SUBJECT:
Title
Marion County Utility Fund - Utilities Wastewater System - $262,500
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INITIATOR: |
DEPARTMENT: |
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Tony Cunningham, P.E., Director |
Utilities |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
In Cost Center 445 Utilities Wastewater System, several accounts require additional funding. Overtime expenses exceeded the budget due to staff shortages, with vacant positions being covered by existing staff. Additional funds are also needed for Contract Services as a result of a new sludge hauling contract, and for Operating Supplies, due to increased costs for lift station and laboratory materials. Fleet vehicle repair costs have risen due to inflation, and Equipment Repairs and Maintenance are over budget due to higher-than-expected costs for electrical components and pump repairs.
These needs can be covered using available funds in other areas. Regular Salary & Wages and Health Insurance accounts have surplus funds due to vacant positions in supervisory, field technician, and operator roles throughout most of the fiscal year. Professional Services are under budget due to fewer modification studies and system evaluations being required. Additional savings have also been realized in Buildings & Grounds Maintenance, Mains & Lines Maintenance, and Gasoline, Oil & Lubricants due to lower-than-anticipated costs.
This is a one-time budget adjustment request.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Approve attached Budget Amendment Resolution.
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