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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8A - 2008-2012 CIP t~O~ PRIO\.\ 4646 Dakota Street S.E. U ~! Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 , I:'r1 / -.--.---.-.---.---...-.---"-.........--.. m i , '<1.rlNNESO~~,/ MEETING DATE: AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: AGENDA ITEM: DISCUSSION: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT MAY 21,2007 8A Ralph Teschner, Finance Director CONDUCT INFORMATIONAL HEARING AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2008 - 2012 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) Introduction This agenda item is an informational hearing on the proposed projects within the 2008-2012 Capital Improvement Program. A "public hearing" is not required by state statute, however the aforementioned hearing will provide our residents an opportunity to make recommendations and comment on particular projects. At the conclusion, a resolution adopting the 2008 CIP may be considered by the City Council. Historv Annually the City prepares a capital improvement program (CIP). The CIP is designed to identify infrastructure improvements and funding sources therefore that are necessary as a result of primarily two factors; community growth and infrastructure maintenance and replacement. Such projects include City initiated improvements, county and state road improvements and improvements requested by developers. In some cases they involve financial responsibility on behalf of Prior Lake, while in others they may not. In addition, an Equipment Matrix is included which identifies the City's equipment needs and establishes a regular replacement schedule. Earlier a draft copy of the 2008-2012 Capital Improvement Program was distributed for your review so you would have more opportunity to become familiar with the proposed projects. Also, a presentation was made to the Council at its last council workshop meeting. Within the CIP are condensed project summary sheets (see inserts entitled "Capsule Project Summary") that present a list of projects by year along with a financing source recap, the City's specific share of the project cost and the estimated tax impact of each year's projects. This capsule summary should be helpful for the Council to refer back and forth between years as a quick reference guide. Also included is a condensed financial analysis entitled "Financing Funds Projection" that matches revenue sources with the five year CIP construction demands showing the beginning and the ending position of those capital funds which provide the underlying financing of the projects. On March 26, 2007 the Prior Lake Planning Commission reviewed the 2008- 2012 Capital Improvement Program. The Commission did not suggest any changes or revisions to the draft CIP. The Commission found that the CIP was consistent with the goals and objectives of the City of Prior Lake www.cityofpriorlake.com Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 Comprehensive Plan. On May 7,2007 the Council had the opportunity to review, discuss and provide direction to Staff on specific items the Council wished to change. There was consensus by the Council with respect to the 2008 proposed projects with the program improvements for the remaining years supported by the Council as a whole. At the workshop individual council members identified projects to be considered for inclusion in the Capital Improvement Program including: o Weed control for Little Prior o Outdoor water park o Kop Farm improvements o Temporary Senior Center These items are not included in the proposed CIP because of funding restrictions. Current Circumstances It is important for the Council to recognize that the document is a flexible planning tool that is affected by the actions of a number of governmental agencies (State, County and Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Community). The Council should critically review those projects proposed for 2007. Those improvements selected for bonding will affect the property taxes payable in 2009. Council should remember that the school district and county will also influence the level of taxes through their annual levies and periodic referendums and bond issues. Those programs which are not deemed to be of high priority (particularly in 2008) should be eliminated now so they do not generate public expectation and also to avoid unnecessary City effort and expense. ISSUES: Historically the TH13 intersections have been a high priority of the Council for obvious reasons. However, due to the commitment of our future municipal state aid funds for downtown redevelopment and major county road cooperative projects involving CSAH 12, 21 and 42 and the general lack of state funding the remaining TH 13 intersection improvements such as at Oakland Beach, and 150th Street and CSAH 21 corridor improvements west of Main Avenue are presently unfunded. The primary reason for the delay to complete those major improvement projects identified above is that advanced borrowing of our annual MSAS allotment is no longer allowed. However, in 2008 we will resume our MSA funding which is proposed to be allocated for the northerly extension of CSAH 21. Another primary CIP concern is the timing of the CIP proposed future parks referendum. Until there is a concerted effort from the vested interests i.e. PLAY, and the various athletic associations, and depending upon final recommendations from the Park Advisory Committee regarding the Master Park Plan (MPP) and the incorporation of the Senior/Community Center, the referendum remains in 2010. However, it could easily be modified if community support is generated earlier or if it conflicts with referendums of other entities. Following Council approval of the Capital Improvement Program, Engineering staff will prepare a feasibility report for those projects identified for next year. FISCAL IMPACT: ALTERNATIVES: Adequate lead time is important for surveying, right-of-way acquisition and engineering to obtain the best possible bids, which is generally early in the year. Subsequent years in the CIP are more important from a planning perspective. Our objective in preparing the CIP has been to balance the tax impacts from year to year while addressing infrastructure needs. In reviewing the draft 2008-2012 Capital Improvement Program, the Council should consider the annual tax impact of the scheduled projects. While state levy limits could be imposed in the future, a special exception for our debt levies associated with capital improvement program financing has always been allowed. The major project proposed for 2008 involving a property tax levy (payable 2009) is listed below along with its tax impact: City Tax ImDact* $ % Brooksville Hills Street Reconstruction mmm~~?Q,QQQmJm~14~4Qm' mm1~??~mm' Listed below is a year-by-year tax recap of all the street reconstruction projects. The Scott County Assessor has estimated that the average Prior Lake market value of a home is nearly $300,000. This typical value has been utilized for purposes of calculating the following tax impact. Proiect Year and Levv Amount Tax ImDact $ % $14.40 1.57% $14.70 1.58% $17.10 1.81% $14.40 1.49% $5.10 0.52% 2008* 2009 2010 2011 2012 $950,000 $985,000 $1,175,000 $1,020,000 $375,000 *(A 2007 base tax of $918.15 [City portion] was utilized to compute the beginning percentage increases. Budgetary increases are excluded for purposes of comparing the effect of capital dollars only within the context of the CIP. Also this model assumes an annual 2% tax capacity valuation growth.) As to the Equipment Matrix, the property tax experiences semi-annual $10,000 step increase over the matrix's 12 year term. The Equipment Matrix also has, as one of its funding sources, an annual transfer of $80,000 from the Enterprise Fund that is adjusted semi-annually as well because a significant portion of the equipment serves the Water and Sewer departments. The following alternatives are available to the City Council: 1. Approve the proposed 2008-2012 Capital Improvement Program as submitted. RECOMMENDED MOTION: 2. Provide direction to the staff to modify the proposed program to mitigate annual tax increases while insuring appropriate maintenance of public infrastructure. 3. Amend the 2008-2012 Capital Improvement Program as per Council determination. Alternative #1. 1. A Resolution Approving the 2008-2012 Capital Improvement Program. MOTION BY: WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, 4646 Dakota Street S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 RESOLUTION 07 -xx RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2008-2012 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SECOND BY: The purpose of a Capital Improvement Program is to protect the infrastructure of the City of Prior Lake by establishing a replacement plan for existing infrastructure and to identify those improvements necessary to accommodate the growth of the community; and An Equipment Matrix has been incorporated into the Capital Improvement Program which is intended to identify the City's equipment needs and provide a regular replacement schedule; and The Capital Improvement Program is a flexible planning document that attempts to balance the financial resources of the City with its needs; and The establishment of a Capital Improvement Program will provide appropriate information to manage capital change within the City of Prior Lake; and It is intended for the Capital Improvement Program to be established for a period of five (5) years and to be updated annually; and On May 21, 2007 the City Council of Prior Lake conducted an informational hearing on the 2008 Capital Improvement Program and offered opportunity for public testimony on the capital spending priorities of the City Council. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE that: 1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein. 2. The 2008-2012 Capital Improvement Program is hereby approved. Passed and adopted this 21st day of May, 2007. {Seal} H:ICIPICIP08res.doc YES NO Haugen Erickson Hedberg LeMair Millar Haugen Erickson Hedberg LeMair Millar City Manager City of Prior Lake www.cityofpriorlake.com Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245