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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation - Item 20SANTA ANA 9 1 v 0 A :FI�Rll AL. ok f £ IMF'Mp 2 won �- \ � § RID' \. . ■.�_ �. � ._ g,,� .�� ��y� z . �• .� � 2�.- » SO TODAY"S RECOMMENDATIONS 0. 0. 3 Adopt Resolution for updates to employee classifications (specs and compensation) 0, ESTIMATED FUND BALANCE AFTER MID -YEAR ADJUSTMENTS If City Council approves the mid -year requests: Remaining recurring funds: $13,272 Remaining one-time funds: $1610801348 SALES TAX REVENUE TRENDS Regional Decline: Orange County taxable fell 2.,3%., matching the 2.3% decline in Southern California. Local Sector Highlights: High interest rates weakened new car sales, leading to consumer hesitation on big -ticket purchases. .-m_ 12[• Business -to -business saw slight growth, but most categories remained flat or declined due to economic pressures. ri Fuel payments dropped 13 % due to lower consumption and prices, with continued declines expected through FY24-25. MEASURE X BY QUARTER _,_-_-_--.:_-------- ------ - - 10,000,00D �,004,044 2ND QTR 3RD QTR 4TH QTR 1ST QTR 2ND QTR 3RD QTR 4TH QTR 1ST QTR 2ND QTR 3RD QTR 4TH QTR 1ST QTR 2ND QTR 3RD QTR 4TH QTR IST QTR 2ND QTR 3RD QTR 4TH QTR IST QTR 2ND QTR 2019 2019 2019 202D 2020 2020 2020 2021 2021 2021 2021 2022 2022 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 �J ■ 1 . 1 . 1 . 1 . 1 . 1 . 1 . 1 1 ! 1 ■ REVENUE CHALLENGES FOR CANNABIS The local legal cannabis market faces ongoing revenue challenges due to several key factors. ' Regional unlicensed sellers continue to dominate, offering lower prices due to tax avoidance and fewer regulations. More cities allowing cannabis sales has increased supply, leading to price drops and reduced profitability. Revenue declines began even before the cannabis tax rate was lowered on January 1, 2023. Medical %000.000 61F 000 7' OW,00 - k owl o�my 21000,000 11OW1900 r.i r. CL L-a W W W �aJ W Au L" � W W WJ W W lj W W 70,000,000 60,000, WO 50'000rOW ,, 000 3 D,0W,0W 20,000,000 iopopno 81 - 0 !9 :9 9 9 Q w7 OF Q Q 9 Q q+7 Cf 0 or C O O O C O O O o 5 OTHER GENERAL FUND REVENUES While some revenue sources are underperforming, growth in other areas is partially_ offsetting the decline. • Utility User Tax • Increased SCE rates, higher electricity consumption from heatwaves, and growing EV adoption are driving additional revenue.jo • 0 Business Tax Improved compliance efforts are ensuring more businesses are properly licensed, contributing to sustained revenue growth. r • t � r r � s r � � r • r r r PROPOSED GENERAL FUND SPENDING Reduction in General Fund Two -Thirds Transfer to Cannabis Public Benefit Fund Reduction in Alley Improvements Program Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) budget contractual savings Santiago Gym flooring & Children's Zoo programming QOLT Homeless Services cleaning contract Streetlight utility expenses Graffiti Abatement Program New plan h ftwr (11 , 4,340) 1 ,00,; (21Z840 00.000 400, 1 .0 1_00 One -Time = ($2,943,680) Q Recurring = $473,300 A%k A total Of 13 full-time positions, with costs full} offset by part-time savings, contract carvings, or additional revenues 9 It 9 ! 9 • 9 • 4 r • 7 9 9 9 9 9 PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS ?OjoqL:qr slh 111W dh Alk r � J 0 IN OTHER FUNDS or $9071600 $990000 $4501000 • • Varies NEXT STEPS March 18, 2025 City Council Meeting: Early direction for the FY25-26 budget . PWA is bringing a construction contract and a one-time General Fund appropriation request for Centennial Park improvements. These improvements include enhanced lighting, family recreation area with additional lighting, restroorn upgrades, dog park, walking trail, and a connection to the Santa Anna River. • Staff is bringing a separate staff report at a future City Council meeting to propose the addition of a full-time construction crew. 0 0 0 * 0 0 0 0 0 0 k. NEE MENOMONEE MENNEN 1 11111110 • *7 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10