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THE OPEN A Community-Based & Transparent Approach to the
GOVERNMENT SERIES 2010 Budget
This interactive module is an effort to DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT MAYOR RYAN'S PROPOSED 2010 BUDGET. This is a module designed
engage the public in the 2010 budget to engage constituents in the budget process and encourage better understanding of resource
process. For more directions on how to allocation and how budget decisions impact the tax rate.
use this tool, please click below.
Teamsters-Supervisors Wage Increase - Contractual 3% 3.00% LEGEND for 2010 BUDGET PROJECTION NOTES:
CSEA Wage Increase - Contractual 3% 3.00%
Teamsters-Blue Collar Wage Increase - Projected 3% 3.00% X% - C Contractual raise at X%
DIRECTIONS PBA Wage Increase - Projected 3% 3.00% N/C - C No Change (contractual item)
Fire Wage Increase - Contractual 3.75% 3.75% N/C No Change
Management Pool Increase - City Ordinance (0-3%) 3.00% MP Management Raise Pool (by city
ordinance, not to exceed 3%)
EXPENSES
DEPARTMENT / CITY SERVICE 2009 SALARY 2010 BUDGET 2010 BUDGET YOUR 2010 YOUR 2010
TOTAL PROJECTION PROJECTION NOTE BUDGET: BUDGET
POSITIONS
Council - 7 Members $ 53,000 $ 53,000 $ 53,000
Mayor's Office $ 199,655 $ 203,831 $ 203,831
Mayor $ 60,441 $ 60,441 N/C 1 $ 60,441
Deputy Mayor $ 46,000 $ 47,380 MP 1 $ 47,380
Secretary to Mayor $ 29,224 $ 30,101 MP 1 $ 30,101
Dir. Community Relations $ 30,000 $ 30,900 MP 1 $ 30,900
Youth Bureau Director $ 33,990 $ 35,010 MP 1 $ 35,010 SIDENOTE (YOUTH BUREAU):
Finance $ 409,671 $ 421,570 $ 421,570
Comptroller $ 61,777 $ 63,630 MP 1 $ 63,630 The City receives a reimbursement
Deputy Comptroller $ 40,942 $ 42,170 MP 1 $ 42,170 from the state totaling half the
Purchasing Agent $ 51,500 $ 53,045 3% - C 1 $ 53,045
salary of the Youth Bureau
Financial Clerk - 1 $ 25,917 $ 26,695 3% - C 1 $ 26,695
Financial Clerk - 2 $ 36,050 $ 37,132 3% - C 1 $ 37,132 Director. Furthermore, the
Financial Clerk - 3 $ 22,921 $ 23,609 3% - C 1 $ 23,609 existence of a Youth Bureau makes
Financial Clerk - 4 $ 30,900 $ 31,827 3% - C 1 $ 31,827 the City eligible for new grant
Director IT $ 48,995 $ 50,465 3% - C 1 $ 50,465 opportunities and more
Asst Director IT $ 49,082 $ 50,554 3% - C 1 $ 50,554 competitive for existing grant
IT Clerk $ 28,550 $ 29,407 3% - C 1 $ 29,407 opportunities.
Longevity $ 1,750 $ 1,750 N/C - C - $ 1,750
Overtime $ 11,287 $ 11,287 N/C - $ 11,287
Treasury $ 175,796 $ 181,038 $ 181,038
Treasurer $ 37,771 $ 38,904 MP 1 $ 38,904
Treasury Clerk - 1 $ 26,552 $ 27,349 3% - C 1 $ 27,349
Treasury Clerk - 2 $ 26,552 $ 27,349 3% - C 1 $ 27,349
Treasury Clerk - 3 $ 24,460 $ 25,194 3% - C 1 $ 25,194
Water Billing Clerk - 1 $ 30,352 $ 31,263 3% - C 1 $ 31,263
Water Billing Clerk - 2 $ 29,059 $ 29,931 3% - C 1 $ 29,931
Longevity $ 750 $ 750 N/C - C - $ 750
Overtime $ 300 $ 300 N/C - $ 300
Assessment $ 123,655 $ 127,072 $ 127,072
Assessor $ 50,000 $ 51,500 MP 1 $ 51,500
Senior Appraiser $ 39,246 $ 40,423 3% - C 1 $ 40,423
Tax Aide / Clerk $ 24,659 $ 25,399 3% - C 1 $ 25,399
Temp Services - STAR $ 9,000 $ 9,000 N/C - $ 9,000
Overtime $ 750 $ 750 N/C - $ 750
City Clerk $ 173,923 $ 178,937 $ 178,937
City Clerk $ 45,954 $ 47,333 3% - C 1 $ 47,333
Deputy Clerk $ 37,884 $ 39,021 3% - C 1 $ 39,021
Clerk - Typist $ 30,689 $ 31,610 3% - C 1 $ 31,610
Licensing Clerk - 1 $ 29,091 $ 29,964 3% - C 1 $ 29,964
Licensing Clerk - 2 $ 23,520 $ 24,226 3% - C 1 $ 24,226
Bingo Inspector $ 5,035 $ 5,035 N/C 1 $ 5,035
Longevity $ 1,000 $ 1,000 N/C - C - $ 1,000
Overtime $ 750 $ 750 N/C - $ 750
Vital Stats/Registrar $ 35,688 $ 36,447 $ 36,447
Registrar of Vital Stats $ 25,288 $ 26,047 3% - C 1 $ 26,047
Clerk - Part Time $ 10,400 $ 10,400 N/C 1 $ 10,400
Law $ 228,025 $ 234,866 $ 234,866
City Attorney $ 72,140 $ 74,304 MP 1 $ 74,304
Assistant Attorney - 1 $ 59,337 $ 61,117 MP 1 $ 61,117
Assistant Attorney - 2 $ 47,810 $ 49,244 3% - C 1 $ 49,244
Secretary to Counsel $ 25,638 $ 26,407 MP 1 $ 26,407
Legal Typist $ 23,100 $ 23,793 3% - C 1 $ 23,793
Civil Service $ 70,864 $ 72,960 $ 72,960
Commissioner $ 41,293 $ 42,532 3% - C 1 $ 42,532
Program Assistant $ 28,571 $ 29,428 3% - C 1 $ 29,428
Longevity $ 1,000 $ 1,000 N/C - C - $ 1,000
Personnel Office $ 58,000 $ 59,620 $ 59,620
Dir. of Personnel & Safety $ 54,000 $ 55,620 MP 1 $ 55,620
Temp Services $ 4,000 $ 4,000 N/C - $ 4,000
Planning $ 58,813 $ 60,562 $ 60,562
Design Planner (1/2) $ 18,538 $ 19,094 3% - C 1 $ 19,094
Senior Planner (1/2) $ 22,073 $ 22,735 3% - C 1 $ 22,735
Sust. Dev. Planner (1/2) $ 17,702 $ 18,233 3% - C 1 $ 18,233
Overtime $ 500 $ 500 N/C - $ 500
DPW Administration $ 209,334 $ 215,605 $ 215,605
Commissioner $ 56,000 $ 57,680 MP 1 $ 57,680
Deputy Commissioner - 1 $ 51,000 $ 52,530 MP 1 $ 52,530
Deputy Commissioner - 2 $ 44,000 $ 45,320 MP 1 $ 45,320
Clerk - Payroll $ 27,597 $ 28,425 3% - C 1 $ 28,425
Admin Assistant $ 30,437 $ 31,350 3% - C 1 $ 31,350
Overtime $ 300 $ 300 N/C - $ 300
Building & Construction $ 182,829 $ 188,276 $ 188,276
Supervisor Build/Const $ 53,760 $ 55,373 3% - C 1 $ 55,373
Construction Inspector $ 35,554 $ 36,621 3% - C 1 $ 36,621
Plumbing Inspector $ 33,921 $ 34,939 3% - C 1 $ 34,939
Zoning Officer $ 35,554 $ 36,621 3% - C 1 $ 36,621
Clerk - Typist $ 22,790 $ 23,474 3% - C 1 $ 23,474
Longevity $ 1,250 $ 1,250 N/C - C - $ 1,250
Code Enforcement $ 87,806 $ 90,329 $ 90,329
Code Inspector - 1 $ 31,490 $ 32,435 3% - C 1 $ 32,435
Code Inspector - 2 $ 30,182 $ 31,087 3% - C 1 $ 31,087
Clerk - Typist $ 22,434 $ 23,107 3% - C 1 $ 23,107
Longevity $ 1,500 $ 1,500 N/C - C - $ 1,500
Temp Services $ 1,200 $ 1,200 N/C - $ 1,200
Overtime $ 1,000 $ 1,000 N/C - $ 1,000
Engineering $ 451,279 $ 464,082 $ 464,082 SIDENOTE (ENGINEERING):
City Engineer $ 83,000 $ 85,490 MP 1 $ 85,490
Senior Engineer $ 59,619 $ 61,408 3% - C 1 $ 61,408 The city charges other municipal
Senior Engineer $ 53,457 $ 55,061 3% - C 1 $ 55,061 funds for services and support
Asst. Engineer - 1 $ 37,746 $ 38,878 3% - C 1 $ 38,878 provided by some departments, like
Asst. Engineer - 2 $ 37,868 $ 39,004 3% - C 1 $ 39,004
Engineering.
Asst. Engineer - 3 $ 41,971 $ 43,230 3% - C 1 $ 43,230
Sr. Engineering Aide - 1 $ 28,230 $ 29,077 3% - C 1 $ 29,077
Sr. Engineering Aide - 2 $ 29,091 $ 29,964 3% - C 1 $ 29,964 For example, the approximate cost of
Clerk - Typist $ 25,917 $ 26,695 3% - C 1 $ 26,695 two positions listed here are
Admin. Assistant $ 29,880 $ 30,776 3% - C 1 $ 30,776 reimbursed by water and sewer user
Longevity $ 4,500 $ 4,500 N/C - C - $ 4,500 fees, since the engineering
Temp Services $ 10,000 $ 10,000 N/C - $ 10,000 department provides design and
Overtime $ 10,000 $ 10,000 N/C - $ 10,000 technical assistance to all water and
City Hall $ 252,211 $ 259,434 $ 259,434 sewer infrastructure projects.
Facilities Manager $ 49,440 $ 50,923 3% - C 1 $ 50,923
Building Mechanic $ 38,231 $ 39,378 3% - C 1 $ 39,378 These transactions between different
Cleaner - 1 $ 30,618 $ 31,537 3% - C 1 $ 31,537 funds are accounted for under
Cleaner - 2 $ 30,618 $ 31,537 3% - C 1 $ 31,537
"interfund revenue" listed below,
Cleaner - 3 $ 30,618 $ 31,537 3% - C 1 $ 31,537
Cleaner - 4 $ 30,618 $ 31,537 3% - C 1 $ 31,537
toward the bottom of this
Cleaner - 5 $ 30,618 $ 31,537 3% - C 1 $ 31,537 spreadsheet.
Longevity $ 3,250 $ 3,250 N/C - C - $ 3,250
Overtime $ 8,200 $ 8,200 N/C - $ 8,200
Central Garage $ 376,002 $ 386,922 $ 386,922 CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
ABOUT INTERFUND REVENUES
Supervisor - Gen Equip. $ 43,493 $ 44,798 3% - C 1 $ 44,798
Mechanic - 1 $ 41,413 $ 42,655 3% - C 1 $ 42,655
Mechanic - 2 $ 41,413 $ 42,655 3% - C 1 $ 42,655
Mechanic - 3 $ 41,413 $ 42,655 3% - C 1 $ 42,655
Mechanic - 4 $ 41,413 $ 42,655 3% - C 1 $ 42,655
Mechanic - 5 $ 41,413 $ 42,655 3% - C 1 $ 42,655
Mechanic - 6 $ 41,413 $ 42,655 3% - C 1 $ 42,655
Mechanic - 7 $ 41,413 $ 42,655 3% - C 1 $ 42,655
Laborer $ 30,618 $ 31,537 3% - C 1 $ 31,537
Longevity $ 2,500 $ 2,500 N/C - C - $ 2,500
Overtime $ 9,500 $ 9,500 N/C - $ 9,500
Central Services $ 164,657 $ 169,424 $ 169,424
Stores - Helper $ 23,425 $ 24,128 3% - C 1 $ 24,128
Stores - Clerk $ 24,659 $ 25,399 3% - C 1 $ 25,399
Storeskeeper - 1 $ 36,941 $ 38,049 3% - C 1 $ 38,049
Storeskeeper - 2 $ 36,941 $ 38,049 3% - C 1 $ 38,049
Storeskeeper - 3 $ 36,941 $ 38,049 3% - C 1 $ 38,049
Longevity $ 2,750 $ 2,750 N/C - C - $ 2,750
Overtime $ 3,000 $ 3,000 N/C - $ 3,000
Signal/Combined Shops $ 459,199 $ 472,286 $ 472,286
Supervisor - Signals $ 43,493 $ 44,798 3% - C 1 $ 44,798
Electrician $ 38,668 $ 39,828 3% - C 1 $ 39,828
Signal Electrician $ 38,231 $ 39,378 3% - C 1 $ 39,378
Traffic Sign Maintainer - 1 $ 34,882 $ 35,928 3% - C 1 $ 35,928
Traffic Sign Maintainer - 2 $ 34,882 $ 35,928 3% - C 1 $ 35,928
Painter - 1 $ 34,882 $ 35,928 3% - C 1 $ 35,928
Painter - 2 $ 34,882 $ 35,928 3% - C 1 $ 35,928
Painter - 3 $ 34,882 $ 35,928 3% - C 1 $ 35,928
Dispatcher - 1 $ 36,941 $ 38,049 3% - C 1 $ 38,049
Dispatcher - 2 $ 36,941 $ 38,049 3% - C 1 $ 38,049
Dispatcher - 3 $ 36,941 $ 38,049 3% - C 1 $ 38,049
Laborer $ 30,618 $ 31,537 3% - C 1 $ 31,537 SIDENOTE (POLICE):
Shift Differential $ 2,000 $ 2,000 N/C - C - $ 2,000
Longevity $ 7,456 $ 7,456 N/C - C - $ 7,456 Of the $8.8 million listed as 2009
Overtime $ 13,500 $ 13,500 N/C - $ 13,500 expenses, salaries account for
Police Administration $ 282,764 $ 291,247 $ 291,247 approximately $7.8 million, and the
Police Chief $ 85,715 $ 88,286 3% - P 1 $ 88,286 remaining $1 million covers those
Assistant Chief - 1 $ 70,635 $ 72,754 3% - P 1 $ 72,754
benefits itemized in this section.
Assistant Chief - 2 $ 70,635 $ 72,754 3% - P 1 $ 72,754
Pension and health insurance costs are
Clerk $ 27,636 $ 28,465 3% - C 1 $ 28,465
Admin Assistant $ 28,143 $ 28,987 3% - C 1 $ 28,987 listed separately with other items
Police Department $ 8,795,675 $ 9,021,835 $ 9,021,835 under "EMPLOYEE BENEFITS."
Captain - 1 $ 66,261 $ 68,249 3% - P 1 $ 68,249
Captain - 2 $ 66,261 $ 68,249 3% - P 1 $ 68,249 HOWEVER, these are 2005 salaries,
Captain - 3 $ 66,261 $ 68,249 3% - P 1 $ 68,249 and would need to be adjusted
Captain - 4 $ 66,261 $ 68,249 3% - P 1 $ 68,249 upwards by approximately 12
Captain - 5 $ 66,261 $ 68,249 3% - P 1 $ 68,249 additional $875,000) to reflect actual
Lieutenant - 1 $ 62,029 $ 63,890 3% - P 1 $ 63,890 costs in 2009.
Lieutenant - 2 $ 62,029 $ 63,890 3% - P 1 $ 63,890
Lieutenant - 3 $ 62,029 $ 63,890 3% - P 1 $ 63,890 The City and the police union, unable
Sergeant -1 $ 57,879 $ 59,615 3% - P 1 $ 59,615 to reach agreement during extended
Sergeant -2 $ 57,879 $ 59,615 3% - P 1 $ 59,615
negotiations, are scheduled for binding
Sergeant -3 $ 57,879 $ 59,615 3% - P 1 $ 59,615
Sergeant -4 $ 57,879 $ 59,615 3% - P 1 $ 59,615
arbitration to determine contract
Sergeant -5 $ 57,879 $ 59,615 3% - P 1 $ 59,615 terms for 2006 and 2007.
Sergeant -6 $ 57,879 $ 59,615 3% - P 1 $ 59,615
Sergeant -7 $ 57,879 $ 59,615 3% - P 1 $ 59,615
Sergeant -8 $ 57,879 $ 59,615 3% - P 1 $ 59,615
Sergeant -9 $ 57,879 $ 59,615 3% - P 1 $ 59,615
Sergeant -10 $ 57,879 $ 59,615 3% - P 1 $ 59,615
Sergeant -11 $ 57,879 $ 59,615 3% - P 1 $ 59,615
Sergeant -12 $ 57,879 $ 59,615 3% - P 1 $ 59,615
Sergeant -13 $ 57,879 $ 59,615 3% - P 1 $ 59,615
Sergeant -14 $ 57,879 $ 59,615 3% - P 1 $ 59,615
Sergeant -15 $ 57,879 $ 59,615 3% - P 1 $ 59,615
Sergeant -16 $ 57,879 $ 59,615 3% - P 1 $ 59,615
Sergeant -17 $ 57,879 $ 59,615 3% - P 1 $ 59,615
Sergeant -18 $ 57,879 $ 59,615 3% - P 1 $ 59,615
Sergeant -19 $ 57,879 $ 59,615 3% - P 1 $ 59,615
Gr. 1 Officer - 96 @ $52,255 $ 5,016,480 $ 5,166,974 3% - P 96 $ 5,166,974 Per Grade 1 Officer
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Gr. 2 Officer - 6 @ $48,208 $ 289,248 $ 297,925 3% - P 6 $ 297,925 Per Grade 2 Officer
Gr. 3 Officer - 7 @ $43,861 $ 307,027 $ 316,238 3% - P 7 $ 316,238 Per Grade 3 Officer
Per the union contract, the
Probation - 2 @ $33,193 $ 66,386 $ 68,378 3% - P 2 $ 68,378 Per Probation Officer
Clerk - Typist - 1 $ 24,321 $ 25,051 3% - C 1 $ 25,051
"Grade" of an officer is determined
Clerk - Typist - 2 $ 24,659 $ 25,399 3% - C 1 $ 25,399 by years of service.
Clerk - Typist - 3 $ 25,101 $ 25,854 3% - C 1 $ 25,854
Clerk - Typist - 4 $ 22,790 $ 23,474 3% - C 1 $ 23,474 First Year = Probation
Clerk - Typist - 5 $ 22,177 $ 22,842 3% - C 1 $ 22,842 Second Year = Grade 3
Clerk - Typist - 6 $ 22,790 $ 23,474 3% - C 1 $ 23,474 Third Year = Grade 2
Computer Operator $ 28,550 $ 29,407 3% - C 1 $ 29,407 Fourth Year = Grade 1
Gen Equip Mechanic $ 41,413 $ 42,655 3% - C 1 $ 42,655
Laborer $ 30,618 $ 31,537 3% - C 1 $ 31,537
School Guards (50) $ 242,000 $ 242,000 N/C - $ 242,000
Jail Matrons $ 17,000 $ 17,000 N/C - $ 17,000
Holiday Comp Time $ 345,460 $ 345,460 N/C - C - $ 345,460
Educational Incentive $ 15,000 $ 15,000 N/C - C - $ 15,000
Shift Differential $ 180,000 $ 180,000 N/C - C - $ 180,000
Out of Title Pay $ 15,000 $ 15,000 N/C - C - $ 15,000
Health Insurance Incentive $ 49,400 $ 49,400 N/C - C - $ 49,400
Longevity $ 129,162 $ 129,162 N/C - C - $ 129,162
Overtime $ 264,000 $ 264,000 N/C - $ 264,000
On Street Parking $ 73,759 $ 75,588 $ 75,588
Parking Meter Checker $ 24,026 $ 24,747 3% - C 1 $ 24,747
Parking Meter Maintainer $ 36,941 $ 38,049 3% - C 1 $ 38,049
Part Time Laborer $ 12,480 $ 12,480 N/C - $ 12,480
Longevity $ 312 $ 312 N/C - $ 312
Fire Administration $ 289,105 $ 298,904 $ 298,904
Fire Chief $ 85,715 $ 88,286 3% - P 1 $ 88,286
Deputy Fire Chief $ 75,080 $ 77,896 3.75% - C 1 $ 77,896
Fire Marshall $ 75,080 $ 77,896 3.75% - C 1 $ 77,896
Clerk - Typist $ 24,659 $ 25,399 3% - C 1 $ 25,399
Admin Assistant $ 28,571 $ 29,428 3% - C 1 $ 29,428
Fire Department $ 9,260,120 $ 9,543,264 $ 9,543,264
Assistant Fire Chief - 1 $ 72,437 $ 75,153 3.75% - C 1 $ 75,153
Assistant Fire Chief - 2 $ 72,437 $ 75,153 3.75% - C 1 $ 75,153
Assistant Fire Chief - 3 $ 72,437 $ 75,153 3.75% - C 1 $ 75,153
Fire Training $ 72,437 $ 75,153 3.75% - C 1 $ 75,153
Captain - 1 $ 64,514 $ 66,933 3.75% - C 1 $ 66,933
Captain - 2 $ 64,514 $ 66,933 3.75% - C 1 $ 66,933
Captain - 3 $ 64,514 $ 66,933 3.75% - C 1 $ 66,933
Captain - 4 $ 64,514 $ 66,933 3.75% - C 1 $ 66,933
Captain - 5 $ 64,514 $ 66,933 3.75% - C 1 $ 66,933
Captain - 6 $ 64,514 $ 66,933 3.75% - C 1 $ 66,933
Captain - 7 $ 64,514 $ 66,933 3.75% - C 1 $ 66,933
Captain - 8 $ 64,514 $ 66,933 3.75% - C 1 $ 66,933
Captain - 9 $ 64,514 $ 66,933 3.75% - C 1 $ 66,933
Lieutenants - 24 @ $61,872 $ 1,484,928 $ 1,540,613 3.75% - C 24 $ 1,540,613 Per Lieutenant
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Grade 1 FF - 85 @ $56,591 $ 4,810,235 $ 4,990,619 3.75% - C 85 $ 4,990,619 Per Grade 1 FF
Grade 2 FF - 3 @ $52,891 $ 158,673 $ 164,623 3.75% - C 3 $ 164,623 Per Grade 2 FF
Per the union contract, the
Grade 3 FF - 4 @ $48,665 $ 194,660 $ 201,960 3.75% - C 4 $ 201,960 Per Grade 3 FF
Gen Equip Mechanic $ 39,550 $ 40,737 3% - C 1 $ 40,737
"Grade" of a firefighter is
Holiday Duty Pay $ 502,000 $ 502,000 N/C - C - $ 502,000 determined by years of service.
Out of Title Pay $ 28,100 $ 28,100 N/C - C - $ 28,100
AL Leave Time $ 155,000 $ 155,000 N/C - C - $ 155,000 First Year = Probation
Disabled Firemen (12) $ 345,000 $ 345,000 N/C - $ 345,000 Years Two and Three = Grade
Ambulance Duty Pay $ 16,600 $ 16,600 N/C - C - $ 16,600 Years Four and Five = Grade
Paramedic Adjustment $ 144,200 $ 144,200 N/C - C - $ 144,200 Sixth Year = Grade 1
EMT Instructor Pay $ 5,200 $ 5,200 N/C - C - $ 5,200
Health Insurance Incentive $ 62,400 $ 62,400 N/C - C - $ 62,400
Longevity $ 123,200 $ 123,200 N/C - C - $ 123,200
Overtime $ 320,000 $ 320,000 N/C - $ 320,000
Parks and Rec Administration $ 121,869 $ 125,488 $ 125,488
Director of Parks/Rec $ 54,536 $ 56,172 3% - C 1 $ 56,172
Asst. Dir of Parks/Rec $ 42,000 $ 43,260 3% - C 1 $ 43,260
Clerk - Typist $ 24,083 $ 24,805 3% - C 1 $ 24,805
Longevity $ 1,250 $ 1,250 N/C - C - $ 1,250
Parks - Maintenance $ 960,343 $ 986,506 $ 986,506
Supervisor Parks Maint. $ 43,493 $ 44,798 3% - C 1 $ 44,798
Parks Maintainer - 1 $ 32,490 $ 33,465 3% - C 1 $ 33,465
Parks Maintainer - 2 $ 32,490 $ 33,465 3% - C 1 $ 33,465
Parks Maintainer - 3 $ 32,490 $ 33,465 3% - C 1 $ 33,465
MEO Heavy $ 37,399 $ 38,521 3% - C 1 $ 38,521
MEO - 1 $ 34,882 $ 35,928 3% - C 1 $ 35,928
MEO - 2 $ 34,882 $ 35,928 3% - C 1 $ 35,928
MEO - 3 $ 34,882 $ 35,928 3% - C 1 $ 35,928
Tree Trimmer $ 35,672 $ 36,742 3% - C 1 $ 36,742
Groundskeeper $ 40,706 $ 41,927 3% - C 1 $ 41,927
Carpenter - 1 $ 38,231 $ 39,378 3% - C 1 $ 39,378
Carpenter - 2 $ 38,231 $ 39,378 3% - C 1 $ 39,378
Pool Maintainer $ 38,231 $ 39,378 3% - C 1 $ 39,378
Laborer - 1 $ 30,618 $ 31,537 3% - C 1 $ 31,537
Laborer - 2 $ 30,618 $ 31,537 3% - C 1 $ 31,537
Laborer - 3 $ 30,618 $ 31,537 3% - C 1 $ 31,537
Laborer - 4 $ 30,618 $ 31,537 3% - C 1 $ 31,537
Laborer - 5 $ 30,618 $ 31,537 3% - C 1 $ 31,537
Laborer - 6 $ 30,618 $ 31,537 3% - C 1 $ 31,537
Laborer - 7 $ 30,618 $ 31,537 3% - C 1 $ 31,537
Laborer - 8 $ 30,618 $ 31,537 3% - C 1 $ 31,537
Laborer - 9 $ 30,618 $ 31,537 3% - C 1 $ 31,537
Laborer - 10 $ 30,618 $ 31,537 3% - C 1 $ 31,537
Laborer - 11 $ 30,618 $ 31,537 3% - C 1 $ 31,537
Laborer - 12 $ 30,618 $ 31,537 3% - C 1 $ 31,537
Laborer - 13 $ 30,618 $ 31,537 3% - C 1 $ 31,537
Seasonal Temp $ 45,000 $ 45,000 N/C - $ 45,000
Longevity $ 12,930 $ 12,930 N/C - C - $ 12,930
Overtime $ 30,300 $ 30,300 N/C - $ 30,300
Parks - Playground & Rec Centers $ 189,500 $ 189,500 $ 189,500
Rec Attendants - Summer $ 97,500 $ 97,500 N/C - $ 97,500
Park Workers - Summer $ 17,000 $ 17,000 N/C - $ 17,000
Rec Attendant - Supervisors $ 75,000 $ 75,000 N/C - $ 75,000
Parks - Pools $ 109,800 $ 109,800 $ 109,800
Rec Attendant $ 4,000 $ 4,000 N/C - $ 4,000
Lifeguards $ 105,000 $ 105,000 N/C - $ 105,000
Custodians $ 800 $ 800 N/C - $ 800
Parks - Senior Adult Recreation $ 182,184 $ 185,932 $ 185,932
Rec Supervisor - 1 $ 31,564 $ 32,511 3% - C 1 $ 32,511
Rec Supervisor - 2 $ 34,778 $ 35,821 3% - C 1 $ 35,821
Rec Leader - 1 $ 31,703 $ 32,654 3% - C 1 $ 32,654
Rec Leader - 2 $ 26,899 $ 27,706 3% - C 1 $ 27,706
Rec Attendants $ 55,000 $ 55,000 N/C - $ 55,000
Longevity $ 1,750 $ 1,750 N/C - C - $ 1,750
Overtime $ 490 $ 490 N/C - $ 490
Parks - Youth Programs $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ 25,000
Rec Attendants - Tennis Pro $ 6,000 $ 6,000 N/C - $ 6,000
Rec Attendant - Supervisor $ 16,000 $ 16,000 N/C - $ 16,000
Rec Attendants $ 3,000 $ 3,000 N/C - $ 3,000
Sanitation $ 2,566,537 $ 2,640,644 $ 2,640,644
Supervisor - 1 $ 43,493 $ 44,798 3% - C 1 $ 44,798
Supervisor - 2 $ 43,493 $ 44,798 3% - C 1 $ 44,798
Supervisor - 3 $ 43,493 $ 44,798 3% - C 1 $ 44,798
Asst Supervisor - 1 $ 39,125 $ 40,299 3% - C 1 $ 40,299
Asst Supervisor - 2 $ 39,125 $ 40,299 3% - C 1 $ 40,299
Asst Supervisor - 3 $ 39,125 $ 40,299 3% - C 1 $ 40,299
MEO Heavy - 1 $ 37,398 $ 38,520 3% - C 1 $ 38,520
MEO Heavy - 2 $ 37,398 $ 38,520 3% - C 1 $ 38,520
MEO Heavy - 3 $ 37,398 $ 38,520 3% - C 1 $ 38,520
MEO Heavy - 4 $ 37,398 $ 38,520 3% - C 1 $ 38,520
MEO Heavy - 5 $ 37,398 $ 38,520 3% - C 1 $ 38,520
TSO (Transfer Station) - 1 $ 36,417 $ 37,510 3% - C 1 $ 37,510
TSO (Transfer Station) - 2 $ 36,417 $ 37,510 3% - C 1 $ 37,510
Senior Street Maintainer - 1 $ 35,672 $ 36,742 3% - C 1 $ 36,742
Senior Street Maintainer - 2 $ 35,672 $ 36,742 3% - C 1 $ 36,742
Senior Street Maintainer - 3 $ 35,672 $ 36,742 3% - C 1 $ 36,742
Senior Street Maintainer - 4 $ 35,672 $ 36,742 3% - C 1 $ 36,742
MEO - 20 @ $16.77/hr $ 697,632 $ 718,561 3% - C 20 $ 718,561 Per MEO
Street Maintainer - 37 $ 1,122,239 $ 1,155,906 3% - C 37 $ 1,155,906 Average Per Maintainer
($10.49 - 16.99/hr)
Shift Differential $ 9,800 $ 9,800 N/C - C - $ 9,800
Longevity $ 29,000 $ 29,000 N/C - C - $ 29,000
Seasonal Labor $ 15,000 $ 15,000 N/C - $ 15,000
Overtime $ 42,500 $ 42,500 N/C - $ 42,500
Dog Control $ 85,398 $ 87,907 $ 87,907
Dog Control Officer - 1 $ 26,394 $ 27,186 3% - C 1 $ 27,186
Dog Control Officer - 2 $ 29,928 $ 30,826 3% - C 1 $ 30,826
Dog Control Officer - 3 $ 27,326 $ 28,146 3% - C 1 $ 28,146
Longevity $ 750 $ 750 N/C - C - $ 750
Overtime $ 1,000 $ 1,000 N/C - $ 1,000
Snow Removal $ 370,000 $ 370,000 $ 370,000
Personnel - Snow Payroll $ 110,000 $ 110,000 N/C - $ 110,000
Salt and Sand $ 260,000 $ 260,000 N/C - $ 260,000
Street Light Management $ 125,000 $ 126,500 $ 126,500
Master Electrician $ 50,000 $ 51,500 3% - C 1 $ 51,500
Street Light Repairs $ 75,000 $ 75,000 N/C - $ 75,000
Broome County Library $ 653,000 $ 672,590 3% - C - $ 672,590
Community Arts $ 25,000 $ 25,000 N/C - $ 25,000
Eco. Dev. (WiFi, Marketing) $ 56,110 $ 56,110 N/C - $ 56,110
PERSONNEL SUBTOTAL $ 27,941,571 $ 28,708,079 499 $ 28,708,079 PERSONNEL SUBTOTAL
273 Uniformed Employees
226 Non-uniformed Employees
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $ 16,167,050 $ 17,547,312 $ 17,547,312 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
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Health Insurance $ 9,175,000 $ 10,459,500 0 2010 Budget
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DEBT $ 5,157,000 $ 5,638,050 Actual $ 5,638,050 DEBT
ELECTRICITY - HEAT $ 1,458,000 $ 1,458,000 N/C $ 1,458,000 ELECTRICITY - HEAT
City Hall $ 315,000
Central Garage $ 108,000
Signals $ 43,000
Fire $ 80,000
Street Lights $ 732,000
Parks $ 120,000
Senior Centers $ 60,000
GAS - FUEL $ 893,000 $ 669,750 25% Decrease $ 669,750 GAS - FUEL
Central Garage $ 524,000
Police $ 284,000
Fire $ 85,000
WORKFORCE TRAINING $ 74,000 $ 74,000 N/C $ 74,000 WORKFORCE TRAINING
DPW $ 20,000 $ 20,000 DPW
Police $ 41,000 $ 41,000 Police
Fire $ 13,000 $ 13,000 Fire
IT & COMPUTER SERVICES $ 350,000 $ 378,000 $ 378,000 IT & COMPUTER SERVICES
IT Systems Maintenance $ 260,000 $ 288,000 More info $ 288,000 IT Systems Maintenance
IT Consultants $ 90,000 $ 90,000 $ 90,000 IT Consultants
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS/PARTS $ 556,000 $ 556,000 N/C $ 556,000 MAINTENANCE/REPAIR/PARTS
DPW Administration $ 30,000 $ 30,000 DPW Administration
City Hall $ 85,000 $ 85,000 City Hall
Police $ 65,000 $ 65,000 Police
Central Garage $ 232,000 $ 232,000 Central Garage
Fire $ 130,000 $ 130,000 Fire
Parks $ 14,000 $ 14,000 Parks
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 52,596,621 $ 55,029,190 $ 55,029,190 TOTAL EXPENSES
DIFFERENCE $ 2,432,569 $ 2,432,569 DIFFERENCE (FROM FY2009)
REVENUES
State Aid $ 9,696,601 $ 9,737,955 State Estimate $ 9,737,955 State Aid
Sales Tax $ 9,750,000 $ 8,775,000 10% Decrease $ 8,775,000 Sales Tax
Franchise Fee $ 320,000 $ 320,000 N/C $ 320,000 Franchise Fee
General Fund Appropriation $ - $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 General Fund Appropriation
Ambulance Recovery $ 750,000 $ 750,000 N/C $ 750,000 Ambulance Recovery
Parking Violations $ 355,000 $ 355,000 N/C $ 355,000 Parking Violations
Interfund Revenues $ 569,201 $ 569,201 N/C $ 569,201 Interfund Revenues
TOTAL REVENUES $ 21,440,802 $ 21,007,156 $ 21,007,156 TOTAL REVENUES
DIFFERENCE $ (433,646) $ (433,646) DIFFERENCE
NET CHANGE $ 2,866,215 $ 2,866,215 NET CHANGE
2010 Tax Increase (%) 9.55 9.55 2010 Tax Increase (%)
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DIRECTIONS FOR INTERACTIVE BUDGET MODULE
This module was designed to uphold and advance the administration's commitment to transparency,
accessibility, and civic engagement. We hope you find it user-friendly and informative. Here are some key
ideas to keep in mind as you interact with this budget module.
1. This is NOT the Mayor's proposed 2010 Budget. It is simply an instructional tool to engage residents in
the budget process and to give them a better understanding of how decisions impact the tax rate. Where
possible, we listed actual expenses for the 2010 Budget (contractual wage increases, debt payments, etc).
Otherwise, we projected as accurately as possible based on historical trends and information from other
governments (fuel, state aid, etc). The Mayor is scheduled to give his 2010 Budget Address Tuesday, August
11, 2009.
2. A video demonstration on how to use this budget will be broadcast regularly on public access channel
starting the week of May 18, and we thank Time Warner Cable for their cooperation and assistance. The
video will also be available online at the city's 2010 Interactive Budget dedicated webpage (see below).
3. The user can adjust ANY item highlighted in yellow. For instance, any position can be eliminated and
users can choose how much to allocate for facility repairs, workforce training, and other services or needs.
The module will also estimate savings in employee benefits based on the number and type of positions
eliminated from YOUR budget.
4. The user is encouraged to be practical, and we added department summaries so the user can better
understand how personnel cuts may impact service delivery. For instance, eliminating the engineering
department may reduce the tax burden, but it would come with a tremendous price, crippling capital
project design and infrastructure maintenance. So please be practical, and acknowledge that most cuts will
have consequences.
5. The City, through contract negotiations, has reached agreement with three unions on wage increases for
2010: Fire, Teamsters Supervisors, and CSEA. For this module, similar wage increases are projected for
Police and Teamsters Blue Collar. Though this tool allows users to see how wage adjustments would impact
the tax levy, please recognize that collective bargaining agreements are legally binding documents.
6. This tool also allows property owners to enter their assessed value and see how YOUR budget impacts
individual property tax bills. Please note these are estimates, since there are additional calculations
required to determine the exact Homestead and Non-Homestead rates.
7. There are five"tabs" in this excel file: the 2010 Interactive Budget; Directions; Department Summaries;
Personnel Totals 1992 - 2009; and Graphics. We've tried to create links to improve navigation, but feel free
to explore any aspect of this comprehensive module.
8. We recognize not all constituents have access to the internet. We welcome those without internet
access to make arrangements to use a City Hall public computer. Please call the Mayor's Office at
for this public service. NOTE: This convenience is not for general internet use, and is being offered
exclusively to provide access to this interactive tool.
exclusively to provide access to this interactive tool.
9. We are happy to answer any questions regarding this tool. Please call the Mayor's Office at 772
send an email to 2010budget@cityofbinghamton.com. We promise to reply in a timely manner.
10. You likely downloaded this from the city's website, but if not, please know that this module and other
supplemental materials are available for review on a dedicated webpage titled, "2010 Interactive Budget."
Go to www.cityofbinghamton.com, click "Finance" on the left side (under DEPARTMENTS), and you will see
a link at the top right.
Thanks for staying informed and engaged.
Sincerely,
Tarik Abdelazim, Executive Assistant to the Mayor
tabdelazim@cityofbinghamton.com
(607) 772-7001
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARIES
MAYOR'S OFFICE
The Mayor's Office is responsible for the executive management of the City of Binghamton, including all operatio
functions of municipal government. The Mayor's Office provides direction for and oversight of all policy developm
interdepartmental coordination, workforce relations, financial management, government reform, and communi
intergovernmental relations. Members of the Mayor's Office are members of and/or chair many commissions an
virtue of their position, such as the Board of Contract and Supply, Traffic Board, Binghamton Urban Renewal Age
Policy Committee, Binghamton Local Development Corporation, and Campus Community Coalition. The Mayor ap
members to all advisory and governmental bodies, including but not limited to the Binghamton Housing Authorit
Commission, Parking Authority, Joint Sewage Treatment Board Commission on Architecture and Urban Design, an
Board.
The City Youth Bureau provides information, opportunities and support to youth and their families in the city of B
such as after-school programming, mentoring, youth employment, leadership and skill development, gang detect
prevention, and arts and recreation. The Youth Bureau partners with the school district and several youth serving
reduce duplication of services, improve accountability among providers, identify gaps in services, and encourage
across providers to address unmet needs. The Youth Bureau has a 15
agencies and organizations in the city of Binghamton. Accomplishments
▪ Restarted and expanded a summer youth employement program, employing
six weeks during 2008 with
POLICE DEPARTMENT - SUMMARY twice that planned for 2009
▪ Secured a $58,000 youth violence reduction grant from NYS to provide video and audio training to app
youth in the City
▪ Helped launch Fresh Cycles at the Lee Barta Community Center
awards graduates from the 10-week program with a free bike & helmet
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FINANCE
The Finance Department oversees all fiscal affairs of the City, and the Comptroller has supervisory responsibility o
following units in the Department: Finance, Assessment, Purchasing, Treasury, and Data Processing.
Responsibilities and activities of the Finance Department include:
▪ Audit, approve, and process approximately 18,000 departmental requisitions and purchases
▪ Audit, approve, and process approximately 10,000 payments to vendors annually
▪ Process approximately 26,000 payroll payments annually
▪ Advertise for and receive all RFPs, RPQs, bids and quotes for Board of Contract and Supply
▪ Maintain all data systems, and provide technical assistance and support to software and hardware need
wide, including public works, police, and fire
▪ Respond to all information requests and data needs, from public, Council and department heads, regard
finances, budgeting and personnel
▪ File all federal and state tax forms and reports in a timely manner, which includes approximately
▪ Work with the Mayor and all department heads to formulate the City budget, and provide assistance to
team during union negotiations
▪ Prepare and execute all accounting entries
▪ Maintain City’s financial records pursuant to G.A.A.P. and G.A.S.B.
▪ Maintain City’s financial records pursuant to G.A.A.P. and G.A.S.B.
▪ Prepare official statement, works with Financial Advisors and Bond Counsel to issue debt
▪ Oversee the investment and the cash flow of City funds
▪ Prepare all financial reports including: Annual Update Document, Constitutional Tax Limit Report, Multi
Plan, and Annual Financial Statement, and file with appropriate state and/or federal agency
▪ Provide data to auditors for all audits of the City’s financial records
▪ Administer the City’s Payroll and Benefit program including Retirement, Health Insurance, Worker’s Com
Disability, and Flexible Benefits Plan
By virtue of the position, the Comptroller serves as a member on the Board of Contract and Supply and Board of E
Apportionment, and serves as the Fiscal Officer of the Joint Sewage Board, Binghamton Local Development Corpo
Binghamton Urban Renewal Agency.
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TREASURY
The Treasurer’s Office is accountable for the receipt and application of all revenue due to the city. The following
of the various transactions handled directly by this department, with amounts and figures specfic to activity in
▪ Water / Sewer Bills - Mail an average of 43,000 bills out on a yearly basis,
payments, an additional $331,393 in late fees and penalties, and
(i.e. hydrant permits, meter testing, etc.)
▪ PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) - Processed a total of $272
in 2008 on 13 active PILOT agreements, and anticipate processing $
agreements
▪ Parking Tickets - Processed approximately 14,865 parking tickets in
and continue to work closely with the traffic division in processing not guilty pleas, scheduling parking tic
and arranging for the booting of scofflaws
▪ Property Cleanup Bills - Processed transactions totaling $38
▪ Avoidable Alarms - Processed 825 alarms calls, of which 650
or 2nd call of the year, and invoiced for the remainder ($7000
▪ Garbage violations - Processed payments totaling $12,262
▪ Utilities Gross Receipts Tax - Processed transactions totaling $
▪ Garbage Bag Distribution – Responsible for processing and approving all new vendor credit application
payments processed from both vendors and through direct window sales of garbage bags was $
In addition to these direct transactions, the Treasurer’s office also processes all petty cash transactions
departments, and is solely responsible for the reconciliation of all city bank accounts.
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ASSESSMENT
The Assessor’s Office maintains inventory on 16,035 parcels and is the city's direct liaison to the New York State O
Property Services. Staff members in Assessment perform the following duties:
The Assessor’s Office maintains inventory on 16,035 parcels and is the city's direct liaison to the New York State O
Property Services. Staff members in Assessment perform the following duties:
▪ Process approximately 4500 exemption applications annually
▪ Review and verify approximately 700 sales transfers annually
▪ Review approximately 600 bldg permits annually
▪ Average 450 assessment changes annually
▪ Prepare for at least 100 grievances, 20 small claim and supreme court hearings.
▪ Produce two assessment rolls annually
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CITY CLERK
The City Clerk performs a wide variety of services and functions. The Clerk and the Deputy Clerk are the full time
Binghamton City Council, oversee the daily operations of the City Clerk’s office, dog control officers in the city, an
statistics department.
The Clerk’s Office issues dog licenses, handicapped parking tags, marriage licenses, copies of marriage certificates
marriage licenses for genealogy, bingo licenses, raffle licenses, casino night licenses, hunting and fishing licenses,
different types of permits. They receive and process Freedom of Information Legislation requests. They also ove
of all Taxi cab permits and licenses, electrician’s and plumbing’s permits, and are the permanent records reposito
hall records. In 2008, the Office processed 6,980 transactions, which generated $
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VITAL STATS
The Vital Statistics Office records and files births and deaths that occur in the City of Binghamton. Records on file
year 1884. In 2008, the following services, which generated $78,704
▪ 2,637 certified birth certificates issued
▪ 4,649 certified death certificates issued
▪ 112 archive searches performed
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LAW
The Office of Corporation Counsel provides legal representation to the Mayor, City Council, the Planning Commis
Board of Appeals, CAUD, various other committees, and all City departments.
Corporation Counsel 's general duties include: drafting of local laws, ordinances, and resolutions,
estate transactions, leases and easements, the home loan program, Union disputes, grievances and discipline, wo
compensation and GML § 207 claims, prosecution of housing code violations, acting as hearing officer for condem
hearings, assisting the BLDC, prosecution of dog violations, enforcement
property nuisance, parking and open container violations, and FOIL appeals.
The Office of Corporation Counsel also represents the City in all litigation, including civil rights, personal injury, sm
contract disputes, notice of claims, claims against the Police Bureau, Article
contract disputes, notice of claims, claims against the Police Bureau, Article
construction litigation, bankruptcy, collections, and represents the City before numerous Sate agencies, such as t
of Environmental Conservation and the State Division of Human Rights.
and Supply, the Board of Estimate and Apportionment, Binghamton Urban Renewal Agency, the Binghamton Loc
Corporation and is the hearing Officer for various Union and administrative appeals.
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CIVIL SERVICE
The Civil Service Office is responsible for several civil divisions: the City of Binghamton, Binghamton City School D
Binghamton Housing Authority and the Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Facility.
The Office, which consists of a Civil Service Administrator and a Program Assistant, ensures that all appointments
promotions are made according to merit and in compliance with State law, processes all job vacancy postings and
applications for the City of Binghamton, administers the pre-employment process for City of Binghamton new
applications for the other three civil divisions. The Civil Service Office is also responsible for maintaining all emplo
files, filing annual reports to the State Civil Service Commission for all four civil divisions (approximately
must certify all payrolls before any monies can be disbursed to employees. The Civil Service Office advises the Ma
Department Heads, Employees, Union Officials and the General Public on the rules and regulations to assist them
managing and operating the work force, as well as provides technical assistance to the Civil Service Commission,
board, which has the sole authority to classify and reclassify positions, prepare and maintain job specifications an
minimum qualifications for each class.
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PERSONNEL AND SAFETY
The Department of Personnel and Safety plans, develops and manages all Human Resource policies and program
employee and labor relations, recruitment and retention, workforce training and development, workplace safety
negotiations. The Director provides advice and counsel to Department Heads on Human Resource related issues,
compliance with all federal and state labor laws, researches and analyzes cost
Department on employee benefit programs. The Personnel and Safety Department, which consists of only the Di
serves 725 employees and five labors union.
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PLANNING
The Planning division oversees activities associated with historic and architectural
and comprehensive planning and serves as staff to the Planning Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Sh
Commission, and the Commission on Architecture and Urban Design. The Planning Department has been instrum
City’s development of a Comprehensive Plan, Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan, waterfront revitalization, brow
City’s development of a Comprehensive Plan, Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan, waterfront revitalization, brow
redevelopment, sustainable community and economic development programs, and the enforcement of zoning di
the City. Of the four staff members in this division, 1.5 are funded by local tax dollars and
block grant (Community Development Block Grant).
Highlights of the Planning division include:
▪ The Commission on Architecture and Urban Design reviews approximately
standards and historic preservation procedures are met
▪ The Planning Department handles approximately 150 applications for review each year;
Planning Department, the City Planning Commission reviews an average of
Appeals reviews an average of 24 cases per year
▪ The Planning Department generates $22,000 in fees from Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Ap
applications
▪ The department also generates approximately $750 per year in sign fees for public notice signs placed a
project sites
▪ In 2008, members of the Planning Division have directed and/or assisted with the following special proj
Opportunity Area (First Ward), Southside Commons Design Phase, Commission on Sustainable Developm
Growth, energy-efficiency residential loan program, and potential green manufacturing in the Brandywin
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
The Department of Public Works (DPW)—which is comprised of approximately
the largest, most complex administrative unit within City government. Public services are provided or facilitated b
personnel from the following units: Administration, Building & Construction, Central Garage/ Fleet Maintenance,
Enforcement, Engineering, Street Light Management, City Hall (Municipal Buildings and Facilities), Parks, Sanitatio
Sewer, Signal/Combined Shops, and Water.
The Department of Public Works is responsible for operation, maintenance, and repair of physical assets and pro
streets, curbs and sidewalks, bridges and small culverts; flood control and stormwater management; disposal of m
and disposition of recyclable materials; treatment, storage, and distribution of potable water; collection, treatme
association with municipal partners, such as the Village of Johnson City
traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings; maintenance of parks, street trees, and related concessions; operat
maintenance of the municipal fleet; and programming and providing activities at public events involving senior ci
youth/adult athletic teams, and disadvantaged members of the community. DPW personnel offer service to the
per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
In addition to core services, the Department of Public Works provides support services to other municipal depart
Police, Fire, Office of the Mayor, Planning, Economic Development, and Corporation Counsel. Cooperative activiti
municipal agencies, such as Broome County, the Village of Johnson City, and New York State have broadened the
services available to the public, improved the quality of service, and promoted operational efficiency through a se
service agreements.
DPW personnel are “first responders,” who have been directly involved with emergency events, such as flooding,
vehicular accidents. Other aspects of safety and security that are addressed or directly maintained by DPW perso
safety and security of the water supply; safety and security of the local transportation system; safety and security
disposal systems; safety and security of public buildings, parks, and other public areas.
disposal systems; safety and security of public buildings, parks, and other public areas.
By virtue of the position, the Commissioner of Public Works sits on the Traffic Board, Board of Contract and Supp
Estimate and Apportionment, Binghamton Urban Renewal Agency. Currently, the Commissioner also serves on th
(Binghamton-JC Joint Sewage Treatment Plant Board) and the Binghamton Metropolitan Transportation Study Pla
Committee.
Most of the services within the Department of Public Works are funded by the General Fund (local tax dollars). Se
supported by other funds are as follows:
▪ All Water Services (Water Fund, water fees)
▪ All Sewer Services (Sewer Fund, sewer fees)
▪ Non-personnel Sanitation costs, such as fuel, garbage bag production and landfill tipping fees (Refuse F
bag fees)
▪ Code Enforcement - Four code officers (Community Development Block Grant)
▪ Engineering Services – One engineer (Water Fund); one engineer (Sewer Fund); one engineer (Risk Insu
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BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION / CODE ENFORCEMENT
The combined Building & Construction and Code Enforcement Office of the Department of Public Works is respon
providing services to ensure regulatory compliance with Municipal and State Codes associated with new construc
renovation, and rehabilitation of property, buildings, and structures located within jurisdictional limits of the City
work force in this office is managed and supervised by the Supervisor of Buildings & Construction.
Core services offered by the Building & Construction group include: issue permits and perform compliance permi
conduct investigations, assess and validate compliance or issue citation for non
administrative support for related judicial proceedings. Regulatory compliance in relation to the National Electric
Plumbing Code, and all associated New York State Building Codes. Also assess and validate compliance with the C
Ordinance, issue citations for non-compliance; provide testimony and administrative support for related judicial p
confirms compliance with requirements imposed by the Zoning Board or the Planning Commission which is regula
enforced by the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
Code Enforcement ensures that existing structures and property comply with standards for physical appearance a
inhabitability. Core services offered by the Code Enforcement group include: perform compliance inspections and
Certificates of Compliances; conduct investigations, assess and validate compliance or issue citation for non
testimony and administrative support for related judicial proceedings, as such activities pertain to the City of Bing
Municipal Code and New York State Property Maintenance Code. In
▪ 11,189 property maintenance inspections performed, which include compliant inspections, Certificate
inspections, re-inspections, and court appearance re-inspections by the Code Enforcement Office
▪ 6,947 building, plumbing and zoning inspections performed
▪ 143 building, plumbing and electrical permits issued
▪ Generation and receipt of $108,459 in Building and plumbing permit fees
▪ Approximately 375 Court Appearance tickets issued by the Code Enforcement/Building & Construction
▪ 210 privately owned buildings identified and confirmed as vacant,
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ENGINEERING
The City of Binghamton Engineering Department consists of 11 technical and administrative personnel, whose re
include the annual design, oversight, and administration of over $35
of federal, state and local funding sources. In addition to city-owned buildings and parks, this infrastructure includ
city streets, water/sewer infrastructure and all of the City-owned bridges. Examples of current projects include st
separation on the City’s west side, Park Avenue sanitary sewer replacement, River Trail Construction on Susqueha
Bank, Court Street Gateway project, Collier Street Parking Ramp Repairs, City Hall Elevator Rehabilitation, Exchan
Rehabilitation, 2009 Streets Mill & Pave Program, and Main Street Water Valve Replacement and Paving Project.
In addition to the direct design responsibilities described above, the Engineering Department also provides engin
to internal departments, such as the Planning Housing and Community Development,
contributes directly to asset management strategies and long-term capital planning.
Work Permits, the Curb and Sidewalk Rebate Program, and provides engineering review of plans submitted to the
Board by outside developers.
The following is a list of the various responsibilities of the Engineering Department:
▪ Design, management and construction supervision of approximately $
reconstruction, water and sewer system upgrades, construction or rehabilitation of parks, bridges, buildin
trails)
▪ Provide construction inspection of all city-designed projects
▪ Administer and manage all storm water permits for projects within city limits, and review all Storm Wa
Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
▪ Administration of the City's Curb and Sidewalk Rebate Program
3,500 linear feet of curb
▪ Administration and construction supervision of Street Work Permits
▪ Provide engineering support at 14 different committees (internal departments and outside agencies),
Capital Improvement Program Team, Planning Commission, River Trails Commission, Restore NY Project T
Binghamton Metropolitan Transportaion Study Planning Committee
▪ Maintain and update City maps and standard specifications
▪ Provide Engineering assistance to the general public and other City departments
By virtue of the position, the City Engineer is a member of the Board of Contract and Supply, Board of Estimate
Apportionment, City Traffic Board, and the Binghamton Urban Renewal Agency.
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CITY HALL (MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES)
The Facilities unit of the Department of Public Works (formerly known as “New City Hall”) is responsible for opera
maintenance of municipal buildings and related structures, including City Hall, Central Garage, Parks Maintenanc
Transfer Station, the former Maintenance Facility, two Senior Centers (Greenman and First Ward), Lee Barta Com
Police and Fire Training facility, and various Park Buildings, for example Ely Park Clubhouse and the Pool Building
Park.
These buildings are occupied by City employees and/or open to the general public for a broad range of purposes,
public administration, public recreation, service operations, and general maintenance. Building systems that are o
maintained include: building structure; heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; potable water a
waste (plumbing); electrical services, including power distribution, lighting, and life safety systems; interior finish
furnishings; exterior windows and facades; roofing; and custodial services.
The work force responsible for maintaining these facilities is compiled from multiple sources within the Departme
Works, such as Parks, Water/Sewer, Signals Bureau, and City Hall. Skilled trades routinely employed for this purpo
construction supervisor, electrician, plumber, HVAC mechanic, mason, carpenter, roofer, and laborer. Other spec
may also be required for specific assignments.
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CENTRAL GARAGE / FLEET MAINTENANCE
The Central Garage / Fleet Maintenance group is responsible for providing support services for the vehicles and e
operated by the Department of Public Works and other Departments, such as Office of the Mayor, Planning Depa
Economic Development, and Finance. Additional technical support is provided for equipment and vehicles opera
and Fire, as required by circumstance.
Core services offered by the Central Garage / Fleet Maintenance group include maintenance and repair of all City
vehicles and equipment, such as trucks, automobiles, paving equipment, sanitation vehicles, specialized service v
maintenance of signs, electrical systems, traffic signals, etc. This unit maintains approximately
equipment and vehicles purchased in 2008 were valued at $446,000
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CENTRAL SERVICES
The Central Services Departments supports all city departments. Responsibilities and activities include:
▪ Obtain quotes, order and maintain inventory for all vehicle and equipment parts
▪ Maintain inventory of parts and supplies for Water and Sewer Departments such as, hydrants, pipes, cutters, m
covers, etc.
▪ Maintain inventory of general office supplies and janitorial supplies for all City departments
▪ Sort all mail received at City Hall
▪ Apply postage and mail all outgoing mail from City departments
▪ Receive and check-in all merchandise delivered to City Hall, Central Garage and Water and
▪ Receive and check-in all merchandise delivered to City Hall, Central Garage and Water and
appropriate departments
▪ Maintain, pay bills and track all phone systems, such as, cell phones, main phone system and long distance ser
▪ Maintain, pay bills and track all City maintenance contracts for copiers
▪ Generate yearly inventory reports
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SIGNALS / COMBINED SHOPS (PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION)
The Signals group is responsible for services in support of communications systems used for emergency services a
operations within three departments: Fire, Police, and Public Works. The Dispatch Unit handles approximately
annually. The Signals group also operates the traffic signal system for municipal roadways, which includes
“walk/don’t walk” signals, and 10 cautionary signals. This group also maintains the network of municipal signs an
markings, and by virtue of the position, the Signals Supervisor sits on the City Traffic Board.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Binghamton Police Department currently has 141 sworn officers and
the following units and divisions: Patrol, Detective, Special Investigations Unit, Community Response Team, Traffi
Records. The department also maintains a SWAT team, a Hostage Negotiations Unit, K
Crime Prevention Unit handles grant administration, the Crime Stoppers Program, neighborhood watch initiative
Police Academy, DARE, the cc camera project and crime mapping and analysis. The Detective Division provides ov
Warrants, Juvenile Division, and the ID lab. The Traffic Division provides oversight and is responsible for the Polic
Parking Enforcement and School Crossing Guards. In the last two years, the Police Department has deployed new
improve crime prevention and law enforcement, such as GIS-based crime mapping and analysis and a total of
public cameras on its wireless network. Two more cameras are planned for this spring.
Some information regarding activity in 2008 is as follows:
▪ The Department answered 66,305 service calls
▪ The K-9 units were deployed 152 times, locating $67,000
criminal suspects
▪ The Community Response Team, in its fourth year of operation, accumulated
cooperation with the Detective Division/SIU Task Force
▪ The Detective Division was assigned a total of 1441 cases, continues to post clearance rates well above
average in most categories
▪ The SIU Task Force, which is a 14-member team between
seized more than $100,000 in cash and accumulated 405 arrests
Members of the Binghamton Police Department also support interdepartmental activities, Youth Bureau Program
attend public events, like Neighborhood Assemblies.
The Binghamton Police Department publishes an annual report with detailed information of each division and un
and the 2008 report will soon be available online at www.cityofbinghamton.com
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ON STREET PARKING
This group, under the supervision of the Chief of Police and working closely with the Binghamton Police Traffic Di
responsible for street meter maintenance, meter fee collection, and assists with parking enforcement. In
generated approximately $170,000 in on-street parking fees and nearly $
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Binghamton Bureau of Fire operates six stations throughout the city, providing both Fire and EMS coverage.
and personnel available to respond includes: five Engine Companies, one Tower Ladder
Materials Team, one ALS Ambulance and a Duty Chief. Last year, this Bureau responded to over
was not limited to: structure and vehicle fires, hazardous materials incidents, water rescues and basic & advanced
medical services. Our divisions of EMS, Training, and Fire Prevention coordinate these daily activities. The EMS D
operates six fully equipped basic life support med cars out of the six stations.
and one EMT. The Training Division is responsible for all firefighter training.
hours per firefighter in classroom and in the field training each year.
inspections and is directly involved in prevention education. The Binghamton Fire Department is committed to m
high level of service and the proficiency of our personnel ---- which fulfills our department’s “Mission Statement
▪ The Fire Department annually recoups approximately $700
delivering ALS ambulance services
▪ The union agreed in 2005 to move to 24-hour shifts/work schedule in order to reduce overtime expens
approximately $200,000 per year
▪ Secured a US. Department of Homeland Security grant award of $
in all fire rigs to improve service delivery, and (ii) purchase state
▪ Currently exploring new federal funding opportunities (through the American Recovery and Reinvestm
station repair or reconstruction
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PARKS AND RECREATION
The Parks Maintenance unit is responsible for repair and maintenance of
and many other public areas, including property acquired by City through legal measures (tax delinquency, for ex
unit also performs chargeable maintenance activities for property owners that fail to remedy violations of munici
example, removal of snow/ice from sidewalk).
The Street Tree Maintenance unit is responsible for pruning or planting live trees and removing dead trees locate
of-way or within boundaries of City-owned property.
of-way or within boundaries of City-owned property.
The Youth Recreation program offers a broad range of seasonal activities organized for municipal youth, including
soccer, tennis, baseball, softball, and football. This unit also provides Summer Fun programming at four neighbor
throughout the City.
The Adult Recreation program offers organized events and activities for adults, such as: softball leagues, basketba
marathons, etc. The Senior Recreation program offers program activities at First Ward and Greenman Senior Cen
which offers Binghamton WiFi (free internet) and computer kiosks.
Some relevant facts are as follows:
▪ Provides snow/ice control or lawn maintenance services to approximately
consequence of tax delinquency or code violation
▪ Plants approximately 200 new trees and removes ~100 dead or diseased trees per year
▪ Organizes and directs 24 programs annually, such as special events, concerts, and athletics
▪ Recipients of annual services include more than 5,000 for adult programming, more than
programming, and more than 50,000 for senior lunches
▪ Participants of annual programs include approximately 750
Ruth Baseball, 320 in Junior Girls Softball, 150 in Senior Girls Softball,
Adult Softball (male), 600 in Adult Softball (female), 150 in Adult Basketball (male), and
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SANITATION AND STREETS
The Sanitation and Streets group of the Department of Public Works is responsible for providing some of the mos
services offered by the City. The services provided by this group include: weekly collection and disposal of solid w
recyclable materials; cleaning and maintenance of public walkways, streets, and areas of public assembly; operat
maintenance of public roads, bridges, culverts, ditches, and associated Right of Way, which includes snow and ice
paving, repair of driving surfaces, and associated maintenance & protection of traffic.
The Streets and Sanitation unit is comprised of approximately 70 employees, who work under the following titles
Assistant Supervisor, Heavy Equipment Operator, Transfer Station Operator, Mechanical Equipment Operator, St
Maintainer, and Laborer. The work force is organized under multiple
in full compliance with federal, state, and local labor regulations, with particular emphasis on safety, training, and
development. Streets and Sanitation employees are considered “first responders,” under planning and developm
of the Department of Homeland Security. Some relevant facts and information are as follows:
▪ This group maintains 326 lane miles in the City, and uses annually approximately
existing roadways, 2,000 tons of asphalt for patch and repair of streets, and
winter season
▪ In 2008, collected and delivered approximately 14,884 tons of municipal waste to the landfill,
materials to county facility, and approximately 4,500 tons of municipal yard waste to facility for compost
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DOG CONTROL
The Binghamton Dog Control Office responds to cases of non licensed dogs, loose dogs, or nuisance dogs. Anima
are handled through the local ASPCA. The Officers respond to approximately
in order to provide coverage through the weekend.
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STREET LIGHT MANAGEMENT
Street Light Management group, which is comprised of one Master Electrician, is responsible for operating and m
street lighting and area lights that illuminate City streets and State highways located within the municipal bounda
and highway lighting system is comprised of more than 8,000 light fixtures. Approximately
poles that are owned and maintained by New York State Electric & Gas. More than
City. A significant percentage of these fixtures are “period” fixtures that have aesthetically enhanced the visual la
downtown urban core. The new Cartegraph, asset management software is a new, digital database tool that will
manage the complex, technically challenging, street lighting system.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
All personnel costs associated with economic development are covered by the Community Development Block G
$56,110 is the total amount of local tax dollars spent on economic development and marketing ($
operating costs of Binghamton WiFi, and the remaining $12,310 is available for city marketing and promotion). B
is a partnership between the City and Plexicomm Inc. to provide free, wireless interest in the downtown core, thr
of approximately 20 rooftop access points and six street level nodes. The City is under contract with Plexicomm th
February 2010, and pays a monthly fee of $3,650 to the wireless provider to maintain the municipal network and
customer support. To learn more about the project, and how it has expanded to provide service in the Southbrid
Greenman Senior Center, and Riverside Towers, please visit the city website at
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INTERFUND REVENUE
As mentioned in the side note, the City uses a very common practice of maintaining different funds to account fo
services (supported by the local tax levy) separately from those services that are funded by
For example, the Water Fund , which includes all the costs associated with water distribution, meter reading and
maintaining the infrastructure, is supported by water user fees. The
maintaining the ramps, is supported by ramp user fees. The Golf Fund
maintaining the ramps, is supported by ramp user fees. The Golf Fund
Ely Park Golf Course, is supported by course user fees (green fees, driving range fees, cart rentals, etc).
However, because some departments funded by the General Fund
from other funds (primarly Water, Sewer, and the Community Development Block Grant
practice of cost allocation or "charging back" these separate funds and listing them as "interfund revenue" to the
The budget module indicates $569,201 in InterFund Revenue (see it listed under REVENUES), which is the amoun
2009 Budget. The public can view a detailed listing of this amount on page
available at www.cityofbinghamton.com, but here is a basic breakdown of these revenue sources:
▪ $359,000 for services provided by the Finance Department
▪ $120,000 for services provided by the Engineering Department
▪ $30,000 for services provided by the Legal Department
▪ $60,000 in miscellaneous services
Note, as required for proper accounting and budgeting practices and in compliance with law, interfund revenues
Fund are also recorded as expenses in the fund from which this revenue is derived.
For example, if you review the Water Fund budget (page 110 of 2009
the following: accounting services, collection service, and engineering. Again, the reason for this is that the Finan
and Engineering Department provide direct and indirect support to the Water Department through the delivery o
as accounting, payroll and benefits administration, billing and collection, IT, and engineering design and construc
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTER SERVICES
ITEM COST
MUNIS software 75,423.00
Cartegraph software 27,700.00
Fleet Management 1,000.00
sofware
CodePal software 5,000.00
BAS software 4,000.00
AutoCad software 6,000.00
Amicus software 1,500.00
Security System software 16,300.00
New World Software 50,000.00
Comnetix Software 6,000.00
Evidence Software 4,200.00
Red Alert Software 20,000.00
City-wide Software 35,000.00
Maintenance
City-wide Hardware 35,000.00
Maintenance
TOTAL 287,123.00
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OTHER - EMPLOYMEE BENEFITS
As listed in the official 2009 City Budget, this total amount includes Social Security ($
Program ($14,040), and Disability Insurance ($11,000).
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anagement of the City of Binghamton, including all operations, policies and
ce provides direction for and oversight of all policy development,
financial management, government reform, and community and
s Office are members of and/or chair many commissions and boards by
and Supply, Traffic Board, Binghamton Urban Renewal Agency, BMTS
orporation, and Campus Community Coalition. The Mayor appoints
cluding but not limited to the Binghamton Housing Authority, Planning
ent Board Commission on Architecture and Urban Design, and Plumbing
nities and support to youth and their families in the city of Binghamton,
employment, leadership and skill development, gang detection and
u partners with the school district and several youth serving agencies to
y among providers, identify gaps in services, and encourage collaboration
Bureau has a 15 member Advisory Board reflective of the youth serving
Accomplishments include:
mployement program, employing 21 youth between the ages of 14-18 for
n grant from NYS to provide video and audio training to approximately 40
Community Center , which teaches youth bike maintenance skills and
with a free bike & helmet
he City, and the Comptroller has supervisory responsibility over the
nt, Purchasing, Treasury, and Data Processing.
ent include:
departmental requisitions and purchases
payments to vendors annually
ents annually
s and quotes for Board of Contract and Supply
nical assistance and support to software and hardware needs enterprise-
a needs, from public, Council and department heads, regarding city
ts in a timely manner, which includes approximately 1,100 W-2s
ads to formulate the City budget, and provide assistance to management
G.A.A.P. and G.A.S.B.
G.A.A.P. and G.A.S.B.
cial Advisors and Bond Counsel to issue debt
f City funds
al Update Document, Constitutional Tax Limit Report, Multiyear Financial
with appropriate state and/or federal agency
City’s financial records
gram including Retirement, Health Insurance, Worker’s Compensation,
member on the Board of Contract and Supply and Board of Estimate and
Joint Sewage Board, Binghamton Local Development Corporation, and
nd application of all revenue due to the city. The following is a brief outline
partment, with amounts and figures specfic to activity in 2008:
bills out on a yearly basis, and in 2008, processed $10,441,628 in
and penalties, and $49,142 in miscellaneous water service transactions
d a total of $272,607.66 in PILOT payments received from Broome County
nticipate processing $371,375.41 in 2009 on the current 15 PILOT
parking tickets in 2008, with payments totaling $297,300 in 2008,
division in processing not guilty pleas, scheduling parking ticket hearings,
ons totaling $38,779
of which 650 were classified as no charge since they were either the 1st
mainder ($7000)
12,262 for garbage violation invoices
sactions totaling $521,373.79 from the various utility companies
processing and approving all new vendor credit applications; the total
hrough direct window sales of garbage bags was $900,590.70
’s office also processes all petty cash transactions from other city
liation of all city bank accounts.
arcels and is the city's direct liaison to the New York State Office of Real
orm the following duties:
arcels and is the city's direct liaison to the New York State Office of Real
orm the following duties:
ications annually
ransfers annually
claim and supreme court hearings.
functions. The Clerk and the Deputy Clerk are the full time staff of the
s of the City Clerk’s office, dog control officers in the city, and the vital
rking tags, marriage licenses, copies of marriage certificates, transcripts of
licenses, casino night licenses, hunting and fishing licenses, and 13
Freedom of Information Legislation requests. They also oversee the issuing
lumbing’s permits, and are the permanent records repository for many city
sactions, which generated $103,786 in revenue to the city.
deaths that occur in the City of Binghamton. Records on file date from the
78,704 in revenue to the city, were provided:
esentation to the Mayor, City Council, the Planning Commission, Zoning
nd all City departments. In addition to acting as legal advisor, the Office of
g of local laws, ordinances, and resolutions, review of all City contracts, real
loan program, Union disputes, grievances and discipline, worker’s
housing code violations, acting as hearing officer for condemnation
ions, enforcement of City Ordinances including but not limited to taxi cab,
ons, and FOIL appeals.
City in all litigation, including civil rights, personal injury, small claims,
Police Bureau, Article 78 proceedings, Article 7 (tax certiorari) proceedings,
Police Bureau, Article 78 proceedings, Article 7 (tax certiorari) proceedings,
presents the City before numerous Sate agencies, such as the Department
of Human Rights. The Corporation Counsel sits on the Board of Contract
t, Binghamton Urban Renewal Agency, the Binghamton Local Development
on and administrative appeals.
divisions: the City of Binghamton, Binghamton City School District,
ohnson City Joint Sewage Facility.
ator and a Program Assistant, ensures that all appointments and
liance with State law, processes all job vacancy postings and job
employment process for City of Binghamton new-hires, and reviews
il Service Office is also responsible for maintaining all employee personnel
mmission for all four civil divisions (approximately 1,300 employees), and
bursed to employees. The Civil Service Office advises the Mayor,
e General Public on the rules and regulations to assist them in effectively
ovides technical assistance to the Civil Service Commission, a three member
lassify positions, prepare and maintain job specifications and establish
ops and manages all Human Resource policies and programs including
ion, workforce training and development, workplace safety, and contract
el to Department Heads on Human Resource related issues, ensures
arches and analyzes cost-managing practices, and consults with Finance
onnel and Safety Department, which consists of only the Director position,
th historic and architectural preservation, zoning, design, development,
e Planning Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Shade Tree
Urban Design. The Planning Department has been instrumental in the
aterfront Revitalization Plan, waterfront revitalization, brownfield
aterfront Revitalization Plan, waterfront revitalization, brownfield
c development programs, and the enforcement of zoning districts within
are funded by local tax dollars and 2.5 are funded by the annual federal
Design reviews approximately 50 cases per year to ensure design
applications for review each year; following review from the
mission reviews an average of 30 cases per year and the Zoning Board of
in fees from Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals
per year in sign fees for public notice signs placed at applicant’s
ave directed and/or assisted with the following special projects: Brownfield
mmons Design Phase, Commission on Sustainable Development and Smart
gram, and potential green manufacturing in the Brandywine Corridor
mprised of approximately 220 employees, including administrative staff—is
City government. Public services are provided or facilitated by DPW
uilding & Construction, Central Garage/ Fleet Maintenance, Code
City Hall (Municipal Buildings and Facilities), Parks, Sanitation & Streets,
eration, maintenance, and repair of physical assets and property, such as
ts; flood control and stormwater management; disposal of municipal waste
orage, and distribution of potable water; collection, treatment and – in
ge of Johnson City – disposal of municipal sewage; operation and repair of
nance of parks, street trees, and related concessions; operation and
g and providing activities at public events involving senior citizens,
ers of the community. DPW personnel offer service to the public 24 hours
Works provides support services to other municipal departments, such as
Development, and Corporation Counsel. Cooperative activities with other
ge of Johnson City, and New York State have broadened the range of
of service, and promoted operational efficiency through a series of joint
n directly involved with emergency events, such as flooding, fires, and
ity that are addressed or directly maintained by DPW personnel include:
curity of the local transportation system; safety and security of waste
gs, parks, and other public areas.
gs, parks, and other public areas.
Works sits on the Traffic Board, Board of Contract and Supply, Board of
ewal Agency. Currently, the Commissioner also serves on the Sewer Board
and the Binghamton Metropolitan Transportation Study Planning
Works are funded by the General Fund (local tax dollars). Services
el, garbage bag production and landfill tipping fees (Refuse Fund, garbage
mmunity Development Block Grant)
r Fund); one engineer (Sewer Fund); one engineer (Risk Insurance Fund)
rcement Office of the Department of Public Works is responsible for
th Municipal and State Codes associated with new construction,
and structures located within jurisdictional limits of the City. The combined
y the Supervisor of Buildings & Construction.
roup include: issue permits and perform compliance permit inspections;
e or issue citation for non-compliance; provide testimony and
s. Regulatory compliance in relation to the National Electrical Code,
lding Codes. Also assess and validate compliance with the City’s Zoning
e testimony and administrative support for related judicial proceeding and
he Zoning Board or the Planning Commission which is regulated and
d property comply with standards for physical appearance and
cement group include: perform compliance inspections and issue
ssess and validate compliance or issue citation for non-compliance; provide
cial proceedings, as such activities pertain to the City of Binghamton
nance Code. In 2008, the following services were provided:
erformed, which include compliant inspections, Certificate of Compliance
inspections by the Code Enforcement Office
tions performed
ing and plumbing permit fees
s issued by the Code Enforcement/Building & Construction Office
d confirmed as vacant, 79 of which are properly registered with the City
technical and administrative personnel, whose responsibilities
on of over $35 million of infrastructure construction projects via a variery
owned buildings and parks, this infrastructure includes 157 miles of
owned bridges. Examples of current projects include storm sewer
ry sewer replacement, River Trail Construction on Susquehanna North
king Ramp Repairs, City Hall Elevator Rehabilitation, Exchange Street Bridge
Main Street Water Valve Replacement and Paving Project.
bed above, the Engineering Department also provides engineering support
g and Community Development, and outside agencies. The department
term capital planning. The department also administers all Street
m, and provides engineering review of plans submitted to the Planning
the Engineering Department:
ervision of approximately $35 million in City projects each year (street
ades, construction or rehabilitation of parks, bridges, buildings, and river
esigned projects
mits for projects within city limits, and review all Storm Water Pollution
alk Rebate Program – approximately 25,000 square feet of sidewalk and
n of Street Work Permits – approximately 400 per year
committees (internal departments and outside agencies), such as the
g Commission, River Trails Commission, Restore NY Project Team, and
y Planning Committee
d specifications
al public and other City departments
er of the Board of Contract and Supply, Board of Estimate and
on Urban Renewal Agency.
(formerly known as “New City Hall”) is responsible for operation and
ures, including City Hall, Central Garage, Parks Maintenance Building,
o Senior Centers (Greenman and First Ward), Lee Barta Community Center,
ings, for example Ely Park Clubhouse and the Pool Building at Recreation
or open to the general public for a broad range of purposes, including:
tions, and general maintenance. Building systems that are operated and
ating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; potable water and sanitary
distribution, lighting, and life safety systems; interior finishes and
nd custodial services.
ities is compiled from multiple sources within the Department of Public
nd City Hall. Skilled trades routinely employed for this purpose include:
mechanic, mason, carpenter, roofer, and laborer. Other specialized skills
onsible for providing support services for the vehicles and equipment
er Departments, such as Office of the Mayor, Planning Department,
nical support is provided for equipment and vehicles operated by Police
aintenance group include maintenance and repair of all City-owned
paving equipment, sanitation vehicles, specialized service vehicles for
s, etc. This unit maintains approximately 165 vehicles and equipment. New
446,000.
partments. Responsibilities and activities include:
vehicle and equipment parts
and Sewer Departments such as, hydrants, pipes, cutters, manholes and
nitorial supplies for all City departments
departments
ity Hall, Central Garage and Water and Sewer facility, and deliver to
ity Hall, Central Garage and Water and Sewer facility, and deliver to
h as, cell phones, main phone system and long distance service
ntracts for copiers
MUNICATION)
t of communications systems used for emergency services and daily
d Public Works. The Dispatch Unit handles approximately 21,000 calls
gnal system for municipal roadways, which includes 124 traffic signals, 42
This group also maintains the network of municipal signs and pavement
pervisor sits on the City Traffic Board.
sworn officers and 11 civilian employees. The Department is comprised of
ecial Investigations Unit, Community Response Team, Traffic, Training, and
m, a Hostage Negotiations Unit, K-9 units, and a Crime Prevention Unit. The
he Crime Stoppers Program, neighborhood watch initiatives, the Citizens
me mapping and analysis. The Detective Division provides oversight to
Division provides oversight and is responsible for the Police Auxiliary,
he last two years, the Police Department has deployed new technologies to
based crime mapping and analysis and a total of 14 closed-circuit
meras are planned for this spring.
000 worth of illegal drugs and assisting in the apprehension of 8
h year of operation, accumulated 586 arrests and continued close
cases, continues to post clearance rates well above national
eam between City of Binghamton and Broome County Sheriff’s Office,
405 arrests
support interdepartmental activities, Youth Bureau Programs, and often
ual report with detailed information of each division and unit listed above,
ww.cityofbinghamton.com.
e and working closely with the Binghamton Police Traffic Division, is
collection, and assists with parking enforcement. In 2008, the City
ng fees and nearly $300,000 in parking violations.
throughout the city, providing both Fire and EMS coverage. Equipment
ine Companies, one Tower Ladder (aerial), one Heavy Rescue, a Hazardous
. Last year, this Bureau responded to over 9000 calls, which included, but
ous materials incidents, water rescues and basic & advanced life support
Fire Prevention coordinate these daily activities. The EMS Division
s out of the six stations. The ALS ambulance is staffed with one Paramedic
all firefighter training. The companies spend upwards of two hundred
ning each year. Our Fire Prevention Division investigates fires, conducts
The Binghamton Fire Department is committed to maintaining this
which fulfills our department’s “Mission Statement.”
oximately $700,000 through insurance companies to help offset costs of
ur shifts/work schedule in order to reduce overtime expenses by
urity grant award of $176,795 in 2009 to (i) deploy mobile data terminals
(ii) purchase state-mandated escape systems for all firefighters
portunities (through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) for fire
nd maintenance of 33 City parks, 15 ball fields, 7 full-size swimming pools
red by City through legal measures (tax delinquency, for example). This
for property owners that fail to remedy violations of municipal codes (for
runing or planting live trees and removing dead trees located on City right-
f seasonal activities organized for municipal youth, including: swimming,
t also provides Summer Fun programming at four neighborhood sites
s and activities for adults, such as: softball leagues, basketball leagues,
program activities at First Ward and Greenman Senior Centers, the latter
mputer kiosks.
ance services to approximately 300 properties at least once annually, as a
100 dead or diseased trees per year
, such as special events, concerts, and athletics
000 for adult programming, more than 11,000 for senior
proximately 750 in Summer Fun, 400 in Little League Baseball, 200 in Babe
in Senior Girls Softball, 120 in Youth Football, 100 in Youth Soccer, 1600 in
150 in Adult Basketball (male), and 200 in Co-ed Volleyball
of Public Works is responsible for providing some of the most important
this group include: weekly collection and disposal of solid waste and
blic walkways, streets, and areas of public assembly; operation and
s, and associated Right of Way, which includes snow and ice control,
ntenance & protection of traffic.
70 employees, who work under the following titles: Supervisor,
nsfer Station Operator, Mechanical Equipment Operator, Street
multiple collective bargaining agreements and all work is performed
egulations, with particular emphasis on safety, training, and staff
onsidered “first responders,” under planning and development guidelines
ant facts and information are as follows:
City, and uses annually approximately 7,88 tons of asphalt for repaving
atch and repair of streets, and 6-8,000 tons of salt for ice control during the
884 tons of municipal waste to the landfill, 4,585 tons of recyclable
tons of municipal yard waste to facility for composting
of non licensed dogs, loose dogs, or nuisance dogs. Animal cruelty cases
pond to approximately 7,000 service calls per year, and shifts are staggered
of one Master Electrician, is responsible for operating and maintaining
ets and State highways located within the municipal boundary. The street
light fixtures. Approximately 7,000 units are mounted on wooden
ate Electric & Gas. More than 1,000 units are owned and maintained by the
riod” fixtures that have aesthetically enhanced the visual landscape of the
nagement software is a new, digital database tool that will be used to
ghting system.
ment are covered by the Community Development Block Grant, so this
on economic development and marketing ($43,800 covers the annual
310 is available for city marketing and promotion). Binghamton WiFi
to provide free, wireless interest in the downtown core, through a network
et level nodes. The City is under contract with Plexicomm through
he wireless provider to maintain the municipal network and provide
nd how it has expanded to provide service in the Southbridge District,
e visit the city website at www.cityofbinghamton.com.
mmon practice of maintaining different funds to account for General Fund
rom those services that are funded by user fees.
costs associated with water distribution, meter reading and billing, and
user fees. The Parking Fund, which includes all the costs of operating and
Golf Fund, which includes all the costs of operating and maintaining
Golf Fund, which includes all the costs of operating and maintaining
(green fees, driving range fees, cart rentals, etc).
General Fund provide support and assistance in the delivery of services
mmunity Development Block Grant), the City uses the common business
parate funds and listing them as "interfund revenue" to the General Fund.
evenue (see it listed under REVENUES), which is the amount included in the
this amount on page 9-10 of the official 2009 City Budget, which is
a basic breakdown of these revenue sources:
ce Department
eering Department
epartment
g practices and in compliance with law, interfund revenues to the General
which this revenue is derived.
of 2009 City Budget), you'll see listed under Contractual Expenses
and engineering. Again, the reason for this is that the Finance Department
ect support to the Water Department through the delivery of services, such
lling and collection, IT, and engineering design and construction support.
DESCRIPTION
Enterprise Software System that includes general ledger,
budget, purchase order, project & grant accounting, payroll,
cashiering, treasurry management, inventory, general billing &
utility billing modules.
Asset Management software for Public Works .
Fleet Management & inventory software for Public Works
vehicle fleet and parts
Software for Code Enforcement Office
Licensing software for City Clerk's Office
Software for Enginnering Department
Case Management software for Corporation Counsel
Software to control/monitory physical security system for City
Hall & DPW facility
Software for Police Department that includes Activity Reporting
& Scheduling, Alarms Tracking & Billing, Bookings, GEO File
Verification, Mug Shot Capture, View & records, Case &
Records recording, Mobile Data Client modules.
Police Livescan fingerprint system
Evidence Tracking/Maintenance software
Software for Fire Department that includes records
management, incident reporting, inventory & apparatus
management, journaling, HazMat management and
certifications & training management
Networking, server, wireless, anti-virus, internet security & e-
mail software maintenance
Servers, Computers, UPS, Printers & other peripherals
ount includes Social Security ($2,238,020), Workers Comp ($863,146), Unemployment Insurance ($20,000), Employee Assistance
REVENUES
Below is a brief description of a few of the main revenue sources listed i
STATE AID. Unrestricted state aid to local governments - formerly know
and Incentive for Municipalities, or AIM - is state aid provided to all of N
summer of 2006, Albany decided to dramatically boost state aid, result
to the City of Binghamton, most of which was passed on to the taxpaye
(2.6%). For more information on the history of AIM (state aid), visit the
Conference of Mayors: www.stopthetaxshift.org/state-aid
SALES TAX. Sales tax collected within the County limit, and redistribute
formula. In the summer of 2006, the County legislature decided to rest
benefit to all municipalities and resulted in approximately $400
FRANCHISE FEE. Per federal law, cable providers must pay a fee to mun
as compensation for use of public right-of-ways (line and cable installat
between the City of Binghamton and Time Warner Cable stipulates a
municipalities to charge up to 5%. As company policy, Time Warner Cab
fee is itemized on the monthly cable bill).
GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION. One telling measure of a city's financ
Basically, the general fund reserve is the city's "piggybank," and the end
is a key indicator of how much cash is available to cover unexpected co
On January 1, 2000, the City had almost $4.9 million in unappropriated
only $219,000 in unappropriated funds. (PDFs of audited statements a
dedicated '2010 interactive Budget' webpage.)
As explained above, decisions by the County and State governments in
restoring some short-term financial stability. Because the cash reserves
bond market's confidence in the City's financial health, the administrat
2009 Budget. Due to that difficult decision and the success of other cos
can make a small appropriation in 2010.
AMBULANCE RECOVERY. This is the revenue collected by the City from
receive assistance from the Binghamton Fire Ambulance Life Services. C
most of the costs of running this important community service.
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DEBT - BONDING
The City borrows annually for capital projects, such as facility maintena
water/sewer infrastructure repairs, and street reconstruction. Some ma
Street Memorial Bridge Rehabilitation or the Front Street Gateway Proj
transportation dollars, but municipalities are still required to front the m
Thus, bonding is a critical financial mechanism that enables municipaliti
Thus, bonding is a critical financial mechanism that enables municipaliti
borrowing, it must be done in the context of long-term financial plannin
taxpayers.
The following table lists the total long-term bond indebtedness outstan
fifteen years. The list covers all bonds of the City, including the low
Environmental Facilities Corporation (which provides low-cost capital a
clean water and drinking water capital projects, such as the Joint Sewag
federal and state environmental regulation and mandates).
Fiscal Year Ending Total Bonded Debt
1994 $ 10,625,000
1995 $ 17,213,000
1996 $ 16,070,000
1997 $ 25,153,280
1998 $ 23,750,000
1999 $ 37,170,455
2000 $ 52,939,385
2001 $ 50,821,385
2002 $ 50,574,234
2003 $ 51,115,673
2004 $ 63,667,980
2005 $ 82,799,000
2006 $ 78,276,000
2007 $ 97,328,157
2008 $ 92,575,001
More documentation on bonding is being prepared for upload to the Cit
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ployee Assistance
revenue sources listed in this budget module.
formerly known as revenues sharing, now known as Aid
e aid provided to all of New York's cities, towns and villages. In the
y boost state aid, resulting in $1.6 million in unanticipated revenue
assed on to the taxpayers through a minimal rate increase in 2007
(state aid), visit the following webpage, created by the NY
aid
y limit, and redistributed to County and local municipalities by a
gislature decided to restore the 50:50 sharing formula, which was a
oximately $400,000 increase in revenue to the City of Binghamton.
s must pay a fee to municipalities in which they offer cable service
(line and cable installation). The current cable franchise agreement
ner Cable stipulates a 3% franchise fee, though federal law allows
policy, Time Warner Cable passes this fee through to the users (the
measure of a city's financial health is its general fund balance.
piggybank," and the end of year balance of unappropriated funds
to cover unexpected costs or offset unexpected loss of revenues.
llion in unappropriated funds. On January 1, 2006, the City had
of audited statements are available for review at the city's
d State governments in the summer of 2006 were instrumental in
cause the cash reserves were very low and in order to restore the
health, the administration appropriated no general funds in the
the success of other cost-saving reforms, it is anticipated the city
llected by the City from the insurance companies of those whom
mbulance Life Services. Collecting from insurance companies offsets
munity service.
uch as facility maintenance or upgrades, equipment purchases,
econstruction. Some major infrastructure projects, such as Court
ont Street Gateway Project, are covered up to 95% by federal and state
ll required to front the money and then seek reimbursement.
hat enables municipalities to access capital. Howver, as with all
hat enables municipalities to access capital. Howver, as with all
term financial planning so as not to unfairly burden future
d indebtedness outstanding at the end of the fiscal years for the last
y, including the low-interest bonds issues through the NYS
cost capital and technical assistance to muncipalities for
such as the Joint Sewage Treatment Plant, to ensure compliance with
mandates).
ed for upload to the City website in the coming months.
(2009 total $233,687)
TOTAL PERSONNEL
% Change, from
GENERAL FUND - DEPARTMENT 2009 2006 2002 1997 1992 1992 - 2009
Mayor's Office 5 3 3 3 2 150%
Finance 10 9 10 11 12 -17%
Treasury 6 8 8 7 8.5 -29%
Assessment 3 4 4 3 4 -25%
City Clerk 5 5 5 5 6 -17%
Vital Stats 1 1 1 1 1 0%
Law 5 5 5 5 5 0%
Civil Service 2 2 2 2 3 -33%
Personnel Office 1 1 1 1 2 -50%
Planning 1.5 1 2 3 6 -75%
DPW Administration 5 4 5 6 7 -29%
Building & Construction 5 4 4 4 5 0%
Code Enforcement 3 4 5 5 3 0%
Engineering 10 9 11 12 12 -17%
City Hall 7 7 8 9 9 -22%
Central Garage 9 10 13 13 15 -40%
Central Services 5 5 5 4 5 0%
Signal/Combined Shops 12 12 18 32 23 -48%
Police Administration 5 5 5 5 5 0%
Police Department 147 150 148 146 143 3%
On-Street Parking 2 2 1 1 1.5 33%
Fire Administration 9 9 9 9 9 0%
Fire Department 126 126 139 143 150 -16%
Parks and Rec Administration 3 3 4 4 5 -40%
Parks - Maintenance 26 25 22 22 22 18%
Parks - Senior Adult Recreation 4 4 4 4 4 0%
Sanitation 74 73 75 72 79 -6%
Dog Control 3 2 2 2 2 50%
Street Light Management 1 0 0 0 0 N/A
REFUSE FUND 0 2 2 6 7 -100%
WATER FUND 38 37 38 38 41 -7%
SEWER FUND 20 20 20 22 24 -17%
GOLF FUND 3 3 3 3 3 0%
SECTION 8 FUND 4 5 5 5 6 -33%
INSURANCE FUND 2 2 2 2 0.5 300%
CDBG FUND 20.5 26 26 19 19 8%
TOTAL EMPLOYEES 583 588 615 629 649.5 -10%
Because the garbage bag fees have never once been raised, the Refuse Fund could cover fewer and fewer
positions, until finally, in 2007, all positions had to be transferred to General Fund.
The CDBG fund was coveringfour police officers, one dog control officer, and one zoning inspector--all of which
were questioned for eligibility in 2006 by City's HUD representative. These expenses were subsequently removed
from the CDBG budget and shifted back to the General Fund in 2007 to avoid possible penalties and fines.
Declining Cash Reserves & Escalating
Pension Costs, 2002-2007
4.5
4
3.5 Pension Costs
3
2.5
Millions
2 End of Year Fun
(Dollars)
1.5
(Unappropriated
1
0.5
0
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
City of Binghamton
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Escalating
Pension Costs
End of Year Fund
Balance
(Unappropriated)
2007
