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The Eleventh Annual Business Leaders Breakfast is brought to us by
With thanks to our sponsor for this event
The Philadelphia Trust Company
Prosser Auditorium Moravian College November 5, 2009
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
2010 CITY OF BETHLEHEMFinance & Budget Presentation
Eleventh AnnualBusiness Leaders Breakfast
Honorable John B. Callahan, Mayor
Prosser Auditorium Moravian College November 5, 2009
2010 Budget Expenses
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
Purchased Services13.3%
Debt Service12.1%
Materials & Supplies2.3%
General & Civic Expenses1.8%
Equipment0.5%
Personnel Services71%
$71,620,000
2010 Budget Revenues
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
Real Estate Taxes28%
Returns & Allowances19%
Act 511 Taxes16%
Grants & Gifts12%
General Fund Charges11%
Departmental Earnings9%
Licenses & Permits3%
Municipal Recreation1%
Magistrate Fines1%
$71,620,000
Significant Costs 2009 to 2010
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
• Personnel Services5.5% increase($1,914,000 all wages)
• Medical Benefits21.4% increase($1,600,000)
Medical BenefitsCost Increase
$2,3
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00 $3,6
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$5,6
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$6,6
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$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
$6,000,000
$7,000,000
$8,000,000
$9,000,000
$10,000,000
1995 2000 2007 2008 2009 2010
$1,285,000,000
$1,305,000,000
$1,325,000,000
$1,345,000,000
$1,365,000,000
$1,385,000,000
$1,405,000,000
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1994 $1,352,800,0001999 $1,299,591,0502000 $1,287,767,4002001 $1,284,448,0002002 $1,292,574,2502003 $1,304,023,5002004 $1,311,920,0002005 $1,325,948,8002006 $1,345,500,3002007 $1,357,423,6502008 $1,371,037,3002009 $1,382,759,1002010 $1,387,549,400
Real EstateAssessed Valuations
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
YEAR EARNED INCOME TAX2000 $5,863,4462001 $6,289,2622002 $5,989,7182003 $6,483,9832004 $6,146,6762005 $4,949,7062006 $5,807,1742007 $6,321,1322008 $6,615,4902009 $6,750,0002010 $6,900,000
YEAR EARNED INCOME TAX2000 $5,863,4462001 $6,289,2622002 $5,989,7182003 $6,483,9832004 $6,146,6762005 $4,949,7062006 $5,807,1742007 $6,321,1322008 $6,615,4902009 $6,750,0002010 $6,900,000
Prior Year Tax Revenues
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
YEAR BUSINESS PRIVILEGEMERCANTILE TAX
2000 $ 884,3942001 $1,044,7982002 $1,061,9272003 $1,136,5042004 $1,142,6082005 $1,262,9782006 $1,407,7022007 $1,511,5482008 $1,660,0002009 $1,775,0002010 $1,900,000
YEAR BUSINESS PRIVILEGEMERCANTILE TAX
2000 $ 884,3942001 $1,044,7982002 $1,061,9272003 $1,136,5042004 $1,142,6082005 $1,262,9782006 $1,407,7022007 $1,511,5482008 $1,660,0002009 $1,775,0002010 $1,900,000
Prior Year Tax Revenues
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
• Invest in public safety to ensure no negative affect from gaming
• Stabilize city finances• Invest in our existing business districts
and marketing all of Bethlehem• Reduce taxes – return a financial benefit
to all of our taxpayers
• Invest in public safety to ensure no negative affect from gaming
• Stabilize city finances• Invest in our existing business districts
and marketing all of Bethlehem• Reduce taxes – return a financial benefit
to all of our taxpayers
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
Goals of Casino Host Fees:
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10,000,000
15,000,000
20,000,000
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2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
Public Safety
Increased Manpower
• We hired more officers in the past 5 years than we had in the previous 20 years.
• Platoons now have 24 officers and 4 supervisors, compared with 14 officers and 3 supervisors.
• This is the greatest manpower increase in the history of the Bethlehem Police Department.
• We hired more officers in the past 5 years than we had in the previous 20 years.
• Platoons now have 24 officers and 4 supervisors, compared with 14 officers and 3 supervisors.
• This is the greatest manpower increase in the history of the Bethlehem Police Department.
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
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Police Staffing Increases1984-2010
1984–200412 PoliceOfficers added
2004–201018 PoliceOfficers added(Officers added toPatrol for the firsttime in 20 years)
Since 2004, the number of police officers has increased by 12.5%
Since 2004, the number of police officers has increased by 12.5%
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2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
Police Master Plan
• Focus - to get officers working in the community– responsibility – accountability
• Work with block watches and citizens in the neighborhoods most affected by crime.
• Validated by APD’s action in studying Lowell, MA and then restructuring to what we already have.
• Focus - to get officers working in the community– responsibility – accountability
• Work with block watches and citizens in the neighborhoods most affected by crime.
• Validated by APD’s action in studying Lowell, MA and then restructuring to what we already have.
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
Police Substations
• Major Substations– Center City – 735 Linden St.– Southcentral – 705 East Fourth Street– Northwest – 434 West Broad Street– Southwest – 520 Broadway
• Bethlehem Housing Authority– Lynfield – 1889 Lynfield Drive– Parkridge – 1926 Brookside Drive– Northeast – 1121 Marvine Street
• Major Substations– Center City – 735 Linden St.– Southcentral – 705 East Fourth Street– Northwest – 434 West Broad Street– Southwest – 520 Broadway
• Bethlehem Housing Authority– Lynfield – 1889 Lynfield Drive– Parkridge – 1926 Brookside Drive– Northeast – 1121 Marvine Street
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
New Equipment and Technology
• New CAD and RMS software• In Car Digital Cameras• AVL, Automatic Vehicle Locator
– Assist in locating officers and dispatching by their geographic locations
– Cut down on response time– Increase officer safety
• Replacement of half of the patrol fleet• $5 Million Radio upgrade to digital and simulcast -
every officer will receive new and advanced radios
• New CAD and RMS software• In Car Digital Cameras• AVL, Automatic Vehicle Locator
– Assist in locating officers and dispatching by their geographic locations
– Cut down on response time– Increase officer safety
• Replacement of half of the patrol fleet• $5 Million Radio upgrade to digital and simulcast -
every officer will receive new and advanced radios
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
Ongoing Efforts
• New surveillance camera system is being deployed in neighborhoods
• Tasers– Police officer and suspect protection
• New mobile emergency operations center• Ongoing software development
– Increase efficiency– Increase safety
• New surveillance camera system is being deployed in neighborhoods
• Tasers– Police officer and suspect protection
• New mobile emergency operations center• Ongoing software development
– Increase efficiency– Increase safety
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
Mounted Police Unit
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
1 of 9 departments out of the 1200 police departments in the state to
receive CALEA accreditation
1 of 9 departments out of the 1200 police departments in the state to
receive CALEA accreditation
1 of 48 out of the 1200 police departments in the state to
receive PLEAC accreditation
1 of 48 out of the 1200 police departments in the state to
receive PLEAC accreditation
1 of 9 departments in the state with both accreditations. Excluding the State Police, Bethlehem is the largest
department in the state to achieve both accreditations.
1 of 9 departments in the state with both accreditations. Excluding the State Police, Bethlehem is the largest
department in the state to achieve both accreditations.
Public Safety - PoliceCurrently
undergoing
re-accreditation
process
Currently
undergoing
re-accreditation
process
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
Violent CrimeReported Offenses 2006-2008
Source: PA Uniform Crime Reporting System
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
2,250
2,300
2,350
2,400
2,450
2,500
2,550
2,600
2006
2007
Total Violent Crime
2,250
2,300
2,350
2,400
2,450
2,500
2,550
2,600
2006
2007
Total Violent Crime
2006 vs. 2007
In 2007Total Violent Crime
was down by 8% from 2006
In 2007Total Violent Crime
was down by 8% from 2006
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225
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235
240
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2008
Total Violent Crime
215
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225
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250
2007
2008
Total Violent Crime
2007 vs. 2008
In 2008Total Violent Crime
was down by 8% from 2007
In 2008Total Violent Crime
was down by 8% from 2007
Criminal HomicideRate per 100,000 population
46.2
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19.2
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2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
Sex Related OffensesRate per 100,000 population
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2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
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2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
Pennsylvania Uniform Crime ReportingViolent Crime Statistics
Police Dept. Offenses *Rate % Solved Offenses *Rate % Solved Offenses *Rate % Solved Offenses *Rate % Solved
Chester 17 46.2 52.94% 82 222.8 42.68% 237 644 28.27% 931 2530 61.98%York 11 27.3 81.82% 152 376.8 73.68% 322 798.2 23.91% 387 959.4 34.88%Philadelphia 331 23.1 74.92% 3,889 270.9 79.87% 9,618 670 34.28% 35,531 2,475.10 43.10%Pittsburgh 63 20.4 49.21% 792 256.8 86.87% 1,439 466.7 36% 7,373 2391 66.61%Harrisburg 9 19.2 122.22% 280 596.7 69.29% 483 1,029.30 33.54% 1,481 3,156.20 73.53%Allentown 16 14.9 62.50% 299 278.4 37.12% 497 462.8 15.29% 2,166 2,016.80 53.23%McKeesport 3 13.6 0% 31 140.4 51.61% 72 326.1 40.28% 268 1214 67.91%Reading 10 12.3 70% 196 241.5 59.69% 452 556.9 24.56% 2,359 2,906.30 78.97%Easton 3 11.4 100% 59 225.1 69.49% 78 297.6 30.77% 174 663.9 67.82%Johnstown 2 8.6 100% 24 103.6 150% 42 181.3 64.29% 356 1,536.30 101.40%Scranton 5 6.9 60% 107 147.7 29.91% 97 133.9 29.90% 596 822.7 37.08%Erie 7 6.9 57.14% 217 213.1 72.35% 317 311.4 28.39% 1,624 1,595.10 65.27%Williamsport 2 6.8 0% 65 221.2 52.31% 51 173.6 33.33% 187 636.5 70.59%Lancaster 3 5.5 66.67% 182 333.6 66.48% 240 439.9 26.25% 796 1,458.90 77.89%Wilkes-Barre 2 4.9 0% 56 136.7 44.64% 104 253.8 28.85% 205 500.3 55.61%Altoona 2 4.3 100% 68 147.1 54.41% 67 144.9 55.22% 957 2,069.80 81.82%Lebanon 1 4.1 100% 23 95 73.91% 38 156.9 50% 197 813.6 83.25%New Castle 1 4.1 0% 25 103.2 56% 72 297.1 51.39% 274 1,130.70 78.10%Hazleton 0 0 n/a 14 64.3 35.71% 18 82.6 61.11% 102 468.1 76.47%Bethlehem 0 0 n/a 74 102 46% 107 147.5 29.91% 679 936.1 83.06%
Rate higher than Bethlehem Rate Lower than Bethlehem *rate is per 100,000 population
AssaultsRobberySex Related OffensesCriminal Homicide
Violent CrimePercent Solved
46%
83%
42% 46
%
24% 30
%
17%
0%
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20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
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Assaults Sex Related Offenses Robbery Criminal Homicide
2007 2008
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
Violent and Total CrimeReported Offenses Jan-Jun 2008 vs. 2009
Source: PA Uniform Crime Reporting System
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
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2008 (YTD) 2009 (YTD)
Violent Crime is down 26%
from the period ofJan-Jun 2008
Violent Crime is down 26%
from the period ofJan-Jun 2008
Total Crime is down 11%
from the period ofJan-Jun 2008
Total Crime is down 11%
from the period ofJan-Jun 2008
Water57.3%
Pension17.5%
General13.3%
Other30.8%
Sewer1.5%
Golf0.2%
Parking5.2%
Landfill4.9%
Reduction of Total Debt: $64 Million
City Total Debt 2009
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
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2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Governmental Activities Water Fund Sewer Fund Golf Fund Parking Authority
Paying Down City Debt
Reduction in Total Debt 2004-2009 by $64 million
50 % Reduction in next 7 years
60 % Reduction in next 10 years
Reduction in Total Debt 2004-2009 by $64 million
50 % Reduction in next 7 years
60 % Reduction in next 10 years
Total Debt Service 2004-2019
GFOA recommends, at a minimum, that general purpose governments, regardless of size, maintain unreserved fund balance in their general fund ofno less than five to 15 percent of regular general fund operating revenues, or of no less than one to two months of regular general fund operating expenditures. A government’s particular situation may require levels of unreserved fund balance in their general fund significantly in excess of these recommended minimum levels.
GFOA recommends, at a minimum, that general purpose governments, regardless of size, maintain unreserved fund balance in their general fund ofno less than five to 15 percent of regular general fund operating revenues, or of no less than one to two months of regular general fund operating expenditures. A government’s particular situation may require levels of unreserved fund balance in their general fund significantly in excess of these recommended minimum levels.
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
Recommendation:
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Rainy Day Fund / Taxpayer Stabilization
2009-2013 Projected Cash Reserves
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
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City Tax Rates2003-2012
Potential for tax cut
in 2012
Potential for tax cut
in 2012
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
Continuous ImprovementThe Business of Good Government
CI in the City is an initiative that empowers City of Bethlehem Employees to look at their jobs in a new way, to ensure that each and every day they are adding value and providing better services toresidents and taxpayers.
CI in the City is an initiative that empowers City of Bethlehem Employees to look at their jobs in a new way, to ensure that each and every day they are adding value and providing better services toresidents and taxpayers.
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
CI in the CityIngredients for Success• Strong partnership between Air Products and the City –
two organizations working together to improve their community
• Leadership team comprised of Mayor, Department Heads and Bureau Chiefs who have received CI Training and support the initiative in their work areas
• Team of 9 employees, representing each department, who have been trained in a variety of tools to facilitate CI Events
• Employees who are involved, engaged, teamed, and capable
• List of target areas for improvement
• Strong partnership between Air Products and the City –two organizations working together to improve their community
• Leadership team comprised of Mayor, Department Heads and Bureau Chiefs who have received CI Training and support the initiative in their work areas
• Team of 9 employees, representing each department, who have been trained in a variety of tools to facilitate CI Events
• Employees who are involved, engaged, teamed, and capable
• List of target areas for improvement
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
• CI is about making improvement at a rate greater than before– For our Residents, the City Team and our Taxpayers
• Provides the means to “get better at getting better”– Engages people who are doing the job in improving the
job– Creates focus by finding and targeting key work
processes and areas of improvement– Gives us a set of tools to identify and eliminate problems – Helps us learn from solving problems and sharing ideas
• CI is about making improvement at a rate greater than before– For our Residents, the City Team and our Taxpayers
• Provides the means to “get better at getting better”– Engages people who are doing the job in improving the
job– Creates focus by finding and targeting key work
processes and areas of improvement– Gives us a set of tools to identify and eliminate problems – Helps us learn from solving problems and sharing ideas
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
Continuous Improvement (CI)The Business of Good Government
Increasing our Activity and Results• 15 events executed, and a significant pipeline for more • 7 departments participating
Developing our Team•Team Leader assigned•7 CI Team Members representing various departments•Training and continued plans for self sufficiency in CI skills•Awareness training
Providing Leadership• Progress review part of staff• Each Department has committed resources to be part of the CI Team and execute events.
Increasing our Activity and Results• 15 events executed, and a significant pipeline for more • 7 departments participating
Developing our Team•Team Leader assigned•7 CI Team Members representing various departments•Training and continued plans for self sufficiency in CI skills•Awareness training
Providing Leadership• Progress review part of staff• Each Department has committed resources to be part of the CI Team and execute events.
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
CI in the City: 2009-2010
• Created a new purchasing-petty cash process resulting in a 35% reduction in the number of purchase orders generated and and estimated cost savings of over $84,000.
• Created a process for police vehicle preventive maintenance resulting in a reduction in cycle time and improved tracking system.
• Created a process for the Health Bureau’s Call Center to ensure that roles are clearly defined and operations are standardized.
• Created an electronic work order process for meter shop and utility billing to ensure integrity of customer account database and and manage responsiveness.
• Created a new purchasing-petty cash process resulting in a 35% reduction in the number of purchase orders generated and and estimated cost savings of over $84,000.
• Created a process for police vehicle preventive maintenance resulting in a reduction in cycle time and improved tracking system.
• Created a process for the Health Bureau’s Call Center to ensure that roles are clearly defined and operations are standardized.
• Created an electronic work order process for meter shop and utility billing to ensure integrity of customer account database and and manage responsiveness.
Event Results
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
• Increased the use of Action Tracking - a system that tracks customer service requests.
• Currently in the process of completing a strategically planned reorganization of office space in Community and Economic Development to provide adequate staffing space, deliver services more efficiently, and reduce intra-office movement.
• Exploring the creation of an intranet as a means to decrease internal “paper” traffic.
• Increased the use of Action Tracking - a system that tracks customer service requests.
• Currently in the process of completing a strategically planned reorganization of office space in Community and Economic Development to provide adequate staffing space, deliver services more efficiently, and reduce intra-office movement.
• Exploring the creation of an intranet as a means to decrease internal “paper” traffic.
Event Results
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
• Graffiti Removal - Improve the process for graffiti removal throughout the City of Bethlehem.
• Fire Hydrants - Improve the process for the installation, maintenance and billing of public and private fire hydrants.
• Purchasing Cards - Successfully install the use of Purchasing Cards which will reduce transactional time and improve cash visibility.
• Action Tracking - Conduct a root cause analysis on the most common service requests entered into Action Tracking. This will result in increased problem solving and improvements.
• Police Communication - To improve communication within the Police Department related to procedural changes, crime information, anddepartmental information.
• Performance Appraisals
• Graffiti Removal - Improve the process for graffiti removal throughout the City of Bethlehem.
• Fire Hydrants - Improve the process for the installation, maintenance and billing of public and private fire hydrants.
• Purchasing Cards - Successfully install the use of Purchasing Cards which will reduce transactional time and improve cash visibility.
• Action Tracking - Conduct a root cause analysis on the most common service requests entered into Action Tracking. This will result in increased problem solving and improvements.
• Police Communication - To improve communication within the Police Department related to procedural changes, crime information, anddepartmental information.
• Performance Appraisals
Upcoming Events
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
“CI in the City”: ‘08-’09Efficiencies and Cost Savings for Sustainability
• One of the smallest non-uniformed workforces in the City’s history• Debt reduction strategy for capital spending: borrowing less than what is
paid back• Aggressive collection of delinquent taxes – 99% collection rate• Purchase of Street Lights from PPL - $8.3 Million savings• Traffic signal energy savings plan - $461,000 savings• First Strategic Water & Sewer Plan completed• Central Processing Live Scan Video Arraignment• CALEA and PLEAC Certifications• Implement Geographical Information Systems• Implement eGov-Interactive Government Services• Reorganization of police department patrol division
• One of the smallest non-uniformed workforces in the City’s history• Debt reduction strategy for capital spending: borrowing less than what is
paid back• Aggressive collection of delinquent taxes – 99% collection rate• Purchase of Street Lights from PPL - $8.3 Million savings• Traffic signal energy savings plan - $461,000 savings• First Strategic Water & Sewer Plan completed• Central Processing Live Scan Video Arraignment• CALEA and PLEAC Certifications• Implement Geographical Information Systems• Implement eGov-Interactive Government Services• Reorganization of police department patrol division
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
Goal for the City of Bethlehem:to Reduce Emissions by 20% by the Year 2012
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2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
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2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
Fuel Oil ConsumptionWaste Water Treatment Plant consumption reduced by
99.97 % due to methane capture and reuse programWaste Water Treatment Plant consumption reduced by
99.97 % due to methane capture and reuse program
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
Basic Services Accomplishments
Pre-wetting of road service to improve snow/ice removal operations
GIS System
Tree inventory / 300 new trees planted
Improved streetscape and cleaning service in our two downtown retail districts
Streamlined and reorganized leaf collection process including weekend trash collection in North and Southside Business Districts
Pre-wetting of road service to improve snow/ice removal operations
GIS System
Tree inventory / 300 new trees planted
Improved streetscape and cleaning service in our two downtown retail districts
Streamlined and reorganized leaf collection process including weekend trash collection in North and Southside Business Districts
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
Basic Services Accomplishments
Coordinated back-in angle parking
Coordinate and construct $100 million of road improvements in South Bethlehem
Increased bikability with Shared Lane markings in downtown
Continued reduction of unaccounted water – leak detection program
Continued graffiti patrols and removal efforts
Increased Golf Course revenues by over $250,000 (Starter’s GolfGrill)
Energy savings initiatives throughout the City
Coordinated back-in angle parking
Coordinate and construct $100 million of road improvements in South Bethlehem
Increased bikability with Shared Lane markings in downtown
Continued reduction of unaccounted water – leak detection program
Continued graffiti patrols and removal efforts
Increased Golf Course revenues by over $250,000 (Starter’s GolfGrill)
Energy savings initiatives throughout the City
2010 City of Bethlehem Finance & Budget Presentation
Basic Services Accomplishments
EMS responded to nearly 10,000 calls, 95% of calls responded to with an in-house crew
9 New police vehicles
$800,000 - Surveillance cameras
$1.6 million - Fire apparatus replacement - Aerial truck / Pumper
2,400 fire safety inspections
Smoke detectors installed in over 300 homes
Distributed smoke detectors to 1,700 children
EMS responded to nearly 10,000 calls, 95% of calls responded to with an in-house crew
9 New police vehicles
$800,000 - Surveillance cameras
$1.6 million - Fire apparatus replacement - Aerial truck / Pumper
2,400 fire safety inspections
Smoke detectors installed in over 300 homes
Distributed smoke detectors to 1,700 children
Comprehensive Plan Update
• Final Plan Adopted -Spring 2009
• Zoning Ordinance -Currently being Updated Public Meeting Nov. 10th
Department of Community & Economic Development
Sand Island West: Master Plan
Sand Island West: Pavilion
Main Street Parking Study: The Momentum Continues
Department of Community & Economic Development
Main Street Parking Structure
Angled Parking Re-Introduced on Main St
Evaluating Automated Pay Stations
Main Street, Bethlehem 1950s
Rehab Existing & Build Addition
2009
The Loop: Bethlehem’s Downtown Shuttle
The Loop: Bethlehem’s Downtown Shuttle
Launched May 2009
The Loop: Bethlehem’s Downtown Shuttle
Launched May 2009
$2.$2.5050 All Day PassAll Day Pass
The Loop: Bethlehem’s Downtown Shuttle
Bethlehem’s Downtown ShuttleRidership
1,691
7,705
5,963(71% of Target)
4,160(50% of Target)
4,442(53% of Target)
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1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
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MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST (LOOP)THRU 8/17/09
SEPTEMBER
Target Monthly Ridership8,300
(Musikfest)
(close of summer tourist season)
(Musikfest)
(start of summer tourist season)
92% oftarget
92% oftarget
PROJECT TIMELINES
South Bethlehem GreenwayDepartment of Community & Economic Development
• Momentum Continues
Skate Plaza DesignPhase I
Acquisition Greenway DesignPhase I
Skate Plaza DesignPhase II
Greenway DesignPhase II
Phase I Construction
Phase 2 Construction
ribbon cutting
South Bethlehem GreenwayDepartment of Community & Economic Development
Oct 14, 2009 – ‘Bethlehem opens first segment of
urban greenway that will connect communities…’
Department of Community & Economic Development
South Bethlehem Greenway- Skate Skate PlazaPlaza
• Skate Plaza Design Complete• Construction to begin Fall 2008
11 Phase 3Phase 2Phase 2Phase 2 Phase 2Phase 2Phase 2Phase 1Phase 4
The Phase Plan
Skate Plaza DesignPhase I
Acquisition Greenway DesignPhase I
Skate Plaza DesignPhase II
Greenway DesignPhase II
Phase I Construction
Phase 2 Construction
ribbon cutting
The Elm Street Plan (North-by-Northwest)
Department of Community & Economic Development
300 Trees Planted
2 Community Websites
More Crosswalks
5 New Bike Racks
36 Movies in the Park
From Concept to
Implementation
From Concept to
Implementation
Creating Pedestrian Friendly Neighborhoods Creating Pedestrian Friendly Neighborhoods
Creating Neighborhood Venues andCreating Neighborhood Venues and
Creating Neighborhood DialogueCreating Neighborhood Dialogue
The Elm Street Plan (North-by-Northwest)
Department of Community & Economic Development
Launched: Best Front Forward Program
Value of Building Permits IssuedYear Permits Value
1998 1,215 $27,054,106
2006 4,587 $117,658,0832007 4,269 $159,357,336
1999 1,139 $43,733,8522000 1,123 $58,877,6242001 1,435 $87,867,2462002 1,418 $158,183,8912003 1,504 $117,905,3032004 3,757 $81,306,1032005 4,647 $179,134,415
20082009
*(10/29/09)
3,6752,887
$435,747,412$79,262,869
Department of Community & Economic DevelopmentDepartment of Community & Economic Development
Bethlehem WorksSouthside Bethlehem Central Business District
Steel Stax Performance
Center
National Museum
of Industrial History
Sands Bethlehem Works – Phase 1Southside Bethlehem Central Business District
Sands Bethlehem Works – Phase 1Southside Bethlehem Central Business District
Actual vs. Rendering
Sands Bethlehem Works – Phase 1Southside Bethlehem Central Business District
Sands Bethlehem Works – Phase 1Southside Bethlehem Central Business District
Sands Bethlehem Works – Phase 1Southside Bethlehem Central Business District
Sands Bethlehem Works – Phase 1Southside Bethlehem Central Business District
Coming Soon…
Preserving The Past…Creating The Future…
SteelStacks
Preserving The Past…Creating The Future…
SteelStacks
LVIP Headquarter: Green Class “A” Office at LVIP VII
State of the Art Building tenants include:
HDR Engineering, Inc / Spillman Farmer Architects
• Project Cost ………………………..$8M• Size…………………………42,000SF• Projected Jobs ….…..100 employees
State of the Art Building tenants include:
HDR Engineering, Inc / Spillman Farmer Architects
• Project Cost ………………………..$8M• Size…………………………42,000SF• Projected Jobs ….…..100 employees
Synchronoss Technologies
Synchronoss Technologies
• Project Cost ………………………..$13M• Size…………………………..61,000SF• Product………………………..Software
that automates customer orders for telecommunications services.
• Current Jobs………………………..400 including call center operators, project developers, business analysts and managers
•Projected Jobs……………………….600
Majestic Bethlehem Center
Phase 1: $100M
• Project Cost ………………………..$17M• Size…………………………..76,000SF
Hyatt Place: Six Stories with 124 Rooms
• Project Cost ………………………..$17M• Size…………………………..76,000SF•Current Jobs………………………..400 Projected Jobs……………………….600
Hyatt Place: Six Stories with 124 Rooms
• Project Cost………………..$17M• Size……………………..76,000SF
Hyatt Place: Six Stories with 124 Rooms
Plaza on Eighth: Six-Story Office and Commercial Plaza
Mixed Use Seven Commercial buildings, One Office Tower.
to include restaurant, bank, pharmacy, café, retail, etc
Project Cost ………………………..$30M
Mixed Use Seven Commercial buildings, One Office Tower.
to include restaurant, bank, pharmacy, café, retail, etc
Project Cost ………………………..$30M
Lehigh University Science & Environmental Building
The “STEPS Building”
Slated for Completion in June 2010.Green Building to seek LEED Silver Certification
• Project Cost ………………..$62.1M• Size………….………..135,000SF
75-person Lecture Hall, Classrooms, Student lounge, and Labs.
Preserving The Past
Moravian Dorms: Priscilla Payne Hurd Campus Residence Hall
Creating The Future
Preserving The Past
Moravian Dorms: Priscilla Payne Hurd Campus Residence Hall
Creating The Future
Ben Franklin TechVentures 2 ExpansionAccelerating Growth & Innovation in our Technology Economy
Completion Slated for 2010•Size……………....47,000SF
•Project Jobs Created……..200•Projected Jobs Retained….100
$6M in American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds
Department of Community & Economic Development
Key Economic Development Programs
TypeNumber of
Loans 2008City Investment
2008
Total Loans Outstanding
(loan portfolio)Total City
InvestmentFRED 7 $ 320,000 43 $ 4,903,000
Fred Participation 2 102,000 479,000
Façade - - 26 2,669,000
Façade Participation 3 115,000 19 162,000
BEAR - - 12 351,000
Sign Loan - - 16 51,000
Vision 2012 Façade - - 3 40,000
Total 12 $ 537,000 124 $ 8,346,000
City’s Economic Development Loan Programs
In 2008:•33 jobs created as a result of FRED Program•Private investment of $3.80 for every $1.00 FRED dollar loaned•Private investment of $4.35 for every $1.00 Façade dollar loaned
Live and Launch
"100 great towns that will feed your soul and nurture your business."
-Fortune Magazine
Ranked # 58
“The city welcomes new businesses with open arms…. In addition, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, an internationally recognized, state-funded program based at Lehigh University, links early-stage technology firms and established manufacturers with funding, employees, technology, and universities.
-Peter MacDougall, Money Magazine
Department of Community & Economic Development
*Excludes future build out of LVIP VII- Bethlehem Commerce Center
Major Development Projects: All Projects
Type InvestmentCommercial Subtotal $ 921,707,000 Industrial Subtotal $ 559,270,000 Institutional Subtotal $ 151,100,000 Mixed-Use Subtotal $ 547,000,000 Residential / Senior Subtotal $ 49,010,000 Residential Subtotal $ 219,000,000
Total $ 2,448,000,000
Department of Community & Economic Development
Recent National
Accolades