TEHACHAPI POLICE DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY ROOM
220 WEST C STREET
AGENDA
TEHACHAPI CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING,
TEHACHAPI REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING,
TEHACHAPI PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING, AND
TEHACHAPI CITY FINANCING CORPORATION SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024 - 3:00 P.M.
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BUSINESS
CITY MANAGER/FINANCE DIRECTOR REPORTS
1. Five-year budget for Fiscal-Years 2024/25 through 2028/29 and 2024/2025 Salary Schedule – ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF TEHACHAPI BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25, THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 20245-2026, 2026-27, 2027-28, AND 2028-29; ADOPT A
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SALARY PLAN FOR EACH POSITION CLASSIFICATION IN CITY SERVICE AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 35-23 AND APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST, COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT MANAGER, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR, CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I,
AND CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II
ADJOURNMENT
COUNCIL REPORTS
MEETING DATE: JUNE 3, 2024 AGENDA SECTION: CITY MANAGER TO: HONORABLE MAYOR DAVIES AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: GREG GARRETT, CITY MANAGER
DATE: MAY 30, 2024
SUBJECT: FIVE YEAR BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 THROUGH 2028/29 AND 2024-25 SALARY SCHEDULE
Attached, and as presented, is the five-year budget for fiscal years 2024/25 through 2028/29. The final budget amount presented for fiscal year 2024/25 is $39,777,452 and preliminary budget amounts for 2025/26, 2026/27, 2027/28, and 2028/2029 are $42,010,937, $34,204,214, $33,432,443 and $33,406,321 respectively.
As agreed upon in prior Memorandums of Understanding with both the Tehachapi Police Officers Association (TPOA) and the Federation of Public Employees (FPSE) Local 1850, the City shall provide a cost of living adjustment (COLA) in an amount equal to the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim annual November CPI of the prior-year. The November, 2023 CPI for the Los Angeles area was 2.8%. The COLA is applied to the fiscal 2024- 25 salary schedule for all employees, including those represented by the Federation of Public Service Employees (FPSE) and the Tehachapi Police Officer’s Association (TPOA). Although the current memorandums of understanding with the labor groups are expiring this month, the City is extending the provision of the COLA to the represented employees as we work towards completing new MOUs with those organizations.
The salary schedule presented includes two new positions of Community Engagement Coordinator and Community Engagement Director being added to account for the growth of the Community Engagement department as well as a new position of Code Enforcement Officer II to create a series for the Code Enforcement Officer position. New job descriptions for these positions as well as revised job descriptions for Community Engagement Specialist, Community Engagement Manager, and Code Enforcement Officer I are included in this report.
Salary adjustments relating to Part-Time Office Assistant were made for the position to be equal to Part-Time Laborer as well as making Administrative Asst I, Police Records Clerk, and Account Clerk to be in line with the full-time equivalency of the Part-Time Office Assistant. The salaries of Administrative Asst II, Community Service Officer, and Communications Dispatcher were then changed to be in line with Maintenance Worker I.
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT HEAD:_____
CITY MANAGER:_________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council:
1. Approve and adopt a Resolution for the City’s final budget for fiscal year 2024/25 and preliminary budget for fiscal years 2025/26 through 2028/29 as presented.
2. Adopt a Resolution for the 2024/25 monthly and hourly salary schedule.
3. Approve job descriptions for Community Engagement Coordinator, Community Engagement Specialist, Community Engagement Manager, Community Engagement Director, Code Enforcement Officer I, and Code Enforcement Officer II.
FIVE YEAR BUDGET
PRESENTATION
JUNE 3, 2024
1 CITY-WIDE
EXPENSES
TO KEEP IN
MIND
For This BUDGET
2 Current Fire Contract Costs Rise Significantly Over 6 Years (General Fund)
3 • 204% Cost Increase over
6 Years
• 6,703% Increase on
General Fund Payment
over 6 Years
0 200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
1,400,000
2021/22 2022/23 * Mid
2023/24 *
2024/25 * 2025/26 * 2026/27 * 2027/28 *
Extra Pmt to County
General Fund Subsidies
4 0
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
2022/23 Mid
2023/24
2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29
General Fund Subsidies
Fiscal Year 2022/23 Mid 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 Airport Operation 160,883 176,984 203,878 182,495 214,342 274,203 249,418 Airport Projects 25,123 372,630 17,800 0 0 154,000 104,500 Landscape & Lighting
Districts 403,266 499,224 500,494 463,171 492,948 522,816 557,027 Total Subsidy 589,272 1,048,838 722,172 645,666 707,290 951,019 910,945 % Increase 39% 78% -31% -11% 10% 34% -4%
Insurance Premiums (all funds)
5 0
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
3,500,000
4,000,000
4,500,000
2022/23 Mid 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 Insurance Premiums
Fiscal Year 2022/23 Mid 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 Worker's Comp 394,265 509,311 590,801 638,064 689,110 744,238 803,776 All Other Insurances 647,991 716,603 910,085 1,001,092 1,101,200 1,211,322 1,332,454 Health Insurance 1,088,399 1,309,643 1,620,762 1,673,872 1,673,872 1,673,872 1,673,872 Total Premium 2,130,655 2,535,557 3,121,648 3,313,028 3,464,182 3,629,432 3,810,102 % Increase Growth in 10yrs 169% 23% 6% 5% 5% 5%
Other Insurances: Liability, Property, Vehicle, Employment, Earthquake, Business Travel, Employee Assistance, Crime Shield, Cyber Other Major Expenses ‘24-'25
Dennison Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvement: $2,155,965 (Funding Source: Federal Grant)
City Streets Pavement Rehabilitation: $2,081,352
(Funding Source: General Fund Measure S, SB 1 Fund)
Transit Center Sidewalk Connect: $760,000
(Funding Source: State Grant)
Tucker & Highline Round-A-Bout: $673,316
(Funding Source: Federal Grant, County & City Traffic Mitigation Fees) Capital Hills Area Resurfacing: $345,000
(Funding Source: Federal Grant, General Fund Measure S) Valley & Mill Gap Closure: $315,000
(Funding Source: Federal Grant)
Airport Fuel Facility: $178,000
(Funding Source: FAA Grant, General Fund)
6 Other Major Expenses ‘24-'25
ALUCP Update: $150,000
(Funding Source: General Fund)
Beekay Theatre Expansion: $128,100
(Funding Source: General Fund)
PED Summit Interchange: $120,000
(Funding Source: County & City Traffic Mitigation Fees) PD Vehicles/Equipment: $250,000
(Funding Source: General Fund Measure S)
PD Radio Encryption Upgrade: $250,000
(Funding Source: General Fund Measure S)
PW Street Sweeper: $261,000
(Funding Source: General Fund)
PW Bucket Truck: $125,000
(Funding Source: General Fund)
7 Other Major Expenses ‘24-'25
Tractor: $150,000
(Funding Source: General Fund, Sewer Fund)
Backhoe: $300,000
(Funding Source: General Fund, Water Fund, Sewer Fund)
Asset Management System: $150,000
(Funding Source: General Fund, Water Fund, Sewer Fund)
PW Various Repairs and Maintenance: $273,000
(Funding Source: General Fund)
Banked Water 500 AF: $238,500
(Funding Source: Water Fund)
New Reclamation Area: $1,200,000
(Funding Source: Sewer Fund)
Sewer Clarifier Overhaul: $150,000
(Funding Source: Sewer Fund)
8 FUNDS REVENUES %
General 17,214,589 45.0%
Capital Projects 6,877,895 18.0%
Water 3,281,025 8.6%
Sewer 3,232,564 8.4%
Refuse/Litter Mitigation 2,735,972 7.1%
Airport 1,636,192 4.3%
Gas Tax & TDA Street/SB1 1,249,188 3.3%
LLD & DBAD 984,277 2.6%
Development Fees 783,817 2.0%
Transit 280,610 0.7%
2024/25 CITY-WIDE
REVENUE BUDGET - $38,276,129
9 2024/25 CITY-WIDE
REVENUE BUDGET - $38,276,129
10 FUNDS EXPENDITURE %
General 18,522,075 46.6%
Capital Projects 6,298,733 15.8%
Sewer 4,227,376 10.6%
Water 3,383,197 8.5%
Refuse/Litter Mitigation 2,671,880 6.7%
Airport 1,636,192 4.1%
Gas Tax & TDA Street/SB1 1,055,944 2.7%
LLD & DBAD 1,033,049 2.6%
Development Fees 668,395 1.7%
Transit 280,611 0.7%
2024/25 CITY-WIDE
EXPENDITURE BUDGET - $39,777,452
11 2024/25 CITY-WIDE
EXPENDITURE BUDGET - $39,777,452
12 2024/25 CITY-WIDE
EXPENDITURE BUDGET - $39,777,452
13 PERSONNEL BUDGET
Cost of Living Adjustment 2.8%
New Positions:
2 Maintenance Workers
3 Senior Maintenance Workers
1 Associate Engineer
1 Community Engagement Coordinator
1 Water Systems Operator (FY 25/26)
*Does not include vacant, unfilled positions
14 2024/25 GENERAL FUND REVENUE
$17,214,589
15 2024/25 GENERAL FUND REVENUE
Top 10 Revenue Sources
16 Rank Revenue Description % to Total
1 $8,694,937 Sales Tax 50.5%
2 $1,909,000 Vehicle License Fee 11.1%
3 $1,716,910 Property Taxes 10.0%
4 $1,397,500 Development Services Revenue 8.1%
5 $982,000 Transient Occupancy Tax 5.7%
6 $765,337 Fire Protection (Property Tax) 4.4%
7 $300,000 Interest Income 1.7%
8 $315,000 Franchise Tax 1.8%
9 $186,000 Business license tax 1.1%
10 $161,500 Police Grants/Revenue 0.9%
$16,428,184 95.4%
2024/25 GENERAL FUND REVENUE
Other Revenue Sources
17 Description Amount
Misc. Revenue 414,205
Service/Admin Charge 280,000
Passport Processing Revenue 47,500
Other Taxes/Revenues 44,700
Total 786,405
2024/25 GENERAL FUND REVENUE
Top 10 Revenues Comparison
18 Description 24/25 - 23/24
Variance
Sales Tax $241,158
Vehicle License Fee $37,002
Property Taxes $38,142
Development Services Revenue ($75,484)
Transient Occupancy Tax $10,000
Fire Protection (Property Tax) $36,445
Interest Income ($200,000)
Franchise Tax $26,000
Business license tax $4,000
Police Grants/Revenue ($86,344)
$30,919
2024/25 GENERAL FUND REVENUE
Major Revenues
19 2024/25 SALES TAX REVENUE: $8,694,937
• 2.9% Increase from 2023/24
• 67.4% Increase from 2022/23
• Anticipated Average Annual Growth (5 year): 1.4%
20 2024/25 PROPERTY TAX REVENUE: $2,482,247
• 3.1% Increase from 2023/24
• 9.0% Increase from 2022/23
• Anticipated Average Annual Growth (5 year): 3.5%
21 2024/25 TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX: $982,000
• 1.0% Increase from 2023/24
• 5.0% Increase from 2022/23
• Anticipated Average Annual Growth (5 year): 1.0%
22 2024/25 VEHICLE LICENSE FEE: $1,909,000
• 2.0% Increase from 2023/24
• 9.9% Increase from 2022/23
• Anticipated Average Annual Growth (5 year): 2.0%
23 2024/25 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
$18,522,075
24 2024/25 DEPARTMENTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
$18,522,075
25 2028/29 DEPARTMENTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
$17,495,569
26 2024/25 GENERAL FUND SUMMARY
27 ACTUAL BUDGET
2022/23 Mid 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 7/1 $14,929,888 $18,422,219 $20,588,865 $19,281,379 $17,967,613 $18,936,870 $19,337,725 REVENUES:
Property Tax - Sec/Unsec 1,454,767 1,543,768 1,568,910 1,596,910 1,624,910 1,653,910 1,682,910 Fire Fund 694,183 728,892 765,337 803,604 843,784 885,973 930,272 CFD General Tax 128,700 135,000 148,000 166,000 190,000 219,000 249,000 Sales Tax 4,169,811 3,953,779 4,149,937 4,189,937 4,229,937 4,270,937 4,311,937 District Transactions Sales Tax 1,023,023 4,500,000 4,545,000 4,590,000 4,636,000 4,682,000 4,729,000 Transient Occupancy Tax 934,880 972,000 982,000 992,000 1,002,000 1,012,000 1,022,000 Motor Vehicle (Prop Tax in Lieu) 1,737,124 1,871,998 1,909,000 1,947,000 1,986,000 2,026,000 2,067,000 Service Revenue 428,809 523,097 550,500 560,500 560,500 575,500 575,500 Other Taxes/ Revenues 4,122,863 2,737,770 2,595,905 2,043,555 2,053,055 2,062,555 2,069,555 Total Revenues 14,694,160 16,966,304 17,214,589 16,889,506 17,126,186 17,387,875 17,637,174 EXPENDITURES:
Personnel 5,662,668 7,057,436 8,257,817 8,629,780 8,992,373 9,304,565 9,647,254 CalPERS Unfunded Liability Pmt 518,092 466,483 518,793 539,823 544,269 555,222 590,658 Operating 3,625,083 4,231,435 4,484,489 3,953,564 4,054,854 4,137,241 4,250,784 Fire Service 897,883 1,154,519 1,361,688 1,614,463 1,881,959 2,165,032 2,234,781 Operating Transfer Out 372,804 1,287,359 3,082,143 3,357,914 751,966 997,556 959,584 Overhead Allocation (485,303) (574,137) (456,575) (439,272) (450,492) (454,596) (469,492) Debt Service 174,277 100,103 97,720 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 Capital Purchase 436,325 1,076,460 1,176,000 535,000 370,000 270,000 270,000 Total Expenditures 11,201,829 14,799,658 18,522,075 18,203,272 16,156,929 16,987,020 17,495,569 SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) 3,492,331 2,166,646 (1,307,486) (1,313,766) 969,257 400,855 141,605 ENDING FUND BALANCE 6/30 $18,422,219 $20,588,865 19,281,379 17,967,613 18,936,870 19,337,725 19,479,330
CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Beginning Fund Balance 18,422,219 20,588,865 19,281,379 17,967,613 18,936,870 19,337,725 Add: Revenues 16,966,304 17,214,589 16,889,506 17,126,186 17,387,875 17,637,174 Less: Expenditures (14,799,658) (18,522,075) (18,203,272) (16,156,929) (16,987,020) (17,495,569) Less: Advances, Loans and Reserve * (4,632,126) (4,948,090) (4,972,322) (5,112,349) (5,244,607) (5,349,788) AVAILABLE CASH & A/R 15,956,739 14,333,290 12,995,291 13,824,521 14,093,118 14,129,543 General Fund Challenges
Massive Fire Contract increases
Annual Contract Increased by $1.45M (204%) over 6 years General Fund Payment Increased by 6,703% over 6 years Increased Public Safety Priority
Recruit & Retain remaining positions at TPD
Higher Insurance Premiums
Increase of 23% in FY 24-25
Unknown Future Unfunded Mandates from State
Subsidies to Landscape Districts and Airport
Potential Continued Deferred Maintenance challenges
Continued threat of recession in near future
Higher expenses due to inflation
Lower Revenues due to decreased spending
28 2024/25 GENERAL FUND
QUESTIONS?
29 Enterprise Funds &
Capital Project Funds
30 • Water Sales Revenue $2,784,625
$64,000 (2.4%) Increase from 2023/24 Final Budget
• Water Connection Fee Revenue $125,276
$7,658 (6.5%) Decrease from 2023/24 Final Budget
• Water Entitlement Fee Revenue $239,782
$23,658 (10.9%) Decrease from 2023/24 Final Budget
2024/25 WATER FUND REVENUE BUDGET
31 2024/25 WATER FUND REVENUE
$3,281,025
32 10 YEAR RETAIL WATER SALES REVENUE TREND
33 % Change 11.21% 8.41% -0.29% -1.72% 8.07% 2.35% 1.90% 1.90% 1.90% 1.90% FY 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Mid 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 Revenue 2,369,747 2,568,931 2,561,511 2,517,511 2,720,625 2,784,625 2,837,625 2,891,625 2,946,625 3,002,625
WATER CONNECTION FEE HISTORY & TREND
34 2024/25 WATER FUND EXPENSES
$3,383,197
35 2024/25 WATER OPERATING FUND EXPENDITURES
36 2024/25 WATER FUND EXPENSES
• $30,000 Meter Replacements
• $238,000 Banked Water 500AF
• $50,000 Dennison Well Preventative Maintenance
• $50,000 Asset Management System
• $45,000 Leased Water Rights
• $98,883 Vehicle & Backhoe Lease Payments
37 2024/25 WATER OPERATING FUND
38 ACTUAL BUDGET
2022/23 Mid 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 REVENUES:
Retail Water Utility 2,517,511 2,720,625 2,784,625 2,837,625 2,891,625 2,946,625 3,002,625 Water Connection Fees (552)
Interest Income 18,374 7,500 5,000 1,000
Other Revenues 195,115 498,691 116,107 54,960 54,960 54,960 54,960 Total Revenues 2,730,448 3,226,816 2,905,732 2,893,585 2,946,585 3,001,585 3,057,585 EXPENDITURES:
Personnel 1,214,862 1,388,100 1,563,660 1,663,920 1,725,799 1,777,556 1,841,635 CalPERS Unfunded Liability Paymen 154,955 152,682 163,784 168,685 163,280 164,685 174,518 Operating 1,174,391 1,309,921 1,192,253 1,146,146 1,177,614 1,236,716 1,246,973 Depreciation 228,575
Capital Purchase 199,447 615,875 463,500 1,310,000 265,000 230,000 230,000 Total Expenditures 2,972,230 3,466,578 3,383,197 4,288,751 3,331,693 3,408,957 3,493,126 OPERATING SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) (241,782) (239,762) (477,465) (1,395,166) (385,108) (407,372) (435,541) Add: Depreciation 228,575
Less: Capitalized Asset (1,131,982)
Less: Principal Loan Payments (37,783)
SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) (1,182,972) (239,762) (477,465) (1,395,166) (385,108) (407,372) (435,541) Projections
Beginning Cash & A/R 1,486,354 1,246,592 769,127 (626,039) (1,011,147) (1,418,519) Add: Revenues 3,226,816 2,905,732 2,893,585 2,946,585 3,001,585 3,057,585 Less: Expenditures (3,466,578) (3,383,197) (4,288,751) (3,331,693) (3,408,957) (3,493,126) Ending Cash & A/R 1,246,592 769,127 (626,039) (1,011,147) (1,418,519) (1,854,060) 2024/25 WATER DEVELOPMENT FEE FUNDS
39 ACTUAL BUDGET
2022/23 Mid 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 REVENUES:
Water Connection Fees 76,600 117,618 125,276 61,410 61,410 61,410 61,410 Water Right Mitigation 131,614 216,124 239,782 117,540 117,540 117,540 117,540 Interest Income 25
Other Revenues 10,235 10,235 10,235 10,235 10,235 10,235 Total Revenues 208,239 343,977 375,293 189,185 189,185 189,185 189,185 EXPENDITURES:
Operating 647,480
Capital Purchase 724
Total Expenditures 724 647,480 0 0 0 0 0
SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) 207,515 (303,503) 375,293 189,185 189,185 189,185 189,185 Less: Principal Loan Payments (233,000)
SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) (25,485) (303,503) 375,293 189,185 189,185 189,185 189,185 Projections
Beginning Cash & A/R (1,226,335) (1,529,838) (1,154,545) (965,360) (776,175) (586,990) Add: Revenues 343,977 375,293 189,185 189,185 189,185 189,185 Less: Expenditures (647,480)
Ending Cash & A/R (1,529,838) (1,154,545) (965,360) (776,175) (586,990) (397,805) 2024/25 WATER FUND SUMMARY
40 ACTUAL BUDGET
2022/23 Mid 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 REVENUES:
Retail Water Utility 2,517,511 2,720,625 2,784,625 2,837,625 2,891,625 2,946,625 3,002,625 Water Connection Fees 76,048 117,618 125,276 61,410 61,410 61,410 61,410 Water Right Mitigation 131,614 216,124 239,782 117,540 117,540 117,540 117,540 Interest Income 18,399 7,500 5,000 1,000
Other Revenues 195,115 508,926 126,342 65,195 65,195 65,195 65,195 Total Revenues 2,938,687 3,570,793 3,281,025 3,082,770 3,135,770 3,190,770 3,246,770 EXPENDITURES:
Personnel 1,214,862 1,388,100 1,563,660 1,663,920 1,725,799 1,777,556 1,841,635 CalPERS Unfunded Liability Pymt 154,955 152,682 163,784 168,685 163,280 164,685 174,518 Operating 1,174,391 1,957,401 1,192,253 1,146,146 1,177,614 1,236,716 1,246,973 Depreciation 228,575
Capital Purchase 200,171 615,875 463,500 1,310,000 265,000 230,000 230,000 Total Expenditures 2,972,954 4,114,058 3,383,197 4,288,751 3,331,693 3,408,957 3,493,126 OPERATING SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) (34,267) (543,265) (102,172) (1,205,981) (195,923) (218,187) (246,356) Add: Depreciation 228,575
Less: Capitalized Asset (1,131,982)
Less: Principal Loan Payments (270,783)
SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) (1,208,457) (543,265) (102,172) (1,205,981) (195,923) (218,187) (246,356) Projections
Beginning Cash & A/R 260,019 (283,246) (385,418) (1,591,399) (1,787,322) (2,005,509) Add: Revenues 3,570,793 3,281,025 3,082,770 3,135,770 3,190,770 3,246,770 Less: Expenditures (4,114,058) (3,383,197) (4,288,751) (3,331,693) (3,408,957) (3,493,126) Ending Cash & A/R (283,246) (385,418) (1,591,399) (1,787,322) (2,005,509) (2,251,865) Sewer Service Charge Revenue $2,658,000
$72,000 (2.8%) Increase from 2023/24 Final budget
Sewer Connection Fee Revenue $316,759
$1,645 (0.5%) Increase from 2023/24 Final budget
2024/25 SEWER FUND REVENUE BUDGET
41 2024/25 SEWER FUND REVENUE
$3,232,564
42 10 YEAR SEWER SERVICE REVENUE TREND
43 % Change 3.07% 0.47% 4.76% 6.54% 5.43% 2.78% 1.02% 1.01% 1.00% 0.99% Fiscal Year 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Mid 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 Revenue 2,187,208 2,197,535 2,302,163 2,452,824 2,586,000 2,658,000 2,685,000 2,712,000 2,739,000 2,766,000
SEWER CONNECTION/DEVELOPMENT FEE REVENUE
HISTORY & TREND
44 2024/25 SEWER FUND EXPENSES
$4,227,376
45 • $1,200,000 New Reclamation Area Purchase
• $150,000 Clarifier Overhaul
• $50,000 John Deere Backhoe (33%)
• $75,000 Tractor (50%)
• $82,000 Miscellaneous Shop Improvements
• $50,000 Asset Management System
• $75,000 Biosolids Handling Study
• $27,570 Vehicle Lease Payments
• $15,523 Airport Land Lease
2024/25 SEWER FUND EXPENSES
46 2024/25 SEWER OPERATING FUND
47 ACTUAL BUDGET
2022/23 Mid 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 REVENUES:
Sewer Service Utility 2,452,824 2,586,000 2,658,000 2,685,000 2,712,000 2,739,000 2,766,000 Interest Income 50,153 57,500 35,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 Other Revenue 54,075 58,858 32,805 33,075 33,345 33,615 33,885 Total Revenues 2,557,052 2,702,358 2,725,805 2,743,075 2,770,345 2,797,615 2,824,885 EXPENDITURES:
Personnel 892,272 987,491 1,123,122 1,217,307 1,272,029 1,319,341 1,376,403 CalPERS Unfunded Liability Pymt 82,323 76,978 86,227 89,491 87,098 88,251 93,838 Operating 1,219,168 1,303,698 1,199,554 1,184,898 1,198,436 1,245,703 1,288,581 Depreciation 328,420
Capital Purchase 67,108 501,000 482,000 750,000 1,250,000 650,000 650,000 Total Expenditures 2,589,291 2,869,167 2,890,903 3,241,696 3,807,563 3,303,295 3,408,822 OPERATING SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) (32,239) (166,809) (165,098) (498,621) (1,037,218) (505,680) (583,937) Add: Depreciation 328,420
Less: Principal Loan Payments (38,364)
SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) 257,817 (166,809) (165,098) (498,621) (1,037,218) (505,680) (583,937) Projections
Beginning Cash & A/R 2,292,958 2,126,149 1,961,051 1,462,430 425,212 (80,468) Add: Revenues 2,702,358 2,725,805 2,743,075 2,770,345 2,797,615 2,824,885 Less: Expenditures (2,869,167) (2,890,903) (3,241,696) (3,807,563) (3,303,295) (3,408,822) Ending Cash & A/R 2,126,149 1,961,051 1,462,430 425,212 (80,468) (664,405) 2024/25 SEWER DEVELOPMENT FEE FUNDS
48 ACTUAL BUDGET
2022/23 Mid 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 REVENUES:
Sewer Connection/Dev. Fees 227,826 315,114 316,759 156,804 156,804 156,804 156,804 Bond/Loan Proceeds/Payments 143,673 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 Interest Income 65,006 70,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 Total Revenues 292,832 528,787 506,759 346,804 346,804 346,804 346,804 EXPENDITURES:
Operating 30,895 138,452 136,473 136,472 136,472 136,472 136,472 Capital Purchase 724 1,200,000 1,250,000
Total Expenditures 31,619 138,452 1,336,473 1,386,472 136,472 136,472 136,472 SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) 261,213 390,335 (829,714) (1,039,668) 210,332 210,332 210,332 Less: Principal Loan Payments (105,577)
SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) 155,636 390,335 (829,714) (1,039,668) 210,332 210,332 210,332 Projections
Beginning Cash & A/R 1,754,844 2,145,179 1,315,465 275,797 486,129 696,461 Add: Revenues 528,787 506,759 346,804 346,804 346,804 346,804 Less: Expenditures (138,452) (1,336,473) (1,386,472) (136,472) (136,472) (136,472) Ending Cash, A/R & L/R 2,145,179 1,315,465 275,797 486,129 696,461 906,793 2024/25 SEWER FUND SUMMARY
49 ACTUAL BUDGET
2022/23 Mid 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 REVENUES:
Sewer Service Utility 2,452,824 2,586,000 2,658,000 2,685,000 2,712,000 2,739,000 2,766,000 Sewer Connection/Dev. Fees 227,826 315,114 316,759 156,804 156,804 156,804 156,804 Bond/Loan Proceeds 143,673 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 Interest Income 115,159 127,500 75,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 Other Revenue 54,075 58,858 32,805 33,075 33,345 33,615 33,885 Total Revenues 2,849,884 3,231,145 3,232,564 3,089,879 3,117,149 3,144,419 3,171,689 EXPENDITURES:
Personnel 892,272 987,491 1,123,122 1,217,307 1,272,029 1,319,341 1,376,403 CalPERS Unfunded Liability Payment 82,323 76,978 86,227 89,491 87,098 88,251 93,838 Operating 1,250,063 1,442,150 1,336,027 1,321,370 1,334,908 1,382,175 1,425,053 Depreciation 328,420
Capital Purchase 67,832 501,000 1,682,000 2,000,000 1,250,000 650,000 650,000 Total Expenditures 2,620,910 3,007,619 4,227,376 4,628,168 3,944,035 3,439,767 3,545,294 OPERATING SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) 228,974 223,526 (994,812) (1,538,289) (826,886) (295,348) (373,605) Add: Depreciation 328,420
Less: Principal Loan Payments (143,941)
SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) 413,453 223,526 (994,812) (1,538,289) (826,886) (295,348) (373,605) Projections
Beginning Cash & A/R 4,047,802 4,271,328 3,276,516 1,738,227 911,341 615,993 Add: Revenues 3,231,145 3,232,564 3,089,879 3,117,149 3,144,419 3,171,689 Less: Expenditures (3,007,619) (4,227,376) (4,628,168) (3,944,035) (3,439,767) (3,545,294) Ending Cash & A/R 4,271,328 3,276,516 1,738,227 911,341 615,993 242,388 • 2024-25 Airport Total Revenues $1,636,192
-Includes $457K FAA Grant, $15K State Grant, and
$18K Grant Match from General Fund
-General fund operation subsidy of $221,678
• 2024-25 Airport Total Expenses $1,636,192
-Includes $178K Airport Fuel Facility funded by
FAA Grant, and General Fund match
2024/25 AIRPORT FUND
50 2024/25 AIRPORT OPERATION REVENUE
$1,458,192
51 2024/25 AIRPORT OPERATION EXPENSES
$1,458,192
52 2024/25 AIRPORT OPERATING FUND
53 ACTUAL BUDGET
2022/23 Mid 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 REVENUES:
CA Airport Aid 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 FAA Grant 297,000
State Grant 14,850
Fuel Sales 421,443 450,000 454,500 459,045 463,635 468,271 472,954 Airport Lease 42,787 44,708 45,602 46,514 47,444 48,393 49,361 Hangar Fees 195,715 211,530 226,561 231,092 235,714 240,428 245,236 Property Lease 131,934 128,391 136,598 138,356 123,698 125,069 126,481 Operating Transfer In (Property Tax) 0 2,713 2,713 2,713 2,713 2,713 2,713 General Fund Subsidy 952 320,523 221,678 182,495 214,342 428,203 353,918 Other Revenues 16,226 57,067 48,690 48,690 48,690 48,690 48,690 Total Revenues 819,057 1,224,932 1,458,192 1,118,905 1,146,236 1,371,767 1,309,353 EXPENDITURES:
Personnel 300,082 330,095 360,162 375,421 392,825 408,420 425,681 CalPERS Unfunded Liability Payment 42,273 41,857 39,533 41,605 41,272 42,711 45,991 Operating Expenditure 245,523 681,845 632,447 286,738 292,867 497,192 410,022 Fuel Purchase 338,819 405,000 409,050 413,141 417,272 421,444 425,659 Depreciation 144,630
Capital Purchase (235,576) 165,000 17,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 Total Expenditures 835,751 1,623,797 1,458,192 1,118,905 1,146,236 1,371,767 1,309,353 SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) (16,694) (398,865) 0 0 0 0 0
Projections
Beginning Cash & A/R 398,865 0 0 0 0 0
Add: Revenues 904,409 1,236,514 936,410 931,894 943,564 955,435 Transfers from GF 320,523 221,678 182,495 214,342 428,203 353,918 Less: Expenditures (1,623,797) (1,458,192) (1,118,905) (1,146,236) (1,371,767) (1,309,353) Ending Cash & A/R 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024/25 AIRPORT PROJECT FUND
54 ACTUAL BUDGET
2022/23 Mid 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 REVENUES:
FAA Grant 658,357 6,097,579 160,200 634,800 2,520,000 1,710,000 State Grant 312,860 126,000 85,500
Operating Transfer In (Matching Funds) 11,550 372,630 17,800 154,000 104,500 Other Revenues 865,200
Total Revenues 669,907 6,783,069 178,000 0 1,500,000 2,800,000 1,900,000 EXPENDITURES:
Engineering Expense 14,338 1,207
Capital Projects 246,784 6,775,088 178,000 1,500,000 2,800,000 1,900,000 Total Expenditures 261,122 6,776,295 178,000 0 1,500,000 2,800,000 1,900,000 SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) 408,785 6,774 0 0 0 0 0
Projections
Beginning Cash & A/R (6,774) 0 0 0 0 0
Add: Revenues 6,783,069 178,000 1,500,000 2,800,000 1,900,000 Less: Expenditures (6,776,295) (178,000) (1,500,000) (2,800,000) (1,900,000) Ending Cash & A/R 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024/25 AIRPORT FUND SUMMARY
55 ACTUAL BUDGET
2022/23 Mid 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 REVENUES:
CA Airport Aid 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 FAA Grant 658,357 6,097,579 457,200 634,800 2,520,000 1,710,000 State Grant 312,860 14,850 126,000 85,500
Fuel Sales 421,443 450,000 454,500 459,045 463,635 468,271 472,954 Industrial Park Land Lease 42,787 44,708 45,602 46,514 47,444 48,393 49,361 Hangar Fees 195,715 211,530 226,561 231,092 235,714 240,428 245,236 Property Lease 131,934 128,391 136,598 138,356 123,698 125,069 126,481 Oper Tr In (Property Tax & Matching Fd 11,550 375,343 20,513 2,713 2,713 156,713 107,213 General Fund Subsidy 952 320,523 221,678 182,495 214,342 428,203 353,918 Other Revenues 16,226 57,067 48,690 48,690 913,890 48,690 48,690 Total Revenues 1,488,964 8,008,001 1,636,192 1,118,905 2,646,236 4,171,767 3,209,353 EXPENDITURES:
Personnel 300,082 330,095 360,162 375,421 392,825 408,420 425,681 CalPERS Unfunded Liability Paymen 42,273 41,857 39,533 41,605 41,272 42,711 45,991 Operating 259,861 683,052 632,447 286,738 292,867 497,192 410,022 Fuel Purchase 338,819 405,000 409,050 413,141 417,272 421,444 425,659 Depreciation 144,630
Capital Purchase 11,208 6,940,088 195,000 2,000 1,502,000 2,802,000 1,902,000 Total Expenditures 1,096,873 8,400,092 1,636,192 1,118,905 2,646,236 4,171,767 3,209,353 OPERATING SURPLUS/ (DEFICIT) 392,091 (392,091) 0 0 0 0 0 Add: Depreciation 144,630
Less: Capitalized Asset (577,145)
SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) (40,424) (392,091) 0 0 0 0 0
Projections
Beginning Cash & A/R 392,091 0 0 0 0 0
Add: Revenues 7,687,478 1,414,514 936,410 2,431,894 3,743,564 2,855,435 Transfers from GF 320,523 221,678 182,495 214,342 428,203 353,918 Less: Expenditures (8,400,092) (1,636,192) (1,118,905) (2,646,236) (4,171,767) (3,209,353) Ending Cash & A/R 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024/25 REFUSE FUND SUMMARY
56 ACTUAL BUDGET
2022/23 Mid 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 REVENUES:
State Grant-SB1383 75,000 58,000 41,000 24,000
Refuse Collection Fees 1,177,135 1,234,461 1,851,692 1,921,130 1,993,172 2,067,916 2,145,463 Recycling Fees 248,734 260,847 391,271 405,944 421,167 436,961 453,347 Gate Fees 221,591 232,382 348,573 361,644 375,206 389,276 403,874 Penalties / NSF checks 18,097 18,097 18,097 18,097 18,097 18,097 18,097 Other Revenue 3,433 2,400 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300 Total Revenues 1,668,990 1,823,187 2,668,933 2,749,115 2,832,942 2,913,550 3,022,081 EXPENDITURES:
Personnel 132,398 132,392 133,878 138,707 144,131 148,612 153,673 CalPERS Unfunded Liability Payment 16,613 14,985 15,628 16,176 15,723 15,923 16,916 Refuse Payment to Waste Management 1,055,852 1,111,015 1,666,523 1,729,017 1,793,855 1,861,124 1,930,917 Recycle Payment to Waste Management 223,208 234,762 352,144 365,350 379,050 393,265 408,012 Gate Fee Pymt to Waste Management 221,469 232,382 348,573 361,644 375,206 389,276 403,874 Operating 113,786 119,211 77,972 81,643 86,253 72,943 78,616 Total Expenditures 1,763,326 1,844,747 2,594,718 2,692,537 2,794,218 2,881,143 2,992,008 SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) (94,336) (21,560) 74,215 56,578 38,724 32,407 30,073 Projections
Beginning Cash & A/R 42,928 21,368 95,583 152,161 190,885 223,292 Add: Revenues 1,823,187 2,668,933 2,749,115 2,832,942 2,913,550 3,022,081 Less: Expenditures (1,844,747) (2,594,718) (2,692,537) (2,794,218) (2,881,143) (2,992,008) Ending Cash & A/R 21,368 95,583 152,161 190,885 223,292 253,365 2024/25 LITTER MITIGATION FUND SUMMARY
57 Actual BUDGET
2022/23 Mid 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 REVENUES:
Grant 57,659 66,208 66,539 66,872 67,206 67,542 67,880
Other Revenues 58,871 1,250 500 500 500 500 500
Total Revenue 116,530 67,458 67,039 67,372 67,706 68,042 68,380 EXPENDITURES:
Personnel 35,365 67,961 72,835 76,695 81,318 85,780 90,991 CalPERS Unfunded Liability Payment 112 190 268 350 436
Operating Expenses 390 9,145 4,215 4,250 4,287 4,328 4,372 Total Expenses 35,755 77,106 77,162 81,135 85,873 90,458 95,799 Surplus/(deficit) 80,775 (9,648) (10,123) (13,763) (18,167) (22,416) (27,419) Beginning Fund Balance 80,774 71,126 61,003 47,240 29,073 6,657 Current Yr Revenue 67,458 67,039 67,372 67,706 68,042 68,380 Current Yr Expenses (77,106) (77,162) (81,135) (85,873) (90,458) (95,799) Ending Fund Balance 71,126 61,003 47,240 29,073 6,657 (20,762) 2024/25 TRANSIT FUND SUMMARY
58 ACTUAL BUDGET
2022/23 Mid 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 REVENUES:
FTA 5311 Covid-19 50,000 50,000 17,000
FTA Revenue-Section 18 82,900 84,558 72,609 72,609 72,609 72,609 72,609 Passenger Fares 3,617 4,000 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 Transit Article 4 56,394 53,454 162,940 189,457 199,845 209,374 220,552 Other Revenues 327 23,117 25,561 26,619 27,773 28,832 30,073 Total Revenues 193,238 215,129 280,610 291,185 302,727 313,315 325,734 EXPENDITURES:
Personnel 58,196 68,832 73,365 76,324 79,437 81,471 84,004 CalPERS Unfunded Liability Payment 6,969 5,392 5,954 6,150 5,977 6,049 6,423 Operating 182,123 196,941 201,292 208,711 217,313 225,795 235,307 Total Expenditures 247,288 271,165 280,611 291,185 302,727 313,315 325,734 SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) (54,050) (56,036) (1) 0 0 0 0
Projections
Beginning Cash & A/R 56,037 1 0 0 0 0
Add: Revenues 215,129 280,610 291,185 302,727 313,315 325,734 Less: Expenditures (271,165) (280,611) (291,185) (302,727) (313,315) (325,734) Ending Cash & A/R 1 0 0 0 0 0
2024/25 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
59 Project Cost Revenue Budget (5 Yr)
Fund # Fund Description 24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28 28/29 5-Year Total Expenditures Grants
Fees/
Internal
Transfer
Road Maint.
Funds
Total
Revenues
120 SB-1, Road Maintenance & Rehabilitation 163,746 131,969 295,715 1,773,170 1,773,170 121 Gas Tax Fund 367,838 376,690 375,432 378,289 381,937 1,880,186 109,302 1,770,881 1,880,183 122 Streets and Road Funds 518,965 540,550 560,251 580,081 604,431 2,804,278 3,007,247 3,007,247 128 Parks & Rec. Capital Project Fund 0 563,693 563,693 129 Facilities Impact Fee 200,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 800,000 800,000 800,000 131 PEG Access Fee 0 81,500 81,500
226 TDA Bike Safety 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 227 TDA Bike Rack 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
228 Traffic Mitigation Fee 138,395 138,395 725,000 725,000 229 Traffic Mitigation Non-Fee 60,000 310,000 185,645 555,645 7,500 7,500 302 Building & Planning Capital Fund 10,000 10,000 150,000 150,000 2024/25 CAPITAL PROJECTS
60 Project Cost Revenue Budget (5 Yr)
Fund # Fund Description 24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28 28/29 5-Year Total Expenditures Grants
Fees/
Internal
Transfer
Road Maint.
Funds
Total
Revenues
214 ALUCP Update 150,000 50,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 224 Ped Summit Interchange 120,000 120,000 240,000 120,000 120,000 240,000 313 Brentwood Pedestrian Facilities 5,000 5,000 84,750 84,750 315 Northside Neighborhood Sidewalk 3 30,000 30,000 51,500 51,500 316 Transit Ctr Sidewalk Connect 760,000 1,000,909 1,760,909 1,487,904 1,487,904 318 Valley & Mill Gap Closure 315,000 200,000 2,686,000 3,201,000 3,201,000 3,201,000 319 Capital Hills Area Resurfacing 345,000 345,000 320,000 25,000 345,000 320 City Streets Pavement Rehab 2,081,352 2,081,352 2,081,352 2,081,352 321 Tucker & Highline Round-A-Bout 673,316 3,097,256 3,770,572 3,632,177 138,395 3,770,572 322 Measure S Pavement Rehab 20,000 2,692,853 2,712,853 2,712,853 2,712,853 323 Dennison Westside Bike/Ped 50,000 550,400 600,400 600,400 600,400 331 Valley Blvd Rec Park 0 150,000 150,000
332 RSTP Valley Resurface-Beech To Tucker 70,000 547,000 617,000 478,947 138,053 617,000 333 Beekay Theatre Expansion 128,100 128,100 128,100 128,100 359 Dennison Bicycle & Pedestrian Improveme 2,155,965 2,155,965 2,242,877 2,242,877 Fund Transfers Between Funds (386,464) (216,851) (20,834) (19,823) (19,561) (663,533) 0 (663,533) 0 (663,533) Total excluding Internal Fund Transfer $ 7,981,213 $ 9,552,776 $ 3,938,494 $ 1,090,547 $ 1,118,807 $ 23,681,837 $ 12,382,555 $ 7,317,215 $ 6,551,298 $ 26,251,068 2024/25 LLD FUND SUMMARY
61 Heritage Clear Autumn Alta Gerald Orchard Mullberry Mill Street W. of HS Pannon Industrial Tehachapi Bl Pilot Pinon Total Oaks View Hills Homes Jorgensen Glen Place Cottages Parkway (601) 6062 (602) 6212 (603) 6215 (604) 6216 (605) 6248 (606) 5812 (607) 4927 (608) 6360 610) 6723A(612) 6497 614 (615) 11353 (616) 12219 (617) 6668 REVENUES:
Property Tax - LLD 34,188 41,349 38,699 124,448 16,189 112,803 1,251 6,368 2,549 4,494 8,934 6,972 407,068 Interest Income 1,575 525 683 1,268 184 525 4,760
General Fund Subsidy 41,755 14,210 112,782 246,248 81,610 3,889 500,494 Other Revenues 56,070 56,070
Total Revenue 75,943 55,559 151,481 426,766 17,764 194,413 1,776 6,368 683 1,268 2,733 8,383 9,459 6,972 968,392 EXPENDITURES:
Personnel 29,157 17,493 40,818 145,922 94,218 327,608
Admin. Charges 3,506 2,585 7,081 19,481 502 8,884 169 266 50 403 177 106 43,634 Landscape Maintenance 15,667 8,663 37,800 210,000 6,563 48,048 953 3,423 2,743 333,860 Other Operating Charges 27,613 26,818 65,782 51,363 2,378 43,263 3,347 4,308 993 4,557 750 2,100 241,672 Total Expenditure 75,943 55,559 151,481 426,766 9,443 194,413 3,516 5,527 0 0 1,043 8,383 3,670 2,206 946,774 SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) 0 0 0 0 8,321 0 (1,740) 841 683 1,268 1,690 0 5,789 4,766 21,618 2 0 2 4 / 2 0 2 5 BUDGET SUMMARY
2024/25 Drainage Basin Assessment Districts
FUND SUMMARY
62 Teh Blvd Industrial Pkwy Total
PM 11353 PM 10997
REVENUES:
Property Tax - LLD 11,275 11,275
Interest Income 3,038 1,572 4,610
Total Revenue 14,313 1,572 15,885
EXPENDITURES:
Admin. Charges 3,418 3,418
Landscape Maintenance 357 357
Other Operating Charges 82,500 82,500
Total Expenditure 86,275 0 86,275
SURPLUS / (DEFICIT (71,962) 1,572 (70,390)
2 0 2 4 / 2 0 2 5 BUDGET SUMMARY
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63 City of Tehachapi
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR
DEFINITION
To plan, organize, review, and lead the community engagement and communications effort by the City of Tehachapi, by supplying consistent messaging from all departments within the organization, for the community, and staff. The Community Engagement Director will develop professional community engagement solutions and seek communication avenues to effectively reach the community with our messaging, information shared, and planning of community events. The Community Engagement Director will work with Department staff to set professional standards while working with members of the media to facilitate effective communication and ensure the information being disseminated is accurate and clear for the community to understand. The Communications Engagement Director will represent the City of Tehachapi as the Public Information Officer available to assist all departments with media interactions when called upon.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the City Manager.
Exercises direct supervision over assigned technical and administrative support personnel.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Essential Functions
Oversight of all community engagement, communications and event planned functions coordinated by the city.
Manage the city’s podcast, content, and distribution to reach the local community.
Coordinate and fill public speaking opportunities, create public messaging campaigns, prepare presentations to assist city departments with public community outreach and workshops.
Maintain and expand the use of the city’s website and social media, monitor public comments for appropriate city response and/or provide information to city departments to address public concerns, and other online resources as appropriate.
Coordinate photo, video, and audio production for various internal and external productions to be used for city departments and public information.
Oversee city coordinated public events and ensure proper permits, licenses, and liability insurances have been issued by contractors and vendors.
Reinforce the City’s branding strategy in external communications and maintain and update City branding documents and style guides.
Create community engagement and communications department policies for council review as directed.
City of Tehachapi
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR
Work with all City departments to prepare and distribute on-going and scheduled print materials, including newsletters, flyers, and other similar materials.
Evaluate current best practices for social media engagement and develop a coordinated strategy for more effective publicizing of information related to City activities.
Prepare and distribute video, radio, and other multimedia to inform the public of the activities and the issues being addressed by the City Council.
Attends, prepares, and presents reports and recommendations to the City Manager and the City Council.
Prepares correspondence, reports, proclamations, awards, media releases, and a variety of other written materials for the City Manager, City Council, and other City staff as requested.
Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Attends community meetings for local organizations and neighboring agencies when appropriate.
During times of emergency, may serve as the Public Information Officer of the City.
Recommend organizational communication strategies, platforms, and content affecting all city departments.
Preparation and maintenance of the Community Engagement and Communications budgets.
Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for the Community Engagement Department.
Recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the City.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with Executive Team, Mayor, City Council, co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
Marginal Functions:
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
• Principles, practices and techniques of public information, communication program development, and media relations.
• Considerable knowledge of, and the ability to effectively utilize, computer applications and technology related to the work, including but not limited to web design and maintenance, video production, presentation software, and image editing software. • Functions and activities of municipal government and public administration.
City of Tehachapi
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR
• English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation.
• Effective presentation methods.
• Graphic design principles and software.
• Efficient use of word processing, spreadsheet applications, desktop publishing, and audio/visual presentation software applications.
Ability to:
• Analyze complex issues and problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend practical solutions.
• Coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines. • Design, develop and implement media and community engagement strategies. • Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials. • Manage Web and social media content.
• Use social media to provide public information and to promote City activities. • Maintain accurate records and files.
• Utilize applicable computer software programs.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Apply good judgement and be able to work independently. • Work on multiple, concurrent projects with strict deadlines and with frequent interruptions. • Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from other City staff, the public, and outside agencies.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Four years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal administration including significant administrative and personnel management responsibilities; including two years of management responsibility.
Training:
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with coursework in communications, public relations, or a related field is preferred.
License and Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate valid California driver’s license.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity:
frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking:
frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent City of Tehachapi
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decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone.
Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Positions may require occasional overtime and weekend work and travel is rare.
Adopted: June 3, 2024
Revised:
FLSA: Overtime Exempt
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
DEFINITION
To lead the community engagement and communications effort by the City of Tehachapi, by supplying consistent messaging from all departments within the organization, for the community and staff under the direction of the Community Engagement Director and City Manager. The Community Engagement Manager will develop professional community engagement solutions and seek communication avenues to effectively reach the community with our messaging, information shared, and planning of community events. The Community Engagement Manager will work with members of the media to facilitate effective communication and ensure the information being disseminated is accurate and clear for the community to understand. The Communications Engagement Manager will act as the Public Information Officer for the City of Tehachapi as needed and be available to assist all departments with media interactions when called upon.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the City Manager and Community Engagement Director.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGNIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions
Confer with the City Manager, Community Engagement Director, and other Department Heads to develop, coordinate, and implement a variety of informational, educational, and outreach solutions to the public, community groups, other agencies, or City Staff as part of the city’s commitment to transparency and community engagement.
Manage the city’s podcast, content, and distribution to reach the local community.
Coordinate and fill public speaking opportunities, create public messaging campaigns, prepare presentations to assist city departments with public community outreach and workshops.
Maintain and expand the use of the city’s website and social media, monitor public comments for appropriate city response and or provide information to city departments to address public concerns, and other online resources as appropriate.
Coordinate photo, video, and audio production for various internal and external productions to be used for city departments and public information.
Assist in city coordinated public events and ensure proper permits, licenses, and liability insurances have been issued by contractors and vendors.
Reinforce the City’s branding strategy in external communications and maintain and update City branding documents and style guides.
Create community engagement and communications department policies for council review as directed.
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2 Work with all City departments to prepare and distribute on-going and scheduled print materials, including newsletters, flyers, and other similar materials.
Evaluate current best practices for social media engagement and develop a coordinated strategy for more effective publicizing of information related to City activities.
Prepare and distribute video, radio, and other multimedia to inform the public of the activities and the issues being addressed by the City Council.
Prepares and presents reports and recommendations to the City Manager and the City Council.
Prepares correspondence, reports, proclamations, awards, media releases, and a variety of other written materials for the City Manager, City Council, and other City staff as requested.
Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Attends community meetings for local organizations and neighboring agencies when appropriate.
During times of emergency, may serve as the Public Information Officer of the City.
Marginal Functions:
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
• Principles, practices and techniques of public information, communication program development, and media relations.
• Considerable knowledge of, and the ability to effectively utilize, computer applications and technology related to the work, including but not limited to web design and maintenance, video production, presentation software, and image editing software. • Functions and activities of municipal government and public administration. • English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation.
• Effective presentation methods.
• Graphic design principles and software.
• Efficient use of word processing, spreadsheet applications, desktop publishing, and audio/visual presentation software applications.
Ability to:
• Analyze complex issues and problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend practical solutions.
• Coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines. • Design, develop and implement media and community engagement strategies. • Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials. • Manage Web and social media content.
• Use social media to provide public information and to promote City activities.
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3 • Maintain accurate records and files.
• Utilize applicable computer software programs.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Four years of responsible experience in marketing or public outreach field with extensive written or verbal communication.
Training:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field. Appropriate experience may be considered as a substitute for education.
License and Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity:
frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.
Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone.
Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Positions may require occasional holiday/weekend work or travel.
Adopted: June 2, 2022
Revised: June 3, 2024
FLSA: Overtime Exempt
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST
DEFINITION
To recommend, design, and develop professional community engagement solutions and to facilitate the coordination and dissemination of information to the public and the media; to ensure that the dissemination of public information is clear, accurate, and effective; to recommend and develop methods for improved communication between the community, special targeted audiences, the media and the City; to develop and utilize print, web, and other media to inform the community about City activities, and to proactively address issues and misinformation;
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the City Manager, Community Engagement Director, and Community Engagement Manager.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGNIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions
Confer with the City Manager, Community Engagement Director, Community Engagement Manager, and other Department Heads to develop, coordinate, and implement a variety of informational, educational, and outreach solutions to the general public, community groups, other agencies, or City Staff as part of the City’s commitment to transparency and community engagement.
Maintain and expand the use of the City’s website, social media, other online resources to communicate with the community.
Fill public speaking opportunities, create public messaging campaigns, prepare presentations to assist city departments with public community outreach and workshops.
Reinforce the City’s branding strategy in external communications and maintain and update City branding documents and style guides.
Work with all City departments to prepare and distribute on-going and scheduled print materials, including newsletters, flyers, and other similar materials.
Evaluate current best practices for social media engagement and develop a coordinated strategy for more effective publicizing of information related to City activities.
Prepare and distribute video, radio, and other multimedia to inform the public of the activities and the issues being addressed by the City Council.
Prepares and presents reports and recommendations to the City Manager and the City Council.
Prepares correspondence, reports, proclamations, awards, media releases, and a variety of other written materials for the City Manager, City Council, and other City staff as requested.
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2 Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
During times of emergency, may serve as the Public Information Officer of the City.
Marginal Functions:
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
• Principles, practices and techniques of public information, communication program development, and media relations.
• Considerable knowledge of, and the ability to effectively utilize, computer applications and technology related to the work, including but not limited to web design and maintenance, video production, presentation software, and image editing software. • Functions and activities of municipal government and public administration. • English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation.
• Effective presentation methods.
• Graphic design principles and software.
• Efficient use of word processing, spreadsheet applications, desktop publishing, and audio/visual presentation software applications.
Ability to:
• Analyze complex issues and problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend practical solutions.
• Coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines. • Design, develop and implement media and community engagement strategies. • Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. • Manage Web and social media content.
• Use social media to provide public information and to promote City activities. • Maintain accurate records and files.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and apply date to various planning projects. • Utilize applicable computer software programs.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two years of responsible experience in marketing or public outreach field with extensive written or verbal communication.
City of Tehachapi
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST
3 Training:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field. Appropriate experience may be considered as a substitute for education.
License and Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity:
frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.
Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone.
Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a typical temperature controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Positions may require occasional holiday/weekend work or travel.
Adopted June 20, 2016
Revised June 3, 2024
FLSA Overtime Eligible
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
DEFINITION
To plan and facilitate the coordination of city sponsored events and to manage special events presented by the public.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision and direction from higher-level management staff.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGNIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions
Researches special events that are conducted by municipalities and recommends a list of priorities.
Plans, organizes, and conducts the operation of the City’s special events.
Develops promotional activities and advertisements to promote events and generate revenue.
Negotiates with vendors in the purchase of supplies and equipment.
Maintains inventory records.
Maintains events budgets and keeps records regarding events including financial records.
Ensures the events meet the City’s requirements for risk management.
Oversees expenditures and payment of billings.
Interprets contracts, event policies, rules and procedures to prospective users and ensures their enforcement.
Recommends changes to scheduling procedures, forms, fees and other administrative matters.
Consults with groups, organizations and the general public to plan events including number of people to attend, space desired, and food service schedule etc.
Coordinates with department supervisors, staff, and public in event preparation.
Develops, negotiates and recommends contractors with vendors.
Investigates and adjudicates complaints.
Assists in city coordinated public events and ensures proper permits, licenses, and liability insurances have been issued by contractors and vendors.
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2 Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Marginal Functions:
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
• Principles, practices and techniques of community and special events. • Contracts and negotiations.
• Marketing, special events, promotional and marketing methods. • Financial record-keeping.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Management of multiple special events.
• Principles of supervision.
• Modern office practices.
• PC and related software.
• Functions and activities of municipal government and public administration. • English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation.
• Effective presentation methods.
• Efficient use of word processing, spreadsheet applications, and presentation software applications.
Ability to:
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors, management, and the public.
• Read, interpret, apply, and explain codes, rules, policies and procedures. • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. • Establish schedules and meet timelines.
• Operate a PC and related software.
• Analyze complex issues and problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend practical solutions.
• Coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines. • Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials. • Collect, analyze, interpret, and apply data to various planning projects. • Understand and carry out oral and written directions. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
3 Experience:
One year of responsible experience in event planning, recreation, marketing, or public outreach field with extensive written or verbal communication.
Training:
Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Administration or a related field. Appropriate experience may be considered as a substitute for education.
License and Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity:
frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.
Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone.
Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Positions may require occasional holiday/weekend work or travel.
Adopted June 3, 2024
Revised
FLSA Overtime Eligible
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CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I
DEFINITION
Under close supervision as an entry-level position to investigate and enforce applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to, zoning, land use, health and safety, blight, graffiti, and water waste involving both office and field work. Employees in this class do not have citation authority without supervisor’s permission and having obtained a P.C. 832 certificate or equivalent.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives close supervision progressing to general supervision from higher level supervisory and management staff.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGNIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions
Receive, investigate, and respond to complaints of violations of local and state laws, ordinances, or codes and regulations related to zoning, land use, health and safety, blight, graffiti, and related issues.
Patrol assigned area in a City vehicle to investigate and mitigate alleged complaints of violations.
Conduct field investigations: contact responsible persons, interview citizens, photograph evidence, develop and maintain detailed information for case files regarding code enforcement activity to substantiate violations.
Interact with the public in potentially volatile situations; resolve disputes regarding code enforcement matters in a tactful and productive manner.
Research ownership and lien holders of subject properties.
Prepare and manage a caseload including maintaining accurate case files composing letters, memos, and writing related reports.
Issue notice of violations, criminal and administrative citations; notice and order, abatement warrants, abatement orders and property and code enforcement liens; consulting with Deputy City Attorney, as needed.
Based on the severity of the violation(s), prepare and present cases during Administrative Hearings or criminal proceedings, as required.
Coordinate and facilitate investigations with other agencies and City departments on the investigations and disposition of cases.
Analyze, evaluate, and interpret all City codes; explain and educate members of the public on enforcement procedures.
City of Tehachapi
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I
2 Develop and implement public information programs and education programs to inform citizens of the programs that this division enforces.
Represent the City during public meetings, City Council meetings, neighborhood forums and necessary court appearances or administrative hearings.
Input daily case reports and perform other administrative tasks as needed.
Interpret architectural drawings and read blueprints and plot plans to determine setbacks, planned developments, and clear vision triangles.
Marginal Functions:
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
• City codes, ordinances, laws and regulations pertaining to zoning, signs, water conservation, environmental issues and neighborhood blight
• Basic legal procedures regarding City/County services, programs and governmental operations • Principles, practices, methods and techniques of code enforcement including some familiarity with criminal law and enforcement
• Research methods
Ability to:
• Inspect and identify violations of applicable City codes and ordinances • Use and interpret various government codes
• Work independently on routine tasks with close supervision progressing to general supervision on more involved cases
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two years of experience in code enforcement, investigations or public relations, which include enforcing established laws, codes, or regulations; or one year of experience as a Code Enforcement Officer in a public agency.
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level coursework in public administration, business administration, criminal justice, or other related field.
Training:
Equivalent to an Associate or Arts Degree from an accredited college in a related field is desirable.
License and Certificate:
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record is required by date of appointment.
City of Tehachapi
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I
3 Possession of a POST approved P.C. 832 Certificate is required within one year of appointment.
Possession of a basic code enforcement academy certification issued by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (C.A.C.E.O.) or American Association of Code Enforcement Officers (A.A.C.E.). Advanced level certification is desirable.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Code Enforcement Officer I is an entry level position that is not authorized to issue citations without supervisor’s permission and having obtained a PC832 certificate or equivalent. Under close supervision progressing to general supervision, the officer will handle routine investigations independently, but will require close supervision with long-term, potentially volatile, or more involved cases. This classification is differentiated from Code Enforcement Officer II in that the II is the skilled, journey-level position with citation authority handling the more difficult and complex cases.
Promotion to Code Enforcement Officer II:
Promotion to Code Enforcement Office II is made on a merit basis subject to recommendation by the Department Head and approval of the City Manager. Under normal conditions, an employee may be considered for promotion after completion of a minimum of two years as a Code Enforcement Officer I and upon completion of appropriate training in issuance of citations and resolution of difficult conservation and code enforcement problems. A P.C. 832 certificate or equivalent is required.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility: frequent standing or walking for long period of time; occasional climbing; frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental:
frequent exposure to noise, weather conditions, irate people and vicious dogs.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in both an office and field environment subject to typical office noise, and field environment and regular travel from site-to-site. Positions may require occasional overtime or weekend work.
Adopted: June 1, 2015
Revised: June 3, 2024
FLSA: Overtime Eligible
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CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to investigate and enforce applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to, zoning, land use, health and safety, blight, graffiti, and water waste involving both office and field work.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from higher level supervisory and management staff. May exercise technical supervision over less experienced staff.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGNIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions
Receive, investigate, and respond to complaints of violations of local and state laws, ordinances, or codes and regulations related to zoning, land use, health and safety, blight, graffiti, and related issues.
Patrol assigned area in a City vehicle to investigate and mitigate alleged complaints of violations.
Conduct field investigations: contact responsible persons, interview citizens, photograph evidence, develop and maintain detailed information for case files regarding code enforcement activity to substantiate violations.
Interact with the public in potentially volatile situations; resolve disputes regarding code enforcement matters in a tactful and productive manner.
Research ownership and lien holders of subject properties.
Prepare and manage a caseload including maintaining accurate case files composing letters, memos, and writing related reports.
Issue notice of violations, criminal and administrative citations; notice and order, abatement warrants, abatement orders and property and code enforcement liens; consulting with Deputy City Attorney, as needed.
Based on the severity of the violation(s), prepare and present cases during Administrative Hearings or criminal proceedings, as required.
Coordinate and facilitate investigations with other agencies and City departments on the investigations and disposition of cases.
Analyze, evaluate, and interpret all City codes; explain and educate members of the public on enforcement procedures.
Develop and implement public information programs and education programs to inform citizens of the programs that this division enforces.
City of Tehachapi
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II
2 Represent the City during public meetings, City Council meetings, neighborhood forums and necessary court appearances or administrative hearings.
Input daily case reports and perform other administrative tasks as needed.
Interpret architectural drawings and read blueprints and plot plans to determine setbacks, planned developments, and clear vision triangles.
Marginal Functions:
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
• City codes, ordinances, laws and regulations pertaining to zoning, signs, water conservation, environmental issues and neighborhood blight
• Basic legal procedures regarding City/County services, programs and governmental operations • Principles, practices, methods and techniques of code enforcement including some familiarity with criminal law and enforcement
• Research methods
Ability to:
• Inspect and identify violations of applicable City codes and ordinances • Use and interpret various government codes
• Work independently with minimum supervision
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Four years of experience in code enforcement, investigations or public relations, which include enforcing established laws, codes, or regulations; or two years of experience as a Code Enforcement Officer in a public agency.
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level coursework in public administration, business administration, criminal justice, or other related field.
Training:
Equivalent to an Associate or Arts Degree from an accredited college in a related field is desirable.
License and Certificate:
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record is required by date of appointment.
Possession of a POST approved P.C. 832 Certificate is required.
City of Tehachapi
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II
3 Possession of a basic code enforcement academy certification issued by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (C.A.C.E.O.) or American Association of Code Enforcement Officers (A.A.C.E.). Advanced level certification is desirable.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Code Enforcement Officer II is the skilled, journey-level position in the series whereas Code Enforcement Officer I is the entry-level position that is not authorized to issue citations without supervisor’s permission and having obtained a P.C. 832 certificate or equivalent.
Promotion to Code Enforcement Officer II:
Promotion to Code Enforcement Office II is made on a merit basis subject to recommendation by the Department Head and approval of the City Manager. Under normal conditions, an employee may be considered for promotion after completion of a minimum of two years as a Code Enforcement Officer I and upon completion of appropriate training in issuance of citations and resolution of difficult conservation and code enforcement problems. A P.C. 832 certificate or equivalent is required.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility: frequent standing or walking for long period of time; occasional climbing; frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental:
frequent exposure to noise, weather conditions, irate people and vicious dogs.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in both an office and field environment subject to typical office noise, and field environment and regular travel from site-to-site. Positions may require occasional overtime or weekend work.
Adopted: June 3, 2024
Revised:
FLSA: Overtime Eligible