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Home My WebLink About4.05 LeagueCaPropDuesSched CITY CLERK File # D[Z]@~-[2J~ ~ AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 16, 1997 SUBJECT: 1998 and 1999 League of California Proposed Dues Schedule (prepared by: Lou Ann Texeira, Assistant to the City Manager) EXHIBITS ATTACHED: RECOl\1MENDATION: ~ FINANCIAL STATEMENT: ~ Memorandum From the League Dated November 24, 1997 Approve the proposed 2% increases for 1998 and 1999 and instruct the City Council's representative to the East Bay Division to communicate the Council's action. The League recently adopted a two year budget for 1998 and 1999. As part of the League's balanced budget, a dues increase of two percent per year for the next two years is recommended. This would increase the City of Dublin's annual dues from the current $4,343 to $4,430 in 1998 and $4,519 in 1999. The City's Fiscal Year 1997-98 budget includes an estimated 2% increase in League dues for 1998; thus, sufficient funds are included in the budget to cover the proposed increase for 1998. If approved by the Council, staffwill budget adequate funds to cover the 1999 dues increase. DESCRIPTION: The City received correspondence from the League regarding adoption of its two year budget for 1998 and 1999. Included as part of this budget is a proposed increase in member dues. The League Board of Directors is recommending a dues increase of two percent for each of the two years. This amount is lower than the increase in the consumer price index. In 1998, the League will celebrate its IOOth anniversary. The League has developed an ambitious work program for the upcoming two year period. The work program is designed to support cities' efforts to make the centennial motto "Better Cities-Better Life" a reality in communities throughout California. During 1998, the League will champion a constitutional amendment to protect local revenue sources from future raids by the state. The League will also take an active role in legislation related to ERAF restoration and other fiscal reforms. In addition, the League will expand its work in the areas of leadership, information and communication. A summary of new and expanded League services is attached. The League requests that cities support the proposed increase in dues. The League's by-laws require that any dues increase be ratified by the League's sixteen regional divisions during the next 60 days. If a division fails to respond, it will be counted as a vote to ratify the dues increase as provided in the by-laws. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the proposed increase in dues and instruct the City . Council's representative to the East Bay Division to communicate the Council's action. ------------------------------------------------------------------- COPIES TO: 4~ff HI cc- forms! agdaLOCC.doc ITEM NO. . . . r ...... [.... i..... fl... [I.... [I..~ League of California Cities 1400 K STREET. SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 -(916) 658-8200 http://www. cacities. org ,-. ;-;""\ '_., '''- n riC\Jt=1 J L-U [lC"1"' ~~ .~:- \.J '- . 1997 Caflfomia Cities Work Together CiTY vr UUBUl\ November 24, 1997 To: Mayors and City Managers Ronald Bates, President ~ Mayor Pro Tern, City of Los Alamitos From: Subject: Small dues increase to support expanded work program In 1998, the League of California Cities will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The slogan for the League's Centennial is "Better Cities-A Better Life." It's a theme that captures what the League is really all about: cities working together to ensure life will be better for the residents of all our communities. The board of directors of the League has just approved a two-year budget for calendar 1998 and 1999. It outlines an aggressive work program designed to support cities' efforts to make the centennial motto a reality in communities throughout California. During 1998, the League and the cities of California will champion a constitutional amendment to protect local revenue sources from future raids by the state, combined with an active legislative package including ERAF restoration and other fiscal reforms. I believe if successful, these measures will come to be viewed among of the most important contributions to the quality of life in our cities that we have ever achieved. Our success will require the active support and work of all cities and all city officials. In addition to the major effort in support of fiscal reform and protection, the League will maintain its existing service levels and expand its work in the critical areas of leadership, information and communication. To support the planned new services and activities, the board has approved a dues increase of two percent per year, somewhat less than the rate of increase in the consumer price index for the last two years. Leadership, Information and Communication The 1998-99 budget reflects the increasingly visible and active leadership role the League is playing with the state Legislature and other government entities and with the public through media outreach and public education efforts. More so than in recent years, this budget increases the League's efforts and effectiveness on behalf of cities by expanding the League's fundamental roles of leadership, information and communication. / " The League work program will lead to an improved public image for cities and facilitate more . efficient exchange of information between cities and the League and among city officials throughout the state. Some new and expanded League activities planned for 1998 and 1999 are listed on page three of this memo. About the League Dues League dues follow a sliding scale based upon city population. With the intent of being as accurate and fair as possible, the League bylaws provide that, for membership dues purposes, "the population of each city shall be the population determined by the State Controller in making the most recent allocation of subventions to cities." This ensures dues are consistent with a city's ability to pay. However, the dues formula does not calculate increases in the cost of living or economic growth. For dues to keep pace with inflation, the board must increase dues. The proposed two percent per year increase is needed to keep dues, the League's largest source of revenue by far, growing at about the rate of inflation. In lieu of implementing automatic dues increases, the board of directors analyzes each budget to consider and approve or revise new programs, existing programs, League reserves and other factors before adopting a dues increase. League bylaws allow cities the opportunity to ratify the board's action to increase dues through action of the regional divisions. This ratification process will occur during the next 60 days, and dues statements will be sent to all cities following the divisions' actions. . Conclusion The League provides all city officials with leadership on and the opportunity to get involved in issues of greatest importance to our cities and the state of California. Our organization is strong. It is financially sound. It includes participation from virtually 100 percent of the cities. More than ever, it is important for cities to be united and active. If you would like more information or a copy of the 1998-99 work program and budget, please contact Dan Harrison in the League's Sacramento office at 916/658-8267. Thank you for your continued involvement and support of the League. . 2 g:\rnss\rnember\rid\budg989\duesletr.doc . . . Leadership, Information and Communication--Keys Roles for the League New or expanded services from the League in 1998-99 include: · A major effort to secure passage through the Legislature of a constitutional amendment for the November 1998 ballot to implement the protect and reform planks of the League's top priority, Protect, Restore, Reform. The League will also continue efforts to restore ERAF property taxes. · Significant expansion of communications activities. An integral part of the League's mission is to advance the interests of cities by communicating effectively -- with League members, with the Legislature, with other levels of government and interest groups, and with the public at large. This will receive increased emphasis during the coming two years. · Celebration of the League's Centennial. This important milestone is cause to celebrate, and will also be used to promote the positive image of cities among the general public. · Expansion of CITYLINK 2000. This Internet-based communications system has become an essential and ongoing service. Of the 471 cities in California, 390 are registered users of CITYLINK 2000. The website has received over 140,000 "visits" since its January introduction. In 1998, improved bill-tracking services will be introduced along with other significant enhancements to the resources available through this medium. · Creation and use of electronic newsgroups. A separate newsgroup for each department, each division and various topical interest groups will allow the League to share information more often with relevant groups of city officials. Newsgroups will also facilitate the sharing of information among city officials with common interests. It is possible newsgroups may eventually replace quarterly department newsletters because they are a more timely vehicle. · Establishment of a "Municipal Law Fellow" position. Under this program, the League will recruit a recent law school graduate interested in city attorney work and provide that individual with exposure to municipal law and city attorneys by working for the League's legal department for one year. Besides attracting promising young lawyers to municipal law, this program will continue a high level of support for the League's friend-of-the-court briefing effort on behalf of cities. · Use of technology to modernize the League's library of municipal resources. Specifically, the League will expand its collection of municipal ordinances while accelerating and improving research capabilities. · New publication and regional workshops on Prop. 218 elections. The League will produce a new publication and conduct "how to do it" seminars to assist with involving the entire community in the decision-making process mandated by Proposition 218. .., -' g:\mss\member\rid\budg989\duesletr.doc GENERAL FUND REVENUES . Exposition 7% Interest/Other 7% Conferences and Institutes 31% Dues 50% Corporate Relations 1% Affiliates! Contracts 4% . GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES Education! Conferences! Exposition 38% Legal 4% Board of Directors & Executive Administration 12% Customer Services 17% Communications 7% Policy Development 7% Legislative 16% . g:'vnss\member\rid\bUdg989\genlsumm.x1s '-I '-. " . PROPOSED 1998 AND 1999 DUES SCHEDULES (Represents a 2% increase each year) Proposed Proposed For cities having a population of: 1997 Dues 1998 Dues 1999 Dues 1 to 500 $ 32 $ 33 $ 34 501 to 600 86 88 90 601 to 700 174 177 181 701 to 800 190 194 198 801 to 900 227 232 237 901 to 1,000 278 284 290 1,001 to 1,250 435 444 453 1,251 to 1,500 538 549 560 1,501 to 1,750 640 653 666 1,751 to 2,000 762 777 793 2,001 to 2,250 812 828 845 2,251 to 2,550 899 917 935 2,501 to 2,750 951 970 989 2,751 to 3,000 1,036 1,057 1,078 3,001 to 4,000 1,160 1,183 1,207 4,001 to 5,000 1,383 1,411 1,439 . 5,001 to 7,500 1,800 1,836 1,873 7,501 to 10,000 2,078 2,120 2,162 10,001 to 15,000 2,509 2,559 2,610 15,001 to 20,000 2,889 2,947 3,006 20,001 to 25,000 3,617 3,689 3,763 25,001 to 30,000 4,343 4,430 4,519 30,001 to 40,000 5,346 5,453 5,562 40,001 to 50,000 6,504 6,634 6,767 50,001 to 60,000 7,492 7,642 7,795 60,001 to 70,000 8,234 8,399 8,567 70,001 to 80,000 8,649 8,822 8,998 80,001 to 90,000 9,220 9,404 9,592 90,001 to 100,000 10,101 10,303 10,509 100,001 to 125,000 11,520 11,750 11,985 125,001 to 150,000 12,679 12,933 13,192 150,001 to 200,000 14,411 14,699 14,993 Per each 10,000 of population 200,001 to 500,000 722 736 751 Over 500,000 667 680 694 In no event shall the annual dues for any city exceed $50,000. . g: \mss\member\rid\budg989\dues9899 .xls 5