FY 2003-04 Regional Wastewater Program Budget

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Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Budget and Program Summary Regular Wages -Budget Request $3,268,886 [Increase of $83,840 or 3%] • Salaries for FY 03-04 increase by 2% per contract agreement between the City of Eugene and the local union (AFSCME). The additional increase is for annual merit increases. Employee Benefits -Budget Request $1,150,749 [Increase of $240,353 or 26%] • The increase in employee benefits is driven by the increase for PERS contributions. Health Insurance -Budget Request $561,902 [Increase $53,740 or 11 %] • Annual health insurance costs increased from $7,464 to $8,256 per employee which is a 10.5% increase from the FY 02-03 budget. Materials and Services The proposed Materials and Services budget represents a total FY 03-04 increase of $27,783 which is less than 1%. The major changes are in the following budget categories: Fleet Operating Charges -Budget Request $190,426 [Increase of $29,284 or 18%] The City's fleet services did an extensive rate review just prior to the budget process.. These costs are intended to reflect the actual costs for maintaining fleet vehicles. Maintenance of Equipment & Facilities -Budget Request $233,537 [Decrease of $181,798 or 44%] • Reduction of $191,550 for one-time expenses from FY 02-03. Contractual Services -Budget Request $233,762 [Increase of $18,975 or 9%) An increase of $52,000 in one-time expenditures for electrical switchboard testing and engineering services. Risk Insurance -Employee Liability -Budget Request $122,697 [Increase of $66,022 or 116%] • These rates are based upon the City's actual experience over the last five years (60%) and on actual exposure (40%). The rates represent the Wastewater Division's proportional share of the City's self-insured risk pool costs. Indirects -Budget Request $812,104 [Increase of $82,994 or 11 %] Page 15 FY 03-04 BUDGET