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The components of the net expense increases are as follows: <br />Increase in expenses: <br />Fire Relief State Aid $13,391 <br />Attorney Costs $5,350 <br />Fall Street Sweeping $3,500 <br />Clean Up Day Subsidy $2,250 <br />Travel Building Official $650 <br />Other (net) $150 <br />Sub -Total $25,291 <br />Reductions in expenses: <br />Salaries & Personnel Costs $1,661 <br />Electrical Inspector $2,800 <br />Electric & Gas $2,750 <br />PERA - Council $1,100 <br />Fire Department Contract $1,810 <br />Other $512 <br />Sub -Total $10,633 <br />Net Increase in Expenses $14,658 <br />The basis for certain of the modifications above are as follows: <br />C. Fire Relief State Aid was adjusted to match the 2004 actual amount. This change <br />has a zero impact on the levy as the dollars are just a pass through to the Relief <br />Association. <br />Electrical Inspector cost was adjusted to 80% of revenues which is contracted <br />amount. <br />C. Salaries were reduced to match the wage scales being used as part of this budget. <br />(Future discussions to occur.) <br />PERA Council has been reduced as there is no past service liability remaining. <br />C. Electric and Gas expense at each facility has been reviewed and compared to prior <br />years. This analysis has resulted in a net reduction of budgeted costs. <br />C. The Fire Department has submitted their final budget proposal reducing their <br />overall contract amount from $211,770 to $209,960. <br />C. Attorney costs were increased for Gross Misdemeanor to be in agreement with <br />attorney's estimate. The budgeted amount for forfeitures was increased to more <br />accurately reflect historical costs. <br />