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Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

The Caroline County 2010-11 Budget presentation outlines the fiscal challenges faced by the county, including a $2 billion state shortfall and a record 9.6% unemployment rate. Despite these hurdles, the population is growing, with 28,245 residents reported in 2009. The budget includes significant reductions in various areas due to revenue shortfalls, including personnel cuts and decreased funding for social services. Key discussions revolve around strategies to manage fixed costs and maintain essential services during tough economic times.

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Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

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  1. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget Presentation to the Caroline County Board of Supervisors February 23, 2010 Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  2. All-America City Recipient Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  3. Still Growing, Despite the Economy • 2009 population – 28,245 • 2008 population – 27,942 • 2000 Census – 22,121 • 2010 Census activity underway. Kickoff was held Tuesday, February 16 at Food Lion Plaza in Bowling Green Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  4. We’re Still Growing (cont)….. • Unemployment is 9.6 percent. • Only City of Fredericksburg is higher. • Record number of people utilizing the Department of Social Services. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  5. And Just When You Thought It Couldn’t Get Any Worse….. • State has to make up a $2 Billion shortfall. • Governor Kaine proposed a “Caboose Budget” that contains $514,842 worth of reductions for Caroline County. • The “Caboose Budget” joins with Governor McDonnell’s Budget for General Assembly consideration. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  6. Couldn’t Get Any Worse (cont) • Recordation Taxes projected to be down 42 percent or approximately $140,000 • Reductions in reimbursements from the Comp Board for Constitutional Offices - $415,586 • Reductions in Grant Reimbursements - $83,135 Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  7. Couldn’t Get Any Worse (cont.) • Reductions in Electoral Board reimbursements - $8,000 • Forcing Localities to pick up costs for DMV data related to personal property - $5,000 • Discussions are that reductions could be even worse than what is on the table. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  8. Dealing with Now and Then…. • Revenue shortfall in current year’s budget could reach $300,000 – tied to Caboose Budget. • Last year, County government reduced all budgets 15 percent, except for Public Education; Filled only necessary positions; restructured capital program; and employees took six furlough days. • Downsized employee base by six positions. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  9. Rebuilding Fund Balance • Good strategy from 2000-2004. • Housing industry never met projections beginning in 2005. • General Fund loaned the Utility Fund $5 million. • Fund Balance has not recovered. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  10. County’s Debt Amount….. • $27,054,606 – General Fund • $33,650,994 – Public Schools • $20,723,800 – Utility Fund • $ 3,281,477 – Dawn • $ 6,000,000 – Revenue Anticipation Note for cash flow. • Proposed budget pays back $6,646,013 in debt retirement. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  11. Uncertain County Revenue Picture….. • Collection of Permits, Fees and Licenses – Down $190,000. • Revenue from Use of Money and Property – Down $85,000. • Recovered Costs – Down $185,000. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  12. Uncertain Revenue Picture (cont.)…… • Real property tax rate proposed to stay the same at $0.53 x $100. • Reassessment underway that costs the County $200,000. • Budget proposed on the BOS equalizing the tax rate in line with property reappraisal. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  13. Uncertain Revenue Picture (cont.)……. • Dominion Power project – additional $600,000 in Public Corporation taxes. • Proposed is a five percent increase in user rates for utility customers that would generate $320,000 for the Utility Fund. • Utility Debt will continue to be paid by the General Fund. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  14. Increased Fixed Costs….. • Matching premium payments for employee health insurance - $121,000. • Picking up contributions to retirement and life insurance - $165,000. • Increases in General Property expenses with more buildings on line. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  15. Increased Fixed Costs (cont.)….. • Increases to Regional Correctional Institutions - $217,605. • Proposal is $100,000 less than requested by the institutions. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  16. Proposed Reductions to Meet Revenue Shortfalls……. • Decrease personnel costs through attrition, reductions in force and across-the-board salary reductions - $995,000 in savings. • This includes a reduction of 14 full-time positions. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  17. Proposed Reductions to Meet Revenue Shortfall (cont.)…… • Across-the-board salary reductions would include one percent for those employees making $40,000 or less; and two percent for those employees making over $40,000. • Other reductions include: • Contributions to outside agencies - $57,500. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  18. Proposed Reductions to Meet Revenue Shortfalls (cont.)….. 2. Elimination of Summer Jobs Program - $10,000 savings. 3. Closing of the Cannery - $17,000 savings. 4. Reduction to County Health Department - $27,000 savings. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  19. Proposed Reductions to Meet Revenue Shortfalls (cont.)….. 5. Reducing hours at certain Solid Waste Convenience sites - $95,000 savings. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  20. Revamped Capital Program…. General Fund Projects • Repairs to Knuckleboom Truck - $60,000. • Repairs to Fire Engine for Port Royal - $60,000. • Roof replacement at Public Works Building - $13,000. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  21. Revamped Capital Program (cont.)……. • Victory Park - $75,000. Utility Fund Projects • Rappahannock River Permitting - $462,500. • Interim Water Plan - $554,500. • Expansion of Wastewater Treatment Plant - $2 million. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  22. Revamped Capital Program (cont.)…… • Utility Equipment - $140,000. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  23. Efficiencies in Fire and Rescue…… • Proposed Budget relieves volunteer companies from using their own money to fund operations. • Some financial functions moved directly under the Chief’s supervision. • Volunteer funds directed to companies answering the most calls. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  24. 2010-11 Budget Summary • Overall Budget - $89,188,378 – 4.3 percent more than FY 2010. • Operating Budget - $85,956,378 – 0.5 percent more than FY 2010. • General Fund Budget - $34,565,856 – 0.3 percent less than FY 2010. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  25. Education…… • Proposed local share is $10,900,000 - $442,281 less than FY 2010. • Composite Index requires Caroline County to fund at least $10,600,000. • School Board Budget presentation scheduled for March 9. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  26. General Fund Transfers….. • Debt Retirement - $1,889,904 • Social Services - $407,073 • Public School Division - $10,900,000 • Comprehensive Services Act - $405,356 • Dedicated Revenue from Personal Property Tax - $1,574,999 Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  27. Human Resources…. • Budget funds 173 full-time and 60 part-time employees. This is 13 fewer full-time positions than in FY 2010. • Proposal to establish County Attorney as an employee rather than a contracted service. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  28. Public Utilities……. • Operations will continue to be self-supporting with this Budget proposal. • County receives approximately $20,000 per month to provide water to Lake Caroline. • Also restored is $62,000 to provide water and sewer to VDOT rest stop on I-95. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  29. Conclusion • County now realizing the financial nightmare of the state and financial scenes. • Deep reductions in revenue are off-set by deep cuts in personnel and salary reductions. • Takes staffing back to near 2006-07 levels. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  30. Conclusion (cont.)….. • General Assembly actions will likely not make financial conditions any better, but could make them worse. • Budget proposals could be moved up before July 1 in order to make up $300,000 shortfall in this year’s Budget. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  31. Thanks! • To Fran Hatcher, Director of Finance, for putting the Budget document together. Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

  32. Questions and Comments! Caroline County 2010-11 Budget

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