Page 77 - CityofSaginawFY25Budget

PUBLIC SERVICES:
This department's budget increased from $2,140,430 to $2,579,930 or 21%. Increased costs for
salary and benefits are partially offset by a decrease in workers’ compensation insurance.
Increases are budgeted for street, sign, and signal supplies and maintenance. The cost of
contractual mowing, utilities, and property/liability insurance are increasing; partially offset by a
decrease in contractual planning services. One-time items include a building maintenance van,
replacement of a service truck, irrigation repairs along East Bailey Boswell Boulevard, Aquatic
Center repairs, facility wide HVAC replacements, a planning table, and a temporary full-time
Building Maintenance position.

PARKS:
The Parks Department budget increased by 7% from $452,195 to $481,780. The was an
increase in salaries, overtime and related benefits. The cost of contractual mowing has
increased. Capital items include repairs to the softball complex fence.

COMMUNITY SERVICES:
This department's budget increased by 3% from $1,561,335 to $1,612,915. In addition to salary
and related benefit increases, the budget includes increased senior center supplies for three
months operations at the new facility, enhanced cleaning at the Community Center, and
increased utility costs. One-time funding for a storage building, gym floor replacement, and
weight room equipment are included in this year’s budget.

LIBRARY:
This department's budget increased 17% from $825,445 to $967,715 due to the salary increases
and related benefits for the year. Budget increases for utilities and janitorial expense are included
for an estimated three months operations at the new facility.

INSPECTIONS/CODE ENFORCEMENT:
This department’s budget increased 9% from $1,081,325 to $1,174,385 due to increased
salaries and benefits expense.

ANIMAL SERVICES:
The Animal Services budget increased from $567,230 to $786,450 or 39%. The increase is due
to salary adjustments and benefit increases, and multiple increases to different line items including
office and shelter supplies, data processing supplies, and contract services for veterinarian
services due to increased animal occupancy. One-time increases include a temporary part time
shelter technician, replacement of an animal services vehicle, and an electrical upgrade to allow
installation of an emergency generator.

FLEET MAINTENANCE:
This department's budget increased from $814,630 to $847,045 or 4%. The FY23/24 budget is
increased due to salary adjustments and related benefits, as well as, the addition of a temporary
mechanic position.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
This department's budget increased from $198,400 to $550,125 or 177% for FY24/25. The
increase is due to funding the balance of an economic development agreement partially offset
by savings in contractual services.

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