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Mi Rage rate -1.1506, no change from last fiscal year.
<br />Transfers Out -$9,885,664 to fund transportation; $31,883,385 to fund law enforcement. •
<br />Worker's Compensation Rate Impact - increase of $11,935 or 10.0%.
<br />Environmental Planning to move from Natural Resources to Planning & Development Services.
<br />Additional $20,420 in revenue for revamped and newly reopened sporting clays course.
<br />Various capital improvements are budgeted at the Recreational Facilities including replacement of lane lines and storage,
<br />electrical upgrades, pump replacements, re -winders, new shed, and replacement utility vehicle totaling $147,692.
<br />Due to County Planning's resources and current staffing structure, the Environmental Planning staff, which consists of a
<br />Senior Environmental Planner and a Planner, are being moved from Natural Resources. This is a cost neutralchange to the
<br />fund and will allow the County to further its commitment not only to its residents, but the environment.
<br />The Shooting Range is in its final stages of the Sporting Clays Course trail elevation and revamp. This project not only
<br />includes elevating and upgrading the golf cart paths to shell, but all new clay target throwing machines, station huts, and
<br />lighting improvements. This will help generate a projected $20,420 in additional revenue.
<br />Transportation Fund
<br />The recommended budgetfor the Transportation Fund is $27,295,785, reflecting a decrease of $1,386,172 or4.8% (page
<br />29). Some of the major factors impacting the Transportation Fund budget are presented below:
<br />Increased Retirement Cost - additional $15,807 or 1.1%.
<br />Increased Worker's Compensation Cost - additional $55,306 or 13.5%.
<br />Gas Tax revenue totals $2,656,000 - a decrease of $29,000 or 1.1%. 0
<br />Transfers from the General and M.S.T.U. funds, which accountfor 77.2% of thetotalfund's revenues, are increasing
<br />by $1,028,839 or 5.1%.
<br />4 Net FT Positions - Net cost $201,731.
<br />A replacement super duty truck, two (2) flat bed trucks, bucket truck, mini excavator, dump truck, and industrial mowing
<br />system are being requested in Road & Bridge for a combined $959,730, alongwith the continuation of a largetraffic signal
<br />network upgrade and electronic key access system fortraffic signal cabinetsfor a combined $141,000. These network and
<br />access changes will help with efficiency and security. Stormwater is requesting a $95,700 portable stormwater camera
<br />system with a powered reel for underground stormwater asset inspections. These inspections are critical for post
<br />construction activities and maintenance.
<br />Two Tradesworker I positions, alongwith a Senior Maintenance Worker and Senior Maintenance Worker -Crew Lead, are
<br />being added to Road & Bridge. These positions will allow for enhanced maintenance upkeep, especially on the County's
<br />irrigation systems, sidewalks, and drainage ditches. In addition, the Assistant Director in County Engineering is being
<br />reclassified into two Assistant Directors, one over County Engineering/Surveying and one over Operations (Road &
<br />Bridge/Fleet). This reorganization will allow for enhanced focus on not only the technical side of Public Works activities, but
<br />field operations as well. A Crew Leader- Markings is also being added to Traffic Engineering. These positions changes have
<br />a net cost of $219,444, including benefits.
<br />Emergency Services District Fund
<br />The total budget proposed for next fiscal year is $73,585,471, reflecting a decrease of $9,922,199 or 11.9% (page 30). A
<br />summary of the major impacts on the Emergency Services District (ESD) is provided as follows: 4
<br />Ad valorem tax roll - 8.6% increase, generating $4,627,408 in additional revenue, assuming 95% collections a
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