Administration - Alison Bong, Deputy Finance Director; Jerome Krieger, Senior Parks and Recreation Manager
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Adopt the 2023 Open Space Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
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Executive Summary
Staff recommends that council adopt the proposed Open Space 2023 Capital Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Finance and Parks and Recreation presented the 2023-2027 Open Space CIP, including the 2023 Open Space 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 Open Space Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
The program is vetted annually by staff with board and council guidance. The projects listed in 2023 will be next year’s Open Space 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.
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 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 |
|
Park Dedication Fees |
873,600 |
(367,577) |
1,050,000 |
- |
1,556,023 |
|
Park Dedication Fees - Reserve |
776,400 |
(501,400) |
- |
- |
275,000 |
|
Wetland Credits - Pioneer Park |
- |
- |
- |
800,000 |
800,000 |
|
Wetland Credits - Site 7 |
100,000 |
325,000 |
4,000,000 |
- |
4,425,000 |
|
Wetland Credits - Site 7 Reserve |
- |
2,250,000 |
- |
- |
2,250,000 |
|
Grand Total |
1,750,000 |
1,706,023 |
5,050,000 |
800,000 |
9,306,023 |
|
Project Costs |
Budget to Date |
2023 Budget |
2024-2027 |
Beyond 2027 |
Project Total |
|
Construction |
1,215,000 |
1,670,000 |
4,235,000 |
800,000 |
7,920,000 |
|
Consulting |
535,000 |
36,023 |
815,000 |
- |
1,386,023 |
|
Grand Total |
1,750,000 |
1,706,023 |
5,050,000 |
800,000 |
9,306,023 |
2023 Projects and Expenses include:
• Wetland Management
• Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Trail Development
• On-going Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Preservation
• Trails Development
• Open Space Management
Strategic Plan Relationship
This item meets the Well-Maintained Infrastructure strategic plan priority.
Board/Commission Review
The NRCB reviewed the item at their meeting on Tuesday, October 18, and recommended that the 2023 - 2027 Open Space Capital Improvement Plan budget be adopted.
Financial Impact
The proposed budget, if adopted, would appropriate $2.9 million for open space development 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 Open Space Capital Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan.
Attachment List
2023 Open Space Fund Budget
2023-2027 Open Space CIP
Body
WHEREAS, the proposed Open Space 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 Open Space Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has, after due consideration and deliberation, made such adjustments in the proposed Open Space 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 Open Space 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 Open Space 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 Open Space Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Plan.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 5th day of December 2022.