FY2014 Recommended Budget - City of Surprise

Mayor and City Council
Department Description
The Mayor and City Council are the legislative body of the city of Surprise. The Council is comprised of
seven elected officials: six council members (one of whom is appointed Vice Mayor) and the Mayor.
Organizational Chart
Primary Functions
Set policy for the city of Surprise
Major Budget Changes
The FY2014 budget is 36% higher than the FY2013 amended budget.
Personnel expenditures are impacted by an 11% increase in the employer contribution for the Arizona
Elected Officials Retirement Plan and a 2.2% increase for a cost of living adjustment.
Non-personnel expenditures increase by 111% over FY2013 due to an increase in funding for Council
discretionary expenditures, Council outreach, and Boards and Commissions.
FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 Amended to
Expenditures Actual Actual Amended Budget Budget
By category
Personnel 343,519 353,384 289,600 304,100 5%
Supplies 23,758 25,095 18,000 106,000 489%
Services 64,747 73,648 102,100 147,100 44%
Total 432,023 452,126 409,700 557,200 36%
By division
General Ops 432,023 452,126 409,700 557,200 36%
Total 432,023 452,126 409,700 557,200 36%
FY2011
Final
FY2012
Adopted
FY2013
Adopted
FY2014
Budget
Adopted to
Budget
Personnel
Mayor 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.0
Vice Mayor 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.0
City Council 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 0.0
Executive Administrative Specialist 1.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total 8.0 8.0 7.0 7.0 0.0
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