2018 State of the Town Address. Mayor Myra Koutzen

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1 2018 State of the Town Address Mayor Myra Koutzen

2 Teamwork!

3 Town Commission Vice Mayor Roby Dereuil Commissioners Lisa Tropepe, Bob Stanton, Gil Gilgallon

4 Planning & Zoning Board Chair Janet Kortenhaus-Salmon Nina Lammert Mary Stanton Grace Sterrett Rick Zeigler Alternate Joan Bancroft-Grody

5 Town Senior Staff Police Chief Steve Langevin Fire Chief Trevor Steedman Public Works Director Alan Welch Town Clerk Evyonne Browning Town Treasurer Wendy Wells

6 Police Staffing Chief Steve Langevin Sergeant Mike Simmons Sergeant Blasé Pfefferkorn Investigator Darrell Russian Background Investigator Tony Sanchez

7 2017 Accomplishments Increased road patrol Black/White cars for visibility Improved hiring process 3 year contract Solved the burglaries If you see something, say something immediately!

8 Fire Department Staffing Chief Trevor Steedman Firefighter/Paramedic Dmitry Dinovitser Firefighter/Paramedic Nik Kotocavage Hiring 2 More budgeted FF/P in process 20ish volunteers Volunteer Opportunities

9 2017 Accomplishments Hired fulltime staff Renovated Fire House (PW) Reconfigured/Renovated Fire Station (PW) Official backup for RB Singer Island Fire Station Community Outreach/Fire Extinguishers Instituted Home Safety Surveys

10 Public Works Staffing Director Alan Welch Technician Frank Stuparitz Technician Andrew Fenton Volunteer Opportunities

11 2017 Accomplishments Community Center Carpets Parkway Sidewalks Parkway Fountain Parkway Irrigation System Inlet Water Fountain Environmental Committee Plantings Lift Stations Renovation, Updating Service Hurricane Damage Restoration

12 Town Hall Staff Town Clerk Evyonne Browning Town Treasurer Wendy Wells Office Manager Gaudy Quesada Community Center Coordinator Jennifer Rivera Building Official Jim Parker (Safebuilt) Code Enforcement Officer Orlando Rodriguez (Safebuilt)

13 2017 Accomplishments Now Accepting Credit Cards Automated payroll Civil Service Board PACE Home Improvement Program Processed unprecedented volume of building permits Successfully prosecuted vacation rentals Staff-wide sexual harassment training Another Clean Financial Audit

14 Consultant Partners Town Attorneys Keith Davis, Mitty Barnard Labor Attorney Sally Still Bond Attorney Mark Raymond Town Engineer Rob Rennenbaum Undergrounding Engineer Danny Brannon Town Planner Josh Nichols IT Support Tim Glas Riviera Beach Utility District, Fire/Rescue Bass Landscaping Safebuilt Building Official, Code Enforcement

15 Teamwork Residents Commission P & Z Staff Consultant Partners

16 Hurricane Irma Best example of staff teamwork Dry run with County Emergency Center in Spring Full Town plan updated each year Care and protection of residents and on-site staff Cleanup and debris removal Significant damage to Community Center, beach bathroom, inlet seawall, storm drains and sanitary sewer lines Working with County to complete inlet restoration FEMA reimbursements

17 Six Campaign Priorities Communications and Transparency Live Within Our Financial Means Ensure Public Safety and Quality of Life Maintain Our Infrastructure and Beautify Our Town Balance Small Town Friendliness with Professional Reliability Build Strong Bridges With Our Neighbors

18 2018 Projects St Patrick s Day Parade Waste Management Standard Bins Undergrounding Riviera Beach Water Main Replacement Capital Projects

19 St Patrick s Day Parade Town Event: Mayors Youth Council Saturday, March 17 Same route Community Center Party Planning Committee of Town staff, residents and local businesses Marriott Grand Prize

20 Waste Management Bins Standard Bins Distribution in January Saves the Town money Should look better WM will take away your old bin if requested

21 Undergrounding Hurricane Irma added months to planning FPL says they re 80% approved Beginning the easement process in anticipation Once FPL approved plans received: - Town-wide meeting to review them - Construction bidding begins - Financing Obtained

22 Water Mains Riviera Beach Utility District Plan to replace water mains under Lake Drive, Inlet Way and Ocean Avenue Initial engineering plans completed in 2017 Board approved 2018 project funding Next Step: Public Joint Meeting with RB Utility Director to plan the project

23 Major Capital Projects Complete Irma Restorations 2 New Police Cars New Playground Equipment Renovate Police Station Renovate Commission Chambers Citizen Roundtable to discuss potential 2019 projects and priorities (March)

24 The State of the Town s Finances is Strong

25 Property Values Increased 4.4% $700,000,000 Property Value $600,000,000 $500,000,000 $400,000,000 $300,000,000 $200,000,000 $100,000,000 $

26 Millage Rate Steady at Millage Rate

27 Increase Reflects Higher Values $4,500,000 Ad Valorem Taxes $4,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $

28 Diversity of Residence Types 2017 Tax Roll COOPERATIVES 2% MULTI-FAMILY < 10 UNITS 5% TIMESHARES 42% IMPROVED COMMERCIAL 4% VACANT RESIDENTIAL 1% SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 21% CONDOMINIUMS 20% MULTI-FAMILY 10 UNITS OR MORE 5%

29 Utility Consumption Tax Improves Revenue Diversification 5,000,000 Revenue 4,500,000 4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000, ,000 - $4,645,605 $4,165,878 $3,777,360 $3,982,721 $3,898,310 $3,924,672 $3,899,532 $4,324,859 $4,196,211 $4,710,711 $4,575, (budget) Ad Valorem Taxes Other Taxes Special Assessments Licenses & Permits Intergovernmental Fines Charges for Services Interest Contributions Miscellaneous

30 2018: Lower Administration and Capital Projects Expenditures 5,000,000 Expenditures by Function 4,500,000 4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000, ,000 - $4,186,847 $3,623,114 $3,641,560 $3,965,095 $4,044,290 $3,993,892 $3,863,386 $3,939,241 $4,610,711 $4,436,899 $4,635, (budget) General Government Public Safety Physical Environment Culture and Recreation Debt Service Capital Outlay Contingency

31 Public Safety Remains Job One 2018 Budgeted Expenditures Physical Environment 5% Public Safety 62% Culture and Recreation 6% General Government 20% Contingency 2% Capital Outlay 5%

32 $3,000,000 Fund Balance Still Exceeds State Requirements Fund Balance $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $ 1,553,754 $ 2,232,408 $ 2,082,574 $ 2,250,035 $ 2,104,054 $ 2,041,137 $ 2,062,019 $ 2,447,637 $ 1,797,588 $2,237,034 Non-spendable Restricted Assigned Unassigned $500,000 $- 14% 28% 36% 33% 31% 31% 36% 37% 26% 34% Unreserverved, undesignated fund balance as % of budget

33 Important Budget Concepts Balanced Budget New County Sales Tax Collected Fanning Bequest Putting those funds away for future road repaving and 2020 fire truck purchase Added 4 budgeted fire staff Reduced administration, police, streets and capital project spending

34 Some Things On Our List This Year Continue to fight Vacation Rentals/Noise Police & Fire Department Staffing Turnover Successful Undergrounding Project Implementation Yard Waste on Parkway Resident Volunteer Opportunities Fight Tallahassee Attacks on Home Rule

35 Thanks for Listening Questions?