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Honorable Stacy K. Higa <br />Page 4 <br />May 5, 2005 <br />Charges for Services. The estimated charges for services has been increased by <br />$223,586 for Department of Environmental Management administrative charges. <br />Sale of Real Property. $1,000,000 has been added for anticipated revenues from the <br />sale of County lands. <br />Fund Balance Carryover. The fund balance carryover has been increased by <br />$2,686,000, reflecting our updated carryover projection. <br />SUMMARY <br />I believe that this budget will enable us to work toward achieving our goals and priorities <br />in an orderly and responsible manner. Major funding is included to: <br />• Reduce the County's exposure to risk by establishing a risk management program; <br />• Put money aside to pay for judgments against the County; <br />• Put money aside in case of a disaster; <br />• Purchase land to enhance public access to recreational areas; <br />• Repair and maintain County facilities; <br />• Develop an island -wide community development planning program; <br />• Speed up the review of building and other permits; <br />• Carry out wastewater and solid waste mandates; <br />• Address concerns in public safety; <br />• Reduce coqui frog infestation; and <br />• Improve services to growing communities. <br />My staff and I welcome the opportunity to discuss this budget in further detail with you <br />and to respond to any concerns that you may have. Thank you very much. <br />Alo a, <br />*arim <br />Mayor <br />Attachments <br />