Page 47 - Watauga FY22-23 Budget

BUDGET OVERVIEW – BUDGET-IN-BRIEF

Health and Wellness programs for City Employees. The employee tuition
reimbursement continued to be funded this fiscal year.

➢ Other Programs and Initiatives

The Arts Program and funding for Concerts in the Park have been added this fiscal
year. This funding for these events had previously been eliminated as a result of
the pandemic.

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. Additionally, one-time capital items that have been requested are
included in the proposed budget. Some of the items are listed below:

o Public Works Department
▪ Fleet vehicles
▪ Sweeper Truck (Storm Drain) and mower
▪ Jet Vac Truck - Heavy Equipment (1)
▪ HVAC equipment replacements
▪ Traffic signal street light upgrades
▪ Flooring Replacement for Public Works and Parks and Recreation
o Fire Department
▪ Personal Protective Equipment
▪ Training Prop
▪ Fire Marshal Vehicle
▪ Radio Replacements
o Police Department
▪ Vehicle replacements
▪ Motorcycle for traffic enforcement
▪ Radio Replacements
▪ Public Safety Equipment to include safety cameras/ALRP system,
and crime scene barrier
▪ ACO Outdoor Area and foundation repair
o Finance Department
▪ Meter Replacement Program continuation
▪ Technology upgrades to provide for a digital budget book and court
software to increase efficiencies
o Information Technology
▪ Hardware (Police Apparatus)
▪ Cybersecurity enhancements
o Parks and Recreation
▪ Vehicles for park maintenance
o Library
▪ Furniture and Shelving Replacements

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