SUBJECT:
Title
Marion County Utility Fund - Utilities Water System - $190,000
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INITIATOR: |
DEPARTMENT: |
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Tony Cunningham, P.E., Director |
Utilities |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Within Cost Center 442 Utilities Water System, several accounts are in need of additional funding. Overtime expenses exceed the budget due to vacancies in field staff positions, which have been covered using overtime. Equipment repairs and maintenance costs are higher than anticipated, primarily due to pump repairs and replacements at water treatment facilities and wells. Additionally, vehicle repair costs managed by the Fleet Department have surpassed the budget as a result of increased prices for parts and the need for several unexpected repairs. Operating supplies are also over budget, mainly due to rising costs for brass and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) materials.
However, there are offsetting savings available in other areas. The Health Insurance account has a surplus due to open positions. Actual costs for Buildings and Grounds repairs have been significantly lower than projected. Gasoline and oil expenses are below budget due to lower fuel prices, and non-fleet vehicle repair costs have also been less than expected. Communication services are under budget following the conversion of several plants to sentinel/supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) units for monitoring. Additionally, costs for personal protective equipment (PPE) have been lower than anticipated due to reduced contractual pricing.
This request is for a one-time reallocation of funds.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Approve attached Budget Amendment Resolution.
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