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FY 2011-12 Department Budget ProposQN&W= Secretary
City of San Bernardino
City Clerk $5,500
The City Clerk department has proposed reducing supplies and materials by$5,500.
Community Development $333,536
Majority of cost savings is attributed to staffing vacancies and supplies and materials. The objective with
this reduction would be to continue code enforcement efforts while managing costs associated with
those efforts. Despite the reduction, staff will continue to strengthen efforts to gain timely compliance
and enhance commercial code enforcement efforts. Remaining reductions in general operations and
contract services for long range planning.
Finance $20,800
The Finance department will reduce supplies and part time hours related to special projects. Those
responsibilities will be absorbed through full-time employees to avoid any interruption in services
provided.
Fire $476,923
Proposed budget reductions consist of not staffing an Engine Company for the remainder of the fiscal
year through current vacancies. This consists of 3 captains, 3 engineers, 3 FF/PM positions and is
projected to net savings of $476,923 after minimum staffing levels. Eliminate one Public Education
@3,Officer and one Fire Prevention Inspector by promoting these positions to current sworn vacancies and
not filling those positions.
Human Resources $49,974
Human Resource is recommending reductions in the category of Insurance Premiums a result of
premium cost being lower than originally budgeted. There will be no impact to services.
Information Technoloav $260,000
IT is recommending reduced expenses as a result of cost containment measures in communication
expenditures for wireless phones, service contract adjustments provided citywide,and supplies.
Library $50,000
In a manner that will minimize impacts to the local community, the Library will manage costs reductions
by reorganizing the central library by modifying part-time positions and through cost-effective
adjustments to equipment contracts for repairs.
Mayor's Office $11,425
The Mayor's Office will manage cost reductions through effective cost containment.
Parks and Recreation $156,373
Parks and Recreation has presented cost reductions that cover various operational areas in the
department. Included in the recommendation is to modify part-time staff schedules, restructure some
programs to achieve greater efficiencies, and implement prudent oversight to expenditures for the
remainder of the fiscal year.
Police $400,000
The Police department will shift eligible equipment and materials purchases from the General Fund to
Asset Forfeiture in an effort to reduce the burden on the General Fund with no impact to services.
Public Works $279,974
Public Works efforts to close the budget gap for the current fiscal year include managing conserving
energy and reducing electricity costs citywide. Efforts to date appear to result in reduced costs when
compared to the original budget. Also, reduction in maintenance and supplies throughout the
department will assist with closing the budget gap as the department continually reviews operations
needs to create efficiencies and savings when possible.