Administration - Alison Bong, Deputy Finance Director; Jerome Krieger, Senior Parks and Recreation Manager
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Adopt the 2023 Parks and Trails Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
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Executive Summary
Staff recommends that council adopt the proposed Parks and Trails 2023 Capital Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Finance and Parks and Recreation presented the 2023-2027 Parks and Trails CIP, including the 2023 Parks and Trails Budget, at workshop on November 7. The council had an opportunity to ask questions and discuss different projects within the budget.
Background
Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Engineering staff have collaborated with the Finance Department to develop a traditional format for the 2023-2027 Parks and Trails Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
At the November 7 workshop, staff recommended changing the program name to Parks and Trails instead of the historically used Neighborhood Parks. This better aligns with the changing needs of the parks capital program as the city becomes fully developed and funding eligibility and availability shifts to preservation of existing assets rather than expansion.
The program is vetted annually by staff with board and council guidance. The projects listed in 2023 will be next year’s Parks and Trails Capital Budget upon council adoption. Projects in the out-years (2024-2027) may be delayed, accelerated, or moved forward in priority based on regular budget and program discussions, emergent conditions, and other factors including economic pressures.
A minor error was found and corrected for CIP year 2025. The previously presented CIP had project allocations for Deacon’s Park Playground in 2023 and 2025 due to the project being moved up to 2023. The 2025 Deacon’s Park Playground project funds have been reallocated to Trail Improvements - Parks and Trails so the total CIP expenditures have not changed.
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Summary:
A summary of the plan by category can be found below, and a detailed listing of the capital improvement program is included as a supplemental attachment.
The 2023-2027 CIP consists of three tables:
• Projects with Executive Summary - lists projects with a short summary and project costs by year
• Projects by Revenue Source - lists all revenues being requested to fund capital projects and shows the revenue allocations by project
• Projects by Expense Category - lists projects with expense categories to show what funds are being used for (Ex: construction, consulting, etc.)
The projects listed in 2023, will be next year’s capital budget upon council authorization. The 2023 project total on the capital improvement plan tables may be lower than the total approved project budgets due to the removal of prior period capital appropriations. The fund budget attachment reflects the total 2023 appropriations and shows the amount of carryover of prior year appropriations that are anticipated to be spent in 2023.
|
Revenues |
Budget to Date |
2023 Budget |
2024-2027 |
Beyond 2027 |
Revenue Total |
|
Billboard Revenue |
172,800 |
178,000 |
673,800 |
75,000 |
1,099,600 |
|
Parks & Trails Reserve |
87,200 |
46,925 |
76,200 |
- |
210,325 |
|
Property Taxes |
350,000 |
500,000 |
1,925,000 |
150,000 |
2,925,000 |
|
Grand Total |
610,000 |
724,925 |
2,675,000 |
225,000 |
4,234,925 |
|
Project Costs |
Budget to Date |
2023 Budget |
2024-2027 |
Beyond 2027 |
Project Total |
|
Construction |
610,000 |
716,925 |
2,525,000 |
225,000 |
4,076,925 |
|
Consulting |
- |
8,000 |
150,000 |
- |
158,000 |
|
Grand Total |
610,000 |
724,925 |
2,675,000 |
225,000 |
4,234,925 |
2023 Projects and Expenses Include
• Blaine Baseball Complex Building - Siding
• Carrara East Court
• Deacon’s Park Playground
• Lakeside Sport Court
• Oak Creek Park Playground
• Palmer Playground
• Sunnyside Park Playground
• Trail Improvements
• Xylite Park Playground
Strategic Plan Relationship
This item meets the Well-Maintained Infrastructure strategic plan priority.
Board/Commission Review
The Park Board reviewed the item at their meeting on Tuesday, November 22. There were not enough Park Board members present to form a quorum; however, the members in attendance were supportive of the 2023 - 2027 Parks and Trails Capital Improvement Plan budget.
Financial Impact
The proposed budget, if adopted, would appropriate $0.7 million for Parks and Trails projects within the city for 2023. The proposed budget is in alignment with the 5-year plan and out-year projections show that there are adequate revenues and fund balance to support the proposed expenditures.
Staff Recommendation
By motion, adopt the 2023 Parks and Trails Capital Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan.
Attachment List
2023 Parks and Trails Fund Budget
2023-2027 Parks and Trails CIP
Body
WHEREAS, the proposed Parks and Trails Capital Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2023 has been prepared by the City Manager and staff; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has examined, studied, and reviewed said proposed Parks and Trails Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has, after due consideration and deliberation, made such adjustments in the proposed Parks and Trails Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Plan as they consider necessary, desirable, or expedient.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine as follows:
1. That the proposed Parks and Trails Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Plan attached hereto are approved; and
2. That the 2023 funding sources identified and attached hereto are approved; and
3. That the 2023 appropriations attached hereto are approved; and
4. That the City’s 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan be updated to reflect the approval of projects included in the proposed Parks and Trails Capital Improvement Plan; and
5. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to implement and to administer, within the budgetary funding limits and within adopted City policy and relevant State and City laws and regulations, said approved Parks and Trails Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Plan.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 5th day of December 2022.