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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
October 08, 2013
4:00 PM, City Council Chambers
MEETING AGENDA
I. Budget - Parks & Open Space; Golf; Parking; Transportation; Truscott Housing; Marolt
Housing; Smuggler Housing
City of Aspen
2014 Proposed Budget
October 8, 2014
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Agenda for Oct. 8
•Parks & Open Space
•Golf
•Transportation
•Parking
•Truscott
•Marolt
•Smuggler
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Parks and Open Space
3
•Planning, development, and maintenance for:
•3,600 acres of open space
•20 parks around the community
•22 miles of pedestrian and cycling trails
•55 miles of nordic trails
•Green space with over 10,000 trees and floral displays,
walking mall maintenance, and more
•Recent projects with Stormwater, Parking, and
Golf reflect how diverse this department’s
responsibilities have become
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Parks and Open Space
4
Sales Tax
(1.5%)
$8,691,600
County
Reimbursement
$261,100
Fees & Other
Revenue
$546,000
Transfers
$430,700
2014 Revenues = $9,929,400
Operating
Expenses
$5,353,550
Maintenance
Expenses
$512,300
Capital
Expenses
$2,619,100
Transfers
$3,968,150
2014 Expenditures = $12,453,100
P4
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Supplemental Requests
Department / Fund FTE Requested
Resources
Ongoing /
Temporary
Revenue
Offset
As % of Total
Req. Authority
Parks and Open
Space
0.0 $127,300 Ongoing $0 1%
Capital Maintenance –New capital projects have been completed over the last number of years,
yet ongoing maintenance budgets have not been commensurately increased. Requested
resources will allow the Department to responsibly maintain the safety and condition of
significant infrastructure and facilities developed over the years, will protect the communities
investments, and deter premature and significant replacement costs from occurring.
Parks and Open
Space
0.0 $50,000 Ongoing $0 < 1%
Utilities, Services and Fuel -Costs in these areas have increased significantly over the past 10
years, yet the Department has not sought additional expenditure authority but has alternatively
squeezed other program areas and absorbed any impacts. This request will bring budget
authority back in line with experience.
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Supplemental Requests
Department / Fund FTE Requested
Resources
Ongoing /
Temporary
Revenue
Offset
As % of Total
Req. Authority
Parks and Open
Space
0.0 $26,000 Ongoing $26,000 < 1%
Nordic Trails Wage Increase -The City is reimbursed by the County for staff hours spent on
maintaining the nordic trail system. County expectations are for additional staffing hours devoted
to these efforts and will require a commensurate increase in expenditure authority within the
City’s budget. These new expenses will be fully offset by additional revenues from the County.
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Parks and Open Space
7
$0
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
$6,000,000
$7,000,000
$8,000,000
$9,000,000
$10,000,000
$11,000,000
$12,000,000
$13,000,000
$14,000,000
$15,000,000
$16,000,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Parks and Open Space Fund
Long Range Plan 2010-2023
Ending Balance Revenues Expenditures Reserve (12.5% of Uses)
$5.2 million in new debt was issued in 2012, as reflected by the spike in revenues and fund balance for that year.
As these new projects and spaces are developed, near -term fund balance levels are reduced.
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Golf
8
•Top 50 ranked 18 hole golf course serving roughly
27,000 patrons annually
•Pro shop / nordic center and restaurant facilities
•New driving range, putting and chipping areas, plus
indoor simulator for year-round practice
•Largest City park
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Golf
9
Daily Green Fees
$445,000
Pass Sales
$564,700
Lease
Revenue
$37,600
Pro Shop Revenue
$561,500
Transfers
$359,800
2014 Revenues = $1,968,600
Course
Operations
$1,015,070
Capital
Expenses
$78,300
Pro Shop
Operations
$520,800
Debt Service
$135,800
Transfers
$140,900
2014 Expenditures = $1,890,870
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Supplemental Requests
Department / Fund FTE Requested
Resources
Ongoing /
Temporary
Revenue
Offset
As % of Total
Req. Authority
Golf 0.0 $7,470 Ongoing $0 < 1%
Building Maintenance Operations -The clubhouse and cart barn were both built in 2001 and are
beginning to show signs of aging. Annually resources are therefore being requested to support
the maintenance and repair of these facilities in the areas of:painting and staining, roof repair,
carpet cleaning and replacement, concrete repair, heating and cooling system repair and
maintenance, etc.
Golf 0.0 $7,000 Ongoing $0 < 1%
Vehicle and Equipment Operations -While a number of mowers have been replaced in recent
years, select mowers in the fleet of equipment continues to age. As these mowers are still in
usable condition, this request seeks annual resources to keep these (and future aging) mowers in
peak condition, to extend their useful life and prolong replacement, and to continue the benefits
to overall course conditioning as a result of their service.
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I.
Supplemental Requests
Department / Fund FTE Requested
Resources
Ongoing /
Temporary
Revenue
Offset
As % of Total
Req. Authority
Golf 0.0 $60,900 Ongoing $60,000 3%
Pro Shop –Pro Shop expenditures have exceeded targeted budgets in recent years and have
required course operations to forgo maintenance and facility upkeep. Additional resources are
therefore requested for the following operations within the Pro Shop, with the Parks and Open
Space Fund transferring an equal amount to preserve course maintenance (net zero impact):
$20,000 -Seasonal labor budget based on earlier course openings –during average openings
(late April to early May), these resources will be returned to fund balance and not be used .
$24,000 -Dues and Repairs. Based on historical information from the past four years,
additional resources are needed for fees related to the electronic tee sheet service, utility costs
for clubhouse and cart barn, repair service at cart barn, and shop supplies.
$2,900 -Credit Card Processing Fees. Based on our historical and anticipated sales data, this
incremental amount is necessary.
$14,000 -Equipment Maintenance / Supplies. Golf cart maintenance and repair, range ball
resupply, sales bags, awards, website maintenance, cleaning supplies / services for clubhouse.
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I.
Supplemental Requests
Department / Fund FTE Requested
Resources
Ongoing /
Temporary
Revenue
Offset
As % of Total
Req. Authority
Golf 0.0 $10,000 Ongoing $0 1%
Reclaimed Water Irrigation -expenditures of approximately $10,000 per year are anticipated as a
result of using reclaimed water for irrigation on the golf course. Requested funding is intended to
include: appropriate signage installation and maintenance, ongoing documentation and filing of
paper work associated with reclaimed water use, maintenance of the new pump station,required
annual water testing,and ongoing upgrades to the irrigation system.
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Golf
13
$0
$250,000
$500,000
$750,000
$1,000,000
$1,250,000
$1,500,000
$1,750,000
$2,000,000
$2,250,000
$2,500,000
$2,750,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Golf Course Fund
Long Range Plan 2010-2023
Ending Balance Revenues Expenditures Reserve (12.5% of Uses)
The spike in 2012 revenue and expenditures reflect investments associated with a new pump house and equipment. Though
not there yet, actions have been put forth to bring this Fund up to the targeted 12.5% reserve by 2014.
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I.
Transportation
14
•Roughly 500,000 service miles and 54,000 route
hours serve 1 million riders annually
•In addition to mass transit, the City also supports
vehicle sharing program (Car-to-Go) and self-
propelled transportation (WE-Cycle)
•Service outside of the City is also supported as part
of a collaborative effort with the Town of Snowmass
Village and Pitkin County
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4
I.
Transportation
15
Sales Tax (0.15%)
$869,000
Use Tax (2.1%)
$847,600
Highlands
District
$201,000
Other
$106,700
2014 Revenues = $2,024,300
Administrativ
e / Overhead,
$915,450
Highlands
Route
$201,000
Transportation
Services
$771,700
Capital
Expenses
$102,400
Transfers
$110,400
2014 Expenditures = $2,100,950
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Transportation
16
$0
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
$6,000,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Transportation Fund
Long Range Plan 2010-2023
Ending Balance Revenues Expenditures Op Reserve (12.5% of Uses excl. Capital)
Expenditure spikes in 2015 and 2019 result from numerous bus and shuttle fleet vehicles meeting
mileage and/or yearly depreciation thresholds and, thus anticipated for replacement.
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Parking
17
•Seek balance between reducing congestion and
providing convenience and accessibility to
establishments within City limits
•Provide maintenance and “policing” for 340 Rio
Grande Plaza, 820 commercial core, and 3,000
residential spaces throughout the City
•Coordinates with Streets, Police, Special Events for
removal of abandon vehicles, special permitting,
carpooling, event planning, and more
P1
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I.
Parking
18
Permits
$2,258,500
Fines
$571,000
Garage
$383,460
Transfers
$750,600
2014 Revenues = $3,963,560
On-Street
Expenses
$1,717,300
On-Street
Capital
$143,900
Parking Garage
Expenses
$547,590
Parking Garage
Capital
$1,163,000
Transfers /
Debt Service
$46,000
2014 Expenditures = $3,617,790
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Parking
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$0
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
$6,000,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Parking Fund
Long Range Plan 2010-2023
Ending Balance Revenues Expenditures Op Reserve (12.5% of Uses less Plaza)
Elevated 2012 fund balance and 2013 spike in expenditures reflect roof repairs
anticipated as part of the Galena Plaza Redevelopment.
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Truscott
20
•Located along public golf course on Hwy 82
•Phase I is City owned (108 units)
•69 studios, 20 1-bedroom, 19 2-bedroom units
•Resident-occupied, category 2 and 3 units
•Minimum 1-year lease required, no ownership
or short-term rentals
•Managed by Aspen Pitkin County Housing
Authority (APCHA)
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Truscott
21
Rental Income
$1,080,000
Other
Revenue
$43,900
2014 Revenues = $1,123,900
Operating
Expenses
$687,090
Capital
Expenses
$263,550
Debt Service
$705,000
Transfers
$10,000
2014 Expenditures = $1,665,640
P2
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I.
Supplemental Requests
Department / Fund FTE Requested
Resources
Ongoing /
Temporary
Revenue
Offset
As % of Total
Req. Authority
Truscott 0.0 $2,000 Ongoing $0 < 1%
Grounds Maintenance -Maintenance staff has been spread thin and the grounds have become
the lowest priority item. Requested funding would allow for subcontracting this function to an
outside vendor, improve the grounds upkeep and allow the maintenance team to focus on more
demanding issues.
Truscott / Housing
Administration /
Smuggler
0.4 $29,800 Ongoing $0 2%
Maintenance Technician I -Turnover rates have increased and current maintenance staff cannot
keep up with readying units for new tenants while still performing routine maintenance and
prevention. This position would support multiple properties: 51% would be allocated to Housing
Administration for the support of Truscott Phase II and Aspen Country Inn and would be
recouped with offsetting revenue; 44% would be allocated to Truscott Phase I (City owned); and
the remaining 5% would be allocated to Smuggler.
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Truscott
23
$0
$250,000
$500,000
$750,000
$1,000,000
$1,250,000
$1,500,000
$1,750,000
$2,000,000
$2,250,000
$2,500,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Truscott Housing Fund
Long Range Plan 2010-2023
Ending Balance Revenues Expenditures Reserve (12.5% of Uses)
Revenues reflect transfers from the Housing Development Fund prior to 2013, and again from 2015 to 2021,
ending at the same time existing debt service for this property is retired.
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Marolt
24
•Located off Castle Creek across from AVH
•96 two-room furnished units with small living
area, bedroom, and kitchenette
•Designed to fulfill seasonal rental need –
leases run September through April
•Utilized by Aspen Music Academy in summer
months
•On-site cafeteria operated by third-party
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Marolt
25
Seasonal Rent
$675,000
Cafeteria
Lease
$19,800
Transfers
$400,000
Other
Income
$43,700
2014 Revenues = $1,138,700
Operating
Expenses
$462,390
Capital
Expenses
$256,550
Debt Service /
Transfers
$436,200
2014 Expenditures = $1,155,140
P2
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I.
Marolt
26
$0
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
$1,600,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Marolt Housing Fund
Long Rang Plan 2010-2023
Ending Balance Revenues Expenditures Reserve (12.5% of Uses)
Early activity supports reasonable rentals for 2013 -14 season, continuing on stronger than expected 2012 -13 results.
However, until debt service is retired in 2017, transfers from the Housing Development Fund remain necessary.
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Smuggler
27
•Located at 414 Park Circle (east end of town)
•11 total units owned and managed by APCHA
•400 sqft studios to 880 sqft two-bedrooms
•Limited maintenance during the past number
of years (no capital improvements) while
possibilities of a public / private partnership
were being sought
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Smuggler
28
Rental Income
$63,200
Other
Income…
2014 Revenues = $65,700
Base
Operating
Expenses
$43,590
Supplemental
Operating
Expenses
$18,560
Expenditures = $62,150
P2
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Smuggler
29
$0
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Smuggler Housing Fund
Long Range Plan 2010-2023
Fund Balance Revenues Expenditures Reserve (12.5% of Uses)
Abstenance from capital projects and maintenance items has developed into a healthy fund balance. Without an
identified private/public partnership in the near future, increased authority for property improvements is sought.
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I.
Supplemental Requests
Department / Fund FTE Requested
Resources
Ongoing /
Temporary
Revenue
Offset
As % of Total
Req. Authority
Smuggler 0.0 $10,000 Ongoing $0 16%
Maintenance -Capital improvements to this facility had been placed on hold while long -term
possibilities for the property were being considered.Due to postponing any capital
improvements, additional maintenance is required on property in the interim.
Smuggler 0.0 $3,000 One-time $0 5%
Capital Reserve Study -Given the absence of any pending collaborative public private
partnership, planning for future property upkeep appears to be warranted.
Smuggler 0.0 $2,170 Ongoing $0 3%
Utilities and Cleaning -Common areas and individual units have required additional cleaning and
utility costs continually exceed annual budgets. The requested incremental increase will fully
fund these expenses at current experience levels.
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I.
Supplemental Requests
Department / Fund FTE Requested
Resources
Ongoing /
Temporary
Revenue
Offset
As % of Total
Req. Authority
Truscott / Housing
Administration /
Smuggler
0.1 $3,390 Ongoing $0 5%
Maintenance Technician I -Turnover rates have increased and current maintenance staff cannot
keep up with readying units for new tenants while still performing routine maintenance and
prevention. This position would support multiple properties: 51% would be allocated to Housing
Administration for the support of Truscott Phase II and Aspen Country Inn and would be
recouped with offsetting revenue; 44% would be allocated to Truscott Phase I (City owned); and
the remaining 5% would be allocated to Smuggler.
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