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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 9, 2016 SSLODI CITY COUNCIL SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016 A. Roll Call by City Clerk An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held Tuesday, February 9, 2016, commencing at 7:00 a.m. Present: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler Absent: Council Member Nakanishi Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Ferraiolo NOTE: Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne left the meeting at 7:51 a.m. B. Topic(s) B-1 Discuss Framework for Long -Range Budget Policies (CM) Deputy City Manager Jordan Ayers summarized that last week's Shirtsleeve Session focused on the budget and reserve policies, while this week's topic discusses concepts for long-range budget policies. He stated that this process will take three steps: 1) Council feedback and direction on proposed policy issues; 2) policy adoption by Council; and 3) implementation of the policies. Mr. Ayers stated that staff will return in late summer or early fall with proposed policies for Council consideration and adoption, after which Council can choose to implement the policies at either the 2016/17 mid -year budget review or at the 2017/18 budget adoption. Mr. Ayers provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the framework for long-range budget policies. Specific topics of discussion included goal, Capital Improvement Plan, capital replacement - vehicles, capital replacement - facilities, capital replacement - information technology, Other Post -Employment Benefits (OPEB) funding, pension stabilization, and recommended priorities. Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne questioned if staff would be providing Council with the funding priorities for the monies set aside for street rehabilitation and other projects prior to any funds being spent. Council Member Mounce further clarified the question, asking if staff would provide that information to Council during budget review prior to the final printing of the approved budget. Mr. Ayers stated the purpose of a Capital Improvement Plan is to set forth the priorities over the next five years and the schedule for those projects, all of which will be a part of the published budget document. City Manager Schwabauer added that, during the budget presentations at Shirtsleeve Sessions and Regular Council meetings, staff will include this information in order for Council to ask questions, make comments, and request amendments. Mr. Ayers responded to a question that was posed at the previous Shirtsleeve Session regarding useful life of vehicles, stating that the City's criteria is set forth in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which is 5 to 15 years, depending on the nature of the vehicle. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, Mr. Ayers stated that the tax concept is not applicable to the City; therefore, there is no tax depreciation associated with vehicles. The City utilizes a straight line depreciation, and he used the example that a $20,000 vehicle with a four- year lifespan would need $4,000 set aside each year for replacement. Council Member Mounce appreciated staffs effort in creating appropriate equations to ensure all assets can be repaired or replaced, but she expressed concern with how the City will ultimately 1 achieve this goal, particularly with the pension issue and the set-aside funding for assets that were never covered in the past. Mr. Schwabauer stated that staff acknowledges this goal is larger than the near-term ability to accomplish, but he stressed the importance in ascertaining the needs so the City can systematically meet its goals. In response to Council Member Mounce, Mr. Ayers stated that former City Manager Blair King created the vehicle replacement fund and money was set aside, although it is an insufficient amount. Council Member Mounce requested information on how much money was set aside in the vehicle replacement fund and for Parks and Recreation for the last five years. Mr. Ayers stated that the current projection as of June 30, 2016, is $1.1 million set aside for general fund functions, and he stated he would provide a breakdown for the last five years. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne regarding the previous question, Mr. Ayers reiterated that $1.1 million is set aside at this time, but the amount necessary is $4.1 million, i.e. $3.1 million short. Mr. Ayers stated that the useful lifespan for major systems relating to facilities would be 15 to 20 years and for information technology equipment 3 to 10 years, depending on the equipment. Council Member Mounce requested that Mr. Ayers clarify for the media that the City of Lodi does not provide healthcare for retirees. Mr. Ayers stated that the City pays $130 per employee per month for healthcare as mandated by the California Public Employees Retirement System (Cal - PERS) and converts sick leave to healthcare for those employees hired prior to 1995, the amount of which depends on the sick leave balance per employee. In further response, Mr. Ayers confirmed that those employees can choose to convert their sick leave to cash; however, a majority opt to convert to healthcare. He further reiterated that the City no longer offers the sick leave conversion program to employees; it ended in 1995. Mr. Ayers reported that fully funding an OPEB trust fund with an assumption of a 4 percent rate of return at 10 years would require a $1.3 million contribution; at 15 years $800,000; and at 20 years $540,000 and that the general fund is 70 percent of the cost. He stated that, if Council would like to proceed, staff could return with a Request for Proposal process to set up a trust fund. For a pension stabilization fund with a liability of $91 million following the same assumption, it would be 10 years at an additional contribution of $7.5 million; 20 years at an additional $3 million; and 30 years at an additional $1.6 million, with the general fund costs at 70 percent. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, Mr. Ayers stated that the City does not currently have a third -party trust for OPEB or pension stabilization, but it does have third -party bank accounts that are operated by a third -party administrator for workers compensation and liability insurance. There are no third -party trusts addressing unfunded liabilities. In response to Council Member Mounce, Mr. Ayers confirmed that the funding set aside for groundwater contamination is held by the local treasury and from a financial reporting standard, it is shown as a restricted fund. Unfortunately, OPEB cannot be handled similarly because it does not count toward the unfunded liability if it is held by the local treasury; it must be structured as a trust. In response to Mayor Chandler, Mr. Schwabauer explained that withdrawing from Cal -PERS would come at a significant cost to the City by adding $300,000 to $400,000 on the current $91 million liability. He did not see any possibility of Lodi acquiring enough funds to buy out of Cal -PERS. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, Mr. Ayers stated that maintenance is not included in facility replacement; it is only for capital improvements and not general upkeep and repairs. Council Member Mounce requested information on what it would take for Lodi to opt out of the healthcare offered by Cal -PERS and reported that the League of California Cities is working on a project to offer market place insurance for cities, which would provide greater control for employees over their healthcare choices at a lower cost to them and cities. She suggested 2 looking into leaving Cal -PERS or offering a combination of the two programs. Mr. Schwabauer stated he would look into the matter. C. Comments by Public on Non -Agenda Items Myrna Wetzel provided a presentation on the importance of rain barrels for collecting water runoff from gutters for use on lawns and gardens. Since the installation of her rain barrel, Ms. Wetzel reported that she has collected 200 gallons of water. She estimated that if 6,000 Lodi households installed rain barrels and each collected a minimum of 50 gallons of water, it would represent a savings of 300,000 gallons of water. She urged the City to consider incentives to residents to buy and install rain barrels, including a rebate program for those who are interested. In response to Mayor Chandler, Ms. Wetzel stated that she plans to use her collected water on the trees, bushes, and plants in her yard, adding that she recently purchased a hand siphon to assist in her irrigation efforts. Ms. Wetzel presented Council with an article entitled, "Harvesting Rainwater" (filed) for Council's information. Mayor Chandler agreed this is a sound concept and stated the State is reviewing all options for collection and reuse of stormwater. Council Member Mounce requested the City Manager create a rebate program proposal for rain barrels for Council consideration or a program in which the City purchases barrels in bulk for resale to citizens at a reduced rate. City Manager Schwabauer confirmed the City currently offers water efficiency programs, but it does not include rain barrels at this time. He will research options and return to Council. D. Adjournment No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 a.m. ATTEST: Jennifer M. Ferraiolo City Clerk 3 TM CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA TITLE: Discuss Framework for Long -Range Budget Policies MEETING DATE: February 9, 2016 PREPARED BY: Deputy City Manager 8-I RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss framework for Long -Range Budget Policies. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: One of the goals identified by staff and approved by Council in mid - 2015 was the development of a comprehensive set of financial policies. Budgetary policies were last included in the 2005-06 budget document. Staff brought forward information in the Shirtsleeve meeting of February 2, 2016 regarding parameters for Operating Budget and Reserve policies. Staff is bringing forward information today to help define the parameters of a comprehensive policy to address long-range budget policies including development of a Capital Improvement Plan, Capital Replacement policies, and policies related to funding liabilities for Other Post -Employment Benefits and Pensions. FISCAL IMPACT: None at this time. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable. JA/ja G4\1P-L-'1--- Jordan Ayers Deputy City Manager APPROVED: ISA S#eGe`-':'tier, C ty Manager Long Range budget Policies City Council Shirtsleeve February 9, 2016 Establish policies for Capital Improvement Plan Establish policies for Capital Replacement Vehicles Facilities IT Equipment Establish policies for OPEB Funding Establish policies for Pension Stabilization Capital Improvement Flan ► Current Capital Projects included in Enterprise rate models Annual budget includes projects expected to be done in budget year Additional projects brought forward as they are ready each year No one-stop location for all capital projects for the current year and future years Capital Improvement Plan ► Proposed 5 year plan covering capital projects in: Enterprise Funds Special Revenue Funds General Fund Include as a separate section of the annual budget Capital Replacement -Vehicles ► Current Transfer from Operating funds at level that budget can withstand (General Fund and Special Revenue Funds) Underfunded Enterprise funds -fund annually; no reserve set aside Capital Replacement -Vehicles ► Proposed Transfer from Operating funds based upon annual depreciation (General Fund and Special Revenue funds) Enterprise funds -annually reserve amount equal to depreciation Fund at a level to amortize unfunded liability over a fixed period of time Capital Replacement -Facilities ► Current Major components of buildings (roof, HVAC, painting, flooring, etc.) General Fund contributes $435,000 annually to GF Capital Outlay Projects brought forward by Public Works Approved in annual budget Special Revenue and Enterprise funds -fund annually for necessary repairs/maintenance Capital Replacement -Facilities ► Proposed Include in 5 year CIP Transfer from Operating funds based upon annual depreciation (General Fund and Special Revenue funds) Enterprise funds -annually reserve amount equal to depreciation Fund at a level to amortize unfunded liability over a fixed period of time Capital Replacement -IT ► Current General Fund contributes $65,000 annually to IT Replacement fund Public Safety grants generally fund upgrades or replacements Special Revenue and Enterprise funds -fund annually for additional equipment or upgrades or replacements Capital Replacement -IT ► Proposed Transfer from Operating funds based upon annual depreciation (General Fund and Special Revenue funds) Enterprise funds -annually reserve amount equal to depreciation Leverage grant funds where possible Fund at a level to amortize the unfunded liability over a fixed period of time OPEB Funding ► Current Pay current year costs on a pay-as-you-go basis Not funding at Actuarially Required Contribution Creates increasing unfunded liability that is shown in financial statements Funds set aside locally not eligible for inclusion in actuarial report OPEB Funding ► Proposed Consider establishing and funding a third party trust Funds are eligible for inclusion in actuarial report Fund trust at the difference between the Actuarially Required Contribution level and the pay -go estimate each year Consider funding at a level to amortize unfunded liability over a fixed period of time Consider adding any one-time revenue or annual budgetary savings to trust to reduce unfunded liability Pension Stabilization ► Current Pay current year Actuarially Required Contribution from current funding Pension Stabilization ► Proposed Consider establishing and funding a third party trust Funds are eligible for inclusion in actuarial report Fund at a level each year to amortize the unfunded liability over a fixed period of time Consider adding any one-time revenue or annual budgetary savings to trust to reduce unfunded liability Recomrnended Priorities ► Staff recommends the following priority: Increasing General Fund Economic Reserve OPEB Pension IT Replacement Facilities Replacement Vehicle Replacement Questions? Comments by the Public on Non -Agenda Items Information presented by Myrna Wetzel at the Shirtsleeve Session of February 9, 2016 , • i rI IS1YTO\TLJPY. :y 7OIAO YEARS WE'VE LISTENED, LEARNED AND IMPROVED: /DRIVING;THE STANDARD FROM WITHIN: UNDERSTANDING OUR.USERS TO PERFECT TI-IEIR EXPERIENCE, :.... RESULT IS POWERFUf117:: COMING SOON IN'2O16. GRAVE LY,COM t GT AVE[ww ;- Crrcle 102 on Rencier Response Card ' Villar mora iZ • • fi Harvesting \Rainwater BY JULIE ERSHADI Photo courtesy: Bushman WiHEN IT COMES TO RESOURCES, it's small wonder that the rest of the world thinks of Amer - ca as spoiled. We've parlayed the New World's natural abundance in water, forests and farm- lands into becoming the First World, replete with new, manufactured abundances. Our relentless progress towards the future, found in such historic products as the moon lander, the computer chip and the laser, has made us the envy, of the world. 30 This has made us a beacon for any and all ,wishing to participate di- rectly in the world's largest econ- omy. That, in turn, has spurred continuous population growth, a growth that is straining to the breaking point one of the original re- sources that made this all possible: water. We've always had an abundance of riches when it came to water. The Great Lakes alone contain enough water to cover the entire contiguous United States nine feet deep. That said, our population has doubled in the last 70 years, which, combined with our lack of water reuse, means that we're hitting the limits of what our systems can sustain. This is causing us to examine where our water comes from, and reevaluate how we use it on a municipal, state and national level. For many, this takes the form of water conservation and, more often than not, it is landscapes that are IRRIGATION & GREEN INDUSTRY www.igin.com i feeling the squeeze. However, this is not a sustainable water solution (our population growth will eventually outstrip our lowered water usage) and many fail to account for the eco- logical effects of letting lawns die. The flooding in Texas last year is just one example of the environ- mental disasters that can result from letting landscapes go thirsty. Fortunately, conservation isn't the only way we can adjust our total water usage. Over the past few years, we've developed new technology for reusing potable water. More importantly, we can also embrace an old technique that was unnecessary when we were water -rich. This old trick stretches'back to antiquity, and can provide a property with enough water to cook, shower and water a landscape without breaking the water bank. All by recapturing rainwater. Mother Nature provides us with trillions of gallons of water every year, free of charge, in the' form of rain. Just consider that the storms which recently clobbered the Caroli- nas dropped—by themselves— enough water to stop the drought in California, cold. Yet very few of us take advantage of learning how to recapture this water; instead, it flows off our clients' lawns to streams, then rivers, then oceans. Instead, we can build cisterns to harvest that rainwater, giving our clients manna from heaven, and at the same time, help build the water infrastructure of the future. Not only does this capture water that would otherwise be wasted, it helps our customers prepare for the fu- ture, and offers you an additional revenue stream. So, how do we get started? "It's not that hard to start in- stalling catchment systems. Quite the contrary," says Paul Lawrence, president of Texas Land & Water Designs, LLC. Lawrence's company provides landscape; LED lighting and irrigation services in the Austin area. He's been installing rainwater harvesting systems for the past seven years, and he's a big propo- age tank; another is the below - ground cistern. The downspouts can also be directed to send water to bioswales. Smaller systems that cap- ture less than a hundred gallons can use rain barrels for storage. One important piece of knowledge FEBRUARY 2016 nent of the practice. Lawrence feels that not only is it a good revenue stream, but startup costs are low for the contractor. "Licensed irrigators already have many of the skills that are required for rainwater harvest- ing; it's a real natural fit for them," he says. , It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out how to recapture rainwa- ter. It starts with what virtually every house and commercial build- ing already possesses: roofing,. gut- ters and downspouts. Normally, gutters capture the water that runs off of roofs and directs it to the downspouts. The downspouts then direct rainwater into the street or onto a planted area. Usually, gutters and downspouts have previously been installed on a building. Our job is to take the rain- water that now flows down the street and store it for use at a later date. There are several different options for storing this water. One type of reservoir is the above -ground stor- Rain%rhanpe illtisrralion courtesy: Aquascape Inc is that if a storage tank is not prop- erly sealed against pests and bacte- ria, the water inside it can become toxic. Every storage tank needs to have an overflow device to prevent backup in heavy rain situations. The device, in turn, needs to be fitted with a flapper valve that will close up immediately after excess water has stopped flowing out. Otherwise, rats, and bugs can crawl up the spout, attracted by the water inside the tank. Some property owners find the de- sign of traditional storage units un- attractive, possibly even detrimental to their property values. A more aes- thetically -pleasing storage solution for harvested rainwater has been re- fined by Aquascape, Inc., based in St. Charles, Illinois. The company offers a catchment system called RainXchange, which combines a re- circulating, decorative water feature with an underground storage basin. Something like RainXchange could be a more elegant option, and yet offers the same functionality of 31 other storage systems. It makes use of modular storage basins, stackable blocks that are somewhere between milk crates and Legos, which can be arranged in different shapes to fit a variety of application settings. They sit inside a rubber membrane to form a single, water -tight unit un- derground. "We'll put our RainXchange sys- tem under turfgrass, but it's very common for us to do it under a patio made of permeable pavers," says Ed Beaulieu, director of field research for Aquascape. "This way, the pavers act as a catchment- area that pre - filters the rainwater before it enters the blocks. It's very, very efficient." Your Complete Irrigation Connection Whether you are looking for drip irrigation for small - planted areas, water saving sprays and rotors for larger areas or high-volume/long distance gear driven rotors for sport fields—K-Rain is your solution! Our integrated product line also includes time tested contrpllers, wireless controllers, valves and an entire line of reclaimed water products covering all of your irrigation needs: Over 40 years of industry experience and over 100 patents have proven our advanced engineering and design make K -Rain products the easiest to install, set and use. Our focus is designing high-quality irrigation products that enable the efficient use of water and water recycling. You Can rely on our innovative products and proven manufacturing processes to deliver time and water saving ideas to your team. Visit www.krain.com or call 1.800.735.7246 • 15,•Rtiri Manufacturing Corp. Australian Avonuo Segch Ft:, 3.3,104 Circle 112 on Reader Response Card 32 Before the water goes into what- ever receptacle you choose, sanita- tion should be your first consid- eration. At the very least, a screen should be placed in the gutter over the downspout. This will help keep out large particulate matter, large solids and leaves. Once you've got these basic com- ponents working together, you're ready to stop wasting potable water on uses that don't require it. At the same time, you're reducing our de- pendence on the municipal supply and also helping to reduce soil ero- sion and stormwater pollution. "You get a two-fer," Lawrence says. "Intercept the stormwater that could cause problematic erosion, and store high-quality water to offset some or all of your landscape water- ing needs." It's simple, yet very ben- eficial. Let's take a look at the residential market. A simple project could run between $1,500 and $5,000, depend- ing on a variety of factors. The in- stallation cost on a 500 -gallon system may be relatively low, but such minimal storage capacity will let a lot of rainwater go down the drain over the years. ' Besides size, another factor is the excavation costs. If you're doing an underground installation, but the client's property doesn't have room for heavy equipment to come in, doing all that digging by hand will increase the labor time substantially. If your client expects to use the re- captured water for drinking pur- poses, costs will be even higher, because you'll be putting in more fil- tering stages. We will limit this article to storing and using rainwater for the purpose of irrigating landscapes. You can choose between above -ground tanks, or storing the rainwater below - ground. Whatever the decision is, when your client is ready to use this water, it may require a pump to get continued on page 44 IRRIGATION & GREEN INDUSTRY www.igin.com Harvesting Rainwater continued from page 32 it out. Most pumps on residential systems are between one-third and one horsepower. That amount of power is sufficient to pressurize the water foreither spray or drip irriga- tion. You (or your client) have the option to activate the pump manu- ally, or use a controller to automate when the rainwater you've har- vested will flow to the irrigation sys- tem. If you're working in the commer- cial area, a little more is involved. In an HOA or office park—even a single office building—the sys- tem doesn't need to be much dif- ferent. Say a property owner wants to convert part of his water supply, taking advantage of using rainwater for irrigation. Because of the size of both the landscape and the catchment area, you would need a space with a larger capacity, probably below -ground. If you're going to install a higher - capacity system, water collection from the roof of the building is very do -able. When handling larger quanti- ties of water, proper filtration be- comes even more important. The water needs to be filtered to at least a minimal degree before it enters the tank. There are addi- tional stages of cleansing that aren't always necessary, but at the very least, rainwater has to be aer- ated and free of large particulate matter. If not, harmful bacteria will grow in the tank. Now that we know the basics of how to install a rainwater harvest- ing system, let's talk about the types of clients who might be interested in having such a system installed. Typ- ically, they are concerned about the environment, so they are looking to conserve water and help protect local waterways from pollution. They may have heard that capturing rainwater is a tried-and-true method 44 of simultaneously controlling runoff and withstanding drought condi- tions. "In a residential setting, it's next to impossible to show an ROI in three to five years," Lawrence says. "By and large, those clients are doing it for_ environmental con- cerns." . According to•the contractors con- tacted for this story, conservation is the main motivator for property owners considering installing a rain- water catchment system. The instal- lation costs them money, but these tanks, to have a visual representa- tion of their commitment to environ- mentalism. "Even if that storage tank doesn't meet all of the commer- • cial site's water use needs, the com- pany wants to put on a `green face' by having it there." David Crawford owns Rainwater Management Solutions (RMS), a na- tionwide company that gets 90 per- cent of its business from commercial jobs. "The kind of customer who wants 'a catchment system wants to save water and wants to be seen as running a green company. He also feels the pressure from EPA regu- lations that now require companies to keep water onsite," he says. Our clients and prospective clients in the commercial arena are all feeling the pressure to conserve water. Landscape professionals have seen a loss of business as mu- nicipalities have restricted the use of water for irrigation purposes. Crawford emphasized that rainwa- ter harvesting can keep landscape contractors in business when the water supply is dwindling. For exampje, a rose garden is doomed if the city has placed strin- gent limits on water usage. Catch- ing and reusing what little rainwater does fall on a property can mean the difference between an attractive bloom and cobwebs on the sprinkler heads—and in your business coffers. In reality, water is always going to be an issue. Even when the drought in various parts of the country breaks, the status of the water sup- ply in the long term will still be pre- carious. What this means for us is that rainwater harvesting is not only a clever stop -gap solution to imme- diate water shortages, it is a viable permanent addition to our menu of services as landscape professionals. As we become more aware of the need for reuse, rainwater harvesting becomes more important. In places continued on page 46 clients are more worried about the long-term consequences of water shortages, pollution and soil erosion. Even in the case of commercial in- stallations, the conservation motive can be quite powerful. Installing a catchment system can help a build- ing receive LEED certification, and it looks good for the company to be making some effort to protect the environment. Lincoln Perino, founder of Ethos Harvesting in Tucson, Arizona, says many of the companies that have hired him are installing harvesting systems with above -ground storage IRRIGATION & GREEN INDUSTRY www.igin.com 1 iI Harvesting Rainwater continued from page 44 abroad where the population already feels the pinch of water scarcity, catchment is a way of life. The island of Bermuda, which has heavy hurri- canes and zero freshwater sources, mandates recapture systems on all homes. It's gaining traction here at home, too. Santa Fe County, New Mexico, now has codes on the books requir- ing all new residential properties to have some sort of rainwater catch- ment system installed. 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Since 1976. 46 Circle 121 on Reader Response Card Photo courtesy: Iur,avotivo Water Solution; LLC cover the ancient practice of captur- ing rainwater, you will have more and more opportunities to offer your 'services for installation projects. The skills necessary to get started with catchment system installations are easy to learn. Better yet, there is an abundance of resources that can teach you how to be successful with them. The Irrigation Association offers classes on the subject. The American Rainwater Catchment Systems As- sociation hosts workshops across the country for those seeking to pass their accredited professional exam. ' The workshops cover the basics of active and passive rainwater har- vesting, plus design and installation for residential, as well as larger com- mercial systems. The information these classes teach can also help you avoid some setbacks. The good news is that solutions and preventative measures exist, and they're not all that hard to get a handle on. "This practice is not a new thing," Crawford says, "al- though we have new products that can keep the water even cleaner than before." Learn what you need to know. Get up to speed on best practices. Then, rainwater harvesting can become a very profitable source of revenue for you, as well as a very desirable serv- ice for your clients. w IRRIGATION & GREEN INDUSTRY www.igin.com Jennifer Ferraiolo From: Jordan Ayers Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 11:38 AM To: Alan Nakanishi; Bob Johnson; Doug Kuehne; Jennifer Ferraiolo; JoAnne Mounce; Mark Chandler; Pamela Farris Cc: Steve Schwabauer Subject: Shirtsleeve Request for Budget/Reserve Policies of Others All During the Shirtsleeve session this morning, I was asked to provide Budget/Reserve policies of other jurisdictions. Below are links to such policies on the Governmental Finance Officers of America website and a link to the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers that contains a number of these policies. ht-tp://www.gfoa.org/financial-policy-examples-budget http://www.csmfo.oredocument/fund-balance-policy/ Jordan Ayers Deputy City Manager/Internal Services Director City of Lodi 221 W. Pine Street Lodi, CA 95240 Phone (209) 333-6700 Fax (209) 333-6807 E -Mail jayers ualotii.gav 1