1. Fiscal Year 2012 – 2013 Budget May 7th, 2012
Haywood COUNTY
Fiscal Year 2012 – 2013
Budget
May 7th, 2012

2. budget process & development
Planning Process officially began in January with Mid-Year Budget Evaluation
Board of Commissioners Budget Retreat in February
Budget Kick-off meeting and individuals meetings with all Departments/Offices/Agencies
Budget Work Session with presentations from School System and Haywood Community College

3. “Rising to the Challenge”

4. FTE Historical Comparison

5. Overview No new requested positions recommended
All positions currently at 36 hour work week to remain as such
Maintain current Operating Schedule
Resignations/terminations to be evaluated for replacement of vacancy by County Manager

6. Overview Continuation of Christmas Bonus
Continuation of 0-2% MERIT via performance appraisals
No Cost of Living Adjustment
Reinstatement of 401(k) Employer Contribution at 1%

7. Overview
Recommend contracting of Inmate Healthcare Services at Detention Center
Budgeted fuel at $4/gal for gasoline and $4.75/gal for diesel
Budgeted computer and capital replacement equipment in department line items
Capital Improvement Plan
Contingency of $300K

8. Overview Sales Tax Revenue trending up
Increased School and Community College funding by 2.55%
General Fund expenditures increased by 2%

9. Where does the money come from?

10. Sales tax history & projections

11. Sales tax history by article

12. Value of one penny on tax rate

13. Fiscal Year
Where does the money go?
Budget Presentation

14. FY 12-13 Dept. Budget REQUESTS

15. General Government: governing body, administration, elections, finance, revaluations, legal services, engineering, wellness clinic, register of deeds, and court facilities

16. General Government
Increase state revenue for government channel operations
Purchase of Tablets and Software for enhancement of Assessor ‘s Office
Redaction of Social Security numbers on Register of Deeds documents
Increase costs for Elections System & Software

17. Central Services: construction and maintenance of public buildings not related to other functions, central garage and technology systems
Requested
Recommend

18. Central Services
10% increase in Facilities & Maintenance budget to enhance facility maintenance and necessary improvements ~ $250K
Justice Center
Courthouse
Animal Shelter
Satellite Jail
Waynesville Library
Waynesville EMS Base
HVAC equipment

19. Public Safety: sheriff's department, jails, emergency communications, emergency management activities, fire protection, building inspections, rescue and ambulance services, animal control, and medical examiners

20. Public Safety 1% Sworn Law Enforcement Officer Supplement
Continuation of fleet replacement of 4 Sheriff patrol vehicles and 2 EMS ambulances
Replacement of in-car patrol cameras
Replacement of Detention van
Purchase of required narrowband radio equipment
New narrowband repeater and relocation of equipment to State VIPER building on Chambers Mtn.
Purchase of bariatric transport stretcher
Personal Protective Equipment for Emergency Management & Fire Marshal staff

21. Transportation & Environmental Protection: mass transit services & erosion control

22. Economic & Physical Development: planning, economic development, agriculture activities, tourism development, community development, special employment programs, extension services and soil and water conservation
Requested

23. Economic & physical Development
EDC Grant reflected in budget
Projected increase in TDA revenue
Community Clubs

24. Human Services: public health, mental health, and social services programs; veterans' service officers; County’s share of AFDC payments and Special Assistance to Adults
Requested

25. Education: appropriations to school administrative units and to community college systems for current operations and capital outlays
Requested

26. education
2.55% increase in funding for operating, per formula to School System
Funds positions, such as teachers, assistant principals, guidance counselors, etc.
Funds system wide needs, such as student supplies, coaching salaries, operation/utilities of school facilities and maintenance for school facilities
2.55% increase of operating placed in the capital budget per request of Haywood Community College

27. Cultural & Recreation: public library and recreation
Requested

28. Debt Service/Transfers/Non-departmental: principal, interest and fees paid or accrued on debt, transfers to other funds, unallocated fringe benefits and contingency
Requested

29. Historical Budget Comparison

30. Recommendations
General Fund Budget - $66,596,839
Maintain Tax Rate at cents ( per $100 valuation)
Maintain Solid Waste Household Availability Fee at $92

31. “Rising to the Challenge”
Guidance & Direction
May 21st at 5:30 p.m.
Budget Public Hearing
June 4th at conclusion of regular meeting
Budget Work Session
June 18th at 5:30 p.m.
Board of Commissioners’ Consideration for Adoption of the FY Budget Ordinance & Budget Document
“Rising to the Challenge”
Each day we all face the unknowns of life, but together we will overcome the daily challenges by reaching out to help our neighbors.