REP FC 170 2014/05/01 (2012-2014)

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FC-170 Page 2 May 1, 2014 • Public Utilities Franchise Tax—Decreased public utility revenues are expected to result in a decrease of$520,000, a reduction of 4.5% in franchise tax revenue. • Licenses and Permits— Increases in vehicle registration revenue and vehicle weight tax revenue have contributed to an increase of$2.2 million, or 11.3% in this revenue source. • Intergovernmental Revenue—Reductions in grant revenues of about $1 million reflect those grants we are aware of at this time. • Fund Balance Carryover—This budget reflects a higher projection of carryover savings ($3.3 million) from the current year operations. The highlights of the operating expenditure proposal are as follows: General Government • Planning. Appropriations are increased by $495,000 for work on the General Plan update. Public Safety • Prosecuting Attorney. Three temporary, grant funded positions have been added for victim services. • The majority of other changes in public safety are attributable to salary and wage increases explained above. Highways & Streets • Public Works Road Maintenance. Approximately $350,000 is appropriated for additional maintenance equipment. • Mass Transit Agency. Increased appropriations of approximately $1.3 million are attributable to an increase in the cost of insurance and bus driver contracts. Culture & Recreation • Parks and Recreation Department. Eight positions to provide maintenance and recreation are being added for new locations that will be serving the public, including Ka`u District Gym & Shelter and `O`oma shoreline. • The majority of other changes in culture and recreation are attributable to salary and wage increases explained above. Sanitation & Waste Removal • Vehicle Disposal Fund. An increased appropriation of approximately $1 million will provide additional funding for environmental cleanup.