INTRODUCING THE CITY OF CASA GRANDE S ANNUAL REPORT

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1 INTRODUCING THE CITY OF CASA GRANDE S ANNUAL REPORT Each year, the City of Casa Grande produces a Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) to provide a glimpse of the City s financial condition. This report is created and distributed annually to summarize the City s financial activities, which is drawn from the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Annual Budget. It also highlights some of the major accomplishments of the City of Casa Grande in The City of Casa Grande aims to provide a means of communicating its financial operations in an accessible format that is easy to understand. In preparing this Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), we believe we are able to reach a broader audience and better serve our residents. It is mailed out in the February utility bill, and remains available on the City website at Mayor This report serves as a summary for our previous fiscal year, July 2015 through June As this report also highlights data and information for the past year, you will notice that the Mayor and Council information that is included is for those who were in office at that time. As such, you will see Mayor Bob Jackson and Councilmember Karl Montoya listed along with some of your current members of the Council. Please read through the information, as it provides important data and should help you understand that the City is in solid shape financially. And finally, a special thanks to the previous Mayor and Council for their efforts in positioning the City for continued success. Casa Grande Mayor Craig McFarland

2 ANNUAL REPORT CITY OF CASA GRANDE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 WHAT S INSIDE CITY COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENTS Meet Your Leaders and Contact Information for Each Department MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS Economic Development, Quality of Life, Grant Funding and Partnerships, and Infrastructure Highlights BY THE NUMBERS Infographic of Key Deliverables and Special Projects REVENUES & EXPENSES Overview of General Fund as well as Other Governmental Funds BUDGET PROCESS Timeline of Budget Process and Local Sales Tax and Property Tax AWARDS & ACCOLADES Notable Achievements and Recognitions for Casa Grande A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR BOB JACKSON As this report reflects a year in review for the time frame from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016, this is the last annual report I - Mayor Robert A. will have the privilege of sending to our residents. The past year has seen many exciting things happen that continue to make Casa Grande a great place to live, work and play. We have continued to work on economic development and have been successful in bringing the Tractor Supply Distribution Center to our community. Phoenix Mart continues to make progress and has only recently started lifting walls into place for the 1.7 million square foot building. In 2017, we expect to make several more announcements regarding additional new businesses that will be coming to our City as well as the expansion of some of our existing companies. After several years of sluggish markets, I m pleased to see a rebound in home building with new companies looking to start building once again. In 2016, we also saw federal funding to complete the widening of I-10 through town connecting the three lanes between Sunland Gin Road and Early Road and we continue to work with ADOT to move forward with the widening through the Gila River Indian Community. It is an exciting time to live in Casa Grande and it has been a privilege to serve as the Mayor for the past nine years. I want to take this time to give my final thanks to all the Councilmembers and City staff for helping make our City a great place to work, raise a family and play.

3 DEPARTMENTS CITY MANAGER CITY ATTORNEY CITY CLERK (520) CITY COURT 375 E. 9th Street (520) COMMUNITY SERVICES 404 E. Florence Blvd. (520) FINANCE, Building B FIRE 377 E. Val Vista Blvd. (520) HUMAN RESOURCES, Building B PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (520) POLICE 373 E. Val Vista Blvd. (520) PUBLIC WORKS 3181 N. Lear Ave. (520) ACCOMPLISHMENTS QUALITY OF LIFE After an extensive process of gathering community feedback in the latter half of 2015, Mayor and Council moved forward with the design phase for the Community Recreation Center, which is estimated to break ground in Additionally, 11 AmeriCorps volunteers returned for the seventh year to improve, maintain, and expand the 15 mile trail system on Casa Grande Mountain. The City was also proud to maintain its Playful City USA designation for the seventh year. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic development recruitment efforts in targeted 32 overall businesses that represented over 6,300 potential jobs and over $1 billion in capital investment. The most notable was the completion of the 650,000 square foot Tractor Supply Distribution Center which services stores throughout its entire western region. GRANT FUNDING & PARTNERSHIPS A multitude of critical projects were able to be completed in thanks to $440,212 in generous grant funding from community partners. Grant funded programs included low cost spay and neutering services through the Animal Care Division, DUI enforcement efforts from the Police Department, the senior citizen home delivered meals program offered by the Community Services Department, and the victim s rights services provided by the City Attorney s Office. INFRASTRUCTURE Key infrastructure enhancements were a priority in , and included the completion of two intersection studies to improve traffic flow and safety, the intiation of construction of two traffic signals, and a coordinated effort with ADOT to incorporate the widening of Interstate 10 into the five year plan. MEET YOUR LEADERS CASA GRANDE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Karl Montoya Mayor Pro Tempore Dick Powell Mary Kortsen Matt Herman Lisa Fitzgibbons Ralph Varela

4 BY THE NUMBERS 5.3 MINUTES IN AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME TO EMERGENCIES 313,988 VISITS TO BOTH BRANCHES OF THE CASA GRANDE LIBRARIES 930 BUILDING PERMITS REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT 18,631 TONS OF RESIDENTIAL TRASH COLLECTED 1.8 BILLION GALLONS OF WASTEWATER TREATED TO A+ WATER QUALITY 7,717 RESPONSES FOR EMERGENCY CALLS BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT 1,690 TONS OF MATERIAL RECYCLED BY SANITATION DIVISION 24,594 HOME DELIVERED MEALS BY THE DOROTHY POWELL SENIOR CENTER 32, HOLE ROUNDS PLAYED AT THE DAVE WHITE GOLF COURSE MAKERSPACE OPENS AT VISTA GRANDE The Vista Grande Library opened Makerspace, an area to be used for arts, science and technology. Activities include 3D printing, robotics, sewing and more. 43RD ANNUAL COPPERSTATE FLY-IN The Casa Grande Municipal Airport was home to this annual aviation event and expo that drew an attendance of 7,000 participants and 450 aircraft. HOUSING REHAB PROGRAM The Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program renovated and/or replaced ten homes for qualifying residents, nearly doubling its annual goal.

5 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $10,820,328 FY16 $3,256,385 FY15 These funds are used to account for revenues derived from specific taxes, grants, or other restricted revenue sources. The uses and limitations of each special revenue fund are specified by City ordinance, federal, or state statutes. DEBT SERVICE FUNDS $5,050,835 FY16 $4,188,036 FY15 These funds are used to account for the accumulation of resources for and the payment of general obligation long-term debt principal, interest, and related costs. CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS $23,120,728 FY16 $3,093,998 FY15 These funds are used to account for financial resources used for the acquisition or construction of major capital facilities. These funds also included budgeted expenditures for construction sales tax, capital replacement, and recreation construction. Variances in capital project funds are due to the one time nature of large capital projects. ENTERPRISE FUNDS $19,022,473 FY16 $14,585,234 FY15 These funds are used to account for operations that are financed and operated in a manner similar to private business enterprises. The costs of providing services to the public are financed or recovered primarily through user charges. Casa Grande has separate enterprise funds for Water, Wastewater, Sanitation, and Golf Course. SANITATION SERVICE FUNDS $5,457,177 FY16 $5,386,901 FY15 Trash collection is funded solely by user fees collected from residents and commercial customers. The City s sanitation division is operated as an enterprise fund, which means that all fee revenue is deposited in a designated fund that serves as the sole source of funding for collection operations. REVENUES & EXPENSES OVERVIEW The total expenditures for the City of Casa Grande, including transfers for FY 2016 was $89,324,894. Of that total, 55% or $48,954,132 was for General Fund use. Other governmental funds are created to account for specific activities, and include special revenue, debt service, capital projects, enterprise, and sanitation services. WHERE DID THE MONEY COME FROM? (GENERAL FUND) SOURCE Local Sales Taxes $18,657,514 $18,829,292 Intergovernmental $13,123,722 $12,864,754 Property Taxes Franchise Taxes $3,425,579 $3,423,739 $2,190,797 $2,555,177 Fees & Fines $1,514,869 $1,561,831 Transfers In $4,498,182 $2,041,606 Licenses & Permits $1,793,435 $1,344,254 Sales & Rentals $200,960 $150,461 Misc. Income $224,263 $202,247 Interest & Contributions FY16 FY15 $329,583 $97,527 GRAND TOTAL $45,958,904 $43,070,888 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES $48,954,132 FY16 $38,614,766 FY15 The General Fund is the primary operating fund of the City. It exists to account for the resources used to pay for the services traditionally associated with government, such as fire and police protection, parks and recreation, planning and community development, and general administration of the City. HOW WAS THE MONEY SPENT? (GENERAL FUND) General Government 30% City Court 1% Public Works 3% Community Services 12% Planning & Development 4% PUBLIC SAFETY 53% Public Safety 51% General Government Includes: City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager, Finance & Information Technology, General Operations, Human Resources, and Mayor & City Council Public Safety Includes: Communications, Fire, and Police

6 LOCAL SALES TAX In 2016, the City s total sales tax collections equaled $20,919,918, $875,973 less than the $21,795,891 reported in FY The change in sales tax revenue was attributed to a decrease in dedicated sales tax related to local construction spending in FY16. BUDGET PROCESS & TIMELINE The City s annual budget process is an ongoing effort combining citizen input, City Council direction, and staff recommendations to meet community needs. Citizens are always encouraged to participate in this process. Departments begin preparing preliminary Capital and Operating Budgets. Budget guidelines and instructions are issued to each department. Departments prepare budget requests. Departments prepare Operating and Capital budget requests in coordination with Finance Department. Finance Department reviews budget submittals, refines requests, and prepares budget for management review. November January January Feburary PROPERTY TAXES City of Casa Grande residents continued to see no increase in their City property tax rate during The property tax rate remained constant at $ per $100 of assessed valuation, with no increases in either the primary or secondary rates. Primary taxes are used to fund general government operations including police, fire, and recreation services. Secondary taxes go toward interest and principal payments on voter approved general obligation bonds issued by the City for capital improvement, such as streets, library, public safety, court, and other public buildings. HOW DO WE COMPARE? Compared to four nearby cities, Casa Grande residents continue to have the lowest property tax rate. Property tax collection is calculated per $100 of net assessed valuation on a home. City Manager reviews and revises budget requests with departments. City Manager s proposed budget presented to City Council. City Council Budget workshop is held to review and discuss City Manager s recommended budget. March April May NEIGHBORING PROPERTY TAX RATE COMPARISON Maricopa ($4.7845) Coolidge ($1.8494) Public Hearing on budget and property tax levy is held. City Council adopts tentative and final budgets. City Council adopts property tax levy. June July Eloy ($1.1701) Florence ($1.1182) Casa Grande ($0.9999)

7 2016 AWARDS & ACCOLADES DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION By the Government Finance Officers Association AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING By the Government Finance Officers Association AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN POPULAR ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTING By the Government Finance Officers Association TREE CITY USA By the National Arbor Day Foundation PLAYFUL CITY USA Designation by Kaboom! This report is a summary of the un-audited financial activities of the City s funds reported in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). It contains information only from selected funds. The CAFR contains more detailed information and outlines the City s financial position and operating activities each year. These financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United State of America (GAAP) for local governments as prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The CAFR, Annual Budget, and Annual Report are available at City Hall, 510 E. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande, AZ and on the City s website at CONTACT US If you have comments or suggestions on how we can improve this report or our services, please let us know. Public Information Office 510 E. Florence Boulevard Casa Grande, AZ pio@casagrandeaz.gov facebook.com/cityofcg twitter.com/cgazgov youtube.com/cgazgov