HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 Adopted Budget
Erika Storlie, City Manager
www.cityofevanston.org
Fiscal Year 2021 Adopted Budget
Stephen H. Hagerty, Mayor
Submitted by
1
Table of Contents
Part I Budget Message
2021 Budget Transmittal Letter Adopted
Part II Charts & Summaries
Organizational Chart
General Information
Fund Descriptions
Budget Calendar
Demographic Statistics
All Funds Charts and Summaries
Property Tax Levy
Property Tax Charts
Revenue Descriptions
Debt Summary
Part III General Fund
General Fund Summary Chart
General Fund Revenue
City Council
City Clerk
City Manager's Office
Law Department
Administrative Services
Community Development
Police Department
Fire Department
Health & Human Services
Parks and Recreation
Public Works Agency
Part IV Other Funds
175 General Assistance Fund
176 Human Services Fund
177 Reparations Fund
180 Good Neighbor Fund
108
106
110
31
37
38
42
39
44
45
47
51
53
55
60
63
68
76
81
85
91
98
104
103
8
9
21
24
22
23
29
30
185 Library Fund
186 Library Debt Service Fund
187 Library Capital Fund
200 Motor Fuel Tax Fund
205 E911 Fund
210 Special Service Area #9
215 CDBG Fund
220 CDBG Loan Fund
235 Neighborhood Improvement Fund
240 HOME Fund
250 Affordable Housing Fund
320 Debt Service Fund
330 Howard-Ridge TIF Fund
335 West Evanston TIF Fund
340 Dempster-Dodge TIF Fund
345 Chicago-Main TIF Fund
350 Special Service Area #6
355 Special Service Area #7
360 Special Service Area #8
415 Capital Improvement Fund
416 Crown Construction Fund
417 Crown Maintenance Fund
420 Special Assessment Fund
505 Parking Fund
510 Water Fund
515 Sewer Fund
520 Solid Waste Fund
600 Fleet Services Fund
601 Equipment Replacement Fund
605 Insurance Fund
700 Fire Pension Fund
705 Police Pension Fund
Part V Position Information
152
154
156
160
158
164
166
168
170
172
174
176
178
112
114
116
118
120
122
124
126
128
130
132
134
136
138
140
142
148
144
146
150
Position Control 2021
5-Year Position Control
Part VI Capital Improvements Plan
CIP Intro Section
CIP Fund Policy
2021 CIP
2022-2026 CIP Final
Part VII Budget Policies
Budget Policies
Budgetary Basis of Accounting
Part VIII Glossary
179
190
193
194
195
199
203
206
207
213
215
Judy Fiske First Ward
Peter Braithwaite Second Ward
Melissa A. Wynne Third Ward
Donald N. Wilson Fourth Ward
Robin Rue Simmons Fifth Ward
Thomas M. Suffredin Sixth Ward
Eleanor Revelle Seventh Ward
Ann Rainey Eighth Ward
Cicely L. Fleming Ninth Ward
Devon Reid City Clerk
Interim City Manager
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Stephen H. Hagerty
Mayor
CITY COUNCIL
Erika Storlie
5
Mission Statement
The City of Evanston is committed
to promoting the highest quality
of life for all residents by providing
fiscally sound, responsive municipal
services and delivering those services
equitably, professionally, and with
the highest degree of integrity.
Organizational Values
• Excellent Customer Service
• Continuous Improvement
• Integrity
• Accountability
Vision Statement
Creating the Most
Livable City in America
2019–2020
Enhance Community Development and
Job Creation Citywide
Ensure Equity in All City Operations
Expand Affordable Housing Options
Stabilize Long-term City Finances
Invest in City Infrastructure and Facilities
City Council Goals
6
January 1, 2020
For the Fiscal Year Beginning
PRESENTED TO
City of Evanston
Executive Director
Illinois
7
PART I
BUDGET MESSAGE
8
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Budget Transmittal Letter
January 1, 2021
Mayor Stephen H. Hagerty and Members of the City Council,
I am honored to present the Adopted Fiscal year 2021 Budget for the City of Evanston, Illinois, for
the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. The budget is a policy document which
sets the financial course for the city and defines the priorities of services provided to the co mmunity.
It is the culmination of months of effort by City staff, residents, and elected officials to balance
available resources and provide high-quality services to Evanston residents, businesses, and visitors.
The total Adopted Budget for fiscal year 2021 is $296,146,105, which includes interfund transfers.
This is the total expense for all funds including the Evanston Public Library. This represents a
decrease of $24,563,125 or 7.66% from the 2020 Adopted Budget.
2019-2020 City Council Goals
On April 29, 2019, City Council approved the following goals for 2019 -2020:
● Invest in City Infrastructure and Facilities
● Stabilize Long-Term City Finances
● Enhance Community Development and Job Creation Citywide
● Expand Affordable Housing Options
● Ensure Equity in All City Operations
Department performance on these goals and upcoming initiatives are detailed in each department’s
narrative in the General Fund section of this document.
2020 Year-End Estimate
Since March 2020, the world has experienced a pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus known as
COVID-19. This crisis has deeply affected the City’s priorities and operations. Since day one,
employees across the organization have been dedicated to fighting the virus, keeping our residents
safe, and continuing to provide vital City services in frequently changing circumstances.
While City employees work harder than ever during the pandemic, the City has experienced
catastrophic losses in revenue to fund operations. The revenue losses are due to a contraction o f
economic activity as a result of the pandemic. Altogether, the City expects about a $12 million loss
in General Fund revenue by the end of 2020. Income tax and sales tax are expected to be 20 -25%
below budget. Some smaller revenue sources including amusement tax, athletic contest tax, hotel
tax, and auto rental tax have been decimated and are showing losses around 80% of budget.
9
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Budget Transmittal Letter
The City has taken many steps to mitigate the impact of revenue losses and reduce the City’s deficit
in the current year. Since March, 12 full-time employees have been laid off, and the City Manager
has instituted a hiring freeze for all vacant positions. This has led to about 50 vacant positions across
all City departments being held open, yielding savings of close to $4 million. Non-union and
AFSCME employees are required to take 10 unpaid furlough days before December 15, some of
which will be unpaid holidays for non-union employees. Fire Department employees represented by
IAFF have agreed to forgo general wage increases for 2 021 and 2022 in lieu of furlough days. The
City is still in negotiations with the FOP union to determine comparable savings from the police
department. Across the City, expenses have been closely scrutinized and all unnecessary spending
has been halted for the year. Together, these steps are expected to save $10 million in expenses by
year end, leaving the City with $2 million in deficit spending from the General Fund.
The City expects to receive approximately $4.5 million in grant funding related to COVID -19
response, as listed below These grants are given on a reimbursement basis, and as of October 8,
2020 about $1,300,000 has been received. Most grants will carry over into 2021, and appropriate
amounts are shown in the 2021 budget. Grants received in 202 0 cover increased expenses due to
COVID-19 response.
● Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance - $1,104,026
● COVID -19 Contact Tracing Grant - $817,632
● Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Coronavirus Relief Funds
Cook County - $619,214
● CARES Act Provider Relief Fund (for EMT) - $51,631
● COVID -19 Crisis Grant - $58,457
● National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) - $50,000
● Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) - $1,080,243
● Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG-CV) - $966,314
2021 Budget Priorities
For the 2021 Budget, the City focused on maintaining core services and ensuring the continued
health and safety of our residents. In September 2020, staff hosted four community budget
conversations, which gave residents an opportunity to share ideas and concerns related to the 2021
budget. The feedback from these meetings can be found on the City’s Budget webpage. Across all
meetings, themes emerged related to the importance of human and social services in the face of
ongoing pandemic. Residents stated concerns related to affordable housing, food security, support
for small businesses, and preventing future COVID-19 outbreaks.
10
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Budget Transmittal Letter
2021 Baseline Budget
Unfortunately, the COVID -19 crisis has not yet been resolved, and staff anticipates continued safety
restrictions and economic impact through 2021. The 2021 budget reflects revenue loss of $8 million
compared to the 2020 budget. A summary of major losses is shown in the table below.
Selected Revenues 2020 Budget 2021 Budget Loss $ Loss %
State Income Tax $7,600,000 $6,600,000 $(1,000,000) -13%
Sales Tax - Basic 10,250,000 9,750,000 (500,000) -5%
Sales Tax - Home Rule 7,800,000 7,250,000 (550,000) -7%
Municipal Hotel Tax 2,390,000 1,200,000 (1,190,000) -50%
Athletic Contest Tax 1,160,000 500,000 (660,000) -57%
Real Estate Transfer Tax 3,800,000 3,000,000 (800,000) -21%
Parking Tax 3,200,000 2,600,000 (600,000) -19%
Parking Tickets 3,800,000 3,200,000 (600,000) -16%
Recreation Program Fees 6,473,500 5,616,375 (857,125) -14%
Transportation Network Tax 680,000 510,000 (170,000) -25%
Motor Fuel Tax 1,300,000 1,000,000 (300,000) -23%
Liquor Tax 3,150,000 2,900,000 (250,000) -8%
Amusement Tax 430,000 200,000 (230,000) -53%
Telecommunications Tax 1,800,000 1,600,000 (200,000) -11%
Wheel Tax 3,000,000 2,900,000 (100,000) -3%
Total Selected Revenues $56,833,500 $48,826,375 $(8,007,125) -14%
From this $8 million in revenue lost, the City faced a 2021 General Fund baseline deficit of $4.5
million. This is due to the 2020 budget including a surplus of $1.6 million and the removal of $2
million in a transfer from the General Fund to the debt service fund. Without the transfer, the
necessary increase in the debt service levy is only $1.4 million thanks to savings accomplished by
refunding 2011 and 2012 bonds in August 2020. More discussion of the City’s debt and annual debt
service can be found in the Charts and Summaries section of this document.
2021 Budget Balancing Worksheet
The Budget Balancing Worksheet on the following pages begins with a General Fund deficit of $4.5
million. The Worksheet is a tool used to track changes proposed during the budget review process
to bring the General Fund to balance. Important items from the worksheet are highlighted below.
11
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Budget Transmittal Letter
Fund Balance – For 2021, City Council chose to include a $500,000 draw from reser ves in the
General Fund budget. This was decided in recognition of the economic hardships faced by the
community this year and a desire to keep the impact on the property tax low. This draw is projected
to bring the General Fund Balance to $13,156,086 by December 31, 2021, which is approximately
12% of budgeted expenses. City Council will discuss plans in 20 21 to bring fund balance back to the
recommended policy level of 16.6% of expenses.
Position Eliminations - The worksheet includes 15 positions to be eliminated, 14 of which were
already vacant. These cuts yield savings of $1.2 million to the General Fund. Most of these positions
are in the Police Department, including 11 currently vacant police officer positions. This reduction
brings sworn Police staff from 165 to 154 full-time employees. The department is currently
operating with 146 sw orn officers and command staff.
Positions Held Vacant - As of December 2020, the City has about 50 vacant positions across all
departments. For 2021 the City will continue to hold 28 of these positions vacant for the entire year,
in addition to the 15 positions eliminated. These positions are not recommended for elimination at
this time and will be reconsidered in the 2022 budget. Positions held vacant yield savings of $2.4
million to the General Fund. Where needed, increases in temporary staff, service contracts, or
overtime have been added to ensure that departments have enough staffing to maintain services.
The total offsetting cost of these increases is $350,000. One position in Property Standards is added
in the 2021 budget.
Union general wage increases - General wage increases for all represented employees were
established in contracts effective from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2022. These contracts
included increases on January 1, 2021 of 2.5% for AFSCME employees and FOP Sergeants and
2.25% for FOP Officers and IAFF employees. With the onset of COVID -19 and revenue losses, all
unions were asked to take furlough days or propose other savings. AFSCME agreed to 10 furlough
days in 2020 which saved the City $650,000, and will maintain an increase of 2.5% on January 1,
2021. IAFF chose to forgo raises for 2021 and 2022 rather than take furlough days in 2020. The City
will guarantee no IAFF employee layoffs for the duration of the contract, and will grant a wage
increase of 5% on December 31, 2022. This change yields savings of $254,000 in the 2021 budget
and an additional $260,000 in 2022. The City is still in negotiations with the FOP Officer and FOP
Sergeant Unions, and general wage increases for these two unions are still budgeted according to
contract.
12
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Budget Transmittal Letter
Non-union employees - Non-union employees were also required to take 10 furlough days in
2020, yielding savings of $566,000. The budget balancing worksheet includes a non-union pay
increase of 1.5% effective July 1, 2021.
Adopted 2021 Budget Balancing Worksheet
General Fund Summary Revenues Expenses Net
Baseline General Fund $110,470,609 $115,048,660 ($4,578,051)
Proposed General Fund Changes (detail below) $552,000 ($4,028,469) $4,580,469
Proposed General Fund Budget $111,022,609 $111,020,191 $2,418
Proposed General Fund Changes Revenues Expenses
City-Wide Changes
Add transfer to Human Services Fund (replace HS levy increase)
250,000
Reduce equipment replacement transfer
(900,000)
Use $500,000 from reserve fund 500,000
Reduce property tax levy (1,650,000)
Non-union GWI - 1.5% on July 1 (reduced from 2.5% on January 1)
(237,000)
Remote work stipend
25,000
CARP Initiatives
Electric Aggregation Fee 75,000
Infrastructure Maintenance Fee 485,000
Billing for franchise electric accounts
485,000
Electricity Savings on Franchise Accounts
(70,000)
City Manager's Office
Contribution to SSA9 - Move to Solid Waste Fund
(50,000)
Emergency Operations Center - expect 75% grant funded 75,000 100,000
Reduce Service Agreements/Contracts
(10,000)
Hold Vacant - Senior Accountant (1 FTE)
(133,696)
- Part-time Accounting services
50,000
Hold Vacant - Administrative Assistant (1 FTE)
(86,624)
Hold Vacant - Equity and Empowerment Coordinator (1 FTE)
(102,921)
- Hire Equity Consultant - $100,000 from Good Neighbor Fund
Eliminate - Art Design Coordinator (1 FTE)
(101,297)
- Graphic design contract expenses
25,000
Hold Vacant - Customer Services Representative (1 FTE) - in Parking Fund
13
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Budget Transmittal Letter
Law Department
Hold Vacant - Assistant City Attorney (1 FTE)
(116,364)
- Temporary contract attorney
50,000
Administrative Services
Reduce transfer to Equipment Replacement Fund (bond funded)
(350,000)
Anticipated Crossing Guard savings from virtual schooling
(315,000)
D65 funding 50% of Crossing Guards in Fall 2021 150,000
Reduction in HR Testing Services and Test Admin
(32,000)
Hold Vacant - Digital Services Specialist (1 FTE)
(106,176)
- Increase in IT seasonal for virtual working support
25,000
Hold Vacant - Parking Enforcement Officer PT (0.5 FTE)
(34,302)
Hold Vacant - Facilities Maintenance Worker PT (0.5 FTE)
(32,767)
Hold Vacant - Facilities Maintenance Worker III (1 FTE)
(97,945)
Eliminate - Parking Supervisor (1 FTE)
Hold Vacant - Parking Operations Coordinator (1 FTE) - in Parking Fund
Hold Vacant - Parking Maintenance Worker (1 FTE) - in Parking Fund
Community Development
Hold Vacant - Structural Inspector/Plan Reviewer (1 FTE)
(103,941)
Hold Vacant - Plan Reviewer (1 FTE)
(103,941)
- Costs for increase in SafeBuilt contractors
50,000
Add Position - Property Maintenance Inspector (1 FTE)
100,000
Health & Human Services
Hold Vacant - Senior Management Analyst (1 FTE)
(115,317)
- Functions filled by Public Health Data Coordinator
COVID-19 Contact Tracing Grant - funded programs and positions 420,000 420,000
Police
D65 funding for School Resource Officers (Fall 2021) 40,000
D202 funding for School Resource Officers (Fall 2021) 60,000
Police Union Concessions - currently in negotiations
(140,000)
Eliminate - Records Input Operator (1 FTE)
(90,000)
Hold Vacant - Records Input Operator (1 FTE)
(100,000)
Hold Vacant - Service Desk Officers II (3 FTE)
(218,875)
Hold Vacant - Service Desk Officer I (1 FTE)
(80,000)
Eliminate - Towing Coordinator (1 FTE)
(111,000)
14
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Budget Transmittal Letter
Hold Vacant - Police Commanders (2 FTE) - 1 held since 2019
(310,146)
Eliminate - Police Officers (11 FTE) (4 held vacant since 2018)
(942,876)
Hold Vacant - Police Officer (1 FTE)
(100,000)
Transfer from Police Department to Human Services Fund
200,000
Eliminate - Assistant Communications Coordinator (1 FTE) - in E911
Fund
- Telecommunicator (2 FTE) moved to E911 Fund
Fire
IAFF GWI - Reduced to 0%. Included in baseline, savings of $254,000
Hold Vacant - Administrative Lead (1 FTE)
(86,380)
Administrative support savings
(84,911)
Hold Vacant - Firefighter/Paramedic (2 FTE)
(166,092)
- Increase in Fire Department overtime
100,000
Ground Emergency Medical Transport Grant Revenue 100,000
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Hold Vacant - Data Control Clerk (1 FTE)
(69,664)
Hold Vacant - Facilities Coordinator, Gibbs-Morrison (1 FTE)
(100,989)
Increase in minimum wage ($1 per hour)
70,000
Increase to Boat Launch Fee 7,000
Increased demand for boat launch 30,000
Increased demand for park permits 10,000
Public Works Agency
Increase transfer from Water Fund (Lincolnwood water sales) 250,000
Move to Other Funds - Environmental Services Coordinator (1 FTE)
(129,607)
Hold Vacant - Forestry Worker I (1 FTE)
(82,755)
- Increase expenses for contract tree services
25,000
- Increase expenses for contract greenways services
25,000
Hold Vacant - Streets Supervisor (1 FTE)
(115,884)
Hold Vacant - Greenways Worker III (1 FTE) - in baseline
Hold Vacant - Management Analyst (1 FTE) - in other funds
Total General Fund Proposed Changes 552,000 (4,028,469)
15
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Budget Transmittal Letter
Property Taxes
The proposed increase to the City and Library tax levy is 5.9% of the City’s 2019 levy (2020 budget)
amount. The increase of $500,000 for the General Fund will be used to replenish reserves. The
increase to the debt service levy replaces a transfer from the General Fund of $2 million and reflects
savings achieved from refunding bonds in 2020. Increases to Fire and Police Pension funds reflect
actuarial recommendations.
This proposed increase in levy translates to approximately a $27 increase in property t ax for a house
with a market value of $100,000 or $135 increase in property tax for a house with a market value of
$500,000. The City and Library tax levy represents about 20% of property taxes paid by Evanston
residents and businesses.
2019 Adopted Tax
Levy (2020 Budget)
2020 Adopted Tax
Levy (2021 Budget)
Proposed
Change
Increase
as % of
total levy
General Fund Tax Levy $9,495,300 $7,845,300 ($1,650,000) -3.0%
Human Services Fund 3,110,000 3,110,000 - 0.0%
Solid Waste Fund 1,332,500 1,332,500 - 0.0%
Debt Service Fund 12,521,921 13,936,263 1,414,342 2.6%
Fire Pension Fund 8,967,037 9,346,778 379,741 0.7%
Police Pension Fund 10,900,650 11,106,461 205,811 0.4%
City Total $46,327,408 $46,677,302 $349,894 0.6%
General Assistance Total $1,080,000 $1,300,000 $220,000 0.4%
Library Fund 7,252,000 7,252,000 - 0.0%
Library Debt Service 480,145 482,243 2,098 0.0%
Library Total $7,732,145 $7,734,243 $2,098 0.0%
City and Library Total
Net Levy $55,139,553 $55,711,545 $571,992 1.0%
16
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Budget Transmittal Letter
Human Services Fund
The Human Services Fund was expanded in the 2020 budget with the addition of programs that
have historically been funded in the General Fund. The fund now includes all of the City’s social
service functions, including youth and young adult outreach, senior services, and victim advocacy.
The City’s contract with Amita Health for 24 -hour crisis services is paid for through the fund, as are
allocations to community organizations given through the Mental Health Board. The Human
Services Fund receives revenue from a dedicated property tax levy and applicable grant revenues.
For 2021, the fund saw an increase of baseline expenses of about $250,000. This includes budgeted
general wage increases for employees and increases to health insurance and pension costs. To avoid
a property tax increase, this amount will be covered by a new transfer from the General Fund to the
Human Services Fund.
The fund will also include a new $200,000, funded through a transfer from the Police Department,
for creating an alternative emergency response program. The Alternative Emergency Response
subcommittee will set program guidelines and recommendations for responses to 911 calls that may
be better served by mental health professionals and social workers. If successful, the City would
examine further financial support for an expanded program in 2022.
Reparations Fund
In 2020, the City created the Reparations Fund, becoming one of the first municipalities in the
country to establish a municipal reparations program. City Council committed the first $10 million
of the program to be funded through a 3% municipal tax on rec reational cannabis sales which began
on July 1, 2020. The fund has also received donations from community members and businesses.
The cannabis tax is collected and remitted through the state of Illinois, and the City receives
distributions 3 months later than when the tax was collected. Because of this delay, the first
distribution to the fund was received in October 2020. The Reparations Subcommittee is charged
with housing and economic development assistance programs for African-American/Black
Evanston residents and establishing eligibility requirements. Currently, the Committee is finalizing
their program recommendations for City Council approval.
Racial Equity Fund
From 2016 through 2020, Northwestern University gave the City a contribution of $1,000,000 per
year to be used on specific programs and services as agreed upon by the University and Mayor
through a special Good Neighbor Fund. The University has agreed to c ontinue this gift in 2021 and
2022 at the same level of $1,000,000 per year. Between 2021 and 2022, $1,000,000 will be dedicated
to funding racial equity programs in the City.
17
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Budget Transmittal Letter
Implementation of Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP)
The City continues to make progress on Evanston’s Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP)
amidst difficult budgets and limited State and Federal support for climate policies. Although 2020
has been a challenging year the City has taken meaningful steps to accelerate clim ate action in 2021
and beyond.
Goals and priorities for 2021 include adopting new high efficiency building codes, providing
universal access to waste reduction services, initiating the phasing out of single use plastics,
continuing to explore ways to address community air quality concerns, investing in our natural
habitat and urban canopy, and implementing the newly adopted Environmental Justice Resolution.
The City will also be releasing a new commercial solid waste request for proposals that will increase
waste diversion services for commercial properties in 2021. The City continues to explore ways to
bring food waste composting to more Evanston residents in a cost -effective manner.
In order to make meaningful progress on many of these items the City must identify structural
funding sources in order to provide the revenue and staffing expertise to meet these goals. The City
will begin to make progress towards new funding through the restructuring of the City’s municipal
electric aggregation program (new revenue), new electric supply contract (savings) and changes in
fees (new revenue).
Enterprise Funds
The Parking Fund experienced a $4.5 million loss in revenue in 2020 due to COVID -19, causing a
projected year-end deficit of $1.7 million. With fund b alance depleted, the Parking Fund will issue $1
million in bonds in 2021 to support Capital Projects.
The Water and Sewer Funds remain stable during the pandemic. In 2020, water sales began to the
Village of Lincolnwood, generating an estimated $500,000 in new revenue for the City.
Staff is proposing increases to residential solid waste fees to yield $313,250 in additional revenue to
the Solid Waste Fund. This new revenue is expected to bring the fund to positive balance by 2022.
The increases, as shown below, are $1-2 per month and would be effective on July 1, 2021.
Residential refuse fee increases ($178,750)
o 65 gallon cart - increase monthly cost from $9.14 to $10.15
o 95 gallon cart - increase monthly cost from $20.64 to $22.91
Condominium refuse fees - increase monthly cost from $8.85 to $9.82 per unit ($33,000)
Apartment refuse fees - increase monthly cost from $1.85 to $2.52 per unit ($26,500)
Yard waste fee - Increase annual cost from $25 to $35 ($75,000)
18
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Budget Transmittal Letter
Planning for the Future
As the City faces the many unknowns of a continuing pandemic and the uncertainty of state or
federal aid , there are also opportunities to continue improving service delivery and stabilizing long-
term finances.
An opportunity under discussion is right-sizing of and reinvesting in the City’s assets. The City owns
many buildings and properties across the community, which also comes with high maintenance and
capital improvement costs. Making an effort to right-size the number and kinds of assets owned by
the City will allow for stronger investments on our most important assets into the future. One
building under consideration for sale is the Civic Center, which has been largely vacant since the
pandemic began in March and employees in the building were asked to work from home. The
building requires a large amount of capital investment to remain functional, and an even greater
investment to become a safe working environment in the midst of a pandemic.
A change in sales tax regulations at the state level may have a positive impact on Evanston’s
revenues. Effective January 1, 2021, if a good ships from outside the state of Illinois to an address in
Evanston, it would be subject to the Evanston sales tax rate of 10.25%. Currently, this good is
charged at the state use tax rate of 6.25%, of which the City recei ves a population-based distribution.
With the new policy, 1.25% of the total sales tax rate would come to Evanston directly as home rule
sales tax, and another 1% would be distributed through the typical state sales tax share. This would
be a benefit to the City of Evanston. However, goods that are shipped from inside Illinois are
subject to the sales tax rate at the shipping origin, not the destination. This may cause businesses
that are currently shipping from outside the state to adjust their logistics t o ship from a lower-tax
community within Illinois. If this occurs, Evanston would not receive the added sales tax from that
purchase and would see lower use tax revenue as well. Due to these potential changes in response to
the law, the net impact on the C ity is still unknown and will be monitored closely during 2021.
In spring 2020, Evanston City Council voted to expand the City’s home rule amusement tax to
streaming services. This change captures the changing nature of entertainment in the digital era a nd
is one portion of bringing our tax code in closer alignment with the modern economy. The new
policy goes into effect on October 1, 2020, and is expected to yield about $250,000 per year with full
compliance. Unfortunately, the amusement tax has been sev erely depleted as a result of the
pandemic, which has closed the movie theater and performance venues across the City. The City
hopes to see this revenue source recover in future years and increase due to the streaming tax at that
time.
19
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Budget Transmittal Letter
Closing
The COVID -19 pandemic created major challenges for the City and the budget this year, and I am
continually impressed by the ability of our staff and our community to rise to these challenges and
exceed expectations. In unprecedented times, our community continues to come together to solve
difficult problems and seek ways to better serve all of our residents. Many thanks and appreciation
to the City of Evanston staff, elected officials, and residents who have continued to serve the
community and keep us safe and healthy in this time.
Thanks to Chief Financial Officer Hitesh Desai and Budget Coordinator Kate Lewis -Lakin for their
leadership in this year’s budget process. Additional thanks to Interim Assistant City Manager
Kimberly Richardson, Interim Deputy City Ma nager Paulina Martinez, Revenue Manager Alex
Thorpe, Management Analyst Tasheik Kerr, ICMA Fellow Shenicka Hohenkirk, and Human
Resources Manager Jennifer Lin for their work and support on the budget. Thanks also to the
Department Directors and staff for their time and efforts in this budget process.
Sincerely,
Erika Storlie
City Manager
20
PART II
CHARTS & SUMMARIES
21
2021 ADOPTED B UDGET
Organizational Chart
Residents
Mayor
City Council
City Clerk
Police
Fire Community
Development
Public Works
Agency
Health and
Human
Services
Parks, Recreation
& Community
Services
Law
Administrative
Services
City Manager Assistant City
Manager
CFO/City
Treasurer
Boards and
Commissions
Library
22
20 21 ADOPTED BUDGET
General Information
The City of Evanston
The City of Evanston covers a stretch of four miles along Lake Michigan’s picturesque
w estern shoreline. The City’s eight square miles includes residential neighborhoods
encircling thoughtfully-planned business districts and recreational facilities. Ongoing
development of both residential and commercial properties has brought the City of
Evanston a cosmopolitan flavor while retaining a close-knit suburban atmosphere.
Evanston boasts a diverse populace in terms of religious, racial, educational, and economic
composition. Interspersed throughout the community are over 290 acres of parks, including
tennis courts, five public swimming beaches, athletic fields, and bicycling and jogging trails.
The City of Evanston operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The non-
partisan legislative body is comprised of ten elected officials consisting of a Mayor and nine
Ward Aldermen. Through the Council-Manager form of government, elected officials create
policy and direct the City Manager to implement the plan. This places the responsibility for
day-to-day provision of services on a professional manager and staff.
The Budget Document
The Budget Document serves as a policy guide which sets the financial course of the City of
Evanston and defines the service priorities provided to the community . The City uses fund
accounting for its operations in accordance with best practices and legal requirements. A fund
is a separate accounting entity with a self -balancing set of accounts. The 2021 Adopted Budget
includes 38 funds. Most departments have operations in multiple funds. The relationship
between departments and funds is shown on the next page.
The City’s largest fund is the General Fund, which supports general services including Police,
Fire, Parks & Recreation, Health & Human Services, Community Development, Public
Works, and Administrative Services. The General Fund budget is shown in detail by
department in Part III of this budget document. Changes from the 2020 Adopted Budget are
discussed in detail in the Transmittal Letter in Part I of the budget.
Other Funds include Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Fund s, Capital Projects Funds,
Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, and Pension Trust Funds. Detailed information by
fund is included in Part IV.
Part V of the budget document is a list of all positions authorized in the 2021 Adopted Budget
by fund, department, and division. All changes from the 2020 Adopted Budget are noted. Part
VI is the Capital Improvements Plan, which lists all capital projects included in the 2021
Adopted Budget with funding source. Part VII includes budget policies, and Part VIII i s a
Glossary containing key terms found in the budget document.
23
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Fund Descriptions
Funds by Type
Fund Type Fund Title Fund Type Fund Title
General Fund 100 GENERAL FUND 300 WASHINGTON NATIONAL TIF FUND
175 GENERAL ASSISTANCE FUND 320 DEBT SERVICE FUND
176 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 330 HOWARD-RIDGE TIF FUND
177 REPARATIONS FUND 335 WEST EVANSTON TIF FUND
180 GOOD NEIGHBOR FUND 340 DEMPSTER-DODGE TIF FUND
195 NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION FUND 345 CHICAGO-MAIN TIF
200 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 415 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
205 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE (E911) FUND 416 CROWN CONSTRUCTION FUND
210 SPECIAL SERVICE AREA (SSA) #9 417 CROWN COMMUNITY CTR MAINTENANCE
215 CDBG FUND 420 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FUND
220 CDBG LOAN FUND 505 PARKING SYSTEM FUND
235 NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT 510 WATER FUND
240 HOME FUND 515 SEWER FUND
250 AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND 520 SOLID WASTE FUND
350 SPECIAL SERVICE AREA (SSA) #6 600 FLEET SERVICES FUND
355 SPECIAL SERVICE AREA (SSA) #7 601 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND
360 SPECIAL SERVICE AREA (SSA) #8 605 INSURANCE FUND
185 LIBRARY FUND 700 FIRE PENSION FUND
186 LIBRARY DEBT SERVICE FUND 705 POLICE PENSION FUND
187 LIBRARY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FD
Special Revenue Funds
Component Unit Funds
Debt Service Funds
Capital Projects Funds
Enterprise Funds
Internal Service Funds
Pension Trust Funds
Department/Fund Relationships
Department Funds Department Funds
13 CITY COUNCIL 100 GENERAL FUND 100 GENERAL FUND
14 CITY CLERK 100 GENERAL FUND 200 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND
100 GENERAL FUND 415 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
177 REPARATIONS FUND 416 CROWN CONSTRUCTION FUND
505 PARKING SYSTEM FUND 417 CROWN COMMUNITY CTR MAINTENANCE
17 LAW 100 GENERAL FUND 420 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FUND
100 GENERAL FUND 505 PARKING SYSTEM FUND
505 PARKING SYSTEM FUND 510 WATER FUND
600 FLEET SERVICES FUND 515 SEWER FUND
601 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND 520 SOLID WASTE FUND
100 GENERAL FUND 185 LIBRARY FUND
176 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 186 LIBRARY DEBT SERVICE FUND
195 NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION FUND 187 LIBRARY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FD
210 SPECIAL SERVICE AREA (SSA) #9 180 GOOD NEIGHBOR FUND
215 CDBG FUND 186 LIBRARY DEBT SERVICE FUND
220 CDBG LOAN FUND 300 WASHINGTON NATIONAL TIF FUND
235 NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT 320 DEBT SERVICE FUND
240 HOME FUND 330 HOWARD-RIDGE TIF FUND
250 AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND 335 WEST EVANSTON TIF FUND
100 GENERAL FUND 340 DEMPSTER-DODGE TIF FUND
205 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE (E911) FUND 345 CHICAGO-MAIN TIF
705 POLICE PENSION FUND 350 SPECIAL SERVICE AREA (SSA) #6
100 GENERAL FUND 355 SPECIAL SERVICE AREA (SSA) #7
700 FIRE PENSION FUND 360 SPECIAL SERVICE AREA (SSA) #8
100 GENERAL FUND 415 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
175 GENERAL ASSISTANCE FUND 416 CROWN CONSTRUCTION FUND
176 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 605 INSURANCE FUND
100 GENERAL FUND
417 CROWN COMMUNITY CTR MAINTENANCE
30 PARKS, REC. AND COMMUNITY SERV.
15 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
22 POLICE
23 FIRE MGMT & SUPPORT
24 HEALTH
40 PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
48 LIBRARY
99 NON-DEPARTMENTAL
19 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
21 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
24
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Fund Descriptions
GENERAL FUND
General Fund - T o account for all activity traditionally associated with government operations, which
are not required to be accounted for in another fund.
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
General Assistance Fund – To account for the General Assistance program. Assistance is provided to
persons who are not eligible for any other state or federal financial assistance programs and who do not
have income or resources to provide for their basic needs.
Human Services Fund – To account for social services, youth and young adult outreach, and Mental
Health Board funding.
Reparations Fund – To account for revenues and expenses related to the Evanston Reparations
program.
Good Neighbor Fund – To account for the resources provided by Northwestern University to assist
City functions and increase programming.
Motor Fuel Tax Fund - To account for the operation of street maintenance programs and capital
projects as authorized per the Illinois Department of T ransportation. Financing is provided from a State
of Illinois municipal allotment of gasoline tax revenue .
Emergency Telephone System Fund - T o account for revenues and expenditures for 911 emergency
telephone service. Financing is provided by landline a nd wireless phone surcharges.
Special Service Area No. 6 Fund - To account for promotion, advertisement, and street maintenance
costs of the area located in the City's commercial district surrounding Dempster, Chicago, and Main.
Financing is provided by the City through an annual special service area property tax levy.
Special Service District No. 7 Fund - To account for promotion, advertisement, and street
maintenance costs of the area located in the City's East Central Street business district. Financing is
provided by the City through an annual special service area property tax levy.
Special Service District No. 8 Fund - To account for promotion, advertisement, and street
maintenance costs of the area located in the City's West Central Street business district. Financing is
provided by the City through an annual special service area property tax levy.
Special Service District No. 9 Fund - To account for promotion, advertisement, and street
maintenance costs of the area located in the City's central business district. Financing is provided by the
City through an annual special service area property tax lev y.
25
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Fund Descriptions
Community Development Block Grant Fund - To account for the revenues and expenditures of the
Federal Community Development Block Grant program. Financing is provided by the f ederal
government on a reimbursement basis in accordance with f ederal formula. Expenditures are made in
accordance with federal law requirements.
Community Development Block Grant Loan Fund - To account for residential rehabilitation loans
to residents.
Neighborhood Improvement Fund - To account for a portion of sales tax revenues derived from
retail sales at the Home Depot store in Evanston. Sales tax revenues allocated to this fund are to be
expended on public projects that will benefit the immediate neighborhood nearby the store.
HOME Fund – To account for the Home program. Financing is provided by the f ederal government
and used to create affordable housing to low-income households. Expenditures are made in accordance
with the requirements of federal law.
Affordable Housing Fund - To account for costs associated with aff ordable housing programs for
low- and moderate-income City of Evanston residents.
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
Debt Service Fund - To a ccount for non-abated, general obligation payments on the principal and
interest related to bonds and/or other City debt.
Howard-Ridge Tax Increment District Fund - To account for principal and interest payments on
debt proceeds issued and allocated to this tax increment financing district.
West Evanston Tax Increment District Fund - To account for principal and interest payments on
debt proceeds issued and allocated to this tax increment financing district.
Dempster-Dodge Tax Increment District Fund – To account for principal and interest payments on
debt proceeds issued and allocated to this tax increment financing district.
Chicago-Main Tax Increment District Fund – To account for principal and interest payments on
debt proceeds issued and allocated to this tax increment financing district.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
Capital Improvement Fund - To account for capital projects not funded through special revenue, tax
increment financing, or enterprise funds . Capital projects include, but are not limited to: long term
improvements to public buildings, the paving of city streets , and the improvement and development of
recreation facilities. Financing is provided primarily by grants and general obligation bond proceeds.
Crown Construction Fund - To account for all activity related to the construction of a new Robert
Crown Community Center beginning in 2017. Financing is provided by ge neral obligation bond
proceeds and community contributions.
26
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Fund Descriptions
Crown Center Maintenance Fund – To account for activity related to major maintenance and
equipment replacement in the newly constructed Robert Crown Community Center. Funding is from the
operating revenues through a transfer from the General Fund.
Special Assessment Fund - To account for capital improvements (primarily alley paving) financed by
both special assessments on property owners and City contributions.
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Parking Fund - To account for all City-owned parking facilities/garages, lots, and metered spaces. All
activities are accounted for including administration, operations, financing, and revenue collection.
Water Fund - T o account for all activity related to providing wa ter to Evanston residents, as well as the
Village of Skokie and the Northwest Water Commission. All activities necessary to provide such
services are accounted for in this fund, including, but not limited to : administration, operation,
maintenance, debt service, and billing/collection.
Sewer Fund - T o account for all activity related to providing sewer service to City residents and
businesses. Activities necessary to provide such service include, but are not limited to: administration,
operations, financing, capital improvements/maintenance, and billing/collection.
Solid Waste Fund – T o account for all activity related to refuse, recycling, and yard waste collection and
disposal. Activities necessary to provide such service include, but are not limited to: administration,
operations and revenue collection.
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Fleet Services Fund – T o account for the cost of operating the municipal service center maintenance
facility for transportation vehicles/equipment used by City departments. S uch costs are billed to the user
departments.
Equipment Replacement Fund – To account for the costs associated with the purchase of vehicles
and equipment.
Insurance Fund - To account for all costs related to health insurance, general liability and workers'
compensation claims. This internal service fund uses “funding premium” payments from City operating
funds to pay claim and premium costs incurred.
PENSION TRUST FUNDS
Fire Pension Fund - To account for the accumulation of resources to pay pension co sts. Resources are
contributed by sworn fire members at a fixed rate as mandated by state statute and by the City through
an annual property tax levy as determined by an independent actuary .
Police Pension Fund - To account for the accumulation of resour ces to pay pension costs. Resources
are contributed by sworn police members at a fixed rate as mandated by state statute and by the City
through an annual property tax levy as determined by an independent actuary .
27
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Fund Descriptions
COMPONENT UNIT FUNDS
Library Fund – To account for the Evanston Public Library. The Evanston Public Library promotes
the development of independent, self -confident, and literate citizens through the provision of open
access to cultural, intellectual, and informational resources for all ages.
Library Capital Fund – To account for the capital improvements to the Evanston Public Library.
Funding is provided primarily through property tax levy.
Library Debt Fund – To account for principal and interest payments on debt proceeds issued and
allocated to the Evanston Public Library.
28
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Budget Calendar
Date Time Activity
Thursday, September 10, 2020 6 p.m. Community Budget Conversation – Budget 101
(virtual)
Wednesday, September 16,
2020
6 p.m. Community Budget Conversation – COVID -19
Budget Impacts (virtual)
Monday, September 21, 2020 6 p.m. Community Budget Conversation – Health and
Human Services (virtual)
Friday, October 9, 2020 5 p.m. Proposed 2021 Budget published on City’s website
Monday, October 19, 2020 5 p.m.* Special City Council Meeting – 2021 Proposed
Budget Discussion
Monday, October 26, 2020 6 p.m.* 2021 Budget Public Hearing at City Council
meeting
Monday, November 9, 2020 6 p.m.* Truth in Taxation Public Hearing
Introduction of 2021 Budget Ordinance and 2020
Tax Levies
Monday, November 16, 2020 6 p.m.* Special City Council meeting for budget discussion
Monday, November 23, 2020 6 p.m.* 2020 Budget Ordinance and 2019 Tax Levy
Adoption
*meeting times are approximate
All meetings will be held virtually via Zoom videoconference platform.
Fall Holidays to note:
Labor Day is September 7
Rosh Hashana is September 18 -September 20
Yom Kippur is September 27 -28
Thanksgiving is November 26
29
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Demographic and Economic Statistics
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
Demographic and Economic Statistics
Last Ten Years
Per
Education
Total Capita
% of Population
Calendar
Personal Personal Median
with HS
Diploma School Unemployment
Year Population Income Income Age or Higher Enrollment Rate
2009
74,239 2,902,967,617 39,103 32.5 94.0% 9,550 4.7%
2010
74,486 3,157,759,484 42,394 34.3 94.0% 9,550 7.9%
2011
74,486 3,197,311,550 42,925 34.3 94.0%
11,369 7.3%
2012
74,486 3,176,902,386 42,651 35.1 93.6%
11,418 6.8%
2013
74,619 3,113,477,775 41,725 34.4 93.9%
10,293 6.7%
2014
75,570 3,262,734,750 43,175 34.4 93.9%
10,429 4.2%
2015
75,570 3,124,063,800 41,340 34.4 93.9%
11,088 4.5%
2016
75,603 3,235,052,370 42,790 35.2 94.0%
12,104 4.3%
2017
75,472 3,316,617,040 43,945 35.3 94.0%
12,026 3.9%
2018
75,557 3,472,297,492 45,956 36.0 93.4%
10,899 3.1%
Source: United States Census Bureau
30
Fund Fund #2019 Actual
Amount
2020 Adopted
Budget
2020 Estimated
Amount
2021 Adopted
Budget
Net Change
(2020-2021)
Percent Change
(2020-2021)
General 100 115,175,062 117,200,492 108,995,146 111,020,191 (6,180,301) -5.3%
General Assistance 175 1,179,667 1,315,848 1,315,273 1,325,044 9,196 0.7%
Human Services 176 881,526 3,367,752 3,367,102 3,645,724 277,972 8.3%
Reparations Fund 177 - 250,000 - 400,000 150,000 60.0%
Good Neighbor Fund 180 756,364 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 - 0.0%
Library 185 7,389,495 8,472,778 8,242,309 8,331,744 (141,034) -1.7%
Library - Debt Service 186 353,438 480,144 480,144 482,243 2,099 0.4%
Library - Capital 187 1,811,339 543,000 543,000 449,000 (94,000) -17.3%
Motor Fuel 200 1,857,806 3,484,987 3,184,987 4,366,987 882,000 25.3%
Emergency Telephone E911 205 979,263 1,821,374 1,835,740 1,524,371 (297,003) -16.3%
Special Service Area # 9 210 447,058 592,665 592,665 575,000 (17,665) -3.0%
CDBG 215 1,841,793 1,963,875 2,112,281 2,756,197 792,322 40.3%
CDBG Loan 220 2,281 175,000 175,025 175,000 - 0.0%
Neighborhood Improvement 235 113 - 150,000 - - N/A
HOME 240 259,948 659,678 527,678 564,941 (94,737) -14.4%
Affordable Housing 250 292,224 1,713,366 846,542 2,529,244 815,878 47.6%
Debt Service 320 15,260,706 15,840,981 15,840,981 15,133,666 (707,315) -4.5%
Howard-Ridge TIF 330 860,562 541,113 586,113 1,053,113 512,000 94.6%
West Evanston TIF 335 643,031 740,000 230,000 780,000 40,000 5.4%
Dempster-Dodge TIF 340 71,931 167,870 167,870 170,923 3,053 1.8%
Chicago-Main TIF 345 101,677 753,820 695,610 1,397,843 644,023 85.4%
Special Service Area #6 350 223,368 221,500 221,500 221,500 - 0.0%
Special Service Area #7 355 - 154,600 130,000 115,000 (39,600) -25.6%
Special Service Area #8 360 - 60,200 60,200 60,200 - 0.0%
Capital Improvement 415 11,182,204 17,051,881 8,111,344 10,401,766 (6,650,115) -39.0%
Crown Construction 416 33,141,798 8,330,000 10,637,500 1,637,500 (6,692,500) -80.3%
Crown Center Maintenance 417 - - - - - N/A
Special Assessment 420 292,724 957,930 707,930 989,314 31,384 3.3%
Parking 505 12,558,075 13,362,194 10,209,644 11,251,334 (2,110,860) -15.8%
Water 510-513 16,746,450 50,147,012 35,361,064 44,417,334 (5,729,678) -11.4%
Sewer 515 8,080,540 14,717,225 13,217,498 12,637,237 (2,079,988) -14.1%
Solid Waste 520 5,078,508 5,837,705 5,839,105 6,001,628 163,923 2.8%
Fleet Maintenance 600 3,083,928 3,161,051 2,565,615 3,182,673 21,622 0.7%
Equipment Replacement 601 1,526,208 2,660,000 2,695,664 1,600,000 (1,060,000) -39.8%
Insurance 605 22,009,670 19,437,284 19,437,285 20,218,087 780,803 4.0%
Fire Pension 700 9,925,541 10,076,897 10,076,897 11,030,300 953,403 9.5%
Police Pension 705 12,920,706 13,449,007 13,449,007 14,701,000 1,251,993 9.3%
Total All Funds 286,935,003$ 320,709,230$ 283,608,719$ 296,146,105$ (24,563,125)$ -7.66%
All budget totals are gross figures prior to eliminating interfund transfers.
Total Budgeted Expenditures By Fund
31
General Fund,
$111,020,191 , 38%
Debt Service Fund,
$15,133,666 , 5%
Library Funds,
$9,262,987 , 3% Special Revenue Funds,
$22,661,087 , 8%
Capital Project Funds,
$13,028,580 , 4%
Enterprise Funds,
$74,307,533 , 25%
Internal Service Funds,
$25,000,760 , 8%
Public Safety Pension
Funds, $25,731,300 , 9%
Expenditures by Fund Type
2021 Adopted Budget - All Funds
32
Fund Fund #2020 Net Budget 2021 Adopted Budget Less Transfers to Other
Funds 2021 Net Budget Net Change
(2020-2021)
Percent Change
(2020-2021)
General 100 77,861,021 111,020,191 36,619,232 74,400,959 (3,460,062) -4.4%
General Assistance 175 1,265,718 1,325,044 50,587 1,274,457 8,739 0.7%
Human Services 176 3,137,960 3,645,724 221,808 3,423,916 285,956 9.1%
Reparations Fund 177 250,000 400,000 - 400,000 150,000 60.0%
Good Neighbor Fund 180 450,000 1,000,000 380,000 620,000 170,000 37.8%
Library 185 7,524,588 8,331,744 981,762 7,349,982 (174,606) -2.3%
Library - Debt Service 186 480,144 482,243 - 482,243 2,099 0.4%
Library - Capital 187 543,000 449,000 - 449,000 (94,000) -17.3%
Motor Fuel 200 2,440,000 4,366,987 1,044,987 3,322,000 882,000 36.1%
Emergency Telephone E911 205 1,463,489 1,524,371 227,503 1,296,868 (166,621) -11.4%
Special Service Area # 9 210 592,665 575,000 - 575,000 (17,665) -3.0%
CDBG 215 1,876,107 2,756,197 47,139 2,709,058 832,951 44.4%
CDBG Loan 220 175,000 175,000 - 175,000 - 0.0%
Neighborhood Improvement 235 - - - - - N/A
HOME 240 655,948 564,941 8,627 556,314 (99,634) -15.2%
Affordable Housing 250 1,696,458 2,529,244 27,050 2,502,194 805,736 47.5%
Debt Service 320 15,840,981 15,133,666 - 15,133,666 (707,315) -4.5%
Howard-Ridge TIF 330 368,000 1,053,113 218,113 835,000 467,000 126.9%
West Evanston TIF 335 605,000 780,000 75,000 705,000 100,000 16.5%
Dempster-Dodge TIF 340 2,000 170,923 168,923 2,000 - 0.0%
Chicago-Main TIF 345 493,210 1,397,843 262,843 1,135,000 641,790 130.1%
Special Service Area #6 350 221,500 221,500 - 221,500 - 0.0%
Special Service Area #7 355 154,600 115,000 - 115,000 (39,600) -25.6%
Special Service Area #8 360 60,200 60,200 - 60,200 - 0.0%
Capital Improvement 415 16,979,589 10,401,766 77,684 10,324,082 (6,655,507) -39.2%
Crown Construction 416 8,330,000 1,637,500 - 1,637,500 (6,692,500) -80.3%
Crown Center Maintenance 417 - - - - - N/A
Special Assessment 420 480,000 989,314 489,314 500,000 20,000 4.2%
Parking 505 8,133,407 11,251,334 3,673,600 7,577,734 (555,673) -6.8%
Water 510 43,925,298 44,417,334 6,521,740 37,895,594 (6,029,704) -13.7%
Sewer 515 11,882,745 12,637,237 1,385,496 11,251,741 (631,004) -5.3%
Solid Waste 520 5,328,431 6,001,628 506,266 5,495,362 166,931 3.1%
Fleet Maintenance 600 2,989,147 3,182,673 168,401 3,014,272 25,125 0.8%
Equipment Replacement 601 2,660,000 1,600,000 - 1,600,000 (1,060,000) -39.8%
Insurance 605 19,437,284 20,218,087 - 20,218,087 780,803 4.0%
Fire Pension 700 10,076,897 11,030,300 - 11,030,300 953,403 9.5%
Police Pension 705 13,449,007 14,701,000 - 14,701,000 1,251,993 9.3%
Total All Funds 261,829,394$ 296,146,105$ 53,156,075$ 242,990,030$ (18,839,364)$ -6.4%
Total Budgeted Expenditures
This chart presents the gross total for each fund, less interfund transfers.
The results are net expenditures for each fund and for the FY2021 Adopted budget.
Adjusted for Interfund Transfers
33
Budget Budget
Fund Transfers To Fund Transfers From
Revenue To General 280,900 Expense From Library (280,900)
Revenue To General 380,000 Expense From Good Neighbor Fund (380,000)
Revenue To General 1,044,987 Expense From Motor Fuel (1,044,987)
Revenue To General 90,000 Expense From Emergency Telephone E911 (90,000)
Revenue To General 75,000 Expense From Howard-Ridge TIF (75,000)
Revenue To General 75,000 Expense From West Evanston TIF (75,000)
Revenue To General 10,000 Expense From Dempster-Dodge TIF (10,000)
Revenue To General 30,000 Expense From Chicago-Main TIF (30,000)
Revenue To General 92,000 Expense From Special Assessment (92,000)
Revenue To General 2,972,390 Expense From Parking (2,972,390)
Revenue To General 4,049,559 Expense From Water (4,049,559)
Revenue To General 330,167 Expense From Sewer (330,167)
Subtotal 9,430,003$ Subtotal (9,430,003)$
Revenue To Police Pension 11,431,500 Expense From General (11,431,500)
Revenue To Fire Pension 9,627,000 Expense From General (9,627,000)
Subtotal 21,058,500$ Subtotal (21,058,500)$
Revenue To Health and Human Services 450,000 Expense From General (450,000)
Revenue To Health and Human Services 70,000 Expense From Library (70,000)
Subtotal 520,000$ Subtotal (520,000)$
Revenue To Crown Center Maintenance 175,000 Expense From General (175,000)
Subtotal 175,000$ Subtotal (175,000)$
Revenue To Debt Service 143,113 Expense From Howard-Ridge TIF (143,113)
Revenue To Debt Service 158,923 Expense From Dempster-Dodge TIF (158,923)
Revenue To Debt Service 232,843 Expense From Chicago-Main TIF (232,843)
Revenue To Debt Service 397,314 Expense From Special Assessment (397,314)
Revenue To Debt Service 265,208 Expense From Sewer (265,208)
Subtotal 1,197,401$ Subtotal (1,197,401)$
Revenue To Fleet Maintenance 2,200,000 Expense From General (2,200,000)
Revenue To Fleet Maintenance 5,440 Expense From Library (5,440)
Revenue To Fleet Maintenance 160,000 Expense From Parking (160,000)
Revenue To Fleet Maintenance 180,000 Expense From Water (180,000)
Revenue To Fleet Maintenance 260,000 Expense From Sewer (260,000)
Revenue To Fleet Maintenance 322,000 Expense From Solid Waste (322,000)
Subtotal 3,127,440$ Subtotal (3,127,440)$
Revenue To Equipment Replacement 220,000 Expense From General (220,000)
Revenue To Equipment Replacement 4,885 Expense From Library (4,885)
Subtotal 224,885$ Subtotal (224,885)$
City of Evanston
Budgeted Interfund Transfers
2021 Adopted Budget
34
Revenue To Insurance - Health Insurance 8,265,732 Expense From General (8,265,732)
Revenue To Insurance - Health Insurance 50,587 Expense From General Assistance (50,587)
Revenue To Insurance - Health Insurance 221,808 Expense From Human Services (221,808)
Revenue To Insurance - Health Insurance 620,537 Expense From Library (620,537)
Revenue To Insurance - Health Insurance 119,273 Expense From Emergency Telephone E911 (119,273)
Revenue To Insurance - Health Insurance 47,139 Expense From CDBG (47,139)
Revenue To Insurance - Health Insurance 8,627 Expense From HOME (8,627)
Revenue To Insurance - Health Insurance 27,050 Expense From Affordable Housing (27,050)
Revenue To Insurance - Health Insurance 77,684 Expense From Capital Improvement (77,684)
Revenue To Insurance - Health Insurance 189,708 Expense From Parking (189,708)
Revenue To Insurance - Health Insurance 752,528 Expense From Water (752,528)
Revenue To Insurance - Health Insurance 197,866 Expense From Sewer (197,866)
Revenue To Insurance - Health Insurance 184,266 Expense From Solid Waste (184,266)
Revenue To Insurance - Health Insurance 168,401 Expense From Fleet Maintenance (168,401)
Subtotal 10,931,206$ Subtotal (10,931,206)$
Revenue To Insurance - Liability and Risk 4,250,000 Expense From General (4,250,000)
Revenue To Insurance - Liability and Risk 18,230 Expense From Emergency Telephone E911 (18,230)
Revenue To Insurance - Liability and Risk 351,502 Expense From Parking (351,502)
Revenue To Insurance - Liability and Risk 1,539,653 Expense From Water (1,539,653)
Revenue To Insurance - Liability and Risk 332,255 Expense From Sewer (332,255)
Subtotal 6,491,640$ Subtotal (6,491,640)$
Grand Total $ 53,156,075 Grand Total $ (53,156,075)
35
Fund Name Fund #
12/31/20
Estimated Fund
Balance*
2021 Adopted
Revenues
2021 Adopted
Expenses
2021 Adopted
Surplus (Deficit)
12/31/21 Estimated
Fund Balance*
Fund Balance as a
% of Expenditures
General 100 13,653,667 111,022,609 111,020,191 2,418 13,156,085 11.9%
General Assistance 175 158,267 1,328,500 1,325,044 3,456 161,722 12.2%
Human Services 176 36,657 3,687,000 3,645,724 41,276 77,932 2.1%
Reparations Fund 177 251,335 400,000 400,000 - 251,335 62.8%
Good Neighbor Fund 180 254,545 1,000,000 1,000,000 - 254,545 25.5%
Library 185 2,399,820 8,341,224 8,331,744 9,480 2,409,299 28.9%
Library - Debt Service 186 1,144 482,243 482,243 - 1,144 0.2%
Library - Capital 187 835,484 449,000 449,000 - 835,484 186.1%
Motor Fuel 200 3,160,751 3,668,700 4,366,987 (698,287) 2,462,464 56.4%
Emergency Telephone E911 205 1,004,641 1,328,600 1,524,371 (195,771) 808,869 53.1%
Special Service Area # 9 210 (226,193) 592,665 575,000 17,665 (208,528) -36.3%
CDBG 215 63,297 2,758,514 2,756,197 2,317 65,614 2.4%
CDBG Loan 220 102,360 110,000 175,000 (65,000) 37,360 21.3%
Neighborhood Improvement 235 21,864 - - - 21,864 N/A
HOME 240 7,526 565,603 564,941 662 8,188 1.4%
Affordable Housing 250 3,546,660 914,300 2,529,244 (1,614,944) 1,931,717 76.4%
Debt Service 320 356,253 15,135,164 15,133,666 1,498 357,751 2.4%
Howard-Ridge TIF 330 2,594,418 973,766 1,053,113 (79,347) 2,515,071 238.8%
West Evanston TIF 335 1,945,476 1,252,000 780,000 472,000 2,417,476 309.9%
Dempster-Dodge TIF 340 162,730 147,000 170,923 (23,923) 138,807 81.2%
Chicago-Main TIF 345 991,143 2,009,000 1,397,843 611,157 1,602,300 114.6%
Special Service Area #6 350 5,342 221,500 221,500 - 5,342 2.4%
Special Service Area #7 355 - 154,800 115,000 39,800 39,800 34.6%
Special Service Area #8 360 - 60,200 60,200 - - 0.0%
Capital Improvement 415 12,188,902 7,645,000 10,401,766 (2,756,766) 9,432,136 90.7%
Crown Construction 416 1,646,151 1,000,000 1,637,500 (637,500) 1,008,651 61.6%
Crown Center Maintenance 417 175,000 175,000 - 175,000 350,000 N/A
Special Assessment 420 2,374,876 155,000 989,314 (834,314) 1,540,562 155.7%
Parking 505 610,476 11,558,425 11,251,334 307,091 917,567 8.2%
Water 510 11,647,604 42,755,850 44,417,334 (1,661,484) 9,986,120 22.5%
Sewer 515 3,645,532 12,401,408 12,637,237 (235,829) 3,409,703 27.0%
Solid Waste 520 (424,836) 6,267,950 6,001,628 266,322 (158,514) -2.6%
Fleet Maintenance 600 702,653 3,197,440 3,182,673 14,767 717,419 22.5%
Equipment Replacement 601 558,927 1,285,102 1,600,000 (314,898) 244,029 15.3%
Insurance 605 (10,007,197) 20,767,716 20,218,087 549,629 (9,457,568) -46.8%
Fire Pension 700 88,906,211 14,315,000 11,030,300 3,284,700 92,190,911 835.8%
Police Pension 705 148,703,902 19,714,700 14,701,000 5,013,700 153,717,602 1045.6%
Total All Funds 292,055,386$ 297,840,979$ 296,146,105$ 1,694,875$ 293,250,261$
City of Evanston
FY 2021 Adopted Budget
Fund Balance Summary
36
2020 BUDGET 2021 BUDGET 2020-2021 2020-2021
2019 ADOPTED
LEVY
2020 ADOPTED
LEVY
CHANGE ($) CHANGE (%)
GENERAL FUND - CORPORATE
Gross Levy 7,633,673 6,230,957 (1,402,716)
Loss Factor*229,010 186,929 (42,081)
Net Levy 7,404,663$ 6,044,028$ (1,360,635)$ -18.4%
GENERAL FUND - IMRF PENSION
Gross Levy 2,155,296 1,856,981 (298,314)
Loss Factor*64,659 55,709 (8,949)
Net Levy 2,090,637$ 1,801,272$ (289,365)$ -13.8%
HUMAN SERVICES FUND
Gross Levy 3,206,186 3,206,186 -
Loss Factor*96,186 96,186 -
Net Levy 3,110,000$ 3,110,000$ -$ 0.0%
SOLID WASTE FUND
Gross Levy 1,373,711 1,373,711 -
Loss Factor*41,211 41,211 -
Net Levy 1,332,500$ 1,332,500$ -$ 0.0%
FIRE PENSION FUND
Gross Levy 9,244,368 9,635,854 391,486
Loss Factor*277,331 289,076 11,745
Net Levy 8,967,037$ 9,346,778$ 379,741$ 4.2%
POLICE PENSION FUND
Gross Levy 11,237,784 11,449,960 212,176
Loss Factor*337,134 343,499 6,365
Net Levy 10,900,650$ 11,106,461$ 205,811$ 1.9%
TOTAL CITY LEVY
Gross Levy 34,851,018 33,753,648 (1,097,369) -3.1%
Loss Factor*1,704,580 1,746,097 41,517
TOTAL CITY NET LEVY $ 33,805,487 $ 32,741,039 $ (1,064,448)-3.1%
GENERAL ASSISTANCE FUND
Gross Levy 1,113,402 1,340,206 226,804 20.4%
Loss Factor*33,402 40,206 6,804
TOTAL GA NET LEVY $ 1,080,000 $ 1,300,000 $ 220,000 20.4%
LIBRARY FUND
Gross Levy 7,476,289 7,476,289 - 0.0%
Loss Factor*224,289 224,289 -
TOTAL LIBRARY NET LEVY $ 7,252,000 $ 7,252,000 $ - 0.0%
DEBT SERVICE FUND
Gross Levy 13,180,980 14,669,751 1,488,771
Loss Factor*659,049 733,488 74,439
Net Levy 12,521,931$ 13,936,263$ 1,414,332$ 11.3%
LIBRARY DEBT SERVICE
Gross Levy 505,416 507,624 2,208
Loss Factor*25,271 25,381 110
Net Levy - Library Debt 480,145$ 482,243$ 2,098$ 0.4%
DEBT SERVICE LEVY
Gross Levy 13,686,396 15,177,375 1,490,979 10.9%
Loss Factor*684,320 758,869 74,549
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE NET LEVY $ 13,002,076 $ 14,418,506 $ 1,416,430 10.9%
CITY AND LIBRARY NET LEVY $ 55,139,563 $ 55,711,545 $ 571,982 1.0%
Total Loss Factor* 2,646,590 2,769,461 122,871
Total Gross Levy 57,127,104 57,747,518 620,414 1.1%
*A loss factor is applied to all levies by Cook County.
37
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Property Tax Levy
38
202 1 ADOPTED BUDGET
Description of Revenue Sources
The General Fund consists of many different revenue sources. The fol lowing pie chart breaks down the
total amount by revenue category.
The largest category of General Fund revenue comes from nearly 20 different local taxes. These include
sales (both home rule and State), income, hotel, liquor, amusement, motor fuel, and wheel tax.
Property taxes make up the second highest percentage of General Fund revenue. The property tax
revenue here is for general corporation use, such as salaries for public safety.
The third highest percentage of revenue comes from charges for services. These are direct charges for
services by the users of that service. This includes items such as P arks Recreation and Community
Service programs fees and ambulance service fees.
Fine and forfeitures make up 4% of General Fund revenue . This category includes parking tickets and
police citations.
SALES TAXES – The City receives two types of sales ta xes – one from the State of Illinois and another
from a sales tax imposed through the City’s home -rule status. Both the State tax (retailers’ occupation
tax- a.k.a. ROT) and the home rule tax rates are not assessed on “listed” property such as vehicles and
most grocery food items and medications. The total sales tax rate in Evanston is 10.25%. Of this, 1.25%
is home rule sales tax that the City receives directly. Another 6.25% is the state sales tax amount, of
which the City receives 1% as a distribution. T he remaining rate is 1 .75 % to Cook County and 1% to the
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)
INCOME TAX – Local governments receive 6.06% of the net collections of all income tax collected by
the State of Illinois. The amount that each municipality receives is based on its population in proportion
to the total state population, not based on income tax paid by employees or residents of the community.
Licenses,
Permits and
Fees
6% Charges for
Services
9%
Interfund
Transfers
8%
Fines and
Forfeitures
4%
Other Revenue
2%
Property Taxes
25%
Other Taxes
46%
General Fund Revenue
39
202 1 ADOPTED BUDGET
Description of Revenue Sources
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX – Prior to 2019, the real estate transfer tax was $5 per $1,000
increment of value on the sale or transfer of real estate in the City , less certain exemptions as specified
per City code. The tax rate was changed through a November 2018 ballot proposal, enacted by
Ordinance 148 -O-18. This increased the ta x to $7 per $1,000 on sales from $1.5 to $5 million in value,
and to $9 per $1,000 on sales over $5 million in value. Real estate transfer tax revenues were budgeted
based on year -to-date receipts in conjunction with an analysis of regional real estate sal es trends.
TELECOMMUNICATION TAX – A six percent (6%) tax is imposed on the gross receipts of
telecommunications services. This tax is administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue. T his tax
continues to decline due to customers relying less on land line phone.
CABLE FRANCHISE FEE – A ten percent (10%) fee is imposed on the gross receipts of cable
services. This fee continues to decline due to customers not subscribing to cable services and moving to
internet subscription-based programing.
PARKING TAX – A tax of sixty cents ($0.60) is imposed for each motor vehicle parked in or on each
parking lot, parking area, or garage for every twenty -four-hour period. If a motor vehicle is parked for a
weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual basis, the am ount of tax shall be three dollars ($3.00) per week,
twelve dollars ($12.00) per month, thirty -six dollars ($36.00) per quarter, or one hundred forty -four
dollars ($144.00) per year . This tax is starting to see a downward trend . More utilization of public transit
and increased ridesharing activities push community members away from owning vehicles that require
parking in lot or garage.
LIQUOR TAX – A tax of six percent (6%) is imposed on the purchase price for an alcoholic liquor
product. This tax is imposed at restaurants and retail stores and is in addition to the sales tax. This tax
continues to trend upwards as more liquor selling establishments are coming to the City.
AMUSEMENT TAX – A tax of five percent (5 %) is imposed on the admission fee upon every
amusement patron in the City , with a higher rate of seven percent (7%) imposed on events with
attendance of greater than 1500 people . This tax does not apply to governmental agencies, r eligious
societies or organizations, and live performances conducted or sponsored by not -for-profit institutions,
organizations, groups or societies where no part of the net earnings inure to the benefit of any private
shareholder or person. The tax was expanded in 2020 to apply to streaming services .
LOCAL MOTOR FUEL TAX – The Motor Fuel Tax (local rate) is derived from a 5 cent per gallon
tax on gasoline and diesel fuel pumped at Evanston gas stations. This tax is in addition to the State and
Federal gas taxes. The total tax rate as of September 2019 for gasoline in Evanston is 61.4 cents per
gallon. This consists of an 18.4 cent federal tax, a 38 cent State tax, and a 5 cent Evanston tax. The City
also receives a distribution on the state tax, which is deposited separately in the Motor Fuel Tax Fund.
40
202 1 ADOPTED BUDGET
Description of Revenue Sources
WHEEL TAX – All vehicles registered through the Illinois Secretary of State to an Evanston address
are required to pay an annual wheel tax. For the 2020 budget, the amount due was prorated on a 9 -
month basis, ending September 2020 . This means that the City will receiv e 75% of the total wheel tax
total cost for the 2020 season. This prorated amount will be $63.75 for passenger vehicles. In July 2020,
renewal notifications were sent for the 2021 wheel tax, which will be effective October 1, 2020 –
September 30, 2021 at the full 100% of the wheel tax ($85). Compliance is checked by License Plate
Recognition (LPR) technology, which stores the license plates of all vehicles registered to an Evanston
address, as the City no longer issues physical vehicle wheel tax stickers and residential permits.
WATER REVENUES – Water revenues are received from Evanston residents and from wholesale
water sales to customer communities. This revenue is almost entirely dependent on water consumption
with weather playing a major role, especially during the summer.
SEWER REVENUES – This revenue is billed based on water consumption. It is important to note
that this revenue, unlike water, is not assessed to those communities outside of Evanston that purchase
Evanston water.
41
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Debt Summary
Debt Limit
As a home rule government under Illinois law, there is no legal debt limit for the City. The City
Council has adopted as part of its budget policies a self-imposed limit on tax-supported general
obligation debt. Tax supported general obligation (G.O.) debt shall not exceed $155,000,000 in
aggregate principal amount, which limit is expressly subject to increase by action of the City Council
as the needs of the City may grow.
Types of Debt
The City issues general obligation bonds for capital improvement projects. Bonds issued for general
city projects are repaid by property taxes. Some bonds for certain projects may be supported by
other revenue sources, including water and sewer fees, special assessment, tax increment financing
(TIF) funds, or outside donations.
In addition to general obligation bonds, the City issues low-interest loans through the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) specifically for water and sewer projects. These are repaid
through water and sewer fees and are not supported by property taxes.
Current Principal Debt – As of December 31, 2020
General City $138,760,678
Library Fund $6,258,929
Total Tax Supported G.O. Debt $145,019,607
Water Fund $30,579,869
Sewer Fund $3,909,084
Sewer Surcharge $770,497
Parking Fund $1,415,000
Special Assessment Fund $2,015,943
Tax-Increment Financing (TIF) Districts $8,340,000
Total Self-Supporting G.O. Debt $42,263,176
Total Principal Outstanding - G.O. Debt $192,050,000
Sewer Fund – IEPA Loans (estimated) $23,286,024
Water Fund – IEPA Loans (estimated) $14,715,191
Total Principal Outstanding – IEPA Loans $35,332,719
42
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Debt Summary
Annual Debt Service
Includes principal and interest payments for general obligation bonds and IEPA loans
2020 Adopted
Budget
2021 Adopted
Budget
Library Debt Service Fund $480,144 $482,243
Debt Service Fund $15,840,981 $15,133,666
Water Fund $2,291,201 $2,318,294
Sewer Fund $5,803,653 $5,195,191
Parking Fund $0 $47,164
Total Annual Debt Service $24,415,979 $23,176,558
All governmental-type debt is paid through the Debt Service Fund. Some other funds have transfers
to the Debt Service Fund to reduce the amount of debt paid directly through property taxes.
2020 Adopted
Budget
2021 Adopted
Budget
General Fund $2,141,042 $0
Howard-Ridge TIF Fund $143,113 $143,113
Dempster-Dodge TIF Fund $160,870 $158,923
Chicago-Main TIF Fund $230,610 $232,843
Special Assessment Fund $365,930 $397,314
Sewer Fund (sewer surcharge) $257,487 $265,208
Total Transfers to Debt Service $3,319,053 $1,197,401
New Debt
The 2021 Adopted Budget includes the issuance of debt for capital improvement projects. More
information on specific projects can be found in Part VI – Capital Improvement Plan. Debt issued
for the Capital Improvement, Library Capital, and Equipment Replacement Funds are supported by
property taxes and subject to the self-imposed debt limit.
2021 Adopted
Budget
Capital Improvements Fund $7,755,000
Library Capital Improvement Fund $480,000
Equipment Replacement Fund $800,000
Chicago-Main TIF Fund $1,130,000
Parking Fund $1,000,000
Water Fund $3,040,000
Total Bond Proceeds Revenue $14,205,000
Water Fund – IEPA Loans $16,400,000
Sewer Fund – IEPA Loans $2,000,000
Total IEPA Loan Proceeds Revenue $18,400,000
43
PART III
GENERAL FUND BUDGET
44
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
General Fund Summary
Operating General Fund Revenue FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Change 2021-2020
Budget
PROPERTY TAXES 29,888,938 29,362,987 28,450,034 28,298,539 (1,064,448)
OTHER TAXES 53,637,882 55,240,000 46,804,559 48,775,000 (6,465,000)
OTHER REVENUE 1,422,940 1,655,100 1,750,805 1,593,100 (62,000)
LICENSES, PERMITS AND FEES 7,667,185 7,663,550 7,194,588 8,085,550 422,000
CHARGES FOR SERVICES 9,222,780 10,187,350 8,544,830 9,357,875 (829,475)
INTERFUND TRANSFERS 8,817,013 8,979,103 9,442,318 9,149,103 170,000
FINES AND FORFEITURES 5,108,236 4,670,500 2,669,092 4,123,500 (547,000)
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE 1,236,263 1,006,967 2,038,478 1,584,942 577,975
INTEREST INCOME 210,194 55,000 85,375 55,000 -
Total General Fund Revenue 117,211,433 118,820,557 106,980,079 111,022,609 (7,797,948)
Operating General Fund Expenses FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Change 2021-2020
Budget
CITY COUNCIL 540,902 552,609 486,084 556,166 3,556
CITY CLERK 218,776 182,073 180,003 178,795 (3,278)
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 7,994,888 8,924,121 8,500,326 6,004,832 (2,919,289)
LAW 706,077 683,577 555,006 576,892 (106,685)
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 9,752,431 10,312,914 9,333,368 10,360,246 47,332
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 3,082,258 3,425,044 3,170,049 3,073,829 (351,215)
POLICE 38,962,955 41,131,727 38,299,716 39,734,286 (1,397,441)
FIRE MGMT & SUPPORT 25,332,850 25,985,716 25,630,525 26,006,574 20,858
HEALTH 2,975,767 1,374,177 1,486,069 1,556,420 182,243
PARKS, REC. AND COMMUNITY SERV.12,364,345 11,661,451 9,843,182 11,329,361 (332,090)
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY 13,243,814 12,967,082 11,510,817 11,642,791 (1,324,291)
Total General Fund Expense 115,175,062 117,200,492 108,995,145 111,020,191 (6,180,301)
NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT)2,036,371 1,620,065 (2,015,066) 2,418
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $ 13,632,363 $ 15,668,734 $ 13,653,668
ENDING FUND BALANCE $ 15,668,734 $ 13,653,668 $ 13,156,086
FUND BALANCE PERCENTAGE 13.6%12.5%11.9%
45
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
General Fund Summary
46
Account Number - Description FY 2019 Actual Amount FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Property Taxes 29,888,938$ 29,362,987$ 28,298,539$
51015 - PROPERTY TAXES 11,812,398 9,495,300 7,845,300
51017 - PENSION PROPERTY TAX 18,076,540 19,867,687 20,453,239
Other Taxes 53,637,882$ 55,240,000$ 48,775,000$
51515 - STATE USE TAX 2,513,280 2,100,000 2,200,000
51525 - SALES TAX - BASIC 10,529,742 10,250,000 9,750,000
51530 - SALES TAX - HOME RULE 6,375,631 7,800,000 7,250,000
51535 - AUTO RENTAL TAX 57,703 55,000 40,000
51536 - TRANSPORTATION NETWORK PROVIDER TAX 1,000,030 680,000 510,000
51540 - ATHLETIC CONTEST TAX 1,224,283 1,160,000 500,000
51545 - STATE INCOME TAX 7,991,868 7,600,000 6,600,000
51550 - MUNICIPAL HOTEL TAX 2,262,400 2,390,000 1,200,000
51565 - ELECTRIC UTILITY TAX 2,905,861 2,920,000 2,920,000
51570 - NATURAL GAS UTILITY TAX 1,100,794 1,100,000 1,100,000
51575 - NAT GAS USE TAX HOME RULE 820,411 900,000 900,000
51585 - CIGARETTE TAX 180,000 250,000 250,000
51590 - EVANSTON MOTOR FUEL TAX 1,069,482 1,300,000 1,000,000
51595 - LIQUOR TAX 3,367,406 3,150,000 2,900,000
51597 - MEDICAL CANNABIS TAX - - 150,000
51600 - PARKING TAX 3,271,175 3,200,000 2,600,000
51605 - PERSONAL PROPERTY REPLACEMENT TAX 1,139,366 750,000 600,000
51606 - PENSION PPRT 605,000 605,000 605,000
51620 - REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX 2,671,279 3,800,000 3,000,000
51625 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX 1,545,581 1,800,000 1,600,000
51630 - AMUSEMENT TAX 662,116 430,000 200,000
52010 - WHEEL TAX 2,344,475 3,000,000 2,900,000
Other Revenue 1,422,940$ 1,655,100$ 1,593,100$
52546 - POLICE EQUIPMENT REIMBURSEMENT 12,150 10,000 10,000
52547 - NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT REVENUE 21,750 - -
53196 - WASTE TRANSFER STATION REVENUE 7,000 - -
53632 - REIMBURSEMENTS 15,273 - 100,000
55166 - Holiday Food Drive Revenue 12,415 10,000 10,000
56002 - WE'RE OUT WALKING 2,775 - 6,000
56010 - PROPERTY SALES AND RENTAL 281,358 51,100 51,100
56011 - DONATIONS 24,860 13,900 13,900
56016 - Aging Well Conference Revenues 2,000 - -
56045 - MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 1,646 227,100 122,100
56049 - MARKET LINK VOUCHERS 28,951 30,000 30,000
56065 - SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY 1,398 1,500 1,500
56067 - REIMBURSEMENTS-SERVICES AND SUPPLIES 63,187 105,000 42,000
56068 - REIMB. SALT USAGE DIST 65 ETHS NW 68,019 45,000 45,000
56069 - REIMBURSEMENT FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVICES 93,413 105,000 105,000
56105 - PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES 86,500 200,000 200,000
56106 - FUND BALANCE APPLIED - - 500,000
56120 - LOAN PROCEEDS 8,131 - -
56132 - TRANSFER FROM DUTCH TREE ELM RESERVE - 500,000 -
56134 - PRIVATE ELM TREE INSURANCE MONEY 37,660 35,000 35,000
56157 - CITIZENS CPR CLASS FEES 16,823 6,500 6,500
56158 - CHARGEBACK REVENUE 363,466 300,000 300,000
56175 - PARKING PERMITS-RYAN FIELD - 15,000 15,000
56709 - PROPERTY SALES AND RENTAL - Little Beans 4,163 - -
56801 - COMPONENT UNIT RECEIPTS 270,000 - -
General Fund - All Revenue
47
Account Number - Description FY 2019 Actual Amount FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Licenses, Permits and Fees 7,667,185$ 7,663,550$ 8,085,550$
51577 - INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE FEE - - 485,000
52015 - BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEE 34,293 97,800 35,000
52016 - BED & BREAKFAST LICENSE 150 150 150
52017 - COLLECTION BOX LICENSE 1,125 2,500 2,500
52018 - VACATION RENTAL LICENSES - 80,000 80,000
52020 - PET LICENSES 17,266 10,000 10,000
52030 - CONTRACTORS' LICENSES 45,650 170,000 170,000
52035 - ROOMING HOUSE LICENSES 165,567 195,000 195,000
52040 - LIQUOR LICENSES 551,954 525,000 525,000
52041 - ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE 20,621 12,000 12,000
52045 - FARMERS' MARKET LICENSES 50,158 51,250 51,250
52046 - RENTAL BUILDING REGISTRATIONS 74,313 85,000 85,000
52050 - OTHER LICENSES 6,005 20,000 20,000
52055 - LONG TERM CARE LICENSES 99,540 120,000 120,000
52061 - SEASONAL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE 11,998 15,000 15,000
52062 - MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE VENDOR LICENSE 1,437 1,450 1,450
52063 - HEN COOP LICENSE 250 800 800
52065 - CHILD RESIDENT CARE LICENSE 60 - -
52070 - RESIDENT CARE HOME LICENSE 900 1,200 1,200
52080 - BUILDING PERMITS 4,617,598 4,225,100 4,225,100
52090 - PLUMBING PERMITS 100 - -
52095 - ELECTRICAL PERMITS 45 - -
52105 - SIGNS AND AWNING PERMITS 1,925 - -
52110 - OTHER/MISC PERMITS 66,771 - -
52115 - ELEVATOR PERMITS 18,565 42,000 42,000
52126 - RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMIT 275,586 358,000 358,000
52127 - PROPERTY CLEAN UP REVENUE - 10,000 10,000
52130 - RESIDENTS ANNUAL PARKING PERMITS 121,594 228,000 228,000
52131 - VISITOR PARKING PERMITS 13,523 13,000 13,000
52135 - FIRE PLAN REVIEW 55,451 100,000 100,000
52140 - OVERSIZE TRUCK PERMIT 33,850 20,000 20,000
52145 - ANNUAL SIGN FEES 151 - -
52146 - MOVING VAN PERMIT FEES 46,656 57,000 57,000
52155 - PLAT PR.&SIGN APP HRG FEE 525 2,100 2,100
52165 - IL BELL FRANCHISE FEE 163,926 - -
52170 - ALARM PANEL FRANCHISE FEE - 4,000 4,000
52175 - NU EASEMENT 47,000 47,000 47,000
52180 - CABLE FRANCHISE FEE 1,023,285 950,000 950,000
52181 - PEG FEES - CABLE COMPANIES 54,841 145,000 145,000
52185 - NICOR FRANCHISE FEE 44,507 75,000 75,000
55150 - TANNING PARLOUR INSPECTION - 200 -
Charges for Services 9,222,780$ 10,187,350$ 9,357,875$
52085 - PLAN REVIEW 696 5,000 5,000
53010 - BIRTH AND DEATH RECORDS 4,394 - -
53050 - SANITATION CLASSES 5,000 - -
53105 - HEALTH FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE FEE 211,696 230,000 230,000
53185 - TEMPORARY FOOD LICENSE 12,308 11,000 11,000
53190 - FOOD DELIVERY VEHICLE 4,450 6,500 6,500
53200 - BEV SNACK VENDING MACHINE 22,437 41,000 41,000
53205 - FOOD VENDING MACHINE 16,835 - -
53210 - TOBACCO LICENSE 10,500 17,000 17,000
53211 - BEEKEEPER LICENSE FEE 225 150 300
53215 - BIRTH CERTIFICATE (1,824) - -
53220 - DEATH CERTIFICATE (564) - -
53230 - FUNERAL DIRECTOR LICENSE - 6,000 6,000
53235 - TEMP FUNERAL DIRECTOR LICENSE - 4,000 4,000
48
Account Number - Description FY 2019 Actual Amount FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
53516 - PARKING ENFORCEMT REIMB 57,588 33,500 183,500
53560 - RECREATION - CHARGES FOR SERVICES - 3,000 3,000
53565 - RECREATION PROGRAM FEES 5,867,376 6,473,500 5,616,375
53566 - RECREATION - DEFERRED REVENUE 54,193 - -
53569 - SPECIAL EVENT REVENUE 31,523 25,000 12,500
53625 - POLICE OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT 306,292 500,000 500,000
53640 - SENIOR TAXI COUPON SALES 84,883 115,000 85,000
53650 - STATE HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE 75,814 72,200 72,200
53655 - FIRE COST RECOVERY CHARGE 1,040 1,000 1,000
53666 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS 39,634 30,000 30,000
53667 - TREE PRESERVATION REVENUES 10,522 5,000 5,000
53675 - AMBULANCE SERVICE 2,112,492 2,200,000 2,200,000
53685 - POLICE REPORT FEES 32,063 25,000 25,000
53695 - ZONING FEES 52,592 130,000 50,000
53700 - FIRE REPORT FEES - 100 100
53705 - FIRE BUILDING INSPECTIONS 12,140 25,000 25,000
53710 - PASSPORT PROCESSING FEE 22,052 30,000 30,000
53715 - ALARM REGISTRATION FEE 145,465 115,000 115,000
53720 - SKOKIE ANIMAL BOARD FEE 360 - -
53725 - BACKGR CHKS DAYCARE PROV 195 400 400
53736 - NEW PAVEMENT DEGRADATION FEES 30,022 80,000 80,000
53737 - I HEART EVANSTON TREES PROJECT 380 3,000 3,000
Fines and Forfeitures 5,108,236$ 4,670,500$ 4,123,500$
52505 - TICKET FINES-PARKING 3,972,067 3,800,000 3,200,000
52510 - REGULAR FINES 133,867 115,000 115,000
52515 - PENALTIES 47,842 - -
52525 - ANIMAL ORDINANCE PENALTIES - 7,500 7,500
52530 - BOOT RELEASE FEE 134,651 90,000 90,000
52540 - POLICE & FIRE FALSE ALARM FEES 122,275 115,000 115,000
52541 - POLICE CTA DETAIL & BARNES DET 542,297 300,000 300,000
52545 - POLICE FALSE ALARM FINES (30) - -
52548 - NARCOTICS SEIZURE REVENUE - 20,000 20,000
52555 - HOUSING CODE VIOL FINES 31,527 40,000 40,000
52556 - PUBLIC HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS - - 3,000
52560 - PERMIT PENALTY FEES 3,347 8,000 8,000
52570 - NON PARKING ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS 120,394 175,000 225,000
Interfund Transfers 8,817,013$ 8,979,103$ 9,149,103$
57007 - FROM WEST EVANSTON TIF 30,000 35,000 75,000
57020 - FROM MOTOR FUEL FUND-S/M 982,897 1,044,987 1,044,987
57040 - FROM EMERGENCY TEL SYSTEM 60,000 260,000 90,000
57058 - TRANSFER FROM GOOD NEIGHBOR FUND 480,000 380,000 380,000
57087 - FROM DEMPSTER-DODGE TIF 5,000 5,000 10,000
57088 - FROM CHICAGO-MAIN TIF 5,000 30,000 30,000
57096 - FROM HOWARD RIDGE TIF 60,000 30,000 75,000
57110 - FROM SPECIAL ASSMT. FUND 92,000 92,000 92,000
57130 - FROM PARKING FUND 2,972,390 2,972,390 2,972,390
57135 - FROM WATER FUND 492,235 492,235 492,235
57140 - FROM WATER FUND-ROI 2,581,102 2,581,102 2,831,102
57145 - FROM WATER FUND-ADMIN. EX 726,222 726,222 726,222
57165 - TRANSFER FROM SEWER FUND 330,167 330,167 330,167
49
Account Number - Description FY 2019 Actual Amount FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Intergovernmental Revenue 1,236,263$ 1,006,967$ 1,584,942$
52542 - POLICE DUI REIMBURSEMENT 16,263 15,000 15,000
53676 - GEMT SERVICE REVENUE - - 100,000
55025 - COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PROTECTION GRANT REV 106,221 82,070 124,183
55051 - eSHARE REVENUE 69,600 - -
55085 - IL TOBACCO FREE COMMUNITY 25,000 - 25,000
55086 - IL HIV SURVEILLANCE GRANT 1,542 34,150 34,150
55130 - IL STATE CHILDHOOD LEAD GRANT 32,900 24,900 -
55146 - STATE, COUNTY AND OTHER GRANTS 77,037 50,000 545,000
55170 - FIRE DEPT TRAINING 1,583 6,000 6,000
55173 - CRI GRANT-REVENUE HHS 49,803 43,463 43,541
55174 - PHEP GRANT-REVENUE HHS 77,125 63,734 63,701
55231 - LEAD PAINT HAZARD GRANT (TORRENS)18,700 39,600 39,600
55251 - GRANTS AND AID 412,667 156,000 231,000
55254 - BEACH GRANT - REVENUE HHS - 14,500 15,097
55255 - COMM AGING GRANT - ADVOCATE 115,517 - -
55256 - IL VACANT PROPERTY GRANT 58,648 37,500 37,500
55257 - VECTOR GRANT IDPH - REVENUE HHS - 26,000 -
55258 - RETHINK YOUR DRINK - HHS REVENUE - - 5,000
55259 - COOK COUNTY WNV GRANT - - 14,270
55265 - FEMA 38,116 - -
55270 - POLICE TRAINING 2,178 5,000 5,000
55275 - HUD EMERG SHELTER GRANTS 133,362 135,000 -
57009 - TRANSFERS FROM LIBRARY FUND - 274,050 280,900
Interest Income 210,194$ 55,000$ 55,000$
56501 - INVESTMENT INCOME 210,194 55,000 55,000
Grand Total $ 117,211,433 $ 118,820,557 $ 111,022,609
50
2021 ADOPTED B UDGET - GENERAL FUND
City Council
The City Council consists of the Mayor, who is elected at large, and nine aldermen, one elected from
each of the nine wards for a term of four years.
The City Council formulates policies to guide the orderly development and administration of the City;
determines the use of tax dollars and other funding sources to meet the City's needs; holds public
hearings to provide citizens with opportunities to be heard; participates in conferences, forums, and
meetings of legislative groups and associations; keeps its constituency in formed of City issues and
activities through ward meetings and public forums, and responds to citizen requests for services and
information.
Financial Summary
2019 - 2021 City Council Goals
Invest in City Infrastructure and Facilities
Stabilize Long-term City Finances
Enhance Community Development and Job Creation Citywide
Expand Affordable Housing Options
Ensure Equity in All City Operations
Expenses
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
1300 CITY COUNCIL 540,902 552,609 556,166
Grand Total $ 540,902 $ 552,609 $ 556,166
51
Account Number - Description FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 458,696$ 469,059$ 474,816$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 253,277 255,107 257,609
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 173,786 177,127 182,542
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE 114 116 118
61626 - CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE 9,000 9,000 7,200
61710 - IMRF 5,358 7,506 7,089
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 13,907 16,375 16,418
61730 - MEDICARE 3,253 3,830 3,840
Services and Supplies 79,468$ 80,300$ 80,100$
62210 - PRINTING 645 100 100
62275 - POSTAGE CHARGEBACKS 158 100 -
62295 - TRAINING & TRAVEL 15,825 14,000 14,000
62360 - MEMBERSHIP DUES 54,359 58,000 58,000
62380 - COPY MACHINE CHARGES - 100 -
65010 - BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, MAPS 47 - -
65025 - FOOD 8,110 7,500 7,500
65095 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 325 500 500
Miscellaneous 239$ 3,250$ 1,250$
62490 - OTHER PROGRAM COSTS 239 1,250 1,250
66062 - SISTER CITY FUNDING - 2,000 -
Interfund Transfers 2,498$ -$ -$
66025 - TRANSFER TO DEBT SERVICE - ERI 2,498 - -
Grand Total $ 540,902 $ 552,609 $ 556,166
52
2021 ADOPTED B UDGET - GENERAL FUND
City Clerk
The City Clerk records the minutes for the City Council and staffs special Council committees. The
Clerk produces official minutes of all Council meetings; maintains the City Code and official City
records; serves as the local election official; is the deputy registrar for voter registration; and performs
other election-related activities.
Financial Summary
Revenues
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
56045 - MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 302 500 500
Grand Total $ 302 $ 500 $ 500
Expenses
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
14 CITY CLERK 218,776 182,073 178,795
Grand Total $ 218,776 $ 182,073 $ 178,795
53
Account Number - Description FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 147,456$ 147,152$ 145,074$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 116,689 118,882 116,987
61110 - OVERTIME PAY 2,264 - -
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 14,154 14,351 14,850
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE 35 37 35
61710 - IMRF 3,463 4,787 4,252
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 8,795 7,371 7,253
61730 - MEDICARE 2,057 1,724 1,696
Services and Supplies 66,024$ 33,921$ 33,721$
61060 - SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 26,922 8,300 8,300
62210 - PRINTING 927 876 876
62275 - POSTAGE CHARGEBACKS 35 200 -
62280 - OVERNIGHT MAIL CHARGES - 65 65
62295 - TRAINING & TRAVEL 382 1,100 1,100
62360 - MEMBERSHIP DUES 909 525 525
62380 - COPY MACHINE CHARGES 21 - -
62457 - CODIFICATION SERVICES 16,279 16,330 16,330
62509 - SERVICE AGREEMENTS/ CONTRACTS 16,975 - -
65025 - FOOD 142 - -
65095 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,451 1,525 1,525
65175 - ELECTION SUPPLIES 1,981 5,000 5,000
Interfund Transfers 5,295$ 1,000$ -$
62305 - RENTAL OF AUTO-FLEET MAINTENANCE 500 500 -
62309 - RENTAL OF AUTO REPLACEMENT 500 500 -
66025 - TRANSFER TO DEBT SERVICE - ERI 4,295 - -
Grand Total $ 218,776 $ 182,073 $ 178,795
54
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
City Manager’s Office
The City Manager and staff of the City Manager’s Office direct the administration and execution of
the policies and goals formulated by the City Council. Responsibilities include: advising the Council
on present and future financial, personnel, and program needs; implementing immediate and long -
range City priorities; establishing procedures that assist the City in serving its citizens; and supervising
all City departments. Additionally, staff is involved in assisting with large -scale City projects, volunteer
efforts, program evaluation, environmental sustainability, and policy analysis.
The City Manager’s Office coordinates the preparation of the City Council agenda, reviews all items
being considered before the governing body, and responds to inquiries from citizens and elected
officials. City Manager’s Office staff work closely with the public to resolve s ervice delivery problems
as well as disseminate information about the City’s policies. Staff monitors legislation both in
Springfield and Washington D.C. to determine the potential impact on Evanston residents, businesses,
and government.
Financial Summar y
Revenues
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
1505 CITY MANAGER 550 - -
1510 PUBLIC INFORMATION 1,078,126 1,095,000 1,095,000
1520 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER - - 75,000
1525 MISC. BUSINESS OPERATIONS 179 - -
1535 OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY 10,000 - 75,000
1560 REVENUE & COLLECTIONS 71,879,251 74,330,153 66,842,003
1570 ACCOUNTING 363,466 300,000 300,000
1575 PURCHASING 2,171 3,000 3,000
1585 ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS 120,554 175,000 175,000
5300 ECON. DEVELOPMENT 4,362 - 35,000
Grand Total $ 73,458,660 $ 75,903,153 $ 68,600,003
Expenses
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
1505 CITY MANAGER 729,466 858,246 772,001
1510 PUBLIC INFORMATION 491,382 590,790 531,319
1525 MISC. BUSINESS OPERATIONS 75 150,000 150,000
1535 OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY 60,843 61,043 61,919
1555 FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION 1,857,962 2,009,307 1,948,801
1560 REVENUE & COLLECTIONS 3,468,196 3,167,371 590,930
1570 ACCOUNTING 726,063 701,272 613,762
1571 TAX ASSESSMENT ADVOCACY 109,972 112,295 113,068
1575 PURCHASING 334,811 352,836 363,218
1580 COMMUNITY ARTS 49,722 50,000 50,000
1585 ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS 156,076 152,001 153,088
1590 OFFICE OF EQUITY AND EMPOWERMENT 10,320 10,000 10,000
5300 ECON. DEVELOPMENT - 708,960 646,725
Grand Total $ 7,994,888 $ 8,924,121 $ 6,004,832
55
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
City Manager’s Office
City Council Goal Performance
City Council Goal Department Accomplishments
City Infrastructure and
Facilities
Hired a consultant to evaluate the City’s holdings in order to
implement real estate strategies.
Stabilize Long-Term City
Finances
Purchased financial forecast software to assist in projecting long term
revenue and expense trends.
Climate Action and
Resilience Plan (CARP)
Obtained approval of the Environmental Justice Resolution, Launched
renegotiation of ComEd franchise agreement, Transitioned Experience
Climate Change Activity into a Virtual Experience, re -bid municipal
electric agreement, revised municipal electric aggre gation program,
added 6 new electric vehicle charges stations to the City .
Ensure Equity in All City
Operations
Created the Equity in the Arts Working Group to review Art’s Council
granting process.
Enhance Community
Development and Job
Creation Citywide
Expanded the small business loan and grant assistant program to
support small business during the COVID -19 pandemic.
2021 Initiatives
● Continue to monitor the city’s response to COVID-19 .
● Continue to provide the community with timely, consistent COVID -19 information.
● Win the GFOA Award for the 2021 Budget & 2020 CAFR.
● Continue to monitor citywide Amazon spending.
● Improve City website accessibility by providing staff with plain language training.
● Collaborate with internal departments to create a stand-alone RFQ template - review and
revise Bid and RFP templates.
● Perform clean-up and maintenance on 50% of Evanston’s outdoor public art pieces.
● Rebuild the Evanston’s Arts Council in policy and membership, and to successfully
onboard strong, capable community members.
● Work with relevant departments and the Budget Office to develop long term funding
strategies for implementing CARP .
● Align Economic Development activities to expand workforce development in support of
CARP implementation.
● Successfully support approval of updating building and energy codes that set a
standard for building electrification and phasing out fossil infrastructure in buildings.
● Begin implementation of the provisions listed in the Environmental Justice Resolution.
● Identify resources to complete the climate risk and vulnerability assessment begun in 2018.
● Evaluate the utility burden experienced in Evanston and work to identify programs and
funding to help meet that gap.
● Complete the City’s 2-year Partners for Places Grant focusing on identifying the
barriers to retrofitting affordable housing to being climate resilient and net zero.
● Present and begin implementation of Zero Waste policies including a revised
disposable bag policy and a universal composting and recycling rule.
56
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
City Manager’s Office
2021 Initiatives
● Seek assistance and guidance from State and Federal regulators on next steps to address
environmental concerns related to the operation of the Church St. Waste Transfer
Station.
● Successfully issue RFPs for Community Electricity Aggregation, Commercial Solid Waste
Franchise, onsite solar for municipal facilities and offsite solar.
● Complete and begin implementation of the Zero Emission Strategy for Municipal Operations.
● Strengthen community workforce development by coordinatin g disparate activities.
● Design economic development strategies focused on community economic wellbeing
and sustainability.
● Coordinate with Community Development on improved built environment as a strategy of
retention and attraction, which works in harmony with the natural environment.
● Provide targeted financial and technical support to Evanston businesses.
Ongoing Activity Measures
2019
Actual
2020
Estimated
2021
Projected
Prepare agendas and materials for regular and
special City Council, Planning and
Development, Rules and
Administration and Public Works meetings
75
75
68
Number of new volunteers registered on the
VolunteerEvanston.org website
200
250
150
Number of new Agencies registered on the
VolunteerEvanston.org website
10
10
9
Number of volunteer responses on the
VolunteerEvanston.org website
1,000
900
700
311 center service requests handled
35,000
36,000
36,000
57
Account Number - Description FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 2,872,933$ 3,384,649$ 3,075,403$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 2,165,775 2,573,743 2,356,240
61050 - PERMANENT PART-TIME 3,350 - -
61055 - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 29,004 - -
61110 - OVERTIME PAY 9,312 12,912 13,872
61415 - TERMINATION PAYOUTS 25,731 - -
61420 - ANNUAL SICK LEAVE PAYOUT 3,538 - -
61430 - VACATION PAYOUTS (PREVIOUSLY OTHER PAYOUTS)4,494 - -
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 311,425 363,033 324,910
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE 2,162 2,426 2,291
61625 - AUTO ALLOWANCE 8,910 10,485 9,720
61626 - CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE 2,493 3,816 4,716
61710 - IMRF 138,631 224,075 188,890
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 135,472 156,112 139,713
61730 - MEDICARE 32,635 38,047 35,050
Services and Supplies 1,196,698$ 1,561,778$ 1,116,879$
61060 - SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 128,591 119,300 170,000
62110 - AUDITING 116,516 100,000 100,000
62185 - CONSULTING SERVICES 13,260 70,000 50,000
62205 - ADVERTISING 1,678 8,200 8,200
62210 - PRINTING 12,694 6,280 6,280
62235 - OFFICE EQUIPMENT MAINT 170 100 100
62275 - POSTAGE CHARGEBACKS 10,656 7,899 30,000
62280 - OVERNIGHT MAIL CHARGES 157 967 967
62295 - TRAINING & TRAVEL 25,439 32,700 32,700
62315 - POSTAGE 29,730 42,099 42,099
62360 - MEMBERSHIP DUES 12,906 26,033 26,033
62380 - COPY MACHINE CHARGES 19,948 3,700 -
62431 - ARMORED CAR SERVICES 25,142 17,000 17,000
62506 - WORK- STUDY 1,006 - -
62509 - SERVICE AGREEMENTS/ CONTRACTS 81,756 166,000 191,000
62615 - INSURANCE PREMIUM 450 50 50
62659 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS - 147,000 97,000
62663 - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - 100,000 100,000
62664 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUPPORT - 50,000 50,000
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 213,235 30,000 30,000
62706 - REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENTS 419,050 520,000 -
64004 - PEG FEE DISTRIBUTION 4,832 50,000 50,000
64505 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS 632 - -
64540 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS 1,026 2,000 -
64541 - UTILITY TAX AUDIT SERVICES 22,804 10,800 10,800
64545 - PERSONAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE 30,782 1,500 1,500
65010 - BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, MAPS 89 800 800
65025 - FOOD 4,711 1,000 1,000
65045 - LICENSING/REGULATORY SUPP 8,583 37,000 90,000
65095 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 8,170 11,350 11,350
65555 - IT COMPUTER HARDWARE 2,684 - -
Miscellaneous 33,316$ 27,550$ 27,550$
61655 - INTEREST EXPENSE 14,600 - -
62490 - OTHER PROGRAM COSTS 17,406 27,550 27,550
62605 - OTHER CHARGES 569 - -
62770 - MISCELLANEOUS 741 - -
58
Account Number - Description FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 1,468,645$ 1,488,659$ 1,460,000$
66030 - TRANSFER TO INSURANCE - RISK 10,164 10,164 1,400,000
66040 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT 58,481 60,000 60,000
66130 - TRANSFER TO INSURANCE 1,400,000 1,418,495 -
Capital Outlay 1,829$ 150,000$ 150,000$
65515 - OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 429 - -
65522 - BUSINESS DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS - 150,000 150,000
65625 - FURNITURE & FIXTURES 1,400 - -
Contingencies 75$ 150,000$ 175,000$
68205 - CONTINGENCIES 75 150,000 175,000
Interfund Transfers 2,421,392$ 2,161,485$ -$
62305 - RENTAL OF AUTO-FLEET MAINTENANCE 443 443 -
66025 - TRANSFER TO DEBT SERVICE - ERI 81,726 - -
66146 - TRANSFERS OUT-FIRE PENSION - 20,000 -
66156 - TRANSFER TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND 198,181 - -
69320 - TRANSFERS TO DEBT SERVICE FUND 2,141,042 2,141,042 -
Grand Total $ 7,994,888 $ 8,924,121 $ 6,004,832
59
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Law Department
The Law Department provides legal services for the City. The Department gives legal advice and counsel
to the City Council and standing committees, City Manager, City staff, elected officials, and City boards
and commissions. The Department drafts ordinances and resolutions. The Department represents the
City in federal and state court, and as necessary, at administrative adjudication hearings. The Department
represents the City in all general litigation matters including, but not limited to, general tort litigation,
personal injury, property damage, employment discrimination, civil rights, and special assessments. The
Department prepares or reviews all contracts, leases, easements and plats, and provides legal counsel
regarding public bidding and procurement. The Department assists the Mayor in administering liquor
licensing activities in the City.
The Department, through the Insurance Fund, supervises the general liability third-party administration
of claims. The Department recommends the purchase of insurance in all areas of exposure including
general liability, property, and cyber-liability. The Department reviews safety and risk issues and all third-
party matters. The Department administers risk transfer and subrogation programs throughout the City
to protect and save taxpayer funds.
Financial Summary
Revenues
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
1705 LEGAL ADMINISTRATION 577,898 537,000 537,000
Grand Total $ 577,898 $ 537,000 $ 537,000
Expenses
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
1705 LEGAL ADMINISTRATION 706,077 683,577 576,892
Grand Total $ 706,077 $ 683,577 $ 576,892
60
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Law Department
City Council Goal Performance
City Council Goal Department Accomplishments
Invest in City Infrastructure
and Facilities
Assisted with drafting contracts on a variety of issues: sale and
distribution of water to communities, small cell tower carriers,
memorandum of understanding with Friends of Robert Crown for
donations, and renewal of the cable franchise agreement.
Enhance Community
Development and Job Creation
Citywide
Worked with City Council, Manager, and staff by drafting ordinances,
resolutions and agreements to assist with planned developments and
special uses. Examples of projects include YWCA, Northlight
Theater, adult cannabis implementation, and SPACE concerts on
MWRD land.
Expand Affordable Housing
Options
Worked with City Council, Manager and staff to acquire and sell
property for affordable housing; draft amendments to the Code for
accessory dwelling unit regulations, and increasing the demolition tax.
Ensure Equity in All City
Operations
Drafted an ordinance implementing restorative justice practices for
minors. Assisted with drafting intergovernmental and external
agreements (Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse, Presence Health, School
Districts, Youth Job Center, etc.) to increase access to services for all
persons. The Law Department assisted with revisions to the
Code of Ethics and Procedures.
2020 Initiatives
● Work with City Council and staff to secure new economic and community development
opportunities.
● Continue to litigate a substantial majority of cases in-house and seek to prevail at summary
disposition or trial in litigation.
● Analyze and evaluate the City’s purchasing contracts for all types of contracts.
Ongoing Activity Measures
2018
Actual
2019
Estimated
2020
Projected
Traffic and Ordinance Prosecution 130 110 110
Legislative Drafting – Ordinance and Resolution 87 100 100
Liquor Licenses Processed 38 39 37
61
Account Number - Description FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 532,504$ 607,866$ 464,442$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 414,531 471,875 363,863
61415 - TERMINATION PAYOUTS 13,021 - -
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 41,642 55,825 41,216
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE 493 417 443
61625 - AUTO ALLOWANCE 3,471 2,768 4,935
61626 - CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE 638 450 450
61710 - IMRF 26,775 41,243 26,443
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 25,707 28,399 21,737
61730 - MEDICARE 6,228 6,889 5,355
Services and Supplies 145,922$ 68,664$ 112,450$
62130 - LEGAL SERVICES-GENERAL 3,993 20,000 20,000
62275 - POSTAGE CHARGEBACKS 1,069 2,999 -
62295 - TRAINING & TRAVEL 2,201 3,500 3,500
62315 - POSTAGE 210 250 250
62345 - COURT COST/LITIGATION 10,002 20,000 20,000
62360 - MEMBERSHIP DUES 2,903 3,200 3,200
62380 - COPY MACHINE CHARGES 650 3,215 -
62419 - MWRD - CANAL SHORES 77,450 - -
62509 - SERVICE AGREEMENTS/ CONTRACTS 28,115 - 50,000
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 55 1,000 1,000
65010 - BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, MAPS 18,281 13,500 13,500
65095 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 923 1,000 1,000
65125 - OTHER COMMODITIES 68 - -
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 7,047$ 7,047$ -$
66030 - TRANSFER TO INSURANCE - RISK 7,047 7,047 -
Interfund Transfers 20,604$ -$ -$
66025 - TRANSFER TO DEBT SERVICE - ERI 20,604 - -
Grand Total $ 706,077 $ 683,577 $ 576,892
62
2021 ADO PTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Administrative Services Department
The Administrative Services Department is the central administrative agency of the City of Evanston
with the express goal to serve the people of Evanston. The Administrative Services Department works
to effect improvements, large and small, by implementing the policies and decisions of the City Council
and City Manager. Administrative Servic es uses technology and data to design and monitor high
standards of accountability to ensure that financial resources are utilized efficiently and productively.
Comprised of Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities and Fleet Management and Par king
Divisions, the Administrative Services Department supports all internal stakeholders and works with
residents, businesses, universities, and other government entities to deliver efficient service delivery.
Human Resources
The Human Resources Division provides support to the City’s most critical asset, its people. It is
charged with recruiting and hiring quality staff, City -wide training efforts, performance management,
payroll, benefits administration, pension administration, workers compensation, saf ety and many
compliance items associated with local, state, and federal regulations.
Information Technology
The City’s Information Technology (IT) Division provides technical services and support to City
employees, residents, businesses and visitors throu gh sustainable, reliable, secure and efficient
infrastructure and communications. IT maintains, implements and supports the City’s hardware,
software, consulting and telecommunications needs. IT also provides help desk services, 24/7 technical
support, website services, open data portal support, network engineering and project management
support for departmental technology projects.
Parking
The Parking Services Division is responsible for managing and maintaining the City’s surface lots,
garages, and on-street parking spaces. The division also processes monthly permits, maintains the meters
and the pay stations and the ParkEvanston App. Parking Services works with residents, businesses and
elected officials to determine and implement the best parking p ractices. Parking Enforcement Officers
ensure residents are following the regulations as detailed in the City Code.
Facilities & Fleet Management
Facilities Management maintains over 2.1 million sq. ft. of property including plumbing fixtures,
electrical panels, exterior lighting fixtures, lock sets, and drinking fountains. The Facilities division
conducts an annual inspection of RPZ’s (backflow prevention valves, such as in drinking fountains, to
prevent contamination of the City’s water supply), and is r esponsible for all internal repairs, preventative
maintenance and larger repairs to City facilities. In addition, Facilities works closely with staff on
emergency preparedness planning and special events.
Fleet Management is responsible for all aspects of the City’s vehicles, including passenger vehicles, public
safety and fire vehicles, recreation watercraft, construction and forestry trucks as well as specialized
equipment. This includes the planning, purchasing, maintaining, and disposing of vehicles. F leet services
is responsible for in-house repairs on City vehicles and equipment. The fleet team works to manage fuel
stations, and plays a large role in snow operations to ensure reliable equipment is ready for deployment
throughout the City.
63
2021 ADO PTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Administrative Services Department
Financial Summary
Revenues
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
1929 HUMAN RESOURCE DIVISION 40 - -
1941 PARKING ENFORCEMENT & TICKETS 4,154,560 3,890,000 3,290,000
1942 SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS 57,588 33,500 183,500
1950 FACILITIES - - 485,000
Grand Total $ 4,212,188 $ 3,923,500 $ 3,958,500
Expenses
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
1905 ADM.SERVICES- GENERAL SUPPORT 228,939 281,190 310,959
1910 FINANCE DIVISION - REVENUE 630 - -
1915 HUMAN RESOURCE DIVI. - PAYROLL 222,544 298,220 293,468
1919 FINANCE DIVISION - COLLECTIONS 735 - -
1929 HUMAN RESOURCE DIVISION 883,052 1,085,618 1,059,793
1932 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVI.2,853,025 3,018,206 3,141,685
1940 MISC. EXPENDITURES / BENEFITS - 341,000 240,000
1941 PARKING ENFORCEMENT & TICKETS 1,677,991 1,549,020 1,543,443
1942 SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS 628,929 630,000 315,000
1950 FACILITIES 3,256,585 3,109,660 3,455,898
Grand Total $ 9,752,431 $ 10,312,914 $ 10,360,246
64
2021 ADO PTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Administrative Services Department
City Council Goal Performance
City Council Goal Department Accomplishments
City Infrastructure and
Facilities
Developed 5 -year facility maintenance and replacement plans for
Civic Center, Police/Fire Headquarters, and Levy Center.
City Infrastructure and
Facilities
Improved adherence to life -cycle replacement of City vehicles.
Implement lease and lease -to-own programs for earlier replacement
of City vehicles.
Enhance Community
Development and Job Creation
Citywide
Supported CARP goals for carbon neutrality, zero waste, and 100%
renewable electricity by expanding EV Charging program, updating
the City’s fleet, expanding solar power, and making improvements to
the City’s buildings.
Ensure Equity in All City
Operations
Conducted assessments across the organization in order to determine
where equity can be improved in service delivery and outcomes.
Recommended areas of assessment: workforce, contracting practices,
organizational leadership, community a ccess and partnership, data,
metrics, and ongoing focus on improvement.
2021 Initiatives
● Focus on the timing of purchases/costs across all divisions to further increase operational
efficiency and reduce the potential for delays and poor resource allocation.
● Continue to analyze internal service and operational data through an equity lens.
● Continue citywide implementation and roll-out of additional Google Apps.
● Develop software/programs/office set-ups to ensure more efficient employees while working
remotely.
● Continue to use online software systems for learning management and performance management.
● Roll out state-mandated annual sexual harassment training and ethics training.
● Implement new timekeeping software system for more efficient payroll proce sses.
● Review alternative means to digitize maintenance and storage of HR documents.
● Continue to use an alternative sustainable fuel source for City vehicles and increase the electric
vehicle charging program.
● Review and implementation of parking review stu dy to be completed in 2021 (citations, fees and
general areas that need improvement).
● Continue to develop the Fleet’s CFA program to score the City’s equipment, determine needs of
what should be replaced/costing the City more in repairs than what the vehic le is worth, and how
to make operations more efficient.
Ongoing Activity Measures
2019
Actual
2020
Estimated
2021
Projected
Number of Information Technology Service
Desk Requests
6,610 6,500 6,500
Hours Worked on Fleet 13,000 12,000 12,000
Shop Visits - Fleet 2750 2,250 2,500
General/ Routine Maintenance 1,238 950 1,000
Park Evanston Wallet Transactions 229,645 160,000 180,000
Park Evanston Pay as You Go Transactions 757,390 420,000 480,000
65
Account Number - Description FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 5,693,536$ 6,384,554$ 6,285,386$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 4,148,768 4,455,463 4,447,522
61050 - PERMANENT PART-TIME 112,993 119,489 30,504
61110 - OVERTIME PAY 61,272 68,000 68,000
61415 - TERMINATION PAYOUTS 1,613 35,000 70,000
61420 - ANNUAL SICK LEAVE PAYOUT 2,920 - -
61430 - VACATION PAYOUTS (PREVIOUSLY OTHER PAYOUTS)1,803 141,000 170,000
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 737,582 803,136 768,992
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE 3,121 3,225 3,493
61625 - AUTO ALLOWANCE 4,635 4,635 4,635
61626 - CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE 2,664 2,664 2,664
61630 - SHOE ALLOWANCE 6,633 7,008 6,273
61665 - FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT MAINTENANCE FEES 18,117 - 15,000
61710 - IMRF 273,974 396,466 359,075
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 256,857 281,919 274,099
61730 - MEDICARE 60,584 66,549 65,129
Services and Supplies 3,882,791$ 3,729,965$ 4,072,860$
61060 - SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 71,532 40,000 80,000
62160 - EMPLOYMENT TESTING SERVICES 58,402 100,000 58,000
62175 - EXTERNAL SERVICES 19,210 11,600 11,600
62185 - CONSULTING SERVICES 24,468 14,000 14,000
62225 - BLDG MAINTENANCE SERVICES 199,714 119,834 119,834
62245 - OTHER EQMT MAINTENANCE 16,949 20,000 -
62250 - COMPUTER EQUIPMENT MAINT 48,806 1,500 1,500
62270 - MEDICAL/HOSPITAL SERVICES 48,756 48,000 48,000
62274 - TEST ADMINISTRATION 38,318 72,000 50,000
62275 - POSTAGE CHARGEBACKS 2,019 400 -
62295 - TRAINING & TRAVEL 9,987 29,470 29,470
62310 - CITY WIDE TRAINING 17,770 21,000 21,000
62315 - POSTAGE 34 - -
62340 - IT COMPUTER SOFTWARE 768,076 815,800 825,800
62341 - INTERNET SOLUTION PROVIDERS 16,800 - -
62360 - MEMBERSHIP DUES 4,712 3,950 4,950
62380 - COPY MACHINE CHARGES 3,098 25,000 62,000
62425 - ELEVATOR CONTRACT COSTS 6,171 4,165 8,165
62440 - OVERHEAD DOOR CONTRACT COSTS 37,016 - -
62451 - TOWING AND BOOTING CONTRACTS 67,274 30,000 30,000
62506 - WORK- STUDY 6,361 5,000 5,000
62509 - SERVICE AGREEMENTS/ CONTRACTS 1,332,107 1,206,696 911,696
62512 - RECRUITMENT 22,042 35,000 35,000
62518 - SECURITY ALARM CONTRACTS 1,378 - -
62630 - UNEMP. COMP. & ADMIN. FEE 40,312 142,000 155,000
64005 - ELECTRICITY 31,804 16,650 430,000
64015 - NATURAL GAS 40,907 65,000 140,000
64505 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS 206,075 182,755 255,000
64510 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 2,946 - -
64540 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS 54,100 9,300 95,000
64545 - PERSONAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE 20,440 - -
65010 - BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, MAPS 798 950 950
65015 - CHEMICALS/ SALT 411 - -
65020 - CLOTHING 5,054 5,000 5,000
65025 - FOOD 4,050 1,200 2,200
65040 - JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 14,964 10,000 10,000
66
Account Number - Description FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
65045 - LICENSING/REGULATORY SUPP 7,091 3,000 3,000
65050 - BLDG MAINTENANCE MATERIAL 416,956 334,500 334,500
65070 - OFFICE/OTHER EQT MTN MATL 6,519 - -
65085 - MINOR EQUIPMENT & TOOLS 25,271 25,674 25,674
65090 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT 17,873 15,721 20,721
65095 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 7,579 11,900 11,900
65125 - OTHER COMMODITIES 12,216 15,000 15,000
65555 - IT COMPUTER HARDWARE 67,837 270,900 235,900
65605 - DATA CENTER MAINTENANCE - 17,000 17,000
65615 - INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPLIES 32,136 - -
65618 - SECURITY CAMERA SUPPLIES 46,452 - -
Miscellaneous 1,200$ -$ -$
65141 - FITNESS INCENTIVE 1,200 - -
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 6,991$ 98$ -$
66030 - TRANSFER TO INSURANCE - RISK 98 98 -
66049 - WORKERS COMP TTD PYMTS (NON SWORN)6,893 - -
Capital Outlay 1,003$ 2,000$ 2,000$
65625 - FURNITURE & FIXTURES 1,003 2,000 2,000
Contingencies 104$ 165,000$ -$
68205 - CONTINGENCIES 104 165,000 -
Interfund Transfers 166,806$ 31,297$ -$
62305 - RENTAL OF AUTO-FLEET MAINTENANCE 306 306 -
62309 - RENTAL OF AUTO REPLACEMENT 30,991 30,991 -
66025 - TRANSFER TO DEBT SERVICE - ERI 135,509 - -
Grand Total $ 9,752,431 $ 10,312,914 $ 10,360,246
67
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Community Development Department
The Community Development Department is responsible for the overall administration and execution of
all building, planning and zoning activities, managing affordable housing and other related programs
funded with federal and local grants targeting lower income residents, and the City’s transportation and
mobility initiatives. The overarching activities of the Community Development Department are
strategically aligned with the City Council goals and support the City’s mission to become the most
livable City. The Department primarily serves external customers including: residents, developers,
businesses, contractors, architects and local non-profit agencies.
Building and Inspection Services Division
The mission of the Building and Inspection Services Division is to promote a sustainable, safe and high -
quality environment for the residents, workers and visi tors of Evanston. The division is committed to
providing quality service in a comprehensive, effective, knowledgeable and friendly manner.
The division is responsible for providing the following services:
● Review and approve building documents for commercia l and residential projects.
● Issue building permits and inspect permitted work for compliance with approved documents.
● Review, approve, issue and inspect permitted work in the public right of way.
● Oversee review and issuance of elevator permits and semi -annual inspections of conveyance
systems within the City.
● Staff the Design and Project Review Committee.
Housing and Grants Division
The Housing and Grants Division engages in a number of strategies to maintain and enhance living
conditions for low and moderate-income residents. There are several programs designed to promote
equitable access to affordable rental and ownership housing, as well as to provide other needed services.
The division is responsible for providing the following services:
● Manage grant programs totaling over $3 million annually, including Federal Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency
Solutions Grant (ESG), City Affordable Housing Fund and Mental Health Board funds, to
address the needs of at-risk and economically disadvantaged residents.
● Continue management and compliance of the City’s $2 million in CARES Act CDBG -CV and
ESG-CV grant funding received in 2020.
● Ensure compliance with funding requirements of 40 -50 programs and projects annually.
● Conduct research and develop policies on housing-related issues, work with housing developers
on projects that preserve and expand affordable housing to maintain an economically and racially
diverse community and improve sustainability.
● Staff the Housing and Community Development Act Committee, Housing and Homelessness
Commission and Mental Health Board.
Planning and Zoning Division
The Planning and Zoning Division is tasked with providing oversight and guidance on sustaining the
architectural vitality of City neighborhoods by aiding in the restoration, rehabilitation and conservation
of historic buildings and districts as well as encouraging new and contemporary developments that
complement existing neighborhoods and enhance the economic vitali ty of the City.
The division is responsible for providing the following services:
● Administration and review of map amendments, text amendments, special use permits and
applications for relief (variations) from the Zoning Ordinance.
68
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Community Development Department
● Coordinate interdepartmental review and land -use entitlement process for large scale
developments (Planned Developments).
● Lead neighborhood area plans and City -wide comprehensive plan efforts to guide future long-
term growth and development across the City.
● Staff Design and Project Review (DAPR) Committee, Historic Preservation Commission, Plan
Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Zoning Committee of the Plan Commission.
Transporta tion and Mobility
The Transportation and Mobility Coordinator directs City -wide transportation goals and programs that
improve accessibility, mobility and connectivity. The Coordinator also assists in the delivery of
transportation infrastructure projects and on-going policy work outlined in the City’s Multi-Modal
Transportation and Bike Plans.
Staff is responsible for providing the following services:
● Work across transportation agencies within Evanston to maintain and grow a reliable, safe,
accessible, and active transportation network, including first/last mile programs.
● Develop long-term policy and programming objectives, and coordinate improvement projects
with the City’s transit providers, including the CTA’s Red/Purple Line Modernization Study.
● Coordinate the implementation of the updated Complete & Green Streets Policy through regular
reporting, and the development of new multi -modal transportation and transportation demand
management tools.
● Staff the Mobility Vision for Evanston (MoVE) task force, a community stakeholder
engagement working group, to support these services.
69
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Community Development Department
Financial Summary
Notes to the Financial Summary:
1. Econ. Development Division (5300) moved to City Manager’s Office in 2020.
Revenues
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
2105 PLANNING & ZONING 92,818 160,000 80,000
2115 PROPERTY STANDARDS - 447,500 447,500
2126 BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES 4,786,969 4,545,000 4,447,200
2128 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT 133,362 135,000 -
5300 ECON. DEVELOPMENT 2,932,448 - -
Grand Total $ 7,945,597 $ 5,287,500 $ 4,974,700
Expenses
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
2101 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 279,498 352,552 284,445
2105 PLANNING & ZONING 739,257 786,126 716,566
2115 PROPERTY STANDARDS 621 490,509 584,726
2126 BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES 1,427,270 1,671,971 1,488,092
2128 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT 133,362 123,886 -
5300 ECON. DEVELOPMENT 502,249 - -
Grand Total $ 3,082,258 $ 3,425,044 $ 3,073,829
70
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Community Development Department
City Council Goal Performance
City Council Goal Department Accomplishments
Enhance Community
Development and Job
Creation Citywide
Processed applications for five new large -scale Planned Developments:
1555 Ridge Avenue (Multi-Family Residential), 605 Davis Street (Office
Tower), 999-1015 Howard Street (Evergreen Affordable Senior Housing),
1900 Sherman Avenue (The Emerson), 1621 Chicago Avenue (Merion
Legacy)
Enhance Community
Development and Job
Creation Citywide
Administered approval of 10 new (including substitution of existing)
special uses for new or expanded businesses.
Enhance Community
Development and Job
Creation Citywide
Integrated the City’s 311 system with exter nal communication and
inquiries to the Community Development Department to better deliver
customer service and provide information to Evanston residents and
businesses.
Invest in City Infrastructure
and Facilities
Expanded first/last mile transit options and active transportation modess
through the deployment of 90 dockless, electric bicycles in the Di vvy
bikeshare system.
Invest in City Infrastructure
and Facilities
Coordinated Multi-Modal Transportation Plan infrastructure efforts, such
as the kick off of the Evanston task force for the CTA’s Red/Purple
Modernization Study and the installation of bicycle racks throughout
downtown to replace former use of meter polls.
Invest in City Infrastructure
and Facilities
Continued to maintain and improve the physical appearance of our City
Streets by addressing graffiti tags on public right of ways in an efficient
manner and making the City a more desirable place to live and work.
Ensure Equity in All City
Operations
Expanded the Divvy for Every Evanstonian program by adding an online
enrollment option to expand sign up capabilities outside of City facili ties,
including at social service agencies, to provide $5 Divvy memberships to
income qualifying residents, including residents without bank accounts.
Ensure Equity in All City
Operations
Recommended a new process for allocating Community Development
Block Grant and Mental Health Board funds that uses a racial equity lens
to address disparities in access to services, as well as revised priorities to
facilitate Evanston’s recovery from COVID -19.
Expand Affordable Housing
Options
Continued the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program for
homeless families with children. Launched expanded rapid re -housing and
prevention services with CARES Act funding to address increased
homelessness and housing insecurity from
COVID-19.
Expand Affordable Housing
Options
Authored Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for comprehensive
Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations. Funded 61 units of new affordable
housing in two developments.
Stabilize long-term City
finances
Developed and promoted use of online permit application for submittal
and payment; implemented expedited plan review to include additional fees
to cover costs associated with service; implementation of business license
registration to ensure more businesses are identified through registration
and better coordinate and reduce duplicate licensing processes.
71
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Community Development Department
2021 Initiatives
Improve procedures for processing building permits and contractor registrations by offering
increased online submittal, review and payment opportunities and by consolidating forms to
reduce the amount of time and number of forms required to submit for a permit.
Improve plan review process with increased use of review by appointment and implementation of
electronic document review.
Start the review process for adoption of the 2 021 edition of the International Code Council
model codes.
Implement new strategies to expand affordable housing, including accessory dwelling units and
small lot housing to more effectively generate on-site units.
Continue to implement programs that addre ss the expanded needs for housing, food, child care,
and other services, as well as assistance for very small businesses to recover from the COVID -19
pandemic.
Work with affordable housing and market rate developers, including the Housing Authority of
Cook County, on housing projects including the Perlman Expansion and South Boulevard
projects to build new affordable and mixed income housing in transit -oriented development
(TOD) areas.
Explore opportunities to address inclusive long -range planning through an update to the 2000
Comprehensive Plan.
Process review of several large -scale projects and planned developments.
Continue to review and propose amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to improve approval
process and facilitate development that increase Evanst on livability.
Partner with the City’s transit providers to invest in a strong public transit service core with
connected first/last mile solutions, including the CTA’s Red/Purple Modernization Study and the
RTA Accessible Bus Stop Conversion Project.
Integrate mobility and transportation initiatives into a new stakeholder engagement task force,
including community bus and bike rides, community walks, and charrettes.
Work across transportation and transit agencies within Evanston to maintain and grow a reli able,
safe, accessible, and active transportation network
Ongoing Activity Measures 2019
Actual
2020
Estimated
2021
Projected
Total Building Permits Issued 3,710 4,100 3,500
Total Building Inspections 6,227 5,300 6,000
Total Building Construction Work w/o permits
investigated
160 165 150
Housing units rehabilitated (major) 3 6 9
Total Elevator Inspections 1,575 1,585 1,585
Contractor Licenses Issued/Renewed 1,005 1,025 950
Sign Variations/Variations Approved 7/6 4/4 6/5
Graffiti tags removed by graffiti technician 1,356 1,172 1,200
Special Uses / Major Variation 35 20 30
Minor Variations 47 43 45
Planned Development/Amendments 16 14 15
CDBG & MHB Programs/Projects Managed 61 52 50
Affordable Housing Units Financed 0 61 2
Households Provided Tenant-Based Rental Assistance 27 50 50
72
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Community Development Department
Ongoing Activity Measures 2019
Actual
2020
Estimated
2021
Projected
HOME/Affordable Housing Fund Programs/Projects
Managed
2 2 2
Housing and Community Development Act
Committee Meetings
9 4 8
Housing and Homelessness Commission Meetings 8 6 8
Mental Health Board Meetings 10 5 8
Single Use Divvy Passes Purchased at an Evanston
Station
4178 4500 5000
Annual Active Divvy Memberships (Evanston’s
portion)
716 850 1000
Divvy Bicycle Miles Traveled from Trips that begin at
an Evanston Station
62,395 72,000 75,000
One-Way Divvy Trips that begin at an Evanston
Station
23,977 24,500 25,000
*Major Developments requesting multiple inspection slots for entire floor or multiple floor inspections
reduces the inspection count.
73
Account Number - Description FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 2,383,423$ 2,915,814$ 2,690,186$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 1,822,403 2,211,983 2,044,441
61110 - OVERTIME PAY 4,428 8,500 10,500
61415 - TERMINATION PAYOUTS 3,081 - -
61420 - ANNUAL SICK LEAVE PAYOUT 2,472 - -
61430 - VACATION PAYOUTS (PREVIOUSLY OTHER PAYOUTS)17,619 - -
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 263,697 322,506 302,766
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE 1,327 1,271 1,228
61625 - AUTO ALLOWANCE 3,426 2,802 2,801
61626 - CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE 4,700 5,050 5,487
61630 - SHOE ALLOWANCE 1,055 1,541 1,775
61710 - IMRF 117,629 193,271 165,191
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 114,620 136,681 126,205
61730 - MEDICARE 26,965 32,209 29,790
Services and Supplies 321,757$ 310,043$ 353,143$
61060 - SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 28,253 14,000 14,000
62150 - CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES - 3,000 3,000
62185 - CONSULTING SERVICES 3,475 - -
62190 - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SERVICES 2,572 5,000 5,000
62205 - ADVERTISING 4,412 2,325 2,325
62210 - PRINTING 2,875 2,200 2,200
62236 - SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE 1,819 151,189 151,189
62245 - OTHER EQMT MAINTENANCE - 100 100
62275 - POSTAGE CHARGEBACKS 1,393 5,600 -
62280 - OVERNIGHT MAIL CHARGES 26 29 29
62295 - TRAINING & TRAVEL 13,790 11,500 11,500
62345 - COURT COST/LITIGATION - 1,900 1,900
62360 - MEMBERSHIP DUES 4,363 3,375 3,375
62380 - COPY MACHINE CHARGES 4,699 1,300 -
62425 - ELEVATOR CONTRACT COSTS 2,300 4,500 4,500
62464 - PLUMB, ELEC, PLAN REVEIW SERV 71,708 75,000 125,000
62645 - DIGITAL ARCHIVING 965 10,000 10,000
62659 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS 133,609 - -
62662 - BUSINESS RETENTION / EXPANSION INVESTMENTS 25,385 - -
62663 - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 102 - -
62664 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUPPORT 5,154 - -
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 1,603 9,300 9,300
64545 - PERSONAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE 5,830 - -
65010 - BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, MAPS 785 1,175 1,175
65020 - CLOTHING 1,167 1,500 1,500
65025 - FOOD 1,916 1,000 1,000
65055 - MATER. TO MAINT. IMP.- 350 350
65085 - MINOR EQUIPMENT & TOOLS 763 700 700
65095 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 3,052 5,000 5,000
Miscellaneous 15,948$ 25,500$ 25,500$
62490 - OTHER PROGRAM COSTS 15,348 500 500
62493 - PROPERTY CLEAN UP EXPENSE - 25,000 25,000
65141 - FITNESS INCENTIVE 600 - -
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 42,949$ 2,974$ -$
62740 - OTHER CHARGES-CHARGEBACK 21,480 - -
66030 - TRANSFER TO INSURANCE - RISK 2,974 2,974 -
66130 - TRANSFER TO INSURANCE 18,495 - -
Capital Outlay 77,655$ -$ -$
74
Account Number - Description FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
65522 - BUSINESS DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS 77,655 - -
Community Sponsored Organizations 124,975$ 123,886$ -$
67010 - COMMUNITY SPONSORED ORGANIZATIONS - 123,886 -
67110 - CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS 94,975 - -
67111 - YWCA 30,000 - -
Contingencies 5,043$ 5,000$ 5,000$
68205 - CONTINGENCIES 5,043 5,000 5,000
Interfund Transfers 110,508$ 41,827$ -$
62305 - RENTAL OF AUTO-FLEET MAINTENANCE 13,932 25,457 -
62309 - RENTAL OF AUTO REPLACEMENT 12,370 16,370 -
66025 - TRANSFER TO DEBT SERVICE - ERI 84,206 - -
Grand Total $ 3,082,258 $ 3,425,044 $ 3,073,829
75
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Police Department
The Evanston Police Department is committed to the protection of life a nd property. With a staff of 153
sworn officers and 56 civilian personnel, the emphasis is on delivering a public service in harmony with
the values and expectations of the community. This is accomplished through the three divisions of the
Police Department: Field Operations Division, Support Services Division; and Investigative Services
Division.
Field Operations Division
Headed by a Deputy Chief, this division comprises three patrol divisions of uniformed officers who
respond to calls for service and proactively patrol the community. T his Division also includes the
Department’s K9 unit, Traffic Division and its Community Strategy Division (Problem -Solving Team
and Foot Patrol Unit).
Support Services Division
Charged with the oversight of the internal workings of the Police Department, the Deputy Chief of this
Division oversees the Office of Administration, Records Bureau, the Communications Division (9 -1-1
Call Center) and the Support Services Division (Service Desk and 3 -1 -1 Call Center).
Investigative Services Division
Responsible for the investigation and follow-up of major crimes and incidents, this unit comprises the
Juvenile Detective Division as well as the Investigative Services Division. Headed by a Deputy Chief, this
unit includes the Neighborhood Enforcement Team (NET) and th e department’s Tactical (TAC) Unit,
which is responsible for a variety of tactical response operations.
76
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Police Department
Financial Summary
Revenues
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
2205 POLICE ADMINISTRATION 11,121,090 12,061,150 12,266,961
2210 PATROL OPERATIONS 103,331 - -
2225 SOCIAL SERVICES BUREAU 30 - -
2230 JUVENILE BUREAU 6,250 - -
2240 POLICE RECORDS 32,063 25,000 25,000
2260 OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION 31,196 50,000 50,000
2265 NEIGHBORHOOD ENFORCEMENT TEAM 84,095 20,000 20,000
2270 TRAFFIC BUREAU 262,040 130,000 130,000
2280 ANIMAL CONTROL 7,395 7,500 7,500
2285 PROBLEM SOLVING TEAM 6,190 - -
Grand Total $ 11,653,682 $ 12,293,650 $ 12,599,461
Expenses
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
2205 POLICE ADMINISTRATION 11,639,597 13,656,115 14,813,632
2210 PATROL OPERATIONS 12,714,925 13,307,332 12,094,949
2215 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION 2,273,954 2,221,668 2,069,966
2230 JUVENILE BUREAU 952,990 955,255 901,402
2235 SCHOOL LIAISON 484,078 505,364 494,716
2240 POLICE RECORDS 497,587 497,017 329,080
2245 COMMUNICATIONS 1,626,516 1,613,884 1,426,240
2250 SERVICE DESK 1,271,611 1,258,723 1,047,053
2251 311 CENTER 601,492 623,579 523,090
2255 OFFICE-PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS 410,079 395,888 394,414
2260 OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION 692,421 654,569 657,542
2265 NEIGHBORHOOD ENFORCEMENT TEAM 2,152,747 2,008,736 1,875,631
2270 TRAFFIC BUREAU 1,160,316 979,417 692,879
2275 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC BUREAU 155,091 157,936 134,603
2280 ANIMAL CONTROL 217,368 202,342 197,351
2285 PROBLEM SOLVING TEAM 1,725,310 1,666,138 1,663,987
2291 PROPERTY BUREAU 228,180 248,936 252,965
2295 BUILDING MANAGEMENT 158,695 178,828 164,788
Grand Total $ 38,962,955 $ 41,131,727 $ 39,734,286
77
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Police Department
City Council Goal Performance
City Council Goal Department Accomplishments
City Infrastructure and
Facilities
Successfully transitioned to STARCOM digital radio system from
obsolete UHF T -band frequency.
Stabilize Long-Term City
Finances
Reduced the Department’s overall overtime by $121,044 from 2018
to 2019 and reduced the Department’s net overtime (overtime
expense less reimbursements) by $295,368 from 2018 to 2019.
2021 Initiatives
● Develop relationships with other municipal governments interested in the Evanston Police
Department providing dispatch services on the STARCOM radios system.
● Decommission the Police Department's legacy 470MHz T-Band radio infrastructure.
● Research and evaluate the PACE scheduling software system department -wide, with a goal of
implementation by 2022.
● Ensure mandated training required by State law, Illinois Police Training Board, and Illinois
Attorney General, especially crisis intervention training for all sworn personnel, and Human
Services Boards, and the Citizen Police Review Commision.
● Continue to reduce the cost of Police vehicle purchases by downsizing the type of vehicles
purchased.
● Implement a more community based policing strategy involving foot patrol units in the wards
and problem-solving methods in the patrol division.
● Implement the “Evanston Police Department Community Forum” and the “Evanston Police
Department Youth Community Forum” programs.
Ongoing Activity Measures
2019
Actual
2020
Estimated
2021
Projected
Part I crimes* 2,052 1,950 1,950
Part II crimes** 2,954 2,800 2,900
Total calls for service 84,843 68,000 68,0000
Arrests (felony & misdemeanor) 1,251 900 9000
D.U.I. arrests 76 65 75
Ticket & citation production 12,485 8,000 100000
Written Reports*** 13,708 12,000 13,700
* The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting defines Part I crimes as aggravated assault, forcible rape, murder,
robbery, arson, burglary, larceny -theft, and motor vehicle theft
**The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting defines Part II crimes as simple assault, curfew offenses and
loitering, embezzlement, forgery and counterfeiti ng, disorderly conduct, driving under the influence, drug
offenses, fraud, gambling, liquor offenses, offenses against the family, prostitution, public drunkenness,
runaways, sex offenses, stolen property, vandalism, vagrancy, and weapons offenses.
***Written reports include incident, crash and arrest reports.
78
Account Number - Description FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 25,991,645$ 27,323,034$ 25,899,081$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 19,143,754 20,191,061 19,059,213
61070 - JOB TRAINING AND INTERNSHIPS 81,200 - -
61110 - OVERTIME PAY 244,967 310,429 313,941
61111 - HIREBACK OT PAY 907,675 895,501 889,527
61112 - SPECIAL DETAIL OT 332,550 280,854 280,854
61415 - TERMINATION PAYOUTS 117,566 694,014 700,629
61420 - ANNUAL SICK LEAVE PAYOUT 256,772 203,137 207,707
61425 - ANNUAL HOLIDAY PAYOUT 385,584 218,105 223,012
61430 - VACATION PAYOUTS (PREVIOUSLY OTHER PAYOUTS)93,443 - -
61441 - POLICE EDUCATION INCENTIVES 277,900 288,000 288,000
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 3,189,271 3,194,102 3,023,010
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE 25,067 25,267 24,255
61626 - CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE 360 330 360
61630 - SHOE ALLOWANCE 540 540 540
61635 - UNIFORM ALLOWANCE 169,850 171,500 164,800
61710 - IMRF 225,781 315,839 245,963
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 233,784 238,936 198,506
61730 - MEDICARE 305,581 295,420 278,763
Services and Supplies 1,074,918$ 1,165,608$ 1,045,744$
61060 - SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 32,895 - -
62210 - PRINTING 4,142 3,000 3,000
62225 - BLDG MAINTENANCE SERVICES 46,693 59,600 59,600
62245 - OTHER EQMT MAINTENANCE 788 2,700 2,700
62270 - MEDICAL/HOSPITAL SERVICES - 1,000 1,000
62272 - OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 120,083 100,000 100,000
62275 - POSTAGE CHARGEBACKS 5,318 6,000 -
62280 - OVERNIGHT MAIL CHARGES 346 - -
62295 - TRAINING & TRAVEL 113,068 161,594 161,594
62335 - DATA PROCESSING SERVICES - 378 378
62360 - MEMBERSHIP DUES 128,497 116,388 116,388
62370 - EXPENSE ALLOWANCE - 2,200 2,200
62375 - RENTALS 2,587 17,910 -
62380 - COPY MACHINE CHARGES 8,654 8,954 -
62425 - ELEVATOR CONTRACT COSTS - 3,112 3,112
62451 - TOWING AND BOOTING CONTRACTS 930 - -
62509 - SERVICE AGREEMENTS/ CONTRACTS 349,834 346,072 346,072
62645 - DIGITAL ARCHIVING 486 - -
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES - 600 600
64005 - ELECTRICITY 8,942 - -
64015 - NATURAL GAS 16,902 15,000 -
64505 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS 28,892 50,000 -
64540 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS 45,369 22,000 -
64565 - CABLE - VIDEO 679 - -
65010 - BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, MAPS 233 520 520
65020 - CLOTHING 47,868 40,450 40,450
65025 - FOOD 3,415 8,050 8,050
65035 - PETROLEUM PRODUCTS 56 - -
65040 - JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 12,565 6,600 6,600
65050 - BLDG MAINTENANCE MATERIAL 132 - -
65085 - MINOR EQUIPMENT & TOOLS 26,134 41,716 41,716
65090 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT 103 - -
65095 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 10,231 22,300 22,300
79
Account Number - Description FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
65105 - PHOTO/DRAFTING SUPPLIE 278 4,833 4,833
65123 - NARCOTICS SEIZURE EXPENSE - 20,000 20,000
65125 - OTHER COMMODITIES 24,243 68,798 68,798
65555 - IT COMPUTER HARDWARE 764 - -
65616 - PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 33,792 35,833 35,833
Miscellaneous 102,333$ 127,500$ 135,500$
62490 - OTHER PROGRAM COSTS 66,458 15,000 33,000
62770 - MISCELLANEOUS 3,485 - -
65120 - POLICE DUI EXPENSE 14,721 15,000 15,000
65122 - NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT EXPENSE 17,669 - -
65141 - FITNESS INCENTIVE - 97,500 87,500
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 10,860,446$ 11,583,788$ 11,781,461$
62675 - INTERDEPT TRANSFER PENSIONS 10,502,308 11,225,650 11,431,461
66030 - TRANSFER TO INSURANCE - RISK 358,138 358,138 350,000
Capital Outlay 614$ -$ -$
65625 - FURNITURE & FIXTURES 614 - -
Contingencies 568$ 2,500$ 2,500$
68205 - CONTINGENCIES 568 2,500 2,500
Interfund Transfers 932,431$ 929,297$ 870,000$
62305 - RENTAL OF AUTO-FLEET MAINTENANCE 539,151 549,838 600,000
62309 - RENTAL OF AUTO REPLACEMENT 279,459 379,459 70,000
66025 - TRANSFER TO DEBT SERVICE - ERI 113,821 - -
66132 - TRANSFER TO HUMAN SERVICES FUND - - 200,000
Grand Total $ 38,962,955 $ 41,131,727 $ 39,734,286
80
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET – GENERAL FUND
Fire Department
The Fire Department operates 24 hours of every day to protect life, property, and the environment. The
Department provides superior quality fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention,
public education, technical rescue, and non -emergency and support services to prevent or minimize
situations that affect Evanston residents, businesses, and visitors. The commu nity service is provided
through four divisions: Fire Administration and Support, Fire Prevention, Fire/EMS Operations, and
Emergency Preparedness.
The Fire Administration and Support Division provides direction, policy, leadership, and management
for mov ing the organization toward achieving its mission. The Fire Prevention Division provides plan
review, business and mercantile safety assistance, code enforcement, and investigation. The 101
members assigned to the Operations Division deliver the first response to all emergencies and situations
that require prompt attention on a twenty -four hour a day basis. The members of the Operations
Division staff five fire stations, which house five fire engines, two aerial ladder trucks, three ambulances,
and a Shift Chief. The Emergency Preparedness Division, in cooperation with all City Departments,
coordinates the disaster preparation, mitigation, and recovery plans and efforts of the City. The Division
integrates the City’s emergency operations plans with the Count y, State and Federal Emergency
Management Agencies.
Financial Summary
Revenues
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
2305 FIRE MGT & SUPPORT 8,522,501 9,389,137 9,768,878
2310 FIRE PREVENTION 212,846 240,000 240,000
2315 FIRE SUPPRESSION 2,285,467 2,311,500 2,411,500
2320 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 38,116 - -
Grand Total $ 11,058,930 $ 11,940,637 $ 12,420,378
Expenses
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
2305 FIRE MGT & SUPPORT 9,052,481 9,964,180 10,164,453
2310 FIRE PREVENTION 722,331 662,718 648,073
2315 FIRE SUPPRESSION 15,549,139 15,344,447 15,187,948
2320 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 8,899 14,371 6,100
Grand Total $ 25,332,850 $ 25,985,716 $ 26,006,574
81
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET – GENERAL FUND
Fire Department
City Council Goal Performance
City Council Goal Department Accomplishments
City Infrastructure and
Facilities - Investment in City
Fleet
Placed in service new Class A Fire Engine to replace 18 year old
apparatus.
Enhance Community
Development and Job
Creation Citywide
Continue Fire Explorer Program as well as Evanston Township
High School (ETHS) Public Safety Class. Launch of Firefighter
Apprenticeship program in collaboration with Oakton Community
College.
Stabilize Long-Term City
Finances - Diversify Revenue
Sources
Secured GEMTrevenue - a brand new supplemental payment
program that helps make up the difference between the revenue we
receive from the Medicaid claiming process and the true cost of our
EMS transports.
2021 Initiatives
● Emergency Management will continue to play a pivotal role in helping lead the City’s Crisis
Management Team’s COVID-19 pandemic response through the use of the NIMS and the FEMA
planning process in collaboration with local, county, state and federal partners.
● The Department will present the City’s first eve r Emergency Preparedness Fair.
● Expanding our City’s EvanstonAlerts Emergency Notification System to incorporate Wireless
Emergency Activations (WEA).
● All members will be trained and re -certified in Advanced CardiacLife Support (ACLS).
● The Department will continue to work with Oakton Community College on implementing an
apprenticeship program aimed at preparing Evanston residents for a career in the fire service.
● The community engagement programs, Fire Explorer, ETHS Public Safety, Citizen CPR, and
Citizen Fire Academy will be offered through our Department members.
● The Department will look to expand the ECHO (Evanston Community Health Outreach)
program with AMITA St. Francis Hospital and community stakeholders.
● In collaboration with the Evanston Police Depa rtment, continue to develop a comprehensive
public safety Unmanned Aerial Vehicle program.
Ongoing Activity Measures 2019
Actual
2020
Estimated
2021
Projected
City fire insurance rating 1 1 1
Hydrants inspected/flow tested 1340 1340 1340
Construction plans reviewed 431 285 450
Staff hours on cause and origin investigations 72 80 84
All Fire Dept. incidents, including ambulance calls 10,526 9,100 10,300
Ambulance calls 6,678 6,058 6,550
82
Account Number - Description FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 14,796,990$ 14,395,374$ 14,390,554$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 10,777,065 11,413,546 11,257,099
61062 - SPECIAL EVENT PAY 264 30,000 30,000
61110 - OVERTIME PAY 252,320 178,000 178,000
61111 - HIREBACK OT PAY 1,096,214 648,956 748,956
61113 - TRAINING OT 31,554 33,000 33,000
61415 - TERMINATION PAYOUTS 30,655 50,000 50,000
61420 - ANNUAL SICK LEAVE PAYOUT 454,280 50,000 50,000
61425 - ANNUAL HOLIDAY PAYOUT 121,932 - -
61430 - VACATION PAYOUTS (PREVIOUSLY OTHER PAYOUTS)21,780 - -
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 1,807,977 1,779,802 1,844,911
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE 6,166 5,914 6,227
61626 - CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE 1,950 2,475 1,800
61710 - IMRF 15,480 21,985 15,131
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 14,744 15,596 11,611
61730 - MEDICARE 164,609 166,099 163,820
Services and Supplies 507,568$ 464,763$ 398,540$
62210 - PRINTING 2,126 4,000 4,000
62235 - OFFICE EQUIPMENT MAINT 501 1,100 1,100
62245 - OTHER EQMT MAINTENANCE 2,359 5,100 5,100
62250 - COMPUTER EQUIPMENT MAINT 5,703 - -
62270 - MEDICAL/HOSPITAL SERVICES 36,691 50,400 50,400
62275 - POSTAGE CHARGEBACKS 4,603 3,000 -
62295 - TRAINING & TRAVEL 75,036 75,100 75,100
62315 - POSTAGE 194 500 500
62335 - DATA PROCESSING SERVICES - 3,200 3,200
62355 - LAUNDRY/OTHER CLEANING - 1,000 1,000
62360 - MEMBERSHIP DUES 2,525 27,200 27,200
62380 - COPY MACHINE CHARGES 3,465 1,223 -
62430 - CUSTODIAL CONTRACT SERVICES 6,840 6,840 6,840
62509 - SERVICE AGREEMENTS/ CONTRACTS 918 75,000 75,000
62518 - SECURITY ALARM CONTRACTS 2,359 6,400 6,400
62672 - AFG PORTAL RADIO GRANT 165,590 - -
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 150 - -
64015 - NATURAL GAS 52,715 50,000 -
64540 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS 15,451 12,000 -
65005 - AGRI/BOTANICAL SUPPLIES - 300 300
65010 - BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, MAPS 1,532 2,400 2,400
65015 - CHEMICALS/ SALT 10,353 10,000 10,000
65020 - CLOTHING 64,499 70,000 70,000
65025 - FOOD 2,000 - -
65040 - JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 13,249 14,400 14,400
65050 - BLDG MAINTENANCE MATERIAL 5,866 6,000 6,000
65070 - OFFICE/OTHER EQT MTN MATL 3,812 4,000 4,000
65075 - MEDICAL & LAB SUPPLIES 7,176 7,000 7,000
65085 - MINOR EQUIPMENT & TOOLS 6,280 4,500 4,500
65090 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT 1,267 2,000 2,000
65095 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 4,283 7,400 7,400
65105 - PHOTO/DRAFTING SUPPLIE 344 1,700 1,700
65125 - OTHER COMMODITIES 9,542 12,100 12,100
65620 - OFFICE MACH. & EQUIP.137 900 900
Miscellaneous 77,802$ 100,702$ 100,702$
62521 - MEDICAL EQ MAINT AGREEMENTS 22,971 23,000 23,000
83
Account Number - Description FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
62522 - SCBA EQ MAINT AGREEMENTS 4,540 6,000 6,000
62523 - EXTRICATION EQ MAINT AGREEMNTS 3,317 3,000 3,000
62605 - OTHER CHARGES 8,574 8,000 8,000
62770 - MISCELLANEOUS - 8,202 8,202
65141 - FITNESS INCENTIVE 38,400 52,500 52,500
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 9,158,504$ 10,097,524$ 10,476,778$
62675 - INTERDEPT TRANSFER PENSIONS 8,266,584 9,247,037 9,626,778
66030 - TRANSFER TO INSURANCE - RISK 850,487 850,487 850,000
66049 - WORKERS COMP TTD PYMTS (NON SWORN)41,433 - -
Capital Outlay 38,698$ 70,000$ 70,000$
65625 - FURNITURE & FIXTURES 38,698 70,000 70,000
Interfund Transfers 753,288$ 857,353$ 570,000$
62305 - RENTAL OF AUTO-FLEET MAINTENANCE 457,055 467,708 500,000
62309 - RENTAL OF AUTO REPLACEMENT 289,645 389,645 70,000
66025 - TRANSFER TO DEBT SERVICE - ERI 6,588 - -
Grand Total $ 25,332,850 $ 25,985,716 $ 26,006,574
84
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Health & Human Services Department
The Health and Human Services Department’s mission is to protect, preserve, and promote wellness for
people who live, work, and play in Evanston through creative and sustainable partnerships. The
Department is instrumental in improving and supporting the health and well-being of Evanston. We
serve intentionally in partnership with residents and community stakeholders. The Health and Human
Services Department’s deliverables are based on the idea that health is influenced by more than just
individual choices. One’s physical and psychosocial environment, culture, and government all play a role
in influencing and determining overall health. It is the Department’s goal for the people of Evanston to
experience significant gains in health and well-being. This will be achieved as our community works
collectively to make the shift from a costly, crisis-oriented response to health and social problems to one
that focuses on prevention, embraces recovery, and eliminates inequities.
Building Equity in Our Community:
Removing barriers, such as access to affordable, healthy foods; which limit the ability of some
communities and residents to fulfill their full potential. This also includes safe environments and
living spaces that facilitate healthy living.
Implementing an equitable and social justice agenda so a person's race or neighborhood does not
determine how healthy they are or how long they live.
Working in the new ways:
Moving our services from silos that are difficult for people to navigate to a coordinated
approach that is more efficient for us and more convenient for residents.
Providing only the services that people need, and only when they need them.
Investing in what works:
Prevention is the most effective, least expensive way to avoid costly negative outcomes such as
chronic disease, domestic violence, mental illness, other forms of violence, homelessness and
death.
Embracing innovative strategies and partnerships, leveraging grants that allow communities to
take a leadership role and address the specific needs of neighborhoods.
Using data-informed approaches to ensure we are using the best evidence to get the outcomes
we want.
Healthy outcomes are integrated in a comprehensive approach to bring health, well-being, and
equity considerations into the development and implementation of policies, programs, and
services of traditionally non-health related government systems or agencies.
The Health and Human Services Department is an active force in supporting the health and well-being
of Evanston’s residents. The Health and Human Services Department is responsible for operating
programs that prevent infectious and chronic diseases, promote food safety, safe housing, promote self-
sufficiency, engage our youth and youth adults, advocate for victims of crime and our senior citizens,
advocate for transformative policy development, and assure quality health care improving life expectancy
for all. We partner with our community stakeholders to build a culture of health, enabling all in our
diverse society to lead healthier lives now and for generations to come.
85
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Health & Human Services Department
Financial Summary
Revenues
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
2407 HEALTH SERVICES ADMIN 210 5,000 -
2420 COVID CONTACT TRACING - - 420,000
2435 PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION 1,041,074 807,767 852,842
2440 VITAL RECORDS 2,006 - -
2455 COMMUNITY HEALTH 32,775 - -
Grand Total $ 1,076,065 $ 812,767 $ 1,272,842
Expenses
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
2407 HEALTH SERVICES ADMIN 298,094 254,187 111,823
2435 PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION 1,389,409 1,119,990 1,052,597
2440 VITAL RECORDS 3,156 - -
2445 HUMAN SERVICES 280,460 - -
2455 COMMUNITY HEALTH 175,823 - -
2460 COMMUNITY PURCHASED SERVICES 828,471 - -
2499 GENERAL ASSISTANCE 355 - -
Grand Total $ 2,975,767 $ 1,374,177 $ 1,556,420
86
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Health & Human Services Department
City Council Goal Performance
City Council Goal Department Accomplishments
Community Development and
Job Creation
Facilitated job readiness training through our Human Services and
Youth and Young Adult programs.
Assisted in identifying potential employment for eligible candidates
through Human Services and Youth and Young Adult programs.
Recruited and trained Evanston youth and young adult in skill sets
needed to compete in the 21st century economy.
Provided academic and vocational internships, externships and
apprenticeship programming opportunities for youth and youth adults
through City programs such as the Mayor’s Summer Youth
Employment Program and others.
Expand Affordable Housing Stabilized housing for residents and those who are homeless through
our Human Service and Community Service programs.
Stabilize long-term City Finances Maintained and acquired grants from the State, Federal and County
governments and other agencies to aid in stabilizing finances for City
services and operations. The Communicable Disease Surveillance
Program received a second year of additional funding to build capacity
to reach more persons living with HIV in our community and ensure
that they have access to necessary services. Received nearly $1 million
in grant funding to assist in our COVID-19 response and activities.
Ensure Equity in All City
Operations
Integrated the Senior Service and Youth and Young Adult Divisions
from the Community Parks and Recreation Department to the Health
and Human Services Department to facilitate a holistic and equitable
social services approach for the community.
Provided guidance, communicable disease reporting, surveillance,
social service needs and other related activities with the application of
equity in the response to COVID-19 in the community, long term
care facilities, congregate homes, schools and other entities.
Established a comprehensive plan to assist victims of crime through a
trauma-informed equitable lens.
2021 Initiatives
Continue to prioritize the response to COVID-19 in the community including facilities housing
high risk populations such as in our long-term care facilities and congregate homes.
Continue to transition to regular HHS operations while responding to COVID-19 related
activities.
Conduct COVID-19 vaccination activities when the vaccines are made available.
Partner with Community Action Advocates to increase visibility of social services support to
vulnerable populations.
Create a clearinghouse of data to better measure health equity achievements.
Create a community cohort of Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED) members.
Increase outreach and participants at the Rethink Your Drink programs.
Develop the Evanston Project for Local Assessment of Needs (EPLAN) for the State’s
recertification of the Health and Human Services Department.
87
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Health & Human Services Department
Ongoing Activity Measures
2019
Actual
2020
Estimated
2021
Projected
Number of licensed food establishments 431 435 435
Number of foodborne illness investigations
performed
22 15 20
Total number of food inspections performed 921 450 1000
Temporary food inspections performed 454 100 500
Food complaints evaluated / inspected 60 50 65
Food establishment plans reviewed 22 20 25
Rat and Rodent complaints investigated 601 650 600
Number of Communicable Disease Investigations 880 1,600 1,200
Tobacco Education and Outreach 1 1 3
Environmental Scans of Tobacco Retailers 33 33 33
Clean Air Act Compliance Checks 65 100 200
Grants administered 14 18 15
Get Yourself Tested Participants at ETHS 56 N/A* N/A*
Number of We’re Out Walking Participants 348 N/A 400
Home Lead Assessments 14 10 15
88
Account Number - Description FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 1,694,307$ 1,035,653$ 677,654$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 1,251,627 763,581 499,081
61050 - PERMANENT PART-TIME 2,100 - -
61110 - OVERTIME PAY 19,722 10,800 10,800
61415 - TERMINATION PAYOUTS 22,616 - -
61430 - VACATION PAYOUTS (PREVIOUSLY OTHER PAYOUTS)1,498 - -
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 208,347 129,067 85,978
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE 913 591 366
61625 - AUTO ALLOWANCE 3,346 3,750 1,384
61626 - CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE 2,648 2,445 1,305
61630 - SHOE ALLOWANCE 1,030 589 335
61710 - IMRF 81,431 66,739 40,326
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 80,259 46,931 30,798
61730 - MEDICARE 18,770 11,159 7,281
Services and Supplies 166,096$ 186,551$ 573,300$
61060 - SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 33,619 30,000 422,000
62210 - PRINTING 700 1,200 1,200
62275 - POSTAGE CHARGEBACKS 4,670 2,000 -
62295 - TRAINING & TRAVEL 9,127 5,600 5,600
62345 - COURT COST/LITIGATION - 500 500
62360 - MEMBERSHIP DUES 2,430 4,900 4,900
62371 - WOMEN OUT WALKING EXPENSE 6,226 - 6,000
62380 - COPY MACHINE CHARGES 2,629 1,500 -
62494 - HOME DAY CARE LICENSE EXPENDITURES 295 - -
62509 - SERVICE AGREEMENTS/ CONTRACTS 75,000 - -
62606 - RODENT CONTROL CONTRACT - 85,000 85,000
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 871 - -
64540 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS 4,054 4,851 -
65020 - CLOTHING 1,618 1,300 1,300
65025 - FOOD 1,389 600 600
65075 - MEDICAL & LAB SUPPLIES 1,105 800 800
65085 - MINOR EQUIPMENT & TOOLS - 600 600
65095 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 3,486 4,000 4,000
65125 - OTHER COMMODITIES 175 200 200
65127 - LEADPAINT HAZARD GRANT (TORRENS) EXP 18,700 39,600 39,600
65128 - IDPH LEAD GRANT EXPENSE - 2,900 -
65620 - OFFICE MACH. & EQUIP.- 1,000 1,000
Miscellaneous 217,874$ 125,832$ 55,466$
62468 - IL TOBACCO FREE COMM EXP 2,189 3,455 3,455
62469 - IL VACANT PROPERTY EXP 37,625 37,500 -
62471 - VECTOR SURVEILLANCE EXP 4,079 20,300 -
62472 - BEACH WATER TESTING EXP 5,678 9,000 9,097
62473 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEATH EXP 31 - -
62474 - COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PROTECTION GRANT EXP 18,746 19,070 28,000
62476 - CRI GRANT -EXPENSE (HHS)2,243 3,071 1,343
62477 - PHEP GRANT-EXPENSE 6,357 7,886 4,661
62490 - OTHER PROGRAM COSTS 43,010 3,500 3,500
62493 - PROPERTY CLEAN UP EXPENSE 19,026 5,000 5,000
62605 - OTHER CHARGES 77,385 - -
62646 - IL HIV SURVEILLANCE 904 17,050 410
65141 - FITNESS INCENTIVE 600 - -
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 6,274$ 6,274$ -$
66030 - TRANSFER TO INSURANCE - RISK 6,274 6,274 -
89
Account Number - Description FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Interfund Transfers 891,217$ 19,867$ 250,000$
62305 - RENTAL OF AUTO-FLEET MAINTENANCE 17,046 14,302 -
62309 - RENTAL OF AUTO REPLACEMENT 6,313 5,565 -
66025 - TRANSFER TO DEBT SERVICE - ERI 39,387 - -
66132 - TRANSFER TO HUMAN SERVICES FUND 828,471 - 250,000
Grand Total $ 2,975,767 $ 1,374,177 $ 1,556,420
90
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Parks and Recreation Department
The Parks and Recreation Department provides a wide range of services that improve the quality of life
of those who live, work or play in Evanston. The Department supports the following:
Parks and Recreation
Over 70 parks sites, three recreation centers, sports programs, after school and p reschool programs,
camps, recreation programs, park and athletic field scheduling, special recreation programs for people
with special needs, summer food program, six beaches and a boat ramp, and an outdoor farmers’ market.
Senior Services
Senior Services include the operation of the Levy Senior Center, as well as providing various programs
and services for the growing senior population in the community.
Cultural Arts
The Cultural Arts Division conducts programs such as camps, arts programs, free Starlight Concert
Series and Starlight Movie Series, and the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theater.
Ecology
Natural history and environmental programs, camps, community gardens, fishing and canoeing
instruction, apiary and pollinator ga rdens.
Special Events
Coordination of Citywide Special Events including Zombie Scramble, Trunk or Treat, Streets Alive,
Concerts, Movies in the Park, Drive -In Movies and the Community Picnic (sponsored by the City and
other groups).
91
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Parks and Recreation Department
Financial Summary
Revenues
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
3005 REC. MGMT. & GENERAL SUPPORT 43,943 35,500 23,000
3010 REC. BUSINESS & FISCAL MGMT 87 - -
3015 FARMER'S MARKET - 97,250 97,250
3020 REC GENERAL SUPPORT 96,194 - -
3030 CROWN COMMUNITY CENTER 647,415 2,573,500 1,941,000
3035 CHANDLER COMMUNITY CENTER 683,770 700,500 525,500
3040 FLEETWOOD JOURDAIN COM CT 352,548 275,000 225,000
3045 FLEETWOOD/JOURDAIN THEATR 46,454 15,900 12,775
3050 RECREATION OUTREACH PROGRAM 209,306 155,000 155,000
3055 LEVY CENTER SENIOR SERVICES 791,859 688,000 526,750
3065 BOAT RAMP OPERATIONS 36,388 182,500 219,500
3075 BOAT STORAGE FACILITIES 135,210 - -
3080 BEACHES 811,937 1,045,000 1,200,000
3081 POOCH PARK 22,533 21,500 31,500
3095 CROWN ICE RINK 1,169,584 - -
3100 SPORTS LEAGUES 69,004 25,000 137,000
3105 AQUATIC CAMP 259,897 - -
3130 SPECIAL RECREATION 106,221 148,000 63,750
3135 SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS 538 - -
3155 GOLF 1,515 - -
3215 YOUTH ENGAGEMENT DIVISION 11,488 - -
3225 GIBBS-MORRISON CULTURAL CENTER 43,007 55,000 41,250
3605 ECOLOGY CENTER 234,479 330,000 250,000
3610 ECO-QUEST DAY CAMP 75,836 - -
3710 NOYES CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 370,371 370,000 370,000
3720 CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAMS 254,611 266,000 201,750
Grand Total $ 6,474,193 $ 6,983,650 $ 6,021,025
92
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Parks and Recreation Department
Financial Summary
Expenses
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
3005 REC. MGMT. & GENERAL SUPPORT 595,813 1,795,996 1,603,684
3010 REC. BUSINESS & FISCAL MGMT 310,780 - -
3015 FARMER'S MARKET - 77,950 68,450
3020 REC GENERAL SUPPORT 807,925 - -
3025 PARK UTILITIES 84,797 92,750 88,250
3030 CROWN COMMUNITY CENTER 1,008,857 3,117,713 3,298,078
3035 CHANDLER COMMUNITY CENTER 781,024 817,093 790,050
3040 FLEETWOOD JOURDAIN COM CT 1,038,525 944,807 892,352
3045 FLEETWOOD/JOURDAIN THEATR 166,160 151,524 153,744
3050 RECREATION OUTREACH PROGRAM 273,283 245,976 246,074
3055 LEVY CENTER SENIOR SERVICES 1,562,702 1,437,022 1,325,098
3065 BOAT RAMP OPERATIONS 49,670 62,950 62,950
3075 BOAT STORAGE FACILITIES 13,300 - -
3080 BEACHES 793,149 797,256 814,087
3085 RECREATION FACILITY MAINTENANCE 17 - -
3095 CROWN ICE RINK 1,464,908 - -
3100 SPORTS LEAGUES 49,012 68,328 68,328
3105 AQUATIC CAMP 100,612 - -
3130 SPECIAL RECREATION 486,422 511,214 498,805
3140 BUS PROGRAM 63,354 78,315 90,557
3150 PARK SERVICE UNIT 123,345 68,244 68,646
3205 COMMUNITY RELATIONS 535 - -
3210 COMMISSION ON AGING 99 - -
3215 YOUTH ENGAGEMENT DIVISION 1,397,172 - -
3225 GIBBS-MORRISON CULTURAL CENTER 172,175 232,115 116,301
3505 PARKS & FORESTRY GENERAL SUP 6 - -
3605 ECOLOGY CENTER 456,079 551,120 549,112
3610 ECO-QUEST DAY CAMP 3,537 - -
3700 NOYES CULTURAL ARTS CTR 112 - -
3705 ARTS COUNCIL G&A 452 - -
3710 NOYES CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 219,586 251,532 232,887
3720 CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAMS 333,341 359,546 361,908
3730 NCAP-MAYORS AWARD 16 - -
3806 CIVIC CENTER SERVICES 7,580 - -
Grand Total $ 12,364,345 $ 11,661,451 $ 11,329,361
93
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Parks and Recreation Department
City Council Goal Performance
City Council Goal Department Accomplishments
Invest in City infrastructure and
facilities
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center is undergoing a gym floor
replacement due moisture seepage causing the buckling of the floor.
Invest in City infrastructure and
facilities
Shoreline improvements are set to begin in September 2020 to protect
the shoreline and keep the la kefront as a community asset that is usable
and accessible to residents
Ensure Equity in all city
operations
The City partnered with District 65 to provide a scholarship
qualification letter to eligible individuals receiving free and reduced
lunch. The letter provides easy access to scholarship approval for City
recreation programs
Ensure Equity in all city
operations
In response to community demand for beach access, the department
provided free beach tokens or 10 -punch passes to individuals and
social service agencies, who qualify under the Parks, Recreation and
Community Services fee assistance program
2021 Initiatives
● Provide creative and innovative programming to the community in light of pandemic
restrictions.
● Continue to increase the overall number of participants in tennis and pickleball.
● Work collaboratively with D65 to provide pandemic safe recreational programming for youth
that are e-learning
● Provide more outdoor programming and events
● Maintain and encourage additional partnerships with other recreational groups or individuals to
further enhance and diversify the programs available to residents at the Robert Crown
Community Center.
● Execute and implement cooperative agreements to offer running club programs.
● Work with IT to improve communication equipment at the lakefront to improve radio
communications.
● By April 2021, develop and introduce a new facility use and allocation management program for
user groups and organizations that utilize our outdoor athletic fields.
● By June 2022, the Special Recreation staff will create a program plan and budget for providing
winter/spring break camps or days out programs for Park School students.
● Create more partnerships with community organizations to bring a wider variety of
programming to Levy participants both virtually and in person.
● Continue to provide virtual programming to seniors that are not ready to re -enter the facility.
● Continue to provide weekly communications regarding programming options, services offered,
meal pick up and updates.
● Rebuild and revive programming at Fleetwood -Jourdain Center post pandemic.
● Create positive childhood experiences through programs and camps
● Anticipate the needs of the changing community and structure programming and facilities
accordingly.
● Promote neighborhood safety through new and innovative evening programming at Fleetwood -
Jourdain.
● Engage the growing Spanish-speaking community with English as a second language classes in
the evening at Fleetwood-Jourdain.
94
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Parks and Recreation Department
Ongoing Activity Measures 201 9
Actual
20 20
Estimated
2021
Projected
Beach token sales to Evanston residents 18,697 15,172 19,900
Beach token donation fund 18,153 7,628 11,000
Free beach access (funds not collected) 45,786 22,800 5 0,000
Number of vendors at the Farmers’ Market 62 53 58
Number of staff trained and certified in CPR/AED 60 75 75
Total participants in all Special Recreation programs 812 242 450
Social Media account likes and followers (Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram) 8,796 11,509 13,150
Scholarships granted (funds not collected) 237,280 95,000 220,000
Subsidized Ice Time (funds not collected) 26,486 49,000 75,700
Number of meals served (Summer Food program) 42,572 25,716 40,000
Number of meals served senior congregate lunch
program 9105 15991
15000
Special Event Permits Issued (City & Private Events) 104 110 110
Total number of summer camp program registrations 5461 1668 5 000
95
Account Number - Description FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 6,843,118$ 6,433,434$ 6,155,864$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 3,406,418 3,385,269 3,332,603
61011 - RECREATION INSTRUCTORS REG PAY 417,334 495,705 495,705
61013 - PROGRAM ASSISTANTS 315,271 249,601 249,600
61050 - PERMANENT PART-TIME 1,036,913 808,381 703,302
61062 - SPECIAL EVENT PAY 4,533 2,000 2,000
61110 - OVERTIME PAY 89,947 106,146 106,146
61415 - TERMINATION PAYOUTS 31,449 - -
61420 - ANNUAL SICK LEAVE PAYOUT 4,529 - -
61430 - VACATION PAYOUTS (PREVIOUSLY OTHER PAYOUTS)4,822 - -
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 688,018 695,401 625,928
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE 3,103 2,699 2,987
61625 - AUTO ALLOWANCE 11,358 9,635 9,783
61626 - CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE 10,146 7,188 6,408
61630 - SHOE ALLOWANCE 6,120 5,760 4,680
61710 - IMRF 258,927 335,539 304,979
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 448,849 266,462 252,251
61730 - MEDICARE 105,381 63,648 59,492
Services and Supplies 4,298,030$ 4,087,628$ 4,148,840$
61060 - SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 2,061,847 1,673,378 1,768,163
62205 - ADVERTISING 5,479 30,625 10,625
62210 - PRINTING 41,166 58,720 18,720
62225 - BLDG MAINTENANCE SERVICES 9,230 8,383 8,383
62235 - OFFICE EQUIPMENT MAINT 186 2,983 2,983
62245 - OTHER EQMT MAINTENANCE 36,549 32,866 32,866
62275 - POSTAGE CHARGEBACKS 4,787 6,500 -
62295 - TRAINING & TRAVEL 23,038 23,540 23,540
62315 - POSTAGE 227 - 500
62360 - MEMBERSHIP DUES 14,267 19,458 19,458
62365 - RECEPTION/ENTERTAINMEN - 400 400
62375 - RENTALS 6,887 6,630 6,630
62380 - COPY MACHINE CHARGES 11,456 14,975 -
62425 - ELEVATOR CONTRACT COSTS 450 2,660 2,660
62495 - LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICES 7,199 5,992 5,992
62500 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERVICES 3,955 - -
62505 - INSTRUCTOR SERVICES 298,330 257,439 257,439
62506 - WORK- STUDY 4,453 14,700 9,700
62507 - FIELD TRIPS 131,587 192,546 192,546
62508 - SPORTS OFFICIALS 12,877 19,370 19,370
62509 - SERVICE AGREEMENTS/ CONTRACTS 15,594 17,957 17,957
62511 - ENTERTAIN/PERFORMER SERV 42,326 44,875 44,875
62513 - COMMUNITY PICNIC-SPECIAL EVENTS 565 8,000 8,000
62515 - RENTAL SERVICES 21,783 23,500 23,500
62518 - SECURITY ALARM CONTRACTS 2,128 1,100 1,100
62520 - OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 308 - -
62695 - COUPON PMTS-CAB SUBSIDY 173,235 235,000 170,000
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 78,131 75,000 75,000
62996 - Holiday Food Drive Expenses 21,156 10,000 10,000
64005 - ELECTRICITY 371,889 381,208 514,963
64015 - NATURAL GAS 96,003 134,353 130,000
64540 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS 14,060 12,000 -
65005 - AGRI/BOTANICAL SUPPLIES 437 1,233 1,233
65010 - BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, MAPS 310 - -
96
Account Number - Description FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
65020 - CLOTHING 31,353 27,756 27,756
65025 - FOOD 335,611 300,075 300,075
65035 - PETROLEUM PRODUCTS 2,283 1,000 1,000
65040 - JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 48,749 58,460 58,460
65045 - LICENSING/REGULATORY SUPP 6,952 9,100 9,100
65050 - BLDG MAINTENANCE MATERIAL 59,360 67,080 67,080
65055 - MATER. TO MAINT. IMP.248 - -
65070 - OFFICE/OTHER EQT MTN MATL 8,634 1,615 1,615
65075 - MEDICAL & LAB SUPPLIES 1,864 2,045 2,045
65085 - MINOR EQUIPMENT & TOOLS 6,351 5,050 5,050
65090 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT 6,442 2,200 2,200
65095 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 17,979 26,856 26,856
65110 - RECREATION SUPPLIES 256,845 271,000 271,000
65125 - OTHER COMMODITIES 3,465 - -
Miscellaneous 437,990$ 273,657$ 233,657$
62490 - OTHER PROGRAM COSTS 384,273 223,657 183,657
62647 - Cradle to Career Programming 50,000 50,000 50,000
65141 - FITNESS INCENTIVE 900 - -
66461 - Aging Well Conference Expenses 2,817 - -
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 449,659$ 434,410$ 450,000$
66030 - TRANSFER TO INSURANCE - RISK 434,410 434,410 450,000
66049 - WORKERS COMP TTD PYMTS (NON SWORN)15,249 - -
Capital Outlay 40,798$ 86,000$ 56,000$
62251 - CROWN CENTER SYSTEMS REPAIR 39,649 21,000 21,000
65503 - FURNITURE / FIXTURES / EQUIPMENT 1,091 - -
65510 - BUILDINGS 58 35,000 35,000
65515 - OTHER IMPROVEMENTS - 30,000 -
Community Sponsored Organizations 3,580$ -$ -$
64010 - GAS-EVNORSKO 3,580 - -
Interfund Transfers 291,171$ 346,322$ 285,000$
62305 - RENTAL OF AUTO-FLEET MAINTENANCE 107,312 106,993 100,000
62309 - RENTAL OF AUTO REPLACEMENT 66,003 64,329 10,000
62540 - MAINTENANCE OFFICE EQUIP CHARGEBACKS 55 - -
66025 - TRANSFER TO DEBT SERVICE - ERI 117,801 - -
66158 - TRANSFER TO CROWN MAINTENANCE FUND - 175,000 175,000
Grand Total $ 12,364,345 $ 11,661,451 $ 11,329,361
97
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Public Works Agency
The Public Works Agency consists of three individual Bureaus: Water Production, Capital Planning &
Engineering and Public Services. Each of these Bureaus has multiple functions. Employees in the
Agency are funded by the General Fund, Solid Waste Fund, Parking Fund, Sewer Fund, Water Fund,
Capital Improvement Fund and the Special Assessment Fund.
The Water Production Bureau oversees the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant, the
Evanston distribution system and the Evanston sewer system. Potable water is provided to the retail
customers in Evanston, as well as to three wholesale wat er customers: the Village of Skokie, the
Northwest Water Commission (Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Palatine, Wheeling, and Des Plaines),
the Morton Grove Niles Water Commission, and the Village of Lincolnwood. The Distribution
Division performs maintenance on the water distribution system including water mains, water services,
fire hydrants, and valves. The Sewer Division performs maintenance on the City’s sewer system
including the cleaning and repair of sewer pipes, manholes and drainage structures .
The Capital Planning & Engineering Bureau is responsible for implementing the City -wide capital
improvement program. This includes the planning, design and construction of projects to rehabilitate or
otherwise improve physical city assets, including (but not limited to) streets, water main, sewer, bridges,
sidewalks, facilities, parks, and the water treatment plant.
The Public Services Bureau consists of five Divisions. The Greenways Division maintains the
landscapes at all City owned facilities, pa rks and athletic fields. The Forestry Division maintains the
City’s urban forest including the trimming of trees, inoculating elm trees, removal of diseased / dying
trees and planting of new trees. The Recycling and Environmental Service Division collect s and
disposes of recycling materials and bulk materials (special pickups), performs maintenance in smaller
business districts and performs street sweeping throughout the City. The Traffic Division performs
maintenance on all City traffic signs, traffic signals, street lights and parking lot lights. The Streets
Division is responsible for the patching of the paved streets and alleys, grading of unimproved alleys, leaf
collection and leads the snow removal effort.
98
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Public Works Agency
Financial Summary
Revenues
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
4105 PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY ADMIN 730,198 1,124,200 624,200
4330 GREENWAYS 4,654 - -
4520 TRAF. SIG.& ST LIGHT MAINT 18,708 14,000 14,000
Grand Total $ 753,561 $ 1,138,200 $ 638,200
Expenses
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
4105 PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY ADMIN 3,527,328 3,346,431 2,808,796
4300 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 160,697 162,961 17,860
4310 RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL MAIN 729,170 572,227 584,886
4320 FORESTRY 1,965,056 2,876,077 2,298,479
4330 GREENWAYS 1,776,930 1,887,264 1,933,282
4400 CAPITAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING 46,610 50,026 43,326
4410 STREETS AND RIGHT OF WAY 216,084 212,232 222,466
4420 TRANSPORTATION 217,564 223,307 227,015
4430 PARKS AND FACILITIES 62,199 64,203 65,621
4500 INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE 155,934 159,607 154,312
4510 STREET MAINTENANCE 1,762,056 1,682,162 1,572,384
4520 TRAF. SIG.& ST LIGHT MAINT 1,334,164 1,100,235 1,084,014
4530 SEWER MAINTENANCE 2,314 - -
4540 DISTRIBUTION MAINTENANCE (303) - -
4550 MAINT-SNOW & ICE 1,288,022 630,350 630,350
Grand Total $ 13,243,824 $ 12,967,082 $ 11,642,791
99
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - GENERAL FUND
Public Works Agency
City Council Goal Performance
City Council Goal Department Accomplishments
Invest in City Infrastructure
and Facilities
Completed the design and installation of the Lincolnwood meter vault
and completed the construction of the treated water storage facility at
the water treatment plant.
Invest in City Infrastructure
and Facilities
Started construction of the Howard Street Streetscape Improvements
project.
Invest in City Infrastructure
and Facilities
Completed the Harbert Park Improvement project an d the Robert
Crown Community Center and athletic fields..
Invest in City Infrastructure
and Facilities
Constructed the Gym Floor Replacement at the Fleetwood Jourdain
Community Center.
Invest in City Infrastructure
and Facilities
Completed the Water Main Installation and MFT Street Resurfacing
Project
Invest in City Infrastructure
and Facilities
Completed the Street Patching, Crack Sealing and Pavement Marking
Programs
2021 Initiatives
● Complete construction on the Howard Street Corridor Improvements project
● Begin construction on the Central Street Bridge Replacement project
● Replace approximately 65 light fixtures in street light poles with new LED fixtures in
conformance with the Street Light Master Plan.
● Receive proposals and award a contract for the Commercial, Business, Institutional and Multi -
Family Residential Buildings Solid Waste Franchise Services.
Ongoing Activity Measures
2019
Actual
2020
Estimated
2021
Projected
In-house design of CIP infrastructure projects 35 37 35
Miles of streets resurfaced – primary routes 0.36 0.40 2.10
Miles of streets resurfaced – residential streets 1.46 1.50 2.80
Total number of unimproved alleys cutout and
refreshed with new material
12 6 12
Square yards of streets asphalt patched - contractor 29239 27094 27000
Tons of salt used/season 7334 3762 7000
Mowing rotation in days 4.5 4.5 4.5
Parkway trees trimmed by City crews 3421 3100 3500
Total number of parkway elm removed due to DED 33 22 20
Percentage of parkway elms actually removed 1.10% 0.80% 0.78%
Total number of other trees removed 396 420 500
Total number of new park and parkway trees planted 299 215 250
Elm trees covered under private insurance program 418 340 400
Percentage of trees that are removed by the City and
replaced within one year (data source: Division
tracking)
28% 23% 25%
100
Account Number - Description FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 8,169,380$ 8,261,295$ 7,951,572$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 5,415,211 5,529,229 5,368,151
61050 - PERMANENT PART-TIME 556 - -
61072 - JOB TRAINING PROGRAM 2,044 - -
61110 - OVERTIME PAY 222,953 340,000 340,000
61114 - SNOW OT 483,090 325,000 325,000
61415 - TERMINATION PAYOUTS 3,466 - -
61420 - ANNUAL SICK LEAVE PAYOUT 17,644 - -
61430 - VACATION PAYOUTS (PREVIOUSLY OTHER PAYOUTS)28,139 - -
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 1,128,926 1,135,355 1,050,629
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE 3,858 3,556 3,461
61625 - AUTO ALLOWANCE 3,808 3,622 2,363
61626 - CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE 504 462 504
61630 - SHOE ALLOWANCE 17,979 18,160 17,630
61710 - IMRF 384,182 483,258 433,749
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 369,494 342,151 331,948
61730 - MEDICARE 87,527 80,502 78,138
Services and Supplies 1,949,618$ 1,922,419$ 1,378,219$
61060 - SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 53,102 85,600 100,600
62185 - CONSULTING SERVICES 12,015 - -
62195 - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES 138,681 142,000 162,000
62199 - PARK MNTNCE & FURNITURE RPLCMN 28,893 20,000 20,000
62210 - PRINTING 3,886 6,750 6,750
62235 - OFFICE EQUIPMENT MAINT 204 2,500 2,500
62245 - OTHER EQMT MAINTENANCE 996 2,200 2,200
62275 - POSTAGE CHARGEBACKS 1,788 2,700 -
62295 - TRAINING & TRAVEL 17,484 22,300 22,300
62315 - POSTAGE 1,392 1,250 1,250
62340 - IT COMPUTER SOFTWARE - 2,100 2,100
62360 - MEMBERSHIP DUES 2,541 6,760 6,760
62375 - RENTALS 2,810 46,810 42,810
62380 - COPY MACHINE CHARGES 1,661 2,500 -
62385 - TREE SERVICES 62,004 75,000 100,000
62415 - RESIDENTIAL DEBRIS/REMOVAL CONTRACTUAL COSTS 51,977 5,000 5,000
62451 - TOWING AND BOOTING CONTRACTS 71,260 55,000 55,000
62496 - DED INOCULATION 38,000 38,000 38,000
62497 - INOCULATION FUNDING- ANNUAL AMORTIZATION - 800,000 250,000
62509 - SERVICE AGREEMENTS/ CONTRACTS 85,040 5,000 30,000
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 943 1,000 1,000
64006 - LIGHTING 171,717 - -
64007 - TRAFFIC LIGHT ELECTRICITY 92,927 - -
64008 - FESTIVAL LIGHTING 4,069 5,000 5,000
64015 - NATURAL GAS 27,621 35,000 -
64505 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS 20,416 13,000 -
64540 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS 28,677 27,000 -
64545 - PERSONAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE 17,302 - -
65005 - AGRI/BOTANICAL SUPPLIES 148,481 162,000 162,000
65010 - BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, MAPS 1,094 1,033 1,033
65015 - CHEMICALS/ SALT 533,235 - -
65020 - CLOTHING 60,527 63,350 63,350
65025 - FOOD 2,835 1,350 1,350
65055 - MATER. TO MAINT. IMP.73,592 91,750 91,750
65070 - OFFICE/OTHER EQT MTN MATL 68,024 85,500 85,500
101
Account Number - Description FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
65075 - MEDICAL & LAB SUPPLIES 1,130 500 500
65085 - MINOR EQUIPMENT & TOOLS 30,839 30,550 35,550
65090 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT 16,292 13,850 13,850
65095 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 4,216 6,516 6,516
65105 - PHOTO/DRAFTING SUPPLIE - 750 750
65115 - TRAFFIC CONTROL SUPPLI 62,203 58,000 58,000
65125 - OTHER COMMODITIES - 1,300 1,300
65555 - IT COMPUTER HARDWARE 9,471 1,500 1,500
65620 - OFFICE MACH. & EQUIP.275 2,000 2,000
Miscellaneous 1,800$ -$ -$
65141 - FITNESS INCENTIVE 1,800 - -
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 1,163,514$ 1,163,514$ 1,200,000$
66030 - TRANSFER TO INSURANCE - RISK 1,163,514 1,163,514 1,200,000
Capital Outlay 19,440$ 42,000$ 42,000$
65503 - FURNITURE / FIXTURES / EQUIPMENT 504 - -
65515 - OTHER IMPROVEMENTS - 3,000 3,000
65550 - AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT 11,029 26,000 26,000
65625 - FURNITURE & FIXTURES 7,907 13,000 13,000
Contingencies 811$ 1,000$ 1,000$
68205 - CONTINGENCIES 811 1,000 1,000
Interfund Transfers 1,939,262$ 1,576,854$ 1,070,000$
62305 - RENTAL OF AUTO-FLEET MAINTENANCE 992,779 992,779 1,000,000
62309 - RENTAL OF AUTO REPLACEMENT 584,075 584,075 70,000
66025 - TRANSFER TO DEBT SERVICE - ERI 212,408 - -
69520 - TRANSFER TO SOLID WASTE 150,000 - -
Grand Total $ 13,243,824 $ 12,967,082 $ 11,642,791
102
PART IV
OTHER FUNDS
103
2020 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#175 – General Assistance
Fund Description
The General Assistance Program is mandated by the State of Illinois, is administered by the City of
Evanston, and is supported by Evanston tax revenues. The program provides monthly financial
assistance to Evanston residents who are not eligible for other forms of state or federal financial
assistance and do not have the resources to support their basic needs. The goals of the General
Assistance Program are to assist individuals and prepare them to become employment -ready through
resources available in the General Assistance program as well as through programs administered by other
City departments. Services will be delivered through a comprehensive system of care, which emphasizes
identifying the most appropriate, least restrictive settin g to promote the highest level of functioning.
General Assistance staff members are committed to:
● Delivering services professionally and treating all clients with dignity and respect
● Managing business operations effectively and efficiently
● Promoting accountability, transparency, and equity in all program services
The Emergency Assistance Services Program is administered through the General Assistance Program
and is available to all City of Evanston residents who meet income and asset guidelines as establis hed by
the General Assistance Office. The Emergency Assistance Program is operated and funded by the
General Assistance Program and is provided according to adopted and written standards set forth by the
General Assistance Program. Emergency Assistance ben efits can only be issued once in a 12 -month
period and must meet the definition of an emergency or life -threatening situation, such as imminent
eviction, utility disconnection, and/or food insecurities.
Financial Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Property Taxes 903,910 1,080,000 1,080,000 1,300,000
Other Revenue 21,723 27,500 27,500 27,500
Interest Income 15,380 1,000 3,000 1,000
Total Revenue 941,013$ 1,108,500$ 1,110,500$ 1,328,500$
Operating Expenses
Salary and Benefits 385,919 442,866 443,091 452,062
Services and Supplies 788,429 865,982 865,182 865,982
Miscellaneous 5,319 7,000 7,000 7,000
Total Expenses 1,179,667$ 1,315,848$ 1,315,273$ 1,325,044$
Net Surplus (Deficit) $ (238,654) $ (207,348) $ (204,773) $ 3,456
Beginning Fund Balance 363,040$ 158,267$
Ending Fund Balance $ 363,040 158,267$ 161,723$
104
175 GENERAL ASSISTANCE FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 385,919$ 442,866$ 443,091$ 452,062$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 289,870 335,775 335,775 344,474
61110 - OVERTIME PAY 2,080 1,500 1,500 1,500
61415 - TERMINATION PAYOUTS 5,206 - - -
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 46,960 50,130 50,130 50,587
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE 160 196 196 204
61625 - AUTO ALLOWANCE 389 250 250 934
61626 - CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE 38 - 225 225
61630 - SHOE ALLOWANCE 180 540 540 180
61710 - IMRF 18,723 29,347 29,347 27,834
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 18,085 20,256 20,256 21,109
61730 - MEDICARE 4,229 4,872 4,872 5,015
Services and Supplies 788,429$ 865,982$ 865,182$ 865,982$
62275 - POSTAGE CHARGEBACKS 874 800 800 800
62295 - TRAINING & TRAVEL 774 2,500 2,500 2,500
62360 - MEMBERSHIP DUES 95 300 300 300
62380 - COPY MACHINE CHARGES 37 500 500 500
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 5,526 2,050 2,050 2,050
64566 - RENTAL EXPENSE- GA CLIENT 451,207 450,000 450,000 450,000
64567 - PERSONAL EXPENSE- GA CLIENT 282,534 336,000 336,000 336,000
64568 - TRANSPORTATION EXPENSE- GA CLIENT 1,178 5,000 5,000 5,000
64569 - 50/50 WORK PROGRAM- GA CLIENT - 1,500 1,500 1,500
64570 - CLIENT OTHER NEEDS- GA CLIENT 610 1,000 1,000 1,000
64573 - ALL OTHER PHYSICIANS- GA CLIENT 99 500 500 500
64574 - MEDICAL EXPENSES - GA CLIENT - 300 300 300
64578 - PSYCH OUTPATIENT/MENTAL- GA CLIENT - 800 - 800
64582 - MORTGAGE/RENTAL EXPENSE-EAS CLIENT 23,275 30,000 30,000 30,000
64584 - FOOD VOUCHERS - EMERGENCY-EAS CLIENT 360 1,000 1,000 1,000
64585 - UTILITIES - COMED-EAS CLIENT 20,279 15,000 15,000 15,000
64586 - UTILITIES - NICOR-EAS CLIENT - 8,000 8,000 8,000
64587 - UTILITIES - COE WATER -EAS CLIENT 25 5,000 5,000 5,000
64588 - CLIENT OTHER NEEDS - EAS CLIENT - 1,500 1,500 1,500
65025 - FOOD 660 1,000 1,000 1,000
65095 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 897 3,232 3,232 3,232
Miscellaneous 5,319$ 7,000$ 7,000$ 7,000$
62490 - OTHER PROGRAM COSTS 5,319 7,000 7,000 7,000
Grand Total $ 1,179,667 $ 1,315,848 $ 1,315,273 $ 1,325,044
105
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#176 – Human Services
Fund Description
The Human Services Fund was created for benefits and facilities such as education, food subsidies,
health care, and subsidized housing provided by a government to improve the life and living conditions
of the children, disabled, the elderly, and those seeking assistance in the Evanston community. The Fund
is intended to build community capacity to drive improvements in population health. The Fund protects
Evanston's most vulnerable residents by providing individuals and families with access to services that
promote self -sufficiency and address mental well-being. Crisis Intervention is currently being addressed
through an agreement with Presence Behavioral Health to offer clinical 24 -hour crisis services. The
Community Action Program supports community initiatives to provide needed opportunities for at -risk
families and vulnerable populations.
The Human Services Fund is responsible for victim response services that provide social services to
crime victims, witnesses and residents seeking social service assistance for those affected. In 2019, victim
services staff responded to over 1500 calls for service. In 2020, staff have responded to over 1200 calls
for service which signifies the importance of this program and funding source. The youth advocacy
programs are also established through this funding source to provide family support and intervention
services for youth related crisis and youth offenders.
Fund Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Property Taxes - 3,110,000 3,110,000 3,110,000
Other Revenue 70,006 8,000 8,000 2,000
Charges for Services - - - -
Interfund Transfers 828,471 100,000 100,000 450,000
Intergovernmental Revenue - 155,000 155,000 125,000
Total Revenue 898,477$ 3,373,000$ 3,373,000$ 3,687,000$
Operating Expenses
Salary and Benefits 1,342 1,609,824 1,609,824 1,697,148
Services and Supplies 125,894 1,346,243 1,345,593 1,340,243
Miscellaneous - 265,000 265,000 465,000
Insurance and Other Chargebacks - - - -
Capital Outlay - - - -
Community Sponsored Organizations 754,291 143,333 143,333 143,333
Interfund Transfers - 3,352 3,352 -
Total Expense 881,526$ 3,367,752$ 3,367,102$ 3,645,724$
Net Surplus (Deficit) $ 16,951 $ 5,248 $ 5,898 $ 41,276
Beginning Fund Balance 30,759$ 36,657$
Ending Fund Balance $ 30,759 36,657$ 77,933$
106
176 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 1,342$ 1,609,824$ 1,609,824$ 1,697,148$
61010 - REGULAR PAY - 1,050,502 1,050,502 1,141,884
61050 - PERMANENT PART-TIME - 125,187 125,187 117,071
61110 - OVERTIME PAY - 16,000 16,000 16,000
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 720 226,440 226,440 221,808
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE - 762 762 843
61625 - AUTO ALLOWANCE - 1,575 1,575 3,896
61626 - CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE - 4,032 4,032 4,482
61710 - IMRF 308 96,102 96,102 94,875
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 255 72,094 72,094 77,912
61730 - MEDICARE 60 17,130 17,130 18,377
Services and Supplies 125,894$ 1,346,243$ 1,345,593$ 1,340,243$
61060 - SEASONAL EMPLOYEES - 560,000 560,000 560,000
62205 - ADVERTISING - 500 500 500
62210 - PRINTING - 2,800 2,800 2,800
62275 - POSTAGE CHARGEBACKS - 2,950 2,950 2,950
62295 - TRAINING & TRAVEL - 6,560 6,560 6,560
62360 - MEMBERSHIP DUES - 1,400 1,400 1,400
62371 - WOMEN OUT WALKING EXPENSE - 6,000 6,000 -
62509 - SERVICE AGREEMENTS/ CONTRACTS - 6,000 6,000 6,000
62513 - COMMUNITY PICNIC-SPECIAL EVENTS 7,880 8,000 8,000 8,000
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 24 250 250 250
64540 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS - 1,210 1,210 1,210
65020 - CLOTHING - 2,500 1,500 2,500
65025 - FOOD - 7,250 7,250 7,250
65085 - MINOR EQUIPMENT & TOOLS - 1,000 1,000 1,000
65090 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT - 3,000 3,000 3,000
65095 - OFFICE SUPPLIES - 450 800 450
65546 - COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAMS - 736,373 736,373 736,373
67015 - PEER SERVICES 66,150 - - -
67065 - HOUSING OPTIONS 51,840 - - -
Miscellaneous -$ 265,000$ 265,000$ 465,000$
62490 - OTHER PROGRAM COSTS - 262,000 262,000 462,000
66461 - Aging Well Conference Expenses - 3,000 3,000 3,000
Community Sponsored Organizations 754,291$ 143,333$ 143,333$ 143,333$
62491 - COMMUNITY INTERVENTION PROGRAM COSTS 131,389 143,333 143,333 143,333
62960 - INTERFAITH ACTION COUNCIL 7,000 - - -
62961 - BOOKS AND BREAKFAST 9,996 - - -
62962 - THE HARBOUR, INC.10,000 - - -
62980 - NORTH SHORE SENIOR CENTER 35,920 - - -
62990 - METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERV 67,200 - - -
63067 - CHILDCARE NETWORK EVANSTON 76,857 - - -
63069 - JAMES MORAN CENTER 39,360 - - -
63071 - SHORE COMMUNITY SERVICES 35,300 - - -
63120 - MEALS AT HOME 9,000 - - -
67006 - Community Action Program 4,519 - - -
67017 - Trilogy Inc.28,800 - - -
67018 - Center for Independent Futures 10,000 - - -
67030 - FAMILY FOCUS 33,600 - - -
67045 - YOU 70,250 - - -
67090 - Child Care Center Of Evanston 25,650 - - -
67110 - CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS 56,000 - - -
67125 - INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY 62,400 - - -
67146 - NORTHWEST CASA 41,050 - - -
Interfund Transfers $ - $ 3,352 $ 3,352 $ -
62305 - RENTAL OF AUTO-FLEET MAINTENANCE - 1,086 1,086 -
62309 - RENTAL OF AUTO REPLACEMENT - 2,266 2,266 -
Grand Total $ 881,526 $ 3,367,752 $ 3,367,102 $ 3,645,724
107
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#177 – Reparations
Fund Description
The Reparations Fund was created in the 2020 budget. The fund is supported by adult-use cannabis
tax. The collection of this tax began on July 1, 2020, as established by Resolution 126 -R-19. This will
continue until the fund has reached $10 million in revenue from this source, at which time this tax
revenue will be directed to the General Fund.
Spending from the Reparations Fund will b e determined by the Reparations Subcommittee.
Programs may include: housing assistance and relief initiatives for African American residents in
Evanston; and various Economic Development programs and opportunities for African American
residents and entrepreneurs in Evanston.
Fund Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Other Taxes - 250,000 250,000 400,000
Other Revenue 1,335 - - -
Total Revenue 1,335$ 250,000$ 250,000$ 400,000$
Operating Expenses
Miscellaneous - 250,000 - 400,000
Total Expenses -$ 250,000$ -$ 400,000$
Net Surplus (Deficit) $ 1,335 $ - $ 250,000 $ -
Beginning Fund Balance 1,335$ 251,335$
Ending Fund Balance $ 1,335 251,335$ 251,335$
108
177 REPARATIONS FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Miscellaneous -$ 250,000$ -$ 400,000$
62490 - OTHER PROGRAM COSTS - 250,000 - 400,000
Grand Total $ - $ 250,000 $ - $ 400,000
109
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUND S
#180 – Good Neighbor
Fund Description
The Good Neighbor Fund was created in 2016 as a result of Northwestern University’s commitment to
contributing $1 million to the City for the support of operations, capital projects, and special initiatives.
The programs and projects to be supported by the Good Neighbor Fund are decided annually by the
Mayor and the President of Northwestern. The initial Good Neighbor agreement had a term of five
years through 2020. Northwestern will continue the Good Neighbor Fund in 2021 with another
contribution to the City of $1 million. The City and Northwestern have committed to spending $1
million of Good Neighbor Fund money on Racial Equity initiatives over 2021 and 2022.
Fund Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Other Revenue 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000
Interest Income 4,307 2,000 2,000 -
Total Revenue 1,004,307$ 1,002,000$ 1,002,000$ 1,000,000$
Operating Expenses
Services and Supplies 583 - - -
Miscellaneous 125,781 125,000 125,000 620,000
Interfund Transfers 630,000 875,000 875,000 380,000
Total Expenses 756,364$ 1,000,000$ 1,000,000$ 1,000,000$
Net Surplus (Deficit) $ 247,943 $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ -
Beginning Fund Balance 252,545$ 254,545$
Ending Fund Balance $ 252,545 254,545$ 254,545$
110
180 GOOD NEIGHBOR FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Services and Supplies 583$ -$ -$ -$
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 583 - - -
Interfund Transfers 630,000$ 875,000$ 875,000$ 380,000$
66019 - COMPONENT UNIT DISBURSEMENT 150,000 - - -
66131 - TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 480,000 385,000 385,000 380,000
66132 - TRANSFER TO HUMAN SERVICES FUND - 100,000 100,000 -
66156 - TRANSFER TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND - 320,000 320,000 -
66157 - TRANSFER TO LIBRARY FUND - 70,000 70,000 -
Miscellaneous 125,781$ 125,000$ 125,000$ 620,000$
62490 - OTHER PROGRAM COSTS 125,781 125,000 125,000 620,000
Grand Total $ 756,364 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000
111
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#185 – Library
Fund Description
The Library fund covers the costs of Library Staff, collections of books, music, DVDs, and related
information, digital holdings, computer and technology resources and networks for free public use. This
fund also pays for an array of library programming that serves the community inside our four facilities
and throughout the community through our network of partnerships. Stewardship of the library and our
public trust also includes regular daily maintenance and upkeep for facilities that are available day and
night throughout the year (except for major holidays.). The Library is more than a building of books; it is
a place to meet, connect, learn and explore.
The Library Fund budget is passed annually by the Library Board of Trustees.
Fund Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Property Taxes 6,739,362 7,252,000 7,252,000 7,252,000
Other Revenue 405,427 590,000 602,000 400,000
Charges for Services 445 - - -
Fines and Forfeitures 84,204 60,000 17,600 -
Interfund Transfers 195,000 275,948 269,266 209,000
Intergovernmental Revenue 300,330 108,000 258,000 238,000
Interest Income 108,898 15,000 50,000 15,000
Library Revenue 122,317 207,000 123,620 227,224
Total Revenue 7,955,983$ 8,507,948$ 8,572,486$ 8,341,224$
Operating Expenses
Salary and Benefits 5,038,913 5,831,013 5,860,815 5,910,018
Services and Supplies 1,908,941 2,274,890 2,020,619 2,052,000
Miscellaneous 1,500 - - -
Capital Outlay 2,353 12,500 6,500 8,500
Interfund Transfers 437,787 354,375 354,375 361,226
Total Expenses 7,389,495$ 8,472,778$ 8,242,309$ 8,331,744$
Net Surplus (Deficit) $ 566,488 $ 35,170 $ 330,177 $ 9,480
Beginning Fund Balance 2,069,643$ 2,399,820$
Ending Fund Balance 2,069,643$ 2,399,820$ 2,409,300$
112
185 LIBRARY FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 5,038,913$ 5,831,013$ 5,860,815$ 5,910,018$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 2,656,266 3,043,810 3,043,810 3,184,270
61050 - PERMANENT PART-TIME 1,273,692 1,457,284 1,457,282 1,378,702
61110 - OVERTIME PAY 17,031 20,250 14,975 16,700
61415 - TERMINATION PAYOUTS 24,296 - 32,884 -
61420 - ANNUAL SICK LEAVE PAYOUT 912 - 2,219 -
61430 - VACATION PAYOUTS (PREVIOUSLY OTHER PAYOUTS)4,672 - - -
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 515,775 593,816 593,805 620,537
61610 - DENTAL INSURANCE 546 - - -
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE 2,114 2,119 2,118 2,262
61625 - AUTO ALLOWANCE 6,900 4,800 4,800 4,800
61626 - CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE 3,688 2,100 2,100 2,100
61630 - SHOE ALLOWANCE 540 540 540 540
61710 - IMRF 234,394 366,001 365,991 353,334
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 241,198 275,338 275,337 280,495
61730 - MEDICARE 56,890 64,955 64,954 66,278
Services and Supplies 1,908,941$ 2,274,890$ 2,020,619$ 2,052,000$
61060 - SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 100,767 54,000 48,000 75,000
62185 - CONSULTING SERVICES 62,952 153,000 100,880 240,500
62205 - ADVERTISING 1,318 8,000 8,000 8,000
62210 - PRINTING 2,163 8,000 8,000 8,000
62225 - BLDG MAINTENANCE SERVICES 253,941 194,000 233,000 198,000
62235 - OFFICE EQUIPMENT MAINT - 10,000 10,000 10,000
62245 - OTHER EQMT MAINTENANCE - 1,300 1,300 1,300
62275 - POSTAGE CHARGEBACKS 5,074 2,600 2,600 2,600
62290 - TUITION 15,324 15,000 15,000 15,000
62295 - TRAINING & TRAVEL 31,030 42,000 20,000 25,000
62315 - POSTAGE 1,816 1,000 1,000 1,000
62340 - IT COMPUTER SOFTWARE 160,194 228,600 199,200 219,200
62341 - INTERNET SOLUTION PROVIDERS 218,463 235,000 253,481 255,000
62360 - MEMBERSHIP DUES 2,139 2,100 2,100 2,100
62375 - RENTALS 59,623 59,740 - -
62380 - COPY MACHINE CHARGES 6,706 12,900 12,900 10,000
62506 - WORK- STUDY 9,436 9,700 6,400 7,300
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 6,923 5,700 5,700 5,700
64009 - UTILITIES - COE WATER - 26,400 26,400 26,400
64015 - NATURAL GAS 23,897 29,900 28,500 28,500
64505 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS 17,905 3,500 3,500 3,500
64540 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS 2,569 2,000 2,000 2,000
65025 - FOOD 15,407 20,000 6,358 10,000
65040 - JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 10,285 12,000 12,000 12,000
65050 - BLDG MAINTENANCE MATERIAL 25,320 30,000 35,000 35,000
65095 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 77,173 70,000 70,000 70,000
65100 - LIBRARY SUPPLIES 116,931 237,750 86,200 130,000
65125 - OTHER COMMODITIES - 25,000 - -
65555 - IT COMPUTER HARDWARE 36,112 45,000 45,000 30,000
65628 - Library Electronic Resources 26,839 - - -
65630 - LIBRARY BOOKS 503,427 591,300 646,400 516,400
65635 - PERIODICALS 18,692 18,700 15,200 9,500
65641 - AUDIO VISUAL COLLECTIONS 95,517 120,700 116,500 95,000
65650 - VISUAL MEDIA COLLECTION 999 - - -
Miscellaneous 1,500$ -$ -$ -$
65141 - FITNESS INCENTIVE 1,500 - - -
Capital Outlay 2,353$ 12,500$ 6,500$ 8,500$
65503 - FURNITURE / FIXTURES / EQUIPMENT 2,348 5,500 1,500 1,500
65550 - AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT 5 7,000 5,000 7,000
Interfund Transfers 437,787$ 354,375$ 354,375$ 361,226$
62305 - RENTAL OF AUTO-FLEET MAINTENANCE 5,440 5,440 5,440 5,440
62309 - RENTAL OF AUTO REPLACEMENT 4,885 4,885 4,885 4,885
66019 - COMPONENT UNIT DISBURSEMENT 427,462 - - -
66131 - TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND - 274,050 274,050 280,901
66132 - TRANSFER TO HUMAN SERVICES FUND - 70,000 70,000 70,000
Grand Total $ 7,389,495 $ 8,472,778 $ 8,242,309 $ 8,331,744
113
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#186 – Library Debt Service
Fund Description
The Library Debt Fund was created to repay the outstanding debt obligation associated with the
financing of the Evanston Public Library Main Branch. This fund accounts for the debt service costs
associated with Library debt issuance to fund capital projects at the Main library and the branch
locations. Revenues for this fund come from the Library’s tax levy, and expenses are paid to the City as a
part of the annual payment of all outstanding bonds.
Fund Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Property Taxes 350,000 480,144 480,144 482,243
Total Revenue 350,000$ 480,144$ 480,144$ 482,243$
Operating Expenses
Debt Service 353,438 480,144 480,144 482,243
Total Expenses 353,438$ 480,144$ 480,144$ 482,243$
Net Surplus (Deficit)(3,438)$ -$ -$ -$
Beginning Fund Balance 1,144$ 1,144$
Ending Fund Balance 1,144$ 1,144$ 1,144$
114
186 LIBRARY DEBT SERVICE FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Debt Service 353,438$ 480,144$ 480,144$ 482,243$
68305 - DEBT SERVICE- PRINCIPAL 182,561 222,648 222,648 232,343
68315 - DEBT SERVICE- INTEREST 170,877 257,496 257,496 249,900
Grand Total $ 353,438 $ 480,144 $ 480,144 $ 482,243
115
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#187 – Library Capital Fund
Fund Description
This fund accounts for all of the library’s capital outlay expenditures not financed by annual operations
or maintenance. Projects funded from Fund 187 are included in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan.
They are developed as part of a multi -year long-term program to construct, rehabilitate or otherwise
improve the library’s assets.
Fund Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Property Taxes - - - -
Other Revenue 2,221,274 543,000 - 449,000
Total Revenue 2,221,274$ 543,000$ -$ 449,000$
Operating Expenses
Services and Supplies 22,462 - - -
Capital Outlay 538,877 543,000 543,000 449,000
Interfund Transfers 1,250,000 - - -
Total Expenses 1,811,339$ 543,000$ 543,000$ 449,000$
Net Surplus (Deficit)409,934$ -$ (543,000)$ -$
Beginning Fund Balance 1,378,484$ 835,484$
Ending Fund Balance 1,378,484$ 835,484$ 835,484$
116
187 LIBRARY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Services and Supplies 22,462$ -$ -$ -$
62716 - BOND ISSUANCE COSTS 22,462 - - -
Capital Outlay 538,877$ 543,000$ 543,000$ 449,000$
65515 - OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 538,877 543,000 543,000 449,000
Interfund Transfers 1,250,000$ -$ -$ -$
66019 - COMPONENT UNIT DISBURSEMENT 1,250,000 - - -
Grand Total $ 1,811,339 $ 543,000 $ 543,000 $ 449,000
117
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUND S
#200 – Motor Fuel Tax
Fund Description
The Motor Fuel Tax Funds are authorized by the Illinois Department of Transportation and are
appropriated as part of the City's share of the gasoline tax. This funding also includes Transportation
Renewal Funds authorized by the State of Illinois 2019 Rebuild Illinois legislation. Funding is used for
capital improvements involving street maintenance, street resurfacing, and signal upgrade projects. The
Motor Fuel Tax funds are also used for operations and maintenance activities such as street cleaning,
street sweeping, and snow removal operations. The City was able to move additional eligible expenses
from the General Fund into the Motor Fuel Tax Fund in 2020, due to new revenue from the Rebuild
Illinois Funds.
Fund Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Other Revenue - - - -
Intergovernmental Revenue 2,443,580 3,220,400 3,656,706 3,656,700
Interest Income 47,204 12,000 20,000 12,000
Total Revenue 2,490,784$ 3,232,400$ 3,676,706$ 3,668,700$
Operating Expenses
Services and Supplies - 990,000 690,000 1,038,000
Capital Outlay 874,910 1,450,000 1,450,000 2,284,000
Interfund Transfers 982,897 1,044,987 1,044,987 1,044,987
Total Expenses 1,857,806$ 3,484,987$ 3,184,987$ 4,366,987$
Net Surplus (Deficit)632,978$ (252,587)$ 491,719$ (698,287)$
Beginning Fund Balance 2,669,032$ 3,160,751$
Ending Fund Balance 2,669,032$ 3,160,751$ 2,462,464$
118
200 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Services and Supplies -$ 990,000$ 690,000$ 1,038,000$
62509 - SERVICE AGREEMENTS/ CONTRACTS - 120,000 120,000 120,000
64006 - LIGHTING - 170,000 120,000 170,000
64007 - TRAFFIC LIGHT ELECTRICITY - 75,000 50,000 75,000
65015 - CHEMICALS/ SALT - 625,000 400,000 625,000
65055 - MATER. TO MAINT. IMP.- - - 48,000
Capital Outlay 874,910$ 1,450,000$ 1,450,000$ 2,284,000$
65515 - OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 874,910 1,450,000 1,450,000 2,284,000
Interfund Transfers 982,897$ 1,044,987$ 1,044,987$ 1,044,987$
66131 - TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 982,897 1,044,987 1,044,987 1,044,987
Grand Total $ 1,857,806 $ 3,484,987 $ 3,184,987 $ 4,366,987
119
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUND S
#205 – Emergency Telephone System
Fund Description
In accordance with Illinois Public Act 85 -978, the City of Evanston enacted Ordinance 133 -O-90 by
referendum in December of 1990 . The purpose of the Ordinance was to establish an Enhanced 9-1 -1
system. Per the legislature, an Emergency Tel ephone System Board (ETSB) was established. The
function of the ETSB is to design and implement an enhanced 9 -1 -1 system for the City of Evanston
and monitor the system once in place.
In 2020, the Fund receive d a grant of $240,821 to upgrade call handling equipment for Next Generation
911 system requirements. This grant is shown as Other Revenue in the financial summary below, and the
matching expense is in Capital Outlay. Also in 2020, t he Fund began supporting a seven year contract for
the purchase of a new radio system for Police Officers and the 9 -1 -1 center, in the amount of $2 39,000
per year. Maintenance Expenses on the new radios are projected to increase $80,000 per year, which is
included in Services and Supplies.
Financial Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Other Taxes 1,468,418 1,321,600 1,321,600 1,321,600
Intergovernmental Revenue - 240,821 240,821 -
Interest Income 19,739 7,000 7,000 7,000
Total Revenues 1,488,157$ 1,569,421$ 1,569,421$ 1,328,600$
Expenses
Salary and Benefits 613,443 634,981 649,347 742,978
Services and Supplies 268,859 374,000 374,000 374,000
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 18,229 18,230 18,230 18,230
Capital Outlay 4,698 534,163 534,163 299,163
Interfund Transfers 74,034 260,000 260,000 90,000
Total Expenses 979,263$ 1,821,374$ 1,835,740$ 1,524,371$
Net Surplus (Deficit)508,895$ (251,953)$ (266,319)$ (195,771)$
Beginning Fund Balance 1,270,960$ 1,004,641$
Ending Fund Balance 1,270,960$ 1,004,641$ 808,870$
120
205 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE (E911) FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 613,443$ 634,981$ 649,347$ 742,978$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 463,795 473,325 473,325 533,437
61110 - OVERTIME PAY 2,300 2,000 2,000 2,000
61420 - ANNUAL SICK LEAVE PAYOUT 1,335 - - -
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 80,237 79,656 79,656 119,273
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE 616 591 591 697
61635 - UNIFORM ALLOWANCE 1,700 1,700 1,700 3,400
61710 - IMRF 29,345 41,369 41,269 43,102
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 27,649 29,452 29,452 33,284
61730 - MEDICARE 6,466 6,888 6,888 7,785
Services and Supplies 268,859$ 374,000$ 374,000$ 374,000$
62225 - BLDG MAINTENANCE SERVICES - 3,500 3,500 3,500
62295 - TRAINING & TRAVEL 6,093 7,500 7,500 7,500
62360 - MEMBERSHIP DUES 424 900 900 900
62509 - SERVICE AGREEMENTS/ CONTRACTS 212,422 305,000 305,000 305,000
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 8 - - -
64505 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS 2,598 3,400 3,400 3,400
64540 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS 35,449 34,000 34,000 34,000
65020 - CLOTHING 248 1,200 1,200 1,200
65085 - MINOR EQUIPMENT & TOOLS 11,111 15,000 15,000 15,000
65095 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 505 1,500 1,500 1,500
65620 - OFFICE MACH. & EQUIP.- 2,000 2,000 2,000
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 18,229 18,230 18,230 18,230
66130 - TRANSFER TO INSURANCE 18,229 18,230 18,230 18,230
Capital Outlay 4,698 534,163 534,163 299,163
65515 - OTHER IMPROVEMENTS - 534,163 534,163 299,163
65625 - FURNITURE & FIXTURES 4,698 - - -
Interfund Transfers 74,034 260,000 260,000 90,000
66025 - TRANSFER TO DEBT SERVICE - ERI 14,034 - - -
66131 - TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 60,000 260,000 260,000 90,000
69605 - TRANSFER TO INSURANCE - - - -
Grand Total $ 979,263 $ 1,821,374 $ 1,835,740 $ 1,524,371
121
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#210 – Special Service Area #9
Fund Description
Special Service Area (SSA) #9 (successor to SSA #4) was reestablished in 2019 to provide certain public
services to supplement services currently or customarily pr ovided by the City to the Area. Services
include the promotion and advertisement of the Area in order to a ttract businesses and consumers, and
provide any other public services to the Area which the City may deem appropriate from time to time.
Special services, as they apply to SSA#9 , include maintenance of public improve ments (e.g. landscaping)
together with any such other further services necessary to the accomplishment of the improvement.
SSA#9 is managed by Downtown Evanston (formerly EvMark), an Illinois not -for-profit corporation.
Fund Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Property Taxes 447,638 592,665 592,665 592,665
Interest Income 63 - - -
Total Revenue 447,638$ 592,665$ 592,665$ 592,665$
Operating Expenses
Services and Supplies 447,058 592,665 592,665 575,000
Total Expenses 447,058$ 592,665$ 592,665$ 575,000$
Net Surplus (Deficit)580$ -$ -$ 17,665$
Beginning Fund Balance (226,193)$ (226,193)$
Ending Fund Balance (226,193)$ (226,193)$ (208,528)$
122
210 SPECIAL SERVICE AREA (SSA) #9 FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Services and Supplies 447,058$ 592,665$ 592,665$ 575,000$
62517 - SPECIAL SERVICE AREA AGREEMENT 447,058 592,665 592,665 575,000
Grand Total $ 447,058 $ 592,665 $ 592,665 $ 575,000
123
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#215 – Community Development Block Grant
Fund Description
The City is a federal entitlement community and receives Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds annually to address the needs of low- and moderate -income residents. Statutory program
goals are to provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunity primarily
for residents whose incomes do not exceed 80% of the area m edian income.
In 2020, the City began receiving funding through the CDBG -CV program, which specifically supports
the City’s COVID-19 response. Some funding will be received in 2020 and 2021.
Fund Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Other Revenue 790 - - -
Intergovernmental Revenue 1,840,947 1,963,875 2,112,281 2,758,514
Total Revenue 1,841,737$ 1,963,875$ 2,112,281$ 2,758,514$
Operating Expenses
Salary and Benefits 413,937 491,382 420,928 319,997
Services and Supplies 7,416 61,450 180,000 506,200
Miscellaneous 97,066 1,360,648 177,000 1,700,000
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 314,712 18,230 448,799 150,000
Capital Outlay 654,902 - 788,222 -
Community Sponsored Organizations 325,773 30,000 78,002 80,000
Interfund Transfers 27,988 2,165 19,330 -
Total Expenses 1,841,793$ 1,963,875$ 2,112,281$ 2,756,197$
Net Surplus (Deficit)(56)$ -$ -$ 2,317$
Beginning Fund Balance 63,297$ 63,297$
Ending Fund Balance 63,297$ 63,297$ 65,614$
124
215 CDBG FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 413,937$ 491,382$ 420,928$ 319,997$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 260,218 317,119 260,602 202,751
61050 - PERMANENT PART-TIME 49,194 46,524 46,524 32,940
61110 - OVERTIME PAY 1,040 - - -
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 59,926 67,373 53,961 47,139
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE 192 179 143 94
61625 - AUTO ALLOWANCE 51 - - -
61626 - CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE 482 405 176 -
61630 - SHOE ALLOWANCE 180 135 - -
61710 - IMRF 19,553 31,784 32,075 19,043
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 18,723 22,581 22,950 14,613
61730 - MEDICARE 4,379 5,282 4,497 3,417
Services and Supplies 7,416$ 61,450$ 180,000$ 506,200$
61060 - SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 3,809 - 25,000 -
62205 - ADVERTISING 2,443 1,000 500 1,000
62275 - POSTAGE CHARGEBACKS 67 350 350 350
62285 - COURIER CHARGES 26 150 150 150
62295 - TRAINING & TRAVEL 11 1,500 1,500 1,500
62360 - MEMBERSHIP DUES 940 - - -
62380 - COPY MACHINE CHARGES - 800 300 800
62665 - CONTRIB TO OTHER AGENCIES - 55,250 - -
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 64 - - -
64545 - PERSONAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE - 2,000 2,000 2,000
65095 - OFFICE SUPPLIES - 400 200 400
65535 - REHAB LOANS 56 - - -
Miscellaneous 97,066$ 1,360,648$ 177,000$ 1,700,000$
62490 - OTHER PROGRAM COSTS 19,079 1,360,648 157,000 1,700,000
63045 - SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT 43,400 - - -
63072 - EVANSTON SCHOLARS 11,200 - - -
63073 - CJE SENIOR LIFE 23,387 - 20,000 -
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 314,712 18,230 448,799 150,000
62740 - OTHER CHARGES-CHARGEBACK 296,483 - 448,799 150,000
66130 - TRANSFER TO INSURANCE 18,229 18,230 - -
Capital Outlay 654,902 - 788,222 -
62790 - FOSTER FIELD PK 225,615 - 71,817 -
62840 - ALLEY PAVING PROGRAM 323,516 - 457,290 -
62845 - SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS-ALLEY 12,462 - 30,000 -
63025 - MASON PARK 11,000 - - -
63055 - MCGAW YMCA ELEVATOR 56,400 - - -
63105 - CLYDE BRUMMEL PK 20,970 - 2,330 -
65682 - STREETS 4,940 - - -
Community Sponsored Organizations 325,773$ 30,000$ 78,002$ 80,000$
62890 - INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY 97,249 - 8,002 -
62930 - GIRL SCOUTS MAKING CHOICE 5,500 - - -
62935 - JAMES MORAN CENTER 20,400 - - -
62945 - YOUTH JOB CENTER OF EVANSTON 27,399 - - -
62946 - REBA REPLACE EARLY LEARNING CENTER 20,030 - 15,000 -
62954 - IMPACT BEHAVIORAL HLT PTNRS (COMMUNITY UNITY 1)13,000 - - -
62955 - YWCA SHELTER PROGRAM 35,000 - - -
62960 - INTERFAITH ACTION COUNCIL 15,020 - - -
62961 - BOOKS AND BREAKFAST 5,620 - - -
62962 - THE HARBOUR, INC.5,200 - - -
62970 - CONNECTION FOR HOMELESS 25,000 - - -
62980 - NORTH SHORE SENIOR CENTER 8,600 - - -
63065 - DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BUSINESSES - 30,000 25,000 50,000
63120 - MEALS AT HOME 14,200 - - -
63125 - OPEN STUDIO PROJECT 4,800 - - -
63135 - TODDLER TOWN DAY CARE HVAC 9,855 - - -
67030 - FAMILY FOCUS 11,400 - - -
67070 - SHORE COMMUNITY SERVICES 7,500 - - -
Interfund Transfers 27,988$ 2,165$ 19,330$ -$
62305 - RENTAL OF AUTO-FLEET MAINTENANCE 9,606 825 400 -
62309 - RENTAL OF AUTO REPLACEMENT 4,592 1,340 700 -
66025 - TRANSFER TO DEBT SERVICE - ERI 13,790 - - -
Grand Total $ 1,841,793 $ 1,963,875 $ 2,112,281 $ 2,756,197
125
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#220 – Community Development Block Grant Loan
Fund Description
The CDBG Loan Fund is a revolving loan fund. Its purpose is to provide 0 -3% interest loans that may
be deferred or amortized to rehab income eligible one - and two-unit owner -occupied residential
properties and multi-family rental properties that are occupied by income -eligible households under
HUD regulations. It also provides deferred loans for income -eligible homeowners to demolish unsafe
garages and dangerous trees. Funds are prioritized for properties with code violations, as w ell as for
energy efficiency and accessibility. This fund was established with HUD approval using Community
Development Block Grant funds. Principal and interest payments from loans are returned to the
Revolving Loan Fund and are used to fund new eligible projects. Additionally, repayments on CDBG
loans made to businesses are deposited into this fund and may be used for CDBG economic
development activities. Revolving loan funds must be used before additional entitlement funds for
eligible activities.
Fund Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Other Revenue 47,376 175,000 50,000 110,000
Interest Income 9,096 - - -
Total Revenue 56,473$ 175,000$ 50,000$ 110,000$
Operating Expenses
Services and Supplies 674 175,000 175,000 175,000
Miscellaneous 1,607 - 25 -
Total Expenses 2,281$ 175,000$ 175,025$ 175,000$
Net Surplus (Deficit)54,192$ -$ (125,025)$ (65,000)$
Beginning Fund Balance 227,385$ 102,360$
Ending Fund Balance 227,385$ 102,360$ 37,360$
126
220 CDBG LOAN FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Services and Supplies 674$ 175,000$ 175,000$ 175,000$
65535 - REHAB LOANS 674 175,000 175,000 175,000
Miscellaneous 1,607$ -$ 25$ -$
62490 - OTHER PROGRAM COSTS 1,607 - 25 -
Grand Total $ 2,281 $ 175,000 $ 175,025 $ 175,000
127
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#235 – Neighborhood Improvement
Fund Description
The Neighborhood Improvement Fund is used for special improvement projects in the Dempster -
Dodge Shopping Center and the Main Street Commons area.
Financial Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Interest Income 904 - - -
Total Revenue 904$ -$ -$ -$
Operating Expenses
Services and Supplies 113 - - -
Interfund Transfers - - 150,000 -
Total Expenses 113$ -$ 150,000$ -$
Net Surplus (Deficit)791$ -$ (150,000)$ -$
Beginning Fund Balance 171,864$ 21,864$
Ending Fund Balance 171,864$ 21,864$ 21,864$
128
235 NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Services and Supplies 113$ -$ -$ -$
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 113 - - -
Interfund Transfers -$ -$ 150,000$ -$
66156 - TRANSFER TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND - - 150,000 -
Grand Total $ 113 $ - $ 150,000 $ -
129
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#240 – HOME
Fund Description
The HOME Investment Partnership Program addresses the affordable housing needs of low - and
moderate-income individuals and families by preserving existing and producing new affordable housing,
and by providing rent and utility assistance to low income households that enable them to afford market
rate housing. HOME funds are used to:
● Finance the acquisition and/or rehabilitation of existing residential units;
● Fund new construction of affordable housing;
● Fund Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA).
Fund Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Other Revenue 22,515 25,000 34,000 25,000
Intergovernmental Revenue 232,564 634,528 493,528 540,453
Interest Income 5,071 150 150 150
Total Revenue 260,149$ 659,678$ 527,678$ 565,603$
Operating Expenses
Salary and Benefits 24,899 35,719 35,719 63,876
Services and Supplies 220,288 622,565 490,565 500,565
Miscellaneous 290 500 500 500
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 14,471 894 894 -
Total Expenses 259,948$ 659,678$ 527,678$ 564,941$
Net Surplus (Deficit)201$ -$ -$ 662$
Beginning Fund Balance 7,526$ 7,526$
Ending Fund Balance 7,526$ 7,526$ 8,188$
130
240 HOME FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 24,899$ 35,719$ 35,719$ 63,876$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 19,463 28,249 28,249 40,651
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 2,793 2,836 2,836 8,627
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE 2 3 3 35
61710 - IMRF 1,219 2,469 2,469 3,855
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 1,152 1,752 1,752 2,957
61730 - MEDICARE 269 410 410 692
Services and Supplies 220,288$ 622,565$ 490,565$ 500,565$
62295 - TRAINING & TRAVEL 310 - - -
62360 - MEMBERSHIP DUES 500 500 500 500
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 62 65 65 65
65535 - REHAB LOANS 219,416 412,000 490,000 200,000
65538 - TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE - 210,000 - 300,000
Miscellaneous 290$ 500$ 500$ 500$
62490 - OTHER PROGRAM COSTS 290 500 500 500
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 14,471$ 894$ 894$ -$
62740 - OTHER CHARGES-CHARGEBACK 13,577 - - -
66130 - TRANSFER TO INSURANCE 894 894 894 -
Grand Total $ 259,948 $ 659,678 $ 527,678 $ 564,941
131
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#250 – Affordable Housing
Fund Description
The Affordable Housing Fund must be used to address the housing needs of low -, moderate and
middle-income individuals and families by promoting, preserving, and producing affordable housing;
providing housing-related services; and providing support for agencies and organizations that actively
address these housing needs, including:
● Funding a tenant/landlord program.
● Funding expenses relating to acquisition of vacant and blighted properties through the Cook
County No Cash Bid program and to pursue judicial deeds on properties with City liens.
● Providing funds for the acquisition, rehabilitation, and new construction of affordable housing.
● Providing gap funding for affordable housing projects funded primarily with Low Income
Housing Tax Credits or other sources, particularly for projects with units restricted to
households with incomes that do not exceed 50% of the area median.
● Providing funding support for the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
● Providing funding support for transitional housing, housing education, and related services.
● Providing local match funds for Federal housing grants where appropriate.
● Funding housing programs including the Senior Handyman Program, Senior Bridge Housing,
and management of the IHO Wait List.
● Administration of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, development of a comprehensive
Affordable Housing Plan, and implementation of the strategies in that plan.
Fund Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Other Taxes 63,000 75,000 30,000 75,000
Other Revenue 2,737,534 130,600 160,600 175,600
Intergovernmental Revenue 11,013 - 250,000 658,000
Interest Income 41,126 16,581 27,000 5,700
Total Revenue 2,852,672$ 222,181$ 467,600$ 914,300$
Operating Expense
Salary and Benefits 127,835 142,316 142,317 202,684
Services and Supplies 81,022 1,478,550 636,725 2,031,050
Miscellaneous 52,881 57,500 32,500 102,510
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 11,785 5,000 5,000 17,000
Capital Outlay 3,434 10,000 10,000 10,000
Community Sponsored Organizations 15,267 20,000 20,000 166,000
Total Expenses 292,224$ 1,713,366$ 846,542$ 2,529,244$
Net Surplus (Deficit)2,560,447$ (1,491,185)$ (378,942)$ (1,614,944)$
Beginning Fund Balance 3,925,602$ 3,546,660$
Ending Fund Balance 3,925,602$ 3,546,660$ 1,931,716$
132
250 AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 127,835$ 142,316$ 142,317$ 202,684$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 97,710 107,570 107,570 143,874
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 15,742 16,098 16,098 27,050
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE 107 109 109 104
61625 - AUTO ALLOWANCE 934 934 934 934
61626 - CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE 225 225 225 225
61710 - IMRF 6,146 9,402 9,402 12,194
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 5,607 6,401 6,402 9,038
61730 - MEDICARE 1,364 1,577 1,577 2,205
Services and Supplies 81,022$ 1,478,550$ 636,725$ 2,031,050$
62227 - ADVOCACY SERVICES - 27,500 - -
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 328 50 50 50
65025 - FOOD 50 - - -
65496 - WAITLIST MANAGEMENT - 30,000 38,675 30,000
65497 - LANDLORD-TENANT 54,531 70,000 72,000 70,000
65498 - EMERGENCY HOTEL VOUCHERS 5,613 10,000 5,000 10,000
65500 - HMIS 20,500 21,000 21,000 21,000
65530 - DEVELOPMENT GRANTS/FORGIVABLE LOANS - 1,000,000 500,000 1,000,000
65535 - REHAB LOANS - 320,000 - 400,000
Miscellaneous 52,881$ 57,500$ 32,500$ 102,510$
62490 - OTHER PROGRAM COSTS 52,356 55,000 30,000 100,010
62770 - MISCELLANEOUS 525 2,500 2,500 2,500
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 11,785$ 5,000$ 5,000$ 17,000$
62740 - OTHER CHARGES-CHARGEBACK 11,785 5,000 5,000 17,000
Capital Outlay 3,434$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$
62489 - SITE MAINTENANCE 3,434 10,000 10,000 10,000
Community Sponsored Organizations 15,267$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 166,000$
63095 - HANDYMAN PROGRAM 15,267 20,000 20,000 20,000
Grand Total $ 292,224 $ 1,713,366 $ 846,542 $ 2,529,244
133
2021 ADOPTED B UDGET - OTHER FUND S
#320 – Debt Service
Fund Description
The debt service fund is used to account for payments on general obligations bonds. Debt supported by
governmental funds is paid out of the debt service fund and abated through a transfer. Debt supported
by enterprise funds are paid direct ly by those funds.
The budgeted property tax revenue for FY 2021 is on the cash basis and represents the 2020 levy, which
will primarily be received in calendar year 2021. The FY 2021 expenditures are budgeted on cash basis
and are the actual payments re quired to be made during the fiscal year according to debt maturity
schedules. The financial summary below includes an increase in property tax revenue of $1,414,342 in
2021.
Financial Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Property Taxes 10,581,996 12,521,931 12,521,931 13,936,263
Other Revenue 135,486 - - -
Interfund Transfers 4,390,093 3,319,053 3,242,872 1,197,401
Interest Income 152,581 1,500 15,000 1,500
Total Revenue 15,260,156$ 15,842,484$ 15,779,803$ 15,135,164$
Operating Expenses
Services and Supplies 7,034 - - -
Debt Service 15,253,672 15,840,981 15,840,981 15,133,666
Total Expenses 15,260,706$ 15,840,981$ 15,840,981$ 15,133,666$
Net Surplus (Deficit)(550)$ 1,503$ (61,178)$ 1,498$
Beginning Fund Balance 417,431$ 356,253$
Ending Fund Balance 417,431$ 356,253$ 357,751$
134
320 DEBT SERVICE FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Services and Supplies 7,034$ -$ -$ -$
62350 - FISCAL AGENT SERVICES 7,000 - - -
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 34 - - -
Debt Service 15,253,672$ 15,840,981$ 15,840,981$ 15,133,666$
68305 - DEBT SERVICE- PRINCIPAL 9,517,155 9,987,933 9,987,933 9,311,152
68315 - DEBT SERVICE- INTEREST 5,736,517 5,853,048 5,853,048 5,822,514
Grand Total $ 15,260,706 $ 15,840,981 $ 15,840,981 $ 15,133,666
135
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#330 – Howard-Ridge TIF
Fund Description
The City Council adopted the Howard -Ridge Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District on January 26,
2004. This TIF will expire in 2027, with last year of collection in 2028. The TIF District is generally
bounded on the north by various parcels that front Howa rd Street and Chicago Avenue, on the east by
the City of Evanston's boundaries and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Red Line, on the south by
City boundaries, and on the west by Ridge Avenue. The TIF District contains mixed residential uses,
retail/commercial properties, and institutional uses.
This TIF district has supported the residential development at 415 Howard Street and the revitalization
of commercial buildings at 629 -631, 623, 633, and 727 Howard Street. A new theater located at 721 -723
Howard Street was completed by the end of 2018.
Financial Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Property Taxes 680,510 695,000 1,050,000 968,000
Other Revenue 50,375 5,366 5,366 5,366
Interest Income 37,579 400 400 400
Total Revenue 768,465$ 700,766$ 1,055,766$ 973,766$
Operating Expenses
Services and Supplies 591,468 368,000 368,000 335,000
Miscellaneous 1,771 - - -
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 2,180 - - -
Capital Outlay 12,188 - - 500,000
Debt Service 49,843 - - -
Interfund Transfers 203,112 173,113 218,113 218,113
Total Expenses 860,562$ 541,113$ 586,113$ 1,053,113$
Net Surplus (Deficit)(92,097)$ 159,653$ 469,653$ (79,347)$
Beginning Fund Balance 2,124,765$ 2,594,418$
Ending Fund Balance 2,124,765$ 2,594,418$ 2,515,071$
136
330 HOWARD-RIDGE TIF FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Services and Supplies 591,468$ 368,000$ 368,000$ 335,000$
62185 - CONSULTING SERVICES 1,059 5,000 5,000 5,000
62346 - REAL ESTATE TAX PAYMENTS TO COUNTY - 25,000 25,000 25,000
62509 - SERVICE AGREEMENTS/ CONTRACTS 44,158 - - -
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 28 - - -
62706 - REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENTS 544,690 333,000 333,000 300,000
64015 - NATURAL GAS 1,532 5,000 5,000 5,000
Miscellaneous 1,771$ -$ -$ -$
62490 - OTHER PROGRAM COSTS 1,771 - - -
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 2,180$ -$ -$ -$
66040 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT 2,180 - - -
Capital Outlay 12,188$ -$ -$ 500,000$
65515 - OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 12,188 - - 500,000
Debt Service 49,843$ -$ -$ -$
67210 - LOAN PAYMENT 48,812 - - -
68315 - DEBT SERVICE- INTEREST 1,031 - - -
Interfund Transfers 203,112$ 173,113$ 218,113$ 218,113$
66131 - TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 60,000 30,000 75,000 75,000
69320 - TRANSFERS TO DEBT SERVICE FUND 143,112 143,113 143,113 143,113
Grand Total $ 860,562 $ 541,113 $ 586,113 $ 1,053,113
137
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#335 – West Evanston TIF
Fund Description
The City Council adopted the West Evanston Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District in September
2005. The TIF District is generally bounded on the north by Emerson Street and by various parcels that
front Church Street, on the east by parcels that front Flo rence Avenue and Dodge Avenues, on the
south by Dempster Street properties that front Dempster Street and Greenleaf Street, and on the west by
the City of Evanston's border, properties that front Hartrey Avenue, and the property that fronts the
west side of Dodge Avenue. The TIF District contains mixed residential uses, retail, commercial,
industrial and institutional uses.
Fund Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Property Taxes 710,020 722,135 1,450,000 1,237,000
Other Revenue 11,311 11,000 11,000 11,000
Interest Income 11,795 4,000 4,000 4,000
Total Revenue 733,126$ 737,135$ 1,465,000$ 1,252,000$
Operating Expenses
Services and Supplies 1,805 5,000 5,000 5,000
Miscellaneous - 200,000 50,000 200,000
Capital Outlay - 400,000 - 500,000
Debt Service 611,225 - - -
Interfund Transfers 30,000 135,000 175,000 75,000
Total Expenses 643,031$ 740,000$ 230,000$ 780,000$
Net Surplus (Deficit)90,096$ (2,865)$ 1,235,000$ 472,000$
Beginning Fund Balance 710,476$ 1,945,476$
Ending Fund Balance 710,476$ 1,945,476$ 2,417,476$
138
335 WEST EVANSTON TIF FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Services and Supplies 1,805$ 5,000$ 5,000$ 5,000$
62185 - CONSULTING SERVICES 1,797 5,000 5,000 5,000
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 8 - - -
Miscellaneous -$ 200,000$ 50,000$ 200,000$
62490 - OTHER PROGRAM COSTS - 200,000 50,000 200,000
Capital Outlay -$ 400,000$ -$ 500,000$
65515 - OTHER IMPROVEMENTS - 400,000 - 500,000
Debt Service 611,225$ -$ -$ -$
67210 - LOAN PAYMENT 500,000 - - -
68305 - DEBT SERVICE- PRINCIPAL 100,000 - - -
68315 - DEBT SERVICE- INTEREST 11,225 - - -
Interfund Transfers 30,000$ 135,000$ 175,000$ 75,000$
66020 - TRANSFERS TO OTHER FUNDS - 100,000 100,000 -
66131 - TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 30,000 35,000 75,000 75,000
Grand Total $ 643,031 $ 740,000 $ 230,000 $ 780,000
139
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#340 – Dempster-Dodge TIF
Fund Description
The City Council approved the creation of the Dempster -Dodge Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District
on June 25, 2013. The Dempster -Dodge TIF District area is comprised of a single development - The
Evanston Plaza Shopping Center - located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Dempster
Street and Dodge Avenue.
Fund Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Property Taxes 122,797 122,797 122,797 147,000
Interfund Transfers - 100,000 100,000 -
Total Revenue 122,797$ 222,797$ 222,797$ 147,000$
Operating Expenses
Services and Supplies 1,061 2,000 2,000 2,000
Debt Service - - - -
Interfund Transfers 70,870 165,870 165,870 168,923
Total Expenses 71,931$ 167,870$ 167,870$ 170,923$
Net Surplus (Deficit)50,866$ 54,927$ 54,927$ (23,923)$
Beginning Fund Balance 107,803$ 162,730$
Ending Fund Balance 107,803$ 162,730$ 138,807$
140
340 DEMPSTER-DODGE TIF FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Services and Supplies 1,061$ 2,000$ 2,000$ 2,000$
62185 - CONSULTING SERVICES 1,059 2,000 2,000 2,000
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 2 - - -
Interfund Transfers 70,870$ 165,870$ 165,870$ 168,923$
66131 - TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 5,000 5,000 5,000 10,000
69320 - TRANSFERS TO DEBT SERVICE FUND 65,870 160,870 160,870 158,923
Grand Total $ 71,931 $ 167,870 $ 167,870 $ 170,923
141
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET- OTHER FUNDS
#345 – Chicago-Main TIF
Fund Description
The City Council adopted the Chicago-Main Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district #8 in January 2013.
The goal of this TIF district is to support the continued development of the thriving business district
located near the intersection of Chicago Avenue and Main Street. In October 2013, the Chicago Main
TIF Advisory Committee held its inaugural meeting. This committee reviews all expenditures from the
TIF and provides recommendations to the City Council prior to review of any expenditure from the
TIF. Bonds were issued in 2018 for the TIF to fund engineering work on a water main and streetscape
project. Construction on this project began in 2020, with additional bonds to be issued for the project in
2021.
Fund Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Property Taxes 603,848 607,043 1,000,000 879,000
Other Revenue - - - 1,130,000
Interest Income 10,673 - - -
Total Revenue 614,522$ 607,043$ 1,000,000$ 2,009,000$
Operating Expenses
Services and Supplies 1,067 5,000 5,000 5,000
Capital Outlay - 430,000 430,000 1,130,000
Interfund Transfers 100,610 318,820 260,610 262,843
Total Expenses 101,677$ 753,820$ 695,610$ 1,397,843$
Net Surplus (Deficit)512,844$ (146,777)$ 304,390$ 611,157$
Beginning Fund Balance 686,753$ 991,143$
Ending Fund Balance 686,753$ 991,143$ 1,602,300$
142
345 CHICAGO-MAIN TIF
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Services and Supplies 1,067$ 5,000$ 5,000$ 5,000$
62185 - CONSULTING SERVICES 1,059 5,000 5,000 5,000
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 8 - - -
Capital Outlay -$ 430,000$ 430,000$ 1,130,000$
65515 - OTHER IMPROVEMENTS - 430,000 430,000 1,130,000
Interfund Transfers 100,610$ 318,820$ 260,610$ 262,843$
66126 - TRANSFER TO RESERVES - 58,210 - -
66131 - TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 5,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
69320 - TRANSFERS TO DEBT SERVICE FUND 95,610 230,610 230,610 232,843
Grand Total $ 101,677 $ 753,820 $ 695,610 $ 1,397,843
143
2021 ADOPTED BUDGE T - OTHER FUNDS
#350 – Special Service Area #6
Fund Description
The City Council adopted Special Service Area #6 (SSA #6) on July 13, 2015. Special Service Area #6 is
comprised of the commercial areas of Dempster Street, Chicago Avenue, and Main Street between
Hinman and Maple. SSA #6 is intended to provide marketing as well as aesthetic and streetscape
improvements such as signage, lighting, landscaping, public art, and holiday decorations to the area. SSA
#6 will remain in place for 12 years, for which the tax cap will be set at 0.45% of the equalized assessed
value. SSA6 is managed by The Main Dempster Mile organization, an Illinois not -for -profit
corporation.
Fund Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Property Taxes 223,306 221,000 221,000 221,000
Interest Income 2,304 500 500 500
Total Revenue 225,611$ 221,500$ 221,500$ 221,500$
Operating Expenses
Services and Supplies 223,368 221,500 221,500 221,500
Total Expenses 223,368$ 221,500$ 221,500$ 221,500$
Net Surplus (Deficit)2,243$ -$ -$ -$
Beginning Fund Balance 5,342$ 5,342$
Ending Fund Balance 5,342$ 5,342$ 5,342$
144
350 SPECIAL SERVICE AREA (SSA) #6
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Services and Supplies 223,368$ 221,500$ 221,500$ 221,500$
62272 - OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 223,366 221,500 221,500 221,500
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 2 - - -
Grand Total $ 223,368 $ 221,500 $ 221,500 $ 221,500
145
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#355 - Special Service Area #7
Fund Description
Special Service Area (SSA) #7 supports commercial properties located in the Central Street merchant
district. SSA #7 represents the east portion of Central Street located between Hartrey on the west,
Eastwood on the east, Isabella on the north and Lincoln on the south. The purpose of the Central Street
SSA districts are to help the merchant association grow and establish a stable funding stream for
merchant and business district activitie s that range from street beautification (planters, street furniture,
etc.) to programmatic needs (event management, marketing support, and organizational management).
Fund Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Property Taxes - 154,600 130,000 154,800
Total Revenue -$ 154,600$ 130,000$ 154,800$
Operating Expenses
Services and Supplies - 154,600 130,000 115,000
Total Expenses -$ 154,600$ 130,000$ 115,000$
Net Surplus (Deficit)-$ -$ -$ 39,800$
Beginning Fund Balance -$ -$
Ending Fund Balance -$ -$ 39,800$
146
355 SPECIAL SERVICE AREA (SSA) #7 FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Services and Supplies -$ 154,600$ 130,000$ 115,000$
62517 - SPECIAL SERVICE AREA AGREEMENT - 154,600 130,000 115,000
Grand Total $ - $ 154,600 $ 130,000 $ 115,000
147
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#360 - Special Service Area #8
Fund Description
Special Service Area (SSA) #8 supports commercial properties located in the Central Street merchant
district. SSA #8 represents the west portion of Central Street be located between Central Park Ave. on
the west and Ewing Ave. on the east. The purpose of the Central Street SSA districts are to help the
merchant association grow and establish a stable funding stream for merchant and business district
activities that range from street beautification (planters, street furniture, etc.) to prog rammatic needs
(event management, marketing support, and organizational management).
Fund Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020
Adopted Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Property Taxes - 60,200 60,200 60,200
Total Revenue -$ 60,200$ 60,200$ 60,200$
Operating Expenses
Services and Supplies - 60,200 60,200 60,200
Total Expenses -$ 60,200$ 60,200$ 60,200$
Net Surplus (Deficit)-$ -$ -$ -$
Beginning Fund Balance -$ -$
Ending Fund Balance -$ -$ -$
148
360 SPECIAL SERVICE AREA (SSA) #8 FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Services and Supplies -$ 60,200$ 60,200$ 60,200$
62517 - SPECIAL SERVICE AREA AGREEMENT - 60,200 60,200 60,200
Grand Total $ - $ 60,200 $ 60,200 $ 60,200
149
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUND S
#415 – Capital Improvements
Fund Description
This fund accounts for all capital outlay expend itures not financed by annual operations or maintenance
budgets included in other f unds as outlined in the detailed Capital Improvement Plan. Projects financed
in the Capital Improvements Fund are developed as part of a multi-year long-term program to construct,
rehabilitate or otherwise improve physical city assets, including (but not limited to) streets, water main,
sewer, bridges, sidewalks, facilities, parks, and the water treatment plant . More information on projects
can be found in the detailed Capital Improvement Plan in Part VI of the budget document.
Fund Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Other Revenue 8,475,837 12,192,000 7,245,000 7,645,000
Charges for Services 84,261 - - -
Interfund Transfers 198,181 320,000 320,000 -
Intergovernmental Revenue 894,216 510,000 - -
Interest Income 291,706 50,000 75,000 -
Total Revenue 9,944,202$ 13,072,000$ 7,640,000$ 7,645,000$
Operating Expenses
Salary and Benefits 664,469 671,344 671,344 696,766
Services and Supplies 2,212,654 - 150,000 -
Miscellaneous 150 - - -
Capital Outlay 8,001,288 16,380,537 7,000,000 9,705,000
Interfund Transfers 303,644 - 290,000 -
Total Expenses 11,182,204$ 17,051,881$ 8,111,344$ 10,401,766$
Net Surplus (Deficit)(1,238,002)$ (3,979,881)$ (471,344)$ (2,756,766)$
Beginning Fund Balance 12,660,246$ 12,188,902$
Ending Fund Balance 12,660,246$ 12,188,902$ 9,432,136$
150
415 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 664,469$ 671,344$ 671,344$ 696,766$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 505,885 510,746 510,746 530,932
61110 - OVERTIME PAY 1,697 - - -
61415 - TERMINATION PAYOUTS 6,768 - - -
61430 - VACATION PAYOUTS (PREVIOUSLY OTHER PAYOUTS)3,058 - - -
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 71,164 72,292 72,292 77,684
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE 641 603 603 671
61625 - AUTO ALLOWANCE 2,925 2,738 2,738 2,925
61626 - CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE 1,260 1,155 1,155 1,260
61630 - SHOE ALLOWANCE 383 383 383 150
61710 - IMRF 32,611 44,639 44,639 42,899
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 30,760 31,320 31,320 32,483
61730 - MEDICARE 7,318 7,468 7,468 7,762
Services and Supplies 2,212,654$ -$ 150,000$ -$
62145 - ENGINEERING SERVICES 2,103,787 - 50,000 -
62205 - ADVERTISING 15,520 - - -
62509 - SERVICE AGREEMENTS/ CONTRACTS - - 100,000 -
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 71 - - -
62716 - BOND ISSUANCE COSTS 93,276 - - -
Miscellaneous 150$ -$ -$ -$
65141 - FITNESS INCENTIVE 150 - - -
Capital Outlay 8,001,288$ 16,380,537$ 7,000,000$ 9,705,000$
65515 - OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 7,997,900 16,380,537 7,000,000 9,705,000
65516 - CAPITAL OUTLAY 3,388 - - -
Interfund Transfers 303,644$ -$ 290,000$ -$
66026 - TRANSFER TO DEBT SERVICE 303,644 - - -
66131 - TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND - - 290,000 -
Grand Total $ 11,182,204 $ 17,051,881 $ 8,111,344 $ 10,401,766
151
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUND S
#416 – Crown Construction Fund
Fund Description
The Crown Construction Fund was created as part of the 2018 budget for the purpose of tracking
revenues and expenditures related to the construction of the Robert Crown Community Center . It has
been the practice of the City of Evanston to create discrete funds for major construction projects.
The project is partially funded through private fundraising led by the Friends of t he Robert Crown
Center, a 501(c)(3) organization. The first $5 million donation was received in May 2019, with an
additional $1 million expected in early 2020. After construction is completed, donations will be used to
abate debt service associated with the project. The project was also financed by general obligation bonds
issued in 2018 and 2019 . Construction began in summer 2018 and was completed summer 2020. A small
number of fixtures will remain to be purchased in 2021, which will be funded by a donation from the
Friends of Robert Crown.
Financial Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Other Revenue 21,732,046 1,000,000 2,037,500 1,000,000
Interfund Transfers 1,000,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 -
Interest Income 530,368 50,000 100,000 -
Total Revenue 23,262,413$ 4,050,000$ 4,637,500$ 1,000,000$
Operating Expenses
Services and Supplies 1,061,075 460,000 - -
Capital Outlay 31,777,910 7,870,000 10,000,000 1,000,000
Interfund Transfers 302,813 - 637,500 637,500
Total Expenses 33,141,798$ 8,330,000$ 10,637,500$ 1,637,500$
Net Surplus (Deficit)(9,879,384)$ (4,280,000)$ (6,000,000)$ (637,500)$
Beginning Fund Balance 7,646,151$ 1,646,151$
Ending Fund Balance 7,646,151$ 1,646,151$ 1,008,651$
152
416 CROWN CONSTRUCTION FUND
FY 2018 Actual
Amount
FY 2019 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Services and Supplies 1,061,075$ 460,000$ -$ -$
62145 - ENGINEERING SERVICES 600,265 460,000 - -
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 105 - - -
62716 - BOND ISSUANCE COSTS 171,063 - - -
65555 - IT COMPUTER HARDWARE 289,642 - - -
Capital Outlay 31,777,910$ 7,870,000$ 10,000,000$ 1,000,000$
65515 - OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 31,777,910 7,870,000 10,000,000 1,000,000
Interfund Transfers 302,813$ -$ 637,500$ 637,500$
66026 - TRANSFER TO DEBT SERVICE 302,813 - 637,500 637,500
Grand Total $ 33,141,798 $ 8,330,000 $ 10,637,500 $ 1,637,500
153
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUND S
#417 – Robert Crown Center Maintenance Fund
Fund Description
The Robert Crown Center Maintenance Fund was created by resolution 65 -R-17 specifically for the
allocation of operating funds and donations for the long-term maintenance of the Robert Crown
Community Center facility and surrounding park.
As stated in the Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of the Robert Crown Center, the City
will provide annual deposits of at least $175,000 to the Robert Crown Community Center Maintenance
Fund for 30 years commencing in 2020. The Maintenance Fund shall not be used or borrowed from or
posted as collateral for any purpose other than the maintenance of the new Robert Crown Center.
Financial Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Other Revenue - 175,000 175,000 175,000
Total Revenue -$ 175,000$ 175,000$ 175,000$
Operating Expenses
Services and Supplies - - - -
Total Expenses -$ -$ -$ -$
Net Surplus (Deficit)-$ 175,000$ 175,000$ 175,000$
Beginning Fund Balance -$ 175,000$
Ending Fund Balance -$ 175,000$ 350,000$
154
417 CROWN COMMUNITY CTR MAINTENANCE
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Services and Supplies -$ -$ -$ -$
62245 - OTHER EQMT MAINTENANCE - - - -
65050 - BLDG MAINTENANCE MATERIAL - - - -
Grand Total $ - $ - $ - $ -
155
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUND S
#420 – Special Assessment
Fund Description
The Special Assessment Fund serves as a collection center for special assessments by property owners
for their share of the cost of alley paving.
Financial Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Other Taxes 214,776 125,000 125,000 125,000
Other Revenue 305,146 250,000 - -
Interest Income 79,818 38,000 30,000 30,000
Total Revenue 599,740$ 413,000$ 155,000$ 155,000$
Operating Expenses
Salary and Benefits 1,172 - - -
Services and Supplies 3,120 - - -
Capital Outlay 1,477 500,000 250,000 500,000
Interfund Transfers 286,955 457,930 457,930 489,314
Total Expenses 292,724$ 957,930$ 707,930$ 989,314$
Net Surplus (Deficit)307,017$ (544,930)$ (552,930)$ (834,314)$
Beginning Fund Balance 2,927,806$ 2,374,876$
Ending Fund Balance 2,927,806$ 2,374,876$ 1,540,562$
156
420 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 1,172$ -$ -$ -$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 900 - - -
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 148 - - -
61710 - IMRF 56 - - -
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 54 - - -
61730 - MEDICARE 13 - - -
Services and Supplies 3,120$ -$ -$ -$
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 60 - - -
62716 - BOND ISSUANCE COSTS 3,060 - - -
Capital Outlay 1,477$ 500,000$ 250,000$ 500,000$
65515 - OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 1,477 500,000 250,000 500,000
Interfund Transfers 286,955$ 457,930$ 457,930$ 489,314$
66026 - TRANSFER TO DEBT SERVICE 194,955 365,930 365,930 397,314
66131 - TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 92,000 92,000 92,000 92,000
Grand Total $ 292,724 $ 957,930 $ 707,930 $ 989,314
157
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#505 – Parking
Fund Description
The Parking Fund is a City of Evanston Enterprise Fund that generates revenue from the parking fees
paid by the general public, the lease of office space in City garages, fees charged for permits at surface
lots, and transient and monthly parking spaces at the City’s garages.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) require state and local governments to use the
enterprise fund type to account for “business-type activities” – activities similar to those found in the
private sector. Business-type activities include services primarily funded through user charge s.
Financial Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Other Revenue 484,328 356,700 1,812,380 1,404,700
Licenses, Permits and Fees 79,053 - - -
Charges for Services 10,298,674 12,638,475 6,596,750 10,133,725
Interest Income 113,897 20,000 35,000 20,000
Total Revenue 10,975,952$ 13,015,175$ 8,444,130$ 11,558,425$
Operating Expenses
Salary and Benefits 1,758,187 1,756,950 1,702,450 1,435,962
Services and Supplies 4,505,080 4,913,316 3,518,620 4,484,316
Miscellaneous 51,935 100,000 6,000 50,000
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 333,968 350,667 350,667 351,502
Capital Outlay 50,801 1,575,000 500,000 1,750,000
Debt Service 1,006 34,354 - 47,164
Depreciation Expense 2,694,291 - - -
Interfund Transfers 3,162,807 4,631,907 4,131,907 3,132,390
Total Expenses 12,558,075$ 13,362,194$ 10,209,644$ 11,251,334$
Net Surplus (Deficit)(1,582,122)$ (347,019)$ (1,765,514)$ 307,091$
Beginning Fund Balance 2,375,990$ 610,476$
Ending Fund Balance 2,375,990$ 610,476$ 917,567$
158
505 PARKING SYSTEM FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 1,758,187$ 1,756,950$ 1,702,450$ 1,435,962$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 1,284,928 1,242,223 1,215,223 1,051,430
61050 - PERMANENT PART-TIME - 30,143 30,143 -
61110 - OVERTIME PAY 17,213 26,000 19,000 26,000
61415 - TERMINATION PAYOUTS 11,070 - - -
61420 - ANNUAL SICK LEAVE PAYOUT 1,227 - - -
61430 - VACATION PAYOUTS (PREVIOUSLY OTHER PAYOUTS)4,490 - - -
61447 - OPEB EXPENSES 13,682 - - -
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 256,874 246,213 231,213 189,708
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE 989 678 678 690
61625 - AUTO ALLOWANCE 450 413 413 450
61626 - CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE 252 231 231 252
61630 - SHOE ALLOWANCE 2,580 2,276 2,276 1,840
61710 - IMRF 65,945 111,206 111,206 84,959
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 79,820 79,071 74,071 65,349
61730 - MEDICARE 18,668 18,496 17,996 15,285
Services and Supplies 4,505,080$ 4,913,316$ 3,518,620$ 4,484,316$
61060 - SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 7,044 5,833 833 5,833
62205 - ADVERTISING 233 - - -
62210 - PRINTING - 83 83 83
62225 - BLDG MAINTENANCE SERVICES 9,250 4,000 2,000 -
62230 - IMPROVEMENT MAINT SERVICE 25,935 10,000 5,000 10,000
62245 - OTHER EQMT MAINTENANCE 36,180 100,000 49,945 50,000
62275 - POSTAGE CHARGEBACKS 266 2,000 100 2,000
62295 - TRAINING & TRAVEL 728 1,200 - 1,200
62347 - PARKING TAX PAYMENTS TO COUNTY 57,971 132,000 158,000 132,000
62348 - PARKING TAX PAYMENTS TO CITY 1,004,564 1,420,000 1,310,000 1,420,000
62349 - PARKING TAX PAYMENTS TO STATE - - 8,727 -
62350 - FISCAL AGENT SERVICES - 500 500 500
62360 - MEMBERSHIP DUES - 1,000 - 1,000
62375 - RENTALS 57,291 62,000 35,000 35,000
62380 - COPY MACHINE CHARGES 650 - - -
62400 - CONTRACT SVC-PARKING GARAGE 1,569,996 1,330,000 771,824 1,100,000
62425 - ELEVATOR CONTRACT COSTS 80,944 105,700 100,000 105,700
62431 - ARMORED CAR SERVICES 50,528 68,000 20,000 68,000
62509 - SERVICE AGREEMENTS/ CONTRACTS 310,482 515,000 415,000 535,000
62519 - PASSPORT MOBILE PARKING APP FEES 258,678 350,000 75,000 300,000
62655 - LEASE PAYMENTS 5,000 - - -
62660 - BUSINESS ATTRACTION 70,164 95,000 20,000 -
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 571,013 374,000 229,000 374,000
64005 - ELECTRICITY 260,733 294,000 261,000 294,000
64015 - NATURAL GAS 1,569 1,100 1,100 1,100
64505 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS 50,665 19,000 42,108 28,000
64540 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS 12,333 12,000 8,000 12,000
65005 - AGRI/BOTANICAL SUPPLIES 141 - - -
65020 - CLOTHING 591 - - -
65045 - LICENSING/REGULATORY SUPP 2,503 - - -
65050 - BLDG MAINTENANCE MATERIAL 9,841 8,500 3,000 6,500
65070 - OFFICE/OTHER EQT MTN MATL 47,409 - - -
65085 - MINOR EQUIPMENT & TOOLS 75 - - -
65090 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT 1,487 1,500 1,500 1,500
65095 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 818 900 900 900
Miscellaneous 51,935$ 100,000$ 6,000$ 50,000$
62603 - DIVVY OPERATING EXPENSES 51,535 100,000 6,000 50,000
62770 - MISCELLANEOUS 400 - - -
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 333,968$ 350,667$ 350,667$ 351,502$
66130 - TRANSFER TO INSURANCE 333,968 350,667 350,667 351,502
Capital Outlay 50,801$ 1,575,000$ 500,000$ 1,750,000$
62730 - LOSS SALE FIXED ASST 27,257 - - -
65515 - OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 23,544 1,575,000 500,000 1,750,000
Debt Service 1,006$ 34,354$ -$ 47,164$
68305 - DEBT SERVICE- PRINCIPAL - 33,256 - -
68315 - DEBT SERVICE- INTEREST 1,006 1,098 - 47,164
Depreciation Expense 2,694,291$ -$ -$ -$
68010 - DEPRECIATION EXPENSE 2,694,291 - - -
Interfund Transfers 3,162,807$ 4,631,907$ 4,131,907$ 3,132,390$
62305 - RENTAL OF AUTO-FLEET MAINTENANCE 159,517 159,517 159,517 160,000
62309 - RENTAL OF AUTO REPLACEMENT 30,900 - - -
66020 - TRANSFERS TO OTHER FUNDS - 1,500,000 1,000,000 -
66131 - TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 2,972,390 2,972,390 2,972,390 2,972,390
Grand Total $ 12,558,075 $ 13,362,194 $ 10,209,644 $ 11,251,334
159
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#510 - 513 – Water
Fund Description
The Water Fund includes operations and capital improvements for all divisions at the Water Treatment
Plant as well as the Distribution Division. The Evanston Water Treatment Plant supplies water to the
City of Evanston, Village of Skokie, Village of Lincolnwood, the Northwest Water Commission
(Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Palatine, Wheeling, and Des Plaines) and the Morton Grove / Niles
Water Commission.
In 2018, Evanston finalized a 40 -year Water Supply Agreement with the Village of Lincolnwood to
provide wholesale water. The water delivery is anticipated for mid -year 2020 and will generate an
estimated $500,000 per year in additional revenue for the City of Evanston.
Administration Division
The Administration Division manages the water utility workforce, coordinates opera tions between
divisions, and oversees the Evanston Water Utility’s key business processes, including water billing for
our customer communities.
Pumping Division
The Pumping Division oversees the City’s three lake water intakes, pumping of raw water to th e start of
the water treatment process, pumping treated water to retail and wholesale customers, and operation of
Evanston’s treated water storage facilities and remote water pumping stations. This includes monitoring
and operation of water storage facilities in Skokie’s water distribution system, as well as controlling the
rate of supply to the Northwest Water Commission. The Pumping Division also coordinates with the
Distribution Division to maintain adequate pressure in the Evanston and Skokie water dist ribution
systems during water main shutdowns and distribution system maintenance.
Filtration Division
The Filtration Division manages the water treatment process, including chemical addition,
sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection. The Filtration Div ision includes the City’s Water Quality Lab,
which monitors Evanston’s drinking water for compliance with water quality regulations and completes
regular reporting to the public and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to certify the quality of
Evanston’s water.
Distribution Division
The Distribution Division manages operation, maintenance, and repair of the City’s water mains, valves,
fire hydrants, and the City’s portion of water service lines. This includes repairing water main breaks and
water service leaks; and installing new valves, hydrants, and water mains to improve the operation and
efficiency of Evanston’s water distribution system. Annual maintenance programs administered also
include water main leak detection, valve exercising, and fire hydrant testing. The Distribution Division
also coordinates with the Filtration Division to perform monthly water quality sampling in buildings
throughout Evanston, and administers the City’s cross connection control program. These two programs
ensure that water remains safe to drink after leaving the water treatment plant.
Meter Division
The Meter Division coordinates water meter reading and billing for Evanston’s 14,500 retail water and
sewer customers, working with the City Collector’s Office to proces s water/sewer bill payments and
cross connection control fees. The Meter Division also works with the Distribution Division to manage
replacement of damaged and obsolete water meters, accuracy testing for large water meters, water service
shutoff/restoration, and billing of cross connection control fees. Meter Division staff also manage the
160
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#510 - 513 – Water
City’s Advance Metering Information (AMI) system, which generates automated hourly meter reads and
leak alerts for customers to help reduce water loss.
Financial Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Other Revenue 448,762 24,935,200 23,935,200 19,629,150
Licenses, Permits and Fees 51,805 50,000 50,000 50,000
Charges for Services 16,810,050 23,068,270 19,884,770 23,006,700
Interest Income 734,037 70,000 70,000 70,000
Total Revenues 18,044,655$ 48,123,470$ 43,939,970$ 42,755,850$
Operating Expenses
Salary and Benefits 5,374,057 5,774,506 5,842,198 5,927,918
Services and Supplies 3,196,372 5,794,210 4,917,881 6,293,710
Miscellaneous 300 15,000 5,000 15,000
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 500,523 1,513,955 1,513,955 1,539,653
Capital Outlay 168,327 30,785,000 16,818,689 24,092,200
Contingencies 1,000 1,000 - 1,000
Debt Service 924,577 2,291,201 2,291,201 2,318,294
Depreciation Expense 2,648,980 - - -
Interfund Transfers 3,932,313 3,972,140 3,972,140 4,229,559
Total Expenses 16,746,450$ 50,147,012$ 35,361,064$ 44,417,334$
Net Surplus (Deficit)1,298,205$ (2,023,542)$ 8,578,906$ (1,661,484)$
Beginning Fund Balance 3,068,698$ 11,647,604$
Ending Fund Balance 3,068,698$ 11,647,604$ 9,986,120$
161
510 - 513 Water Fund
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 5,374,057$ 5,774,506$ 5,842,198$ 5,927,918$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 3,844,328 4,065,908 4,065,908 4,209,536
61050 - PERMANENT PART-TIME 13,550 20,751 20,751 24,802
61072 - JOB TRAINING PROGRAM 53,413 135,200 135,200 135,200
61110 - OVERTIME PAY 122,515 136,500 136,500 136,500
61415 - TERMINATION PAYOUTS 25,678 - 64,260 -
61420 - ANNUAL SICK LEAVE PAYOUT 7,970 - 4,029 -
61430 - VACATION PAYOUTS (PREVIOUSLY OTHER PAYOUTS)53,101 - - -
61447 - OPEB EXPENSES 6,117 - - -
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 711,103 735,620 735,620 752,528
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE 3,166 3,100 3,103 2,945
61625 - AUTO ALLOWANCE 4,792 4,793 4,793 3,375
61626 - CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE 504 504 504 504
61630 - SHOE ALLOWANCE 10,980 10,980 10,980 10,525
61710 - IMRF 204,484 352,019 351,419 330,383
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 252,564 249,935 249,935 260,013
61730 - MEDICARE 59,793 59,196 59,196 61,608
Services and Supplies 3,196,372$ 5,794,210$ 4,917,881$ 6,293,710$
61060 - SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 5,288 5,000 5,000 5,000
62145 - ENGINEERING SERVICES 55,570 1,440,000 1,215,971 1,495,000
62180 - STUDIES 446,752 330,000 320,000 467,000
62185 - CONSULTING SERVICES 93,681 164,200 87,200 124,200
62205 - ADVERTISING 2,954 5,000 5,000 5,000
62210 - PRINTING 2,852 8,300 5,300 8,300
62225 - BLDG MAINTENANCE SERVICES - 1,000 1,000 1,000
62230 - IMPROVEMENT MAINT SERVICE 7,296 21,000 11,000 21,000
62235 - OFFICE EQUIPMENT MAINT - 1,500 500 1,500
62245 - OTHER EQMT MAINTENANCE 50,204 157,600 157,600 159,400
62273 - LIEN FILING FEE - 1,500 1,500 1,500
62275 - POSTAGE CHARGEBACKS 1,298 6,400 1,200 6,400
62295 - TRAINING & TRAVEL 22,145 23,000 7,200 23,000
62315 - POSTAGE 13,689 27,500 26,200 27,500
62340 - IT COMPUTER SOFTWARE 151,936 373,300 273,000 564,200
62345 - COURT COST/LITIGATION 20 - - -
62360 - MEMBERSHIP DUES 1,465 7,520 7,520 7,520
62380 - COPY MACHINE CHARGES 2,104 1,200 1,200 1,200
62410 - LEAD SERVICE ABATEMENT 35,147 100,000 100,000 100,000
62415 - RESIDENTIAL DEBRIS/REMOVAL CONTRACTUAL COSTS 39,881 45,000 45,000 45,000
62420 - MWRD FEES 165,234 347,000 160,000 360,200
62455 - WTR/SWR BILL PRINT AND MAIL CO 5,729 12,800 12,800 12,800
62465 - OUTSIDE LABARATORY COSTS 13,872 32,500 25,000 32,500
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 147,701 140,000 140,000 140,000
62716 - BOND ISSUANCE COSTS 35,866 - - -
64005 - ELECTRICITY 979,134 904,000 904,000 940,200
64015 - NATURAL GAS 63,585 113,000 113,000 100,000
64505 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS 11,722 19,300 16,000 19,300
64540 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS 17,273 25,800 18,700 25,800
65005 - AGRI/BOTANICAL SUPPLIES (169) 970 970 970
65010 - BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, MAPS 7,093 10,550 550 10,550
65015 - CHEMICALS/ SALT 281,132 489,500 451,000 509,100
65020 - CLOTHING (665) 4,770 2,870 4,770
65025 - FOOD 252 2,000 1,000 2,000
65030 - PHOSPHATE CHEMICALS 89,656 150,000 150,000 156,000
65035 - PETROLEUM PRODUCTS 7,220 15,300 9,500 15,300
65040 - JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 8,052 7,500 5,200 7,500
65050 - BLDG MAINTENANCE MATERIAL (7,552) 6,700 6,700 6,700
65051 - MATERIALS - STREETS DIVISION 27,965 35,000 35,000 35,000
65055 - MATER. TO MAINT. IMP.172,508 150,000 150,000 150,000
65070 - OFFICE/OTHER EQT MTN MATL 73,223 287,300 198,500 295,000
65075 - MEDICAL & LAB SUPPLIES 16,290 16,400 16,400 21,000
65080 - MERCHANDISE FOR RESALE 25,800 30,000 30,000 30,000
65085 - MINOR EQUIPMENT & TOOLS 2,470 123,500 75,500 117,500
65090 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT 13,774 27,000 27,000 27,500
65095 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 4,200 4,900 4,900 4,900
65105 - PHOTO/DRAFTING SUPPLIE - 400 400 400
65555 - IT COMPUTER HARDWARE 4,935 7,000 4,500 18,000
65702 - WATER GENERAL PLANT 97,787 112,000 87,000 187,000
Miscellaneous 300$ 15,000$ 5,000$ 15,000$
61071 - INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - 5,000 5,000 5,000
62696 - PUBLIC EDUCATION - 10,000 - 10,000
65141 - FITNESS INCENTIVE 300 - - -
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 500,523$ 1,513,955$ 1,513,955$ 1,539,653$
66049 - WORKERS COMP TTD PYMTS (NON SWORN)11,042 - - -
66130 - TRANSFER TO INSURANCE 489,481 1,513,955 1,513,955 1,539,653
Capital Outlay 168,327$ 30,785,000$ 16,818,689$ 24,092,200$
62730 - LOSS SALE FIXED ASST 72,586 - - -
65515 - OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 95,741 30,785,000 16,818,689 24,068,000
65550 - AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT - - - 24,200
Contingencies 1,000$ 1,000$ -$ 1,000$
68205 - CONTINGENCIES 1,000 1,000 - 1,000
162
510 - 513 Water Fund
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Debt Service 924,577$ 2,291,201$ 2,291,201$ 2,318,294$
68305 - DEBT SERVICE- PRINCIPAL - 1,265,594 1,265,594 1,149,648
68315 - DEBT SERVICE- INTEREST 924,577 1,025,607 1,025,607 1,168,646
Depreciation Expense 2,648,980$ -$ -$ -$
68010 - DEPRECIATION EXPENSE 2,648,980 - - -
Interfund Transfers 3,932,313$ 3,972,140$ 3,972,140$ 4,229,559$
62305 - RENTAL OF AUTO-FLEET MAINTENANCE 132,754 172,581 172,581 180,000
66131 - TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 3,799,559 3,799,559 3,799,559 4,049,559
Grand Total $ 16,746,450 $ 50,147,012 $ 35,361,064 $ 44,417,334
163
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#515 – Sewer
Fund Description
The Sewer Fund includes operations, maintenance and capital improvements for the City’s Combined,
Relief, and Storm Sewer Systems.
Sewer Division
The Sewer Division manages operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of the City’s sewer mains
and drainage structures (sewer manholes, catch basins, and stormwater inlets). This includes proactive
programs such as sewer main and drainage structure cleaning, root cutting, and televised internal sewer
main inspection; as well as responding to all reports of sewer backups and flooding. This division also
inspects work done by contractors including sewer main lining and manhole rehabilitation. Sewer
Division staff conduct regular inspection of sewer outfalls and other facilities throughout Evanston for
compliance with the City’s sewer system operating permits with the Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency.
Financial Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Other Revenue 14,594 3,601,000 1,501,000 2,001,000
Charges for Services 10,780,345 10,410,200 10,359,058 10,375,408
Interest Income 39,012 25,000 25,000 25,000
Total Revenue 10,833,951$ 14,036,200$ 11,885,058$ 12,401,408$
Operating Expenses
Salary and Benefits 1,305,839 1,373,834 1,378,787 1,425,266
Services and Supplies 249,225 1,462,150 995,650 1,484,650
Miscellaneous 2,288 1,500 1,500 1,500
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 282,082 306,557 306,557 332,255
Capital Outlay (10,482) 3,432,000 2,393,820 3,343,000
Debt Service 796,129 5,803,653 5,803,653 5,195,191
Depreciation Expense 3,681,927 - - -
Interfund Transfers 1,773,532 2,337,531 2,337,531 855,375
Total Expenses 8,080,540$ 14,717,225$ 13,217,498$ 12,637,237$
Net Surplus (Deficit)2,753,411$ (681,025)$ (1,332,440)$ (235,829)$
Beginning Fund Balance 4,977,972$ 3,645,532$
Ending Fund Balance 4,977,972$ 3,645,532$ 3,409,703$
164
515 SEWER FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 1,305,839$ 1,373,834$ 1,378,787$ 1,425,266$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 929,720 964,371 964,371 1,007,869
61072 - JOB TRAINING PROGRAM 12,191 27,000 27,000 27,000
61110 - OVERTIME PAY 30,005 30,000 30,000 30,000
61415 - TERMINATION PAYOUTS - - 2,260 -
61420 - ANNUAL SICK LEAVE PAYOUT 3,650 - 2,092 -
61430 - VACATION PAYOUTS (PREVIOUSLY OTHER PAYOUTS)8,086 - 601 -
61447 - OPEB EXPENSES 10,863 - - -
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 186,257 190,391 190,391 197,866
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE 710 700 700 681
61630 - SHOE ALLOWANCE 3,075 3,075 3,075 3,075
61710 - IMRF 47,476 84,287 84,287 81,436
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 59,817 59,982 59,982 62,679
61730 - MEDICARE 13,989 14,028 14,028 14,659
Services and Supplies 249,225$ 1,462,150$ 995,650$ 1,484,650$
61060 - SEASONAL EMPLOYEES - 5,200 5,200 5,200
62180 - STUDIES 15,073 300,000 200,000 400,000
62230 - IMPROVEMENT MAINT SERVICE - 10,000 2,000 10,000
62245 - OTHER EQMT MAINTENANCE 6,205 5,500 2,500 5,500
62295 - TRAINING & TRAVEL 970 2,500 - 2,500
62315 - POSTAGE 12,500 25,000 25,000 25,000
62340 - IT COMPUTER SOFTWARE 10,357 10,500 3,500 10,500
62360 - MEMBERSHIP DUES 340 5,350 350 5,350
62415 - RESIDENTIAL DEBRIS/REMOVAL CONTRACTUAL COSTS 46,442 45,000 45,000 45,000
62420 - MWRD FEES 5,000 - - -
62421 - NPDES FEES - SEWER 21,000 21,000 21,000 21,000
62455 - WTR/SWR BILL PRINT AND MAIL CO 5,646 7,000 7,000 7,000
62461 - SEWER MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS 53,277 900,000 588,200 820,000
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 811 15,000 4,000 15,000
62716 - BOND ISSUANCE COSTS 12,241 - - -
64540 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS 5,063 7,200 4,000 7,200
65015 - CHEMICALS/ SALT 1,879 3,200 1,500 3,200
65020 - CLOTHING - 1,000 1,000 1,000
65040 - JANITORIAL SUPPLIES - 400 400 400
65051 - MATERIALS - STREETS DIVISION 10,000 18,000 18,000 18,000
65055 - MATER. TO MAINT. IMP.26,073 58,000 53,000 58,000
65070 - OFFICE/OTHER EQT MTN MATL 6,942 7,000 3,000 7,000
65080 - MERCHANDISE FOR RESALE - 1,000 - 1,000
65085 - MINOR EQUIPMENT & TOOLS 2,765 3,300 2,000 3,300
65090 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT 5,690 8,000 8,000 8,000
65555 - IT COMPUTER HARDWARE 951 3,000 1,000 5,500
Miscellaneous 2,288$ 1,500$ 1,500$ 1,500$
62696 - PUBLIC EDUCATION 2,138 1,500 1,500 1,500
65141 - FITNESS INCENTIVE 150 - - -
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 282,082$ 306,557$ 306,557$ 332,255$
66130 - TRANSFER TO INSURANCE 282,082 306,557 306,557 332,255
Capital Outlay (10,482)$ 3,432,000$ 2,393,820$ 3,343,000$
62730 - LOSS SALE FIXED ASST (7,412) - - -
65515 - OTHER IMPROVEMENTS (3,069) 2,825,000 1,950,000 3,195,000
65550 - AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT - 540,000 431,820 26,000
65625 - FURNITURE & FIXTURES - 67,000 12,000 122,000
Debt Service 796,129$ 5,803,653$ 5,803,653$ 5,195,191$
68305 - DEBT SERVICE- PRINCIPAL - 5,064,516 5,064,516 4,544,357
68315 - DEBT SERVICE- INTEREST 796,129 739,137 739,137 650,834
Depreciation Expense 3,681,927$ -$ -$ -$
68010 - DEPRECIATION EXPENSE 3,681,927 - - -
Interfund Transfers 1,773,532$ 2,337,531$ 2,337,531$ 855,375$
62305 - RENTAL OF AUTO-FLEET MAINTENANCE 192,213 249,877 249,877 260,000
66020 - TRANSFERS TO OTHER FUNDS 1,000,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 -
66026 - TRANSFER TO DEBT SERVICE 251,152 257,487 257,487 265,208
66131 - TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 330,167 330,167 330,167 330,167
Grand Total $ 8,080,540 $ 14,717,225 $ 13,217,498 $ 12,637,237
165
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#520 – Solid Waste
Fund Description
Solid waste removal services are provided once per week to all family residences of 1-5 units. Twenty-
eight routes are scheduled for a four-day work week (Monday through Thursday). Condominium
buildings and cooperative apartment units are serviced twice a week by a private hauler for refuse and
once a week by City staff for recycling. Apartment recycling services are provided by City staff to all apartment
complexes; excluding exempt properties, businesses, and mixed use commercial properties. Operational costs for
these services are funded by sanitation service fees; the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County
(SWANCC) provides a recycling incentive rebate based on the total tons of recycled material collected.
The incentive is used to offset operational costs.
Yard waste removal service is provided once per week to all qualified residential units under the Solid
Waste Fund. Yard waste collection runs from April 1st through December 15th of every year. During the
fall, yard waste operations increase dramatically with the addition of leaf collection. This Fund is
responsible for costs associated with yard waste removal and a portion of street cleaning leaf collection.
All residential streets posted with alternate parking signs are cleaned at least twice during the leaf
collection operation. This operation begins in mid-October and continues until December 15th.
The financial summary below includes increases to residential refuse rates and yard waste collection fees,
as detailed in the Budget Balancing worksheet found in the budget transmittal letter.
Financial Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Property Taxes 820,000 1,332,500 1,332,500 1,332,500
Other Revenue 129,377 122,000 122,000 122,000
Licenses, Permits and Fees 300,733 297,000 297,000 297,000
Charges for Services 4,238,116 4,202,300 4,202,300 4,516,450
Interfund Transfers 150,000 - - -
Total Revenue 5,638,226$ 5,953,800$ 5,953,800$ 6,267,950$
Operating Expenses
Salary and Benefits 1,071,205 1,380,102 1,380,102 1,405,702
Services and Supplies 3,521,985 3,651,621 3,656,621 3,778,926
Miscellaneous 12,882 10,000 6,400 10,000
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 898 - - -
Capital Outlay 121,728 357,520 357,520 505,000
Debt Service 666 - - -
Depreciation Expense 26,783 - - -
Interfund Transfers 322,362 438,462 438,462 302,000
Total Expenses 5,078,508$ 5,837,705$ 5,839,105$ 6,001,628$
Net Surplus (Deficit)559,718$ 116,095$ 114,695$ 266,322$
Beginning Fund Balance (539,531)$ (424,836)$
Ending Fund Balance (539,531)$ (424,836)$ (158,514)$
166
520 SOLID WASTE FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 1,071,205$ 1,380,102$ 1,380,102$ 1,405,702$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 763,001 947,967 947,967 977,975
61070 - JOB TRAINING AND INTERNSHIPS - 20,000 20,000 20,000
61110 - OVERTIME PAY 49,918 65,000 65,000 65,000
61420 - ANNUAL SICK LEAVE PAYOUT 1,113 - - -
61430 - VACATION PAYOUTS (PREVIOUSLY OTHER PAYOUTS)2,584 - - -
61447 - OPEB EXPENSES (6,173) - - -
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 142,657 186,912 186,912 184,267
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE 450 563 563 712
61625 - AUTO ALLOWANCE 347 310 310 338
61630 - SHOE ALLOWANCE 3,339 3,794 3,794 3,455
61710 - IMRF 46,554 82,853 82,853 79,022
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 54,620 58,897 58,897 60,696
61730 - MEDICARE 12,796 13,806 13,806 14,237
Services and Supplies 3,521,985$ 3,651,621$ 3,656,621$ 3,778,926$
61060 - SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 89,431 95,220 95,220 98,550
62185 - CONSULTING SERVICES 10,084 - - -
62295 - TRAINING & TRAVEL 673 800 800 800
62375 - RENTALS 6,378 - - -
62380 - COPY MACHINE CHARGES 549 1,326 1,326 1,326
62390 - CONDOMINIUM REFUSE COLL 439,276 451,000 451,000 455,400
62405 - SWANCC DISPOSAL FEES 665,006 733,125 743,125 734,400
62415 - RESIDENTIAL DEBRIS/REMOVAL CONTRACTUAL COSTS 1,624,158 1,667,000 1,667,000 1,730,000
62417 - YARD WASTE REMOVAL CONTRACTUAL COSTS 669,144 689,100 689,100 699,400
62509 - SERVICE AGREEMENTS/ CONTRACTS 416 10,000 5,000 5,000
62659 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS - - - 50,000
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 428 1,000 1,000 1,000
64540 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS 260 500 500 500
65015 - CHEMICALS/ SALT - 200 200 200
65020 - CLOTHING 907 250 250 250
65025 - FOOD 503 - - -
65055 - MATER. TO MAINT. IMP.3,038 400 400 400
65085 - MINOR EQUIPMENT & TOOLS 4,827 700 700 700
65090 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT 2,271 1,000 1,000 1,000
65555 - IT COMPUTER HARDWARE 4,637 - - -
Miscellaneous 12,882$ 10,000$ 6,400$ 10,000$
65141 - FITNESS INCENTIVE - - - -
67107 - OUTREACH 12,882 10,000 6,400 10,000
62675 - INTERDEPT TRANSFER PENSIONS - - - -
66130 - TRANSFER TO INSURANCE - - - -
65516 - CAPITAL OUTLAY - - - -
65550 - AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT - 292,520 292,520 440,000
68205 - CONTINGENCIES - - - -
68310 - DEBT SERVC OTHER AGENCIES - - - -
68320 - PRINCIPAL REDUCTION - - - -
Depreciation Expense 26,783$ -$ -$ -$
68010 - DEPRECIATION EXPENSE 26,783 - - -
Interfund Transfers 322,362$ 438,462$ 438,462$ 302,000$
66131 - TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND - - - -
69605 - TRANSFER TO INSURANCE - - - -
Grand Total $ 5,078,508 $ 5,837,705 $ 5,839,105 $ 6,001,628
167
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#600 – Fleet Services
Fund Description
Fleet Services maintains operating cost records, provides billing and chargeable data to all user City
departments, develops vehicle specifications, and purchases vehicular and other equipment. In addition,
Fleet Services prepares, documents, and provides disposal of surplus vehicles and equipment through
auction services. Overall supervision of department personnel is provided, as is training, direction, and
coordination of all activities to ensure effective and efficient operations .
Key emphasis is placed on reducing down time, which is the amount of time a vehicle or piece of
equipment is out of service for repair.
Financial Summary
2021 Initiatives
● Continue analysis on internal operations and service delivery ;
● Reduce costs a nd vehicle downtime;
● Further increase efficient resource allocation including parts and labor ; and
● Continue to use an alternative sustainable fuel source for City vehicles and increase the electric
vehicle charging program.
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Other Revenue 17,770 81,781 81,781 69,000
Charges for Services 2,950,416 3,070,012 3,070,012 3,127,440
Interest Income - 1,000 1,000 1,000
Total Revenue 2,968,186$ 3,152,793$ 3,152,793$ 3,197,440$
Operating Expenses
Salary and Benefits 1,064,594 1,126,544 1,114,673 1,148,166
Services and Supplies 1,933,702 2,034,507 1,450,942 2,034,507
Miscellaneous 600 - - -
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 23,432 - - -
Capital Outlay 2,904 - - -
Contingencies 23,583 - - -
Interfund Transfers 35,114 - - -
Total Expenses 3,083,928$ 3,161,051$ 2,565,615$ 3,182,673$
Net Surplus (Deficit)(115,741)$ (8,258)$ 587,178$ 14,767$
Beginning Fund Balance 115,475$ 702,653$
Ending Fund Balance 115,475$ 702,653$ 717,420$
168
600 FLEET SERVICES FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 1,064,594$ 1,126,544$ 1,114,673$ 1,148,166$
61110 - OVERTIME PAY 29,522 21,920 10,000 21,920
61415 - TERMINATION PAYOUTS 17,661 - - -
61420 - ANNUAL SICK LEAVE PAYOUT 299 - - -
61447 - OPEB EXPENSES 640 - - -
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 161,748 171,904 171,904 168,401
61630 - SHOE ALLOWANCE 2,333 2,583 2,632 2,633
Services and Supplies 1,933,702$ 2,034,507$ 1,450,942$ 2,034,507$
61060 - SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 2,165 - - -
62205 - ADVERTISING 59 - - -
62240 - AUTOMOTIVE EQMP MAINT 44,473 37,910 37,910 37,910
62245 - OTHER EQMT MAINTENANCE 19,378 - - -
62275 - POSTAGE CHARGEBACKS 25 400 400 400
62295 - TRAINING & TRAVEL 9,726 6,950 5,000 6,950
62340 - IT COMPUTER SOFTWARE 6,698 5,395 5,395 5,395
62355 - LAUNDRY/OTHER CLEANING 25,105 17,000 - 17,000
62360 - MEMBERSHIP DUES 1,697 1,625 1,000 1,625
62375 - RENTALS 11,703 1,000 - 1,000
62380 - COPY MACHINE CHARGES 690 519 - 519
64505 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS 18,351 - - -
64540 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS 8,866 16,994 6,200 6,994
65015 - CHEMICALS/ SALT 1,461 4,886 2,600 4,886
65020 - CLOTHING 10 663 4,687 5,663
65025 - FOOD 1,480 - - -
65035 - PETROLEUM PRODUCTS 637,361 750,000 360,000 750,000
65040 - JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 302 417 - 417
65045 - LICENSING/REGULATORY SUPP 1,008 - - -
65050 - BLDG MAINTENANCE MATERIAL 5,983 - - -
65055 - MATER. TO MAINT. IMP.4,029 - - -
65060 - MATER. TO MAINT. AUTOS 1,030,717 1,055,250 900,000 1,055,250
65065 - TIRES & TUBES 63,767 100,000 100,000 100,000
65085 - MINOR EQUIPMENT & TOOLS 25,554 24,000 24,000 29,000
65090 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT 11,220 10,498 3,000 10,498
65095 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,873 1,000 750 1,000
Miscellaneous 600$ -$ -$ -$
65141 - FITNESS INCENTIVE 600 - - -
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 23,432$ -$ -$ -$
66049 - WORKERS COMP TTD PYMTS (NON SWORN)23,432 - - -
Capital Outlay 2,904$ -$ -$ -$
65550 - AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT 2,904 - - -
Contingencies 23,583$ -$ -$ -$
68205 - CONTINGENCIES 23,583 - - -
Interfund Transfers 35,114$ -$ -$ -$
66025 - TRANSFER TO DEBT SERVICE - ERI 35,114 - - -
Grand Total $ 3,083,928 $ 3,161,051 $ 2,565,615 $ 3,182,673
169
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUNDS
#601 – Equipment Replacement
Fund Description
The Equipment Replacement Fund accounts for all vehicle and equipment replacement purchases, new
additions to the fleet and some rental and lease activities not included in another fund as outlined in the
Equipment Replacement Plan. The Equipment Replacement Fund receives revenue through transfers
from the General Fund and other governmental funds. Enterprise Funds (Parking, Water, Sewer, Solid
Waste) purchase equipment directly and do not transfer to the Equipment Replacement Fund.
Financial Summary
2021 Initiatives
● Continue to develop the Fleet’s CFA program to score the City’s equipment, determine needs of
what should be replaced/costing the City more in repairs than what the vehicle is worth, and
how to make operations more efficient.
● Continue to use an alternative sustainable fuel source for City vehicles and increase the electric
vehicle charging program.
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Other Revenue 31,618 870,217 870,217 1,060,217
Charges for Services 1,309,733 1,479,424 1,479,424 224,885
Interest Income 3,103 - - -
Total Revenue 1,344,454$ 2,349,641$ 2,349,641$ 1,285,102$
Operating Expenses
Services and Supplies 36,082 - 35,664 -
Capital Outlay - 2,660,000 2,660,000 1,600,000
Depreciation Expense 1,490,126 - - -
Total Expenses 1,526,208$ 2,660,000$ 2,695,664$ 1,600,000$
Net Surplus (Deficit)(181,754)$ (310,359)$ (346,023)$ (314,898)$
Beginning Fund Balance 904,950$ 558,927$
Ending Fund Balance 904,950$ 558,927$ 244,029$
170
601 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Services and Supplies 36,082$ -$ 35,664$ -$
62402 - VEHICLE LEASE CHARGES 35,664 - 35,664 -
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 418 - - -
Capital Outlay -$ 2,660,000$ 2,660,000$ 1,600,000$
65515 - OTHER IMPROVEMENTS - 660,000 660,000 -
65550 - AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT - 2,000,000 2,000,000 1,600,000
Depreciation Expense 1,490,126$ -$ -$ -$
68010 - DEPRECIATION EXPENSE 1,490,126 - - -
Grand Total $ 1,526,208 $ 2,660,000 $ 2,695,664 $ 1,600,000
171
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUND S
#605 – Insurance
Fund Description
The City maintains excess liability coverage for general tort matters. The City's self -insured retention is
$1,250,000. The City also maintains insurance in the areas of property, inland marine, and paramedic.
Claims are recorded when a determinable loss has been incurred, including reported losses and an
estimated amount for losses incurred, but not yet reported, at year -end. The general liability claims
account is administered by the Law Department. The worker's compensation account is administered by
the Administrative Services Department.
Expenses in 2019 included costs for major lawsuits that will be funded over the next 3-5 years with
transfers from the departments involved in the claims.
Financial Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Other Revenue 10,275,414 10,716,597 10,715,741 10,402,039
Charges for Services 101 - - -
Interfund Transfers - 1,000,000 1,000,000 -
Insurance 5,933,093 6,390,189 5,845,856 8,890,677
Workers Compensation and Liability 3,001,812 2,916,362 3,461,589 1,475,000
Total Revenue 19,210,420$ 21,023,148$ 21,023,186$ 20,767,716$
Operating Expenses
Salary and Benefits 561,984 657,995 657,996 662,620
Services and Supplies 7,267,647 2,669,200 2,669,200 2,914,200
Miscellaneous 300 - - -
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 14,169,625 16,110,089 16,110,089 16,641,267
Interfund Transfers 10,114 - - -
Total Expenses 22,009,670$ 19,437,284$ 19,437,285$ 20,218,087$
Net Surplus (Deficit)(2,799,251)$ 1,585,864$ 1,585,901$ 549,629$
Beginning Fund Balance (11,593,098)$ (10,007,197)$
Ending Fund Balance (11,593,098)$ (10,007,197)$ (9,457,568)$
172
605 INSURANCE FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 561,984$ 657,995$ 657,996$ 662,620$
61010 - REGULAR PAY 420,098 490,402 490,402 497,615
61110 - OVERTIME PAY 634 - - -
61415 - TERMINATION PAYOUTS 721 - - -
61510 - HEALTH INSURANCE 76,061 78,954 78,954 79,660
61615 - LIFE INSURANCE 561 600 600 624
61620 - UNIVERSAL LIFE (388) - - -
61625 - AUTO ALLOWANCE 1,539 2,280 2,280 4,185
61626 - CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE 263 450 450 450
61630 - SHOE ALLOWANCE 180 180 180 180
61710 - IMRF 26,581 42,862 42,862 37,250
61725 - SOCIAL SECURITY 28,602 33,861 33,861 34,122
61730 - MEDICARE 7,133 8,407 8,407 8,533
Services and Supplies 7,267,647$ 2,669,200$ 2,669,200$ 2,914,200$
62130 - LEGAL SERVICES-GENERAL 770,886 750,000 750,000 750,000
62260 - SETTLEMENT COSTS - LIABILITY 5,896,858 1,250,000 1,250,000 1,250,000
62266 - TPA SERVICE CHARGES 94,184 120,000 120,000 120,000
62295 - TRAINING & TRAVEL 1,910 4,000 4,000 4,000
62310 - CITY WIDE TRAINING 14,514 20,000 20,000 20,000
62615 - INSURANCE PREMIUM 487,322 525,000 525,000 770,000
62705 - BANK SERVICE CHARGES 1,973 - - -
65095 - OFFICE SUPPLIES - 200 200 200
Miscellaneous 300$ -$ -$ -$
65141 - FITNESS INCENTIVE 300 - - -
Insurance and Other Chargebacks 14,169,625$ 16,110,089$ 16,110,089$ 16,641,267$
66040 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT 1,686 - - -
66044 - WORKERS COMP INSURANCE PREMIUMS 159,740 161,000 161,000 185,000
66045 - WORKERS COMP LEGAL FEES 72,437 60,000 60,000 60,000
66046 - WORKERS COMP MEDICAL PAYMENTS 624,562 750,000 750,000 750,000
66047 - WORKERS COMP SETTLEMENT PAYMENTS 233,618 800,000 800,000 800,000
66050 - HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS-PPO 9,549,709 10,783,032 10,783,032 11,089,435
66051 - HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS-HMO 3,433,952 3,451,657 3,451,657 3,647,032
66054 - MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT- SENIOR'S CHOICE 21,670 18,000 18,000 18,000
66055 - IPBC MEDICAL WAIVER FEE 3,201 - - -
66059 - HEALTH INSURANCE OPT OUT EXPENSE 69,050 86,400 86,400 91,800
Interfund Transfers 10,114$ -$ -$ -$
66025 - TRANSFER TO DEBT SERVICE - ERI 10,114 - - -
Grand Total $ 22,009,670 $ 19,437,284 $ 19,437,285 $ 20,218,087
173
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FU ND S
#700 – Fire Pension
Fund Description
Every Illinois municipality having a population of not less than 5,000 and not more than 500,000 must
have a Fire Pension Fund as prescribed in 40ILCS 5/4 -101.
Financial Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Other Revenue 21,901,059 11,378,503 6,676,067 11,815,000
Interfund Transfers - 20,000 - -
Interest Income 2,050,406 2,500,000 2,500,000 2,500,000
Total Revenue 23,951,465$ 13,898,503$ 9,176,067$ 14,315,000$
Operating Expenses
Salary and Benefits 9,722,353 9,976,897 9,976,897 10,805,300
Miscellaneous 203,188 100,000 100,000 225,000
Total Expenses 9,925,541$ 10,076,897$ 10,076,897$ 11,030,300$
Net Surplus (Deficit)14,025,923$ 3,821,606$ (900,830)$ 3,284,700$
Beginning Net Assets held in Trust 89,807,041$ 88,906,211$
Ending Net Assets held in Trust 89,807,041$ 88,906,211$ 92,190,911$
174
700 FIRE PENSION FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 9,722,353$ 9,976,897$ 9,976,897$ 10,805,300$
61755 - PENSION-ADMIN. EXPENSE 97,588 125,000 125,000 125,000
61770 - RETIRED EMPLOYEES PENSION 6,263,465 6,716,297 6,716,297 7,387,900
61775 - WIDOWS' PENSIONS 1,702,687 1,560,000 1,560,000 1,638,000
61785 - DISABILITY PENSIONS 1,512,747 1,420,000 1,420,000 1,491,000
61795 - QILDRO'S 145,867 155,600 155,600 163,400
Miscellaneous 203,188$ 100,000$ 100,000$ 225,000$
61715 - Pension Management Fees 203,188 100,000 100,000 225,000
Grand Total $ 9,925,541 $ 10,076,897 $ 10,076,897 $ 11,030,300
175
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET - OTHER FUND S
#705 – Police Pension
Fund Description
Every Illinois municipality having a population of not less than 5,000 and not more than 500,000 must
have a Police Pension Fund as prescribed in 40ILCS 5/3 -101.
Financial Summary
Operating Revenue
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Other Revenue 34,340,999 17,343,068 17,343,068 18,214,700
Interest Income 3,134,491 3,500,000 3,500,000 1,500,000
Total Revenue 37,475,490$ 20,843,068$ 20,843,068$ 19,714,700$
Operating Expenses
Salary and Benefits 12,574,748 13,124,007 13,124,007 14,326,000
Miscellaneous 345,959 325,000 325,000 375,000
Total Expenses 12,920,706$ 13,449,007$ 13,449,007$ 14,701,000$
Net Surplus (Deficit)24,554,784$ 7,394,061$ 7,394,061$ 5,013,700$
Beginning Net Assets held in Trust 141,309,841$ 148,703,902$
Ending Net Assets held in Trust 141,309,841$ 148,703,902$ 153,717,602$
176
705 POLICE PENSION FUND
FY 2019 Actual
Amount
FY 2020 Adopted
Budget
FY 2020 Estimated
Amount
FY 2021 Adopted
Budget
Salary and Benefits 12,574,748$ 13,124,007$ 13,124,007$ 14,326,000$
61755 - PENSION-ADMIN. EXPENSE 52,088 75,000 75,000 75,000
61770 - RETIRED EMPLOYEES PENSION 10,530,293 11,060,870 11,060,870 12,167,000
61775 - WIDOWS' PENSIONS 1,106,435 1,087,000 1,087,000 1,141,000
61785 - DISABILITY PENSIONS 820,642 825,960 825,960 867,000
61790 - SEPARATION REFUNDS 40,112 50,000 50,000 50,000
61795 - QILDRO'S 25,177 25,177 25,177 26,000
Miscellaneous 345,959$ 325,000$ 325,000$ 375,000$
61715 - Pension Management Fees 345,959 325,000 325,000 375,000
Grand Total $ 12,920,706 $ 13,449,007 $ 13,449,007 $ 14,701,000
177
PART V
POSITION INFORMATION
178
Position Description
2020
Adopted
Budget FTE
2021
Adopted
Budget FTE
2019-2020
Difference 2021 Notes
1300 CITY COUNCIL
Mayor 0.00 0.00 0.00
Alderman 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mayor's Assistant 1.00 1.00 0.00
CITY COUNCIL TOTAL 1.00 1.00 0.00
1400 CITY CLERK
City Clerk 0.00 0.00 0.00
Deputy City Clerk 1.00 1.00 0.00
CITY CLERK TOTAL 1.00 1.00 0.00
LEGISLATIVE 2.00 2.00 0.00
1505 CITY MANAGER
City Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
Deputy City Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
Executive Secretary 1.00 0.00 -1.00 Reclassed to Administrative Lead
Administrative Lead 0.00 1.00 1.00
Administrative Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00 Held Vacant 2021
Equity and Empowerment Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00 Held Vacant 2021
Local Government Management Fellow 1.00 1.00 0.00
CITY MANAGER TOTAL 6.00 6.00 0.00
1510 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Communications Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
Community Engagement Specialist 1.00 1.00 0.00
Assistant to the City Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
Broadcast Operations Specialist 1.00 1.00 0.00
Art Design Coordinator 1.00 0.00 -1.00 Position eliminated
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TOTAL 5.00 4.00 -1.00
1535 SUSTAINABILITY
Chief Sustainability & Resilience Officer 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.5 FTE in Water (4105) and Solid Waste (4310)
SUSTAINABILITY TOTAL 0.50 0.50 0.00
1555 FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
Management Analyst 1.00 1.00 0.00
Budget Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer 1.00 1.00 0.00
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION TOTAL 3.00 3.00 0.00
1560 REVENUE
Revenue Manager 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.5 FTE in Parking Fund (7005)
Revenue Collections Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
Customer Service Representative 2.00 2.00 0.00
REVENUE TOTAL 3.50 3.50 0.00
1570 ACCOUNTING
Accounting Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
Accountant 1.00 1.00 0.00
Accounts Payable Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
Senior Accountant 1.00 1.00 0.00 Hold Vacant 2021
Payroll Pension Administrator 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.5 FTE in Payroll (1915)
ACCOUNTING TOTAL 4.50 4.50 0.00
1571 TAX ASSESSMENT REVIEW
Tax Assessment Reviewer 1.00 1.00 0.00
TAX ASSESSMENT REVIEW TOTAL 1.00 1.00 0.00
1575 PURCHASING
Purchasing Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
Purchasing Specialist 2.00 2.00 0.00
PURCHASING TOTAL 3.00 3.00 0.00
1585 ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION
Admin. Adjudication Aide 1.00 1.00 0.00
ADMIN. ADJUDICATION TOTAL 1.00 1.00 0.00
5300 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Economic Development Specialist 1.00 1.00 0.00
Economic Development Division Mgr.1.00 1.00 0.00
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOTAL 2.00 2.00 0.00
CITY ADMINISTRATION 29.50 28.50 -1.00
179
Position Description
2020
Adopted
Budget FTE
2021
Adopted
Budget FTE
2019-2020
Difference 2021 Notes
1705 LEGAL ADMINISTRATION
Paralegal 1.00 1.00 0.00
Deputy City Attorney 1.00 1.00 0.00
Corporation Counsel/City Attorney 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.5 FTE in Insurance Fund
Assistant City Attorney 2.00 2.00 0.00 1 FTE Hold Vacant 2021
LEGAL ADMINISTRATION TOTAL 4.50 4.50 0.00
LAW DEPARTMENT 4.50 4.50 0.00
1905 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Services Director/Assistant City Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
Management Analyst 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.5 FTE in Parking Fund (7005)
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ADMIN TOTAL 1.50 1.50 0.00
1915 PAYROLL
Payroll Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
Payroll/Pension Administrator 1.50 1.50 0.00
PAYROLL TOTAL 2.50 2.50 0.00
1929 HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources Assistant 2.00 2.00 0.00
Human Resources Specialist 2.00 2.00 0.00
Human Resources Division Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
HUMAN RESOURCES TOTAL 5.00 5.00 0.00
1932 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Network Supervisor 1.00 1.00 0.00
GIS Analyst 1.00 1.00 0.00
Network Engineer 1.00 1.00 0.00
Digital Services Specialist 1.00 1.00 0.00 Hold Vacant 2021
Civic Technology Analyst 1.00 1.00 0.00
Public Safety Technology Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
Chief Information Security Officer 1.00 1.00 0.00
Programmer Analyst 1.00 1.00 0.00
Technical Support Specialist I 2.00 2.00 0.00
CIO/IT Division Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
IT Service Delivery Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
Systems Administrator 1.00 1.00 0.00
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOTAL 13.00 13.00 0.00
1941 PARKING ENFORCEMENT AND TICKETS
Parking Enforcement Officer 12.00 12.00 0.00 1 FTE Hold Vacant 2021
Parking Enforcement Supervisor 1.00 1.00 0.00
PARKING ENFORCEMENT AND TICKETS TOTAL 13.00 13.00 0.00
1950 FACILITIES
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor 2.00 2.00 0.00
Administrative Assistant 0.60 0.50 -0.10 0.5 FTE in Fleet Services Fund (7710)
Facilities & Fleet Division Manager 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.5 FTE Fleet Services Fund (7710)
Facilities Maintenance Worker I 2.00 3.50 1.50 Reclassified from FMWIII; 0.5 FTE Hold Vacant 2021
Facilities Operations Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
Facilities Maint. Worker III 11.00 10.00 -1.00 Reclassified to Facilities Maintenance Worker I; 1 FTE Hold Vacant
2021
Master Tradesman 2.00 2.00 0.00
FACILITIES TOTAL 19.10 19.50 0.40
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT 54.10 54.50 0.40
2101 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
Director, Community Development 0.75 0.75 0.00 0.25 FTE in Affordable Housing Fund (5465)
Management Analyst 1.00 1.00 0.00
Construction Rehab Specialist 0.25 0.00 -0.25 Position eliminated 2021
Social Services Grants & Compliance Specialist 0.50 0.00 -0.50 0.5 FTE moved to Human Services Fund (2445)
2101 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION TOTAL 2.50 1.75 -0.75
2105 PLANNING AND ZONING
Senior Planner 1.00 0.00 -1.00 Reclassified to Planner
Planning & Zoning Manager 1.00 0.00 -1.00 Reclassified to Comprehensive Plan Coordinator
Comprehensive Plan Coordinator 0.00 1.00 1.00 Reclassified from Planning & Zoning Manager
Planner 1.00 4.00 3.00
Neighborhood & Land Use Planner 1.00 1.00 0.00 Reclassified to Planner
Development Planner 1.00 0.00 -1.00 Reclassified to Planner
Zoning Administrator 1.00 0.00 -1.00
2105 PLANNING AND ZONING TOTAL 6.00 6.00 0.00
180
Position Description
2020
Adopted
Budget FTE
2021
Adopted
Budget FTE
2019-2020
Difference 2021 Notes
2115 PROPERTY STANDARDS
Property Maint Inspector I 3.00 4.00 1.00 1 FTE Added 2021
Senior Property Maintenance Inspector 1.00 1.00 0.00
Customer Service Representative 1.00 1.00 0.00
2115 PROPERTY STANDARDS TOTAL 5.00 6.00 1.00
2126 BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES
Electrical Inspector II 1.00 1.00 0.00
Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector 2.00 2.00 0.00
Sign Inspector/Graffiti Tech 1.00 1.00 0.00
Plan Reviewer 1.00 1.00 0.00 Hold Vacant 2021
Building Construction Insp. Supervisor 1.00 1.00 0.00
Customer Service Coordinator 0.40 0.40 0.00 0.6 FTE in Housing Rehabilitation (5187)
Customer Service Representative 2.00 2.00 0.00
Civil Engineer III 1.00 1.00 0.00
Civil Engineer II/ROW Permits 1.00 1.00 0.00
Structural Inspector/Plan Reviewer 1.00 1.00 0.00 Hold Vacant 2021
Build/Insp Serv. Division Manager 0.85 1.00 0.15 0.15 FTE moved from CDBG Fund
2126 BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES TOTAL 12.25 12.40 0.15
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 25.75 26.15 0.40
2205 POLICE ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Lead 1.00 1.00 0.00
Chief of Police 1.00 1.00 0.00
Police Commander 1.00 1.00 0.00 Hold Vacant 2021
POLICE ADMINISTRATION TOTAL 3.00 3.00 0.00
2210 PATROL OPERATIONS
Police Commander 3.00 3.00 0.00
Police Officer 76.00 70.00 -6.00
5 FTE moved from PST (2285); 11 FTE eliminated; 1 FTE Held Vacant
2021
Police Sergeant 11.00 11.00 0.00
Deputy Chief 1.00 1.00 0.00
PATROL OPERATIONS TOTAL 91.00 85.00 -6.00
2215 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
Police Commander 1.00 1.00 0.00
Police Officer 14.00 11.00 -3.00 3 FTE moved to Juvenile (2230), NET (2265) and Traffic (2270)
Police Sergeant 2.00 2.00 0.00
Deputy Chief 1.00 1.00 0.00
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION TOTAL 18.00 15.00 -3.00
2230 JUVENILE BUREAU
Police Officer 8.00 9.00 1.00 1 FTE moved from Criminal Investigations (2215)
Police Sergeant 1.00 1.00 0.00
JUVENILE BUREAU TOTAL 9.00 10.00 1.00
2235 SCHOOL LIAISON
Police Officer 4.00 4.00 0.00
SCHOOL LIAISON TOTAL 4.00 4.00 0.00
2240 POLICE RECORDS
Records Input Operator 3.00 2.00 -1.00 1 FTE Eliminated; 1 FTE Held Vacant 2021
Records Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
Review Officer 1.00 1.00 0.00
POLICE RECORDS TOTAL 5.00 4.00 -1.00
2245 COMMUNICATIONS
Telecommunicator 14.00 12.00 -2.00 2 FTE moved to E911 Fund (5150)
COMMUNICATIONS TOTAL 14.00 12.00 -2.00
2250 SERVICE DESK
Service Desk Officer II 11.50 12.00 0.50 0.5 FTE reclassed from SDO I (2251); 3 FTE Held vacant 2021
311/Service Desk Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
311/Service Desk Assistant Supervisor 1.00 1.00 0.00
SERVICE DESK TOTAL 13.50 14.00 0.50
2251 PUBLIC INFORMATION (311)
Service Desk Officer I 8.50 8.00 -0.50 0.5 FTE reclassed to SDO II (2250); 1 FTE Held vacant 2021
PUBLIC INFORMATION TOTAL 8.50 8.00 -0.50
181
Position Description
2020
Adopted
Budget FTE
2021
Adopted
Budget FTE
2019-2020
Difference 2021 Notes
2255 OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 0.00
Police Commander 1.00 1.00 0.00 Held Vacant 2021
Police Sergeant 2.00 1.00 -1.00 Moved to Administration (2260)
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS TOTAL 4.00 3.00 -1.00
2260 OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION
Deputy Chief 1.00 1.00 0.00
Police Sergeant 0.00 1.00 1.00 Moved from OPS (2255)
Administrative Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
Manager of Finance and Budget 1.00 1.00 0.00
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION TOTAL 3.00 4.00 1.00
2265 NEIGHBORHOOD ENFORCEMENT TEAM
Police Commander 1.00 1.00 0.00
Police Officer 13.00 14.00 1.00 Moved from Criminal Investigation (2215)
Police Sergeant 2.00 2.00 0.00
NEIGHBORHOOD ENFORCEMENT TEAM TOTAL 16.00 17.00 1.00
2270 TRAFFIC BUREAU
Police Officer 6.00 7.00 1.00 Moved from Criminal Investigation (2215)
Police Sergeant 1.00 1.00 0.00
Towing Coordinator 1.00 0.00 -1.00 Position eliminated
TRAFFIC BUREAU TOTAL 8.00 8.00 0.00
2275 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC BUREAU
Crime Analyst 1.00 1.00 0.00
COMMUNITY STRATEGIC BUREAU TOTAL 1.00 1.00 0.00
2280 ANIMAL CONTROL
Animal Control Warden 1.00 1.00 0.00
ANIMAL CONTROL TOTAL 1.00 1.00 0.00
2285 PROBLEM SOLVING TEAM
Police Commander 1.00 1.00 0.00
Police Sergeant 1.00 1.00 0.00
Police Officer 12.00 7.00 -5.00 5 FTE moved to Patrol (2210)
PROBLEM SOLVING TEAM TOTAL 14.00 9.00 -5.00
2291 PROPERTY BUREAU
Management Analyst 1.00 1.00 0.00
Property Officer 1.00 1.00 0.00
PROPERTY BUREAU TOTAL 2.00 2.00 0.00
2295 BUILDING MANAGEMENT
Custodian I 1.00 1.00 0.00
BUILDING MANAGEMENT TOTAL 1.00 1.00 0.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT 216.00 201.00 -15.00
2305 FIRE MANAGEMENT & SUPPORT
Administrative Lead 1.00 1.00 0.00 Hold Vacant 2021
Fire Chief 1.00 1.00 0.00
Management Analyst 0.00 1.00 1.00
Administrative Coordinator 1.00 0.00 -1.00 Reclassified to Management Analyst
FIRE MANAGEMENT & SUPPORT TOTAL 3.00 3.00 0.00
2310 FIRE PREVENTION
Deputy Chief 1.00 1.00 0.00
Fire Captain 2.00 2.00 0.00
Fire Plan Reviewer 1.00 1.00 0.00
FIRE PREVENTION TOTAL 4.00 4.00 0.00
2315 FIRE SUPPRESSION
Division Chief, Fire 2.00 2.00 0.00
Fire Captain 24.00 24.00 0.00
Firefighter 74.00 74.00 0.00 2 FTE Hold Vacant 2021
Shift Chief, Fire 3.00 3.00 0.00
FIRE SUPPRESSION TOTAL 103.00 103.00 0.00
FIRE DEPARTMENT 110.00 110.00 0.00
182
Position Description
2020
Adopted
Budget FTE
2021
Adopted
Budget FTE
2019-2020
Difference 2021 Notes
2407 HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Director, Health & Human Services 0.25 0.25 0.00
Senior Management Analyst 1.00 1.00 0.00 Hold Vacant
Administrative Lead 0.50 0.50 0.00
HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION TOTAL 1.75 1.75 0.00
2435 FOOD AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Environmental Health Practitioner 2.00 2.00 0.00
Senior Environmental Health Practicioner 1.00 1.00 0.00
Communicable Disease Surveillance Specialist 1.00 1.00 0.00
Emergency Response Coordinator 1.00 0.00 -1.00 Reclassified to Public Health Preparedness Specialist
Public Health Preparedness Specialist 0.00 1.00 1.00 Reclassified from Emergency Response Coordinator
Health License Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
Public Health Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
FOOD AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TOTAL 7.00 7.00 0.00
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT 8.75 8.75 0.00
4105 PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY ADMIN
Director of Public Works Agency 0.50 0.50 0.00
Administrative Lead 2.00 2.00 0.00
Project Management Supervisor 1.00 1.00 0.00
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY ADMIN TOTAL 3.50 3.50 0.00
4300 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Environmental Services Coordinator 1.00 0.00 -1.00 Moved to Water & Sewer Funds
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TOTAL 1.00 0.00 -1.00
4310 RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL MAINTENANCE
Equipment Operator I 1.00 1.00 0.00
Equipment Operator II 2.00 2.00 0.00
Public Works Maint Wrkr II 3.00 3.00 0.00
RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL MAINTAINENCE TOTAL 6.00 6.00 0.00
4320 FORESTRY
Arborist 1.00 1.00 0.00
Parks/Forestry Crew Leader 3.00 0.00 -3.00 Retitled to Forestry Crew Leader
Forestry Crew Leader 0.00 3.00 3.00 Retitled from Parks/Forestry Crew Leader
Parks/Forestry Worker III 13.00 0.00 -13.00 Retitled to Forestry Worker III; 1 FTE reclassified to FWI
Forestry Worker III 0.00 12.00 12.00 Retitled from Parks/Forestry Worker III
Forestry Worker I 0.00 1.00 1.00 Reclassified from PFW III; Hold vacant 2021
FORESTRY TOTAL 17.00 17.00 0.00
4330 GREENWAYS
Equipment Operator II 2.00 2.00 0.00
General Tradesman 1.00 1.00 0.00
Greenway Supervisor 1.00 1.00 0.00
Greenway Crew Leader 1.00 1.00 0.00
Parks/Forestry Crew Leader 3.00 0.00 -3.00 Retitled to Greenways Crew Leader
Greenways Crew Leader 0.00 3.00 3.00 Retitled from Parks/Forestry Crew Leader
Public Works Maintenance Worker II 2.00 2.00 0.00
Public Works Maintenance Worker I 1.00 1.00 0.00
Parks/Forestry Worker III 5.00 0.00 -5.00 Retitled to Greenways Worker III
Greenways Worker III 0.00 4.00 4.00 Retitled from Parks/Forestry Worker III; 1 FTE eliminated
GREENWAYS TOTAL 16.00 15.00 -1.00
4410 STREETS AND RIGHT OF WAY
Civil Engineer III 0.75 0.75 0.00
Engineering Associate II 1.00 1.00 0.00
STREETS AND RIGHT OF WAY TOTAL 1.75 1.75 0.00
4420 TRANSPORTATION
Sr Proj Mgr: Traf/ROW/Permits 1.00 1.00 0.00
Traffic Engineering Technician 0.50 0.50 0.00
TRANSPORTATION TOTAL 1.50 1.50 0.00
4430 PARKS AND FACILITIES
Architect 0.50 0.50 0.00
PARKS AND FACILITIES TOTAL 0.50 0.50 0.00
4500 INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE
Public Services Bureau Chief 0.75 0.75 0.00
INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE TOTAL 0.75 0.75 0.00
183
Position Description
2020
Adopted
Budget FTE
2021
Adopted
Budget FTE
2019-2020
Difference 2021 Notes
4510 STREET MAINTENANCE
Equipment Operator II 9.00 9.00 0.00
Equipment Operator III 3.00 3.00 0.00
PW Crew Leader 2.00 2.00 0.00
Supervisor: Streets 1.00 1.00 0.00 Hold Vacant 2021
STREET MAINTENANCE TOTAL 15.00 15.00 0.00
4520 TRAFFIC SIGNS AND STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE
Traffic Operations Supervisor 1.00 1.00 0.00
Public Works Maint Wrkr III 3.00 3.00 0.00
Traffic Electrician 3.00 3.00 0.00
Traffic Electrician Leader 1.00 1.00 0.00
4520 TRAFFIC SIGNS AND STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE TOTAL 8.00 8.00 0.00
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY 71.00 69.00 -2.00
3005 RECREATION MANAGEMENT & GENERAL SUPPORT
Director, Recreation & Comm. Services 1.00 1.00 0.00
Administrative Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
Administrative Lead 1.00 1.00 0.00
Data Control Clerk 1.00 1.00 0.00 Hold Vacant 2021
Recreation Support Specialist 1.00 1.00 0.00
Asst. Director of Recr. & Comm. Services 1.00 1.00 0.00
Recreation Services Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
RECREATION MGMT & GENERAL SUPPORT 7.00 7.00 0.00
3030 CROWN COMMUNITY CENTER
After School Supervisor 1.00 1.00 0.00
Assistant Program Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
Clerk II 3.00 3.00 0.00
Crown Operations Supervisor 1.00 1.00 0.00
Crown Facilities Maintenance Worker II 5.00 5.00 0.00
Facility Coordinator Crown 1.00 1.00 0.00
Office Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
Preschool Instructor 3.75 3.75 0.00
Preschool Program Supervisor 1.00 1.00 0.00
Recreation Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
Recreation Program Coordinator 3.00 3.00 0.00
Facilities Supervisor 0.00 0.25 0.25
PT Custodian 0.00 0.50 0.50
CROWN COMMUNITY CENTER TOTAL 21.75 22.50 0.75
3035 CHANDLER COMMUNITY CENTER
Clerk III 0.75 0.75 0.00
Recreation Program Coordinator 2.00 2.00 0.00
PT Custodian 1.78 1.78 0.00
Facilities Supervisor 0.40 0.40 0.00
CHANDLER COMMUNITY CENTER TOTAL 4.93 4.93 0.00
3040 FLEETWOOD JOURDAIN COMMUNITY CENTER
Clerk III 0.70 0.70 0.00
Office Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
Custodian II 1.00 1.00 0.00
Recreation Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
Recreation Program Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
Program Supervisor 0.60 0.50 -0.10
Assistant Program Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
After School Supervisor 0.50 0.00 -0.50
PT Custodian 0.50 0.50 0.00
FLEETWOOD JOURDAIN COMM. CENTER TOTAL 7.30 6.70 -0.60
3045 FLEETWOOD JOURDAIN THEATER
Recreation Program Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
FLEETWOOD JOURDAIN THEATER TOTAL 1.00 1.00 0.00
3050 RECREATION OUTREACH
Program Supervisor 0.50 0.50 0.00
RECREATION OUTREACH 0.50 0.50 0.00
3055 LEVY CENTER SENIOR SERVICES
Custodian II 1.00 0.00 -1.00 Reclassified to Custodian I
Custodian I 0.00 1.00 1.00 Reclassified from Custodian II
Fac Maint. Worker/Cust II 1.00 1.00 0.00
Recreation Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
Recreation Program Coordinator 2.00 2.00 0.00
Secretary II 1.00 1.00 0.00
PT Office Assistant 1.17 0.67 -0.50
Facilities Supervisor 1.22 1.22 0.00
FT Bus Driver 1.00 1.00 0.00
PT Custodian 1.45 1.45 0.00
LEVY CENTER SENIOR SERVICES TOTAL 10.84 10.34 -0.50
184
Position Description
2020
Adopted
Budget FTE
2021
Adopted
Budget FTE
2019-2020
Difference 2021 Notes
3080 BEACHES
Recreation Program Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
BEACHES TOTAL 1.00 1.00 0.00
3130 SPECIAL RECREATION
Recreation Program Coordinator 2.00 2.00 0.00
Recreation Services Manager 0.00 0.00 0.00
Program Supervisor 0.46 0.46 0.00
SPECIAL RECREATION TOTAL 2.46 2.46 0.00
3140 BUS PROGRAM
PT Bus Driver 1.15 1.15 0.00
BUS PROGRAM TOTAL 1.15 1.15 0.00
3150 PARK SERVICE UNIT
PT Park Ranger 1.00 1.00 0.00
PARK SERVICE UNIT TOTAL 1.00 1.00 0.00
3225 GIBBS-MORRISON CULTURAL CENTER
Facilities Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00 Proposed Hold Vacant
Facilities Supervisor 1.50 1.50 0.00
GIBBS-MORRISON CULTURAL CENTER TOTAL 2.50 2.50 0.00
3605 ECOLOGY CENTER
Clerk III 1.00 1.00 0.00
Recreation Program Coordinator 2.00 2.00 0.00
Garden Coordinator 0.20 0.20 0.00
Facilities Supervisor 0.50 0.50 0.00
PT Custodian 0.25 0.25 0.00
ECOLOGY CENTER TOTAL 3.95 3.95 0.00
3710 NOYES CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
Office Assistant 0.00 0.50 0.50
Weekend/Evening Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
PT Custodian 1.70 1.68 -0.02
NOYES CULTURAL ARTS CENTER TOTAL 2.70 3.18 0.48
3720 CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAMS
Recreation Program Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAMS TOTAL 1.00 1.00 0.00
PARKS, RECREATION, & COMM. SERV. DEPT.69.08 69.21 0.13
General Fund 590.68 573.61 -17.07
4605 GENERAL ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION
Director, Health & Human Services 0.25 0.25 0.00
Customer Service Representative 1.00 1.00 0.00
Human Services Specialist 1.00 3.00 2.00 Retitled from General Assistance Specialist
General Assistance Specialist 2.00 0.00 -2.00 Retitled to Human Services Specialist
GENERAL ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION TOTAL 4.25 4.25 0.00
GENERAL ASSISTANCE FUND 4.25 4.25 0.00
2445 HUMAN SERVICES
Director, Health & Human Services 0.50 0.50 0.00
Administrative Lead 0.50 0.50 0.00
Family Advocate 1.00 1.00 0.00
Community Health Specialist 1.00 1.00 0.00
Senior Human Services Advocate 1.00 1.00 0.00
Human Services Advocate 1.50 2.00 0.50
Senior Services Manager 1.00 0.00 -1.00 Reclassified to Outreach Social Worker (3215)
Senior Services Advocate 1.00 1.00 0.00
Long-term Care Ombudsman 1.00 1.00 0.00
Human Services Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
HUMAN SERVICES TOTAL 9.50 9.00 -0.50
3215 YOUTH & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Community Services Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
Community Services Coordinator 1.00 0.00 -1.00 Reclassified to Youth/Young Adult Program Supervisor
Youth/Young Adult Program Supervisor 0.00 1.00 1.00 Reclassified from Community Services Coordinator
Senior Outreach Worker 1.00 1.00 0.00
Outreach Social Worker 0.00 1.00 1.00 Reclassified from Senior Services Manager (2445)
Outreach Assistant 0.45 0.45 0.00
Outreach Worker 2.45 4.45 2.00 Reclassified from Outreach Development Worker
Youth-Young Adult Outreach Development Worker 2.00 0.00 -2.00 Reclassified to Outreach Worker
YOUTH & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TOTAL 7.90 8.90 1.00
HUMAN SERVICES FUND 17.40 17.90 0.50
185
Position Description
2020
Adopted
Budget FTE
2021
Adopted
Budget FTE
2019-2020
Difference 2021 Notes
4805 EARLY LEARNING & LITERACY
Librarian I 2.50 2.50 0.00
Early Learning & Literacy Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
Youth Engagement Librarian II 1.00 1.00 0.00
Library Assistant 4.18 4.18 0.00
EARLY LEARNING & LITERACY TOTAL 8.68 8.68 0.00
4806 LIFELONG LEARNING & LITERACY
Librarian I 5.03 5.03 0.00
Learning & Literacy Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
Branch Asistant 0.00 2.06 2.06 Moved from Engagement Services (4825)
Library Assistant 2.74 2.53 -0.21
LIFELONG LEARNING & LITERACY TOTAL 8.77 10.62 1.85
4820 ACCESS SERVICES
Circulation Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
Access Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
Assistant Circulation Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
Library Aide II 3.21 3.00 -0.21
Collection Development Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
Library Assistant 3.00 3.00 0.00
Library Clerk 7.19 7.84 0.65
Shelver 4.97 4.61 -0.36
ACCESS SERVICES TOTAL 22.37 22.45 0.08
4825 ENGAGEMENT SERVICES
Community Engagement Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
Community Engagement Assistant 0.66 0.66 0.00
Library Aide II 0.21 0.00 -0.21
Latino Engagement Librarian 1.00 1.00 0.00
Librarian III 1.00 1.00 0.00
Branch Assistant 6.50 4.65 -1.85
Library Assistant 0.24 0.00 -0.24
Librarian I 1.00 1.00 0.00
Shelver 0.82 0.00 -0.82
Security Monitor 0.40 0.00 -0.40
Supervising Librarian 1.00 1.00 0.00
Library Clerk 1.71 1.59 -0.12
ENGAGEMENT SERVICES TOTAL 15.54 11.90 -3.64
4835 INNOVATION & DIGITAL LEARNING
Librarian III 1.00 1.00 0.00
Library Assistant 0.53 0.53 0.00
Library Assistant - Music Tech.0.00 1.00 1.00
Virtual Services Librarian 1.00 1.00 0.00
Technology Associate 3.29 3.29 0.00
Technology Trainer 1.34 1.34 0.00
Teen Services Librarian I 1.00 1.00 0.00
Teen Engagement Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
INNOVATION & DIGITAL LEARNING TOTAL 9.16 10.16 1.00
4840 MAINTENANCE
Custodian II 2.00 2.00 0.00
Custodian I 1.00 1.00 0.00
Security Monitor 2.79 3.09 0.30
Facilities Management Supervisor 1.00 1.00 0.00
MAINTENANCE TOTAL 6.79 7.09 0.30
4845 ADMINISTRATION
Office Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
Executive Director 1.00 1.00 0.00
Assistant Library Director 1.00 1.00 0.00
Administrative Lead 1.00 1.00 0.00
Development Associate 1.34 1.34 0.00
Development Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
Community Engagement Coordinator 0.80 0.80 0.00
ADMINISTRATION TOTAL 7.14 7.14 0.00
LIBRARY FUND 78.45 78.04 -0.41
186
Position Description
2020
Adopted
Budget FTE
2021
Adopted
Budget FTE
2019-2020
Difference 2021 Notes
5150 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM
Asst. Communications Coordinator 2.00 1.00 -1.00 1 FTE Eliminated
Communications Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
Telecommunicator 2.00 4.00 2.00 2 FTE moved from General Fund (2245)
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM TOTAL 5.00 6.00 1.00
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM FUND 5.00 6.00 1.00
5187 HOUSING REHABILITATION
Construction Rehabilitation Specialist 0.75 0.00 -0.75 Position Eliminated
Customer Service Coordinator 0.60 0.60 0.00 0.4 FTE in Building Inspection (2126)
Build/Insp. Serv. Division Manager 0.15 0.00 -0.15 Moved to General Fund (2126)
HOUSING REHABILITATION TOTAL 1.50 0.60 -0.90
5220 CDBG ADMINISTRATION
Housing and Grant Manager 0.60 0.45 -0.15 0.55 FTE in Affordable Housing (5465) and HOME (5430)
PT Financial Analyst 0.50 0.35 -0.15 0.15 FTE in Affordable Housing (5465) and HOME (5430)
Grants and Compliance Specialist 1.00 0.00 -1.00 Reclassified to Housing & Economic Development Analyst
Housing & Economic Development Analyst 0.00 0.50 0.50 0.5 FTE in Affordable Housing (5465) and HOME (5430)
Social Services Grants and Compliance Specialist 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.5 FTE in Human Services (2445) and HOME (5430)
Housing & Economic Development Analyst 0.30 0.50 0.20 0.5 FTE in Affordable Housing (5465) and HOME (5430)
CDBG ADMINISTRATION TOTAL 2.90 2.30 -0.60
CDBG ADMINISTRATION FUND 4.40 2.90 -1.50
5430 HOME FUND
Housing and Grant Manager 0.00 0.25 0.25 0.75 FTE in CDBG (5220) and Affordable Housing (5465)
PT Financial Analyst 0.00 0.08 0.08 0.42 FTE in CDBG (5220) and Affordable Housing (5465)
Housing & Economic Development Analyst 0.00 0.20 0.20 0.8 FTE in CDBG (5220) and Affordable Housing (5465)
Housing & Economic Development Analyst 0.35 0.20 -0.15 0.8 FTE in CDBG (5220) and Affordable Housing (5465)
HOME FUND 0.35 0.73 0.38
5465 AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND
PT Financial Analyst 0.00 0.08 0.08 0.42 in CDBG (5220) and HOME (5430)
Social Services Grants and Compliance Specialist 0.00 0.20 0.20 0.8 FTE in Human Services (2445) and CDBG (5220)
Housing & Economic Development Analyst 0.00 0.30 0.30 0.7 FTE in CDBG (5220) and HOME (5430)
Housing & Economic Development Analyst 0.35 0.30 -0.05 0.7 FTE in CDBG (5220) and HOME (5430)
Community Development Director 0.25 0.25 0.00 0.75 FTE in General Fund (2101)
Housing and Grant Manager 0.40 0.30 -0.10 0.7 FTE in CDBG (5220) and HOME (5430)
AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND 1.00 1.43 0.43
4105 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
Capital Planning Bureau Chief 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.5 FTE in Water Fund (4105)
Senior Project Manager 2.50 2.50 0.00 0.5 FTE in Parking Fund (4510)
Civil Engineer II 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.5 FTE in Sewer Fund (4530)
ADA/CIP Project Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND 4.50 4.50 0.00
1560 REVENUE AND COLLECTIONS
Revenue Manager 0.50 0.50 0.00
Customer Service Representative 2.00 2.00 0.00 1 FTE Held Vacant 2021
Collections Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
REVENUE AND COLLECTIONS TOTAL 3.50 3.50 0.00
4430 PARKS AND FACILITIES
Architect 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.5 FTE in Parking Fund (4430)
PARKS AND FACILITIES TOTAL 0.50 0.50 0.00
4510 STREET MAINTENANCE
Traffic Engineering Technician 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.5 FTE in General Fund (4420)
Senior Project Manager 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.5 FTE in Capital Fund (4118)
STREET MAINTENANCE TOTAL 1.00 1.00 0.00
4330 GREENWAYS
Public Works Maint Wrkr II 3.00 0.00 -3.00 Retitled to Greenways Worker II
Greenways Worker II 0.00 3.00 3.00 Retitled from Public Works Maint Wkr II
GREENWAYS TOTAL 3.00 3.00 0.00
7005 PARKING SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
Parking Operations Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00 Held Vacant 2021
Transportation and Mobility Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
Management Analyst 0.50 0.50 0.00
Parking Operations Specialist 1.00 1.00 0.00
Facilities Maintenance Worker I 0.50 0.00 -0.50
Parking Division Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
PARKING SYSTEM MANAGEMENT TOTAL 5.00 4.50 -0.50
187
Position Description
2020
Adopted
Budget FTE
2021
Adopted
Budget FTE
2019-2020
Difference 2021 Notes
7015 PARKING LOTS & METERS
Facilities Maintenance Worker III 1.00 1.00 0.00
Parking Maintenance Worker 3.00 3.00 0.00 1 FTE Held Vacant 2021
PARKING LOTS & METERS TOTAL 4.00 4.00 0.00
PARKING SYSTEM FUND 17.00 16.50 -0.50
4105 PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY ADMIN
MWEBE/LEP and Workforce Development Coordinator 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.5 FTE in Sewer Fund (4530)
Capital Planning Bureau Chief 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.5 FTE in Capital Fund (4105)
Chief Sustainability & Resilience Officer 0.25 0.25 0.00 0.5 FTE General Fund (1535), 0.25 FTE Solid Waste Fund (4310)
Management Analyst 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.5 FTE in Sewer Fund (4105) Held vacant 2021
Environmental Services Coordinator 0.00 0.50 0.00 Moved from General Fund; 0.5 FTE in Sewer Fund (4105)
Plumbing Inspector 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.5 FTE in Sewer Fund (4105)
Project Management Supervisor 1.00 1.00 0.00
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY ADMIN TOTAL 3.25 3.75 0.00
4200 WATER PRODUCTION
Director of Public Works Agency 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.5 FTE in General Fund (4105)
Civil Engineer 1.00 1.00 0.00
Senior Project Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
Administrative Lead 1.00 1.00 0.00
Water Production Bureau Chief 1.00 1.00 0.00
WATER PRODUCTION TOTAL 4.50 4.50 0.00
4208 WATER BILLING
Cust. Svc./Wtr Bill Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
CMMS Analyst 0.00 1.00 1.00 New position, converted from contractor
Part Time Clerk 0.50 0.50 0.00
WATER BILLING TOTAL 1.50 2.50 1.00
4210 PUMPING
Division Chief, Pumping 1.00 1.00 0.00
Project Management Supervisor 1.00 1.00 0.00
Water Plant Operator 5.00 5.00 0.00
Water Worker I 1.00 1.00 0.00
Water Worker II 1.00 1.00 0.00
Water/Sewer Mechanic 3.00 3.00 0.00
PUMPING TOTAL 12.00 12.00 0.00
4220 FILTRATION
Chemist 1.00 1.00 0.00
Division Chief, Filtration 1.00 1.00 0.00
Microbiologist 1.00 1.00 0.00
Project Management Supervisor 1.00 1.00 0.00
Water Plant Operator 5.00 5.00 0.00
Water Worker I 1.00 1.00 0.00
Water Worker II 1.00 1.00 0.00
Water/Sewer Mechanic 3.00 3.00 0.00
FILTRATION TOTAL 14.00 14.00 0.00
4440 WATER AND SEWER CAPITAL
Civil Engineer II 1.00 1.00 0.00
GIS / Engineering Technician 1.00 1.00 0.00
WATER AND SEWER CAPITAL TOTAL 2.00 2.00 0.00
4540 DISTRIBUTION MAINTENANCE
Water Distribution Supervisor 1.00 1.00 0.00
Water Worker I 2.00 2.00 0.00
Water Worker III 3.00 3.00 0.00
Water / Sewer Crew Leader 3.00 3.00 0.00
DISTRIBUTION MAINTENANCE TOTAL 9.00 9.00 0.00
WATER FUND 46.25 47.75 1.00
188
Position Description
2020
Adopted
Budget FTE
2021
Adopted
Budget FTE
2019-2020
Difference 2021 Notes
4530 SEWER MAINTENANCE
Management Analyst 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.5 FTE in Water Fund (4105); Hold Vacant 2021
Plumbing Inspector 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.5 FTE in Water Fund (4105)
Bus. Workforce Compliance Coordinator 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.5 FTE in Water Fund (4105)
Environmental Services Coordinator 0.00 0.50 0.00 Moved from General Fund; 0.5 FTE in Sewer Fund (4105)
GIS / Engineering Technician 1.00 1.00 0.00
Senior Sewer Supervisor 1.00 1.00 0.00
Water Worker I 2.00 2.00 0.00
Water Worker II 1.00 1.00 0.00
Civil Engineer II 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.5 FTE in Capital Fund (4118)
Civil Engineer III 0.25 0.25 0.00 0.5 FTE in Special Assessment (6000), 0.25 FTE in General Fund (4410)
Water Worker III 1.00 1.00 0.00
Water/Sewer Crew Leader 4.00 4.00 0.00
SEWER MAINTENANCE TOTAL 12.25 12.75 0.00
SEWER MAINTENANCE FUND 12.25 12.75 0.00
4310 REFUSE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL
Public Services Bureau Chief 0.25 0.25 0.00 0.75 FTE in General Fund (4500)
Sustainability Coordinator 0.25 0.25 0.00 0.5 FTE in General Fund (1535), 0.25 FTE in Water Fund (4105)
PW Crew Leader 1.00 1.00 0.00
Public Works Mainenance Worker I 1.00 1.00 0.00
Sanitation Supervisor 1.00 1.00 0.00
Equipment Operator II 10.00 10.00 0.00
REFUSE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL TOTAL 13.50 13.50 0.00
SOLID WASTE FUND 13.50 13.50 0.00
7710 FLEET MAINTENANCE
Administrative Assistant 0.40 0.50 0.10 0.5 FTE in General Fund (1905)
Facilities & Fleet Supervisor 1.00 1.00 0.00
Facilities & Fleet Division Manager 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.5 FTE in General Fund (1950)
Equipment Mechanic III 6.00 6.00 0.00
Lead Mechanic 2.00 2.00 0.00
MAJOR MAINTENANCE TOTAL 9.90 10.00 0.10
FLEET SERVICES FUND 9.90 10.00 0.10
7800 RISK MANAGEMENT
Administrative Lead 1.00 1.00 0.00
Corporation Counsel/City Attorney 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.5 FTE in General Fund (1705)
Assistant City Attorney 1.00 1.00 0.00
Workers Comp. and Safety Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00
Safety Specialist 1.00 1.00 0.00
RISK MANAGEMENT TOTAL 4.50 4.50 0.00
7801 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
HR Assistant/Benefits Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TOTAL 1.00 1.00 0.00
INSURANCE FUND 5.50 5.50 0.00
All Funds 810.43 795.36 -16.07
28.50 FTE Held Vacant in 2021
189
DEPARTMENT / DIVISION SUMMARY FY2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY20-FY21
Difference
1300 City Council 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
1400 City Clerk 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
1505 City Manager's Office 4.50 4.50 5.00 6.00 6.00 -
1510 Community Engagement 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 (1.00)
1535 Sustainability 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 -
1555 Financial Administration 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 -
1560 Revenue & Collections 5.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 -
1570 Accounting 6.50 5.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 -
1571 Tax Assessment Review 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
1575 Purchasing 3.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 -
1580 Community Arts 1.00 1.00 - - - -
1585 Administrative Adjudication - 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
5300 Economic Development - - - 2.00 2.00 -
Subtotal City Manager's Office 32.00 30.00 27.50 29.50 28.50 (1.00)
1705 Law Department 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 -
1905 Administration General Support 3.00 3.00 1.60 1.50 1.50 -
1915 Payroll 2.50 2.50 2.00 2.50 2.50 -
1929 Human Resources Division 6.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 -
1932 Information Systems 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 -
1941 Parking Enforcement & Tickets 12.00 11.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 -
1950 Facilities 21.20 20.20 18.50 19.10 19.50 0.40
Subtotal Administrative Services 57.70 54.70 53.10 54.10 54.50 0.40
2101 Community Development Admin 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.50 1.75 (0.75)
2105 Planning & Zoning 5.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 -
2115 Property Standards - - - 5.00 6.00 1.00
2126 Building Inspection Services 13.25 11.25 12.25 12.25 12.40 0.15
5300 Economic Development 4.50 3.50 2.00 - - -
25.00 22.00 22.50 25.75 26.15 0.40
2205 Police Administration 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 -
2210 Patrol Operations 91.00 91.00 91.00 91.00 85.00 (6.00)
2215 Criminal Investigation 18.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 15.00 (3.00)
2225 Social Services Bureau 5.30 - - - - -
2230 Juvenile Bureau 10.00 10.00 9.00 9.00 10.00 1.00
2235 School Liaison 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 -
2240 Police Records 7.00 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 (1.00)
2245 Communications Bureau 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 12.00 (2.00)
2250 Service Desk Bureau 15.00 14.50 13.50 13.50 14.00 0.50
2251 Public Information 8.50 8.50 8.50 8.50 8.00 (0.50)
2255 Office of Professional Standards 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 (1.00)
2260 Office of Administration 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 1.00
2265 Neighborhood Enforcement Team (N.E.T.)16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 17.00 1.00
2270 Traffic Bureau 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 -
2275 Community Strategies Bureau 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
2280 Animal Control Bureau 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
2285 Problem Solving Team 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 9.00 (5.00)
2290 Property Bureau 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 -
2295 Building Management 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Subtotal Police 225.80 220.00 217.00 216.00 201.00 (15.00)
2305 Fire Management and Support 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 -
2310 Fire Prevention 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 -
2315 Fire Suppression 103.00 103.00 103.00 103.00 103.00 -
Subtotal Fire 110.00 110.00 110.00 110.00 110.00 -
GENERAL FUND DEPARTMENTS
Subtotal Community Development
190
DEPARTMENT / DIVISION SUMMARY FY2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY20-FY21
Difference
2407 Health Services Administration 2.00 1.75 2.75 1.75 1.75 -
2435 Food and Environmental Health 14.10 13.00 12.00 7.00 7.00 -
2440 Vital Records 1.00 1.00 - - - -
2445 Human Services - 3.00 2.00 - - -
2455 Community Health 4.00 2.00 1.00 - - -
Subtotal Health & Human Services 21.10 20.75 17.75 8.75 8.75 -
3005 Recreation Mgt. & General Support 3.00 3.00 4.00 7.00 7.00 -
3010 Recreation Business and Fiscal Mgt.3.00 2.00 2.00 - - -
3020 Recreation General Support 2.40 2.40 1.00 - - -
3030 Robert Crown Community Center 9.76 9.76 9.76 21.75 22.50 0.75
3035 Chandler Community Center 5.48 4.48 4.93 4.93 4.93 -
3040 Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Ctr.6.95 6.95 7.30 7.30 6.70 (0.60)
3045 Fleetwood-Jourdain Comm. Theater 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
3050 Recreation Outreach 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 -
3055 Levy Senior Center 12.50 12.50 12.34 10.84 10.34 (0.50)
3080 Beaches 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.00 1.00 -
3095 Crown Ice Rink 7.49 7.49 7.49 - - -
3100 Sports Leagues 0.55 0.55 0.05 - - -
3130 Special Recreation 2.31 2.31 2.71 2.46 2.46 -
3140 Bus Program 1.15 1.15 1.15 1.15 1.15 -
3150 Park Service Unit 1.45 1.45 1.45 1.00 1.00 -
3215 Youth Engagement 8.40 8.70 7.90 - - -
3225 Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 -
3605 Ecology Center 3.77 3.77 3.95 3.95 3.95 -
3710 Noyes Cultural Arts Center 3.37 3.37 3.18 2.70 3.18 0.48
3720 Cultural Arts Programs 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
78.83 76.13 75.46 69.08 69.21 0.13
4105 Public Works Agency Administration 5.25 4.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 -
4300 Environmental Services 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - (1.00)
4310 Recycling and Environmental Maintenance 7.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 -
4320 Forestry 18.00 18.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 -
4330 Greenways 17.00 16.00 15.00 16.00 15.00 (1.00)
4400 Capital Planning and Engineering 0.50 - - - - -
4410 Streets and Right of Way 6.00 1.25 1.75 1.75 1.75 -
4420 Transportation 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 -
4430 Parks and Facilities 2.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 -
4500 Infrastructure Maintenance - 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 -
4510 Street Maintenance 18.00 16.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 -
4520 Traffic Signs and Street Light Maintenance 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 -
84.25 73.50 70.00 71.00 69.00 (2.00)
TOTAL - GENERAL FUND 642.18 613.58 599.81 590.68 573.61 (17.07)
2499 General Assistance Fund 4.00 4.25 4.25 4.25 4.25 -
2445 Human Services - - - 9.50 9.00 (0.50)
3215 Youth & Community Engagement - - - 7.90 8.90 1.00
Subtotal Human Services Fund - - - 17.40 17.90 0.50
4805 Early Learning & Literacy 13.10 10.61 7.61 8.68 8.68 -
4806 Lifelong Learning & Literacy 13.73 14.42 8.77 8.77 10.62 1.85
4820 Access Services 14.88 15.59 22.14 22.37 22.45 0.08
4825 Engagement Services 8.62 9.88 8.49 15.54 11.90 (3.64)
4835 Innovation & Digital Learning 6.95 6.95 9.12 9.16 10.16 1.00
4840 Maintenance 6.47 6.47 6.54 6.79 7.09 0.30
4845 Administration 10.13 7.14 7.14 7.14 7.14 -
Subtotal Library Fund 73.88 71.06 69.81 78.45 78.04 (0.41)
Subtotal Parks, Recreation & Comm. Services
Subtotal Public Works Agency
OTHER FUNDS
191
DEPARTMENT / DIVISION SUMMARY FY2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY20-FY21
Difference
5005 Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 0.30 0.15 - - - -
5150 Emergency Telephone System 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 1.00
5187 Housing Rehabilitation 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.50 0.60 (0.90)
5220 Community Develop. Block Grant (CDBG)2.50 2.75 2.90 2.90 2.30 (0.60)
Subtotal CDBG Fund 4.25 4.50 4.65 4.40 2.90 (1.50)
5430 Home Fund 0.50 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.73 0.38
5465 Affordable Housing Fund 0.70 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.43 0.43
4105 Capital Improvements Fund - 4.50 4.50 4.50 -
6000 Special Assessment Fund - 0.50 - - - -
1560 Revenue and Collections 0.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 -
4310 Recycling and Environmental Maintenance 2.00 2.00 2.00 - - -
4330 Greenways 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 -
4420 Transportation 0.50 0.50 0.50 - - -
4510 Street Maintenance 1.00 1.50 0.50 1.00 1.00 -
4430 Parks and Facilities - 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 -
7005 Parking System Management 6.00 4.00 6.00 5.00 4.50 (0.50)
7015 Parking Lots and Meters 3.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 -
7037 Maple Avenue Garage 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - -
Subtotal Parking System Fund 16.00 17.00 19.00 17.00 16.50 (0.50)
4105 Public Works Agency Administration 2.50 2.25 3.25 3.25 3.75 0.50
4200 Water Production 2.00 5.00 4.50 4.50 4.50 -
4208 Water Billing 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 2.50 1.00
4210 Pumping 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 -
4220 Filtration 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 -
4400 Capital Planning and Engineering 0.50 - - - - -
4440 Water and Sewer Capital 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 -
4540 Distribution Maintenance 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 -
Subtotal Water Fund 44.50 45.75 46.25 46.25 47.75 1.50
4105 Public Works Agency Administration 1.00 - - - - -
4310 Refuse Collection and Disposal 0.33 - - - - -
4440 Water and Sewer Capital 1.00 1.00 - - - -
4530 Sewer Maintenance 9.00 11.25 12.25 12.25 12.75 0.50
Subtotal Sewer Maintenance Fund 11.33 12.25 12.25 12.25 12.75 0.50
4310 Refuse Collection and Disposal 9.66 10.50 11.50 13.50 13.50 -
Subtotal Solid Waste Fund 9.66 10.50 11.50 13.50 13.50 -
7705 Fleet Services General Support 1.50 -
7710 Major Maintenance 10.50 9.50 9.90 9.90 10.00 0.10
Subtotal Fleet Services Fund 12.00 9.50 9.90 9.90 10.00 0.10
7800 Risk Management 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 -
7801 Employee Benefits 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Subtotal Insurance Fund 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 -
TOTAL - OTHER FUNDS 187.62 187.31 193.96 219.75 221.75 2.00
GRAND TOTAL - ALL FUNDS 829.80 800.89 793.77 810.43 795.36 (15.07)
192
PART VI
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
193
Capital Improvement Plan
Overview
The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is a process by which the City designs a multi-year plan for
major capital expenditures. It represents the City’s plan for physical development and is reviewed
and updated each year to reflect changing priorities. It provides an ongoing framework for
identifying capital requirements, scheduling projects over a period of years, coordinating related
projects, and identifying future fiscal impacts. Generally, the CIP includes improvements that are
relatively expensive, have a multi-year useful life, and, similar to capital outlay items, result in fixed
assets. These include the construction of new buildings, additions to or renovations of existing
buildings and parks, construction of streets, sewer improvements, land purchases, and major
software or equipment purchases. Due to the nature and total costs of the identified projects, bond
proceeds are one of the major sources of revenue. The CIP is a dynamic process, with anticipated
projects being changed, added, and deleted from the plan as the five-year timeline evolves.
During the past several years, staff has undertaken a variety of comprehensive assessments of many
of the City’s capital assets to provide a more complete understanding of the City’s future needs. A
sample of these include: the Comprehensive Pavement Study; Parks, Forestry, and Recreation
Strategic Plan; the analysis of the Civic Center; citywide roofing assessment; Streetlight Master Plan;
Howard Street Corridor Improvements; the assessments of emergency generators; and the current
development of the IT Strategic Plan. These studies serve as the foundation for the staff
recommendations set forth in the attached Capital Improvement Plan. As the City moves forward, it
must continually assess the ongoing infrastructure needs of the community.
Formal City Council adoption of the Capital Improvement Program indicates the City’s
commitment to the plan, but does not in itself authorize expenditures. The necessary funding
mechanisms must be adopted each year to pay for the improvements – year one is the approved
Capital Budget for which Council approval authorizes expenditures, with years two through five
reflecting the City’s plan for improvements.
It is important to distinguish between the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Capital
Improvement Fund (CIF). The CIP report in this section includes all citywide capital projects,
regardless of the fund and/or funding source. This contrasts with the City’s CIF, which includes
only those capital projects that are not paid through one of the City’s internal service, special
revenue, or enterprise funds. Typically, capital purchases used to benefit the City as a whole are
budgeted and paid from the CIF, while capital purchases specific to one area, function, or fund are
typically paid from that specific source or fund.
An example of the above would be an addition or capital improvement to the City’s water filtration
plant. While this project would be included in the City’s CIP report, the expense would be budgeted
in the City’s Water Utility Fund. There are a couple of exceptions to this rule. Capital projects
funded via the City’s Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Fund may benefit the City as a whole, but for legal
purposes such capital projects must be budgeted and paid out of the City’s MFT Fund. Another
example would be capital purchases related to the City’s fleet. Since the City maintains a separate
internal service Fleet Fund for tracking purposes, CIP projects pertaining to fleet vehicles and
equipment purchases are budgeted and paid from the Fleet Fund rather than the CIF.
194
Capital Improvement Policy
Section I: Objectives and Priorities
The overall goal for Evanston's capital improvement effort is:
A comprehensive capital improvement program that is used by decision-makers to guide capital
investments, make the best use of limited resources and provide community facilities that function
well and contribute to the attractiveness, public health, and safety of the City.
To accomplish this goal, a broad set of objectives and policies have been developed to guide
preparation and monitoring of the capital improvement program. These broad objectives, priorities,
and policies adopted by the City Council guide staff each year as a capital program is developed and
presented to the City Council for review and consideration.
Objectives
Undertake a comprehensive assessment of all capital needs and develop a strategic plan to meet
the City’s capital needs, so that projects and funding are rationally sequenced, coordinated, and
kept on the public agenda.
Undertake capital improvements that are needed to maintain existing public facilities, increase
operating efficiency, and reduce operating costs.
Undertake capital investments that encourage and support economic development or directly
produce income.
Undertake capital improvements that are of the highest quality that the City can afford which
enhance Evanston's physical appearance, public image, quality of life, and promote public health
and safety.
Limit the extent to which local property taxes are required to finance capital improvements.
Plan all capital projects to meet ADA requirements.
Priorities
Project major capital improvement replacement needs to cover at least a 5- year period so that a
long-range capital maintenance plan can be developed
Set priorities for capital improvements and match projects with appropriate funding sources.
Monitor implementation of the Capital Improvement Plan through periodic capital
improvement staff meetings and reports to the Administration and Public Works Committee.
Undertake an annual review of capital improvement funding sources and an assessment of
capital improvement projects proposed for the following years.
Commit funds annually for improvements so that incremental progress can be made toward
long-range goals.
Coordinate planned capital improvement projects where opportunities exist to do so.
Leverage local capital improvement funds to the extent possible.
Give priority to projects that further the objectives of the Comprehensive General Plan.
More specific policies have also been written to guide the scheduling and prioritization of
projects within each of the major project classifications.
195
Capital Improvement Policy
Economic Development
Make capital investments needed to realize the full potential of Tax Increment Finance areas.
Implement the goals of the Evanston Local Employment Program and work to increase the
participation of Evanston businesses in capital improvement projects.
Coordinate improvements made in retail and commercial areas.
Develop and implement programs to upgrade and maintain streetscapes in each neighborhood
business district within the City.
Develop and implement plans for capital needs of neighborhood economic development.
Environment
Maintain water system improvements needed to ensure a safe and adequate water supply.
Address stormwater issues to minimize public and private property damage.
Develop and implement programs to eliminate environmental hazards where they exist in City
facilities and on public grounds.
Participate in development of area-wide solutions to the problem of solid waste disposal and
promote local recycling and waste reduction efforts to minimize solid waste disposal
requirements and conserve resources.
Forward the objectives of the Climate Action Resiliency Plan
Parks and Recreation
Rehabilitate parks through periodic replacement of pavement, athletic fields and courts,
equipment, site furnishings, infrastructure, and landscaping.
Undertake improvements to enhance and protect the lakefront park system.
Maintain Evanston's community recreational facilities to the high standard expected.
Bring play equipment into compliance with CPSC / ASTM safety guidelines and ADA
requirements.
Public Buildings
Consider life cycle costs (long-term costs of maintenance, operation, utilities and financing) in
making decisions concerning construction, purchasing, disposal, or rehabilitation of public
facilities.
Continue to undertake preventive maintenance, energy conservation, and rehabilitation
programs for public buildings.
Undertake projects needed to improve the security of public buildings and facilities.
Complete the rehabilitation/replacement of the Robert Crown Community Center and the
surrounding athletic fields.
Undertake projects and improvement to municipal facilities to meet the standards of the Federal
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Incorporate age-friendly features into all City facilities.
Develop and implement a plan for the municipal offices.
Implement policy advocating art within city building projects, in compliance with Title 7,
Chapter 16 of the City Code.
196
Capital Improvement Policy
Transportation
Improve the condition, efficiency, and safety of Evanston’s circulation system.
Undertake improvements needed to keep municipal parking facilities well maintained, safe and
attractive.
Incorporate the City’s complete and green streets policy into transportation project.
Continue the City’s programs for maintaining curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.
Evaluate all sidewalks and develop an improvement schedule.
Enhance livability of neighborhoods by implementing various traffic controls.
Improve Evanston’s remaining unpaved streets and alleys.
Implement a Citywide bike plan and encourage inter-modal transportation.
Ensure adequate street lighting to balance crime prevention, safety, and residential atmosphere.
Develop plans and programs to improve the appearance and maintenance of rail embankments,
viaducts, and rail stations.
Section II: Fiscal Management
Capital Expenditure Policies
Drawn from the long-range capital needs list, a five-year capital improvement program will be
developed and updated annually, including anticipated funding sources.
The City will maintain all of its physical assets at a level adequate to protect the City’s capital
investment and to minimize future maintenance and replacement costs.
The City will coordinate development of the capital improvement budget with the development
of the operating budget. Future operating costs associated with new capital improvements will
be projected and included in operating budget forecasts.
If a new project (non-emergency) is identified during the fiscal year, staff shall prepare a report
to the City Council describing the project, and if necessary, recommend a decrease in another
approved project so as not to alter the overall funding for the capital budget.
Capital Financing Policies
Long-term borrowing will not be used to finance current operations or normal maintenance.
Capital projects financed through the issuance of bonds will be financed for a period not to
exceed the expected useful life of the project.
The City will establish an appropriate mix of bonded debt and pay -as-you-go financing in the
funding of capital projects. The City will strive to find more streams of revenue to support pay-
as-you-go financing of its future capital improvements.
Dedicated revenue stream options include, but are not limited to, excess funds, additional taxes
(i.e. motor fuel tax for street improvements) and use of tax increment financing revenues as they
become available.
Outstanding tax-supported debt shall not exceed $160 million per resolution 44-R-19.
197
Capital Improvement Policy
Capital Project Planning and Cost Containment
City staff will meet quarterly to review the progress on all outstanding projects. Semi-annual
reports will be presented to the Administration & Public Works Committee.
Identification of funding opportunities should be included within the project development
phase.
Recognize that most projects will take at least two years to plan and implement.
Where appropriate, separate project planning and execution costs, acknowledging that approving
a study does not guarantee the implementation of the project.
For any enterprise fund or storm water management fund that is supporting debt, an annual rate
study will be performed to ensure that the fees or rates are sufficient to meet the debt service
requirements.
A five-year projection of revenues and expenditures for the general, special revenue, and
enterprise funds should be prepared to provide strategic perspective to each annual budget
process.
Emergency Fund Reserves
An emergency account within the capital improvement fund shall be established to fund
emergency capital needs.
The emergency account shall be initially funded through a one -time revenue source and
replenished with a percentage of project surpluses at the end of the fiscal year.
Grants
City staff should seek grants for projects which are in the current fiscal year, the five -year plan,
or fund a recognized City need.
For projects not currently funded or in the five year plan, the Council must approve the
reduction or elimination of a previously planned project.
If a grant is received, the original funds can be used in any of the following ways:
o Reallocated to a new project within the five-year plan within the same area
o Reallocated to a priority list of projects approved by the City Council during consideration of
the capital plan
o Used to expand the scope of the existing project for which the grant is received
o Placed in the contingency fund for future matches or cost overruns
o Placed in an emergency fund for unanticipated projects
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds
A comprehensive program for all capital projects in the CDBG target area will be
presented to the CDBG Committee.
198
City of Evanston
FY 2021 Capital Improvement Program
Adopted CIP
Project Title FY 2020 FY 2021 Water Fund Sewer Fund IEPA Loan MFT Fund CDBG Other Funds TIF Funding Parking Total Funding NotesSTREET RESURFACING, WATER MAIN AND SEWER
Major Projects
1 30" Transmission Main Rehab - Engr Svcs 100,000$ 100,000$
2 30" Transmission Main Rehab - Const 4,100,000$ 4,100,000$
3 Chicago Ave, Howard to Dempster, Ph I Engr Svcs 1,000$ 1,000$
4
ETHS/Church St Bike Path, Grey to McCormick, Ph I Engr
Svcs 7,000$ 7,000$
5 Green Bay Rd, McCormick to Isabella, Ph II Engr Svcs 200,000$ 200,000$ Total project cost $470,000
6
Howard Street Corridor, Target Access to Callan, Ph III
Engr Svcs Ongoing -$
7
Howard Street Corridor, Target Access to Callan,
Construction 2,000$ 1,500,000$ 540,000$ 2,042,000$
8 Main Street, Maple to Hinman - Ph III Engr Svcs 140,000$ 430,000$ 570,000$ Chicago-Main TIF (345.99.3400.65515)
9 Main Street, Maple to Hinman - Const (Water Main Only)450,000$ 700,000$ 1,150,000$
Chicago-Main TIF (345.99.3400.65515)
$700k; 2021 bond abated by Water Fund
$450k
Street Resurfacing (SR)
10 SR - Chancellor, Eastwood to East End 45,000$ 45,000$
11 SR - Clark, Chicago to Sheridan 212,000$ 212,000$
12 SR - Dobson, Custer to Elmwood 122,000$ 122,000$
13 SR - Lincoln, Pioneer to McDaniel 173,000$ 173,000$
14 SR - Madison, Asbury to Ridge 215,000$ 215,000$
15 SR - Michigan, South Blvd to Keeney 180,000$ 180,000$
16 SR - Reese, Hartzell to Isabella 248,000$ 248,000$
17 2021 MFT-Funded Street Patching 179,000$ 179,000$
Water Main (WM)
18 WM - Dewey, Madison to Keeney 673,000$ 673,000$ 2021 bond abated by Water Fund
19 WM - Dewey, Madison to Main 432,000$ 432,000$ 2021 bond abated by Water Fund
20 WM - Ewing, Grant to Payne 370,000$ 148,000$ 518,000$ 2021 bond abated by Water Fund
21 WM - Garrison, South End to City Limits 278,000$ 278,000$
22 WM - Foster, Emerson to Hartrey 573,000$ 122,000$ 695,000$
23 WM - Harrison, Cowper to Ridgeway 300,000$ 97,000$ 397,000$ 2021 bond abated by Water Fund
24 WM - Lincolnwood, Payne to Simpson 210,000$ 210,000$
25 WM - Ridgway, Grant to Harrison 610,000$ 293,000$ 903,000$
26 WM - Lead Service Line Replacement (Pilot) - Const 3,500,000$ 3,500,000$ IEPA Water SRF Loan
27 WM - Lead Service Line Replacement (Pilot) - Engr Svcs 350,000$ 350,000$ IEPA Water SRF Loan
28 WM - Lead Service Line Replacement (Full)3,072,000$ 3,072,000$
29 WM - Small Diameter Water Main Lining 1,300,000$ 1,300,000$ IEPA Water SRF Loan
Sewer Rehabilitation
30 Sewer - CIPP Rehabilitation 700,000$ 700,000$
31 Sewer - CIPP Rehabilitation - West Evanston TIF Area 500,000$ 500,000$ West Evanston TIF (335.99.5870.65515)
32 Sewer - Drainage Structure Lining 180,000$ 180,000$
33 Sewer - Emergency Sewer Repairs 75,000$ 75,000$
32 Sewer - Grit Separators 100,000$ 100,000$
33 Sewer - Large Dia Sewer Lining - Greenleaf 2,000,000$ 2,000,000$ IEPA Sewer SRF Loan
34 Sewer - Repairs on Street Improvements 200,000$ 200,000$
35 Sewer - Extension for Alley Improvements 150,000$ 150,000$
36 Sewer - Civic Center Permeable Concrete Repair 50,000$ 50,000$
TOTAL 10,000$ 1,840,000$ 6,968,000$ 1,995,000$ 11,350,000$ 2,034,000$ -$ -$ 1,630,000$ -$ 25,827,000$
199
OTHER TRANSPORTATION
Major Projects
37 Central Street Bridge Replacement - Ph III Engr Svcs 9,000$ 9,000$ STP-BR Funds
38 Central Street Bridge - Construction 610,000$ 30,000$ 640,000$
STP-BR Funds; check against council memo 7/13;
move $500k to 2022
39 Ridge Avenue Signal Improvements 15,000$ 15,000$
To be constructed in 2022; $15K from 1727 Oak
PUD (Ord 59-O-18)
40 Traffic Signal Improvements- Sherman and Grove 15,000$ 15,000$ 1500 Sherman PUD (Ord 103-O-18)
41 Oakton Street Improvements Ph II Engr Svcs 180,000$ 35,000$ 215,000$ $35k from 2019 GO Bond
Annual Projects
42 Bridge Inspection 30,000$ 30,000$ 60,000$
43 General Phase I Engineering 30,000$ 35,000$ 65,000$
44 Pavement Marking 120,000$ 120,000$
45 Street Patching Program 470,000$ 200,000$ 670,000$
46 Street Rejunvenation 50,000$ 50,000$
47 Streetlight LED Conversion 50,000$ 50,000$
48 Streetlight Replacement 50,000$ 50,000$ 15,000$ 115,000$
$50k from 1500 Sherman PUD (Ord 103-O-
18) for Lake Street Viaduct Lighting
Improvements; $15k from West Evanston for
engineering design to improve streetlights at
Church/Dodge to include power outlets.
49 50/50 Sidewalk Improvements 150,000$ 150,000$
50 Traffic Calming, Bicycle and Ped Improvements 86,000$ 100,000$ 186,000$
Alley Projects
51 Special Assessment Alleys 500,000$ 500,000$ Special Assessment Fund
52 WTS Alley, East of Darrow, North of Lyons 390,000$ 390,000$
53 CDBG Alley, North of Nathaniel, East of McDaniel 260,000$ 260,000$
54 CDBG Alley, 8th Ward, North of Dobson, East of Ridge 290,000$ 290,000$
Parking Lot Projects
55 Parking Lot No. 54 (Poplar/Central)450,000$ 450,000$
TOTAL 125,000$ 1,740,000$ 65,000$ -$ -$ 300,000$ 550,000$ 1,005,000$ 15,000$ 450,000$ 4,250,000$
PARKS
56 Beck Park Expansion - Phase 1 Planning (in-house)30,000$ 30,000$
57 Dog Park - Planning & Design (in-house)25,000$ 85,000$ 110,000$ 2020 Good Neighbor Fund
58 Crown - Playground (in-house)370,000$ 370,000$ FRCC Donation
59 Larimer Park - Improvements - Planning and Design Svcs 75,000$ 75,000$
60 Lovelace Park - Path Repairs 60,000$ 150,000$ 210,000$ $150k 2020 Good Neighbor Fund
61 Mason Park - Expansion Study (in-house)30,000$ 30,000$
62 McCulloch Park - Construction 1,000,000$ 1,000,000$
63 Parks Contingency 75,000$ 75,000$
64 Raymond Park Improvements 50,000$ 50,000$ 1500 Sherman PUD (Ord 103-O-18)
65 Park Sign Replacements 25,000$ 25,000$
66 Shoreline Stabilization at Sheridan Road, Elliot Park and 300,000$ 300,000$
67 Temporary Skate Park - Const 50,000$ 50,000$
68 Skate Park - Consulting Svcs 60,000$ 60,000$
TOTAL -$ 1,730,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 655,000$ -$ -$ 2,385,000$
200
FACILITIES
69 ADA Transition Plan 150,000$ 150,000$
70 Citywide Roof Evaluation 60,000$ 60,000$
71 Civic Center - Planning/Design Svcs 250,000$ 200,000$ 450,000$
72 Facilities Contingency 600,000$ 600,000$
73 HVAC - PFHQ, Fire 3, Levy, Water $ 610,000 250,000$ 860,000$
74 Lovelace Park Fieldhouse - Roofing Replacement 75,000$ 75,000$
75 Levy - Linden Room Rehabilitation 25,000$ 175,000$ 200,000$ $175k Levy Center Foundation
76 Maple Garage Security Cameras 400,000$ 400,000$ 2021 bond abated by Parking Fund
77 Noyes - HVAC Study 100,000$ 100,000$
78 Park Fieldhouses - Roofing and Tuckpointing 150,000$ 150,000$
79 Parking Garages - Concrete Repairs 300,000$ 300,000$
80 Parking Garages - Joint Repairs 600,000$ 600,000$ 2021 bond abated by Parking Fund
81 Service Center Study 125,000$ 125,000$ 250,000$
TOTAL 1,135,000$ 1,585,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 175,000$ -$ 1,300,000$ 4,195,000$
MISCELLANEOUS
82 Zero Emission Strategy Implementation 50,000$ 50,000$
83 Public Art 30,000$ 30,000$
84 Public Art - Albion 50,000$ 50,000$ 1500 Sherman PUD (Ord 103-O-18)
85 Renewable Energy Project Support 30,000$ 30,000$
86 Public Works Truck Radio System 50,000$ 50,000$
87 In-House Engineering Services 700,000$ 700,000$
TOTAL -$ 860,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 50,000$ -$ -$ 910,000$
WATER TREATMENT, STORAGE AND BILLING
88 Remote Pump Station - Pump Reliability 150,000$ 150,000$
89 WTP - 36/42 Intake Replacement - Const 5,000,000$ 5,000,000$ IEPA Water SRF Loan
90 WTP - 36/42 Intake Replacement - Const Engr Svcs 200,000$ 200,000$ IEPA Water SRF Loan
91 WTP - 36/42 Intake Replacement - Engr Svcs 150,000$ 150,000$ IEPA Water SRF Loan
92 WTP - 54" Intake Heater Cable Replacement 1,000,000$ 1,000,000$ 2020 bond abated by Water Fund
93 WTP - Admin Bldg HVAC Repl - Const 150,000$ 150,000$
94 WTP - Admin Bldg HVAC Repl - Engr 25,000$ 25,000$
95 WTP - Electrical Reliability Improvements - Engr Svcs 400,000$ 400,000$
96 WTP - Filter Freight Elevator 50,000$ 50,000$
97 WTP - Laboratory Modernization - Const 750,000$ 750,000$ 2021 bond abated by Water Fund
98 WTP - Laboratory Modernization - Engr Svcs 35,000$ 35,000$
99 WTP - Protective Relay Replacement 120,000$ 120,000$
##WTP - SCADA System Server Upgrades 300,000$ 300,000$
##WTP - Treated Water Storage - Const 100,000$ 100,000$ IEPA Water SRF Loan
##WTP - Treated Water Storage - Engr Svcs 500,000$ 500,000$ IEPA Water SRF Loan
##WTP - Treated Water Storage Closeout (NU + Incentive)150,000$ 150,000$
TOTAL -$ -$ 3,130,000$ -$ 5,950,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 9,080,000$
201
FY 2020 FY 2021 Water Fund Sewer Fund IEPA Loan MFT Fund CDBG Other Funds/ TIF Funding Parking TOTAL
Street Resurfacing, Water Main, Sewer Projects 10,000$ 1,840,000$ 6,968,000$ 1,995,000$ 11,350,000$ 2,034,000$ -$ -$ 1,630,000$ -$ 25,827,000$
Other Transportation 125,000$ 1,740,000$ 65,000$ -$ -$ 300,000$ 550,000$ 1,005,000$ 15,000$ 450,000$ 4,250,000$
Parks -$ 1,730,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 655,000$ -$ -$ 2,385,000$
Facilities 1,135,000$ 1,585,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 175,000$ -$ 1,300,000$ 4,195,000$
Miscellaneous -$ 860,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 50,000$ -$ -$ 910,000$
Water Treatment, Storage and Billing -$ -$ 3,130,000$ -$ 5,950,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 9,080,000$
1,270,000$ 7,755,000$ 10,163,000$ 1,995,000$ 17,300,000$ 2,334,000$ 550,000$ 1,885,000$ 1,645,000$ 1,750,000$ 46,647,000$
LIBRARY
1 Main Library - Div 07 Roof Maint and Gutter Heat Trace 40,000$ 40,000$
2 Main Library - Div 08 Replace Employee Entrance Doors 20,000$ 20,000$
3 Main Library - Div 21 Fire Protection System Maintenance 172,000$ 172,000$
4 Main Library - Div 23 HVAC Pump and VAV Repl 149,000$ 149,000$
5 Main Library - Div 26 Electrical (Repair Transformer Pad)68,000$ 68,000$
6 Main Library - Div 32 Landscape Improvement 31,000$ 31,000$
TOTAL -$ 480,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 480,000$
202
FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026
Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected TOTAL NOTES
1 30" Transmission Main - Engr $200,000
2 30" Transmission Main - Const $4,100,000
3 Central Street, Hartrey to Eastwood, Ph II Engr $400,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $3,400,000
4 Chicago Ave, Howard to Davis, Ph II Engr $160,000 $900,000 $2,400,000 $3,460,000
FY23 Water Main, FY24
Streetscape, assumes
federal grant funds
5 ETHS/Church St Bike Path, Grey to McCormick, Ph I Engr $300,000 $2,500,000 $2,800,000
6 Green Bay Road, McCormick to Isabella, Ph II Engr $800,000 $1,374,000 $2,174,000
FY23 Water Main, FY24
Streetscape
7 Main Street, Hartrey to Asbury, Ph II Engr $100,000 $1,400,000 $1,500,000
8 Sheridan Road - S. Limits to South Blvd., Ph I Engr $500,000 $500,000
9 SR - CIP Funded - Future Years $1,300,000 $1,300,000 $1,300,000 $1,300,000 $1,300,000 $6,500,000
10 SR - MFT Funded - Future Years $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $5,000,000 MFT
11 SR - MFT/Rebuild Illinois Funded - Future Years $1,006,000 $1,006,000 MFT-Rebuild Illinois
12 Dist Sys - Hydrant Painting $200,000 $200,000 $400,000
Water Fund
510.40.4540.62230
13 Dist Sys - Lead Service Replacement (Full)$0 Water Fund
14 WM - Lining Large Diameter $1,700,000 $1,700,000 IEPA SRF Loan
15 WM - Water Funded - Future Years $4,107,000 $4,210,000 $4,315,000 $4,423,000 $4,534,000 $21,589,000 Water Fund
$0
16 Sewer - CIPP Rehabilitation $725,000 $750,000 $775,000 $800,000 $825,000 $3,875,000 Sewer Fund
17 Sewer - Emergency Sewer Repairs $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $375,000 Sewer Fund
18 Sewer - Repairs on Street Improvements $200,000 $210,000 $210,000 $220,000 $230,000 $1,070,000 Sewer Fund
19 Sewer - Sewer Extension for Alley Improvements $150,000 $155,000 $160,000 $165,000 $170,000 $800,000 Sewer Fund
20 Sewer - Drainage Structure Lining $190,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $990,000 Sewer Fund
21 Sewer - Stormwater Master Plan Improvements $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $5,000,000 Sewer Fund
22 Sewer - Large Dia Rehab - Future $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 -$8,500,000 IEPA SRF Loan
23 Sewer - Large Dia Rehab - Dodge Avenue $195,000 $195,000 West-Evanston TIF
24 Sewer - Small Dia Rehab - Chicago Main TIF $225,000 $225,000 Chicago-Main TIF
$19,233,000 $14,400,000 $17,509,000 $13,383,000 $10,834,000 $71,059,000
25 Central Street Bridge Engr, Phase III Ongoing $0
26 Central Street Bridge Construction Ongoing $0
27 Bridge Inspection $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $200,000
28 Lincoln Street Bridge $80,000 $400,000 $6,000,000 $6,480,000 STP-BR Funding
29 Ridge Avenue Intersection Improvements $200,000 $200,000
30 Traffic Signal - Future $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $4,000,000
$0
31 General Phase I Engineering $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $300,000
32 Alley Paving $500,000 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $2,900,000
33 Alley Paving - CDBG Funded - Future Years $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $2,500,000
34 Sidewalk Gap Reductions $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $800,000
35 Pavement Marking $110,000 $120,000 $120,000 $120,000 $120,000 $590,000
36 Streetlight Replacement $110,000 $110,000 $120,000 $120,000 $120,000 $580,000
37 Streetlight LED Conversion $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $250,000 MFT
38 Street Patching Program $650,000 $650,000 $650,000 $700,000 $700,000 $3,350,000
39 Street Rejuvenation $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $250,000
40 Traffic Calming, Bicycle & Ped Improvements $350,000 $350,000 $360,000 $360,000 $360,000 $1,780,000
41 PL - Surface Parking Lot Rehabilitation - Future Years $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $2,500,000 Parking Fund
$3,200,000 $4,230,000 $4,650,000 $10,300,000 $4,300,000 $26,680,000
42 Ackerman Park Drainage $50,000 $500,000 $550,000
43 Arrington Lagoon - Retaining Wall $500,000 $500,000
44 Beach Protection Improvements $200,000 $1,000,000 $100,000 $1,300,000
45 Beck Park Expansion/Shore School $125,000 $2,000,000 $2,125,000
46 Canal Park Environmental Assessment $50,000 $50,000
Required by MWRD
Lease
47 Cartwright Park Renovations $80,000 $850,000 $930,000
48 Church Street Harbor - Phase 3 Renovations $200,000 $2,000,000 $2,200,000
49 Clark Street Beach - Boardwalk $700,000 $700,000
50 Clark Street Beach - Great Lawn $6,000,000 $6,000,000
51 Dempster Street Beach - Tennis Court Rehab $100,000 $100,000
52 Fitzsimons Park Renovations $450,000 $450,000
53 Foster Field - Athletic Field Improvements $300,000 $300,000
54 Grey Park Renovations $875,000 $875,000
55 Harbert Park Pathway / Drainage Improvements Phase B $500,000 $500,000
56 Hobart Park Renovations $400,000 $400,000
57 Independence Park Renovations $775,000 $775,000
58 James Park - Entry and Landscaping Renovations $500,000 $500,000
59 James Park - Existing Field Lighting Replacement $1,000,000 $1,000,000
60 James Park - Field Lighting $500,000 $500,000
61 James Park - Pathway Lighting $800,000 $800,000
62 James Park - Pathway Reconstruction $950,000 $950,000
63 James Park - Phase 3 Field Improvements $1,500,000 $1,500,000
64 James Park - Playground Replacement $500,000 $500,000
65 James Park - Tennis Court Resurfacing $250,000 $250,000
66 Larimer Park Renovations Ongoing $700,000 $700,000
67 Lovelace Park Drainage Improvements $300,000 $300,000
68 Lovelace Park Path Repairs Phase B $600,000 $600,000
69 Lovelace Park Playground $500,000 $500,000
70 Mason Park Expansion $2,000,000 $2,000,000
71 McCulloch Park Renovations $1,000,000 $1,000,000
71 Parks Contingency $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $375,000
City of Evanston Final
Long-Term CIP
FY 2022 - FY 2026
STREET RESURFACING, WATER MAIN, AND SEWER
Major Projects
Street Resurfacing (SR)
Water Main
PARKS
Sewer Rehabilitation
TOTAL STREETS, WATER MAIN AND SEWER PROJECTS
OTHER TRANSPORTATION
Major Projects
Annual Projects
Parking Lot Projects
TOTAL OTHER TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
203
72 Philbrick Park Renovation $500,000 $500,000
73 Public Canoe Launch (incl. Eco Cntr Parking Lot)$200,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,200,000
74 Southwest Park Renovations $400,000 $400,000
75 St. Paul's Park Renovations $500,000 $500,000
76 Tallmadge Park - Athletic Field Renovations $75,000 $400,000 $475,000
77 Twiggs Park - Renovation (soccer/parking)$400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $1,200,000
78 Twiggs Park - Shelter Restoration $60,000 $60,000
$2,825,000 $5,330,000 $5,135,000 $6,925,000 $14,350,000 $34,565,000
79 ADA Transition Plan $300,000 $300,000
80 Animal Shelter Renovations $1,000,000 $1,000,000
81 Chandler - ADA Accessibility (replace 4 doors + hardware)$40,000 $40,000
82 Chandler - Gym Floor Replacement + Hallway $250,000 $250,000
83 Chandler - Racquetball Court Conversion $500,000 $500,000
84 Citywide Generator Evaluation $70,000 $70,000
85 Citywide Roof Evaluation $75,000 $75,000
86 Citywide Roof Repairs $200,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,400,000
87 Civic Center - ACM Flooring $500,000 $500,000
88 Civic Center - Boiler Building Stair Case Repair $50,000 $50,000
89 Civic Center - Electrical Panels / Distribution Upgrades $3,000,000 $500,000 $3,500,000
90 Civic Center - HVAC Improvements - Const $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $7,000,000
91 Civic Center - HVAC Improvements - Engr Svcs $300,000 $200,000 $500,000
92 Civic Center - Restroom Improvements $1,000,000 $1,000,000
93 Civic Center - Security Improvements $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000
94 Civic Center - Window Repairs $250,000 $250,000
95 Dempster Beachhouse Interior Renovation $400,000 $400,000
96 Ecology Center Improvements $400,000 $400,000
96 Energy Efficiency Improvements $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $250,000
97 Facilities Contingency $600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $650,000 $650,000 $3,100,000
98 Fire Station 2 - Lighting Upgrade $50,000 $50,000
99 Fire Station 2 - Restroom Upgrades $500,000 $500,000
100 Fire Station 2 - Second Floor Rehabilitation $1,000,000 $1,000,000
101 Fire Station 3 - Flooring Upgrade $20,000 $20,000
102 Fleetwood - Main Office Rehabilitation $100,000 $100,000
103 Fleetwood - Stage $250,000 $250,000
104 Fleetwood - Upstairs Office Renovation/Security $100,000 $100,000
105 Levy Center - Draperies $100,000 $100,000
106 Levy Center - Entryway Air Barrier $30,000 $30,000
107 Levy Center - Exterior Bollard Light Replacement $30,000 $30,000
108 Levy Center - Exterior Louver Replacements $150,000 $150,000
109 Levy Center - Family Restroom $30,000 $30,000
110 Levy Center - Flooring Upgrade - Tiles, Carpet, Fitness Room $40,000 $40,000
111 Levy Center - Kitchen $250,000 $250,000
112 Levy Center - Lighting Upgrade $50,000 $50,000
113 Levy Center - Office Renovations $200,000 $200,000
114 Levy Center - Sewer Service Replacement $100,000 $100,000
115 Levy Center Courtyard - Rubberized Surfacing $50,000 $50,000
116 Maple Street Garage - Through Wall Flashing Repairs $150,000 $150,000 Parking Fund
117 Noyes - AC/Chiller $1,600,000 $1,600,000
118 Noyes - Brick Tuckpointing/Recoating (minor repairs)$300,000 $300,000
119 Noyes - HVAC and Unit Heaters $1,400,000 $1,400,000
120 Noyes - Interior Lighting Upgrade/Energy Efficiency $120,000 $120,000
121 Noyes - Retaining Wall Repairs $210,000 $210,000
122
Park Fieldhouses Restrooms (Ackerman, Baker, Bent, Lagoon,
Leahy, Lovelace)$600,000 $600,000
123 Parking Garages - Maple/Church - Structural Inspection $200,000 $300,000 $500,000 Parking Fund
124 Parking Garages - Sherman - Painting Rehabilitation $700,000 $700,000 Parking Fund
125 Parking Garages - Sherman - Structural Inspection $150,000 $150,000 Parking Fund
126 Parking Garages - Structural Repairs $300,000 $300,000
126 Parking Garages - Traffic Coating / Striping $1,750,000 $1,750,000 Parking Fund
127 Police Fire HQ - Chillers $500,000 $500,000
128 Police Fire HQ - Elmwood Lot Lighting Impr and Resurfacing $400,000 $400,000
129 Police Fire HQ - Exterior Signage $75,000 $75,000
130 Police Fire HQ - Fire Prevention System Repairs $200,000 $200,000
131 Police Fire HQ - Flooring Upgrade $50,000 $50,000
132 Police Fire HQ - Foundation Repair $100,000 $100,000
133 Police Fire HQ - Furniture Upgrade $200,000 $200,000
134 Police Fire HQ - Interior Entry $150,000 $150,000
135 Police Fire HQ - Interior Lighting Improvements $200,000 $200,000
136 Police Fire HQ - Interior Renovation - Offices $750,000 $750,000
137 Police Fire HQ - Interior Renovation - Holding Area $1,000,000 $1,000,000
138 Police Fire HQ - Roof Repair $50,000 $50,000
139 Police Fire HQ - Security System Improvement $150,000 $150,000
140 Police Fire HQ - Underground Pits and Waste Line Replacement $1,250,000 $1,250,000
141 Service Center - ADA Improvements $400,000 $400,000
142 Service Center - Restroom Renovations $200,000 $200,000
143 Service Center - D Building Structural Assessment $30,000 $30,000
144 Service Center - Structural Repairs $300,000 $300,000
145 Service Center - Roofing Upgrades $500,000 $500,000
146 Service Center - Energy Efficiency Lighting Improvements $200,000 $200,000
147 Service Center - Fuel System Replacement $1,500,000 $1,500,000
148 Service Center - HVAC Improvements $1,500,000 $1,500,000
149 Service Center - BAS Replacement $100,000 $100,000
150 Service Center - Overhead Door System Upgrades $1,500,000 $1,500,000
$14,250,000 $16,535,000 $8,010,000 $4,075,000 $1,850,000 $44,720,000
TOTAL PARKS PROJECTS
FACILITIES PROJECTS
TOTAL FACILITIES PROJECTS
204
151 Fiber Optic System Upgrade $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,500,000
152 CARP Project Support $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $750,000
153 Public Art $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $150,000
154 In-House Engineering Services $600,000 $650,000 $700,000 $750,000 $750,000 $3,450,000
$1,080,000 $1,130,000 $1,180,000 $1,230,000 $1,230,000 $5,850,000
155 WTP - 36/42 Intake Replacement - Const Eng Svcs $300,000 $200,000 $500,000
156 WTP - 36/42 Intake Replacement - Construction $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $45,000,000
157 WTP - Fire Sprinkler System Upgrade 1 - Eng Svcs $30,000 $50,000 $30,000 $110,000
158 WTP - Fire Sprinkler System Upgrade 1 - Construction $200,000 $200,000
159 WTP - Roof Improvements - Construction $1,000,000 $1,000,000
160 WTP - Standpipe Pumping Reliability $150,000 $150,000
161 WTP - Security - Electronic Access Control $40,000 $40,000
162 WTP - Filtration Headhouse Improvements - Eng Svcs $50,000 $50,000
163 WTP - Filtration Headhouse Improvements - Construction $850,000 $850,000
164 WTP - Security - Entrance Way Study $30,000 $30,000
165 WTP - Security - Entrance Way Construction $200,000 $200,000
166 WTP - Medium Voltage Generator and Switchgear - Eng Svcs $200,000 $200,000 $400,000
167 WTP - Medium Voltage Generator and Switchgear - Const $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $7,000,000
168 WTP - Low Lift 4/5/6 Pump Improvements - Eng Svcs $175,000 $30,000 $40,000 $245,000
169 WTP - Low Lift 4/6 Pump Improvements - Construction $425,000 $1,000,000 $1,425,000
170 WTP - Security - First Floor Exterior Windows $75,000 $75,000
171 WTP - Roof Improvements - Eng Svcs $175,000 $175,000
172 WTP - Roof Improvements - Construction $700,000 $700,000
173 WTP - Lead Paint Removal and Repainting $300,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $750,000
174 WTP - Thermal Security Camera Installation - Eng Svcs $50,000 $50,000
175 WTP - Thermal Security Camera Installation - Construction $550,000 $550,000
176 WTP - Retail Water Meter Replacement Program $400,000 $800,000 $1,200,000
177 WTP - Retail Water Meter MIU Replacement Program $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $3,000,000
178 WTP - East Filter Plant Reliability (Roof and Process) - Engineering $500,000 $200,000 $700,000
179 WTP - East Filter Plant Reliability (Roof and Process) - Construction $5,000,000 $5,000,000
180 WTP - Parking Lot Resurfacing $225,000 $225,000
181 WTP - Fire Sprinkler System Upgrade 2 - Eng Svcs $50,000 $50,000
182 WTP - Reliability Improvements $0 $0 $0
183 WTP - Security Improvements $0 $0 $0
$31,325,000 $25,155,000 $4,615,000 $7,380,000 $1,200,000 $69,675,000
FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026
$71,913,000 $66,780,000 $41,099,000 $43,293,000 $33,764,000 $252,549,000Total Budget (All Funding Sources)
MISCELLANEOUS
TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS
WATER TREATMENT, BILLING AND STORAGE
TOTAL WATER TREATMENT, BILLING AND STORAGE
205
PART VII
BUDGET POLICIES
206
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Budget Policies
In ongoing efforts to formally address long -term budgeting provisions, the City of Evanston has
endorsed a Budget Policy. The City Council initially adopted this B udget Policy in December 2000.
This policy has been revised as follows:
I. Budget Process
Compilation of the Proposed Budget - Each year the City Manager shall prepare and submit a
proposed budget to the City Council, allow ing ample time for discussion and decision-making. The
proposed budget shall contain estimates of revenues available to the City along with recommended
expenditures for the departments, boards and commissions. The City Manager is required to submit
a balanced budget to Council in which revenues equal expenditures
Preliminary Public Hearing
In September of each year prior to submission of the City Manager’s proposed budget to the City
Council, the City shall publicize and conduct a public hearing to receive input from citizens
concerning m unicipal appropriations for the coming fiscal year.
Mid - year Budget Workshop
Each year the Administration and Public Works Committee shall schedule and hold a mid -year
budget workshop. The workshop shall review but not be limited to:
A revenue and expenditure report for the current fiscal year
Structural or legislative issues affecting the current or future fiscal year
Revenue and expenditure forecast for the upcoming fiscal year
Other issues of policy or indicators that will affect the upcoming fiscal y ear budget
Quarterly Financial Update
Following the end of each financial quarter, the City Manager shall present a report summarizing
budgeted vs. actual revenues and expenditures.
Review of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
The Administration and Public Works Committee shall review the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report. This review shall take place at the earliest meeting date following publication.
Copies of the Proposed and Final Budget
Sufficient copies of the prop osed and final budget shall be placed on file in printed form for public
inspection at the City Clerk, at the Public Library, and at all library branches. An electronic version
of the proposed and final budget shall be posted on the City of Evanston Website. The City of
Evanston may offer for sale a printed and electronic copy of the proposed and final budget for a fee
not to exceed the cost of preparation, printing, and distribution of the budget.
Public Hearing, Notice and Inspection of Budget - The City Council will hold a public hearing on
the annual budget prior to final action by the City Council. Notice of this hearing shall be published
in a local newspaper at least ten days prior to the public hearing. Copies of the proposed budget will
be available for public inspection in printed form in the office of the City Clerk for at least ten days
prior to the hearing.
207
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Budget Policies
The City Council budget meeting agendas will be available to the public prior to the initial special
meeting of the City Council on the proposed budget.
Each special meeting of the City Council on the proposed budget shall designate a period of time
for citizen testimony concerning budget matters discussed during that special meeting. The length
of such time shall be determined b y the chairman prior to the budget meeting process.
Submission of the Proposed Budget
The City Manager will submit a balanced budget to the City Council by October 31.
Revision of Annual Budget - Following City Council adoption o f the budget, the City Council by a
vote of two -thirds of its members, shall have the authority to revise the budget by transferring
monies from one fund to another or adding to any fund. No revision of the annual budget shall
increase the budget in the event monies are not available to do so.
II. Fund Policies
General Fund
The General Fund budget will be balanced each year, subject to the current Fund Reserve level. In
the event the General Fund Reserve balance is below the minimum level of 16.6%, the fund may be
structured with a surplus budget in order to bring reserves up to the minimum. In the event the fund
reserve is above the 20% recommended maximum, the budget may be structured in a deficit to
account for the transfers out to other funds as noted in the reserve polic y.
Parking System Fund
This is an enterprise fund and as such is expected to be self -sufficient. Any revenues generated,
especially from sales, should be retained to maintain the fund. Periodically, f ees should be increased
to sufficiently fund operating costs, depreciation, and a reserve. The General Fund will continue to
be properly compensated for administrative expenses, which support parking system activities.
Water Fund
A minimum of 16.6% of expenses shall be maintained as a reserve; in additio n, a sufficient reserve
shall be maintained to meet debt requirements. A portion of the fund reserve shall be used to fund
depreciation and capital improvement needs.
Fire and Police Pension Funds
The Firefighters and Police Pension Funds shall receive funding in accordance with the Joint
Actuarial Report provided by the City and both Funds each year. Actuarial methods and
assumptions shall be reviewed annually and shall meet or exceed Illinois statutory regulations.
Emergency Telephone System Fund
This fund must be maintained at a level adequate to provide for maintenance of current operations,
the capability to respond to unforeseen events, funding of long -term capital improvements, and
needed upgrades. The fund shall be entirely supported by revenues r eceived from the imposed
telephone surcharge.
208
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Budget Policies
Motor Fuel Tax Fund
Revenues for this fund are provided by the state motor fuel tax and as such should be used only for
street improvement, repair, and maintenance as allowed by State of Illinois law. Funds may be
accumulated for the purpose of accomplishing major projects, however, the beginning reserve
balance for this fund should not fall below 25% of the annual revenue received in the prior year.
Insurance Fund
The Insurance Fund must be maintained to meet the City’s current and future insurance liability and
self-funded employee benefits program requirements. Liability Insurance Requirements include
current budget year obligations and building a reserve (as noted in the fund reserve section of this
communication) over seven years to prepare for anticipated claims and los ses. The City Manager
shall be required to present an annual report itemizing all of the City’s current and long -term claims
and liabilities. Each year City staff will review worker compensation, liability, and property insurance
policies to determine if coverage meets current financial and operational needs. The City Manager
each year will recommend to the City Council insurance policy coverage and limits and include the
necessary funds in the operating budget. Self -funded Employee Benefit Program costs ar e accounted
for in this fund and at the Intergovernmental Personal Benefits Cooperative (IPBC). As required by
the IPBC the City will maintain a minimum of one month’s reserve for PPO benefit programs at the
IPBC. Further, the City will set rates and manag e program benefit costs to keep cost increases below
the Medical rate of inflation.
Fleet Services Fund
The City of Evanston shall maintain vehicles and equipment, which are safe and adequate for the
demands of the operating departments. Interfund transfers from operating departments shall be
established to maintain the necessary staff, equipment and supplies/parts to service all appropriate
vehicles.
Equipment Replacement Fund
The Equipment Replacement Fund receives interfund transfer from operat ing department’s
established to replace vehicles within 2 years of the expiration of their useful life as determined by
the fleet maintenance division. General obligation debt shall only be used for vehicles with an
expected life equal to or greater than 15 years and with a purchase price greater than or equal to
$250,000.
Debt Service Fund
General Obligation Debt of the City means debt (viz., bonds) for which an unlimited real property
tax levy is made or pledged for payment. General Obligation Debt shall be allocated into two
categories. Self-Supporting General Obligation Debt shall mean General Obligation Debt which, at
the time of issuance, is expected and intended by the Treasurer to be payable out of a source of
funds other than the City’s general r eal property tax levy, thus permitting the abatement and
avoidance of the property tax levy to pay such bonds; examples of Self -Supporting General
Obligation Debt include (without limitation) bonds payable from the Water Fund or the Sewer
Fund, bonds payab le from special assessments, bonds payable from tax increment financing areas,
and bonds payable from Motor Fuel Taxes.
209
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Budget Policies
Tax-Supported General Obligation Debt shall mean all other General Obligation Debt, which is
expected and intended to be paid from a general real property tax levy. General Obligation Debt
shall not include any obligation of the City not denominated a bond, including, without limitation,
short term notes or warrants or other obligations which the City may issue from time to time for
various purposes and to come due within three (3) years of issuance. General Obligation Debt does
not include bonds which have been refunded or decreased and which, as a consequence of same, are
provided for from a dedicated source of funds or investments. Self-Supporting General Obligation
Debt shall not be limited by this Budget Policy.
Tax-Supported General Obligation Debt shall not exceed $155,000,000 in aggregate principal
amount, which limit is expressly subject to increase from time to time by action of the City Council
as the needs of the City may grow. General Obligation Debt issued as so -called zero coupon bonds
or capital appreciation bonds shall be counted as debt in the original principal amount issued.
The Treasurer shall at all times keep a book or record of all General Obligation Debt and its proper
allocation. The Treasurer’s statements as to the allocation of General Obligation Debt into these
two categories shall be conclusive. Notwithstanding this statement of policy, all bonds or other
obligations by whatever name designated of the City duly authorized to be issued by the City
Council shall be valid and legally binding as against the City, and there shall be no de fense of the
City as against any bondholder or other obligation holder on the basis of this policy.
Sewer Fund
This is an enterprise fund and as such is expected to be self-sufficient. As a result, rates should be
scheduled to increase to meet costs of sewer operations, debt service, and capital projects. Transfers
to other funds for administrative expenses should be maintained to reflect true program costs.
Solid Waste Fund
This is an enterprise fund and as such is expected to be self-sufficient. As a result, rates should be
scheduled to increase to meet costs of solid waste operations, debt service, and capital projects.
Transfers to other funds for administrative expenses should be maintained to reflect true program
costs.
Expenditure Analysis
City Council shall review all significant operational, economic, program, and expenditure proposals
in regard to the short term and long -term budgetary and economic impact. The appropriate City
Department and staff shall provide the budget analysis for the rev iew and consideration by the City
Council.
210
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Budget Policies
III. Fund Reserve Policy
The Fund Reserve Policy is as follows:
General Fund
A minimum of 16.6% or two month of operating expenses shall be maintained as a reserve. Any
monies over a 16.6% reserve in this fund shall be re-appropriated to other funds that have not met
its reserve requirements. Once all funds have met their fund requirements additional funds shall go
to the Capital Improvement Program. A minimum of a 5% reserve is required, per bond
agreements.
Parking System Fund
A minimum of 16.6% expenses shall be maintained as a reserve; in addition a sufficient reserve shall
be maintained to meet bond requirements. A portion of the fund reserve shall be used to fund
depreciation and capital improvement needs. A minimum of 5% is required, per bond requirements.
Water Fund
A minimum of 16.6% of expenses shall be maintained as a reserve; in addition, a sufficient reserve
shall be maintained to meet debt requirements. A portion of the fund reserve shall be used to fund
depreciation and capital improvement needs.
Sewer Fund
A minimum of 16.6% of expenses shall be maintained as a reserve; in addition, a sufficient reserve
shall be maintained to satisfy both bond and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) loan
debt requirements. A portion of this fund reserve shall be used to fund depreciation and capital
improvement needs.
Solid Waste Fund
A minimum of 16.6% of expenses shall be maintained as a reserve; in addition, a sufficient reserve
shall be maintained to satisfy debt requirements. A portion of this fund reserve shall be used to fund
depreciation and capital improvement needs.
Motor Fuel Tax Fund
A minimum of 25% expenses shall be maintained as a reserve in order to ensure the efficient startup
of roadway projects each year.
Capital Improvement Fund
A minimum of 25% of expenses funded from non-debt sources shall be maintained as a reserve. No
debt-service costs are located in this fund and therefore no reserve is required for debt service. This
25% reserve shall be used for the startup costs of the current year capital projects in the approved
annual budget. Any funds that remain unspent from incomplete cap ital projects shall be in addition
to this 25% level. Any funds that are unspent from projects that were completed under budget shall
be included in this 25% level. All projects funded from bond proceeds or other debt issues, shall be
tracked along with that debt issue to comply with arbitrage and issuance compliance regulations.
211
2021 ADOPTED BUDGET
Budget Policies
Tax Increment Finance Funds
Fund reserves shall be based on outstanding debt-service requirements or multi-year development
incentives established by the City. Reserves shall be designated for the funding of these long -term
expenses prior to being released for future capital or development expenses.
Insurance Fund
Health Insurance Reserves should be no less than three months of annual expenses. At least one
month of the three mo nth reserve is required to be kept at the Intergovernmental Personal Benefits
Cooperative (IPBC). This reserve will be utilized to cover the claims payable cycle cost which is
approximately 45 days, and to provide for reserves in the event of major changes in rates/claims
experience. Liability Insurance Reserves are not established to fully fund all potential future claims.
As such, cash reserves should be set at a minimum of 25% of outstanding claims payable as defined
in the prior year audit or twice the current annual self-insured retention coverage level (currently at
$1,250,000).
Fleet Maintenance Fund
Fleet Maintenance Fund Reserves should remain in a positive position with sufficient funds to
operate during the year.
Equipment Replacement Fund
Equipment Replacement Fund Reserves should not exceed the amount of accumulated depreciation
of the City’s fleet as noted in the prior year Annual Audit.
212
2021 ADOPTED B UDGET
Budgetary Basis of Accounting
The City was incorporated in 1863. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of
government, is a home rule municipality as defined by Illinois state law and provides the following
services as authorized by its charter: general management and support, public safety, public works,
health and human resource development, library, recreational and cultural opportunities, and
housing and economic development.
The City uses funds and account groups to report on its financial position and the results of its
operations. Fund accounting is designed to demonstrate legal compliance and to aid financial
management by segregating transactions related to certain City functions or activities.
A fund is a separate accounting entity with a self -balancing set of accounts. An account group, on
the other hand, is a financial reporting device designed to provide accountability for certain assets
and liabilities that are not recorded in the funds because they do not directly affect net expendable
available financial resources.
Funds are classified into three categories: governmental, proprietary and fiduciary. Each category, in
turn, is divided into separate “fund types.”
Governmental funds are used to account for all or most of the City’s general activities, in cluding the
collection and disbursement of earmarked monies (special revenue funds), the acquisition or
construction of general fixed assets (capital projects funds), and the servicing of general long -term
debt (debt service funds). The general fund is used to account for all activities of the City not
accounted for in some other fund.
The City follows these procedures in establishing the budgetary data reflected in the financial
statements:
1. The City Manager submits to the City Council a proposed operati ng budget for the fiscal
year commencing the following fiscal year. The operating budget includes proposed expenditures
and the means of financing them.
2. Public budget hearings are conducted. Taxpayer comments are received and noted.
3. The City Manager is authorized to transfer budgeted amounts between departments within
any fund; however, any revisions that alter the total expenditures of any fund must be approved by
the City Council.
4. Budgets are legally adopted on a basis consistent with generally accep ted accounting
principles (GAAP). It should be noted that property taxes are budgeted on a cash basis. For
purposes of preparing the combined statement of revenues, expenditure and changes in fund
balances - budget and actual, GAAP revenues and expenditures have been adjusted to the budgetary
basis.
213
2021 ADOPTED B UDGET
Budgetary Basis of Accounting
The level of control (level at which expenditures may not exceed budget) is at the fund level. All
unencumbered annual appropriations are lapsed at the fiscal year-end.
Encumbrance accounting, under which purchase orders, contracts, and other commitments for the
expenditure of monies are recorded, reserve a portion of a budgeted account so that amount is not
spent elsewhere. For non-enterprise funds, encumbrances are usually not co unted as expenditures
until the actual disbursement has been made.
The financial information of general governmental type funds (for example, the general fund itself
and MFT funds) is prepared on a modified accrual basis. Briefly, this means that revenues are
usually recorded when they become available and are measurable while expenditures are recorded
when the liability has been incurred.
The enterprise funds (Water, Sewer, Solid Waste, and Parking), on the other hand, are often
reported on a full accrual basis. Not only are expenses recognized when a commitment is made
(through a purchase order) but revenues are also recognized when they are obligated to the City (for
example, water user fees are recognized as revenue when bills are produced).
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) shows the status of the City’s finances on the
basis of “generally accepted accounting principles” (GAAP) and a budget basis for comparison
purposes.
Financial Control Procedures
The City reports financial results based on generally accepted accounting principles as promulgated
by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The accounts of the City are divided
into separate self-balancing funds comprised of its assets, liabilities, fund equity, revenues and
expenditures, as appropriate.
The City’s expenditures are monitored on a regular basis by the Finance Division of the City
Manager’s Office. Disbursements are made only if the expenditure is within the authorized
appropriation. For all major expend itures, purchase orders are prepared, approved and the related
appropriation is encumbered before a check is issued.
214
PART VIII
GLOSSARY
215
Glossary
ACCRUAL BASIS: The basis of accounting
under which transactions are recognized when
they occur, regardless of the timing of
estimated cash flows.
ACCRUED EXPENSES: Expenses incurred
but not due until a later date.
ACTIVITY: A specified and distinguishable
line of work performed by a Division.
AFSCME: American Federation of State,
County and Municipal Employees, a labor
union representing some City of Evanston
employees.
ALERTS: Allows officers access to driver’s
license, registration, warrant and other
computerized law enforcement data. The
ALERTS system also provides for inter-car
communications via in-car data terminals.
ASSESSED VALUATION: A value that is
established for real or personal property for
use as a basis for levying property taxes.
(Note: Property values are established by the
Cook County Assessor’s Office.)
AUDIT: An examination of an organizations’
financial statements and the utilization of
resources.
BALANCED BUDGET: A budget in which
revenues equal expenses.
BOCA: Building Officials and Code
Administrators International, an organization
that writes the guidelines for basic community
building codes.
BOND: A written promise to pay a specified
sum of money, called the face value or
principal amount, at a specified date in the
future, called the maturity date, together with
periodic interest at a specified rate.
BOND RATING: An assessment of the
likelihood that a bond issuer will pay the
interest on its debt on time. Bond ratings are
assigned by independent agencies, such as
Moody's Investors Service and Standard &
Poor's. Ratings range from AAA or Aaa
(highest) to D (in default). Bonds rated below
B are not investment grade and are called
high-yield or junk bonds. Since the likelihood
of default is greater on such bonds, issues are
forced to pay higher interest rates to attract
investors. Evanston is rated as an Aa2
community by Moody’s Investors Service.
BONDED DEBT: Portion of indebtedness
represented by outstanding bonds.
BUDGET: A fiscal plan showing estimated
expenditures, revenue, and service levels for a
specific fiscal year.
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT: Legal procedure
utilized by the City staff and Council to revise
an adopted budget. The City of Evanston has
a written budget adjustment policy that allows
adjustments in accordance with the City Code.
BUDGET CALENDAR: The schedule of
key dates or milestones, which the City
departments follow in the preparation,
adoption and administration of the budget.
BUDGET DOCUMENT: Instrument used
by the budget-making authority to present a
comprehensive financial plan of operations to
the City Council.
BUDGET MESSAGE: The opening section
of the budget document, which provides the
City Council and the public with a general
summary of the most important aspects of the
budget, including current and previous fiscal
years, and the views and recommendations of
the City Manager.
216
Glossary
BUDGETARY CONTROL: The control or
management of a governmental or enterprise
fund in accordance with an approved budget
to keep expenditures within available revenue.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE (ALSO
KNOWN AS CAPITAL OUTLAY): Refers
to the purchase of land, buildings, and other
improvements and also the purchase of
machinery and equipment items which have
an estimated useful life of three years or more
and belong to the classes of property
commonly considered as fixed assets.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP):
A plan for capital expenditures to provide
long-lasting physical improvements to be
incurred over a fixed period of several future
years.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
BUDGET: A Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) budget is a separate budget from the
operating budget. Items in the CIP are
usually construction projects designed to
improve the value of government assets.
CAPITAL PROJECT: A specific identifiable
improvement or purpose for which
expenditures are proposed within the capital
budget or capital improvement plan.
Examples of capital improvement projects
include new roads, sewer lines, buildings,
operating systems, recreational facilities, and
large scale remodeling.
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND: A fund created
to account for financial resources to be used
for the acquisition or the construction of
major capital facilities or equipment.
CASH BASIS: A basis of accounting under
which transactions are recognized only when
cash changes hand.
CITY COUNCIL: The Mayor and nine (9)
Aldermen collectively acting as the legislative
and policy making body of the City.
COMMODITIES: All expenditures for
materials, parts, supplies and commodities,
except those incidentally used by outside
firms performing contractual services for the
City.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG): Federal funds made
available to municipalities specifically for
community revitalization. Funds may be used
by internal City divisions, or distributed to
outside organizations located within the City’s
boundaries.
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR): A
governmental unit's official annual report
prepared and published as a matter of public
record, according to governmental accounting
standards.
CONTINGENCY: A budgetary reserve, set
aside for emergencies or unforeseen
expenditures not otherwise budgeted.
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES: Expenditures
for services which are obtained by an express
or implied contract. Major types of
contractual services are: (1) advertising and
printing; (2) maintenance and repair services;
(3) public utility services; and (4) travel and
training.
DEBT SERVICE: The City’s obligation to
pay the principal and interest of all bonds and
other debt instruments according to a pre-
determined payment schedule.
DEBT SERVICE FUND: A fund
established to account for the accumulation of
resources for the payment of principal and
interest on long term debt.
217
Glossary
DEFICIT: The excess of the liabilities of a
fund over its assets; or the excess of
expenditures over revenues during an
accounting period; or, in the case of
proprietary funds, the excess of expense over
income during an accounting period.
DEPARTMENT: Administrative subsection
of the City that indicates management
responsibility for an operation.
DEPRECIATION: That portion of the cost
of a capital asset that is charged as an expense
during a particular period. This is a process of
estimating and recording the lost usefulness,
expired useful life, or diminution of service
from a fixed asset that cannot or will not be
restored by repair and will be replaced. The
cost of the loss of usefulness of a fixed asset
is the depreciation or the cost to reserve in
order to replace the item at the end of its
useful life.
DISTINGUISHED BUDGET AWARD: A
voluntary program administered by the
Government Finance Officers Association to
encourage governments to publish well-
organized and easily-readable budget
documents and to provide peer recognition
and technical assistance to the fiscal officers
preparing them.
ENCUMBRANCE: Obligations in the form
of purchase orders and contracts which are
chargeable to a budgetary account and for
which a part of the balance is reserved
because the goods or services have not been
received. When paid, the encumbrance is
liquidated.
ENTERPRISE FUND: A fund established to
account for operations that are financed and
operated in a manner similar to private
business enterprises – where the intent of the
governing body is that the costs of providing
goods or services to the general public on a
continuing basis be financed or recovered
primarily through user charges.
ETSB: Emergency Telephone Systems Board.
EXPENDITURES: This term refers to the
outflow of funds paid or to be paid for an
asset obtained or goods and services obtained,
regardless of when the expense is actually
paid. Note: An encumbrance is not
expenditure. An encumbrance reserves funds
to be expended for a future date.
EXPENSES: A decrease in net total assets.
Expenses represent the total cost of
operations during a period regardless of the
timing of related expenditures.
FEMA: Federal Emergency Management
Agency.
FICA: Federal Insurance Contribution Act,
the name of the piece of federal legislation
that established the Social Security payroll tax.
The current FICA tax rate is 15%, half of
which is paid by the employer and half by the
employee.
FISCAL YEAR (FY): The time period
designating the beginning and ending period
for recording financial transactions. The City
of Evanston moved to a calendar year fiscal
year beginning in FY2012.
FIXED ASSETS: Assets of a long term
character which are intended to continue to
be held or used, such as land, buildings,
machinery and equipment.
FRANCHISE FEE: The fee paid by public
service businesses for use of City streets,
alleys, and property in providing their services
to the citizens of a community. Services
requiring franchises include electricity,
telephone, natural gas, and cable television.
218
Glossary
FULL ACCRUAL BASIS: The basis of
accounting under which transactions are
recognized when they occur, regardless of the
timing of estimated cash flows.
FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE): Staff
hours equal to one full-time employee;
typically 37.5 or 40 hours per week, depending
on position classification.
FUND: An accounting entity with a separate
set of self-balancing accounts which comprise
its assets, liabilities, fund balance, revenues
and expenditures.
FUND ACCOUNTING: A governmental
accounting system that is organized and
operated on a fund basis.
FUND BALANCE: The assets of a fund less
liabilities, as determined at the end of each
fiscal year. Any reservations of fund balance
are deducted to result in an “unreserved fund
balance.”
FUND TYPE: In governmental accounting,
all funds are classified into eight fund types:
General, Special Revenue, Debt Services,
Capital Projects, Special Assessment,
Enterprise, Internal Service, and Trust and
Agency.
GASB 67/68: Financial reports of defined
benefit pension plans.
GENERAL FUND: The largest fund within
the City, the General Fund accounts for most
of the financial resources of the government.
General Fund revenues include property
taxes, licenses and permits, local taxes, service
charges, and other types of revenue. This
fund usually includes most of the basic
operating services such as fire and police
protection, parks, recreation and community
services, public works, health, community
development, and general administration.
GENERAL ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING
PRINCIPLES (GAAP): Uniform minimum
standard of and guidelines to financial
accounting and reporting. They govern the
form and content of the basic financial
statements of an entity. They encompass the
conventions, rules, and procedures necessary
to define accepted accounting practice at a
particular time. They include not only broad
guidelines of general application, but also
detailed practices and procedures. They
provide a standard by which to measure
financial presentations.
GENERAL OBLIGATION (GO) BONDS:
Bonds that finance public projects such as
streets, municipal facilities, and park
improvements. The repayment of these bonds
is made from property taxes, and these bonds
are backed by the full faith and credit of the
issuing government.
GFOA: Government Finance Officers
Association.
GPS: Global Positioning System, equipment
that has the ability to survey the location of an
object.
GRANT: A contribution by a government or
other organization to support a particular
function. Typically, these contributions are
made to local governments from the state and
federal governments.
IDOT: Illinois Department of Transportation.
IDPH: Illinois Department of Public Health.
IEPA: Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency.
IMRF: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, a
pension plan for employees of member cities
within the State of Illinois.
219
Glossary
INCOME: A term used in proprietary fund
type accounting to represent revenues, or the
excess of revenues over expenses.
INFRASTRUCTURE: The underlying
permanent foundation or basic framework.
INTEREST EARNINGS: The earnings from
available funds invested during the year in
U.S.
INTERFUND TRANSFER: Amounts
transferred from one fund to another.
INTERNAL SERVICE FUND: Fund used
to account for the financing of goods or
services provided by one department to
another department on a cost reimbursement
basis.
INVESTMENTS: Securities and real estate
held for the production of revenues in the
form of interest, dividends, rentals, or lease
payments. The term does not include fixed
assets used in governmental operations.
ISO: Insurance Services Office, a non-profit
organization that grades the Fire
Department’s ability to provide service to a
community, which is reflected in the
insurance premium paid by the occupier.
LEVY: To impose taxes, special assessments,
or service charges for the support of City
services.
LIABILITIES: Debts or other legal
obligations arising out of transactions in the
past which must be liquidated, renewed, or
refunded at some future date.
LONG-TERM DEBT: Debt with a maturity
of more than one year after the date of
issuance.
MABAS: Mutual Aid Box Alarm System. This
system was established to provide a swift,
standardized and effective method of mutual
aid assistance for extra alarm fires and mass
casualty incidents. The MABAS system is
divided into over 20 Divisions from the
communities along I-53 and the Northwest
Tollway corridor.
MAINTENANCE: All materials or contract
expenditures covering repair and upkeep of
City buildings, machinery and equipment,
systems, and land.
MFT: Motor Fuel Tax, represents revenues
for the City’s share of gasoline taxes, allotted
by the state for street improvements.
MODIFIED ACCRUAL BASIS: The accrual
basis of accounting adapted to the
governmental fund type spending
measurement focus. Under it, revenues are
recognized when they become both
“measurable” and “available” to finance
expenditures of the current period.
Expenditures are recognized when the related
fund liability is incurred except for (1)
inventories of materials and supplies which
may be considered expenditures either when
purchased or when used; (2) prepaid
insurance and similar items which need not be
reported; (3) accumulated unpaid vacation,
sick pay, and other employee benefit amounts
which need not be recognized in the current
period, but for which larger than normal
accumulations must be disclosed in the notes
to the financial statements; (4) interest on
special assessment indebtedness which may be
recorded when due rather than accrued, if
offset by interest earnings on special
assessment levies, and (5) principal and
interest on long-term debt which are generally
recognized when due.
220
Glossary
MOODY’S INVESTMENT RATING
SERVICE: An independent agency that
analyzes the financial credit ratings of
organizations. These ratings are based on
debt issuance and carry a three letter coding.
The City possesses a Prime-1 rating level,
which is Aa1.
MUNICIPAL: Of or pertaining to a city or its
government.
NORTAF: North Regional Major Crimes
Task Force, this task force was established to
serve as a standing task force that would be
available to its member agencies for the
investigation of major crimes, including
homicides and non-parental kidnappings.
Member communities include Evanston,
Glencoe, Glenview, Kenilworth,
Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles,
Northbrook, Northfield, Skokie, Wheeling,
Wilmette, and Winnetka.
OBJECTIVES: The objectives in the
performance area of the budget are statements
of one-time projects. These statements are
intended to address either a new service or
project, or a significant change in focus or
priority in response to a special community
need or City effort to improve productivity.
Objectives are generally limited to one fiscal
year.
ONGOING ACTIVITY MEASURES: These
measures provide annual workload data on
the activities of the City, which occur on an
ongoing basis, year after year
OPERATING BUDGET: A financial plan
outlining the estimated revenues and
expenditures and other information for a
specific period (usually a fiscal year). The
“proposed budget” is the financial plan
presented by the City Manager for
consideration by the City Council, and the
“adopted budget” is the financial plan
ultimately approved and authorized by the
City Council.
OPERATING EXPENSES: Proprietary fund
expenses that are directly related to the fund’s
primary service activities.
OPERATING INCOME: The excess of
proprietary fund operating revenues over
operating expenses.
OPERATING REVENUES: Proprietary
fund revenues that are directly related to the
fund’s primary service activities. They consist
primarily of user charges for services.
PENSION TRUST FUNDS: Funds created
to account for assets held by the City in a
trustee capacity or as an agent for individuals,
private organizations, other governmental
units, and/or other funds. These include the
funds for the Police and Fire Pension Boards.
PER CAPITA COSTS: The cost of service
per person. Per capita costs in Evanston are
based on a 74,486 estimated population
provided by the 2010 Census.
PIMS: Police Information Management
System, a computerized record system
developed and maintained by the State of
Illinois Criminal Justice Information
Authority.
PROPERTY TAXES: Used to describe all
revenues received in a period from current
taxes, delinquent taxes, penalties, and interest
on delinquent taxes.
PUBLIC HEARING: The portions of open
meetings held to present evidence and
provide information on both sides of an issue.
221
Glossary
RESERVE: An account used to indicate that
a portion of fund balance is restricted for a
specific purpose. An account used to earmark
a portion of fund balance to indicate that it is
not appropriate for expenditure. A reserve
may also be an account used to earmark a
portion of fund equity as legally segregated for
a specific future use.
REVENUES: All amounts of money earned
or received by the City from external sources.
It includes such items as tax payments, fees
from specific services, receipts from other
governments, fines, forfeitures, grants, shared
revenues and interest income.
REVENUE BONDS: Bonds whose principal
and interest are payable exclusively from a
revenue source pledged as the payment source
before issuance.
ROI: Return on investment, a method to
assist management decision-making by
evaluating the return on various investment
alternatives.
SALES TAXES: The City receives two types
of sales taxes – one from the state and the
other from a home-rule sales tax. The state
tax rate is 1% and the local home rule sales
tax rate is 1%.
SERVICES BILLED OUT: Includes
revenues received for services provided by
one department to another within the same
fund. An example would be the revenue
received by the Community Development
Department for services provided by Public
Works, such as vehicle maintenance.
SYEP: Summer Youth Employment Program.
TAX BASE: The total value of all real and
personal property in the City as of January 1
of each year, as certified. The tax base
represents net value after all exemptions.
TAX LEVY: The resultant product when the
tax rate per one hundred dollars is multiplied
by the tax base.
TAX RATE: A percentage applied to all
taxable property to raise general revenues. It is
derived by dividing the total tax levy by the
taxable net property valuation.
TAXES: Compulsory charges levied by a
government for the purpose of financing
services performed for the common benefit.
The term does not include charges for
services rendered only to those paying such
charges; for example, sewer service charges.
TIF: Tax Increment Financing or the act of
capturing the amount of property taxes levied
by a taxing unit for the year on the appraised
value of real property located within a defined
investment zone. The tax increments are paid
into the TIF fund and used to pay project
costs within the zone, including debt service
obligations.
USER CHARGES: The payment of a fee for
direct receipt of a public service by the party
benefiting from the service.
YEP: Youth and Young Adult Job Training
and Employment Program.
222