2018 STATE OF THE CITY Presented by City

2018 STATE OF THE CITY Presented by City Council Thursday, February 1, 2018

MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT Mayor Meg Kelly Deputy Mayor Lisa Shields Recreation Department Office of Planning and Economic Development Building Department Office of the City Attorney Human Resources Office of the City Historian Telecom Presented by Mayor Meg Kelly Thursday, February 1, 2018

Recreation Department � Playground Initiative � New Programs � Increase in Camp Saradac Registrations � Recreation Master Plan � Friends of Recreation

Planning and Economic Development � Safe Routes to School Complete � Bikeshare Launched � Spring Run Trail Connections � $2. 7 M Awarded in Grant Funds �Downtown Connector, EV stations and Natural Resource Inventory � LUB Applications Online

Planning and Economic Development Downtown Re-Investments � Caffe Lena Modernization � Adelphi Hotel Renovation Community Development Program � Administered $500 K+ in Grants and Loans � Assisted more than 1, 000 people � Housing, Job Creation and Public Services

Planning and Economic Development 2018 Projects and Expansions � Washington Street and Church Street � Excelsior Avenue and Downtown Connector � Grande Industrial Park � Expansion of Urban Core: �Intrada on West Avenue �The Link @ So. Bro

Building Department In 2017: �$390 K+ Revenues � 1, 996 Inspections

City Attorney’s Office �Consistent Enforcement: Greater Compliance �Represents the City = Saves City Legal Fees �Transparency: Processed 247 FOIL Requests Human Resources �New-Hire Orientation Program �Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual �Onsite Training, Lunch & Learn, Health & Wellness City Historian �Contributed to Wayfinding Project

Looking Forward Service = Collaboration • Efficiency • Partnership � Uniform Development Ordinance � Downtown Parking Strategy � Complete Geyser Road Trail � Continue Greenbelt Trail Expansion � Saratoga = Health, History, Horses and … The Arts!

ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT Commissioner John P Franck Deputy Commissioner Maire Masterson Presented by Commissioner John Franck Thursday, February 1, 2018

CDTA Taxi Consortium Legislation � Staff is working with Assemblyman John Mc. Donald, the local Chambers of Commerce, and CDTA to implement uniform taxi legislation � Simplify and improve taxi transportation � Standardize rates and services � Promote web based payment for future ride sharing opportunities

Federal Highway Authority – NYS DOT ADA Programming � Office of Risk and Safety, City Attorney, Department of Public Works and Planning is working on community ADA programming � Accessibility for all is a priority for both residents and visitors � Catalogue streets and sidewalks � Goals are safety and connectivity

Safety Committee Emergency Management Programming Safety Committee is working in partnership with the Saratoga Countywide Emergency Preparedness Committee and Saratoga County Local Emergency Planning Committee in community emergency preparedness Safety Committee Emergency Preparedness Drill 120617

Special Event Programming � Department staff continue to work with the community and its business leaders for event programming � Streamlined application procedures

Vendor Programming � Office of Risk and Safety working with City Attorney, Departments of Public Safety, Public Works and Accounts staff to review and update the City’s Vending Ordinance � Address vending concerns at the Track and other business districts � Measures are being taken to create an entrepreneur program for the community’s children

Assessment Department � Stabilization of grievances filed � Lowest area denial of Senior Citizen Exemption � Annual Grievance Class � Local Law Article 10, Chapter 212 City Code – Cold War Veteran’s Exemption � Saratoga Springs School District Board of Education Alternate Veteran’s Tax Exemption 2018 -2019 School Year � Will Not Reassess the City in 2018

Records Retention � Continue to increase storage efficiencies while managing appropriate disposal protocols � Working on obtaining new scanning technologies to reduce storage and paper document retention � Grant monies used to renovate existing City Hall space into a secure storage area

Accounts Department Team � One Part-Time Staff Member: �Records Retention Coordinator � Seven Full Time Staff Members: �Assistant Assessor �Assistant Purchasing Agent �Deputy Registrar �Director Risk and Safety – Safety and Compliance Officer �Secretary to the City Council �Senior Assessment Clerk �Senior Clerk – City Clerk’s Office

Accounts’ Department Future Initiatives Community Driven � Conserving Taxpayer Dollars � Making the “Numbers” Work for YOU � Streamline Government Processes �

FINANCE DEPARTMENT Commissioner Michele Madigan Deputy Commissioner Mike Sharp Budget Chairperson Payroll Administrator Receiver of Taxes Health Benefits Coordinator Information Technology Department Presented by Commissioner Michele Madigan Thursday, February 1, 2018

Finance: City Finances Adopted Budget 2017 2018 $45. 5 M $46. 1 M Change: +1. 3% Tax Rates 2017 2018 Total Inside $6. 0560 $6. 0553 Total Outside $5. 9820 $5. 9844 Average $6. 0190 $6. 0199 Change: 0. 0% General Fund Financial Review �Maintained AA+ bond rating from S&P �Continued streak of positive audit reports �Healthy fund balance and reserves �Continued IT improvements Budgetary Focus �Healthcare �Short-term rentals �Parking

Finance: Time & Attendance NOVATIME �Updated Time and Attendance system will improve efficiencies and accountability �DPW and Police Dept. went live in 2017 �City Hall employees will be the final group brought onto NOVATIME

Finance: Energy Spa Solar Park � 2. 5 MW solar array energized 8/22 � Generated 917, 000 k. Wh of electricity in 2017 Community Choice Aggregation � Better rates and cleaner energy sources for residents � CCA resolution passed 9/5 Energize NY PACE Finance � Financing program for green nonresidential projects Community Solar � Phase II of City’s Solar Plan

Finance: Smart City �Commission �Public Wi-Fi �City Technology & Security Fiber Access �Increased competition �Better services for residents and businesses City-wide �Economic driver for the City

Finance: Economic Development �City Center �Public-Private Partnerships o Grants �Arts & Culture o Saratoga Performing Arts Center (“SPAC”) o Creative Economy

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Presented by Commissioner Skip Scirocco Thursday, February 1, 2018

Department of Public Works DPW @ Work 146 Miles of city streets 250+ Miles of water, sanitary & storm infrastructure 200+ Vehicles & equipment 43 City owned buildings 24 Sewer pumping stations 4 Recreation fields & spray parks 3 Parks: Congress, High Rock & Waterfront 2 Water treatment facilities 2 Trails: Spring Run & Railroad Run 1 Household Hazardous Waste Day

Department of Public Works Water Treatment Plant 20” Main Repair • • • Discovered on the day before Thanksgiving 1896 20” water main Leak in packing material Worked with City of Troy to obtain repair flange & 20” valve Installed new shut off valve Installed new fire hydrant

Department of Public Works Historic Preservation 2017 � Canfield Casino Ballroom Plaster and Lay Light Restoration � 2017 APWA, NY Chapter Project of the Year � $570, 500 City Investment � Restored the original beauty of the Casino ceiling and stained-glass lay lights 2018 � Katrina Trask Gateway Restoration � Restore Iron Gate, Replace Stairs & Landings � Clear East & West Hills of Overgrowth � Deer Spring � Fix Plumbing & Drainage Issues � Restore Fountain Façade to Original Beauty Canfield Casino Photo Credit : Erica Miller, The Gazette

Department of Public Works Paving Program 2017 � 22 Streets or Street Sections Paved � Main Intersection at Broadway and Lake Avenue Re-paved � $744, 750 in CHIPS Funds Spent 2018 � New HAMM HD Roller Purchased � Increase the Number of Scheduled Paving Jobs

Department of Public Works Tree City USA � Designation from the Arbor Day Foundation � DPW has the required full-time City Arborist position � Partnership with Sustainable Saratoga � Celebration scheduled for Spring 2018

Department of Public Works 21 st Century DPW � Network Fleet Management System � Digital vehicle diagnostics � Monitor vehicles and drivers � Dispatch workforce quickly � Protect fleet and employees � Digital Work Order System � Track and maintain resident and departmental work orders digitally

PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT Peter R. Martin, Commissioner John S. Daley, Deputy Commissioner �Police �Fire �Code Enforcement �Traffic Maintenance & Enforcement 157 full-time, 34 part-time employees Presented by Commissioner Peter Martin Thursday, February 1, 2018

Police � Historically low crime levels Reportable Crimes in Saratoga Springs 750 700 650 600 550 500 2012 � 75 police officers � Body Cameras � Software upgrades � Reduced force complaints � Dispatch � Extensive upgrades to facilities � Intercounty 911 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Fire Department Response Times � Responded to 87 fires in 2017. � Response times remain stable. � 62 fire fighters and officers. 9: 36 7: 12 District 1 4: 48 District 2 2: 24 District 3 0: 00 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Staffing 2013 Paramedics 2015 Firefighters Total 2017 0 20 40 60 80

Emergency Medical Response EMS Calls 2017 � City provides EMS service, outside services provided by Empire Ambulance. � 3, 731 emergency medical calls in 2017 � Revenues increased 2016 SSFD 2015 Empire 2014 2013 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 EMS Revenue $1 150 000 $1 050 000 $950 000 $850 000 $750 000 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Code Enforcement � $150, 000 grant to combat vacant structures � New personnel and technology � Better identification of vacant structures � Increased registration payments

Traffic Maintenance & Enforcement � Pedestrian safety grant opportunities � Better experience for all modes of transportation

Department Initiatives � Complete Streets � Interagency Cooperation � Enhanced Code Enforcement � Third Fire Station

COUNTY SUPERVISORS Presented by Supervisors Matthew Veitch and Tara Gaston Thursday, February 1, 2018

2018 STATE OF THE CITY Thank you for coming!