported
Strategic Priority 1 - Built Environment
Goal 1.2: Mid-Town Revitalization
Strategic Priority 2 - Recreation and Equitable Access
Goal 2.1: Parks and Recreation Master Planning
Goal 2.2: Equitable Access
Strategic Priority 3 - Community for All
Goal 3.4: Waste Management and Stewardship
Strategic Priority 4 - Economic Development
Goal 4.3: Resident Retention and Workforce Development
FY 2022/23 Department Accomplishments

1. Hired new Parks and Recreation Director John Stark.

2. Expanded recreation partnerships to provide youth summer camp program and baseball program.

3. Implemented a new reservations software for all recreation facilities, rentals, programs, etc.

4. Growth of Park Ranger Program.

FY 2023/24 Department Goals and Objectives

1. Expand recreation programs consistent with program plan for new facility.

2. Improve efficiencies in Parks & Recreation Operational Procedures.

3. Expand Aquatics Operation and Swim Programs.

4. Prepare for operations of new recreation and aquatics center.

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA Performance Measures
Strategic Priority 1.2: Mid-Town Revitalization
Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Design plans for new Recreation and Aquatics Center
finalized. 100% 100% 100%
New Recreation and Swim Complex completed. 0% 0% 40%
Bijou/Al Tahoe Area Plan update completed. 0% 0% 25%
Strategic Priority 2.1: Parks and Recreation Master Planning Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Number of recreation programs consistent with the new
facility program plan expanded. 14 12 14
Number of full-time staff in Aquatics consistent with new facility operations plan. 4 1 2
Recreation priority list presented to City Council based on the existing Parks and Recreation Master Plan. n/a 100% n/a Golf course opened for play by Memorial Day through
Oct 1 weather permitting. 100% 100% n/a
Strategic Priority 2.2: Equitable Access
Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Low to no cost recreation programs created with access
to recreation gear for qualified families. 1 2 1
Aesthetics of high visibility City parks and right of ways improved. 80% 50% 100%
Opportunities identified to promote health and wellness, combat childhood obesity, and encourage active
lifestyles.
5 4 4
Option to develop a park or community garden in every
neighborhood evaluated. 40% 30% 40%
Strategic Priority 4: Economic Development
Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Evaluate opportunities to provide grants for local
workforce development. n/a 100% 100%
Department Goal 1: Expand Program Plan Consistent with New Facility Program Plan Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Number of new contract instruction program providers
identified. 4 2 4
Number of partnerships expanded for fitness programs
(LTUSD, LTCC, and Barton). 3 2 3

493
Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA Department Goal 2: Improve efficiencies in Parks Maintenance Procedures Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Number of procedures: (1) Create procedures for all
maintenance and inspections of ALL parks areas; (2)
develop a tiered response timeline for addressing
reported issues.
100% 50% 100%
Ornamental turf replaced with drought tolerant native
vegetation. 20 acres 100% mapped 0.5 acres
Volunteer Program for Graffiti Removal implemented. 1 1 1 Department Goal 3: Expand Golf Course Operation and Programs Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Contract instructor assigned for youth golf program. 1 0 1 Golf challenge event organized for locals. 1 0 1
Department Goal 4: Prepare for Operations of the New Recreation and Aquatics Center Measure
2022/2023
Target
2022/2023
Actual
2023/2024
Target
Prepare draft plans based on operations study, update
information based on current fees and program trends,
and update recruitment plans to staff facilities by 2024.

Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing

494
Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA Revenues and Expenditures by Fund Type and Category
Parks and Recreation Department
Amended Proposed % Change $ Change
Actual Actual Actual Budget Budget from from
General Fund FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Prior Year Prior Year Revenues
Operating Revenues 445,074 272,918 654,279 1,048,481 985,400 -6% (63,081) Grants - - - - - - -
Transfers In - - 49,459 - - - -
Revenues Total 445,074 272,918 703,739 1,048,481 985,400 -6% (63,081) Expenditures
Personnel Services 807,416 713,615 1,798,460 2,115,024 2,139,304 1% 24,280 Contractual Services 81,480 67,757 147,142 142,255 126,355 -11% (15,900) Other Operating 616,964 680,182 790,924 874,763 916,711 5% 41,948 Capital Outlay 58,319 90,380 93,646 112,153 133,052 19% 20,899 Debt Service/Leases 700 20 - - - - -
Transfers Out 33,180 96,520 76,740 120,000 120,000 0% - Expenditures Total 1,598,060 1,648,474 2,906,912 3,364,195 3,435,422 2% 71,227 Net Rev (Exp) General Fund (1,152,986) (1,375,556) (2,203,173) (2,315,714) (2,450,022) Special Revenue Fund
Revenues
Operating Revenues 3,101,080 3,425,787 3,436,704 3,480,400 3,682,400 6% 202,000 Grants - - - - - - -
Transfers In 242,241 83,050 264,034 136,000 140,000 3% 4,000 Revenues Total 3,343,321 3,508,837 3,700,738 3,616,400 3,822,400 6% 206,000 Expenditures
Personnel Services - - 4,648 17,226 27,106 57% 9,880
Contractual Services 2,618 27,292 5,880 43,450 43,450 0% (0) Other Operating 152,485 111,260 150,440 266,163 214,675 -19% (51,488) Capital Outlay 241,209 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 0% - Debt Service/Leases 59,719 59,660 59,648 61,541 61,541 0% - Transfers Out 173,282 1,739,326 5,468,882 5,000,000 1,096,995 -78% (3,903,005) Expenditures Total 629,313 1,987,538 5,739,497 5,438,380 1,493,767 -73% (3,944,613) Net Rev (Exp) Special Rev. Fund 2,714,008 1,521,299 (2,038,759) (1,821,980) 2,328,633 FTE's 4.00 7.00 13.00 14.00 14.00 0%

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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget City of South Lake Tahoe, CA

496
Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Proposed Budget Presentation
City Council Budget WorkshopAugust 22, 2023
497
City Council
Strategic
Priorities
2023-2028
Built EnvironmentRecreation and Equitable AccessCommunity for AllEconomic DevelopmentCore Services & High-Performing Government City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 2 498
Budget
Calendar -
April 2023 to
September
2023
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 3 ITEM DETAILS 2023 DUE DATES

APRIL - MAY
Payroll Account Distributions forms sent to Departments Departments verify and update employee salary distributions April 132023/2024 Budget Instructions and Forms sent to Departments Departments begin developing 2023/2024 budget requests April 18Distribution forms due to Finance Departments return updated salary distribution forms May 5Budget Module is open to Departments for entry Departments enter their budget requests using Budget Module April 28 - May 15Budget Module update and electronic backup forms due to Finance Departments complete updating budgets in Budget Module, submit electronic budget backup forms May 15 2023/2024 Budget narratives sent to Departments
Departments begin updating description of services, goals, objectives, and performance measures for 2023/2024 Budget document May 18

JUNE - JULY
Departmental Budget Reviews with City Manager
Departments meet with City Manager and/or Finance Director for preliminary review of budget requests for 2023/2024 Budget June 7 - June 16 City Council CIP presentation with Policy Rankings
PW Dept presents 5-yr CIP plan to City Council for ranking and funding prioritization June 20
Budget narratives due to Finance Departments submit updated Budget narratives in Word format June 21Completion of Proposed 2023/2024 Budget Proposed 2023/2024 Budget is completed based on changes and recommendations from Preliminary Budget Review meetings July 21

AUGUST - SEPTEMBER
City Council Meeting - Budget Workshop
Presentation of proposed 2023/2024 Budget to City Council for review and discussion August 22
City Council Meeting - Formal CIP
Presentation for Adoption
Formal CIP plan is adopted with funding for projects included in 2023/2024 budget August 22 City Council Meeting Adoption of 2023/2024 Budget September 12

CITY OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 BUDGET

DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET CALENDAR
499
General
Information
and Budget
Approach
• A budget is the financial plan for the year• The City adopts an annual budget (one fiscal year)• The City’s fiscal year = October 1st through September 30th• Matches resources with expenses • Total Expenditures shall not exceed Revenues• General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance appropriated only for one-time expenditures
• Ensures money spent is available• Continuing Appropriations • Unspent Capital Project and Grant Appropriations are carried forward to the next fiscal year
• Helps maintain fiscal control and sustainability – once adopted, the budget between funds can only be adjusted by City Council • Incorporates a long-term perspective – includes Five-Year financial forecast update for 2025 through 2029
• Facilitates financial discussions: what are our priorities, what core services do we want to fund? What do we want to accomplish in the next year? City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 4 500
Budget Fund
Types
Governmental Funds• General Fund – “Checking Account”; fewer restrictions• Special Revenue Funds – “Savings/Money Market /Gift Account”; funding restricted or limited by regulations, statute, code, funder, etc. • Debt Service Fund – “Mortgage/Vehicle/Other Loan/Debt Account”; non-discretionary, legal obligations
• Capital Project Funds – “Construction Account” Proprietary Funds• Enterprise Funds – account for operations similar to private enterprise
• Internal Service Funds – account for goods/services provided by one department to other departments of the City, on a cost reimbursement basis Fiduciary Funds – used in situations where the City is acting in a fiduciary capacity as a trustee or custodian of funds City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 5 501
FY 2024

RECOMMENDED

BUDGET -

HIGHLIGHTS
• Approximately 66% of General Fund Budget for the upcoming budget year is personnel costs
• Assumes prepayment of UAL, savings of $75K• Total pension costs budget is $9.0 million. Normal cost rates are marginal increases and decreases. New Actuarial Reports include an additional $995K UAL increase (to be requested at mid-year) • Health Plan costs - budgeted to increase 10% for 9mo of FY2024.

Actual increase based on new plans 6.5% (to be adjusted at midyear) • Funding for major capital improvements cost provided by Measure S Sales Tax, grants, other available funding sources
• FY 2024 budget addresses deferred maintenance needs• Funding for several City Council Strategic Priorities is included• 5.66 net increase in full time equivalent positions (FTEs) for expansion of services
• Inflation 3.2% in July 2023 (up from 3.0% in June); Fed interest rates 5.25%-5.5% (the highest level in 22 years)
• City Code and City Financial Policy requires maintaining a 25% operating reserve - equaling $13.7m for FY 2024
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 6 502
Visualizing the
City’s
2023-2024
Proposed
Budget
(All Funds)
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 7 503
FY 2024 Budget Analysis by Fund - Summary
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 8 Increase to/
2022-23 2023-24 2022-23 2023-24 (Use of)
2021-22 Amended Proposed $ % 2021-22 Amended Proposed $ % Fund Fund Type Actual Budget Budget Variance Variance Actual Budget Budget Variance Variance Balance General Fund (incl. Measure S) 60,806,890 61,376,597 63,899,840 2,523,243 4% 60,609,317 63,479,173 62,586,069 (893,104) -1% 1,313,771 Special Revenue 26,049,992 31,551,962 23,690,302 (7,861,660) -25% 25,432,810 36,873,844 22,047,027 (14,826,817) -40% 1,643,275 Enterprise Funds 3,771,053 3,598,107 3,827,995 229,888 6% 3,961,627 3,910,363 8,860,208 4,949,845 127% (5,032,213) Internal Service 5,328,345 6,254,972 6,887,403 632,431 10% 5,258,591 6,299,172 6,897,403 598,231 9% (10,000) Debt Service 3,866,111 4,490,128 4,724,974 234,846 5% 3,905,988 4,210,128 4,574,973 364,845 9% 150,001 Capital Improvement Program [1] 22,260,113 24,669,835 19,455,498 (5,214,337) -21% 16,530,302 35,856,387 38,105,286 2,248,899 6% (18,649,788) Trust and Agency 6,275,870 6,259,653 6,271,056 11,403 0% 3,582,892 6,259,722 6,256,290 (3,432) 0% 14,766 Total Budget 128,358,374 138,201,254 128,757,068 (9,444,186) -7% 119,281,527 156,888,789 149,327,256 (7,561,533) -5% (20,570,188) [1] FY 2023-24 CIP Revenues and Expenses include estimated carry-forward of prior year CIP projects.

REVENUES EXPENSES
Budget Budget
2023-24 vs. 2022-23 2023-24 vs. 2022-23
504
FY 2024 Budget - Revenues by Fund Type
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 9 General Fund (incl.

Measure S)
50%
Special Revenue
18%
Capital
Improvement
Program
15%
Internal Service
5%
Trust and Agency
5%
Debt Service
4% Enterprise
3%
505
FY 2024 Budget - Expenses by Fund Type
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 10 General Fund
(incl. Measure S)
42%
Capital
Improvement
Program
25%
Special Revenue
15%
Enterprise
6%
Internal Service
5%
Trust and Agency
4%
Debt Service
3%
506
FY 2024 General Fund Revenues
3-year Comparison
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 11 Revenue Type 2023 Revenue Stats
2021-2022
Actuals
As % of
Total
2022-2023
Amended
Budget
As % of
Total
2023-2024
Proposed
Budget
As % of
Total
$ Difference
2023-24 to
2022-23
Property Taxes 45,152 parcels (incl. timeshares) 9,679,822 18% 10,160,000 19% 10,850,000 19% 690,000 Transient Occupancy Tax - City 10% 10,623,873 20% 10,413,562 19% 10,822,562 19% 409,000 Transient Occupancy Tax - Project Area 10% + 2% 7,463,579 14% 7,040,000 13% 7,600,000 13% 560,000 Sales Tax (not including Measure S) 7.25% rate (excl. 1% Measure S) 7,268,696 14% 7,100,000 13% 7,264,000 13% 164,000 Measure Q 0.5% of purchases within City Limits 3,933,402 7% 3,500,000 6% 3,800,000 7% 300,000 Motor Vehicle Licens Fees (MVLF) 2004: replaced with a like amnt of prop tax 2,534,976 5% 2,515,000 5% 2,772,000 5% 257,000 Franchise Taxes (incl. Water franch.) 7 franchisees 1,863,813 4% 1,690,000 3% 1,810,000 3% 120,000 Business License Tax over 3,800 businesses 1,874,297 4% 1,692,000 3% 1,785,000 3% 93,000 Transfers-In some are on reimbursement basis (1) 1,686,641 3% 2,525,286 5% 2,567,897 5% 42,611 Other Revenue Fire, Police, Bldng/Planning, Recreation 6,129,203 11% 7,740,749 14% 7,028,381 13% (712,368) Total Revenues 53,058,302 100% 54,376,597 100% 56,299,840 100% 1,923,243 (1) Majority of these Transfers-In are transfers from Measure S Sales Tax General Fund and transfers of ARPA funding. 507
FY 2024 General Fund Revenues
3-year Comparison
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 12 -
2,000,000 4,000,000 6,000,000 8,000,000
10,000,000 12,000,000
Property Taxes Transient
Occupancy Tax -
City
Transient
Occupancy Tax -
Project Area
Sales Tax (not
including
Measure S)
Measure Q Motor Vehicle
Licens Fees
(MVLF)
Franchise Taxes
(incl. Water
franch.)
Business License
Tax
Transfers-In Other Revenue
2021-2022 Actuals 2022-2023 Amended Budget 2023-2024 Proposed Budget 508
FY 2024 General Fund Expenditures
3-year Comparison
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 13 Department
2021-2022
Actuals
As % of
Total
2022-2023
Amended
Budget
As % of
Total
2023-2024
Proposed
Budget
As % of
Total
$ Difference
2023-24 to
2022-23
General Government(1) 4,278,529 8% 5,364,058 10% 5,626,038 10% 261,980Finance(2) 2,379,951 4% 2,605,081 5% 2,734,226 5% 129,145Non-Departmental 4,490,840 8% 5,732,006 10% 4,866,124 9% (865,882) Police 12,172,003 23% 13,617,368 24% 14,569,523 26% 952,155 Fire 9,407,422 18% 11,474,696 20% 11,060,785 20% (413,911) Public Works 4,059,105 8% 4,750,338 8% 5,030,321 9% 279,983 Development Services 1,721,116 3% 2,120,137 4% 2,014,790 3% (105,347) Parks & Recreation 2,830,172 5% 3,244,195 6% 3,315,422 6% 71,227 Transfers-out 12,364,312 23% 7,371,160 13% 7,082,611 12% (288,549) Total Expenditures 53,703,449 100% 56,279,039 100% 56,299,840 100% 20,801 (1) Includes City Council, City Clerk, City Manager's Office, City Attorney, City Treasurer, and Sustainable SLT Program(2) Includes Information Technology 509
FY 2024 General Fund Expenditures
3-year Comparison
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 14 -
2,000,000 4,000,000 6,000,000 8,000,000
10,000,000 12,000,000 14,000,000 16,000,000
General
Government(1)
Finance(2) Non-Departmental Police Fire Public Works Development Services
Parks & Recreation Transfers-out
2021-2022 Actuals 2022-2023 Amended Budget 2023-2024 Proposed Budget 510
FY 2024 General Fund Expenditures
By Department and Category
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 15 $
% of total expendit. $
% of total expendit. $
% of total expendit. $
% of total expendit. $
% of total expendit. $
% of total expendit. $
% of total expendit. $
% of total expendit. $
% of total expendit.

Personnel Cost 2,650,125 5% 1,864,381 3% 2,613,074 5% 13,272,817 24% 9,511,318 17% 3,639,100 6% 1,627,600 3% 2,139,304 4% 37,317,719 66% Contractual Services 653,308 1% 469,515 1% 1,472,797 3% 238,920 0% 920,057 2% 418,510 1% 304,600 1% 126,355 0% 4,604,062 8% Other Operating 2,256,255 4% 190,330 0% 779,253 1% 689,066 1% 539,450 1% 856,132 2% 66,090 0% 916,711 2% 6,293,287 11% Capital Outlay 66,350 0% 210,000 0% 1,000 0% 368,720 1% 89,960 0% 116,579 0% 16,500 0% 133,052 0% 1,002,161 2%Debt Services - 0% - 0% - 0% - 0% - 0% 0% - 0% 0% - 0%Transfers-Out 23,781 0% - 0% 6,938,830 12% - 0% - 0% - 0% - 0% 120,000 0% 7,082,611 13%Totals 5,649,819 10% 2,734,226 5% 11,804,954 21% 14,569,523 26% 11,060,785 20% 5,030,321 9% 2,014,790 4% 3,435,422 6% 56,299,840 100%(1) Includes City Council, City Clerk, City Manager's Office, City Attorney, City Treasurer, and Sustainable SLT Program(2) Includes Information Technology(3) Includes Transfers-Out Total Expenditure
Category
General
Government(1) Finance(2)
NonDepartmental(3) Police Fire Public Works Development Services Parks and Recreation 511
FY 2024 General Fund – Personnel Cost
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 16 Department Salaries Benefits Total(3)
% of
Total
# of GF
FTEs(4)
FTEs - All
Funds
% of
Total
General Government(1) $ 1,599,290 $ 696,416 $ 2,295,705 8% 19.07 19.17 9%Finance(2) 1,257,404 546,277 1,803,681 6% 12.00 12.00 6%Police 6,918,979 3,528,564 10,447,543 37% 59.70 69.00 32%Fire 4,773,908 2,484,545 7,258,453 26% 41.00 41.00 19%Public Works 2,331,455 1,092,682 3,424,137 12% 22.83 41.83 20%Development Services 1,161,167 448,275 1,609,442 6% 11.80 17.00 8%Parks and Recreation 1,206,683 590,398 1,797,081 6% 12.40 14.00 7%Vacancy Factor (600,000) - (600,000) -2% - - 0% 18,648,886$ 9,387,155$ 28,036,042$ 100% 178.80 214.00 100% Total GF Budgeted Expenditures 56,299,840$ Permanent Employees' Salaries and Benefits as a % of Total Expenditures 50% (1) Includes City Council, City Clerk, City Manager's Office, City Attorney, City Treasurer(2) Includes Information Technology(4) FTE - Full Time Equivalent(3) Does not include UAL cost of $6,144,607 (GF portion), Temp and OT cost of $2,327,585, reimbursable OT cost of $100,000, one-time retiree payouts cost of $55,000, Class and Comp implementation cost of $607,027, and other misc personnel cost of $47,458. After their inclusion, for a total of $37,317,719, percent of total General Fund Personnel cost is 66%. 512
FY 2024 General Fund – Transfers-Out
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 17 TRANSFER-OUT TO:
2021-2022 Actuals
2022-2023 Amended
Budget
2023-2024 Proposed
Budget
GENERAL FUND 2,787.50 24,518.00 23,781.00
AIRPORT 639,041.00 - - STREETS FUND 571,370.00 430,000.00 700,000.00 SNOW FUND 903,310.00 700,000.00 800,000.00
DEBT SERVICE FUND 3,285,103.00 3,599,074.00 3,537,610.00 HOUSING FUND 310,092.00 460,000.00 400,000.00
CITY CIP FUND 3,789,963.00 1,053,543.00 636,420.00
HEALTH INSURANCE FUNDS 5,200.00 5,200.00 1,300.00 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FUND 377,271.00 270,000.00 250,000.00 PARKING GARAGE OPERATIONS - 2,500.00 - TRANSIT OPERATIONS FUND 75,000.00 - - GENERAL PLAN 250,000.00 - - TRANSIT CENTER 23,050.00 5,000.00 65,000.00 RETIREE SAVINGS 45,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00
SKI RUN BID 12,400.00 13,900.00 11,500.00
TRANSFER-OUT TOT TRUST FUND 1,000,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 ICE ARENA 240,984.00 131,000.00 75,000.00
LONG TERM CAPITAL REPLACEMENT FUND 376,740.00 220,000.00 100,000.00 CLEAN TAHOE 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00
VHR FUND 445,000.00 194,425.00 100,000.00
CAMPGROUND LT CAPITAL REPLACEMENT FUND - - 120,000.00
12,364,312$ 7,371,160$ 7,082,611$
513
Measure S Sales Tax General Fund
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 18 Measure S Sales Tax General Fund
2021-2022
Actuals
As % of
Total
2022-2023
Amended
Budget
As % of
Total
2023-2024
Proposed
Budget
As % of
Total
$ Difference
2023-24 to
2022-23
REVENUESMeasure S Sales Tax 7,748,588 100% 7,000,000 100% 7,600,000 100% 600,000 Revenues Totals 7,748,588 100% 7,000,000 100% 7,600,000 100% 600,000 EXPENDITURES and FINANCING USES
Technical Services - 0% 5,000 0% 10,000 0% 5,000Transfer out to/for:

Hazardous Fuels Reduction - Airport - 0% 200,000 3% - 0% (200,000) Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 4,860,920 70% 3,300,000 46% 3,300,000 52% - Debt Service - Communication System 554,643 8% 554,643 8% 554,643 9% - Debt Service - Snow Removal Equipment - 0% 301,361 4% 602,721 10% 301,360 General Fund - Safety Personnel and Equip. 486,010 7% 1,875,854 26% 1,682,811 27% (193,043) Storm Water Program 50,000 1% 50,000 1% 136,054 2% 86,054 Tobacco Grant - Police Officer - 0% 70,013 1% - 0% (70,013) Street and Snow Vehicle Replacement 954,295 14% 843,263 11% - 0% (843,263) Expenditures Totals 6,905,868 100% 7,200,134 100% 6,286,229 100% (913,905) 514
Departmental Budget Highlights
2023-2024 Budget
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 19 515
City Council
Elected Five-member Council
• City-wide policy makers• Strategic Goals and Objectives 2023-2024 Budget
• Annual maintenance for Granicus System• Spanish interpreter City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 20 516
City Clerk
Ensures Open and Public Legislative Process
• Disseminates Information• Ensures access, integrity and preservation of historical records of the City
• Posts Public Notices• Files Candidates for City Elections 2023-2024 Budget
• Budget of $37K (excluding salaries and benefits)• Bulk of funding for expenditures on public transparency (Online Document Portal, Public Noticing). No Elections cost (savings of $17K-$33K) • Department consists of two employees (City Clerk and
Assistant City Clerk).
• Department continues to run hybrid City Council and
Planning Commission meetings allowing remote participation and Spanish translation services.

City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 21 517
City Attorney
Handles All Legal Activity for the City and Administers City Risk Management Program • Provides legal advice to officials and employees,
oversees litigation involving City
• Workers comp oversight, ADA Coordinator, worker
safety oversight, liability claims, and insurance procurement 2023-2024 Budget
• Insurance costs are going up – 17% increase• Minimize outside counsel costs• City Attorney Department supports all strategic goals City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 22 518
City Manager
Oversees All City Departments plus
• Communications and Government Relations • Human Resources (employee relations, labor relations/negotiations, city-wide recruitment process, employee recordkeeping) • Sustainability, Facilities and Efficiency Upgrades
2023-2024 Budget
• Public messaging, outreach and education• Staff recognition and retention• Focus on City Council Strategic Plan and Climate Action Plan Implementation
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 23 519
Finance
Department
All day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, fixed assets, payroll, as well as:
Budget
Financial policies, reporting and internal control
Revenue collection
Cash management
Debt management and debt financing
Grant management
Purchasing
Information Systems2023-2024 Budget • Active, targeted pursuit of grant funding (in FY 2023 applied for 31 grants totaling over $31; 20 awards for a total of $14,452,145, five under review totaling $7.5m) • Development of IT Security Policy user manuals and formal security awareness program
• Software conversion of CommunityPLUS to HdL Prime
Could for business licensing and TOT
• Implementation of new GASB rules
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 24 520
Police Department
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 25 City-wide Police Operations:
• Operations Division
• Patrol
• STACS• School Resource Officer
• Boat Patrol• Crisis Response Unit• STACS
• Support Division
• Detectives
• Homicide• Sexual assault• Child crimes• Property crimes• Cannabis Control • CSO
• Vehicle and Nuisance
Abatement
• Parking Enforcement
• Evidence• Records• Joint Dispatch Center• Background Investigations • Administration
2023-2024 Budget
• One FTE police officer (General Fund), loss of Tobacco Grant
• GrayKey Mobile Forensic Solution• Purchase of ballistic helmets for Patrol active shooter response
• Forced entry tools for active shooter response• Replacement of Reusable Respirators at the end of their lifespan, agency-wide
• RIMS RMS system components to be fully implemented• Four Patrol cars to replace those ending life cycle• Crisis Response Unit specialized training• Walker Telecomm to complete public safety radio upgrade, test, and certify
• Upgrade and replace Tasers agency-wide, current model will no longer be supported
• Parking Garage Construction starting
521
Fire Department
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 26 South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue:
• Operations—All Risk
• Suppression• EMS• Rescue
• Prevention Bureau
• Fire Marshal and
Inspectors
• Defensible Space
Inspections
• Chipping Crew
• Training• Special Operations• Administration
2023-2024 Budget
• Prevention Bureau
• Fuels Management Program• “South Shore Division” cooperative agreement with LVFD, USFS, CalFire
• Complete Radio Overhaul
• Go live by Fall 2023• New Radios, Repeaters, CAD, Station Isolations System
• New Type I Engine to be delivered in Fall of 2023• Station 3 Project• Begin New Standards of Cover Document in 23/24 522
Public Works
27 Divisions/Functions/Structure 2023-2024

1. Public Works Administration

Solid Waste JPA
Transit Service Coordination

2. Engineering and Facilities Division
• Facilities Program
o Facilities Maintenance Division
• Complete Streets and Stormwater Program
o Engineeringo CIP Program Developmento Construction

3. Street Maintenance
• Snow Operations• Stormwater Compliance

4. Fleet Maintenance5. Airport Division
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 523
Public Works
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 28 2023-2024 Budget Highlights
Staffing
• Replacing the Engineering Manager position with two Associate Engineers• Adding one new Equipment Mechanic in the Fleet Division Contract Services
• Snow Management – Requesting $150,000 (Council Contract Approval on 9/12 including potential sidewalk snow removal addition)
Equipment
• Vehicle (s) for facilities and engineering - $48,000
524
Public Works
29 2023-2024 Budget Highlights – Existing Major CIP Projects City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 Strategic Goals:
• Broadband Feasibility Study (anticipated award 9/26)• Wayfinding Signs and Bicycle Amenities Plan (anticipated installation by mid-September)
Airport:
• Tree Obstruction & Fire Hazard Reduction – Grant funded (USFS): $200K (over $1m in savings using CalFire)
• Airport Master Plan Update: $253K (Plus $218k)• Taxilane Rehab Project: $900k Engineering/Stormwater/Trails Programs:• Roadway Rehab, including Pothole Repairs: $6.0 million • Tahoe Valley & Greenbelt Project: $6.5 million • Barton and 2nd Drainage Project: $2.0 million• Drainage Pipe Replacement: $200K• Vision Zero Program: $250k• ADA Upgrades at Ski Run & Lakeview: $200k• Greenway 1C Planning: $250k Facilities:
• Multi-Generational Recreation Center: $68 million• Bellamy Parking Garage: $480k• Police Department Roof Repair: $600K• Resource Center Renovations: $100k• Fire Station I Flooring Upgrade: $10K• Fire Station III Crew Quarters Upgrade: $TBD Fleet and Equipment:
• 4 Graders, 2 Snow Blowers, and one trackless for
Parks: $3.5 million (previously approved)
• GPS Equipment for Snow Equipment to improve
Efficiency (previously approved)
525
Public Works
30 2023-2024 Budget Highlights – New CIP Budget Requests City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 • Street Overlay Program: $3,019,161• Pioneer Trail Phase II: $350,000• Bijou Park Connector: $300,000• Regan Beach Bldg.: $50,000• Fire Station 2 (set-aside only): $500,000• Citywide ADA Upgrades: $150,000• Lakeview and Ski Run Electrical upgrades: $80,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Fire Station 3 (TBD and Not Included): $16-19 million• Recreation and Aquatic Center (Not included): $68.1 million 526
Development Services
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 31 2023-2024 Budget
• Permit fee revenues and service demand• Housing Initiatives and staffing• Area Plans• Permit tracking software and process improvement Planning Division Building Division Housing Division
527
Parks and Recreation
Gather ~ Connect ~ Inspire
32 Recreation Programs• Recreation and Equitable Access - Serving over 17,000, including Youth, Adult, Senior, Disabled, & Families with in-house, contracted, and partnership programs at theRecreation Complex. • Community for All - Special Events: Festival of Winter Lights, 4th of July Parade, Movies in the Park, Multicultural Festival Celebration, Live at Lakeview Parks Maintenance
• 179 acres of maintained area in summer • 11.35 miles of bike trail maintained• Park Ranger Program impacts• Park Manger selection City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 2023-2024 Budget
• Lifeguard pay increases $25k• Expanding operations and programs ahead of new Recreation Center opening
• Create Staffing and Operations Plan for new
Recreation Center
• Parks Foundation fundraising• Parks maintenance projects 528
General Fund –
Undesignated
Fund Balance
Activity through
8/8/2023 and
Projections for
9/30/2023 and
10/01/2023
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 33 Beginning Fund Balance @ 10/01/2022 $ 31,187,393Less: Unspendable amounts at the beginning of the fiscal yearNon-Spendable (advances, encumbrances, prepaids, inventories, committed) (9,062,377)Restricted - General Liability Claims (500,000)25% Reserve (12,721,439) Available for 2022-2023 Expenditures 8,903,577$
Activity during FY 2022-2023:

Grant Match Set-Aside Activity, Net (523,550)Mid-Year Budget Adjustments 304,246ARPA funding (Assigned) (2,811,457)Other misc. supplemental appropriations (292,527)Total Activity (usage) during FY 2022-2023 (3,323,288) Remaining Available Fund Balance @ 8/7/2023 5,580,289$
Less: Appropriations at 8/8/2023 CCM for winter storm expense reconciliation ($968,447) Less: Appropriations at 8/8/2023 CCM for Rec Center Construction (estimated) ($2,600,000)Less: Increase in 25% Reserve Requirement ($981,491)Add: Projected FY 2022-2023 Excess Budgeted Revenues $1,000,000 Projected Ending Fund Balance @ 9/30/2023 2,030,351$
Less: Budget 2024-2025 & 2025-2026 set aside: class&comp, pension costs ($2,000,000) Projected Beginning Fund Balance @ 10/01/2023 30,351 $
529
Grant Program
and Grant
Match Setaside
• 40 approved grants for a total of $42M including:
• $9.5 million for Tahoe Valley Greenbelt Project• $3.2 million for Lake Tahoe Blvd Bike Trail Construction • $4.1 million for Pioneer Trail Pedestrian Upgrades• $1.3 million for Barton Neighborhood Urban Stormwater project• $1.7 million for Bijou Park Creek Restoration Project • $3.3 ARPA Public Infrastructure, Recreation, and other Public Works Grant Projects
• Over $10 million in Housing grants for loans to Sugar Pine Village project• $2.5 million for Sustainable Transportation/ bike lanes, sidewalks, ADA improvements associated with Sugar Pine Village • $2.3 million for EV charging, Sustainable Infrastructure, and solar photovoltaic system in City’s Corp. Yard• $1.7 million in ARPA and other Housing Grant Programs• $1.8 million total in Fire department grants for Fuel Mitigation and Defensible Space Program
• $360,000 in Airport grants for Hazardous Fuel Reduction and Pavement Management Plan• $450,000 in Police Department law enforcement activity grants • $100,000 in Recycling, Abatement, and SB 1383 grant programs • Established Grant Match Set-aside process in October 2021 • Grant Match Set-aside Balance is $1,003,257• Includes $590K for Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization (TMPO), $269K for Cycle 4 Pioneer Trail Ped. Upgrades, and $145K for LT Restoration Act Grant for Greenbelt Improvement Project City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 34 530
City Code
Section 3.25.020 - General fund
committed
reserve policy
• Establishes a general fund committed reserve equal to 25 percent of the annual budgeted general fund expenditures appropriations in each fiscal year. • Purpose is “to provide with sufficient working capital and a comfortable margin to provide one-time or temporary financing for the following purposes:
a) When the city faces economic recession/depression
and the city must take budget action.
b) When the city is impacted by a natural disaster or
any other emergency.
c) When the city experiences unexpected declines in
revenues and/or when unpredicted large one-time expenditures arise. d) When the city faces an unexpected liability created
by federal or state legislative action.”
• $13.7 million reserve requirement in FY 2024 • Projected to grow to $15.2 million in FY 2029 City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 35 531
General Fund Five-Year Plan 2025 to 2029
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 36

REVENUES BY TYPE
Actual
2021-2022
Total Budget
2022-2023
Proposed
2023-2024
Projected
2024-2025
Projected
2025-2026
Projected
2026-2027
Projected
2027-2028
Projected
2028-2029
Prop Tax 9,679,822$ 10,160,000$ 10,850,000$ 11,175,500$ 11,510,765$ 11,856,088$ 12,211,771$ 12,578,124$ Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) 10,623,784 10,413,562 10,822,562 10,957,844 11,094,817 11,233,502 11,373,921 11,516,095 Sales Tax 7,268,696 7,100,000 7,264,000 7,336,640 7,428,348 7,521,202 7,615,217 7,710,408 Transfers IN 1,689,428 2,525,286 2,567,897 2,236,447 2,296,165 2,304,726 2,365,194 2,427,636 Vehicle License Fee 2,534,976 2,515,000 2,772,000 2,855,160 2,940,815 3,029,039 3,119,910 3,213,508 Measure Q 3,933,402 3,500,000 3,800,000 3,838,000 3,885,975 3,934,550 3,983,732 4,033,528 Parks & Recreation Revenue 654,279 1,048,481 985,400 1,025,000 1,050,000 1,275,000 1,300,000 1,350,000 Project Area TOT 7,463,579 7,040,000 7,600,000 7,695,000 7,791,188 7,888,577 7,987,185 8,087,024 Other Revenue 473,219 1,549,714 1,276,287 1,200,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 Police Revenue 1,622,766 1,716,675 1,754,112 1,759,912 1,765,712 1,771,512 1,777,312 1,783,112 Franchise Fees 1,863,814 1,690,000 1,810,000 1,837,150 1,864,707 1,892,678 1,921,068 1,949,884 Business License Tax 1,940,581 1,732,000 1,845,000 1,857,000 1,869,000 1,881,000 1,893,000 1,905,000 Public Services Revenue 2,381,133 1,937,803 1,955,682 1,960,682 1,965,682 1,970,682 1,975,682 1,980,682 Fire Revenue 928,824 1,448,076 996,900 1,016,838 1,037,175 1,057,918 1,079,077 1,100,658 Base Revenues 53,058,303$ 54,376,597$ 56,299,840$ 56,751,173$ 57,600,349$ 58,716,475$ 59,603,069$ 60,635,658$

EXPENDITURES BY DEPT
Police 12,172,003$ 13,617,368$ 14,569,523$ 15,466,743$ 15,911,157$ 16,346,906$ 16,936,277$ 17,306,281$ Fire 9,407,423 11,474,696 11,060,785 11,751,551 12,100,060 12,448,765 12,900,383 13,187,268 General Fund Transfers OUT 9,002,469 3,652,086 3,425,001 2,633,726 2,499,913 2,508,263 2,516,780 2,525,468 General Fund Transfer OUT - Debt Service 3,285,103 3,599,074 3,537,610 3,578,564 3,542,815 2,278,625 623,106 623,106 Parks and Recreation 2,906,911 3,364,195 3,435,422 3,523,123 3,593,699 3,677,998 3,764,428 3,853,044 General Government 4,250,668 5,326,124 5,588,560 5,726,555 5,844,427 5,995,618 6,150,862 6,310,270 Finance 2,407,810 2,636,315 2,766,227 2,840,473 2,900,052 2,970,000 3,041,705 3,115,213 Miscellaneous General Fund 4,490,840 5,738,706 4,871,601 5,223,768 5,737,043 6,155,571 6,636,584 6,795,257 Development Services 1,721,117 2,120,137 2,014,790 2,071,362 2,114,767 2,163,127 2,212,637 2,263,325 Public Works/Engineering 4,059,106 4,750,338 5,030,321 5,167,318 5,276,100 5,401,695 5,530,404 5,662,307 BASE Expenses 53,703,450$ 56,279,039$ 56,299,840$ 57,983,183$ 59,520,034$ 59,946,568$ 60,313,165$ 61,641,539$ Gain/(Loss) ($645,146) ($1,902,442) $0 ($1,232,009) ($1,919,685) ($1,230,093) ($710,096) ($1,005,880) 532
General Fund
Five-Year Plan Assumptions - Revenues
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 37 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Property Tax 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%T.O.T./Project Area T.O.T 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25%Sales Tax/Measure Q/Measure S 1.00% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25%Vehicle License Fee 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%Franchise Fees 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% 1.50%Fire Revenue / Safer Grant / Police funded by Measure S $1.73 miliion from
Measure S for 7
FFs, 50% of Fire
Marshall and
100% of Police LT;
100% of Fuel
Reduc. Crew
$1.79 miliion from
Measure S for 7
FFs, 50% of Fire
Marshall and
100% of Police LT;
100% of Fuel
Reduc. Crew
$1.83 miliion from
Measure S for 7
FFs, 50% of Fire
Marshall and
100% of Police LT;
100% of Fuel
Reduc. Crew
$1.9 miliion from
Measure S for 7
FFs, 50% of Fire
Marshall and
100% of Police LT;
100% of Fuel
Reduc. Crew
$1.9 miliion from
Measure S for 7
FFs, 50% of Fire
Marshall and
100% of Police LT;
100% of Fuel
Reduc. Crew

MAJOR REVENUE ASSUMPTIONS
533
General Fund
Five-Year Plan Assumptions - Expenditures
City of South Lake Tahoe FY 2023-2024 Budget Presentation August 22, 2023 38 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Salaries 3.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00%Health 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%Pension 3.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00%Pension (UAL) PERS actuarial estimates;
assumes
prepayment
PERS actuarial
estimates;
assumes
prepayment
PERS actuarial
estimates;
assumes
prepayment
PERS actuarial
estimates;
assumes
prepayment
PERS actuarial
estimates;
assumes
prepayment
Road Repairs none none none none none Vehicle and Equipment Replacement none none none none none Transfers-out CIP Projects none none none none none Other Personnel Expenditures 3.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00%Other Operational Expenditures 2.00% 2.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%Contractual Services 2.00% 2.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%Capital Outlay 2.00% 2.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%

MAJOR EXPENSE ASSUMPTIONS
534
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