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THE STATE OF THE COUNTY
THE STATE OF THE COUNTYPresented by
ALLEN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Presented byALLEN COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
WHAT DOES THE COMMISSION DO?WHAT DOES THE COMMISSION DO?
• Preside over budget matters; allocate funds to General Fund Offices and Departments
• Capital Improvements; maintain County owned buildings
• Ensure adequate public services for residents
• Preside over budget matters; allocate funds to General Fund Offices and Departments
• Capital Improvements; maintain County owned buildings
• Ensure adequate public services for residents
WHAT DOES THE COMMISSION DO? (continued)
WHAT DOES THE COMMISSION DO? (continued)
• Oversee wise use of taxpayer dollars
• Forecast future needs; makes plans
• Strive to improve quality of life for citizens of the county
• Create opportunities for economic growth and development
• Oversee wise use of taxpayer dollars
• Forecast future needs; makes plans
• Strive to improve quality of life for citizens of the county
• Create opportunities for economic growth and development
WHAT COMMISSION CANNOT DOWHAT COMMISSION CANNOT DO• CANNOT give raises or decrease pay of
employees in any Office or Department other than their own
• CANNOT lay off staff of any other Office or Department
• CANNOT mandate day/hours of operations for any other Office or Department
• CANNOT easily decrease hours or pay of classified employees. Must abide by Civil Service laws for government employees and have no authority over other Elected Officials’ employees
• CANNOT give raises or decrease pay of employees in any Office or Department other than their own
• CANNOT lay off staff of any other Office or Department
• CANNOT mandate day/hours of operations for any other Office or Department
• CANNOT easily decrease hours or pay of classified employees. Must abide by Civil Service laws for government employees and have no authority over other Elected Officials’ employees
HOW THE COUNTY SPENDS YOUR MONEY
HOW THE COUNTY SPENDS YOUR MONEY • Elected Offices & Departmental Budgets
(23)– Such as Sheriff, Treasurer, Recorder, Auditor,
Courts, Prosecutor, Veterans Services, Museum, etc.
• Pay off debt for Jail Construction, Court of Appeals, Civic Center expansion, and Eastown Road Expansion
• Capital Improvements– Building improvements, technology, sheriff’s
cruisers, etc.
• Elected Offices & Departmental Budgets (23)– Such as Sheriff, Treasurer, Recorder, Auditor,
Courts, Prosecutor, Veterans Services, Museum, etc.
• Pay off debt for Jail Construction, Court of Appeals, Civic Center expansion, and Eastown Road Expansion
• Capital Improvements– Building improvements, technology, sheriff’s
cruisers, etc.
HOW THE COUNTY SPENDS YOUR MONEY (Continued)
HOW THE COUNTY SPENDS YOUR MONEY (Continued)
• Economic Development
• 911 System and Operators
• Utilities, maintenance on County owned buildings and grounds
• Social Services−Department of Job and Family Services
mandate
−Indigent Defense
• Economic Development
• 911 System and Operators
• Utilities, maintenance on County owned buildings and grounds
• Social Services−Department of Job and Family Services
mandate
−Indigent Defense
ACCOMPLISHMENTSACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Paid off $5.285 million in General Fund debt for the Industrial Park since 2003
• Fully funded a “Rainy Day Fund” called the “Reserve Fund” in the amount of $1.267 million between 2003 and 2004
• Implemented “Energy Savings Project” in 2009 for five County owned buildings to reduce energy costs – energy savings will pay for cost of project
• Reorganized Commissioners Office staff – permanently eliminated 2 full-time positions since 2002
• Paid off $5.285 million in General Fund debt for the Industrial Park since 2003
• Fully funded a “Rainy Day Fund” called the “Reserve Fund” in the amount of $1.267 million between 2003 and 2004
• Implemented “Energy Savings Project” in 2009 for five County owned buildings to reduce energy costs – energy savings will pay for cost of project
• Reorganized Commissioners Office staff – permanently eliminated 2 full-time positions since 2002
2008 GENERAL FUND EXPENSES2008 GENERAL FUND EXPENSES
Elected Offices and Departmental
Expenses equaled
68% of all County Expenditures
Elected Offices and Departmental
Expenses equaled
68% of all County Expenditures
2008 GENERAL FUND EXPENSES2008 GENERAL FUND EXPENSES
Criminal Justice and Courts equaled
55%of all County Expenditures
Criminal Justice and Courts equaled
55%of all County Expenditures
2008 GENERAL FUND EXPENSES2008 GENERAL FUND EXPENSES
Employee wages and benefits equaled
66% of all County Expenditures
Employee wages and benefits equaled
66% of all County Expenditures
CURRENT FINANCIAL SITUATIONCURRENT FINANCIAL SITUATION
• 2008 Economic recession
– Banking Industry failures
– Stock Market decline
– Interest Rates plunged
– Unemployment rates soared
• 2008 Economic recession
– Banking Industry failures
– Stock Market decline
– Interest Rates plunged
– Unemployment rates soared
CURRENT FINANCIAL SITUATIONCURRENT FINANCIAL SITUATION
•Reductions in Income– 2009 Sales Tax Receipts down $1
million since 2007
– Interest Income down $2.2 million since 2007
•Reductions in Income– 2009 Sales Tax Receipts down $1
million since 2007
– Interest Income down $2.2 million since 2007
CURRENT FINANCIAL SITUATIONCURRENT FINANCIAL SITUATION
•Reductions in Income (cont’d)– Expect a cut of at least $200,000 in
2010 in Local Government Funding from the State
– Elimination of Personal Property Tax – lost $324,000 since 2004
•Reductions in Income (cont’d)– Expect a cut of at least $200,000 in
2010 in Local Government Funding from the State
– Elimination of Personal Property Tax – lost $324,000 since 2004
REVENUE HISTORYREVENUE HISTORY
$21,000,000
$22,000,000
$23,000,000
$24,000,000
$25,000,000
$26,000,000
$27,000,000
$28,000,000
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Est2010 Est
$23,055,851
$23,957,959
$25,439,274
$27,555,458
$26,989,858
$25,403,387
$23,936,468
Revenue HistoryGeneral Fund
GENERAL FUND REVENUE BY SOURCEGENERAL FUND REVENUE BY SOURCE
Property Taxes (10.71%)
Charges for Services (13.48%)
Interest Income (8.41%)
Other (2.52%)Rental Income (2.75%)
Repayment of Loans (1.79%)
Sales Tax (49.47%)Intergovernmental (10.88%)
2008 General Fund Revenue by Source
Property Taxes (10.71%)
Charges for Services (13.48%)
Interest Income (8.41%)
Other (2.52%)Rental Income (2.75%)
Repayment of Loans (1.79%)
Sales Tax (49.47%)Intergovernmental (10.88%)
2008 General Fund Revenue by Source
GROSS SALES TAX HISTORYGROSS SALES TAX HISTORY
$12,000,000
$12,500,000
$13,000,000
$13,500,000
$14,000,000
$14,500,000
$15,000,000
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Est.
$ 13,946,841
$ 14,446,159$ 14,404,857
$ 14,741,287
$ 14,062,496
$ 13,035,943
Gross Sales Tax History
CURRENT FINANCIAL SITUATIONCURRENT FINANCIAL SITUATION
•Increases in Expenses– Increase in Utility Costs for County
owned buildings
– Unfunded Federal/State Mandates – Crippled Children’s Aid at $155,000; Tuberculosis Care at $5,500; Defense of Indigents at $1 million; Department of Job and Family Services at $575,000
•Increases in Expenses– Increase in Utility Costs for County
owned buildings
– Unfunded Federal/State Mandates – Crippled Children’s Aid at $155,000; Tuberculosis Care at $5,500; Defense of Indigents at $1 million; Department of Job and Family Services at $575,000
CURRENT FINANCIAL SITUATIONCURRENT FINANCIAL SITUATION
•Increases in Expenses (Cont’d)– Maintenance on County Owned Buildings
– Liability Insurances
– Employee Health Insurance
−Increase of approximately $235,000 to Sheriff’s employee wages in 2009 due to union contract obligation.
•Increases in Expenses (Cont’d)– Maintenance on County Owned Buildings
– Liability Insurances
– Employee Health Insurance
−Increase of approximately $235,000 to Sheriff’s employee wages in 2009 due to union contract obligation.
GENERAL FUND EXPENSEGENERAL FUND EXPENSE
$22,000,000
$23,000,000
$24,000,000
$25,000,000
$26,000,000
$27,000,000
$28,000,000
20042005
20062007
20082009 Est.
2010 Est. before cuts
$23,903,306
$24,780,011
$26,394,668$26,186,945
$27,878,835
$25,905,211
$26,886,321
Expense History
$22,000,000
$23,000,000
$24,000,000
$25,000,000
$26,000,000
$27,000,000
$28,000,000
20042005
20062007
20082009 Est.
2010 Est. before cuts
$23,903,306
$24,780,011
$26,394,668$26,186,945
$27,878,835
$25,905,211
$26,886,321
Expense History
A serious problem arises when expenditures exceed actual revenues.
Spending more than we take in also has an immediate, negative, and long lasting impact on our Carryover Balance.
GENERAL FUND CASH BALANCEGENERAL FUND CASH BALANCE
($3,000,000)
($2,000,000)
($1,000,000)
$0
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
20042005
20062007
20082009 Est.
2010 Est. before cuts
$3,855,309
$3,032,390
$2,076,997
$3,445,509
$2,557,387
$2,066,801
($2,824,853)
Year-End Cash BalancesGeneral Fund
CASH FLOW CHARTCASH FLOW CHART
($1,000,000)
$0
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
20042005
20062007
20082009 Est
2010 Est before cuts
$3,855,298
$3,033,257
$2,076,996
$3,445,509
$2,556,531
$2,055,563
($883,052)
Cash + Revenue - Expense
($1,000,000)
$0
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
20042005
20062007
20082009 Est
2010 Est before cuts
$3,855,298
$3,033,257
$2,076,996
$3,445,509
$2,556,531
$2,055,563
($883,052)
Cash + Revenue - Expense
NEGATIVE CASH FLOWNEGATIVE CASH FLOW
• Negative Cash Flow from previous slide $ 883,052
• Plus $2 million carryover cash balance needed $2,000,000
• Equals amount needed for 2010 budget in order to pass a balanced budget $2,883,052
• Negative Cash Flow from previous slide $ 883,052
• Plus $2 million carryover cash balance needed $2,000,000
• Equals amount needed for 2010 budget in order to pass a balanced budget $2,883,052
WHAT’S ALREADY BEEN DONE IN 2009?WHAT’S ALREADY BEEN DONE IN 2009?
General Fund Offices cut by 21% from 2008 appropriations
− Auditor $ 164,543− Clerk of Courts $ 112,647− Commissioners $ 98,516− Board of Elections $ 94,720− Coroner $ 39,266− Recorder $ 69,742− Museum $ 62,923− Treasurer $ 55,340− Tax Map $ 34,609− Law Library $ 5,819
TOTAL $738,125
General Fund Offices cut by 21% from 2008 appropriations
− Auditor $ 164,543− Clerk of Courts $ 112,647− Commissioners $ 98,516− Board of Elections $ 94,720− Coroner $ 39,266− Recorder $ 69,742− Museum $ 62,923− Treasurer $ 55,340− Tax Map $ 34,609− Law Library $ 5,819
TOTAL $738,125
WHAT’S ALREADY BEEN DONE IN 2009? (CONTINUED)
WHAT’S ALREADY BEEN DONE IN 2009? (CONTINUED)General Fund Offices cut 15% to
20% from 2008 appropriations− Juvenile Court and
Detention Center $ 508,297−Common Pleas Court $ 71,273−Probate Court $ 51,672−Domestic Court $ 41,410
TOTAL $672,652
General Fund Offices cut 15% to 20% from 2008 appropriations
− Juvenile Court and
Detention Center $ 508,297−Common Pleas Court $ 71,273−Probate Court $ 51,672−Domestic Court $ 41,410
TOTAL $672,652
WHAT’S ALREADY BEEN DONE IN 2009? (CONTINUED)
WHAT’S ALREADY BEEN DONE IN 2009? (CONTINUED)General Fund Offices cut 0% to 15%
from 2008 appropriations
− Sheriff – Law Enforcement $ 492,064−Sheriff – Jail Operations $ 179,200−Building and Grounds $ 137,733−Miscellaneous $ 69,699−Prosecutor $ 41,803−Municipal Court $ 28,049
TOTAL $ 948,548GRAND TOTAL $2,359,325
General Fund Offices cut 0% to 15% from 2008 appropriations
− Sheriff – Law Enforcement $ 492,064−Sheriff – Jail Operations $ 179,200−Building and Grounds $ 137,733−Miscellaneous $ 69,699−Prosecutor $ 41,803−Municipal Court $ 28,049
TOTAL $ 948,548GRAND TOTAL $2,359,325
WHAT’S ALREADY BEEN DONE IN 2009? (CONTINUED)
WHAT’S ALREADY BEEN DONE IN 2009? (CONTINUED)Non-mandated agencies cut up to 100%:
$Cut %Cut
− OSU Extension $ 267,374 100%– Civic Center $ 263,817 71%– Soil and Water $ 86,000 68%– Allen County Airport$ 85,140 100%– Regional Transit $ 75,000 100%– Crime Victims Svcs.$ 46,110 100%– Alvis House $ 41,350 100%– Allen County Fair $ 26,500 88%– LACNIP $ 500 100%
TOTAL $ 891,791
Non-mandated agencies cut up to 100%: $Cut
%Cut − OSU Extension $ 267,374 100%– Civic Center $ 263,817 71%– Soil and Water $ 86,000 68%– Allen County Airport$ 85,140 100%– Regional Transit $ 75,000 100%– Crime Victims Svcs.$ 46,110 100%– Alvis House $ 41,350 100%– Allen County Fair $ 26,500 88%– LACNIP $ 500 100%
TOTAL $ 891,791
WHAT’S ALREADY BEEN DONE IN 2009? (CONTINUED)
WHAT’S ALREADY BEEN DONE IN 2009? (CONTINUED)Budgets that Increased in 2009:• Utilities $ 239,435• Retirements/Severances $ 80,000• Liability Insurance $ 51,684• Veterans Services $ 48,729• Employee Insurances $ 18,477• Sex Offender Court $ 16,667• Election Day Expenses $ 10,750• Miscellaneous $ 317
TOTAL $466,059
Budgets that Increased in 2009:• Utilities $ 239,435• Retirements/Severances $ 80,000• Liability Insurance $ 51,684• Veterans Services $ 48,729• Employee Insurances $ 18,477• Sex Offender Court $ 16,667• Election Day Expenses $ 10,750• Miscellaneous $ 317
TOTAL $466,059
WHAT’S ALREADY BEEN DONE IN 2009? (CONTINUED)
WHAT’S ALREADY BEEN DONE IN 2009? (CONTINUED)• General Fund Elected Offices and Departments
Cut 21% $( 738,125)• General Fund Elected Offices and Departments
Cut 15 to 20% $( 672,652)• General Fund Elected Offices and Departments
Cut 3% to 15% $( 948,548)• Non-Mandated Agencies cut up to 100%
$( 891,791)• Budgets that Increased $ 466,059TOTAL DECREASE IN 2009 BUDGET $(2,785,057)
• General Fund Elected Offices and Departments Cut 21% $( 738,125)
• General Fund Elected Offices and Departments Cut 15 to 20% $( 672,652)
• General Fund Elected Offices and Departments Cut 3% to 15% $( 948,548)
• Non-Mandated Agencies cut up to 100%$( 891,791)
• Budgets that Increased $ 466,059TOTAL DECREASE IN 2009 BUDGET $(2,785,057)
WHERE’S ALL THE “EXTRA” MONEY?WHERE’S ALL THE “EXTRA” MONEY?
• No employee raises except for the Sheriff’s union contractual increases of approximately $234,000 in 2009.
• Depleted the “Rainy Day” fund
• Capital projects have been put on hold in order to return that money to the General Fund
THERE IS NO EXTRA MONEY!
• No employee raises except for the Sheriff’s union contractual increases of approximately $234,000 in 2009.
• Depleted the “Rainy Day” fund
• Capital projects have been put on hold in order to return that money to the General Fund
THERE IS NO EXTRA MONEY!
WHY ADDITIONAL CUTS?WHY ADDITIONAL CUTS?
• Updated revenue projections show lower sales tax collection
• State Budget cuts could cause a loss in Local Government Funding of at least $200,000 - $400,000 for Allen County
• Depletion of reserves and one-time dollars in the amount of $1,981,339
• Sheriff’s Union employees will receive contractual wage increase again in 2010 unless they vote not to take it. This would amount to approximately an additional $250,000 in 2010
• Updated revenue projections show lower sales tax collection
• State Budget cuts could cause a loss in Local Government Funding of at least $200,000 - $400,000 for Allen County
• Depletion of reserves and one-time dollars in the amount of $1,981,339
• Sheriff’s Union employees will receive contractual wage increase again in 2010 unless they vote not to take it. This would amount to approximately an additional $250,000 in 2010
OUR FINANCIAL GOALSOUR FINANCIAL GOALS
• Create a balanced budget as required by law – Ohio Revised Code 5705.39
• Re-fund the “Rainy Day” Fund to meet critical needs for future
• Restore funding to impacted Elected Offices, Departments, and Initiatives
• Create a balanced budget as required by law – Ohio Revised Code 5705.39
• Re-fund the “Rainy Day” Fund to meet critical needs for future
• Restore funding to impacted Elected Offices, Departments, and Initiatives
WHAT ARE OUR OPTIONS?WHAT ARE OUR OPTIONS?
•Make further cuts−Cut Elected Office and Department
Appropriations by an estimated additional 16% or approximately $2.9 million
−Health Insurance
•Raise Taxes−2009 cuts of $2,785,057 + 2010
estimated cuts of $2,883,052 = $5,668,109 needed to bring services back to levels before cuts
•Make further cuts−Cut Elected Office and Department
Appropriations by an estimated additional 16% or approximately $2.9 million
−Health Insurance
•Raise Taxes−2009 cuts of $2,785,057 + 2010
estimated cuts of $2,883,052 = $5,668,109 needed to bring services back to levels before cuts
Where does all this lead?
ALLEN COUNTY SALES TAXALLEN COUNTY SALES TAX
•February 4, 1970: .5% sales tax enacted by Resolution
•February 10, 1987: .5% sales tax enacted by Resolution
•Current – Potential of .5% sales tax increase by Resolution
•February 4, 1970: .5% sales tax enacted by Resolution
•February 10, 1987: .5% sales tax enacted by Resolution
•Current – Potential of .5% sales tax increase by Resolution
ALLEN COUNTY SALES TAXALLEN COUNTY SALES TAX
• Currently at 6.5%
•Of the 6.5%, the State of Ohio keeps 5.5% and the
County only gets 1.0%
• Currently at 6.5%
•Of the 6.5%, the State of Ohio keeps 5.5% and the
County only gets 1.0%
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOMEMEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOMEPer U.S. Census Bureau for Allen County:
Median Household Income = $37,048
Per Ohio Department of Taxation:31 – 35% of Income is Taxed
Cost of .5% sales tax increase:$37,048 x 33% x .005 = $61.13 annually
$61.13 divided by 52 = $1.18 weekly$61.13 divided by 365 = $.17 daily
Per U.S. Census Bureau for Allen County:Median Household Income = $37,048
Per Ohio Department of Taxation:31 – 35% of Income is Taxed
Cost of .5% sales tax increase:$37,048 x 33% x .005 = $61.13 annually
$61.13 divided by 52 = $1.18 weekly$61.13 divided by 365 = $.17 daily
MEDIAN FAMILY INCOMEMEDIAN FAMILY INCOME
Per U.S. Census Bureau for Allen County:Median Family Income = $43,840
Per Ohio Department of Taxation:31 – 35% of Income is Taxed
Cost of .5% sales tax increase:$43,840 x 33% x .005 = $72.34 annually
$72.34 divided by 52 = $1.39 weekly$72.34 divided by 365 = $.20 daily
Per U.S. Census Bureau for Allen County:Median Family Income = $43,840
Per Ohio Department of Taxation:31 – 35% of Income is Taxed
Cost of .5% sales tax increase:$43,840 x 33% x .005 = $72.34 annually
$72.34 divided by 52 = $1.39 weekly$72.34 divided by 365 = $.20 daily
PER CAPITA INCOMEPER CAPITA INCOME
Per U.S. Census Bureau for Allen County:Per Capita Income = $17,511
Per Ohio Department of Taxation:31 – 35% of Income is Taxed
Cost of .5% sales tax increase:$17,511 x 33% x .005 = $28.89 annually
$28.89 divided by 52 = $.56 weekly$28.89 divided by 365 = $.08 daily
Per U.S. Census Bureau for Allen County:Per Capita Income = $17,511
Per Ohio Department of Taxation:31 – 35% of Income is Taxed
Cost of .5% sales tax increase:$17,511 x 33% x .005 = $28.89 annually
$28.89 divided by 52 = $.56 weekly$28.89 divided by 365 = $.08 daily
RESIDENCY OF SPENDERS IN ALLEN COUNTYRESIDENCY OF SPENDERS IN ALLEN COUNTY
Studies show that 51 – 52% of retail sales originate from
shoppers who live outside of Allen County
Studies show that 51 – 52% of retail sales originate from
shoppers who live outside of Allen County
STATEWIDE SALES/USE TAX RATESSTATEWIDE SALES/USE TAX RATES
Total of 88 Counties in Ohio7.0% tax rate or above – 58
Counties or 66%6.5% tax rate - 24 Counties or
27%6.25% tax rate – 5 Counties or
5.7%6.0% tax rate – 1 County or 1%
Total of 88 Counties in Ohio7.0% tax rate or above – 58
Counties or 66%6.5% tax rate - 24 Counties or
27%6.25% tax rate – 5 Counties or
5.7%6.0% tax rate – 1 County or 1%
AVERAGE ANNUAL COST OF NEW TAXAVERAGE ANNUAL COST OF NEW TAX
$72.34 annually per family$1.39 weekly per family
$.20 daily per family
$61.13 annually per household$1.18 weekly per household
$.17 daily per household
$28.89 annually per capita$.56 weekly per capita$.08 daily per capita
$72.34 annually per family$1.39 weekly per family
$.20 daily per family
$61.13 annually per household$1.18 weekly per household
$.17 daily per household
$28.89 annually per capita$.56 weekly per capita$.08 daily per capita
SALES TAXSALES TAX
Sales tax receipts for 2008 totaled $13,351,086 and were projected to be 15% less, or
$11,350,000 in 2009. Based on current economic conditions, it
is appropriate to suggest no increase will occur in 2010.
Sales tax receipts for 2008 totaled $13,351,086 and were projected to be 15% less, or
$11,350,000 in 2009. Based on current economic conditions, it
is appropriate to suggest no increase will occur in 2010.
SALES TAXSALES TAX
A one-half or .5% increase in the sales/use tax for 2010
would increase the General Fund by approximately $5
million.
A one-half or .5% increase in the sales/use tax for 2010
would increase the General Fund by approximately $5
million.
PLAN OF ACTIONPLAN OF ACTION
5 specific priorities have been addressed in order of
importance .This “Plan of Action” recognizes
essential services as the first order of need, yet provides
equitable response to the other pressing needs of the County.
5 specific priorities have been addressed in order of
importance .This “Plan of Action” recognizes
essential services as the first order of need, yet provides
equitable response to the other pressing needs of the County.
PLAN OF ACTION – YEAR 1PLAN OF ACTION – YEAR 1
YEAR 11ST Priority - $2 mil. to supplement revenue;
protect safety services, courts, prosecution from further cuts
2nd Priority - $550,000 to replenish 50% of “Rainy Day” fund to insure against future catastrophic events
3rd Priority - $1.2 mil. to restore 50% of 2009 cuts to Elected Offices and Departments
4th Priority - $446,000 to restore 50% of 2009 cuts to Non-Mandated Agencies or “Zero Funded Groups”
5th Priority - $804,000 to fund delayed capital projects
YEAR 11ST Priority - $2 mil. to supplement revenue;
protect safety services, courts, prosecution from further cuts
2nd Priority - $550,000 to replenish 50% of “Rainy Day” fund to insure against future catastrophic events
3rd Priority - $1.2 mil. to restore 50% of 2009 cuts to Elected Offices and Departments
4th Priority - $446,000 to restore 50% of 2009 cuts to Non-Mandated Agencies or “Zero Funded Groups”
5th Priority - $804,000 to fund delayed capital projects
PLAN OF ACTION – YEAR 2PLAN OF ACTION – YEAR 2
YEAR 21ST Priority - $2 mil. to supplement revenue;
protect safety services, courts, prosecution from further cuts
2nd Priority - $550,000 to replenish 50% of “Rainy Day” fund to insure against future catastrophic events
3rd Priority - $1,683,000 to restore 70% of 2009 cuts to Elected Offices and Departments
4th Priority - $624,000 to restore 70% 2009 cuts to of Non-Mandated Agencies or “Zero Funded Groups”
5th Priority - $143,000 to fund delayed capital projects
YEAR 21ST Priority - $2 mil. to supplement revenue;
protect safety services, courts, prosecution from further cuts
2nd Priority - $550,000 to replenish 50% of “Rainy Day” fund to insure against future catastrophic events
3rd Priority - $1,683,000 to restore 70% of 2009 cuts to Elected Offices and Departments
4th Priority - $624,000 to restore 70% 2009 cuts to of Non-Mandated Agencies or “Zero Funded Groups”
5th Priority - $143,000 to fund delayed capital projects
PLAN OF ACTION – YEAR 3PLAN OF ACTION – YEAR 3
YEAR 31ST Priority - $2 mil. to supplement
revenue; protect safety services, courts, prosecution from further cuts
2nd Priority – $2,160,000 to restore 90% of 2009 cuts to Elected Offices and Departments
3rd Priority - $803,000 to restore 90% 2009 cuts to of Non-Mandated Agencies or “Zero Funded Groups”
YEAR 31ST Priority - $2 mil. to supplement
revenue; protect safety services, courts, prosecution from further cuts
2nd Priority – $2,160,000 to restore 90% of 2009 cuts to Elected Offices and Departments
3rd Priority - $803,000 to restore 90% 2009 cuts to of Non-Mandated Agencies or “Zero Funded Groups”
PUBLIC TESTIMONYPUBLIC TESTIMONY
PUBLIC SUPPORTING TAX INCREASE
PUBLIC SUPPORTING TAX INCREASE
PUBLIC TESTIMONYPUBLIC TESTIMONY
PUBLIC OPPOSING THE TAX INCREASE
PUBLIC OPPOSING THE TAX INCREASE
PUBLIC TESTIMONYPUBLIC TESTIMONY
OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTSOTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS
STATE OF THE COUNTYSTATE OF THE COUNTY
ADJOURN
NEXT PUBLIC HEARING7:00 P.M. JULY 20, 2009
ADJOURN
NEXT PUBLIC HEARING7:00 P.M. JULY 20, 2009