POMONA AT A GLANCE S T O P P I N G V I O L E N C E, S T I M U L A T I N G S U C C E S S I N P O M O N A 2 0 1 4
POPULATION Pomona s population: 151,511 (in 2012) 43% of the population is under 25 Median resident age: 29.5 years California median age: 45.6 years
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE, 2013 Comparison of Unemployment Rates (August 2013) Pomona: 11.4% Chino: 8.9 % California: 8.9%
2013 Unemployment Rate Comparison, Jan-Dec 12.5 12.0 11.5 11.0 10.5 10.0 Pomona Los Angeles San Bernardino Riverside 9.5 9.0 8.5 8.0 Jan-13 Feb-13 Mar-13 Apr-13 May-13 Jun-13 Jul-13 Aug-13 Sep-13 Oct-13 Nov-13 Dec-13
INCOME AND HOUSING Median household incomes for 2008-2012 (US Census): US: $53,046 L.A. County: $56,291 California: $61,400 Pomona: $48,864 55% of Pomonans own their homes; 45% are renters, same as California. 26% of Pomona families who rent or own homes pay more than 50% of their income for housing. 17.9% of Pomona households live at or below poverty level. Of that rate, 84.4% are families.
HOMELESSNESS The 2013 Pomona Biannual Homeless Count reported 630 homeless people: 345 were living on the streets, and 285 were sheltered. 30% are homeless families with children. There has been a 54% decrease in homelessness in Pomona over the past 10 years.
HOMELESSNESS (CON T.) Approximately $1.5 million is spent annually in targeted funding to reduce homelessness. Over 3,100 homeless individuals and families are assisted annually. Approximately 1,100 of those assisted are prevented from becoming homeless. The average cost per homeless person served is $500 annually.
CITY REVENUE & EXPENSES As provided by the City of Pomona
Budget At a Glance General Fund 2013-14 Adopted Budget General Fund 2013-14 Total By Department Est Revenue 81,555,000 Appropriations 81,601,000 Total (46,000) 79% Public Safety Estimated Revenue By Category Appropriations 74% Rev from Top 3 Sources Chart Excludes Admin Svc Charge Credits
Historical General Fund Revenues Still $7.6M less than highest year of 2007 Note: For comparison purposes revenue related to GSF operations in 2007 and Gas Tax Transfer-In in 2011 has been excluded from these numbers since GSF operations were moved to a separate fund beginning 2010 and Gas Tax in 2011
Major Revenue Sources 2006-07 City s Highest Revenue Year to Adopted 2013-14 Property Tax Utility Tax Sales Tax Licenses, Permits, & Fees
Sales Tax Multi-City Comparison 2013-14 Budget Est
Staffing and Employee Statistics o Current Benefitted Staffing Level = 538.60 o 238 fewer positions, including 37 sworn, than in 2008 o Labor Working Together for Fiscal Sustainability o All employees on furloughs o All employees paying employee rate of retirement 7% or 9% o Last salary increase 2008/09 Change in Authorized Staffing
General Fund Fund Balance
CRIME IN OUR CITY As provided by the Pomona Police Department
Pomona Annual Homicides 1989-2013
TRENDS IN EDUCATION Enrollment, Attendance, Behavior, API, Graduation As provided by Pomona Unified School District
Cumulative Enrollment 31500 2009/10 31000 30500 2010/11 30000 2011/12 29500 2012/13 29000 28500 28000 1
Aggregate Attendance 96.20 96.00 95.80 95.60 2011/12 2012/13 95.40 95.20 95.00 2009/10 2010/11 94.80 1
EXISTING COLLABORATIVES Pomona Youth and Family Master Plan Presidents Breakfast Group Partnership for a Positive Pomona (P3) Downtown Pomona Owners Association Pomona Chamber of Commerce Parent Teacher Association Parent Teacher Organizations Family Support and Resource Center Parent Leads Community Engagement Group Continuum of Care Beautification Day Healthy in Pomona Pomona Cares The Network (formerly AOD Alcohol and Other Drugs)
EXISTING COLLABORATIVES (CON T.) Gang Prevention/Intervention: San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps, Rock of Faith, Set Free Ministries, Victory Outreach, Dream Center Domestic Violence: House of Ruth, Project Sister Mental Health: Tri-City, NAMI, Faith-Based Mental Health Collaborative Faith Based Coalitions: Inland Valley Council of Churches, Superintendent s Faith-Based Roundtable Service Organizations: Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, Eagles, Elks, Optimists Foster Care: Pomona Valley Children & Family Collaborative, Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, Children, Youth and Family Collaborative