BUDGETING & ACCOUNTING FOR GRANTS AND CAPITAL PROJECTS 2013 Municipal Professionals’ Institute Patrick Callahan, Municipal Consultant.
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BUDGETING & ACCOUNTING FOR GRANTS AND CAPITAL PROJECTS 2013 Municipal Professionals’ Institute Patrick Callahan, Municipal Consultant CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING (CIP) CIP Definition - Written Document Long range plan (4-6 years) Planning, scheduling, & financing Construction projects & equipment Key- Costs & Frequency CIP - “THE MISSING LINK” COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL PLAN IMPROVEMENTS PLAN CITY’S ANNUAL BUDGET PARTS OF PLANNING PROCESS COMP PLAN COUNCIL SMART PLAN STAFF GOAL SETTING/CIP ANNUAL BUDGET CITIZENS CIP - THE TOP TEN LIST 1. Systematic Evaluation of all Potential Projects - At Same Time 2. Stabilize Debt Structure 3. Consolidate Projects - Reduce Borrowing Costs 4. Public Relations 5. Preserve the City’s Infrastructure CIP TOP TEN LIST continued 6. Economic Development Tool - City has “It’s Act Together” 7. Efficient Use of City Money 8. Foster Cooperation - Everyone has the “Big Picture” 9. Inform Other Governments - County, Schools, Cities 10. Accomplish Long Term Goals GETTING CIP “BUY IN” Mayor/Council/City Administrator/Department Heads 1. Seek Project Suggestions 2. Ranking of Projects 3. Annual Reviews 4. Regular CIP Updates 5. Public Input LEGAL ASPECTS OF CIP 1. Public Hearing - Code of Iowa 384.15 (3) 2. CIP Levy - 67.5 cents/$1,000 - Voters 3. Bid Letting - Code of Iowa 384.95 4. Emergency Levy - 27 cents/$1,000 CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMIT 5% of Assessed Value - Not Taxable Value Applies Not to G.O., TIF & LOST Bonds Apply to Revenue Bonds, RUT Bonds, or Special Assessment Bonds CIP PROCESS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Define the Criteria Organize the Process Develop Basic Policies Forecast the Demand or Growth Inventory Existing Facilities Prepare Project Proposals CIP PROCESS continued 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Seek Advice Review City’s Finances Prepare Scenarios - Schedules Prepare CIP Draft Public Hearing Final Draft - Council Resolution CIP – First Year in the Next City Budget Identify Expenditures and Revenues Consider the tax levies Review the special revenues CIP INFORMATION TITLE DESCRIPTION JUSTIFICATION LOCATION DEPT. PRIORITY REVENUE IMPACT CAPITAL COSTS COSTS - ANNUAL FINANCING RELATIONSHIP STATUS COUNCIL PRIORITY SOURCES OF FUNDING FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS Potential Revenue Sources 1. Municipal Debt Financing a. b. c. 2. 3. 4. G.O. Bonds - Essential Purpose (No Vote) G.O. Bonds - General Purpose (60% Vote) Review Existing Debt Revenue Bonds Special Assessments Loan Agreements SOURCES OF FUNDING FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS Potential Revenue Sources 5. RUT Money 6. Grants and Donations 7. Lease Purchase Agreements 8. TIF/Urban Renewal Funds SOURCES OF FUNDING FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS continued 9. LOST Revenue - Voter Approval 10. User Fees 11. Special Taxing Districts ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1. 2. 3. Municipal Debt Financing G.O. vs Revenue Debt G.O. vs. TIF Debt -DisclaimerConsult the City’s Bonding Attorney BEST PRACTICES FINAL COMMENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Annual Reviews Quarterly Updates How to Get Started Questions Comments Contact Information Patrick Callahan Callahan Municipal Consultants 417 Kaitlynn Ave Anamosa, IA 52205 [email protected] Cell: (563) 599-3708