distinctly baytown - 2011 popular annual financial report
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This is the 2011 City of Baytown Annual ReportTRANSCRIPT
Mercedes Renteria Mayor Pro Tem
Scott SheleyDistrict 2
Brandon Capetillo District 3
Terry SainDistrict 4
Robert HoskinsDistrict 5
David McCartneyDistrict 6
Dear Citizens,
On behalf of the Council and Staff of the City of Baytown,
I am proud to present the 2011 Popular Annual Financial
Report: Distinctly Baytown, Texas. We’re happy to report
another successful year. We believe that providing you with
a clear and concise look at how we operate is of utmost
importance in maintaining the trust you’ve placed in us.
Like the rest of the nation, 2011 presented many financial
challenges to our organization. A slow economy, depressed
housing market, and flat sales tax put huge financial pressure on the City’s ability to
continue providing the quality of service that our citizens expect and we demand of
ourselves.
Balancing a $123M budget is difficult, even in the best of times. Through hard work,
creativity and careful stewardship of resources, we were proud to be able to deliver a
balanced budget with no major reductions to service or staff.
Although 2011 was a demanding year, the City of Baytown met our financial challenges
and prospered. 2012 is already looking better, with sales tax, Industrial District
Agreement (IDA) revenues, and housing sales increasing. The future looks bright for
Baytown - while other communities are still struggling with a stagnating economy,
we’re growing. Several of our established businesses are expanding, experiencing
unprecedented growth, while many new companies are establishing a presence here.
I believe Baytown is headed in a very positive direction and I am confident that we will
continue to provide the best service possible to our customers, the citizens of Baytown.
Sincerely,
Stephen DonCarlos, Mayor
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The City of Baytown is the third largest city in Harris County. Located east of Houston, Baytown is 30 miles from downtown Houston and is easily accessible via Interstate 10, a major gateway on the City’s northern portion. Visitors from the south enter the city via the scenic Fred Hartman Bridge. The City encompasses an area of 34 square miles.
Baytown boasts a rich environment, as well as a strong historical and economic heritage. Its strategic location has led not only to the development of a booming petrochemical industry, but also a variety of recreational activities centered around the area’s waterways. The area was home to the Karankawa Indians and some of their artifacts can still be found at the Baytown Nature Center. Historic battles also took place in the Baytown area including the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836.
Originally three separate towns, Goose Creek (dating back to before 1850), and the oil boom towns of Pelly (established in the late 1910s) and East Baytown (early 1920s), today’s City of Baytown was incorporated in 1948. Baytown is a Home Rule City operating under the Council-Manager form of government, with a City Council composed of a Mayor (elected at large) and six single district Council members. All City Council positions and the Mayor are elected for three-year staggered terms. The City Charter requires that the Council appoint a City Manager to act as the chief administrative and executive officer of the City. It is the responsibility of the City Manager to appoint and remove department heads and conduct the general affairs of the City in accordance with the policies of the Council.
Distinctly Baytown
The State of the City
CITIZEN SAFETY• Crimeisdowninallmajorcategories(robbery,
aggravatedassault,burglary,theftandautotheft)withan8.9%decreaseintotaloffensesfrom2010to2011.
• FireDepartmentexpansiontomeetthegrowingneedsofourCity-Station#6openedin2011;Station#7underdesign,firetrainingfacilityunderconstruction.
• EMSStationExpansion(completedin2012).• AnnualCommunityHurricaneWorkshopandHealth&
SafetyFairprovidesresidentswithinformationonemergencyplanning,andhealthandsafetytopics.
ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL HEALTH• Eightmajorindustrialprojectsarecomingtothe
Baytownarea,representingover$6billionofcapitalin-vestment,nearly12,000constructionjobsand550perma-nentjobs.
• NewretaildevelopmentincludesAcademySports,JoeV’sandTexasRoadhouse.
• BalancedCitybudgetwithstablerevenue.• Baytownhasbeen,andcontinuestobetherecipientof
millionsofdollarsingrantawardsforpublicsafety,downtownredevelopment,sidewalksandwaterwaycleanup.
Police Statistics 2010 2011Arrests Accidentreports Callsforservice Citations Offensereports
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7,3472,04749,57315,40113,680
6,8801,90049,02415,18613,352
Each of the City’s more than 700 employees work toward a common goal - a vision for our community set out by the City Council outlining priority areas on which
to focus our efforts. These include: citizen safety, economic and financial health, development and redevelopment and infrastructure maintenance/improvement.
These priorities are strengthened through relationships with local partners, including GCCISD, Lee College, the Chamber of Commerce, local service clubs
and community volunteers. Building and sustaining a strong and vibrant community is always our first priority.
INFRASTRUCTURE
MAINTENANCE &
IMPROVEMENT
• $7.4 million per year in roadway improvements funded through bonds and Street Maintenance Sales Tax funds (reap-proved by voters in 2011), including the Baker Road & Hunt Road Extension Projects.
• Sidewalk improvements funded with bonds and grants.
• Utility Improvements including West & Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant projects, Steinman & Raccoon Lift Station projects, BAWA projects and Collection & Water System Rehabilitation projects.
Parks & Recreation Statistics
Parks Developed Park Acreage Undeveloped Park Acreage Swimming Pools Splash Parks Baseball/Softball Diamonds Tennis Courts Community Centers Water parks Pirates Bay Waterpark Visitors
QUALITY OF LIFE
• Park Improvements to Eddie Huron and N.C. Foote Parks (Calypso Cove neighborhood water park) and the addition of four new splash parks (Bergeron Splash Park opened in 2011, Pelly & McElroy Splash Parks opening spring 2012).
• Community beautification efforts supported by bond and grant funds (median landscaping, waterfront development, the Tabbs Bay cleanup project, and marina reconstruction).
• Supporting community spirit with events such as Relay for Life (10th largest event in the United States), Pink Heals Tour, National Night Out, Bayou Bowl, 4th of July, and Baytown Blue Santa.
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47967 117
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227 12
201,273
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Core Values
Community Service and Charitable GivingBaytown employees are public servants at heart. In addition to their daily duties,
City employees give generously of their time and money within the community. These are just a few of the organizations that benefit from the volunteer spirit of our employees.
• Habitat for Humanity• Special Olympics• Salvation Army Angel Tree• Toys for Tots• Police Explorers• Wounded Warriors• Teen Life Skills Academy
• Relay for Life• Pennies for Justice • Jail Break Run• Blue Santa• Share Your Christmas Food
Drive• Food For Fines
• Boy Scouts of America• Adopt-A-Street• United Way• Fill the Boot Campaign• MDA Summer Camp• Fire Scholarships• Pink Heals Tour
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Birders and wildlife enthusiasts will delight in two great Baytown conservation facilities. The Baytown Nature Center, a 450 acre preserve within the city limits, is on the Great Texas Birding Trail and is host to over 300 different species of birds along with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. The Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center, a cooperative effort of the School District, Lee College and the City provides visitors the perfect location to learn more about the region’s fisheries, wildlife, and ecology.
Calypso Cove is a smaller water park located at N.C. Foote Park on West Main. The Cove replaces a 1970’s era pool and consists of a shallow, zero beach entry pool perfect for smaller children. A second pool located adjacent to the zero entry pool features a crossing activity, slide tower and body slide. This pool is also used for swim lessons and other group activities.
Pirates Bay Waterpark, winner of the Aquatics International 2011 Dream Designs Award is owned and operated by the City. The 3-acre park features attractions for everyone with zero beach entry, a pirate-themed play center, a lazy river and large slide towers. A Flowrider surfing machine provides an endless mountain of water with all the excitement of ocean surfing.
Exploring Opportunities
Baytown’s Financial Position
Statement of Net Assets 2010 2011Current and Other Assets Capital Assets, Net TotalAssets Long-Term Liabilities Other Liabilities TotalLiabilities NetAssets: Invested in Capital Assets, Net of Related Debt Restricted Unrestricted TotalNetAssets The Statement of Net Assets presents information on all of the City's assets and liabilities, with the difference between the two presented as net assets. The statement is inclusive of all blended component units. BAWA and MDD are not included.
Bond Ratings Moody’s Aa2 Stable
Standard & Poor’sAA Stable
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By the Numbers
Population Elevation Avg. Temp Avg. HighAvg. LowAvg. Precip.Med. IncomeMedian Age
72,33934 ft.68.7o F77.9o F59.6o F53.8 in.$50,10731
$ 132,133,321352,843,017484,976,338
205,717,865 20,761,790 226,479,655
220,390,220 17,652,246 20,454,217
$258,496,683
$ 147,156,814 326,097,078 473,253,892
198,581,156 23,927,994 222,509,150
209,124,748 29,939,436 11,680,558
$250,744,742
Tax Revenues by Source, Governmental Activities
(Modified Accrual Basis of Accounting)
Function 2010 2011Property Taxes Sales and Hotel Taxes Franchise Taxes Industrial In-Lieu-of-Taxes TotalTaxRevenue
$18,735,003 15,576,815 3,994,547
25,496,842 $63,803,207
$20,386,674 14,948,919 3,485,310
23,026,843$61,847,746
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Top Ten Taxpayers PropertyTaxpayer 2011Taxable AssessedValue
LCY Elastomers LP Wal-Mart Foothills Texas Inc. Rollingbrook Apts. LP Camden Property Trust Comcast of Houston LLC Verizon Southwest TPC Group Inc. CenterPoint Energy Inc. Lowes Home Center Source: Goose Creek ISD Tax Office and Chambers County Appraisal Districts.
Taxing Entities/Tax RatesFY 2011
City of Baytown Harris County Harris County Flood Control District Port of Houston Authority Harris County Hospital District Harris County Dept. of Education Goose Creek ISD Lee Junior College District Total
Tax rates per $100 of assessed valuation Source: Harris County Appraisal District
Top Ten Area Employers Employer Employees Exxon Mobil Baytown Complex GCCISD San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Bayer Corporation City of Baytown Chevron Phillips Chemical Company Wal-Mart Distribution Center Lee College Home Depot Distribution Center TMK-IPSCO Source: Baytown Chamber of Commerce, City of Baytown and Lee College.
2011 Sales Tax Rate Breakdown
State of Texas 6.250%City of Baytown 1.000%Street Maintenance 0.500%Municipal Development District 0.250%Crime Control & Prevention District 0.125%Fire Control, Prevention & EMS District 0.125%TotalSalesTax 8.250%
$23,235,33319,596,96219,043,63515,422,76514,245,60814,036,38012,849,50711,182,16510,917,90010,646,012
$151,176,267
3,7852,9281,621
967743637550355319215
$ 0.78703 0.38805
0.029230.02054
0.19216
0.00658 1.30213 0.25200
$2.97772
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The City of Baytown Financial Cycle
CITY OF BAYTOWN AWARDS 2010-11• Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award• GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting• Texas Comptroller Gold Leadership Circle 2nd Year Award• Texas Public Pool Council Agency of the Year• Parks and Recreation Director’s Association Young Professional Award• Texas Recreation & Park Society Promotional and Marketing Excellence Award• Texas Recreation & Park Society Volunteer of the Year Award• Keep Texas Beautiful Citation of Merit in the Government Award Category• Award of Excellence in Keep Texas Beautiful’s Governor’s Community Achievement
Award Competition• Keep Texas Beautiful Affiliate Gold Star Award
JAN FEB
MAR
APR
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CT
NOV
DEC
New Budget Submitted to GFOA
CAFR Completed for City Council
Potential Bond Issuance/POS Information
Compiled
Council Strategic Planning Retreat for
Upcoming Fiscal Year
1st QTR Financial & Investment
Reports
PAFR Compiled
Rating Reviews
CAFR & PAFR submitted to GFOA
New Fiscal Budget Process Information
Compiled for Depts.
Continuing Disclosure Information
Compiled for Financial Advisors
Budget Kicko�
Depts Work on BudgetsBudget Training
2nd QTR Financial & Investment Reports
Dept Budget Proposals DueRevenue Proposals Due
Admin & Dept Budget MeetingsBudget
Development with Admin &
Depts
Present Proposed Budgets to Special Districts - CCPD &
FCPEMSD
Present Proposed
Budgets to MDD & BAWA
Present City's Proposed Budget to
Council
3rd QTR Financial & Investment Reports
Council Budget Work Sessions
Public Hearing on Budget
Budget Adopted
Tax Rate Adopted
End of Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year Begins
Fund Closing
4th QTR Financial & Investment Reports
Fund Closing Continues
Audit Begins - External Auditors &
Sta� Begin Work on CAFR, BAWA AFR &
Single Audit
Budget Document Finalized &
Presented to Council
Audit Continues - External Auditors & Sta�
SEPT
AUG JUL JUN
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Police 30¢
Planning & Development 3¢
Fire 20¢ Gen. Govt. 19¢Library 5¢
Public Works 8¢Health/EMS 8¢
Parks & Rec 7¢
City Services By the Tax Dollar
Have you ever considered what you get for your tax dollars? City taxes paid by the average household per year with a homestead exemption are
$629.62. That’s about $1.72 a day. About the price of a soda in a restaurant. What does the City provide for that $1.72?
• 24-hour Police and Fire Protection• 24/7 Emergency Medical Services• Animal Control Services• Maintenance of over 400 miles of paved streets• Maintenance of over 350 miles each of water and sanitary sewer lines• Library Services• Over 40 Parks, including softball fields, skate parks, a bark-park and water parks• Building inspections and code enforcement, protecting your investment
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The Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) is intended to summarize and simplify the statistical, economical and financial information contained in the 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The CAFR was presented
in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and was independently audited by Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP. The PAFR, while unaudited, provides a brief analysis of where the City’s revenues come from and where the dollars are spent as well as trends and local economy. It is presented as a means of increasing public awareness about the City’s financial condition through a more user-friendly presentation. For a more detailed, GAAP basis, full disclosure review of the individual funds and component units financial statements, one should refer to the
City’s CAFR that is accessible through the City’s web site: www.baytown.org/content/financial-transparency-0.
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