Item 3: Ratification of MWMC Budget

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Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Eugene Budget Detail Work cooperatively on the CIP elements and effectively integrate capital project work with ongoing O&M activities, with emphasis on maintaining an effective CIP management and coordination program with Springfield. Achieve ongoing sustainable efficiencies by initiating projects to reduce energy consumption. This includes the Aeration Blower Design & Engineering project that will provide significant ongoing electrical energy savings. The two-year project includes $275,000 in the proposed FY11-12 budget for design and engineering work, and an estimated $1,225,000 to be budgeted in FY12-13 for equipment and construction costs to complete the project. Manage the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) aspects of the Biocycle Farm, continuing the development of the biosolids irrigation practices and poplar tree management. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE O & M BUDGET FOR FY 11-12 The proposed budget for Operations and Maintenance of the regional wastewater treatment facilities . (personnel, materials and services, and capital outlay) for FY 11-12 totals $12,112,828 The amount represents an increase of 4.3% from the FY 10-11 budget. The largest cost centers for the proposed budget are personnel costs, utilities, materials, maintenance, and chemicals. Details of significant items and changes proposed for the FY 11-12 Operations and Maintenance budget as compared to the FY 10-11budget include: Personnel Services Personnel Services totaling $7,445,623 represents a FY 11-12 increase of $423,498 or 6%. The major changes are in the following budget categories: Staffing An increase of 0.19 FTE is proposed for FY11-12 due to rebalancing FTE between local and regional funds. FTE 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 are reviewed and adjustments are made to the proposed year’s budget. This is done to project proper charges of staffing based on actual time spent between the regional and local funds, and planned labor activities for the coming fiscal year. (+0.19 FTE increase) Regular Wages $4,726,022 [Increase of $120,028 or 2.6%] Salaries are based upon negotiated management/labor contracts between the City of Eugene and the local union (AFSCME). The Cost of Living (COLA) is projected at 2.0%. The increase is also a result of annual merit increases for existing staffs, as applicable. Employee Benefits $1,484,936 [Increase of $174,706 or 13.3%] Page 33 DRAFT FY 11-12 BUDGET AND CIP