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DeKalb County 2007 Tax Funds Budget. Important Dates. CEO & BOC establish priorities July 2006 Departments submit requests August 29, 2006 CEO submits budget to BOC December 4, 2006 Public Information Meetings held December 4 - 6, 2006 Budget Review Committee meetings January 2007
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Important Dates CEO & BOC establish priorities July 2006 Departments submit requests August 29, 2006 CEO submits budget to BOC December 4, 2006 Public Information Meetings held December 4 - 6, 2006 Budget Review Committee meetings January 2007 Public Hearings & BOC adopts budget January 9 & 23, 2007 2
Priorities for 2007 • Balanced Budget • Homestead Exemption utilizing 80% of HOST Receipts • Process & Technology Improvements 3
Revenues (in millions) Before prior year expenditure encumbrances 4
Budget Comparison (in millions) *Includes Hospital, Debt Service, Human Services, Parks & Libraries & General Operations 8
Operating Expenditure Trends (in millions) 9
Budget Summary Tax Funds Only Requests from Departments $710,198,260 2007 Recommended Base Budget $609,986,384 2006 Adopted Budget (Mid Year) $580,894,184 Budget Change from Prior Budget 5.0% 10
Planned Operational Improvements • Full Implementation of 311 (Citizen Help Center). • Design upgrades to wastewater treatment system. • Continued focus on upgrading Public Safety facilities and equipment. • Consolidation of Information Services Operational Systems. • Expedited Implementation of 2006 Bond Projects. • Upgrade of Clerk of Superior Court Information Systems. 11
Budget Assumptions • State of Georgia will continue HTRC program up to $8,000 per homestead in 2007. • Continuation of administrative controls on filling of vacant positions and overtime. • Floating Exemption for Homesteads for County taxes only. 12
Local Government Comparison Cost of Water & Sewer, Sanitation and Taxes For a $200,000 Home Average Water Usage 7,000 gallons per month. Includes Homeowners Tax Relief Credit ($8,000). Excludes State & School Taxes. 13
Tax Savings On $200,000 Home In 2007 14
Where Your Tax Dollar Is Spent Homestead property taxes. 15
HOST Receipts vs. Exemptions (in millions) After Standard Exemptions and Homeowners Tax Relief Credit ($8,000) 16
DeKalb Homestead Taxes 2001 – 2007 Home Value of $200,000 17
Homestead Operating Taxes DeKalb: “The Best Deal in Town” After Standard Exemption, Homeowners Tax Relief Credit of $8,000 and HOST Credit. 18
Accomplishments in 2006 • 2nd AAA Bond Rating • Juvenile Court Near Completion • New Police & Fire & Headquarters Opened • Fire Station 26 Completed • Technology Projects: • Hansen Planning & Development System • 311 Citizen Help Center Pilot • Increased Security & Disaster Recovery Capabilities • Initiated New Property Appraisal & Tax Collection Information Systems • Park & Greenspace Projects 20