HomeMy WebLinkAbout148-95 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 148-95 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1996 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND WORK PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the Council hereby approves the 1996 Budget and Work Program by category for all fund types. A copy of the 1996 budget is hereby attached marked Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of December , 1995. APPROVED/ By: Fled Hanna, Mayor Traci Paul, City Clerk die cooteci /9Y 15` City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Annual Budget and Work Program 1996 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 1996 Annual Budget and Work Program City Council Stephen Miller, Ward 1 - Position 1 Kit Williams, Ward 1 - Position 2 Cyrus Young, Ward 2 - Position 1 Woody Bassett, Ward 2 - Position 2 Steve Parker, Ward 3 - Position 1 Jimmy Hill, Ward 3 - Position 2 Len Schaper, Ward 4 - Position 1 Heather Daniel, Ward 4 - Position 2 Submitted by Fred Hanna, Mayor Ben Mayes, Administrative Services Director Richard Watson, Police Chief Mickey Jackson, Fire Chief Kevin Crosson, Public Works Director Prepared by Stephen Davis, Budget Coordinator Kevin Springer, Financial Analyst Mark Murray, Administrative Intern t,. fel '\ji 7 A GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION Distinguished Budget Presentation Award PRESENTED TO City of Fayetteville, Arkansas For the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 1995 ;2,Q President Executive Director The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presented an award of Distinguished Budget Presentation to the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas for its annual budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1995 In order to receive this award, a governmental unit must publish a budget document that meets program cnteria as a policy document, as an operations guide, as a financial plan and as a communications device. The award is valid for a period of one year only. We believe our current budget continues to conform to program requirements, and we are submitting it to GFOA to determine its eligibility for another award. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 FAYETTEVILLE MISSION STATEMENT The City of Fayetteville's mission statement is a direct result of a volunteer team of employees charged with creating a mission statement that expressed the service core of City operations, reflected our beliefs concerning City services, and was easy to remember. All City employees were given an opportunity to provide input for the mission statement. The mission statement was then adopted by the City Council and is as follows: 1 1 To protect and improve our quality of life by listening to ' and serving the people with pride and fairness. 1 1 1 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Table of Contents Budget Message Transmittal Memo from the Mayor to Council 1-13 Budget Resolution 14 Community Overview 15-16 Budget Process and Pohctea Budget Process 17-18 Budget Flowchart 19 Financial Policies: Revenue Policy 20 Expenditure Policy 20-21 Debt Policy 21 Reserve Policy 21 Investment and Cash Management Policy 21 Capital Improvement Policy 22 Financial Reporting Policy 22 Administrative Procedures to Adjust the Approved Budget 23-24 Budget Organizational Structure 25 Consolidated Fund - Department - Program Summary 26 Fund Summaries Chart of Fund Types - Governmental 27 Combined Statement of Fund Position - Governmental (Shown by Department) 28 Chart of Fund Types - Proprietary & Fiduciary 29 Combined Statement of Fund Equity - Proprietary & Fiduciary (Shown by Department) 30 Source and Uses of Funds 31 Governmental Funds General Fund: Sources and Uses of Funds 34 Comparative Budget Summary 35 Expenditure Summary 36-37 Special Revenue Funds Street Fund: Sources & Uses of Funds 38 Revenue & Expenditure Summary 39 City Advertising & Promotion Fund: Revenue & Expenditure Summary 40 Off Street Parking Fund: Revenue & Expenditure Summary 41 Community Development Block Grant Program: Revenue & Expenditure Summary 42 Drug Enforcement Program Revenue & Expenditure Summary 43 Debt Service Funds Arts Center Bond Fund: Revenue & Expenditure Summary 44 Capital Projects Funds Replacement Fund: Revenue & Expenditure Summary 45 Sales Tax Capital Improvements Fund: Revenue & Expenditure Summary 46 Capital Project Detail - 1996 47-48 Enterprise Funds Water & Sewer Fund: Sources & Uses of Funds . 50 Revenue & Expenditure Summary 51 Solid Waste Fund: Sources & Uses of Funds 52 Revenue & Expenditure Summary 53 Airport Fund: Sources & Uses of Funds 54 Revenue & Expenditure Summary 55 C E C and Parking Facility Fund: Revenue & Expenditure Summary 56 Trust Funds Police Pension Fund: Revenue & Expenditure Summary 57 Fire Pension Fund: Revenue & Expenditure Summary 58 Municipal Judge Retirement Fund: Revenue & Expenditure Summary 59 Internal Service Funds Shop Fund: Revenue & Expenditure Summary 60 General Government' Organizational Structure 61 Overview 62 Program Expenditure Summary 63-64 Personnel Summary 65 Mayor's Administration 66 City Council 67 City Attorney 68 City Prosecutor 69 Hot Check 70 Municipal Judge 71 Cable Administration 72 City Clerk/Treasurer 73 Miscellaneous 74 Airport - Landside Operations 75 Airport - Airside Operations 76 Airport - Capital 77 Admuustrative Services: Organizational Structure 79 Overview 80 Program Expenditure Summary 81-84 Personnel Summary 85-86 Administrative Services Director 87 Personnel - Human Resources 88 Accounting and Audit 89 Budget and Research 90 Utility Billing and Collection 91 Internal Audit 92 General Maintenance 93 Janitorial 94 Procurement 95 Risk Management 96 Data Processing 97 Municipal Court - Criminal 98 Municipal Court - Probation/Fine Collection 99 Municipal Court - Small Claims/Civil 100 Animal Control - Patrol/Emergency Response 101 Animal Control - Animal Shelter 102 Community Development - Administration 103 Community Development - Housing Rehabilitation 104 Community Development - Home Grant 105 Community Development - Capital 106 Meter Operations 107 Meter Maintenance & Backflow Prevention 108 Fleet Operations - Vehicle Maintenance 109 Fleet Operations - Capital 110 Police Department- Organizational epartmentOrganizational Structure 111 Overview 112 Program Expenditure Summary 113 Personnel Summary 114 Central Dispatch 115 Police - Support Services 116 Police - Patrol 117 Police - Drug Enforcement 118 Fire Department: Organizational Structure 119 Overview 120 Program Expenditure Summary 121 Personnel Summary . 122 Fire - Fire Prevention. 123 Fire - Operations 124 Fire - Training & Continuing Education 125 Fire - Special Operations Teams 126 Public Works: Organizational Structure 127 Overview 128 Program Expenditure Summary 129-135 Personnel Summary 136-138 Public Works Director 139 City Engineering - Plans and Specifications 140 City Engineering - Operations & Administration 141 City Engineering - Right of Way Acquisition 142 City Engineering - Public Construction 143 Planning 144 Inspections 145 Parks - Administration 146 Parks - Swimming Pool 147 Parks - Athletic/Recreation Transfers 148 Parks - Library 149 Parks - Lake Maintenance 150 Parks - Parks Maintenance 151 Traffic - Administration & Enforcement 152 Traffic - Engineering & Planning 153 Traffic - Traffic Control & Parking Meter Maintenance 154 Public Works Director - City Gardener 155 Street - Operations & Administration 156 Street - Right of Way Maintenance 157 Street - Street Maintenance 158 Street - Drainage Maintenance 159 Street - Street Construction 160 Water - Water Purchased 161 Water - Water & Sewer Administration 162 Water - Water Distribution Maintenance 163 Water - Water Storage & Pump Maintenance 164 Sewer - Sewer Main Maintenance 165 Wastewater Treatment Plant 166 Water - Capital Water Mains 167 Water & Sewer - Capital Expenditures 168 Water & Sewer - Connections 169 Sewer Mains Construction 170 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant - Capital 171 1 Water and Sewer - Debt Service 172 Solid Waste - Operation & Administration 173 ' Solid Waste - Commercial Collection 174 Solid Waste - Residential Collection 175 Solid Waste - Recycling 176 ' Solid Waste - Composting 177 CCapnal and Debt ' Capital Improvements Program Introduction 179 Capital Improvement Program Directional Information 180-184 ' Summary of Project Requests & Project Resources 185 Capital Improvement Projects by Fund - All Sources 186 Sales Tax Capital Improvements 187 ' Capital Improvements Program Comprehensive Detail 188-191 1996 Capital Budgets 192-194 Debt Position 195 ' Description of Outstanding Bonds 196 Schedule of Bonds Outstanding 197 Legal Debt Margin Calculation 198 ' Appendix City of Fayetteville Organizational Chart 199 t List of Elected Officials, Administrative Officials, & Management Staff 200 Personnel Summary 201 t Personnel Variation Summary 202-203 Major Revenue Sources 204-206 Miscellaneous Statistical Data 207-208 ' Glossary 209-214 Index 215-218 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS THE BUDGET DOCUMENT The City of Fayetteville's budget document is a six -part presentation consisting of the following sections: Budget Message Budget Process and Policies Fund Summaries Department Summaries: - General Government - Administrative Services - Police - Fire - Public Works Capital and Debt Appendix Budget Message This section begins with a brief review setting forth the budgetary plan and objectives, as proposed by the Mayor, for 1996. The budget message section gives the reader the synopsis of the work program for the City in the next year and provides a guide to the budget document. Budget Process and Policies The budget process and policies section gives the reader the procedural insight into the preparation of the Proposed 1996 Budget and Work Program and financial policies for the City. These policies include. Budget Adjustment Policy, Revenue Policy, Expenditure Policy. Debt Policy. Reserve Policy, Investment and Cash Management Policy. Capital Improvement Policy, and Financial Reporting Policy. Fund Summaries The Fund Summaries section contains information concerning fund types and fund position that depicts the financial activity projected for the City during the coming year for each fund. Department Summaries This section consists of the five major departments: General Government, Administrative Services, Police, Fire, and Public Works. The Department Summaries section contains the following: (1) Department Overview - This section provides a brief summary of total expenditures and significant changes for each department. (2) Program Expenditure Summanes - This section reflects expenditures by category for each program in a Department for Actual 1994, Budgeted 1995, Estimated 1995, and Budgeted 1996. (3) Personnel Summaries - This section provides a comparison of staffing levels during the past four years for each department. (4) Program Performance Pages - This section details the program description, workload, and results for each of the City's operating divisions/programs. Capital and Debt This section contains: a synopsis of the 1996-2000 Capital Improvements Program and planned capital expenditures for 1996; a synopsis of the City's projected debt position as of December 31, 1995; and general information concerning general obligation and revenue bond debt. Appendix The Appendix contains a City organization chart, a list of elected City officials, City management staff, a personnel variation summary for all City departments, revenue trend charts of the major operating revenues for the City, a glossary, and, an index. The glossary provides definitions of frequently used budgetmg and accounting terms. The mdex cross-references the budget document by division or activity/program. I FAYETTEVILLE 1 1 THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS December 21, 1995 Members of the City Council and Citizens of Fayetteville: 1 I hereby present the 1996 Adopted Budget for the City of Fayetteville. Arkansas. It has been prepared and submitted in accordance with Arkansas statutes, which require that the Mayor, under the aldermanic form of government, submit to the City Council, the annual Budget for approval. 1 The Proposed 1996 Budget was submitted to City Council and the public on November 28, 1995. At that meeting, Staff reviewed the City's fund organization, major operating funds, new personnel 1 proposed and changes in 1996 capital projects from the approved 1996-2000 Capital Improvement Program. Subsequent meetings were held on December 5th, 12th and 19th to answer Council questions and take input from Council and the public on the 1996 Budget. Council approved the 1996 Budget at the December 19 meeting. 1995 - A Year In Review 1 The most significant event during the past year has been the Arkansas Supreme Court decision declaring the incinerator disengagement fee an illegal exaction. The decision brings the incinerator 1 case closer to completion. On November 21. the City Council approved a settlement agreement that set legal fees and established a refund pool. The total cost of the proposed settlement, which must be approved by the Chancery Court, is approximately $4.6 million. In a separate action, Boatmen's 1 Bank. acting as trustee for bonds issued by the Northwest Arkansas Resource Recovery Authority (NWARRA), filed suit against the City in U. S. District Court in Fayetteville. The Boatmen's lawsuit seeks to require the City to pay the remaining principal of the NWARRA bonds, which 1 currently is approximately $14 million. Additionally, the City has filed several third party lawsuits in this case. The ultimate outcome of this litigation and its impact on the City cannot be determined at this time; therefore. the 1996 Budget contains no specific requests for these issues. 1 Other court action that could impact the City involves a pending challenge filed in the Washington County Chancery Court regarding the constitutionally of the Washington County sales tax. This 1 Budget estimates the City's portion of the 1996 Washington County sales tax at approximately $6.5 million or 43 % of the General Fund revenue budget. Based on the outcome of other court challenges to the Washington County sales tax and legal opinion. the risk associated with this lawsuit 1 is considered minimal. On November 14. the voters of Fayetteville approved a 1% Hotel, Motel. and Restaurant, (IIMR) 1 tax to support City parks. The tax which will begin being collected on January 1, 1996, is expected to generate approximately $950,000 in the first year. The funds can be used for maintenance, development and construction of City parks and recreational facilities. A special revenue fund will be established for this revenue in accordance with Ordinance 3900 approved by City Council on July 1 l 113 WEST MOUNTAIN 72701 501-521-7700 FAX 501-575-8257 5, 1995. A more in-depth spending proposal for these funds will be submitted for Council consideration and approval at a later date. During 1995 the City continued implementation of several initiatives that were in progress during 1994 and launched new initiatives mtended to improve and enhance City services while maintaining cost control. A list of highlights in this area is as follows: • The City's 2020 plan has been approved by the Planning Commission and City Council. The plan provides land use guidance that will assist in managing our growth. • Residential curbside recycling began in late February 1995 and has resulted in diverting approximately 22% of the residential solid waste stream from landfills. A review of our current recycling program is scheduled in early 1996. • An operations contract for the City's transfer station was approved by Council. The contract establishes a disposal cost to the City of $28.85 per ton of solid waste. • Partial reconstruction of the Square Gardens was completed this past year. The project is funded jointly by the City's General Fund and the City's Advertising & Promotion Fund. ■ The Police Department began a bicycle patrol of the Downtown Square and along Dickson Street. ■ The Continuing Education Center bonds were refunded at a net present value savings of $324,000 over the remaining life of the bonds. • Selected filing and review fees for plats, zoning, easements, and, signs were increased as well as establishing new fees for Tree Preservation Plan Reviews and Drainage Plan Reviews. The amended fees are projected to generate an additional $122,000 in General Fund revenue. During 1995, Council approved adding two employees in Planning and two employees in Engineering at an annualized cost of approximately $100,000. Additional employees are approved for these divisions in 1996 and they will discussed more in depth later in this letter. The City began the year with an ambitious plan to improve our streets and various systems in the City. • Street improvements accomplished or in progress include: the construction, reconstruction and resurfacing of Mill Street; Stubblefield from Old Missouri to Harold; utility relocation work is on progress along Razorback Road; the overlay of Mt. Comfort from 71 Bypass to the City limits; Rebecca from College to Mission; Walnut from Prospect to Maple; Olive from Prospect to Maple; Prospect from College to Mission; Johnson from Walnut to Mission; East and West Ridgeway; East Shadowridge; Sycamore from College to Walnut; Walnut from Sycamore to Ash; Ash from Walnut to Old Wire; Sixth Street from South School to Wood Street; Sang Avenue from Maple to Halsell; Halsell from Sang to Oliver; Oliver from Maple to Halsell; Cross from Halsell to Markham; Razorback from Cleveland to Maple; and Beechwood from Sixth Street to Fifteenth Street. Street improvements are being completed by a combination of City crews and contracted personnel. 2 1 • Intersection improvements at Joyce Boulevard and College Avenue and at Joyce Boulevard and Highway 265 are complete. 1 ■ Drainage improvement projects are underway along Cato Springs Road (through a joint project with the Corps of Engineers) and Villa Mobile Home Park. Drainage improvements 1 have been completed in the Cedarwood subdivision. The City has a comprehensive drainage study under contract that will provide a thorough inventory of drainage structures and stream capacity. The study will incorporate updated information from both the Corps of Engineers 1 and Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA). • A contract for a comprehensive sewer system study has been awarded. The study is 1 scheduled to be complete by the end of 1996. The findings from the study will be used to prioritize sewer system improvements over the next few years. • The Solid Waste Transfer Station and Recycling Materials Processing Facility has been bid and the contract awarded. Construction is scheduled to start concurrent with the City receiving its permit from the Arkansas Department of Pollution Control & Ecology. The current schedule calls for the facility to be operational in mid-1996. ' • Significant progress has been made in the City's sewer system rehabilitation efforts. Work is essentially complete in basins 12-14, 17, 20-22 and minisystem 18. The number of sewer overflows has been reduced from approximately 530 in 1989 to less than 100 anticipated for 1 1995. The sewer system rehabilitation program is being accomplished with both City crews and contracted personnel. The next phase of the City's sewer system rehabilitation effort will be guided by results of the comprehensive sewer system study currently underway and negotiations with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). • Park improvements accomplished or in progress during the past year include. replacement 1 of the playground apparatus and completion of the walking/jogging trail around Wilson Park; construction of an additional baseball field at Walker Park; construction of soccer facilities, parking and sidewalks at Lewis Avenue Park; pavement of the parking lot at Lake Sequoyah ' Boat Dock; an architectural contact has been awarded for design and construction services for a new concession/restroom facility at Lewis Avenue Park and a pavilion at Lake Fayetteville South. The park projects utilized City sales tax. greenspace fees, and state grants to fund these improvements 1996 - The Year Ahead The 1996 Budget and Work Program for the City of Fayetteville continues to build on philosophies ' of enhanced customer service, cost-effective government and responsive government. With the assistance of the City Council and continued input from the citizens of Fayetteville, there are a number of projects, programs, and initiatives that can be accomplished. Together we must face the ' challenges to be met in 1996 to improve the quality of life in Fayetteville. The following is a discussion of some of the issues. challenges, and highlights contained in the 1996 Budget and Work Program. 1 1 3 Issues and Challenges • As will be discussed later m this letter, the City's Solid Waste Fund is the only City fund that does not comply with the City's policy for all enterprise fund types of maintaining a 10% cash and investment reserve of current year operating expenses. During 1995, this Administration implemented a number of changes that postponed and/or will minimize the need for increased fees to the residents of Fayetteville and at the same time enhance our solid waste collection and disposal. The changes include: a change in residential collection from twice a week to once a week; concurrently beginning a residential curbside recycling program; beginning a commercial cardboard recycling program and adjusting commercial collection methods by utilizing loadall carts and containers. These changes have allowed the City to postpone rate adjustments for operations. In order to continue the level of services currently offered, proposed rate adjustments will be submitted for Council review and approval in 1996. • The City's 2020 Land Use Plan was approved by City Council on December 19, 1995. Adoption of the 2020 Plan is just the beginning of a continuing process of updating land use, zoning, and development ordinances. During 1996, the Unified Development Ordinance is planned to be brought before the City Council for consideration in connection with implementing the philosophy of the General Land Use Plan. • As our community continues to grow, additional pressure is placed on our frontline service delivery. As more houses, subdivisions, businesses and industries are constructed, additional manpower is required to provide adequate public safety, adequate utility service and adequate recreation opportunities. • During 1995, the City was notified that our funding for Community Development from the Housing and Urban Development Administration (HUD) would be reduced by approximately $300,000 for 1996. The reduced funding level is due primarily to Federal efforts to bring the Federal Budget deficit under control. Additionally, the City has been notified that we would not receive any HOME funds. HOME program funds are HUD funds that are administered through the State. Both of these events has resulted in the City developing alternative plans for housing rehabilitation expenditures for 1996. • Continuation of the systematic program to increase public safety personnel. The City began a program in 1991 with the goal of adding a minimum of three police officers and three firefighters per year over a five year period. The initial five year period ended in 1995. As the City continues to grow, additional police and fire personnel will be needed. • Unfunded federal and state mandates continue to place a burden on local governments nationwide and Fayetteville is no exception. In addition to allocating resources to meet the requirements of the Clean Water Act and American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City must allocate funds to comply with new regulations for commercial drivers' license holders and new licensing requirements for solid waste transfer station workers. 4 Personnel Changes The Adopted 1996 Budget contains funding for the equivalent of twenty-five (25) new full-time positions and 3.7 part-time positions. Additionally, funding for cablecasters was moved from contract services to personnel services in the Cable Administration Program. This change added a net of 1.62 employees. The new positions have been added in an effort to maintain our quality of service delivery while continuing to maintain a balanced Budget. The positions are added for a variety of reasons including growth in the City, attempts to do more work in-house as opposed to contracting out for services, input from the City Council and citizens, federal mandates. and improved organizational efficiency. The following is a brief overview of the personnel additions. • The City began a systematic program to increase staffing for the Police and Fire Departments beginning with the 1992 Budget. Since 1991, the City has added twenty police officers, nineteen firefighters, six civilian jailers. three dispatchers, and five non -civil service employees to our public safety work force. The Adopted 1996 Budget contains funding to add five uniformed police officers, one civilian jailer, one police clerk/calltaker and four firefighters. Additionally, funding is included to adjust the salaries for dispatchers. During the year. the City experienced a high turnover rate in Central Dispatch primarily due to the trained dispatchers leaving the City for higher pay at other agencies. The Adopted Budget contains funding to add these positions and adjust the salaries paid to dispatchers This represents the equivalent of twelve new police and fire positions. These positions are funded in the General Fund. • The 1996 Budget contains funding for a Parks Athletic Field Crew Leader and increased the funds for summer groundskeepers. The Parks Athletic Field Crew Leader position is being proposed to provide more complete maintenance supervision of the City's growing number of athletic fields. Adding this position will allow the Parks Maintenance Supervisor to devote more time to park maintenance activities. Additional funding is approved for summer groundskeepers to lengthen the time they can be employed and to increase their pay to be more competitive with other organizations in attracting summer employees. This represents the equivalent of one and half full-time employees. These positions are funded in General Fund. • The 1996 Budget contains funding for a full-time Development Coordinator and a Landscape Architect Intern in the Planning Division. The Development Coordinator will be responsible for coordination of the development review process between Planning. Engineering, Landscape Administrator, Traffic. Street and Inspection Divisions. The Landscape Architect Intern will provide staff support for the daily operation of the Planning Division. This represents the equivalent one and a half full-time employees. These positions are funded in the General Fund. • The 1996 Budget contains funding to add a Trails/Sidewalk Coordinator position in the Engineering Division. The Trails/Sidewalk Coordinator will be responsible for coordination of trail/sidewalk improvements in the City. This full-time position is funded in the General Fund. 5 • The 1996 Budget contains funding to add a Geographic Information System (GIS) Coordinator position in the Data Processing Division. The GIS Coordinator will be responsible for writing the GIS software and hardware specifications and coordinating the software adaption for use by Engineering, Planning, Parks, Water & Sewer, Street and Traffic Divisions as well as assisting m developing applications for use by Police and Fire Departments. This employee is funded in the General Fund. • The 1996 Budget contains funding to add a Community Center Director for the Yvonne Richardson Community Center. This position is funded in the Community Development Fund. The 1996 Budget contains funding for a part-time Codes Inspector and a part-time Microfilm Assistant and File Clerk in Inspections. These positions are funded in General Fund. • Because of the continued growth the City is experiencing, the 1996 Budget adds: two maintenance workers for the Street Division; a public works crew leader and two maintenance workers for Water & Sewer Maintenance; a meter reader and a water service representative for Meter Operations; one solid waste truck driver for Solid Waste; and one equipment maintenance worker for Fleet Operations. These positions are funded in Street Fund, Water & Sewer Fund, Solid Waste Fund, and Shop Fund. Program Initiatives • The City has established funding for sidewalk improvements in the Sales Tax Capital Improvements Fund and adds an employee in the Engineering Division to coordinate the construction or renovation of sidewalks and trails throughout the City. • Funding for entryway beautification has been approved from the Advertising & Promotion Commission and through grant awards. The initial plan is to plant flowers and other vegetation in selected entryways to the City. (South School at US71B, US71B at College, US71 at Razorback Road, etc) In addition, the City recently purchased 3.14 acres of land along South School. The land purchase will support the University of Arkansas' College of Engineering Entrepreneurial Campus and the City's ongoing efforts to improve our entrances. • The City continues to refine solid waste collection and material diversion from the landfill. Residential curbside, apartment complex recycling, commercial cardboard programs have all been implemented this year. The residential curbside recycling has diverted approximately 22% of the residential solid waste stream from landfills. • A marketing plan for Drake Field has been prepared and approved The marketing plan is needed to provide direction and guidance in keeping our airport a viable asset to the community. • The City may be participating in a special census during 1996. In November, the City Council authorized the Mayor to execute an agreement in conjunction with the Washington 6 County Intergovernmental Council to participate in a County -wide special census or if the County -wide special census in not conducted to enter into an agreement with the Census Bureau to conduct a City-wide special census. Capital Improvements The Budget contains approximately $12.6 million in capital improvements for 1996. The capital projects contained in the 1996 Budget reflect a pay-as-you-go philosophy and were included in the 1996-2000 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) adopted by the City Council in October, 1995. The major benefit of a pay-as-you-go approach is savings in interest expense. However, difficult decisions must be made as to when projects will be scheduled. Some projects simply will have to wait until future years. • The City's in -House Street Improvement Program will continue. This programs' goal is to overlay every street in Fayetteville every 16-20 years. The 1996 Adopted Budget for this project is $636.000 financed from the City sales tax. • Major street improvement projects, in addition to our in - house program, included in the 1996 Budget are: purchasing the right of way for widening Highway 265 from Highway 16 to Highway 45 - $675,000; engineering and right of way acquisition for widening Joyce Boulevard from Old Missouri to Highway 265 from two lane to four lanes - $300,000; reconstruction of 24th Street - $727.000: and sidewalk improvements - $85.000. Finally, traffic signal improvements are planned for Dickson Street, North Street and Ilighway 180 systems - $109.100. • Major water and sewer projects included in the 1996 Budget are: continuation of the City's sewer system rehabilitation project - $933,000; water & sewer improvements as defined by study - $635,000; Highway 16 West sewer force main - $600.000; Fox Hunter Road sewer transmission line - $252.000: Rolling Hills water line replacement - $100,000; Old Wire Road water line replacement - $120,000; White River Water Authority acquisition - $300,000; and White River Water Authority improvements - $700,000. • The 1996 Budget contains $231.700 in funding for parks and recreation improvements throughout the City. These include funding for: renovating the Wilson Park pool decks and service drive - $34.000; construction of restroom and parking facilities at Lake Fayetteville South - $111.000; construction of a parking lot for Gulley Park $40,000; and enhancing park entrance signs - $41,400. These projects are funded from the City sales tax. Funding requests from the recently approved parks IIMR tax will be submitted at a later date. • An asphalt patch truck has been added to the 1996 equipment purchase Budget at a cost of $82,000. The unit was not included in the 1996-2000 C1P. A water & sewer maintenance crew has been added to this Budget to perform street cut repairs and they will utilize this equipment. • This Budget includes approximately $80,000 to fund the operations cost of the Solid Waste Transfer Station'Materials Facility. The additional cost is contained in the operations Budget in Solid Waste Fund. Additional funding for equipment charges has been included in the 7