FY2009- 2010_Budget Document - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

Of the twenty-nine different General Fund Divisions that comprise these Departments, seven (7) budgeted at amounts less than their 2008-09 budget level and five (5) have budgets less than 5% greater than the previous year. The following divisions have budgets that are greater than a 5% increase over the prior year. Most of the divisional increases are associated with increases in the TMRS rate and medical insurance contributions on the City’s side. This is the second year of an eight year phase in of increased TMRS contribution rates for the City. Divisions also had increases associated with maintenance fees, especially in the area of technology. Emergency Services Department: Fire Suppression – in addition the items previously mentioned this division increased 7.56% due to the inclusion of equipment purchases for truck radios, SCBA bottles and thermal imaging cameras. Emergency Medical Services – Additional factors increasing the EMS budget are an increased budget for overtime based on a historical analysis, as well as the proposed purchase of portable computers to include in the ambulances as part of an OSSI project that will upgrade the records management system for both the Emergency Services and Police Departments. Police Department (Administration, Criminal Investigation and Support Services) – The majority of the increases in these divisions are due to the reorganization of positions within the police department. Additionally, through the meet and confer process that occurred during fiscal year 2009, the civil service positions have received a pay increase which has also contributed to increases in these divisions. Another driving factor is the inclusion of a tuition reimbursement line item that several personnel plan to pursue. Administration Department: Human Resources – This division experienced an increase due to the increase in wages for the summer workers. Additionally, increased funding for employee training and tuition reimbursement contribute to the increase. Municipal Court – personnel adjustments associated with the salary study, computer software costs (moved from the Technology Fund into specific divisions), and costs, such as janitorial services, associated with the new municipal court building are the driving factors in the increase in this division. Purchasing – personnel adjustments associated with the salary study are the primary reason for the increase in this division. City Council – the increase in this division is the inclusion of a capital item to remodel City Hall to allow for more offices for the City Council. Finance Department (Accounting) – personnel adjustments associated with the salary study are the primary reason for the increase in this division. Public Works Department: Public Works – personnel adjustments associated with the salary study are the primary reason for the increase in this division. Residential Solidwaste – personnel adjustments associated with the salary study are the primary reason for the increase in this division. Additionally, this division experienced increases for vehicle maintenance and replacement. Parks Department: Recreation – the increase in this division is mainly attributed to an increase in the contract for lifeguards, which is located other professional services.