2014-05-12 Study - Public Works & Parks 2015 budget

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Mr. Wilson stated that the largest budget item at the golf course is the driving range due to erosion and poor condition of the soil. He stated that nothing has been allocated in next year’s budget to address these issues. FLEET MAINTENANCE The budget for fleet maintenance has decreased by 1 percent. Mr. Wilson stated that this 1 percent decrease includes the addition of a part-time laborer for clean-up and parts inventory. Significant Changes  Maintenance contract increases 100 percent due to transfer.  Advertising & public notices increases 100 percent due to past under-budgeting  Insurance, property & auto increases 86 percent due to rate increase.  Water increases 86 percent due to rate increase.  Office & computer equipment increases 100 percent due to computer upgrade  Building maintenance increases 9 percent due to fueling system upgrade Mayor Welsch asked if there was any specific reason for the increase in insurance premiums. Mr. Wilson stated that did not know since Finance Director Tina Charumilind is the one that updates the numbers. Ms. Charumilind stated that the increase was due to the number of claims. SOLID WASTE FUND The total budget for Solid Waste is 2.7 million dollars. Last year’s budget was 2.6 million, so this represents a 4 percent increase. Mr. Wilson stated that this is a separate enterprise fund that takes care of the Transfer Station, city-wide leaf collection, residential sweeping, trash collection and Christmas tree removal. He stated that the Street Department performs the sweeping of streets and leaf pickup although it is financed by Solid Waste. As a result, some of their manpower has been moved into Solid Waste. Mr. Wilson stated that there is a special backdoor pick-up for residents who have medical problems that costs the City a little bit more, along with collection activities to ensure that residential bills are paid and that trash containers are removed from delinquent properties. Goals  Improvements to the Recycle Drop-Off Center. Significant Changes  Lien recording fees increases 100 percent due to the collection of delinquent bills. SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS Dollar-wise no changes have been made to the Solid Waste Operations budget.  Salaries increases 8 percent due to transfer of labor hours  Temporary labor decreases 25 percent due to hiring part-time laborer. Mr. Wilson stated that the decision was made not to undertake this action.  Membership & certification increases 27 percent due to fee increases  Office & computer equipment increases 100 percent due to computer upgrade  Institutional supplies increases 100 percent due to transfer  Building improvements increases 100 percent due to restroom enhancements at Transfer Station.  Miscellaneous improvements increased by 100 percent due to improvements at Recycle Center.