Transcript Dec 17 2007 Budget presentation
Special Committee of the Whole
Preliminary Draft 2009 Operating, Capital and Reserve Budget
FOR DISCUSSION Monday, December 15, 2008
2009 BUDGET DIRECTION
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Maintain what we have;
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Endeavour to maintain the same level of service;
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Prioritize capital projects that contribute to long term efficiency and effectiveness;
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Endeavour to invest in areas that contribute to the long term sustainability of the municipality.
MAJOR 2009 BUDGET CHALLENGES
Reduced Revenue
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from interest and other sources
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from Planning Fees related to the lag between development and redevelopment
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reduced general revenues lower than previously estimated Recommending A Strategy (RAS) surcharge Increased Expenses
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Solid waste recycling and SSO
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Fuel and Utilities Growth
CORPORATE RESPONSE TO CHALLENGES 1.
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Established new strategic direction with Mayor and Council.
A collaborative process undertaken to address budget challenges.
Drive within organization to concentrate on maintaining existing level of services and contain costs.
Commission/Department’s identified cost savings and revenue raising opportunities and took action where appropriate.
CAO “Call to Action” initiative implemented.
Limited financing for Capital from ARF and taxes to 2008 levels.
Augmented Capital program through other infrastructure funding.
FURTHER ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS
Implement hiring gaps as appropriate
Reduce fuel and utility budgets
Increase garbage tag revenue
Potential water for tomorrow CSC revenue
Eliminated two One-Timers (included in base)
Allowance for salary survey Phase 1 removed
Implement CAO’s “Call to Action” Measures:
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reduce seminar and convention expenses by 50% reduce employee training reduce computer purchase plan by 50% implement additional ideas from brainstorming sessions
2009 Budget – Second Round Results Consolidated TOWN, CYFS, LIBRARY
(As at Dec. 15, 2008) $ % Tax Incl.
Base (including Assessment) Mandatory/Legislative Growth Enhancements TOTAL 1,292,361 5,000 3.79% 0.01% 202,112 0.59% 320,765 0.94% 1,815,238 5.32%
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX PROJECTION FOR 2009
Town Region School Board Total 2008 $ 1,189.96 $ 1,253.27
$ 63.31 1,567.78 802.96 2009 1,625.79 802.96 $ Change % Change 58.01 $ 3,560.70 $ 3,682.01 $ 121.31 Based on estimated average assessment.
Region % based on 2009 projection.
5.32% 3.70% 0.00% 3.41%
What’s Included
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CAO
Smart Commute (B) Continuous Improvement
Budget Open House (E) Economic Development
CIP Incentive Program (B) Human Resources
Accessibility Training (M) Information Technology
Voice and Data Communications (G) Central York Fire Services
Administrative Assistant (Part-Time to Full-Time) (G) Computer aided dispatching and licensing annual maintenance cost (shared with RH, EG, G, K, V)
Annual maintenance costs of shared radio system
What’s Included . . .
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Community Services
Regional Boulevard Maintenance (G) Crossing Guards (2) – New School Locations (G) Facility Worker (G) Reduced 3 Stream Waste Diversion Expansion-Trails (E) 2010 Event – Olympic Torch Run (E) Asset Management Coordinator (E) Administrative Position (Part-Time to Full-Time) (E) Library
Advocacy & Board Development (E)
Collection Management – Adult (E) Collection Management - Children & Young Adults (E) Library Card – Child’s Cards, Key Tag Cards (E) Systems Technician (Part-Time) (G) Technology Improvements (E) Monday Services (E)
What’s Not Included . . .
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General Government
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Asset Replacement Fund Increase over 2008 levels
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Increase to Capital finance from Taxes
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Building of Tax base to mitigate future expenses
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Community Services
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Landscape Summer Student (G)
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Engineer-In-Training (E)
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Winter Maintenance Reserve (E)
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Utilities Reserve (E)
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Culture Master Plan Implementation (E)
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Expanded Goose Management Program (E)
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Traffic Management Vehicle (G)
What’s Not Included . . .
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Continuous Improvement
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Environmental Sustainability Strategy (E)
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Economic Development
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Increase to Economic Development Incentive (E)
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Corporate Branding (E)
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Human Resources
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Leadership Training (E)
MAJOR BUDGET DRIVERS
Next Steps/Options for Consideration
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Consider Commission Summaries (Brief Presentation)
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Review Enhancement List
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Review Growth Items List
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Review Service Levels
Optimize Facilities Extend Staff Vacancies Reduce Staffing Levels Concentrate on Core Services Reduce Committee Budget • •
Review Base Use Reserves