Page 29 - Saginaw FY19 Annual Budget

CITY OF SAGINAW

BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
2018-2019

 The Police Department will standardize all uniforms at a cost of $30,000.

 Funding of $5,800 is included for mobile crime scene lighting. This will enable officers
to search, investigate, and process a crime scene during low light hours.

 A service truck will be replaced in the Public Works Department

 The Public Works Department will work towards the American Public Works Association
accreditation. The cost of this program is $13,700 with 50% funding in the General Fund
and the Enterprise Fund.

 The exteriors of the Chamber of Commerce building and the restroom will be repaired
and repainted at a cost of $56,000.

 A walk behind concrete grinder ($4,000) will be purchased by the Public Works
department. This will enable the edges of concrete to be ground down instead of having
to replace full sections of concrete.

 The next phase of the ADA Plan will be funded ($32,000). This phase will evaluate City
buildings for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Funding for Park
evaluation is currently being completed.

 A Parks services truck will be replaced ($20,000).

 The City committed to matching donations collected for the Dream Play project. City
funding of $178,675 will be combined with private contributions to replace the
playground at Willow Creek Park with one that can be enjoyed by children of all abilities.

 Consultant fees of $30,500 are budgeted for conceptual design plans for all seven city
parks. The plans will identify equipment needs and parking and accessibility
improvements along with associated cost estimates.

 Funding ($25,000) to provide electrical service for the enhanced holiday light display is
budgeted.

 The Community Service Department includes funding for the CivicPlus mobile app. The
total cost is $7,450 with 50% funded in the General Fund and 50% in the Enterprise
Fund. This software will allow our customers to access the City website and submit
service requests on mobile devices.

 Funding is included to refurbish the large slide ($20,000) and resurface a portion of the
flooring ($30,600) at the Aquatic Center.

 Five elliptical machines will be replaced at the Recreation Center at a cost of $16,500.

 The library will no longer assess fines for past due materials. This will result in a
revenue loss of $4,000. This will prompt more patrons to return library materials. This is
a recommendation of the Library Board and is in line with current trends.

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