Agenda No. 4.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | August 6, 2024 |
| Department: | Public Works |
| Subject: | Resolution 24-R-88 - Approving the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. (B. James/L. Busch) |
BACKGROUND
A proposed annual budget for the period commencing October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025 has been prepared by the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) General Manager and Staff. This proposed budget shows an increase in total expenses of approximately 4.0% or $451,000.
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Significant increases in expenditures include:
(1) Personnel – A full-time electrician position was added to this budget, as well as projected salary increases. $224,990
(2) Professional Services was increased to accommodate part-time consultant work by our retired Operations Manager. $63,000
(3) Office Maintenance – Computers were increased to participate in cost-sharing for conference room technologies with Seguin IT. $5,500
(4) Building/Auto Liability costs have increased due to new vehicle purchases and taking ownership of newly constructed facilities. $29,000
It is the desire of SSLGC to have the FY2024-25 SSLGC Budget approved by the City of Schertz City Council. The SSLGC Board of Directors approved the FY 2024-25 Budget on July 18, 2024.
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Significant increases in expenditures include:
(1) Personnel – A full-time electrician position was added to this budget, as well as projected salary increases. $224,990
(2) Professional Services was increased to accommodate part-time consultant work by our retired Operations Manager. $63,000
(3) Office Maintenance – Computers were increased to participate in cost-sharing for conference room technologies with Seguin IT. $5,500
(4) Building/Auto Liability costs have increased due to new vehicle purchases and taking ownership of newly constructed facilities. $29,000
It is the desire of SSLGC to have the FY2024-25 SSLGC Budget approved by the City of Schertz City Council. The SSLGC Board of Directors approved the FY 2024-25 Budget on July 18, 2024.
GOAL
Approve the SSLGC FY2024-2025 Annual Budget.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
The City of Schertz is a member of the SSLGC. It is through the SSLGC that the City provides water to its citizens. Approval of the budget amendment will ensure that the citizens of Schertz will continue to receive this vital resource and service.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution authorizing the SSLGC FY2024-25 Annual Budget.
FISCAL IMPACT
This fiscal impact is based on contributions and estimated usage fees as proposed in the City of Schertz' 2024-25 Annual Budget of $7.1 million, $3.8 million in water purchase and $3.3 million in debt payments.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of Resolution 24-R-88.