ADOPTED BUDGET FY2020

Strengthening our foundation inworkforce, operations and infrastructure

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FY2020 BUDGET OVERVIEW• Totals $1.04B, an increase of 6.8% over the FY2019 Adopted

Budget.

• FY2020-FY2024 Capital Improvement Program totals $2.07B, with$390M planned for FY2020.

• Guided by the City’s Strategic Plan, the 2018 Community Survey,and the FY2020 Resident Budget Priorities Survey, the FY2020budget strengthens our foundation in our workforce, operationsand infrastructure.

• Maintains the current property tax rate of 43.82 cents per $100 ofassessed property value.

• Includes a $0.75 increase in the monthly sewer administrative feeto ensure cost recovery for the sewer service and a $1.50 increaseper month in the solid waste fee to stabilize the current level ofservice.

STRENGTHENING OUR FOUNDATION IN WORKFORCE• In pursuit of the Strategic Plan

goal of fostering a transparent,nimble organization ofemployees challenged to providehigh quality, responsive, andinnovative services efficientlyand effectively, includesadjustments to maintain acompetitive compensation andbenefits package.

• Adjusts the living wage ratefrom $30,340 to $32,090 inaccordance with the Council-adopted living wage policy, whichapplies to all regular, full-timeemployees.

• Funds annual merit increases for our public safety open range andgeneral step employees at 3% or 5%.

• Employees in the broadband pay structure will be eligible for 1% to6% merit increase, based on performance.

STRENGTHENING OUR FOUNDATION IN OPERATIONS• Continues to modernize the Fire

Department’s fleet and equipment,replacing two engines and water andtrench rescue equipment in FY2020.Includes funding to purchase land for anemergency vehicle operations courseand fully funds the replacement of FireStation 1.

• Includes funding to expedite police vehicleupfit and to facilitate the opening ofthe Police Department’s new southeastdistrict station on Rock Quarry Road.

• Includes two new positions inDevelopment Services and one in City Planning to respond togrowth pressures, enhance customer service, and add capacity andoversight for ensuring plan review accuracy.

• A position is added to Engineering Services to support City-ownedfacility growth, and a position in Parks, Recreation, and CulturalResources in response to City park growth.

STRENGTHENING OUR FOUNDATION IN INFRASTRUCTURE • Programs $13.6M in FY2020

in support of the adoptedAffordable HousingImprovement Plan for bothnew construction andpreservation, adding a total of645 affordable housing units.

• Funds ongoing infrastructure maintenance of our water andsewer systems, with $180.8M planned for FY2020 for interceptorupgrades, asset management, and expansion at water andwastewater treatment plants.

• The FY2020 Wake Transit Work Plan includes $37.2M for the NewBern Bus Rapid Transit, a GoRaleigh/GoWake Access ParatransitOperations and Maintenance Facility, a total of 15 new expansionand replacement buses, park and ride enhancements, andbus shelters and stop improvements. An additional $11.0M isprogrammed for general transit projects.

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• Programs $72.5M to fund street maintenance and majorimprovements, bridge repair and replacement, neighborhoodconnection enhancements, pedestrian and bicycle projects, anddowntown parking improvements.

• Major Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources projects include$5.0M in greenway improvements and repairs, $1.65M for BrentwoodPark improvements, $1M for John Chavis Memorial Park and $1.2M tocomplete Laurel Hills Community Center renovations.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE FUNDING• Safe, Vibrant & Healthy Community 1.1 – Safety during Public Events

– to ensure safety at special events through the assessment of staffing resources and the deployment of portable barricades to protect citizens and visitors.

• Safe, Vibrant & Healthy Community 4.1 – Active Aging – to promote healthy and active aging in place, funds a pilot creative arts program that provides opportunities for active adults to learn art, engage their creative skill sets, and develop friendships.

• Transportation & Transit Initiative 4.2 – Connect Raleigh Speakers Series – the “Connect Raleigh” lecture series features nationally known speakers who engage the community in dialogue about issues and topics related to Raleigh being one of the best places to live, work, and play.