HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 07 23 Mayor's Budget Recommendation Date: July 23, 2009
This document was distributed and referenced as
a Memo from Mayor Bush during the July 23,
2009 City Commission Workshop.
Mayor's Budget Recommendations
Reduce the proposed millage from 2.4714 to 2.4550. This is a reduction of
.0164 which is the increase in the voted bond debt. By doing this we can truthfully
say taxes have not been increased from last year.
Regarding the General Fund Capital Considerations I recommend the following
be funded from General Fund reserves:
Finance Department: All recommendations since these will save money
and staff time. The only request from the General Fund is the MUNIS—
Employee self service payroll module which will save staff time in entering
date. The other recommendations are not funded from the General Fund and
are appropriate requests.
Community Development: The construction of the Message Board and the
five street lights.
Parks Recreation: Fund the Dog Park so we can take advantage of the
FRDAP grant. Loan the funds from reserves and expect this loan to be paid
back when we start receiving fee impact money.
Police Department: Fund as requested. The vehicle replacement program
being initiated by the Chief makes a lot of sense and should be supported.
The continuing maintenance of older vehicles and the price of cars at this
time make sense to purchase what is requested.
Information Services: Fund as requested. We need to keep our information
technology current.
Desk Top Computer: Fund all requested.
A summary of the funds to be taken from the General Fund are presented in the
following table:
Mayor's Recommendations for Capital Considerations from General Fund
Department Description Amount
Executive Desktop Computer $1,250
Finance MUNIS Self Service $12,250
Information Services
Public Works Desktop Computer $1,250
Community Development Message Board Street $23,000
Lights
Police All on List $356,934
Parks Recreation Dog Park $135,611
Total $530,295