HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2025-01 - FY2024 Year End Budget AmendmentORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR
YEAR-END OBLIGATIONS THAT WERE NOT KNOWN AT THE
TIME THE BUDGET WAS ADOPTED, APPROPRIATING THE
VARIOUS AMOUNTS THEREOF; REPEALING CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; INCLUDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City is aware of obligations not currently funded in the fiscal year 2024
Budget in the following funds: General, Capital Projects, Council Discretionary, Energy
Efficiency and Conservation, Sidewalk, Court Security Fees, Court Technology, CDBG, Fire
Billing/Donations, Abandoned Vehicles, Parks at Westhaven PID, Bluffview PID, Rivery TIRZ,
GTEC, Fleet, Self Insurance, Solid Waste and Water; and
WHEREAS, these funds will be funded from available fund balances or additional
revenues; and
WHEREAS, the City Charter and state law allow for changes in the Annual Operating
Plan by a Council majority plus one in emergency situations and for municipal purposes; and
WHEREAS, the changes were unknown and unforeseeable at the time the fiscal year 2024
Budget was approved; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the public to amend the
2024 Budget for year -year obligations that were not known at the time the Budget was adopted, as
set out herein.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS:
Section 1. The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was conducted in
compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.
Section 2. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are hereby
found and declared to be true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly
made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim.
Section 3. The amendment to the 2024 annual Budget of the revenues of the City of
Georgetown and expenses of conducting the affairs thereof, is in all things adopted and approved
as an addition to the previously approved Budget of the current revenues and expenses, as well as
fixed charges against said City for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September
30, 2024. A copy of the amendment is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference
herein.
Ordinance Number: 207-5 — C 1 Page 1 of 2
Subject: FY2024 Year End Budget Amendment
Date Approved: 0% I1JAI 70.1's
Section 4. The total of $27,704,930 is hereby released from appropriation for payments of
expenditures and payments of the funds included in Exhibit A.
Section 5. All ordinances or resolutions that conflict with the provisions of this ordinance
are hereby repealed, and all other ordinances or resolutions of the City not in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. This ordinance complies with the
vision statement of the Georgetown 2030 Plan.
Section 6. If any provision of this ordinance, or application thereof, to any person or
circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or
application thereof, of this ordinance, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
Section 7. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary to
attest. This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption of its second and final reading by the
City Council in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter of the City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the loth of December, 2024.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 141h of January, 2025.
ATTEST:
OF GEORGETOWN:
Robyn Dens ore, City Secretary 1JqAh Schroeder, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Skye Masson, lCity Attorney
Ordinance Number: 'Z025 —0 l Page 2 of 2
Subject: FY2024 Year End Budget Amendment
Date Approved: 0 % l l'l l -
General Fund
FY2024-FY2024 YEBA
FY2024
Current Budget YEBA Amended Budget
Beginning Fund Balance 36,201,594 36,201,594
40001:Property Taxes
21,820,000
21,820,000
40002:Sales Taxes
29,191,511
29,191,511
40005:Franchise Taxes
8,317,547
8,317,547
40008:Other Taxes
670,000
670,000
41001:Fines
411,300
411,300
42001:lnterest Income
1,450,000
1,450,000
43001:Fees
9,842,066
9,842,066
43003:Permits
4,624,000
4,624,000
43004:Administrative Charges
1,921,277
(5,000)
1,916,277
43005:Rental Revenue
83,192
83,192
44001:Grant Revenue
7,000
1,810,715
1,817,715
44503:lnterlocal Agreement Revenue
6,286,773
6,286,773
44504:Donations
279
279
44505:Sponsorship
10,000
10,000
45001:Misc Revenue
406,333
406,333
70001:Transfers In
1,036,311
15,459
1,051,770
70002:Transfers In - ROI
12.,664,250
-
12,664,250
Revenue Total
98,741,839
1,821,174
100,563,013
CC0001 Non -Departmental
299,716 778,528
1,078,244
CC0107 Planning
3,231,654 -
3,231,654
CCO202 Parks Administration
1,733,417
1,733,417
CCO210 Library
3,671,344
3,671,344
000211 Parks
3,204,206
3,204,206
CCO212 Recreation
4,585,489
4,585,489
CCO213 Tennis Center
552,352
552,352
000215 Garey Park
1,294,971
1,294,971
CCO218 Arts and Culture
695,956
695,956
CC0316 Municipal Court
578,769
578,769
CC0402 Fire Support Services/Administration
6,144,224
6,144,224
CC0422 Fire Emergency Services
21,251,531
21,251,531
CC0448 EMS
4,016,129
4,016,129
CC0536 Inspection Services
2,393,025
2,393,025
CC0602 Administrative Services
3,044,045
3,044,045
CC0605 Emergency Management
501,133
501,133
CC0634 City Council Services
240,992
240,992
CC0635 City Secretary Services
1,680,844
1,680,844
CC0638 General Government Contracts
10,426,724
10,426,724
CC06SS Communications/Public Engagement
1,548,381
1,548,381
CC0702 Police Administration
2,773,686
2,773,686
CC0742 Police Operations
22,288,845 15,459
22,304,304
CC0744 Animal Services
1,201,163 -
1,201,163
CC0745 Code Compliance
772,808
772,808
CC0802 Public Works
840,805
840,805
CC0846 Streets
5,144,228
5,144,228
CC0847 Transportation Planning
1,259,968
1,259,968
Expense Total
105,376,404 793,987
106,170,391
Ending Fund Balance 29,567,029 1,027,187 30,594,216
leserves
MDF Reserve 2,400,000 2,400,000
Benefit Payout Reserve 340,000 340,000
Contingency Reserve 19,305,493 19,305,493
Economic Stability Reserve 6,263,562 6,263,562
Reserves Total 28,309,055 28,309,055
Available Fund Balance 1 1,257,974 1,027,187 2,285,161
FY2024
Current Budget
YEBA
Amended Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
143,240,533
11,050,709
154,291,242
Revenue
42001:lnterest Income
4,925,150
-
4,925,150
43001:Fees
1,118,946
1,090,000
2,208,946
44001:Grant Revenue
-
28,707
28,707
45001:Misc Revenue
-
21,200
21,200
45003:Misc Reimbursements
798,334
-
798,334
46001:13ond Proceeds
92,780,000
-
92,780,000
70001:Transfers In
1 2,660,158
833,110
3,493,268
Revenue Total
102,282,588
1,973,017
104,255,605
CC0001 Non -Departmental
10,194,786
16,476,645
26,671,431
CCO211 Parks
12,526,860
21,200
12,548,060
CC0302 Finance Administration
85,929
-
85,929
CC0319 Facilities
35,969,621
800,000
36,769,621
CC0402 Fire Support Services/Administration
329,066
329,066
CC0526 Systems Engineering
146,930,873
1,728
146,932,601
CC0602 Administrative Services
6,102,481
33,110
6,135,591
CCO802 Public Works
18,374,038
-
18,374,038
CCO847 Transportation Planning
30,246
118,707
148,953
Expense Total
230,543,899
17,451,390
247,995,289
Ending Fund Balance 1 14,979,222 (4,427,664) 10,551,558
Interest Reserve
Reserves Total
3,783,750 3,783,750
3,783,750 - 3,783,750
Available Fund Balance 1 11,195,472 (4,427,664) 6,767,808 j
nnine Fund Balance
42001:lnterest Income
Revenue Total
FY2024
Current Budget YEBA Amended Budget
4,315,433 29,221 4,344,654
100,000 - 100,000
CC0001 Non -Departmental
641,862
800,000
1,441,862
Expense Total
641,862
800,000
1,441,862
Ending Fund Balance
3,773,571
(770,779)
3,002,792
Reserves Total - - -
Available Fund Balance 3,773,571 (770,779) 3,002,792
Energy Efficiency and Conservation
FY2024
Current Budget YEBA Amended Budget
Beginning Fund Balance 1,037,860 1,037,860
42001:lnterest Income
43001: Fees
Revenue Total
15,000
90,000
42,200
5,100
57,200
80,100
47,300
137,300
CC0001 Non -Departmental
286
286
CC0534 Conservation
I 120,195
44,268
164,463
Expense Total
120,195
44,554
164,749
Ending Fund Balance
1,007,665
2,746
1,010,412
Reserves Total
-
-
-
Available Fund Balance
1,007,665
2,746
1,010,411
Sidewalk Fund
FY2024
Current Budget YEBA Amended Budget
Beginning Fund Balance 2,449 - 2,449
42001:lnterest Income 746 746
44502:Developer Contributions - 129,605 129,605
Revenue Total - 130,351 130,351
Expense Total - - -
Ending Fund Balance 2,449 130,351 132,800
Interest Reserve
Reserves Total - -
Available Fund Balance 2,449 130,351 132,800
Fund Balance
FY2024
Current Budget YEBA Amended Budget
85,954 8,115 94,069
41001:Fines
20,250 5,731 25,981
42001:Interest Income
1,000 - 1,000
45001:Misc Revenue
35,000 - 35,000
Revenue Total 56,250 5,731 61,981
CC0316 Municipal Court
35,000
9,400
44,400
Expense Total
35,000
9,400
44,400
Ending Fund Balance
107,204
4,446
111,650
iReserves
Reserves Total
-
-
-
Available Fund Balance
107,204
4,446
111,650
FY2024
Current Budget YEBA
Amended Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
72,653
-
72,653
41001:Fines
42001:Interest Income
10,000
-
6,200
3,000
16,200
3,000
Revenue Total
10,000
9,200
19,200
CC0316 Municipal Court
36,732
14,354
51,086
Expense Total
36,732
14,354
51,086
Ending Fund Balance
45,921
(5,154)
40,767
Reserves Total
-
-
-
Available Fund Balance
45,921
(5,154)
40,767
FY2024
Current Budget YEBA Amended Budget
Beginning Fund Balance 52,506 - 52,506
44001:Grant Revenue
Revenue Total
113,600 113,600
113,600 113,600
CCO107 Planning
156,433
156,433
53005:SC0126 Home Repair-CC0107 Planning
114,500
114,500
52510:S00064 Bad Debt-CC0107 Planning
142
142
60010:SC0308 Construction-CC0107 Planning
41,791
41,791
Expense Total
- 312,866
312,866
Ending Fund Balance
52,506 (199,266)
(146,760)
Reserves Total
Available Fund Balance 1 52,506 (199,266) (146,760)
Fire Billing/Donation
FY2024
Current Budget YEBA Amended Budget
Beginning Fund Balance 1,156,203 1,156,203
42001:Interest Income 25,000 25,000
43001:Fees 307,500 - 307,500
45001:Misc Revenue 120,000 1,362,985 1,482,985
Revenue Total 452,500 1,362,985 1,815,485
CC0001 Non -Departmental 110,352 110,352
CC0402 Fire Support Services/Administration 378,227 - 378,227
CC0422 Fire Emergency Services 269,325 1,362,985 1,632,311
Expense Total 757,905 1,362,985 2,120,890
Ending Fund Balance 850,798 - 850,798
Reserves Total - - -
Available Fund Balance 850,798 - 850,798
Abandoned Vehicle
FY2024
Current Budget
YEBA
Amended Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
20,629
262
20,891
CC0001 Non -Departmental
CC0702 Police Administration
-
19,500
15,459
(19,500)
15,459
-
Expense Total
19,500
(4,041)
15,459
Ending Fund Balance 1 1,129 4,303 5,432
Reserves Total - - -
Available Fund Balance 1 1,129 4,303 5,432
Parks at Westhaven PID
FY2024
Current Budget YEBA Amended Budget
Beginning Fund Balance 662,712 (12,381) 650,331
40008:OtherTaxes
44502:Developer Contributions
Revenue Total
575,000 -
10,000 -
575,000
10,000
585,000
585,000
CCO001 Non -Departmental
I
29,800
29,800
CC0601 PID Administration
520,770
16,880
537,650
Expense Total
520,770
46,680
567,450
Ending Fund Balance
726,942
(59,061)
667,881
Reserves
Reserves Total
-
-
-
Available Fund Balance
726,942
(59,061)
667,881
FY2024
Current Budget YEBA Amended Budget
Beginning Fund Balance 2,311 (124) 2,187
44502:Devel
Revenue Total
Contributions
5,000 - 5,000
5,000 - 5,000
CC0601 PID Administration 7,311 (5,000) 2,311
Expense Total 7,311 (5,000) 2,311
Ending Fund Balance - 4,876 4,876
Reserves Total - - -
Available Fund Balance - 4,876 4,876
FY2024
Current Budget YEBA Amended Budget
Beginning Fund Balance 833,567 - 833,567
40001:Property Taxes 770,870 770,870
42001:Interest Income 15,000 15,000
45001:Misc Revenue 510,294 510,294
Revenue Total 1,296,164 1,296,164
CC0001 Non -Departmental
1,295,322
115,900
1,411,222
Expense Total
1,295,322
115,900
1,411,222
Ending Fund Balance
834,409
(115,900)
718,509
Debt Service Reserve 614,120 614,120
Reserves Total 614,120 - 614,120
Available Fund Balance 220,289 (115,900) 104,389
FY2024
Current Budget YEBA Amended Budget
Beginning Fund Balance 49,460,579 - 49,460,579
40002:Sales Taxes
42001:lnterest Income
46001:Bond Proceeds
Revenue Total
12,972,227 -
12,972,227
1,200,000 1,146,256
2,346,256
5,800,000 -
5,800,000
19,972,227 1,146,256
21,118,483
CC0001 Non -Departmental I 4,116,961 - 4,116,961
CC0500 GTEC 31,431,009 3,300,000 34,731,009
Expense Total 35,547,970 3,300,000 38,847,970
Ending Fund Balance 33,884,836 (2,153,744) 31,731,092
Contingency Reserves
3,243,057
Reserves Total 6,967,137 - 6,967,137
Available Fund Balance 26,917,699 (2,153,744) 24,763,955
FY2024
Current Budget
YEBA
Amended Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
16,482,250
-
16,482,250
42001:lnterest Income
43004:Administrative Charges
45002:Insurance Proceeds
70001:Transfers In
65,000
5,453,960
50,000
7,292,314
829,204
-
-
894,204
5,453,960
50,000
7,292,314
Revenue Total
12,861,274
829,204
13,690,478
CC0001 Non -Departmental
CC0320 Fleet
1,160,158
20,939,861
33,110
4,626
1,193,268
20,944,487
Expense Total
22,100,019
37,736
22,137,755
Ending Fund Balance 7,243,505 791,468 8,034,973
Contingency 710,951 710,951
Fire Vehicle Reserve 493,000 493,000
Capital Reserve 5,951,575 5,951,575
Reserves Total 7,155,526 - 7,155,526
Available Fund Balance 1 87,979 791,468 879,447 1
FY2024
Budget YEBA Budget
Beginning Fund Balance 5,202,386 - 5,202,386
42001:lnterest Income
165,000
1,518,787
1,683,787
44501:Contribution Revenue
11,384,322
1,293,460
12,677,782
44501:R00030 Dental Contributions
638,600
185,547
824,147
44501:R00067 High Deductible Health Plan Contributions
4,184,804
552,259
4,737,063
44501:RC0123 PPO Contributions
6,560,918
555,654
7,116,572
45001:Misc Revenue
487,565
371,363
858,928
45001:R00095 Misc Revenue
487,565
371,363
858,928
45002:Insurance Proceeds
900,000
1,428,323
2,328,323
45002:RCO222 Stop Loss Proceeds
900,000
1,428,323
2,328,323
45003:Misc Reimbursements
73,780
73,780
Revenue Total
25,708,774
7,778,859
33,487,633
CC0001 Non -Departmental
Expense Total 13,284,780 1,060,465 14,345,245
Ending Fund Balance 1 17,626,380 6,718,394 24,344,774
Rate Stabilization 2,465,756 2,465,756
IBNR 1,232,787 1,232,787
Reserves Total 3,698,543 - 3,698,543
Available Fund Balance 1 13,927,837 6,718,394 20,646,231
FY2024
Current Budget
YEBA
Amended Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
11,050,708
(11,050,708)
-
40002:Sales Taxes
2,886
2,886
40005:Franchise Taxes
-
357,642
357,642
41002:Penalties
100,000
2,216
102,216
42001:Interest Income
-
190,617
190,617
43002:Garbage Charges
14,075,583
2,822,878
16,898,461
45001:Misc Revenue
-
5,980
5,980
70001:Transfers In
250,000
17,216,792
17,466,792
Revenue Total
14,425,583
20,599,011
35,024,594
CC0001 Non -Departmental - 41,253 41,253
CCO533 Environmental Services 25,217,252 1,638,834 26,856,086
Expense Total 25,217,252 1,680,087 26,897,339
Ending Fund Balance 1 259,039 7,868,216 8,127,255
Interest Reserve
Contingency Reserve
Debt Service Reserve
Reserves Total
173,745
85,294 -
173,745
85,294
259,039 -
259,039
Available Fund Balance 1 (0) 7,868,216 7,868,216
FY2024
Current Budget YEBA
Amended Budget
Beginning Fund Balance
475,678,272 -
475,678,272
Revenue
41002: Pe na lties
485,000
485,000
41602:Impact Fees
28,405,900
28,405,900
42001:lnterest Income
13,000,000
13,000,000
43001: Fees
9,630,000
9,630,000
43005:Rental Revenue
60,000
60,000
43602:Water Charges
65,135,563
65,135,563
43603:Wastewater Charges
25,181,371
25,181,371
43604:Irrigation Charges
566,699
566,699
44502:Developer Contributions
450,000
450,000
45001:Misc Revenue
1,300,000
1,300,000
46001:Bond Proceeds
103,675,500
103,675,500
70001:Transfers In
48,825,324
48,825,324
Revenue Total
296,715,357
296,715,357
CC0001 Non -Departmental
8,117,837
8,117,837
CCO524 Metering Services
10,440,930
- 10,440,930
CCO526 Systems Engineering
499,589,217
840,000 500,429,217
CCO527 Water Services Administration
52,838,003
- 52,838,003
CCO528 Water Distribution
44,953,752
44,953,752
CC0529 Water Plant Management
9,513,364
9,513,364
CCO530 Wastewater Operations
19,487,139
19,487,139
CCO531 Wastewater Plant Management
9,091,116
9,091,116
CC0532 Irrigation Operations
544,014
544,014
CCO535 Water Conservation
1,399,261
1,399,261
CCO553 Water Operations
28,834,059
- 28,834,059
Expense Total
684,808,692
840,000 685,648,692
Ending Fund Balance 87,584,937 (840,000) 86,744,937
Interest Reserve
-
-
Contingency Reserve
15,852,103
15,852,103
Non -Operating Reserve
13,643,917
13,643,917
Impact Fee Reserve
24,515,944
24,515,944
Reserves Total
54,011,964
54,011,964
Available Fund Balance 1 33,572,973 (840,000) 32,732,973
FY2024: YEAR-END BUDGET AMENDMENT
Each year, the City amends the budget for multi -year capital projects, as well as operational changes that were
unknown at the time the budget was adopted. A year-end amendment is sometimes required to formally adopt known
overages presented to the Council in the year-end projections workshop during the summer, or other clean up items
required by the Charter. Staff is proposing to amend the budget to account for the unforeseen revenues and costs
since the mid -year amendment in May.
Council provided direction to utilize $800 thousand from the Council Discretionary Fund to assist with the land
purchase at 211 and Church Street for a future City facility. This amendment recognizes the transfer to General
Capital projects and appropriates the full amount to be used for land acquisition purposes. The City received a $1.56
million dollar highway safety lighting grant for Williams Drive. A portion of $28 thousand of this grant revenue is being
recognized and appropriated in FY2024 due to the multiyear timing of this project. The DB Wood Road project has
an additional need for $1.7 thousand dollars for real estate related expenses, this amendment recognizes the
appropriation utilizing bond interest funds from the 2022 General Obligation.
An expense with TIA revenue that is eligible to be used for Verde Vista. A developer built a portion of this road that
was outlined in the 10-Year CIP for Region A, this amendment recognizes the TIA funding and the appropriation in
the amount of $90 thousand to reimburse the developer. This amendment also recognizes an appropriation for
arbitrage in the amount of $38.3 thousand.
The Fuel Station project came in slightly over projected budget by $33.1 thousand. This amendment recognizes the
transfer from the Fleet fund to General Capital Projects and appropriates the expense in the same amount to cover
the project overage. This amendment also recognizes revenue in General Capital Projects from C2 from Two Step Inn
repairs in the amount of $21.2 thousand and appropriates the expense for San Gabriel Park - Phase III.
With the creation of the Solid Waste fund in FY2024 this amendment appropriates a transfer out of General Capital
Projects which consists of $16.4 million. This largely comprises the transfer of non -cash assets, Transfer Station, and
the corresponding liability to the appropriate fund following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
This amendment also recognizes $1 million in TIA fee revenue for Southwestern Boulevard.
GENERAL FUND:
In July of 2024 the City received $1.8 million in FEMA reimbursement for expenses from Winter Storm Mara. This
amendment recognizes the grant revenue. FY2024 was the first year since Solid Waste was separated out from the
General Fund to be its own enterprise fund. This amendment recognizes the true up associated with that migration
with the transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Solid Waste fund in the amount of $778 thousand; the
associated expenses were moved through journal entries to the correct fund and this amount will cover that
appropriation. Moving forward into FY2025 the expenses will now be posted in the Solid Waste fund.
This amendment also includes a small transfer of funds $15.4 thousand from the Abandoned Vehicles Fund to the
General Fund, along with the appropriation for the expense to purchase unmanned drone vehicles for the Police
department.
WATER FUND:
The South Lake Water Treatment Plant requires additional funding due to project timing in the amount of $840
thousand. This amendment appropriates $840 thousand towards this project utilizing 2022 revenue bonds.
SOLID WASTE FUND:
Throughout the FY2024 projections development process, staff anticipated a year-end amendment for the Solid
Waste fund due to it being its first year as a standalone fund and recognizing the sole costs borne by the utility. In
FY2024 garbage charges revenue came in $2.8 million over the adopted budget. This amendment recognizes this
revenue and other revenues that came in higher than budget. In the same vein, sanitation services costs also came
in higher than what was budgeted along with a few other expense categories. This amendment appropriates the
additional $1.6 million for sanitation services and $41.2 thousand for the other expense categories that came in over.
Along with these amendments, another amendment is needed to transfer the assets and liabilities from General
Capital Projects to Solid Waste. A transfer in of $16.4 million from Capital Projects is recognized in this amendment.
This amendment recognizes the transfer out of the Fleet fund to General Capital Projects to cover expenses for the
Fuel Site project that came in over budget by $33 thousand. An electric vehicle also needed additional funding beyond
what was included in the budget. This amendment appropriates the additional $4 thousand needed for this vehicle.
GTEC FUND:
Council provided direction in FY2024 to utilize $3.3 million of fund balance from GTEC to be used towards Wolf Ranch
Parkway. This amendment appropriates those funds towards that project.
OTHER FUNDS:
In 2024 the City collected developer contributions totaling $129.6 thousand in the Sidewalk Fund. This amendment
recognizes Lhat revenue along with $746 of allocated Interest.
The City also received $113.6 thousand in grant revenue, this amendment recognizes that revenue in the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund, along with an appropriation for home repair expenses of $114.6 thousand.
This amendment also appropriates $41.8 thousand in construction for offsite water and wastewater improvements
to Shepherd's Village for Habitat for Humanity.
In FY2024, the Fire department switched collection companies from Fire Recovery to Emergifire. Fire Recovery did
not send the receivable data to Emergifire, therefore they are not able to collect the outstanding receivables. It was
decided after a year of trying to retrieve the data, to write off the receivable as bad debt expense. This amendment
recognizes the $1.3 million revenue and offsetting expense to remove the liability from the Fire Billing/Donation
special revenue fund.
In August 2024 the Rivery TIRZ board provided direction to staff to appropriate an additional payment of $114
thousand from available fund balance to go towards paying off debt earlier. This amendment appropriates those
funds towards an additional debt payment in the RiveryTIRZ Fund.
This amendment appropriates an additional $716 thousand for Medical Claims in the Self Insurance Fund. Several
large claims came in towards the end of FY2024. The amendment also recognizes $343.9 thousand in other expenses
that were over budget such as dental claims, long term disability, health insurance fees, health savings account
contribution, and stop loss proceeds because of the higher claims expenses. The fund is able to meet all reserves and
maintain a healthy fund balance.
This amendment also appropriates overages in expenses in Parks at Westhaven PID totaling $46.6 thousand. The
majority of these expenses are related to consulting for PID administration.
The CourtTechnology fund came in slightly over budgeted expenses by $14 thousand where $9 thousand of that was
due to a rise in software costs. This amendment appropriates those expenses and recognizes the offsetting revenue
brought in by technology fees and interest. The Court Security fund also came in over budgeted expenses by $9,400
in collection expenses due to the increased case count that was seen in FY2024. This amendment appropriates the
$9,400 for collection expenses and recognizes the $5,731 in fees collected from the rise in cases.
The City established a new program related to energy rebates to promote conservation. As a part of that program,
the City utilized a consultant to create a model that would identify the cost recovery fee in order to run the program
and its associated rebates. The consulting expense came in over budget -this amendment appropriates the additional
$44.5 thousand needed for consulting services in Energy Efficiency and Conservation.