This is the survey responses for the 2017 State of the Cities Report. This data has been coded based on survey response choices. Please consult the attached copy of the survey for more information.
This dataset has the following 72 columns:
| Column Name | API Column Name | Data Type | Sample Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| City | city | text | Union La Pine Jefferson Cascade Locks Ukiah view top 100 |
| Population | population | number | 1070 175 840 445 2150 view top 100 |
| QCODE | qcode | number | 3 5 4 2 1 view top 100 |
| Region | region | number | 2 3 5 7 6 view top 100 |
| Q2 - Please describe any programs or services that have been instituted or chang… | q2_please_describe_any_programs_or_services_that_have_been_instituted_or_chang | text | None N/A none None. Added 5 staff including Community Engagement Specialist and Planner Added 5 hours per week to Library operations Contracted Fire Service to Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (2 year trial) Installed Radio Frequency Identification System at Library Made significant IT and surveillance program upgrades Transferred ownership of springs to adjoining water associations view top 100 |
| Q3 - Overall, would you say that your city is better or less able to meet its fi... | q3_overall_would_you_say_that_your_city_is_better_or_less_able_to_meet_its_fi | number | 2 1 3 view top 100 |
| Q4 - Overall, do you anticipate your city being better or less able to address i... | q4_overall_do_you_anticipate_your_city_being_better_or_less_able_to_address_i | number | 2 3 1 view top 100 |
| Q5_1 - Fees/charges/licenses | q5_1_fees_charges_licenses | number | 1 2 3 4 view top 100 |
| Q5_2 - Overall service levels | q5_2_overall_service_levels | number | 2 1 3 view top 100 |
| Q5_3 - Number of city FTEs | q5_3_number_of_city_ftes | number | 2 1 3 4 view top 100 |
| Q5_4 - Actual infrastructure spending | q5_4_actual_infrastructure_spending | number | 2 1 3 4 view top 100 |
| Q5_5 - Public safety spending | q5_5_public_safety_spending | number | 2 1 4 3 view top 100 |
| Q5_6 - Total operating spending | q5_6_total_operating_spending | number | 2 1 3 view top 100 |
| Q5_7 - Employee wages | q5_7_employee_wages | number | 1 2 4 view top 100 |
| Q5_8 - Use of furloughs | q5_8_use_of_furloughs | number | 4 2 3 view top 100 |
| Q5_9 - Employee contribution to health insurance | q5_9_employee_contribution_to_health_insurance | number | 2 4 1 3 view top 100 |
| Q5_10 - Hiring freezes | q5_10_hiring_freezes | number | 4 2 3 view top 100 |
| Q6 - In FY2015-16, how did your city's ending general fund balance change as com... | q6_in_fy2015_16_how_did_your_city_s_ending_general_fund_balance_change_as_com | number | 1 3 2 view top 100 |
| Q7 - Did your city institute any new sources of revenue that will take effect in... | q7_did_your_city_institute_any_new_sources_of_revenue_that_will_take_effect_in | number | 2 1 view top 100 |
| Q8 - Please describe what new sources of revenue will take effect in FY2017-18. | q8_please_describe_what_new_sources_of_revenue_will_take_effect_in_fy2017_18 | text | (1) Right-of-Way use fee; (2) Marijuana tax (if approved); (3) Fuel tax (if approved) 3% marijuana tax (pending voter approval, which is anticipated). Miscellaneous service rates will be increased. Anticipate another utility rate increase in spring 2017. 3% recreational marijuana tax A 3% tax on recreational marijuana will be voted on by the people this November election. If approved, we estimate to bring in approximately $50,000 or more per year Basic fees, including building and utilities. view top 100 |
| Q9 - Do you expect future revenues to: | q9_do_you_expect_future_revenues_to | number | 2 3 1 4 view top 100 |
| Q10 - Do you expect future property tax revenues to: | q10_do_you_expect_future_property_tax_revenues_to | number | 2 1 4 3 view top 100 |
| Q11 - Do you anticipate your current total general fund revenue sources will: | q11_do_you_anticipate_your_current_total_general_fund_revenue_sources_will | number | 2 3 1 view top 100 |
| Q12 - Has your city seen an increase, decrease, or no change in city service dema... | q12_has_your_city_seen_an_increase_decrease_or_no_change_in_city_service_dema | number | 1 2 3 view top 100 |
| Q13 - Do you expect future city service demand to: | q13_do_you_expect_future_city_service_demand_to | number | 1 2 view top 100 |
| Q14 - Over the last several years cities have taken a wide range of budget-balanc... | q14_over_the_last_several_years_cities_have_taken_a_wide_range_of_budget_balanc | text | N/A None None. NA n/a view top 100 |
| Q15_1 - City Hall | q15_1_city_hall | number | 2 1 3 view top 100 |
| Q15_2 - Libraries | q15_2_libraries | number | 3 2 1 view top 100 |
| Q15_3 - Senior services | q15_3_senior_services | number | 3 2 view top 100 |
| Q15_4 - Planning/permitting | q15_4_planning_permitting | number | 2 3 1 view top 100 |
| Q15_5 - Public events/arts/etc. | q15_5_public_events_arts_etc | number | 2 3 1 view top 100 |
| Q15_6 - Police services | q15_6_police_services | number | 2 3 1 view top 100 |
| Q15_7 - Fire services | q15_7_fire_services | number | 3 2 1 view top 100 |
| Q15_8 - Social services | q15_8_social_services | number | 3 2 1 view top 100 |
| Q15_9 - Transit/transportation services | q15_9_transit_transportation_services | number | 3 2 1 view top 100 |
| Q15_10 - Recreational facilities and/or activities | q15_10_recreational_facilities_and_or_activities | number | 2 3 1 view top 100 |
| Q15_11 - Parks/green spaces/natural areas | q15_11_parks_green_spaces_natural_areas | number | 2 3 1 view top 100 |
| Q16 - Please feel free to provide us with additional information on the cuts your... | q16_please_feel_free_to_provide_us_with_additional_information_on_the_cuts_your | text | N/A none NA cut planning by half time cuts were made in public concerts view top 100 |
| Q17 - Is your city deferring maintenance in any of the following areas: (check al... | q17_is_your_city_deferring_maintenance_in_any_of_the_following_areas_check_al | text | 4 1,6 1 3 8 view top 100 |
| Q17_3_TEXT - Other (fleets, buildings, etc.) | q17_3_text_other_fleets_buildings_etc | text | Streets Buildings Buildings and city fleet Fleet, General Fund Buildings, Storm Water Improvements fleets view top 100 |
| Q18 - What are some of the most significant fiscal and operational challenges fac... | q18_what_are_some_of_the_most_significant_fiscal_and_operational_challenges_fac | text | Increase in employer contributions to PERS expected in 2019 - 2021 and beyond. A lack of commercial activity and an eroding tax base. Unfunded PERS low property value growth / new revenue Setting utility rates to meet future needs. view top 100 |
| Q21 - Do elected officials receive any form of compensation or benefit for servin... | q21_do_elected_officials_receive_any_form_of_compensation_or_benefit_for_servin | number | 2 1 view top 100 |
| Q22_1 - Mayor | q22_1_mayor | text | 2 1 1,2 3 1,2,3 view top 100 |
| Q22_2 - Councilor | q22_2_councilor | text | 2 1 1,2 3 1,2,3 view top 100 |
| Q22_3 - Other (Please Specify) | q22_3_other_please_specify | text | 3 2 1 1,2 view top 100 |
| Q22_3_TEXT - Other (Please Specify) | q22_3_text_other_please_specify | text | Health insurance City Boards and Commissions City Recorder Conference attendance Fire Chief view top 100 |
| Q23 - Please describe the "Stipend/Salary" compensation your city offers to elect... | q23_please_describe_the_stipend_salary_compensation_your_city_offers_to_elect | text | $100/month Mayor $50/month Councilors $ 110.00 stipend for Mayor and $ 90.00 for each councilmember $200 month for Councilors, including Mayor $45/Month for City Councilors, $50/month for the Council President, and $60/Month for the Mayor. $500/yr. for the mayor. $350/yr. for each councilor. view top 100 |
| Q24 - Please describe the "Reimbursement" compensation your city offers to electe... | q24_please_describe_the_reimbursement_compensation_your_city_offers_to_electe | text | Can be reimbursed for travel to official functions outside the County. City council receive reimbursement for travel expenses. Councilors $10 per meeting and mileage Office supplies Each receive a stipend of $50 per month for expenses in addition to salary Each receive reimbursements for official City related business (LOC conferences, etc.). view top 100 |
| Q25 - Please describe the "other" compensation and benefits your city offers to e... | q25_please_describe_the_other_compensation_and_benefits_your_city_offers_to_e | text | Eligible for City health insurance free water free water/garbage service Fully paid, full-family health insurance is provided to a councilor who chooses to receive it. Mayor and Councilors may elect to enroll in the city's health insurance. view top 100 |
| Q27_1 - PERS Contributions | q27_1_pers_contributions | number | 1 3 2 5 4 view top 100 |
| Q27_2 - Employee Healthcare | q27_2_employee_healthcare | number | 2 3 4 5 1 view top 100 |
| Q27_13 - Wage/Salary Costs | q27_13_wage_salary_costs | number | 1 3 2 4 5 view top 100 |
| Q27_3 - Marijuana Legalization | q27_3_marijuana_legalization | number | 7 8 6 0 5 view top 100 |
| Q27_8 - Law Enforcement | q27_8_law_enforcement | number | 4 5 6 1 2 view top 100 |
| Q27_9 - Fire/Ambulance Service | q27_9_fire_ambulance_service | number | 4 8 7 5 6 view top 100 |
| Q27_10 - Infrastructure Maintenance/Repair | q27_10_infrastructure_maintenance_repair | number | 1 5 4 3 2 view top 100 |
| Q27_6 - Debt Service | q27_6_debt_service | number | 6 4 7 3 2 view top 100 |
| Q27_7 - Other (Please Specify) | q27_7_other_please_specify | number | 3 4 5 1 7 view top 100 |
| Q27_7_TEXT - Other (Please Specify) | q27_7_text_other_please_specify | text | Competing priorities for Parks and Recreational Services - parks designated w/out future maintenance funding sources, rising cost of minimum wage / ADA / PERS creates budget constraints for finding part-time employees; competing for same resources within nearby agencies and private businesses ICMA-RC Retirement loss of recreational immunity causing increased maintenance in Parks Marijuana is a non-issue here. We don't have in-house fire/ambulance N/A view top 100 |
| Q28 - As a result of increasing PERS rates, do you foresee (mark all that apply): | q28_as_a_result_of_increasing_pers_rates_do_you_foresee_mark_all_that_apply | text | 7 6 4 5 2,3,4,5 view top 100 |
| Q28_6_TEXT - Other (Please Describe) | q28_6_text_other_please_describe | text | Absorbing Charging employees for health insurance City does not provide PERS or any other retirement fund contracting out some services Having less discretionary resources and reduced budget flexibility for hiring, etc. view top 100 |
| Q29 - On average, what percentage of employee healthcare benefits does the city p... | q29_on_average_what_percentage_of_employee_healthcare_benefits_does_the_city_p | number | 1 2 5 3 4 view top 100 |
| Q30 - Does your city anticipate any added costs associated with the legalization... | q30_does_your_city_anticipate_any_added_costs_associated_with_the_legalization | number | 2 3 1 view top 100 |
| Q31 - Please Describe | q31_please_describe | text | Added public safety costs As a college town, we are already seeing law enforcement/emergency medical service impacts as there is an increase in marijuana use combined with alcohol use. This is leading to more and more people having significant problems with overuse of both substances. Compliance with the state provisions and permitting/inspecting for local standards. Costs associated with amending Code to address land use considerations for various marijuana related businesses. Enforcement of those Codes. Additional staff training. ï Incidents/crashes on roadways increased 25% in Oregon in 2015. More impaired drivers on the road with legalization and considering several neighboring communities did not legalize while ours did (increased sales to neighboring areas). ï Anticipate that public safety will see increased police response required with impaired driving and drug abuse increases that come with legalization. view top 100 |
| Q33 - The League is currently discussing ways to better improve response rates on... | q33_the_league_is_currently_discussing_ways_to_better_improve_response_rates_on | number | 2 3 1 view top 100 |
| Q34 - What was your reason for the above selection | q34_what_was_your_reason_for_the_above_selection | text | LOC surveys which are topic specific make it easier to distribute them to the subject matter expert who can best answer the questions. It is easier to find a few minutes to fill out a short survey every so often. Easier to do a short survey and turn it in and get it over with. easier to find time in shorter periods than longer and gather information topic specific I'm not sure I see a significant difference. Single subject surveys can be allocated out to different individuals to respond based on subject. Larger, more complex surveys need a little more coordination from multiple people within the organization to respond. view top 100 |
| Q35 - Does your city use LOC-Data? | q35_does_your_city_use_loc_data | number | 1 2 4 3 view top 100 |
| Q36 - Please indicate the groups in your city that use LOC-Data (Check all that a... | q36_please_indicate_the_groups_in_your_city_that_use_loc_data_check_all_that_a | text | 2 1,2 1,2,3 4 2,3,4 view top 100 |
| Q36_4_TEXT - Other (Please Specify) | q36_4_text_other_please_specify | text | I do not know. I just don't know if the other two groups are using this resource. Local Media Not aware if others use but as city staff I do. Not sure what LOC-Data is view top 100 |
| Q37 - Please describe how LOC-Data is used in your city: | q37_please_describe_how_loc_data_is_used_in_your_city | text | • For ideas and reference on how other cities resolve issues. • Templates for ordinances and resolutions. A-Z Staff Resources Survey Results Training benchmarking Bench marking and to see if others have different ways of capturing data. Budget forecasts. view top 100 |
| Q38 - Do you have any additional comments? | q38_do_you_have_any_additional_comments | text | No No. no None n/a view top 100 |
| Location | location | location | view top 100 |