Page 30 - Saginaw FY22 Adopted Annual Budget

CITY OF SAGINAW
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
2021-2022

• Full year funding for a contract project inspector ($66,000) is included for the contract
that was added in the current year.

• The next phase of the ADA Plan will be funded ($80,000). Phase 4A will evaluate half of
the City sidewalks for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• The Public Works Department continues to work towards the American Public Works
Association accreditation. The cost of this program in the coming year will be $4,200
with 50% funding in the General Fund and the Enterprise Fund.

• As construction begins on “The Square” development, it is anticipated that $1,303,320
developer’s agreement payment will be made in this fiscal year.

• Funding of $25,000 is included to replace the fall protection material under all City
owned playground equipment.

• The replacement of 5 exercise bikes ($14,000) and carpet ($21,000) at the Recreation
Center is included.

• $20,000 is budgeted for Community Services to establish a 5K race event.

• Full year funding for an Administrative Intern is included for the Library which is partially
funded with a transfer from the Donations Fund.

• Full year funding is included for the Inspector in Training position added in the current
fiscal year. This cost is partially offset by the savings in not having a contract inspector.

• An additional inspections vehicle ($30,000) is added for the additional position.

• $5,000 is added to the Animal Services budget for veterinarian care of animals being
held in the shelter.

• A part-time Animal Shelter Technician ($20,890) is added to serve the increased
demands of maintaining the full shelter.

• Full year funding is provided for the Adoption and Rescue Coordinator position added
during the current fiscal year.

• The Fleet Maintenance budget includes adding an awning ($60,000) to the existing shop
building which will provide shelter to City vehicles and will allow repairs and maintenance
to be done outside.

• The transfer to the General Escrow Fund for vehicle replacement will increase by
$19,680.

• The Economic Development budget includes $8,000 for a traffic count map update and
full year funding, an increase of $15,000, for the Retail Coach contract.

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