HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 2311-2233CITY OF PALO ALTO
CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Monday, February 12, 2024
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5:30 PM
Agenda Item
11.Discuss the FY 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review and Approve 1) FY 2024 Budget
Amendments in Various Funds, and 2) Amendments to the FY 2024 Table of
Organization to add 1.00 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position. CEQA Status – Not a
Project.
City Council
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: ACTION ITEMS
Lead Department: Administrative Services
Meeting Date: February 12, 2024
Report #:2311-2233
TITLE
Discuss the FY 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review and Approve 1) FY 2024 Budget Amendments in
Various Funds, and 2) Amendments to the FY 2024 Table of Organization to add 1.00 Full Time
Equivalent (FTE) Position. CEQA Status – Not a Project.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council review, discuss, and approve:
1) Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Appropriation for various funds and various
capital projects, as identified in Attachment A, Exhibits 1 and 2 (requires a supermajority, 2/3
approval); and
2) Amend the FY 2024 Table of Organization in Attachment B consistent with the budget
amendments in Attachment A, adding 1.00 full time position.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report provides an extensive update on the City’s financial status as of December 31, 2023.
Included in this report are:
1) Recommended budget adjustments to FY 2024 that reflect urgent / high priority
fiscal needs, revenue supported program activities, and technical adjustments,
2) Recommended changes in staffing levels in FY 2024 adding 2.00 positions and
deleting 1.00 position,
3) Updated information on the City’s financial position and outlook in FY 2024 including
positioning for the upcoming FY 2025 budget process, and
4) FY 2024 2nd quarter financial status updates (Attachment C).
The next significant financial planning and budget discussions will be the review of the FY 2025
proposed operating and capital budgets and municipal fee schedule (May 2024 – June 2024)
and recommended utility rate updates (March 2024 – June 2024).
This report addresses the City Council referral adopted with the FY 2024 budget to revisit key
Council priority investments, makes recommended funding adjustments based on activities
through December 2023, and proposes technical adjustments. If approved, these actions will
authorize investments for immediate needs and key priority areas to be addressed in FY 2024
(rather than waiting for the FY 2025 budget process) and position the Council for its FY 2025
budget deliberations in the coming months with the most current financial projections.
The balancing strategy works to continue the practice of funding ongoing activities with
ongoing revenue sources to continue use of the uncertainty reserve and excess savings in the
Budget Stabilization Reserve to offset projected deficits for the next several years. If this report
is approved as recommended, the Uncertainty Reserve will maintain a balance of $9.5 million
and the Budget Stabilization will remain at $57.2 million, $3.3 million above the Council-
approved 20% level or $53.9 million. These amounts are in line with estimates provided in the
FY 2025-2034 Long Range Financial Forecast (LRFF) and this reserve funding will be used in the
financial planning for the FY 2025 Proposed Budget and beyond. Staff will continue to monitor
these estimates and may bring forward a year-end budget adjustment report in June with any
additional refinements to budgeted levels based on the most current information available.
The City Council may amend the annual budget through appropriate motion; Attachment A and
B, if approved as recommended, provide the necessary transactional information for official
amendment of the annual budget. The budget appropriation actions require a supermajority
approval by the City Council (PAMC 2.28.080(c)(1)), or five (5) votes.
BACKGROUND
Staff provides the Mid-Year Budget Review to report the financial status of major funds and the
Capital Improvement Program as of the second quarter (Q2) of the current fiscal year and
recommends adjustments to the Adopted Budget. This Mid-year Budget Review also
recommends funding for priority initiatives in advance of the FY 2025 budget process in
alignment with expressed priorities by the City Council during the FY 2024 Adopted Budget
process. Additionally, this report aligns estimates for significant changes that have occurred in
FY 2024, including projections for major tax revenues.
In the first half of FY 2024, staff brought forward the FY 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial
Report (ACFR) (Staff Report 2311-2230)1 for Council approval and the First Quarter (Q1) FY 2024
Financial Report (Staff Report 2307-1774)2 as an informational report. Staff reported higher
annual earnings for general fund revenues in FY 2023 as compared to the budget primarily due
to a faster recovery of major tax revenues in the last two quarters of the fiscal year. This
recovery trend continued in the first and second quarter of FY 2024, with several major tax
1 January 16, 2024 City Council Meeting: FY 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
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2 January 22, 2024 City Council Meeting: FY 2024 First Quarter Financial Status Report
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revenue categories tracking to exceed budgeted levels; actual year end results may vary due to
continued economic uncertainty. Staff is recommending that the City Council recognize this
additional funding as part of this report and anticipates using this additional one-time funding
and reserves to support near-term funding priorities and bridge projected shortfalls as part of
the FY 2025 budget development. Longer term, staff expects that economic recovery and a
more diverse revenue base will help to stabilize the fiscal outlook.
Where possible, budget change recommendations are brought forward for City Council
consideration as part of the approval of the Mid-Year Budget Report to consolidate requests
and streamline changes to budget appropriations. These adjustments are necessary as
revenues and expenditures vary from the original budget plan for many reasons such as
changes in economic factors, project estimates and scope, and City Council policy and direction.
The Mid-Year Budget Report reflects adjustments to align with prior City Council approved
direction, fund Council priorities deferred from the FY 2024 Adopted Budget, and clean-up
actions based on FY 2023 actual experience or current FY 2024 actual activities.
As discussed in the FY 2025-2034 Long Range Financial Forecast (LRFF)3, and consistent with the
projections in the FY 2024 Adopted Budget, deficits are reflected in the near term due to
ongoing resources added to support priority initiatives and projected economic stagnation.
Ongoing financial stability will require continued prioritization of spending and utilization of
one-time surplus funding and the Uncertainty Reserve to address short term deficits in the next
few years.
ANALYSIS
This item serves as a continuation of the many touch points as the City balances responding to
emergent priorities with following through on established commitments. Findings and
recommended adjustments in this report are based on the data available at the time of
reporting and reflect preliminary 2nd Quarter financial activity in FY 2024 (Attachment C). Final
Q2 data is typically available at the end of March 2024, though material differences are not
expected.
The staff report provides discussion of the balancing strategy as well as key highlights from the
detailed adjustments. This report is organized as follows:
1) FY 2024 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments (Attachment A)
a. General Fund
i. Mid-Year Budget Review Balancing Strategy Summary
ii. Recommended Amendments to the FY 2024 Adopted Budget
iii. Position/Table of Organization Changes Summary (Attachment B)
iv. City’s Financial Position in FY 2024 and FY 2025
3 January 22, 2024 City Council Meeting: 2025-2034 Long Range Financial Forecast
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b. Internal Service Funds
c. Special Revenue Funds
d. Enterprise Funds
e. Capital Funds
2) Preliminary General Fund Q2 Financial Status & public safety overtime (Attachments
C & D)
3) Timeline and Next Steps
The following is an overview of the status for the General Fund, Enterprise Funds, and other
funds including recommended budget adjustments as they pertain to the City’s FY 2024
Operating and Capital Budgets.
1.a. General Fund
1.a.i. Mid-Year Budget Review Balancing Strategy Summary
The following table outlines the major drivers of the General Fund mid-year recommended
balancing strategy to offset the collective impact of a few key activities:
- Completion of FY 2023 year-end financial transactions which ended with funding of $3.4
million above the 20% Council adopted target level in the Budget Stabilization Reserve
as discussed in the FY 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
- Alignment with current FY 2024 estimated major tax revenue projections as discuss in
the FY 2025-2034 Long Range Financial Forecast (LRFF).
- Support to continue Council priority investments as referred during the FY 2024
Adopted Budget process and routing operations.
This report continues to work to balance the immediate needs with the mid- and longer-term
forecast needs, using one-time funds as a key tool in bridging uneven economic trends. There
are potential risks and benefits associated with continuing this balancing strategy that should
be considered when looking beyond FY 2024. The risks would further reduce the City’s ability to
fund the current level of services over the next several years, while the benefits could offset
costs for a longer period or even increase available funding sources. These are discussed further
in the Proposed Balancing Solutions section of this report.
Table 1: General Fund Mid-Year Adjustments and Balancing Solutions
Summary of General Fund Adjustments
Net $ Impact
(Cost)/Benefit
FY 2024 Council Budget Referral and Priorities Investments
Rental Registry Program $(0.2) M
California Avenue Car Free Streets $(0.1) M
Parklet Prototypes $(0.1) M
Fleet Electrification $(0.1) M
Summary of General Fund Adjustments
Net $ Impact
(Cost)/Benefit
Youth Mental Health $(33,000)
Subtotal FY 2024 Priority Investments:$(0.6) M
Recommended Funding:
Planning and Transportation Services $(0.2) M
Public Safety Services $(0.1) M
Subtotal Recommending Funding:$(0.3) M
Technical Adjustments:
Major Tax Revenues & Investment Earnings
(Property Tax, Sales Tax, Utility Users Tax, Transient Occupancy Tax, Documentary
Transfer Tax)
$3.6 M
Utility Equity Transfer FY 2023 True-up $0.3 M
Utility Equity Transfer Case (Net-Neutral Action)
($11.2M for first round of settlement, offset by $11.2M from Reserve)
$0.0 M
Supplemental Pension 115 Trust Contribution
($1.7M of the excess FY23 Budget Stabilization Reserve)
$(1.7) M
Capital Improvement Funding
($1.7M of the excess FY23 Budget Stabilization Reserve)
$(1.7) M
El Camino Real Ballpark/Lot 37 FY 2023 Rent $(0.2) M
Golf Course Services Revenue FY 2023 True-up $(0.1) M
Subtotal Technical Adjustments:$0.2 M
Use of Uncertainty Reserve
(Uncertainty Reserve remains at $9.5M)
$0.6 M
Use of Budget Stabilization Reserve (BSR)
(BSR remains at 21.2% and $3.3 M above the 20.0% target level)
$0.1 M
Total Net Impact General Fund Mid-Year Adjustments $0.0 M
1.a.ii. Recommended Amendments to the FY 2024 Adopted Budget
This report includes budget adjustments to 1) make key investments in alignment with deferred
investments identified by Council through its FY 2024 Budget and priorities, 2) recommended
funding for grants, urgent or timely needs, or 3) technical adjustments.
Major changes are recommended as directed by the City Council and/or recommended by staff
are below, and all transactions can be found in greater detail in Attachment A. It should be
noted that recommended budget adjustments have been prorated for the remainder of the
fiscal year where appropriate.
FY 2024 Council Budget Referral and Priorities Investments
As part of the FY 2024 budget process, the Finance Committee and City Council referred some
priority investments to be reviewed during the FY 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review. This section
addresses each of these and the status and investments in alignment with the Council priority
objectives:
•Fleet Electrification (PWD): $1,350,000 is requested to allow for nine additional FY 2024
vehicle replacements to be all-electric: 3 Ford F-150s, 2 GMC 6yrd Dump Trucks, 2 Ford
Ranger Small Pickup Trucks, and 2 Chevy Blazers. The cost is spread across five funds
(General, Electric, Gas, Wastewater Collection, and Water) in the Community Services,
Planning and Development Services, and Utilities Departments, with $130,000 in the
General Fund. Fleet electrification is ongoing, and staff will return to Council with
recommendations for additional replacement of vehicles with electric models as part of the
FY 2025 Budget.
•Sea Level Rise (PWD): No additional funding is requested yet. Staff is in the process of
evaluating future steps and investments to better inform the request for additional funding
in the context of correspondence with the Army Corps of Engineers about the South San
Francisco Bay Shoreline Phase II Feasibility Study. Work continues; however, additional
funding is likely to be requested as part of the FY 2025 budget process rather than at this
time.
•Youth Mental Health (CSD): This brings forward $30,000 in funding to host an event with the
goal of nurturing support and sharing knowledge on topics relevant to youth mental health.
In pursuit of this goal, the Community Services Department will actively engage in
partnerships with Youth Community Service, Project Safety Net, Allcove, and other partners
to identify specific target audiences and refine event formats. Partnership with the
Department of Transportation to fund rides through Palo Alto Link ($3,000) for youth
attending this event and other locations to access programs and services conducive to
enhancing mental health is also included. This is an incremental step and reflects expected
activity during the remaining months of FY 2024.
•Eucalyptus Tree Removal (CSD/OES): No additional funding is requested at this time as staff
has pursued a grant to support funding for this project to increase wildfire safety.
•Unhoused Resident Services (CMO): No additional funding is requested as initially, staff
expected to develop a plan for better coordination among homeless individuals and
housing/services. However, most services are already managed by the County through the
Palo Alto-supported Community Plan to End Homelessness4. To avoid duplication, the focus
shifted to strengthening services through improved coordination and launching a pilot
outreach worker program. Additionally, staff expects to propose a new Priority Objective
4 https://housingtoolkit.sccgov.org/take-action/santa-clara-county-community-plan-end-homelessness-2020-2025
for 2024 focused on increasing capacity, coordination and effectiveness relating to housing
and services for the unhoused in Palo Alto.
•Regulate Short Term Rentals (PDS): No additional funding has been brought forward at this
time as staff continues to not have the capacity to take on this objective at this time.
Resources, as discussed later, are added for the establishment of a new Rental Registry
Program prioritizing that program and other Council Priorities at this time.
In addition to those items referred for consideration as part of this Mid-Year review, limited
investment in Council priorities is recommended including:
•California Avenue Car Free Streets Project Management (CMO): Funding of $85,000 is
recommended for provisional staff for the oversight of the California Avenue car free street
efforts. Recognizing the critical and focused effort needed to support this area, this
resource will provide a more flexible means to engage on this multidisciplinary effort going
forward with the City's consultant, Urban Field Studio, stakeholders, and City staff.
•Rental Registry Program (PDS): A new Senior Planner position and contractual resources of
$228,000 are recommended to be added in alignment with the Council priority objecting
and prior council direction to establish a Rental Registry Program.
•Parklet Prototypes (PDS): This action appropriates $84,000 for the estimated costs of
development of up to three parklet prototype concepts. This uses one of the City's on-call
contracts with Urban Planning Partners, Inc. and will include long range planning,
application processing, and environmental review services.
Recommended Additional Funding
In limited areas staff recommends appropriation of additional funding to continue operations
and support needed investment. Key investments are summarized here by service delivery
area:
•Planning and Transportation Services: $214,000 revenue, $461,000 expense
For the Office of Transportation, this report recommends the recognition of Measure B
grant revenue in the amount of $213,725, along with an increase in contract services by the
same amount. Staff will use the grant funding to hire a consultant to manage the Safe
Routes to School Program. Palo Alto Transportation Management Authority (PATMA) has
requested additional funding of $84,000 to maintain existing service levels, but an increase
of $42,000 is recommended to support continued services. Staff expects to reassess funding
needs in preparation for FY 2025. Although the current contract amount is $200,000,
PATMA has identified that the true cost of current services is $330,000 per year and they
have utilized surplus funding received in prior years to cover costs. Those surplus funds
have been exhausted. PATMA will need to evaluate staff time and outreach at hotels,
restaurants, and shops in the City.
For the Planning and Development Services Department, this report includes
recommendations to delete an Assistant Chief Building Official position and add a Planning
Division Manager for the Development Center and planning special projects to better align
with the goals and needs of improving the Development Center and planning operations.
Funding totaling $163,000 is also recommended to continue the Department’s cost
allocation fee study, update development impact fee calculations, and fund a new electric
vehicle for code enforcement staffing.
•Public Safety Services: $65,000 expense
Ongoing funding of $50,000 for the Fire Department will be used for first responder
equipment maintenance and training supplies. This funding addresses maintenance and
repair costs for personal protective equipment (PPE), equipment tracking software, and
supplied air respirator machines. Ongoing funding of $15,000 will be used to cover cost
increases for training drill supplies such as lumber as well as increases due to staff turnover
and increased training needs.
Technical Adjustments and Previous Council Direction
This report includes actions that are technical in nature and are needed to align budget with
current trends, and previous direction approved by the Council. Major changes are
recommended as directed by the City Council and/or recommended by staff are below, and all
transactions can be found in greater detail in Attachment A.
•Major Tax Revenue ($3.3 million additional revenue; ($300,000) expense reduction): Staff
evaluated departmental and major tax revenue through Q2 and recommends actions that
result in a net $3.6 million increase. As noted in the Q1 Financial Report, major tax revenue
categories are trending higher than budgeted in FY 2024, and a $3.3 million increase is
recommended to adjust Sales Tax ($1.6 million increase), Utility Users Tax (UUT) ($1.2
million increase), Investment Earnings ($1.1 million increase), and Property Tax ($0.8 million
increase), partially offset by Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) ($1.3 million decrease) and
Documentary Transfer Tax (DTT) ($0.1 million decrease) based on trends experienced in the
first half of FY 2024. Since a portion of TOT revenue has been dedicated to fund capital
improvements, per Council direction, the reduced TOT revenue estimates warrant a
reduction in the transfer from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund ($0.3
million decrease).
•Utility Equity Transfer FY 2023 True-up ($293,000 additional revenue): This action increases
the equity transfer to the General Fund by $293,000 with additional funding from the Gas
Fund ($508,000) partially offset by reduced funding from the Electric Fund ($215,000) in FY
2024. This action is in alignment with the FY 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
(ACFR) as of June 30, 2023 (Staff Report 2311-2230)5 .
•Utility Transfer Litigation (Equity Transfer) Reserve (Net Neutral Expense Adjustment): This
action implements the first set of refunds issued to class members as a result of the Green
v. City of Palo Alto (Santa Clara Superior Court, Case No. 1-16-CV-300760) settlement. Use
of $11.2 million for this first refund leave a remaining reserve balance of $6.3 million for
planned future settlement payment needs.
•Uncertainty Reserve: Use of $0.6 million from the FY 2024 Adopted Budget level of $10.1
million is half of the $1.0 million set aside as part of the FY 2024 budget process for
additional priority investments. $9.5 million remains in the reserve; approximately $6.0
million of the reserve will be necessary to provide one-time funding for the FY 2025
forecasted deficit outlined in the City's 2025-3034 Long Range Financial Forecast.
•Supplemental Pension Trust Contribution ($1.7 million expense): This adjustment adds a $1.7
million transfer to the General Benefits Fund for an additional contribution to the City’s
Section 115 Pension Trust. This action was approved by the City Council in the FY 2023
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for BSR exceeding target levels of 18.5%,
reflects General Fund contributions only, and is consistent with the City’s Retiree Benefits
Funding Policy. Staff will include adjustments for proportional contributions from other
(non-General Fund) funds as part of the FY 2024 year-end or FY 2025 proposed process
consistent with past practice and policy guidelines.
•Capital Improvement Funding ($1.7 million expense): This adjustment formalizes City
Council actions to allocate $1.7 million resulting from FY 2023 year-end excess BSR, bringing
the total base General Fund transfer to the Capital Improvement Fund to $12.5 million in FY
2024 and is consistent with the Council policy guiding use of surplus funds. This funding will
increase the fund balance in the Capital Improvement Fund for use in the development of
the upcoming 2025-2029 five-year Capital Improvement Plan.
•El Camino Real Ballpark/Lot 37 FY 2023 Rent ($221,000 expense): This action will allow the
payment of the Fiscal Year 2023 rent due to Stanford for the El Camino Real Ballpark, also
referred to as Lot 37. The FY 2023 rent was withheld by the City while a minor error on the
rental invoice was resolved with Stanford. Agreement was reached in FY 2024; however, the
remaining funding in FY 2023 was inadvertently omitted from the reappropriation process
to move funds into FY 2024.
•Golf Course Services Revenue FY 2023 True-up ($51,000 expense): This adjustment increases
contract expenditure by $51,000 for City Golf Course operations owed to the management
company, OB Sports. The terms of agreement include a revenue share equivalent to 20% of
5 January 16, 2024 City Council Meeting: FY 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
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the calculated FY 2023 difference between Gross Revenue and Target Revenue for that
fiscal year.
1.a.iii. Position/Table of Organization Changes Summary
Two position actions are recommended in this report, both in the Planning and Development
Services Department. They include the addition of 1.00 Senior Planner to facilitate the rental
registry program and the addition of 1.00 Planning Division Manager and deletion of 1.00
Assistant Chief Building Official. This will increase full-time staffing levels in the General Fund
from the FY 2024 adopted level of 586.06 to 587.06. Although staffing challenges remain
citywide, staff is focusing on recruitments of current vacant position and all others new staffing
requests will be addressed through the FY 2025 annual budget process. This reflects movement
towards the City’s practices prior to the pandemic in alignment with best budgeting practices.
Staff will continue to use appropriate temporary staffing measures, such as overstrength
positions overseen by the City Manager, to proactively address time sensitive staffing needs
and maintain high quality services for residents.
1.a.iv. City’s Financial Position in FY 2024 and FY 2025
With any forecast and adjustments based on projections, there are inherent risks and benefits.
Staff seeks to position the City in order to provide organizational stability, while acknowledging
the service and resource needs, capacity to implement, and project pipeline to continue to
reinvest at a pace the organization can support.
Should the Council approve the actions recommended in this report, there will be three (3)
reserves in the General Fund with the following status:
1. Reserve: Utility Transfer Litigation (Equity Transfer) $6.3 million, from $17.5 million
Planned to be used for the continued compliance with the Green v. City of Palo Alto (Santa
Clara Superior Court, Case No. 1-16-CV-300760) settlement
2. Budget Uncertainty Reserve $9.5 million, from $10.1 million
Planned to be used for the FY 2025 projected deficit of $6.0 million with remaining funds to
be discussed and planned uses identified as part of the FY 2025 budget process. This
reserve was established to help the City manage the immediate term recovery and
uncertainty, ensuring that the City has a stable financial plan to address current service
levels while investing in core priority service areas. As a reminder the City also is facing a
forecasted deficit in FY 2026 of $5.4 million too.
3. Budget Stabilization Reserve estimated to be $57.2 million, which is above the adopted
20% level of $53.9 million by $3.3 million.
The City’s Budget Stabilization Reserve (BSR) serves as the primary General Fund reserve
and is maintained at a level between 15% and 20% of General Fund operating expenses in
any given year. This is both intended for catastrophic events as well as a repository for
unspent operating funds at year-end used to fund one-time unexpected needs that arise
outside of the regular budget preparation process. Prudent financial management practices
dictate that the BSR not be used to fund or solve on-going, recurring financial needs.
Alternatively, Council could amend this and appropriate the excess BSR of $3.3 million to the
Uncertainty Reserve. This would consolidate one-time funding to support FY 2025 and
immediate outer years and Council priority investments in one location. If this was done, the
Uncertainty Reserve would be $12.8 million, of which $6.0 million is planned to resolve the FY
2025 deficit. Remaining funds could be used for the FY 2026 deficit of $5.4 million and/or
investing in Council priorities.
Potential risks and benefits associated with this balancing solution that should be considered
when looking beyond FY 2024. The risks would further reduce the City’s ability to fund the
current level of services over the next several years, while the benefits could offset costs for a
longer period of time or even increase available funding sources.
Risks include but are not limited to the unresolved deficit beyond FY 2025 - estimated deficits in
FY 2026 and FY 2027 (approximately $8.8 million in total) need to be resolved; labor contracts
will be renegotiated around the time of developing the FY 2026 budget; economic recession or
more sever stagnation of economic growth would cause increased deficits over the next several
years.
Benefits include but are not limited to the reserve levels to bridge FY 2025 services for at least
one more year; revenue and expense estimates may materialize additional available funds; the
City’s diligence in funding long term liabilities such as pension have the potential to fund annual
pension and retiree healthcare costs to provide short-term relief; a more robust economic
recovery.
1.b. Internal Service Funds – Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
Mid-Year actions recommended in these funds are related to technical adjustments to align the
City’s contributions to the 115 Pension Trust Fund with Council policy, increase funding for
higher estimated liability costs, and provide funding for the Council priority for electrification of
the City’s fleet. See Attachment A, Exhibit 1 for further information regarding the
recommended changes in the Internal Service Funds.
•General Benefits Fund: Supplemental Pension Trust Contribution of $5.7 million in
additional contributions to the City’s Section 115 Pension Trust consistent with the funding
policies outlined in the City’s Retiree Benefits Funding Policy. This brings total principal
contributions to $73.3 million ($47.5 million from the General Fund) since inception in 2017.
Included in this adjustment are true-up actions for FY 2023 excess BSR funds of $1.7 million
and $1.2 million in FY 2023 year-end pension savings and $2.8 million in non-General Fund
funds proportional contributions to “catch-up” to prior year General Fund contributions.
•General Liabilities Fund: Supplemental insurance funding of $355,000 supports increasing
insurance premium costs. Specifically, $196,000 in expense for umbrella excess liability
insurance and $159,000 for property loss insurance. This brings FY 2024 funding for
umbrella excess liability insurance from $4.2 million to $4.4 million and property loss
insurance from $0.8 million to $0.9 million.
•Vehicle Replacement and Maintenance Fund: Fleet Electrification adjustment adds $1.3
million in expense and revenue to allow for 9 additional FY 2024 vehicle replacements to be
all-electric: 3 Ford F-150s, 2 GMC 6yrd Dump Trucks, 2 Ford Ranger Small Pickup Trucks, and
2 Chevy Blazers. The cost of $1.3 million is spread across 5 funds (General Fund, Electric
Fund, Gas Fund, Wastewater Collection Fund, and Water Fund) in the Community Services,
Planning and Development Services, and Utilities Departments, with $130,000 in the
General Fund. Fleet electrification is ongoing, and staff will return to Council with
recommendations for additional replacement of vehicles with electric models as part of the
FY 2025 Budget. A new vehicle to support a new Code Enforcement Supervisor position
added in FY 2024 in the amount of $64,000 for a new electric Chevy Blazer supporting daily
off-site duties and sustainability goals is also added.
1.c. Special Revenue Funds – Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
Mid-Year actions recommended in these funds are related to technical adjustments to align
updated revenue projections from the State for Gas Tax funding and align a transfer from the
Community Development Block Grant Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund for Sidewalk
repair work. See Attachment A, Exhibit 1 for further information regarding the recommended
changes in the Special Revenue Funds.
•Gas Tax Fund: The City receives revenues from California’s Highway Users Tax Account
(HUTA) and the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA SB1). In January, the
Department of Finance’s updates for estimated revenues from these accounts indicated
that receipts would be lower than what is currently in the City’s budget. To align with the
new estimates, gas tax revenues will be reduced by $16,194, and transfers to the Capital
Improvement Fund for the Street Maintenance project (PE-86070) will be reduced by the
same amount.
•Community Development Block Grant: A technical adjustment is needed to align the FY 2024
Budget with the FY 2023-24 CDBG Action Plan by recognizing a $211,673 transfer from
CDBG to the Capital Improvement Fund for the Sidewalk Repairs project (PO-89003).
1.d. Enterprise Funds – Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
Mid-year actions being recommended in these funds are primarily related to the alignment of
the Utilities Department budgets with current market conditions for revenues and expenses
related to the purchase of commodities and the operation of utilities. The actions
recommended for FY 2024 mid-year will align revenues and expenses for interfund transfers for
the Gas and Electric Fund Utilities Equity Transfers; Electric Fund revenue projections and
commodity costs; and shared costs for Water, Gas, Wastewater Utility GIS Data project WS-
02014. See Attachment A, Exhibits 1 and 2 for further information regarding the recommended
changes in the Enterprise Funds.
Capital Budget – Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
Several Capital Improvement Program projects require adjustments in FY 2024. For a detailed
view of all project adjustments by Fund, see Attachment A, Exhibit 2.
•All remaining funding in the Automated External Defibrillator Replacement (FD-21000) and
Extrication Tool Replacement (FD-22000) projects will be removed because both projects
have been completed. The remaining amounts are $38,000 of revenue in FD-21000, and
$20,845 of revenue and $79,153 of appropriation in FD-22000.
•As approved by the Valley Transportation Agency (VTA), Measure B revenue will be
reallocated from the Railroad Grade Separation and Safety Improvements project (PL-
17001) to the Traffic Signal and Intelligent Transportation Systems (PL-05030) and
Transportation and Parking Improvements (PL-12000) projects in the amounts of $701,500
and $233,833, respectively.
•Align the Street Maintenance project (PE-86070) with reduced gas tax revenue estimates
discussed in the Gas Tax Fund section above with a reduction of $16,194.
•Align the Roth Building Rehabilitation project (PF-23001) with County grants awarded for
the building’s windows and roof in the amount of $387,590, as well as $200,000 of interest
earnings on Transfer Development Rights (TDR) funding reserved for this project in the
Capital Improvement Fund.
•$211,673 of appropriation and CDBG grant revenue will be added to the Sidewalk Repairs
project (PO-89003) to align the FY 2024 budget with the FY 2023-24 CDBG Annual Action
Plan.
•Nine projects require technical adjustments to align FY 2024 budgets with FY 2023 actual
financial activity, with no changes to project schedules or scopes.
2) Preliminary Q2 Financial Status & public safety overtime (Attachment C & D)
Attachments C and D provide summary information on actual preliminary financial activity
through December 2023. These actuals have been factored into the analysis and projections
used in the development of this Mid-Year Budget Review. Overall, they remain consistent with
trends seen in the first quarter of the fiscal year. Staff will continue to monitor trends and
update assumptions as part of the FY 2025 budget process as necessary.
3) Timeline and Next Steps
Staff is actively working on the FY 2025 budget and regular reporting activities over the coming
months. Below is a list of expected reports and Council updates planned for the remainder of FY
2024. The Council and Finance Committee will continue to be updated through these planned
discussions with adjustments brought forward as necessary. Expected upcoming financial status
and budget reporting include:
March/April 2024:
➢Utility Advisory Commission (UAC) and Finance Committee Meetings – Five Year Utility
Financial Plans and FY 2025 Rate Recommendations
May 2024:
➢Release of the FY 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets & Municipal Fee
Changes
➢Public Budget Hearings on the Proposed Budgets with Finance Committee, including
Utility Rates, Municipal Fees, and the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
June 2024:
➢FY 2024 Third Quarter (Q3) Fiscal Analysis Report (information)
➢FY 2025 Operating and Capital Budget Adoption
➢FY 2025 Municipal Fee Adoption
➢FY 2025 Utility Rates adoption
In addition, routine information reports including but not limited to utilities risk management,
investment reports, contracts and lease reporting will continue.
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
Approval of the attached transactions is required to amend the FY 2024 budget appropriation.
With the approval of these amendments, the Budget Stabilization Reserve (BSR) would be
reduced by $0.1 million and the projected ending balance of the General Fund BSR is
anticipated to be $57.2 million, which is $3.3 million above the 20% City Council target level
$53.9 million.
As mentioned previously, Council could amend this and appropriate the excess BSR of $3.3
million to the Uncertainty Reserve. This would consolidate one-time funding to support FY 2025
and immediate outer years and Council priority investments in one location. If this was done,
the Uncertainty Reserve would be $12.8 million, of which $6.0 million is planned to resolve the
FY 2025 deficit. Remaining funds could be used for the FY 2026 deficit of $5.4 million and/or
investing in Council priorities.
The projected changes to the fund balance for all other funds including Capital Funds,
Enterprise Funds, Internal Services Funds, and Special Revenue Funds, and are outlined in
Attachment A and accompanying exhibits and impacts to fund balance by fund are summarized
as follows:
Table 2: Resource Impact (Non-General Fund)
Fund Type Fund Amount
Capital Capital Improvement Fund $0.7 M
Enterprise Airport Fund $(36,000)
Electric Fund $24.4 M
Fiber Optics Fund $(38,000)
Gas Fund $(0.1 M)
Refuse Fund $(0.1 M)
Stormwater Management Fund $(0.1 M)
Utility Administration Fund $(0.1 M)
Wastewater Collection Fund $0.2 M
Wastewater Treatment Fund $(0.9 M)
Water Fund $(2.3 M)
Internal Service General Benefits Fund $(4.0 M)
General Liabilities Fund $(0.4 M)
Information Technology Fund $(0.4 M)
Print and Mail Services Fund $(9,000)
Vehicle Replacement Fund $(0.1 M)
Workers’ Compensation Fund $(11,000)
Special Revenue California Avenue Parking Fund $(6,000)
Community Development Block Grant Fund $(0.2 M)
Gas Tax Fund $(16,000)
Housing In Lieu Fund $(2,000)
Public Art Fund $(6,000)
Residential Parking Permit Fund $(11,000)
University Avenue Parking Fund ($22,000)
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
The Office of Management and Budget has coordinated with all departments city-wide and the
City Manager’s Office, as appropriate, to bring forward the changes discussed and
recommended in this report.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Council action on this item is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) because the amendments to the FY 2024 Budget Appropriation and FY 2024 Table
of Organization are fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project
which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. CEQA
Guidelines section 15378(b)(4).
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A, Exhibit 1: FY 2024 Recommended Operating Budget Adjustments
Attachment A, Exhibit 2: FY 2024 Recommended Capital Budget Adjustments
Attachment B: Amended FY 2024 Table of Organization
Attachment C: Preliminary FY 2024 2nd Quarter Financial Status
Attachment D: Public Safety Overtime Analysis
APPROVED BY:
Kiely Nose, Assistant City Manager
Revenues
Department FTE Adjustment Adjustment
GENERAL FUND (102)
Administrative
Services
Technical Adjust: Business Tax Revenue/Business Registry Administration Contract Funding
This action increases expenses to support the business tax and registry program administration contract, as
scheduled to be presented to the City Council in Staff Report 2401‐2481 on February 5, 2024, and recognizes
sufficient Measure K revenue to offset this expense. This contract will provide administration, collection, and
enforcement services for the City’s business tax and business registry certificate program. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ 41,000$ 41,000$
City Manager's
Office
FY 2024 Budget Council Priority: California Avenue Car Free Streets Project Management
This action increases the appropriation for salaries and benefits to fund the equivalent of 0.60 Assistant to the
City Manager provisional limited term position to support the oversight of the California Avenue car free street
efforts. This work is currently being done through consultant services; however, as staff this resource will
provide a more flexible means to engage on this multidisciplinary effort going forward with the City's
consultant, Urban Field Studio, stakeholders, and City staff. (Ongoing costs: $170,000 FY 2025 only)
‐ ‐$ 85,000$
Community
Services
FY 2024 Budget Council Priority: Fleet Electrification
This action allows for a vehicle in the Community Services Department to be replaced by an all‐electric Ford F‐
150. As part of the FY 2024 Budget Adoption, select priorities were identified to be revisited at Mid‐Year. This
action reflects a recommended continued transition to electric vehicles to allocate an additional $1.3 million
across various funds to allow for additional FY 2024 vehicle replacements to be all‐electric. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 80,000$
Community
Services
Technical Adjust: Golf Course Green Fee Contract Services Alignment
This action increases expenditures related to City Golf Course operations. Contract expenditures are increased
by $51,000 to reflect amounts owed to the service provider, OB Sports, per the compensation terms of the
agreement with the City. The calculated FY 2023 revenue share, or 20% of the difference between Gross
Revenue and Target Revenue for that fiscal year is reflected in this true‐up adjustment. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 51,000$
Community
Services
Recommended Funding: Charges for Services Revenue/Children and Teen Studio Art Class Funding
This action provides $50,000 in contract dollars for the Art Center's Kids and Teens Studio program offset by
$50,000 in additional registration revenue. This increase will allow for increased demand for spring classes and
summer camps, provide increases in hourly pay for contract instructors, and remain competitive in the
marketplace. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ 50,000$ 50,000$
Community
Services
FY 2024 Budget Council Priority: Youth Mental Health Event Funding
This action allows for a Youth Mental Health program to support and plan an event with community partners
focused on youth mental health and empowerment. As part of the FY 2024 Budget Adoption, select priorities
were identified to be revisited at Mid‐Year. The $0.2 million estimated for these services has been updated
due to event dates shifting from FY24 to FY25, and recalculated costs to administer these events. Additional
funding ($3,000) is recommended in the Office of Transportation to fund rides through PA Link for youth
attending this and other vital locations to access programs and services conducive to enhancing mental health.
(Ongoing costs: $100,000)
‐ ‐$ 30,000$
Community
Services
Recommended Funding: Development Impact Fee Conversion
This action increases funding for contractual services to facilitate the conversion of three existing
Development Impact Fee Programs. Currently assessed on a per dwelling basis, these fees will be transitioned
to a per building square foot basis, in compliance with California State Assembly Bill 602. Additional funding is
recommend in the Planning and Development Services Department ($20,000) to fund half of the total contract
cost as these fees are maintained jointly by the two departments. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 20,000$
CITY OF PALO ALTO
Expenses
ATTACHMENT A, EXHIBIT 1
65,000$ ‐$ ‐ Recommended Funding: Fire Equipment Maintenance and Training Supplies
This action adds $65,000 in ongoing funding for first responder equipment maintenance and training supplies.
This funding addresses maintenance and repair costs for personal protective equipment (PPE), equipment
tracking software, and supplied air respirator machines. Additionally, this action adds funding for training drill
supplies due to an increase in costs such as lumber as well as an increase in training needs due to staff
turnover. (Ongoing costs: $65,000)
Fire
Revenues
Department FTE Adjustment Adjustment
GENERAL FUND (102)
CITY OF PALO ALTO
Expenses
ATTACHMENT A, EXHIBIT 1
Non‐
Departmental
Technical Adjust: Projected Tax Revenue/Transfer to the Capital Improvement Fund
This action recognizes adjustments to estimates for Sales Tax ($1.6 million increase), Utility Users Tax (UUT)
($1.2 million increase), Investment Earnings ($1.1 million increase), and Property Tax ($0.8 million increase),
partially offset by Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) ($1.3 million decrease) and Documentary Transfer Tax (DTT)
($0.1 million decrease) based on trends experienced in the first half of FY 2024. This adjustment would bring
Property Tax revenue to $64.6 million, Sales Tax revenue to $37.7 million, TOT revenue to $25.5 million, UUT
revenue to $19.7 million, DTT to $5.8 million, and Investment Earnings to $2.9 million. This action also
decreases the transfer to the Capital Infrastructure Reserve by $0.3 million due to the reduced TOT revenue
that Council designated to fund Capital Improvements. (Ongoing savings: $0)
‐ 3,289,000$ (300,000)$
Non‐
Departmental
Technical Adjust: Business Tax Revenue Alignment/Transfer to the Capital Improvement Fund
This is a technical correction to consolidate the recognition and receipt of all Business Tax revenue in the City's
General Fund; no new revenue is reflected in this action. Previously the budget reflected tax revenues in
association to transportation capital investments in the Capital Improvement Fund ($0.8 million). This action
also establishes a transfer to the Capital Improvement Fund to maintain the allocation of the funding in
alignment with the Council's adopted Advisory Spending Resolution to fund transportation and grade
separation projects. (Ongoing savings: $0)
‐ 750,000$ 750,000$
Non‐
Departmental
Technical Adjust: El Camino Real Ballpark/Lot 37 FY 2023 Rent Funding
This action increases expenses to allow payment of the Fiscal Year 2023 rent due to Stanford for the El Camino
Real Ballpark, also referred to as Lot 37. The FY 2023 rent was withheld by the City while a minor error on the
rental invoice was resolved with Stanford. Agreement was reached in FY 2024 and the City is now ready to
release the FY 2023 rent payment; however, the remaining funding in FY 2023 was inadvertently omitted from
the reappropriation process to move funds into FY 2024. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 220,540$
Non‐
Departmental
Technical Adjust: Transfer to the Capital Improvement Fund
This action transfers $1.7 million to the Infrastructure Reserve in the Capital Improvement Fund, as approved
by the City Council on January 16, 2024 in the FY 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for BSR
exceeding the 20% target level. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 1,700,000$
Non‐
Departmental
Technical Adjust: Transfer to the General Benefits Fund for Supplemental Pension Contributions
This action transfers $1.7 million to the General Benefits Fund to increase the contribution to the City's Section
115 Pension Trust Fund, as approved by the Council on January 16, 2024 in the FY 2023 Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for BSR exceeding the 20% target level. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 1,700,000$
Non‐
Departmental
Technical Adjust: FY 2023 Year‐End Cleanup for the Equity Transfer
This action adjusts the equity transfer from the gas and electric funds with an overall increase of $0.3 million
to align with FY 2023 year‐end actuals. The gas equity transfer increases by $0.5 million to adjust the FY23
year‐end amount from $6.7 million to $7.2 million per the staff report on April 17, 2023 to Council (CMR 2303‐
1219). This action also includes a decrease to the electric equity transfer by $0.2 million to adjust the FY23
year‐end amount from $14.5 million to $14.3 million based on a reduced PG&E Return on Equity estimate
from 10.25% to 10.00%. (Ongoing savings: $0)
‐ 293,000$ ‐$
Non‐
Departmental
Technical Adjust: Utility Transfer Settlement Funding (Green v. City of Palo Alto)
This action appropriates $11.2 million from the Utility Transfer Legal Cost Reserve to the General Fund for the
first set of refunds issued to class members as a result of the Green v. City of Palo Alto (Santa Clara Superior
Court, Case No. 1‐16‐CV‐300760) settlement. The reserve will retain a balance of $6.3 million that will be
appropriated based on future settlement payment needs. (Ongoing costs: $6.3M)
‐ ‐$ 11,153,960$
Non‐
Departmental
Technical Adjust: Reduce Utility Transfer Legal Cost Reserve
This action reduces the Utility Transfer Legal Cost Reserve by $11.2 million to fund the first round of refunds
issued to class members as a result of the Green v. City of Palo Alto (Santa Clara Superior Court, Case No.
1‐16‐CV‐300760) settlement. The reserve will retain a balance of $6.3 million that will be appropriated based
on future settlement payment terms. (Ongoing savings: $6.3M)
‐ ‐$ (11,153,960)$
Revenues
Department FTE Adjustment Adjustment
GENERAL FUND (102)
CITY OF PALO ALTO
Expenses
ATTACHMENT A, EXHIBIT 1
Non‐
Departmental
Technical Adjust: Uncertainty Reserve
This action reduces the City's FY 2024 Uncertainty Reserve by $0.6 million from it's FY 2024 Adopted Budget
level of $10.1 million. The Uncertainty Reserve was set aside as part of the FY 2024 process to proactively
reserve funding for FY 2025 forecasted deficit between General Fund revenues and expenses as well as $1.0
million for FY 2024 Mid‐Year additional priority investments for: fleet electrification, sea level rise, youth
mental health, eucalyptus tree removal, unhoused services, and regulating short term rentals. This Mid‐Year
recommends investments in fleet electrification, youth mental health, a rental registry program, California
Avenue car free streets and parklet prototypes. This leaves $9.5 million in unspent reserve funds. Of this $9.5
million, approximately $6.0 million will be necessary to provide one‐time funding for the FY 2025 forecasted
deficit outlined in the City's 2025‐3034 Long Range Financial Forecast. (Ongoing savings: $9.5M)
‐ ‐$ (560,000)$
Office of
Transportation
Recommended Funding: Measure B for Safe Routes to School/Revenue from Other Agencies
This action recognizes $0.2 million in grant revenue from the Valley Transportation Agency's (VTA) 2016
Measure B Bicycle and Pedestrian Education and Encouragement Funding and increases contract services by
the same amount. Staff will use the grant funding to hire a consultant to manage its Safe Routes to School
Program. Currently, the City utilizes multiple vendors for services such as bicycle safety classes and bicycle
repair. Combining such functions within a single contract will simplify program administration and
performance. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ 213,725$ 213,725$
Office of
Transportation
Recommended Funding: Palo Alto Transportation Management Authority (PATMA)
This action increases the contract with PATMA by $42,000, half of the amount requested. The current annual
budget is $200,000, but the true cost of annual services is $330,000. PATMA has been utilizing surplus funding
received in prior years to cover costs exceeding the annual budget, but those surplus funds have now been
spent, and $84,000 is needed to continue the current service level of an estimated 306 cars taken off the road.
PATMA will need to evaluate staff time and outreach at hotels, restaurants, and shops in the City. Additional
ongoing cost increases for PATMA services will be considered during the FY 2025 budget development
process. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 42,000$
Office of
Transportation
FY 2024 Budget Council Priority: Youth Mental Health Event Funding (PALink)
This action funds rides through PA Link for youth attending a city‐hosted youth mental health event and other
vital locations to access programs and services conducive to enhancing mental health. As part of the FY 2024
Budget Adoption, select priorities were identified to be revisited at Mid‐Year. Additional funding is
recommended in the Community Services Department ($30,000) to host the event. (Ongoing costs: $6,000)
‐ ‐$ 3,000$
Planning and
Development
Recommended Funding: Development Impact Fee Conversion
This action increases funding for contractual services to facilitate the conversion of three existing
Development Impact Fee Programs. Currently assessed on a per dwelling basis, these fees will be transitioned
to a per building square foot basis, in compliance with California State Assembly Bill 602. Additional funding is
recommend in the Community Services Department to fund half of the total contract cost as these fees are
maintained jointly by the two departments. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 20,000$
Planning and
Development
Recommended Funding: Cost Allocation Fee Study Amendment
This action increases funding for an amendment to the cost allocation fee study for Planning and Development
services fees. Commenced in 2021, the study faced delays due to shifts in priorities induced by the pandemic.
Additional funding is needed to address escalated costs associated with these delays and to encompass the
extended time needed to complete the scope of services. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 59,000$
Planning and
Development
FY 2024 Budget Council Priority: Parklet Prototypes
This action appropriates $84,000 for the estimated costs of development of up to three parklet prototype
concepts. This uses one of the City's on‐call contracts with Urban Planning Partners, Inc. and will include long
range planning, application processing, and environmental review services. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 84,000$
Revenues
Department FTE Adjustment Adjustment
GENERAL FUND (102)
CITY OF PALO ALTO
Expenses
ATTACHMENT A, EXHIBIT 1
Planning and
Development
FY 2024 Budget Council Priority: Rental Registry Program Administration and Implementation
This action adds a 1.00 FTE Senior Planner position and $228,000 in contractual funding for software to
establish the rental registry program as adopted and directed by the City Council on November 27, 2023.
These resources reflect first year expenditures after factoring vacancy savings, but the program is expected to
be fully funded by collected fees starting in FY 2025. (Ongoing costs: $0)
1.00 ‐$ 228,000$
Planning and
Development
Technical Adjust: Deposit‐Based Cost Recovery Amendment
This action increases revenue and expenses accordingly to support the continuity of services for the deposit‐
based cost recovery program. The Planning and Development Services Department provides a service to
expedite entitlement studies through the use and expertise of outside consultants for private development
projects. These services are fully cost recoverable and paid for by the planning applicant who directly receives
these services. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ 146,000$ 146,000$
Planning and
Development
Recommended Funding: Development Center and Planning Special Project Staffing
This action deletes a 1.00 FTE Assistant Chief Building Official position and adds a 1.00 FTE Planning Division
Manager position. The Assistant Chief Building Official was added in FY 2023, to focus on improving the permit
process, establish interdepartmental workflows, and problem solve complex policy and operational issues as
they arise. After recruitment challenges and a closer review of duties, it is recommended that this realignment
of staffing be made to better align with the goals and needs of improving the Development center and
planning operations. Ongoing this will have a net cost of approximately $78,000 as this includes funding
reallocation between revenue backed fee activities and General Fund activities as well as increased costs for
the Planning Division Manager position. In FY 2024, these costs will be absorbed within existing levels through
vacancy savings. (Ongoing costs: $78,000)
‐ ‐$ ‐$
Planning and
Development
FY 2024 Budget Process Priority Referal: Fleet Electrification
This action allows for two Chevy Blazers in the Planning and Development Services Department used for
Building Inspections to be purchased as electric vehicles instead of the gas powered vehicles previously
approved as part of the FY 2024 Adopted Budget. This is part of an action that was deferred by Council during
FY 2024 Budget Adoption to allocate $1.3 million across various funds to allow for additional FY 2024 vehicle
purchases and replacements to be all‐electric. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 50,000$
Planning and
Development
Recommended Funding: Code Enforcement Supervisor Vehicle
This action allocates $64,000 for a new electric Chevy Blazer for the Code Enforcement Supervisor position
added as part of the FY 2024 Adopted Budget. The Department has attempted to use a shared vehicle;
however, this position manages the City's more complex enforcement cases and builds relationships with the
community and partner departments which supports a dedicated electric vehicle for daily off‐site duties.
(Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 64,000$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance FY 2023 Year End use of BSR
This action reduces the current Budget Stabilization Reserve (BSR) FY 2024 projected level by $3.6 million in
alignment with the actions recommended and approved by the City Council in the FY 2023 Year‐End Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Year End Budget transactions approved by Council on January 16,
2024. This reflects allocation of funds above the Council goal of 20% of General Fund expenses based on FY
2023 year end actual financial activity. (Ongoing cost: $0)
‐ ‐$ (3,620,540)$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance increases the Budget Stabilization Reserve (BSR) projected for June 30,
2024. This would bring the BSR to an estimate of $57.2 million, this is above the Council target of 20% by $3.3
million and staff expects to discuss use of these funds as part of the FY 2025 budget process in the coming
months. These funds combined with any unspent Uncertainty Reserve funds are expected to be part of the
financial planning for FY 2025 and the near term beyond that.
‐ ‐$ 3,561,000$
GENERAL FUND (102) SUBTOTAL 1.00 4,782,725$ 4,782,725$
Revenues
Department FTE Adjustment Adjustment
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS
GENERAL FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND (471)
Capital Capital Improvement Project Adjustments
This action reflects the combined impact from adjustments to projects as outlined in
Attachment A, Exhibit 2.
‐ (8,253,248)$ (7,556,567)$
Capital Technical Adjust: Transfer from the General Fund (FY 2023 Year‐End Savings)
This action transfers $1.7 million from the General Fund to the Infrastructure Reserve in the
Capital Improvement Fund, as approved by the City Council on January 16, 2024 in the FY
2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for BSR exceeding the 20% target level.
(Ongoing savings: $0)
‐ 1,700,000$ ‐$
Capital Technical Adjust: Transfer from the General Fund (Business Tax Revenue)
This action transfers Business Tax revenue recognized in the General Fund to rail grade
separation capital projects (PL‐24000 and PL‐24001) in the Capital Improvement Fund in
alignment with the Council's adopted Advisory Spending Resolution. (Ongoing savings: $0)
‐ 750,000$ ‐$
Capital Technical Adjust: Business Tax Revenue Category Realignment
This action removes Business Tax revenue that had been budgeted as such in rail grade
separation capital projects (PL‐24000 and PL‐24001) in the Capital Improvement Fund. That
revenue will instead be recognized in the General Fund and, in alignment with the Council's
adopted Advisory Spending Resolution, allocated to the Capital Improvement Fund via
transfers. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ (750,000)$ ‐$
Capital Technical Adjust: Transfer from General Fund (TOT)
This action reduces transfers from the General Fund to the Infrastructure Reserve in the
Capital Improvement Fund in alignment with adjustments to estimates for Transient
Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue based on trends experienced in the first half of FY 2024.
(Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ (300,000)$ ‐$
Capital Technical Adjust: Transfer from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
This action aligns the FY24 Budget with the FY23‐24 CDBG Annual Action Plan by recognizing a
transfer from the CDBG Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund for the Sidewalk Repairs
project (PO‐89003). (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ 211,673$ 211,673$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ 703,319$
GENERAL FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND (471) SUBTOTAL ‐ (6,641,575)$ (6,641,575)$
CITY OF PALO ALTO
Expenses
ATTACHMENT A, EXHIBIT 1
Revenues
Department FTE Adjustment Adjustment
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
AIRPORT ENTERPRISE FUND (530)
Public Works Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the contributions to the
City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional contribution from other funds to
"catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 36,112$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ (36,112)$
AIRPORT ENTERPRISE FUND (530) SUBTOTAL ‐ ‐$ ‐$
UTILITIES ADMINISTRATION FUND (521)
Utilities Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the contributions to the
City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional contribution from other funds to
"catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 121,124$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ (121,124)$
UTILITIES ADMINISTRATION FUND (521) SUBTOTAL ‐ ‐$ ‐$
ELECTRIC FUND (513 & 523)
Utilities FY 2024 Budget Council Priority: Fleet Electrification
This action allows for two vehicles in the Utilities Department to be replaced by two all‐electric Ford
Ranger Small Pickup Trucks. It is part of an action that was deferred by Council during FY 2024 Budget
Adoption to allocate $1.3 million across the General, Electric, Gas, Wastewater Collection, and Water
Funds to allow for additional FY 2024 vehicle replacements to be all‐electric. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 160,000$
Utilities Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the contributions to the
City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional contribution from other funds to
"catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 748,983$
Utilities Technical Adjust: Net Sales Revenue/Electric Commodity Adjustments
This one‐time action aligns the Electric commodity purchase and sales budget with a net increase of
$25.0 million to the Electric Fund, reflecting the updated forecasts as of November 2023. The reduction
of $11.2 million in expenses is attributed to lower power revenue requirements for Base Resource
customers, reduced CVPIA Restoration Fund charges, and decreased market purchase costs due to
significantly higher hydro output. The $13.8 million increase in revenue is due to surplus sales revenue
and improved hydro conditions, enabling the sale of excess renewable energy credits. (Ongoing costs:
$0)
‐ 13,818,733$ (11,226,940)$
Utilities Technical Adjust: Year‐end Cleanup Equity Transfer to General Fund
This action also includes a decrease to the electric equity transfer by $0.2 million to adjust the FY23
year‐end amount from $14.5 million to $14.3 million based on a reduced PG&E Return on Equity
estimate from 10.25% to 10.00%. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ (215,000)$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ 24,351,690$
ELECTRIC FUND (513 & 523) SUBTOTAL ‐ 13,818,733$ 13,818,733$
FIBER OPTICS FUND (533)
Utilities Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the contributions to the
City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional contribution from other funds to
"catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 38,182$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ (38,182)$
FIBER OPTICS FUND (533) SUBTOTAL ‐ ‐$ ‐$
CITY OF PALO ALTO
Expenses
ATTACHMENT A, EXHIBIT 1
Revenues
Department FTE Adjustment Adjustment
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
CITY OF PALO ALTO
Expenses
ATTACHMENT A, EXHIBIT 1
GAS FUND (514 & 524)
Utilities FY 2024 Budget Council Priority: Fleet Electrification
This action allows for a vehicle in the Utilities Department to be replaced by an all‐electric Ford F‐150. It
is part of an action that was deferred by Council during FY 2024 Budget Adoption to allocate $1.3
million across the General, Electric, Gas, Wastewater Collection, and Water Funds to allow for
additional FY 2024 vehicle replacements to be all‐electric. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 80,000$
Utilities Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the contributions to the
City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional contribution from other funds to
"catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 284,498$
Utilities Technical Adjust: Water, Gas, Wastewater Operating Transfer Technical Clean Up
This one‐time action corrects the transfers between the Gas and Water Funds from FY2018 to FY2022
for a shared recurring project, WS‐02014 WGW Utility GIS Data. In 2018, a change in fund transfer
methodology to collect the Gas portion of the project changed for more visibility on the fund transfers,
and the action to terminate the former method was overlooked. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ 728,920$ ‐$
Utilities Technical Adjust: Year‐end Cleanup Equity Transfer to General Fund
This mid‐year action increases the gas equity transfer by $0.5 million to adjust the FY23 year end
amount from $6.7 million to $7.2 million per the staff report on April 17, 2023 to Council (CMR 2303‐
1219). (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 508,000$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ (143,578)$
GAS FUND (514 & 524) SUBTOTAL ‐ 728,920$ 728,920$
REFUSE FUND (525)
Public Works Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the contributions to the
City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional contribution from other funds to
"catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 90,253$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ (90,253)$
REFUSE FUND (525) SUBTOTAL ‐ ‐$ ‐$
STORMWATER MANGEMENT FUND (528)
Public Works Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the contributions to the
City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional contribution from other funds to
"catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 85,132$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ (85,132)$
STORMWATER MANGEMENT FUND (528) SUBTOTAL ‐ ‐$ ‐$
Revenues
Department FTE Adjustment Adjustment
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
CITY OF PALO ALTO
Expenses
ATTACHMENT A, EXHIBIT 1
WASTEWATER COLLECTION FUND (527)
Utilities FY 2024 Budget Council Priority: Fleet Electrification
This action allows for one vehicle in the Utilities Department to be replaced by an all‐electric GMC 6yrd
Dump Truck and another vehicle to be replaced by an all‐electric Ford F‐150 Truck. It is part of an action
that was deferred by Council during FY24 Budget Adoption to allocate $1.3 million across the General,
Electric, Gas, Wastewater Collection, and Water Funds to allow for additional FY 2024 vehicle
replacements to be all‐electric. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 530,000$
Utilities Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the contributions to the
City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional contribution from other funds to
"catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 142,032$
Utilities Technical Adjust: Water, Gas, Wastewater Operating Transfer Technical Clean Up
This one‐time action corrects the transfers between the Wastewater Collection and Water Funds from
FY2018 to FY2022 for a shared recurring project, WS‐02014 WGW Utility GIS Data. In 2018, a change in
fund transfer methodology to collect the Gas portion of the project changed for more visibility on the
fund transfers, and the action to terminate the former method was overlooked. (Ongoing costs: $0)
850,288$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ 178,256$
WASTEWATER COLLECTION FUND (527) SUBTOTAL ‐ 850,288$ 850,288$
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FUND (526)
Capital Capital Improvement Project Adjustments
This action reflects the combined impact from adjustments to projects as outlined in Attachment A,
Exhibit 2.
‐ (3,010,000)$ (2,578,200)$
Public Works Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the contributions to the
City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional contribution from other funds to
"catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 423,325$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ (855,125)$
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FUND (526) SUBTOTAL ‐ (3,010,000)$ (3,010,000)$
WATER FUND (522)
Utilities FY 2024 Budget Council Priority: Fleet Electrification
This action allows for a vehicle in the Utilities Department to be replaced by an all‐electric GMC 6yrd
Dump Truck. It is part of an action that was deferred by Council during FY24 Budget Adoption to
allocate $1.3 million across the General, Electric, Gas, Wastewater Collection, and Water Funds to allow
for additional FY 2024 vehicle replacements to be all‐electric. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 450,000$
Utilities Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the contributions to the
City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional contribution from other funds to
"catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 255,461$
Utilities Water, Gas, Wastewater Operating Transfer Technical Clean Up
This one‐time action corrects the fund transfers from FY2018 to FY2022 for a shared recurring project,
WS‐02014 WGW Utility GIS Data, decreasing the Water Fund by $1,579,209; increasing $850,288 to the
Wastewater Fund and $728,920 to the Gas Fund. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 1,579,209$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ (2,284,670)$
WATER FUND (522) SUBTOTAL ‐$ ‐$
Revenues
Department FTE Adjustment Adjustment
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
GENERAL BENEFITS FUND (687)
Non‐
Departmental
Technical Adjust: Transfer from the General Fund for Supplemental Pension Contributions
This net‐neutral action recognizes a transfer of $1.7 million from the General Fund to increase
the contribution to the City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund, as approved by the City Council
in the FY 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). A corresponding adjustment is
made to recognize pension expense. This brings total contributions to $73.3 million through FY
2024 ($47.5 million from the General Fund). Staff will include proportional contributions from
other funds as part of the FY 2024 year‐end or FY 2025 Proposed Budget process. (Ongoing
costs: $0)
‐ 1,700,000$ 1,700,000$
Non‐
Departmental
Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the
contributions to the City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional
contribution from other funds to "catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing
costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 2,776,676$
Non‐
Departmental
Technical Adjust: Supplemental Pension Contributions
This action increases contributions to the City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund by $1.2
million. These savings represents amounts collected from departments that exceeded annual
required payments in the respective fiscal year and remain unspent in the General Benefits
Fund. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 1,200,000$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ (3,976,676)$
GENERAL BENEFITS FUND (687) SUBTOTAL ‐ 1,700,000$ 1,700,000$
GENERAL LIABILITIES INSURANCE FUND (689)
Human
Resources
Technical Adjust: Umbrella Excess Liability Insurance Expense
This action increases the estimate for umbrella excess liability insurance to align
with higher than anticipated premium costs, from $4.2 million to $4.4 million. (Ongoing costs:
$0)
‐ ‐$ 196,000$
Human
Resources
Technical Adjust: Property Loss Insurance Expense
This action increases the estimate for property loss insurance to align with higher than
anticipated premium costs, from $0.8 million to $0.9 million. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 159,000$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ (355,000)$
GENERAL LIABILITIES INSURANCE FUND (689) SUBTOTAL ‐ ‐$ ‐$
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND (682)
Information
Technology
Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the
contributions to the City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional
contribution from other funds to "catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing
costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 368,589$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ (368,589)$
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND (682) SUBTOTAL ‐ ‐$ ‐$
CITY OF PALO ALTO
Expenses
ATTACHMENT A, EXHIBIT 1
Revenues
Department FTE Adjustment Adjustment
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
CITY OF PALO ALTO
Expenses
ATTACHMENT A, EXHIBIT 1
PRINT AND MAIL SERVICES FUND (683)
Administrative
Services
Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the
contributions to the City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional
contribution from other funds to "catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing
costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 8,906$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ (8,906)$
PRINT AND MAIL SERVICES FUND (683) SUBTOTAL ‐ ‐$ ‐$
VEHICLE REPLACEMENT & MAINTENANCE FUND (681)
Public Works Fleet Electrification
This action, which was deferred by Council during FY24 Budget Adoption, allows for 9
additional FY 2024 vehicle replacements to be all‐electric: 3 Ford F‐150s, 2 GMC 6yrd Dump
Trucks, 2 Ford Ranger Small Pickup Trucks, and 2 Chevy Blazers. The cost of $1.3 million is
spread across 5 funds (General Fund, Electric Fund, Gas Fund, Wastewater Collection Fund,
and Water Fund) in the Community Services, Planning and Development Services, and Utilities
Departments, with $130,000 in the General Fund. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ 1,350,000$ 1,350,000$
Public Works Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the
contributions to the City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional
contribution from other funds to "catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing
costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 114,486$
Planning and
Development
Recommended Funding: Code Enforcement Supervisor Vehicle
This action allocates $64,000 for a new electric Chevy Blazer for the Code Enforcement
Supervisor position added as part of the FY 2024 Adopted Budget. The Department has
attempted to use a shared vehicle; however, this position manages the City's more complex
enforcement cases and builds relationships with the community and partner departments
which supports a dedicated electric vehicle for daily off‐site duties. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ 64,000$ 64,000$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ (114,486)$
VEHICLE REPLACEMENT & MAINTENANCE FUND (681) SUBTOTAL ‐ 1,414,000$ 1,414,000$
WORKERS' COMPENSATION FUND (688)
Non‐
Departmental
Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the
contributions to the City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional
contribution from other funds to "catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing
costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 11,246$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ (11,246)$
WORKERS' COMPENSATION FUND (688) SUBTOTAL ‐$ ‐$
Revenues
Department FTE Adjustment Adjustment
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
PUBLIC ART FUND (207)
Community
Services
Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the contributions to
the City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional contribution from other
funds to "catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 6,411$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ (6,411)$
PUBLIC ART FUND (207) SUBTOTAL ‐ ‐$ ‐$
GAS TAX FUND (231)
Public Works Technical Adjust: Gas Tax Revenues/Transfers to the Capital Improvement Fund for Streets
Improvement Project (PE‐86070)
This action reduces Fund 231 Gas Tax revenue by $16,194, and reduces the transfer to the Capital
Improvement Fund by $16,194 for the Streets Improvement project (PE‐86070). This is based on
the State's updated January HUTA and SB1 gas tax revenue estimates. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ (16,194)$ (16,194)$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ ‐$
GAS TAX FUND (231) SUBTOTAL ‐ (16,194)$ (16,194)$
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUND (232)
Planning and
Development
Technical Adjust: Transfer to Capital Improvement Fund
This action aligns the FY24 Budget with the FY23‐24 CDBG Annual Action Plan by recognizing a
transfer from CDBG to the Capital Improvement Fund for the Sidewalk Repairs project (PO‐89003).
‐ ‐$ 211,673$
Planning and
Development
Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the contributions to
the City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional contribution from other
funds to "catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 660$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ (212,333)$
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUND (232) SUBTOTAL ‐ ‐$ ‐$
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY MANAGER'S FY 2024 BUDGET
Expenses
ATTACHMENT A, EXHIBIT 1
Revenues
Department FTE Adjustment Adjustment
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY MANAGER'S FY 2024 BUDGET
Expenses
ATTACHMENT A, EXHIBIT 1
HOUSING IN‐LIEU/RESIDENTIAL (233)
Planning and
Development
Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the contributions to
the City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional contribution from other
funds to "catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 990$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ (990)$
HOUSING IN‐LIEU/RESIDENTIAL (233) SUBTOTAL ‐ ‐$ ‐$
HOUSING IN‐LIEU/COMMERCIAL (234)
Planning and
Development
Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the contributions to
the City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional contribution from other
funds to "catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 990$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ (990)$
HOUSING IN‐LIEU/COMMERCIAL (234) SUBTOTAL ‐ ‐$ ‐$
UNIVERSITY AVENUE FUND (236)
Office of
Transportation
Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the contributions to
the City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional contribution from other
funds to "catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 1,976$
Administrative
Services
Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the contributions to
the City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional contribution from other
funds to "catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 5,073$
Public Works Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the contributions to
the City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional contribution from other
funds to "catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 14,955$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ (22,004)$
UNIVERSITY AVENUE FUND (236) SUBTOTAL ‐ ‐$ ‐$
Revenues
Department FTE Adjustment Adjustment
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY MANAGER'S FY 2024 BUDGET
Expenses
ATTACHMENT A, EXHIBIT 1
CALIFORNIA AVENUE FUND (237)
Office of
Transportation
Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the contributions to
the City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional contribution from other
funds to "catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 1,976$
Administrative
Services
Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the contributions to
the City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional contribution from other
funds to "catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 2,177$
Public Works Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the contributions to
the City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional contribution from other
funds to "catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 1,750$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ (5,903)$
CALIFORNIA AVENUE FUND (237) SUBTOTAL ‐ ‐$ ‐$
RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT FUND (239)
Office of
Transportation
Technical Adjust: Other Funds Catch‐Up (115 Pension Trust Fund)
This action recognizes a transfer of $2.8 million from various funds to increase the contributions to
the City's Section 115 Pension Trust Fund. This represents a proportional contribution from other
funds to "catch up" to General Fund contribution levels. (Ongoing costs: $0)
‐ ‐$ 11,392$
Fund Balance Adjustment to Fund Balance
This action adjusts the fund balance to offset adjustments recommended in this report.
‐ ‐$ (11,392)$
RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT FUND (239) SUBTOTAL ‐ ‐$ ‐$
Project
Number Title Revenue Expense Comments
PF‐93009 Americans With Disabilities Act
Compliance
$‐ $ (332,551)This action is a technical correction to align FY
2024 budgets with FY 2023 actual financial
activity. There is no change to the project
schedule or scope.
FD‐21000 Automated External Defibrillator
Replacement
$ (38,000) $‐ This action removes all remaining funding
because the project has been completed.
FD‐22000 Extrication Tool Replacement $ (20,845) $ (79,513)This action removes all remaining funding
because the project has been completed.
PE‐18004 Fire Station 4 $ (5,200,000) $‐ This action removes revenue budgeted in FY
2024 because it was received in FY 2023 and
reserved in the fund balance.
PE‐11011 Highway 101 Pestrian/Bicycle Overpass $‐ $ (87,105)This action is a technical correction to align FY
2024 budgets with FY 2023 actual financial
activity. There is no change to the project
schedule or scope.
PE‐12011 Newell Rd/SFC Bridge Replacement $ (3,365,799) $ (3,365,799)This action is a technical correction to align FY
2024 budgets with FY 2023 actual financial
activity. There is no change to the project
schedule or scope.
PL‐17001 Railroad Grade Separation and Safety
Improvements
$ (935,333) $ (3,995,937)The expense action is a technical correction to
align FY 2024 budgets with FY 2023 actual
financial activity, with no change to the project
schedule or scope; the revenue action
reallocates Measure B revenue to PL‐05030 and
PL‐12000 as approved by VTA.
PF‐23001 Roth Building Rehabilitation $ 387,590 $ 587,590 This action adds County grant revenue ($0.4
million) for work on the Roth Building's windows
and roof. Interest earnings on Transfer
Development Rights funding ($0.2 million)
reserved for this project is also appropriated.
PO‐11000 Sign Reflectivity Upgrade $‐ $ (110,000)This action is a technical correction to align FY
2024 budgets with FY 2023 actual financial
activity. There is no change to the project
schedule or scope.
PE‐86070 Street Maintenance $ (16,194) $ (16,194)This action aligns the FY 2024 budget with the
State's updated January HUTA & SB1 Gas Tax
revenue estimates.
PL‐05030 Traffic Signal and Intelligent
Transportation Systems
$ 701,500 $ (157,058)The expense action is a technical correction to
align FY 2024 budgets with FY 2023 actual
financial activity, with no change to the project
schedule or scope; the revenue action adds
Measure B revenue reallocated from PL‐17001
as approved by VTA.
PL‐12000 Transportation and Parking Improvements $ 233,833 $‐ This action adds Measure B revenue reallocated
from PL‐17001 as approved by VTA.
Total $ (8,253,248) $ (7,556,567)
WQ‐19003 Advanced Water Purification Facility $ (500,000) $‐ This action is a technical correction to align FY
2024 budgets with FY 2023 actual financial
activity. There is no change to the project
schedule or scope.
WQ‐14002 Laboratory & Environmental Svcs Bldg $ (2,510,000) $ (2,578,200)This action is a technical correction to align FY
2024 budgets with FY 2023 actual financial
activity. There is no change to the project
schedule or scope.
Total $ (3,010,000) $ (2,578,200)
TOTAL CIP ADJUSTMENTS $ (11,263,248) $ (10,134,767)
CITY OF PALO ALTO
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FUND
ATTACHMENT A, EXHIBIT 2
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Table of Organization
Table of Organization
FY 2021
Actuals
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Adjusted
Budget***
FY 2024
Change
FTE
FY 2024
Change %
General Fund
Administrative Services
Account Specialist 4.63 4.13 4.13 4.13 ——%
Account Specialist-Lead 3.45 3.45 3.45 3.45 ——%
Accountant 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Administrative Associate II 1.00 0.50 0.50 1.00 0.50 100.0%
Administrative Associate III 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Assistant Director Administrative Services 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 ——%
Buyer 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Chief Procurement Officer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Contracts Administrator 2.70 1.70 2.70 3.70 1.00 37.0%
Director Administrative Services/CFO 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 ——%
Director Office of Management and Budget 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Management Analyst 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Manager Budget 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Manager Real Property 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Manager Revenue Collections 0.62 0.62 0.62 0.62 ——%
Manager Treasury, Debt & Investments 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 ——%
Manager, Finance 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Payroll Analyst 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Performance Auditor II 1.00 —————%
Senior Accountant 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 ——%
Senior Buyer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Senior Management Analyst 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 ——%
Storekeeper 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
1
ATTACHMENT B
TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Storekeeper-Lead 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 ——%
Warehouse Supervisor 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 ——%
Total Administrative Services 40.15 37.15 39.15 40.65 1.50 3.8%
City Attorney
Assistant City Attorney 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 ——%
Chief Assistant City Attorney 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
City Attorney 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Claims Investigator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Deputy City Attorney 1.00 1.00 —0.50 0.50 —%
Legal Fellow 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Secretary to City Attorney 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Senior Management Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Total City Attorney 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.50 0.50 5.0%
City Auditor
City Auditor 1.00 —————%
Senior Performance Auditor 2.00 —————%
Total City Auditor 3.00 —————%
City Clerk
Administrative Associate III 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Assistant City Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 100.0%
City Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Deputy City Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00 —(1.00)(100.0)%
Total City Clerk 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 ——%
City Manager
Administrative Assistant 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 1.00 50.0%
Assistant City Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Table of Organization
FY 2021
Actuals
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Adjusted
Budget***
FY 2024
Change
FTE
FY 2024
Change %
2
ATTACHMENT B
TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Assistant to the City Manager 2.00 1.00 3.00 3.00 ——%
Chief Communications Officer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
City Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Deputy City Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Executive Assistant to the City Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Manager Communications 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Senior Management Analyst ——1.00 1.00 ——%
Total City Manager 10.00 9.00 12.00 13.00 1.00 8.3%
Community Services
Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Administrative Associate III 1.00 —————%
Assistant Director Community Services 2.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 100.0%
Building Serviceperson 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 100.0%
Building Serviceperson-Lead 0.60 0.60 0.60 2.00 1.40 233.3%
Coordinator Recreation Programs 4.00 4.00 4.00 5.75 1.75 43.8%
Director Community Services 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Division Manager Open Space, Parks & Golf*———1.00 1.00 —%
Heavy Equipment Operator 0.07 —————%
Inspector, Field Services 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Junior Museum & Zoo Educator*3.60 3.25 4.10 4.85 0.75 18.3%
Management Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Management Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Manager Community Services 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 ——%
Manager Community Services Senior Program 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 ——%
Manager Human Services 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Park Maintenance Person 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 ——%
Table of Organization
FY 2021
Actuals
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Adjusted
Budget***
FY 2024
Change
FTE
FY 2024
Change %
3
ATTACHMENT B
TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Park Maintenance-Lead 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Park Ranger 5.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 ——%
Parks/Golf Crew-Lead 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Producer Arts/Science Program 12.00 11.00 12.25 9.50 (2.75)(24.4)%
Program Assistant I 7.00 3.00 3.00 3.75 0.75 25.0%
Program Assistant II 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 ——%
Project Manager 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 ——%
Senior Management Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Sprinkler System Representative 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 ——%
Superintendent Community Services 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Superintendent Recreation 1.00 —————%
Theater Specialist 2.00 2.00 2.00 5.00 3.00 150.0%
WGW Heavy Equipment Operator —0.07 0.07 0.07 ——%
Total Community Services 75.37 67.02 70.12 78.02 7.90 11.3%
Fire
40-Hour Captain ——0.20 0.20 ——%
40-Hour Training Battalion Chief 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
40-Hour Training Captain 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Administrative Associate II 2.20 2.20 2.20 2.20 ——%
Administrative Associate III ——0.20 0.20 ——%
Battalion Chief 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 ——%
Business Analyst 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 ——%
Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal 0.05 0.05 ————%
Deputy Director Technical Services Division 0.20 —0.20 0.20 ——%
Deputy Fire Chief 2.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Table of Organization
FY 2021
Actuals
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Adjusted
Budget***
FY 2024
Change
FTE
FY 2024
Change %
4
ATTACHMENT B
TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Emergency Medical Service Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Emergency Medical Services Data Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Fire Apparatus Operator 26.00 26.00 26.00 26.00 ——%
Fire Captain 21.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 ——%
Fire Chief 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Fire Fighter 34.00 29.00 34.00 34.00 ——%
Fire Fighter Trainee ——3.00 3.00 ——%
Fire Inspector 0.80 0.40 0.40 2.40 2.00 500.0%
Fire Marshal ——0.05 0.05 ——%
Geographic Information System Specialist 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 ——%
Hazardous Materials Inspector 0.30 0.30 0.70 0.70 ——%
Senior Management Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Total Fire 97.85 90.25 100.25 102.25 2.00 2.0%
Human Resources
Administrative Assistant ———0.75 0.75 —%
Assistant Director Human Resources 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Director Human Resources/CPO 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Human Resources Representative 3.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 100.0%
Human Resources Technician 4.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 (2.00)(50.0)%
Manager Employee Benefits 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Manager Employee Relations 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Senior Human Resources Administrator 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 1.00 33.3%
Senior Management Analyst 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Total Human Resources 16.00 14.00 15.00 16.75 1.75 11.7%
Library
Administrative Assistant ———1.00 1.00 —%
Table of Organization
FY 2021
Actuals
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Adjusted
Budget***
FY 2024
Change
FTE
FY 2024
Change %
5
ATTACHMENT B
TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Administrative Associate III 1.00 —1.00 —(1.00)(100.0)%
Assistant Director Library Services 1.00 —1.00 —(1.00)(100.0)%
Business Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 —(1.00)(100.0)%
Coordinator Library Programs 1.00 1.00 2.00 5.00 3.00 150.0%
Director Libraries 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Division Head Library Services 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 100.0%
Librarian 6.00 6.00 7.00 4.00 (3.00)(42.9)%
Library Associate 7.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 4.00 66.7%
Library Specialist 11.50 10.50 12.50 8.00 (4.50)(36.0)%
Management Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Manager Library Services 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 ——%
Senior Business Analyst ———1.00 1.00 —%
Senior Librarian 8.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 2.00 33.3%
Supervising Librarian 4.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 1.00 25.0%
Total Library 46.50 40.50 46.50 49.00 2.50 5.4%
Office of Emergency Services
Director Office of Emergency Services 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Office of Emergency Services Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 100.0%
Program Assistant II 1.00 —————%
Total Office of Emergency Services 3.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 1.00 50.0%
Office of Transportation
Administrative Assistant 0.50 0.60 0.60 0.60 ——%
Associate Engineer 0.30 0.35 0.35 0.35 ——%
Associate Planner 0.45 0.40 0.40 0.40 ——%
Chief Transportation Official 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 ——%
Coordinator Transportation Systems
Management
1.25 0.65 0.65 0.65 ——%
Table of Organization
FY 2021
Actuals
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Adjusted
Budget***
FY 2024
Change
FTE
FY 2024
Change %
6
ATTACHMENT B
TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Management Analyst*0.50 0.50 0.50 —(0.50)(100.0)%
Parking Operations-Lead —0.05 0.05 0.05 ——%
Project Engineer 0.45 0.25 0.25 0.25 ——%
Senior Engineer 0.20 0.20 0.55 0.55 ——%
Senior Management Analyst*———0.50 0.50 —%
Senior Planner 0.50 0.15 0.15 1.40 1.25 833.3%
Traffic Engineering-Lead 0.35 0.35 ————%
Transportation Planning Manager 1.15 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Total Office of Transportation 6.35 5.20 5.20 6.45 1.25 24.0%
Planning and Development Services
40-Hour Captain ——0.80 0.80 ——%
Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Administrative Associate I 1.00 1.00 1.00 —(1.00)(100.0)%
Administrative Associate II*2.80 2.80 2.80 0.80 (2.00)(71.4)%
Administrative Associate III*4.00 3.00 4.80 7.80 3.00 62.5%
Assistant Chief Building Official***1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 (1.00)(50.0)%
Assistant Director PCE 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Associate Engineer 0.20 ——0.50 0.50 —%
Associate Planner 3.00 3.25 1.25 1.25 ——%
Building Inspector Specialist 6.00 6.00 8.00 —(8.00)(100.0)%
Building/Planning Technician 3.00 2.00 2.50 2.50 ——%
Chief Building Official 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Chief Planning Official 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Code Enforcement Officer 2.00 —1.00 1.00 ——%
Code Enforcement-Lead 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal 0.80 0.80 ————%
Table of Organization
FY 2021
Actuals
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Adjusted
Budget***
FY 2024
Change
FTE
FY 2024
Change %
7
ATTACHMENT B
TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Development Project Coordinator II 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Development Project Coordinator III 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 ——%
Director Planning/Community Environment 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Division Manager Planning***———1.00 ——%
Engineer 0.52 0.52 0.52 0.52 ——%
Engineering Technician III 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.00 (0.50)(33.3)%
Fire Inspector 3.20 1.60 1.60 1.60 ——%
Fire Marshal ——0.80 0.80 ——%
Hazardous Materials Inspector 1.60 1.60 3.20 3.20 ——%
Industrial Waste Investigator 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 ——%
Inspector, Field Services 0.68 0.68 0.68 0.68 ——%
Landscape Architect Park Planner 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 ——%
Manager Planning 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 ——%
Planner 4.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 ——%
Plans Check Engineer ——1.00 1.00 ——%
Principal Planner 2.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Program Assistant I 1.00 —————%
Project Engineer 0.10 —————%
Project Manager ——0.50 0.50 ——%
Senior Building Inspector**———8.00 8.00 —%
Senior Business Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Senior Engineer 0.40 0.40 0.45 0.45 ——%
Senior Management Analyst 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Senior Plan Check Engineer**———2.00 2.00 —%
Senior Planner*,***3.60 3.65 4.65 8.65 4.00 86.0%
Supervisor Inspection and Surveying 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 ——%
Supervisor of Code Enforcement**———1.00 1.00 —%
Table of Organization
FY 2021
Actuals
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Adjusted
Budget***
FY 2024
Change
FTE
FY 2024
Change %
8
ATTACHMENT B
TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Traffic Engineering-Lead 0.10 0.05 ————%
Transportation Planning Manager —0.05 0.05 0.05 ——%
Total Planning and Development Services 61.60 54.00 65.20 72.20 7.00 10.7%
Police
Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Administrative Associate II 3.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 1.00 50.0%
Animal Control Officer 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Animal Control Officer-Lead 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Assistant Police Chief 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Business Analyst 1.20 1.20 2.20 2.20 ——%
Code Enforcement Officer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Communications Manager 1.00 —————%
Communications Technician 1.00 —————%
Community Service Officer 7.50 5.63 5.63 5.63 ——%
Court Liaison Officer*1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 100.0%
Crime Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Deputy Director Technical Services Division 0.80 —0.80 0.80 ——%
Geographic Information System Specialist 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 ——%
Police Agent 19.00 19.00 19.00 19.00 ——%
Police Captain 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Police Chief 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Police Lieutenant 5.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 ——%
Police Officer 50.00 39.00 43.00 45.00 2.00 4.7%
Police Records Specialist II 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 ——%
Police Records Specialist-Lead 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Police Sergeant 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 ——%
Table of Organization
FY 2021
Actuals
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Adjusted
Budget***
FY 2024
Change
FTE
FY 2024
Change %
9
ATTACHMENT B
TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Program Assistant II 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Property Evidence Technician 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Public Safety Communications Manager 1.00 —1.00 1.00 ——%
Public Safety Dispatcher 16.00 12.00 14.00 16.00 2.00 14.3%
Public Safety Dispatcher-Lead 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 ——%
Public Safety Program Manager 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Senior Management Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Total Police 149.00 124.33 133.13 139.13 6.00 4.5%
Public Works
Administrative Assistant 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 ——%
Administrative Associate I 0.10 —————%
Administrative Associate II 2.65 2.65 2.65 2.65 ——%
Administrative Associate III 0.01 —————%
Assistant Director Public Works 0.73 0.73 0.73 0.73 ——%
Associate Engineer ———0.45 0.45 —%
Building Serviceperson-Lead 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Building/Planning Technician ——0.50 0.50 ——%
Cement Finisher 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Cement Finisher-Lead 0.26 0.26 0.26 0.26 ——%
Coordinator Public Works Projects 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 ——%
Director Public Works/City Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Electrician 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 ——%
Engineer 0.48 0.48 0.48 0.48 ——%
Engineering Technician III 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.80 0.05 2.9%
Environmental Specialist ——0.33 0.33 ——%
Equipment Operator 2.46 2.46 2.46 2.46 ——%
Table of Organization
FY 2021
Actuals
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Adjusted
Budget***
FY 2024
Change
FTE
FY 2024
Change %
10
ATTACHMENT B
TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Facilities Carpenter 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Facilities Maintenance-Lead 1.85 1.85 1.85 1.85 ——%
Facilities Painter 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 ——%
Facilities Technician 4.05 4.05 4.05 5.05 1.00 24.7%
Heavy Equipment Operator 2.33 2.10 2.10 2.10 ——%
Heavy Equipment Operator-Lead 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 ——%
Inspector, Field Services 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 ——%
Landscape Architect Park Planner 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 ——%
Management Analyst 1.45 1.45 0.70 0.70 ——%
Manager Environmental Control Program ——0.33 0.33 ——%
Manager Facilities 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 ——%
Manager Maintenance Operations 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 ——%
Manager Urban Forestry 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Manager Watershed Protection 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 ——%
Project Manager 2.65 2.00 2.50 2.85 0.35 14.0%
Senior Engineer 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 ——%
Senior Management Analyst 1.11 1.11 1.11 1.11 ——%
Supervisor Inspection and Surveying 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 ——%
Surveyor, Public Works 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 ——%
Traffic Controller Maintainer I 1.94 1.94 1.94 1.94 ——%
Traffic Controller Maintainer II 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Tree Maintenance Person 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Tree Trim/Line Clear 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 ——%
Tree Trim/Line Clear-Lead 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
WGW Heavy Equipment Operator —0.23 0.23 0.23 ——%
Total Public Works 50.61 48.35 49.26 51.11 1.85 3.8%
Total General Fund 574.43 506.80 552.81 587.06 34.25 6.2%
Table of Organization
FY 2021
Actuals
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Adjusted
Budget***
FY 2024
Change
FTE
FY 2024
Change %
11
ATTACHMENT B
TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Enterprise Fund
Public Works
Account Specialist 0.30 —————%
Accountant 0.40 0.70 0.70 0.70 ——%
Administrative Associate I 0.10 —1.00 1.00 ——%
Administrative Associate II 2.15 2.15 2.15 2.15 ——%
Administrative Associate III 0.10 0.20 0.20 0.20 ——%
Airport Specialist II ———2.50 2.50 —%
Assistant Director Public Works 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 ——%
Assistant Manager WQCP 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Associate Engineer 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.05 0.05 1.7%
Chemist 3.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 1.00 50.0%
Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal 0.07 0.07 ————%
Electrician 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 ——%
Electrician-Lead 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Engineer 0.90 0.90 0.90 1.90 1.00 111.1%
Engineering Technician III 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.20 (0.05)(20.0)%
Environmental Specialist 2.00 2.00 2.33 2.33 ——%
Equipment Operator 0.54 0.54 0.54 0.54 ——%
Facilities Maintenance Lead 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Facilities Technician 1.50 1.50 2.50 —(2.50)(100.0)%
Fire Marshal ——0.07 0.07 ——%
Hazardous Materials Inspector 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 ——%
Heavy Equipment Operator 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 ——%
Heavy Equipment Operator-Lead 1.15 1.15 1.15 1.15 ——%
Industrial Waste Inspector 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 ——%
Table of Organization
FY 2021
Actuals
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Adjusted
Budget***
FY 2024
Change
FTE
FY 2024
Change %
12
ATTACHMENT B
TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Industrial Waste Investigator 1.15 1.15 1.15 1.15 ——%
Laboratory Technician WQC 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 ——%
Landfill Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 100.0%
Management Analyst 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 ——%
Manager Airport 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Manager Environmental Control Program 5.00 5.00 5.33 5.33 ——%
Manager Laboratory Services 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Manager Maintenance Operations 1.96 1.96 1.96 1.96 ——%
Manager Solid Waste 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Manager Water Quality Control Plant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Manager Watershed Protection 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 ——%
Plant Mechanic 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 ——%
Program Assistant I 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Program Assistant II 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Project Engineer 1.83 1.83 1.83 2.83 1.00 54.6%
Project Manager 1.35 1.35 1.35 1.35 ——%
Senior Accountant 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 ——%
Senior Buyer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Senior Chemist 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Senior Engineer 3.76 3.76 3.76 3.76 ——%
Senior Industrial Waste Investigator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Senior Management Analyst 0.21 0.21 0.21 0.21 ——%
Senior Mechanic 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Senior Operator WQC 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 ——%
Senior Technologist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Storekeeper 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Street Maintenance Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 —(1.00)(100.0)%
Table of Organization
FY 2021
Actuals
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Adjusted
Budget***
FY 2024
Change
FTE
FY 2024
Change %
13
ATTACHMENT B
TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Street Sweeper Operator 1.63 1.63 1.63 1.63 ——%
Supervisor WQCP Operations 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 ——%
Surveyor, Public Works 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 ——%
Technologist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Traffic Controller Maintainer I 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 ——%
WQC Plant Operator II 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 ——%
Zero Waste Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Total Public Works 101.32 101.32 103.98 106.98 3.00 2.9%
Utilities
Account Specialist 1.70 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Accountant 0.60 1.30 1.30 1.30 ——%
Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Administrative Associate II 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 ——%
Assistant City Attorney ——1.00 2.00 1.00 100.0%
Assistant Director Administrative Services 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 ——%
Assistant Director Sustainability and Climate
Action
———1.00 1.00 —%
Assistant Director Utilities Customer Support
Services
1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 100.0%
Assistant Director Utilities Engineering 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Assistant Director Utilities Operations 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Assistant Director Utilities/Resource
Management
1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Associate Sustainability Program Administrator ——1.00 1.00 ——%
Business Analyst 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 ——%
Cathodic Protection Technician Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Cathodic Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Cement Finisher 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Table of Organization
FY 2021
Actuals
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Adjusted
Budget***
FY 2024
Change
FTE
FY 2024
Change %
14
ATTACHMENT B
TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Contracts Administrator 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 ——%
Coordinator Utilities Projects 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 ——%
Customer Service Representative 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 ——%
Customer Service Specialist 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Customer Service Specialist-Lead 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal 0.08 0.08 ————%
Deputy City Attorney 1.00 1.00 —0.50 0.50 —%
Director Administrative Services/CFO 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 ——%
Electric Heavy Equipment Operator 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Electric Project Engineer 4.00 4.00 8.00 8.00 ——%
Electric Underground Inspector 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Electric Underground Inspector-Lead 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Electrical Equipment Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Electrician Assistant I 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 ——%
Engineer 4.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 1.00 25.0
Engineering Manager - Electric 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Engineering Manager - WGW 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Engineering Technician III 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 ——%
Environmental Specialist ——0.34 0.34 ——%
Equipment Operator ——1.00 1.00 ——%
Fire Marshal ——0.08 0.08 ——%
Gas and Water Meter Measurement and
Control Technician
4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 ——%
Gas and Water Meter Measurement and
Control Technician - Lead
1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Hazardous Materials Inspector 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 ——%
Heavy Equipment Operator - Install/Repair 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 ——%
Human Resources Representative —1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Table of Organization
FY 2021
Actuals
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Adjusted
Budget***
FY 2024
Change
FTE
FY 2024
Change %
15
ATTACHMENT B
TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Industrial Waste Investigator 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 ——%
Inspector, Field Services 5.00 —————%
Inspector, WGW Utilities Field Svc —5.00 5.00 5.00 ——%
Lineperson/Cable Specialist 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 ——%
Lineperson/Cable Specialist-Lead 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 ——%
Maintenance Mechanic-Welding 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Management Analyst ——1.00 1.00 ——%
Manager Communications 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Manager Customer Service 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Manager Electric Operations 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Manager Environmental Control Program ——0.34 0.34 ——%
Manager Information Technology ———1.00 1.00 —%
Manager Treasury, Debt & Investments 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 ——%
Manager Utilities Compliance 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Manager Utilities Credit & Collection 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Manager Utilities Operations WGW 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Manager Utilities Program Services 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Manager Utilities Strategic Business 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Manager Utilities Telecommunications 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 200.0%
Meter Reader 6.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 (1.00)(16.7)%
Meter Reader-Lead 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Metering Technician 3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Metering Technician-Lead 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Offset Equipment Operator 0.48 0.48 0.48 0.48 ——%
Overhead Underground Troubleman 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Power Engineer 1.00 1.00 ————%
Principal Business Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
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FY 2021
Actuals
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Adjusted
Budget***
FY 2024
Change
FTE
FY 2024
Change %
16
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TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Principal Utilities Program Manager ——1.00 —(1.00)(100.0)%
Program Assistant I 1.50 1.50 1.50 2.00 0.50 33.3%
Program Assistant II 1.00 1.00 ————%
Project Engineer 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 ——%
Project Manager 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 ——%
Resource Planner 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 ——%
Restoration Lead 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
SCADA Technologist 2.00 2.00 ————%
Senior Accountant 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 ——%
Senior Business Analyst 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 ——%
Senior Electrical Engineer 4.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 ——%
Senior Engineer 5.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 (1.00)(16.7)%
Senior Management Analyst 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 ——%
Senior Marketing Analyst ———1.00 1.00 —%
Senior Mechanic 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Senior Performance Auditor 1.00 —————%
Senior Resource Planner 6.50 6.50 7.00 7.00 ——%
Senior Utilities Field Service Representative 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Senior Utilities System Operator**———1.00 1.00 —%
Senior Water Systems Operator 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Storekeeper 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Storekeeper-Lead 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 ——%
Street Light, Traffic Signal & Fiber Technician 5.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 ——%
Street Light, Traffic Signal & Fiber-Lead 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Substation Electrician 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 ——%
Substation Electrician-Lead 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Supervising Electric Project Engineer 1.00 —————%
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FY 2021
Actuals
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Adjusted
Budget***
FY 2024
Change
FTE
FY 2024
Change %
17
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TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Sustainability Programs Administrator —4.00 5.00 5.00 ——%
Tree Maintenance Person 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Utilities Chief Operating Officer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Utilities Compliance Technician 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 ——%
Utilities Compliance Technician-Lead 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Utilities Credit/Collection Specialist 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Utilities Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Utilities Engineer Estimator 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 ——%
Utilities Field Services Representative 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 ——%
Utilities Install Repair-Lead-Welding Certified 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 ——%
Utilities Install Repair-Welding Certified 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 ——%
Utilities Install/Repair 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 ——%
Utilities Install/Repair Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Utilities Install/Repair-Lead 5.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 ——%
Utilities Key Account Representative 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 ——%
Utilities Locator 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 ——%
Utilities Marketing Program Administrator 4.00 —————%
Utilities Safety Officer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Utilities Supervisor 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 ——%
Utilities System Analyst ——2.00 2.00 ——%
Utilities System Operator 5.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 (1.00)(16.7)%
Utility Engineering Estimator - Lead 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Warehouse Supervisor 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 ——%
Water System Operator II 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 ——%
WGW Heavy Equipment Operator 4.70 4.70 4.70 4.70 ——%
Total Utilities 257.42 257.42 267.60 273.60 6.00 2.2%
Total Enterprise Fund 358.74 358.74 371.58 380.58 9.00 2.4%
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FY 2021
Actuals
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Adjusted
Budget***
FY 2024
Change
FTE
FY 2024
Change %
18
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TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Other Funds
Capital Project Fund
Administrative Assistant 0.15 0.65 0.65 0.65 ——%
Administrative Associate I 0.80 —————%
Administrative Associate III 0.89 0.80 0.80 0.80 ——%
Assistant Director Public Works 0.72 0.72 0.72 0.72 ——%
Associate Engineer 2.50 1.65 1.65 1.65 ——%
Associate Planner 0.30 0.35 0.35 0.35 ——%
Building Serviceperson 1.00 1.00 1.00 —(1.00)(100.0)%
Building Serviceperson-Lead 1.40 1.40 1.40 —(1.40)(100.0)%
Cement Finisher-Lead 0.74 0.74 0.74 0.74 ——%
Chief Transportation Official 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 ——%
Contracts Administrator 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 ——%
Coordinator Public Works Projects 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 ——%
Coordinator Transportation Systems
Management
0.75 1.35 1.35 1.35 ——%
Engineer 3.10 2.10 3.10 3.10 ——%
Engineering Technician III 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 ——%
Facilities Technician 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 ——%
Inspector, Field Services 1.21 1.21 1.21 1.21 ——%
Landscape Architect Park Planner 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 ——%
Management Analyst*0.95 0.95 0.95 0.80 (0.15)(15.8)%
Manager Facilities 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 ——%
Manager Maintenance Operations 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65 ——%
Parking Operations-Lead 0.40 0.30 0.30 0.30 ——%
Project Engineer 7.62 7.92 7.92 7.92 ——%
Project Manager 1.15 0.80 0.80 1.45 0.65 81.3%
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FY 2021
Actuals
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Adjusted
Budget***
FY 2024
Change
FTE
FY 2024
Change %
19
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TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Senior Engineer 4.04 4.04 4.64 4.64 ——%
Senior Management Analyst*0.60 0.60 0.60 0.75 0.15 25.0%
Senior Planner 0.50 0.80 0.80 1.55 0.75 93.8%
Supervisor Inspection and Surveying 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65 ——%
Surveyor, Public Works 0.55 0.55 0.55 0.55 ——%
Traffic Engineering-Lead 0.55 0.60 ————%
Transportation Planning Manager 0.35 0.45 0.45 0.45 ——%
Total Capital Project Fund 36.77 35.48 36.48 35.48 (1.00)(2.7)%
General Liabilities Insurance Program Fund
Senior Management Analyst ———1.00 1.00 —%
Total General Liabilities Insurance Program
Fund
———1.00 1.00 —%
Printing and Mailing Services
Manager Revenue Collections 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 ——%
Offset Equipment Operator 1.52 1.52 1.52 1.52 ——%
Total Printing and Mailing Services 1.62 1.62 1.62 1.62 ——%
Special Revenue Funds
Account Specialist 1.87 1.37 1.37 1.37 ——%
Account Specialist-Lead 0.55 0.55 0.55 0.55 ——%
Administrative Assistant 0.35 0.25 0.25 0.25 ——%
Administrative Associate II 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 ——%
Associate Planner 0.25 —————%
Community Service Officer 0.50 0.37 0.37 0.37 ——%
Coordinator Public Works Projects 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 ——%
Electrician 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 ——%
Facilities Maintenance-Lead 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 ——%
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FY 2021
Actuals
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Adjusted
Budget***
FY 2024
Change
FTE
FY 2024
Change %
20
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TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Facilities Painter 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 ——%
Facilities Technician 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 ——%
Management Analyst*0.35 0.35 0.35 —(0.35)(100.0)%
Manager Community Services Senior Program 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Manager Maintenance Operations 0.19 0.19 0.19 0.19 ——%
Manager Revenue Collections 0.28 0.28 0.28 0.28 ——%
Parking Operations-Lead 0.60 0.65 0.65 0.65 ——%
Senior Management Analyst*———0.35 0.35 —%
Senior Planner 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 ——%
Street Maintenance Assistant 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Street Sweeper Operator 0.37 0.37 0.37 0.37 ——%
Transportation Planning Manager 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 ——%
Total Special Revenue Funds 10.66 9.73 9.73 9.73 ——%
Technology Fund
Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Assistant Director Administrative Services 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 ——%
Business Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Desktop Technician 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 ——%
Director Information Technology/CIO 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Management Analyst ———1.00 1.00 —%
Manager Information Technology 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 ——%
Manager Information Technology Security 1.00 —————%
Principal Business Analyst 1.00 —————%
Senior Business Analyst 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ——%
Senior Management Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Senior Technologist*18.00 14.00 16.00 17.00 1.00 6.3%
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FY 2021
Actuals
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Adjusted
Budget***
FY 2024
Change
FTE
FY 2024
Change %
21
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TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
*The FY 2023 Adopted Budget does not include City Council actions to amend staffing levels approved in the FY 2023 Mid-Year
Budget Review (CMR 2212-0515). These positions appear as a base adjustment in the FY 2024 Adopted Budget.
**The FY 2024 Budget includes new job classifications that require completion of appropriate review and potential discussions with
bargaining groups. Proposals in this budget include estimated funding levels for financial planning purposes only and do not
reflect the final terms of the proposed classifications.
***Adjustments recommended in the FY 2024 Midyear Budget Review (2311-2233).
Technologist 1.00 —————%
Total Technology Fund 36.10 29.10 31.10 33.10 2.00 6.4%
Vehicle Replacement and Maintenance Fund
Assistant Director Public Works 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 ——%
Assistant Fleet Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Equipment Maintenance Service Person 2.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 100.0%
Fleet Services Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 100.0%
Management Analyst 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 ——%
Management Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Manager Fleet 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Motor Equipment Mechanic II 6.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 ——%
Motor Equipment Mechanic-Lead 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 (1.00)(50.0)%
Project Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Senior Management Analyst 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 ——%
Total Vehicle Replacement and
Maintenance Fund
15.53 13.53 13.53 14.53 1.00 7.4%
Workers' Compensation Program Fund
Senior Human Resources Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Total Workers’ Compensation Program
Fund
1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 ——%
Total Other Funds 101.68 90.46 93.46 96.46 3.00 3.2%
Total Citywide Positions 1,034.85 956.00 1,017.85 1,064.10 46.25 4.5%
Table of Organization
FY 2021
Actuals
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Adjusted
Budget***
FY 2024
Change
FTE
FY 2024
Change %
22
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Preliminary FY 2024 2nd Quarter Financial Status
General Fund
Overall, the General Fund is tracking closely to adopted estimated revenues and at or below
adopted expenses. Actual total revenue increased slightly compared to the same period in fiscal
year 2023. Though data continues to be uncertain as 2nd Quarter data will not be finalized until
March 2024, staff believe recommended adjustments are measured and align more closely with
the current financial outlook.
Revenues
The FY 2024 Adopted revenue budget totals $237.1 million (excluding Operating Transfers‐in),
of which $93.3 million or 38.4% of the budget, has been collected as of the end of the 2nd
quarter. Overall, tax revenue estimates in the FY 2024 Adopted budget are $ 10 million higher
than the FY 2023 Adjusted revenue, from approximately $141 million to $151 million.
Adjustments to align revenue with estimates included in the FY 2025‐2034 Long Range Financial
Forecast are recommended in this Mid‐Year Budget Report, including adjustments for Sales Tax
($1.6 million increase), Utility Users Tax (UUT) ($1.2 million increase), Investment Earnings ($1.1
million increase), and Property Tax ($0.8 million increase), partially offset by Transient
Occupancy Tax (TOT) ($1.3 million decrease) and Documentary Transfer Tax (DTT) ($0.1 million
decrease) based on trends experienced in the first half of FY 2024.
Table 2 below outlines General Fund revenue performance, as of the end of the 2nd quarter,
compared to the adjusted budget. The adjusted budget does not assume staff’s recommended
adjustments presented in this Mid‐Year report.
Table 2
Revenues Inc / (Dec) % change FY 2024 % FY 2023 %
Property Tax $929 4.8% $63,785 32.0% $59,770 32.6%
Sales Tax 1,041 8.9% 36,272 35.1% 32,580 35.8%
Charges for Services (792) ‐5.2% 35,131 40.7% 30,786 49.1%
Transient Occupancy Tax 670 6.8% 26,834 39.1% 18,199 53.9%
Utility User Tax 539 6.7% 18,457 46.3% 15,579 51.4%
Permits and Licenses 2,087 66.9% 10,256 50.8% 9,794 31.9%
Documentary Transfer Tax 327 13.3% 5,920 47.1% 7,217 34.1%
Business Tax ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,660 0.0%‐ 0.0%
All Other Revenue Sources (2,267) ‐10.7% 44,856 42.2% 41,851 50.7%
Total Revenue 2,534 2.8% $243,171 38.4% $215,776 42.1%
General Fund Revenue
FY 2024 2nd Quarter YTD
(000's)
2nd Quarter Actuals Adjusted Budget
FY 2024 FY 2023
$20,428 $19,499
12,715 11,674
14,313 15,105
10,479 9,809
8,550 8,011
$93,421 $90,887
5,208 3,121
2,791 2,464
18,937 21,204
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Property Tax
The FY 2024 Adopted Budget is $63.8 million, a $0.7 million or 1.1% increase from the FY 2023
actual receipts of $63.1 million. Transfer of ownership has been a significant driver of growth;
however, this growth is expected to moderate due to economic slowdown and higher mortgage
interest rates. For example, the median sales price for a single‐family residential home in the 1st
quarter declined by 3% compared to the previous quarter. Staff recommends a modest $0.8
million increase in this Mid‐Year report.
As of the end of FY 2023, the reserve for Excess Education Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF),
representing the at‐risk amount related to the State Controller’s Office auditing finding on
Marin County, totaled $4.1 million. As of December 2023, the State Controller’s Office has
issued a negative audit finding against Marin County. The state’s assertion is former
Redevelopment Agency funds, which are now part of the regular property taxes, should be
excluded from the excess ERAF calculation. Marin County is challenging this finding and in late‐
December 2023, the County of Santa Clara filed a lawsuit against the State Controller’s Office
on this. The estimate is, if this audit finding is sustained, 22% of excess ERAF is at risk for fiscal
years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. If the finding holds, the County of Santa Clara, as well as
other Excess ERAF counties, could face similar audit findings likely starting in FY 2025. This
reserve is consistent with prior year methodology of assumptions for this challenge.
Sales Tax
The FY 2024 Adopted Budget is $36.3 million, a slight decrease of 1.6% compared to the actual Sales Tax
receipts of $36.9 million in FY Sale Tax for the first four months of FY 2024 is 8.9% higher than the
same period of the prior year. During this period, inflation is still elevated but declining and
consumer spending has remained steady. The expectation is that consumer spending growth
will slow down but remain strong, so Sales Tax is anticipated to generate more than the
conservatively budgeted amount in FY 2024. Staff recommends increasing the budget by $1.6
million in this report.
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
The FY 2024 Adopted Budget assumed an estimate of $26.8 million, a 5.1% increase from FY
2023 actual receipts of $25.5 million and slightly lower than the pre‐pandemic actuals of $25.7
million in FY 2019. TOT economic performance for the first five months of FY 2024 is 5.9%
higher than the same period of the prior year. Table 2 shows a 6.8% increase in TOT; however,
the primary driver of this increase is payment timing difference and does not reflect economic
performance. For the 2nd quarter, the average occupancy rate is 69.3% (prior year it was 73.2%)
and the average room rate is $246 (prior year it was $266). TOT revenue remained stagnant in
the 1st quarter, then experienced double digit growth in the first two months of the 2nd quarter.
Staff continues to monitor trends and conservatively estimates that TOT levels will remain flat
compared to FY 2023 actuals. Staff recommends a $1.3 million decrease to TOT revenue and a
corresponding reduction of $0.3 million to the transfer to the Capital Fund for funding allocated
for capital improvements.
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Utility User Tax (UUT)
The FY 2024 Adopted Budget assumed an estimate of $18.5 million, slightly lower than the
$18.8 million FY 2023 actual receipts. Actual UUT receipts in FY 2023 were above year end
estimated levels, due to commodity price increases which resulted in higher UUT revenue. As a
result, this trend continues in FY 2024 as 2nd quarter UUT revenue totals $8.6 million, or 46.3%
of the FY 2024 adjusted budget. Staff recommends increasing the budget by $1.2 million in this
report as a result of higher utility revenues.
Permits and Licenses
The FY 2024 Adopted Budget assumed an estimate of $10.7 million, slightly higher than the $9.8 million
FY 2023 Adjusted Budget. Cash receipts as of 2nd quarter total $5.2 million, or 50.8% of the FY
2024 adjusted budget and is $2.1 million, or 66.9%, higher compared to FY 2022 2nd quarter
revenue. The increased revenue levels for FY 2024 is driven by new construction and permit
activity.
Documentary Transfer Tax
The FY 2024 Adopted Budget is $5.9 million, an assumed decline of 18% from the FY 2023
Adjusted budgeted of $7.2 million. Cash receipts as of 2nd quarter total $2.8 million, or 47.1%
of the FY 2024 adjusted budget and is $0.3 million, or 13.3% higher compared to FY 2023 2nd
quarter revenue due to the higher total property sales value. This revenue source is highly
unpredictable, as it is dependent on the value of properties being sold. Staff continues to
monitor these receipts closely due to significant fluctuations that can occur anytime depending
on the real estate sales activity. The budgeted amount of $5.9 million is 2.9% higher than the
actual receipts of the prior year and expected to be realized. Staff recommends decreasing the
budget by $0.1 million in this report.
Business Tax
The FY 2024 Adopted Budget includes $2.4 million for Business Tax revenue across all funds and
as of the 2nd quarter, revenue collected totals $0.5 million. The first due date for the tax is
January 1st for the 2023 calendar year, with February 1st being the date that penalties and
interest will begin. In January 2024, an additional $0.5 million was collected. Staff will continue
to monitor collections and expect to begin compliance and enforcement activities in February
2024, before assessment and collection of the first quarter of calendar year 2024 begins. A
small increase of $41,000 in business tax revenue is recommended in this report to align with
increased contractual administration costs for business tax and business registry.
A technical correction is also recommended in this report to consolidate all business tax
revenue in the General Fund. As part of the FY 2024 Adopted Budget $0.8 million in business
tax revenue was budgeted in the Capital Improvement Fund to support transportation capital
projects. This report will move the budget for this $0.8 million to the General Fund and
establish a transfer of $0.8 million to the Capital Improvement program to maintain the
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allocation of the funding in alignment with the Council's adopted Advisory Spending Resolution
to fund transportation and grade separation projects.
Charges for Services & Permits and Licenses
The FY 2024 Adopted Budget assumed an estimate of $34.6 million in Charges for Services, a
$4.0 million, or 13.1% increase, compared to the FY 2023 Adjusted Budget. The FY 2024
Adopted Budget assumed an estimate of $10.7 million in permit and license revenue, a $0.9
million or 9.2% increase compared to the FY 2023 Adjusted Budget. Together, these revenue
categories make up nearly half of all non‐tax revenues. In total, $42.5 million was received
during FY 2023, above the revised budget estimates by $2.0 million. These revenue categories
consist of charges to Stanford for fire services and paramedic services, fees related to the City’s
golf course, arts and science classes, plan check fees, Building Permits, Fire Permits, and
miscellaneous health and safety‐related licenses. Several minor adjustments to revenue in
Charges for Service are recommended in this report and discussed below; however, overall
revenues in these categories are in line with activity levels anticipated thus far.
Community Services (CSD): The demand for CSD programming remains at elevated
levels. Total departmental revenue through the end of the second quarter is
approximately $6.1 million or 47% of the FY 2024 total budgeted revenue. At this same
time last year, CSD’s total revenue was tracking at 46% of FY 2023 budgeted revenue
levels through the second quarter. CSD is recommending adjustments to an Art Center
program with high demand. Due to the popularity of art classes, the Kids and Teens
Studio Program has requested $50,000 in additional contract dollars to help meet
demand with an offset of $50,000 of increased revenue from class fees to remain cost‐
neutral.
Golf Course: Golf revenue continues to perform well in the first and second quarters of
FY 2024 and slightly higher by 2% from this time last year. This could be attributed to
better weather than FY23, which experienced several weeks of heavy rains which
deterred play both at the course and the driving range. Revenue guidance is
recommended to remain at its current budgeted level due to the unpredictability of
winter storms in the coming months. The proposed FY 2025 budget will reassess golf
revenue and expenditures based on additional information from third‐quarter results. In
addition, the division is working on a feasibility study of adding a second story to the
driving range with additional potential revenue as an element of the study. Projections
will be included as a part of future revenue estimates if that potential project moves
forward.
Junior Museum & Zoo (JMZ): Through the first two quarters of FY 2024, revenue is
roughly at 40% of budgeted levels (approximately $0.7 million in actual revenue vs. $1.6
million in budgeted revenue). Memberships remain the best‐performing revenue
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category (41% of FY 2024 target), while facilities rentals are the lowest performing (5%
of FY 24 target), reflecting similar trends as the prior year.
Staff is working with a consultant on a comprehensive operational analysis of the Palo
Alto Junior Museum and Zoo. The consultant is preparing a business plan to inform
ongoing operational and budgetary decisions. The study will examine financial,
operational, and programmatic status and make recommendations for future
operations to include ticket and membership prices, and how pricing will impact
consumer demand. Once the study is completed, staff will review the results and
present recommendations for financial and operational efficiencies to Council. In
addition, Staff is currently working with purchasing for a new reservation and ticketing
platform for the JMZ. Staff expects to implement the new system in 2024.
Development Services: Preliminary FY 2024 Development Services revenue is up 3.1%
compared to last year and is currently at 43.8% of the FY 2024 revenue target. This is
mainly driven by increased single family residential permit activity. Department‐
managed expenses are currently under or on pace to meet the budget. The table below
articulates Development Services revenues from January 2021 through December 2023.
Table 3: Development Services Revenue – 2021 through 2023
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Expenditures
Overall General Fund expenses are currently expected to remain within the FY 2024 Adjusted
budget levels of $284.3 million (not including transfers to infrastructure or other funds).
General Fund expenses (excluding operating transfers) for second quarter are 17.4% higher
than the prior year and are tracking at 39.0% of the Adjusted Budget (excluding encumbrances);
this trend is consistent with prior year expenditure levels.
Table 4
Salaries and Benefits
As a service driven organization, the largest expenses are salaries and benefits. Preliminary
salary and benefits expenditures through December 2023 are approximately $81.7 million, or
49% of the $166.9 million FY 2024 Adopted Budget, compared to $71.3 million in the same
period in the prior year. The City continues to maintain vacancies of approximately 74
positions; though this changes frequently, this reflects approximately a 13% vacancy rate.
Vacancy levels impact service capacity; however, departments use vacancy savings to mitigate
these impacts through other staffing strategies such as filling staffing gaps by contracting for
professional services, hiring ahead to allow overlap and smooth transitions, piloting new
technologies to increase efficiency in the absence of staff, and supporting a summer internship
program.
Expenditures FY 2024 FY 2023 Inc/(Dec) % change FY 2024 % FY 2023 %
Police 26,032$ 23,934$ 2,098$ 8.8% 52,241$ 49.8% 47,723$ 50.2%
Fire 23,925 20,420 3,505 17.2% 47,464 50.4% 41,479 49.2%
Community Services 17,976 13,379 4,597 34.4% 40,356 44.5% 34,690 38.6%
Public Works 9,761 9,264 497 5.4% 25,763 37.9% 22,764 40.7%
Planning and Development Services 10,938 8,916 2,022 22.7% 33,049 33.1% 26,426 33.7%
Library 5,289 4,272 1,017 23.8% 12,599 42.0% 10,524 40.6%
Administrative Services 4,971 4,705 266 5.7% 11,250 44.2% 10,107 46.6%
All Other Departments 12,022 9,609 2,413 25.1% 61,530 19.5% 54,672 17.6%
Total Expenditures 110,914$ 94,499$ 16,415$ 17.4% 284,252$ 39.0% 248,385$ 38.0%
General Fund Expenditures
FY 2024 2nd Quarter YTD
(000's)
2nd Quarter Actuals Adjusted Budget
Attachment C
Attachment C – Page 7 of 7
Public Safety Overtime
Table 5
As shown in Table 5 above, Police Department overtime is trending higher compared to FY 2023
due to a number of factors including backfilling shifts due to vacancies; benefited leave or
industrial injuries; and five recruits in training, either in house or at the police academy. As of
the end of the 2nd quarter, 12% of positions are vacant, another 7% of staff are unavailable to
work due to benefited leave or industrial injury, and 5% of filled positions have new staff in
training (in‐house or at the police academy). The Department is anticipating overtime to
continue trending over FY 2024 budget levels, with a leveling off if the hiring cycle continues to
stay ahead of departures. See Attachment D For more information on vacancy and overtime
staffing.
Fire Department overtime expenses are tracking higher compared to FY 2023 due to backfilling
entry level firefighters while completing the Joint Fire Academy and continued vacancies. In the
spring of 2023, the Department hired a total of 13 entry level firefighters which accounts for
16% of all on‐shift personnel positions. Although the positions are filled, those 13 recruits must
complete a 6‐month academy before being able to work on shift. In August 2023, the 13 entry
level firefighters graduated from the academy and are now working on shift.
The Department continues to struggle to fill vacancies; as of writing of this report, the
Department is still carrying 13 vacancies among the International Association of Fire Fighters
(IAFF) ranks. The overtime hours will remain high as backfill is required to maintain daily
operations with a high vacancy rate.
Police and Fire
Salaries and Overtime Expense
FY 2024 2nd Quarter YTD
(000's)
FY 2024 FY 2023 % change FY 2024 % FY 2023 %
Inc (Dec)
Police ‐ Salaries 9,110$ 8,659$ 5.2% 21,577$ 42% 19,186$ 45.1%
Police ‐ Overtime 1,687 1,509 11.8% 1,029 164% 973 155.1%
Total Police 10,797 10,168 6.2% 22,606 48% 20,159 50.4%
Fire ‐ Salaries 8,413 7,450 12.9% 18,417 46% 15,291 48.7%
Fire ‐ Overtime 2,050 1,799 13.9% 2,146 95% 3,801 47.3%
Total Fire 10,462 9,249 13.1% 20,564 51% 19,092 48.4%
Total Public Safety
Salaries & Overtime 21,259$ 19,418$ 9.5% 43,169$ 49% 39,251$ 49.5%
2nd Quarter YTD Actuals Adjusted Budget
Attachment D
2022 2023 2024 Q2
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Overtime Expense
Adopted Budget (A)$944,186 $972,512 $1,028,988
Modified Budget (B)1,244,186 972,512 1,028,988
Net Overtime Cost - see below 781,344 1,107,518 1,149,083
Variance to Budget 462,842 (135,006) (120,096)
Overtime Net Cost
Actual Expense $2,319,043 $2,940,019 $1,686,904
Less Reimbursements
Other Program Reimbursements - 878
California OES/FEMA (Strike Teams) - -
Stanford Communications 107,684 124,868 50,526
Utilities Communications Reimbursement 56,004 64,599 28,472
Local Agencies (C)5,456 4,949 3,711
Police Service Fees 120,411 100,413 41,534
Total Reimbursements 289,556 295,707 124,243
Less Department Vacancies (A)1,248,143 1,536,794 413,578
Net Overtime Cost $781,344 $1,107,518 $1,149,083
Department Vacancies (number of days)3,903 4,876 1,259
Workers' Compensation Cases 11 N/A* N/A*
Department Disabilities (number of days)1,221 739 177
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Overtime Expense
Adopted Budget (D)$1,931,121 $2,124,054 $2,146,234
Modified Budget (E)2,703,621 3,801,054 2,146,234
Net Overtime Cost - see below 4,073,011 1,740,750 1,334,108
Variance to Budget (1,369,390) 2,060,304 812,127
Overtime Net Cost
Actual Expense $4,684,796 $3,589,198 $2,049,596
Less Reimbursements
California OES/FEMA (Strike Teams) - 341,629 -
Total Reimbursements - 341,629 -
Less Department Vacancies (D)611,784 1,506,819 715,488
Net Overtime Cost $4,073,011 $1,740,750 $1,334,108
Department Vacancies (number of days)1,717 4,105 1,289
Workers' Compensation Cases 35 N/A* N/A*
Department Disabilities (number of days)947 484 167
NOTES:
(A)The FY 2024 Police Department budget was increased by 1.0 Court Liaison Officer, 1.0 Administrative Associate, 2.0 Public Safety
Dispatchers, and 2.0 Police Officers.
(B)Police Department adopted budget has not been adjusted in FY 2024.
(C)Includes Animal Control Services contract with Los Altos and Los Altos Hills.
(D)The FY 2024 Fire Department budget was increased by 2.0 Fire Inspectors.
(E)The Fire Department adopted budget has not been adjusted in FY 2024.
*Data is not available at time of report release, will update for FY 2024 third quarter financial report.
Overtime Analysis for Fiscal Years 2022 through 2024
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