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In the recent budget discussion, the Board revealed a staggering cut of $12.9 million over two years, amounting to 25.5%. For FY10/11, a reduction of $7.2 million was noted, impacting 23 full-time and 3 part-time positions. Key savings strategies include reductions in health insurance, operating expenses, and capital expenses. Ongoing savings efforts may lead to additional cuts, while reliance on reserves has also diminished. The Board is analyzing operational cuts, including unpaid holidays and contract cancellations, to address the $3.6 million shortfall.
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July 27, 2010 Budget Discussion
Board’s Budget • Budget CUT $12.9 million or 25.5% in two years (FY09/10 & FY10/11) • Fiscal Year 10/11 Budget CUT - $7,198,424 or 15.6%
Board’s Budget • Positions CUT 23 full-time, 3 part-time in two years (FY08/09 & 09/10) • Current year 8 full-time positions cut through attrition • FY10/11 budget savings - $402,907 • On-going savings - $1,139,437 • Reduced Health Insurance • FY09/10 year savings - $99,710 • FY10/11 potential additional CUT- $217,000
Board’s Budget • Operating Expenses CUT for FY10/11- $1,930,799 • Capital Expenses CUT for FY10/11 – $4,864,721 • Aid to Private Organizations not funded - $307,351 • Does not include additional requests for FY10/11 • Utilization of Reserves (savings) CUT - $5,393,720 • ….And still a budget shortfall of $3.6 million
Expenditure Tools • Salary Reductions • Reduces hourly rate, reduces overtime rate, sustainable through time • Board Departments • 3% reduction would save - $308,005 • Savings to General Fund - $140,895 • 5% reduction would save - $513,342 • Savings to General Fund - $234,826 • 7% reduction would save - $718,678 • Savings to General Fund - $328,756
Expenditure Tools • Unpaid Holidays • Holiday off without pay: reduces total hours paid, reduces social security and retirement, not sustainable through time • Board Departments • 5 unpaid days would save - $186,736 • Savings to General Fund - $91,704 • 11 unpaid days would save - $410,820 • Savings to General Fund - $201,746
Expenditure Tools • Additional Operational Cut Considerations • Cancel Custodial Contracts - $140,000 • Cancel Pest Control Contracts - $4,500 • Cancel Chiller Maintenance - $12,200 • @Judicial Center • Eliminate Hwy78 Beautification - $6,000 • Will not be fulfilling funding agreement • Cancel HVAC Maintenance Contract - $55,000 • @ Jail
Expenditure Tools • Cancel Mowing Contract - $7,800 • @Health Department • Eliminate all grounds maintenance at Okee –Tantie - $35,000 - $70,000 • Eliminate the replacement of various items at the Sports Complex - $10,580 • Eliminate the replacement of various items at other Parks - $16,120
Expenditure Tools • Eliminate use of lights at ballfields/courts @ Sports Complex - $9,600 • Eliminate use of lights at other parks - $17,500