Town of Danville 2015 Annual Report
For fiscal year ended June 30, 2015
Message from the Town Council The Town of Danville is a place with strong community roots and a wonderful sense of hometown pride. It maintains the quaint character of a small Town, while providing the programs and services to be found in much larger municipalities. Between the schools, parks and vibrant downtown area, it is easy to see why our motto is ‘Small Town Atmosphere, Outstanding Quality of Life.’ 2014/15 was a year of innovation and change in Town. We saw a number of projects in our downtown area launch and come to fruition. New wayfinding signage to help residents and visitors navigate to the many amenities in Town, beautification projects on Railroad Avenue and North Hartz Avenue and an amazing private redevelopment of the Danville Hotel property. All of these changes have brought positive impacts to our downtown, in the form of beautiful brick-banded sidewalks, new street landscaping and lighting and even easier street-side parking. In addition, efforts over the last few years to combat the drought plaguing California have led to the Town reducing water consumption by 30%. As the guardians of this community we want to know how our residents feel. If you have questions or feedback, we stand ready to answer. Reach out to us at (925) 314-3388, stop by our website at www.danville.ca.gov, message us through the Danville Connect app, or visit us during the Town Council hours at the weekly Danville Farmers’ Market from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Thanks for being a part of our Danville experience!
By the numbers
—Your Danville Town Council
43,691
population
2
fire 52 signalized intersections stations
18.128 square miles
156 years since founding 11 public 145 miles of streets
16 parks
181.1 acres of parkland
schools
3,462 street light poles
33 years since incorporation
2 Diablo Road Repaving Project
2015/16 Budget At-a-Glance 8%
10%
OPERATING REVENUE SOURCES $31,985,103
Measure J& Gas Other Tax
$2,496,883
$1,660,498
5%
Lighting & Landscapes
$3,132,011
$13,336,572
7%
$2,350,115
7%
OPERATING BUDGET BY FUNCTION $29,292,673 24%
$4,147,018
13%
$3,675,870
Police Services
$2,548,256
42%
8%
HOW YOUR 8.5% SALES TAX IS DISTRIBUTED $3,975,344
14%
$1,684,681
6%
General Government
Administrative Services
Planning & Building
Sales Tax
$4,342,691
Recreation, Arts & Community Services
Development Services
$8,713,653
When you spend $10 on a taxable item in Danville, you pay $0.85 in taxes. Of that, 10¢ goes to the Town’s general fund for police, maintenance and other community services.
State of California (6.5% sales tax)
30%
HOW PROPERTY TAX IS DISTRIBUTED For every property tax dollar paid by a resident, the Town of Danville receives less than 8¢.
Town of Danville (1% sales tax) Countywide Transportation (.5% sales tax)
$0.128
Other
$0.047
CC Community Colleges EBRPD $0.03
$0.077
Town of Danville
$0.122
Contra Costa County
$0.16
San Ramon Valley Fire District
$0.436
Local Schools
14%
Maintenance Services
$7,096,107
Franchise Fees
$2,118,077
14%
Property Tax
Recreation, Arts & Community Services
County Health & Welfare (.5% sales tax)
3
Maintenance Services
All of the things which make Danville a beautiful place to live, work and play require continuous work and upkeep. The 25 full-time employees of the Maintenance Services Department ensure that Town facilities – parks, roadside landscaping, public buildings, streets and street lights – are maintained in a manner that enhances the quality of life for Danville residents. Over 250 acres of park, roadside and median landscaping throughout Danville are maintained by Maintenance Services, including 30 sports fields, five water features, eight playgrounds and both a large and small dog park. Collectively, these amenities help provide great recreational experiences for Danville residents. The department maintains 145 miles of roadways and approximately 105,000 square feet of public buildings, including the Veterans Memorial Building, Library, Community Center and even the Teen Centers at the Town’s three middle schools. To help combat the drought in 2015, the department took the lead role in implementing water conservation efforts, including expansion of its central irrigation system, utilization of organic fertilizers and conversion of high water use landscaping to drought tolerant materials. The Town continues to look for ways to maintain the wonderful facilities we have while at the
By the numbers
same time reducing our water usage.
1,012 total service
950
requests completed
linear feet of curb painted
3,229 plants pruned, maintained or removed
13,789 bags 304 sidewalk
2,692 irrigation repairs completed
221 pavement legends painted
of litter removed
repairs performed
24,018 linear feet of striping repainted
75 tons of asphalt poured on damaged roadways
4
380 street light 1,163 drain inlets
repairs performed inspected and cleaned
Pavement Stenciling
486 hours of planning
traffic and street name signs repaired or replaced
and support for special events
111
potholes filled within 48 hours of report
Police Services Keeping Danville citizens safe and maintaining a low crime rate are key goals of the Danville Police Department. Working to forge a solid partnership with the community, the police department is constantly looking for ways to improve the overall safety of the community. Danville Police officers work in various divisions, each with their core mission and goals. Those divisions are Patrol, Traffic Safety, School Resource Program, Emergency Management and Investigations. The Patrol Division is on the street around the clock, working
Wyatt Watson - “Officer for a Day�
By the numbers 4,764 moving violations 301
reported traffic collisions
Unit strives to keep the roadways safe for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. The School Resource Program is designed to work hand-in-hand with the school district to enhance student safety and provide positive exchanges with the youth in the community. Emergency Management works to keep residents safe through disaster preparedness training and outreach. Investigations is focused on following up on all reported crimes and getting criminals off the streets. Their solid work has resulted in a high case-closure rate and continued low crime rates in Danville.
in 2014/15
1,808 hours of service donated by Reserve Officers 1,712 calls for service for animal control
to provide quick and efficient emergency response as well as providing proactive patrols to keep crime down. The Traffic Safety
vs. 306
19% increase in property
crime from prior year
26,333 calls for
service responded to
462 part 1 crimes reported
42% case closure rate 7,812
hours of service donated by Volunteers in Police
1,121
students trained in hands-only CPR
5
Administrative Services
Administrative Services is comprised of the internal service-oriented Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology Divisions as well as the business community oriented Economic Development function. Fiscal stewardship is a hallmark of Danville’s conservative management practices. It is just one of only nine cities in California to receive a “Aaa” rating from Moody’s Investor Service. The mission of the Finance Division is to plan, receive, monitor, safeguard, invest and account for the Town’s financial resources, and is continually awarded the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The Information Technology function provides, maintains and continually improves critical technology infrastructure that enables the Town organization to securely communicate, deliver municipal services and provide information to its community nearly around-the-clock. Danville’s Economic Development function is geared toward leveraging the Town’s strengths to enhance its unique role in the regional economy. Along with its local and regional business community partners, the Town supports and promotes business retention and expansion, business attraction, and business startup, special
By the numbers
events and tourism marketing.
6
2,062 I.T. service requests fufilled
$78,325 in grant funding
provided to the business community
3,233 business licenses processed
3
workshops held for businesses in danville
8 new small business grants distributed Shopping in Downtown Danville
110 businesses participating in the Danville “Yiftee” gift card program
292,522 5,766
9
unique visitors to the Town’s website
recruitments for regular full-time positions
invoices processed
Development Services Encompassing several different service areas, Development Services role within the Town of Danville is that of maintaining Town streets, overseeing public and private developments and working to ensure the safety of the community along with sustaining the Town’s consistency of vision and character. Development Services covers a number of areas within the Town. These include Building Services, Engineering and Transportation. Building Services is the workgroup that handles plan review and inspection to make sure projects adhere to the proper codes regarding building safety, disabled access and energy efficiency. Engineering provides plan checks and construction inspection for public works improvements including utility design, and subdivision and development applications. Also responsible for managing capital improvement projects. Transportation is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient movement of goods and people throughout the Town. Areas of work include responsibility for traffic safety improvements and advocacy, traffic calming, regional advocacy and maintenance of all traffic signals, roadway signing and striping.
North Hartz Avenue Beautification Project
By the numbers $6,100,000
$3,000,000
improvements
management
allocated for capital 1,300,000 square ft. of pavement overlay
99
%
spent on
pavement
424
encroachment permits issued
74 pavement condition index of building inspections
completed within 24 hrs
68 inlet catch basins cleaned downtown
4,793 miles of streets swept 9,570 building 11,529 inspections completed permit $143,400 in savings counter from solar panel energy generation contacts 7
General Government
General Government is the workgroup in the Town of Danville that handles the day-to-day internal operations of the Town. Comprised of the Town Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and Risk Management departments, General Government operates under the direction of the Town Council in researching and implementing policy in the Town of Danville. As part of the annual budget process, General Government acts as a liaison with the other workgroups within the Town in gathering data and working to bring a fiscally sound and balanced budget to the Town Council for their consideration each year. General Government also serves as the lead in the gathering of data and the preparation of communications documents such as the Danville Today online newsletter and the Town of Danville Annual Report. Service areas for General Government include: Town Management and administration, program and policy research, organizational performance, legislative advocacy, communications and outreach, records management, Town elections, and solid waste and recycling
By the numbers
efforts.
212 public
meetings posted
followers on
159 staff reports produced 13 years of recognition outstanding financial reporting
21 state and
federal bills examined 8
3,383
198 staff reports produced
136 press releases sent
968 to the Town’s Nixle feed
8 local groups
473 tweets
leading the pledge of allegiance at council meetings
subscribers
sent @DanvilleINFO
295 posts on Facebook page
88 years of service to Danville among members of the Town Council
Recreation, Arts & Community Services
By the numbers Eggstravaganza
3,000 programs offered The Recreation, Arts & Community Services Department strives to provide exceptional recreation programs, events and services for all ages in the Town of Danville’s beautiful parks and facilities. Danville provides opportunities for growth and enrichment in the form of classes, camps, workshops, special events and cultural arts. Funding from the Town of Danville allows the Danville Library to stay open an additional 25 hours per week above the base hours provided by the County. Danville is a community of people who don’t just want to live and or work in Town but who want to thrive and participate in what their Town has to offer. From the blushing bride looking for that perfect location to say ‘I do,’ the senior or Veteran looking for a place to learn or meet with friends, students and groups using our beautiful library facility, to the opportunity for both young and old to play in their neighborhood. Always growing and evolving, the Recreation, Arts & Community Services Department has classes, programs and facilities for all ages and interests.
423 children participating
in the youth basketball league
684 youth classes and workshops offered
1,137
aquatics & fitness classes offered
24teen excursions
349,825 books and items circulated at the Danville Library (4th highest countywide)
283,427 visits to the library
184 participating adult softball, bocce, kickball and basketball sports league teams
30 senior trips and tours
581 senior classes
& events offered
64 new classes & programs launched
148 theatre performances
offered at the Village Theatre 9
Special Events
Contributing to the wonderful character of Danville is the abundance of events occurring in or near the downtown. Each year, over a dozen events are held affording the community an opportunity to mingle, laugh, and enjoy all the Town has to offer. Thousands come from throughout all of Northern California to attend events in Danville, which shows that Danville is a definite stop on any traveler’s itinerary. Fall Crafts Festival
Earth Day
Music in the Park
10 July 4th Parade
Devil Mountain Run
Looking Ahead Sycamore Valley Park Bocce Ball Court Expansion Project
2015 saw many projects that have wrapped up, but
Our local athletes are getting new turf at Diablo Vista
that doesn’t mean we’ll be slowing down in the year
Park. The old turf will be rolled up and shipped off for
ahead. Where last year focused a great deal on the
recycling, while new infill materials and new turf will
downtown area, this year will see increased efforts to
be laid down in its place.
bring about a reduction in property crime and more projects happening at a number of our parks.
And work will be beginning on the update to the picnic and play areas at Osage Station Park. After more
In response to an increase in property crimes in
than a year of planning and design, work is ready
Danville, the Police Department is increasing patrols,
to start on updating and improving on this popular
reallocating manpower and putting a strong focus on
destination for families throughout Danville.
curtailing this trend. Another tool in the arsenal will be the use of new technology, such as license plate recognition software.
New programs are constantly being added to our Recreation, Arts and Community Services Department. To stay up to date on the many offerings
Work has already begun on expansion of our very
available, be sure to read through the Activity Guide
popular bocce ball courts at Sycamore Valley Park. An
mailed to all residents or check it out online at www.
additional four courts are going in, which should help
danvillerecguide.com.
allow our residents and very active bocce leagues to have more opportunities to play.
11
Town of Danville 510 La Gonda Way Danville, CA 94526 (925) 314-3388 www.danville.ca.gov
SOCIAL MEDIA Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/DanvilleCA Follow us on Twitter @DanvilleInfo Join us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/town-of-danville
2016 DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL Mayor Karen Stepper Vice Mayor Renee Morgan Councilmember Newell Arnerich Councilmember Mike Doyle Councilmember Robert Storer
DANVILLE TOWN STAFF Joseph A. Calabrigo, Town Manager Robert Ewing, City Attorney Jed Johnson, Maintenance Services Director Steven C. Lake, Development Services Director Steve Simpkins, Chief of Police Tai Williams, Administrative Services Director Nat Rojanasathira, Assistant to the Town Manager Geoff Gillette, Public Information Coordinator
Keep in touch with the Town of Danville by downloading the Danville Connect App available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.