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Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Budget and Pro~ram Summar~ 1.32 Fund Reallocations - During the preparation of the annual budget proposal, the distribution of FTE hours for regional and non-regional activities from the previous year is reviewed and adjustments are made to the next year's allocation to account for any differences between the projected and the actual labor distributions. The projected labor distribution for FY 04- 05 includes adjustments in the allocations between local pump station O&M and regional maintenance activities, and adjustments in administrative support to reflect a decrease in local stormwater program involvement and increased regional program allocation. Regular Wages -Budget Request $3,379,958 [Increase of $111,072 or 3%] · Salaries are based upon negotiated management/labor contracts between the City of Eugene and the local union (AFSCME). Base salaries for FY 04-05 are projected to increase by 1%. The increase of 3% includes cost of living and annual merit raises as applicable, and the FTE adjustments described above. Employee Benefits - Budget Request $1,195,884 [Increase of $45,135 or 4%] · The increase in employee benefits is driven by an increase in payroll costs including a 2% increase in PERS contributions. Health Insurance - Budget Request $659,243 [Increase $97,341 or 17%] · Annual health insurance costs increased from $8,256 to $9,456 per employee which is a 14.54% increase from the FY 03-04 budget. Materials and Services The proposed Materials and Services budget represents a total FY 04-05 increase of $140,278 which is 4%. The major changes are in the following budget categories: Maintenance of Equipment & Facilities - Budget Request $351,151 [Increase of $117,614 or 5o%1 Increase of $117,614 for one-time expenses including $25,000 for relocation and security enhancements of the fi:ont gate to the regional wastewater treatment plant (being driven in part by planned upgrades being made to River Avenue); $50,000 for removal of material from the onsite biosolids lagoon; and $20,000 for upgrade of regional plant's irrigation system to improve efficiency and reduce the use of potable water. Contractual Services - Budget Request $193,565 [Decrease of $40,197 or 17%] · A decrease of $52,000 for the one-time expenditure for electrical switchboard testing and engineering services from FY 03-04 is offset by proposed one-time expenses including $15,000 for enhancing the existing security system for the Operations Building at the Treatment Plant; $5,000 for a legal compliance audit; and $8,000 for temporary help at the Biocycle Farm to address peak seasonal labor needs. April, 2004 DRAFT Page 16 FY 04-05 BUDGET AND