1. Review of Planning Department November 19, 2018
2019 Operating Budget
Review of Planning Department
November 19, 2018

2. Planning Department Planning Department
Housing & Community Development
Redevelopment
Planning & Zoning
Provides support to Zoning Enforcement and Parking Enforcement. Police is a direct report to Assistant Borough Manager

3. Summary 2019 proposed Budget for General Fund includes: 2018 2019
Change
Revenue
$306,282
$352,254
$45,972
Expense
$1,078,094
$1,132,076
$53,982
NET
$771,812
$779,822
$8,010

4. Revenue Fees and fines remain the same for 2019.
The Borough was successful in its efforts with the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development to receive an award of $500,000 in HOME program funds. This award includes 6% for use for administration.
Federal HOME and CDBG funding levels were up in 2018 and projected to stay stable in 2019, which results in better 2018 EOY performance for administrative revenue.

5. Expenditures
2019 budgeted expenditures for Planning is up a total of $8,010 or 1% from 2018 budgeted expenditures.
The 2018 staffing levels in the Planning Department of six (6) full-time, one (1) part-time, and one-and-a-half Staff Assistants changes to include a new full-time planner to support redevelopment efforts.
Operating expenses drop by nearly $35,000 due to reduced need for professional service for the Heritage State College project.

6. Program Highlights
Planning is a staff-intensive department with a mix of legally mandated responsibilities and mission-driven efforts.
Key Planning Responsibilities:
Meet MPC requirements
Perform mandated subdivision & land development review
Enforce the Borough’s zoning ordinance
Ensure federal requirements for HUD programs are met, by the Borough and Sub-recipients
Manage a growing portfolio of affordable housing and economic development activities
Staff multiple ABCs, the Redevelopment Authority and Zoning Hearing Board

7. 2019 Priorities Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update
Continue working with Council, PC & ZRAC on setting policy for the first draft of the comprehensive zoning and Subdivision & land development ordinance
Neighborhood Plan Implementation
Work with the Redevelopment Authority to continue implementing and revising the Neighborhood Sustainability Program
Implement the local historic district (HARB)
Work with housing partners on a new mixed-income rental housing project
Launch a borough-wide housing marketing campaign in partnership with SCCLT & THF

8. 2019 Priorities Continued Downtown Plan Implementation
Continue working with the RDA on the State College Town Centre Project
Work to identify public and private funding sources to assist in redevelopment projects – both real estate and public infrastructure
Prepare for opportunities for public space improvements along Calder Way
Short-Term Rental Licensing
Develop licensing procedures for short-term rental projects and revise the Borough’s Zoning Ordinance regarding Tourist Homes (pending court action)
GIS Expansion & Enterprise System Integration

9. 2019 Priorities Continued
Apply for Pennsylvania Keystone Communities designation
Additional planning staff dedicated to working in downtown, west end and adjacent neighborhoods to implement redevelopment projects and targeted housing programs
Designation creates priority access for project funds from PA DCED (up to $500,000 per project with local match), funding for a commercial façade project and priority access to the Neighborhood Assistance Program tax-credit program
Prepare to meet redevelopment challenges and opportunities at Fairmount School, Glennland Building and other possible public-private projects

10. Bellaire Court
Bellaire Court is a 18-unit senior citizen apartment building for low-moderate income citizens
Key Administrative Responsibilities:
Housing: Lease & tenant management, income certification, waiting list
Public Works: Maintenance, snow, on-call duties
DHNS: Property inspection in coordination with CRCA
Police: Evening and weekend calls

11. Revenue
Rents are based on a cost-burden of 30% of adjusted monthly income to be paid for housing costs. Income cap at 60% AMI
All rents for 2019 are based on re-certifications
Rental income is rising from 2018 levels to $109,620
Interfund Transfer accounts for remaining gap between revenue and expenses:
Interfund Operating Transfer in 2019 of $56,555

12. Expenditures Operating expenses increase to $124,851 (12% increase)
Professional services expense for Public Works service calls for maintenance at the facility are stable
Additional appliance replacement and water treatment costs are anticipated
Other indirect allocation decreased by 17% for the Bellaire allocation ($41,324)

13. 2019 BUDGET CALENDAR Agenda Item Date
Transmittal to Council and Review of Executive Summary
October 30, 2018
Review of Parking
November 5, 2018
Review of Receipts, Tax, Information Technology, Insurance Reserve, Finance, Administration and Police
November 13, 2018
Review of Planning, Regional Programs and Neighborhood and Community Services
November 19, 2018
Review of Public Works and Capital Improvements
November 20, 2018
Public Hearing
December 3, 2018
Final Review and Wrap Up
December 10, 2018
Adoption
December 17, 2018