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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_GGAF_04.27.2016Notice of Meeting for the General Gov ernment and Finance Adv isory Board of the City of Georgetown April 27, 2016 at 4:30 PM at Georgetown Communications and Technology Conference Room, located at 510 W 9th Street, Georgetown, Texas The City o f G eo rgeto wn is committed to comp lianc e with the Americans with Dis abilities Ac t (ADA). If yo u req uire as s is tanc e in participating at a p ublic meeting d ue to a disability, as d efined und er the ADA, reas onab le as s is tance, ad ap tatio ns , or acc o mmo d ations will b e provid ed up o n req uest. P leas e c o ntact the City at leas t fo ur (4) d ays prior to the sc heduled meeting d ate, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 113 East 8th Street for ad d itional informatio n; TTY users ro ute thro ugh Relay Texas at 711. Legislativ e Regular Agenda A Review minutes fro m the March 30, 2016 GGAF meeting - Danella Ellio tt, Executive Assistant B Co nsideration and possible actio n to approve the purchase of res p o ns e gear from Municipal Emergency Services (MES), which is a s o le s ource fo r TECGEN brand garments, at a c o s t not to exceed $71,000.00, for the remaind er of fis c al year 2015-2016 - Jo hn Sullivan, Fire Chief C Co nsideration and possible actio n to approve a p ro p o s ed plan to expend project savings recognized from the closeout of the Public Safety Operations & Training Center project. – Wayne Nero, Polic e Chief D Emp lo yee C o mp ens atio n Update - Tadd P hillips , Human Res o urc es Direc tor CERTIFICATE OF POSTING I, Shelley No wling, C ity S ecretary fo r the C ity of Geo rgeto wn, Texas , d o hereby c ertify that this Notice of Meeting was p o s ted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a p lace read ily acc es s ible to the general p ublic at all times , on the ______ d ay o f __________________, 2016, at __________, and remained so p o s ted fo r at leas t 72 c o ntinuo us ho urs p receding the sc heduled time o f s aid meeting. ____________________________________ S helley No wling, City Sec retary Page 1 of 32 City of Georgetown, Texas Government and Finance Advisory Board April 27, 2016 SUBJECT: Review minutes from the Marc h 30, 2016 G GAF meeting - Danella Ellio tt, Exec utive As s is tant ITEM SUMMARY: Review and approve the minutes fro m the Feb ruary 25, 2016 General Go vernment and Financ e Advis o ry Bo ard meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT: NA SUBMITTED BY: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Minutes 3.30.16 Backup Material Page 2 of 32 Notice of a Meeting of the General Government and Finance Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 3:30 PM The General Government and Finance Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 3:30 PM at the Georgetown Communications and Technology Conference Room at 510 W 9th St., Georgetown, Texas. The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the Board Liaison, at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930 -3676 or City Hall at 113 East 8th Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Board Members Present City Staff Present Keith Brainard, Chair David Morgan, City Manager Tommy Gonzalez, District 7 Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager Thomas Bonham Eric Johnson, CIP Manager James Bralski Kara McSwiggin, Senior Accountant Severine Cushing Trina Bickford, Purchasing Manager Trish Long, Facilities Superintendent Leigh Wallace, Finance Director Others Present Paul Diaz, Budget Manager Jennifer Douglas, Specialized Public Finance Kris Jolley, Administrative Assistant Tadd Phillips, HR Director Laura Maloy, Assistant HR Director Niki Ross, HR Benefits/Wellness Keith Brainard, Chair, called meeting to order at 3:34p Legislative Regular Agenda A Review minutes from the February 25, 2016 GGAF meeting - Danella Elliott, Executive Assistant Motion to approve by Tommy Gonzalez, second by Thomas Bonham. Approved 3-2 (Obtained: Sevy Cushing and James Bralski) Mr Brainard asked for members to introduce themselves and provide a little background for the benefit of the new members. B Review and discuss board purpose and bylaws - Keith Brainard, Chair Keith Brainard stated that this is an annual event and asked for questions or comments from the board. Tommy Gonzalez asked if there was anything from past meetings that needed addressing before moving on and nothing came up. Laurie Brewer gave a brief overview of board purpose. No action required C Review of the City Council’s Boards and Commissions Attendance Policy – Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager Laurie Brewer drew attention to board member attendance policy and touched on the highlights of the policy including what constitutes an excused absence. Ms Brewer addressed how important it is for the members to attend all meetings. No action required Keith Brainard Moved item F up in the agenda, as its content will be discussed further in Item D Item F: Self Insurance Fund update and discussion– Tadd Phillips, Human Resources Director Tadd Phillips addressed board, gave brief history of himself at COG Mr Phillips’ presentation will walk through some history & basics, talk about reserves, current activities, and look ahead Tommy Gonzalez asked if we are looking to set a cap on the fund segments before we do something else with the monies Mr Gonzalez doesn't want the fund to become an infinite fund, and feels we should set a max that would prevent additional employee premium increases David Morgan addressed Mr Gonzalez’s concerns Mr Phillips continued with his presentation James Bralski asked what the City is expecting to get from the clinic feasibility study and if there is a time table for the study Niki Ross stated that the RFP’s for the consultant to conduct the study are due by April 8th Keith Brainard asked if we are really expecting no change in the cost of health care in coming plan year for the City or Emp? Mr Phillips addressed Mr Brainard’s question No action required Page 3 of 32 Notice of a Meeting of the General Government and Finance Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 3:30 PM D Review of the City’s Fiscal & Budgetary Policy and discussion of recommended changes for FY2017 – Leigh Wallace, Finance Director Leigh Wallace delivered presentation to the board which included a review of the Fiscal & Budgetary Policy The idea is for this policy to guide the financial process by not being too broad or too prescriptive but somewhere in the middle Keith Brainard asked about what is new with regards to the COLA and market adjustment process Tommy Gonzalez asked if we are no longer looking at COLA and looking at market review instead David Morgan doesn't believe in automatic increases, and feels getting rid of every other year COLA is the way to proceed Mr Gonzalez asked if we have a definition of what "Market" means Mr Morgan mentioned that this definition will be clarified to the board at the April meeting Mr Gonzalez was concerned that an annual market analysis might not be an efficient use of staff time Mr Morgan confirmed that he believes it is an efficient use of staff time Ms Wallace continued her presentation and discussed the various reserves that are outlined by the Fiscal & Budgetary Policy There was conversation between Mr Brainard, Mr Gonzalez, Mr Bralski, Mr Morgan and Ms Wallace with regards to the Economic Uncertainty Reserve and what it is designed to be used for as well as how to replenish the fund if it’s ever used, and the language used to define when and how quickly the fund is to be replenished. Ms Wallace continued her presentation, touching on quarterly report and the changes she is suggesting Tommy Gonzalez would like to make sure Council is still kept informed about where any revenues from surplus sells is going David Morgan and Laurie Brewer addressed Mr Gonzalez’ question Ms Wallace continued her presentation and discussion ensued regarding the City’s process of auditing The board thanked staff for their time and appreciated the thoughtful changes suggested for the policy Keith Brainard moved to Item E for discussion and will come back to vote on Items D&E together Item E: Review of the City’s Investment Policy and discussion of recommended changes for FY2017 – Leigh Wallace, Finance Director Ms Wallace presented information regarding the Investment Policy Discussion followed Board recommended forwarding the Fiscal & Budgetary Policy (Item D) and Investment Policy (Item E) to Council for their approval. Motion by Tommy Gonzalez, second by Thomas Bohnam. Approved 5-0 E Review of the City’s Investment Policy and discussion of recommended changes for FY2017 – Leigh Wallace, Finance Director This item was discussed and approved along with Item D. F Self Insurance Fund update and discussion– Tadd Phillips, Human Resources Director Keith Brainard, Chair, moved this item up in the agenda and it was discussed after Item C G Discussion and possible action to recommend an Ordinance authorizing the Issuance of City of Georgetown, Texas Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 authorizing the pledge of certain revenues in support of the bonds, approving a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, an Official Statement, an Escrow Agreement and a Purchase Agreement, establishing procedures for Selling and Delivery of the Bonds and authorizing other matters relate d to the Issuance of the Bonds - Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager Laurie Brewer addressed the board about the reason for issuing these refunding bonds and how this action will be a benefit to the City. She also introduced Jennifer Douglas from Specialized Public Finance Jennifer Douglas discussed, in more detail, why these specific bonds series were chosen, and the benefits to the City Tommy Gonzalez asked if we calling everything we can call and also asked Jennifer to look at calling bonds that up to 15 months from their call period Ms Douglas responded to Mr Gonzalez’ concerns and confirmed that this action will not change the amortization on any of these bonds Ms Brewer stated that the plan is to bring this to Council April 26th Item H: Discussion and possible action to recommend an Ordinance authorizing the Issuance of City of Georgetown, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016, authorizing the levy of an Ad Valorem Tax in support of the bonds, approving an Official Statement, a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, a Purchase Agreement and an Escrow Agreement; establishing procedures for Selling and Delivery of the Bonds and authorizing other matters relating to the bonds - Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager Ms Douglas addressed the board Page 4 of 32 Notice of a Meeting of the General Government and Finance Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 3:30 PM Board recommended forwarding the Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 (Item G) and General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 (Item H) to Council for their approval. Motion by Keith Brainard, second by Tommy Gonzalez. Approved 5-0 H Discussion and possible action to recommend an Ordinance authorizing the Issuance of City of Georgetown, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016, authorizing the levy of an Ad Valorem Tax in support of the bonds, approving an Official Statement, a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, a Purchase Agreement and an Escrow Agreement; establishing procedures for Selling and Delivery of the Bonds and authorizing other matters relating to the bonds - Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager This item was discussed and approved along with Item G. I Consideration and recommendation of the Construction Manager-At-Risk Agreement with Balfour Beatty Construction of Austin, Texas for the Renovation of the 1987 Library and the Georgetown Communication and Technology Building, A New Plaza Canopy and Implementation of a Master Signage Plan for the City Center - Eric Johnson, CIP Manager and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager Eric Johnson, CIP Manager of Facilities addressed Board Mr Johnson gave brief update of project status and what steps have been taken to get to this point. The Construction Manager-At-Risk selection team unanimously agreed to recommend Balfour Beatty Construction Laurie Brewer gave brief description of the Downtown West project. Keith Brainard asked if costs are consistent with what was anticipated and Mr Johnson responded, Yes with additional discussion. Motion to approve by Thomas Bonham, second by Tommy Gonzalez. Approved 5-0 J Election of General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF) Board Officers - Keith Brainard, GGAF Chair Mr Gonzalez nominated Thomas Bonham as Secretary. The board voted and approved this nomination 5-0. Mr Gonzalez nominated Sevy Cushing as Vice Chair. The board voted and approved this nomination 5 -0. K Discuss dates/times for future GGAF Meetings - Keith Brainard, GGAF Chair Mr Brainard stated that this board traditionally has met at 3:30pm following 2nd Council Meeting of each month and suggested moving the meeting time to 5pm or 5:30pm to accommodate for the schedules of the board members. Mr Bralski stated that he would be able to make a 5pm meeting time and thanked the board for accommodating his schedule. Discussion continued about possible meeting times; the board wanted to remain mindful of staff’s personal time as well. The board settled on a 4:30pm start time keeping meetings on the Wednesday immediately following the 2nd Council meeting of each month. Keith Brainard said that the board will try 4:30pm and will reevaluate if it becomes a problem for board members or if meetings become too lengthy and go too far into the evening. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Tommy Gonzalez at 5:14pm, second by Thomas Bonham. Approved 5-0 ____________________________________ ____________ Keith Brainard Date Board Chair ____________________________________ _____________ Thomas Bonham Date Board Secretary _____________________________________ _____________ Danella Elliott Date Board Liaison Page 5 of 32 City of Georgetown, Texas Government and Finance Advisory Board April 27, 2016 SUBJECT: Cons id eration and p o s s ib le ac tion to approve the purchase o f respons e gear fro m Municipal Emergency Services (MES), whic h is a s ole s o urc e for TECGEN brand garments, at a cost no t to exc eed $71,000.00, fo r the remainder o f fisc al year 2015-2016 - John Sullivan, F ire Chief ITEM SUMMARY: The Geo rgetown Fire Department provid es p ers o nal p ro tec tive equip ment (PP E) fo r Wild fires and Struc tural fires . T his PP E is replac ed on a five-year cycle. Currently, firefighters us e the Struc tural PPE fo r technic al resc ues and non-s truc tural fire inc id ents . This p laces unwarranted wear and tear on the Struc tural PP E, c o mp ro mis ing the integrity and safety features of the Structural P PE. T his , in turn, can c ause early replac ement of the Structural P PE, p rio r to the five-year cyle. TECGEN Res c ue 80 protective gear is exclus ively manufactured b y Fire-Dex, LLC, whic h has an exc lusive arrangement with MES. This PPE is dual-certified for b o th wild land fire (NF PA 1977) and tec hnical res c ue (NF PA 1951). TECGEN Res c ue 80 was c hosen bec ause of its ad vance flame-res is tant fiber and d urability, alo ng with the new Reflexite Brillianc e reflec tive safety trim. By red uc ing the wear and tear on the Struc tural PP E, the rep lacement cycle c o uld b e extend ed from a five- year to s even-year replac ement, yielding cost s avings . FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding is allo c ated in 2015-16 b udget. GL 100-5-0422-51-734. SUBMITTED BY: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Quote Backup Material Sole Source Letter Backup Material Page 6 of 32 Quote Date 4/14/2016 Quote #QT1017343 Bill To GEORGETOWN FIRE DEPART... P.O. BOX 409 GEORGETOWN TX 78627 United States Ship To GEORGETOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT 300 Industrial Ave GEORGETOWN TX 78626 United States Expires 5/14/2016 Sales Rep Custer, David D PO # Shipping Method FedEx Ground 16511 Hedgecroft Suite 200 Houston, TX 77060 Item XPMTMD36 TECGEN - ASHBURN HILL TECGEN - ASHBURN HILL XSUSPV48 SS TECGEN - ASHBURN HILL Alt. Item # Detachable na... Suspendors or ... XJDS01TN - T... Units Description TECGEN XTREME PANT MES EXCLUSIVE TAN MEDIUM x 36 Detachable name plate Custom TECGEN - ASHBURN HILL - FIRE-DEX Custom TECGEN - ASHBURN HILL - FIRE-DEX Suspendors or belt TECGEN XTREME SUSPENDERS XJDS01TN - TecGen Rescue 80 with elbow pads Custom TECGEN - ASHBURN HILL - FIRE-DEX QTY 105 105 159 105 105 Unit Sales Price 273.90 20.45 1.75 42.50 312.87 Amount 28,759.50 2,147.25 278.25 4,462.50 32,851.35 Subtotal Shipping Cost (FedEx Ground) Total 68,498.85 0.00 $68,498.85 Includes 16 letters at no charge Extended arms are at extra cost Legs over 38 inseam are extra cost. QT1017343 This Quotation is subject to any applicable sales tax and shipping & handling charges that may apply. Tax and shipping charges are considered estimated and will be recalculated at the time of shipment to ensure they take into account the most current local tax information. All returns must be processed within 30 days of receipt and require a return authorization number and are subject to a restocking fee. Custom orders are not returnable. Effective tax rate will be applicable at the time of invoice. Page 7 of 32 April 22 , 2016 Georgetown Fire Dept Attn: Chief Clay Shell Re: Sole Source Confirmation TECGEN® brand protective clothing is manufactured exclusively by Fire-Dex, LLC. Fire-Dex has an exclusive arrangement with Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (“MES”) to sell the following products: XJMT, XJMB, XPMT, and XPMB. These products are also known by the trade name “TECGEN® Rescue80™”. These garments utilize an advanced flame resistant fiber and a proprietary, patent pending fabric which is only manufactured by Fire-Dex and offered through MES. TECGEN® Rescue80™ garments contain features to promote visibility and functionality by utilizing 3" Reflexite® reflective trim and multiple advanced pockets designed to carry everything from smart phones to radios to extr ication tools. Available in black or tan. Reflexite® reflective trim is exclusive to the “TECGEN® Rescue80™” which is only offered by Municipal Emergency Services. If you have any questions, please call Todd Herring at 864-497-6901 INVISTA Ashburn Hill LLC By: Todd Herring Name: Todd Herring Title: Product Specialist, TECGEN® PPE (a) XJ produts are jackets (b) XP products are pants Page 8 of 32 City of Georgetown, Texas Government and Finance Advisory Board April 27, 2016 SUBJECT: Cons id eration and p o s s ib le ac tion to approve a proposed p lan to expend project savings rec o gnized fro m the closeout of the Public Safety Operations & Training Center project. – Wayne Nero , Polic e Chief ITEM SUMMARY: As the PSOTC p ro ject is c lo s ed out, it is antic ip ated there will be ap p ro ximately $647,601.23 in remaining fund s . There is c urrently $44,219.24 remaining in obligated FF E funds, which are in the final proc es s of b eing spent. This will leave an antic ip ated $603,381.99 in remaining and uno b ligated fund s from the p ro ject after closeout. F urther, there is the potential to rec o gnize ano ther $38,552.50 in s avings d ep ending upo n reimb ursement from the arc hitect regard ing c los ing o ut irrigation repairs. Therefore, the best c as e in remaining unobligated funds is anticipated to b e $641,934.49 and the worst c as e is antic ip ated to be $603,381.99. Chief Nero and Chief S ullivan are proposing the attached plan to exp end a p o rtion of the remaining funds o n various pro jec ts that were originally unfund ed , unanticipated , tabled, or no w p res ent a viable o p p o rtunity to enhance the projec t in an ap proximate amo unt o f $450,935.69. FINANCIAL IMPACT: It is expec ted that there will be a minimum of $603,381.99 in unobligated funds at the c lo s e out of the PS OTC p rojec t. T his is funding fro m the ap p ro ved b o nd and all pro p o s ed projec ts are c o nsistent and in compliance with the parameters o f b o nd fund exp enditures. If all projec ts are approved there wo uld be a minimum of $152,446.30 remaining in unobligated funds. SUBMITTED BY: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type UPDATED Propos ed Project Lis t and Jus tification Summary Document Backup Material PSOTC Clos e-Out Available Funds Spreads heet Backup Material Page 9 of 32 PSOTC UNOBLIGATED FUNDS PROJECT PROPOSAL Prepared for GGAF: February 25, 2016 UPDATED April 21, 2016 Page 10 of 32 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY As the PSOTC project is closed out, it is anticipated there will be approximately $647,601.23 in remaining funds. There is currently $44,219.24 remaining in obligated FFE funds, which are in the final process of being spent. This will leave an anticipated $603,381.99 in remaining and unobligated funds from the project after closeout. Further, there is the potenti al to recognize another $38,552.50 in savings depending upon reimbursement from the architect regarding closing out irrigation repairs. Therefore, the best case in remaining unobligated funds is anticipated to be $641,934.49 and the worst case is anticipated to be $603,381.99. Chief Nero and Chief Sullivan are proposing the following plan to expend a portion of the remaining funds on various projects that were originally unfunded, unanticipated, tabled, or now present a viable opportunity to enhance the public safety project in an approximate amount of $450,935.69 as follows: TOTAL PROJECT REQUESTS $450,935.69 POLICE PROJECTS $349,935.69 Key Card Readers (4) $18,781.98 Front Parking Cameras $20,777.00 Tactical Bldg Enhancement $23,175.35 LEOPARD/Turf $140,000 (PENDING)* Conex Storage Containers (5) $24,000 Relocate Lockers $27,027.73 Fitness/Wellness $41,000 (PENDING)* EVOC Training Cones $5,173.63 O’Course/Phase I $50,000 (PENDING)* FIRE PROJECTS $101,000 EOC Enhancements $35,000 (IN PROGRESS) Flash Over Chamber $56,000 (IN PROGRESS) PPE Enclosure $10,000 SMART911 CAD $18,500** PulsePoint Bridge/CAD $20,000** * Include partial bids ** Removed by Chief Sullivan The project requests total $450,935.69. If all projects were approved, a minimum of $152,446.3 would remain in unobligated funds. Page 11 of 32 POLICE PROJECTS: TOTAL: $349,935.69 1. 4 Additional Key Card Readers $18,781.98 This is at the request of Facilities Superintendent and will add security card readers to the following locations: IT Office, 2 Mechanical Rooms, and the Facilities Office. 2. Additional Cameras for Front Parking Lot/North Bay TB $20,777.00 There is currently no camera coverage of the front parking lot. The front entrance has coverage, however, not the parking lot. Given recent events across the country and our recent public communications making our front parking lot a “Safe Trade” location, we feel it is very important to cover this area. This also includes the addition of a camera to the north bay of the Tactical Building interior. 3. Tactical Building Enhancement $23,175.35 This request was work deferred in order to determine unobligated funds at the end of the project. The work will include the following: a. Install plywood protective walls along north/northeast walls of the fitness area (insulation is being damaged due to heavy traffic) ($4,800) b. Extra movable panels and associated hardware ($16,050) c. Install WIFI and two IP Phones at North and South end of Tactical Bay. ($2,325.35) 4. LEOPARD Course and Artificial Turf $140,000 This request is to install a artificial turf (approx. $125,000) in the open work space south of the tactical building (approx. 80’ x 140’) and the department’s Law Enforcement Officer Performance and Reaction Drill (LEOPARD; approx. $15,000). The area was designed for both officer and future K9 physical agility development. This will provide a safe area for training regardless of weather. The turf is very low maintenance and will have a 15yr warranty. a. Install turf in open area south of the Tactical Building $125,000 b. Construct LEOPARD Course (Physical Agility Course) $15,000 5. Police/Fire Conex Storage Containers (5) $24,000 This will provide much needed exterior storage for tactical building panels, seized/abandoned bicycles, Blue Santa items, and several misc. items. The cost includes the associated prep work (dirt) for installation and 5 conex boxes (4 - 8’x 40’ and 1 – 8’ x 20’). 6. Additional Fitness Equipment $41,000 This request will more adequately support the day to day use of the fitness areas as we have limited pieces of certain equipment and the demand at certain times has been Page 12 of 32 greater than expected. This equipment will allow us to more adequately engage in group fitness, allow for the department to integrate the Texas DPS Fitness Program into our fitness/wellness program, better support academy (police and fire) fitness training, and allow the ability to offer more well-rounded fitness offerings at the PSOTC through the city’s wellness program. The request will add: a. treadmill (1), $6000 b. elliptical (1), $4000 c. C2 Rower (8), $8,000 d. Air Bike (4), $4000 e. Versa Climber (1) $4700 f. Pull up/Dip Assist machine (1), $3000 g. incline/decline benches (6), $3600 h. additional rubber flooring, $1500 i. assorted Med Balls (12), $1050 j. plyo boxes wood (10), $1350 k. plyo boxes foam, (3), $600 l. and additional weight plates. $3200 7. Relocation of Tactical Lockers to Men’s Locker Rm $27,027.73 This request is to relocate the 40 lockers in the SWAT area to the men’s locker room. Currently, the men’s locker room is nearly full. Associated Costs: Locker removal/transfer $11,727.73 Electrician $1,800.00 Resurface Floor $13,500 8. EVOC/Motor/Bike Training Cones $5,173.63 This request is for a variety of traffic cones, drums, barricades, and channeling posts that support a variety of training for emergency vehicle operations, motorcycle training, and bike patrol training. 9. Phase 1 Obstacle Course $50,000 This request would facilitate the first phase of a longer term project to establish a relevant obstacle course on the property that could benefit all of public safety and well as allow for and enhance community engagement such as partnerships with the GISD ROTC Programs. Page 13 of 32 FIRE PROJECTS: TOTAL: $144,500 1. Enhance Emergency Operations Center $35,000 This request would provide the necessary equipment to allow for efficient EOC functioning and would include thin clients for all work stations, copy/printers, and miscellaneous items. [IN PROGRESS] 2. Fire Behavior/Flash Over Chamber w/Pad $56,000 The flash over chamber will enhance GFD’s capabilities in training firefighters on fire dynamics and explosions. This component, much like the training tower, will reduce and/or eliminate the need to travel to other locations for this type of fire training. [IN PROGRESS] 3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Enclosure $10,000 This request will provide a safe enclosure for personal protective gear that is stored in the apparatus bay. Page 14 of 32 BOND PROCCEDS REMAINING 871,992.04$     LH TOTAL BC RETAINAGE PENDING 448,127.03$     LK 1,320,119.07$  Bartlett Cocke 429,414.00$     Final ‐ SM ECM 57,936.20$       Final ‐ SM Architects Design Group 91,766.64$       Final ‐ SM American Irrigation Repair 47,594.00$       Estimate ‐ TL John Malmquist (mailbox) 5,400.00$          PO ‐ TL Brycomm ‐ Cellular Carrier 35,907.00$       PO ‐ CB Brycomm ‐ DAS System/Roof 4,500.00$          PO ‐ CB TOTAL OBLIGATED 672,517.84$      TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS 647,601.23$      Possible reimbursement from ADG for Irrigation  Repairs 38,552.50$        EJ Calc ‐ ?SM TOTAL POSSIBLE AVAILABLE FUNDS (UP TO) 686,153.73$      PO's TO CLOSE Name Amount PO# Bartlet Cocke 200,930.45$     3305579 Terracon Consultant 12,848.00$       3400457 Terricon Consultant 1,594.00$          3401413 Furniture for Business 4,886.08$          3404451 Dell Computer Corporation 3,210.00$          3501907 PO's TO AMEND Name Amount PO# Additional $ Architects Design Group 39,194.15$       3204159 52,572.49$       ECM International 3,698.99$          3502110 54,237.21$       PUBLIC SAFETY OPERATIONS AND TRAINING FACILITY 1/22/2015 Page 15 of 32 City of Georgetown, Texas Government and Finance Advisory Board April 27, 2016 SUBJECT: Employee Compens ation Up d ate - Tad d Phillip s , Human Resources Direc to r ITEM SUMMARY: Staff will give an overview and up d ate o n City employee c o mp ensatio n. The pres entatio n will inc lude an o verview o f o ur c ompens ation approac h, a review recent fund his tory, and explanation of current ac tivities in p rep aration fo r F Y2017. FINANCIAL IMPACT: NA SUBMITTED BY: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Compens ation Pres entation Pres entation Page 16 of 32 FY2017 Annual Budget FY2017 Budget:  Employee Compensation GGAF 4/27/2016 Page 17 of 32 FY2017 Annual Budget Compensation Presentation Outline •Overview  & Approach •History •FY2017 Planning Page 18 of 32 FY2017 Annual Budget Compensation Overview •Council Strategy: Attract, hire, develop & retain  the best  people, and compensate them for  the value  they create •Tactics  include establishing and consistently administering  a competitive compensation program based on  performance results  Page 19 of 32 FY2017 Annual Budget Total  Rewards From World at Work Page 20 of 32 FY2017 Annual Budget Compensation Approach Fiscal & Budgetary Policy •Competitive Compensation –In order to maintain a competitive pay  scale, the City has implemented a Competitive Employee  Compensation Maintenance Program to address competitive market  factors  and other issues impacting compensation. The program  consists of: –Annual Pay Plan Review –To ensure the City’s pay system is accurate  and competitive within the market, the City will review its pay plans  annually for  any potential market adjustments necessary to maintain  the City’s competitive pay plans. (Market) –Pay  for  Performance –Each year the City will fund performance based  pay adjustments for  regular non‐public safety personnel. This  merit‐based program aids in retaining quality employees by rewarding  their performance. Pay for Performance adjustments are based on the  employee’s most recently completed performance evaluation. (Merit) –Public Safety Steps –Each year the City will fund anniversary step  increases for  public safety sworn personnel consistent with public  safety pay scale design. (Steps) Page 21 of 32 FY2017 Annual Budget Compensation History – FY2016 •Fire Market Adjustment – January 2016 –4% Firefighter, 2% Driver, 1% all higher ranks •Police Market Adjustment – January 2016 –1% all ranks •Fire & Police Steps –On employee anniversary                                        date from 3% to  1.1%                                         depending on rank   Page 22 of 32 FY2017 Annual Budget Compensation History – FY2016 Non‐Civil Service •Market Adjustments ‐January 2016  –impacts positions with ranges 5% or more below  market –Employee increase typically 2%, applied to 117  individuals  (27% of non‐Civil Service employees) •Merit Increase – February 2016 –2% Average increase  –Based on Performance  Evaluation Page 23 of 32 FY2017 Annual Budget Merit History FY2016 1% 29% 53% 17% 2016 Merit Distribution Below         0% Meets         1% Exceeds      2% Excellent    3% Page 24 of 32 FY2017 Annual Budget FY2017 Market Summary •New: Defined Central Texas  jobs vs Texas  Area –Where do we  recruit and lose employees? –Most positions (64% of benchmarks) compared to   Central Texas –Management and specialized municipal  professional positions compared to both Central  Texas  and Texas  Area comparators •Industry specific comparators used selectively: –Bryan Texas  Utilities, New Braunfels Utilities, CPS  Energy, LCRA, College Station, Waco Page 25 of 32 FY2017 Annual Budget Market Comparators  Central Texas Austin Cedar Park Leander Pflugerville Round Rock Williamson County San Marcos New Braunfels Texas Area  Sugar Land Grapevine Denton Flower Mound Page 26 of 32 FY2017 Annual Budget FY2017 Market Summary •Reviewing  Pay  Structures in March/April 2016 •What are we  comparing? –Range midpoint to market average midpoint –Actual salary to market average  actual used for   some executive, single incumbent positions •What do we  consider  competitive? –Within 5% is considered market competitive –‐5% is considered below market competitive Page 27 of 32 FY2017 Annual Budget FY2017 Market Summary •228 Non‐Civil Service job titles •100 Benchmark job titles (44%) Preliminary Results: •Within Market:  72% •Below Market: 28% Page 28 of 32 FY2017 Annual Budget Market Implementation  •Benchmarks tied back to non‐benchmarks in job  family •Approximately 43 job titles to reclassify impacting 87  employees (20% of non‐Civil Service employees) •Methodology: Page 29 of 32 FY2017 Annual Budget FY2017 Market Summary Civil Service Market •Review  all ranks  against Central Texas  comparators •Compare Minimum to minimum – common  practice for  step systems •Considering changes to structures including early  career step  acceleration for  ranks  of Firefighter  and Police Officer •Topic of discussion with Chiefs and in Meet &  Confer Page 30 of 32 FY2017 Annual Budget FY2017 Planning •Plan to continue Competitive Employee  Compensation Maintenance Program in order  to attract and retain  the best people including: –Market  –Merit –Steps •Specific recommendations  will be developed  as part of the City Manager’s proposed budget Page 31 of 32 FY2017 Annual Budget Questions Page 32 of 32