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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
ADOPTED BUDGET
FY 2021-22
MAYOR
Karen K. Goh
CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Eric Arias Councilmember, Ward 1
Andrae Gonzales Councilmember, Ward 2
Ken Weir Councilmember, Ward 3
Bob Smith Councilmember, Ward 4
Bruce Freeman Councilmember, Ward 5
Patty Gray Councilmember, Ward 6
Chris Parlier Councilmember, Ward 7
Submitted by
Christian Clegg
City Manager
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
EXECUTIVE STAFF
Christian Clegg City Manager
Virginia Gennaro City Attorney
Art Chianello Water Resources Manager
Anthony Galagaza Fire Chief
Darin Budak Acting Recreation and Parks Director
Christopher Boyle Development Services Director
Greg Terry Police Chief
Nick Fidler Public Works Director
Randy McKeegan Finance Director
Gregory Pronovost Technology Services Director
Christi Tenter Human Resources Manager
Chris Huot Assistant City Manager
Jacqui Kitchen Assistant City Manager
Acting Economic and Community
Development Director
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BUDGET MESSAGE................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................iv
BUDGET SUMMARIES....................................................................................................................................26
Exhibits
Resources and Appropriations - General Fund................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
General Fund Budget Charts................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Resources and Appropriations - Operating Budget - All Funds................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
Operating Budget - All Funds Charts................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
Operating Fund Distribution................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
Operating Fund Distribution Charts................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
Resources and Appropriations - All Funds................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
Resources - All Funds Chart................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................34
Departmental Appropriations by Fund................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................35
General Fund - Appropriations by Department................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................37
Financial Summary - All Funds................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Estimated Balances - June 30, 2021................................................................................................42
Interfund Transfers - Summary................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................44
Public Safety and Vital Services Measure - Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................45
Public Safety and Vital Services Measure - Fund Distribution................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................58
REVENUES................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................64
Exhibits
Property/Sales Tax Revenues Graphs................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................66
General Fund - Revenue by Source................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................69
Estimated Revenue by Fund................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................71
LEGISLATIVE................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................72
CITY ATTORNEY............................................................................................................................................79
EXECUTIVE....................................................................................................................................................84
City Manager................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................89
City Clerk................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................94
Risk Management................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................97
HUMAN RESOURCES................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................101
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................106
Administrative Service................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................110
Professional Service................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................112
Technical Service................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................115
FINANCIAL SERVICES..................................................................................................................................118
Administrative Services ...............................................................................................................................................................................121
Accounting and Reporting................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................123
Treasury................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................125
Purchasing................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................127
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Table of Contents (Continued)
Successor Agency................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................129
POLICE.........................................................................................................................................................131
Administration................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................134
Field Services................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................139
Investigations................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................143
Special Operations
Support Services................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................154
FIRE SERVICES..............................................................................................................................................158
Fire Administration................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................161
Fire Safety................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................164
Fire Suppression................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................166
PUBLIC WORKS............................................................................................................................................170
Administrative Services................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................173
Thomas Roads Improvement Program (TRIP)................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................175
Engineering................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................178
General Services................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................185
Streets................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................190
Equipment................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................193
Wastewater................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................195
Solid Water................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................198
WATER RESOURCES.....................................................................................................................................201
Agricultural Water................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................204
Domestic Water................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................208
RECREATION AND PARKS...........................................................................................................................212
Administrative Services................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................216
Parks................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................218
Recreation................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................221
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................224
Planning................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................227
Building................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................233
ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................238
Community Development................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................246
Economic Development................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................250
NON-DEPARTMENTAL.................................................................................................................................251
SPECIAL FUNDS................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................255
CARES/ARPA COVID Relief................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................255
SB1 Fund................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................263
Internal Service Funds................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................268
Fiduciary Funds................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................271
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Table of Contents (Continued)
Capital Improvement Program Funds................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................273
Capital Outlay Fund - Local TRIP ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................275
Major Bridge & Throughfare Districts ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................281
Debt Service Funds................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................282
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Outstanding................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................284
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Maturities................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................285
ENTERPRISE FUNDS......................................................................................................................................286
SUCCESSOR AGENCY................................................................................................................................295
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM..........................................................................................................273
APPENDICES................................................................................................................................................325
City Council Goals and Guiding Principles................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................326
Operating Budget................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................355
Basis of Accounting................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................356
Investment Policy................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................358
Budget Amendment Process................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................359
Exhibits
City Council Ward Boundaries Map................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................360
Miscellaneous Statistics................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................361
Miscellaneous Statistics Graphs................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................362
Governmental Activities Tax Revenue by Source................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................363
Principal Property Taxpayers................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................364
Assessed Value of Taxable Property................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................365
Sales Tax Revenue Payers by Industry................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................366
Demographic and Economic Statistics................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................368
Property Value and Construction................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................369
Operating Indicators by Function................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................370
Capital Asset Statistics by Function................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................371
Personnel Complement by Division................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................372
Salary Schedule................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................374
GLOSSARY...................................................................................................................................................392
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To the Honorable Mayor and City Council:
I am pleased to submit to you a balanced adopted budget for
Fiscal Year 2021-22. The City of Bakersfield budget continues
to reflect the goals of the City Council and priorities of the
community, allocating finite resources to support staffing,
services, programs and projects that improve the quality of life
for residents and visitors of our community. This budget
continues to make significant investments that benefit every
corner of our great City, while remaining consistent with the
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resources.
The past year and a half has been both challenging and rewarding. I am proud of how our entire
community responded to the various public health regulations and economic pressures that were
placed on us. Internally, our team quickly assessed the fiscal and operational impacts of COVID-
19, keeping services open to the public and important projects moving forward. Despite the
unforeseen circumstances, the pandemic provided an opportunity to strengthen partnerships
with regional governments, non-profits, business and academic sectors. In just over four months
of 2020, the City and these partners were able to infuse $33.5 million of federal stimulus funding
into various programs and projects that assisted in mitigating the impacts of COVID-19.
Moreover, we continued to invest extensive resources to strengthen public safety services,
address homelessness, improve our local parks system and transform our economic
development strategies. Although FY 21 was GLEPPIRKMRKMRQER][E]WXLIGSQQYRMX]ƅWoutlook
remains bright as we move into FY 22.
The FY 22 budget prioritizes appropriations with available revenues, while maintaining good
stewardship to the taxpayer. The local economic outlook remains stable, with general revenues
forecasted to grow incrementally and the infusion of funding from the American Rescue Plan
providing ample opportunity to tackle major priorities. Major initiatives included within the FY 22
budget include the addition of 28 new sworn police officer positions, more resources to address
homelessness, a significant ongoing investment to construct affordable housing, a bolstering of
our economic development toolbox and an extensive investment in local neighborhood parks,
bicycle, pedestrian and greenspace projects.
Thanks goes to our budget team and City staff for continuing the tradition of preparing budgets
that balance fiscally conservative decision making with creative solutions to address our
GSQQYRMX]ƅWQSWXTressing needs. Thanks also goes to the Mayor and City Council for their
continued leadership and guidance during my first 12 months with the City. I look forward to our
collective efforts in making Bakersfield the Sound of Something Better!
In Partnership,
Christian T. Clegg
City Manager
Christian Clegg, City Manager
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Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Summary
General Fiscal Overview
The fiscal outlook for FY 22 is generally positive and growth-
oriented, as major revenues have continued to show modest
recovery following the public health regulations that forced the
closure of many businesses initially in the first quarter of 2020.
General fund revenues are predominately derived from
property tax and sales and use tax (including the Public Safety
and Vital Services MeasureLIVIEJXIVƈ47:71IEWYVIƉ). These
revenue sources are anticipated to show growth over the next
12 months. Other major revenues sources, such as transient
occupancy tax, have been slightly slower to recover, but are showing much improved levels
compared to the first two quarters of 2020. However, as the number of vaccinated individuals
increase and public health restrictions are relaxed, we anticipate hotel occupancy to fully rebound
by early 2022. Additionally, the American Rescue Plan Act will provide the City with $94.5 million
in direct funding. This one-time infusion of funding will allow the City to continue to recover
ongoing direct costs associated with COVID-19 mitigation activities, support local businesses,
invest in community infrastructure and address community needs within Qualified Census Tracts.
Development activity continues to occur at a steady pace. According to the California Association
of Realtors, the median home price in Kern County has risen by 14 percent from 12 months ago.
Commercial construction, multi-family project and home renovation project permitting remain
steady as well.
Although the general economic outlook remains relatively positive, the economy has been in
general growth mode for the past decade. There will be a slow down at some point in the near
future. The City Council has made great strides in bolstering general reserves to be prepared for
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approach to budgeting. Outside of the PSVS Measure, the operating budget for most departments
are increasing slightly due to general employee costs, City-paid CalPERS costs and internal
service cost increases (insurance, fleet and technology services-related costs). Most other
discretionary operating expenses have been held as close to flat as possible compared to current
year adopted budgets.
Major Initiative Highlights
The following is a summary of major initiatives included within the FY 22 budget in support of the
City Council Goals.
Quality Public Safety Services
x Continued investment in police staffing and related resources to improve response times,
provide proactive patrols, increase capacity to prevent and disrupt serial offenses and
improve constituent responses
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x Increase in general fund (including PSVS Measure) funding for police department of $13.4
million or 11.2 percent as compared to FY 21 adopted budget
x Approximately 45 percent of all general fund resources are allocated to the Bakersfield
Police Department
x Addition of 28 new sworn police positions
o 9 police officers, 8 senior police officers, 6 detectives and 5 sergeants
o Increases authorized sworn complement to 507, which is 100 sworn positions
greater than two budget cycles ago
x Addition of 17 new civilian police positions
o Will result in additional sworn staff and police service technicians moving back
into the field
x Augmented budget to increase the use of temporary annuitants to assist with recruitment
and background activities that are currently being undertaken by full-time sworn staff
x New police academies are planned and funded for July 2021 and January 2022
x Awarding of a contract to implement a new digital public safety radio system in
collaboration with the County of Kern
x Continuation of police recruitment and retention program enhancements, including
recently increased new recruitment and lateral incentives
x Funding set-aside of $300,000 to develop TEVXRIVWLMT[MXL(MWXVMGX%XXSVRI]ƅW3JJMGIXS
better address quality of life types of crime
x Continued support of the Class II ISO-rated Bakersfield Fire Department through facility
enhancement projects and specialized equipment acquisitions totaling $755,000 across
all funds
x Expansion of private security services in strategic partnership with the police department
Address Homelessness
x Continued operational PSVS Measure funding of $3.1 million for the 150-person capacity
Brundage Lane Navigation Center; with additional PSVS Measure funding being used for
activities such as: animal care, utilities, janitorial services, and food costs
x Additional allocation of $5 million of PSVS Measure funds and approximately $1 million
in HOME funds toward affordable housing construction projects
x One additional Supervisor II position within the Code Enforcement Division assigned to
supervising and training existing members of the Rapid Response Teams
x Continued PSVS Measure funding of three Code Enforcement Rapid Response Teams
x Additional Rapid Response Team to focus on the Kern River Parkway and adjacent
greenspaces
x Additional $100,000 for outreach services in Kern River Parkway and adjacent
greenspaces
x Flexible funding of $450,000 for homeless-related program enhancements and/or pilot
programs
x Continued support of the Bakersfield Homeless Center, Mission at Kern County, Flood
Ministries and Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault shelter through the
use of federal Emergency Shelter Grants
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x Expansion of human waste cleanup services in additional areas of the City through the
use of PSVS Measure funding
Maintain Fiscal Solvency
x %HHMXMSRSJEFYHKIXHMVIGXSVTSWMXMSR[MXLMRXLI'MX]1EREKIVƅW3JJMGIXSTVSZMHIongoing
budgetary oversight and fiscal support to all City departments
x %HHMXMSREPMRZIWXQIRXSJXSGSRXMRYIXLI'MX]ƅs internal process review and best
practice implementation efforts
x Anticipate issuance of a request for proposal for a new enterprise resource planning
system
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Enhance Quality of Life and Public Amenities
x Over $6 million allocated across multiple funding sources to Recreation and Parks
improvement projects and facility enhancements in all wards of the City
x Addition of 6 positions within the Recreation and Parks Department to supplement
existing Rapid Response Teams and to add one mow team to enhance landscape
maintenance efforts within streetscapes
x Additional Parks Rapid Response Team to focus on the Kern River Parkway and adjacent
greenspaces
x Addition of 6 positions within the Code Enforcement Division to address non-homeless
related code activities such as nuisance property abatement
x One Assistant to the City Manager position to focus on community engagement and
inclusion efforts of the City
x Security and facility enhancement projects at Mechanics Bank Arena and Convention
Center totaling $224,000
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program
x Continued general fund contributions to the Bakersfield Museum of Art and Bakersfield
Symphony to support programming efforts throughout the year
Strengthen and Diversify our Economic Base
x Four additional planner positions to support business assistance, workforce development,
urban revitalization and new business growth efforts (two of the four positions are
budgeted for six months)
x Two planner positions within the Development Services Department to support ongoing
planning efforts, with emphasis on the General Plan update
x Addition of three positions within the Building Division to support increased demands for
construction inspections and plan checks
x $1.77 million in PSVS Measure funding to implement elements of the soon to be
completed economic development strategic plan
x $500,000 in PSVS Measure funding for innovation lab and workforce development
programs
x $1 million in PSVS Measure funding for business assistance tools
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x Continued funding of $700,000 in PSVS Measure funds for Economic Opportunity Area
program
x Additional allocation of $3 million of PSVS Measure funding for community revitalization
projects
Enhance Infrastructure
x One additional civil engineer III position to support PSVS Measure-funded capital project
delivery
x One new operational lead and equipment operator within the Streets Division to support
local street, sidewalk and right of way improvements
x Operating and capital funding for local streets and right-of-way improvements across all
funding sources totaling nearly $60 million (excludes landscaping, dedicated multi-use
path and non-right-of-way infrastructure projects)
x $16.1 million in federal, state and local funding to construct three multi-use paths:
o Friant-Kern Canal Multi-Use Path
o Health Road Multi-Use Path
o Hageman Road Multi-Use Path
x $8.1 million to support sewer system infrastructure maintenance and enhancement
projects
x Over $700,000 in targeted capital projects within the solid waste enterprise
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domestic water infrastructure
Promote Community Pride, Image and Excellent Customer Service
x Over $3.7 million in PSVS Measure funded projects to beautify major freeway corridors
through hardscape, landscape and signage improvements
x Continued PSVS Measure funding for the Clean City Teams and Pop-Up Drop Off Events
as part of the Clean City Initiative
x Additional $300,000 for expansion of Clean City Initiative, including enforcement and
outreach activities
x Addition of one graffiti removal staff member and equipment to focus on graffiti removal
within the Kern River Parkway and adjacent greenspaces
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innovation initiatives
x Continued funding at prior year levels for destination marketing services at Visit
Bakersfield
x Allocation of $100,000 in PSVS Measure funding for ongoing staff development programs
Invest in Urban Renewal and Downtown Development
x Continued PSVS Measure funding for the downtown ambassador litter removal teams and
the waste removal program
x Continued PSVS Measure funding for the downtown private security and waste clean up
teams
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x Additional allocation of $1.2 million of PSVS Measure funding for urban redevelopment
projects in the downtown core and east Bakersfield
x New allocation of $100,000 in funding of the downtown Economic Opportunity Area
American Rescue Plan
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) is a $1.9 trillion coronavirus rescue package
intended to infuse funding across a variety of different sectors and programs to assist the country
in recovering from the economic and other impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation
includes $65.1 billion in direct relief for cities, towns and villages throughout the country.
Bakersfield is expected to receive up to $94.5 million from this legislation. The legislation calls
for the disbursement of the funds in two installments over the next 12 months. The broad
spending categories included within the legislation for cities include:
x To respond to the pandemic or its negative economic impacts, including assistance to
households, small businesses, and nonprofits, or aid to impacted industries such as
tourism, travel, and hospitality;
x For premium pay to eligible workers performing essential work;
x For the provision of government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue due to
the pandemic (relative to revenues collected in the most recent full fiscal year prior to the
emergency);
x To make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure.
Staff is awaiting final guidance from the Department of Treasury detailing its interpretation and
implementation of eligible uses. Upon receipt of the guidance, staff will be providing additional
information to the City Council regarding potential uses and implementation plan. Staff has
preliminarily included $7 million of ARPA funds within general fund revenues within the adopted
budget.
Staffing and Labor Overview
The FY 22 Adopted Budget includes the addition of 97 positions across the organization. The
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in demand for services, implementing the priorities of the Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital
Services Measure and supporting the core systems of the City. In total, 9 positions are budgeted
within the general fund.
A summary of the authorized new full-time positions by department Ɓ all funds:
Department # of New Positions
Police Department (28 sworn/17 civilian) 45
Public Works Department 9
Technology Services 1
Recreation and Parks Department 10
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Development Services Department 19
Economic & Community Development Department 5
Water Resources Department 2
Human Resources Department 2
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Total FY 22 Authorized New Full Time Positions 97
A detailed breakdown of authorized positions by department and funding source are as follows:
Department/Division Quantity Position Title Funding Source
City Manager's Office
1 Assistant to the City Manager
Ɓ Performance & Innovation PSVS
1 Budget Director PSVS
1 Communications Coordinator General Fund
1
Assistant to the City Manager
Ɓ Community Engagement General Fund
City Manager's Office Total 4
Technology Services
Administration 1 Account Clerk I General Fund
Technology Services Total 1
Human Resources
Recruitment 1 HR Analyst II PSVS
1 Accountant I General Fund
Human Resources Total 2
Economic & Community Development
Business Assistance & Workforce Development 1 Planner II PSVS
Developer/New Business Growth & Marketing 1 Planner I PSVS
Developer/New Business Growth & Marketing 1 Planner II* PSVS
TCC & Urban Revitalization 1 Planner II* PSVS
Homeless Services Unit Associate Planner I Grant-funded
Community Development 1 Housing Principal Planner
Grant-Funded: SB 2 -
PLHA , HOME
Economic & Community Development Total 5
Development Services
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Code Enforcement 1 Code Enforcement Manager PSVS
Code Enforcement 1 Supervisor II - Clean Up Crew PSVS
Code Enforcement 6 Code Enforcement Officer I/II PSVS
Code Enforcement 2 Assistant Code Officer PSVS
Code Enforcement 2 Light Equipment Operator PSVS
Code Enforcement 2 Service Maintenance Worker PSVS
Planning 1 Associate Planner II PSVS
Planning 1 Associate Planner I PSVS
Building 2 Building Inspector, I/II
Development Services
Fund
Building 1
Plumbing and Mechanical
Plan Checker
Development Services
Fund
Development Services Total 19
Recreation & Parks Rapid Response Team 2 Facility Worker PSVS
Rapid Response Team 1 Light Equipment Operator PSVS
Rapid Response Team 5 Service Maintenance Worker PSVS
Landscaping 1 Service Maintenance Worker General Fund
Landscaping 1 Facility Worker General Fund
Recreation & Parks Total 10 Water Resources
Domestic Water 1 Engineer II Domestic Water Fund
Agricultural Water 1 Service Maintenance Worker Agricultural Water Fund
Water Resources Total 2
Public Works
Design 1 Civil Engineer III PSVS
General Services 2 Maintenance Craftworker I PSVS
Streets 1 Operations Lead General Fund
Streets 1 Equipment Operator General Fund
Solid Waste - Commercial (1), Residential (1) 2 Equipment Operator Refuse Fund
Fleet 1 Technology Systems Analyst Equipment Fund
Subdivisions 1 GIS Technician General Fund/Dev Fund
Public Works Total 9
Police
9 Police Officer PSVS
Sworn 8 Senior Police Officer PSVS
6 Detective PSVS
5 Police Sergeant PSVS
Sworn Total 28
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1 Accountant I PSVS
1 Accounting Clerk I/II PSVS
Civilian 1 Digital Forensic Examiner I/II PSVS
1 Comm. Center Supervisor PSVS
4 Clerk Typist I/II PSVS
1 Lab Tech PSVS
3 Police Property & Equipment
Specialist PSVS
2 Administrative Analyst PSVS
3 Sr Records Clerk PSVS
Civilian Total 17
Police Total 45
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funds since 2008-09, including the authorized complement for next fiscal year.
The following table provides authorized staffing levels by department for the two previous fiscal
years, the current fiscal year and the authorized complement for next fiscal year. This table
reflects the establishment of the Economic and Community Development Department,
Technology Services Department and Human Resources Department within the current year. The
RIXGLERKIWVIWYPXMRETIVGIRXMRGVIEWIMRXLI'MX]ƅWauthorized full-time staffing complement
for next fiscal year.
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Department FY 2018-19
Authorized
FY 2019-20
Authorized
FY 2020-21
Authorized
Net
Changes
FY 2021-22
Authorized
Legislative 1 1 1 0 1
Executive 17 20 26 4 30
Financial Services 32 31 32 0 32
Technology Services 37 48 57 1 58
Human Resources 12 13 13 2 15
City Attorney 9 10 10 0 10
Police Services 558 628 672 45 717
Fire Services 200 211 223 0 223
Public Works 426 443 456 9 465
Water Resources 29 30 30 2 32
Economic & Community
Development/Arena/Visit
Bakersfield
12 20 23 5 28
Recreation & Parks 148 163 169 10 179
Development Services 58 67 78 19 97
Total 1,539 1,685 1,790 97 1,887
Inclusive of these changes, the employee count per 1,000 residents is 4.77 in FY 22, as depicted
in the following table.
Fiscal Impact of New Positions
Across all funds, the estimated salary and benefit costs of the authorized new positions for FY
22 is $8.86 million. The following table provides a detailed breakdown of funding for the new
positions by fund. These figures do not include the one-time costs associated with vehicles,
computers and other items necessary for onboarding and to perform daily job duties. These one-
time costs are accounted for within the respective department operating budgets.
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1990 2000 2010 2018 2022
Employees per 1000 Residents
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Labor Overview
Approximately 80 percent of full-time City employees are represented by one of three labor units
and governed by three Civil Service Boards. All management and supervisory employees are not
represented by a recognized employee organization. All labor unions have active multi-year labor
agreements (MOU) that include cost of living adjustments and other benefit provisions that are
budgeted for within the FY 22 Adopted Budget. All labor groups and the management and
supervisory employees are scheduled to receive a 1.5 percent cost of living adjustment effective
the first pay period within FY 22. The specific term of the labor agreements varies by the group;
however, all of the agreement terms expire in 2022.
Fund Amount
Public Safety/Vital Services $8,148,274
General Fund $776,171
Development Services Fund $314,312
Refuse Collection Fund $153,868
Domestic Water Fund $115,171
River & Agriculture Water $64,585
Equipment Management Fund $99,682
Sewer Enterprise Fund $13,207
Federal HOME Program Fund $52,668
Unit Representation Employees in
Unit (approx.) Civil Service MOU or Resolution
Blue and White
Collar SEIU, Local 521 952 Miscellaneous MOU Ɓ expires
12/31/22
Police Unit
Bakersfield Police
Officer
Association
(BPOA)
398 Police MOU Ɓ expires
6/30/22
Fire Unit
Bakersfield Fire
Labor
Organization
(BFLO)
111 Fire MOU Ɓ expires
6/30/22
Fire Supervisory Unit
Bakersfield Fire
Labor
Organization
(BFLO)
70 Fire MOU Ɓ expires
6/30/22
Supervisory (Misc.
and Sworn)
None 161 Miscellaneous Resolution
Management (Misc.
and Sworn None 82 Miscellaneous Resolution
Executive None 2 None Contract
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Resources and Appropriations Overview
The following provides summary information regarding several major discretionary revenue
WSYVGIWXLEXJYRHXLI'MX]ƅWKIRIVEPSTIVEXMSRWMRGPYHMRKpolice, fire, streets, parks,
administration and development-related activities.
Property Tax
All owners of real property must pay property taxes unless exempted by state law. Property taxes
in California are governed by state law and are subject to Proposition 13.
8LI'MX]ƅWTVSTIVX]XE\VIZIRYIWEVITVIHSQMREXIP]HIVMZIHJVSQXE\IWSRWIGYVIHTVSTIVX][MXLMR
XLI'MX]%WQEPPIVWLEVISJXLI'MX]ƅWTVSTIVX]XE\VIZIRYIWMWKIRIVEXIHJVSQYRWIGYVIHTVSTIVX]
taxes.
"Secured" property refers to any property that cannot be moved like homes or land. Proposition
13 limits the tax rate to 1% of a property's current assessed value, plus any voter-approved bonds
and assessments.
ƈUnsecuredƉTVSTIVX] is an ad-valorem (value based) property tax that is the liability of the person
or entity assessed for the tax. Because the tax is not secured by real property (such as land) the
tax is called "unsecured." Unsecured property taxes are a lien against the individual not against
real property. Some typical items assessed and collected on the unsecured roll are:
x Boats and jet skis
x Airplanes
For FY 21, the total gross assessed valuation of taxable properties within the City is $32.7 billion.
Based on current year estimates to date, staff is projecting a four percent increase in secured
property tax revenues in FY 22, as compared to current year revised estimates. Secured property
tax revenues are projected at $48.8 million for FY 22.
Sales and Use Tax (Bradley-Burns)
Bradley-Burns Sales Tax aGGSYRXWJSVXLI'MX]ƅWSRITIVGIRXWLEVISJXLITIVGIRXWXEXI[MHI
sales tax, which is distributed to local agencies to support local government general funds.
Due to the unknown impacts of the economic shutdowns in response to COVID-19, staff initially
projected sales and use tax declines for the current fiscal year. The original estimate of $69.6
million was based on comprehensive input and analysis from economic consultants and City
staff. Currently, staff anticipates sales and use tax to exceed original budget estimates based on
the most current data available. Based on this new data, staff is projecting FY 22 sales and use
tax revenues to be $78.2 million, reflecting modest growth of approximately 2.6 percent over FY
21 revised estimates.
Sales and Use Tax (Public Safety and Vital Services Measure)
On November 6, 2018, voters within the City of Bakersfield approved Measure N, known as
Bakersfield Public Safety & Vital City Services Measure. The PSVS Measure is a locally controlled
one-cent sales tax applied to applicable transactions for retailers conducting business within the
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incorporated city limits of Bakersfield. The PSVS Measure became effective April 1, 2019 within
the City of Bakersfield.
FY 21 PSVS revenues were initially budgeted with a net reduction of 4 percent when compared to
FY 20 due to the projected impacts of COVID-19 regulations on activities that generate sales and
use tax. Similar to Bradley-Burns revenue, PSVS revenues are projected to come in higher than
expected in FY 21. Based on the most recent data, staff is projecting revenue increase of 1.4
percent to $77.9 million for FY 22, as compared to current year revised estimates.
Transient Occupancy Tax
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(TOT) revenues were budgeted at a 12 percent decrease when compared to FY 20. Current year
trending shows that FY 21 TOT revenue is performing slightly above budget projections. In
evaluating weekly hotel occupancy data and in recognition of statewide COVID-19 restrictions
being recently lifted, there is anticipation that travel activities may begin to resume in FY 22.
Based on this analysis, staff is projecting $8.5 million in TOT revenues in FY 22. This reflects a
7.5 percent increase over current year revised estimates. TOT funds provide a dedicated funding
source for general fund capital improvement projects as well as supporting the operations of Visit
Bakersfield and the Mechanics Bank Arena.
Development Related Revenues
The development data for calendar year 2020 shows the number of single-family residential
building permits issued increased by 3.2 percent over the prior 12 months. Multi-family housing
permits and residential improvement type project permitting also saw significant increases over
the course of the past year. Commercial development activity remains relatively steady, with
several large commercial developments scheduled to be under development within the next
several years. Solar-related permitting activities for calendar year 2020 continue to remain steady
as federal tax credits will begin to taper off over the next several years. The FY 21 development-
related revenue have been revised upward based on year-to-date revenue data. However, staff
anticipates slightly lower revenues next fiscal year based on more recent trending and internal
forecasting. Development-related revenues are projected at $7.76 million for FY 22, as compared
to a revised estimate of $8.4 million
Appropriations Overview
The FY 22 appropriations as adopted across all operating and capital budgets for the City totals
$683,220,057, which reflects a $52,922,057 increase or 8.39 percent over the FY 21 adopted
budget. This increase is generally due to several key factors: 1) general cost increases across all
departments for ongoing personnel and general operating costs 2) costs for new authorized
position and related equipment purchases 3) increased program costs for insurance, vehicles
and computers 4) increased capital improvement budget based on projected available resources
and 5) increases in PSVS Measure-related operating and capital investments.
The all-funds adopted operating budget (ongoing costs, including transfers to other funds) for FY
22 is $582,872,699, which reflects an increase of $39,708,703 or 7.3 percent as compared to the
FY 21 operating budget.
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The all-funds adopted capital improvement budget for FY 22 is $100,347,358. This reflects a
$13.2 million increase or 15 percent greater than the FY 21 adopted capital improvement budget.
Each year the capital improvement budget may fluctuate in most cases due to timing associated
with the budgeting of state or federal grants or other non-local funding sources.
The general fund operating budget (ongoing costs, including PSVS Measure funds and transfers
to other funds) totals $311,038,000, which reflects an increase of $18.4 million or 6.2 percent as
compared to the FY 21 adopted general fund budget. General operating increases reflect new
authorized positions ($8.2 million), general ongoing personnel salary increases and increases to
certain employer-paid benefits, include CalPERS.
CalPERS
8LI'MX]ƅW'EP4)67TE]QIRXW[MPPGSRXMRYIXSMRGVIEWIMRFY 22. Current payroll projections
estimate the employer-paid amount is $63.7 million for next fiscal year, which is inclusive of the
related costs for authorized new positions.
Contributions to CalPERS are typically separated into two areas: the normal cost and the
unfunded liability. The normal cost represents the costs of the benefits being earned in the current
period. The unfunded liability is the unfunded cost of benefits earned in previous periods. An
unfunded liability can result from lower than anticipated investment returns, retroactive benefit
modifications and/or changes in actuarial policies or results.
Since 2013, most new hires come in under a reduced pension tier pursuant to the Public
)QTPS]IIWƅ4IRWMSR6IJSVQ%GXSJ[LMGL[MPPXEOIWIZIVEP]IEVWXSLEZIQIERMRKJYPMQTact
on the rates paid by the City. 8LI'MX]ƅWJull withdrawal from CalPERS and establishment of an
alternative retirement plan for new hires is not a feasible option. If the City were to entertain this
option, CalPERS will require an immediate payment to sEXMWJ]XLI'MX]ƅWGYVVIRXERHJYXYVI
obligations, which would total nearly $1 billion.
However, as part of the FY 19 PSVS Measure allocations, staff proposed a mechanism whereby
the City could reduce pension payments and save taxpayers $8.7 million over seven years by
changing the methodology in which the City pays part of its retirement cost obligations.
In past years, the City did not have the cash reserves on hand to pay the annual unfunded liability
component of its payment to CalPERS at the beginning of the fiscal year. Therefore, the City
utilized a payment option whereby the City paid this cost on a monthly basis, which incurred an
interest charge of 7 percent. This payment must be remitted annually regardless of which
payment option the City selects.
However, with this one-XMQIMRJYWMSRSJQMPPMSRXSXLI'MX]ƅWVIWIVZIWXLI'MX]GERRS[WIPIGX
the lump sum payment option, therefore eliminating the interest charges, resulting in annual,
ongoing savings of approximately $1.1 million. This payment method has been in place since
2019. The total unfunded accrued liability required contribution is $35.1 million for FY 22.
General Reserves
In 2019, the City Council approved Resolution No. 091-19, which established a multi-year plan to
increase general reserves and facilities reserves to adequate funding levels. The target for the
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general reserve fund is 60 days of general fund appropriations or approximately 16.67 percent of
the general fund. Prior to the establishment of this plan, the City did not have a dedicated rainy-
day fund. Based on allocations made to the general reserve to date and expected allocations for
the current fiscal year, the City is expected to exceed the 60-day general reserve level for the
current year. As the general fund grows, staff will continue to monitor and recommend additional
allocations to the reserve as funding is available. For FY 22, no additional allocation to the general
reserve or facility reserve is included as part of the adopted budget. However, staff anticipates
recommending the use of one-time FY 21-year end fund balance to allocate to the general
reserves as part of the FY 22 mid-year budget process.
The following chart provides the actual and expected level of funds within the general reserve
and facility reserve (in millions):
Equipment Replacement
The Equipment Management Fund provides for funding of vehicles, telecommunications
equipment, computers, and copier equipment. Rates charged for equipment within the
Equipment Management Fund are based on actual costs for depreciation, improvements, and
replacement, and are billed to departments on a monthly basis.
Vehicles
The Fleet Division of the Public Works Department is responsible for the procurement,
maintenance and replacement of most vehicles and related powered-equipment (lawnmowers,
generators, portable electronic signs, etc.) for all City departments. As an internal service division,
the Fleet Division charges using departments for the deployed vehicles and is responsible for
replacing the vehicles/equipment at regular intervals, based on a multi-faceted evaluation
process and fiscal circumstances. The charges levied to using departments are generally
comprised of a fractional replacement cost based on life expectancy of the vehicle, which
includes future replacement cost projections and actual operations/maintenance costs. The
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accounting structure.
The Fleet Division is expected to replace 139 vehicles/equipment for a total approximate cost of
$12.99 million in FY 22. Determination of equipment identified for replacement is developed
through an extensive analysis by the Fleet Division, in consultation with the individual
$26.4 $34.2 $46.2
$3.6 $4.6 $6.6
0
10
20
30
40
50
FY 19 Actual FY 20 Actual FY 21 Expected
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departments and the Budget Team. The budget includes the replacement of 52 police vehicles
and 12 pieces of fire equipment, including one pumper truck. The replacement list also includes
the replacement of several vehicles across the organization that have exceeded normal life span
and have experienced increased maintenance costs. This figure does not include any additional
equipment acquisitions necessary for new position requests.
Computer and Radio Equipment
The Technology Services Department procures, manages, maintains and replacements most
technology equipment utilized by all City departments. As an internal service department,
Technology Services charges using departments for the deployed technology and is responsible
for replacing the equipment at regular intervals, based on industry best practices and actual
experience. The charges levied to using departments are generally comprised of a fractional
replacement cost based on life expectancy of the equipment, software/licensing costs and
general maintenance overhead costs. The funds collected and expended are accounted for within
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The Technology Services Division has budgeted approximately $1.36 million to replace network
and computer equipment in FY 22. The largest single component of replacement equipment
includes 85 mobile data computers and vehicle mounting equipment for the Police Department.
This figure does not include any additional equipment acquisitions necessary for new position
requests.
Capital Improvement Program Summary
8LI'MX]ƅWGETMXEPMQTVSZIQIRXTVSKVEQVIJPIGXWthe strategic investment of available resources
in community infrastructure and other-related capital needs of the City for the upcoming five
years. The capital improvement program is developed through consideration of City Council
Goals, PSVS Measure priorities, staff analysis, regulatory requirements and external stakeholder
input. Although the program is a five-year plan, the City Council will consider allocating funding
for projects contained within the FY 22 plan year. Estimated project costs contained within future
years of the plan are (FY 23-26) are for planning purposes and may be updated as needs of the
community, regulatory climate or other unforeseen issues evolve.
The five-year CIP across all funding sources totals $269.8 million. The FY 22 adopted capital
improvement budget totals $100.3 million. Additional detail on specific projects within the CIP
for FY 22 are contained within the capital improvement section of this document.
Select highlights of the CIP include:
Street and Right of Way Improvements
x $60 million in local right of way and infrastructure projects
o $8.7 million in general street repair and resurfacing funds
o $6.1 million to rehabilitate California Avenue in Wards 1 and 2
o $1.55 million to rehabilitate Wible Road in Ward 7
o $4.5 million to rehabilitate White Lane in Ward 5
o $1.2 million to rehabilitate Union Avenue in Ward 2
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o $5 million in funding to continue to acquire the necessary right of way to construct
the Hageman Flyover
o $6 million in construction funding set-aside for the Hageman Flyover
o $700,000 in street improvements within Wards 1 and 2 to address some of the
oldest street and right of way infrastructure within the City
o $1 million in PSVS Measure funds to fund additional street light installations based
on a soon to be completed street light study
o $250,000 in a smart city street light pilot program to outfit existing street lights
with additional technology to provide for remote monitoring and operations
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program
Recreation and Parks
x $6 million in local parks projects
o $1 million in two park reinvention projects
o $1.7 million in park playground rehabilitation projects
Patriots Park
Windermere
Quailwood
River Oaks
Solera Gardens
o Facilities needs assessments for the Martin Luther King Jr and Silver Creek
Community Centers
o Improvements at Jastro and Jefferson Parks totaling $725,000
Public Safety
x $755,000 in fire station facility and equipment enhancements
x $250,000 in additional funding for mobile security cameras
Economic Development
x $3 million in community revitalization funding
x $1.2 million in urban redevelopment funding
x $5 million in affordable housing funds
Miscellaneous
x $750,000 in targeted investment in upgrading security and access across several City
facilities
x $274,000 in deferred maintenance and facility enhancement projects the Mechanics Bank
Arena
x $500,000 to expand facilities at the Animal Care Center campus to provide enhanced
animal care
x $220,700 to remodel and upgrade the Development Services building to accommodate
for growth within the department
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Refuse, Sewer and Domestic Water
The City operates three distinct utilities Ɓ refuse, sewer and domestic water service. These
services operate as enterprises, a self-supporting government fund that provides services to the
public for a fee. Each of these enterprises are accounted for separately and operate
MRHITIRHIRXP]SJXLI'MX]ƅWgeneral fund. Fees collected for these services fully support the cost
of each of the operations. All fees support operational and capital costs and ensure sufficient
reserves are available to meet long-term needs. In many cases, mandatory regulations from
outside federal, state and local agencies impact fees charged to users of these services.
The application of user rates across all customer groups to provide the respective service is
governed by Proposition 218, which requires the user rates reflect a proportionate share of costs
to providing the service. Any new rates, if adopted, will go into effect on July 1, 2021. For most
customers, refuse and sewer user rates are collected as part of the annual property tax collection
process. Customers within the domestic water service area are billed monthly through thI'MX]ƅW
operation and maintenance agreement with California Water Service.
The following provides a summary of authorized rate adjustments applicable for next fiscal year:
Refuse Rates
The City Council approved a 5 percent increase to residential and commercial refuse and
recycling rates for FY 22. Annual refuse rates for a single-family dwelling will increase from $223
to $234.The increase is necessary to fund operating and capital improvement budgets. The City
has experienced significant declines in recycling revenues and significant expenditure increases
for disposing refuse and recyclables. In the past, the revenue City received from recycling helped
offset refuse costs to all customers. In addition, refuse rate increases are required to fund
increased state-imposed VIKYPEXMSRWERH'MX]ƅWGSRXVEGXYEPSFPMKEXMSRW[MXLLEYPMRKGSRXVEGXSVW
Outside hauling contractors pick up approximately 50 percent SJ'MX]ƅWVIJYWI4IVXLILEYPMRK
EKVIIQIRXXLILEYPMRKGSRXVEGXSVƅWGSQTIRWEXMSRMWXSFIEHNYWXIHERRually by the consumer
price index (CPI). The CPI increased by .9 % in 2020. The city did not increase refuse rates from
FY 10 to FY 15 while increasing payments to haulers.
The City of Bakersfield is dedicated to keeping its refuse rates as low as possible while also
complying with State mandates. The City charges residents no more than the cost of providing
solid waste, recycling and green waste services as required by Proposition 218 and only increases
rates when operating costs rise.
Additionally, in September 2016, then Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1383, which
requires organic waste in landfills to be reduced 50 percent from 2014 levels by 2020 and 75
percent by 2025. It also requires that by 2025 at least 20 percent of edible food currently sent to
landfills be recovered for human consumption. The law directs CalRecycle to adopt regulations
HIWMKRIHXSEGLMIZIXLIWIXEVKIXWVIHYGIQIXLERIIQMWWMSRWERHWYTTSVXXLIWXEXIƅWGPMQEXI
change goals.
City staff have been working to develop implementation plans to comply with SB 1383. This work
includes assessing XLI'MX]ƅW capacity for organics processing and edible food recovery, along
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with determining projected costs for required outreach and education, collection services,
enforcement and organic waste infrastructure and processing costs.
Outside of normal cost increases within the refuse operations, compliance with SB 1383 is
anticipated to require refuse rates to be increased over the next several years. As staff refines
implementation elements, more information will be provided to the City Council and the refuse
customers on the fiscal and operational impacts of the legislation.
Sewer Rates
As a result of conservative fiscal practices, no increases to residential and commercial sewer flat
rate fees were necessary for FY 22. The projected revenues within the Sewer Enterprise Fund are
sufficient to cover costs for the operation and maintenance of the two wastewater treatment
plants, the sewer collection system, and debt service requirements.
The current residential sewer rate of $215 per single-family dwelling has been in effect and has
not been increased since FY 17. In addition, there will be no increases to commercial sewer
surcharge rates for FY 22. The last commercial sewer surcharge rate increase was in FY 19. The
sewer connection fee is scheduled to increase from $4,800 to $5,000 in FY 22 per Resolution 076-
17. After July 1, 2021 when the new fee becomes effective, the resolution will have increased the
connection fee over a 5-year period from $4,000 to $5,000. The sewer connection fee is separate
from the user rate and is a one-XMQIJIIGLEVKIHJSVRI[GSRRIGXMSRWMRXSXLI'MX]ƅWWI[IVW]WXIQ
Domestic Water Rates
The Water Resources Department STIVEXIWXLI'MX]ƅWHSQIWXMG[EXIVW]WXIQ providing a reliable,
high-quality potable water supply to over 48,000 metered-connections within the City. Throughout
the year, staff carefully reviews all opportunities to reduce costs and increase efficiencies. As
such, staff has continued to hold water rates to some of the lowest among other water purveyors
in the metropolitan area. Based on several factors which attribute to increased costs, including
electricity needs, removal of the groundwater contaminant 123-TCP, system repair and
maintenance, and additional capital improvement projects, it has been determined that a 4
percent rate increase for FY 22 was necessary to help meet those costs. Rates within City limits
for the Bakersfield Domestic Water System will increase from $1.09 to $1.13 per 100 cubic feet
per month. A readiness-to-serve charge (which is uniform for all customers and not based on
usage) will increase from $11.46 to 8LIWIX[SGLEVKIWQEOIYTIEGLGYWXSQIVƅW
monthly bill.
8LMWVITVIWIRXWERMRGVIEWIJVSQXSJSVXLIEZIVEKI&EOIVWJMIPHVIWMHIRXƅW monthly
water bill. Inclusive of these changes, tLI'MX]ƅW[EXIVVEXIW[MPPWXMPPVIQEMRXLIPS[IWXMRXLI
metropolitan area. Since 2010, domestic water rates have only been increased twice, in FY 17 and
FY 18.
Miscellaneous Items of Interest
Council Contingency
Each year, the budget contains a set-aside within the general fund that is retained for the use of
the City Council based on unknown needs or issues that arise throughout the fiscal year. The
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amount budgeted within the contingency fluctuates each year based fiscal circumstances of a
given year. In FY 22 the City Council contingency is set at $200,000. The use of this funding is
subject to approval by the City Council, with limited exception which include Sister City
expenditures.
Changes between the Proposed and Adopted budget
In conversation with the City Council through the Budget process, the following changes were
made.
The Addition of the Kern River Parkway Plan - $1.94 million has been allocated to bolster efforts
in cleaning, maintaining and revitalizing the Kern River Parkway including additional personnel for
the Code Enforcement Rapid Response Team, the Recreation and Parks Rapid Response Team,
the Graffiti Team, the Clean City Initiative Teams, and additional outreach services. The allocation
was met through reducing expenditures through PSVS for the Westside Parkway and State Route
58 landscaping proposed projects.
Mechanics Bank Convention Center Lobby Remodel - $50,000 has been allocated per request by
the Ward 2 Councilmember, Andrae Gonzales, with support from the full Council. The Convention
Center is a valuable asset that has seen recent investments in upgrading meeting rooms, lobby
restrooms, and event technology. The main lobby, being the first impression to this impressive
space, will be evaluated not only for design, but also potential safety and accessibility
enhancements.
Conversion of four additional Police sedan vehicles to motorcycles Ɓ no monetary impact.
Other technical changes that reflect in the all funds amount from the proposed to adopted budget
include reallocating $70,000 from a capital to operating expense for real property maintenance
costs, more accurately reflecting the nature of the expenditure, the removal of a CIP project for a
Transfer Station Design project pending further project development, and removal of $110,000 of
salary and benefit costs inadvertently entered into the fleet division.
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Budget Summaries
LIST OF EXHIBITS
Resources and Appropriations – General Fund................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
General Fund Budget Chart................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Resources and Appropriations – Operating Budget – All Funds................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
Operating Budget – All Funds Charts................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
Operating Fund Distribution................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
Operating Fund Distribution Charts................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
Resources and Appropriations – All Funds................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
Resources – All Funds Chart................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................34
Appropriations – All Funds Chart................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................34
Departmental Appropriations by Fund................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................35
General Fund – Appropriations by Department................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................37
Financial Summary – All Funds................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Estimated Balances – June 30, 2022................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................42
Interfund Transfers – Summary................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................44
Note: Additional information is provided in the Appendices section of this document
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RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND
Sources by Type Adopted
2019-20
Adopted
2020-21
Adopted
2021-22
Resources
Property Tax $86,082,800 $88,137,000 $94,416,300
Sales Tax 76,674,000 70,870,000 79,479,000
PSVS Sales Tax Revenue 61,850,000 69,620,000 77,977,000
Other Taxes 10,420,000 10,600,000 10,350,000
Total Taxes $235,026,800 $239,227,000 $262,222,300
Licenses and Permits $2,867,405 $2,772,230 $3,280,500
Intergovernmental Revenue 2,261,300 4,970,500 2,422,427
Charges for Service 24,218,556 24,357,126 27,699,350
Fines and Forfeits 760,000 655,000 660,000
Miscellaneous Revenues 1,390,939 1,483,144 1,153,423
Total Other Revenues $31,498,200 $34,238,000 $35,215,700
Beginning Balance 19,750,000 18,030,000 11,500,000
Transfers In 1,200,000 1,200,000 2,100,000
TOTAL RESOURCES $287,475,000 $292,695,000 $311,038,000
Appropriations
Police $108,009,886 $118,629,802 $132,009,368
Fire 43,257,951 48,123,557 50,548,757
Total Public Safety $151,267,837 $166,753,359 $182,558,125
Public Works $24,816,429 $26,582,971 $30,223,437
Recreation and Parks 23,114,837 24,812,350 27,052,114
Development Services 13,171,219 10,045,772 13,343,518
Economic and Community
Development -7,255,516 10,258,451
General Government 16,250,680 18,465,763 20,161,443
Non-Departmental 14,272,436 15,347,321 2,728,237
Total Operations $91,625,601 $102,509,693 $103,767,200
Contingencies 250,000 50,000 3,200,000
Transfers Out 44,331,562 23,381,948 21,512,675
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $287,475,000 $292,695,000 $311,038,000
Note: Additional information is provided in the Appendices section of this document
27
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
GENERAL FUND BUDGET
$311,038,000
* Percentages may not equal 100% due to rounding.
28
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATIONS
OPERATING BUDGET - ALL FUNDS
Sources by Type Actual
2019-20
Adopted
2020-21
Adopted
2021-22
Resources
Capital Project Funds $12,151,453 $14,028,166 $12,552,716
Special Revenue Funds 33,154,602 31,043,096 42,813,959
General Operating Funds 287,475,000 292,695,000 311,038,000
Successor Agency Funds*9,453,456 8,429,279 8,429,994
Improvement Districts 5,284,953 4,806,388 4,623,140
Internal Service Funds 46,462,904 56,727,698 56,669,500
Enterprise Funds 125,019,897 134,110,856 145,520,514
Debt Service Funds 1,410,401 1,323,513 1,324,876
---
Total $520,412,666 $543,163,996 $582,972,699
Appropriations
General Government $34,608,356 $39,799,081 $44,687,970
Police 109,350,815 119,972,664 133,358,995
Fire 44,742,706 49,692,162 52,111,251
Public Works 130,449,806 143,897,033 149,283,520
Water Resources 28,475,291 29,935,560 32,739,155
Recreation and Parks 34,190,281 36,100,689 27,131,008
Development Services 16,871,470 10,045,772 14,417,396
Economic & Community Development -10,699,446 22,235,864
Non-Departmental & Transfers 121,723,941 103,021,589 107,007,540
Total $520,412,666 $543,163,996 $582,972,699
* Formerly Redevelopment Agency Funds
29
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
OPERATING BUDGET - ALL FUNDS
$582,972,699
* Percentages may not equal 100% due to rounding.
30
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
OPERATING FUND DISTRIBUTION
Expenditures Adopted
2019-20
Adopted
2020-21
Adopted
2021-22
All Funds
Personnel $233,380,510 $250,533,223 $265,551,887
Operating 194,090,669 213,290,078 229,337,538
Capital 18,046,763 21,976,890 18,806,602
Fiscal Transfers 74,894,724 57,363,805 69,276,672
Total All Funds $520,412,666 $543,163,996 $582,972,699
General Fund
Personnel $189,474,750 $203,918,127 $218,953,709
Operating 49,915,993 64,619,135 68,647,627
Capital 3,752,695 775,790 1,923,989
Fiscal Transfers 44,331,562 23,381,948 21,512,675
Total General Fund $287,475,000 $292,695,000 $311,038,000
31
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
OPERATING FUND DISTRIBUTION
$582,972,699
* Percentages may not equal 100% due to rounding.
32
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATIONS
ALL FUNDS
Revenues and Resources by Type Actual
2019-20
Adopted
2020-21
Adopted
2021-22
Taxes and Assessments $271,907,242 $274,356,827 $300,741,325
Licenses and Permits 3,197,805 3,097,880 3,596,500
Intergovernmental & Enterprise 29,115,720 34,958,812 47,406,117
Charges for Service 201,793,767 206,031,723 219,340,252
Fines and Forfeits 2,110,000 2,215,000 2,260,000
Miscellaneous Revenue 8,090,084 7,469,866 7,038,495
TOTAL REVENUES $516,214,618 $528,130,108 $580,382,689
Fund Balance 28,880,658 43,999,087 33,560,696
Transfers In 74,894,724 58,168,805 69,276,672
TOTAL RESOURCES $619,990,000 $630,298,000 $683,220,057
Appropriations by Function Actual
2019-20
Adopted
2020-21
Adopted
2021-22
Police $121,565,565 $120,146,064 $133,608,995
Fire 46,033,806 51,025,162 52,866,251
TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY $167,599,371 $171,171,226 $186,475,246
Public Works $196,543,007 $200,911,252 $225,594,476
Water Resources 31,150,291 36,435,560 39,239,155
Recreation and Parks 40,928,564 47,939,074 33,137,710
Development Services 26,340,470 10,045,772 14,638,096
Economic & Community Development -20,399,446 31,659,864
General Government 35,704,356 39,949,081 45,467,970
Non-Departmental 112,355,485 95,102,310 98,662,546
Successor Agency*9,368,456 8,344,279 8,344,994
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $619,990,000 $630,298,000 $683,220,057
* Formerly Redevelopment Agency Funds
33
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
RESOURCES - ALL FUNDS
$683,220,057
APPROPRIATIONS - ALL FUNDS
$683,220,057
34
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS BY FUND
General
Government Police Fire Public Works
Water
Resources
Recreation and
Parks
Development
Services
Economic &
Community
Development
Non-
Departmental
Includes Transfers Total
Agricultural Water $-$-$-$-$4,942,395 $-$-$-$524,500 $5,466,895
Airpark ---346,600 -----346,600
Assessment Districts 31,500 -------4,591,640 4,623,140
Capital Outlay-Local TRIP 70,000 --------70,000
Capital Outlay-Utility/Road ----------
CARES/ARPA COVID-19 Relief --------10,600,000 10,600,000
Community Dev. Block Grant -------2,185,244 517,811 2,703,055
CUPA --1,612,228 -----18,000 1,630,228
Domestic Water ----27,796,760 ---1,536,115 29,332,875
Domestic Water Connections --------500,000 500,000
Equipment Management 5,038,988 --32,786,585 -----37,825,573
Gas Tax ---3,884,915 ----38,500 3,923,415
General Fund 20,161,443 132,009,368 50,499,023 30,223,437 -27,101,848 13,343,518 10,258,451 27,440,912 311,038,000
Home Investment Partnership -------1,579,446 -1,579,446
Municipal Improvment Debt --------1,324,876 1,324,876
Parking Lots/Structures 237,729 --------237,729
Refuse Collection 41,495 --62,931,265 ----1,965,201 64,937,961
Self Insurance 18,843,927 --------18,843,927
Sewer Connections --------7,000,000 7,000,000
State Transportation ---493,686 -29,160 ---522,846
Supp. Law Enforcement -596,627 -------596,627
Traffic Safety -753,000 ------1,100,000 1,853,000
Transient Occupancy Taxes ------1,073,878 8,212,723 10,118,741 19,405,342
Transporation Development ---23,631 ----11,500,000 11,523,631
TDF TRIP Local Match 163,925 --795,160 -----959,085
Wastewater Treatment Plant 13,963 --17,798,241 ----19,886,250 37,698,454
Successor Agency 50,000 -------8,344,994 8,394,994
Successor Housing Agency 35,000 --------35,000
Total Operating $44,687,970 $133,358,995 $52,111,251 $149,283,520 $32,739,155 $27,131,008 $14,417,396 $22,235,864 $107,007,540 $582,972,699
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS BY FUND
General
Government Police Fire Public Works
Water
Resources
Recreation and
Parks
Development
Services
Economic &
Community
Development
Non-
Departmental
Includes Transfers Total
Capital Improvement
Agriculture Water ----900,000 ----900,000
Airpark ---955,000 -----955,000
Assessment Districts ----------
Capital Outlay 780,000 250,000 755,000 10,173,227 -5,428,750 220,700 9,424,000 -27,031,677
Capital Outlay-Local TRIP ----------
Community Dev. Block Grant ---2,032,554 -400,000 ---2,432,554
COF Utility/Road Funds ---5,603,765 -----5,603,765
Domestic Water ----5,600,000 ----5,600,000
Equipment Management ---840,000 -----840,000
Federal Transportation ---22,084,015 -----22,084,015
Gas Tax ---4,465,000 -----4,465,000
Park Improvement ----------
SB 1 Funds ---7,400,000 -----7,400,000
Recreation Facility Fund -----177,952 ---177,952
Refuse Collection ---615,000 -----615,000
State Transportation ---76,500 -----76,500
Transportation Development ---2,852,000 -----2,852,000
TDF TRIP Local Match ---11,000,000 -----11,000,000
TRIP / PBC ---13,895 -----13,895
Wastewater Treatment Plant ---8,200,000 -----8,200,000
Successor Agency ----------
Total Capital Improvements $780,000 $250,000 $755,000 $76,310,956 $6,500,000 $6,006,702 $220,700 $9,424,000 $-$100,247,358
Total City of Bakersfield $45,467,970 $133,608,995 $52,866,251 $225,594,476 $39,239,155 $33,137,710 $14,638,096 $31,659,864 $107,007,540 $683,220,057
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
GENERAL FUND - APPROPRIATIONS BY DEPARTMENT
Department Actual
2019-20
Adopted Budget
2020-21
Amended
Budget
2020-21
Adopted
2021-22
Mayor $134,305 $156,862 $156,862 $155,869
City Council 280,472 302,174 302,174 306,388
TOTAL LEGISLATIVE $414,777 $459,036 $459,036 $462,257
City Manager $1,386,294 $1,610,368 $1,690,568 $2,716,024
City Clerk 767,161 880,788 881,036 915,347
Human Resources 1,529,892 2,316,583 2,319,600 2,488,454
Technology Services 5,472,663 7,636,567 7,638,728 7,824,931
TOTAL EXECUTIVE $9,156,010 $12,444,306 $12,529,932 $13,944,756
Finance Administration $444,521 $479,017 $484,950 $508,100
Accounting 1,176,432 1,403,915 1,426,293 1,446,029
Treasury 979,458 1,056,393 1,056,393 1,078,987
Purchasing 323,134 340,390 340,390 347,172
TOTAL FINANCIAL SERVICES $2,923,545 $3,279,715 $3,308,026 $3,380,288
City Attorney $2,052,012 $2,282,706 $2,282,706 $2,374,142
TOTAL CITY ATTORNEY $2,052,012 $2,282,706 $2,282,706 $2,374,142
Police Administration $17,597,138 $22,090,237 $24,081,102 $6,715,854
Field Services 65,972,331 72,095,121 72,400,886 72,203,480
Police Investigations 19,168,116 21,609,201 21,636,747 22,998,478
Special Operations 2,389,134 2,835,243 2,839,766 8,855,747
Training and Logistics ---6,163,051
Support Services ---15,072,758
TOTAL POLICE SERVICES $105,126,719 $118,629,802 $120,958,501 $132,009,368
37
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
GENERAL FUND - APPROPRIATIONS BY DEPARTMENT
Department Actual
2019-20
Adopted Budget
2020-21
Amended
Budget
2020-21
Adopted
2021-22
Fire Administration $1,953,318 $2,119,979 $2,123,241 $2,302,503
Fire Safety 1,363,103 1,439,943 1,455,483 1,468,770
Fire Suppression 39,984,706 44,563,635 52,819,836 46,777,484
TOTAL FIRE SERVICES $43,301,127 $48,123,557 $56,398,560 $50,548,757
Public Works Administration $514,580 $655,039 $656,763 $635,209
Engineering 6,149,420 6,962,877 7,344,616 7,663,619
General Services 10,027,473 10,953,007 11,103,645 11,315,409
Streets 7,144,806 8,012,048 8,199,449 8,469,190
Equipment --117,000 -
Solid Waste --786,000 2,140,010
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS $23,836,279 $26,582,971 $28,207,473 $30,223,437
Recreation and Parks Administration $1,184,289 $1,291,874 $1,294,963 $1,327,391
Parks 18,252,970 19,998,128 20,442,369 22,070,502
Recreation 2,761,118 3,522,348 3,537,146 3,654,221
TOTAL RECREATION AND PARKS $22,198,377 $24,812,350 $25,274,478 $27,052,114
Planning $1,758,712 $2,166,574 $2,167,114 $2,649,100
Building 6,533,895 7,879,198 8,471,584 10,694,418
TOTAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 8,292,607 10,045,772 10,638,698 13,343,518
Community Development 141,768 393,712 393,712 418,705
Economic Development 2,619,982 6,861,804 8,721,653 9,839,746
TOTAL ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2,761,750 7,255,516 9,115,365 10,258,451
TOTAL BY DEPARTMENT $220,063,203 $253,915,731 $269,172,775 $283,597,088
Non-Departmental $8,285,675 $15,347,321 $15,476,564 $2,728,237
Contingencies 4,869 50,000 50,000 3,200,000
Transfer out 2,916,995 739,898 2,739,898 21,512,675
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $231,270,742 $270,052,950 $287,439,237 $311,038,000
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
FINANCIAL SUMMARY - ALL FUNDS
Estimated
Balance
Estimated
Revenues Transfers Budget Appropriations Adopted
Fund Group 7/1/2021 In Out Operating C.I.P.6/30/2022
Governmental Funds
General Operating $49,436,145 $297,748,000 $3,100,000 $21,512,675 $289,525,325 $-$39,246,145
Special Revenue 7,654,138 69,806,598 7,500,000 17,166,372 25,647,587 29,071,964 13,074,813
Debt Service -84,106 1,240,770 -1,324,876 --
Capital Project 25,097,655 24,636,600 34,621,677 11,500,000 1,052,716 46,487,442 25,315,774
Proprietary Funds
Enterprise 122,456,185 137,363,638 13,700,000 16,492,000 129,028,514 16,270,000 112,229,309
Internal Service (7,985,661)52,165,998 6,508,600 -56,669,500 840,000 (6,820,563)
Fiduciary Funds
Improvement Districts 9,200,734 3,670,400 --4,623,140 -8,247,994
Successor Agency 2,206,283 5,846,349 2,605,625 2,605,625 5,824,369 -2,228,263
Total $208,065,479 $591,321,689 $69,276,672 $69,276,672 $513,696,027 $92,669,406 $193,521,735
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
FINANCIAL SUMMARY - ALL FUNDS
Estimated
Balance
Estimated
Revenues Transfers Budget Appropriations Adopted
Fund Group 7/1/2021 In Out Operating C.I.P.6/30/2022
General Operating Funds
General $11,500,000 $297,438,000 $2,100,000 $21,512,675 $289,525,325 $-$-
Cash Basis 37,936,145 310,000 1,000,000 ---39,246,145
Special Revenue Funds
CARES Act/ARPA COVID Relief -10,660,000 -8,600,000 2,000,000 -60,000
Community Development 1,433,482 5,111,066 -517,811 2,185,244 2,432,554 1,408,939
Home Investment Partnership 241,306 1,505,955 --1,579,446 -167,815
Neighborhood Stabilization 142,434 -----142,434
Federal Transportation -22,084,015 ---22,084,015 -
TRIP 242,941 13,895 ---13,895 242,941
State Transportation (2,900)603,000 --522,846 76,500 754
Gas Tax 1,468,781 8,640,000 -38,500 3,884,915 4,465,000 1,720,366
SB 1 Funds 4,113 7,534,113 ---7,400,000 138,226
Traffic Safety 328,821 1,533,000 -1,100,000 753,000 -8,821
CUPA/UASI 537,382 1,520,035 -18,000 1,612,228 -427,189
Supplemental Law Enforcement 1,098,731 608,627 --596,627 -1,110,731
Transient Occupancy Tax 2,163,160 17,527,005 7,500,000 6,892,061 12,513,281 -7,784,823
Debt Service Funds
Municipal Improvement Debt -84,106 1,240,770 -1,324,876 --
Capital Project Funds
Capital Outlay 8,693,557 220,000 23,121,677 --27,031,677 5,003,557
Capital Outlay-Local TRIP 477,158 74,000 --70,000 -481,158
Capital Outlay-Utility/Road Fund 450,282 5,630,000 ---5,603,765 476,517
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
FINANCIAL SUMMARY - ALL FUNDS
Estimated
Balance
Estimated
Revenues Transfers Budget Appropriations Adopted
Fund Group 7/1/2021 In Out Operating C.I.P.6/30/2022
Park Improvements 2,630,221 1,582,000 ----4,212,221
Transportation Development
(TDF)11,499,999 16,650,000 -11,500,000 23,631 2,852,000 13,774,368
TDF TRIP Local Match 459,633 275,000 11,500,000 -959,085 11,000,000 275,548
Major Bridge & Thoroughfare 886,805 205,600 ----1,092,405
Enterprise Funds
Wastewater Treatment $42,233,055 $34,317,562 $13,000,000 $6,787,000 $30,911,454 $8,200,000 $43,652,163
Sewer Connections 7,565,668 7,095,000 -7,000,000 --7,660,668
Refuse Collection 13,292,009 61,384,253 -1,642,000 63,295,961 615,000 9,123,301
Agricultural Water 11,080,829 3,194,000 -524,500 4,942,395 900,000 7,907,934
Domestic Water 47,669,607 30,168,123 500,000 38,500 29,294,375 5,600,000 43,404,855
Domestic Water Connections 814,173 1,320,000 -500,000 --1,634,173
Airpark 697,078 1,119,500 --346,600 955,000 514,978
Offstreet Parking (82,061)85,200 200,000 -237,729 -(34,590)
Internal Service Funds
Equipment Management 22,848,709 34,632,891 6,508,600 -37,825,573 840,000 25,324,627
Self-Insurance (30,834,370)17,533,107 --18,843,927 -(32,145,190)
Improvement District Funds
Assessment Districts 9,200,734 3,670,400 --4,623,140 -8,247,994
Successor Agency Funds
Successor Agency $420,388 $5,829,349 $2,605,625 $2,605,625 $5,789,369 $-$460,368
Successor Housing Agency 1,785,895 17,000 --35,000 -1,767,895
Total $208,883,765 $600,405,802 $69,276,672 $60,676,672 $513,696,027 $100,069,406 $203,924,134
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
ESTIMATED BALANCES - JUNE 30, 2022
Fund Title Total Unreserved Reserved Comment
Cash Basis Reserve $39,246,145 $-$39,246,145 Rainy Day Reserve
Community Development 1,408,939 1,408,939 -
Home Investment Partnership 167,815 167,815 -
Neighborhood Stabilization 142,434 --
TRIP 242,941 242,941 -
State Transportation 754 --
Gas Tax 1,681,866 1,681,866 -
CUPA/UASI 427,189 427,189 -
Traffic Safety 8,821 8,821 -
Supplemental Law Enforcement 1,110,731 1,110,731 -
Transient Occupancy Tax 7,784,823 -7,784,823 Capital Lease Reserve
Capital Outlay 5,003,557 1,992,312 3,011,245 Facilities Reserve
Capital Outlay-Local Trip 481,158 --
Capital Outlay - Utility/Road Fund 476,517 476,517 -
Park Improvement 4,212,221 4,212,221 -
Transportation Development 13,774,368 13,774,368 -
TDF TRIP Local Match 275,548 275,548 -
Major Bridge & Thoroughfare 1,092,405 --
Wastewater Treatment 43,652,163 28,152,163 15,500,000 Rate Stabilization/Debt/Capital
Sewer Connections 7,660,668 7,660,668 -
Refuse 9,123,301 3,623,301 5,500,000 Cart Replacement Reserves
Agriculture Water 7,907,934 7,907,934 -
Domestic Water 43,404,855 43,404,855 -
Domestic Water Connections 1,634,173 1,634,173 -
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
ESTIMATED BALANCES - JUNE 30, 2022
Fund Title Total Unreserved Reserved Comment
Airpark 514,978 514,978 -
Offstreet Parking (34,590)(34,590)-
Equipment Management 25,324,627 110,441 25,214,186
Self Insurance (32,145,190)(32,145,190)-
Assessment Districts 8,247,994 231,535 8,016,459 Reserve for Debt Service
Successor Agency 460,368 -460,368 Reserve for Debt Service
Successor Agency Housing 1,767,895 1,767,895 -
Total $195,057,408 $88,607,431 $104,733,226
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INTERFUND TRANSFERS - SUMMARY
Adopted 2021-22
Fund Title Transfers In Transfers Out
General $2,100,000 $21,512,675
Cash Reserve 1,000,000 -
CARES -8,600,000
Community Development -517,811
Traffic Safety/O.T.S -1,100,000
Transient Occupancy Tax 7,500,000 6,892,061
Municipal Improvement Debt 1,240,770 -
Capital Outlay 23,121,677 -
Transportation Development -11,500,000
TDF TRIP Local Match 11,500,000 -
Wastewater Treatment 13,000,000 6,787,000
Sewer Connections -7,000,000
Refuse Collection -1,642,000
Agricultural Water -524,500
Domestic Water 500,000 38,500
Domestic Water Connections -500,000
Parking 200,000 -
Equipment 6,508,600 -
Successor Agency:
Operating 2,605,625 2,605,625
TOTAL TRANSFERS $69,276,672 $69,276,672
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Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services Measure
On November 6, 2018, voters within the City of Bakersfield passed the Bakersfield Public
Safety and Vital Services Measure (PSVS Measure). The PSVS Measure is a locally
controlled one-cent sales tax measure that provides funding annually to the City of
Bakersfield to address top community priorities. The PSVS Measure increases the sales tax
rate from 7.25 to 8.25 percent within the incorporated city limits of Bakersfield. The City
will receive 2 percent of the 8.25 percent rate.
In response to feedback received during over 30 community meetings and a survey of
nearly 1,000 residents, the 13 priorities included in the PSVS Measure documents are:
1.Increasing police staffing to improve police response times, reduce crime, and
increase neighborhood police patrols.
2.Improving rapid response to assaults and robberies.
3.Maintaining/improving rapid response to gang violence.
4.Investigating and proactively preventing property crimes, burglaries and vehicle
thefts.
5.Keeping public areas safe and clean
6.Strengthening the capacity of the Special Enforcement Unit.
7.Expanding the School Resource Officer Program.
8.Maintaining a fully staffed and equipped class II rated fire department.
9.Reducing homelessness through partnerships with service providers to increase
outreach, sheltering and construction of affordable housing.
10.Addressing the fiscal stability of the City of Bakersfield
11.Creating jobs through economic development, business retention/attraction and
workforce development
12.Enhancing amenities throughout the community to improve the quality of life and
attract visitors.
13.Enhancing neighborhoods through additional code enforcement and improved
park maintenance.
These 13 priorities guide all investments for enhanced City services, programs and
projects funded by the PSVS Measure.
Implementation
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) administers, collects
and distributes transaction use taxes for all applicable jurisdictions within the state. The
CDTFA implemented the PSVS Measure, which became effective April 1, 2019. The state
distributes the revenues to the City on a quarterly basis and charges a fee for this service.
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allocation of revenue from the PSVS Measure was received in June 2019 and accounted
for one quarter of revenue being recognized in FY 19. Subsequently, the first full fiscal year
of revenue from the PSVS Measure was programed within FY 20 and is now programmed
each year.
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Oversight and Transparency Requirements
In keeping wLWKWKH&LW\·VILVFDOO\-conservative, award-winning budget approach, the
Measure requires:
x Establishment of a nine-PHPEHUFLWL]HQV·RYHUVLJKWFRPPLWWHH
x Publishing of an annual report
x Annual financial audits
x Distinct accounting procedures to track the expenditures of PSVS Measure
revenues
These requirements ensure the proceeds of any revenue generated by PSVS Measure
are expended in a manner consistent with the priorities of the community.
Comprehensive information on all PSVS Measure related items iVDYDLODEOHRQWKH&LW\·V
website at: https://bit.ly/3u1Mw9S.
Citizens Oversight Committee
The PSVS Measure requires the establishment of a Citizens Oversight Committee to act in
an advisory capacity to review the expenditure of revenues generated by the tax
imposed by the PSVS Measure. 7KH&RPPLWWHH·VSULPDU\REMHFWLYHLVWRSURYLGH
independent verification that the revenues collected pursuant to the PSVS Measure are
expended in such a manner that is consistent with the priorities described within the PSVS
Measure. The Committee shall exist in this capacity for the duration of PSVS Measure. The
Committee was established by the City Council in February 2019.
x The City shall produce an annual report to demonstrate how the funds subject to
the PSVS Measure are being expended. The report shall provide a comprehensive
review of the funds received, budgeted and expended in relation to the tax that
is subject to the PSVS Measure. The report shall be provided to the Committee for
review upon completion.
x The City shall ensure that annual independent audits are conducted to account
for the tax revenues received and expenditures made in relation to the tax that is
subject to this ordinance, and to ensure consistency with spending priorities. Such
audits will be provided to the Committee for review upon completion.
x Hold public meetings, in compliance with the Brown Act and applicable conflict
of interest rules, to receive public comments, review presentations from City staff
and discuss spending priorities associated with the PSVS Measure.
x The Committee will be provided presentations by City staff in advance of the City
annual budget process to allow for comprehensive review and comment.
x The Committee may prepare recommendations on funding priorities for the PSVS
Measure and present such recommendations to the City Council in advance of
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Accounting
Chapter 3.38.090 (A) of the Bakersfield Municipal Code requires the tax revenues
received and expenditures made in relation to the PSVS Measure are accounted for
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compliance with this requirement, the Finance Department has established three fund
number designations to track the revenue, expenditures and designations of the PSVS
Measure, based on the type of expenditure or designation. The fund number
designations are consistent with how the City currently accounts for all other types of
funds and complies with accepted government accounting practices.
The fund number designations are as follows:
x Public Safety and Vital Services Operating Fund: Fund 14
This fund will track ongoing, day to day expenditures of the PSVS Measure,
including items such as salaries of PSVS Measure -funded positions, economic
development program costs and homelessness-related expenditures.
x Public Safety and Vital Services Capital Outlay Fund: Fund 312
This fund will track PSVS Measure -funded projects that are considered a significant
physical acquisition, construction, replacement, or improvement to a City service
delivery system, including allocations for PSVS Measure -funded vehicles, park
improvements and police facility upgrades.
x Public Safety and Vital Services Cash Reserve Fund: Fund 19
This fund accounts for all non-appropriated PSVS Measure funds, including items
such as one-time set a side of cash for purposes of modifying the City's retirement
payment strategy to save taxpayers $8.7 million over seven years.
These fund numbers will be referenced within the City's budget document and within the
City's Open Budget online budget tool platform. This will allow staff and the public the
ability to track all revenue, expenditures and designations associated specifically with
the PSVS Measure. This conforms to the requirements set forth by the voters within the
PSVS Measure.
Because the PSVS Measure is a sales tax, it is still considered a General Fund revenue and
will be summarized as such throughout this budget document.
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FY 2021 22 Measure Revenue Update
The FY 22 measure fiscal outlook is remarkably
different than this same time last year. Around this
same time last year, staff had to significantly alter
measure revenue projections when the state and
national governments took drastic measures, including
restricting business activities within the City, to reduce
the spread of COVID 19. Although the City saw some
measure revenue declines in the first quarter of 2020,
the subsequent three most recent quarters of 2020
reflect notable measure revenue gains as compared to
the same quarters in 2019.
Preliminary data for the fourth quarter of 2020 was
received by the City in April 2021. This quarter covers
October, November and December of 2020, which
accounts for the holiday shopping season. Cash receipts
for the quarter totaled $22.02 million, which exceed the same quarter in the prior (pre pandemic) year by nearly six percent.
For the quarter, general consumer goods, auto/transportation, business/industry and building and construction industry
sectors are showing moderate to strong growth when compared to the same quarter in the previous year. Online sales have
resulted in significant measure revenue, as the City receives the additional one percent based on the taxable purchase price
and point of delivery. As anticipated, restaurants and hotels, as well as fuel and service stations have shown declines as
compared to pre pandemic period.
Simultaneously, the state has allowed some businesses to defer sales and use tax payments as a means to assist in mitigating
the economic impacts of COVID 19. The deferment of payments has impacted measure revenue received by the City over
the course of the past four quarters, however general growth in economic activity has offset any significant impacts these
deferments may have otherwise had on budget projections for the current year. In the fourth quarter of 2020 alone, it is
estimated that $1.2 million in sales and use tax owed to the City was deferred by businesses. Notwithstanding the deferrals,
as discussed during the mid year budget update with the City Council, staff is still anticipating revenue for the current fiscal
year to exceed original projections by $4 million.
For FY 22 starting July 1, 2021, staff is estimating total
measure revenues to be $77.9 million or approximately
4.1 percent greater than the revised year end estimates
for the current fiscal year. The projections are
developed through significant internal staff analysis and
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Although revenue projections for the current fiscal year
is trending more positive direction than originally
anticipated, the City remains cautious that the current
pace of economic growth may not be sustainable.
Therefore, staff has determined only modest growth
should be estimated at this time. If new or changed
factors warranted additional review in the coming
months, staff will provide the City Council with further
information.
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FY 2021 22 Measure Implementation Program Highlights
A summary of adopted elements for FY 22 is below. These proposals are intended to be
in additional the positions, programs and projects added in prior fiscal years. The dollar
figures represent the new funding requested by each department in addition to funding
proposed to maintain staffing, services and ongoing programs funded by the measure
that were established in prior fiscal years.
x Bakersfield Police Department $10.55 million
o Addition of 28 sworn positions and necessary equipment/vehicles to continue to
enhance call response, increase proactive patrol and enhancement community
engage
o Continues to move toward the hiring of 100 additional sworn officer positions
Addition of 17 non-sworn professional staff to support ongoing operations and increases
for demands for services in the area of:
Finance and accounting
Crime lab
Property room
Records
Communication center
o The additional civilian positions will allow several sworn and civilian staff to return to
public-facing, service-oriented roles
x Bakersfield Fire Department $420,000
o No new staffing proposals
o Equipment purchases:
Thermo Fisher Gemini
Plymovent System (3 Stations)
Public Works Department $8.57 million
One civil engineer position to provide project management and consultant
management for measure funded projects
One maintenance craftworker position within the General Services Division to provide
facility maintenance and address space needs for measure-related facility issues
One maintenance craftworker I dedicated to Kern River Parkway graffiti abatement
Clean City Initiative: One additional Clean City Team for litter abatement along the
Kern River Parkway Minor additional staffing-related costs (overtime and temporary
staffing) to support citywide pop-up bulky item drop off events
Capital Projects:
Chester Avenue ² 4th Street to Brundage Lane Complete Streets Project: will
leverage state grant funds to make significant bicycle and pedestrian
improvements within the area
Chester Avenue ² State Route 58 to Truxtun Avenue Corridor enhancements
(design funding only)
Additional funding for street light installations based on street light study needs
assessment
Westside Parkway Beatification (Phase I)
Mill Creek Bollard Improvements
State Route 99 corridor beautification enhancements at Hosking Avenue
Interchange
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State Route 99 corridor beautification enhancements ² updated monument
signage
Recreation and Parks Department $5.57
Augmentation of successful rapid response teams to continue to enhance streetscape,
parks maintenance and dedicated team for Kern River Parkway eight total positions
and necessary vehicles/equipment
Facility Enhancements
Facilities Needs Assessments for MLK and Silver Creek Community Centers
Jastro Park Improvements
McMurtrey Concrete Pool Deck Replacement
City Splash Pad New Surface Coating
Campus Park North Fitness Equipment Replacement
Park Trash Enclosures Phase 2
San Miguel Parking Lot Improvements
Campus Park South Tennis Court Rehabilitation
Neighborhood Park Re-Invention (2 Parks)
Playground Rehabilitation Projects
Quailwood (Ward 2
Solera Garden (Ward 3)
River Oaks (Ward 4)
Windermere (Ward 5)
Patriots (Ward 6)
x Economic and Community Development Department $7.11 million
o Two planner positions to enhance business assistance and workforce development, as
well as developer/new business growth and marketing functions
o Adjustments to the Brundage Lane Navigation Center operating agreement to reflect
actual operational costs
o Additional resources to fund more outreach services associated with unsheltered
homeless populations
o New or expanded funding for various economic and community development activities:
Cultural resources survey
Business assistance program expansion
Economic development strategic plan/B3K implementation
New business marketing funding
Community revitalization
Workforce development
x Development Services Department $2.58 million
o Supplement non-rapid response team Code Enforcement staffing to address non-
encampment issues, affecting quality of life issues throughout neighborhoods across the
City, such as nuisance properties, illegal uses
o Would add eight total positions and necessary equipment/vehicles
o There has been no significant expansion of non-rapid response team staffing since 2018
o Two additional planning positions to provide support for the citywide strategic initiatives
of the General Plan Update and Annexation Strategy
o Capital Projects:
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Space modifications and facility improvements to the Development Services
Department building to accommodate expanded Code Enforcement and
Planning staff
x Human Resources Department $198,266
o One Human Resources Analyst II position to focus predominately on the ongoing
recruitment efforts for the Bakersfield Police Department
o Allocation of less than $85,000 to provide funding for ancillary costs associated with
measure-related recruitments and training resources for police recruits
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Addition of Budget Director and Performance/Innovation Officer
Clean City Initiative supplemental funding
Private Security and Biohazard Clean Up Expansion
Public Safety Partnership
Internal Auditing
Employee Development Fund
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Fiscal Year 2021 22 Authorized Staffing Summary
Department # of Positions
Police Department 45
Recreation and Parks Department 8
Development Services Department 16
Public Works Department 3
Economic Development Department* 4
Human Resources Department 1
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Total FY 2021 22 New Positions 79
*Two positions to funded for six months
The annual cost for the positions outlined above is $7.2 million. The total estimated cost for all prior year
positions and FY 22 positions funded partially or entirely by the PSVS measure is $36.1 million. This
represents approximately 46 percent of all FY 22 PSVS measure appropriations.
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Fiscal Year 2021 22 Staffing Proposal Detail
Department Position Title # of Positions
Police Department Sworn
Police Officer 9
Senior Police Officer 8
Detective 6
Sergeant 5
Sworn Subtotal 28
Police Department Civilian
Accountant I 1
Accounting Clerk I/II 1
Digital Forensic Examiner I/II 1
Communications Center Supervisor 1
Clerk Typist I/II 4
Lab Technician 1
Police Property and Equipment Specialist 1
Administrative Analyst 2
Sr. Records Clerk 3
Professional Staff Subtotal 17
Recreation & Parks Department Light Equipment Operator 1
Service Maintenance Worker 5
Facility Worker 2
Subtotal 8
Development Services Department
Code Enforcement Manager 1
Supervisor II ² Clean Up Crew 1
Code Enforcement Officer I/II 6
Light Equipment Operator 2
Service Maintenance Worker 2
Assistant Code Officer 2
Associate Planner II 1
Associate Planner I 1
Subtotal 16
Economic Development Department Planner I 2
Planner II 2
Subtotal 4
Public Works Department Civil Engineer III 1
Maintenance Craftworker 2
Subtotal 3
Human Resources Department Human Resources Analyst II 1
Subtotal 1
&LW\0DQDJHU·V2IILFH Assistant to the City Manager 1
Budget Director 1
Subtotal 2
Total FY 2021 22 New Positions 79
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Fiscal Year 2021 22 Citizens Oversight Committee Recommendation Summary
The table below is a summary of the staff recommended proposals, the dollar amounts for each
proposal and a summary of the Citizens Oversight Committee recommendations that correspond to
the proposals. Out of the $36 million in new staffing, programs and projects proposed by staff, the
Committee recommended (unanimously or by majority vote) $25.8 million or 75 percent of the
proposals made by City staff. All of the proposals listed below are included within the FY 22 Adopted
budget.
FY 2021 22 Staff Proposed Allocation Amount Committee
Recommendation
Public Safety ² Police Department
New Positions:
28 sworn
17 non-sworn
New Equipment: Patrol Vehicles: 30 Motorcycles:
4 PST Trucks: 1
$ 10.55 million
Unanimously Recommended
Committee Member Louie
abstained
Committee Member Keller
absent
Committee Member comments related to Public Safety ² Police Department:
Committee member Prince disagreed with the fact that the total salary and benefit costs for the
entire FY 22 measure allocations exceed 40 percent of total expected appropriations.
Public Safety ² Fire Department
New Positions: No new positions
Capital Projects:
Thermo Fisher Gemini
Plymovent System (3 Stations)
$420,000
Unanimously Recommended
Committee Member Keller
absent
Committee Member comments related to Public Safety ² Fire Department:
No Committee Member comments
Homelessness/Economic Development
New Positions: Four planner positions (Planner I (x2)
and Planner II (x2)
Activities:
Cultural resources survey
Business assistance program expansion
Economic development strategic plan/B3K
implementation
New business marketing funding
Community revitalization
Workforce development
$7,015,447
Majority Recommended
Committee Member Hibbard
voting no Committee
Members Holt and Perez-
Andreesen abstaining
Committee Member Keller
absent
Committee Member comments related to Homelessness and Economic Development:
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FY 2021 22 Staff Proposed Allocation Amount Committee
Recommendation
Committee member Prince reiterated that salaries and benefits for the overall measure
appropriations should not exceed 40 percent
Committee member Hibbard cautioned the City Council moving forward with economic
development plans that are developed by planners. Committee member Hibbard commented that
planners like to talk about things that are conceptual not the practical application of investing
money into the community. Committee member Hibbard commented that he did not see the nexus
between the proposed $7 million investment in this area and taking care of the capital/investors into
the community.
City 0DQDJHU·V2IILFH/Organization Initiatives
New Positions: Budget Director and Assistant to the
City Manager (Performance/Innovation Officer
focus)
Activities:
Clean City Initiative supplemental funding
Private Security and Biohazard Clean Up Expansion
Public Safety Partnership
Internal Auditing
Employee Development Fund
$2,000,000
Unanimously Recommended
Committee Member Keller
absent
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No Committee Member comments
Recreation and Parks
New Positions: 1 Light Equipment Operator and 3
Service Maintenance Workers to augment Rapid
Response Teams
New Equipment: 1.5 Ton Utility Dump Body Trucks,
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Capital Projects:
Facility Enhancements
Facilities Needs Assessments for MLK and
Silver Creek Community Centers
Jastro Park Improvements
McMurtrey Concrete Pool Deck
Replacement
City Splash Pad New Surface Coating
Campus Park North Fitness Equipment
Replacement
Park Trash Enclosures Phase 2
San Miguel Parking Lot Improvements
Campus Park South Tennis Court
Rehabilitation
$5,222,844
Unanimously Recommended
Committee Member Keller
absent
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FY 2021 22 Staff Proposed Allocation Amount Committee
Recommendation
Neighborhood Park Re-Invention (2 Parks)
Playground Rehabilitation Projects
Quailwood
Solera Garden
River Oaks
Windermere
Patriots
Committee Member comments related to Recreation and Parks:
Chairperson Sanders recommended the City install signage at park project sites to inform the users
that the project was funded by the PSVS Measure [Staff note: this concept has been in development
and will be standard policy within the next several months]
Committee member Perez-Andreesen requested the City Council consider allocating up to $5 million from FY
21 year-end fund balance to make additional investments in City parks.
Public Works Department
New Positions: 1 civil engineer III and 1
maintenance craftworker minor staffing related
costs to support pop-up, bulky item drop off events
Capital Projects:
x Chester Avenue ² 4th Street to Brundage
Lane Complete Streets Project: will leverage
state grant funds to make significant bicycle
and pedestrian improvements within the
area
x Chester Avenue ² State Route 58 to Truxtun
Avenue Corridor enhancements (design
funding only)
x Additional funding for street light
installations based on street light study
needs assessment
x Westside Parkway Beatification (Phase I)
x Mill Creek Bollard Improvements
x State Route 99 corridor beautification
enhancements at Hosking Avenue
Interchange
x State Route 99 corridor beautification
enhancements ² updated monument
signage
$8,242,075 Not Recommended
Committee Member comments related to the Public Works:
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FY 2021 22 Staff Proposed Allocation Amount Committee
Recommendation
Committee member Hibbard commented the proposal had an emphasis on freeways and although there is
a nexus to entrances and beautification, the general public does not see this as a priority of the measure. The
public is interested in improving multi-use paths and park conditions.
Committee member Tobias indicated he supported many aspects of the proposal, but so much emphasis was
placed on freeways and the City is letting the State off the hook. He noted the State hammers the CIty on
things and it would be nice if they took care of their own property.
Committee member Rowland agreed with the prior comments. He indicated he would like to see Chester
Avenue improvements, Mill Creek bollards project and other pedestrian infrastructure, but no nearly $6 million
in funding for hardscapes on freeways. He indicated he did not think it was a public priority right now, but
understood the goal, but indicated now is not the time.
Committee member Perez-Andreesen indicated she did agree with some of the projects, but cannot support
landscaping projects. She reemphasized the need for residents to have access to safe parks and cannot
imagine mothers that live by Martin Luther King Jr Park and East Bakersfield that do not have that luxury.
Chairperson Sanders encouraged the City Council to look at line items within this proposal and come up with
prioritization of the projects. Also encouraged the B3K group to evaluate what the economic development
benefits have
Staff Note: After these comments and Committee Recommendation, the City Council reduced the amount of
funds allocated to freeway beautification projects and reallocated approximately $1.94 million of these funds
to additional resources to address community priorities along the Kern River Parkway Multi-Use Path.
Development Services
New Positions: Code Enforcement Manager,
Supervisor II ² Clean Up Crew, Code Enforcement
Officer I/II (x4), Assistant Code Officer (x2)
Associate Planner II, Associate Planner I
Equipment: One (1) ½ Ton Crew Cab Pickup,
Two ¼ Ton Ext. Cab Pickups, 4 Mid-Size Sedans
$1,361,452
Unanimously Recommended
Committee Member Keller
absent
Committee Member comments related to Development Services:
No Committee Member comments
Human Resources
New Positions: Human Resources Analyst II
Activities:
Recruitment and training investments
$198,266
Unanimously Recommended
Committee Member Keller
absent
Committee Member comments related to Human Resources:
No Committee Member comments
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Public Safety and Vital Services Measure - Fund Distribution
Expenditures
Adopted
2019-20
Adopted
2020-21
Adopted
2021-22
Public Safety and Vital Services Measure
Personnel $12,680,014 $24,773,957 $36,177,163
Operating 4,361,317 21,727,003 19,721,921
Operating Capital 3,307,920 476,990 1,535,139
Fiscal Transfers to CIP 41,500,749 22,642,050 20,542,777
Total Public Safety and Vital Services Measure $61,850,000 $69,620,000 $77,977,000
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Public Safety and Vital Services Measure - Fund Distribution
$77,977,000
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Public Safety and Vital Services Measure - Fund Distribution
Department
Adopted
2019-20
Adopted
2020-21
Amended
Budget
2020-21
Adopted
2021-22
City Manager $-$76,700 $76,700 $684,372
Human Resources 300,633 889,664 890,509 868,346
Technology Services 590,416 2,072,514 2,072,514 2,070,191
TOTAL EXECUTIVE $891,049 $3,038,878 $3,039,723 $3,622,909
Accounting -65,876 65,876 67,288
TOTAL FINANCIAL SERVICES -65,876 65,876 67,288
City Attorney 300,000 ---
TOTAL CITY ATTORNEY 300,000 ---
Police Administration 1,717,842 5,136,205 5,181,205 1,580,974
Field Services 4,157,043 8,689,228 8,824,228 15,061,920
Police Investigations 1,040,810 2,554,769 2,554,769 3,799,611
Special Operations 80,007 245,560 245,560 250,969
Training and Logistics ---1,980,886
Support Services ---4,999,161
TOTAL POLICE SERVICES 6,995,702 16,625,762 16,805,762 27,673,521
Fire Administration 291,940 329,115 329,115 358,787
Fire Safety 139,107 209,869 209,869 181,766
Fire Suppression 1,856,765 4,479,920 4,479,920 5,150,475
TOTAL FIRE SERVICES 2,287,812 5,018,904 5,018,904 5,691,028
Public Works Administration -37,822 37,822 81,159
Engineering -33,906 33,906 142,307
General Services 445,707 649,608 651,066 827,550
Streets 176,448 372,000 372,000 -
Equipment --117,000 -
Solid Waste --786,000 2,140,010
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS 622,155 1,093,336 1,997,794 3,191,026
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Operating Fund Distribution
Department
Adopted
2019-20
Adopted
2020-21
Amended
Budget
2020-21
Adopted
2021-22
Parks 614,316 1,251,431 1,551,431 2,261,865
TOTAL RECREATION AND PARKS 614,316 1,251,431 1,551,431 2,261,865
Planning 8,684 185,309 185,309 392,111
Building 1,093,772 1,751,598 2,324,358 4,061,179
TOTAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1,102,456 1,936,907 2,509,667 4,453,290
Community Development 141,768 393,712 393,712 418,705
Economic Development 1,497,152 6,717,326 5,301,566 9,612,282
TOTAL ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1,638,920 7,111,038 5,695,278 10,030,987
TOTAL BY DEPARTMENT 14,452,410 36,142,132 36,684,435 56,991,914
Non-Departmental -10,835,818 10,835,818 442,309
Transfers out 46,379,749 22,642,050 47,501,530 20,542,777
Total $60,832,159 $69,620,000 $95,021,783 $77,977,000
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
APPROPRIATIONS
Public Safety and Vital Services Measure - Operating Distribution
Sources by Type
Adopted
2019-20
Adopted
2020-21
Adopted
2021-22
Appropriations
General Government $1,411,638 $3,038,878 $3,622,909
Police 8,751,600 16,625,762 27,673,521
Fire 2,153,275 5,018,904 5,691,028
Public Works 447,997 1,093,336 3,191,026
Recreation and Parks 738,454 1,251,431 2,261,865
Development Services 5,265,472 1,936,907 4,453,290
Economic & Community Development -7,111,038 10,030,987
Non-Departmental 1,280,815 10,835,818 442,309
Total $20,049,251 $46,912,074 $57,366,935
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Public Safety and Vital Services Measure - Operating Distribution
$57,366,935.00
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Revenues
The following are the primary revenue sources of the General Fund and Transient Occupancy Tax Fund.
The graphs contained in this section reflect the following: actual data for the first ten years, a projection
based on the latest information available during preparation of the budget for the current year, and a
projection for the next year based on the assumptions as outlined below.
Projected Revenue Assumptions:
Projected revenue assumptions are based on a combination of historic trend data and current economic
circumstances, including proposed State budget information and other external factors. The key
assumptions in the General Fund and Transient Occupancy Tax revenue forecast for FY 2021-22 are:
1)Secured property tax revenues are expected to increase 4 percent based on Kern County
assessed valuation projections;
2)Sales tax revenues are expected to show a 4 percent increase compared to the current year
revised estimate of 5 percent growth;
3)License and Permit revenues are expected to show no growth as compared to current year
revised estimates; and
4)Transient Occupancy Tax revenues are expected to show a 7 percent increase when
compared to current year revised estimates.
Property Tax Revenues - Property taxes are imposed on real property and tangible personal property
located within the state. Property is assessed annually on January 1 by the County Assessor. The State
Constitution limits the real property tax rate to 1 percent of the property's value, plus rates imposed to
fund indebtedness approved by the voters.
Cities, counties, school districts and special districts share the revenues from the 1.0 percent property tax.
The County generally allocates revenues to these agencies based on their average property tax revenue
in the three years preceding 1978-79 and in each year thereafter according to the proportion of property
tax revenues allocated to each agency in the previous year.
When territory is incorporated into a new city, the City receives a share of the property tax revenues
based on the costs of services assumed from other governments and the proportion of these costs which
had been funded by the property tax. The use of property tax revenues is unrestricted.
Sales Tax Revenues - The sales tax rate is generally 7.25 percent statewide. The City receives a 1
percent local government portion of the total statewide rate and the 0.5 percent rate increase
approved by the voters in November 1993 for public safety.
In addition to the statewide rate, Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7261 authorizes cities
and towns in California to impose one or more district taxes. District taxes collected shall be
transmitted to the districts. On November 6, 2018, voters within the City of Bakersfield passed
the Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services Measure. The Measure is a locally controlled
one-cent sales tax measure provides revenue annually to the City of Bakersfield to address top
community priorities.
The Measure increases the sales tax rate from 7.25 to 8.25 percent within the incorporated city
limits of Bakersfield as of April 1, 2019. The City will receive 2 percent of the 8.25 percent rate.
The 2 percent is distributed based on point of sale or being engaged in business within the City,
while the ½ cent for public safety is distributed 95 percent to counties and 5 percent to cities.
The 2 percent local sales tax revenue is distributed by the California Department of Tax and Fee
Administration. Cities receive payments on a quarterly basis, with monthly estimated advance
payments and a subsequent settlement payment to cover the difference based on actual
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collections. The ½ cent sales tax is distributed monthly. The largest single classification
contributing to sales tax revenues is the retail sales from vehicle sales. Sales tax must be
received into the City’s General Fund and its uses are unrestricted.
License and Permit Revenue - The California Constitution gives cities the authority to charge license and
permit fees as a means of recovering the cost of regulation. The fees which make up "License and
Permits" include: building permits, plumbing permits, electrical permits, mechanical permits, street and
curb permits, and other use permits and licenses.
The City requires that building permits be obtained to ensure that structures meet specific standards. The
City requires various additional construction permits for activities such as the installation of electrical,
plumbing, and sewerage facilities. The City charges a fee for issuing these permits in order to recover the
costs incurred.
Motor Vehicle-In-Lieu Revenues - As to the portion of the remaining VLF revenue formerly distributed to
local governments, SB89 of 2011 eliminates, effective July 1, 2011, Vehicle License Fee (VLF) revenue
allocated under California Revenue and Taxation Code 11005 to cities. As a part of the Legislature’s
efforts to solve the state’s chronic budget problems, the bill shifted all city VLF revenues to fund law
enforcement grants that previously had been paid by a temporary state tax and – prior to that – by the
state general fund. The City expects minimal VLF revenues in 2021-22 and in subsequent years unless and
until there is a change in law.
Charges for Service - A service charge is a fee imposed upon the user of a service provided by the City.
Generally a service charge can be levied when the service can be measured and sold in marketable
units and the user can be identified. The rationale is that certain services are primarily for the benefit of
an individual rather than the general public. Individuals benefiting from a service should pay for all or a
part of the cost of that service. Fees charged are limited to the cost required to provide the service as
prescribed by Article XIIIB of the State Constitution. These fees are often determined by cities through a
cost accounting analysis of the specific service. Service charges differ from license and permit fees in
that the latter are designed to reimburse the City for costs related to its regulatory activities.
Some of the charges for service included in this revenue source are:
Maintenance district services - Reimbursements for costs of operating and maintaining all public
improvements which benefit a specific area;
Interdepartmental charges - Account for the financing of services provided by the General Fund to
another City department on a cost-reimbursement basis; and,
Arena charges - Revenues received from the use of the Rabobank Arena.
Transient Occupancy Tax - The Transient Occupancy Tax is imposed for the privilege of occupying a room
or rooms in a hotel, motel, or other lodging facility, unless such occupancy is for a period of thirty (30) days
or more. The City of Bakersfield has a transient lodging tax rate of 12 percent, which was increased from
10 percent in the 1993-94 fiscal year. The use of revenues is unrestricted.
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City of Bakersfield
Property Tax Revenues
$94,416,300
Sales Tax Revenue
$157,499,000
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Transient Occupancy Tax
$8,500,000
License and Permit Revenues
$3,280,500
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Motor Vehicle - In - Lieu Revenues
$290,000
Charges for Services
$27,699,350
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
GENERAL FUND - REVENUE BY SOURCE
Revenues
Actual
2019-20
Amended Budget
2020-21
Revised Estimates
2020-21
Adopted
2021-22
Taxes
Property Taxes
Current year secured $47,048,533 $49,068,094 $50,183,094 $52,629,300
Current year unsecured 4,012,417 4,100,000 4,425,000 4,400,000
Property tax in-lieu 33,751,365 34,471,000 35,371,000 36,786,000
Delinquent and other taxes 746,461 507,500 467,500 601,000
TOTAL PROPERTY TAXES $85,558,776 $88,146,594 $90,446,594 $94,416,300
Sales and Use Tax
Sales and use tax $73,793,176 $70,950,000 $77,565,000 $79,479,000
PSVS Sales Tax Revenue 74,900,567 71,091,000 76,920,000 78,020,000
TOTAL SALES AND USE TAX $148,693,743 $142,041,000 $154,485,000 $157,499,000
Other Taxes
Utility franchise tax $5,951,390 $5,200,000 $5,500,000 $5,150,000
Business license tax 3,900,858 4,000,000 3,900,000 3,800,000
Real property transfer tax 1,341,620 1,400,000 1,400,000 1,400,000
TOTAL OTHER TAXES $11,193,868 $10,600,000 $10,800,000 $10,350,000
TOTAL TAXES $245,446,387 $240,787,594 $255,731,594 $262,265,300
Licenses and Permits
Development permits $2,526,411 $2,192,500 $3,140,000 $2,708,000
Alarm permits 343,857 315,000 315,000 315,000
Dog licenses 154,705 161,000 150,000 150,000
Other licenses and permits 114,013 103,730 100,022 107,500
TOTAL LICENSES AND PERMITS $3,138,986 $2,772,230 $3,705,022 $3,280,500
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
GENERAL FUND - REVENUE BY SOURCE
Revenues
Actual
2019-20
Amended Budget
2020-21
Revised Estimates
2020-21
Adopted
2021-22
Intergovernmental
State motor vehicle in-lieu tax $308,043 $320,000 $288,000 $290,000
State Homeowners subvention 364,806 360,000 300,000 300,000
Grants 6,111,499 10,347,080 8,797,708 1,832,427
TOTAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL $6,784,348 $11,027,080 $9,385,708 $2,422,427
Charges for Service
Maintenance district services $6,089,591 $7,130,000 $7,130,000 $7,235,000
Interdepartmental charges 11,658,556 11,500,000 18,335,000 6,500,000
Development fees 5,087,401 4,667,663 5,516,963 5,159,300
Fire charges 6,503,888 6,800,000 7,000,000 7,360,000
Police charges 933,455 796,300 588,900 608,900
Recreation fees 411,702 661,800 366,241 565,300
Other charges 184,704 173,500 221,250 270,850
TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICE $30,869,297 $31,729,263 $39,158,354 $27,699,350
Fines and Forfeits
Court fines and asset forfeitures $823,557 $655,000 $695,000 $660,000
TOTAL FINES AND FORFEITURES $823,557 $655,000 $695,000 $660,000
Miscellaneous
Interest income $205,794 $105,000 $55,000 $55,000
Contributions 34,815 55,000 50,000 30,000
Other reimbursements 156,775 120,000 120,000 120,000
Other revenues 2,510,082 1,223,144 1,874,644 948,423
TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS $2,907,466 $1,503,144 $2,099,644 $1,153,423
TOTAL REVENUES $289,970,041 $288,474,311 $310,775,322 $297,481,000
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
ESTIMATED REVENUE BY FUND
Fund Title Taxes and
Assessments
Licenses and
Permits
Inter-
Governmental
Revenue
Charges for
Service
Fines and
Forfeits
Miscellaneous
Revenue
Other
Financing
Sources Total
General $262,265,300 $3,280,500 $2,422,427 $27,699,350 $660,000 $1,153,423 $-$297,481,000
Cash Basis Reserve -----110,000 -110,000
Community Development --4,941,198 --169,868 -5,111,066
Home Investment Partnership --1,505,955 ----1,505,955
Federal Transportation --22,084,015 ----22,084,015
TRIP --13,895 ----13,895
State Transportation --602,000 --1,000 -603,000
Gas Tax --8,550,000 -50,000 40,000 -8,640,000
Traffic Safety ---175,000 1,350,000 8,000 -1,533,000
CUPA/UASI -316,000 -1,199,035 -5,000 -1,520,035
Supplemental Law Enforcement --596,627 --12,000 -608,627
Transient Occupancy Tax 8,500,000 --7,179,508 -1,847,497 -17,527,005
Municipal Improvement Debt -----84,106 -84,106
Capital Outlay -----220,000 -220,000
Capital Outlay-Local TRIP -----14,000 -14,000
Capital Outlay-Utility/Road Fund 5,550,000 ----80,000 -5,630,000
Park Improvement 1,532,000 ----50,000 -1,582,000
Transportation Development 16,500,000 ----150,000 -16,650,000
TDF TRIP Local Match -----225,000 -225,000
Major Bridge & Thoroughfare ----200,000 5,600 -205,600
Wastewater treatment ---33,471,361 -846,201 -34,317,562
Sewer Connections 40,000 --7,000,000 -55,000 -7,095,000
Refuse --5,870,000 55,058,253 -456,000 -61,384,253
Agriculture Water ---3,074,000 -120,000 -3,194,000
Domestic Water ---29,743,123 -425,000 -30,168,123
Airpark --820,000 291,700 -7,800 -1,119,500
Offstreet Parking ---84,200 -1,000 -85,200
Equipment Management ---34,177,891 -455,000 -34,632,891
Self Insurance ---17,053,107 -480,000 -17,533,107
Assessment Districts 3,658,400 ------3,658,400
Successor Agency Funds:
Successor Agency 2,695,625 --3,133,724 ---5,829,349
Successor Housing -----17,000 -17,000
Total $300,741,325 $3,596,500 $47,406,117 $219,340,252 $2,260,000 $7,038,495 $-$580,382,689
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Legislative
DEPARTMENT GOAL
To serve as the legislative and policy making body of the City enact
ordinances, resolutions and orders necessary for governing the affairs of the City
and promote the economic, cultural and governmental well being of the City of
Bakersfield.
FY 2020 21 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1.Continued recognition of special efforts accomplished by members of the
public and organizations for the betterment of the community.
2.Appointed citizens to City boards and commissions.
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DIVISION GOAL
Enhance the City's transportation network provide quality public safety services
continue positive development trends for downtown plan for growth and
development maintain and upgrade the City's infrastructure ensure efficient
use of fiscal resources attract and foster a qualified work force improve City
government communications with its citizens strengthen and diversify the City's
economic base support positive intergovernmental relations and, promote
community pride. Formulate City policies which reflect the needs and priorities
of the community. Establish and promote efforts to enhance community pride
and improved communications between government and its citizens.
FY 2020 21 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1.Prepared and acted on issues in a timely manner at regularly scheduled
and special City Council meetings.
2.Provided Council direction to staff through Council committees.
3.Adopted the &LW\·V annual Operating and Capital Improvement Program
budgets prior to June 30.
4.Served in a ceremonial capacity for City events and represented City at
conferences and meetings.
5.Appointed citizens to represent the community on various boards and
commissions.
6.Served as spokespersons for City affairs with all segments of the media.
7.Strengthened the &LW\·V position in local and state legislative arenas
through representation at League of California Cities and Big City Mayors
Cities meetings, and at other state, regional and local public hearings.
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FY 22 ACTION PLAN
1.Prepare and act on issues in a timely manner at regularly scheduled and
special City Council meetings.
2.Provide direction on the implementation of the PSVS Measure.
3.Continue to represent the City with the Big City Mayors and League of
California Cities groups.
4.Provide Council direction to staff through Council committees.
5.Adopt the annual Operating and Capital Improvement Program budgets
prior to June 30.
6.Serve in a ceremonial capacity for City events as a City representative.
7.Appoint citizens to represent the community on various boards and
commissions.
8.Serve as spokespersons for City affairs with all segments of the media.
9.Work toward equitable representation and resource allocations relative to
the State of California.
10.Communicate with state and local government officials on equitable
resource allocations on important budget and other issues such as
homelessness, transportation and high speed rail.
11.Represent the City of Bakersfield on the Local Agency Formation
Commission and Kern Council of Governments.
SERVICE LEVEL INDICATORS FY 18 19
Actual
FY 19 20
Projected
FY 20 21
Proposed
Approved City Budgets 1 1 1
Council Meetings Held 19 20 20
Proclamations Issued 108 100 100
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LEGISLATIVE
DIVISIONS:
Actual
2019-20
Adopted
Budget
2020-21
Amended
Budget
2020-21
Adopted
2021-22
Mayor $134,305 $156,862 $156,862 $155,869
City Council 280,472 302,174 302,174 306,388
Total $414,777 $459,036 $459,036 $462,257
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
General Fund $414,777 $459,036 $459,036 $462,257
Total $414,777 $459,036 $459,036 $462,257
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES:
MAYOR 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
City Council 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
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MAYOR
EXPENDITURES:
Actual
2019-20
Adopted
Budget
2020-21
Amended
Budget
2020-21
Adopted
2021-22
Personnel $115,986 $128,553 $128,553 $126,536
Operating 18,319 28,309 28,309 29,333
Capital ----
Total $134,305 $156,862 $156,862 $155,869
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
General Fund $134,305 $156,862 $156,862 $155,869
Total $134,305 $156,862 $156,862 $155,869
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CITY COUNCIL
EXPENDITURES:
Actual
2019-20
Adopted
Budget
2020-21
Amended
Budget
2020-21
Adopted
2021-22
Personnel $149,698 $153,453 $153,453 $152,387
Operating 130,774 148,721 148,721 154,001
Capital ----
Total $280,472 $302,174 $302,174 $306,388
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
General Fund $280,472 $302,174 $302,174 $306,388
Total $280,472 $302,174 $302,174 $306,388
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City AttorneyCity AttorneyDeputy AttorneysOutside CounselAdministrative AssistantLegal SecretariesAssociate Attorneys79
1211 CITY ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT GOAL
To represent, support and provide legal advice to the Mayor and City Council,
department heads and staff members of the various City departments to
aggressively defend its client in litigation to initiate litigation at the direction of the
City Council to render timely legal advice to City boards, commissions and
committees to research and provide information on legal issues to prepare legal
documents, including ordinances, resolutions and contracts and, to review and
prepare amendments to the City Charter and Bakersfield Municipal Code to
maintain consistency with current state and federal laws.
FY 2020 21 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Litigation:
1.Disposed of one federal litigation matter with no settlement money paid.
2.Disposed of thirteen state litigation matters, two with a defense verdict and
nine with no settlement monies being paid.
3.Using in house counsel monitored class action lawsuit filed by Attorney
*HQHUDO·V2IILFHFRQFHUQLQJZLUHOHVVVHUYLFHcollected $174,559 in
settlement monies.
4.Using in house counsel, won judgment awarding $23,431 in past due
Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT).
5.Represented the Police Department in over 28 Pitchess cases and
responded to 26 requests related to SB 1421.
Municipal:
1.Drafted, amended and finalized ordinances on subjects including
procedure for reasonable accommodation, urban hens, gambling and
coordinated routine municipal code clean ups. (Council Goals 1.6, 5.1).
2.Drafted, amended and finalized resolutions on several subjects including
Funding for Airport Improvement Project, Emergency Procurement for
Brundage Lane Navigation Center, Eastside Canal Crossings and Council
Policy and Procedures. (Council Goals 2.1, 6.5, 7.1).
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3.Drafted and reviewed agreements for City departments and divisions such
as those relating to Memorandum of Understanding with Kern County for
CARES Act Funding, Memorandum of Understanding between Fresno
County Sheriff and Bakersfield Police regarding joint Internet Crimes Against
Children Task Force, CARES Act Rental & Mortgage Assistance Program and
Greyhound tenant lease at Amtrak station. (Council Goals 1.3, 4.1).
4.Coordinated fireworks administrative citation process which resulted in the
collection of $20,300 in administrative fines and prevailing in all three
appeals. (Council Goals 1.6)
5.Coordinated with outside counsel in providing legal guidance to assist staff
with the refunding of 2005 bonds by forming Reassessment District No. 2020
1 to allow current and future development to continue within the district
known as City in the Hills. (Council Goals 5.1)
6.Represented City in Cal Osha and various Municipal Code appeal hearings
as well as Miscellaneous and Police Civil Service Commissions hearings.
7.Presented public presentations for City Departments and City Council
Workshops and Council Committees. (Council Goals 1.6).
FY 2021 22 SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES
1.Increase of $250,000 in legal services per Agreement No. 2020 011
executed in fiscal year 2019/2020.
FY 2021 22 ACTION PLAN
1.Continue to update Council regarding issues of concern.
2.Continue to provide City Departments with legal service.
3.Continue aggressive approach with litigation matters.
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CITY ATTORNEY
DIVISIONS:
Actual
2019-20
Adopted
Budget
2020-21
Amended
Budget
2020-21
Adopted
2021-22
City Attorney $4,344,195 $4,132,706 $4,132,706 $4,474,142
Total $4,344,195 $4,132,706 $4,132,706 $4,474,142
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
General Fund $1,752,012 $2,282,706 $2,282,706 $2,374,142
PSVS Sales Tax Revenue 300,000 ---
Self Insurance 2,292,183 1,850,000 1,850,000 2,100,000
Total $4,344,195 $4,132,706 $4,132,706 $4,474,142
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES:
Legal Counsel 9.00 10.00 10.00 10.00
Total 9.00 10.00 10.00 10.00
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LEGAL COUNSEL
EXPENDITURES:
Actual
2019-20
Adopted
Budget
2020-21
Amended
Budget
2020-21
Adopted
2021-22
Personnel $1,323,665 $1,587,887 $1,587,887 $1,675,320
Operating 3,020,530 2,544,819 2,544,819 2,798,822
Capital ----
Total $4,344,195 $4,132,706 $4,132,706 $4,474,142
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
General Fund $1,752,012 $2,282,706 $2,282,706 $2,374,142
PSVS Sales Tax Revenue 300,000 ---
Self Insurance 2,292,183 1,850,000 1,850,000 2,100,000
Total $4,344,195 $4,132,706 $4,132,706 $4,474,142
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Executive
DEPARTMENT GOAL
To provide professional leadership in the management of the City and execution
of City Council policies;to provide effective municipal services through the
coordination and direction of all City activities,finances and personnel;to act as
liaison between the City and other governmental agencies,citizens,business and
community groups and the media;and to provide administrative support to the City
Council and City departments in matters relating to maintenance of City Council
records,elections and personnel.
FY 2020-21 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1.The City Manager’s Office continues to implement, monitor, and report
the Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services Measure and its
community priorities. (City Council Goals 1.2,1.3,3.1,4.1,4.3,4.4,5.1,6.1,
6.2,7.1).
2.In partnership with the Technology Services Department, launched the new City
website, trained employees on the new website content management platform,
and revised vital web pages for enhanced clarity and usability. (City Council
Goal 7).
3.In partnership with the Public Works Department, implemented the Clean City
Initiative, which was added as Action Item 4.6 under the City Council goal #4
“Enhance Quality of Life and Public Amenities.” This initiative aims to combat the
growing issue of illegal dumping and litter Citywide.(City Council Goals 4, 7).
4.Awarded and initiated a Citywide Risk Assessment process. (City Council Goal 3).
5.The City Manager’s Office successfully updated and established employee
training on Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act. This important training and ongoing support demonstrates the City’s
commitment to best practices when serving the community.(City Council Goal
7.1.2).
6.Risk Management developed a COVID-19 Prevention Plan used as a supplement
to the City’s Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. The COVID-19 Prevention Plan was
created in accordance with compliance measures provided by Cal/OSHA. The
plan establishes procedures and information to assist employees in preventing
the spread of the virus (City Council Goal 1.5).
7.During the Covid-19 pandemic, Risk Management and Human Resources
collaborated to create a virtual supervisor/management training series through
zoom, entitled “Better Together.” The training series is utilized to educate
supervisors/management with regard to the regulations and mandates of the
ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic. Each training session included a training
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topic, followed by a forum for supervisors/management to ask questions to the
Human Resources Director and Risk Manager regarding leave benefits, COVID-19
compliance mandates, and much more. It was viewed as an effective and
efficient training tool, and future sessions will include other topics to assist
supervisors/management with regard to daily tasks such as managing work
related injuries, City policies and procedures, etc (City Council Goal 1.5).
8.The City Manager’s Office continued to lead the annexation effort,which
resulted in the progressing several island annexations toward finalization in an
effort to improve local government services (City Council Goal 4.1.2).
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FY 2021-22 GOALS
The Executive Department will continue to work on a variety of significant projects
which affect the majority of the organization.Some of the major projects Executive
staff will oversee in FY 2020-21 include the implementation of the PSVS Measure,
including the hiring of staff,equipping of new vehicles and the initiation of several
significant capital projects,implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater
Management Act,discussion with High Speed Rail regarding alternative alignments
through the City,coordination of the remaining TRIP projects,employee safety and
recognition programs,island annexations and continuing to implement projects
resulting from the ADA Transition Plan update.
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EXECUTIVE
DIVISIONS:
Actual
2019-20
Adopted
Budget
2020-21
Amended
Budget
2020-21
Adopted
2021-22
City Manager $1,386,294 $1,610,368 $1,690,568 $2,716,024
City Clerk 767,161 880,788 881,036 915,347
Risk Management 22,466,587 14,107,133 14,136,118 16,743,927
Total $24,620,042 $16,598,289 $16,707,722 $20,375,298
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
General Fund $2,153,455 $2,414,456 $2,494,904 $2,946,999
PSVS Sales Tax Revenue -76,700 76,700 684,372
Self Insurance 22,466,587 14,107,133 14,136,118 16,743,927
Total $24,620,042 $16,598,289 $16,707,722 $20,375,298
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES:
City Manager 9.00 14.00 14.00 18.00
City Clerk 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00
Risk Management 4.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
Total 20.00 26.00 26.00 30.00
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DIVISION GOAL
Participate in intergovernmental activities to represent the City's interest and
influence policy and legislation provide public information services for the community
and City staff assist the City Council in formulating long term community policies and
strategies and, administer and prepare all budget procedures and documents.
Maintain a sound fiscal position for the City through preparation of and
recommendations to the City's Operating and Capital Improvement Program
budgets and continual monitoring of financial conditions throughout the year.
Provide legislative and policy assistance to the City Council and staff develop and
enhance administrative policy and, perform special assignments.
FY 2020 21 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1.Successfully led efforts to implement the Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services
Measure (City Council Goals 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1).
2.In partnership with the Technology Services Department, launched the new City
website, trained employees on the new website content management platform, and
revised vital web pages for enhanced clarity and usability. (City Council Goal 7).
3.In partnership with the Public Works Department, implemented the Clean City
Initiative, which was added as Action Item 4.6 under the City Council goal #4
´(QKDQFH4XDOLW\RI/LIHDQG3XEOLF$PHQLWLHVµ7KLVLQLWLDWLYHDLPVWRFRPEDWWKH
growing issue of illegal dumping and litter Citywide. (City Council Goals 4, 7).
4.Awarded and initiated a Citywide Risk Assessment process. (City Council Goal 3).
5.Updated and established digital employee training on Title II of the Americans with
Disabilities Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. This important training and ongoing
support demonstrate tKH&LW\·VFRPPLWPHQWWREHVWSUDFWLFHVZKHQVHUYLQJWKH
community. (City Council Goal 7.1.2).
6.Worked with a local vendor to develop and online City Council Goals dashboard to
provide a user friendly online way for the public to follow progress on the CLW\·VILVFDO
year goals and activities. (City Council Goal 7).
7.Continued to lead the annexation effort, which resulted in the progressing several
island annexations toward finalization in an effort to improve local government
services (City Council Goal 4.1.2).
8.Prepared and distributed the proposed and final operating budgets for fiscal
year 2020 21 (City Council Goal 7.1).
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9.Staffed the following Council Committees: PSVS Citizens Oversight Committee
Budget and Finance Community Services Legislative and Litigation Planning
and Development Safe Neighborhoods and Personnel.
10.As the local governing body designee, processed applications to determine
public convenience or necessity for liquor licenses (City Council Goal 4.1).
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was developed by internal technology services staff which tracks
Councilmember referrals and allows staff to report regularly on referral progress.
(City Council Goal 7).
12.Directed the activities of the Employee Incentive Committee in the
administration of the Employee Incentive Plan, which is a program to
recognize City employees for excellent service in work performance.
13.Led efforts to apply for and received grant funding for a variety of programs
and services that align with City Council Goals, including additional bicycling
facilities and urban greening projects (City Council Goals 2.5, 7.1)
FY 2021 22 GOALS
1.Continue to provide guidance and leadership, in partnership with the County of
Kern and community organizations, in response to the Coronavirus COVID 19
pandemic including administering intergovernmental aid and promoting public
health education as recommended by the Center for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
2.Continue to provide guidance and leadership related to the implementation of
the PSVS Measure (City Council Goals 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1).
3.Review, analyze, and coordinate efforts to seek support for legislation
beneficial to Bakersfield on issues of federal, state and local concern, including
the adoption of an official City Legislative platform, which will allow the City to
SURDFWLYHO\DGYRFDWHDWWKH6WDWHOHYHOLQWKH&LW\·VLQWHUHVWV (City Council Goal
7.1).
4.Continue delivering the remaining Thomas Road Improvements Program
projects, including the Centennial Corridor Project. (City Council Goal 2.2).
5.Work to obtain grant funding for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure
improvements (City Council Goal 2.5, 7.1).
6.Continue actions to implement the City Council goals.
7.Continue to support the labor negotiation process with City bargaining units by
participating on the City negotiation team as well as participating in joint Labor
Management discussions.
8.Oversee and monitor City utility franchises (City Council Goal 7.1).
9.Prepare and distribute the proposed and final operating budgets for Fiscal Year
2022 23 (City Council Goal 7.1).
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10.Qualify the Fiscal Year 2021 22 Adopted Budget for the Government Finance
Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award (City Council
Goal 7.1).
11.Prepare General Information packets for the Mayor and City Council.
12.Review and prepare agenda materials for City Council meetings.
13.Staff City Council Committees: PSVS Citizens Oversight Committee Budget and
Finance Community Services Legislative and Litigation Metro Bakersfield
Animal Control Committee Personnel Planning and Development Safe
Neighborhood and Community Relations and Joint City/Count Standing
Committee to Combat Gang Violence.
14.Process applications to determine public convenience or necessity for liquor
licenses (City Council Goal 5.1).
SERVICE LEVEL INDICATORS FY 19 20 FY 20 21 FY 21 22
Actual Projected Proposed
General Information Memoranda 52 52 52
Agenda Highlights Memoranda 18 18 18
Staffed Council Committee Meetings 17 24 24
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CITY MANAGER
EXPENDITURES:
Actual
2019-20
Adopted
Budget
2020-21
Amended
Budget
2020-21
Adopted
2021-22
Personnel $1,340,817 $1,558,786 $1,631,986 $2,634,411
Operating 45,477 51,582 51,782 81,613
Capital --6,800 -
Total $1,386,294 $1,610,368 $1,690,568 $2,716,024
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
General Fund $1,386,294 $1,533,668 $1,613,868 $2,031,652
PSVS Sales Tax Revenue $-$76,700 $76,700 $684,372
Total $1,386,294 $1,610,368 $1,690,568 $2,716,024
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1341 CITY CLERK
DIVISION GOAL
To maintain a complete and accurate record of City Council proceedings preserve
official City records conduct municipal elections provide administrative assistance to
the City Council, Bakersfield Foundation, Kern River Groundwater Sustainability Agency,
Public Safety/Vital City Services Measure Citizens Oversight Committee and Youth
Commission and provide residents and other stakeholders excellent customer service.
7KH&LW\&OHUN·V2IILFHJRDOVDUHLQGLUHFWDOLJQPHQWwith City Council Goal 7: Promote
Community Pride, Image and Excellent Customer Service.
FY 2020 21 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1.Conducted the November 3, 2020 Primary Election for City Council Members for
Wards 2, 5 and 6 and the Special Election for City Council Member for Ward 1.
2.Prepared Resolution & Administrative Report certifying the election calling the
November 3, 2020 General Municipal Election for City Council Wards 2, 5, and 6
and the Special Election for City Council Member for Ward 1.
3.Conducted the swearing in ceremony for Councilmembers for wards 1, 2, 5, and
6 on December 16, 2020 and Mayor on January 05, 2021.
4.Completed the implementation of new technologies for DocuSign in order to
promote efficiency and allow the City to continue working safely throughout the
COVID 19 pandemic.
5.Implemented and set up the digital sign in the ClHUN·V2IILFHZLQGRZWRensure
compliance with public notice statutes.
6.Preparation of the new Records Request Manual.
7.Preparation of the new Agenda Manual.
8.Continued processing and applying postage to all City mail in house including
additional package services through the United States Postal Service at a reduced
rate.
FY 2021 22 GOALS
1. Continue processing and routing public records requests throughout the city.
Alignment with the Council Goal 7, Promote Community Pride, Image and
Excellent Customer Service with emphasis on Image and Excellent Customer
Service.
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2.Separate the City Records Requests from the Bakersfield Police Department
Records Requests. Alignment with the Council Goal 7, Promote Community Pride,
Image and Excellent Customer Service with emphasis on Image and Excellent
Customer Service.
3.Prepare and train departments regarding Records Requests on an annual basis to
ensure new staff are familiar with the process. Alignment with the Council Goal 7,
Promote Community Pride, Image and Excellent Customer Service with emphasis
all areas.
4.Prepare and train departments regarding Agenda/Administrative report process
to enforce correct and uniform Agenda items. Alignment with the Council Goal 7,
Promote Community Pride, Image and Excellent Customer Service with emphasis
all areas.
5.Coordinate the Scholastic Student Recognition Day.Alignment with the Council
Goal 7, Promote Community Pride, Image and Excellent Customer Service with
emphasis all areas.
6.Coordinate the 66th Annual Teen Government Day.Alignment with the Council
Goal 7, Promote Community Pride, Image and Excellent Customer Service with
emphasis all areas.
7.Continue serving and providing excellent customer service to the public and city
staff. Alignment with the Council Goal 7, Promote Community Pride, Image and
Excellent Customer Service with emphasis on Image and excellent Customer
Service.
8.Prepare election calendar and materials for election scheduled for Tuesday,
November 08, 2022 for wards 1, 3, 4 and 7.
SERVICE LEVEL INDICATORS FY 19 20 FY 20 21 FY 21 22
Actual Projected Proposed
Prepare and Post Council Agenda 32 30 30
Council and Mayoral Elections 1 1 0
Documents Processed 2,197 2300 2400
Outgoing U.S. Mail Processed 218,888 226,000 240,000
Records Requests and Subpoenas 5,679 14,900 5,000
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CITY CLERK
EXPENDITURES:
Actual
2019-20
Adopted
Budget
2020-21
Amended
Budget
2020-21
Adopted
2021-22
Personnel $539,418 $606,061 $606,061 $628,478
Operating 227,743 274,727 274,975 286,869
Total $767,161 $880,788 $881,036 $915,347
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
General Fund $767,161 $880,788 $881,036 $915,347
Total $767,161 $880,788 $881,036 $915,347
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1361 RISK MANAGEMENT
DIVISION GOAL
Protect the assets of the City from potential loss by purchasing insurance, self insuring or
transferring the risk to others when appropriate promote safety and well being for City
employees by designing training and educational programs to reduce injuries respond
to all claims filed against the City and limit the amount of loss through effective claims
management (City Council Goals 1.5, 3.1, 3.4).
FY 2020 2021 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1.Risk Management and Human Resources collaborated with the Bakersfield Police
Department on their wellness program and initiatives, specifically addressing
behavior health and resources to first responders. Training sessions are held twice a
month to allow BPD staff to learn about behavioral health topics that include PTSD,
moral injury, and struggles that first responders face with relationships. Training
sessions include guest speakers who specialize in law enforcement/first responders
and who share resources to support resilience and sustainability. (City Council Goal
3.1).
2.Risk Management continues to monitor the safety footwear reimbursement
program which includes Lehigh Custom Outfitters. Lehigh Custom Outfitters provides
a secure online portal that allows employees to order safety footwear applicable to
their department/division requirements, without an out of pocket expense, up to the
union negotiated annual allowance. Lehigh Custom Outfitters hosted an ordering
event in February 2021 at the CLW\·V&RUS<DUG offering customized sizing and the
ability to purchase safety footwear through the online portal (City Council Goal 3.1).
3.Risk Management developed a COVID 19 Prevention Plan used as a supplement to
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