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HomeMy WebLinkAbout051722-03.1 Draft Budget Message1 April 29, 2022 TO: Mayor and Town Council FROM: Joseph Calabrigo, Town Manager Lani Ha, Finance Director/Treasurer Steven Jones, City Engineer SUBJECT: Draft 2022/23 Operating Budget and 2023 – 2026/27 Capital Improvement Program We are pleased to present the draft 2022/23 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program (“Budget and CIP”) for Town Council review. The draft Budget represents the Town’s annual plan for delivering services in a fiscally responsible manner consistent with the goals and priorities established by the Town Council. It includes summaries of all revenues and sources; recommended services and expenditures; goals and highlights for each area of service delivery; recommended transfers to fund capital projects, and ten-year revenue and expenditure forecasts The CIP is the Town’s five-year capital expenditure plan. The draft CIP includes summaries of all revenues and funding sources; project descriptions and prioritization, and recommended 2022/23 appropriations. Public Review and Input The Budget and CIP will be reviewed by the Town Council at four public study sessions scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on May 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2022. A public hearing will be held to consider adoption of the Budget and CIP at 5:00 p.m. on June 7, 2022. All Budget and CIP meetings will be held at the Town Meeting Hall located at 201 Front Street. Public input is welcomed at all five of the scheduled meetings. SUMMARY The 2022/23 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program (“Budget and CIP”) continue to reflect careful financial planning while providing for municipal services that address the Town’s highest priorities. The Budget is balanced, prudent reserves are maintained, and ten-year forecasts show that Danville is holding to a course that is fiscally sustainable. 2 For 2022/23, total revenues of $46,089,360 are forecast, including $43,817,110 for the Town and $2,272,250 for the Town Successor Agency. Total operating expenditures of $36,924,525 are recommended, including $35,752,275 for the Town and $1,172,250 for the Successor Agency. Recommended capital appropriations for 2022/23 total $18,047,209. BACKGROUND As the Town moves past the second anniversary of the onset of the global Coronavirus pandemic, steps taken, and lessons learned have resulted in adapting service delivery to capture the best of pre and post pandemic approaches. Public meetings historically conducted in person then abruptly switched to remote platforms such as “Zoom”, will now transition to “hybrid” formats that combine in person and remote participation. Permit operations historically conducted largely through the Town Permit Center are now handled online over 80% of the time. Recreation Services which has operated through gathering together people of all ages for live programs and activities now offers a broad range of live and remote opportunities. Community outreach efforts have been expanded to provide increased opportunities for direct citizen engagement through options including surveys, questionnaires and participation in webcasts such as the Mayors Town Talks program, the Police Chief’s weekly 10-8 program and programs presented to share information on important topics such as the new Downtown Maste r Plan and the upcoming General Plan Housing Element update. These are just a few examples of the ways that Town services have evolved in response to the pandemic. Looking ahead, expenditure and staffing reductions made over the past two years to mitigate pandemic-driven fiscal impacts are being restored as Town revenues have recovered and begun to move beyond pre-pandemic levels. Town businesses and the local economy have shown continued resilience. While some businesses have been lost as a casualty of the pandemic, the overall business climate has rebounded stronger and sooner than anticipated. The post-pandemic economic climate continues to present uncertainty resulting from the impacts of inflation on consumer behavior, ongoing supply chain issues, Federal Reserve interest rate increases, and the impact of the Ukraine war on energy markets. However, given the dynamics of Danville’s business mix, a potential slowdown in the economy should have less impact on Danville due to a greater proportion of “in person sectors” including hospitality, food service, personal and service industries and smaller-scale, independently owned businesses. As part of the ongoing economic recovery, the growth e -commerce has continued along with a strong recovery in the local retail and restaurant business sectors. 3 With the arrival of spring 2022, restrictions imposed through various federal, state and county health orders have been lifted and normal, pre-pandemic activities have resumed in most areas and for most activities. Service Priorities The mission of Danville’s Town Government is to deliver superior municipal services that make people’s lives better. In order to achieve this mission, we: ▪ keep residents, businesses and property safe. ▪ provide well-maintained public facilities. ▪ protect our environment, preserve our history and retain the special character. ▪ celebrate diversity, dignity and equality for all members of our community. ▪ provide opportunities that support residents’ growth and enrichment. ▪ promote and support economic vitality and growth. ▪ represent and promote Danville’s best interests. ▪ celebrate community through family oriented special events; and ▪ effectively engage and communicate with residents and businesses. Service Delivery Approach Danville maintains long-term fiscal sustainability through careful management practices and cost-effective service delivery. Municipal services focus on addressing the highest priority needs, using an effective combination of Town personnel, contracted or privatized sources, and partnerships with other service providers. Technology in various forms has played an increasing role in improving community access to Town services and delivering those services. This has allowed the Town to achieve and maintain: ▪ balanced annual budgets with positive year-end fund balances ▪ annual General Fund transfers to fund high priority capital needs ▪ appropriate operating and capital reserves ▪ sustainable ongoing ten-year forecasts; and ▪ zero unfunded pension or OPEB liabilities Revenue and Expenditure Trends Property Tax continues to be the Town’s largest source of revenue to fund ongoing government services. Although the Town receives less than eight percent of total property taxes paid by Danville property owners with the remaining ninety-two percent distributed among various other county agencies and special districts, strong growth in property valuation continues to increase the Town share of Property Tax revenues. Table 1 illustrates the recent history for Danville’s major sources of General Fund and Special Purpose revenues. 4 Table 1 Revenue History (In $ millions) 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Actual Actual Actual Budget Budget Total General Fund $28.09 $31.29 $29.80 $26.21 $28.67 Property Tax $14.70 $15.49 $16.10 $15.20 $16.20 Sales Tax $5.95 $5.60 $6.60 $5.25 $6.00 Franchise Fees $2.20 $2.21 $2.25 $2.22 $2.24 Recreation Fees $2.53 $1.73 $0.85 $1.50 $2.03 All Other $2.71 $6.26 $4.00 $2.00 $2.19 Total Special Revenue $9.99 $9.99 $10.54 $9.56 $9.82 Lighting & Landscape $3.20 $3.21 $3.19 $3.13 $3.13 Building & Planning $2.60 $2.15 $2.74 $2.15 $2.15 Gas Tax $1.72 $1.90 $1.79 $1.66 $1.80 All Other $2.47 $2.73 $2.82 $2.62 $2.74 Total Revenues $38.08 $41.28 $40.34 $35.77 $38.49 CDA/Successor Agency $2.30 $2.30 $2.30 $2.27 2.27 Operating Expenditures $30.24 $30.02 $29.01 $33.25 $35.75 2022/23 Highlights A number of significant programs and projects planned for 2022/23 are expected to contribute significantly to the overall quality of life enjoyed by Danville residents. Economic Development Supporting a vibrant local economy remains a top priority. Town actions continue to assist and support local businesses, especially “in person sectors” including hospitality, food service, personal and service industries and smaller-scale, independently owned businesses. Following up on efforts including the Forward Focus Grant Program, the Business Assistance Program and the Merry and Bright Holiday campaign, the Town will continue to work with the business community on efforts and initiatives aimed at promoting businesses locally, sub-regionally and regionally to strengthen the Danville brand. Partnership for Public Safety The Danville Police Department continues to partner with the community to protect people, property and rights for all. Community outreach, crime prevention and enforcement efforts resulted in keeping property and violent crimes at near all-time low levels in 2021. Danville received the distinction of “Safest City in California” with a population of 50,000 by Safewise, an independent review website. Downtown Current downtown focused efforts include implementing recommendations contained in the Town Green Master Plan and soon to be completed Downtown Master Plan. Recommendations contained in each plan are aimed at making improvements and taking steps that will more fully activate the Old Town core area 5 of the downtown and the Town Green through reimagining public spaces to created plazas, improve pedestrian mobility, add outdoor seating and lighting and improve connectivity between outdoor public spaces. Mental Health The Town continues to seek opportunities to partner with and support other agencies efforts to improve mental health crisis response for individuals and families locally and within the region. These efforts underscore a need to offer support and services that increase reliance upon clinicians and mental health professionals while lessening the role of law enforcement to act as the primary responders for all mental health calls. An Age-Friendly Danville The recently adopted “Age-Friendly Roadmap” developed through the Senior Advisory Commission provides tools for the community to work together to improve the quality of life for all community members, especially our active adult and senior populations. Moving forward, specific action steps will be identified to implement strategies related to Transportation, Housing, Social Connections and Community Support, Facilities, Activities and Programs in ways that are responsive to community needs and aligned with age-friendly best practices. Housing Driven by new state laws and mandates which have effectively ended single family zoning in California, the Town has implemented new requirements which allow for approval of accessory dwelling units and residential lot splits by right. State law also requires all California cities to update their General Plan Housing Elements every 8 years regardless of available land capacity. After unsuccessfully appealing the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) assigned to the Town by the Association of Bay Area Governments, the Town is tasked with adopting a new 2023-31 Housing Element by the end of 2022. The focus of the Housing Element will be to determine where and how the Town can plan for minimum of 2,241 new units for all income levels, Transportation and Mobility Diablo Road Trail – Plans are in the works to construct a new multi-purpose asphalt trail connecting Blackhawk Road, just east of Jillian Way, through the new Magee Preserve project then west along the south side of Diablo Road, crossing the road to connect with the existing paved bike path that runs along the north side of Diablo Road west to Green Valley Road. Approximately 1.6 miles in length, the trail will be constructed in two phases. The east segment will be built by Davidon Homes as part of the new Magee Preserve project and the west segment will be constructed by the Town. The Town funded segment is included in the Town’s Capital Improvement Program and fully funded at a cost of $5.7 million. Both phases of the trail should be completed by 2024. 6 New Townwide Bicycle Master Plan - The new Bicycle Advisory Commission will work with Town Transportation staff to make recommendations on bicycle facility improvements and safety enhancements described in the newly adopted Town-wide Bicycle Master Plan. This will continue Town efforts to further improvements that better accommodate vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian mobility and safety. Street and Pavement Maintenance – Maintaining our public streets continues to be a high Town priority, with a total of $7.5 million in new expenditures planned over the next two fiscal years to re-surface various residential streets and arterial roadways. The Town continues to meet the goal of maintaining a minimum Town- wide Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 70. The most recent survey of Town streets shows that the Town’s current PCI is 81. La Gonda Way Bridge Replacement – Design work is continuing to replace the decades- old La Gonda Way Bridge, at Danville Boulevard. The new bridge will be wider to better accommodate pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic. The project will be 88.5% funded through a federal grant. Construction is targeted to occur within the next four years. Facilities Town Office Relocation – In 2022/23, the Danville Town Offices and Police Department will relocate to 500 La Gonda Way, next door to the current Town Offices. This newer, larger building will provide a long term, permanent solution to housing these Town facilities while providing additional public use space. Town-wide Storm Drain Improvements - Improvements are planned for areas impacted by the 2017 winter storms, including Westridge Avenue, Loch Lomond Wa y, Starview Drive and Pulido Road. Design phase is at 90% and awaiting approval from outside agencies. 2022/23 Operating Budget Summary The 2022/23 Operating Budget continues to focus on the Town’s highest priorities. The budget is balanced, reserves funding for capital projects, and maintains strong reserves. Revenues and expenditures include both Town and Successor Agency components. Revenues are classified as either General Fund or Special Revenue. Revenues Total revenues of $46,089,360 are forecast, including $43,817,110 for the Town and $2,272,250 for the Successor Agency. Town revenues include $28,665,329 for the General Fund, $5,323,869 in one-time Local Fiscal Recovery Funds awarded to the Town through the ARPA and $9,827,912 in Special Purpose revenues. 7 General Fund General Fund revenues are forecast to total $28,665,329, up 9.4% from 2021/22. Property Tax, Sales Tax, Recreation Fees and Franchise Fees account for 92.4% of General Fund revenues. For 2022/23, the General Fund is forecast to account for 65.4% of Town revenues. • Property Tax is forecast to total $16,200,000 (56.5% of total G.F. revenues), up 6.6% from 2021/22. Although the Town receives only 7.6% of total property taxes paid by Danville property owners, strong growth in property valuation continues to increase Property Tax revenues. • Sales Tax is forecast to total $6,000,000 (20.9% of total G.F. revenues), up 14.3% from 2021/22. Businesses have seen a strong economic recovery over the past year, highlighted by a robust fourth quarter that saw all sectors approach or exceed record highs. Sales Tax includes the 1% local business (Bradley Burns) share plus the Town’s share of the County Pool. • Recreation Fees and Charges are forecast to total $2,034,067, up 35.6% from 2021/22. These revenues were most significantly impacted by the pandemic due to the inability to offer in person pro grams and rent Town facilities. Though revenues are expected to rebound significantly, the forecast remains approximately 20% below pre-pandemic levels as full recovery is expected to take one additional year. • Franchise Fees are forecast to total $2,238,788, up 0.7% from 2021/22. This forecast reflects a slight increase in solid waste franchise fees with no growth in electricity and cable TV revenues. • All Other General Fund Revenues are forecast to total $2,192,474, up 7.6% from 2021/22. Economic recovery is reflected in the forecasts for revenues such as Business License, Interest Income and Rental Income. Special Purpose Revenue Special Purpose revenues are forecast to total $9,827,912, up 2.8% from 2021/22 revenues of $9,564,122. Major revenues include Lighting and Landscape assessments, Building and Planning fees, Gas Tax, Solid Waste Vehicle Impact Fees, Measure J Return to Source funds and Clean Water assessments, which collectively account for 94.7% of the Town’s Special Purpose revenues. • Lighting and Landscape Assessment District revenues are forecast to total $3,129,750. Revenue growth is flat due to negligible new development and fixed assessments. • Building and Planning revenues are forecast to total $2,153,200, level with the 2021/22 forecast. Building permit and construction activity has remained robust through the pandemic. 8 • Gas Tax (Highway Users Tax) revenues are forecast to total $1,800,000, an 8.1% increase from 2021/22. Gas Tax funds continue to be critical to the Town’s ability to perform ongoing public street maintenance. • Solid Waste Vehicle Impact Fees are forecast to total $872,257, up 3.0% from 2021/22. These revenues help to offset the impacts upon Town streets attributable to solid waste and recycling collection vehicles. • Measure J Return to Source revenues are forecast to total $771,781, up 8.7% from 2021/22. Gas Tax revenues fund the Town’s Street and Traffic Signal Maintenance programs. • Clean Water Assessment revenues are forecast to total $572,700. Revenue growth is flat due to negligible new development and fixed assessments. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Signed into law on March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), is a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill intended to speed up the United St ates’ recovery from the economic and health effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. Under the ARPA, Danville was awarded $10,647,738 in Fiscal Recovery Funds to be received in the form of two equal payments of $5,323,869. The first payment was received in July 2021 and the second payment is expected in July 2022. ARPA revenues are one-time funds that must be used in accordance with guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. For 2022/23, the recommendation is to transfer the second tranche of ARPA funds into the Capital Improvement Program to be utilized for high priority capital improvements that will hasten economic recovery from the Coronavirus. For this reason, the receipt of $5,323,869 is reflected on page 15 of the Budget Summary, but is not inclu ded as an operating revenue for the Town Successor Agency Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) revenues are received to pay Successor Agency Recognized Obligations. Revenues are forecast to total $2,272,250, down 0.1% from 2021/22. Expenditures For 2022/23, total operating expenditures of $36,939,840 are recommended, including $35,767,590 for the Town and $1,172,250 for the Successor Agency. Town Operating Expenditures Recommended operating expenditures total $35,767,590 up 7.6% from 2021/22. Operating expenditures are funded with $25,336,288 from the General Fund, and $10,431,302 from Special Purpose revenue. 9 • General Government expenditures total $2,197,461, up 12.9% from 2021/22. The increase is attributable to increased staffing in the Town Manager’s Office, the cost of conducting a biannual municipal election in the City Clerk’s Offic e and increased website hosting costs in Community Outreach. • Police Services expenditures total $11,378,646, up 5.3%, from 2021/22. The increase is attributable to increased police contract costs, restoration of funding for temporary salary expenses and increased contract animal services costs. • Administrative Services expenditures total $4,238,464, up 7.2% from 2021/22. The increase is largely attributable to restoring a vacant position in Human Resources, GIS consulting services and software licensing costs in Information Technology and increased program activities costs in Economic Development. • Development Services expenditures total $5,179,933, up 4.6% from 2021/22. The increase is largely attributable to restoring staffing vacancies in Engineering and Transportation, and increased contract services costs in Building Services. Development Services is 76.3% funded through Special Purpose Revenue. • Maintenance Services expenditures total $8,516,458, up 6.4% from 2021/22. The increase is largely attributable to increased utility and contract costs in Building, Parks and Roadside Maintenance, and the addition of new roadside landscape maintenance responsibilities for the west side of Camino Ramon. Maintenance Services is 69.9% funded through Special Purpose Revenue. • Recreation, Arts and Community Services expenditures total $4,256,628, up 7.6% from 2021/22 as service levels and programs continue to transition back to pre- pandemic levels in all areas. The forecast cost recovery rate for the Sports and Fitness, Facilities Management, Cultural Arts, Youth, Teens, Adults and Seniors programs is estimated to be 47.8% for the year, increased from 41.9% in 2021/22. Total operating expenditures are allocated 39.4% for Contracted Services, 37.7% for Employee Expenses, 11.2% for Program Activities, 4.3% for Materials and Supplies and 7.4% for Temporary Salaries, Administration, Materials and Equipment. Successor Agency Successor Agency expenditures total $1,172,250. Expenditures cover debt service payments approved as part of the Town’s Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS), and allowable administrative costs. Lighting and Landscape Assessment District (LLAD) 1983-1 The Townwide LLAD partially funds maintenance of street lighting, roadside landscaping, and public parks and buildings. Annual property assessments set pursuant to Proposition 218 are combined with transfers from the General Fund to fund LLAD operations. Last increased in 2003, assessments are set at fixed rates with no escalator. 10 Table 3 2022/23 LLAD Fund Activity LLAD Operating & Assessment Assessment Transfer In/ Net Change in Zone OH Expenses Revenue* Revenue % Difference G.F. Subsidy Fund Balance A $1,145,003 $ 583,858 51.0% ( $ 561,145) $ 350,000 ($ 211,145) B $1,105,160 $ 746,968 67.6% ( $ 358,192) $ 250,000 ($ 108,192) C $ 836,786 $ 664,183 79.4% ( $ 172,603) $ 0 ($ 172,603) D $1,890,994 $1,134,741 60.0% ( $ 756,253) $ 700,000 ($ 56,253) $4,977,943 $3,129,750 62.9% ( $1,848,193) $1,300,000 ($ 548,193) * includes interest income on assessment revenue Revenues total $4,429,750, including $3,129,750 from assessments and a General Fund transfer of $1,300,000. Recommended expenditures total $4,977,943, up 0.7% from 2021/22. For 2022/23, the available LLAD fund balance totals $3,456,427, up 10.9% from 2021/22. General Fund Transfers and Designations Transfers In Community Development Agency (CDA) Loan Re-Payment – Debt re-payment of $1,100,000 is included toward the balance owed to the Town under the Cooperative Loan agreement between the Town and the former CDA. This loan will be retired in 2025/26. Transfers Out Recommended transfers and designations from the General Fund total $4,726,594, including $2,451,594 for CIP General Purpose, $900,000 for Pavement Management, $1,300,000 to subsidize LLAD operating costs in benefit Zones A, B and D, and $75,000 for Asset Replacement. Total General Fund transfers are increased by 9.7% from 2021/22. In addition to transfers out from the General Fund, the Fiscal Recovery Funds received with the second tranche of the Town’s ARPA award, totaling $5,323,869 are recommended to be transferred to the Capital Improv ement Program to be allocated for high priority capital projects that will aid with economic recovery. Operating Reserve Policy Resolution No. 35-98 established a minimum Operating Reserve level equivalent to 20% of the annual Operating Budget. The current Operating Reserve of $13,809,768 equals 38.6% of the total Budget, and 54.5% of the General Fund Budget. Staffing and Employee Costs The Town workforce includes regular employees, contract employees (sworn police officers) from the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, and temporary part-time employees. Economic impacts resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic required 11 the Town to temporarily operate with reduced staffing levels. Table 4 illustrates budgeted and versus actual staffing for fiscal years 2020/21 thru 2022/23 and highlights the impact of the COVID-related staffing adjustments. Table 4 Town Staffing – Total FTEs 2020/21 2020/21 2021/22 2021/22 2022/23 2022/23 Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Regular Staff 95.25 83.25 92.25 88.25 93.25 93.25 Contract Staff (Police) 30.00 28.00 30.00 29.00 30.00 30.00 P.T. Temporary Staff 36.00 24.00 35.75 28.75 35.75 35.75 TOTAL 161.25 135.25 158.00 146.00 159.00 159.00 For 2022/23, employee expenses of $13,499,324 include restoring positions and a merit-based salary increase. Town employees receive a 401k defined contribution pension and no Town-funded retirement medical benefits. The Town has no unfunded pension or other post-employment benefit liabilities. Master Fee Schedule The Town Council annually reviews all Town fees and charges and adopts a Master Fee Schedule. Work to update the Master Fee Schedule for 2022/23 is ongoing as of the release of the draft Budget. This information will be provided to the Town Council in advance of the May 17 Budget Study Session. Staff anticipa tes a recommendation for an appropriate CPI adjustment to certain development driven fees. Ten-Year Forecasts Ten-year forecasts cover fiscal years 2022/23 through 2031/32. These forecasts are updated annually to assist with planning and to ensure on-going sustainability of service delivery based upon availability of revenues. Revenues Forecasts project a 14.9% increase in total revenues, from $38.5 million in 2022/23 to $44.2 million in 2031/32. General Fund revenues increase by 14.2%, from $28.7 million to $32.7 million; Special Purpose revenues increase by 17.0% from $9.8 million to $11.5 million. Real Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) revenues received by the Successor Agency continue to fund the recognized obligations of the Agency, but are reduced as Agency debts are retired. Projections assume no increases in current LLAD assessments, Police funds (SLESF, Abandoned Vehicle Abatement or Asset Seizure), Clean Water revenues or Donations. 12 Operating Expenditures Operating expenditures increase 21.7%, from $35.8 million in 2022/23 to $43.5 million in 2031/32, equivalent to 2.17% annually. Successor Agency expenditures decrease by 69.3% from $1.17 million to $359,862, as the 2001 Certificates of Participation and 2001 Taxable Revenue Bonds are retired in 2026/27 and 2028/29. Transfers and Designations Forecasts project average annual General Fund transfers of $1,948,745 for Capital, including Pavement Management, CIP General Purpose and Asset Replacement; and $1,495,000 for LLAD operations. Revenues of $1,100,000 annually through 2024/25, and $659,401 in 2025/26 are included for repayment of the outstanding loan to the Town by the former Community Development Agency. This loan is fully repaid in 2025/26. The ten-year forecast shows that current Town operations are sustainable. With rising contract and utility costs, the Town will need to evaluate LLAD operations and ask property owners for an increase in assessments within the next 3-4 years. LLAD assessments have been set at a fixed rate with no escalator since 2003. 2022/23 – 2027/28 Capital Improvement Program The Town’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) identifies current and future capital needs and sources of funding to be appropriated in order to meet those needs. Review and approval of the CIP includes appropriating funding for all 2022/23 projects. Future years 2023/24 through 2027/28 are included for planning purposes only. A total of 38 projects are recommended for 2022/23, with total appropriations of $18,047,209. Unexpended appropriations of $11,386,825 remain for prior year projects that are in the planning, design or construction phase. Current plus prior year appropriations total $29,434,034 for projects that are funded and awaiting completion. Pavement Management Program A major component of the CIP is the Pavement Management Program which allows the Town to perform major pavement maintenance on public streets including slurry seals and pavement overlays. The goal of the Program is to maintain a minimum average “Pavement Condition Index” (PCI) of 70+ Town-wide. The Town’s current average Town-wide PCI is 81. For 2022/23, $3 million will be appropriated for Pavement Management, underscoring the high priority assigned to this program by the Town. 13 SUMMARY The Town has recovered from the economic and fiscal impacts wrought by the Coronavirus pandemic which significantly impacted the three prior fiscal years. Moving forward, the overall fiscal condition is excellent. The 2022/23 Budget is balanced, restores most of the service levels that were negatively affected by the pandemic and provides for the delivery of quality municipal services that address the highest priority community needs. Recommended capital projects are funded with no debt, and appropriate operating and capital reserves are maintained. The Town has no unfunded future liabilities related to employee pension or medical costs, and ten-year forecasts for 2022/23 through 2031/32 illustrate that the Town is continuing on a course that continues to be fiscally sustainable.