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2007 Budget

2007 Budget. The County of York. Adopted: December 20, 2006. 2006 FORECAST. …foundation for tomorrow. Did we meet our objectives?. Completed Courthouse renovation Below budget “Green Building” design 2 nd stage of downtown restructuring

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2007 Budget

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  1. 2007 Budget The County of York Adopted: December 20, 2006

  2. 2006 FORECAST …foundation for tomorrow

  3. Did we meet our objectives? • Completed Courthouse renovation • Below budget • “Green Building” design • 2nd stage of downtown restructuring • Continue 911 Strategic plan implementation • ESC under construction • CAD system “live” on 10-31-06

  4. Did we meet our objectives? • Introduced “Paid Time Off” (PTO) strategy • Initiated Business Continuity Planning program • Estimated cost = $250,000 • Partially funded with PCCD grant • Initiated Government Center facility space study • Contracted with NuTec Design • Estimated $10 million project • Completes “Service Center” consolidation for downtown facilities

  5. Did we meet our objectives? • Where did we fall short? • Operating reserves – 2006 is breakeven • Loss of planned revenue • INS detainee population below plan due to higher County inmate population • Initial payment to DOJ depleted 2005 surplus reserve • $4.1 million ($2.0 M up-front / $688,000/Qtr)

  6. Notable Achievements in 2006 • Key Personnel additions: • Dr. Jerry Anderson – Director – C&Y • Created new Labor Relations Director • Human Resources Director – to be named • Gary Glatfelter – Fleet Manager • Detox & Rehab Center project in process • Funded with Managed Care Reinvestment dollars

  7. Notable Achievements in 2006 • Implemented newsletter • Delivered first “State of the County Address” • Settled outstanding INS dispute with the Dept. of Justice • $18 million agreement • $688,000 per Qtr

  8. Notable Achievements in 2006 • Successfully integrated new electronic voting system technology for York County • Compliant with HAVA • No major issues with hardware • Completed new 288-bed Work Release Facility • $12 million project • Includes new kitchen and medical facilities

  9. Notable Achievements in 2005 Major Milestones Achieved • Welcomed our 1 millionth visitor to the York County Park system • Reached 30,000 acres of preserved farmland and open space in York County • Implemented Central Booking Center • Processed 9,564 ytd • $50 Central Booking fee approved

  10. PROJECTED 2006 RESULTS • 2006 is “breakeven” year… no surplus expected • Spending is projected to be $2 million below budget • Offset by lower revenues: • Title IV-E funds down $1.0 million • INS revenue down $1.8 million

  11. FAVORABLE TRENDS: • C&Y costs projected to be on budget • Juvenile placements have leveled off • YCNH subsidy stabilized • Overtime initiatives are resulting in lower premium costs for 24/7 operations • Benefit costs are moderating

  12. 2006 Year End Cash Position • No surplus generation • Year-end cash balance $3.5 M • Reflects DOJ payment • TRAN will be necessary to provide gap financing in 2007 $3.5 M Dollars in Thousands

  13. The 2007 Budget Maximizing taxpayer services with limited resources….

  14. 2007 Budget Objectives Continue 911 Strategic plan Maximize INS revenue potential Develop strategy for Archives expansion Continue Business Continuity planning Commence Northern Extension of Rail Trail Establish Costs & Fines Collection initiative Complete Space Study for Government Center

  15. 2007 Budget Process • Budget team reviewed 76 individual budget requests • Comprising 2,000+ line items • Budget team: • Barbara Bair, Treasurer • Robb Green, Controller • Deb Myers, Deputy Controller • Initial request included: • 58 new positions • $1.0 million capital budget • $6.0 million of Special Allocation requests • Net $9.5 million deficit or 11% tax increase

  16. 2006 General Fund Budget $149,361,499 Millage Rate = 3.80 4.4% increase Includes Dedicated Library Tax (.1 Mill) 2007 General Fund Preliminary Budget $161,667,791 Expenses up 8.2% $12.3 million Millage Rate = 3.91 2.9% increase Includes Dedicated Library Tax (.1 Mill) The Bottom Line…

  17. General Fund Expense Summary by Sector Total General Fund = $161,667,791 How Your Tax Dollars Are Utilized...

  18. General Fund Growth Trend 2006 2007 Incr. $149,781,088 $161,667,791 +8.2% General Fund average growth is 7% per year Dollars in Thousands

  19. GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION • Includes: • Support functions • Debt service • Employee benefits • 2007 Budget = $56.7 M • Total expenses are up $5.7 million or 11% Dollars in Thousands

  20. Government Administration • Major impacts: • Benefit costs up $4.2 million • Retirement Plan contribution up $2 million • Health care costs up 7%, or $1.5 million • Debt Service up $770,000 • new 911 system project cost = $68.0 million • Utilities and facility costs up $446,000

  21. Government Administration +19% +5% +6% Dollars in Thousands

  22. COURT SYSTEM & PUBLIC SAFETY • Includes: • Court & Court related functions • Corrections • Public Safety • 2007 Budget = $87.6M • Total expenses are up $7.0 million or 9% Dollars in Thousands

  23. Court System & Public Safety • Major Impacts: • Clerk of Courts operating costs up $180,000 • 40% increase since 2005 • Staffing up 67% since 2003 • New Collections Unit • Expected to generate additional $460,000 in fines & costs income • Prison operations up $3.9 million • Includes addition of 175 INS detainees plus new Work Release facility • Revenue up $3.8 million (rate & volume) • 911 Operations up $1.0 million

  24. Court System & Public Safety +10% +2% +29% Dollars in Thousands

  25. HUMAN SERVICES • Includes: • C&Y • MH/MR • Area Agency on Aging • YCNH • Veteran’s Affairs • 2007 Budget = $9.7 Million • Total expenses are down slightly from 2006 Dollars in Thousands

  26. Human Services • Major Impacts: • YCNH subsidy down $100,000 from 2006 level; 2007 subsidy is $2.6 million • C&Y costs up $60,000 • Title IV-E funding loss of $2.0 million • Juvenile placements have leveled off

  27. Human Services +1% +3% -1% +0% +6% Dollars in Thousands

  28. OTHER EXPENSES • Includes: • Government Services • Planning Commission • Farm Land Preservation • Rabbittransit • YCEDC • Library System • Discretionary allocations • 2007 Budget = $7.6 Million • Expenses are down $379,000 or (5%) Dollars in Thousands

  29. Other Expenses • Major Impacts: • Reduced Ag Preservation $900,000 • $7.0 Million loan facility to leverage matching state funds • Replaces $1.0 Million allocation • Library funding up $200,000 • Dedicated .1 Mill Library Tax • Library will rebate $200,000 to County for CY 2007 • Increased YCEDC funding $325,000 for economic development initiatives • $375,000 for YCEDC operations • $250,000 for KIZ activities • $125,000 for Codorus Corridor strategy

  30. Other Expenses -16% +2% Dollars in Thousands

  31. Millage Rate Distribution SECTOR 2007 BUDGET MILL RATE Note: Expenses include revenue offsets

  32. Tax Rate History • County taxes have risen .55 mills since 2003, or 13% • Average 3.4% / year • Increases per year: • 2004 - • 2005 5.0% • 2006 4.7% • 2007 2.9% Equalized Tax Rates Mills 4.75 4.62 4.41 4.20 4.20 3.91 3.80

  33. Tax Rate Comparison For every real estate tax dollar paid in York County… County Taxes Municipal Taxes School Taxes 77% 7% 16% Avg. School Taxes 17.66 mills Avg. County Taxes 3.80 mills Avg. Local Taxes 1.40 mills Total 22.86 mills Based on 2006 data

  34. Total County Budget 2006 2007 • GENERAL FUND • Principal County Operating Budget $147.2 $159.3 • Dedicated Library Tax 2.22.4 • Capital Reserve Fund • PROPRIETARY FUND • York County Nursing Home33.334.4 • 911 County Control6.27.4 • SPECIAL REVENUE FUND • Principal Human Services budget97.4106.6 • Domestic Relations budget4.24.9 • Housing, CDBG & Liquid Fuels budget8.911.2 • FIDUCIARY FUND • Retirement Fund6.97.6 • Tax Claim16.016.0 Dollars in Millions TOTAL BUDGET $ 322.3 $ 349.8

  35. 2007 Budget In summary… To Recap

  36. 2007 Budget Highlights • Proposed G/F tax increase for 2007 • Millage rate increases from 3.80 to 3.91 mills • G/F taxes will increase 2.9% • Daily rate agreement with INS completed • Tax increase largely due to: • DOJ settlement costs - $2.7 million • Increase in retirement plan ARC - $2.0 million • No reserve contribution

  37. 2007 Budget • Budget available for view 20 days in the Commissioner’s Office • Adoption of final budget scheduled for December 20 • Commissioner’s comment ?

  38. 2007 Budget The County of York

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