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CITY OF SAGINAW
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
2024-2025
POLICE EXPENDIBLE TRUST FUND
This fund tracks the receipt and disbursement of confiscated property and asset forfeitures.
Expenses include supplies and training for the canine unit.
DRAINAGE UTILITY FUND
In January 2005 the Saginaw City Council approved the necessary ordinances to establish a drainage utility within
the city and adopted the utility’s rates. Fees are assessed on properties based on the amount of storm water runoff
they produce. Single family residences are currently assessed a uniform base fee of $6.00 per month. Other
properties, including multi-family, commercial and industrial, produce more storm water runoff at a higher rate
and are charged a fee based on the number of equivalent base (residential) units adjusted for the use of the
property.
The Drainage Utility Fund pays the salaries of two maintenance workers, one-half the salary of the environmental
specialist and the environmental manager. Indirect administrative costs are paid to the General Fund. It also funds
supplies, equipment and drainage system improvements.
Preliminary engineering for Saginaw Boulevard System 3 is funded $75,000.
An additional $10,000 is added to the operating budget for supplies and equipment rental for drainage
maintenance.
Funding for 4 smart manhole covers ($25,000) and a remote control mower ($75,000) is included.
The fund balance at year end is estimated to be $1.9 million which will be used for future drainage improvement
projects.
STREET MAINTENANCE FUND
On May 12, 2007 the voters approved the ballot proposition imposing a one-eighth (1/8) of one percent sales and
use tax for the maintenance and repair of existing municipal streets. This tax was effective in April 2008, and
revenues were received beginning in June 2008. The street maintenance tax was approved by voters in 2023 for an
additonal 4 years.
We anticipate revenues of $638,015 for fiscal year 2024-2025.
These revenues will be be used for general street repairs that are identified as part of the pavement management
program.
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