City of La Porte Annual Budget 1991-1992

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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SUMMARY OF SELECTED FUNDS General Fund - Revenues When comparing the projected 1991-92 revenues to the projected results of 1990-91, we find that overall revenues are up 5.25% or $663,689. This increase is the result of several changes. The taxes category is up 2.2% or $208,088. The ad valorem and the In Lieu of Taxes accounts are expected to increase by 2%, which represents the expected increase in the appraised values of the properties. Sales tax revenue is also expected to increase by 4.3% or $50,000. The franchise fee category is expected to increase by 4.3% with the electrical franchise accounting for the majority of the growth. New business in the area has provided a favorable trend of these revenue sources. In the charges for services category, the revenue expected to be received from our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operations is expected to increase by 63% with the revenue from patients more than doubling. The City will institute a new method of billing for EMS which will contact the insurance provider directly and will provide itemized bills. Both of these actions will increase revenues. We have drastically expanded the revenue accounts in the Parks and Recreation category. Changes in the method of operation should provide an increase in the category of 40%. In the other revenue category, the administrative transfer from the Utility Fund was increased by $60,000 and the administrative transfer from the Commercial Solidwaste Fund was increased by $63,500. In addition, there is a new transfer from the Golf Course of $35,250. These transfers are contributions to the General Fund for benefits they receive and are considered as in lieu of taxes payments. General Fund - Expenditures Fiscal year 1991-92 budgeted expenditures are 14.3% or $1,769,548 greater than the 1990-91 estimate. All divisions with stable staffing experienced an increase in their personal services category caused by an across the board four percent salary adjustment for all full time employees. In addition, the new personnel discussed earlier in this letter contributed to some divisions having an increase in personal services. Other areas with major increases or decreases are discussed below. The total utility accounts are up 13.6% which is driven by an expected increase in electric utility rates as well as all the utilities associated with the new we11ness center and the new fire training facility. The fees paid by divisions for motor pool lease fees are up by $137,659, which is a 29% increase. This increase is caused by the annual adjustment of lease fees for the replacement of fleet vehicles. The Fire Suppression Division had the largest increase ($75,619) which covers the large dollar vehicles that they use in fire protection. 1-21