City Council of Hyattsville, Maryland. AGENDA City Council Work Session Wednesday, March 16, :00 PM

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1 City Council of Hyattsville, Maryland AGENDA City Council Work Session Wednesday, March 16, :00 PM Council Chambers Hyattsville Municipal Building 4310 Gallatin Street, 3rd Floor Hyattsville, MD (301) CITY COUNCIL Mayor Candace B. Hollingsworth Edouard Haba, Council President, Ward 4 Bart Lawrence, Council Vice President, Ward 1 Kevin Ward, Ward 1 Robert S. Croslin, Ward 2 Shani N. Warner, Ward 2 Patrick A. Paschall, Ward 3 Thomas Wright, Ward 3 Paula J. Perry, Ward 4 Ruth Ann Frazier, Ward 5 Joseph Solomon, Ward 5 ADMINISTRATION Tracey E. Nicholson, City Administrator Laura Reams, City Clerk, , lreams@hyattsville.org 1 Watch Council Meetings Live View Past Council Meetings

2 WELCOME TO THE CITY OF HYATTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING! Your participation at this public meeting is valued and appreciated. Agenda/Packet: The Agenda/Packet is available for review at the Hyattsville Municipal Building and online at prior the scheduled meeting (generally available no later than the Friday prior to the scheduled Monday meeting). Please note, times given for agenda items are estimates only. Matters other than those indicated on the agenda may also be considered at Council discretion. Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting or other services in conjunction with this meeting, please contact the City Clerk s Offi ce at (301) Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Audible Devices: Please ensure all audible devices are turned off or otherwise not audible when the City Council is in session. Thank you. Consent Agenda: Items listed on the Consent agenda are considered to be routine in nature, and are normally approved by one motion. Please note that most items on the Consent agenda have been discussed at a previous meeting. If a Councilmember wishes to comment on a particular item, that item shall be removed from the Consent agenda to action to allow for additional discussion. Public Input: If you wish to address the Council during the Public Comment period, please submit an Audience Participation Form to the City Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting. Matters identified during Public Comment that are not on that meeting s agenda will be referred to staff for follow-up or considered on a future agenda. Issues that require a response will be addressed publically at the next regular Council meeting. Speakers are requested to keep their comments to no more than two (2) minutes per speaker. Written comments or supporting documents may be turned in to the City Clerk for distribution to the Mayor and Council. Ways to Watch the Meetings Live: City Council meetings are broadcast live on cable television channel 71 (Comcast) and channel 12 (Verizon). You may also view meetings live online at hyattsville-md.granicus.com/mediaplayer.php?camera_id=2 Replay Schedule: The meetings will be re-broadcast on cable television, channel 71 (Comcast) and channel 12 daily at 7:00 a.m., 1 p.m., and 8 p.m. Meetings are also able for replay online at City Information: Sign up to receive text and notifications about Hyattsville events, government, police and programs at Inclement Weather: In the event of inclement weather, please call to confirm the status of the Council meeting. 2 Twitter Facebook Instagram Vimeo

3 1. Call to Order and Council Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 3. Approval of the Agenda 4. Public Comment (8:10 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.) Limit 2 minutes per speaker 5. Presentations (8:20 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.) 5.a) FY17 Budget Review: Legislative & Administration FY17 Budget Presentation (AdminLegistative)_FINAL.pdf 6. Council Dialogue (9:30 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.) 7. Community Notices and Meetings 7.a) Council Budget Meeting Schedule 2016 Council Meeting Calendar - BUDGET.pdf 7.b) City Calendar: March 17-22, Motion to Adjourn Main City Calendar for March 16.pdf 3

4 A FY17 BUDGET PRESENTATION LEGISLATIVE & ADMINISTRATION March 16,

5 Mayor: Candace Hollingsworth HYATTSVILLE CITY GOVERNMENT Council Members Ward 1: Kevin Ward Bart Lawrence (Council Vice President) Ward 2: Robert Croslin Shani Warner Ward 3: Patrick Paschall Thomas Wright Ward 4: Paula Perry Edouard Haba (Council President) Ward 5: Joseph Solomon Ruth Ann Frazier City Clerk Laura Reams Council Support Agenda & Minutes Public Information and Inquires Voting Liaison Records Management Assistant City Administrator Jim Chandler Information Technology City Administrator Tracey E. Nicholson Manages the Daily Operations of the City Administrative Support Wellness Coordinator Customer Service Ellarose Preston Kiomara Rivera Hyattsville Police Department Community & Economic Development Community Services & Recreation Department of Public Works Office of the Treasurer Department of Human Resources Doug Holland, Chief Jim Chandler, Director Jake Rollow, Director Lesley Riddle, Director Ron Brooks, Director Vivian Snellman, Director Command Patrol Services Administrative Services Investigations Community Action Team School Resources Professional Standards Communications Economic Development Strategic Planning Parking Compliance Code Compliance Geographic Information Information Technology Planning Child and Youth Programming Senior/Disability Services Volunteer Services Recreation and Events Planning Cable TV Station Communications Community Outreach Construction Management Sanitation Services Park/Tree Maintenance Streets Maintenance Building Maintenance Vehicle / Fleet Maintenance Contract Management Annual Budgets Annual Appropriations Audits Debt Management Purchasing Payroll Federal + State Law Compliance Complete Personnel Management Employee/Management Liaison Compensation / Benefit Practices Equal Employment Opportunity 5

6 MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL 6 3

7 MAYORAL GUIDANCE Complete Audits Institute Programs to Become an Employer of Choice Pro-Active Communication & Outreach Develop Department Level Aspiration Plans Encourage Economic Development & Growth Interactive Kiosks / Digital Cities Implement Ambassador s Academy Produce Original Content for Hyattsville TV Expand Recreational Activities Increase Community Policing Visibility & Interaction Increase Community Service Projects Summer Youth Employment Opportunities Improve Service Award Program Transition Contract Personnel to Classified Positions 7 4

8 2017 MAYORAL - BUDGET Funding for Community/Committee Projects ($1K) Funding for MML Conference Funding for National League of Cities Conference Funding for Gateway Arts District Mayor s Meetings & Community Meetings 8 5

9 MAYOR S OFFICE FY-2015 FY-2016 FY-2017 Variance % Expenditures Actual Budget Proposed in dollars Change Salaries and Wages $7,800 $7,800 $7,800 $0 0.0% Overtime $0 0.0% Fringe Benefits 1,422 1,488 1,360 ($128) -8.6% Contracted Services $ % Insurance $0 0.0% Communications 1,645 2,100 2,100 $0 0.0% Utilities/Fuel/Oil $0 0.0% Supplies and Materials ($150) -37.5% Travel and Training 969 2,200 2,800 $ % Other 365 1,200 1,000 ($200) -16.7% Capital Outlay 337 1,500 0 ($1,500) % TOTAL $12,538 $16,788 $15,510 ($1,278) -7.6% 9 6

10 FY16 HIGHLIGHTS 190 Legislative Actions in 2015, Including Adoption of 2 Charter Amendments, 5 Ordinances, 4 Resolutions, and 10 Proclamations Legislative Breakfast Implemented New Voting Legislation Pyramid Atlantic Facility Planning (DPW Facility, Bldg 3505) Educational Awards 10 7

11 Council Funding Requests Sidewalk Repair & Construction (Hamilton, Kimberly, Kelliher St) Hyattsville Health Weekend (November 5-6) Flow of Traffic Study Re-Establish Police Captain s Position Establish Positions (HR, Treasurer, Communications) Snow Removal Program for Qualified Seniors Street Repair/Speed Hump Funds Lighting Study Area Improvements Replacement of Trash Receptacles Enterprise Resource Planning System 11 8

12 2017 CITY COUNCIL BUDGET Committee Discretionary Funds ($1500) Council Discretionary Projects/Programs ($1K) per ward Education Enrichment Grant Program ($10K) Funding for MML Conference Funding for Legislative Breakfast Supplies & Materials Community Meetings, PGCMA Sponsorship, Mayors Breakfast, County Meetings Donations Historic House Tour; Sonny Frazier Toy Drive 12 9

13 CITY COUNCIL FY-2015 FY-2016 FY-2017 Variance % Expenditures Actual Budget Proposed in dollars Change Salaries and Wages 52,000 52,000 52, % Overtime % Fringe Benefits 9,483 9,064 8,620 (444) -4.9% Contracted Services % Insurance 21,193 20,200 24,000 3, % Communications 2,722 14,500 9,500 (5,000) -35.5% Utilities/Fuel/Oil % Supplies and Materials 134 1, (1,100) -68.8% Travel and Training 25,603 35,550 34,550 (1,000) -2.8% Other 8,346 21,500 23,750 2, % Capital Outlay % TOTAL 119, , ,920 (1,494) -1.0% 13 10

14 CITY CLERK 14 11

15 Mayor: Candace Hollingsworth HYATTSVILLE CITY GOVERNMENT Council Members Ward 1: Kevin Ward Bart Lawrence (Council Vice President) Ward 2: Robert Croslin Shani Warner Ward 3: Patrick Paschall Thomas Wright Ward 4: Paula Perry Edouard Haba (Council President) Ward 5: Joseph Solomon Ruth Ann Frazier City Clerk Laura Reams, Lilly Littleford (Part Time) 1.5 FTES Council Support Agenda & Minutes Public Information and Inquires Voting Liaison Records Management Assistant City Administrator Jim Chandler Information Technology City Administrator Tracey E. Nicholson Manages the Daily Operations of the City Administrative Support Wellness Coordinator Customer Service Ellarose Preston Kiomara Rivera Hyattsville Police Department Community & Economic Development Community Services & Recreation Department of Public Works Office of the Treasurer Department of Human Resources Doug Holland, Chief Jim Chandler, Director Jake Rollow, Director Lesley Riddle, Director Ron Brooks, Director Vivian Snellman, Director Command Patrol Services Administrative Services Investigations Community Action Team School Resources Professional Standards Communications Economic Development Strategic Planning Parking Compliance Code Compliance Geographic Information Information Technology Planning Child and Youth Programming Senior/Disability Services Volunteer Services Recreation and Events Planning Cable TV Station Communications Community Outreach Construction Management Sanitation Services Park/Tree Maintenance Streets Maintenance Building Maintenance Vehicle / Fleet Maintenance Contract Management Annual Budgets Annual Appropriations Audits Debt Management Purchasing Payroll Federal + State Law Compliance Complete Personnel Management Employee/Management Liaison Compensation / Benefit Practices Equal Employment Opportunity 15

16 2016 Highlights 35 Public Information Act Requests Produced Official Records for 36 Council Meetings & Public Hearings Administrative Coordination of 2 Elections Legislative Breakfast Planning Internship Program Growth and Management ipad integration for online voting New Agenda Management Platform (Granicus/Trello) Provided Support for Community Meetings Hired, Integrated and Trained a Part-Time Clerk Enrolled in Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) Program MML Legislative Participation- Prof Development 16 13

17 GOALS & OBJECTIVES Document and Maintain Accurate Records of Official Actions of the Mayor & Council Provide Timely Responses to Requests for Information Filed Under the Maryland Public Information Act Manage and Oversee the City s Archives in Accordance with the City s Retention Schedule Assist the Board of Supervisors of Elections with the conduct of Open and Fair Elections and Turnout and implementation of new election initiatives. Provide Excellent Administrative Support to Mayor and Council and Ensure Adequate Resources

18 2017 BUDGET Continuation of Part-Time Deputy Clerk Funding for Enrollment and Educational Training for Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) Program Quarterly Maryland Municipal Clerk Association Meetings Maryland Municipal League Conference (Summer 2015) International Institute of Municipal Clerks Regional Conference (January 2017) Legislative Breakfast 18 15

19 CITY CLERK FY-2015 FY-2016 FY-2017 Variance % Expenditures Actual Budget Proposed in dollars Change Salaries and Wages 81,675 86, ,700 22, % Overtime % Fringe Benefits 36,029 39,581 42,092 2, % Contracted Services % Insurance % Communications 1,195 1,000 1, % Utilities/Fuel/Oil % Supplies and Materials (300) -31.6% Travel and Training 1,650 2,990 4,040 1,050) 35.1% Other % Capital Outlay 0 1,000 1, % TOTAL 121, , ,382 25, % 19 16

20 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS 20 17

21 2016 HIGHLIGHTS Conducted Regular Election (May) and Special Election (September) Implementation of New Procedures Lowered Voting Age Provisional Ballots Write-in Candidates Election Judge Hiring & Training Planned and Implemented New Initiatives Candidate Orientation Event Early Voting Days Increased Outreach for Vote-by-Mail Held Voter Registration Drives at City Events & Northwestern High School Presented Proposed Election Code Revisions to City Council 21 18

22 GOALS & OBJECTIVES Complete RFP Selection Process for City Election Vendor Implementation of Adopted Changes to City Election Code and New Policies Adopted by City Council Conduct Outreach for Registered and Non-Registered Voters Review and Refine Election Day Procedures Conduct May 2017 General Election Increase Voter Turnout 22 19

23 2017 BUDGET Funding for Payment of Overtime Costs Associated with Election Days (Call-a-Bus Driver and Other Departmental Assistance) Funding for Increased Outreach Communications Funding to Support Potential New Initiatives 23 20

24 BOARD OF ELECTIONS FY-2015 FY-2016 FY-2017 Variance % Expenditures Actual Budget Proposed in dollars Change Salaries and Wages 3,500 3,500 4,500 1, % Overtime % Fringe Benefits % Contracted Services 31,278 10,325 45,000 34, % Insurance % Communications % Utilities/Fuel/Oil % Supplies and Materials 1,145 1,825 1, % Travel and Training % Other % Capital Outlay % TOTAL 36,221 15,948 51,698 35, % 24 21

25 CITY ADMINISTRATOR 25 22

26 2016 HIGHLIGHTS Facility Management Plan Improved Safety and Security (Reduction in Crime) Offset Expenditures by Increasing Grants Police Officer Engagement Completed Infrastructure Projects Increased Partnerships Improved Communication & Outreach Improved/Updated IT Systems and Network Security Upgraded Profile in Parks and Green Space Implemented Creative Programming and Event Planning Staff Development - Low/No Cost Training Received HEAL Recognition & Ongoing Programming Farmers Market 26 23

27 GOALS & OBJECTIVES Ensure Access to Timely and Accurate Information Welcome Packets, Social Media, Economic & Quarterly Reports Encourage Economic Growth, Opportunity and Business Development Ensure Consistent and Incremental Improvements in City Infrastructure (Streets, Sidewalks, Lighting & Facilities) Ensure Annual Budget Compliance Identify Opportunities for Alternative Funding Two New Grant or Partnership Opportunities Annually Identify Opportunities to Improve Safety and Security Encourage Staff Development & Training Implement Employer of Choice Programs Implement New and/or Continued Programs and Events- Participation Promote Health and Wellness 27 24

28 2017 BUDGET Funding for Personal Services Contract Funding for MML and ICMA Conferences Funding for Special Initiatives Contracted Services Professional Services Safety, Emergency Operations 28 25

29 FUNDING OFFSET INTIATIVES Expand Internship Opportunities Web-Based Training/Low Cost Training Ensure Competitive Pricing Continue Process Improvement Reviews Increase Partnership Opportunities Increase in Grant Applications Increase Collection of Accounts Receivable 29 26

30 CITY ADMINISTRATOR FY-2015 FY-2016 FY-2017 Variance % Expenditures Actual Budget Proposed in dollars Change Salaries and Wages 254, , ,023 26, % Overtime 1,880 2,500 1,550 (950) -38.0% Fringe Benefits 89,270 88, ,981 14, % Contracted Services 20,220 23,950 25,650 1, % Insurance 13,631 11,500 12, % Communications 3,798 5,300 5, % Utilities/Fuel/Oil % Supplies and Materials 10,984 9,500 9, % Travel and Training 6,054 9,910 9, % Other 1,126 1,600 1, % Capital Outlay 2,068 2,500 2, % TOTAL 403, , ,014 42, % 30 27

31 Director, Human Resources 31 28

32 Mayor: Candace Hollingsworth HYATTSVILLE CITY GOVERNMENT Council Members Ward 1: Kevin Ward Bart Lawrence (Council Vice President) Ward 2: Robert Croslin Shani Warner Ward 3: Patrick Paschall Thomas Wright Ward 4: Paula Perry Edouard Haba (Council President) Ward 5: Joseph Solomon Ruth Ann Frazier City Clerk Laura Reams Council Support Agenda & Minutes Public Information and Inquires Voting Liaison Records Management Assistant City Administrator Jim Chandler Information Technology City Administrator Tracey E. Nicholson Manages the Daily Operations of the City Administrative Support Wellness Coordinator Customer Service Ellarose Preston Kiomara Rivera Hyattsville Police Department Community & Economic Development Community Services & Recreation Department of Public Works Office of the Treasurer Department of Human Resources Doug Holland, Chief Jim Chandler, Director Jake Rollow, Director Lesley Riddle, Director Ron Brooks, Director Vivian Snellman, Director Command Patrol Services Administrative Services Investigations Community Action Team School Resources Professional Standards Communications Economic Development Strategic Planning Parking Compliance Code Compliance Geographic Information Information Technology Planning Child and Youth Programming Senior/Disability Services Volunteer Services Recreation and Events Planning Cable TV Station Communications Community Outreach Construction Management Sanitation Services Park/Tree Maintenance Streets Maintenance Building Maintenance Vehicle / Fleet Maintenance Contract Management Annual Budgets Annual Appropriations Audits Debt Management Purchasing Payroll Federal + State Law Compliance Complete Personnel Management Employee/Management Liaison Compensation / Benefit Practices Equal Employment Opportunity 32

33 2016 HIGHLIGHTS Staffed 21 Replacements: Includes 9 Officers University of Maryland Internship Program: Placed 5 Interns Researched and/or Developed Several Personnel Policies to become an Employer of Choice. Held and successfully completed: Open Enrollment for Medical and Life Insurance Programs Two Wellness Fairs Three All Hands Meetings Employee/Family Cook-Out & Volunteer Activities Employee Inoculation Program, Training & Development Including Brown Bag Lunches, Professional Development Through MML and IPMA-HR 33 30

34 GOALS & OBJECTIVES Continue partnership with all departments to recruit, develop, and retain a committed and diverse workforce. Identify low cost, high value personal and professional education and training. Ensure workplace safety programs and services are identified and in place. Identify and support opportunities to develop HEAL program initiatives. Develop/Re-design HR Programs and Services to encourage retention and move towards goal of becoming an Employer of Choice

35 2017 BUDGET Part-Time HR Administrative Assistant Professional Development (MML and IPMA-HR) Quarterly International Public Management Assoc Meetings Maryland Municipal League Conference Fringe Benefits Health Insurance for Retirees HR Personnel Fringe Benefits Contracted Services (includes professional services) HR Consulting Firms HR Personnel-EE-Wellness Printing Services (Personnel Manual & Personnel Guide) 35 32

36 HUMAN RESOURCES FY-2015 FY-2016 FY-2017 Variance % Expenditures Actual Budget Proposed in dollars Change Salaries and Wages 121, , ,000 21, % Overtime % Fringe Benefits 272, , ,659 29, % Contracted Services 7,289 13,500 13,000 (500) -3.7% Insurance % Communications 6,127 9,850 10, % Utilities/Fuel/Oil % Supplies and Materials 1,963 12,300 2,300 (10,000) -81.3% Travel and Training 7,070 7,400 8,600 1, % Other 100 1,500 1,000 (500) -33.3% Capital Outlay 1, , % TOTAL 417, , ,959 41, % 36 33

37 FUNDING OFFSET INTIATIVES Continue/Expand Intern Involvement with Local Colleges Institute Group Web-Based Training Seek Training Opportunities from Maryland Commission on Civil Rights, LGIT, and Chesapeake -No Cost Develop a Training Collaborative with Other Municipalities Ensure Competitive Pricing or Low Cost Initiatives 37 34

38 FINANCE DEPARTMENT 38 35

39 Mayor: Candace Hollingsworth HYATTSVILLE CITY GOVERNMENT Council Members Ward 1: Kevin Ward Bart Lawrence (Council Vice President) Ward 2: Robert Croslin Shani Warner Ward 3: Patrick Paschall Thomas Wright Ward 4: Paula Perry Edouard Haba (Council President) Ward 5: Joseph Solomon Ruth Ann Frazier City Clerk Laura Reams Council Support Agenda & Minutes Public Information and Inquires Voting Liaison Records Management Assistant City Administrator Jim Chandler Information Technology City Administrator Tracey E. Nicholson Manages the Daily Operations of the City Administrative Support Wellness Coordinator Customer Service Ellarose Preston Kiomara Rivera Hyattsville Police Department Community & Economic Development Community Services & Recreation Department of Public Works Office of the Treasurer Department of Human Resources Doug Holland, Chief Jim Chandler, Director Jake Rollow, Director Lesley Riddle, Director Contract Ron Brooks, Management Director Vivian Snellman, Director Command Economic Development Child and Youth Programming Construction Management Annual Budgets Federal + State Law Compliance Patrol Services Strategic Planning Senior/Disability Services Sanitation Services Complete Personnel Management Administrative Services Parking Compliance Volunteer Services Park/Tree Maintenance Annual Appropriations Employee/Management Liaison Investigations Code Compliance Recreation and Events Streets Maintenance Audits Compensation / Benefit Practices Community Action Team Geographic Information Planning Building Maintenance Debt Management Equal Employment Opportunity School Resources Information Technology Cable TV Station Vehicle / Fleet Maintenance Purchasing Professional Standards Planning Communications Communications Community Outreach Payroll 39

40 2016 HIGHLIGHTS Completion of FY 12 and FY 13 Audits Refined Procedures for Contracts and Procurement Management & Updated Manual Maintained Oversight of Funding Priorities Trained Staff on Procurement Procedures Trained Staff on Fixed Asset System Built Relationships with Banks and Bond Fund Manager Improved Inventory Management Procedures 40 37

41 FY17 BUDGET Funding for Cohn/Reznick and Lindsey & Assoc. New Accountant Position RFP for Accounting Firm to Complete 2016 & 2017 Audits Funding for MML and National GFOA Conference Supplies & Materials Contracted Services License (Financial Management System) Maintenance Support (Software Program) Bank Fees Economic Forecast Report 41 38

42 FINANCE FY-2015 FY-2016 FY-2017 Variance % Expenditures Actual Budget Proposed in dollars Change Salaries and Wages 210, , ,826 69, % Overtime 6,623 4,500 6,000 1, % Fringe Benefits 59,684 77, ,384 26, % Contracted Services 208, , ,500 20, % Insurance % Communications 889 1,225 1, % Utilities/Fuel/Oil % Supplies and Materials 4,762 3,525 3, % Travel and Training 823 7,135 7, % Other % Capital Outlay 2,561 2,400 2, % TOTAL 494, , , , % 42 39

43 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 43 40

44 2016 HIGHLIGHTS Virtual CIO (vcio) and Network Engineering Services Upgrades Servers and Network Auditing Wireless Internet Upgrades (public/private) Updated City s IT Security & Firewall IT Assessment Report: 90% Completion INET: Network Segregation On-Site Server Back-Up Redundancy Additional On-Site Data Capacity Professional Staff Development (Microsoft Certified Server Management Training) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Preliminary Scope 44 41

45 Supplies & Materials FY17 BUDGET Contracted Services (includes professional services) Licenses (Office 365 & Firewall) Virtual CIO & Network Engineer (Dataprise) ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Procurement & Integration Completion of IT Corrective Action Projects Travel and Training Conference Registration, Travel, Lodging, Dues On-line training 45 42

46 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FY-2015 FY-2016 FY-2017 Variance % Expenditures Actual Budget Proposed in dollars Change Salaries and Wages 70,249 72,709 75,278 2, % Overtime 0 1,000 1, % Fringe Benefits 34,294 34,995 36,686 1, % Contracted Services 91, , ,000 (7,000) -4.6% Insurance % Communications 906 1,600 1, % Utilities/Fuel/Oil % Supplies and Materials 1,214 1,050 1, % Travel and Training 150 4,550 4, % Other % Capital Outlay 0 10,000 4,500 (5,500) -55.0% TOTAL 197, , ,364 (7,540) -2.7% 46 43

47 LEGAL SERVICES 47 44

48 2016 HIGHLIGHTS Contracts/Contract Negotiations & Teleconferences Meetings & Hearings Drafting Legislation: Ordinances, Amendments, Resolutions Prosecutions/Hearing Boards Public Information Act, Open Meeting Issues, Subpoenas Real Estate Code Compliance & Litigation Police Issues/Personnel Actions Board of Elections Issues Research and Opinions 48 45

49 LEGAL SERVICES FY-2015 FY-2016 FY-2017 Variance % Expenditures Actual Budget Proposed in dollars Change Contracted Services 167, , , % Total Expenditures 167, , , % 49 46

50 CONCLUSION QUESTIONS/COMMENTS? 50 47

51 City of Hyattsville, Maryland 2016 Council Budget Meeting Schedule JANUARY Tuesday January 12 Council Work Session Council Budget Priorities FEBRUARY Wednesday February 10 Council Work Session - Council Budget Priorities Wednesday February 24 Council Work Session Introduction of Draft Budget MARCH Wednesday March 16 Public Hearing on Tax Rate (7 PM) Council Work Session Budget (8 PM) Administration Legislative Finance Human Resources IT Elections Wednesday March 30 Council Work Session Budget Police Department Community Services APRIL Wednesday April 13 Council Work Session Budget Department of Public Works Department of Community & Economic Development Wednesday April 27 Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget (7 PM) Special Council Meeting Budget (8 PM) Deadline for Council Budget Amendments MAY Thursday May 12 Special Council Meeting Budget First Reading of the Budget Ordinance Wednesday May 25 Special Council Meeting Budget Second Reading/Adoption of the Budget Ordinance 51

52 Main City Calendar for March 17 March 22, 2016 Ageless Grace Senior Exercise Classes Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:00 the City Administration Building Creative Minds Parent-Child Program Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 Magruder Recreation Center Police and Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee March 17, 7:00 the City Administration Building The Great Magruder Park Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast March Magruder Park Pancake Breakfast 9-11 am; Egg Hunt 11:00 AM Movin' With The Mayor - 5 Mile Bike Ride With Arrow Bicycle Shop March 19, 10:00 AM - 11:00 Meeting at the Magruder Park Basketball Court. Leaving promptly at 10:00am. Ending at Arrow Bicycle Shop at 5108 Baltimore Avenue Public Hearing: Petition for One-Way (SB) Alley 4200 Blocks Gallatin St to Farragut St. March 21, 7:30 the City Administration Building The City received a valid petition from residents requesting to make the alley running between the 4200 blocks of Gallatin and Farragut streets one-way, southbound. The City Council will hear testimony from residents regarding this request during this hearing. For more information, call Laura Reams, City Clerk at City Council Meeting March 21, 8:00 the City Administration Building Citizen s Police Academy March 24, 6:00 the City Administration Building, Prangley Room Please contact Cpl. James Denault for more information at