Page 21 - Watauga FY21 Budget
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BUDGET MESSAGE FOR FY 2020-2021
The employee tuition reimbursement has been unfunded this fiscal year until
economic conditions improve. The annual holiday party event will also be reduced
to a holiday luncheon in an effort to save on costs.
Other Programs and Initiatives
¾ An Employee Satisfaction Survey will be completed this fiscal year. This
program was originally scheduled for FY2019-2020 but was delayed. This will be
the first year to conduct a survey and is planned for every three years. This tool
will be effective to assess employee satisfaction and improve engagement,
satisfaction, productivity and retention.
¾ Various equipment and vehicle purchases will be funded this year and the
majority of these items are listed in the 5-year Capital Outlay Plan with identified
funding sources. Some of the items are listed below:
o Police Department
Police vehicles (4) to include patrol, administration and Animal
Control
o Public Works Department
Heavy Equipment (Drum roller) for streets division
Storm drain vehicle, trailer, and heavy equipment for storm drain
o Finance Department
Meter Replacement Program continuation
Technology upgrades to provide for Financial Efficiencies and
software related to electronic filing of documents.
Vehicles for field staff
o Information Technology
Computer replacements (city-wide)
Software Upgrades
o Parks and Recreation
Senior Recreation van
Small engine equipment (mower) for Parks Maintenance
o Library
Replacement Coin-Op device
Computer replacements
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