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Jersey City Municipal Budget Book

calendar year 2014

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March 10, 2014

Council President Rolando Lavarro, Jr. & Members of the Municipal Council City Hall – 280 Grove Street Jersey City, New Jersey 07302

Re. Calendar Year 2014 Budget

Dear Council President Lavarro & Council Members:

I am pleased to submit the administration’s first budget, the 2014 Calendar Year Budget, which reduces property taxes by 2.1 percent and provides you with the flexibility to reduce taxes even further – up to 5.6 percent.

We worked hard to produce this first budget and create a pathway toward fiscal stability. As you will see, the 2014 budget includes $118 million of new and permanent ratables, and we are committed to growing the tax base even further through progressive development policies.

The budget also reflects cost savings from the restructuring of city government, including the creation of a Department of Public Safety from the merger of the Police and Fire Departments. In 2014, to achieve further cost savings and generate additional efficiencies, the administration will move forward with plans for the consolidation of autonomous agencies – beginning with the Parking Authority.

Also reflected in the budget is the largest total investment in recreation within the last five years and the largest percent increase in funding since 1999. We have created a variety of new programs and summer jobs for youth. What’s more, the administration is making the largest investment in parks in decades, with $6 million in grant and capital funds allocated toward the renovation of 13 parks across the city.

Illustrating fiscal responsibility, the 2014 budget also includes a $2 million allocation towards retirement payouts – the first time such funds have been budgeted since 2010. As we work with the Council toward a long-range fiscal plan, we will include responsible projections for anticipated future liabilities minimizing last minute budget gaps. I look forward to working with you on a partnership to develop meaningful reductions over the next few years. Yours truly, Steven M. Fulop Mayor

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BACKGROUND OF JERSEY CITY

Founded in 1630 and incorporated in 1820, Jersey City once served as a shipping, manufacturing, and rail transportation hub. Home to Ellis Island, Jersey City has served as the gateway to the United States for millions of immigrants.

Today Jersey City is a vibrant and thriving city, where rail yards, factories, and warehouses have been transformed into parks, restaurants, shops, and modern skyscrapers. Seven of the ten tallest buildings in the state are found in Jersey City, with the tallest residential building in the State scheduled to begin construction in early 2014. Jersey City residents and visitors enjoy spectacular views of the New York City skyline with miles of Hudson River waterfront.

Jersey City’s robust transportation infrastructure allows for easy access to New York City using the PATH train subway system, NY Waterway Ferries, or the Holland Tunnel. An expansive above-ground light rail system that opened in the year 2000 connects Jersey City to neighboring municipalities.

The thriving business community of Jersey City is driven by the healthcare, insurance, finance, real estate, and public sector industries, with many workers commuting from New York City or other municipalities within northern and central New Jersey. Education is also an important aspect of life in Jersey City, with New Jersey City University (NJCU), Saint Peter’s University, and Hudson County Community College each calling Jersey City home.

Tourism is a growing industry for Jersey City with two hotels under construction and three more planned to begin construction in the next few years. While Liberty State Park, Liberty National Golf Course, and the Statue of Liberty attract millions of visitors each year, this year was especially noteworthy as Jersey City proudly hosted the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos, their families, and many of their fans for the week leading up to the Super Bowl.

The City of Jersey City has a population of over 250,000 residents in only 15 square miles. With a healthy population growth rate and an exponential increase in residential construction (5,600 residential units are currently under construction, the highest level in recent history), Jersey City will surpass Newark to become the largest city in New Jersey by the end of 2016.

Business Insider recently ranked Jersey City as the second most ethnically diverse city in the United States, and The Atlantic ranked Jersey City as one of the top 10 most artistic cities in the United States. Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop has declared one of his top priorities to be making Jersey City the best mid-sized city in America.

STEVEN M. FULOPMAYOR OF JERSEY CITY

STEVEN M. FULOPMAYOR OF JERSEY CITY

CITY OF JERSEY CITYOFFICE OF THE MAYOR

CITY HALL | 280 GROVE STREET | JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302

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Jersey City Municipal Council

Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr. Council President Joyce Watterman

Councilwoman at Large Daniel Rivera

Councilman at Large

Frank Gajewski Ward A

Khemraj “Chico” Ramchal Ward B

Rich Boggiano Ward C

Michael Yun Ward D

Candice Osborne Ward E

Diane Coleman Ward F

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CITY OF JERSEY CITYWARD MAP

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WARD BOUNDARIES ADOPTED JANUARY 31, 2012

Council President Rolando R. Lavarro Jr.Councilperson-at-Large Joyce WattermanCouncilperson-at-Large Daniel Rivera Ward A (Greenville) Councilperson Frank Gajewski Ward B (West Side) Councilperson Khemraj "Chico" Ramchal Ward C (Journal Square) Councilperson Richard Boggiano Ward D (The Heights) Councilperson Michael Yun Ward E (Downtown) Councilperson Candice Osborne Ward F (Bergen/Lafayette) Councilperson Diane Coleman

JERSEY CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

STEVEN M. FULOP, Mayor Anthony Cruz, Director Department of Housing Economic Development and Commerce Robert D. Cotter, PP, FAICP, Director Division of City Planning

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Over the last 20 years Jersey City municipal budgets have grown at an average rate of 3.1% per year 1993-2013 Jersey City Municipal Budget Overview1

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1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

+3.1%2

1: Final adopted budget for each year, not including amendments after adoption; 2: Combined annual growth rate (CAGR); does not include 2010 TY; 3: Switch in 2010 from fiscal year budget to calendar year budget resulted in a “transition year” budget from July 1 2010 to December 31 2010

TY3

Adopted Introduced

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Since 1993 the budget has grown slightly faster than the overall U.S. cost of living but much slower than taxes 1993-2013 Index of Jersey City Municipal Budgets, Jersey City Municipal Taxes, and U.S. Cost of Living (CPI-U)1

1: Urban Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) is a primary cost of living indicator calculated using prices paid for a sample of goods and services for United States urban consumers that includes items such as rent, food, clothing, healthcare, transportation, and housing (accounts for inflation); growth rates indexed to 1993 values

Municipal Taxes Municipal Budget CPI-U1

+61%

+84%

+160%

1993 2013

Adopted

2014

Introduced2

Municipal tax revenue growing at a faster rate than municipal budgets is

due to both increases in total ratables and increases in tax rates

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The 2014 introduced budget anticipates $217 million in municipal taxes, which is only 43% of total budget revenues Introduced CY 2014 Budget Anticipated Revenues

22%

14%

7%

6%

43%

Revenue Type 2014 Amount 2014 % Total Revenues

Surplus $16,416,250

Local Revenues1 $37,319,827

State Aid $69,336,338

Construction Code $5,675,000

PILOTs $112,642,195

Miscellaneous $28,331,300

Grants $1,794,466

Municipal Taxes $217,474,339

School Tax2 $5,007,991

Library Tax $6,190,185

TOTAL $500,912,891

1: Includes licenses, permits, and other fees; 2: In addition to traditional Board of Education taxes

General Revenues Taxation Revenues

54% 46%

Delinquent Taxes $725,000

3%

1%

<1%

<1%

1%

1%

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The 2014 introduced budget includes a 2.1% municipal tax reduction 2014 Introduced Municipal Tax Rate

County 22.1%

City Open Space 0.1%

B.O.E. 24.7%

B.O.E. Debt 1.5%

Municipal 50.2%

Library 1.4%

2013 Percent of Taxes By Recipient Agency1

Tax rates are reported as a dollar amount per $1,000 of assessed property value: at the municipal tax rate of

$36.656, a property assessed at $10,000 will owe $366.56 in annual municipal property taxes

2014 Municipal Tax Rate

$36.656

‘13-’14 Rate Change

-$0.789

‘13-’14 % change

-2.1%

Municipal taxes were only half of the total tax levy on Jersey City property owners in 2013

1: 2014 data not available for non municipal portions of total tax levy

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Additional Potential 2014 Budget Savings Levers

The Council and Mayor are considering 3.5% in additional tax rate savings levers for a maximum tax reduction of 5.6%

1: Option for current tax abatement designees to purchase tax abatement term extensions; 2: Jersey City is currently in negotiations with the Board of Education regarding rent for the Golden Door Charter School which may provide an additional source of revenue

1.2%

-0.9%

-0.5%

-0.4%

-0.3% -0.1%

Increased Revenue

From New EMS Contract

Buy Up Provision1

Current Reduction

-2.1%

2013 Tax Rate

Current Reduction

-2.1%

Additional Potential

Reductions -3.5%

2014 Introduced

Tax Reduction

2014 Potential

Tax Reduction -5.6%

-2.1% Reduction of Accumulated

Absences

Eliminate New Hires Golden Door

Charter School2 Eliminate

Salary Increases

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34% of 2014 budget appropriations are allocated for the Department of Public Safety in 2014 Introduced CY 2014 Budget Anticipated Appropriations

34%

3%

3%

26%

14%

10%

5%

Appropriation Type 2014 Amount 2014 % Total Appropriations

Mayor’s Office3

$4,258,220 HHS

$15,392,453

Public Works $16,508,935

Clerk and Council

$3,786,492

Public Safety1 $169,667,581

Recreation

$5,780,070

Unclassified

$3,529,200

Debt

$2,965,477

Grants6 $2,172,039

Statutory Exp.4

$2,014,584

TOTAL $500,912,891

1: Includes Fire Dept. and Police Dept.; 2: Includes Tax Assessor; 3: Includes Resident Response Center (RRC); 4: Includes mandatory payments, i.e. social security, pension, retirement; 5: Includes deferred charges, reserve for uncollected taxes, capital impr., JCPA and JCFPL, accum. absences, and contingency; 6: to date

City Departments Other Appropriations

45% 55%

Administration2

HEDC

Law

$129,068,500

$70,334,975

$52,332,386

Other5 $23,101,979

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Continued investment in resident safety (hiring more police and fire personnel) drives the Public Safety budget increase 2011-20141 Adopted Jersey City Municipal Budget Appropriations, USD

1: 2014 is introduced; 2: Includes Fire Dept. and Police Dept.; 3: Includes Resident Response Center (RRC) (2011-2013 only) and Tax Assessor; 4: Includes Resident Response Center (RRC) (2014 only); 5: Includes mandatory payments, i.e. social security, pension, retirement; 6: Includes deferred charges, reserve for uncollected taxes, capital impr., JCPA and JCFPL, accum. absences, and contingency; 7: 2014 to date

Mayor’s Office4

HHS Public Works

Clerk, Council

Public Safety2

Rec. Uncl. Debt Service

Grants7 Stat. Exp.5

Admin.3 HEDC Law

2011 2012 2013 2014

156,155,983 13,990,201 15,518,880 5,737,800 4,896,275 2,932,500 2,928,235 990,200 2,017,850 119,102,844 68,443,028 54,382,890 14,664,258 28,736,436

160,306,000 13,988,091 14,760,658 5,386,084 4,771,483 2,998,555 2,762,235 957,677 2,042,442 124,941,432 68,175,685 49,354,899 20,026,518 15,104,641

165,913,939 14,703,113 15,397,512 5,641,920 4,784,191 3,173,221 3,035,800 1,029,650 2,792,192 131,985,449 71,515,364 50,854,773 26,095,820 19,000,507

169,667,581 16,508,935 15,392,453 5,780,070 4,258,220 3,786,492 3,529,200 2,965,477 2,014,584 129,068,500 70,334,975 52,332,386 23,101,979 2,172,039

9% 18% -1% 1% -13% 29% 21% 199% -<1% 8% 3% -4% 57% -92%

2% 12% <1% 2% -11% 19% 16% 188% -28% -2% -2% 3% -12% -89%

2011

2012

2013

2014

Other6

10

The Police and Fire Departments together comprise 64% of all Jersey City employees in 2014 2011-2014 Total Municipal Employees1

Police 1,1943 (43%)

Fire 616 (22%)

Administr. 222 (8%)

Public Works

168 (6%)

HEDC 106 (4%)

HHS 104 (4%)

Law 45 (2%)

Mayor’s Office, 45 (2%)

Clerk and Council, 34 (1%)

Rec. 33, (1%)

Seasonal2 240 (9%)

1: Employee count as of June 1 (2014 as of January 1); Police as of July 1, 2014; Includes both full time, part time employees, and seasonal employees; Mayor’s Office includes Resident Response Center (RRC); 2: Seasonal employees from all departments grouped together ; 3: Includes new Police Officer recruit class

2014 Total Municipal Employees1

1,156 1,156 1,132 1,194

550 595 605 616

940 861 944 997

2011 2012 2013 2014

2,646 2,612 2,681 2,807

Other

Fire

Police

58% (73/126) of new employees in

2014 are Police and Fire personnel

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Police Division (Department of Public Safety)

2011-2014 Budget Analysis1 2011-2014 Employee Levels2,3

2010-2013 Calls For Service 2013 Division Highlights

Former NYPD Deputy Chief James Shea appointed as Public Safety Director in July Created Public Safety Advisory Board to provide public input and oversight Created Cease Fire Unit to investigate all non-fatal shootings Conducted multi-agency sweeps of high crime areas Instituted walking patrols in all Wards Violent crimes down 16% from Q4 2012 to Q4 20134 Increased and improved officer training 40 member recruit class will graduate in June 2014; 34 new officers sworn in on December 12 2013

2011 2012 2013 2014

822 815 778 840

147 144 153 153 187 197 201 201

2011 2012 2013 2014

255,476

232,718 237,051

271,337

2010 2011 2012 2013

Public Safety Director: James Shea Police Chief: Robert Cowan

1156 1156 1132 1194

Uniformed Civilian Crossing Guard

$93,348,383

$97,156,000

$100,688,737 $102,547,039

1: Includes ½ of total Public Safety Director’s Office budget (split evenly between Fire and Police); 2: Full-time and part-time only; employee count as of June 1 (2014 as of January 1, 2013 as of July 1); 3: New recruit class included for 2014; 4: According to JCPD COMPSTAT uniform crime reporting (UCR) data

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Fire Division (Department of Public Safety)

2011-2014 Budget Analysis1 2011-2014 Employee Levels2

2010-2013 Total Annual Responses 2013 Division Highlights

Reorganized Fire Division from 4 battalions to 3 battalions, reducing overtime expenditures Implemented Fire Escape Integrity Program to inspect, test, and label fire escapes Revised mutual aid responses for Hudson County Fire Departments to create better balance of participation between municipalities and faster, safer responses Fire Prevention/Community Relations Unit attended 35 block association events and conducted 10 in-service training seminars for businesses, distributing over 400 smoke detectors and 4,000 pieces of safety material

2011 2012 2013 2014

496 542 544 559

54 53 61 57

2011 2012 2013 2014

10,461 10,256 9,908 12,258

8,472 8,146 8,670 9,477

3,616 3,706 3,628 3,264 1,262 1,176 1,197 1,375

2010 2011 2012 2013

Public Safety Director: James Shea Fire Chief: Darren Rivers

550 595 605 616

Uniformed Civilian

1: Includes ½ of total Public Safety Director’s Office budget (split evenly between Fire and Police); 2: Full-time and part-time only; employee count as of June 1 (2014 as of January 1); 3: Includes Hazardous Materials, Mutual Aid, and other uncategorized responses

$62,807,600 $63,150,000

$65,625,202

$67,120,543

23,811 23,284 23,403 26,734

EMS/Rescue Other3 False Alarms Fires

13

Department of Public Works (DPW)

2011-2014 Budget Analysis 2011-2014 Employee Levels1

Public Works Division Overview

Sold 85 vehicles no longer needed for municipal use

Installed GPS monitoring systems in municipal vehicles

Reduced take-home municipal vehicle use by nearly 90%

Purchased and outfitted 15 new police cars and 5 new dump trucks with plows and salt spreaders

Filled 2500 potholes from Jul. 1 to Dec. 31

2011 2012 2013 2014

184

149 152 168

2011 2012 2013 2014

Director: Michael Razzoli

1: Full-time and part-time only; employee count as of June 1 (2014 as of January 1)

$13,990,201 $13,988,091 $14,703,113

$16,508,935

Parks and Forestry (Director: Cleveland Snow)

Maintains all parks, playgrounds, and other outdoor public facilities as well as

trees and other vegetation

Engineering, Traffic, Transportation (Director: Brian Weller)

Oversees all municipal construction activities (including civil engineering services) as well as traffic and transportation infrastructure

Automotive (Director: Hector Ortiz)

Performs vehicle maintenance, repairs, service, and replacements for fleet of 700 municipal vehicles

2013 Department Highlights

Buildings and Streets (Director: John McGrath)

Provides custodial and maintenance services to city

buildings and streets

14

Department of Administration1


2011-2013 IT and Purchasing Dept. Activity3 2013 Department Highlights Tax abatement audits resulted in $13 million in additional PILOT revenue Beginning to research a new West Side Avenue Special Improvement District (SID) Finalizing system to accept payments to any Jersey City municipal office using credit cards Aggressively pursuing outstanding Municipal Court receivables Creating an online vendor registry and electronic procurement system to streamline procurement process Developing long-term plan to consolidate all leased municipal offices into a single municipal complex

2011 2012 2013 2014

277 233 223 222

2011 2012 2013 2014

3,087 3,372 3,592

2011 2012 2013

Acting Director: Robert Kakoleski

1: Includes Resident Response Center (RRC) for 2011-2013 only and Tax Assessor for 2011-2014; 2: Full-time and part-time only; employee count as of June 1 (2014 as of January 1); 3: Not exhaustive of all activity within IT Division or Purchasing Division, or all activity within Department of Administration

$15,518,880

$14,760,658

$15,397,512 $15,432,453

2,227 1,343 2,141

2011 2012 2013

Purchase Orders Filed (Procurement)

IT Service Requests

15

Housing, Economic Development, and Commerce (HEDC)


2011-2014 Residential Units Under Construction2 2013 Department Highlights

Raised $4,860,000 in 2013 through taxi medallion auction

5,609 residential units under construction (as of January 2014), the highest level of construction in recent history2

Created zoning awareness community outreach program (ZACO) to help residents understand zoning regulations

Implementing mobile electronic building inspection systems to allow for higher productivity and accuracy

Leading New Jersey in vacant building initiatives, inspections, registrations, and awareness (including best-in-class placard identification system)

$5,737,800

$5,386,084

$5,641,920

$5,780,070

2011 2012 2013 2014

129 112 108 106

2011 2012 2013 2014

363

1,444

3,009

5,609

2011 2012 2013 2014

1: Full-time and part-time only; employee count as of June 1 (2014 as of January 1); 2: Downtown and Journal Square units in buildings with 10 or more units only; Annual construction levels as of March 2011, March 2012, May 2013, and January 2014; Does not includes office, retail, or commercial construction

Acting Director: Anthony Cruz

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Department of Health and Human Services

2011-2014 Budget Analysis (grants not included)1 2011-2014 Employee Levels1,2

Overview of Programs and Services 2014 Department Goals

Complete move to new facility

Create fully grant funded division of Food and Nutrition

Increase health inspection volume by 20%

Reduce overtime by 50%

Increase grant support for clinics by 50%

Introduce “Partnership for a Healthier Jersey City” and Child and Adult Care Food Programs

Shift to mobile data systems to improve efficiency, increase workflow, and improve data accuracy of inspectors and other HHS field workers

$4,896,275 $4,771,483 $4,784,191

$4,258,220

2011 2012 2013 2014

123

115 114

104

2011 2012 2013 2014

Director: Stacey Flanagan

1: Senior Affairs and Cultural Affairs moved to Resident Response Center (RRC) for 2014; 2: Full-time and part-time only; employee count as of June 1 (2014 as of January 1); 3: Includes STD clinic; 4: In development for 2014 ; 5: Provides support to low-income pregnant or postpartum women and their children up to age 5

Health and Sanitation Inspections and Licensing

Health Education and Community Events Animal and Rodent Control

Affordable Care Act Information and Assistance

Lead Poisioning Prevention Program

Children’s Health Clinic Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program5

Alliance to Combat Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Preventative Medicine3 Food and Nutrition4

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Law Department


2011-2013 Case Volumes By Case Type Department Overview

Representative of the City and its employees in all legal affairs

Protects City from undue financial exposure and unfair contracts/agreements

Assists in drafting, reviewing, and executing all RFPs and other public bidding process documents, in addition to all public contracts

Formulates and executes City resolutions, ordinances, and other policies

$2,932,500 $2,998,555 $3,173,221 $3,786,492

2011 2012 2013 2014

42

40 41

45

2011 2012 2013 2014

27 4

71

138 162

130

67

129 144

2011 2012 2013

Corporation Counsel: Jeremy Farrell


Worker’s Comp. Tort Claims Complaints

18

Department of Recreation


Programs Offered (participants in 2013) 2013 Department Highlights

Increased summer youth employment program by splitting standard work hours between multiple new hires

“Stop the Drop” litter cleanup and awareness program, the first such program for Jersey City, employed 160 youth

Expansion of programs to include youth aged 16-20

Addition of Cricket, Indoor Winter Tennis, Scuba, and Boxing programs for 2013 and beyond

Considering additional programs such as Lacrosse, Gymnastics, Fencing, Curling, and Roller Skating

$2,928,235 $2,762,235 $3,035,800

$3,529,200

2011 2012 2013 2014

32 28 28 33

92 121

208 222

2011 2012 2013 2014

Director: Ryan Strother

FT/PT Seasonal

1: Employee count as of June 1 (2014 as of January 1); 2: Includes all basketball clinics and the Beat the Street Program; 3: Includes indoor fitness, power walking, and power fitness; 4: Not offered in recent history (outdoor tennis not new); 5: Indoor and outdoor programs; 6: Includes flag and tackle; 7: Participation not available

Boot Camp (75)

Ice Skating (121)

Scuba (70)

Boxing (959)

Swimming (487)

Basketball (1577)2

Soccer (407)

Track (269)

Ski Club7

Tennis (178)5 Volleyball7

Yoga (140)

Adult Art (68)

Aquatics (18)

Cricket (116)5

Dance Fitness (24)

Golf (44)

Sr. Fitness (177)3

Special Oly. (19)

Football (193)6

New for 20134

Largest percent increase in recreation program funding since 1999 and largest

total investment since 2009

19

Mayor’s Office


Key ongoing projects3

16 16 16

45

2011 2012 2013 2014

Chief of Staff: Muhammed Akil

1: Absorbed Resident Response Center (RRC) in 2014; 2: Full-time and part-time only; employee count as of June 1 (2014 as of January 1); 3: Not exhaustive

Creation of Office of Grants and Community Partnerships to secure public funding and expand nonprofit sector relationships

Consolidation of departments to reduce redundancies

Marketing and branding campaign to create Jersey City identity and attract visitors and new residents

Data Dashboard system to facilitate analysis of all municipal operations and improve municipal transparency

Restoration and revitalization of the Loew’s Jersey Theatre

Citywide bus shelters and speed humps to protect pedestrians

Restructuring tax-abatement program to encourage development beyond the waterfront

Establishment of year-round internship programs

Improving IT infrastructure and software systems

Reallocation of Police manpower by time of day and location based on crime statistics

Citywide beautification initiative (Keep Jersey City Beautiful) including a mural arts program

Introducing bike lanes and bike sharing program

$990,200 $957,677 $1,029,650

1,332,250

2011 2012 2013 2014

$1,633,227

$2,965,477

30

15

Mayor’s Office Mayor’s Office

Resident Response Center (RRC)1 Resident Response Center (RRC)1

20

Resident Response Center (RRC)


2010-2013 Total Resident Requests Department Overview

Open from 8:00AM to 8:00PM Monday through Friday, servicing resident questions and concerns in person or via phone calls, emails, or the RRC Fix-It App (multilingual)

Supports and guides block and neighborhood associations in seeking municipal services and maintaining membership

Responsible for utilizing and maintaining Web Q&A, Jersey City’s e-ticketing and resident complaint management program

Absorbed by the Mayor’s Office; expanded services for 2014 to include Office of Senior Affairs, Cultural Affairs, Veterans Affairs, and Diversity and Inclusion

$416,000 $361,760 $549,000

$1,633,227

2011 2012 2013 2014

11 8 8

30

2011 2012 2013 2014

3,011 2,801 2,743

7,614

2010 2011 2012 2013

Director: Althea Bernheim

1: Added/absorbed Offices of Senior, Cultural, and Veterans Affairs, as well as Diversity and Inclusion for 2014 (no budget split available); Included in Mayor’s Office budget in 2014; 2: Full-time and part-time only; employee count as of June 1 (2014 as of January 1)

Resident Response Center (RRC) Resident Response Center (RRC)

Secondary Offices1

16

14

21

City Clerk


2010-2013 Total OPRA Requests Department Overview

Manages recordkeeping of all Jersey City Municipal documents, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, correspondence, and other forms

Maintains Jersey City Municipal Code and Council Agendas, providing online access to current and historic versions

Issues variety of licenses, certificates, registrations, and permits

Processes OPRA requests and serves as gateway between municipal government and the public

Chief election officer for Jersey City

$1,368,600 $1,378,992

$2,118,992

$1,340,188

2011 2012 2013 2014

14

13 13 13

2011 2012 2013 2014

632 744 765

1,095

2010 2011 2012 2013

Jersey City Clerk: Robert Byrne


$750,000

$1,368,992

Municipal Election

22

City Council


$649,250

$663,450

$673,200 $674,396

2011 2012 2013 2014

21 21 21 21

2011 2012 2013 2014

Council President: Rolando Lavarro


2010-2013 Ordinances and Resolutions Passed

176 159 166 146

851 850 906 872

2010 2011 2012 2013

Resolutions Ordinances

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