Meeting Summary
The city council held a public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget, which includes conservative financial estimates with a projected 12% reduction in sales tax revenue. The budget outlines significant investments in public safety, infrastructure projects like water and wastewater treatment plant upgrades, and employee benefits. No public comments were received during the hearing.
Financial Matters
General Fund Budget
Estimated total revenue of $23,185,766 and expenditures of $23,160,251, reflecting a 12% reduction in sales tax. Includes a 50% increase in demolition budget, doubled nuisance remediation budget, merit increases, and funding for four key personnel including an IT director and two police officers.
Shawnee Municipal Authority (SMA) Budget
Estimated total revenue of $20,216,871 and expenditures of $20,215,636. Major expenditures include a $6 million engineering contract for the wastewater treatment plant, and funding for the AMI project completion, water and wastewater treatment plant rebuilding, and lake improvements.
Capital Improvement Fund Budget
Estimated total revenue of $2,266,227 and expenditures of $2,142,717. Funds additional ballistic vests and protective equipment for police, props for the fire department training center, increased security at parks and the lake with cameras, and replacement of play equipment. Includes a 5% contingency.
Street Improvement Fund Budget
Estimated total revenue of $2,464,820 and expenditures of $4,747,673, utilizing a portion of the beginning balance. This fund will complete the MacArthur sidewalk project, fund the remainder of the Kickapoo expansion (Phase 2 south), and provide for continued street maintenance.
2018 Capital Improvement Fund Budget (Half-cent sales tax)
Estimated total revenue of $2,888,938 and expenditures of $8,929,333. Projects include beginning improvements on 45th Street, funding the completion of the new police headquarters, continuing upgrades to Woodland and Kidspace Park, and funding new roofs for several city facilities, including the Santa Fe Depot and community centers.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Completion of the AMI project
- Rebuilding of water and wastewater treatment plants
- Progress on 45th Street improvement
- Completion of the new police headquarters
- Upgrades to Woodland and Kidspace Park
- New roofs for city facilities including the Santa Fe Depot and community centers
Agenda Summary
Public Hearing for Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
Presentation and discussion of the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, covering the General Fund, Shawnee Municipal Authority, Capital Improvement Fund, Street Improvement Fund, and the 2018 Capital Improvement Fund.