| Estimated Beginning Balance | 
$51,701,179 | 
| Estimated Revenues | 
$32,511,022 | 
| Requested Appropriations | 
$34,582,566 | 
| Estimated Ending Balance | 
$49,629,634 | 
Revenue Assumptions
- Income Taxes are conservatively forecasted at 2020 levels.
 
- Property taxes assessed valuation is $674M.
 
- Real Estate Taxes are estimated to be at 2021 levels.
 
- All other revenue sources include Local Government Fund, Investment Income, and the Gasoline Tax and Motor Vehicle Registration Fees.
 
Total Revenues and Expenditures
 | 
2022 Budget | 
2021 Budget | 
Variance | 
| Total Revenues | 
$32,511,022 | 
$51,281,710 | 
$(18,770,688) | 
| Total Expenditures | 
$34,582,566 | 
$48,369,053 | 
$13,786,487 | 
Total Revenues and Expenditures Notes
- Conservatively forecasted.
 
- The decrease in total revenues can be attributed to the MQ bond proceeds.
 
- A decrease in total expenditures can be attributed to roundabout completion and MQ Phase I.
 
Fund 223 – Fire/EMS Levy Fund
| Estimated Beginning Balance | 
$10,836,678 | 
| Estimated Revenues | 
$5,754,988 | 
| Total Available | 
$16,591,666 | 
| Estimated Expenditures | 
$4,223,056 | 
| Estimated End Balance | 
$12,368,610 | 
| Months in Expenditures | 
35 | 
Fire/EMS Levy Fund Notes
- Reserve Fund Balance Policy 6-12 months of operating expenditures in reserve.
 
- Revenues are generated primarily from property taxes.
 
Fund 410 – Capital Improvement Fund
| Estimated Beginning Balance | 
$4,096,094 | 
| Estimated Revenues | 
$3,491,775 | 
| Total Available | 
$7,587,869 | 
| Expenditures | 
$4,568,355 | 
| Estimated End Balance | 
$3,019,514 | 
| Reserve Balance | 
$1,000,000 | 
| Variance | 
$2,019,514 | 
Capital Improvement Fund Notes
In 2022, 20% of income tax revenues will be allocated for capital improvements.
Debt Service
| Project | 
2022 Principle | 
2022 Interest | 
2022 Total | 
| Special Assessment | 
$0 | 
$0 | 
$0 | 
| Reserve Bond Retirement | 
$0 | 
$0 | 
$0 | 
| VC Phase I | 
$540,000 | 
$294,411 | 
$834,411 | 
| VC Phase II | 
$40,000 | 
$240,006 | 
$280,006 | 
| Montgomery Quarter $7.5M (BAN) | 
$0 | 
$101,693 | 
$101,693 | 
Personnel Costs
Labor agreements
- IAFF - Fire expires in March 2021
 
- FOP - Police expired June 2022
 
- AFSCME - Public Works expires in August 2023
 
Healthcare Costs
- The city’s total contributions to fund medical and dental insurance premiums is budgeted at $1,530,142 in 2022, increasing to $2.05M in 2026.
 
- Future increases are based on annual increases of 10% for medical and 3% for dental insurance.
 
Solid Waste and Recycling Costs
- New Contract 2018-2022
 
- $645,331 per contract year
 
- The contract includes eight weeks of unlimited yard waste and holiday greenery collection.
 
Future Budgetary Considerations
- Reallocation of City Income Tax Revenues
 
2021 Annual Budget Timeline
- October 6 – 1st Reading
 
- November 3 – 2nd Reading
 
- December 1 – 3rd Reading
 
- December 15 – Appropriations to amend 202 Budget.
 
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