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March 29, 2016 <br /> <br />Results of departmental collaborations are: <br /> <br /> <br /> City-wide procurement of common services such as concrete and asphalt <br />contracts <br /> <br /> Consolidation of safety training <br /> <br /> Consolidation of purchases related to uniforms, safety equipment and traffic <br />control materials <br /> <br /> Consolidation of monument maintenance under the Parks Division <br /> <br />Community Engagement <br /> <br />As City Manager, working closely with Dr. Elie Bracy, III, Superintendent of Portsmouth <br />Public Schools, we engaged the citizens of Portsmouth, outlining the city’s and schools <br />fiscal position and presented an overview of key strategic services and benchmarks. <br />This series of Community Budget Engagement Forums were held at the city’s three high <br />schools – Woodrow Wilson, I.C. Norcom, and Churchland. The citizens participated in <br />an interactive process to provide strategic feedback on programs and services for the <br />city and schools. The information gathered from these sessions aided in the <br /> <br />preparation of the FY 2017 proposed operating city and school budgets. <br />We continue to provide a robust process for engaging civic and cultural art <br />organizations to support the vibrancy of our community and an enhanced quality of life. <br />Based on our partnership with these organizations, we are recommending level funding <br />to continue our cultural and humanitarian efforts. <br />New Executive Leadership Team <br />During my tenure, I have appointed ten (10) department heads who are laser-focused, <br />compassionate leaders, and eager to diligently work toward creating the New <br />Portsmouth. <br />These departments with new leadership are: <br /> <br /> Human Resource Management <br /> <br /> Economic Development <br /> <br /> Information Technology <br /> <br /> Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services <br /> <br /> Public Utilities <br /> <br /> Finance <br /> <br /> Social Services <br /> <br /> Behavioral Healthcare Services <br /> <br /> Police <br /> <br /> Fire <br /> <br />General Fund and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget Highlights <br /> <br /> Total Proposed FY 2017 Budget - $238 million which is a $2.26 million increase <br /> <br /> NO NEW TAXES AND NO NEW FEES <br /> <br /> Structurally Balanced – one-time revenues for one-time expenditures and <br />recurring revenues for recurring expenditures <br /> <br /> Community engagement and development aligned within all departments <br />delivery of services <br /> <br /> Portsmouth Public Schools - $1 million increase for local share <br />Adopted FY 2016 - $51.4 million local share <br /> Proposed FY 2017 - $52.4 million local share <br /> <br /> One-time bonus for city employees effective December 2016 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />