1. Haywood County
Fiscal Year 2012 – 2013
Budget Public Hearing
May 21st, 2012

2. “Rising to the Challenge”

3. Historical Budget Comparison

4. Overview General Fund Budget of $66,596,839
Proposed Budget is a 2% increase from current FY
Sales Tax revenue trending up
Proposed Budget is $1,359,267 less than FY07-08
FTE count at 500, peaked at 557 in FY08-09

5. Overview No new requested positions recommended
Maintain current Operating Schedule
Continuation of Christmas Bonus
Continuation of 0-2% MERIT via performance appraisals
No Cost of Living Adjustment
1% 401(k) Employer Contribution
1% Sworn Law Enforcement Officer Supplement

6. Overview Contracting of Inmate Healthcare Services at Detention Center
Budgeted fuel at $4/gal for gasoline and $4.75/gal for diesel
10% increase in Facilities & Maintenance budget
Budgeted computer and capital replacement equipment in department line items
Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Contingency of $300K

7. Overview Increased School and Community College funding by 2.55%
General Fund expenditures increased by 2%
Second Primary in July will increase Elections proposed budget

8. Solid Waste Subsidy to Municipalities
Met with Town Managers concerning transportation costs to White Oak Landfill impacted by change in transfer function
Developed funding formula at $15 per residential pickup to assist with transportation costs
Municipality
Residential Pickups
County Subsidy
Clyde
500
$7,500
Canton
1580
$23,700
Waynesville
5378
$80,670

9. Maintain Tax Rate at 54.13 cents (0.5413 per $100 valuation)
Recommendations
General Fund Budget - $66,596,839
Maintain Tax Rate at cents ( per $100 valuation)
Maintain Solid Waste Household Availability Fee at $92

10. Historical Budget Comparison