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Home My WebLink About2003-11-04 - Agendas - Final Special City Council Meeting Final Agenda November 4, 2003 A special meeting of the Fayetteville City Council will be held on November 4, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. in Room 219 of the City Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. A. CONSENT: B. OLD BUSINESS: 2003 Millage Levy: An ordinance levying a tax on the real and personal property within the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the year 2003 fixing the rate thereof at 0.4 mils for the Firemen's Pension and Relief Fund, 0.4 mils for the Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund, 1 .0 mil for the Fayetteville City library; and 1 .0 mil for General Purposes and Operations of the City; and certifying the same to the County Clerk of Washington County, Arkansas This Ordinance was left on the fust at the October 7, 2003 City Council meeting. This Ordinance was tabled to a Special City Council Meeting on November 12, 2003 at the October 21, 2003 City Council meeting. C. NEW BUSINESS: Franchise Fees: An ordinance increasing franchise fees for electricity, natural gas and solid waste. D. INFORMATIONAL: 1 . Council Tour: October 20, 2003 2. Veterans Day Holiday: November 11 , 2003 3. Agenda Session: November 12, 2003 at 4:30 PM Room 326 ` Special Meeting of November 4, 2 Subject: Motion By: Seconded: Motion To: Jordan Reynolds Thiel Cook ✓ Marr Rhoads Davis Lucas Mayor Coody ✓ Subject: Motion By: Seconded: Motion To: Jordan Reynolds Thiel Cook ✓ Marr ✓ Rhoads Davis Lucas Mayor Coody �— J A � OLd -Special Meeting of November 4, 2 / (7 Subject: ;z o Motion By: Seconded: Motion To: Jordan Reynolds Thiel ✓ Cook /) Marr f Rhoads ' Davis Lucas Mayor Coody Subject: a o o 3 Nk l i I Motion By: Seconded: Atam ' Motion To: C9 n Jordan t/ r✓ Reynolds �/ �/ 1✓ Thiel Cook ✓ ✓ � Marr ✓ ✓ t/ Rhoads ,✓ �/ �/ �4J Davis ✓ ✓ ✓ Lucas ✓ ✓ �/ Mayor Coody `Special Meeting of November 4, 2� • Subject: Motion By: Seconded: Motion To: , I Jordan 4o� Reynolds Thiel � rnn _ n a Cook (�G� Marr Rhoads � Davis � Lucas t/ Mayor Coody Subject: Motion By: Seconded: Motion To: Jordan Reynolds Thiel Cook Marr Rhoads Davis Lucas Mayor Coody Special City Council Meeting Final Agenda November 4, 2003 A special meeting of the Fayetteville City Council will be held on November 4, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. in Room 219 of the City Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. A. CONSENT: B. OLD BUSINESS: 2003 Millage Levy: An ordinance levying a tax on the real and personal property within the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the year 2003 fixing the rate thereof at 0.4 mils for the Firemen' s Pension and Relief Fund, 0.4 mils for the Policemen's Pension and Relief W „ A � Fund, 1 .0 mil for the Fayetteville City library; and 1 .0 mil for General Purposes and y - Operations of the City; and certifying the same to the County Clerk of Washington �J County, Arkansas This Ordinance was left on the first at the October 7, 2003 City Council meeting. This Ordinance was tabled to a Special City Council Meeting on November 12, 2003 at / the October 21, 2003 City Council meeting. C. NEW BUSINESS: �. Franchise Fees: An ordinance increasing franchise fees for electricity, natural gas and solid waste. D. INFORMATIONAL: 1 . Council Tour: November 3, 2003 2. Veterans Day Holiday: November 11 , 2003 3. Agenda Session : November 12, 2003 at 4:30 PM Room 326 /mo i t or7 l s-1 /4.adl FAYETTEViLLE • /40 / 7 / 4o3 THE CT' OF FAYETTEVILLE. ARKANSAS 2003 Millage Levy 8 Page 1 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM TO: Mayor Dan Coody and Fayetteville City Council THRU: Hugh Earnest, Chief Administrative Officer r' Stephen Davis, Finance & Internal Services Directs'//' Q FROM: Kevin Springer, Budget Manager DATE: September 17, 2003 SUBJECT: 2003 Millage Levy Recommendation: Staff recommends the levy of 2.8 mils on real and personal property taxes for 2004. The millage levy is comprised of the following: Millage Millage Millage Item Type Amount General Fund Operations discretionary 1 .0 Library (approved in 2002) voter approved 1 .0 Fire Pension & Relief Fund voter approved 0.4 Police Pension & Relief Fund voter approved 0.4 Total 2.8 Background : Each year the City must approve an ordinance to renew the levy of ad valorem taxes on real and personal property within the City. This request will provide for such levy on property assessed during 2003. A millage levy ordinance must be approved by City Council in order for the City to continue to collect property taxes for the Policemen ' s Pension and Relief Fund and the Firemen 's Pension and Relief Fund. The millage levy for the Policemen 's Pension and Relief Fund is 0.4 mils for real -774,8464 eC err il/oz /z� 2JO03 2003 Millage Levy • • B Page 2 property and 0.4 mils on personal property. The millage levy for the Firemen' s Pension and Relief Fund is 0.4 mils for real property and 0.4 mils on personal property. In addition, a millage levy must be approved for the operation of the Fayetteville Public Library that was approved by the voters on October 1 , 2002. The millage levy for the Fayetteville Public Library is 1 .0 mils for real property and 1 .0 mils on personal property. The total assessed value of real and personal property located within the city limits of Fayetteville, as of September 14, 2003, is approximately $689 million . The assessed valuation is before the Washington County Board of Equalization has made all the changes to the County Assessors Abstract. Based on the preliminary assessments, the growth in real estate assessments is approximately 7.2%. The change in assessed real estate value is due to newly discovered, newly constructed property (6.2%) and reassessment of existing property ( 1 .0%). The final assessments are anticipated from Washington County mid October. Discussion: In addition to the mils authorized for Police Pension, Fire Pension, and the Fayetteville Public Library, City Council has the option of approving the assessment of up to 5 discretionary mils on real and personal property. City Council may choose to exercise its option to levy some or all these discretionary 5 mils to provide a financial cushion to General Fund to offset the budget shortfalls as a result of lower than projected sales tax collections. During the August 4, 2003 Budget Briefing to City Council , staff recommended that City Council approve 1 .0 mil for the operation of Fire Station #7. Even with the additional 1 .0 mil slated for the operation of Fire Station #7, General Fund needs an additional 1 .0 mil or $678,000 in revenue to balance the 2004 Budget. This millage does not provide any funding for this projected expense nor is any funding made available foreither requested moneys to fund current services or to address any pay range or benefit cost increases. , Millage Funding Item Amount Needed Current budget shortfalls due to Sales Tax collections 678,000 1 .00 Identified funding needs to maintain operations at 323,000 0.50 existing service levels. Total 11001 ,000 1 .50 The combined funding needed to balance General Fund and provide funds to continue existing services at current levels is $ 1 ,001 ,000 or an additional 1 .5 mils. This additional revenue could come from increased sales tax collections, increases in franchise fees, or a combination of these items plus user fee increases. 2003 Millage Levy • • B Page 3 Budget Impact: If the millage is not approved for General Fund operations, the impact for 2004 will be a budget deficit of $ 1 ,641 ,000. This would reduce the 2004 projected ending fund balance amount to $4, 185,000 which is $37,000 below the Required Fund Balance Reserve amount approved by City Council in 2002. Conclusion : The millage levy must be at Washington County, November 6 to be included in their consolidated levy ordinance which will be approved at the November 13, Quorum Court meeting. The City levy will be added to the levies by Washington County, the various school districts, improvement districts and other cities within the County when the Washington County Quorum Court adopts its millage levy for 2003 . if you have any questions concerning this agenda request please contact either myself at 575-8226 or Stephen Davis at 575-8330. • • 2003 Millage Levy B City of Fayetteville Page Property Tax Revenue per Mil August 2, 2003 Millage Approximate Revenue 0. 10 $ 66,000 0.20 $ 131 ,000 0.30 $ 1979000 0.40 $ 262,000 0.50 $ 328,000 0.60 $ 3933000 0.70 $ 459,000 0.80 $ 524,000 0.90 $ 5900000 1 .00 $ 655,000 2.00 $ 13310,000 3.00 $ 19965,000 4.00 $ 29620,000 5.00 $ 312759000 The millage revenue reflected above is based on the Washington County Preliminary Summary Report of County Assessments for the Year 2003 dated August 2, 2003 and excludes real and personal property for Utilities. The City Council can approve up to 5.0 mils for operations. The table assumes a 95% collection rate. Total real and personal property assessments for 2003 amount to approximately $689 million excluding real estate and personal property for utilities. The change in assessed value for real estate from 2002 to 2003 is approximately $37.9 million or 7.2%. The change in assessed real estate value is due to newly discovered, newly constructed property (6.2%) and reassessment of existing property (1 .0%) . This change is offset by a total reduction of approximately $37.4 million in the assessed value for personal property. The net change for all assessments is approximately $0.5 million or 0.07%. It is noteworthy to mention that personal property continues to be assessed right up until the values are turned over for collection. The current negative amounts are preliminary and are being compared to last year's final totals. Property Tax Impact Illustration Appraised Value Assessed Value 1 Mil Tax / Year Single Family Home $ 75,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 15.00 Single Family Home $ 1001000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 20.00 Single Family Home $ 150,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 30.00 H:\BUDGET\PROJECTS\MILLAGE\Millage Increase - 2003.xls • 2003 Millage Levy *SHINGTON COUNTY a STATE OF ARKANSAS Page Washington County Courthouse 280 North College - Suite 250 Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 LEE ANN KIZZAR TELEPHONE COUNTY ASSESSOR 479/444- 1900 August 12, 2003 Mr. Steve Davis Budget Officer 113 W Mountain Fayetteville AR 72701 Dear Mr. Davis Enclosed is a copy of the Preliminary Summary Report of County Assessments for the Year 2003. Please remember that personal property continues to be assessed right up until the values are turned over for collection. Don't be alarmed that many of the personal property increases are negative. These preliminary totals are being compared to last years final totals. I hope you find this information useful. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. Sincerely Lee Ann Kizzar 2003 Millage Levy • e Page 6 Washington County Preliminary Summary Report of County Assessments for the Year 2003 School District Totals 2002 2003 NDP % Change % NDP Benton County 71410,504 7,641 ,490 219,297 3.12 3.79 Elkins 30,382,955 32,132,757 1 ,623, 174 5.76 6.97 Farmington 73,692,596 779975,666 3,991 ,367 5.81 6.34 Fayetteville 726,917,272 731 ,815,745 31 ,744,856 0.67 5.42 Greenland 37,885,077 42,152,991 1 ,036,145 11 .27 4.35 Lincoln 43,730,267 45,595,332 2,512,711 4.26 7.46 Prairie Grove 54,421 ,153 57,772,428 31116,008 6. 16 7.12 Springdale 723,779,728 737,361 ,516 32,270,954 1 .88 5.78 West Fork 33,495,837 34,415,640 981 ,131 2.75 3.96 Winslow 10,085,582 100787,359 372,536 6.96 5.60 Grand Total 1 ,74198009971 1 ,777,650,924 779868,179 2.06 5.69 City Totals 2002 2003 NDP % Change % NDP Elkins 11 ,077,558 12,680,225 193739019 14.47 13.27 Elm Springs 9,097,960 10,217,766 910, 158 12.31 10.47 Farmington 31 ,643,668 32,789,619 1 ,130,490 3.62 4.21 Fayetteville 713,711 ,345 7169244,620 32,880,016 0.35 5.79 Goshen 9,454,069 11 ,415,195 1 ,828,977 20.74 18.31 Greenland 6,971 ,696 7,487,812 413,938 7.40 6.82 Johnson 28,330,308 29,474,409 11669,379 4.04 7. 11 Lincoln 149119,515 13,779, 195 319,078 (2.41 ) 2.95 Prairie Grove 23,038,498 24,235,990 1 ,235,520 5.20 6.26 Springdale 527,805,979 532,866,230 20,815,853 0.96 5.25 Tontitown 19, 110,348 21 ,650,221 1 ,898,541 13.29 11 .66 West Fork 14,656,874 15,331 ,361 515,633 4.60 4.27 Winslow 2,477,551 2,535, 162 0 2.33 0.00 • . 2003 Millage Levy B Page 7 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A TAX ON THE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, FOR THE YEAR 2003 FIXING THE RATE THEREOF AT 0.4 MILS FOR THE FIREMEN 'S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND, 0.4 MILS FOR THE POLICEMEN' S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND, 1 .0 MIL FOR THE FAYETTEVILLE CITY LIBRARY; AND I .0 MIL FOR GENERAL PURPOSES AND OPERATIONS OF THE CITY; AND CERTIFYING THE SAME TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section I . That a tax is hereby levied on the real and personal property within the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the year 2003, to be collected in 2004, for the following purposes at the following rates: REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY Purpose Lever Fayetteville City Library 1 .0 mils Policemen's Pension Fund 0.4 mils Firemen 's Pension Fund 0.4 mils General Purposes of City Government 1 .0 mils TOTAL 2.8 mils Section 2. That the real and personal property tax so levied and the rates provided therefore are hereby certified to the Clerk of Washington County, Arkansas, to be placed in the tax book by the County Clerk and collected in the same manner that the county and school district taxes are collected. Section 3 . The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file certified copies of this ordinance in the office of the County Recorder, County Clerk, County Assessor, and the County Tax Collector for Washington County, Arkansas. Section 4. That the 1 .0 mil levied above for the general purposes of the City Government is almost enough to fund the operation of the new Rupple Road Fire Station. PASSED and APPROVED this the 7i° day of October, 2003 . APPROVED: By: DAN COODY, Mayor ATTEST: By: SONDRA SMITH, City Clerk STAFF R40EW FORM - NON-FINANCIAL OBL*`ION 2003 Miltage Levy B XX AGENDA REQUEST Page 8 For the Fayetteville City Council Meeting of : October 7, 2003 FROM : Kevin Springer Budget & Research Finance & Internal Services Name Division Department ACTION REQUIRED: City Council is requested to adopt real and personal property tax rates for 2003 for the Policemen' s Pension & Relief, the Firemen's Pension & Relief Funds, the Fayetteville Public Library and General Government Operations. The rate to be adopted for the Policemen' s Pension & Relief Fund and the Firemen's Pension & Relief Fund is 0.4 mils for real property and 0.4 mils for personal property, the millage for the Fayetteville Public Library is 1 .0 mil for real property and 1 .0 mil for personal property and the millage for General Government Operations is 1 .0 mil for real property and 1 .0 mil for personal property. This millage request corresponds to the millage prediction included in the City Council budget briefing of August 4, 2003. SUMMARY ffiLANATION : Each year the City must levy property tax millages on the current year assessments to be collected in the subsequent year. This years levy includes millages for the Policemen ' s Pension & Relief, the Firemen's Pension & Relief Funds, the Fayetteville Public Library and General Government Operations. The millages for the pension plans and the Library are voter approved and the millage levy for General Government Operations is from the 5.0 discretionary mils that City Council is authorized by the Arkansas Constitution and Code. STAFF RECOMMBNDATION : �y ` Zl/ tiJ Received in Mayor ' s Office Division Head Date Date ' 2 City Attor ey Date Cross Reference : Department Director Date Previous Ord/ Res # : Finance'& Internal Services Dir . 174Y.--o l�4Y�Date �i Orig . Contract Date : _ ! 9VZ ";, 7 `j Orig . Contract Number : C �f ipministrative Officer Date New Item : Yes No Mayor Date 0� Franchise Fees FAYETTEALLE Pagel THE Cm' OF FAYETrE LLE, ARKANSAS Special City Council Meeting November 4, 2003 TO: Dan Coody, Mayor THROUGH: Hugh Earnest, Chief Administrative Officer � FROM: Stephen Davis, Finance & Internal Services Director DATE: October 31 , 2003 ��,��+++ SUBJECT: Franchise Fee Ordinance Revisions — Rate Increase Recommendation: Approve the necessary franchise fee ordinance amendments to increase the utility franchise fees collected in General Fund for electricity, natural gas and solid waste. The proposed franchise fee increase for electricity and natural gas is as follows: Residential and Commercial — increase from 3% to 4% Industrial — increase from 1 % to 1 .3% The franchise fee assessed on solid waste revenues is proposed to be increased from 3% to 4.25%. Discussion : The City has historically relied on sales & use taxes to provide a major portion of the revenue that funds General Fund operations. The City's is experiencing a shift in consumer behavior and sales taxes are no longer providing the revenue support critical city services need. Approval of this request will begin the process of diversifying the General Fund's revenue base. The impact on a residential customer who has a monthly electric and gas bill totaling $200.00 is $2.00. Please contact Stephen Davis if you have any questions or need additional information concerning this item. K:\Steve Davis\City Council\franchise fee ordinance revisions rate increase.doc • • Franchise Feer C Page 2 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE FRANCHISE FEES FROM 3% TO 4% FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS FOR ELECTRICITY AND NATURAL GAS AND INCREASING THE FRANCHISE FEES FROM 1 % TO 1 .3 % FOR INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF ELECTRICITY AND GAS AND INCREASING THE FRANCHISE FEE FROM 3% TO 4.25% ON SOLID WASTE REVENUES WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2740 enacte ugus 981 set the franchise fee for natural gas at 3% for residential and ial cu o ers and 1 % for industrial customers; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2741 an 2 e August 1 set the franchise fee for electrical service at 3% for res al and comme ial customers and 1 % for industrial customer WHEREAS, Ordinance No. a t d on D ber 17, 2002 set the franchise fee for solid wa to service 3% - WHERE S % -WHERES ,A.C. A. 4-200-101 (1) give the City Council jurisdiction and authority to ine reasonable n hise fee for public utilities which are permitted to occup city s • ets ease ts, right-of-ways and other public a places in �amamount of u• • o Fo e-quarter (4i/.%); and WHEREAS, a r e ue is necessary for operation of the City and to institute half of the oposed ay Plan salary adjustment study in 2004. NOW HEREF E. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF A VILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1 . That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends Ordinance No. 2740 by increasing the franchise fee for residential and commercial natural gas customers from 3% to 4% and for industrial customers from 1 % to 1 .3% . Section 2. 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T'` M1J✓..ti `i, 1 •' y. r • �, i'f�»+= .,' zr i . y ! ,Y\1 ' �r a.` � oa Fri,+,x`.• K , t ,�e '� s . 1vw;, •.,+�' , �, �i ;a,F. ,ti .'K'. • . Franchise Fees C Page 7 ORDINANCE NO. 4449 AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE FRANCHISE FEE OF FOUR AND ONE-QUARTER PERCENT (41/4%) ON THE GROSS REVENUES OF THE CITY WATER AND SEWER FUNDS AND THREE PERCENT (3%) ON THE GROSS REVENUES OF THE SOLID WASTE FUNDS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 3804 WHEREAS, A.C.A. §14-200-101 (a) (1 ) gives the City Council jurisdiction and authority to determine a reasonable franchise fee for public utilities which are permitted to occupy city streets, easements, right-of-ways and other public places in an amount of up to Four and One-quarter percent (4 1/4%); and WHEREAS, in order to equalize the amount of franchise fee for each utility and to provide sufficient funding to permit raises for police and fire personnel pursuant to the special 2002 Hay Plan study, it is necessary to raise additional revenue. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1 . That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby determines that the Water and Sewer Fund shall pay to the City of Fayetteville General Fund a reasonable franchise fee in the amount of four and one-quarter percent (4 1/4%) of annual total gross water sale revenues for the privilege of operating a water transmission system within or below city streets, city easements, right-of-ways and other public places in the City of Fayetteville and elsewhere within the water district served by the City of Fayetteville. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby determines that the Water and Sewer Fund shall pay to the City of Fayetteville General Fund a reasonable franchise fee in the amount of four and one-quarter percent (4 1/4%) of annual total gross sewer service revenues that for the privilege of operating a sewer collection system within or below city streets, city easements, right of ways and other public places within the area served by the City of Fayetteville sewer system. Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby determines that the Solid Waste Fund shall pay to the City of Fayetteville Franchise Fees • 4449 . C Page a General Fund a reasonable franchise fee in the amount of three percent (3 %) of annual total gross solid waste revenues for the privilege of operating a solid waste collection system upon the streets, avenues, alleys, roads, and public places in the City of Fayetteville. Section 4. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby determines that the franchise fee shall be based upon the prior calendar year's revenues. Section 5. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals Ordinance No. 3804 and any other ordinance that is in conflict with this franchise fee ordinance. F A SVD and APPROVED this the 171hday of December, 2002. a � V . . APPROVED: - s . . By: DAN COODY, r ATTEST: By: AZ _ Bather Woodruff, City Cler c Franchise Fees STAFF R7IC FORM - NON - FINANCIAL OBLZ ION C Page 9 XX AGENDA REQUEST Special City Council Meeting Nov 4, 2003 For the Fayetteville City Council Meeting of : FROM : Stephen Davis Finance & Internal Services Name Division Department ACTION REQUIRED : Approve an ordinance increasing franchise fees from 3% to 4% for residential and commercial customers for electricity and natural gas and increasing franchise fees from 1 % to 1 .3% for industrial customers for electricity and natural gas and increasing the franchise fee from 3% to 4.25% on solid waste revenues. SVMKARY EXPLANATION : This franchise fee revenue increase is requested to provide additional revenue to fund on-going General Fund operations. The City's primary source of funding (sales taxes) has decreased, requiring a diversification of revenue sources for general government operations. STAFF RECONMENDATION : Received in Mayor ' s Office Division Head Dale Date cit orne Date Cross Reference : Department Director Date Previous Ord/ Resp : Finance & Internal Services Dir . �j Date Orig . Contract Date : Orig . Contract Number : Chief Allniallrative Officer Date New Item : Yee No MayorDate