FINAL ADOPTED BUDGET FY2022-23

Primary Enhancements and Cost Drivers

(in millions) $12.4

Debt Service

Compensation Adjustments

$5.6 $5.1 $4.7 $4.3 $4.1 $3.5 $3.0 $2.1

Facility Maintenance Additional Positions

Economic Development Support

Supply and Contract Costs Parking Debt Support Vehicles and Equipment Solid Waste Services

Gateway Corridors

$1.0 $45.8

Proposed User Fee Changes Several core service priorities face significant costs increases that must be addressed to provide expected services levels. The recommended budget includes new and updated user fees in Solid Waste Services, Fire Inspections, Development Services, and a few other areas. All fees are based on cost recovery, and proposed to maintain services levels. Solid waste services have seen significant cost increases, especially for recycling and household hazardous waste (HHW) services. An increase to the monthly solid waste availability fee from $2.50 to $3.50 per month and HHW monthly fees from $0.60 cents to $0.97 cents are included to help offset contracted service cost increases. A new model for state mandated fire inspections is proposed to align fees with the time and staff resources needed to provide state inspection services. These fees are necessary to support the phased addition of fire inspector personnel necessary to meet these demands. Planning and implementation will continue through FY 22 23. As the City continues to grow through annexations and in fill, development services continue to be a primary service focus. The recommended budget includes the continuation of development fee updates with the goal of 80% cost recovery. A few new fees are also proposed to align with our peers and enhancement service efficiency. benefits package for City employees. We want to be an employer of choice not only in our region but statewide by: Investing in the health and well being of our employees through funding free annual preventative health screenings Free participation in the City's diabetes management plan Low cost, on the job medical appointments An expanded leave program for caregivers and parents with six weeks of paid leave, and a variety of other paid leave benefits Mental health of our employee population and the implementation of the Optum Live and Work Well program x 10 free visits for Mental Well being for the employee x Every household member regardless of whether they are covered under our healthcare plans or not are covered for the 10 free visits MentorMe (employee to employee mentoring program) program, Leadership development programs, such as Leadership Edge, designed to prepare employees at all levels for leadership roles in the organization Homeownership assistance expansion for city employees through the City s Down Payment Assistance program Employer of Choice The recommended budget demonstrates the organization s commitment to provide a competitive overall compensation and

Adopted 2022-23 Budget

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