FY 27 Proposed Operating Budget

Overtime increase based on actual expense history: $1,700,000 FICA increase due to Overtime: $99,607 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES INCREASES $691,476

Funding increase for EMS contribution to Self-Insurance Fund: $653,676 Funding increase for EMS billing based on actual expense history: $550,000 Electricity, Operating Equipment Service, Heating Fuel, Communications Service, and Building/Custodial Services increase based on actual expense history: $130,650 Other Professional Services increase for hose & pump tests for VFCs: $114,000 Funding for EMS training decreased and moved to Business & Travel character: ($306,000) VFC workers' compensation insurance decrease based on actuarials: ($90,000) Funding decreases for Emergency Reporting System, Telephone Service, and other services due to one-time FY26 expenses: ($375,500) SUPPLIES & MATERIALS DECREASES ($29,600) Funding decreases for Safety Equipment due to one-time FY26 expenses. Funds also decrease for Delivery Charges, Mailing, and Other Supplies & Materials based on actual expense history. BUSINESS & TRAVEL INCREASES $158,945 Funding increases for Training Seminars for online fire/rescue training and due to the transfer of training funds from Contractual Services. Funds also increase for Meals due to overtime reimbursements. MISCELLANEOUS INCREASES $1,472,211 Funding increases for Grants and Payments to Volunteer Fire Companies.

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