Page 30 - Saginaw FY20 Annual Budget

CITY OF SAGINAW

BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
2019-2020

 A body and vehicle camera system will be purchased for Animal Services at a cost of
$9,250.

 Certification pay of $6,215 is added for inspections and code compliance personnel.
These employees will receive $25 per month for essential certifications. The
certifications show that these employees are committed to maintaining a high level of
professionalism and knowledge.

 The fuel budget has been decreased by $56,000 based on historical averages and the
continued low cost of gasoline.

 The city-wide phone system is no longer supported by the manufacturer; funding of
$42,000 is proposed to upgrade the core system.

 The computer server that runs the financial management software will no longer be
supported in 2020. Our software provider is requiring conversion. Funding is provided
for the server $4,900 and the software migration $5,510.

 Two servers (Public Works and Recreation Center) will be replaced in the coming year
($9,000).

 Certification pay of $1,165 is added for the IT Technician. The certification of this
employee allows for internal configuration of routers and switches that would otherwise
require outside consultants.

 Funding of $15,000 is provided for Building Improvement Grants. These grants provide
matching funds to reimburse commercial property owners or business operators for
eligible enhancements. The program began in FY 2018-2019 by transferring funding
from economic development incentives; this will provide ongoing funding.

 A transfer of $179,610 to the Capital Projects Fund for the Bailey Boswell Overpass
project is included. General Fund balance was reserved for the anticipated increase in
the project cost.

 A total of $694,470 is proposed in the General Fund for one-time items described
above. The fund is balanced with $549,470 of reserves.

 A portion of General Fund balance is reserved for the Bailey Boswell Overpass project
($2,420,390) and the developer’s agreement for “The Square” ($1,303,322).

DEBT SERVICE FUND:

 The budget includes $3,846,895 funding for principal and interest payments. The
estimated fund balance at year end will be $1,208,959.

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