Page 13 - Saginaw FY24 Adopted Budget

CITY OF SAGINAW
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
2023-2024

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

• Parks line item increases include $20,000 increase for pool maintenance supplies,
$6,375 for anticipated mowing contractor increase, and $1,500 increase for pool
maintenance training.

• Parks capital outlay includes the replacement of a service truck $30,000.

• Community Service increases include senior center supplies $15,000, senior center
instructors $12,000, and $6,000 for special events.

• Funding is included for the pool pump and pump room improvements $68,000 at the
Aquatic Center.

• Recreation Center improvements include replacing two treadmills and one stair climber
$23,500, replacing banquet chairs $8,000, painting $15,500, flooring replacement
$8,000, ceiling replacement $23,000, restroom repairs $10,000, and replacement of the
stage curtain $11,000.

• The replacement of a code compliance vehicle ($44,000) is funded.

• Additional funding for the home renovation program (SHIP) is added to provide
incentives for home owners to make improvements to their property. Total funding is
$50,000: General Fund ($25,000) and Enterprise Fund ($25,000).

• Line item increases in Animal Services are due to increase costs of supplies and
services and increased animal occupancy.

• Line item changes in Fleet Maintenance include $2,750 for work order software and a
projected savings of $50,000 for fuel expense.

• A replacement tire machine $8,000 is included for Fleet Maintenance.

• In anticipation of the Chief Mechanic retirement, 5 months funding is included for a
mechanic in training $56,835.

• In Information Technology expenses related to email and network security are moved
from data processing to a separate line item. Funding for enhanced email and network
security is included. There is an anticipated increase of $5,000 for server replacements.

• Funding is included for fiber connection and a phone system for the new library/senior
center $68,130.

• Funding is included in Communications for a customer service app $3,920 and supplies
related to citizen engagement $10,000.

• One-time expenses in the Communications budget include $10,950 for year 2 of the
Citizen Satisfaction Survey, $36,940 PEG Channel equipment, $8,000 audio/visual
equipment
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