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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 2518 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 2518 """ August 22, 1975 o�Foar To the Mayor and Members of the City Council u �0 s "rExP� Subject: INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PROPOSED 1975-76 BUDGET At the Council Budget Study Session on August 15, 1975, several re- quests were made for additional information. This report attempts to answer four of the questions asked. Additional information will be supplied later concerning the other questions. 1. What would it cost to provide 100 per cent of the health and life insurance for City employees? The City currently pays 75 per cent of the cost of health and life insurance for employees. If an employee desires to also cover his dependents in the group plan, he is expected to pay all of that expense himself in addition to the 25 per cent of his own. Based on this policy, approximately 87 per cent of the City's employees participate in the group health and life insurance program. It is anticipated that if the City increased the City's participation to 100 per cent, that all of the City employees would take advantage of this fringe benefit. Increasing the City's participation to 100 per cent and assuming all City employees would participate, it is estimated that the additional cost to the City for tax supported funds would be $311,789 and an increase in the water and sewer fund of $69,833. 2. Does state law limit the occupancy tax to 3 per cent? The City Attorney has advised that Article 23-02 of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas limits the occupancy tax that may be charged by. a city on hotel and motel rooms to a maximum of 3 per cent. 3. What would be the possibility of establishing a two-level fee structure for use of City Park and Recreation facilities and Library facilities, distinguishing between residents and non- residents? The Library has a policy of charging non-county residents a separate additional fee for use of the Library. A $2 charge per year is made to non-Tarrant County residents. Residents within Tarrant County are provided free Library service based on the County's contribution to support of the Library. ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS - INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 2518 - Page 2 oisoRp To the Mayor and Members of the City Council August 22, 1975 0 ;rExPy Subject: INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PROPOSED 1975-76 BUDGET The Park and Recreation Board has considered on several different occasions further implementation of a two-level fee structure. Currently non-residents are charged an increased fee for use of golf courses, when they buy annual memberships. The membership fee structure is currently charged as indicated below. Type. of Membership Residents Non-Residents Junior Membership (week-days only) $ 60 $ 90 Senior Membership (62 and over, week-days only) 60 90 Single Membership (week-days only) 100 162 Single Membership (play every day) 150 250 Man and Wife Membership (play every day) 200 325 Each additional child added to Man and Wife Membership 40 62.50 The Greens fee for players is the same regardless of residency. The memberships for the McCleland Tennis Center are only available to residents. Users pay the same fee regardless of residence. Fees are charged only to those individuals who enroll in specific recreation center programs. There is no fee for individuals who frequent the centers and take part in unorganized activities. The present policy is to charge non-residents an added fee of $1 per course per month more than residents (fees range from $4 to $8) . The projected enrollment for 1974-75 is 22,700 people. The Park and Recreation Department staff estimates that non-residents make up less than 5 per cent_.of that total. The current policy for swimming pool's has no differentiation between residents and non-residents. ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 2518 - Page 3 +•"•'�•. o�soar To the Mayor&W Members of the City Council August 22, 1975 raX Sub*t: INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PROPOSED 1975-76 BUDGET fell The athletic activity generates its revenue from league entry fees and facility use charges: No money is collected from participants, only the sponsors of teams. Presently four different sponsor- player relations exist: 1. The sponsor is from Fort Worth and the players are not. 2. The players are from Fort Worth and the sponsor is not. 3. Neither the players nor the sponsor are from Fort Worth. 4. Both the sponsor and the players are r.,rt Worth residents. It is estimated that about 15 per cent of the participants in organized athletic programs are non-residents. There is some concern that if the City of Arlington deletes from their. budget for next year the City's athletic program this percentage would increase considerably. The City of Fort Worth presently belongs to Texas Amateur Athletic Federation. There is a possibility of violating TAAF rules if a two-level structure is instituted since there is a stipulation which allows a person to participate in athletic events where he works or lives. The Park and Recreation Board has considered several times the possibility of instituting additional non-resident fee activities. The primary problem, however, has been one of identification of residents and non-residents and administering this program. Due to these problems further use of a differntial fee structure has not been proposed by the Park and Recreation Board. 4. How much would the proposed budget increase if those employees in the Human I-asources Department being paid by both the General Fund and grant tunds were paid entirely by the general fund? With the development of the Housing and Community Development grant several existing activities within the City were expanded :trough the use of grant money. With these expansions, speci- .i.c- ,Iv in housing inspection and community affairs, existing ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 2518 - Page 4 a •""•• August 22, ]_975 To tI1 Msiror snd Moanbas of tM Citi►CouncilSub*t: INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PROPOSED 1975-76 BUDGET employees were assigned additional supervisory responsibility and part of their salary is being funded through the grant. These positions include the following: .50 Assistant City Manager $ 14,062 . 75 Housing and Community Development Director $ 15,593 .50 Assistant Director of Housing $ 8,326 . 75 Housing Coordinator $ 9,540 .50 Community Affairs Coordinator $ 8,175 .50 Administrative Assistant II $ 5,324 Total $ 61,020 These positions are budgeted in the General Fund, however, the portion of their salaries paid through grant funds is subtracted from the budget through use of salary savings. Should the City Council desire any additional information on these items, please do not hesitate to ask. Respectfully ubmitted, R. N. Line City Manager RNL:xff ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS