HomeMy WebLinkAboutFull Resolution 4336
Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Chris Kukulski, City Manager
Anna Rosenberry, Finance Director
SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution No. 4336
MEETING DATE: September 12, 2011
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Action
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 4336, after public hearing, discussion, and any
changes.
BACKGROUND: On June 13, 2011 the Commission adopted the City Manager’s (CM)
Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (FY12) as the Preliminary Budget. Numerous
public meetings have been held to discuss specific budget issues during the past months, as well
as a number of assessment/fee hearings associated with this budget proposal.
The CM Recommended Budget did not contain complete information regarding the Planning
Department and Library workloads. Those revised sheets are attached to this memo, and will be
incorporated into the Approved Budget document. During Budget Work Sessions, questions
were asked about specific project funding. In response, four memos have been prepared, and are
attached, to further describe:
1. Bogert Pool and Swim Center Capital
2. Recommended Community Climate Action Plan Budget
3. Parks Maintenance Budget
4. Aerial Photography Project
General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance: This year, during budget discussions,
Commissioners spoke in favor of adopting a budget that used any reserve amount in excess of
the minimum required to reduce our tax levy. And, while the prior fiscal year is not yet closed
and audited, the Finance Department has been working hard to complete many of the year-
ending entries so that we can arrive at a more solid estimate of the General Fund's ending fund
balance. (Under governmental accounting rules, many of the revenues and expenditures that are
received/occur in July and August are posted to the prior fiscal year.)
Last Year's Budget Savings: At the end of the fiscal year, expenditures and transfers across all
the departments in the general fund were $1.5 million less than the FY11 Adopted Budget. Of
this amount, Police Vacancy Savings accounted for $638,000. The remaining $840,000
represents 3.8% of the total budget.
It comprised of savings in the following areas:
Approximately $420,000 in personnel cost savings due to turn-over, reviews
prior to re-hiring decisions were made, and some difficulties in hiring part-time
and seasonal positions. The City Manager's Office (Human Resources),
Municipal Court, Finance, Fire Department, Parks and Recreation all
experienced lower-than-budget personnel costs due to vacancies.
Approximately $150,000 in operating budget savings across departments. The
biggest areas of savings were in the City Attorney's office, with the costs of
outside legal counsel much lower than expected ($25,000 budgeted savings);
and, the Facilities Department. Within Facilities budget, $25,000 for the
planned re-roofing of Fire Station #2 was covered by hail-damage insurance.
The remainder of the budget savings was mostly due to lower-than-budgeted
annual repair costs. In developing the FY12 budget, we tightened up how we
budget for "unanticipated repairs" - moving from a system with a separate
budget for each city building to a smaller pool of funds that can be shared
between all buildings.
Approximately $260,000 in capital savings across the departments. Two
projects that were largely under-budget this year were the replacement of police
vehicles (due to our ability to re-use existing equipment), and the upgrade of the
Swim Center's mechanical system. Capital budget for the Police Department 's
e-ticketing program and the Bogert Filtration system will be carried-over for
completion in Fiscal Year 2012.
We feel that departments are to be commended for their prudent management of city budget
resources - and their ability to make-do and pick-up-the-slack when unexpected personnel and
operating issues arise. In looking at these areas of budget savings, the vast majority of them are
one-time savings.
During the past few years, we have regularly had 2-5% of the General Fund's Approved Budget
go unspent by the end of the year, for a number of reasons. We don't recommend that we
significantly change our budgeting practices, but would recommend that the Commission
consider allocating part of this annual budget savings at the end of the year to help fund the
adopted Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the General Fund. As you may remember, the CIP
that was adopted last year aggressively grew the amount of General Fund capital projects from
its level of 3.5% in FY11 up to 7% of the budget in FY16.
Last Year's Revenues: There are nearly 30 general areas of revenue that support the general
fund, and dozens of individual revenue accounts that must be estimated each year. In total,
revenues exceeded estimates by $301,000, or 1.3%. The largest single source is property tax.
Second is State Entitlement Share, and third are Court Fines.
Property Taxes collected were approximately $300,000 higher than estimated.
This could be attributed to a number of factors related to the City's Certified
Taxable Value, the increased collection of delinquent taxes, and the resolution
of Tax Appeals in our favor. Getting a clear understanding of this issue is at the
forefront of our requests to meet with the Department of Revenue and the
Gallatin County Treasurer, discussed more below. We are required to use the
Department of Revenue's Certification of Values to calculate our tax levy - and
have always done so.
County-Option Vehicle Taxes were $50,000 lower than anticipated, and
continue to decline as the economy effects the purchase of new vehicles. The
amount collected in FY11 was $896,000.
While General Court Revenues were $30,000 lower than estimated, fines related
to MSU tickets were $75,000 higher than expected. Court Fines have been very
difficult to estimate, and have been steadily declining as more people opt for
community service time in this difficult economy.
Business License revenue was higher than anticipated. We expected to see a
decline in business licenses as the economy weakened. However, General
Business licenses were $13,000 higher than estimates. Licenses for Beer, Wine,
Liquor and Gambling were $15,000 higher than expected, and higher than
collected in the previous year.
Sales of lots at the Cemetery were $40,000 higher than estimated. We had
customarily been collected approximately $55,000 in lot sales. This year we
collected $91,000.
Interest Earnings were $35,000 below estimates, as interest rates earned on cash
and investments continue at all-time lows.
Recommendation to Assign Budget Savings to Capital: Over the past 3 fiscal years, the City
has used a total of $2 million in prior-year budget savings to make one-time tax reductions. At
the same time, we have capital projects specific to our General Fund that we have not set money
aside to pay for. This year, we recommend assigning the FY11 budget savings in excess of the
amount necessary to keep the All Purpose Tax Levy at last year's level, to “Future General Fund
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Items." This amount is estimated to be $532,000.
o This would support the Commission's Work Plan objective of "adopting responsible
funding plans" for deferred maintenance on our General Fund facilities, as listed in
the work plan:
Police Station/Municipal Court Facility
Lindley Center
Park Bathrooms
Story Mansion
Bogert Pool
Swim Center
o This would assist with meeting the schedules of capital items adopted in the Capital
Improvement Plan.
o This would match the use of "one-time" budget savings with "one-time" capital
expenditures.
FY12 Budget Development Estimate
General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance, End of FY11 $ 5,437,661.00
Add: FY12 Estimated Revenues $ 22,989,588.00
Less: FY12 Appropriations $ (24,063,453.00)
FY12 Projected Ending Unreserved Fund Balance $ 4,363,796.00
As a % of FY12 Budgeted Revenues 19.0%
Reserve: Assigned for 16.66% Budget Ordinance Minimum $ 3,831,582.67
Reserve: Assigned for Future General Fund CIP Items $ 532,213.33
Tax Levies: As of the writing of this memo, Department of Revenue had notified us that the
certification for all of the City's Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Districts and the City's All Purpose
Levy last August had been reported incorrectly. City and County finance members both
requested a meeting with Department of Revenue. When the Department was unable to meet
with us in early August, we still got together to try and get an understanding of the implications
of the error on each of our respective budgets. As of the writing of this memo, and despite
repeated requests for a meeting, the Department of Revenue continues to review the City's
request for a “corrected” certification for last year. We have been told that they will inform us
of that review during the week of September 6th.
The Department of Revenue again refused our request for a report describing the taxable value of
protests and appeals of taxes in the City for Tax Years 2009, 2010, and 2011. This is an
important issue because a significant number of property owners disputed their appraisals during
the last state-wide reappraisal in 2009. If a protest or appeal is successful, it reduces the city's
taxable value. If a large protest remains unresolved for a number of years, it can have an impact
of tax collections and the calculation of the city's tax levies.
Despite the Departments refusal to provide a report, our GIS Department was able to utilize a
new portal to access state information. This database of property appraisal information shows
that 327 properties on the City's Tax Rolls continue to have Active protests or appeals. They
total over $120 Million in taxable market value. It is estimated that their associated taxes total
nearly $600,000. Our summary of this information is included on the attachment labeled City of
Bozeman Real Estate Parcel Data, Protest Summary. We should know more about the effect of
this information after our meeting next week.
The Permissive Medical Levy will be able to be lowered by 1.86 mills from the preliminary
budget estimate, due to cash savings in the prior year. This cash savings was a result of both
position vacancies and changes the city made to offer employees lower-cost health care options.
The effect of this change has been taken into account for the "Adjusted Budget" number seen
below.
The tax levies are established with a separate resolution, immediately following adoption of the
Appropriation Resolution. The final revenue or expenditure amounts for the General Fund may
impact the tax levy for the City.
Appropriation Changes Included in the Current Resolution: Based on our budget work
sessions, the Appropriation Resolution has been prepared, and encompasses the following
changes from the City Manager’s Recommended Budget:
1. Changes for the City’s certified Taxable Value, including the effects of the Department of
Revenue's Certification of Values.
Adjustments to TIF District budgets for this year’s certified revenues, and the
TIF’s adopted work plan expenditure amounts.
NOTE: Because we have not been able to meet with the Department of Revenue,
we have not calculated any potential changes to the TIF budgets or city tax
revenues.
2. Reductions in Expenditures in the General Fund for:
Remove Primary Election Costs: $35,000
Reduce General Fund Transfer to Planning Fund: $40,000
Change Library Budget for Director Vacancy Savings: $20,000
Remove Tech Ranch funding: $25,000, request withdrawn by Tech Ranch.
Remove Library Public Address System; $31,000 (see below, Recommendation
Regarding Library Capital Items)
3. Additions to Expenditures in the General Fund for:
Streamline Funding Request: Added $40,500, for a total of $82,500. Equivalent
of 1 mill payment from the General Fund.
Proposed Community Climate Action Plan implementation proposal: $34,000 -
Alternative B, detailed memo attached.
Matching money for Mandeville Farm Joint Planning Grant with Department of Natural
Resources and Conservation : $12,500
4. Reduction in General Fund Tax Revenues for:
FY11 Police vacancy savings: $638,000 total ($71,000 more than CM Recommended
budget estimated)
Amount to keep the All-Purpose Tax Levy at FY11 levels: $628,000 total ($388,000
more than CM Recommended budget.)
5. Reduction in Permissive Medical Levy Tax Revenues for:
FY11 vacancy and program savings: $153,000.
6. Addition of Housing Needs Assessment expenditure in the Community Housing Fund: $30,000
7. Addition of 1.0 Building Inspector to the Building Inspection Fund Budget: $65,000.
8. Changes in Water & Sewer Revenues and Impact Fee Revenues related to Adopted Rates.
9. Changes in Estimated Street Assessments for Approved Increase to Street Maintenance
Assessments.
10. Tourism Business Improvement District revenues, according to their adopted Work plan and
Budget.
Recommendation regarding Library Capital Items: Based on Commission feedback and
questions, we have prepared the Appropriation Resolution incorporating the transfer of the FY11
Library budget savings to the Library Capital Fund ($240,000.) We have also removed the
Library Public Address System from this year's budget. We recommend that we begin a full
Capital Improvement Plan for the Library Capital Fund this fall when we will be better-able to
weigh all of the capital needs of the Library.
Appropriation Changes that are not included:
In response to Commission comments during work sessions, we have NOT included cuts for current year
(FY12) estimated vacancy savings in the Police Department. We have also attached a memo from
Recreation Aquatics staff regarding the City's Pool's capital plans, a memo regarding Community Climate
Action Plan funding, and a memo regarding Parks Maintenance.
The attached Appropriation Resolution is written at the “Adjusted Budget” level, below. There
were numerous other ideas discussed by Commissioners during our work sessions. Any changes
could be made as amendments to the Appropriation Resolution tonight.
This budget does not account for the potential sale of the Story Mansion property, or any
resolution of the Mandeville Farm Declaratory Action.
Effect on Typical Resident:
In describing the likely impact of these proposed General Fund budget changes on “typical”
residents, the Appropriation Resolution includes a decrease from the CM Recommended budget
by $36.77.
FY12 Typical City Resident - Annual Increase CM Recommended Adjusted Budget
Street Assessments $ 17.74 $ 15.97
Forestry Assessments $ - $ -
Property Taxes $ 24.00 ($4.00)
Water Services - Deferred Mtc Option $ 22.08 $ 19.86
Sewer Services - Deferred Mtc Option $ 33.00 $ 28.22
Total Estimated Annual Increase $ 96.82/year $60.05/year
Divided into Monthly Amounts $8.07/month $5.00/month
UNRESOLVED ISSUES: As stated above, questions remain about both last year and this
year’s certified taxable value. However, given property tax billing timelines, we will need to
adopt the tax levy on September 12th, or very soon after.
ALTERNATIVES: There are numerous alternatives for adoption of the City's final
Appropriation Resolution. Some have been discussed in work sessions this summer, and some
may be offered during public comment and board discussion tonight.
FISCAL EFFECTS: The fiscal effects of the annual Appropriation Resolution are far-
reaching; they are detailed in the City Manager’s Recommended Budget document, the Work
Session Memos, and in the Appropriation Resolution itself.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission.
Documents on File: City Manager’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year2011-2012
June 20, 2011 Budget Work Session Memo
July 18, 2011 Budget Work Session Memo
August 8, 2011 Budget Work Session Memo
Documents Attached:
Appropriation Resolution No. 4333
Financial Summary – Final Budget
Changes in Fund Balance – Final Budget
Mill Levies – Final Budget
Pools Capital Budget Memo
Recommended Community Climate Action Plan Budget Memo
Parks Maintenance Budget Memo
Aerial Photography Memo
Planning Workload Indicators, updated
Library Workload Indicators, updated
Bozeman Real Estate Parcel Data, Protest Summary
Report compiled on September 4, 2011
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COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 4336
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOZEMAN, MONTANA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR VARIOUS
BUDGET UNITS, AND FURTHER ESTIMATING REVENUE NECESSARY
TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN SERVICES OF MUNICIPAL
GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012.
WHEREAS, the City Commission did, on the 13th day of June, 2011, adopted the City
Manager’s Budget Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Fiscal Year 2012) as the Preliminary
Budget; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission did, on the 12th day of September, 2011, after due and
proper legal notice, conduct a public hearing on the proposed municipal budget and the proposed
increase in taxes collected.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, to wit:
Section 1
The City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, does hereby authorize and
appropriate expenditures of governmental fund types (general fund, special revenues funds, debt service
funds and capital project funds) and operating expenses for proprietary fund types (enterprise funds and
internal service funds) and fiduciary fund types (permanent funds) for budget units and purposes set
forth below, in the amounts designated herein, as follows. The City Commission further authorizes and
re-appropriates the unexpended balance of Capital Improvement Program & equipment items previously
budgeted which have not been completed.
Budget Unit Total/Fund
General Fund $24,063,453
Special Revenue Funds 14,375,576
Debt Service Funds 2,669,076
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Capital Projects 0
Enterprise Funds 30,197,694
Internal Service Funds 4,238,716
Permanent Funds 0 GRAND TOTAL – Operating Budget $ 75,544,515
Section 2
The City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana does hereby estimate revenues for the
various funds, as follows:
General Fund $22,989,588
Special Revenue Funds 13,332,661
Debt Service Funds 2,728,815
Capital Projects 0
Enterprise Funds 17,272,133
Internal Service Funds 4,274,164
Permanent Funds 92,000
GRAND TOTAL – Estimated Revenues $ 60,689,361
Section 3
That budget information contained in the "City Manager's Recommended Budget for Fiscal
Year 2011-2012" document pertaining to Policy Direction, Fiscal Policy, and the specific information
concerning budgeting for each department, as may be subsequently amended prior to final adoption of
the budget, are hereby incorporated into the document entitled "Approved Budget for Fiscal Year 2011-
2012" and are hereby adopted by reference.
Section 4
Pursuant to Sections 7-6-4006 and 7-6-4012, M.C.A., the City Commission hereby delegates
appropriation and budget amendment authority to the City Manager for the expenditures from the
following funds: debt service funds; fee-based budgets; trust funds; federal, state and private grants
accepted and approved by the City Commission; special assessments; monies borrowed during the year;
proceeds from sale of land; and funds for gifts or donations.
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Section 5
Pursuant to Section 7-6-4030, M.C.A., this resolution, upon its passage, shall be in full force
and effect on July 1, 2011.
Section 6
That upon this resolution becoming effective, as provided in Section 5 above, all resolutions
and parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 7
That should it be found by any court of competent jurisdiction that any section, clause, portion,
sentence, word, or phrase of this resolution is deemed to be contrary to any existing law or regulations,
that in this instance, it is the intent of the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, that all
other portions, sections, words, clauses, phrases, or paragraphs of this document shall remain in full
force and effect.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a
regular session thereof held on the 12th day of September, 2011.
________________________________________
JEFFREY K. KRAUSS
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
STACY ULMEN, CMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________________
GREG SULLIVAN
City Attorney
CITY OF BOZEMANFINANCIAL SUMMARY - FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012General Special Debt Capital Enterprise Internal Permanent AllFund Revenue Service Projects Funds Service Funds FundsProjected Beginning Fund Balance/Working Capital 5,437,000$ 15,191,330$ 3,279,837$ -$ 26,176,716$ 282,288$ 581,071$ 50,948,242$ Estimated Revenues 22,989,588 13,332,661 2,728,815 - 17,272,133 4,274,164 92,000 60,689,361 Less Appropriations 24,063,453 14,375,576 2,669,076 - 30,197,694 4,238,716 - 75,544,515 Increase/(Decrease) in Fund Balance/Working Capital (1,073,865) (1,042,915) 59,739 - (12,925,561) 35,448 92,000 (14,855,154) Projected Ending Fund Balance/Working Capita4,363,135$ 14,148,415$ 3,339,576$ -$ 13,251,155$ 317,736$ 673,071$ 36,093,088$ A. RosenberryPrepared 9/4/2011
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE/WORKING CAPITAL
Projected Beginning Estimated Appropriations Budgeted Ending
Fund Balance/ Revenues Fund Balance/
Working Capital Working Capital
# General Fund
010 General Fund 5,437,000 22,989,588$ 24,063,453$ 4,363,135$
Special Revenue Funds -
100 Planning Fund 199,424 712,260 657,504 254,180
103 Health-Medical Insurance 153,000 1,849,219 2,002,219 -
104 Liability Insurance - - - -
105 P.E.R.S. Fund - - - -
106 Police Pension Fund - - - -
107 Fire Pension Fund - - - -
108 Community Transportation - 22,160 10,515 11,645
109 Highway Safety Improvement Projects 21,877 - - 21,877
110 Gas Tax Apportionment 582,936 668,460 656,500 594,896
111 Street Maintenance District 237,219 4,148,604 3,883,679 502,144
112 Tree Maintenance 156,784 431,500 439,452 148,832
113 Fire Impact Fee 146,089 150,000 167,500 128,589
114 Street Impact Fee 7,605,129 700,000 879,400 7,425,729
115 Building Inspection Special Revenue 827,063 869,600 868,136 828,527
116 Dowtown Improvement District 1,219,036 1,380,158 2,499,878 99,316
118 HUD Projects - - - -
119 Economic Development Loan Fund - - - -
120 Community Housing 319,432 50,000 70,000 299,432
121 Housing Revolving Loan Fund 63,219 7,000 14,400 55,819
122 Blast Clean Up Loans - - - -
125 Drug Forfeiture 1,464 187,000 166,601 21,863
128 Fish Wildlife And Park Management Areas 26,635 - - 26,635
129 Special Projects - Recovery Act, ARRA - - - -
130 Americans With Disability Act 4,210 - - 4,210
131 Beautification Of Bozeman 1,389 - - 1,389
132 Bogert Park Special Revenue 10,361 - - 10,361
133 Recreation Department Special Revenue 17,330 1,000 1,000 17,330
135 Cemetery Department Special Revenue 2,280 - - 2,280
136 Park Department Special Revenue 10,270 5,500 12,000 3,770
137 Library Department Special Revenue 11,436 5,200 7,900 8,736
138 Law & Justice Center 445,374 - 20,000 425,374
139 Police Department Special Revenue 288,933 104,500 82,322 311,111
140 Police Domestic Violence 1,250 - - 1,250
142 Sustainability Grant - - - -
143 TIF N 7th Corridor 481,000 502,000 709,523 273,477
144 TIF NE Urban Renewal 126,000 79,500 169,952 35,548
145 TIF Mandeville Industrial (172,853) 34,000 - (138,853)
146 Lighting Dist.'s (146-170, 181, 182, 200-224)492,275 315,000 315,000 492,275
174 Victim Witness Advocate 369,091 76,000 113,020 332,071
175 Senior Transportation 31,018 82,400 82,400 31,018
176 Business Improvement District 3,588 114,000 114,000 3,588
177 Neighborhood Special Revenue 969 - - 969
179 Diaster Relief Fund 87,560 2,000 - 89,560
183 Fire Department Special Revenue 32,569 - - 32,569
184 Parks Master Plan Develop 146,464 - - 146,464
185 Insurance Proceeds - - - -
186 Development Impacts 655,722 8,000 - 663,722
187 Fire Department Equipment 186,056 334,600 - 520,656
188 City/County Drug Forfeiture 209,002 55,000 - 264,002
189 Story Mansion Special Revenue (2,495) 40,000 34,675 2,830
191 Tourism BID 403 398,000 398,000 403
850 Park Land - Cash in Lieu 192,821 - - 192,821
Total Special Revenue Funds 15,191,330 13,332,661 14,375,576 14,148,415
----------------------------------------------FY 12----------------------------------------------
Changes in Fund Balance/Working Capital 9/4/2011
Changes in Fund Balance/Working Capital 9/4/2011
# Debt Service Funds
300 Special Improvement District Revolv. Fund 1,228,196 20,000 - 1,248,196
301 Library Bonds 192,143 314,849 316,132 190,860
302 Bond P & I 1995 Transportation Projects (237,611) 469,088 428,066 (196,589)
305 TIF 2007 Downtown Bonds 685 424,878 424,878 685
310 SID Funds 2,096,424 1,500,000 1,500,000 2,096,424
Total Debt Service Funds 3,279,837 2,728,815 2,669,076 3,339,576
Construction Funds
Capital Projects - - - -
Enterprise Funds
600 Water 10,916,509 6,386,297 14,542,098 2,760,708
610 Water Impact Fee - Net Assets 7,791,746 850,000 5,250,000 3,391,746
620 Waste Water 6,698,497 6,382,675 7,021,864 6,059,308
630 Waste Water Impact Fee - Net Assets - 820,000 404,000 416,000
640 Solid Waste 752,500 2,496,811 2,587,042 662,269
650 Parking Enterprise 17,464 336,350 392,690 (38,876)
Total Enterprise Funds 26,176,716 17,272,133 30,197,694 13,251,155
Internal Service Funds
-
710 Vehicle Maintenance Shop 37,240 794,164 748,716 82,688
720 Health-Medical Self-Insurance Fund 245,048 3,480,000 3,490,000 235,048
-
Total Internal Service Funds 282,288 4,274,164 4,238,716 317,736
Permanent Funds
800 Cemetery Perpetual Care 581,071 92,000 - 673,071
Total Permanent Funds 581,071 92,000 - 673,071
Total All Funds 50,948,242 60,689,361 75,544,515 36,093,088
Changes in Fund Balance/Working Capital 9/4/2011
FISCAL YEAR FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12
MILL VALUE 63,249$ 68,981$ 74,178$ 78,290$ 80,367$ 82,448$
*Corrected 8/2011
PERCENTAGE CHANGE 8.9% 9.1% 7.5% 5.5%2.7%2.6%
GENERAL FUND:
All-Purpose 110.57 101.26 111.91 111.96 110.16 127.16
SPECIAL REVENUE:
City Planning 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Police Retirement* 4.07 4.27 4.14 4.34 4.45 0.00
Firefighters' Retirement* 2.68 2.81 2.72 2.85 2.97 0.00
Public Employees' Retirement* 4.39 4.61 4.52 4.75 4.86 0.00
Comprehensive Insurance* 4.45 4.67 4.53 4.61 4.73 0.00
Health/Med Insurance 22.91 22.36 24.31 23.67 24.29 23.18
Fire Capital & Equipment 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
Fire Truck/Equipment
Senior Transportation 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Workforce Housing 1.46 1.00 0.50 0.50
TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE 41.50 41.72 48.68 48.22 48.80 30.68
DEBT SERVICE:
Library G.O. Bonds 4.95 4.53 4.27 4.03 3.94 3.82
Transportation G.O. Bonds 6.40 6.67 6.30 5.98 5.85 5.69
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 11.35 11.20 10.57 10.01 9.79 9.51
TOTAL ALL LEVIES 163.42 154.18 171.16 170.19 168.75 167.35
Percentage Change in Mills -2.9% -5.7% 11.0% -0.6% -0.8% -0.8%
Property Taxes Levied $10,336,467 $10,635,491 $12,696,306 $13,324,175 $13,562,211 $13,797,529
Percentage Change in Dollars 5.8% 2.9% 19.4% 4.9%1.8%1.7%
* These funds are being combined into the All Purpose Levy. They are all subject to MCA 15-10-420.
Tax Authority Authorized but Not Levied
General Fund Reduction 462,720$ 628,354$
Street & Tree Maintenance Offset 116,270$ -$
Police & Fire Reductions 583,000$ 849,000$ 914,000$
SAFER Grant 350,120$ 303,570$ 189,720$ 113,985$
911 Mills (Resolution No. 3954) 620,829 667,602$ 704,610$ 723,303$ 742,032$
FY11 Certification Error:59,753$
Total Authorized But Not Levied -$ 620,829$ 1,017,722$ 1,591,180$ 2,400,766$ 2,398,371$
Number of Mills - 9.00 13.72 20.32 29.87 29.09
MILL LEVIES & MILL VALUES
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Anna Rosenberry
From:Chuck Winn
Sent:Monday, August 29, 2011 3:54 PM
To:Anna Rosenberry
Subject:Fw: Response to question about deferring Bogert Pool repairs
Categories:FY12 Budget
From: Ron Dingman
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 03:15 PM
To: Jeff Krauss; Sean Becker; Carson Taylor; Chris Mehl; Cyndy Andrus
Cc: Chuck Winn; Dan McCarthy; Chris Kukulski
Subject: Response to question about deferring Bogert Pool repairs
Honorable Mayor and Commissioners,
In response to Deputy Mayor Becker’s question on August 8, 2011 I have prepared the following brief explanation of
what might be the expected affects of deferring repairs to the Bogert Pool for another year. The repairs referred to
include replacement of the existing gutter system and pool shell.
In 2008 USAquatics conducted a survey of the Swim Center and Bogert Pool facilities. The result of that study is a
comprehensive report on the current state of the facilities and recommendations on what needs to be done to ensure
the longevity and safety of both pools. These reports were adopted by the City Commission and have been used by staff
as a tool for budgeting upgrades and repairs to both pool facilities, both short and long term. While staff recognizes the
shortcomings in most cost projections contained in the report, the evaluation and summary of the condition of the
pools, along with the recommendations for repairs and maintenance, has been extremely valuable.
There is currently $382,000 indentified in the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) in the City Manager’s 2012
recommended budget for repairs to the Bogert Pool. This is to completely replace the gutter system around the edge of
the pool and to replace the pool shell with a product called Diamond Bright. These repairs were recommended in the
2008 Aquatic Facility Survey.
The gutter system currently in place has been deteriorating for many years and has been, in the past, repaired
by lifeguards. The system is constructed of concrete and there are many gutter tiles that are loose and broken. The
interior of the gutter basin, also made of concrete, is eroding away at the base. This is causing water to leak behind the
existing pool shell, and reducing the structural integrity of the entire gutter system. The project will replace this system
with a stainless steel gutter system.
2008 USAquatics Facility Survey recommendation:
“The entire gutter system is generally weathered and the joint between the concrete deck and pool edge is in poor
condition. The existing gutter/overflow system is in poor to fair condition and in need of replacement. A stainless steel
gutter would provide additional advantages.”
The pool’s existing shell is 40 years old. It has developed fractures along the sides of the wall inside pool and the
steps imbedded into the walls in the deep end are falling out. We have repaired these steps numerous times. We are
not sure if the fractures in the pool shell are structural or cosmetic at this point. The project calls for removing all layers
of paint and grinding the old shell down to a stable layer. They will repair any cracks and then apply a Diamond Bright
pool shell. This product has a 10 year warranty.
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2008 USAquatics Facility Survey recommendation:
“Major recommendations for the pool include; …..Installation of a new plaster pool finish with quartz, …., and installation
of ADA accessible ramps and stairs”.
It is difficult to predict what the affects would be of postponing this project for an additional year. It could be
that we would get through another season with no significant issues. However, any issues connected with the gutter
system and/or pool shell could be significant enough to warrant closing the pool until those repairs are made. The worst
case scenario would be that the Bogert Pool would be closed next season, or until these repairs are completed.
There are other repairs and replacements that are needed, to extend the useful life of the pool, beyond the
Gutter and Pool Shell replacement. The boiler, which heats Bogert pool, is 72 years old and will need to be replaced
soon. We have been experiencing problems with the boiler and it is currently scheduled in the CIP for $197,000 in
FY2014. The most recent estimated cost for a new boiler is about $70,000. Demolition and removal of the existing
boiler, however, is estimated to be between $100,000 to $150,000. Staff has looked into this to see if it is at all possible
to have the demolition and removal work done in‐house but we lack the equipment and expertise.
The bath house will eventually need to be replaced or undergo a drastic remodel to assure structural stability
and to become compliant with the third phase of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 2010 Standards for
Accessibility. The intent is to have these standards in place by March 15, 2012 and the updated version has removed all
grandfather clauses for recreation and aquatic facilities.
2008 USAquatics Facility Survey recommendation:
“Our recommendations for the bathhouse are for updates necessary to comply with ADA accessibility requirements”.
Bogert Pool attendance averages around 20,000 swimmers per season, and is open for an average of 60 days
per season. The pool’s capacity is 350 people and so we nearly always have a waiting line down the street. In addition
to the daily swim attendance, we experience another 4,000 visits for swim lessons. Because attendance has been low
on Tuesday evenings we have started to offer the pool for private pool rentals for $480 starting at 5:00 pm. This
program is gaining momentum as the public becomes aware of it. The last rental was for about 200 people.
Staff believes that it is in the best interest of the community to fund this project in the 2012 budget in order to
assure the continued safety and use of the pool. We would welcome the opportunity to take any or all of the
commission on a tour of our pool facilities and answer any questions you may have. If you are interested in a tour
please let me know and I will arrange for one. Thank you for the opportunity to provide this information to you.
Ron Dingman
Parks and Recreation Director
rdingman@bozeman.net
(406) 582-3222
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Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Natalie Meyer, Climate Protection Coordinator
Anna Rosenberry, Finance Director
SUBJECT: Community Climate Action Plan Implementation
MEETING DATE: September 12, 2011
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Budget Discussion
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the necessary budget to pursue Alternative B - $34,000 in
additional funding from the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
At the August 8, 2011 Policy Discussion, the Commission directed Staff to return with funding
alternatives for implementation of the Community Climate Action Plan (CAP). Outlined below
are three potential scenarios for FY12 that describe programs City Staff could pursue with A)
existing resources, B) $34,000 for programmatic funding, or C) $64,000 for programmatic
funding and half a FTE to support implementation of the Community CAP.
In addition, other capital expenditures in the City Manager’s FY12 Recommended Budget
directly further the goals outlined in the Community Climate Action Plan.
Street Operations: Bike Path Improvements $25,000
Street Maintenance: Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk Replacement $50,000
Street Maintenance: Pedestrian Ramps/ADA $25,000
1 Mill Levy Streamline Transportation $82,500
FY12 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN PROPOSED ACTIVITIES:
Alternative A – Existing Resources
With no additional staff support or funding beyond existing resources, the following activities
and projects would be initiated in FY12 using free and low-cost education and outreach
strategies:
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1. Consider Appointing A Permanent Conservation Advisory Board-CEI2
2. Participate in the SWMBIA Annual Home Show-CEI4
3. Promote Northwestern Energy Rebates-CEI5
4. Support Property Assessed Clean Energy Legislation-RCB7
5. Expand & Improve Multi-Modal Infrastructure-TSP1
6. Interconnect & Enhance Sidewalk Network-TSP6
7. Showers & Bike Parking in Lieu of Parking-TSP5
8. Promote Recycling-WWR3
Montana Schools Recycle Education Program
9. Educate Public on Opt-Out for Delivery of Phone Books-WWR6
10. Scope Development of Solar Hot Water Program-EP2
11. Scope Alternative Energy Potential at City Facilities-EP9
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Alternative B – Programmatic Funding ***THIS ALTERNATIVE HAS BEEN
INCLUDED IN APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION.
With the addition of $34,000 dedicated to Climate Action Plan programming, implementation in
FY12 would include the programs described under Alternative A, as well as the items outlined
below. The additional programs would require the Climate Protection Coordinator to transfer
additional grant duties to the Grants Specialist. Additional over-site would be provided by the
City Sustainability Team and a citizen advisory board or working group. All of these projects
would require a multi-departmental collaboration including, but not limited to: Administration,
Building, Streets, Solid Waste, and Engineering.
1. Community Engagement and Implementation-CEI 1 to 6 $6,000
Develop professional outreach materials in support of all the Community Engagement
and Implementation recommendations in the Community CAP and bring public visibility
to the program. This will support an effort to brand Bozeman’s sustainability work,
develop a complete website of resources, produce media for outreach events, and
promote existing energy conservation resources.
2. Voluntary Commercial Benchmarking Program-RCB1 $2,500
Funding would be used to manage, promote, and recognize businesses for participating in
the program.
3. Passive Solar Design Workshop-RCB6 $700
The total cost of advertising and hosting the event will total approximately $1700, but we
would seek business sponsorship and consider charging participants a small fee.
4. Anti-idling Education Campaign-TSP4 $13,000
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An adequate idle-free education campaign is expected to cost approximately $26,000
(cash & in-kind services) in Bozeman, including project management, design, signage,
media outreach, and educational materials. The balance would be sought through grants
and partnerships.
5. Expand Composting Program-WWR2 $800
Grow composting opportunities at the community gardens and offer plastic composting
bins at-cost to residents through the Solid Waste Division.
6. Promote Recycling-WWR3 $2,200
Partner with Chamber of Commerce and businesses along the interstate corridor to
promote recycling at service stations and rest stops.
Partner with MSU, County, and Downtown Business Association to ensure greater access
to recycling facilities at public events such as, Music on Main, the Bozeman Art Walk,
Gallatin County Fair, Christmas Stroll, and basketball tournaments.
7. Support a LED Street Light Pilot Program – Municipal CAP TLU9 $8,800
Fund a two to three block residential LED street light pilot study.
Alternative B Total Cost $34,000
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Alternative C- Programmatic Funding and Half FTE
Recognizing that 72 percent of Bozeman’s greenhouse gas emissions are tied to residential and
commercial buildings, it is necessary and appropriate to focus on promoting energy efficiency in
this area. Most home and business owners do not have the information or time needed to seek an
energy audit and pursue cost-effective energy retrofits. Dedicating a half FTE to Commercial and
Residential Energy Conservation education, outreach, and financing strategies would allow us to
make substantial progress in the first year of implementation. This alternative includes the
programmatic activities describes in Alternatives A and B, as well as the programs described
below:
1. Half FTE Commercial and Residential Energy Conservation Coordinator $25,500
The Commercial and Residential Energy Conservation Coordinator would oversee the
following programs:
a. Voluntary Commercial Benchmarking Program-RCB1
b. Passive Solar Design Workshop-RCB6
c. Support Property Assessed Clean Energy Legislation RCB7 $2,500
d. Commercial Construction Commissioning Education-RCB2 $2,000
e. Research and groundwork for 10 Percent Energy Reduction Challenge (RCB3) to
be implemented in FY13
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f. Research and groundwork for RECO Guidelines and Education (RCB4) to be
implemented in FY13
2. Scope a Five Cent Fee on Plastic Bags-WWR4
The additional Commercial and Residential Energy Conservation Coordinator would
allow more time for the Climate Protection Coordinator to focus on this objective. Staff
will scope development of a plastic bag fee or ban, with focus on an education campaign
to be launched in FY13.
Alternative C Total Cost $64,000
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FISCAL EFFECTS: Implementing Alternative B would require $34,000 from the City’s
General Fund; however, many of these programs will leverage investment from other businesses
and organizations in the community. Several of the programs will result in direct energy savings,
while other programs will lay the groundwork for future energy savings for both the City of
Bozeman and residents.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission.
Report compiled on: September 1, 2011
Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Ron Dingman, Park and Recreation Director
Thom White, Park/Cemetery Superintendent
SUBJECT: The effects on parks and cemetery maintenance by the possible sale of the
Story Mansion or by further decreasing or increasing the Parks maintenance budget.
MEETING DATE: September 12, 2011
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Included with Final Appropriation Resolution materials.
BACKGROUND: In response the question of what resources would be saved if the City were
to sell the Story Mansion and how those resources would be used, the following information is
provided.
The Parks Division staff currently mows and irrigates the Mansion grounds as well as doing
snow removal during the winter months. It takes 1 employee 1 hour every week to mow the
grounds, or 26 hours per season based on 26 weeks. It takes 1 employee 3 hours every day to
irrigate the lawn using hoses and sprinklers, which includes the multiple trips made to move
sprinklers. A total of 330 hours per season are used for irrigation, based on 22 weeks.
Miscellaneous maintenance duties account for approximately 60 hours per season. It normally
takes 1 employee about 45 minutes to plow the walks and parking lot following a snow event.
Snow removal hours vary because the number of snow events each year is not a constant
number. A rough average for snow removal per season is about 26 hours. The approximate total
of man hours used for maintenance of the Story Mansion grounds per year is 442.
The highest priority for maintaining our public lands is risk management and liability issues.
Beyond that mission, the Parks and Cemetery Divisions use a tier system to identify levels of
maintenance and a park priority list to indentify the highest to lowest priority parks in our
system. The Chart below lists each park, and the cemetery, and the level of care we provide to
them. There are variables that affect our ability to perform all of these duties consistently, such
as employees being sick or on vacation, equipment failures, weather, emergency priorities, etc.
The maintenance Tier levels are explained in detail in the attachments you received with this
memo.
Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4
Christie Fields East Gallatin
Recreation Area
Centennial Park New Hyalite Park
Bronken Park Bozeman Pond Jarrett Park McLeod Park
Sports Complex Southside Valley Unit Park N. 9th Park
Bogert Park N. Grand Fields Story Mansion Langohr Gardens
Lindley Park West Babcock Aashiem
Fields Westfield Park Westlake Gardens
Cooper Park Westlake/BMX Depot Park Snowfill Park
Beall Park Rose Park N. Meadows Park Circle Dr. Park
Kirk Park Creekside Park Pilgrim Church Park
Main Street to Mountains Soroptimist Park Josephine Park
Shop Complex Hauser Park
Lower Shop Yard Graf Park
Boulevards Greenway Park
Burke Parking Lot
The 2011 Budget for Parks was $1,027,138. $678,633 was budgeted for wages and $348,505
was budgeted for Operations. With the Full-Time Equivalents (FTE’s) and Operations funding
that was budgeted in the 2011 budget, the Parks Division has been able to maintain the level of
maintenance for the parks listed above.
The Parks Division staff, combined with the Cemetery staff, consists of 10 full time employees,
not counting the Parks and Cemetery Superintendent, and about 14 to 16 seasonal employees,
depending on our ability to fill all positions.
The Parks and Cemetery Divisions have essentially combined in order to allow us to work a 7
day work week and eliminate overtime. This has resulted in fewer people working on each day
which has had an added affect on our ability to accomplish some tasks. All Parks and Cemetery
employees work together to accomplish whatever job needs to be done, and those jobs are
prioritized according to urgency and importance. For instance, if there is a funeral and we have
5 employees on shift, 2 employees are needed for the burial leaving 3 employees for all other
work. This scenario assumes that all seasonal employees are gone for the season. As you may
know, most all of our seasonal employees are students which are only available from mid-June to
the end of August. The worst case scenario would be a 5 person crew with someone either sick
or on vacation. This is to provide an understanding of the operation and our resources.
If the Parks Division no longer had the additional workload of the Story Mansion maintenance,
the resources saved would first be used to help accomplish our top priority tasks that may not be
getting done and then work further down the priority list of parks and maintenance. This might
include increased weed eating, facility maintenance, and trail maintenance.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the Commission.
FISCAL EFFECTS: N/A
Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Jon Henderson, GIS Manager
Brendan Steele, IT Director
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
SUBJECT: Aerial Photography
MEETING DATE: September 12, 2011
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: FYI.
RECOMMENDATION: The following information is provided as a follow-up to questions
raised during the August 8, 2011 City Commission meeting regarding the proposed aerial
photography project.
BACKGROUND: The City of Bozeman collects updated aerial photography to support many
internal functions. This information is used in virtually every department and should be
considered a critical part of our data infrastructure. Please reference the attached “Capital
Request Narrative” for a complete listing of advantages associated with this project.
We currently charge individuals requesting aerial photography a rate consistent with the laws set
forth in Section 2-6-110 of the Montana Code Annotated. According to the statute, we are not
able to recoup costs for a project beyond what it takes to provide access to the information. It is
standard practice among other Montana communities to supply digital data at a reasonable cost
so that the information may be used by all user groups in a variety of ways, thus maximizing our
return on investment throughout the development process. Despite increased demand from the
private sector, our main users/benefactors of aerial photography remain to be within the
organization (e.g., Engineering, Planning, Emergency Services, etc.).
The Montana State University Department of Facilities Planning, Design and Construction has
agreed to supplement our project cost by $3,250 – based on 5% of the land area that is proposed
within the flight boundary which is under their ownership (“good faith” letter attached).
Additional private sector contributions were unsuccessfully pursued during our 2004 flight
because local engineering firms were not interested in a “static” image. In other words, when
they are hired by a client, they usually fly aerial photography concurrent with the schedule of
their project.
According to our financial records, we have brought in a total of $6,809.95 since the beginning
of 2008 (roughly $1,700 per year). This represents cash register codes for “Maps & Prints”, but
may also include some erroneously coded sales such as simple photo copies.
As you can see from the below graphic, the city has experienced considerable change, showing
over 1,000 “significant changes” (e.g., major building improvements) which have occurred since
the last photo was taken (6/15/2007):
We have also added the following items since our last photo:
Parking Garage
Detention Center
Downtown Blast
New Elementary & Middle Schools
382 acres of Annexations (3% of City)
~10 miles of pavement/road
1,000+ “significant changes” based on Building Permits
UNRESOLVED ISSUES: None.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission.
FISCAL EFFECTS: The project is scheduled for FY12 in the current Capital Improvement
Plan (GF065). The Montana State University Department of Facilities Planning, Design and
Construction have offered a “good faith” contribution of $3,250. This brings the total cost to the
City down to $61,750 (which includes a 15% contingency).
Attachments: Capital Request Narrative, Good Faith Understanding Letter from MSU
Report compiled on: August 12, 2011
PLANNING
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WORKLOAD INDICATORS
WORKLOAD INDICATOR
FY08
Actual
FY09
Actual
FY10
Actual
FY11
Budgeted
FY12
Estimated
Subdivision Pre-applications 11 4 5 4 4
Minor Subdivision Pre. Plats 3 3 2 2
Major Sub-Preliminary Plats 7 0 2 2 2
Final Plats 21 3 5 4 4
Master Plan Amendments 4 2 1 1
Annexations 7 1 1 2 2
Exemptions 19 7 15 10 10
Preliminary Plat Lots Approved 1,434 6 170 170
Final Plat Lots Approved 861 10 200 200
Number of public forum opportunities for
special projects
10 20 10 10
Number of participants in forums 125 150 100 100
Number of projects assessed impact fees 1200 451 1000 1000
Number of literature/information requests
pertaining to impact fees
150 100 150 150
Number of estimates for impact fees 100 50 150 150
Site Plans 45 37 85 25 25
Conditional Use Permits 9 14 10 15 15
Planned Unit Developments 7 0 2 0 0
Certificates of Appropriateness 224 221 327 225 225
Sign Reviews (permanent and temp)297 281 356 280
280
Variances/Appeals 0 3 1 4 4
Zone Map Amendments 20 3 9 4 4
Zone Text Amendments 0 3 5 5
Concept Plan Review/Informal Review 29 10 18 20 20
Number of site visits and/or signage
consultations evaluating allowable signage
511 500 550
550
Special Temporary Use Permits (STUPs)13 10 11 10 10
Reuse Permits 18 13 35 15 15
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Office Visitations 300
Historic Design Reviews 268 173 200 200
Presentations (slides, walking tours, etc)26 18 18 18
Newsletters/Articles 0 2 2
BHPAB Meetings/Beautification Staff Hrs NA 580 580 580
Hrs Working w/Volunteers/Interns 350 650 650
Certified Local Government (CLG) hrs.
1000 1000 1000
LIBRARY
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PERFORMANCE MEASURERS
Effectiveness Measurers
(workload per capita FY09-11 – based on service
population of 47,805)
Standard
FY 09
Actual
FY10
Actual
FY11
Projected
FY12
Budgeted
(based on new
service pop. of
62,164)
Circulation of Materials
9.9 13.28 14.04 15.6 13.33
Registered Borrowers – as a percent of
total service population
50%61% 60% 60% 46%
Total volumes
2.38 2.75 2.8 2.9 2.25
Reference transactions
1 2.33 2.2 2.27 1.79
Interlibrary loan transactions
.1 .08 .14 .08 .06
Children’s program attendance
30%39% 43% 42% 32%
Efficiency Measurers
Standard
FY 09
Actual
(workload/FTE
– based on
21.16 FTE)
FY10
Actual
(workload/FTE
– based on
21.16 FTE)
FY11
Projected
(workload/FTE
– based on
21.66 FTE)
FY12
Budgeted
(workload/FTE
– based on
21.66 FTE)
Circulation of Materials
20,000 30015 31734 34360 38264
Registered Borrowers
1,000 1386 1362 1317 1328
Total volumes
4,000 6223 6288 6406 6463
Reference transactions
2,000 5273 4962 5021 5143
Interlibrary loan transactions
200 176 316 172 175
Children’s program attendance
650 885 979 927 931
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WORKLOAD INDICATORS
WORKLOAD INDICATOR
FY 09
Actual
FY10
Actual
FY11
Projected
FY12
Budgeted
Library Materials Circulated
635113 671501 744245 828808
Children's Programs Provided
508 630 657 665
Attendance at Children's Programs
18735 20722 20087 20173
Reference Questions Answered
111590 104995 108748 111389
Interlibrary Loan Transactions
3730 6693 3720 3789
Registered Borrowers
29329 28817 28528 28775
New Library Materials Cataloged
13374 13059 11462
12000
Materials Reserved
9521 10854 11113 13859
Materials Renewed
44156 40809 42230 44991
2011 Bozeman Parcel Data Orion ‐ Average and Median.xlsx Protest Summary
2011 Tax Year
City of Bozeman Real Estate Parcel Data
Number of Parcels 12490
Number of Parcels with Zero Taxable Market Value 716
Number of Taxable Parcels 11774
Number of Parcels with Living Units 8934
Median Residence, Taxable Market Value 133,380 Sort out properties with "0" Living Units
Average Residence, Taxable Market Value 158,860 Sort out properties with "0" Living Units
Appeals
2009 Appeal ‐ AB26 1186
2009 County Tax Appeal Board 59
2009 Appeals ‐ Total 1245
Cancelled 7
Data Change only 8
Denied 15
Dismissed ‐ Applicant 11
Dismissed ‐ County 2
No Change 561
Value Adjustment 522
Withdrawn 69
Still Active: 50
Current Taxable Market Value of Parcels Still Active 30,368,011$
Percentage of Entire City's Taxable Market Value 1.14%
Average Market Value of Parcels Still Active 607,000$
Related Dollar Value of City Property Taxes 152,358.56$
2010 Appeal ‐ AB26 314
2010 County Tax Appeal Board 16
2010 Appeals ‐ Total 330
Cancelled 4
Data Change only 1
Denied 58
Dismissed ‐ Applicant 1
Dismissed ‐ County 0
No Change 12
Value Adjustment 20
Withdrawn 11
Still Active: 223
Current Taxable Market Value of Parcels Still Active 73,225,580$
Percentage of Entire City's Taxable Market Value 2.59%
Average Market Value of Parcels Still Active 328,365$
Related Dollar Value of City Property Taxes 353,041.31$
2011 Appeal ‐ AB26 73
2011 County Tax Appeal Board 7
2011 Appeals ‐ Total 80
"Closed"26
Still Active: 54
Current Taxable Market Value of Parcels Still Active 19,255,722$
Percentage of Entire City's Taxable Market Value 0.64%
Average Market Value of Parcels Still Active 356,589$
Related Dollar Value of City Property Taxes 88,294.45$
Total Related Dollar Value of City Property Taxes Still Under Appeal 593,694.32$