HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda CC 12.11.2012 WorkshopNotice of Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
DECEMBER 11, 2012
The Georgetown City Council will meet on DECEMBER 11, 2012 at 3:30 P.M. at the Council Chambers at
101 E. 8th Street, Georgetown, Texas
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Policy Development/Review Workshop -
A Aging Initiative Update -- Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager
B Update on the City’s Sales Tax revenue profile including historical information as well as sales tax
revenue projections -- Chris Foster, Chief Financial Analyst and Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer
C Review of the Open Meetings Act -- Bridget Chapman, Acting City Attorney
Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes,
Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular
session.
D Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
- Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the
attorney has a duty to advise the City Council, including agenda items
- LCRA Update
E Sec 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property
- Discussion and deliberation concerning the West Side Park
Adjournment
Certificate of Posting
I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2012, at __________, and remained so posted for at least
72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
December 11, 2012
SUBJECT:
Aging Initiative Update -- Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager
ITEM SUMMARY:
Please see attached for the Georgetown Aging Initiative Survey Report.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
SUBMITTED BY:
Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
Georgetown Aging Initiative Survey Report
Cover Memo
Item # A
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The Georgetown Aging Initiative:
To ensure a community of excellence for older adults and their caregivers
SUMMARY REPORT
For the
Advantage Initiative Community Survey in Georgetown, 2011
Purpose:
The Georgetown Aging Initiative (GAI) began in 2009 as a group of Georgetown residents who
came together with the desire to make the community one that continues to be friendly and
welcoming to seniors of all ages and abilities. Georgetown has a population of 47,400 (2010 US
census) of which 18,108 or 38% are over the age of 55 years and 12,205 or 26% are over the
age of 65 years. Over the last 10 years, Georgetown has experienced a 141% increase in
individuals age 60 and older. This summary explores how well the community serves older
adults and their caregivers and provides insights into steps that can be taken to help adults sixty
years and older remain active and engaged as long as possible.
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Who was involved in the Aging Initiative:
The Georgetown Aging Initiative includes community leaders, community volunteers, and a
number of persons age 60 and older. The Initiative is funded by the Georgetown Health
Foundation, through a contribution to the Chisholm Trail Communities Foundation. It is also
supported by a federal grant received by Family Eldercare from the Administration on Aging,
“Community Innovations for Aging in Place.” Other sponsors include the Georgetown
Ministerial Alliance, Sun City Texas Community Association, the Georgetown Chamber of
Commerce, and the City of Georgetown.
How the survey was conducted:
In order to get broad Georgetown area representation, polling was conducted during the fall
2011 with 40 community partners representing: health & human service agencies, city parks &
recreation, public library, personal home visits, churches, community centers, senior living
communities, and Sun City. Targeted outreach was made to the Hispanic and African American
older adults, yet they are underrepresented in the polling data. Focus groups and community-
wide polling gathered perspectives on local health, social services, and transportation services,
as well as opportunities for social and civic engagement and support for families and caregivers.
Just over 10% of all seniors in Georgetown (1,847 individuals) completed the polling form. One-
third of the surveys were completed on-line, and 85 individuals participated in the focus
groups. The remaining respondents used printed forms. Half of the respondents participated
in the poll with an expressed goal of helping the community.
Those who responded:
Of the total (1,847) respondents, thirty-eight percent (38%) identified themselves as from Sun
City, with twenty-four percent (24%) from Northwest Georgetown but not Sun City. Over fifty
percent of those who responded have lived in Georgetown less than 10 years. Over one-third
of respondents were 75 years and older. Eighty-five percent (85%) of those responding own
their own home. Bear in mind that the respondents constitute a self-selected group, not a
random statistical sample.
Key geographic differences:
Fifty-two percent of the respondents from South Georgetown earned less than $20,000
annually compared to 19% community-wide. The respondents from the South were also more
likely to be renters and women. The respondents from the South also felt less safe than
respondents from other areas of Georgetown. Respondents from the South and East more
frequently reported skipping meals and having few places to buy fruits and vegetables.
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Key findings:
a) Georgetown is seen as a good place to grow old. It is seen by the vast majority of
participants as safe, peaceful, friendly, and clean. Both in the polling and focus groups,
these older adults noted that Georgetown is a good place to grow old. Eighty-nine
percent of all respondents stated that safety is excellent or very good. Participants
mentioned the vibrant faith community and the diversity of faith options. The feeling of
peace and a sense of community were also frequently mentioned as community assets.
Eighty-seven percent of the respondents are actively engaged in the political
environment and vote regularly.
b) Georgetown is perceived as safe. Most respondents (89%) consider neighborhood
safety to be excellent or very good. Problems identified include lack of public
transportation, dark streets, and sidewalks either lacking or needing repair.
c) Georgetown has a breadth of assets: There is a diversity of faith community- options,
strong social services, free income tax assistance, and the like.
d) Overall, respondents reported generally good health and access to health care. The
vast majority of respondents have access to health insurance, predominantly Medicare,
and report being in overall good health. However, respondents have some concerns
about access to care and maintaining their health as they age.
e) Seniors responding want to age independently in place for as long as possible: Over
three quarters (77%) of all respondents strongly agree that they want to live in their
own home. They want to have a continuum of housing options and supports that will
allow them to remain independent for as long as possible.
f) Georgetown seniors who responded desire to have a purpose and feel useful for as
long as possible either through work or volunteer activities: Almost two-thirds (63%) of
those responding volunteer in churches, non-profit organizations, etc.; 11% continue to
work either full- or part-time.
g) The most commonly identified barriers to successful aging are: Lack of transportation
and affordable housing, social engagement, knowledge of how to access services,
affordable dental care, and lack of access to recreational/cultural opportunities.
h) Seniors who responded are concerned about the pace of growth and the ability for
Georgetown to maintain its small town feel and infrastructure: They are concerned
about the ability for infrastructure to keep up with the growth and about health
facilities moving away from transportation that they can access.
i) Southwestern University: Almost two-thirds (64%) of the participants responded that
fine arts performances/concerts/events would bring them to the liberal arts campus;
over 50% would also come to the campus for special events and lectures. Over 60%
responded that they would consider participating in the Paideia program if they had
more information (Southwestern University's Paideia program aims to enrich its
students' liberal arts education by integrating scholarship and out-of-class academic and
non-academic activities).
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Issues facing Older Adults:
Transportation: Both in the polling and in the focus groups, the most frequently mentioned
area of concern was transportation. Respondents recognized that as they age, their ability to
provide their own transportation will decline. They noted that there is a lack of access to public
transportation and that private transportation is costly. Focus groups emphasized the need for
awareness of services available (for example, Faith in Action Caregivers).
Housing/Aging in Place: Older adults polled want to age in place. Eighty-five percent of
respondents own their own home. Forty-nine percent don’t think their living situation will
change in the future. Over one-third (37%) were somewhat confident or not too confident that
they can afford their current house as long as they want. Over one-third thought they would
end up in senior housing, closer to family/friends, or in a nursing home or smaller/larger home.
Of the homeowners, 83% report that they don’t need major repairs to their homes. Of those
that do need repairs, one-third report that bathroom repairs and roof and plumbing are the
major areas that will need to be addressed, which can be costly. The primary reasons for not
being able to conduct repairs were lack of skill and affordability.
Key issues facing older adult respondents who want to age in place are: having consistency with
caregivers; providing them with the dignity, tools, and control to make decisions about when to
move; and the reality that often individuals have to move out of their home unexpectedly due
to the results of a fall or other health crisis.
Health: The majority of respondents are covered by health insurance. Sixty percent consider
their health excellent or very good. Seventy-nine percent use private physicians and 92% know
the medications that they are taking. Half of all respondents keep the list of medications in
their wallet or purse and 27% keep the list on their computer. Respondents generally report
accessing routine medical check-ups with 70% having completed a physical exam in the last
year, 92% a blood pressure check, and 73% a flu shot. Overall, 50% report eating five servings
of fruits and vegetables several times a week. A relatively low percentage of women completed
a mammogram (41%).
Key health issues: The most frequently identified area of health concern was the lack of access
to affordable dental care. Of respondents 75 years or older, 21% have had a heart attack or
heart condition, and 51% report hypertension/high blood pressure. Of those with depression
or anxiety, 41% received no counseling or professional help. In the focus groups, participants
expressed some concern about the movement of medical facilities away from the center of
Georgetown to areas outside of public transportation access.
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Social Engagement: Older adults reported a desire to have a purpose and feel useful for as long
as possible, either through work or volunteer activities. Sixty-three percent of respondents
volunteer, almost half of the volunteer work was conducted within their faith community.
However, less than half (48%) of respondents have daily contact with someone and almost one
quarter (23%) report having no friends in the community.
Information/Communication Resource: Focus groups and older adults polled noted that there
is an evident lack of knowledge of available services. Respondents are not aware of the various
services available to older adults such as senior lunches (44%), home repairs/safety
modifications (57%), caregiving respite (50%), Area Agency on Agency (63%), and free legal
services (75%).
Services Respondents Would Like to See Implemented:
· Public transportation improvements
· Information resources; accessible resource links; a clearing house
· Neighborhood alert system (for example, “front porch light”)
· Social network and/or buddy system
· Access to affordable dental care
· Affordable adult daycare
Other issues to consider:
· Low response rate of the study from Hispanic and African-American populations
· Service needs of the population earning less than $20,000 annually
· The respondents in the South and East sides of the community indicate more
vulnerability than other respondents
· Investigate further the needs of our under-served older adults
· The high percentage of persons 75 years and older predicts a larger demand for home
and community support services as they continue to advance in age.
Opportunities identified include:
· Create and promote a source of information for seniors
· Identify and develop opportunities for social engagement; such as:
o Work and volunteer options
o Increased social opportunities for individuals in the South and East
o Enhanced recreational activities specific to older adults
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· Develop health education strategies
· Strengthen resources that support aging in place
· Organize or coordinate transportation to all the above
Outcomes and the future of the Aging Initiative:
What is the future of the Aging Initiative given the results of this poll? The committee offers
the following vision of coordinated task forces or coalitions for identified social issues.
Georgetown has abundant resources for some of the shortfalls identified in the survey.
An Information/Communication Task Force - Addressing the need to communicate with
possible candidates for services, a communication task force would be able to evaluate how to
make available services better known, e.g., organizations that drive or deliver meals are ready
means of communication with their service populations.
Senior Community Engagement Task Force – Promoting and publicizing work, volunteer and
recreational activity opportunities for the senior community.
A Senior Health Task Force – Comprised of service providers and stakeholders interested in
promoting health education and information on health services for all seniors especially low
income.
A Task Force focusing on Aging in Place - For home repairs, Project Restore (a collaboration of
many churches and local government) remodeled three houses in 2012 and five in 2011. The
survey responses suggest that there are more needs than will be solved by major remodeling at
this level. Project Restore leadership can assess the project recruitment process and the
outcomes to date and develop methods of communication to promote the activity. It is
possible that the major remodeling jobs have met the largest need and that there are many
more needs, smaller in scope or urgency. Area businesses and other community groups may be
able to add resources to this area.
A Transportation Task Force - A number of non-profits provide transportation and many are
parts of the larger national or regional organizations. Few provide wheelchair transportation.
A task force for transportation could review the survey data and inquire of their larger
organizations for solutions proven elsewhere. Business and local government may have a role
in the task force and in the future.
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These task forces can monitor and sample the population they serve for progress in the areas
identified by this survey. It is the hope of The Aging Initiative leadership that the community
will engage in these critical issues facing our aging population.
Acknowledgements
Congratulations Georgetown!
“The community outreach conducted for the Georgetown survey has been a remarkable demonstration
of enthusiasm, organization, and engagement. I could tell when I met with the dozens of volunteers
recruited for the project that it was going to be a great success and generate not only very good data,
but also tons of support that will keep Georgetown moving toward positive change.”
Philip B. Stafford, PhD, Director, Center on Aging & Community at the Indiana Institute on Disability & Community
To Report Recipients: Thank you for your continued support. Best wishes to you and for a
future with hope for all Georgetown older adults.
Special thanks to Tamara Hudgins, former Executive Director of the Chisholm Trail
Communities Foundation, for her leadership and foresight of the initiation of this project.
Thanks to Professor Brook T. Russell, Department of Statistics, from Casper College in Casper, Wyoming
for his statistical analysis contribution.
Note: This summary report is based on the initial draft compiled and organized by Sam
Woollard of Knox-Woollard Professional Management, LLC.
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Georgetown Aging Initiative (www.agingingtown.com):
Angela Atwood, Family Eldercare
Dan Bonner, Chairperson, The Wesleyan Homes
Bob Brent, Georgetown Commercial Properties
Barbara Brightwell, Georgetown Health Foundation
George Brightwell, Community Volunteer
Melissa Brower, Elderhaven of Williamson County
Dina Cavazos, Williamson County and Cities Health District
Kathleen Coggin, Family Eldercare
Karen Cole, Chisholm Trail Communities Foundation
George Garver, Mayor, The City of Georgetown
Paula Goodson, Director – Senior Nutrition, Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities
Rita Handley, Faith in Action Caregivers-Georgetown
Joyce Hefner, Family Eldercare
Mike Martin, Georgetown Chamber of Commerce
Linda Meigs, Community Volunteer
Vickie Orcutt, Family Eldercare
Joyce Pohlman, Family Eldercare
Suzy Pukys, Georgetown Health Foundation
Mary Faith Sterk, Community Volunteer
Ron Swain, Southwestern University
Mike Weir, Chisholm Trails Communities Foundation
Michael Wilson, St. David’s Foundation
Administration on Aging – www.aoa.gov
AdvantAge Initiative – www.advantageinitiative.org
Center on Aging and Community, Indiana University – www.agingindiana.org
Chisholm Trail Communities Foundation – www.chisholm-trail.org
Community Innovations for Aging in Place – www.ciaip.org
Family Eldercare – www.familyeldercare.org
The City of Georgetown – www.georgetown.org
Georgetown Chamber of Commerce – www.georgetownchamber.org
Georgetown Health Foundation – www.gthf.org
Georgetown Ministerial Alliance – www.gtownmin.org
Sun City Texas Community Association – www.sctxca.org
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Appendix I: Support Documents
For more detail from the Aging Initiative Survey, these reports and data sets can be accessed
via the Internet by going to www.agingingtown.com, then go to the “Survey” tab and click on
“Reports.”
· Advantage Initiative Community Survey in Georgetown, 2011
· Georgetown Demographic Report
· Q. 97: “What could Southwestern University do to encourage your participation on
campus and make you feel welcome?”
· Georgetown Aging Initiative Focus Groups
· Georgetown Ministerial Alliance, GAI Focus Group, October 12, 2011
Appendix II: Avoiding bias in samples: the problem of random
sampling and bias
Statistical analysis is based on the argument that two outcomes are associated if chance would
not have produced the observation. If an event occurs by chance less than one time in twenty,
the event probably did not occur by chance and may have a significant relationship. Bias,
finding relationships that are not real, allows outcomes that are not related to appear related.
Random samples have the best chance of avoiding bias. If one plans to set policy that involves
use of funds, random sampling is a credible means to avoid bias. If one plans to report
perceptions/opinions, then randomized samples are less important. Our sample is convenient
and not random and cannot be used to generalize to the larger senior population of
Georgetown, because the people who responded may be different from those who did not.
The survey speaks only to interests and opinions of those who responded. The responses point
to areas that may affect non-respondents and deserve consideration by local leaders in
government, business and nonprofit organizations. For example, the frequently cited need for
transportation is viewed as real, but the magnitude of the need in the older population may not
be the magnitude of the survey respondents. Support for medical care is less of a reported
need than is transportation. Does that mean that funding should be diverted to transportation
from medical care? The survey does not address the larger public opinion concerning the
appropriate use of resources. This survey does not address the issues of the greatest impact of
incremental funding to a choice of problems. Policy makers must use many tools beyond this
survey when allocating resources to have the greatest impact.
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Appendix III: Transportation
Among respondents, transportation is more a problem for women, particularly younger
women.
< 75 >75
Male 37 33
Female 101 79
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Appendix IV: Hypertension
Reported hypertension was higher with age until the nineties. Is it a decrease or does
hypertension take a toll by decreasing survival? Future guidelines for treatment (American
Heart Association) allow higher blood pressure levels over age ninety, reflecting the concern for
side effects of therapy in nonagenarians outweighed the risk of under treatment of
hypertension. The chance of premature consequences of hypertension after age ninety is an
oxymoron, while side effects of medications are real and common.
Hypertension None
Male >85 20 44
75-84 90 98
65-74 148 207
60-64 41 68
Female >85 57 52
75-84 152 128
65-74 199 262
60-64 71 130
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Appendix V: Homes in need of repair
Home repairs were needed by 14% of respondents (296 of 2048). Of those, 28% reported the
work would not be done due to lack of skills or funds.
Respondents reported home ownership in
85% of surveys. When the work would not be
done, 37 of 53 are female of which 17 have
income less than $20,000. Younger men and
older women reported needing help with
home repairs.
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Appendix VI: Social Engagement
Men reported less daily contact. While women reported decreased contact with age, men
reported the same degree of social engagement or isolation at all ages.
Women Men
no daily contact 522 416
daily contact 541 308
Social engagement decreases in the older age range for men but not for women.
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Appendix VII: Obesity and longevity
For the respondents, the decline in frequency of obesity with age is powerful graphic evidence
for the health impact of excess weight.
Obese Not obese
Male >85 4 60
75-84 19 168
65-74 78 275
60-64 29 79
Female >85 4 101
75-84 40 239
65-74 112 350
60-64 61 40
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City of Georgetown, Texas
December 11, 2012
SUBJECT:
Update on the City’s Sales Tax revenue profile including historical information as well as sales tax revenue
projections -- Chris Foster, Chief Financial Analyst and Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer
ITEM SUMMARY:
This update report, based on data from the State Comptroller's Office provided much of the detail
information and is the primary source for the historical review. In addition, other sources include the Dallas
Federal Reserve and the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
The report identifies sectors of the local economy and their related contribution to the City’s sales tax
revenue. Wolf Ranch is also segregated.
The primary purpose is to provide the City Council an idea of where the Sales Tax Collections in the City
come from, what economic sectors are changing, and a projection of revenue for the next few years based
upon Staff’s internal modeling.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
SUBMITTED BY:
ATTACHMENTS:
Presentation
Cover Memo
Item # B
City of Georgetown Sales Tax
Update – 2012
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Item # B
Context
•This presentation is to give you confidence
in how we make sales tax projections
•Charts are based on economic distribution
of sales tax collections
•Data is pulled from the State Comptroller
•Dollar figures are shown as total 1%
contribution to the General Fund
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By Economic Category
0
500000
1000000
1500000
2000000
2500000
Retail
Accommodation and Food
Service
MISC
Not reported by State/Other
Ag/Mining/Manufacturing
City
Wholesalers
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Item # B
Economic category changes FY11 to
FY12
•Retail 9.84% (+376,697)
•Accommodation/Food 5.48% (+43,203)
•Service 8.15% (+94,132)
•MISC 6.49% (+37,056)
•Unreported by State -71.59% (-122,242)
•Ag/Mining/Manufacturing 16.73% (+81,902)
•City 3.27% (+13.538)
•Wholesalers 13.39% (+47,144)
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Item # B
Segment Variability
0
100000
200000
300000
400000
500000
600000
700000
800000
900000
1000000
Total ALL Other
Building Materials
General Merchandise
Food Services
Other Retail
Information
City
Motor Vehicle and Parts
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Item # B
Segment Q1 FY12 Q2 FY12 Q3 FY12 Q4 FY12 Y-Y % Change Y-Y $ Change
Building Materials 231,732 243,969 300,829 273,128 17.50% 156,311
General
Merchandise 280,599 202,931 221,871 221,929 3.67% 32,844
Food Services 198,640 205,620 215,226 211,868 5.43% 42,807
Other Retail 209,366 209,161 207,334 197,613 18.84% 130,557
Information 145,346 148,090 147,025 146,818 5.37% 29,907
City 102,856 91,251 98,673 134,266 3.27% 13,538
Wholesalers 95,699 86,490 88,739 128,296 13.39% 47,144
Manufacturing 140,503 138,669 134,697 125,301 15.79% 73,521
Motor Vehicle and
Parts 90,012 90,502 99,308 97,115 10.61% 36,157
Real Estate and
Rental 34,278 30,958 30,799 65,739 30.71% 38,013
MISC Store 66,296 56,659 88,577 58,275 1.30% 3,457
Electronics and
Appliance 80,528 58,881 56,213 57,025 -3.73% (9,793)
Apparel Store 65,871 48,524 55,420 49,973 3.07% 6,539
Professional/Scient
ific 58,046 66,323 59,773 43,168 5.08% 10,993
Arts,
Entertainment, Rec 30,536 41,839 40,114 41,125 9.34% 13,127
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Item # B
Segment Q1 FY12 Q2 FY12 Q3 FY12 Q4 FY12 Y-Y % Change Y-Y $ Change
Transportation/Delivery 34,557 44,300 46,710 37,926 -35.34% (89,364)
Furniture and Home
Furn 31,981 31,637 29,155 36,428 10.50% 12,277
Sporting Goods/Hobby 34,963 16,439 16,478 34,924 -4.71% (5,078)
Construction 30,268 103,377 58,660 34,847 106.25% 117,019
Repair and Maint 26,581 27,603 35,759 31,370 12.49% 13,474
Utilities 32,368 39,588 27,993 26,883 -2.98% (3,894)
Not reported by State 2,355 5,976 14,388 25,791 -71.59% (122,242)
Nonstore Retailers 14,724 11,028 10,498 18,919 32.16% 13,427
Ag and Mining 10,344 6,732 6,189 9,000 35.09% 8,381
Personal and Laundry 7,467 10,973 9,646 8,029 24.29% 7,057
Governmental/Non-
Profit 3,192 5,521 5,604 6,749 91.15% 10,045
Finance and Insurance 9,588 5,123 4,539 5,099 24.24% 4,750
Educational Services 970 1,372 1,225 1,222 90.41% 2,274
Health Care and Social 889 405 247 324 -91.26% (19,496)
Motion Picture and
Services 37 30 11 11 952.43% 80
Accomendation 343 51 13 0 3866.59% 396
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Item # B
Inflation highlight
•Indexes watched (CPI, PPI, CCI, and MCI)
–Averaged 3-4% annually over 30 years
–Used in long term planning.
•Short term inflation very volatile year to year
– 2012 used inflation factor of 2-4%
–Sep to Sep indexes
Nat. CPI Nat. PPI Nat. CCI Nat. MCI Reg.
CPI
Reg.
CCI
2.0% 2.2% 1.3% 2.5% 2.3% -1.1%
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Item # B
Forecast – General Fund
•FY 2009 collections $6,943,035
•FY 2010 collections $7,437,048
•FY 2011 collections $7,793,638
•FY 2012 collections $8,277,502
•Econometric Future Trend
–FY2013 $8,534,891
–FY2014 $8,924,346
–FY2015 $9,331,291
–FY2016 $9,647,492
–FY2017 $10,116,865
Inflation
Estimate
% Change
2012 2-4%
2013 4%
2014 4%
2015 3%
2016 3%
2017 3%
2018 3%
2019 2%
2020 2%
2021 3%
2022 3%
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Item # B
Conclusion
•Sales Tax dominated by Retail
•Building Materials - largest component
segment
•Food Services, Other Retail, and Motor
Vehicle and Parts - least variable
producers
•Expect future population growth to be
driver of Sales Tax revenue gains
•Inflation may cause volatile data in next
few years.
Attachment number 1 \nPage 10 of 11
Item # B
Questions?
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Item # B
City of Georgetown, Texas
December 11, 2012
SUBJECT:
Review of the Open Meetings Act -- Bridget Chapman, Acting City Attorney
ITEM SUMMARY:
This workshop is intended as a review of the Texas Open Meetings Act and to provide information to City
Council regarding recent court cases and application of the Act.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Rachel Saucier
Cover Memo
Item # C
City of Georgetown, Texas
December 11, 2012
SUBJECT:
Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
- Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has
a duty to advise the City Council, including agenda items
- LCRA Update
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
SUBMITTED BY:
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
Cover Memo
Item # D
City of Georgetown, Texas
December 11, 2012
SUBJECT:
Sec 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property
- Discussion and deliberation concerning the West Side Park
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
SUBMITTED BY:
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
Cover Memo
Item # E