SUBJECT:
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Marion County Utility Fund - Multiple Cost Centers - $462,000
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INITIATOR: |
DEPARTMENT: |
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Tony Cunningham, P.E., Director |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
To prepare for fiscal year-end, Marion County Utilities is reallocating funds within Fund 4520 to address unplanned expenses caused by inflation and ongoing engineering staff shortages. These adjustments will not impact reserves.
In the Administration/Engineering division (Cost Center 440), additional funds are needed for courier services due to contract increases, fleet vehicle repairs, and communications for a new monitor required by the Water Management District.
In the Water division (Cost Center 442), increases are needed for electricity due to a Duke Energy rate hike, overtime caused by staff shortages, fleet vehicle repairs, fuel for increased travel and higher prices, and postage for equipment returns.
In the Wastewater division (Cost Center 445), more funding is required for equipment repairs (including pumps and plant systems), overtime for Lift Station staff, and safety clothing due to a higher boot allowance.
Funds are available from savings in several areas to cover these needs: unfilled positions and lower insurance costs, reduced bill printing (due to more customers going paperless), fewer equipment rentals, lower refund payouts, reduced fuel use, and early vehicle delivery. Additional savings were found in water main repairs, lower electricity and building repair costs, fewer outside repair needs, and lower vehicle costs.
This is a one-time request.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Approve attached Budget Amendment Resolution.
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