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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 League of Calif Cities Proposed Dues CITY OF DUBLIN AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 11, 1988 SUBJECT • League of California Cities Proposed 1988 Dues EXHIBITS ATTACHED Memorandum. from League of California Cities dated December 23, 1987 RECOMMENDATION • ruct the Council ' s representatives to the East Bay Division of the League to convey the City of Dublin's position. ^INANCIAL STATEMENT: The League of CA Cities is proposing an increase of 6% in its annual dues. This would increase the City of Dublin's dues from .$2, 615 to $2, 772 annually. DESCRIPTION The City has received a communication from the League of CA Cities indicating that the Executive Committee of the League' s Board of Directors is recommending a dues increase of 6% for 1988. The League has indicated that this increase is necessary to maintain the existing programs, as well as expand the League' s communications capabilities with its membership and the general public -on various issues. The League has requested that the City review the proposed increase and communicate any concerns regarding the increase to the East Bay Division of the League of CA Cities. COPIES TO: ITEM NO. g4, 1 A NW NW .".M■ League of California Cities R E C E l M E a . 5' �- 1400 K STREET • SACRAMENTO,CA 95814 • (916)444-5790 : � DEC .1937 IN N California Cities aft OM WWI Work Together �. �,. ,.:,,,,:,. =._Sacramento, :Cal"ifornia; _... _ December 23, 1987 TO City Managers and City Clerks in Non-Manager Cities FROM: Greg Cox, Mayor, Chula Vista and President, League of California Cities SUBJECT: Financial Condition and Dues Increase The League's Constitution and Bylaws provide. for a ratification process for a dues increase established by the Board of Directors not to exceed 10% annually. As in previous years, the Executive Committee is recommending a dues increase in the amount of 6% which represents an increase in revenue of $98,280 or 3.2% of the proposed budget necessary to maintain existing programs and expand our com- munications capabilities with our membership and the general public on current _ issues. The action of the Executive Committee needs to be confirmed by the League's fourteen regional divisions by February 22, 1988, and by the Board- of Directors when it meets in San Diego, January 15, 1988. Regional divisions not responding by February 22 shall be considered to have ratified the dues increase. Please find enclosed a memorandum providing background information on the League's - financial condition and proposed dues increase, process for approval , the proposed 1988 dues schedule and a copy of the 1987 and 1988 line item budget. You are urged to review the enclosed materials and should you have any questions . regarding the proposed budget, you are encouraged to contact Don Benninghoven, Executive Director, in the Sacramento office of the League, or members of the Board of Directors, and to express your feelings regarding the dues increase to your respective League division. Should you desire to review the program budget for 1988, you may obtain a copy from the Sacramento office of the League. Your continued support and participa- tion in the League is greatly appreciated. 1 Best wishes for a happy holiday season and productive new year. budgetx2.misc LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MEMORANDUM ON FINANCIAL CONDITION AND PROPOSED DUES INCREASE Background The League of California. Cities is a voluntary association of cities and continues to have 100% membership. In 1987, dues represented approximately 54% of the total revenue while' 35%.was from conferences and institutes, 5% from the annual exposition-and 6% from investment income. League dues increase .approximately 2% per year as the result of population growth while expenses are increasing on the average of 10% per year. .. Current Financial Condition .- As noted from the attached 1987 budget and estimated actual expenses for the calendar year, the League is in good financial condition. Lower than expected expenses along with greater attendance at League conferences and institutes has -permitted the League to re-establish its prudent reserve and at the same time to continue to move forward with a sound membership service program and a strong legislative advocacy program. Some highlights of the past year will suggest the breadth of services: - responded to 175+ inquiries a week from city officials and 'others - took the leadership in guiding the development of the Local Agency Self Insurance Authority - initiated the Worker's Compensation/Disability Retirement Program - conducted eight small city training programs - received a grant from the Western Rural Development Center for additional small cities training and initiated a biennial newsletter for small cities - published and distributed over 11 resource publications - initiated CITYLINK, the League's telecommunications system - coordinated the filing of amicus briefs in over 20 cases of significance to cities statewide - prepared a formal request for a determination by the IRS regarding city contributions to undergrounding utilities - initiated a dialogue with the California Newspaper Publishers Association and others regarding the interpretation of the Brown Act (over . . .) - prepared and distributed 30 Legislative Bulletins and other specialized bulletins - completed 45 legislative field visitations to encourage cities to become more actively involved in the legislative process . .,read, analyzed and followed throughout the . legislative process _. .. .. approximately OGO b ll . ..: :. _ - supported, amended and actively lobbied approximately 200 bills, while actively opposing another 200 bills detrimental to local government - conducted 42 training programs including a new City Managers Executive Institute, 4 middle management sessions, and a Fire Chiefs Seminar - held 38 policy committee meetings involving over 400 city officials -` prepared written policy statements on water, drug . testing, and transportation financing Proposal The Executive Committee of the League of California Cities is proposing a -6% dues increase which will result in approximately $98,280 in new revenue for. calendar year 1988. This dues increase represents a modest 3.2% increase in general purpose revenue for the League. While city general purpose revenues increased approximately 10.5% according to the latest figures available from the State Controller, the League is able to maintain its service program and build upon a very successful program with this dues increase. In 1988, the League of California Cities, in addition to carrying out a wide range of services undertaken last year, will expand our "communications" capabilities with both the membership and the general public to provide an enhanced legislative advocacy program and to build support for city government with the general public by: - developing media exposure via news releases and editorial board meetings - production of television programming, videotapes and other resources for consumption by cable and television stations - a new quarterly division newsletter to the membership focusing on actions of the Board of Directors, pending legislation, the work programs of the League's policy committees, and regional division activities - continue the development of a telecommunications network for California cities - enhancement of our membership roster software to permit targeted. communications to the membership and others . - to bring training resources to those cities and city officials who have .— not been able to take advantage of these educational opportunities - 2 - to undertake public information activities relative to pertinent ballot measures in June and November, i .e., Gann Limit, campaign reform, etc. - to employ a full-time communications director to guide these new programs and ongoing efforts to 'communicate with the membership and the general public The e aetivlti.gs, .cottpl.ed W,i<thyongo;Ina;-Programs.:;=provided by, the,».League, a le contained within the proposed 1988 line item budget. Process In the past, it has been the policy of the League to have large periodic dues increases, usually 50%, to offset inflation and costs of needed service programs. In 1983, the membership amended the League Constitution and Bylaws to authorize the Board of Directors, by two-thirds vote, to increase dues up to 10% annually. The amendment went on to provide for ratification of any dues increase by the regional divisions within 60 days from the date of submittal of the dues increase to the membership. Ratification by a majority of divisions ` representing a majority of cities is required. Regional divisions not responding within 60 calendar days shall be considered to have ratified the dues increase. The action of the Executive Committee needs to be ratified by the League's fourteen regional divisions by February 22, 1988, and by the Board of Directors when it meets in San Diego., January 15, 1988. You are encouraged to advise the officers of your division regarding this recommended action before February 22. - . Should you have any questions regarding the proposed budget and dues increase, you are encouraged to contact Don Benninghoven, Executive Director of the League, in the Sacramento office, or to members of the Board of Directors-. Should you desire a copy of the program budget for 1988, you may obtain a copy from the Sacramento office of the League. budgetx3.misc - 3 - LEAGUE GENERAL STATEMENT OF REVENUE & EXPENDITURES ESTIMATED ':: _,REVENUE.,: 1987:.:BUDGET : ,YEAR,END .,-,; 1:988-PROPOSED _- Dues 1,569,800 1,599,486 1,726,454 Annual Conf. & Institutes 932,650 = .)1,064,666 1,060,475 . Interest 130,000 165,000 160,000 Annual Conf. Exhibits 170,000 . 146,399 162,000 Appropriations/Prior Yr. 40,311 -0- -0- TOTAL REVENUES 2,842,761 2,975,551 3,108,929 EXPENDITURES Salaries 1,279,778 1,197,423 1,344,550 Social Security 79,740 . 67,100 ' : , 89,150 Retirement 120,000 120,000 = 140,000 Hospital Insurance . 59,600 56,250 ' 58,540 I . Disability Insurance 4,340 3,757 6,680 Dental Insurance 15,950 11,100 11,429 Staff Travel & Expense 110,000 105,525 110,000 Rent 16,150 15,275 16,000. Postage 53,000 42,450 48,000 Telephone 56,000 50,187 . 55,000 Office - 58,500 50,000 55,000 Maintenance Agreements 35,000 37,000 40,700 Board Meeting Expense 50,000 68,500 70,000 Dues 60,000 - 54,000 56,900 Taxes & Insurance 25,100 32,675 30,345 Annual Conf. & Institutes 466,600 476,166 . 562,900 . Legislative 28,600 17,700 34,550 . Library . 14,000 14,400 17,810 Divisions & Departments 7,000 15,100 8,000 Research & Information 5,000 5,000 5,000 - Committee Expense 60,000 . 50,000 50,000 Other Services/ Audit & Legal . 20,000 9,250 ' 20,000 Staff Development 20,000 7,000 20,000 Interns & Consultants 20,000 13,000 57,000 Salary Surveys - 6,000 7,500 8,000 ' Range Riders 6,000 4,071 6,500 Annual Conf. Exhibits . 85,000 65,864 72,650 . Capital Outlay 71,403 67,903 104,225 Miscellaneous Expense 10,000 ' 7,850 10,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,842,761 2,672,046 3,108,929 { - r L ARTICLE "IX DUES Section 1. Dues The Annual dues for Member Cities,-.and the annual service charge for Registered Cities of the League, on and after January 1, 1987, shall be as follows: For cities having a population of _ _ . Current Proposed 1988 1 to 500 $ 24.00 25.00 501 to 600 . . 63.00. 67.00 601 to 700 . . 125.00 133.00 701. to -:,-_.__.800 ,_: 138.00 = 146.00 801 to 900 : .- • 163:00 173.00 901 . to 1,000 . . 200.00 212.00 1,001 to 1,250 . 314.00 333.00 1,251 to 1,500 . . 389.00 412.00 1,501 to 1,750 463:00 .491.00 1,751 to _ :- 2,000 . ' . . 550.00 583.00 2,001 to .., .' 2,250 . . 588.00 623.00 2,251 to 2,550 . . 651.00 , 690.00 2,501 to. 2,750 . . . 689.00 730.00 2,751 to 3,000. . . . 750.00 795.00 3,001 to 4,000 . . 838.00 888.00 V 4,001 to 5,000 . 1,000.00 1,060.00 . 5,001 to 7,500 . . . 1,301.00 1,379.00 7,501 to 10,000. . . . 1,501.00 1,591.00 10,001 to 15,000 . . . 1,814.00 1,923.00 15,001 to 20,000 . . . 2,089.00 2,214.00 20,001 to 25,000 . . . 2,615.00 2,772.00 25,001 to 30,000 . . . 3,140.00 3,328.00 . 30,001 to 40,000 . . . 3,865.00 4,097.00 40,001 to 50,000 . . 4,702.00' 4,984.00- 50,001 to 60,000 . . 5,416.00 . V 5,741.00 60,001 to 70,000 . . . 5,953.00 6,310.00 70,001 to 80,000 . . . 6,253.00 6,628.00 80,001 to 90,000 . . 6,666.00 7,066.00 90,001 to 100,000 . . . . 7,303.00 7,741.00 100,001 to 125,000 . . 8,329.00 8,829.00 125,001 to 150,000 . . . 9,167.00 9,717.00 150,001 to 200,000 . . . 10,418.00 11,043.00 200,001 to 500,000 . . $523.00 per each 10,000 of population $554.00 Over 500,000 . $483.00 per each 10,000 of population $512.00 In no event shall the annual dues for any city exceed a total amount of $50,000, and no city's dues will increase more than $5,000 per year.For the purpose of this section, the population of each city shall be the population determined by the State Controller in making the most recent allocation of subventions to cities.