Page 29 - Saginaw FY20 Annual Budget

CITY OF SAGINAW

BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
2019-2020

 With the number of new hires and recent promotions the Police Department training
budget is increased for one year by $5,900 to ensure each officer has the necessary
knowledge to perform at the required standards of their new position.

 The City contracts with Tarrant County College for use of its firing range. The funding of
$22,500 is for a three year term. The City will be entering in to the second three year
term for use of this facility.

 Funding of $4,400 is proposed for membership to the non-profit Alliance for Children.
This organization assists officers investigating crimes involving children. Membership
will expand the services offered while compensating the organization for the services
already being provided.

 Funding of $36,145 is proposed to begin improving sidewalk connections throughout the
City.

 A service truck ($35,000) will be replaced in the Public Works Department.

 The next phase of the ADA Plan will be funded ($50,000). Phase 3A will evaluate half of
City intersections for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

 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.

 An ATV utility vehicle will be replaced for use at the city parks ($12,000).

 A trailer mounted pressure washer will be replaced for cleaning facilities at the city parks
($7,800).

 Six treadmills will be replaced at the Recreation Center at a cost of $30,000.

 Multi-purpose room dividers at the Recreation Center will be replaced for a cost of
$50,000.

 Light fixtures in the gymnasium of the Recreation Center will be replaced with LED
lighting ($8,875).

 Line item increase in the Community Services Department will fund increased supplies
at the Recreation ($4,000) and Senior ($3,500) Centers, provide increased
programming ($8,500) at the Recreation Center, and provide for additional special
events ($6,000).

 Funding ($10,620) for additional part time hours, a total of 15.25 per week, is proposed
for part time Recreation Center employees. Part time positions will be funded at 25
hours per week. This will reduce overtime of full time staff, as well as, provide flexibility
in scheduling and covering absences.

 Additional animal cages ($22,100) will be added to the center aisle of the animal shelter.

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