Page 27 - City of Watauga FY22 Adopted Budget

BUDGET-IN-BRIEF

The City continues to contribute some funding to dependent insurance costs and
employees’ health savings accounts.

➢ Programs Funded this year that were not funded last year include:

The City implemented “WataugaFit”, an employee wellness program
to identify risk and provide avenues for behavior modification which
reduces chronic disease, medical costs, and absenteeism. It is a priority of the City
to continue Health and Wellness programs for City Employees.

The employee tuition reimbursement has been funded this fiscal year. The annual
holiday party event continues to be reduced to a holiday luncheon in an effort to keep
large gatherings to a minimum.

Other Programs and Initiatives

➢ A Citizen Survey will be completed this fiscal year. This tool will be effective to
assess citizen satisfaction and improve engagement.

➢ 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 vehicle (1) and Code Enforcement vehicle (1)
▪ Public Safety equipment to include fire alarm replacement, narcotics
testing equipment, training equipment, ballistic vests, and crime
investigation equipment

o Public Works Department
▪ Fleet vehicles (2)
▪ Storm drain vehicle and trailer
▪ HVAC equipment replacements

o Finance Department
▪ Meter Replacement Program continuation
▪ Technology upgrades to provide for Financial Efficiencies and
software related to electronic filing of documents.
▪ Website Procurement Software

o Information Technology
▪ Server replacements
▪ Software Upgrades
▪ Switch Replacements
▪ Council A/V Webex Integration

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