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Biennial Budget Summary FISCAL YEARS 2023-2025

“A budget is a policy document, and understanding it is crucial for all of us to actively participate in shaping the future of our City.”

The City of Livermore is pleased to present this comprehensive overview of the two-year budget for the fiscal cycle that begins July 1, 2023, and ends June 30, 2025. As the City Manager of this wonderful City, it is my utmost responsibility to ensure transparent and efficient financial management to meet the needs and aspirations of our vibrant community. A budget is a policy document, and understanding it is crucial for all of us to actively participate in shaping the future of our City. This document aims to simplify the complexities of budgeting, empowering you with the knowledge to engage in informed discussions and contribute meaningfully to the decisions that shape our City’s priorities. — Marianna Marysheva City Manager City of Livermore

IN THIS REPORT City Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Strategic Plan......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Budget Overview................................................................................................................................................... 5 Operating Budget.................................................................................................................................................. 6 City Departments................................................................................................................................................... 7 Capital Improvement Projects.............................................................................................................................. 8 City Council............................................................................................................................................................. 9

FY 2023-2025 Biennial Budget

City Overview $1,185,714

Median Single Family Residence Sale Price

86,149

$139,904

40.5

Population

Median Annual Household Income

Median Age

LIBRARY SERVICES

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

PUBLIC WORKS

70 Full Time Employees 5,292

Building Permits Issued per year

116

Inspections +21,400 Building per year

Full Time Employees Library Branches

7,526

Full Time Employees

Streetlights

163

304

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

+790,000

Accessed Print and Digital Resources

+170,000

Licenses 7,553 Business Issued per year

Library Visitors per year

Businesses (excludes

706 Programs 20,000 Attendees

2,583 self-employment )

PUBLIC SAFETY

Takeoffs & Landings per year

+56,000

Admin Services

148

City Manager

23,713

City Attorney

FY 2023-2025 Biennial Budget

Police

Police Incidents per year

Fire Stations in Livermore

700

Potholes Repaired per year

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

9,640

Fire

195,952

Emergency Fire Responses per year in Livermore Full Time Employees

Storm Sewer Miles

Transient $3.2M Generated Occupancy Tax Revenue

Online/In-person Programs per year

Miles of Drinking Water Mains

Full Time Employees

911 Calls for Police Services per year

37 Full Time Employees 13 Full Time Employees Clerk Public 451 City Records Requests per year

10 Full Time Employees

Numbers are pulled from most recent data.

Strategic Plan City’s Vision

City’s Mission

We strive to create a safe, healthy, welcoming City for all our diverse community members: residents, visitors, and businesses. We envision a future that honors our shared history and respects our environment as we seek equitable access to opportunity for all.

We work to enhance the quality of life for Livermore community members by providing safe and accessible public amenities, promoting economic vitality and innovation, and embracing collaborative civic engagement, all while providing high-quality services in a courteous, responsive, fiscally sound manner. A City That Works

Community Pillars Essential building blocks of the Livermore 2023-2028 Citywide Strategic Plan that reflect both the community’s values and the City’s vision, mission, and organizational values and should be present in all outcomes.

A Safe Community That Thrives: Support facilities, design programs and ensure compliance with regulations that create a healthy, resilient, and engaged community that is prepared, safe, and housed.

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Economy That Prospers: Encourage a thriving business environment that results in a strong, diverse, resilient economy and supports community prosperity.

Environmental Stewardship

Environmental Stewardship: Preserve and protect Livermore’s climate and environment for future generations and become a municipal leader in sustainability, reducing and drawing down greenhouse gas emissions, and encouraging sustainable development.

COMMUNITY PILLARS

VISION

COMMUNITY VALUES

COMMUNITY SURVEY

MISSION

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

General Plan, Speciﬁc Plans, Climate Action Plan, Financial Plan

FY 2023-2025 Biennial Budget

Inclusive & Inviting Spaces & Places: Create inclusive and inviting natural and built places and spaces for contemplation, play, arts, and connection while celebrating our history and encouraging community pride. A City That Works: Foster an organization that is fiscally sustainable, innovative, effective and efficient; provides excellent public services; invests in professional development and wellbeing of employees in alignment with the Community and Organizational Values; and responsibly invests in the City’s infrastructure.

Budget Overview Livermore’s budget is the City’s roadmap for success—it lays out the path forward to accomplish the City’s Strategic Plan, including providing the highest-quality municipal services to the community. The budget is a policy document, financial plan, operations guide, and communication device all in one. Through this document, the City demonstrates accountability to its residents, customers and community at large. The budget allocates the funding needed to provide services such as police and fire services, environmental initiatives, housing and human services, and infrastructure upkeep for streets, sewers, and the water system. The funding for these services comes from a combination of sources, including sales and property taxes, water and sewer charges, and grant funds, which are part of the operating and capital budgets. The City’s operating budget outlines the financial resources allocated to support the City’s daily operations and commitments during a particular fiscal year. Closely linked to the operating budget, the capital budget focuses on investing in the City’s capital assets, such as major street repairs, new and enhanced parks, sewer system upgrades, and larger infrastructure projects.

Budget By Fund FY 2023-24

Citywide Biennial Budget FY 2023-24

FY 2024-25

$262,584,506

$290,371,255

30,695,896

33,099,706

Total Incoming Resources $293,280,402

$323,470,961

Operating Expenditures

$230,851,075

$235,259,101

30,695,896

33,099,706

$261,546,971

$268,358,807

Capital Improvement Plan $101,996,900

$110,878,000

Total Outgoing Resources $363,543,871

$379,236,807

Operating Revenue Transfers In

Transfers Out Subtotal

Total City Personnel Full-time Equivalent

(Millions of Dollars)

491.375

FY 2023-2025 Biennial Budget

497.375

$363.5 All Other Funds: $54 (15%)

General $147.6 (41%)

Capital Project $44.2 (12%)

Internal Services $28.1 (8%) Special Revenue $39.7 (11%) Water $19.9 (5%)

Sewer $30 (8%)

Operating Budget Operating Budget: The City’s operating budget is a flexible spending plan which serves as the legal authority for departments to commit financial resources. The operating budget details the funding for the day-to-day operations and obligations of the City for a specific fiscal year such as personnel costs, vendors and contractors, utilities, building maintenance, and debt payments.

General Fund Revenues FY 2023-24 Revenue Source

Revenues

Property Tax

$46,618,856

Sales Tax

$40,838,113

Other Taxes

$22,396,000

Other Revenues

$12,358,087

Intergovernmental Revenue

$12,902,236

Charges of Services

$8,028,131

Use of Reserves

$8,541,965

Subtotal of Revenues

(Millions of Dollars)

Other Revenues $12.4 (8%)

Use of Reserves $8.5 (6%)

Charges for Services $8 (5%)

Property Tax $46.6 (31%)

Intergovernmental Revenue $13 (8%)

$151,683,388 Other Taxes $22.4 (15%) Sales Tax $40.8 (27%)

General Fund Expenditure FY 2023-24 Department

Expenditures

General Administration

$17,029,755

Community Development

$20,253,814

Police and Fire

$74,022,127

Innovation and Economic Development

$3,103,334

Library

$6,910,291

CIP, Reserves, and Fund Transfer

$20,280,291

Public Works

$10,083,776

Subtotal of Expenditures

$151,683,388

Expenditures

(Millions of Dollars)

CIP, Reserves, and Fund Transfer $20.3 (13%) Public Works $10 (7%)

FY 2023-2025 Biennial Budget

Community Development $20 (13%)

Library $7 (5%)

Innovation and Economic Development $3.1 (2%)

General Administration $17 (11%)

Police and Fire $74 (49%)

City Departments Community Development Promotes the community’s quality of life and economic vitality through land use planning, public infrastructure design and construction, protection of public health and safety related to development and transportation, elimination of blight, development of affordable housing, and delivery of targeted human services to vulnerable families, seniors, children, the homeless, and those with special needs.

Expenditures............ $27.6M Personnel................70.5 FTE

General Government (Administrative Services, City Manager, City Attorney) Implements policy decisions and priorities of the City Council, communicates Livermore’s vision and values as determined by the City Council and the community, and cultivates a customer service philosophy oriented around civic engagement. Ensures good governance and transparency that enables the public to participate in local government. Oversees personnel and financial services, technology, and cyber risk management.

Expenditures............ $28.1M Personnel............. 60.25 FTE

Innovation & Economic Development Supports and encourages the creation, growth, and attraction of diverse businesses that provide high quality employment opportunities, ensure long-term financial stability, property value stability, and economic diversity and resiliency, and facilitate desirable private and public amenities and services for residents and visitors. Develops and implements programs to foster a vibrant, innovationdriven business community.

Expenditures.............. $3.3M Personnel..................... 4 FTE

Library Services Connects all people with information, education, and inspiring experiences to support personal growth, enhance quality of life, and build community in Livermore. Provides educational and cultural events, classes, and programs.

Expenditures.............. $7.2M Personnel...........27.875 FTE

Public Safety (Police and Fire) Protects the community through exceptional and equitable public safety services that enhance life, property, and the environment in collaboration with the community. Fosters positive relationships with community members, recruits and trains community volunteers, and offers education and resources to improve quality of life.

Expenditures............ $75.9M Personnel...........212.25 FTE

Public Works Provides responsive, timely, and cost-effective services to the community. Responsible for critical infrastructure and dedicated to enhancing the environment and contributing to the civic vitality and economic growth of the City.

FY 2023-2025 Biennial Budget

Expenditures............ $74.6M Personnel............. 116.5 FTE

Capital Improvement Projects Capital Investment by Category # of Projects

Construction of Livermorium Plaza, 2022

The City’s operating and capital budgets are closely linked. The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) document is used as a planning tool to align capital project requirements to the financial sources that will support their realization and the timeframe in which both financing and work will take place. The FY 2023-24 and 2024-25 CIP provides an overview of 98 active and planned capital projects investing $212.9 million in the City’s capital assets. Funding sources include General Fund, ratepayer funds, bond funds, grants, gas tax, and more. The City’s commitment to capital investment is embodied in the City That Works strategic pillar of the City’s 2023-2028 Strategic Plan under Goal 14 to develop, operate, and maintain the City’s infrastructure.

FY 2023-24

FY 2024-25

FY 2023-25

Downtown Revitalization

$25,715,000

$14,141,000

Parks and Beautification

3,410,000

2,330,000

Public Buildings & Safety

4,779,000

9,455,000

Storm Drain

6,490,000

13,079,000

Streets and Transportation

36,082,900

24,585,000

Water and Wastewater

24,460,000

42,728,000

Airport

1,060,000

4,560,000

$101,996,900

$110,878,000

Total

FY 2023-24 Airport: $1,060,000 Water & Wastewater: $24,460,000

Downtown Revitalization: $25,715,000 Parks & Beautification: $3,410,000 Public Buildings & Safety: $4,779,000

Streets & Transportation: $36,082,900

Storm Drain: $6,490,000

CIP Funding Sources

FY 2023-24

FY 2024-25

Water, Sewer and Storm Drain Funds

$25,945,000

$35,488,000

General Fund

1,870,000

7,506,000

Airport Funds

1,060,000

4,560,000

Grant Funds

6,576,270

19,899,000

Local and State Transportation Funds

17,732,730

11,270,000

Developer Fees

19,253,900

18,680,000

2022 COPS - Bond Funds

24,820,000

10,500,000

Internal Services Funds

4,245,000

2,850,000

494,000

125,000

$101,996,900

$110,878,000

Miscellaneous Total