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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.B- City Manager Entered Info R c. at MCCICDC by: Agenda Rem No: City of San Bernardino by: 1` 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.