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,Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Budget and Pro~ram Summar,/ Regular Wages - Budget Request $799,181 [Increase of $66,511 or 9%] · Salaries for FY 05-06 increase by 2.6% per contract agreement between the City of Springfield and the local union (OPEU). Merit increases for some employees are also budgeted. These increases are partially offset by a small internal reallocation of personnel between the Regional Wastewater Fund and other City of Springfield funds and by a reduction of end-of-service funds budgeted in FY 04-05 for retiring personnel. Employee Benefits - Budget Request $341,571 [Increase of $52,839 or 18%] · PERS rates have increased from 12.7% of covered salary costs to 13.56% of covered salary costs; a 7% year-over-year increase. Materials and Services The proposed Materials and Services budget represents a total FY 05-06 increase of $146,411 or 9%. The major changes are in the following budget categories: Billing and Collection Expenses - Budget Request $395,000 [Decrease $30,000 or 7%] · These expenses are projected to decrease due to the discontinuation of the Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) billing system surcharge. Collection costs charged by the Springfield Utility Board (SUB) axe projected to remain at the FY 04-05 rate for FY 05- 06. Contractual Services - Budget Request $292,500 [Increase of $104,061 or 55% over original FY 04-05 budget] The FY 05-06 Contractual Services budget contains budgeted funds for consultant support .to several MWMC administration projects. Anticipated new contractual services needs include: · Review of the Regional Sewer Users Rates ($50,000). · Graphics support for public information and outreach documents ($7,500). · Review of the Pretreatment Program's "Local Limits" ($25,000). · Technical assistance on Facilities Plan public information and outreach ($15,000). · Development of a Reuse Plan, as required by our NPDES permit and Temperature Management Plan ($35,000). · Additional funding to support increased costs of ongoing Flow Monitoring and Equipment Maintenance ($60,000). Litigation Expense - Budget Request $100,000 · The amended FY 04-05 budget included a new line item for Litigation Expenses, and was budgeted at $250,000. The budget requirement for Litigation Expense is projected at $100,000 for FY 05-06. Review Draft April 21, 2005 Page 14 FY 05-06 BUDGET AND CIP