FY2014 Recommended Budget - City of Surprise

Major Initiatives and Policy Issues
Develop a long term stripping replacement program in concert with the ongoing Pavement
Preservation Program
Conduct a pilot study on Wireless Solar Radar Speed Displays and analyze data on the
effectiveness of slowing traffic through school zones
Enhance the “Traffic Signal Pre-emption” technology to more effectively clear intersections
automatically for approaching emergency vehicles
Conduct a pilot study on the use of radar detection at signalized intersections as a method of
more accurately identifying traffic flows and enhancing traffic flow during peak periods
Major Budget Changes
The FY2014 budget increased by 33% from the FY2013 amended budget. The decreases in personnel
expenditures are due to the movement of positions formerly funded directly by HURF being moved back
to the general fund for FY2014. Instead of direct funding, the cost of these positions will be allocated
through the city’s indirect cost allocation plan. These decreases were offset by a 3% increase in the
employer contribution for the Arizona State Retirement System and a 2.2% increase for a cost of living
adjustment.
Supplies expenditures increased by 6% for vehicle maintenance and street repair material.
Services expenditures increased by 10% for landscape services for overseeding on Bell Road, water rate
changes and usage for Loop 303 landscaping, electricity rate changes, and landfill fees. The increases
were offset by decreases in vehicle maintenance and by changing cell service carrier.
FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 Amended to
Expenditures
By category
Actual Actual Amended Budget Budget
Personnel 2,997,476 3,158,277 2,939,200 2,870,900 -2%
Supplies 831,379 862,533 858,800 912,600 6%
Services 1,717,078 1,755,792 1,992,900 2,182,500 10%
Capital 49,409 0 0 0 0%
Contingency 0 0 0 1,764,600 0%
Transfer Out 2,071,800 0 0 0 0%
Total
By department
7,667,142 5,776,602 5,790,900 7,730,600 33%
Public Works 7,667,142 5,776,602 5,790,900 7,730,600 33%
Total 7,667,142 5,776,602 5,790,900 7,730,600 33%
Revenues
By fund source
State Shared 5,275,645 5,906,800 6,613,600 6,617,500 0%
Charges for Svcs/Oth 119,679 25,377 11,400 11,600 2%
Transfer In 0 0 0 0 0%
Fund Balance 0 -155,575 -834,100 0 -100%
Total 5,395,324 5,776,602 5,790,900 6,629,100 14%
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