$90 million, for all day-to-day town operations
The fiscal 2023 Town Manager Recommended Budget (“TMRB”) includes $90 million in spending for operating the town. That provides for the essential and non essential town services, activities and programs. A few weeks ago, we summarized the approved budget for 2022, segmenting spending in six major categories. We’ve done the same with this TMRB. You can see this summary on the panel below, right.
There are two departments that comprise more 50% of the budget These are the Police Department and the Water Department. Both are similar in that they do not require the supervision of the town manager. The police department reports directly to Town Council. The Water Department is a freestanding business. It should report directly to Town Council because it is such and because water sourcing is going to be the most significant challenge Oro Valley will face over the next two decades.
The Water Utility is expected to spend $28.5 million this year. That is an increase of $4.4 million from last years budget, It is far more than the $18.7 million in revenue sources for the utility. The Utility continues to make investments in this distribution system. Some of this is investment is reflected in this operating budget. As you will read in our posting next Monday, there is also a portion that is in the capital budget.
Police spending: $19.1 million
Proposed police department spending is proposed to be $400,000 more than last year. “The Police Chief continues to make minor organizational changes to increase efficiencies and focus policing resources on data-driven needs” (TMRM, vii). The department is budgeted to add 4.5 positions, bringing the total complement of the department to almost 139 personnel. That represents almost one-third of the towns total recommended staffing
Parks and Recreation: $15.3 million
The Parks and Recreation budget of $15.2 million is 16% of the total budget of the year. That spending is a substantial increase over prior years, reflecting the growth of program scope fostered by the Winfield Council. it simply cost more money to operate a bigger park system. The spending is a 61% increase from spending projected in fiscal 2022.
“The Recommended Budget continues to focus on (1) investing and maintaining high quality parks, recreation, and trail facilities, and (2) providing residents with multigenerational recreation and cultural programs and events. Of note is the robust investment in Naranja Park to begin implementation of the updated master plan, which includes additional multi-purpose fields, a splash pad, pickleball courts, a basketball court, skate park and pump track.” (“TMRB, p vii)
The Parks and Recreation budget of $15.2 million is 16% of the total budget of the year. That spending is a substantial increase over prior years, reflecting the growth of program scope fostered by the Winfield Council. it simply cost more money to operate a bigger park system. The spending is a 61% increase from spending projected in fiscal 2022.
“The Recommended Budget continues to focus on (1) investing and maintaining high quality parks, recreation, and trail facilities, and (2) providing residents with multigenerational recreation and cultural programs and events. Of note is the robust investment in Naranja Park to begin implementation of the updated master plan, which includes additional multi-purpose fields, a splash pad, pickleball courts, a basketball court, skate park and pump track.” (“TMRB, p vii)
As you will see in our posting next Monday, investment in the parks system is the largest driver of increased capital spending 2023.
Public Works: $13 million
The town continues to invest in its roads and other public facilities through its public works program. This year, spending is proposed to be about $1.2 million more than last year’s budget. Public Works includes more than just roads. The stormwater program and the transit program are part of the public works department. In addition the department is responsible for fleet and facility management.
Public Works: $13 million
The town continues to invest in its roads and other public facilities through its public works program. This year, spending is proposed to be about $1.2 million more than last year’s budget. Public Works includes more than just roads. The stormwater program and the transit program are part of the public works department. In addition the department is responsible for fleet and facility management.
General Administration: $11.2 Million
There is no general administration department. We grouped a bunch of general administration type things in this category. Our categorization includes spending for community development, human resources information technology and, the town manager. The largest spending in this category is for innovation and technology. Technology spending grown substantially over the years because technology has become the forefront of improving efficiency and reducing cost.
“The Innovation & Tech the town Council expenses) is committed to providing secure, proven, innovative technologies that enhance operational efficiencies while providing convenient access to government information and services.” (TMRB, p 50)
All Other: $2.3 million
This category includes the cost of the town Council, cost of the legal department, and the cost of operating the magistrate court.
Next Monday: LOVE’s summary of TMRB capital spending of $56 Million
There is no general administration department. We grouped a bunch of general administration type things in this category. Our categorization includes spending for community development, human resources information technology and, the town manager. The largest spending in this category is for innovation and technology. Technology spending grown substantially over the years because technology has become the forefront of improving efficiency and reducing cost.
“The Innovation & Tech the town Council expenses) is committed to providing secure, proven, innovative technologies that enhance operational efficiencies while providing convenient access to government information and services.” (TMRB, p 50)
All Other: $2.3 million
This category includes the cost of the town Council, cost of the legal department, and the cost of operating the magistrate court.
Next Monday: LOVE’s summary of TMRB capital spending of $56 Million
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About the numbers: The numbers we have presented by program are based on the detail information by department presented in the TMRB. This detail does not tie to the summary presented by the town manager. The summary for town operations per the town manager is $90.4 million. The detail provided by program $89.3 million. We have not identified why there is this difference. However, regardless of the reason, the data we have presented in accurate.
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