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TB Minutes 2008-11-06
Budget Meeting Ithaca Town Board Thursday, November 6 , 2008 at 5 : 30 p . m . 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca , New York AGENDA 1 . Call to Order 2 . Pledge of Allegiance 3 , Board Comments 4 . 5 : 35 p . m . — Public Hearing to Consider 2009 Assessment Rolls for Special Benefit Districts and Special Benefit Areas (see Agenda item # 19 for corresponding resolution) Forest Home Lighting District Glenside Lighting District Renwick Heights Lighting District Eastwood Commons Lighting District Clover Lane Lighting District Winners Circle Lighting District Burleigh Drive Lighting District Westhaven Road Lighting District Coddington Road Lighting District Water Improvement Benefited Area Sewer Improvement Benefited Area 5 . 5 : 40 p . m . — Public Hearing to Consider Amending the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Agreement Increasing the Water Rate Charges (see Agenda item #16 for corresponding resolution) 6 . 5 : 41 p . m . — Public Hearing to consider a Local Law to amend the Town of Ithaca code to increase the water rate charged for water consumption in the Town from $3 . 55 per 1000 gallons to $4 .25 per 1000 gallons effective January 1 , 2009 (see Agenda item # 17 for corresponding resolution) 7 . 5 : 43 p . m . - Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of 2009 Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Preliminary Budget as the 2008 Final Budget (see Agenda item # 18 for corresponding resolution) 8 . 5 : 45 p . m . — Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of 2009 Town of Ithaca Preliminary Budget as the 2009 Final Budget (see Agenda item #21 for corresponding resolution) 9 . 5 : 50 p . m . — TCAT presentation 10 . 6 : 05 p . m . — TCAD presentation Final — October 29, 2008 V 11 . 6 : 20 p . m . — Tompkins Cty. Public Library presentation 12 . Discussion and Consider Approval of 2009 Health Insurance Rates 13 . Discussion and Consider Approval of 2009 Dental Insurance Rates 14 . Discuss and Consider non- bargaining unit wage increase 15 . Discuss and Consider Approval of Delinquent Water and Sewer Charges on the 2009 Town and County Taxes 16 . Discuss and Consider approval of Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Agreement Increasing the Water Rate Charges (refer to Agenda item #5 for public hearing) 17 . Discuss and Consider approval of a Local Law to amend the Town of Ithaca code to increase the water rate charged for water consumption in the Town from $3 . 55 per 1000 gallons to $4 . 25 per 1000 gallons effective January 1 , 2009 (refer to Agenda item #6 for public hearing) 18 . Discussion and Consider Adoption of 2009 Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Preliminary Budget as the 2009 Final Budget (refer to Agenda item #7 for public hearing) 19 . Discussion and Consider Approval of 2009 Assessment Rolls for Special Benefit Districts and Special Benefit Areas (refer to Agenda item #4 for public hearing) 20 . Consider affirmation of current sewer rate schedule for 2009 , effective January 1 , 2009 , for sewer rents in the Town of Ithaca 21 . Discussion and Consider Adoption of 2009 Town of Ithaca Preliminary Budget as the 2009 Final Budget (refer to Agenda item #8 for public hearing) 22 . Consent Agenda a . Bolton Point Abstract b . Town of Ithaca Abstract C . Approve Town Board minutes of: Oct. 20 , 2008 23 . Consider Adjournment Final — October 29, 2008 Town of Ithaca Town Board Sign-In Sheet / �( Meeting Date : Please Print your information to ensure accuracy in the meeting minutes Print Name Print Address t A vkvlv e-mail 4e4 A�e Z Lk A�f l � I � L r O Budget Meeting of the Ithaca Town Board ` Thursday , November 6 , 2008 at 5 : 30 p . m . 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca , NY 14850 4 Present Herb Engman , Supervisor; Pat Leary , Deputy Supervisor; Peter Stein , Councilman ; Eric Levine , Councilman ; Bill Goodman , Councilman ; Tee-Ann Hunter, Councilwoman ; Rich DePaolo , Councilman , Staff Karen Billings , Town Clerk ; Fred Noteboom , Highway Superintendent ; Dan Walker, Town Engineer; Jonathan Kanter, Director of Planning ; Bruce Bates , Director of Code Enforcement ; Judy Drake , Human Resources Director; Al Carvill , Budget Officer. Others Hank Dullea , Tompkins County Public Library ; Martha Armstrong and Heather Filibuto representing Tompkins County Area Development ; Krisy Gashler, Ithaca Journal ; Syl Kacapyr, Cayuga Radio Group ; Pam Mackesey and Joe Turcotte , TCAT ; Paul Tunison , Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission . Call to Order Supervisor Engman called the meeting to order at 5 : 30 p . m . and led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance . Persons to be heard and Board Comments - With no one wishing to speak , Supervisor moved the agenda along to the first public hearing . Agenda Item No. 4 - 5 : 35 p . m . — Public Hearing to Consider 2009 Assessment Rolls for Special Benefit Districts and Special Benefit Areas Forest Home Lighting District Glenside Lighting District Renwick Heights Lighting District Eastwood Commons Lighting District Clover Lane Lighting District Winners Circle Lighting District Burleigh Drive Lighting District Westhaven Road Lighting District Coddington Road Lighting District Water Improvement Benefited Area Sewer Improvement Benefited Area Supervisor Engman opened the public hearing ; there being no one to speak for or against , Supervisor Engman closed the public hearing . Supervisor Engman moved to the resolution of approval . Town Board Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 2 Agenda Item No . 19 - Discuss and Consider Approval of 2009 Assessment Rolls for Special Benefit Districts and Special Benefit Areas TB RESOLUTION NO. 2008-222: 2009 Assessment Rolls for Special Benefit Districts and Special Benefit Areas WHEREAS, the properly advertised public hearings have been held to consider the 2008 Assessment Rolls for Special Benefit Districts for the Town of Ithaca for the Town 2009 tax bills; now therefore be it RESOLVED, the governing Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves and adopts the 2008 Assessment Rolls for the Special Benefit Districts and Special Benefit areas of the Town of Ithaca . TB RESOLUTION NO. 2008-222a Forest Home Lighting District: Tax Year 2009, Assessed Value $33, 516, 500. 00 MOVED: Councilman Goodman SECONDED: Councilman Stein VOTE: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye . Carried Unanimously. TB RESOLUTION NO. 2008-222b Glenside Lighting District: Tax Year 2009, Assessed Value $4, 195, 000. 00 MOVED: Councilman Stein SECONDED: Councilwoman Leary VOTE: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye . Carried Unanimously. TB RESOLUTION NO. 2008-222c Renwick Heights Lighting District: Tax Year 2009, Assessed Value $ 12, 971 , 000. 00 MOVED: Councilwoman Leary SECONDED: Supervisor Engman VOTE: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye . Carried Unanimously. Town Board Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 3 TB RESOLUTION NO. 2008=222d Eastwood Commons Lighting District: Tax Year 2009, Assessed Value $ 12, 234, 200, 00 MOVED: Supervisor Engman SECONDED: Councilman Levine VOTE: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye . Carried Unanimously. TB RESOLUTION NO. 2008=222e Clover Lane Lighting District: Tax Year 2009, Assessed Value $2, 2 70, 000. 00 MOVED: Councilman Levine SECONDED: Councilwoman Hunter VOTE: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye . Carried Unanimously. TB RESOLUTION NO. 2008=222f Winners Circle Lighting District: Tax Year 2009, Assessed Value $2, 540, 000. 00 MOVED: Councilwoman Hunter SECONDED: Councilman DePaolo VOTE: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye . Carried Unanimously. TB RESOLUTION NO. 2008=222_g Burleigh Drive Lighting District: Tax Year 2009, Based upon 3, 821 . 10 lineal feet MOVED: Councilman DePaolo SECONDED: Councilman Goodman VOTE: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye . Carried Unanimously. Town Board Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 4 TB RESOLUTION NO. 2008=222h Westhaven Road Lighting District: Tax Year 2009, Based upon Road Frontage 6, 732 lineal feet MOVED: Councilman Goodman SECONDED: Councilman Stein VOTE: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye . Carried Unanimously, TB RESOLUTION NO. 2008- 2221 Coddington Road Lighting District: Tax Year 2009, Based Upon Road Frontage 6, 972 lineal feet MOVED: Councilman Stein SECONDED: Councilwoman Leary VOTE: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye . Carried Unanimously. TB RESOLUTION NO. 2008=2221 Water Improvement Benefit District: Units Available & Connected 7, 663. 77 MOVED: Councilwoman Leary SECONDED: Supervisor Engman VOTE: Supervisor Engman,, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye . Carried Unanimously, TB RESOLUTION NO. 2008- 222k Sewer Improvement Benefit District: Units Available & Connected 7, 305. 95 MOVED: Supervisor Engman SECONDED: Councilman Levine VOTE: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye . Carried Unanimously. Town Board Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 5 Agenda Item No . 5 - 5 : 40 p . m . — Public Hearing to Consider Amending the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Agreement Increasing the Water Rate Charges Supervisor Engman opened the public hearing . Hearing none , Supervisor Engman closed the public hearing and called for the board to advance to Agenda Item No . 16 . Agenda Item No . 16 - Discuss and Consider approval of Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Agreement Increasing the Water Rate Charges TB RESOLUTION NO. 2008=223 : Amend the Southern Cavuqa Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Agreement Increasing the Water Rate Charges and Application Fees RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca held a public hearing at the Town Hall, 215 North Toga Street, Ithaca, New York, on the 6th day of November 2008, at 5:40 p . m . for the purpose of considering the approval and execution of an amendment to the agreement of intermunicipal cooperation between the Town and several other municipalities pursuant to which the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission was formed, which amendment would increase the water rate charged by the Commission from $2. 32 per 1000 gallons to $2. 58 per 1000 gallons, said changes to be effective January 1 , 2009; and it is further RESOLVED, that at such time and place all persons interested in such memorandum were heard concerning the same; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the amendment to the agreement of intermunicipal cooperation between the Town and several other municipalities pursuant to which the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission will increase the water rate charged by the Commission from $2. 32 per 1000 gallons to $2. 58 per 1000 gallons and that said changes will be effective January 1 , 2009. MOVED: Councilwoman Leary SECONDED: Councilman Levine VOTE: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye . Carried Unanimously. Town Board Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 6 Agenda Item No. 6 - 5 : 41 p . m . — Public Hearing to consider a Local Law to amend the Town of Ithaca code to increase the water rate charged for water consumption in the Town from $ 3. 55 per 1000 gallons to $4.25 per 1000 gallons effective January 1 , 2009 Supervisor Engman opened the public hearing and hearing none he asked the board members if they had any questions or comments . Councilman Stein asked why the water rate increase is 15 % . Supervisor Engman responded that Bolton Point' s water increase to the Town was 11 . 5 % , and the town is matching this increase plus adding extra to replenish its water reserves . Dan Walker remarked that the Town has not had a corresponding increase through the past two Bolton Point increases ; causing the Town ' s reserves to drop too low. Dan went on to say that the Town is now $200 , 000 lower in reserves than we would like to see and the rate increase will bring the Town ' s reserves up to a more comfortable level . These operational reserves are used to cover unusual costs such as emergencies (water main breaks ) and unexpected issues . Councilman DePaolo asked how the increase would affect the average household user and Dan responded that for the average customer, using 10 , 000 gallons of water/quarter, the rate last year was $ 3 . 55/ 1000 gallons which calculates to $ 35 . 50/quarter and this year at $4 . 25/ 1000 gallons it will be $42 . 50/quarter. Add the corresponding sewer rate to this at $22 . 00/ 1000 and the total quarterly cost for a household using 10 , 000 gallons of water would be $64 . 50/quarter; for someone using up to 30 , 000 gallons of water it would be $ 193 . 00/quarter. Dan said that on average most of the Town ' s customers are within the 10 , 000 to 20 , 000 gallons/quarter range . Dan cited a comparison : the city' s current quarterly water rate is $3 . 89/1000 gallons (2008 rate ) and the sewer rate is considerably higher. The average city water customer who consumes 10 , 000 gallons of water/quarter will be paying $ 88 . 00/quarter for combined water and sewer charges . Supervisor Engman closed the public hearing and brought forth agenda item No . 17 and asked for someone to move and second it . Agenda Item No. 17 — Discuss and Consider approval of a Local Law to amend the Town of Ithaca code to increase the water rate charged for water consumption in the Town from $ 3. 55 per 1000 gallons to $4. 25 per 1000 gallons effective January 1 , 2009 The item was moved by Councilwoman Leary and seconded by Councilman DePaolo . With no further discussion , Supervisor Engman called for a vote . Town Board Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 7 TB RESOLUTION NO. 2008-224:Consider a Local Law To Amend the Town of Ithaca Code to Adopt a New Water Rate Schedule Effective January 1, 2009 for Water Rates, Charges, and Other Fees Chargeable to Consumers of Water in the Town of Ithaca RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca held a public hearing at the Town Hall, 215 North Toga Street, Ithaca, New York, on the 6th day of November 2008, at 5:41 p . m for the purpose of considering a proposed local law amending Schedule A of Chapter 261 of the Town of Ithaca Code, which amendment would increase the water rate charged for water consumption in the Town from $3. 55 per 1 , 000 gallons to $4. 25 per 1 , 000 gallons effective January 1 , 2009. MOVED: Councilwoman Leary SECONDED: Councilman DePaolo VOTE: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye . Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No. 7 - 5 : 43 p . m . - Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of 2009 Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Preliminary Budget as the 2009 Final Budget Supervisor Engman opened the public hearing ; hearing none he closed the public hearing and moved on to the corresponding resolution . Agenda Item No . 18 - Discuss and Consider Adoption of 2009 Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Preliminary Budget as the 2009 Final Bud et Supervisor Engman called for a motion to move the corresponding Resolution to approve the SCLIWC Preliminary Budget as the 2009 Final Budget . Councilman Goodman moved and Councilwoman Hunter seconded . With no further discussion , Supervisor Engman called for a vote . TB RESOLUTION NO. 2008 425: Consider and adopt the Southern Cavuqa Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission preliminary budget as Southern Cavuqa Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission final 2009 budget BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca held a public hearing at 215 North Toga Street, Ithaca, New York on the 6t" day of November 2008 at 5:43 p. m. for the purpose of considering the 2009 Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Preliminary Budget as the 2009 Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Final Budget; and it is further Town Board Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 8 RESOLVED that at such time and place all persons interested in the proposed budget were heard concerning the same; and it is further RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca has considered and approves the 2009 Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Preliminary Budget as the 2009 Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Final Budget MOVED: Councilman Goodman SECONDED: Councilwoman Hunter VOTE: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePao/o, aye . Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No . 8 - 5 : 45 p . m . — Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of 2009 Town of Ithaca Preliminary Budget as the 2009 Final Budget Supervisor Engman opened the public hearing and hearing none he closed the public hearing and proceeded to the presentations . Agenda Item No . 9 - 5 : 50 p . m . — TCAT presentation ( refer to attachment # 1 ) TCAT board member and county legislator Pam Mackesey and TCAT General Manager Joe Turcotte spoke at length about TCAT and thanked the Town Board members for putting money in the TCAT budget for 2009 . Pam highlighted the fact that the Town ' s Transportation Plan mentions TCAT as part of the Town ' s plan . She said that the Town of Ithaca has the second largest ridership in the county ; the city has 63 % and the town has about 25 % . These statistics are based on the fare box system , which is a GPS driven type of system that tracks riders as they embark . Joe Turcotte highlighted points covered in the attachment and pointed out that government dollars play a big role in TCAT' s budget and he does not believe that the state ' s contribution ' will be as dependable as it traditionally has been . To drive home the point of asking TCAT to figure out a system for giving other contributors a "voice" in TCAT , Councilman Stein said that with partnerships comes equity. Councilwoman Hunter suggested that in crafting the agreement between the Town and TCAT for this allocation TCAT should think about including the Town as an active participant in discussions , including some policy discussions that go on at TCAT . Pam Mackesey responded that there are no guarantees at the level of contribution the town is giving , but that they will take this into account because they want the town "with " them . She went on to say that it is in their ( TCAT' s ) interest to accommodate and help out and make this thing work. Pam said that the town continues to have a lot of development and the pressure on TCAT is great . The senior citizen housing on West Hill ( Route 14 Schedule ) , behind Lindemann Creek , slowed down the route to a point where the service was cut to the neighborhoods on West Hill in order to accommodate Town Board Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 9 the housing development further. Because service routes cannot just be added , route choices have to be made and not all of the demands for ridership can be met . According to Joe Turcott, 30 % of overall revenues are derived from fares ; fare increases are almost directly correlated to ridership ; as the fares decrease ; ridership increases . Agenda Item No. 10 - 6 : 05 p . m . — TCAD presentation ( refer to attachment #2 ) Martha Armstrong and Heather Filibuto ( Businesses Services) spoke at length about Tompkins County Area Development (TCAD ) . Martha gave an overview of TCAD , its mission , vision , et al . , and Heather spoke about business services that TCAD has provided within the Town of Ithaca . Heather said that the IDA provides property tax abatements for construction and expansion projects — usually a 10 year abatement on the new taxes that starts at 100 % abatement and goes down in increments over the 7 or 10 year period . TCAD has provided tax abatement as well as sales tax abatement on the construction and expansion to the medical offices up near Cayuga Medical Center, IthaCare I and II , some projects up at Emerson , College Circle Apartments , Cayuga Medical Center' s expansion and equipment purchases , and most recently the South Hill Business Campus . The IDA also provides access to the tax exempt bond market to finance projects and TCAD. done that for equipment purchases at Cayuga Medical Center. TCAD has been able to increase property tax payments over the last several years to the Town of Ithaca by $ 119 , 000 through the IDA helping to finance these projects . They also administer the County' s Empire Zone Program and 7 of the programs they administer are in the Town of Ithaca , such as Therm , which has 175 employees ; South Hill Business Campus ; KensaGroup ( sp? ) ; other startups that originated out of Cornell ; Upstate Millwork . The annual report submitted outlines the details of the tax incentive programs and the benefits to the local community. The towns of Dryden , Ulysses , Caroline , Lansing , the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County are members of TCAD . TCAD welcomes municipal partnerships , and welcomes stakeholder engagement in policy decisions that are going on around economic development . Site remediation is not the purview of the IDA , but they work with the developers to organize clean ups through the Superfund and find the resources needed to do the projects they want to do . Remediation is beyond the level of expertise of TCAD . TCAD does not do smokestack chasing — they work with existing entrepreneurs to help with growth and development . TCAD has an approximate $ 500 , 000 annual budget which is mainly derived from fees that the IDA generates (these fees are the result of the % of the bonds they generate and studies they do ) , along with contributions from Cornell University , Borg Warner, etc. ( see Annual Report) . They are looking for contributions from municipalities because they want to apportion their revenue stream to reflect 1 /3 rd government ; 1 /3 rd business partner membership ; and 1 /3 rd fee based creating a more balanced revenue stream . Local , county and school taxes can be abated , but this abatement reflects expansion beyond what the municipality is already receiving . The existing tax on the property/business stays in place ; the municipality does not lose . Town Board Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 10 Agenda Item No . 10 - 6 : 20 p . m . — Tompkins County Public Library presentation Supervisor Engman introduced Nathan Fawcett , Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of the Tompkins County Public Library and Hank Dullea , President of the Board of Trustees of the Tompkins County Public Library. Hank Dullea expressed apologies for Executive Director Janet Steiner' s absence as she is attending a NYS Library Association Meeting . Hank gave a brief overview of the library structure , its history and budgetary constraints . The library has a $3 . 1 million annual operating budget. Another $ 1 million combination of debt service and utilities is paid for by the county. Private giving provides additional support ( $275 , 000 from the Friends of the Library annual book sale this year) . Member items allow the library to stay open on Sunday for four hours from 1 p . m . to 5 p . m . The library is open for 55 hours per week ( minimum state mandate ) + 4 hours on Sunday. Soon the state will require 61 hours per week of open hours . In order to stay open Sunday' s the library needs an additional infusion of cash , which is why the library is reaching out to the Town of Ithaca . According to Hank , Sunday is the second most frequently utilized time of the week , in terms of number of people per hour. The library is asking for $20 , 000 of support from the Town of Ithaca , which will help fund Sunday hours . When the library is open on a Sunday , the library will post a sign at the front door signifying that the library is open due to the contribution of the Town of Ithaca , or whatever entity made a contribution to help keep the library open on that Sunday . The Town of Ithaca has 28 % of the total usage of the library . The County voted to help fund the library and the city of Ithaca voted against the proposal . Fines total $85 , 000 , and the library utilizes the services of an agency to collect; uncollectable amounts were not known by Hank . Agenda Item No . 12 - Discussion and Consider Approval of 2009 Health Insurance Rates Supervisor Engman introduced this item and asked for someone to move it . Councilwoman Hunter moved and Councilman Stein seconded . Supervisor Engman called for further discussion ; Councilwoman Hunter asked about the county effort toward intermunicipal cooperation and Judy Drake responded that the county is working on presenting a contract , similar to Bolton Point' s , with the partnering municipalities . She said they are working on an indemnity plan , a PPO , etc. and it' s looking like mid -2009 before this is completed . TB Resolution No. 2008 426: Approve Health Insurance Plan for 2009 WHEREAS, the Human Resources Manager has received the annual renewal for health insurance for 2009 from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield of Central NY for the BluePPO Option H Plan, which resulted in a increase of 15% for monthly premiums; and Town Board Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 11 Individual Double Family 2009 $ 507. 63 $ 1 , 041 . 64 $ 1 , 496. 46 2008 $ 441 . 42 $ 905. 78 $ 1 , 301 . 28 Increase $ 66. 21 $ 135. 86 $ 195. 18 WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee has discussed the rate increase and plan, and recommends no change to the plan; and WHEREAS, Town Board has discussed the increase as outlined by the renewal for 2009, and wishes to enter into an agreement with Excellus to provide the outlined BluePPO Option H Plan with no changes; and Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby authorize, and direct the Town Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Excellus BlueCross BlueShield of Central NY to provide the BluePPO Option H Plan for health insurance coverage for the employees, elected officials, and retirees upon the advice of the Attorney for the Town and the Human Resources Manager; and be it further RESOLVED, Employees, Elected Officials, and retirees shall contribute based on the percentages prescribed in the Town 's Personnel Manual. MOVED: Councilwoman Hunter SECONDED: Councilman Stein VOTE: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye, Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye; Councilman Stein, absent. Carried. _Agenda Item No . 13 - Discuss and Consider Approval of 2009 Dental Insurance Rates Supervisor Engman introduced this item and asked for someone to move and second it. Councilman DePaolo moved it and Councilman Goodman seconded . Supervisor Engman called for further discussion , and Councilwoman Leary questioned the 17 % increase . Judy explained that she is not surprised with the increase and she is hoping that the intermunicipal consortium will provide better benefit rates . Hearing no further discussion , Supervisor Engman called for a vote . Town Board Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 12 TB RESOLUTION NO. 2008-227: Approval of Dental Insurance Plan for 2009 WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca wishes to continue the agreement with Guardian, to provide dental insurance for certain Town of Ithaca employees, retirees and elected officials; and WHEREAS, the quote from Guardian increases the individual and family monthly premiums for 2009 by 17 %, the rates are as follows: 2009 $42. 41 Individual $ 114. 59 Family 2008 $36. 25 Individual $97. 94 Family Increase $6. 16 $ 16. 65 And WHEREAS, the Town Board has discussed the coverage and the premiums as outlined above; Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby authorize and direct the Town Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Guardian to provide dental coverage for certain Town of Ithaca employees, retirees and elected officials upon the advice of the Attorney for the Town and the Human Resources Manager, and be it further RESOLVED, all participants are required to pay 100% of the monthly premiums. MOVED: Councilman DePaolo SECONDED: Councilman Goodman VOTE., Su p ervisor En man a y e, Councilwoman man Leary, aye, Councilman Stem, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye . Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No. 14 - Discuss and Consider non- bargaining unit wage increase (see attachment #3 ) Supervisor Engman introduced this item stating that last month the board voted on the percentage increase and this Resolution includes all of the individual increases , as some of the increases will differ depending on whether they are at job rate or not . Judy Drake added that one of the requirements under Civil Service is for the Town Board to pass individual salaries . She went on to say that when the town is audited , the auditors Town Board Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 13 check to make sure that what was passed by the Town Board is in fact the salary schedule received by the incumbent . Supervisor Engman asked for someone to move the Resolution ; Councilman Stein moved and Councilwoman Leary seconded . Hearing no further discussion , Supervisor Engman called for a vote . TB RESOLUTION NO. 2008-228 - Approval of Year 2009 Employee Wages WHEREAS, the governing Town Board of the Town of Ithaca has reviewed the proposed wages for the Town of Ithaca non-collective bargaining employees for the year 2009 as presented to the Personnel Committee, and Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, the governing Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the said wages for the non-collective bargaining employees for the year 2009 for the Final Budget, and as filed in the Human Resources Office . MOVED: Councilman Stein SECONDED: Councilwoman Leary VOTE: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye . Carried unanimously. Judy Drake advised the board members that once the union contract is approved the bargaining unit employee ( individual ) wages will go through this same Town Board approval process . Agenda Item No . 15 - Discuss and Consider Approval of Delinquent Water and Sewer Charges on the 2009 Town and County Taxes Supervisor Engman introduced this item . He explained that this re-levy is to collect the monies that have not been collected to date . Supervisor Engman asked for someone to move this item ; Councilman Stein moved and Councilwoman Hunter seconded . Discussion followed . Councilman Stein asked for an explanation for the water and sewer re-levy and Dan Walker explained that the Town clears out the water and sewer levy by pulling out the arrears . Whatever is not paid by October 15th , the Town zeroes out the account and re-levys that amount on to the taxes of each of the individual homeowners in arrears . TB RESOLUTION NO. 2008-229: 2008 Water & Sewer Relevy Delinquent 200712008 Water & Sewer Rents Town Board Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 14 WHEREAS, $ 101 , 590. 81 of outstanding accounts receivables for water and sewer charges inclusive of penalties and related surcharges for the billing period 1211107, 311108, 611108, and 911108 remain unpaid and due to the Town as of October 15, 2008; and TOWN OF ITHACA RECONCILIATION OF RECEIVABLES ITEM# DESCRIPTION WATER SEWER TOTALS 1 Delinquent Re levies $ 52, 221 . 21 $ 23, 093. 46 $ 75, 314. 67 2 Penny Write Offs $ 0. 00 $ 0. 00 $ 0. 00 3 Billing Credits $ (61004. 19) $ 218. 02 $ (51786. 17) 4 A/C # A6307 Carry Over $32, 062. 31 $ 0. 00 $ 32, 062. 31 Account Receivable Balance: $ 78, 279. 33 $ 23, 311 . 48 $ 101, 590. 81 WHEREAS, (Item No. 1 above) $ 75, 314. 67 of delinquent water and sewer charges inclusive of penalties and related surcharges for the billing period 1211107, 311108, 611108, and 911108 remain unpaid and due to the Town as of October 15, 2008 to be re levied onto the 2009 Town and County Tax Bills; and WHEREAS, (Item No . 2 above) $ 0. 00 of delinquent water and sewer charges to be written off the books; and WHEREAS, Town Code Chapter 261 and Town Code Chapter 210 provides for all delinquent accounts for payment of water and sewer rents and related charges to be placed on the ensuing years tax roll as a relevy; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this governing Town Board approves delinquent water and sewer charges of $ 52, 221 . 21 and $ 23, 093. 46, respectively, for relevy to the 2009 Town and County Tax Roll, and be it further RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution along with a listing of those re% vied water and sewer charges are to be delivered to Tompkins County Assessment Department by the Town Receiver of Taxes for the purpose of adding these delinquent charges to the 2009 Town and County Tax Roll, the Town Budget Officer for accounting purposes, and that Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission for the purpose of reconciling and account billing purposes. MOVED: Councilman Stein SECONDED: Councilwoman Hunter VOTE: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye . Carried unanimously. Town Board Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 15 _Agenda Item No. 20 - Consider affirmation of current sewer rate schedule for 2009 , effective January 1 , 2009 , for sewer rents in the Town of Ithaca ( See attachment # 4) Supervisor Engman introduced this item and asked for someone to move it . Councilman Stein moved and Councilman Levine seconded . Discussion followed . Changes were made to the resolution as per suggestions made by Councilman Goodman — to attach a copy of the sewer rents from 2007 to the minutes ; and to delete mention of the public hearing in the Resolution . TB RESOLUTION NO. 2008-230: Adoption of a Local Law Amendinq and Restating the Town of Ithaca Sewer Rent Ordinances and Related Local Laws RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will affirm the current sewer rate schedule for 2009, effective January 1 , 2009, for sewer rents in the Town of Ithaca. Attached: Copy of 2008 Town of Ithaca Sewer Rate Schedule . MOVED: Councilman Stein SECONDED: Councilman Levine VOTE: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye . Carried Unanimously. Agenda Item No . 21 - Discussion and Consider Adoption of 2009 Town of Ithaca Preliminary Budget as the 2009 Final Budget Supervisor Engman introduced this item and asked for someone to move it . Councilman Stein moved and Councilman Levine seconded . Discussion followed . Councilman Stein said that he had a discussion with Al Carvill and was advised that the Town ' s actual expenses increased 6 % and that he was wondering how the ( property tax) levy had increased 17 %? Since the property tax levy is only about 25 % - 30 % of the tax levy , Councilman Stein explained that during his conversation with Al he learned that the difference between the increase in the tax levy and the increase in expenditures is that the Town is keeping the tax rate ( Gen fund and sewer fund ) constant and the Town is having a 17 % increase in the assessments , resulting in the town ' s tax rate increasing 17% ; the rest of the monies (the balance ) will be banked . Councilman Stein went on to explain that the Town is not increasing its levy by 17 % because its expenses are going up 17% ; the town is increasing it to 17 % because the Town is putting this into savings . Al Carvill explained that the Town , Townwide fund is approximately $312 , 000 and $512 , 000 ; adding those figures , Councilman Stein responded that the Town is collecting almost $ 800 , 000 that it is not spending this year and putting it in reserve . Town Board Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 16 Councilman Stein then expressed that there is nothing wrong with that , but that people are going through hard times and a quick calculation in his head told him that the increase in taxes on a typical $200 , 000 home would be just under $200 ( 5 . 5 % ) . Supervisor Engman and Councilman Levine disputed that figure , stating that it would be $ 59 . 00 . Councilman Stein then said that the Town ' s total tax rate , the General Fund plus the Fire Fund is $5 . 50/ 1 , 000 , and Al Carvill concurred . Councilman Stein went on to say that what that turns into , on a $200 , 000 home , is something in the range of $ 1 , 100 . 00 . Councilman Stein went on to say that is an $ 1 , 100 . 00 tax that we are collecting . Al Carvill disputed these figures , saying that the Town has not changed the tax rate and the levy affects the cash . Councilman Stein then asked a question by saying , " If we take 5 . 5 % and multiply it by $200 , 000 assessment then how much money do we collect from that house?" Al Carvill responded , "At $ 1 . 68 per thousand the rate has stayed the same ; so on a $ 100 , 000 assessment the property tax is $ 160 . 80 . The county has raised the assessed valuation , but we have not changed the rate . They have raised a $ 100 , 000 home to an assessed valuation now of $ 115 , 000 ; so now that extra 15 % raises the cash going out of the household but the rate does not change . " Councilman Stein asked , " Last year, how much taxes , if you take General Fund plus Fire Protection Fund , was raised on a $200 , 000 house? " Al Carvill responded , "Combined ?" Councilman Stein said "yes , combined " . Al Carville responded , 11 . 68 plus $ 3 . 92 , rounded off is $4 is a dollar $ 1 . 50 plus is $4 . 50 on a $ 100 , 000 assessment is $450 . 00 ; raise that by 15 % of the assessed valuation is , added an extra . . . " Councilman Stein asked Al to wait while he asked another question , " on a $ 100 , 000 that' s actually a little bit more than $5 . 00 ; it' s $5 . 50 , 1 was right . It' s $ 5 . 50 ; on a $ 100 . 00 home it' s $550 . 00 . " Al responded " correct . " Councilman Stein said then that on a $200 , 000 home , which is closer to the median , it' s $ 1 , 100 . 00 is what we were paying last year. He went on to say that now, if we increase that by 17 % , that' s an additional $ 180 . 00/year. Supervisor Engman responded that the problem is that the individual house does not necessarily do that because this is new construction , and other things . It' s not that each individual house went up by 17% . Councilman Stein agreed but said that the actual amount of new construction is very , very small (5 % , 10 % ) and he .thinks the arithmetic he' s doing is showing the tax increase is causing a $200 , 000 home to produce roughly $ 180 . 00 extra in taxes and the Town ' s not spending most of it . If you figure out how much the Town actually needs to pay its bills it would be about a 1 /3 rd of that ( $60 . 00 ) . The Town is collecting an extra $ 110 . 00 more or less to put in the bank and it seems to Councilman Stein that it deserves more discussion . The Town should have those numbers right , so that the Board knows what its doing , and should be talking about this . Councilman Stein wanted to know if there is another meeting to discuss this and Supervisor Engman said that the 10th will be their last meeting . Councilman Stein ended his discussion . Supervisor Engman called on Councilman DePaolo and Councilwoman Hunter, followed by Councilman Levine , Councilwoman Leary next to hear their comments . Town Board Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 17 Councilman DePaolo asked a procedural question about the budget and the need for another public hearing if there were any substantive changes to the budget ; Supervisor Engman responded that they do not need to have another public hearing . Councilman DePaolo then asked Al Carvill a question about putting money in the bank , wondering if this is sound fiscal policy in terms of the town not having to go out for borrowing because it has the reserves . Al Carvill responded that in the budget packages there is an analysis of fund balance projection ending December 31St of this year. He stated , " [That analysis] It shows that we have surplus fund estimated , after appropriations , a cash availability to meet any unanticipated disasters of approximately 400 and some thousand dollars . The rule of thumb has been to retain 25 % of your ensuing year' s appropriations as a cushion . If you take the current year' s appropriations , which are in y our 2009 budget , and multiply them times 25 / , we should be retaining approximately $ 600 , 000 to $ 700 ,000 in retention in our available and unreserved fund balance . " Councilman DePaolo asked if this was on an annual basis ; Al affirmed . Al went on to say , " if we look at how the increases in cost of expenses have increased , which Peter has pointed out is an increase of 6 . 5 % in total , that includes your special revenue funds , which are raised by user fees , such as water and sewer ( not by tax levy) , we have a shortfall in the General Townwide fund moving into 2010 of $ 147 and some odd . Now, $312 , 000 of excess money , as a result of the increased assessed evaluations is yes; it is $312 , 000 of extra money. The Town Board and you asked a question at the last budget meeting to provide you with a tax table that worked negatively in reverse . You ' ll find those in your budget packet , also . The board can decide if they would like to reduce that General Townwide tax rate , including the Fire tax rate , and I ' ve accommodated that schedule by taking that entire $312 , 000 and moving it to a negative rate of $359 , 000 ; that rate you could reduce . . . you could take a 17 . 25 % tax decrease . That decrease is equal to the amount of the assessed valuation of this year ; however the caution is that moving into the year 2010 you have a shortfall of $ 147 , 000 already ; that' s what is projected . If the revenue streams decline next year, which may be either unstable sales tax or they may be a decline , as we' re anticipating retail sales are going to go into the pits this year; car sales certainly are not contributing to sales tax , where will you make up that shortfall in 2010? " Mr. Carvill continued , " So it' s a discretionary decision and it' s an arbitrary one ; do you reduce the tax rate this year? Do you look towards the future year and by looking to the future , do we take that extra money and set that aside in reserve so that it is not a part of your operating fund balance , so that during the year you are not dependent upon that? So that perhaps in 2010 , economic conditions improve , or if they fail and we ' re still in the prevailing situation we are today , that means that the $312 , 000 that we have , we can assist the taxpayers in the following year. " Councilman DePaolo said that he understands the projections , but said that if we are entering into a deflationary economy personnel increases and other cost increase projections may not occur. He asked if we were trying to hit a moving target . Al responded that county wide assessments went down in 1998 , 1999 and 2000 . He said he has asked Tompkins County and NYS Real Property Tax Agency how far can assessments be pushed ? And there is a possibility that if there are enough foreclosures and reduction in the development of housing , Town Board Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 18 assessments will fall off; if assessments fall off, with escalating costs to run operations , the tax rate will increase by an exorbitant amount . Supervisor Engman added that his strategy in proposing this budget is that it positions the Town for 2010 ; 2010 is going to be a much worse year than 2009 . Also , we have some opportunities in front of us with some of the Cornell matching funds , some of the other opportunities we have and we really should have some cash in the bank . Supervisor Engman went on to say that the Fire Contract is up in the air, Fire Protection for next year is unknown ; money in the bank allows us to get ready for an unforeseen future . Councilman DePaolo pointed out that the budget projection is predicated on the idea that we' re going to continue operating in an inflationary economy, which does not really seem to be the case . He said that he believes that we are in a recession at this point . Supervisor Engman affirmed what Al had said by emphasizing that we may have less money next year; our sales tax receipts may go down , permits may decrease , etc . Our income could go down dramatically next year. Supervisor Engman said that development of a budget is not a science , it' s an art and we have to make some guesses and assumptions and do the best we can . Councilwoman Hunter asked about Councilman Stein ' s projections on the increase each homeowner will get in this budget , and Councilman Stein offered to explain it . Councilman Stein explained , $200 , 000 home , total Real Estate tax rate of 5 . 5 % ( Fire Tax Rate + General Fund Rate) , it' s actually $5 . 50/ 1000 ; take that and multiply it by $200 , 000 and you ' ll get $ 1 , 100 . 00 . People in that $200 , 000 home are paying $ 1 , 100 ; Al says the levy is going up by 17 % . Councilwoman Hunter asked if that means that the assessed valuation of existing homes has gone up 17 % and Councilman Stein responded yes . Councilwoman Hunter wanted to know about new construction in the town , and Councilman Stein said that construction is small ( less than 10 % ) , and this has nothing to do with new construction because they' re assessing at 85 % of full value now; next year they' re assessing at 100 % . Every single house will be at 100 % or 17 % . Supervisor Engman said that some assessments will go down and some will increase . Councilman Stein said that you take an average . He explained that without the increased assessment we would be having an increase of $60 ( approximately) , and asked if it is in the best interest of the taxpayer to take the extra $ 110 and put it into a reserve fund ? Councilman Stein went on to say that the talk of sales tax going down is a bogus argument , because money is transferred from the full town fund into the highway fund ; the sales tax is supporting the highway fund and we can 't take money that we tax Cayuga Heights for and put it into the highway fund . We can 't simply replace a downturn in the sales tax by a reserve that you ' ve collected from property tax . Councilman Stein asked Al to confirm what he had just said , and Al said that the problem that we have with sales tax is that historically sales tax revenue was very flush , and we had some very large fund balances , and by keeping the rate the same at the 85 % assessment we contained our costs by using up some of that fund balance ; however the highway fund , including planning and zoning and transportation (all the different studies) , budgets have increased dramatically , and the demand for sales tax , Town Board Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 19 which is the only major source of revenue for the highway fund , which puts more pressure on allocating sales tax to a non- revenue producing fund , which depletes the availability for us to use sales tax against and to reduce the general townwide tax rate . Al said that the rule for sales tax is , " sales tax is to be used only for the purpose of exclusively reducing or abating a tax . " We use this in the highway fund , so we do not raise a tax, and the demand is getting bigger and bigger. Councilman Stein responded that they are not interchangeable , what we put into the reserve from the property tax cannot be used for a part town fund or the highway fund . Al said , " historically, in the past , approximately 200 , 300 thousand dollars per year, our sales tax revenue would fall to the general townwide tax rate ; we would resort to that money to bring it up from fund balance to assist with operations . If I don 't have that $300 , 000 to come in , in 2008 , and it doesn 't fall to fund balance where am I going to get it?91 Councilwoman Hunter agreed that maintaining a healthy fund balance is part of our appropriations . She said that over the last couple of years that fund got depleted and it is her understanding that the fund balance should be at 20 % . Al agreed that this is a minimum % . Councilwoman Hunter said that at some point our fund balance was down to 12 % , and she believes that this current budget is not excessive . Al described at length the various funds . Councilman Levine said that this is a very fiscally responsive budget . The General Part- town will only increase a $200 , 000 house to $59 and that is something we cannot touch , particularly with the additional funding to the library and TCAT and the capital projects we have going on . Councilman Levine said that he strongly urges that we do not touch that . With regard to the Fire , more explanation may be necessary. Councilwoman Leary agreed with Councilman Levine ' s comments and said that with regard to the Fire Fund we are looking at some rearrangements for future years . She said that there were some surprises this year with the Ithaca Fire Department , and she would like to work toward a less costly fire protection arrangement . Councilwoman Leary went on to say that , generally, governments and households are in the situation they are in now because this country does not have a very high savings rate , and municipalities don 't have a very high savings rate and she believes that the Town of Ithaca has the excellent bond rating that it has , and has had a very , very stable tax rate and stable fiscal situation overall for so may years , because we have paid attention to things like prudent fund balance . Councilwoman Leary went on to say that this is not the time to spend it down . She believes that we' re in for economic problems that go beyond the next year and this is a very prudent thing to do . Councilman Goodman asked Councilman Levine for confirmation of his figures , and Councilman Stein asked Al for the 20 % number (fund balance ) for 2008 , and Al responded that "the projection for this year is that when I close the books I ' m estimating that there will be $ 1 , 400 , 000 left in fund balance . " Councilman Stein asked how much that is. Al said , "We have to open up the new and what is going to come out of that is going to be what is in the budget that you have , is approximately $446 , 000 ; leaving you Town Board Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 20 with $ 898 , 000 . So the current year' s budget is $5 . 1 million ; 25 % of that means that we should have on hand $ 1 , 040 , 000 . An $ 898 , 000 projection in the $ 1 , 040 , 000 , 1 have a shortfall of $ 142 , 594 . Councilman Stein asked Al for confirmation on the $ 1 , 040 , 000 million that we should have , and Al agreed . Councilman Stein wanted to know if that is what Al anticipates and Al said yes . Councilman Stein wanted to know if this is the 25 % projection and Al said yes . Al said that this is just the general townwide fund ; Councilman Stein asked about the Fire , and Al responded that we have historically maintained 15 % of our current year' s appropriated fund balance . Councilman Stein asked what it is now and Al responded that our fund balance projection ending this year ( Dec. 31s) is going to be $ 119 , 000 . Councilman Stein asked what percentage that is ; Al responded that we have fallen through our percentage for this year; our budget for this year is $3 . 1 million ; if I were to take $ 3 . 1 x 15 % 1 would have about $350 , 000 ; I ' m only going to end up with $ 119 , 000 . Councilwoman Leary asked what percent that is ; Al responded that " It' s $ 100 , 000 of $ 350 , 000 is a third . So it' s a healthy fund balance ; what happened here is that , as a result of the levy , which was what Peter was saying and not to mix an apple and an orange , they have to be looked at separately. We' re going to raise , as a result of the 15 % increased assessment , an additional $402 , 000 above and beyond what we have budgeted for 2009 ; meaning that we will begin the new year with $ 521 , 000 extra . Budgeting the Village of Cayuga Heights , budgeting the City Fire Contract ; however, as you ' ve pointed out and as . . . " Councilman Stein asked Al to pause and asked again what percentage that will be , and Al and Fred responded 16 . 04% . Councilwoman Hunter confirmed 16 . 04 % in the fire , and Al said , yes . Councilwoman Hunter then asked if the 25 % fund balance is just in the general fund , and Al concurred ; she went on to ask about averaging it out across all funds ( General , Highway , Part Town )? Al said it will probably drop to around 12 % , because he anticipates that the B Fund will fall into a deficit ; the Highway Fund is moving in that direction ; the Water Fund is already down . He explained that mixing metered water sales rate , benefit assessment rate with a tax rate and they are not the same . Supervisor Engman added that the Town of Ithaca tax rate is exceedingly low, if you compare the county tax rate as an example at 5 . 91 % for 2009 ; the city tax rate is 12 . 23 % - double the county tax rate ; we are at 1 . 68 % . We are operating from a very low base and if we' re going to start doing some of the things we' ve talked about such as building trails , building sidewalks , we added a position this year and it will be fully funded next year, all of those things just add to our costs . Supervisor Engman went on to say that we are a growing Town ; we' re growing three times faster than the city of Ithaca and with growth comes more responsibilities and more expenses . Rebuilding our reserves serves as a safety valve . We need to prepare for 2010 . Supervisor Engman asked if anyone wanted to do any amendments . Councilman Stein said that he does not intend to do any amendments , because he is trusting AI ' s judgment . He disagreed with our tax rate saying that he does not think it is Town Board Minutes November 6 , 2008 Page 21 too low. He said that the tax rate is what the taxpayer pays and it' s not on how we apportion it between funds . The tax rate for a taxpayer living in the Town of Ithaca is $ 5 . 50/$ 1 , 000 of assessed valuation and it' s more than half of what it is in the city, but it' s comparable to the county' s . Councilman Stein said that we should not be saying that we' re a low tax rate compared to the county. In aggregate , the check that I write to the Town of Ithaca is that same as the check that I write to the county , am I correct? Al agreed . Supervisor Engman said that the Town of Ithaca has done a good job of avoiding debt , adding that the city pays 30 % of it' s money on debt service and the town pays under 5 % on debt service . By avoiding debt we can actually put the taxpayer' s dollars to work by doing things with it rather than paying the bank . Budget Amendment # 1 : Councilman Goodman referenced budget items for discussion at the end of the packet that Al gave to the Town Board members . Al said that the Board has some new items that arose after the Preliminary Budget was adopted . Al continued , " I provided you with some worksheets in the packet and Excel made an additional error and instead of it being a net change of eighty some hundred dollars it was twenty-five hundred dollars ; we can thank our Supervisor for catching that . The Youth Bureau , the preliminary budget for the Youth Program for next year was at $ 118 , 000 ; the proposed change , which was all voted for at the county level and with the Recreation Partnership , those services are inclusive of over 3 % increase of $ 121 , 383 . We budgeted the same as last year; so with this slight difference there' s a slight increase and the net increase is $2 , 554 . The Board needs to say nay or yea — do you want to make those changes to this budget or not . Also , in the revenue stream , as a result of that increase , attached , and this is a reimbursement schedule , it shows how the money comes back to the Town . Of that $2 , 554 , $ 1 , 425 of it comes back to the Town as a result of state aid reimbursement through the Youth Program , which in the County is the conduit from which we get that money. So the net effect is our budget has increased by roughly $ 1 , 100 for Youth Programming . So what the board needs to do here is discuss it and decide if they would like to increase that Youth budget program expenses and in turn it would dictate a modification for the additional Youth Program revenue . " Budget Amendment # 1 Vote : Supervisor Engman said that this is not in the budget ; therefore this would be an amendment to the budget . Councilman Stein moved and Councilman DePaolo seconded . Discussion : Councilwoman Hunter asked what the source of this request was and why we did not get it in time . Al said it all depended upon the State approving what the Youth Bureau was going to be able to collect for revenue programming next year and what the county was willing to provide . He went on to say that this was only presented to the county Youth Bureau and the Recreation Partnership last month and we got it after they voted on it . Councilwoman Hunter asked if the county reduced its funding , and Al and Supervisor Engman said not yet . Town Board Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 22 Councilwoman Hunter asked if the state funding was reduced and Al said that we do not know that yet . Hearing no further discussion on the amendment , Supervisor Engman called for a vote ; motion carried , unanimously. Budget Amendment #2 Al Carvill introduced a second amendment that the Board needs to take action on and that is regarding the water fund and the metered water sales and supply charges . Al went on to say , " I took a look at the last two years of consumption that is being provided by ( supply? — unintelligible ) production from the water plant , and that production shows that the charges for, what we refer to as our wholesale water rate , which is for supply and production and distribution of water to the master meter for the Town of Ithaca coming out of the plant ; that expense , in the original and preliminary budget , shows to be under budgeted by $87 , 343 ; the board needs to take action to approve increasing that budget line for that additional expense . Correspondingly , what' s produced and comes out , results ' in metered water 'sales , which our revenue stream on the retail side , which you voted to increase tonight to $4 . 25 . Looking at that rate , it shows us that we are under — I budgeted too much . So we need to adjust the revenue stream down , and that is a reduction in the budgeted revenue of $54 , 323 . Resultedly , as a result of looking at this is when Dan and I got together to discuss what you passed this evening , increasing that additional 44 cents, on the retail water rate to our customers to make up for the shortfall in the revenue stream in the fund balance in water. So both of these actions are linked to the resulting 44 cents that you increased the water rate this evening ; so the board needs to approve increasing the expense that we need to pay to Bolton Point and adjusting downward our revenue steam for our metered water sales on our end . I just over-budgeted it . Estimated it . " Supervisor Engman asked what the wording for the amendment would be . Al responded , "You want to increase the charges paid to Bolton Point for water supply by $87 , 343 more . " Supervisor Engman asked for the second resolve , and Al responded " Is to adjust the estimated metered water sales down by $ 54 , 323 . " Supervisor Engman asked for someone to move this and Councilwoman Hunter moved ; Councilman Stein seconded . Discussion : Councilman DePaolo asked if the metered water sales is an estimate and Al responded that it is estimated user bills . Dan concurred that the waters sales is an estimate ; saying that this year our consumption was down ; our net consumption dropped . Hearing no further discussion , Supervisor Engman called for a vote . Motion carried , Unanimous . Budget Amendment #3 Councilman Goodman noticed that there is a third amendment , which Al said is the result of the Joint Sewer Commission ' s new budget . Supervisor Engman said there is an increase in the Sewage Treatment charge of $4 , 350 . Supervisor Engman asked for someone to move this item ; Councilman Stein moved ; Supervisor Engman seconded . Hearing no further discussion , Supervisor Engman called for a vote . Motion carried , Unanimous . Town Board Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 23 Hearing no further discussion on Adoption of the 2009 Town of Ithaca Preliminary Budget as the 2009 Final Budget , Supervisor Engman called for a vote . Carried unanimously. TB RESOLUTION NO. 2008-231 : Consider Adoption of 2009 Town of Ithaca Final Budget BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca held a public hearing at 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, New York on the 6th day of November 2008 at 5:45 p . m . for the purpose of considering the 2009 Town of Ithaca Preliminary Budget as the 2009 Town of Ithaca Final Budget; and it is further RESOLVED that at such time and place all persons interested in the proposed budget were heard concerning the same; and it is further RESOLVED that the following Budget Amendments were discussed and approved: Budget Amendment #1 Youth Program Amendments : EXPENSES A7320 . 403 Workforce NY -$ 11749 A7320 .404 Coddington Road Community Center Same A7320 . 405 Cooperative Extension + $415 A7320 . 406 Learning Web +$37260 A7320 . 409 Town Youth Employment + $628 TOTAL +$21554 REVENUES A2350 Youth Services - County +$ 1 , 069 A2351 Youth Services - Village of Lansing + 356 TOTAL +$ 11425 Net increase in the budget: $19129 Moved: Councilman Stein Seconded: Councilman DePaolo Vote: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye. Motion carried Budget Amendment #2 Water Fund and Metered Water Sales Amendment EXPENSE F8350 . 472 Charges paid to Bolton Point for water supply +$87, 343 REVENUE F2142 Metered Water Sales -$54 , 323 Net increase in budget +$ 141 , 666 Moved: Councilwoman Hunter Town Board Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 24 Seconded: Councilman Stein Vote: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye. Motion carried. Budget Amendment #3 Increase in Sewage Treatment charge G8150 .400 Sewage Treatment Charge + $4 , 350 Net increase in budget + $4 , 350 Moved: Councilman Stein Seconded: Supervisor Engman Vote: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye. Motion carried. RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the amendments to the budget and approves the adoption of the 2009 Town of Ithaca Preliminary Budget as the 2009 Town of Ithaca Final Budget. MOVED: Councilman Stein SECONDED: Councilman Levine VOTE: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye . Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No . 22 . = Consent Agenda a . Bolton Point Abstract b . Town of Ithaca Abstract - c . Approve Town Board minutes of: Oct. 20 , 2008 TB RESOLUTION NO. 2008-232: ConsentAgenda Items BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves and/or adopts the resolutions for Consent Agenda Items: a. Bolton Point Abstract b . Town of Ithaca Abstract C, Approve Town Board Minutes of October 20, 2008 MOVED: Councilman Stein SECONDED: Councilwoman Hunter Town Board Minutes November 6 , 2008 Page 25 VOTE: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye. Carried unanimously. TB RESOLUTION NO. 2008- 232 a : Bolton Point Abstract WHEREAS, the following numbered vouchers for the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission have been presented to the governing Town Board for approval of payment; and WHEREAS, the said vouchers have been audited for payment by the said Town Board; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the said vouchers. Voucher Numbers: 558- 608 Check Numbers: 11183- 11233 Operating Fund $ 77, 056. 97 Bolton Point Road Project $ 11631 . 20 SCADA Project $ 872. 45 TOTAL $ 79, 560. 62 MOVED: Councilman Stein SECONDED: Councilwoman Hunter VOTE: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye . Carried unanimously. TB RESOLUTION NO, 2008 432b: Town of Ithaca Abstract WHEREAS, the following numbered vouchers have been presented to the Ithaca Town Board for approval of payment, and WHEREAS, the said vouchers have been audited for payment by the said Town Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the said vouchers in total for the amounts indicated. VOUCHER NOS. 5946 - 6089 Town Board Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 26 General Fund Town wide $84, 512, 96 General Fund Part Town 12, 472. 84 Highway Fund Part Town 106, 488. 00 Water Fund 24Y241 , 73 Sewer Fund 21 , 477. 46 Trumansburg Rd. Water Main Impr 288. 00 Hanshaw Rd. Water Main Improvement 12, 259. 89 Risk Retention Fund 300. 00 Fire Protection Fund 200, 858. 05 Forest Home Lighting District 156. 02 Glenside Lighting District 60. 85 Renwick Heights Lighting District 84. 97 Eastwood Commons Lighting District 176. 46 Clover Lane Lighting District 21 . 29 Winner 's Circle Lighting District 62. 25 Burleigh Drive Lighting District 72. 16 West Haven Road Lighting District 232. 69 Coddington Road Lighting District 137. 86 Trust & Agency 370. 00 TOTAL $464, 273. 48 MOVED: Councilman Stein SECONDED: Councilwoman Hunter VOTE: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye . Carried unanimously. TB RESOLUTION NO. 2008=232c : Approve Town Board Minutes of October 20 2008 WHEREAS, the Town Clerk has presented the minutes for the Regular Town Board meeting held on October 20, 2008 and to the Town Board for its review and approval of filing; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby approve for filing the minutes for the meeting held October 20, 2008. MOVED: Councilman Stein SECONDED: Councilwoman Hunter Town Board Minutes November 6 , 2008 Page 27 VOTE: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye; Councilman Levine, aye; Councilwoman Hunter, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye . Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No . 23 = Consider Adjournment Moved by Councilman Stein . Seconded by Councilwoman Hunter, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8 : 15 p . m . Respectfully submitted , /Karen M . Billings , Town Clerk WAFAMMIMOMI= CONS ' ® 1 ® ' 2009 Draft Budget Presentation - .. July 29 , 2008 Z14- 00 Introduction • TCAT Budget Committee : D . Cogan , chair ; H . Dullea , F. Proto • Staff : J . Turcotte , - R . Carnrirxv CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSITs M Pi M « M M M Topics of Discussion • Overview of TCAT • TCAT costs • TCAT revenues • Operating budget 2009 • Capital budget 2009 IF ewauarn � rm�� � 3 Overview • Mission : To provide safe , reliable , quality public transportation for the people living and working in Tompkins County • Vision : To become a model community transportation system committed to quality service , employee - management collaboration and innovation - A CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT IN0. 4' Committee Structure • Board Committees : Executive , Budget , Transit Service , Human Resource , Audit Labor Contract Committees : Labor/ Management , Health & Safety, Uniform , Open Work Board , Suggestion A CONSOLIDATED AEA TMNSITr ANC. - S Organizat 'ional C TCAT Board of Directors General Manager Service Assistant GM/ Service & Safety , Marketing & Controller Development HR and Operations Security & Communications Manager Operations Analyst Training Manager Admin Support Purchasing Passenger Ad min Asst. and Project Amenity & ADA Supervisor Coordinator Manager Superintendent of Superintendent of IT Support Maintenance Operations Admin . Payroll Assistant Coordinator Parts Facility Maintenance Coordinator Maintenance Supervisor Accounts Transit Dispatchers Supervisors (3 ) Payable (2 ) Shop Foreman Lead Mechanics (2 ) Bus Operators Mechanics Bus Handlers (66 ) (8 ) (4 ) PAREkTRMANSITI CONSOLIDATED INC. 6 M M M Team of Employees • 110 Employees ( 103 FT, 7 PT ) • 66 Bus operators • 15 Bus mechanics & fuelers • 9 Operations staff • 13 Administrative staff As of 6/30/08 CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT,kINC 2007 Overall Operational Facts • 3 . 1 Million Rides • 1 . 5 Million Miles • 115 , 600 Vehicle Hours • 376 , 000 Gallons Diesel Fuel • Fixed Route Service 7 Days per Week • 360 Days Service per Year • 22 Hours per Day • 11 , 000 Weekday Passenger Trips AiiNt w RAR x « 2007 ■ Service Contractors • Gadabout — ADA Paratransit Service • 57 , 800 Annual Rides • 181700 ADA Rides • 26 Vehicles • Paid operators ( 8 FT, 7 PT ) • 42 Volunteer operators • Tioga Transit - Rural Service • 97 , 000 Rides • 228 , 000 Miles • 11 , 000 Vehicle Hours I - A CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT, INC. 9 Recent Accomplishments • Record ridership • Completed Phase I of City Center Project- Seneca Street Shelters/ Streetscape • Launched new Website • Developed and installed swipe / prox card reader system • Produced monthly operating report • High inspection pass rate , PM ' s on time CONSOLIUATFD AREA TRANSITr INC. - LO so as Percentage of Preventative Maintenance Services Completed on Time Percentage of Preventive Maintenance Services Completed On Time TCAT 100% 100% 1 qpjplrl ao1r° 97 , 3 91 % o so r° _ s. % i° so°i� -sv��a s % 73° 7 18C /0 B0%, IL `0 50 50%/0 J-20 —m �o c m �0°/0 v CL % 30% 2 °io 30 20% 21°!n_ % 0% -oo Joo .d° .460 •d° 4P •oo Z ZA ZAP oo'� ,Q, o'\ . 'o, ZA .o .o'� o'� •o� .o� �0b .o0 00 • :` , SJA ,&A �J�P )JA PJa 5e O°'� °� O� �a� Month ITOMPKINS Will CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT, INC. Z 1 New York State Inspection Results : April 2006 - June 2008 TCAT 18-Month Inspection Pass Average 100 .0% 90 .0% 84 . 6°Jo `� 84 . 340 87 . '1 io 3 . 34o S4 . 14;0 4 . 2% 80 .0% Z 8 . 0° 9 � 04% 9; 0 .0% 75 . b�/4 /° 0 .0% §A 0+ . 'x98 . 24 3% 4) 66 . 9 ;o ' 0 .0% �a�3 60 . D /o 000 .0% 50 .4 % l Jo m 48 . 0°ib Th0 .0% 30 .0% 20 .0% A 4� 644* ek zek� 4�� 6 c d z� A J zk Oop Sk o� ok� e��J c�1�6�`atQQ k��3 A •0 `p � � p �� � 5 Month EfYA :;.7 1 .CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT, INC. 12 New York State Inspection Results : , April 2006 - June 2008 Joe, You and your staff are to be commended on the hard work it takes to make a comeback like you have. We greatly appreciate the extra effort it has taken to get as far as you have in the inspection process. We are here to help you in any way we can to continue our relationship that will foster a safe and efficiently running fleet that will provide a more dependable service to your and our customers. I will also forward this good news to Scott and thank him for his hard work. Thanks again, Michael C. Nuber Bus Inspection Supervisor Commercial Vehicle Safety Program Region 3 333 East Washington Street Syracuse, NY 13202 - � - A CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT, INC. 13 Current Projects • Rural Transportation Transition • $ 0 . 50 , Fate Promotion • Maximizing Fuel Efficiency • Vanpool / Regional Service • Green Street Rider Waiting Area / Cafe • Labor Contract Negotiations • Transportation Development Plan • Improved Passenger Amen mity Program k7de"CONSOLIDATED aeEn TxnHS 14 Costs CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT, INC. 15 Actual Cost Per Passenger Trip : 2006 Total Costs Total Passengers Cost per Passenger Centro - Cayuga $ 2 , 555 , 582 339 , 659 $ 7 . 52 Centro - Syracuse ( CNY ) $ 30, 546, 915 9 , 562 , 226 $ 119 Centro - Oneida $4, 736, 909 1, 106, 054 $4928 Centro - Oswego $ 2, 587, 964 438, 016 $ 5 . 91 Niagara Frontier ( NFTA) $ 7501386 , 351 18, 042 , 628 $4018 Albany ( CDTA) $48, 385 , 264 1200719 , 895 $ 3080 Rochester ( RGTA ) $47 , 951, 522 12 , 415 , 288 $ 3886 Glens Falls $ 1, 022 , 864 312 , 448 $ 3827 BroomeTransit $ 81101, 035 2 , 853 , 372 $ 2084 TCAT 2005 $ 7, 968, 010 31004, 199 $ 2065 TCAT 2006 $ 8, 475 , 872 21977, 314 $ 2985 TCAT 2007 $ 8, 851, 138 3 , 0091316 $ 2094 Source : 2006 National Transit Database CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT, INC. 16 40 ■ Adult Fare Comparison Adult Base Fare Albany - CDTA $ 1 . 00 Centro - Syracuse $ 1000 , Glens Falls $ 1 . 00 BroomeTransit $ 1200 Centro - Cayuga $ 1 . 25 Rochester - RGTA $ 1 . 25 Niagara Frontier - NFTA $ 1 . 50 MAT $ 1050 New York Public Transportation Association A 17 CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT, INC. 2007 Route Costs Rt . # Route Name Total Riders Total Miles STOA Total Revenue Total Cost Cost Differential 30 Commons - Pyramid 633, 573 164,458 $370, 073 $ 1,0810465 $748, 184 $333, 281 81 Cornell Campus Weekday 564,448 129, 395 $317, 884 $890, 276 $665, 563 $ 224, 714 10 CU - Commons 320,722 46, 506 $ 161,982 $509, 107 $296, 973 $ 212, 134 43 Dryden - TO 67, 320 56,072 $ 65,954 $ 152, 362 $ 118,009 $34,353 53 Ellis Hollow 90478 31,406 $250509 $37, 356 $30, 611 $6,745 80 Cornell Campus Weekday 1,464 580 $993 $ 7, 661 $ 1,478 $6, 182 22 aughannock Falls Summer 11,472 6, 526 $9, 149 $26,099 $22,939 $ 3, 160 82 Cornell Campus Weekday 132,912 38, 629 $80,483 $215,677 $212, 825 $2, 852 35 Pyramid Weekend 17,954 61560 $ 11, 798 $ 30,808 $ 29, 552 $ 1, 257 54 East Hill 26, 565 12, 888 $ 19, 651 $47,960 $47, 531 $429 28 CU - Wegmans 4,037 11448 $ 20634 $ 6, 771 $8, 580 -$ 11809 45 Dryden Weekend 3,917 9, 647 $8, 243 $ 13,630 $ 23,953 -$ 10, 323 44 Groton Weekend 21189 91720 $7, 593 $ 10, 667 $ 22,422 -$ 111755 40 Groton 36, 153 49, 115 $48, 531 $91,816 $ 106, 398 -$ 14, 582 11 IC - Commons 105,499 49,970 $77, 206 $226,497 $241, 175 -$ 14, 678 34 Pyramid Week 11,847 51676 $8, 714 $20, 533 $ 35, 613 -$ 15,080 20 Enfield 23, 690 31, 670 $ 31,447 $ 62,936 $80,269 -$ 171333 85 Cornell Campus Wekend 9,405 7,684 $9, 111 $ 18, 798 $39, 215 -$ 200417 92 Cornell Campus Night 520265 20,870 $35, 568 $88, 712 $ 112, 730 -$ 24,018 51 East Hill Plaza 50,8701 30p7311 $41,806 $99,402 $ 123, 640 -$241238 � = A 18 CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT, IN 2007 Route Costs Continued Rt . # Route Name Total Riders Total Miles STOA Total Revenue Total Cost Cost Differential 65 Danby 12,904 30, 564 $26,315 $42,445 $70,051 -$27, 606 83 Cornell Campus Weekday 44,627 16,245 $29,283 $74,438 $ 103, 313 -$28,875 41 Dryden - TO 32, 724 46, 124 $450079 $85, 047 $ 117, 054 -$32,007 16 Fall Creek 41, 244 19,436 $30, 115 $77, 064 $ 109, 314 -$ 321250 37 North Lansing 240033 39,816 $37, 207 $67, 248 $99, 773 -$ 32, 525 19 Hospital 11,726 15,433 $ 15,398 $ 3169701 $ 67,430 -$35, 729 12 IC - CU Night 33,714 31,371 $35,300 $77, 559 $ 114, 551 -$36,992 31 Airport - Northeast 126,897 75,826 $ 103, 713 $243,610 $281, 262 -$37,652 36 South Lansing 91581 320730 $26,464 $38,440 $77,278 -$381838 67 Newfield 31, 191 44, 616 $430418 $75, 535 $ 118, 265 -$420730 93 Cornell Campus Night 45,316 30, 139 $39, 149 $85, 784 $ 132,055 -$461271 60 Coddington Road 616 17, 244 $ 12, 148 $ 12,918 $64, 169 -$ 51, 252 21 Trumansburg 99, 066 99, 531 $ 108, 798 $229,807 $287,020 -$57, 212 50 Eastern Heights 137,462 34, 091 $79, 195 $2230438 $281,953 -$58, 515 32 Pyramid - Northeast 113, 170 77, 108 $99, 038 $219, 294 $301,425 -$821131 14 West Hill 53, 182 37,907 $47, 695 $ 119,001 $205, 286 -$86, 286 13 Northside - Pryamid 48,623 53,306 $ 56,474 $ 123,811 $221,944 -$98, 132 15 Southside 61,032 28, 876 $44, 643 $ 126, 732 $235, 318 -$ 1081586 17 Fall Creek 44,872 21, 786 $33, 205 $78,016 $ 230,813 -$ 152, 797 52 Newark Valley - Caroline 40, 345 75,868 $68,688 $ 119, 120 $ 272, 312 -$ 153, 192 112, 3 Ith Fest/Firewks/Recodes 81110 $3,285 $3,285 $0 OTAL 311060215 1, 537, 5651 $ 2, 3181937 $ 5,671, 6291 $6, 358, 244 -$686, 615 - A CONSOA TRANSIT, INC. 19 2008 Budget vs . Proi' ected Operating Costs EXPENDITURES Budget Projected 7/29/08 Variance Operations $ 618479402 $ 7 , 2031839 $ ( 3565437 ) Operations Admin & Safety 582 , 661 576 , 587 61074 Vehicle & Facility Maintenance 11858 , 391 1 , 920 , 985 ( 62 , 594 ) Maintenance Administration 2071256 216 , 473 ( 95217 ) Service Development 753019 735019 23000 Marketing 148 , 510 156 , 815 ( 83305 ) GM , HR & Finance 7725832 7723666 166 General Undistributed 498 , 000 4915665 63335 Total Expenses $ 10 , 990 , 071 $ 1154123049 $ (421 , 977 ) � - A CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT, INC. � � Projected Operating Expenses 2008 1 .4% Operations kY� 1 1 O • 1,� ,f y^ E 3 � 1 . 9% ! Operations • . Safety m Vehicle & Facility Maintenance FX F �� 5Y Maintenance • • 1 0 O Service Development Marketing GM , HR & Finance General • • - • � TOMPiC / NS � n D 'ieselNet Per Gallon $4 . 90 $4 . 65 $4 .40 $4 . 15 $3 . 90 $3 . 65 $/GAL $3 .40 $3 . 15 12008 $2 . 90 $2 . 65 (2007 $2 .40 =x-2006 $2 . 15 $ 1 . 90 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct November December MONTH � - A CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT, INC. 22 Total Diesel Fuel Costs 2002 - 2009 ' $2 ) 500 ) 000 $2 ) 000 ) 000 $ 175001000 $ 11000 ) 000 $ 500 , 000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Projected Projected 2008 2009 CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT, INC. 23 Revenues , = A CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT, INC. 24 2008 Budget vs P o r ' ected O erating 0 Revenues J p Projected Variance Over Budget 7/29/08 ( Under) Budget STOA $ 315281166 $ 37461151 $ 2177985 CU Fares 212851828 2 , 285 , 828 - Federal Operating Assistance 17422 , 292 114221292 - Passenger Revenue 11038 , 000 11020 , 010 ( 177990 ) City Partner Share 7541715 7541715 - Cornell Partner Share 7541715 7541715 - - County Partner Share 754715 7541715 - Other Revenue 1921200 441239 ( 147 , 961 ) NYSDOT & Local Capital PM Match 1561512 1541656 ( 1 ) 856 ) Gadabout 1131300 1161183 21883 TOTAL REVENUE : $ 1110001443 $ 1110531505 $ 531062 CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT, INC. 25 2008 Projected Revenue , . • . - . 0 © ^ O 0 CU Fares Federal 0s p� F W3 GOO p a • g Assistance Passenger City Partner Share Cornell 0 0 _ C Partner County Other Revenue NYSDOT & Local Capital PM Match U �oO p p Gadabout CONSOLIDATED AREA TRAN61 INds"TOMPK / NS ` n � 26 ■ Draft O 9 Bud et INS IN I , 19A ArriL A-05 A CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT, INC. zw 27 Challenges for 2009 • Increase ridership • Unknown fuel prices • Rural transportation transition • Vanpool start- up • Maintaining aging fleet • Maximizing use of very diverse fleet • Increase the fund balance • Implement recommendations of TDIP A eoxsouaAteo uaen Tn"iHT, INC: 28 41110 as so ■ Challenges or 2009 , Continued • Increased demands , limited resources "TCAT REALLY needs more buses on this route. To have passengers standing all the wa rom Cornell all the way out to Jacksonville is way from Y not sa e. This is happening more and more every week as folks try to save ,5$ on gas. WE NEED MORE BUSES on this route. Every 15-20 min would be much better. . . or buses that have more seats and are less designed or standin► areas only. Save the standing buses for runs around CU campus. — "I live in Brooktondale and use the 52 and 53 lines daily to work. My main concern is regarding the lack of evening buses. I find quite suitable the 'commuting hours ' schedules, but as of now, there is no way to go to Ithaca past 7 p. m . If this is a generalized concern amongst Caroline bus riders, I would find very appropriate to have a "late bus " for Fridays and Saturdays. Thank you very much for your time. " — "It would be fantastic if you could add another morning run to route 36, say around 8:30-ish . " = A CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT, INC. 29 Budget Planning Assumptions 2009 Average fuel price $ 5 . 00 per gallon • Existing fare structure • Health insurance premium increase • CU volume discount program will match partner share increases • Partial fund balance restoration • Savings from rural transportation transition AO'AAREA-T R CON S 30 do as 6 % Assumptions ( continued ) • STOA - formula based • Contract negotiations • Vehicle insurance increase with growth of fleet • Vehicle maintenance • DOT inspections • Preventative maintenance • Increased costs and availability of parts • New Green Street facility opens TOM 4PK1N *;SV1kj, A 31 CONSOLIDATED AREA I TRANSR INC. Expend 'Iture s ima es 2009 Percent EXPENDITURES = = Amount - of Total - Operations $ 7 , 727 , 043 6209 % Operations Admin & Safety 6161287 560 % Vehicle & Facility Maintenance . 211441148 1784 % Maintenance Administration 244 , 382 2 . 0 % Service Development 79 , 257 0 . 6 % Marketing 153 , 096 182 % GM , HR & Finance 8321112 608 % General Undistributed 4917260 400 % TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 12 , 287 , 585 10060 % TOMPKINS - A CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT, INC. 32 4w Expenditure Comparisons 2007 - 2009 2009 Difference Percent 2008 Proposed 2008 Change 2007 Approved 2008 Operating Projected -2009 from 2008 EXPENDITURES Actual Budget Projected Budget Proposed Projected Operations $ 61221 , 198 $ 61847 , 402 $ 71203 , 839 $ 71727 , 043 $ 523 , 204 7 . 3 % Operations Admin & Safety 540 , 579 582 , 661 5767587 616 , 287 39 , 700 6 . 9 % Vehicle & Facility Maintenance 1 , 922 , 150 11858 , 391 11920 , 985 2 , 1441148 223 , 163 11 . 6 % Maintenance Administration 198 , 698 2071256 216 , 473 244 , 382 271909 12 . 9 % Service Development 851500 75 , 019 73 , 019 79 , 257 61238 8 . 5 % Marketing 141 , 233 148 , 510 1561815 153 , 096 ( 31719 ) -2 . 4 % GM , HR & Finance 6641541 772 , 832 7721666 832 , 112 59 , 446 7 . 7 % General Undistributed 452 , 614 498 , 000 491 , 665 4919260 (405) -0 . 1 % Total Expenses $ 10 , 226 , 513 $ 10 , 990 , 071 $ 1114121049 $ 12 , 287 , 585 $ 875 , 536 7 . 7 % A MOOM � ki CONSOLIDATED AREA TRA 33 Revenue s ■ ma es 2009 Amount Percent of Total Passenger Revenue $ 1; 131 , 269 901 % - CU Fares 215121469 2043 % STOA 431971840 33 . 9 % NYSDOT & Local Capital PM Match 3041656 265 % Federal Operating Assistance 11490738 1200 % Gadabout Rent & Maintenance 115 , 846 089 % Other Revenue 1471145 1 . 2 % TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE : $ 91899 , 962 79 . 9 % City of Ithaca Share 8291781 6 . 7 % Tompkins County Share 8291781 6 . 7 % Cornell University Share 8291781 6 . 7 % TOTAL REVENUE : $ 12 , 389 , 306 100 . 0 % CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT, ' INC* 34 so so Revenue Comparisons 2007 - 2009 Difference 2009 2008 Percent 2008 2008 PROPOSED Projected - Change 2007 Approved Projected Operating 2009 from 2008 EVENUES Actual Budget Actual Budget Proposed Projected Passenger Revenue $ 9631800 $ 11038 , 000 $ 11020 , 010 $ 11131 , 269 $ 111 , 259 10 . 9 % CU Volume Discount 21275 , 665 212859828 21285 , 828 215121469 2261641 9 . 9 % STOA 313141573 31528 , 166 31746 , 151 41197 , 840 4511689 12 . 1 % NYSDOT & Local Capital PM Match 145 , 167 1561512 1541656 3041656 150 , 000 97 . 0 % Federal Operating Assistance 11301 , 224 114221292 11422 , 292 11490 , 738 68 , 446 4 . 8 % Special Services 18 , 476 - - - - - Gadabout 102 , 041 113 , 300 116 , 183 115 , 846 ( 337 ) -0 . 3 % Other Revenue 451526 192 , 200 44 , 239 147 , 145 102 , 905 232 . 6 % TOTAL OP REVENUE $ 81166 , 472 $ 81736 , 298 $ 81789 , 360 $ 91899 , 962 $ 11110 , 603 12 . 6 % City-CU -TC Shares 21166 , 645 21264 , 145 22641145 21489 , 344 225 , 199 9 . 9 % TOTAL REVENUE $ 10 , 333 , 117 $ 11 , 000 , 443 $ 11 , 0539505 $ 12 , 3891306 $ 11335 , 802 12 . 1 % r rTOMPKINS W '11t, ,u 35 CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT, INC. New York State Transmit Operating Assistance ( STOA ) • 2009 STOA anticipated- : $ 4 , - 197 ,- 840 - • Formula based on passengers ( $ . 405 ) and mileage ( $ . 69 ) • Possible Governor budget reductions CoONSdLIDATMEDAREA:-TRAA'N'S'lTo INCe 36 M M � STOA Comparison : 211 11 • $4 , 500 , 000 • : • 1 $41000 , 000 $ 3 , 500 , 000 • 91 $ 31000 ) 000 1 $2 ) 6631003 $2 , 500 , 000 $2 , 000 , 000 $ 11500 ; 000 $ 1 , 000 , 000 $ 500 , 000 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Projected Projected 11 : 2009 ALMA VJNA n Proposed 2009 Partner Contribution 2006 2007 2008 2009 Budget -- Budget Budget Budget City of Ithaca $ 701 , 180 $ 722 , 215 $ 754 , 715 $ 829 , 781 Tompkins County $ 7011180 $ 7227215 $ 7541715 $ 829 , 781 Cornell University $ 7011180 $ 722 , 215 $ 754715 $ 8291781 TOTAL $ 2 , 103 , 540 $ 23166 , 645 $ 2 , 2641145 $ 2 , 489 , 344 Per Partner Change $ 21 , 035 $ 32500 $ 751066 Total Partner Change $ 63 , 105 $ 971500 $ 2251199 MMLr � - A CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT, INC. 38 4w Partner are H 'Istor Per Partner % Budgeted Share Revenues 2000 $ 463 , 703 7050 % 2001 $ 476 , 975 7 . 10 % 2002 $ 4911284 6665 % 2003 $ 476 , 274 5 . 90 % 2004 $ 490 , 562 6 . 06 % 2005 $ 605 , 279 7 , 11 % 2006 $ 7011180 7 . 84 % 2007 $ 722 , 215 6094 % 2008 $ 754 , 715 6086 % Proposed 2009 $ 829 , 781 6 . 70 % CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT, INC. 39 Total Operating Expense and n d Balan ( 2005 ® 2009 ) 1 , 4001000 e 1 , 200 , 000 xf� oActual Fund Balance s ` '} t, 1 000 000 0Target Fund Balance* au ft i� 800J000 G ✓ �� : p 4 tee t •k s Yu�ks3'. 'k., y a ,g, I Ile , t "xLe 1" N�} 6001000 } � R Iz IT z � 400 , 000 ,m 6 a x � mk" } a ., • r..� sc., �Pfp �y"� � �' µ'� �y�;"dPf+"y ,� ' t 200 000 'S mill ,- Iac F<'m' I� w .,mot- _ " .�.. r - a ror ,�• _ 2005 2006 2007 Projected 2008 Projected 2009 *Target Fund Balance is 10 % of Total Operating Expense AM AMAW LiA poapaoa � A CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT, INC. 40 so . • . • • . 3 �#' �rE• t 5 S i IY'�1'� �IY 1111(f�l . 1 i$I .looll sss--- �'.Gla��� Glll ' ( 1 Is. I 1 t I u 1 1 '�., } :rill Yl r by . P° h (r lti . 00 A �S e£1 It • �-.�... _ i Al , - - r{f:; ' � 'I 1 I�jt '1�Iil�Milt 11r1 -_L p toi� lit 11 ) It if sl 1U 1. I L11�dll��l�l t 777 Owl I o- 1 _ � � _ ( n � d ► . .1 "x t ' + 1 1'. 1 I 47 AT it W.M Mu _ P IF $ I 1 ':^"xygr., <,-.n„ . .4--...,..--5•°' „ x;�� "- . .�-.r..•:+wa- .,--...s. 'i`-i i � � r ul n' n��a it, � - � „ _ � 1 - ; '{ 1 ii, It I Will ° ai S Y1 b . 9 ' Bus Replacement Policy • F-TA standards : 12 - year- buses & 7 - year - buses Current fleet : 47 twelve - year buses 2 seven - year buses • Fleet exceeding standard replacement age • 1 Nineteen year- old bus • 4Seventeen -year-old buses • 5Sixteen -year-old buses • 6Fifteen - year 4d buses I LA CON90U A D�TEDURE TRANSIT, INC. 42 as so TCAT Proposed 2009 Capital Plan STATE LOCAL FEDERAL MATCHING MATCHING 2008 FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS TOTAL TECHNOLOGY ADP Hardware & Software $ 202465 $ 21558 $ 2 , 558 $ 25 , 581 TCAT Technology Project Passenger Info 17 , 600 21200 2 , 200 22 , 000 TOTAL ADP HARDWARE & SOFTWARE 38 , 065 41758 49758 479581 Planning Short Term - Transit Development Plan (TDP) 2008 TIP 56 , 000 71000 71000 701000 TOTAL PLANNING 569000 75000 79000 709000 Buses & Passenger Facilities 40 Ft Low Floor Bus - 325 , 000 - 3251000 Clean Diesel Conversion 2009 TIP 64 , 000 81000 81000 801000 Capital Preventive Maintenance 1 , 2001000 150 , 000 150 , 000 17500 , 000 TOTAL BUSES & PASSENGER FACILITIES 112649000 483 , 000 158 , 000 119059000 TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $ 11358 , 065 $ 4949758 $ 169 , 758 $ 290229581 PROPOSED TOTAL PARTNER SHARE $ 1699758 PROPOSED PER PARTNER SHARE $ 56 , 586 � — A CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT,INC. „ 43 Partner Cap 'Ital Share Payments - Per - - Total Partner Partners 2001 Actual $ 967640 $ 2891920 2002 Actual $ 51979 $ 171937 2003 Actual $ 771516 $ 232 , 548 2004 Actual $ 1 , 396 $ 41188 2005 Actual $ 31256 $ 9768 2006 Budget $ 23 , 482 $ 701446 2007 Budget $ 471880 $ 1431640 2008 Budget $ 61250 $ 187750 2009 Proposed $ 561586 $ 1691758 CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT, INC.. 44 so Wrap U p Presentation designed to assist the three partners in budget planning for 2009 • Trade - offs involve service levels and reserve balance • TCAT Board of Directors welcomes your reactions and recommendations • Formal action on the 2009 TCAT Budget is expected in early December, 2008 A COMSOIJWITFD I1RFJ1 TRNNSIT, INC. 45 w w M se T 1B 6 . 2008 Attachment # 2 4 . 15 . 2008 hxeeuti ve Summary The Tompkins Count �- p Y Labor Market Region Study This study analyzes the current labor market, reports the findings of an CHMURAECONOMICS&ANALYTICS employer survey, and provides an economic forecast for the Tompkins County labor market region . Prepared Tompkins County Area Development 200 E . Buffalo , Suite 102A f® r Ithaca, NY 14850 CRmuRAECONOMICskA 4ALYTRcs I i CHMURAE 0N0MtCSkANA.LYTICS 1 . Executive Summary Tompkins County , New York, is located in the central part of the Finger Lakes region in upstate New York . Once part of the industrial heartland of America , upstate New York suffered population and employment losses over the past few decades . Tompkins County is an anomaly in that it has experienced modest but steady growth in the past decades . Though manufacturing has declined , the strong education sector has kept the county from suffering employment and population losses. In 2007 , Tompkins County had a total employment of just over 50 ,000 while the seven-county labor market region employed just over 165 ,000 . Over the next ten years , an estimated 16 ,000 workers will be needed in Tompkins County to fill new jobs and to replace workers who have retired or moved on to alternative occupations . Over the same period , an estimated 15,000 graduates with degrees from local high schools , community colleges , and colleges and universities are expected to enter the workforce for the first time and fill some of the positions . Assuming the skills of the graduates match the needs of local businesses , another 1 , 000 workers will still be needed to fill positions . However, since a skills mismatch exists in Tompkins County that is significantly more prevalent than in the nation , that figure will be substantially higher. Tompkins County Labor Market Region MM Tomplins County Labor Region r i i y e 8 I r 1 e8ecs f _ . Tum��ns i This report analyzes the Tompkins County Labor Market Region (also referred to as "the region " ) , which is defined here as the counties of Cayuga , Chemung , Cortland , Schuyler, . Seneca , Tioga , and Tompkins . The analysis endeavors to : 4 12 CHMURACCONOMICS&LANA YTlCS CHMURAECONOMICSkAN.ALXTTICS • Characterize current labor demand and labor supply • Forecast economic and labor trends to identify key issues that require strategic action • Identify and provide , perspective on related issues such as commuting patterns and housing The analysis was conducted from September through December 2007 . This study was accomplished through the collection and analysis of data and included focus groups in combination with a regional employer survey conducted expressly for this purpose . Highlights from the study are noted below and are followed by a summary of JobsEQTm and the Local Business Portal—two web-based tools that are available to continue monitoring the labor market conditions of the region . 1 . 1 . Statistical Highlights Employment in the labor market region is projected to expand an annual 0. 82% over the next ten years. By sector, the greatest number of new jobs are expected in health services (+431 jobs annually) , education (+210 ) , and professional and business services (+347 ) . The only major sector decline is expected in manufacturing (-56 jobs annually) . Projected labor shortages in the labor market region are mostly concentrated in basic-skilled service occupations. Annual gaps where supply does not meet demand are expected to be highest in healthcare support occupations (52 jobs ) , building and grounds clearing and maintenance occupations ( 52 ) , food preparation and serving related occupations (41 ) and personal care and service occupations (41 ) . Some of these shortages , however, can be reduced by projected surpluses in other basic-skilled occupations such as office and administrative support occupations and production occupations . A mismatch of skills supplied and demanded points to a larger percentage of underemployed in Tompkins County when compared with the national average. Tompkins County has a surplus of workers with high and medium skills and a shortage of workers with basic skills . In 2006 , close to half the positions created by Tompkins County firms needed workers with a minimum of basic skills (short to long-term on-the-job training ) while 18 . 1 % required medium skills (experience in a related occupation , postsecondary vocational award , or associate's degree ) and 32 .7 % called for high skills (four-year degree or greater) . High-skilled workers composed 40 . 3% of the labor supply while medium-skilled workers composed 33 .9 % of the supply . The result was potential underemployment for 23 .4 % of the workforce . Such workers are likely candidates to migrate out of the area in search of more suitable work . This problem exists to a lesser degree in the Tompkins County labor market region . High housing costs in Tompkins County exacerbate the shortage in basic-skilled occupations. In 2000 , the median home value in Tompkins County was $24 ,000 to $34 ,000 higher than surrounding counties in the labor region . Lack of affordable housing in the county limits the ability to attract resident workers for basic- skilled , low-wage jobs . Housing costs also boost the cost of living in the Ithaca metropolitan area higher than in the Buffalo-Niagara Falls , Rochester, and Syracuse metropolitan areas . A higher cost of living , in turn , puts upward C H M U RA E CONOM I CS&A N A LYT I C S CHMURAECONOMIC SkANALYTICS pressure on wages . In fact, a number of employers in the labor market region reported difficulty in paying wages sufficiently high to attract and keep employees . A household needed an income of $43 , 306 to own a median-valued home of $ 138 ,800 in Tompkins County in 2005 . ' Consequently, an estimated 46 % of the households could afford a median-priced home in Tompkins in 2005 compared with 25 % in New York and 42 % in the nation . Despite the relatively high percentage of home affordability , some of the occupations with a high number of workers needed in the next decade will not be able to afford homes in Tompkins County . For example , Tompkins labor market region workers in education , training , and library occupations made an average annual income of $37 ,476 in 2006 while those in food preparation and serving related occupations made $ 15 , 676 . Trends in age cohort population growth are stressors on the labor market. Between 2000 and 2005, the 35-44 aged cohort fell from 12. 8 % of total population to 10 .5 % in Tompkins County and from 15 . 5 % to 13 . 1 % in the labor market region . These declines were more pronounced than in either New York State or the nation and may be signs of lack of opportunities at higher pay and skill levels . On the other hand , workers approaching retirement in the 55-64 cohort grew over the same period in Tompkins County and the labor market region , a trend found throughout the nation as the baby boomers have moved into this cohort. Though this cohort makes up a smaller percentage of population in Tompkins than in the nation (8 .4 % compared to 10 .2 %) , excluding college students from the mix makes the relative size of the cohort more comparable . Many employers are anticipating high replacement demand that will need attention . In-migration leads population growth trends but out-migrants post higher wages than in- migrants. A national stud Y2 shows that the variance in in-migration rates largely drives net migration flows . The average number of out- migrants varied little in Tompkins County over the last eleven years when there was population growth or decline , but the average number of in- migrants was much higher in the years when population grew compared to declining years : 3 ,284 in- migrants per year compared to 2, 895. Internal Revenue Service data report higher average annual adjusted gross income for out-migrants compared to in-migrants into Tompkins County, a result consistent with the large student population of the region . Nevertheless , a lack of job opportunity in the region in high-wage and high-skilled professions may be preventing the region from attracting and keeping more high- skilled workers. ' This assumes a 10% down payment on the house , 6 . 17% conventional 30-year fixed mortgage rate , and no more than 33 % of income per month goes toward housing payments . 2 Deitz, Richard . "A Brain Drain or an Insufficient Brain Gain ," Upstate New York At-a-Glance, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Buffalo Branch . August 2007 . CHmuRA[C0NoM1C kkNA1.YnCS CHMURAEC0N0MICSkANALYTICS 1 . 2 . Labor Market SWOV Analysis 1 .2 . 1 Strengths The education sector provides a stable employment base, stimulates consumer spending, encourages population growth, and boosts quality of life. Many of Tompkins County's labor market strengths are attributable to its strong educational institutions , particularly the presence of a world-class university like Cornell . The education sector accounts for 20 % of the regional workforce . Education employment is unlikely to fluctuate like manufacturing did in the 1980s or the high-tech industries in the late 1990s . As a result, the region fared better than the national average during the last recession . Thousands of students , many from outside the state , bring millions of dollars in consumer spending to the region each year. This spending supports a host of industries from restaurants and real estate to other retail establishments in Ithaca and the surrounding region . Other surrounding communities in the Finger Lakes region may also provide natural beauty , but only Ithaca can also offer the rich arts and cultural activities associated with Ithaca College and Cornell University . As college towns are becoming increasingly popular for retirees , it is not surprising that the population growth of Tompkins County is ahead of every other county in the region . The population growth of the county even outpaces that of New York State . In general, the region has a highly-skilled labor force. Because of its postsecondary offerings , Tompkins County has a highly-skilled workforce . Many students choose to stay in the region after graduation resulting in a high percentage of residents with college and graduate degrees . This creates opportunities for industries requiring knowledge workers and entrepreneurial activities . However, the skills embodied in the residents do not necessarily match the skills demanded by firms in the region . Overall vacancy and employee separation rates are relatively low. In the sample of local business participating in the employer survey , the vacancy rate was 2 . 3 % in the labor market region in October 2007 compared to 2 . 9 % in the nation . The survey found a 1 .4 % separation rate in the labor market region in October 2007 compared to 3 .4 % in the nation . Nevertheless , some employers reported difficulty in finding and keeping workers in certain occupations . 3 SWOT is an acronym for strengths , weaknesses , opportunities , and threats . I Ji 15 C1IMURA GIXhV OMIG°BzANAIYIC CHMURAECONOMICSkANA .Y ICS 1 .2 .2. Weaknesses The region is somewhat isolated geographically. t No major interstate highways pass through the region and the only commercial airport is relatively small . The paucity in infrastructure may . limit the region ' s ability to attract businesses . For example , manufacturing companies usually prefer interstate access for transporting suppliers and products . In a global economy , access to commercial air service is a necessary condition for corporate headquarters . An isolated location may limit the potential of the region to land a big plant or corporation . Nevertheless , these traditional infrastructures are less important for industries such as software design and professional and consulting services . The cost of living in Tompkins County is higher than in nearby regions. The most recent cost of living index forthe Ithaca metro area was 109 . 0 compared to 99 . 1 in Syracuse .4 The high cost of living makes it harder for basic-skilled workers to live closer to their workplace . Consequently , when workers live in outlying areas , commuting and traffic become issues as the region has no interstate highways : 1 .2 . 3 . Opportunities The student population, immigrants, and underemployed can help fill workforce needs. The biggest workforce shortage in the region is in the basic-skilled service sectors . The pool of college students currently enrolled in the region is a potential source for part-time , basic-skilled jobs . However, availability and seasonality limit the impact of student workers . Immigration can help fill some needs as the region already has a significant international community . Although underemployment is a problem for the region , these skilled laborers can benefit local industries if jobs become available that need their skills . k Universities and colleges can bolster economic and workforce development. The presence of Cornell University , Ithaca College , and the local community college , TC3 provide great opportunity for the region . All three increase the level of education of the regional workforce and provide the skills and knowledge to support the expanding technology-driven sectors . TC3 is responsive to local labor market needs , offering classes and training tailored to local industry demands . Further, Cornell's research has already generated a number of locally located technology businesses . Continued expansion of commercialization activities will allow the region to retain more graduates by providing job opportunities . Residential growth can further stimulate the region . The region is better equipped than other counties to attract residents such as early retirees . The Finger Lakes region of upstate New York possesses attractive natural amenities . The presence of the university also provides necessary arts and cultural amenities for the region to be attractive for retirees . The workforce implication is that more healthcare and leisure services would be needed to serve the retirees , however, which could exacerbate the current shortages in these occupations; a Source: ACCURA. I6 "t rn CHMUfiALCONpMK-$St4!.'A6TICS CRMURAECONOMICSSL YTICS 1 .2 .4. Threats Tompkins County has a surplus of high-skilled workers and a shortage of basic-skilled workers. In 2006 , the industry mix in Tompkins County required a labor force made up of 49 . 1 % workers with basic skills , 18 . 1 % workers with medium skills , and 32 . 7 % workers with high skills . This compares to the actual supply in Tompkins County of 23 .4 percentage points less workers with basic skills , 15 . 8 points more workers with medium skills , and 7 .6 points more workers with high skills . Underemployment was also acknowledged to be a workforce issue by focus group participants . Tompkins County Skills Mismatch , 2006 4�>�3 80% - High 60% - ■ Medium 40% - ■ Basic 20% 0% Industry Mix Requirement Supply of Workers Forecasts and the business survey show that labor supply exceeds demand for a number of high-skilled occupation groups—education , management, and business and financial operations . On the other hand , labor shortages are mostly concentrated in basic-skilled service occupations such as food preparation and serving-related occupations , healthcare support occupations , and personal care and service occupations. Other trends and conditions compound the skills mismatch in Tompkins County. National occupation growth >trends will drive continued occupation gaps in the region while the ability of the local workforce to fill these needs is restricted by the region 's unique conditions . The high cost of living in Tompkins County and limited affordable housing and transportation infrastructure dampens the ability to attract basic-skilled workers . In addition , a lack of industry depth and breadth constrains the employment of the surplus high-skilled workers , resulting in underemployment or a brain drain . The ability of the region to further industry development is hampered by a lack of transportation infrastructure such as interstate highway and limited air service . An increasing number of retirees , as more baby boomers move into retirement age , could further strain the availability of skills ` and experience in the workforce . � 17 C HMU HAECONOh11CS&ANAI.YTICS { i i CHMURAECONOMiCSkANALYriCS 1 .3 . JobsEQ® and the Local Business Portal k As part of this study , JobsEQ and the Local Business Portal are being brought into service in Tompkins County and the labor market region for continued monitoring of labor market conditions . JobsEQ is a web-based software system located at www.jobseq . com . It is designed for use by professionals in workforce development, economic development, and education as well as employers and job-seekers looking for information about the labor market. JobsEQ combines data from many 1 Unemployment Rate for Ithaca, NY r different sources into a single , easy-to-use nIN!3C-1 „Y(;;,I tool . It is used for analysis , workflows , c4 aFI(d.i::) tracking , and reporting . i Timely data , such as employment, wages , and firm statistics , are updated quarterly . _ J f Industry data are described by the North i v { American Industry Classification System ] 04 N ( NAICS ) codes and analyses of these data j are provided at various industry levels . Occupation data are described by the S IaETC , n ago i _ � . a aFR _. , 04 Standard Occupations Codes (SOC ) and g u a e s o o g s are fully O' Net compliant. Output tables - - - - - and graphics are user-friendly and customizable . The entire package is intuitive and supported by comprehensive documentation . No special technical resources are required by users . Training and continued support are provided by Chmura . 'E JobsEQ is organized into analytic groupings . Summary descriptions of analytics within each group follow below. r 1 I i I 18 CHMURAIiCONOM IC, &ANA1.YfICS CHMURAECONOMICS&ANAI_.YTICS 1 . 3 . 1 . Career Analytics Willing and Able — The Willing and Able tool enables the user to examine an occupation and view related occupations that are realistic and desirable options for a job-seeker. Analysis is conducted via comparative skills ( based on O' Net skill sets ) as well as comparative wages . Alternative Industries and Alternative Occupations — These two tools are linked to the Willing and Able tool and show occupation and industry employment options that are overlaid with growth forecasts . The projections enable the user to conduct a sophisticated analysis of the short- and long-term outlook for a given career move . Using local data , forecast industry and occupation growth are shown . NAICS Current Expected Industry Expected Occ 10Yr . Estimated 10Yr Code Industry Title Empl 10Yr Growth Rate Growth Rate Occupation Net . Change 1 3371 Household and Institutional Furniture and 607 - 2 . 0 ;b 4 . 7 % 3 Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing 3219 Other Wood Product Manufacturing 1 , 176 17 . 2 % 15 .5 % 3 5613 Employment Services 13, 747 45 . 2 50 .6 2 ' 4441 Building Material and Supplies Dealers 4 , 738 13 . 8 % 1115 % 1 4422 Home Furnishings Stores 1 , 563 13 . 8 % 13 . 1 % 0 4421_, .jdrniture Stores 1 487 13 . 8 °6 fi ,X ale 0 ... .(isQ Stores p ' Abilities Gap — An analysis of attribute differences between two occupations ( based on SOC codes) with a graphic display of attributes of greatest deficiency. This shows how realistic a career change may be and where the most retraining may be required . Career Training Ladders - Career paths that may be followed as individuals increase their knowledge and capabilities . The ladders are supplemented with regional employment figures as well as links to occupation descriptions . Form Labor Controaor. (2) %!nm+af areeder: ( 1?j --- ------ ------- -- - - - -- -- - — Occupation Details — For all occupations , based on the Farmers and Ranchers (0) F'irst•Lsne Sunervi�ot./... ( 103) ►oa , eater rt+ekarz (232) trsn and GamfVlaraanc ^ c��� Standard Occupation Classification ( SOC ) codes at the six- " ' " . - -_ - - _.- . - " - digit level of detail , this listing Includes a description of Gaming Manacers (8) 9 9 P Gaming suacrvi4ors (66) worker attributes , average wages by industries employing that occupation , and training programs that support that /' � occupation . Occupation Staffing — A listing of which industries most employ a given occupation . The analysis is based upon Agncuhural any Food 511. (52) Animal CorHrol Wor::ers (31 ) regional data . Agneuhural EC:Vivment ... (77) Forming, fishing, and f... (0) Tree Trimmers and ?ru... (28 4) Logging Wort:etit All 0... (27) _ .- - Slaughterers and I-Icat ... (67) farrnwari..ers and Lebo... (339) Agrrculttr.al Wortie*s, A... (=s) food and Tobacco Roa... ( I. 5) FarmworVdm farm an. . . (109) Forc= and Conscrvobo... ( 18) Fishers and Related Fis... (1) nyltry, an � r . it ( 9 r'= CHMURA GCONOM ICS&ANAI.Y(ICS E CHMURAECONOMICSkANALY ICS In combination , the career analytics can be used in a workflow that allows for successful navigation through the many options that may be available to an individual or group . An example of such a workflow is below . Applied as such , this intelligence system makes the market transparent to the workforce to improve participation and , as a result, improve industry benefits . Step 1 - Current Occupation !` What is the individuals current occupation and in what region do they live? R } j i � r Step 2 - Find Employment Step 3 - Training Required i Can this individual find When a job cannot be found in an inviduals o current occupation, training may be i employment in the same required. Locate a target occupation that is occupation but a different in demand and requires the least amount industry? ' of training. ...� Alternative Industries I _� Alterantive Willing Occupations & Able I I I Top 10 Employers Attribute Gaps t Successful Occupation Gap Re-employment Find Employment I Use the analytics in step 2 to locate suitable employment under the individual's new occupation. i 4 71 f I1. 0 CHMUKAECONOMICS&ANAL YTICS Y CHMURAECONOMICS&ANALYTICS 1 . 3 .2 . Policy and Economic Development Analytics What-If Scenario – A function whereby the user examines the employment and occupation impact of a firm relocation—either into or out of a given region . If a firm is entering a region , this tool allows the user to examine i the number of jobs by occupation that will need to be filled . Also shown is the current supply of each occupation in the region , including : current employed in each occupation , current unemployed in each occupation , and current extended employed and unemployed—the size of the regional labor force in occupations closely related enough to fill that occupation need . Gaps – Using current employment and unemployment data , industry and occupation growth forecasts , regional population demographics , land occupation turnover assumptions , this analysis reveals forecast surpluses and shortages in a region 's supply of occupations . Gaps are forecast for the short-term as well as the long-term . The Local Business Portal allows regional , real-time inputs into short-term needs ; the interface allows local business people to enter their current occupation needs into the predictive modeling system , which will then be accessible by workforce developers . Clusters – A graphic analysis of a given region 's industry clusters . The employment size of each cluster is compared to the national average . Wages and the projected growth for each cluster are also displayed . The tool allows a region to gauge its competitive advantages . It also provides a "big picture" view of the region 's industry mix . I Adjusted Occupation Gaps Average Annual Major Gaps Over 3 Years in Ithaca, NY i ( 1 Food Prapanbon and Serving Rotated — � iBuilding and Grounds Clesnap and L"iniena rice - � FieaYncom Support Jirenworrion and ALm:isl lAOVinp . 1 Insmaetan. Maintenance. Sid Repav ■Ze- 1` ■ �� Personal Care and Service t j j Prcducon ■ II , . Saks and Relamd Construction and Extraction Oeca and AdrruniSustive Suppers Legs, Ana, CXegn, Enter ntnent. Sports, and rtedis ■ Araneettum and 'cnaineering _34 I iieaanu2 Pmcabners and Tecnnicsl -fi - I Comnatiny and Social Services IN as Cornputer and lAstnernaticat -'-a - I Life. Pnys'ret. and Social Science j Business and Financial Opetatons •Sy _ 4 ALnapemeru it t Education, Training, Ono Lianry 'r 600 400 -200 0 200 I t t j Souris: Iob%EQV patent pending it i t CbiMu ALCONOMICS&&NALYI ICS i CHMURAECONOMICS&ANALYrICS Desirability Index — An index which gauges the wellness of fit between a firm and a region based upon occupation , employment, unemployment, wage , and growth forecast data . I Desirability Index for Chemung County, New York Management of Companies and Enterprises - Firm Size of 100 too s 80 74.1 1 1 j r 50 ` C ' c i Source JobsFQb Pat:nt endmq 0 Index: = Occupations MAdleviation 1, Gana, � 4dages � I ' 1 .3 .3 . Labor Analytics Total Wages, Annual Average Wages per Worker, Percent Change in Employment — These functions share a common presentation and layout. Data for these analytics are updated quarterly . Each analysis can be modified by region and industry level . A historic chart is produced and can include state data and peer region data for comparison . Unemployment Rate — The Unemployment Rate chart allows for monthly tracking of the unemployment rate for each county unit within the region . ! Mobility Index — Outputs allow for an examination of forecast industry and occupation growth in a region and how the two interact. It is so named because it indicates occupation mobility within the regional industry mix. Ad-Hoc Reports — Customizable reports based upon wages , workers , and characteristics of the unemployed . 1 Labor Inventory for Ithaca , NY by Firm Size (All) I I EdudHealth (44,43%)-- � • Leisure (7.95%) s..- -�-y • Other Services (2.58%) Govt. (8.60%) . "'~ Nat. Resources (1.61 :) nVU (2.24%) PES (5.89%) Const. (1.98%) I FIRE (3.42%) ---Mfg. (8. 18%) Info. (1 .08%) �_ 4*Btdesale (1.18%) a i Retail (W.97%) I Source: JobsEQv Patent Pending , J CI IMURAECONOMICS&-kNAIYI'I CS CHMURAECONOMICS&ANALYrICS Labor Inventory — Analysis and graphic display of a region 's employment mix based on industry type , firm size , and occupations . Maps — Interactive display of variables at the county/city level of detail . Included variables are commuting data , unemployment rate , employment growth , and rural scale . Emerging Workforce — Projections of the first-time entrants into the workforce by number and educational attainment. 1 .3 .4. Local Business Portal The Local Business Portal of JobsEQ allows businesses to enter their short-term labor needs which in turn become input data reflected in JobsEQ analytics . For example, the Gaps analytic reflects business vacancy data in its analysis of supply and demand of the local workforce . Occupation Profile? Need to hire? Use this tool to research occupations in your local labor market. Just select an occupation and click Go. Occupation : Chemical Engineers D GO The portal also gives employers a streamlined view of the data available in JobsEQ . Through the Occupation Profile tool , employers are given instant access to data describing the occupation in the workforce , including : • Annual occupation gaps in the region (supply vs . demand ) • Occupation concentration by county in the state • Average wages by industry sector • Alternative occupations in the region that can fill the need of the targeted occupation • Commuting patterns The JobsEQ business portal completes the workforce pipeline , getting the needs of the business to the training providers and in turn , to the, workers . 1 • • • 4 P r h Ili L C H M U RA t.CO NOM I CS&ANA W F I CS i 1 The Tompkins County Labor Region Study is a joint project of Tompkins County Area Development and Tompkins Workforce New York with additional funding support from the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency and Empire State Development. This document and the full report are available online at www .tompkinsworkforcen" or at www .tcadM. Tompkins Workforce New York Put us to work for you Tompkins Cou n t y Empire Zone To participate in the Empire Zones Program , a business must be located in New York State's Empire Zone Program an Empire Zone or qualify as a regionally significant project, and become Zone certified. was created to stimulate economic To qualify for certification , a business must: growth through a variety of State tax • Demonstrate that it will create new jobs and make investments in the Empire Zone incentives designed to attract new • Be listed as a strategic industry or a targeted business in the Tompkins County Zone Development Plan businesses and support existing businesses • Meet job creation and investment thresholds outlined in the Tompkins County Zone Development Plan that expand and create more jobs. • Pass a benefit cost analysis required by New York State Once a business is certified, it is eligible to claim tax credits that are subject to requirements and performance based formulas set in NYSTax Law. - %J4B - - -- 4B 4B C. Lansing Business and Technology Par�C ` 13 - E V1 i 34 F. Dryden N rth D. Air ort Area Business 366 3 $ 1n41ustrial Park VILLA ,E OFi itt VILLAGE OF Y1 FN I t LANSING — i % IL I AGE OF + \ CAYIJGA -GITY, F: {.- i 366 E. Dryden West ITHA6A a TO WN OF DRYI7EN 3$ \ _ ._ I c c , y A. Central usines i trict and o ; e Commerci ' strial Areas E 13A O , B. Town of It ca 13 ' Industrial Areas 0 T o , I _ f TOXVINOF 11T IACA TCAD For more information aboutTompkins County's Empire Zone and the exciting possibilities available to you, contact: tssreation, expansion, and attraction Heather Filiberto 200 E. Buffalo Street, Suite I 02 Empire Zone Coordinator See summary of Ithaca, NY 14850 heatherf @tcad.org program benefits 607.273 .0005 on reverse F: 607.273 .8964 www.TCAD.org Summary of Benefits I General Zone Benefits Enhanced Benefits for Qualified Sales Tax Refund Purchases of building materials used in Empire Zone Enterprises (QEZE) construction or improvement of commercial or industrial real To receive QEZE benefits a business must be Zone certified and property in the zone are eligible for a refund or credit of NYS annually meet an employment test during the business tax benefit sales taxes. Zone certification is not required. period the credit is claimed. Zone Capital Credit 25% tax credit against personal Sales & Use Tax Exemption (STE) An exemption from or corporate income taxes for a direct equity investment of the State portion of the sales tax at the point of purchase is $ 10,000 or more in a Zone certified business; or for contribu- available for most goods and services used directly and tions of $ 1 ,000 or more to approved community development predominantly in the Zone, including vehicles and utilities. An projects in the Zone. Credits must be approved locally exemption from any locally imposed sales tax is not available prior to receiving the investment/donation. in Tompkins County. The exemptions run for 120 consecutive months from the effective date on the sales tax certification issued by the Department of Tax and Finance, provided the Benefits for Empire Zone business continues to meet the employment test each year. Certified Businesses Credit for Real Property Taxes (CRPT) A credit for real Investment Tax Credit (ITC) Available to companies making property taxes paid based on a formula that considers job an investment in the zone for depreciable property and/or creation, wages and benefits or investments made in the Zone. equipment principally used in manufacturing, processing, assem- Further limitations may apply depending on zone and/or bly, industrial waste treatment or air pollution-control facilities, business type. PILOTS are eligible if held directly by the QEZE R&D or financial institutions. 10% of the eligible investment can (not a holding company). QEZE tenants qualify if the lease be taken for credit (8% for personal income tax filers including agreement requires the tenant pay the taxes directly to the S corps and partnerships). taxing authority and receive a receipt.The credit is available for 10 years and unused credits may be obtained as a cash refund An additional Employment Incentive Credit (EIC) equal to 30% in the year they were earned. of the ITC is available for each of the three years after the ITC is claimed if employment that year increa"sed from the employment Tax Reduction Credit (TRC) A credit against tax equal to in the year previous to the ITC. percentage of income taxes attributable to the zone enterpris based on its employment growth in the Zone.This credit is Wage Tax Credit (WTC) Available to companies hiring available for 10 years and can reduce a company's tax liability full-time equivalent employees in the Zone. Credits are available to zero — eliminating the alternative minimum and fixed dollar for up to five consecutive years. Employees must work six minimum tax.The amount of the credit is the product of months of the taxable year to claim credits. Credits are $ 1 ,500 benefit period factor, employment increase factor, zone per employee; an enhanced credit of $3 ,000 per employee is allocation factor, and tax factor. available for special targeted groups (honorably discharged veterans, etc.) earning at least 135% of minimum wage.The Dept. of Labor must certify employees,', for the enhanced credit. In addition to managing the Empire Zone Program,TCAD Businesses may carry forward unused ITC, EIC and WTC credits. New manages the County's Industrial Development Agency and businesses (less than five full taxable years) can request a 50% cash several low interest loan programs. TCAD also serves as a refund of unused amounts (EIC refund not available for corporations). conduit to other local, regional, state and federal programs and are expert at creating incentive packages to meet the needs of Utility Rate Reduction Special reduced electric and gas our customers. rates are made available to new customers within 60 days of contracting for utility services. Contact NYSEG directly to determine availability and eligibility. &TCAD Summary of Benefits is based on businesses certified in the Tompkins County Empire Zone after April I , 2005. For more detailed information, contact the Zone Coordinator or consult Business creation, expansion, and attraction the specific tax forms. 200 E. Buffalo Street, Suite 102A Ithaca, NY 14850 607.273.0005 F: 607.273.8964 www.TCAD.org 06/07 TB 11 . 6 . 2008 TOWN OF ITHACA 2009 BUDGET 10/9/2008 LAttachment # 3J_ ` NON-CLASSED EMPLOYEES DRAFT Approved % : 104.5% EMPLOYEE 2008 BUDGET 2009 Budget % increase Town Justices (Paid bi weekly) k, James $ 157934. 86 $ 16,651 .93 4.50% in , David $ 157934.86 $ 16 ,651 . 93 4.50% Town Board Per member for year $ 81335:20 $ 81710 . 28 4.50% Elected Officials (6 members Paid 4x year) $ 50 ,011 .20 $ 52 ,261 . 70 Town Supervisor/Fiscal Officer (bgt= 40%) $ 18,387. 01 $ 19,214.43 4. 50% $ 487036 .06 Administrator function for Town (bgt = 60%) $ 272580 . 51 $ 28 , 821 . 63 4 . 50% combined Deputy Town . Supervisor $ - $ 0 .00% Receiver of Taxes $ 61015 .78 $ 69286 .49 4 . 50% Planning Board Members Per Meeting : $ 75.51 $ 78.91 4 .50% Per meeting x 24 meetin sx 7 members+ 1 alt 1 $ 14,497.921 $ 15, 150 .33 Per Meeting : $ 81 .82 $ 85 . 50 4.50% Planning Chairman (24meetings) 1 $ 1 ,963.681 1 $ 27052 . 05 Zoninq Board Members Per Meeting : $ 75.51 $ 78 . 91 4.50% Per meeting x 12 meetings x 5 members & 2 Alt. $ 1342 .84 $ 6,628 .27 Total Non-Classified : $ 1569668.66 $ 163, 718.75 4. 50% $ 156 ,667. 39 Actual 2008 Budget per 2009 Budget/ by person not account person Difference % CHANGE Non-Classified (electe $ 156 ,667.39 $ 163,718 .75 $ 7 ,051 .36 4.50% Personnel w/long . $ 17609 , 233.53 $ 15736 , 385 .05 $ 127, 151 .53 7.90% includes longevity TOTAL $ 19765 ,900 . 92 $ 1 ,900 , 103.80 $ 134,202 . 88 7.60% people vs. budget Adopted Budget 5 .59% = 5 YR AVG (2004-2008) Salary Budgets for for . 100 & . 101 & . 103 & . 110 % bdgt increase $ Increase 2009 $ 3 , 061 ,720 .00 6 .45% $ 185,558. 00 Dir CO, Mgmt salary at 40 hrs/wk 2008 $ 21876, 162 .00 6 . 97% $ 187,372 . 00 +pinr + code enf+ 2 seas labor+2 2007 $ 216889790.00 3 . 16% $ 82 , 320 . 00 -Dir B/Z+ pinr (p/t to f/t) + temp pinr 3 mth 2006 $ 276065470.00 3. 16% $ 79, 925 . 00 +Plnr(temp,f/t)-Dir B/Z 11 mths 2005 $ 21526 , 545 .00 6.42% $ 152 , 345 .00 +Code Enfc+Lahr+2 seasl labr+eng intn 2004 $ 21374,200 . 00 8423% $ 180 ,580.00 27 paychecks+Rec Cord -Sr Typ 2003 $ 211937620.00 7 . 12% $ 145 ,770.00 =Admin asst 40 hrs/ prin acct 37.5 2002 $ 2 ,0475850.00 16 . 37% $ 288,040'.63 +pd RecTax + 4 seasonal labors+ Plan int 7/1 /2001 $ 68 , 556 .23 *7/01 reclass +Sr Eng tech & ti 2001 $ 116919253. 14 6 . 75% $ 106,947.56 +pd Dept TS + 1 HEO 2000 $ 1 ,584, 305.58 3 .96% $ 60 ,318.62 1999 $ 11523, 986.96 7.50% $ 1067345. 56 3/99 Restructed Hwy work crews/ night sh 1998 $ 11417,641 .40 6 . 78% $ 905053.40 +Ntwk/Rec Spec 10/29/2008 2009 4.5% Tent Bdgt no pwd2009 Budget wages Prepared by Judy Drake TOWN OF ITHACA 2009 BUDGET DRAFT 10/9/2008 104.5% TB Res: 2008- 75 hours x 26 '80 hours x 01 /01/09 pays => 1950 26 pays => 2080 r Raised }increase to - ' • 2008 Hourly, - - 2009 hourly , 2009_ Grossfor 26' actual Gross , 11 /09 . q.] , . .. q l.. y f.. . ' Y F' , . . .ry: 1.. _ . : it :T ..EMPL YE M „ ' „ �: Date 'of:�Hire'. . ; .,Yrs �S'vc w ; ° ._ . O , E : TITLE, age . _`2008 SALARY wage biwkly pays Wages ✓° increase Longevity S Walker, Daniel' Director of Engineering 04/09/90 18.75 $ 41. 61 $ 86,548.80 $ 43.48 $ 90.438.40 $ 35889.60 4.49% $ 750.00 Kanter, Jonathan' Director of Planning 05/31 /94 14.60 $ 41.61 $ 86,548.80 $ 43.48 $ 90,438.40 $ 31889.60 4.49% $ 550.00 Noteboom , Fred' Highway Superintendent 06/27/88 20.53 $ 41.61 $ 86,548.80 $ 43.48 $ 90,438 40 $ 31889.60 4.49% $ 850.00. Bates, Bruce` Director of Code Enforcement 09/02/08 0.33 $ 35. 00 $ 72,800.00 37:y47* $ 77,937 60 $ hired at bdgt at - 22. 74 $ 479299.20 $ 25,500.80 53.91 % R $ 74,295.00 $ 4,446.00 6.37% Carvill, Alfred' Budget Officer 12/05/96 12.08 $ 35. 82 $ 69,849. 00 $ 38. 10 $ 79,248.00 $ 41953.00 6.67% $ 450.00 $ 68, 140.80 $ 3,057.60 4.49% Drake, Judith Human Resources Manager 12/04/96 12.08 $ 32476 $ 63, 882.00 $ 34.23 $ 719198.40 $ 45258.80 6.67% $ 450.00 Billings, Karen` Town Clerk 09/17/07 1 .29 $ ;^ Y 'c,„ •1°p $ 61 ,444 50 .$ "3�3 R $ 69,638.40 $ 41352 . 40 6.67% $ 65,286.00 :.$°;.8 150 6.25%x', P _ Carrier-Titti , Lisa Network/Records Specialist 09/14/98 10.31 $ 27.83 $ 54,268.50 $ 29.08 $ 565706.00 $ 2 ,437.50 4.49% $ 350.00 Ritter, Susan Assistant Director of Planning 01 /12/98 10. 98 $ 27.83 $ 54,268.50 $ 29.08 $ 563706.00 $ 21437.50 4.49% $ 350.00 Rice, Kristie Sr. Code Enforcement Officer 06/15/98 10. 56 $ 27.83 $ 54,268.50 $ 29.08 $ 56,706.00 $ 21437.50 4.49% $ 350.00 Hebdon , Creig' Assistant Director of Engineering 09/14/98 10.31 $ 27.83 $ 573886.40 $ 29.08 $ 60,486.40 $ 21600.00 4.49% $ 350.00 Redman, Eugene ' Deputy Highway Superintendent 05/30/84 24.61 $ 27.83 $ 57,886.40 $ 29.08 $ 60,486.40 $ 27600.00 4.49% $ 19050.00 Schoch, Richard* Parks Maintenance Manager 06/08/82 26. 59 $ 27483 $ 57,886.40 $ 29.08 $ 60,486.40 $ 21600.00 4.49% $. 11150.00 Sincebaugh , Wayne' Water/Sewer Mntc Supervisor 11 /26/90 18. 11 $ 27.83 $ 57,886.40 $ 29.08 $ 60,486.40 $ 21600.00 4.49% $ 750.00 O Smith , Michael Environmental Planner 06/07/99 9.58 $ 25.25 $ 495237.50 $ 26.39 $ 51 ,460.50 $ 29223.00 4.51 % $ 300.00 N Balestra, Christine Planner 01 /29/01 7.93 $ 23.99 $ 46,780.50 $ 25.07 $ 48,886.50 $ 27106.00 4.50% Kiley, Darby Planner '07 1 /2 yr '08= f/t for 2 yr 3/3/2008 0.83 $ x 22 74 $ 44,343.00 $ 2,4_,32 . $ 47,424.00 $>' . ;., m ,6, 95%d ' ' Williams, Steve' Code Enforcement Officer 07/26/04 4.44 $ 23.99 $ 497899.20 $ 25.07 $ 529145.60 $ 2,246.40 4.50% l Taylor, Kristin Civil Engineer 03/20/06 2.79 4#$ " Vii, 23.74' $ 49,379 20 $ :� 25 07.; $ 52, 145.60 *$'-: "2„7 0 n=: z15".6 M Clark, Connie Principal Account Clerk 09/24/01 7.28 $ 23. 14 $ 45, 123.00 $ 24. 18 $ 47, 151 .00 $ 2,028.00 4.49% Kelley, Deborah Bookkeeper to the Supervisor 03/18/96 12.80 $ 23. 14 $ 45, 123.00 $ 24. 18 $ 479151 .00 $ 2,028.00 4.49% $ 450.00 Whitmore, Carrie First Deputy Town Clerk 05/04/98 10.67 $ 23. 14 $ 457123.00 $ 24. 18 $ 471151 .00 $ 2 ,028.00 4.49% $ 350.00 Poole, Betty Court Clerk (salary (P 37.5 hrs) 07/24/89 19.45 $ 23. 14 $ 459123.00 $ 24. 18 $ 47, 151 .00 $ 21028.00 4.49% $ 800.00 Fetherbay, Linda Court Clerk (salary @ 37.5 hrs) 10/03/05 3.25 $ 23. 14 $ 45, 123.00 $ 24. 18 $ 47, 151 .00 $ 2,028 .00 4.49% Kroll , Gail' Administrative Assistant 01 /25/93 15.95 $ 23. 14 $ 48, 131 .20 $ 24. 18 $ 505294440 $ 25163.20 4.49% $ . ,600.00 L 10/24/2008 2009 4.5% Tent Bdgt no pwd2009 Budget wages Prepared by Judy Oreee TOWN ARICA 2009 BUDGET DRA 0/9/2008 104,5% TB R 75 hours x 26 '80 hours x 01 /01 /09 pays => 1950 26 pays => 2080 T ,S . `S> _ ,•• E i . t i= I t i ft f .<: tncrease in:,..": d '. ,r e r t .sc, YQ „: .• r . r•,4y . is * S . a sue• ?x . d ,a:' . . , . x i.d,..:Y . °7.L. -.s• { . .. ,., . 'z k . : 's:. _r 4jY it Y .r i.�;, s . ry- /+ Y z 2008 Hourly• , ..w ; =200tMourly 2069.'Gross for 26' '[ actual Gross 11 /09 EMPLOYEE: :., ;_: ; TITLE „ : Daterof Wre Yrs Svc wage 2008 SALARY wage °; 6iwkly pays Wages % increase Longevity _. a .. K $ 39,019.50 $ 7,803.90 25.00% _ . � � - _ . o. ._ Neilsen , Paulette Deputy Town Clerk 08/14/06 2 . 39 $ ,_20:0,1. $ 31 ,215.6017 $ 41 ,281 50 .$� ;2;262 00548/° N „ , Holford, Dani SeniorTypist -Code/Zoning 10/09/89 19.24 $ 20.26 $ 399507400 $ 21 . 17 $ 41 ,281 .50 $ 11774.50 4.493% $ 800.00 Polce, Sandra Senior Typist - Planning 04/12/99 9.73 $ 20.26 $ 39,507400 $ 21 . 17 $ 41 ,281 .50 $ 19774.50 4.49% $ 300.00 Kirchgessner, Marnie Recreation and Youth Coord. 05/03/04 4.67 $ 20.26 $ 39,507.00 $ 21 . 17 $ 41 ,281450 $ 1 ,774.50 4.49% J ' Not Classified : Vacant position Project Assistant -Youth TH $ 7. 15 $ 61000400 $ 7.25 $ 61000.00 $ 73.26% Vacant position Planning Intern (25 wks @37.5hrs =937.5 hrs) $ 10.75 $ 100078. 13 ° $ 11 . 10 $ 10,406425 $ 328. 13 Vacant position Project Assistant-Eng . ('08=10wks @40hrs) $ 10.75 $ 4, 300.00 -$ 11 . 10 $ 43440.00 $ 140400 3.26% Crossing Guard $/crossing x 9/day for 5 days/wk for 42 weeks $ 9.90 $ 18,711 .00 $ 10.00 $ 183900.00 $ 189.00 1 .01 % Laura Johnson-Kelley Town Historian (Stipend paid out Quarterly) $ 1 ,000.00 $ 13000.00 $ - 0.00% Totals: 2008 Actual Budget Salary NOT including longevity = $` - 1;599;683:53'` Total : $ "" 1 ,725;385:05 $ 1259701 .53 $ 11 ,000.00 Total+ Lg: $ 19736,385405 below„'Job Rate .rx Total % incr. '08 gross vs. '09 gross = 7. 9% -- ; . 9 9 .now .@ ;job =r- 4.5% x 2008 bdc $ 717985.76 above Job Rate Net increase $ 1257701 .53 Why not 4. 5% increase: belowYlob .- $ 12,060. 10 10% p ' a r 7 positions in progression from hiring to job rate now @ )op , ` $ 51028.40 4% 3 mgmt positions salaried at 40 hrs versus 37.5 changes pay $ 467868.90 37% 2 position in 2008 bdgt changed to higher level % cola $ 61 ,744. 13 49% $ 125,701 .53 100% Longevity $ 19450400 1 % 10/29/2008 2009 4.5% Tent Bdgt no pwd2009 Budget wages PrepwW by Judy Drdke TOWN OF ITHACA 2009 BUDGET a�S/2008 4.50% 10/2/08-4.5% Resl: 2008 TENTATIVE TENTATIVE PRELIMINARY ADOPTED FINAL Adopted Pay Biweekly APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT AND POSITION TITLE Base Rate BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET Base Rate or Qrtly GENERAL :TOWN WIDE FUND 2009 bdgt 2008 bgt dill A1010. 100 TOWN BOARD Line Total : S 52,300.00 S 52,300.00 $ 52,300.00 50, 100.00 $ 2,200.00 Town Board Members (6) $ 81710.28 $ 52,261 .70 $ 522261 .70 At 110. 100 JUSTICES Line Total : $ 128,500.00 $ 128,500.00 $ 128,500.00 122,900.00 $ 5,600.00 David, Jim Justices (2) $ 16,651 .93 $ 335303.86 $ 33,303.86 Betty Court Clerk (37.5 hours week/ Salary) $ 47, 151 .00 $ 47,951 .00 $ 47,951 .00 Linda Court Clerk (37.5 hours week/ Salary) $ 47, 151 .00 $ 47, 151 .00 $ 472151 .00 $ 128,405.86 A1220. 100 TOWN SUPERVISOR Line Total: $ 19,300.00 $ 19,300.00 $ 19,300.00 18,390.00 $ 910.00 Town Supervisor/Fiscal Officer (bgt= 40%) $ 19,214.43 $ 192214.43 $ 19,214.43 A1220. 101 DEPUTY SUPERVISOR Line Total: $ - S $ - - $ Deputy Town Supervisor $ - $ - $ - A1220. 103 ADMIN FUNCTION SUPERVISOR Line Total: $ 28,900.00 $ 28.900.00 $ 28,900.00 27,590.00 $ 1 ,310.00 Administrator function for Town (bgt = 60%) $ 28,821 .63 $ 283821 .63 $ 28,821 .63 A1316. 100 ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING Line Total: $ 47,700.00 S 47,700.00 $ 47,700.00 452600.00 $ 2, 100.00 Deb Bookkeeper to the Supervisor $ 24.18 $ 47,601 .00 $ 479601 .00 A1330. 100 TAX COLLECTION Line Total: $ 8,600.00 $ 8,600.00 $ 8,600.00 8,200.00 $ 400.00 Deb Receiver of Taxes (Salary) $ 61286.49 $ 6,286.49 $ 6,286.49 Carrie First Deputy Town Clerk ( 2 hrs/pay =52 hrs) $ 24. 18 $ 1 ,257.36 $ 19257.36 Connie Principal Account Clerk ( =40 hrs) $ 24. 18 $ 967.20 $ 967.20 $ 8,511.05 $ 8,511.05 At 340. 100 BUDGET Line Total: $ 79,700.00 $ 79,700.00 $ 795700.00 70,300.00 $, 9,400.00 At Budget Officer $ 79,248.00 $ 79,698.00 $ 79,698.00 A1410. 100 TOWN CLERK Line Total: S 135,700.00 $ 135.700.00 $ 1352700.00 118,400.00 $ 17,300.00 Karen Town Clerk $ 69,638.40 $ 69,638.40 $ 69,638.40 Carrie First Deputy Town Clerk (50 hrs/pay =1300) $ 24. 18 $ 315784.00 $ 31 ,784.00 Paulette Deputy Town Clerk (55 hrs/pay =1430) $ 21 .17 $ 30,273. 10 $ 30,273. 10 ? Project Asst P/T ( -551 hrs) $ 7.25 $ 41000.00 $ 41000.00 $ 135,695.50 $ 135,695.50 A1430. 100 HUMAN RESOURCES Line Total: $ 127,500.00 S 127.500.00 $ 127,500.00 118,500.00 $ 9,000.00 Judy Human Resources Manager $ 71 ,198.40 $ 71 ,648.40 $ 71 ,648.40 Connie Principal Account Clerk (=1910 hrs) $ 24.18 $ 46,183.80 $ 463183.80 Vacation Buyback for Afund $ 9,000.00 $ 91000.00 $ 126,832.20 $ 126,832.20 A1440. 100 ENGINEER Line Total : $ 204,200.00 S 204,200.00 $ 2045200.00 194,600.00 $ 91600.00 Dan Director of Engineering (Town Engineer) $ 903438.40 $ 919188.40 $ 919188.40 Creig Assistant Director of Engineering $ 29.08 $ 602836.40 $ 602836.40 Kristin T. Civil Engineer $ 25.07 $ 52, 145.60 $ 52, 145.60 $ 204, 170.40 $ 204, 170.40 A1440. 110 ENGINEERING -Intern Line Total : $ 4,500.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 47500.00 47300.00 $ 200.00 VACANT Project Assistant-Eng. ('08=10wks@40hrs) $ 11 .10 $ 4,440.00 $ 4,440.00 A1460. 100 RECORDS MANAGEMENT Line Total : $ 57, 100.00 $ 57, 100.00 $ 57, 100.00 54,300.00 $ 2,800.00 Lisa Network / Records Specialist $ 29.08 $ 57,056.00 $ 57,056.00 A1620. 100 BUILDINGS/TOWN HALL Line Total: $ 13,900.00 $ 13,900.00 $ 13,900.00 27,200.00 $ (132300.00) Joe Maintenance Worker (15% or 312 hrs) Stan (house) Laborer ( 15% or 312 hrs) $ 13,804.56 $ 1 LDG/TOWN HALL -PWD EMPLOYEES Line Total : $ 2.260.00 S 2 $ 2,260.00 0 $. (2,052.00) rcentage of PWD Employees 0.25% $ 22260.00 $ 2, 10129;2008 ff 2009 4.501, Tam Bdgt no pwd2009 Budget wages R,p,,,a syA,,q.o,.x. 4OF ITHACA 2009 BUDGET 8/812008 4.50% 10/2/0 Re9l: 2008 TENTATIVE TENTATIVE PRELIMINARY ADOPTED FINAL Adopted Pay Biweekly APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT AND POSITION TITLE Base Rate BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET Base Rate or Ortly A1620. 102 BLDG/TOWN HALL -O/f Line Total: S 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00 33000.00 $ 500.00 Sue K A3120100 POLICE/ CROSSING GUARDS Line Total: $ 18.900.00 $ 18,900.00 $ 18,900.00 187800.00 $ 100.00 Dan, Jeanette 9 crossing per day for 5 days/wk for 42 weeks $ 10.00 $ 183900.00 $ 18,900.00 A5010. 100 SUPERINTENDENT HIGHWAYS Line Total: S 144,200.00 S 144.200.00 $ 144,200.00 136,100.00 $ 8, 100.00 Fred Highway Superintendent $ 90,438.40 $ 91 ,288.40 $ 913288.40 Gail Administrative Assistant $ 24. 18 $ 500894.40 $ 50,894.40 Youth Project Assistant (6 wks @ 40 hrs =275 hr) $ 7.25 $ 2,000.00 $ 21000.00 $ 144, 182.80 $ 144, 182.80 A5010. 102 SUPERINTENDENT HIGHWAYS Orr $ 200.00 S 200.00 $ 200.00 200.00 $ - A5132. 100 HIGHWAY GARAGE Line Total : $ 46,200.00 $ 46.200.00 $ 46,200.00 30,300.00 $ 15,900.00 Joe H (house) Maintenance Worker (50% or 1040hrs) Stan Laborer (60% or 1248 hrs) $ 46, 178.00 $ 46, 178.00 A5132. 101 HIGHWAY GARAGE-PWD EMPLOYEES Line Total : $ 6,780.00 $ 6.780.00 $ 69780.00 82624.00 $ (13844.00) Percentage of PWD Employees 0.75% $ 6,780.00 $ 63780.00 A5132. 102 HIGHWAY GARAGE -O/T Line Total: $ 1 ,000.00 $ 1 ,000.00 $ 13000.00 11000.00 $ - A7020. 100 RECREATION ADMINISTRATION Line Total : $ 41 ,300.00 S 41 .300.00 $ 41 ,300.00 39,600.00 $ 12700.00 Marnie Recreation and Youth Coordinator $ 21 . 17 $ 41 ,281 .50 $ 41 ,281 .50 A7110. 100 TOWN PARKS Line Total: $ 75,700.00 $ 75,700.00 $ 75,700.00 72,400.00 $ 31300.00 Rich S(house) Parks Maintenance Manager $ 29.08 $ 61 ,636.40 $ 619636.40 Joe H Maintenance Worker (10% or 208 hrs) Stan Laborer (25% or 520 hrs) $ 75,633.76 $ 75,633. 76 A7110. 101 PARKS (PWD EMPLOYEES) Line Total: $ 199.000.00 $ 199.000.00 $ 199,000.00 1913000.00 $ 8,000.00 Percentage of PWD Employees 19.50% $ 176,280.00 $ 176,280.00 Vacant Seasonal Laborer (25 wks @40hrs) Vacant Seasonal Laborer (25 wks @40hrs) $ 198,480.00 $ 198,480.00 A7110. 102 PARKS O/T Line Total: $ 9,000.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 91000.00 99000.00 $ A7510. 100 TOWN HISTORIAN Line Total: $ 1 ,000.00 $ 1 ,000.00 $ 1 ,000.00 17000.00 $ - Laura Town Historian (pd quarterly stipend) $ 1 ,000.00 $ 11000.00 A8540. 101 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT -PWD Line Total : $ 18.080.00 $ 18,080.00 $ 189080.00 17,248.00 $ 832.00 Percentage of PWD Employees 2.0% $ 18,080.00 $ 18,080.00 A8540. 110 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT -Intern Line Total: $ - $ - $ - $ - - $ - VACANT POSITIONS NOT BUDGETED TO FILL: Senior Account Clerk Typist, Secretary to the Supervisor, Typist, Sr. Typist, Admin Asst. GENERAL TOWN WIDE FUND (A) TOTAL .100 Personal $ 11201 ,800.00 $ 1 ,201 ,800.00 $ - 0. 100 $ 1 ,201 ,800.00 $ 11126,690.00 $ 75,110.00 2008 Budget = GENERAL TOWN WIDE FUND (A) TOTAL . 101 Personal $ 2262120.00 $ 226, 120.00 $ - 0. 101 $ 226, 120.00 $ 221 , 184.00 $ 41936.00 1 ,392,964.00 GENERAL TOWN WIDE FUND (A) TOTAL .102 Personal inc $500 $ 13,700.00 $ 13,700.00 $ - 0. 102 $ 13,700.00 $ 13,200.00 $ 500.00 82,056.00 GENERAL TOWN WIDE FUND (A) TOTAL .103 Personal $ 28,900.00 $ 289900.00 $ - 0. 103 $ 283900.00 $ 279590.00 $ 11310.00 GENERAL TOWN WIDE FUND (A) TOTAL .110 Personal $ 4,500.00 $ 4,500.00 $ - 0. 110 $ 4,500.00 $ 4,300.00 $ 200.00 , , $: 1;475,020.00 , $ 964.00; S 82,056.00 DTOTAL ; 147502000i AFUN , people vs. dept $ 1 ,472,988.39 $ 1 ,472,988.39 $ - 6% rounding $ 2,031.61 $ 2,031.61 $ - 10/2912008 2009 4.5% Tent Bdgt no pwd2009 Budget wages a,epaae by Jwy Drake TOWN OF ITHACA 2009 BUDGET 8/a/2oo8 4.50% 10/2/08 4.5% Rest: 2008 TENTATIVE TENTATIVE PRELIMINARY ADOPTED FINAL Adopted Pay Biweekly APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT AND POSITION TITLE Base Rate BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET Base Rate or Qrtly GEN,ERAL.FUND PART TOWN 2009 bdgt 2008 bgt dill B8010. 100 ZONING Line Total: $ 239.800.00 $ 239.800.00 $ 239,800.00 202,300.00 $ 372500.00 Bruce Director of Code Enforcement $ 77,937.60 $ 772937.60 $ 77,937.60 Kristie Senior Code Enforcement Officer $ 29.08 $ 57,056.00 $ 577056.00 Steve Code Enforcement Officer $ 25.07 $ 52, 145.60 $ 52,145.60 Dani Senior Typist $ 21 . 17 $ 42,081 .50 $ 42,081 .50 Carrie First Deputy Town Clerk ( 8 hrs/pay =208 hrs) $ 24. 18 $ 51029.44 $ 51029.44 Paulette Deputy Town Clerk (10 hrs/pay =260 hrs) $ 21 . 17 $ 5,504.20 $ 59504.20 $ 239, 754.34 $ 239,754.34 $ B8010. 101 ZONING BOARD Line Total : $ 6,600.00 $ 6,600.00 $ 6,600.00 6,350.00 $ 250.00 Zoning Board Members (5+2 members for 12 mtgs/yr) $ 78.91 $ 6,628.27 $ 61628.27 88020. 100 PLANNING Line Total: $ 355,000.00 $ 355.000.00 $ = 355,000.00 337,500.00 $ 17;500.00 Jon Director of Planning (Town Planner) $ 90,438.40 $ 903988.40 $ 90,988.40 Susan Assistant Director of Planning $ 29.08 $ 572056.00 $ 57,056.00 Mike Environmental Planner $ 26.39 $ 51 ,760.50 $ 51 ,760.50 Chris Planner $ 25.07 $ 482886.50 $ 48,886.50 Sandy Senior Typist $ 21 . 17 $ 412581 .50 $ 41 ,581 .50 Carrie First Deputy Town Clerk ( 15 hrs/pay =390 hrs) $ 24. 18 $ 9,430.20 $ 91430.20 Paulette Deputy Town Clerk (10 hrs/pay =260 hrs) $ 21 . 17 $ 51504.20 $ 5,504.20 Darby Planner '07 1/2 yr '08= f/t for 2 yr $ 24.32 $ 47,424.00 $ 47,424.00 $ 352,631.30 $ 352,631.30 B8020. 101 PLANNING BOARD Line Total: $ 17,200.00 $ 17,200.00 $ 17,200.00 16,500.00 $ 700.00 Planning Board Chairman (24 meetings per year) $ 85.50 $ 2,052.05 $ 21052.05 Planning Board Members (7+1 members for 24 mtgs yr.) $ 78.91 $ 15, 150.33 $ 15, 150.33 $ 17,202.37 $ 17,202.37 B8020. 110 PLANNING INTERN Line Total: $ 10,500.00 $ 10,500.00 $ 10,500.00 10, 100.00 $ 400.00 STUDENT Planning Intern (25 wks @37.5hrs =937.5 hrs) $ 11 .10 $ 10,406.25 $ 103406.25 2008 Budget = PART TOWN WIDE FUND (B) TOTAL . 100 Personal $ 594,800.00 $ 594,800.00 $ 0. 100 $ 594,800.00 $ 539,800.00 $ 55,000.00 572,750.00 PART TOWN WIDE FUND (B) TOTAL . 101 Personal $ 23,800.00 $ 23,800.00 $ 0. 101 $ 23,800.00 $ 227850.00 $ 950.00 56,350.00 PART TOWN WIDE FUND (B) TOTAL . 110 Personal $ 10,500.00 $ 10,500.00 $ 0.110 $ 10,500.00 $ 10, 100.00 $ 400.00 9.8% IB Fund;Total; " : $ :.'629;100:00x '$, : 629;100:00 $ $ 629, 100.00 $ 572,750.00' $ 56.350.00 people vs. dept $ 626,622.53 $ 626,622.53 $ - 10% Vac buyback $ 2,477.47 $ 2,477.47 $ - 10/29/2008 2009 4.5% Tent Bdgt no pwd2009 Budget wages arwarw byduw Drake TOWN OF ITHACA 2009 BUDGET ; TENTATIVE TENTATIVE PRELIMINARY AD 4.50% 10/2/08 4.5% Resl: 2008 OPTED FINAL Adopted Pay Biweekly APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT AND POSITION TITLE Base Rate BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET Base Rate or Qrtly HIGHWAY FUND PART TOWN, Gene (house) Deputy Highway Superintendent Jeff H. Working Supervisor Don T. Working Supervisor Rich T. Working Supervisor John W . Heavy Equipment Mechanic Ray Heavy Equipment Operator Larry Heavy Equipment Operator Scott D Heavy Equipment Operator John S. Heavy Equipment Operator David Motor Equipment Operator Eric Motor Equipment Operator Monty Motor Equipment Operator Mike B Motor Equipment Operator Matt Motor Equipment Operator Toby Motor Equipment Operator Bernie Automotive Mechanic Assistant Henry Laborer Jon Laborer Jamie Laborer Hank Laborer Seasonal Laborer (40 hrs X 25 wks) Seasonal Laborer (40 hrs X 25 wks) Seasonal Laborer (40 hrs X 25 wks) Seasonal Laborer (40 hrs X 25 wks) Seasonal Laborer (40 hrs X 25 wks) Seasonal Laborer (40 hrs X 25 wks) Craig Sr. Engineering Technician (420 hrs) Joe S. Engineering Technician 1 (200 fors) Shift Differential 26 wks @ 40 hrs $ 1 .00 $ 21080.00 $ 2,080.00 Total lof all Em to ees: $ 19010,139.00 $ 1 ,010,139.00 $ % of $895,000 RECHECK 2009 bdgt 2008 bgt dill HIGHWAY PERSONNEL BREAKOUT: $ 904,000.00 Line Total: Line Total: At 620.101 0.25% $ 2,260 DB5110. 100 GENERAL REPAIRS 26.00% S 235.040.00 $ 235,040.00 A5132.101 0.75% $ 61780 D85110. 100 $ 235,040.00 219,912.00 $ 153128.00 D85110. 102 GENERAL REPAIRS O/T $ 4,500.00 S 4,500.00 A7110.101 19.5% $ 176,280 DB5110. 102 $ 4,500.00 5,500.00 $ (1 ,000.00) D85112. 100 PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS 9.00% 96,560.00 96,560.00 A8540.101 2% $ 18,080 1365112. 100 $ 96,560.00 74,868.00 $ 21 ,692.00 1365112. 102 PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS O/T +% ofEngTech 5,000.00' $ 5,000.00 F8340.101 7% $ 639280 065112. 102 $ 5,000.00 5,000.00 $ DB5130. 100 MACHINERY $ 96.300.00 $ 96.300.00 G8120.101 1 % $ 9,040 DB5130. 100 $ 962300.00 93,000.00 $ 35300.00 DB5130. 102 MACHINERY 0/T $ $ 1 .500.00 $ 1 ,500.00 DB5110.100 26% $ 2355040 DB5130. 102 $ 1 ,500.00 11500.00 $ - DB5140. 100 BRUSH / WEEDS 7.50% $ 67,800.00 S 67,800.00 D1351112.1 00 9% $ 96,560 1 DB5140. 100 $ 67,800.00 60,368.00 $ 71432.00 DB5140. 110 BRUSH / WEEDS (non- ork time) 17.00% $ 153.680.00 $ 153,680.00 DB5140.100 7.5% $ 67,800 DB5140. 110 $ 153,680.00 1295360.00 $ 24,320.00 DB5140. 102 BRUSH / WEEDS O/T $ 2.000.00 S 2.000.00 DB5140.110 17% $ 153,680 D85140. 102 $ 21000.00 29000.00 $ - DB5142. 100 SNOW REMOVAL 10.00% $ 90.400.00 S 90,400.00 1365142.100 10% $ 905400 DB5142. 100 $ 90,400.00 862240.00 $ 45160.00 2008 Budget = DB5142. 102 SNOW REMOVAL O!f $ 60,000.00 $ 60,000.00 subtotal: $ 919,200 DB5142. 102 $ 60,000.00 591000.00 $ 19000.00 736,748.00 HIGHWAY FUND (DB) TOTALI. 100 Personal $ 586, 100.00 $ 586,100.00 $ DB5130.100 $ 962300 0. 100 $ 586, 100.00 $ 534,388.00 $ 512712.00 76,032.00 HIGHWAY FUND (1313) TOTAL . 110 Personal $ 153,680.00 $ 153,680.00 $ Total $ 1 ,015,500 0.110 $ 1539680.00 $ 129,360.00 $ 24,320.00 10.3% HIGHWAY FUND (DB) TOTAL . 102 Personal $ 73,000.00 $ 73,000.00 $ $ 11010,139.00 $ 51361.00 0. 102 $ 73,000.00 ' $ 73,000.00 $ - DB FUnd^Total :'$ 812;780:00 ' $; ; '812,780.00i .$ : Vac buyback $ $12,780:00'; $ 736;7¢8:00 $ 76,032.00 ncluded $ for Ballard/Slater 10% 10/29/2008 2009 4.5% Tent Bdgt no pwd2009 Budget wages c,.°u.° °y Ady 0 v 0 TOWN OF ITHACA 2009 BUDGET 8/8/2008 4.50% 10/2/08 4. 5% Rest: 2008 TENTATIVE TENTATIVE PRELIMINARY ADOPTED FINAL Adopted Pay Biweekly APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT AND POSITION TITLE Base Rate BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET Base Rate or Ortly WATER FUND 2009 bdgt 2008 bgt dill F8310. 100 WATER: ADMINISTRATION Line Total: $ 37, 100.00 $ 37, 100.00 F8310. 100 $ 375100.00 35,500.00 $ 1 ,600.00 Wayne Water/Sewer Maintenance Supervisor (24 hrs/wk 1248) $ 29.08 $ 37,041 .84 $ 37,041 .84 (longevity house F8340. 100 WATER: DISTRIBUTION Line Total: $ 55,900.00 S 55,900.00 F8340. 100 $ 55,900.00 55,500.00 $ 400.00 Joe H. Maintenance Worker (10% or 208 hrs) Craig (house) Sr. Engineering Technician (1240 hrs) Joe S. Engineering Technician 1 (840 hrs) $ 55,823.76 $ 55,823. 76 . F8340. 101 WATER: PWD EMPLOYEES Line Total: S 63,280.00 $ 63,280.00 F8340. 101 $ 63,280.00 86,240.00 $ (22,960.00) Percentage of PWD Employees 7.00% $ 63,280.00 $ 63,280.00 F8340. 102 WATER: OVERTIME Line Total: S 15,000.00 S 15.000.00 F8340. 102 $ 15,000.00 91000.00 $ 6,000.00 2008 Budget = WATER FUND ( F. ) TOTAL . 100 Personal $ 93,000.00 $ 93,000.00 $ 0. 100 $ 93,000.00 $ 919000.00 $ 21000.00 186,240.00 WATER FUND ( F ) TOTAL . 101 Personal $ 63,280.00 $ 63,280.00 $ 0. 101 $ 63,280.00 $ 86,240.00 $ (22,960.00) (14,960.00) WATER FUND ( F ) TOTAL . 102 Personal inc $4000 $ 155000.00 $ 157000.00 $ 0. 102 $ 15,000.00 $ 91000.00 $ 61000.00 -8.0% IF'Fund'Total: $?, ' 171 ,280:00-' $ ':171 ,280.00` $ $ - 171 ;280.00 $ 186,240.00 : $ (149960.00) people vs. dept $ 171 ,145.60 $ 171 ,145.60 $ - -8% rounding 134.40 134.40 SEWER-FUND G8110. 100 SEWER: ADMINISTRATION Line Total: $ 24,200.00 $ 24,200.00 G8110. 100 $ 24,200.00 23,200.00 $ 11000.00 Wayne Water/Sewer Maintenance Supervisor ( 16 hrs/wk 832) $ 29.08 $ 24, 194.56 $ 24, 194.56 G8120. 100 SEWER: SANITARY SEWERS $ 23.87 $ 42,000.00 $ 42,000.00 G8120. 100 $ 42,000.00 373900.00 $ 4, 100.00 Joe H Maintenance Worker ( 15% or 312 hrs) Craig Sr. Engineering Technician (420 hrs) Joe S. (house) Engineering Technician I (1040 hrs) $ 41,990.44 $ 41,990.44 G8120. 101 SEWER: PWD EMPLOYEES Line Total: S 9.040.00 S 9,040.00 G8120. 101 $ 91040.00 21 ,560.00 $ (122520.00) Percentage of PWD Employees 1 .00% $ 95040.00 $ 9,040.00 G8120. 102 SEWER: OVERTIME Line Total: $ 3,000.00 $ 3.000.00 G8120. 102 $ 3,000.00 35000.00 $ 2008 Budget = SEWER FUND ( G ) TOTAL . 100 Personal $ 665200.00 $ 66,200.00 $ 0. 100 $ 66,200.00 $ 61 , 100.00 $ 5, 100.00 85,660.00 SEWER FUND ( G ) TOTAL . 101 Personal $ 91040.00 $ 99040.00 $ 0. 101 $ 9,040.00 $ 21 ,560.00 $ (12,520.00) (7,420.00) SEWER FUND ( G ) TOTAL . 102 Personal $ 31000.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 0. 102 $ 31000.00 $ 33000.00 $ -8.7% GFund:Total: .. $` 78,240.00 $ : 76;240:00: $ $ 789240.00 $ 859660.00 $ (7,420:00) people vs. dept $ 78,225.00 $ 78,225.00 $ - -9% rounding $ 15.00 $ 15.00 $ - GRAN MOT(ALSIASIBUDG EaTE4: GRAND TOTAL FOR . 100 Personal Service (DB . 110) $ 23695,580.00 $ 23695,580.00 $ 0. 100 $ 2,695,580.00 $ 25482,338.00 $ 213,242.00 9% GRAND TOTAL FOR . 101 Personal Service $ 322,240.00 $ 3229240.00 $ 0. 101 $ 322,240.00 $ 351 ,834.00 $ (29,594.00) -8% 2008 Budget = GRAND TOTAL FOR . 102 Personal Service $ 104,700.00 $ 104,700.00 $ 0. 102 $ 104,700.00 $ 98,200.00 $ 6,500.00 7% 2,974,362.00 GRAND TOTAL FOR . 103 Personal Service $ 28,900.00 $ 28,900.00 $ 0. 103 $ 28,900.00 $ 27,590.00 $ 1 ,310.00 5% 192,058.00 GRAND TOTAL FOR . 110 Personal Service $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 0. 110 $ 15,000.00 $ 14,400.00 $ 600.00 4% 6.5% GRx) p\N 1TQLa: $ 3, 166,420,Q0 $ 3, 168,420.00 $ TOTAL $1 ff3A1;66�42QTQ0 2_?97y46362TQ0 $ 1:92TO58TOOA 6% ( - .102) $ 3,061 ,720.00 $ 3,061 ,720.00 $ - bdgt vs. actual $ 10,019.48 $ 10,019.48 $ 5,361.00 10129/2008 2009 4.5% Tent Bdgt no pwd2009 Budget wages by Judy e,d;a TB11 . 692008 Attachment # 4 PROPOSE [ 2009 WATER RATE SCHEDULE FOR THE TOWN OF ITHACA BENEFIT ASSESSMENT PER UNIT $90 . 00 Charged on annual Town tax bill WATER RATES PER 1000 gal . CONSUMPTION $4 . 25 MINIMUM WATER CHARGE with allowable Consumption based on meter size METER SIZE GALLONS MIN . CHARGE 3/4" 10 , 000 $42 . 50 1 of 30 , 000 $ 127 . 50 45 , 000 $ 191 . 25 2" 90 , 000 $382 . 50 3" 140 , 000 $ 595 . 00 4" 200 , 000 $850 . 00 6" 3509000 $ 1 , 487 . 50 2009 SEWER RATE SCHEDULE FOR THE TOWN OF ITHACA BENEFIT ASSESSMENT- PER UNIT $20 . 00 Charged on annual Town tax bill SEWER RATE PER 1000 gal . CONSUMPTION $2 . 20 MINIMUM SEWER CHARGE Based on 8 , 000 gallons $ 17 . 60 minimum consumption SEWER CHARGE FOR UN-METERED SEWER CONNE $37 . 60 Based on consumption of 17 , 000 gallons 12/ 12/2008 11 : 51 drw <water&sewerrates>