HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2015-034 Resolution of Intent to Adopt the 2015-16 Orange County Budget RES- 2015-034
Resolution of Intent to Adopt the 2015-16
Orange County Budget
The items outlined below summarize decisions that the Board acted upon June 11, 2015 in approving the
FY2015-16 Orange County Annual Operating Budget.
WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners has considered the Orange County 2015-16
Manager's Recommended Budget; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioners have agreed on certain modifications to the Manager's Recommended
Budget as presented in the 2015-16 County Manager's Recommended Budget on May 19, 2015;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Orange County Board of Commissioners expresses its
intent to adopt the 2015-16 Orange County Budget Ordinance on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, based on the
following stipulations:
1) Property Tax Rates
a) The ad valorem property tax rate shall be set at 87.8 cents per $100 of assessed valuation.
b) The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools District Tax shall be set at 20.84 cents per $100 of
assessed valuation.
c) The Fire District and Fire Service District tax rates shall be set at the following rates (all rates
are based on cents per $100 of assessed valuation):
• Cedar Grove 7.36
• Greater Chapel Hill Fire Service District 15.00
• Damascus 10.30
• Efland 7.00
• Eno 7.99
• Little River 4.06
• New Hope 9.95
• Orange Grove 6.00
• Orange Rural 8.36
• South Orange Fire Service District 10.00
• Southern Triangle Fire Service District 10.30
• White Cross 11.00
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2) County Employee Pay and Benefits Plan
Provide a County employee pay and benefits plan that includes:
a. A wage increase of 2.0% for all permanent employees hired on or before June 30, 2015, effective
July 1, 2015.
b. No wage increase to the 2014 Salary Schedule.
c. An Employee Performance Award in the amount of $500 (proficient performance) or $1,000
(exceptional performance), effective with WPPR review dates from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.
d. Continue the $27.50 per pay period County contribution to non-law enforcement employees'
supplemental retirement accounts and the County matching employees' contributions up to $63.00
semi-monthly (for a maximum annual County contribution of $1,512) for all general (non-sworn law
enforcement officer) employees, and continue the mandated Law Enforcement Officer contribution
of 5.0% of salary; and continue the County's required contribution to the Local Governmental
Employees' Retirement System (LGERS) for all permanent employees.
e. Continue funding the Traditional and High Deductible Health Plans for employees and pre-65
retirees at the FY2014-15 appropriation and fund an additional $100,000 to mitigate the cost of
deductibles paid by employees in the Traditional Plan due to the change in the plan year from
calendar to fiscal in FY2014-15.
f. Continue funding the Dental Program with an increase of$40,000 over FY2014-15 appropriations.
g. Continue the living wage rate at $12.76 per hour.
h. Eliminate the six-month hiring delay and replace it with a Request to Fill process allowing
Department Directors to fill vacancies within approved FY2015-16 appropriations.
i. Continue the voluntary furlough program.
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3) Modifications to County Manager's FY 2015-16 Recommended Annual Operating Budget
The following modifications to the County Manager's Recommended Budget are made:
Adjustments to the Manager's Recommended FY2015-16 Budget
On June 11, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners approved the following changes to the Manager's
Recommended annual operating budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. The information below summarizes changes
made by the Board.
Revenues Increase Decrease
Manager's Recommended Revenue Budget $205,976,110
Allocation from Reserve Fund for Schools $400,000
Appropriated Fund Balance $400,000
Total Revenue Changes $800,000 $0
Revised Revenue Budget 206,776,110
Expenditures Increase I Decrease
Manager's Recommended Expenditure Budget $205,976,110
Reduction in Transfer to County Capital (PAYG) ($65,000)
Change 2 Capital Projects from PAYG to Debt Financing ($180,000)
BOCC: Compensation Adjustment $24,500
Outside Agency: Marian Cheek Jackson $2,000
Outside Agency: OCIM Meals on Wheels $1,830
Outside Agency: Interfaith Council $3,000
Outside Agency: Community Empowerment Fund $2,500
Outside Agency: Rogers-Eubanks Neighborhood Association $15,000
Non-Departmental: Orange County Schools (Communities in Schools) $35,200
Outside Agency: Fairview Community Watch $2,000
Outside Agency: Piedmont Wildlife Center $2,000
Non-Departmental Human Svcs (Contract): Center for Homeownership $22,000
Outside Agency: Voices Together $3,000
Outside Agency: OCIM Samaritan Relief $7,585
Outside Agency: Communities in Schools $12,000
Outside Agency: Art Therapy Institute $1,000
Additional School Funding $511,385
Movement from Reserve Fund, allocation to Schools $400,000
Total Expenditure Changes $1,045,000 ($245,000)
Revised Expenditure Budget $206,776,110
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4) Changes in Funding to Improve Service Delivery (Increase in FTE Approved)
Summary of Manager Recommended New Positions for FY 2015-16
General Fund
Off-setting
revenue or
Annual Total Salary Operating and Reallocation of Total County
Department Position Effective Date FTE Salary and Benefits Start-up Costs Existing Funds Cast
County Manager Administrative Asst I July 1,2015 1.000 31,230 45,568 2,875 0 48,443
County Manager Jail Alternatives Manager October 1,2015 1.000 39,448 52,582 420 (53,002) 0
County Manager Drug Treatment Coordinator October 1,2015 1.000 31,502 43,441 420 (43,861) (0)
County Manager Pre-Trial Release Coordinator October 1,2015 1.000 31,502 43,441 420 (43,861) (0)
Emergency Services Deputy EMS Operations Manager January 1,2016 1.000 24,355 32,806 4,952 (10,000) 27,758
Health Office Assistant I July 1,2015 0.500 15,500 17,775 2,570 20,345
Health Dentist July 1,2015 1.000 110,000 135,733 5,479 (141,212) (0)
Health Dental Assistant July 1,2015 1.000 35,500 50,465 525 (44,063) 6,927
OPT Public Transportation Driver July 1,2015 1.000 31,230 45,568 720 (46,288) (0)
OPT Public Transportation Driver July 1,2015 1.000 31,230 45,568 720 (46,288) (0)
OPT Public Transportation Driver July 1,2015 1.000 31,230 45,568 720 (46,288) (0)
Planning Erosion Control Officer 11 January 1,2016 1.000 22,063 30,179 1,228 0 31,407
Register of Deeds Deputy Register of Deeds 11 July 1,2015 1.000 32,500 47,024 0 47,024
Sheriff Court Liaison July 1,2015 1.000 53,764 71,614 420 0 72,034
Tax Revenue Tech I December 1,2015 1.000 18,218 26,561 7,328 (33,889) (0)
Tax Revenue Tech 11 December 1,2015 1.000 19,140 27,618 6,678 (34,296) (0)
Human Resources Assistant HR Director July 1,2015 1.000 65,506 84,832 28,972 0 113,804
Library Administrative Services Supervisor July 1,2015 0.125 5,789 6,639 0 0 6,639
DEAPR Parks Conservation Tech I July 1,2015 0.250 9,336 10,075 0 0 10,075
DEAPR Community Centers Coordinator October 1,2015 1.000 27,164 38,467 4,047 0 42,514
Housing Management Assistant July 1,2015 1.000 51,175 68,437 4,469 0 72,906
DSS Management Analyst July 1,2015 1.000 42,002 57,742 5,950 (31,935) 31,757
Aging Social Worker(Chinese speaking) July 1,2015 0.200 8,120 9,311 0 (2,694) 6,617
TOTALS 20.075 767,502 1,037,014 78,913 (577,677) 538,249
Summary of Manager Recommended New Positions for FY 2015-16
Solid Waste Enterprise Fund
Off-setting
revenue or
Annual Total Salary Operating and Reallocation of Total County
Department Position Effective Date FTE Salary and Benefits Start-up Costs Existing Funds Cost
Solid Waste Weighmaster July 1,2015 1.000 29,725 43,842 1,780 45,622
Solid Waste Solid Waste Collector Driver July 1,2015 1.000 31,230 45,568 600 (19,651) 26,517
Solid Waste Solid Waste Collector Driver January 1,2016 1.000 15,615 22,785 600 (29,959) (6,574)
Solid Waste Convenience Center Operator July 1,2015 0.125 1,263 1,448 0 1,448
Solid Waste Convenience Center Operator July 1,2015 0.125 1,263 1,448 0 1,448
Solid Waste Convenience Center Operator February 1,2016 0.750 7,832 12,232 0 12,232
Solid Waste Convenience Center Operator February 1,2016 0.750 7,832 12,232 2,110 14,342
Solid Waste Research&Data Manager July 1,2015 1.000 76,500 97,409 0 0 97,409
TOTALS 5.750 171,260 236,966 5,090 (49,610) 192,446
1 The County Manager will provide a comprehensive evaluation of the Jail Alternatives Programs for review by the
Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) during the budget process. The BOCC will delegate oversight authority of
the Jail Alternatives Programs to an entity of its choosing on an annual basis.
Reduction In Force - There was a need to reorganize an organizational unit resulting in the loss of one
(1) or more permanent positions. The Manager recommends that the Orange County Board of
Commissioners declare that a reduction in force is necessary that will result in the deletion of one position.
5) General Fund Appropriations for Local School Districts
The following FY 2015-16 General Fund Appropriations for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
and Orange County Schools are approved:
a) Current Expense appropriation for local school districts totals $74,097,901 and equates to a
per pupil allocation of$3,697.50.
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1) The Current Expense appropriation to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is
$45,253,703.
2) The Current Expense appropriation to the Orange County Schools is $28,844,198.
b) Recurring Capital appropriation for local school districts totals $3,000,000
1) The Recurring Capital appropriation to the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools totals
$1,832,100.
2) The Recurring Capital appropriation to the Orange County Schools totals $1,167,900.
c) Long Range (Pay-As-You-Go) Capital appropriation for local school districts totals
$3,724,849.
1) The Long-Range (Pay-As-You-Go) Capital appropriation to the Chapel Hill Carrboro City
Schools totals $2,274,765.
2) The Long-Range (Pay-As-You-Go) Capital appropriation to the Orange County Schools
totals $1,450,084.
d) School Related Debt Service for local school districts totals $15,646,916.
e) Fair Funding appropriation for local school districts totals $988,000. This appropriation is to be
split 50/50 between Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools.
f) Additional net County funding for local school districts totals $1,031,239.
(1) School Health Nurses —Total appropriation of$705,000 with $465,300 allocated for
Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools and $239,700 allocated for Orange County Schools.
(2) School Resource Officers —Total net appropriation of$291,039 allocated in the
Sheriff's Department to provide School Resource Officers to Orange County Schools.
(3) Orange County Schools —Total appropriation of$35,200 for Middle School Afterschool
Program.
6) County Fee Schedule
To adopt the County Fee Schedule to include changes included in the FY 2015-16 Manager's
Recommended Annual Operating Budget.
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