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FORM B-1 2021 ADJUSTMENTS TO BASE BUDGET <br />DEPARTMENT #:494 FUND:601 <br />NAME:WATER OPERATING <br />B-1 & B-2 TOTAL $142,235 TOTAL B1 CHANGES $54,465 <br />1 <br />Account #:4200 Amount (neg if decrease)$500 <br />OFFICE SUPPLIES <br />Description of Adjustment:To account for an increase in supplies expense (Utility Billing Forms, Computer Equipment, <br />and general supplies. <br />Benefits if done:The Utilities Dept will continue to have the necessary office supplies. <br />Implications if not done:Public Works Staff may not be able to fulfill day to day operational demands efficiently or <br />effectively. <br />2 <br />Account #:4212 Amount (neg if decrease)$2,500 <br />VEHICLE FUEL <br />Description of Adjustment:Additional fuel consumption for .50 FTE General Maintenance Employee <br />Benefits if done: <br />Implications if not done: <br />3 <br />Account #:4216 Amount (neg if decrease)$20,000 <br />IRRIGATION CONTROLLERS <br />Description of Adjustment:$20,000 to initiate a residential smart irrigation controller purchase program. <br />City would purchase controller in bulk and provide at nominal fee to residential customers. <br />Program could be expanded if grant aided. Goal of 100 units in first year. <br />Benefits if done:Over 30% of summer water production is related to residential irrigation. <br />Smart Controllers have been shown to reduce outdoor irrigation consumption <br />by up to 50%. <br />Long term goal is to reduce use and delay/eliminate future capital investments. <br />Implications if not done: <br />City will need to identify other potential water conservation programs to implement. <br />130