HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.3 League of CA Cities 1991 Dues (2) �q0
CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 14, 1991
SUBJECT: League of California Cities Proposed 1991 Dues
(Prepared by: Richard C. Ambrose, City Manager)
EXHIBITS ATTACHED: Memorandum from the League of California Cities dated
December 20, 1990
RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the City Council's Representative to the East
Bay Division of League of California Cities as
appropriate.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The League of California Cities is proposing a 4%
increase in its annual dues. This would increase
the City of Dublin's dues from $3,655 to $3,801
for Fiscal Year 1990-91 . Sufficient funds are
available in the City Council's Budget to
accommodate this dues increase.
DESCRIPTION: The City has received a memorandum from the President
of the League of California Cities indicating that the League's Board of
Directors adopted the Budget for 1990-91 . The Board of Directors is
recommending a 4% increase in dues for 1990-91 to balance the League's
Budget.
The League's Bylaws require that any dues increase be ratified by the
League's Regional Divisions by February 18, 1991 . If a Division does not
respond, it will be counted as a vote to ratify the dues increase as
indicated by the League's Bylaws.
It is recommended that the City Council review the proposed dues increase
and provide the City of Dublin's Representative to the East Bay Division of
the League of California Cities with the appropriate direction.
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California Cities Sacramento, California
Work Together
December 20, 1990
TO: City Manager and City Clerks in Non-Manager Cities
FROM: Norm Woods, Mayor, South Lake Tahoe and
President, League of California Cities
SUBJECT: 1.991 League Budget/Proposed Dues Increase
Board Balances Tight Budget for 1991.
The League's 1.991 budget was adopted at the December 14-1.5 meeting of the Board of
Directors. For the first time, the. entire League leadership, including Iivision and
Department presidents, policy committee chairs and the Board of Directors, participated
in a day-long leadership orientation and budget review session on December 14. Most of
the time was spent discussing the services and programs offered by the Leagi�e in its
continuing effort to ensure that the needs of cities are niet. On the following day the Board
discussed further the specific budget proposals anu adopted the 1991 budget.
As part of the adopted, balanced budget, a four percent dues increase is recommended.
The Board's previously-approved policy of increasing dues by a percentage equal to the
increase in the California Consumer Price Income (about 6%) was changed to only 4% for
1991 in recognition of the financial difficulty many cities are having as a result of SB 2557.
Registration fees for League conferences and institutes will be increased by an amount
equivalent to the Consumer Price Index (meetings for which program announcements have
already been mailed will not be affected).
The ratification process for a dues increase calls for confirmation by the League's regional
Divisions by February 1.8, 1991. If a Division does not respond, it will be coupled as a vote
to ratify the dues increase, as indicated by the League's Bylaws.
990 Brought Successes. Challenges
The past year included many achievements and also brought new challenges for city officials
and the League. Virtually every phase of League activity, policy development, training
sessions, legislative advocacy,Western City magazine and others, included efforts to advance
the objectives of the "Action for the 90s" plan.
The theme for the Committee on 21 study and the Annual Conference, also woven into
many other League meetings and projects, was "Celebrating Our Diversity."
1991'League Budget/Proposed Dues Increase
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City officials and the League can take some credit and satisfaction in the adoption of
Propositions 1.08 and 111, approved by voters last June. These measures make terms of the
appropriations limit more tolerable and add significant new revenues to support state and
local transportation systems. The League was instrumental in shaping and promoting these
issues from conception to adoption.
Finally, a big new challenge was created as a result of the State's inability to balance the
budget. During a long stalemate, cities successfully defeated a proposal to shift city revenue
from the motor vehicle license fees to counties. Then the Legislature adopted a balanced
budget by reducing support for counties. The counties in turn, were authorized to make
tip their losses by charging cities for booking prisoners and for administering the property
tax. These provisions of SB 2557 have become the focus of"Operation Budget Freedom,"
a major League effort to reverse state policy and substitute sound policies for state and
local finance.
Meeting the Challenges in 1991
The new League budget will enable the League to have an extremely exciting and
productive year in 1991. Some of the highlights of the 1991 work plan are:
Work for the repeal of SB 2557 and adoption of short-range and long-range solutions
to the financial predicament of state and local government in California through
efforts of city officials statewide in "Operation Budget Freedom."
a Continue systematic implementation of the League's strategic plan, "Action for the
90s," by the Board of Directors, policy committees, and other functions within the
League.
a Implement C.I.T.Y. -- Careers, Internships and Training for You, a new program to
educate young people and community leaders about local government.
a Develop a greater advocacy role with the Public Employees Retirement Systen►
(PERS) by organizing a contract agency advisory group as a focal point for employer
input from contracting agencies.
0 Exploration through the Committee on 21 of market pricing for city services to
reflect the actual burden or impact of services and identify alternatives for service
delivery.
0 Publication and production of a variety of special reports and publications, including
A Guide to Newly .Incorporated Cities, Charter Versus General Law City, Public
.Participation Manual, City Cable Television Issues, and others.
1991 League Budget/Proposed Dues Increase
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Y Continuation of an extensive array of educational and professional development
opportunities for cities, including the 93rd Annual Conference, set for San Francisco.
0 Completion of a three-year program to acquire PC computers and implement a
network-based internal computer system.
In SummarX
The fiscal condition of the League continues to be sound with 100% city membership. As
with many cities, however, finances are very tight. Revenues exceeded expenditures in 1990
only because some staff positions remained unfilled for part of the year.
The Board has adopted a balanced budget for 1991 that will enable the League to provide
leadership in long-range policy development, continue the variety of member services, and
maintain an excellent staff. At the same time, the Board is very aware of the budgeting
constraints of the League's membership. The dues increase was held to only 4% and
represents .a relatively small dollar increase for most cities. For example, a city with a
Population of 20,000 will experience a $97 dues increase. Increases range from $26 for a
city of 2,000 to $485 for a city of 200,000. The actual increase for a city is established by
the League Bylaws and is based on a sliding scale in proportion to population.
Attached to this memo are several items that will help you better understand the 1991
League budget, including charts showing the budgeted revenues by source, expenses by
function, a history of actual revenues and expenses, the 1991 line item budget and the 1991
dues schedule. The dues invoice will not be mailed until the 60-day review period elapses.
If you have any questions about this information, please don't hesitate to contact the
League staff in Sacramento.
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Attachments
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Budgz,,.-.-,. ted by Tunetion
1991
Training & Exhibits 27%
Admin. Services 24% {
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Legal Services 2%
: i \\\� ' Policy Development 6%
Services 16% \
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L-----"'L.egislative 12%
Executive Admin. 12%
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Training & Exhibits 27%
Admin. Services 241D/(6
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\� Legal Services 2%
Policy Development 6%
Membership Services 16% \�
Legislative 12%
Executive Admin. 12%
Percentages total 99% due to rounding
League of California Cities
Actuai Revenues v . Expenditures
Millions of Dollars
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1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990
Total Revenues Total Expenditures
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LEAGUE GENERAL FUND
1991 BUDGET
1990 1991
ESTIMATED
RrVEN11F.. 1990 BLJDGFT YEAR END
Dues 1,986,055 2,002,979 2,111,525
Conferences & Institutes 1,336,275 1,308,W) 1,287,270
Interest 185,000 190,(XX) 2(15,000
Annual Conference Exposition 225,000 256,306 165,000
Affiliates/Contract Services 73,958 79,154 182,505
Labels 18,000 28,000 25,0(X)
CI'T'Y L1 NK 24,790 24,500 39,000
Salary Surveys -0- 926 -0-
Rent Contribution from Building Fund -0- -0- 1.79,961
TOTAL REVENUES $3,849,078 $3,889,865 $4,195,^�il
EXPENDITURES
Salaries 1,005,210 1,530(0)5 1,753,2('.5
Social Security 109,400 109,150 121,600
Retirement 198,450 215,31.9 230,391.
Medical & Life insurance 85,656 92,950 110,835
Dental Insurance 19,650 20,300 25,590
Disahility Insurance 9,950 9,500 .12,508
Optional Benefit/Medical Expense 51.,0(10 51,(XX) 56,100
Workers' Compensation 18,500 15,8(x) 18,72:
Parking 34,000 -0- 37,725
Unemployment 500 1,955 2,000
Travel & Staff Expense 130,000 130,000 142,000
Rent (L.A. Office) 20,000 15,275 22,0(1(1
Rent (Building Fund) -0- -0- 189,7(13
Postage 72,000 73,(XX) 79,000
'telephone 55,000 42,000 55,000
Office 62,675 65,000 70,000
Maintenance Agreements 49,775 50,500 60,000
Board Meeting Expense 75,000 79,000 75,000
Dues 55,000 55,000 55,000
Taxes & Insurance 28,000 25,750 28,000
Conferences & Institutes 833,355 803,775 650,150
Legislative 16,0(x) 16,750 17,000
Operation Budget Freedom -0- 17,000 -0
Library 15,500 16,950 20,500
Divisions & Departments 10,((X) 17,(XX) 14,000
CITYLINIC 7,5(x) 13,2(0 13,000
Committee Expense 70,((x) 48,(XX) (10,000
Audit 20,000 15,942 20,000
Staff Development 20,000 14,51x) 20,000
Interns & Consultants 74,6(0 84,5(x) 57,525
Labels 2,4(x) 2,000 2,400
Range Riders 6,500 4,750 5,000
Awards - - 10,0(1(1
(.'.I:C.Y. Project -0- 10,250 -0-
Bonds for Industry -0- 637 -0-
Workers' Comp. Project -0- 1,897 -0-
Computer Services -0- 69 -0-
Annual Conference Exposition 93,000 111,265 79,2(X)
Communications Production - - 4,500
Maintenance & Repair -0- -0- 500
Landscaping -0- -0- 2,5(x)
Miscellaneous Expense 10,00 9,290 1.0,0(x)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 3,918,621 $3,769,874 $4,131,407
* .1991 activities in support of Operation Budget Freedom will be paid from the Special Projects Fund.
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LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
1991 DUES SCHEDULE
For cities having a population of:
,c.irrent Proposed
1. to 500 . . . $ 27.00 $ 28.00
501. to 600 . . . 73.00 76.00
601 to 700 . . . 146.00 152.00
701 to 800 . . . 161.00 167.00
801 to .900 . . . 190.00 198.00
901 to 1,000 . . . 233.00 242.00
1,001 to 1,250 . . . 366.00 381.00
1,251 to 1,500 . . . 452.00 470.00
1,501 to 1,750 . . . 539.00 561.00
1,751 to 2,000 . . . 640.00 666.00
2,001 to 2,250 . . . 684.00 711.00
2,251 to 2,550 . . . 757.00 787.00
2,501 to 2,750 . . . 801.00 833.00
2,751 to 3,000 . . . 873.00 908.00
3,001 to 4,000 . . . 976.00 1,015.00
4,001 to 5,000 . . . 1,164.00 1,211.00
5,001 to 7,500 . . . 1,515.00 1,576.00
7,501 to 10,000 . . . 1,748.00 1,818.00
10,001 to 15,000 . . . 2,11.2.00 2,196.00
15,001 to 20,000 . . . 2,432.00 2,529.00
20,001. to 25,000 . . . 3,044.00 3,166.00
25,001 to 30,000 . . . 3,655.00 3,801.00
30,001 to 40,000 . . . 4,500.00 4,680.00
40,001 to 50,000 . . . 5,474.00 5,693.00
50,001 to 60,000 . . . 6,306.00 6,558.00
60,001 . to 70,000 . . . 6,931.00 7,208.00
70,001 to 80,000 . . . 7,280.00 7,571.00
80,001 to 90,000 . . . 7,761.00 8,071.00
90,001 to 100,000 8,502.00 8,842.00
100,00'1 to 125,000 . . . 9,697.00 10,085.00
125,001 to 150,000 . . . 10,673.00 11,10(1.00
150,001 to 200,000 . . . 12,129.00 12,614.00
Current Proposed
200,001 to. 500,000 608.00 632.00 per each 10,000 of population
Over 500,000 562.00 584.00 per each 10,000 of population
12/19/90
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