Village of Gowanda 2017/18 Budget Village of Gowanda: March 28, 2017
Police Department Public Works Department Highlights Projected Outlook Village of Gowanda, March 2017
Organizational Chart 2017-18 Officer in Charge Dennis Feldmann $26,000 Confidential Clerk Clif Wheeler $10,000 D-Line and Bike Patrol $8,000 Deputy Officer in Charge Code Enforcement Officer Larry Green $6,240 Personnel Services 2016/17 $246,500 Personnel Services 2017/18 $232,712 Task Force Catt. Co. Partnership $17,680 Evidence Custodian $1,872 24/7 Coverage at $17.00 $148,920 Savings $13,788 Transports and Court $14,000 CPT CPT PT PT PT PT PT PT PT PT PT PT PT PT PT PT Police Department
Highlights Police Budget Equipment $8,000 Supplies $12,650 Utilities $3,750 Training and ITS $12,500 Police Repair and Maintenance $11,000 Car Lease $22,600 Includes last payment and first payment of new vehicle No Increase to 2016/17 Budget
Model Prior to 2012 Public Works Superintendent Water Department Sewer Department Highway Department Carl S. Mike H. John C. George D. Andy C. Dominic C. Gary L. Gary D. Bob W. Tim S. Larry S. Ron T. Department of Public Works
Organizational Chart 2017-18 Animal Control Public Works Superintendent Collins Water Deputy Public Works Superintendent DOC Sewer Water Highway Equipment Waste/Water Senior in Training Consolidated Position Laborer Mechanic Dual Dual Department of Public Works
Highlights Continue to be a stand alone budget In 2015/2016 stopped the practice of appropriating fund balance to lower tax levy Continued benefits to Reorganizing Consolidating Public Works Staff in 2016/17 Shared Equipment Savings on Overtime Self Performing and working with other municipalities Revenues from shared service agreements with other municipalities
Highlights Capital Improvement and FEMA Projects Waste Water Treatment Plant Complete renovation Ultra Violet system constructed 2.3 Million commitment announced by DOC Sewer Rate increase is necessary to keep our operation costs in black Point Peter Reservoir repaired with proper flood mitigation FEMA project to be complete in 2017 Water infrastructure improvements Water Improvement Line Project 2017 started Implementation of new water meters - complete Complete construction phase of Safe Routes to School project Highway Projects included Reconstruction of Hill Street Paving will continue to be a priority to maintain upkeep Complete Streets initiative will continue with sidewalk improvement Continued development on South Water Street Smart Growth Grant Final Phase Economic Development Downtown Revitalization Utilities Energy studies complete, developing opportunities to savings Continue to consolidate building work space for further savings Moving all offices and files out of Industrial Place office Utilizing Waste Water Treatment Plant and Municipal Building
Highlights Thatcher Brook Task Force Army Corps Study Thatcher Brook Watershed Prevention Program Continued Mitigation Efforts GO-wanda on the Move Economic Development Brownfield Opportunity Grant Inventory and Marketing Plan Phase 2 Application in process Community Vision Finalized Applying for more grants Downtown Revitalization, Restore NY Economic Development Plan Start to implement Create opportunities for development of Industrial Drive Continued relationship with Cattaraugus and Erie County IDA Opportunities for Economic Development within WNY Region by continued efforts with New York Lake and Erie Railroad
Projected Outlook Waste Water Renovation Partnering with NYS DOC on a Capital Improvement Project which will allow us the use of environmentally friendly UV lights at our waste water treatment facility. State announced they will be providing 2.3 million towards the effort. We need to keep sewer rates fair and current to keep up with operational costs shared by NYS as this partnership is critical to the future of our wwtp. Village of Gowanda Police Department Experienced Leadership Team in place to develop a professional department that will focus on keeping our community safe by understanding our community s needs and making community policing a priority. Code Enforcement continuing to make strides that will continue to add to the quality of life for our residents. Village of Gowanda Public Works Continued effort for shared service opportunities perhaps and consolidation of work force and equipment. Village of Gowanda Office Reorganization of office staff for the first time in over two decades a full time treasurer and clerk will be in place. Utilizing effective methods and technology to save funds 10 Years Village is projected to be debt free and use savings to build general fund. USDA loan will be paid off with revenue from timber at Point Peter. Water revenues to continue to spend down debt. Shared Water Service Agreement with Town of Collins Over the next 10 years this shared agreement is projected to save tax payers over $1 Million. Along with being able to pass a savings onto our tax payers this collaborative effort has given us an opportunity to develop a capital improvement project plan which will allow us to keep our aging water infrastructure safe and updated such as the Water Meter Replacement Project and the 2017 Water Line Improvement Project. Army Corp Study In conjunction with Thatcher Brook Task Force these efforts should provide the needed flood mitigation the village needs to prevent future flooding. GO-wanda on the Move Continued economic development and focus on the future growth of our community. Downtown Revitalization and initiatives such as the WNY Regional Railway Corridor Project that will put Gowanda on the map.
Village of Gowanda 2017/18 Budget Proposed Tax Levy Decrease of -2.04% Budget Hearing April 4 th at 5pm