Trash and recycling collection during the weeks of Christmas and New Year are delayed one day. For example, if your trash is usually collected on Friday, it will take place on Saturday.

2022 Budget

2022 Budget in Brief

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.

Montgomery Open Checkbook

Contact

Chris Bigham
Acting Finance Director
513-792-8349

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