General Services Department
City Council
Work Session
August 2, 2021
James M. Rodems - Director
Visalia AirportJody Miller, Manager
Animal ServicesIvy Ruiz, Superintendent
Convention Center Shelley Albanese, Manager
Visalia TransitAngelina Soper, Manager
General Services
Comprised of four divisions
All Enterprise Funds
Work to reduce reliance on General Fund
Deliver services direct to the community
Visalia Convention Center
The purpose of the Visalia Convention Center is to attract conventions, multi-day meetings and events to Visalia generating economic benefit for the community.
Additionally, the Visalia Convention Center offers premier gathering place for the community to meet, share and play.
Visalia Convention Center Organization Chart
Visalia Convention Center
The purpose of the Visalia Convention Center is to attract conventions, multi-day meetings and events to Visalia generating economic benefit for the community.
Additionally, the Visalia Convention Center offers premier gathering place for the community to meet, share and play.
Accomplishmentsand Opportunities
Global Biorisk Advisory Council
(GBAC) Accreditation
Convention Center Coalition Partnership
Restructure of staffing
Revise and update policies and procedures
RFP Completion
360 View
Challenges
Staffing levels
21 to 5 Regular Full-Time
Revenue loss
Unknowns
Rehiring of staff
Room Occupancy UP 53% June 15-July 31, 2021, compared to June 15-July 31, 2019
FY 18/19 Performance Summary
52%
Occupancy
(National Average = 50%)
228,681
Attendance
1,922
Events
$34M
Regional Impact
Regional Impact: How Is It Calculated?
STEP 1
DIRECT ATTENDEE SPENDING FACTOR
STEP 2 DIRECT ATTENDEE SPENDING
STEP 3 REGIONAL IMPACT
Attendee length of stay
Direct Spending Factor multiplied by the total number of event attendees Direct Attendee Spending multiplied by industry factor
Industry factor based on research and information provided by CIC Research Inc.
Top Revenue Generating Events
Visalia Springfest Home and Patio Show
Gospel Fanfest
Visalia Home Expo
Diocese of Fresno Congress
Grand Bethel Jobs Daughters
Grand Chapter of Order of Eastern Star
Diocese of Fresno Regional
CA Citrus Mutual Showcase
Capital Projects
In Progress
Replace Calendar Booking System
Completed
Building Surveillance System
Kitchen and Concession Stand Ice Machines
RevenuesThe Visalia Convention Center has three primary drivers of revenue:
Building Rent
Food and Beverage Commissions From Our Certified Catering Partners Ancillary Revenues
Combination of revenues generated from audio-visual, other equipment and services, labor, ticketing fees, as well as sponsorships and advertising opportunities
Where We are Going...
2019 vs. 2021 Revenue Comparisons
When are planners sourcing for?
Which markets are accelerating?
Bid response metrics
Come back
Thank YouQuestions or Comments?
Visalia Animal Services
Philosophy
POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES
Rescue Organizations
Work with rescues in various states along the Pacific Coast Local/Regional Rescues include:
- Gabby's Rescue
- West Side German Shepherd Rescue
- Valley Oak SPCA
- Central Valley Rescue Railroad
ANIMAL CONTROL CALLS FOR SERVICEFY 20-21
Return to Owners (RTO) & Enforcement
SAVE RATES FOR ANIMAL SERVICES FY 20-21
CHALLENGES
FUTURE FOR ANIMAL SERVICES
The GOAL Develop Responsible Pet Owners
What does that mean?
Ensure that pets are vaccinated against rabies and licensed Encourage microchipping
Educate on the importance of spay/neuter
Provide training to eliminate unwanted behaviors
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
Visalia Transit
Transit DivisionOrganizational Chart
Visalia Transit Accomplishments
COVID related changes
Safe and effective navigation of the COVID-19 pandemic
Successful launch of the 2021 Sequoia Season
Secured funding for the Short-Range Transit Plan
Successful development and securing of funds for the Industrial Route 17 4 new BEB’s Summer 2021
Some Challenges
Fast paced changes during COVID pandemic
Vague information
Conflicting compliance issues
Safety equipment
Visalia Transit Major Projects & Opportunities
Successful CMAQ Application to support the operations of the new upcoming Industrial Route 17 – Set to start October 1st, 2021 Successful project launch of the Transit Center bus lane repairs, awarded to Todd Companies Consultant feasibility maintenance study – underway
Short Range Transit Plan – underway
Transfer station opportunities
Working on possible locations and funding
Working with Public Works on drawing plans
Transfer Station
Proposed location Woodland and Visalia Parkway
Great centralized location
Access to shopping, and trails
City owned property
Transfer Station Continued
Working directly with Public Works
Visalia Transit Regional Efforts
Working with TCRTA (Tulare County Regional Transit Agency) recently formed JPA on various projects We continue to operate for Exeter and Farmersville
We continue grant management responsibilities for Tulare We continue to collaborate on a region-wide fare system Working with High-Speed Rail Authority on future Hanford Station Collaboration with Agencies for Regional cross valley efforts Tulare County Association of Governments
Tulare Country Regional Transit Agency
Kings Area Rural Transit
Kings County Association of Governments
San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority
Transit Operations Budget
Object
Description
20/21ACTUALTOTALS
21/22BUDGETTOTALS
Salaries and Benefits Subtotal
916,790.74
$1,063,200.00
Operating Expenditures Subtotal
10,373,252.71
$12,541,800.00
Services Provided Subtotal
38,473.29
$66,100.00
Allocations Subtotal
372,547.32
$391,700.00
$14,062,800.00
Seki
$1,678,500.00
Greenline
$209,300.00
V-Line
$1,145,600.00
Total
$17,096,200.00
Funding Exercise
Questions or Comments?
Visalia Municipal Airport-KVIS
Not Just an Airport....
On property we also have
Animal Services
Plaza Park-48 acres
Enterprise Rent-a-Car
FEDEX/UPS
Hotels (Wyndham & Best Western)
Farming operations
Valley Oaks Golf Course
Organizational Chart
General Aviation Airport
General Aviation airports are public-use airports that do not have scheduled air carrier service or have less than 2,500 annual passenger boardings.
Approximately 88% of all airports nationwide fall under this category.
Varying rules and regulations.
Flight Operations
During the 12-month period ending March 2020
122 flights per day
44530 total.
Of these flights:
56% - Transient General Aviation
25% - Air Taxi (Charter Service)
13% - Local Aviation
5 % - Commercial Flights (Cargo)
1 % - Military
Fueling Operations
2019-20 Fiscal Year
Pumped 225,580 Gallons
77,697 Gallons AV/147,883 Jet)
$780,873.00 in fuel sold
Pumped 306, 386 Gallons
141,498 Gallons AV/164,888 Jet
$858,211.52 in fuel sold
2020-21 Fiscal Year
Airport Projects 2020-21
DOT -Corporate Hangars & T-Hangars
Airport Crack/Seal Repair
New tractor through the CARES Act
Future Projects
New Airport Layout Plan
Fuel Tank Project
Preliminary steps towards new General Aviation terminal
Surplus Property
Surplus property sale has a specific process.
Process is prescribed by Government Code Section 54222.
Property must first be offered to agencies that qualify for the purpose of developing low-income housing or a park.
Applicants have 60 days from the start of the notice period to submit a proposal.
All proposals are taken to City Council for consideration.
Council can accept or reject proposal(s).
A selected proposal then has a 90-day negotiation period.
Surplus Properties
General Services Processed 5 Surplus Property requests in the past year:
1. Caltrans Yard - 700 E Murray/701 E Race (Tabled)
2. Acequia and Sante Fe (Tabled)
3. 3045 E. Tulare Ave (Executed)
4. Creative Center (In process)
5. E Tulare and S Santa Fe Streets (In process)
General Services Questions?
Thank you