As a result of the policy direction provided by the City Commission, the proposed FY 2011-2012 Budget includes the following changes:
· Reduction of 47 full time equivalent positions
· A total millage rate of 5.4945 mills
· Creation of the Leisure Services Department
· Funding of the Internal Auditor
· Reduction of the electric utility tax from 10% to 8%
· Reduction of the Conservation rate from $2.60 to $1.95 per 1,000 kWh
· Increase of the water rate by 5.25%
· Increase of the sewer rate by 13%
· Proposed special assessments for fire services and street lights services
Don't believe everyhting you read in the backup for the Commission meeting. The reduction of 47 FTEs was done in the current year (10-11), not part of the budget to be approved. There are a number of positions being created or upgraded with salary increases such as the Economic Development Manager and a revenue officer. and no mention is made of the $2.7 million cost overrun on the beach project.
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