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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMicrosoft PowerPoint - Article10 - Finance Cmt [Compatibility Mode] Finance Com 'ttee n r IFund Ge e a ud g et for FY 2009 Article 1 // , Town of North Andover May 13th, 2008 C: Introduction • As realistic a budget as possible • Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) impact future years, not the current years, through debt service • Level Services, not level costs C: Revenues 2008 Projected 2009 Budget Revenues: Property Taxes 49,863,338 51 ,650,207 Debt Exclusions 3,097,824 3,515,105 Tax Title - - Local Receipts 8,909,675 9,239,587 State Aid 10,112,968 10,249,226 nterfund 931 ,091 1 ,004,266 Reserves/One Time Rev. (overlay) 200,000 300,000 Free Cash - 983,278 TOTAL REVENUES AND 73,114,896 76,941,669 FINANCING SOURCES C: Expenses Operating Expenses: FY 2009 Budget General Government 2,649,879 Public Safety 8,736,699 Public Schools 36,395,338 Public Works 4,013,901 Health & Human Services 891,304 Culture & Recreation 822,057 Employee Benefits 11,734,496 Liability Insurance 350,000 State Assessments 2,348,435 Regional Schools 276,447 Total 68,218,556 Debt Service 8,373,113 Capital and Reserves 350,000 Grand Total 76,9411669 C: FY09 Budget • Balanced budget • Not structurally balanced ($ 1 million Free Cash) • Small increase in services on the school side • Doesn't add to stabilization, but doesn't use it • Reflects marginally higher state aid levels \ Conclusion • The Finance Committee believes the budget, as presented , is a fair budget. • There is a risk of a shortfall in future years, which can impact our CIP projects or our level of services.