City of La Porte Operating Budget 1996-1997

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I I I I I I I I I I I .1 I ,I I. I I I I As with most Governmental Entities, the cost of providing manpower is the largest expense incurred. Regular salaries and overtime account for $10 million of the budget. This amount, when coupled with associated benefits (Social Security, Retirement, Medical Insurance) account for approximately 43% of the City's resources. The Debt Service category is the total dollars expended to pay interest and principal on existing debt. The Capital Outlay category includes procurement of vehicles totaling $596 thousand and Capital Improvement Projects totaling $2.37 million. The Supplies category includes office, chemicals and other supplies. The Other category includes items such as utilities, training and education, and maintenance. An in-depth discussion of resources and expenses for selected funds is found later in this letter. PERSONNEL CHANGES In planning for staffing levels in fiscal year 1996-97, 8 full time positions were added and 2 full time positions were deleted. The deleted positions were in the Cash Management Division which are attributed to increased efficiency in operations as well as the impact of the new computer system. A brief synopsis of each new position is listed below. Assistant Police Chief in the Police Administration Division - The Police Department is adding one Assistant Chief position to assist in the overall management of the police operation of the City. Lieutenant in the Patrol Division - The Police Patrol Division is adding one Patrol Lieutenant to assist in the management of this division. Patrol Officer in the Patrol Division - The Police patrol Division expects to increase their patrol force by one patrol officer who will be funded through a federal grant. This officer will be hired only if grant funds are available. Clerk in the Municipal Court Division - The Municipal court Division is adding a position to assist in the handling of increased paperwork and daily operations. The steady increase in the number of citations being issued has caused them to rely on temporary services for the past year. Equipment Operator (1) and two (2) Equipment Solidwaste Workers in the Residential Solidwaste Division - In order to continue to provide first-class solid waste services, the Residential Solidwaste Division is adding one three-man crew with garbage, trash, recycling and yard waste duties. Code Enforcement Officer in the Inspection Division - The Inspection Division is adding a position to aid in developing a viable community by expanding economic opportunity, promoting decent housing and developing a more suitable living environment for citizens. The Code Enforcement Officer will deal with issues of public nuisance. There are also eight positions being converted from part-time to fuJI-time. These positions are scattered throughout the City Divisions and are being changed as a response to increase service levels caused by our population and services growth. 1-5