FY2021 Budget

Development Services Permits and Fees (Planning, Engineering and Building Inspections) remain strong, and have been increased 9% over FY 2020 budget estimates based on assumptions resulting from strong permitting activity in commercial development, while recognizing a slowing trend in residential permits. This budget projection remains more conservative than other revenues to safeguard against the unpredictability of construction activity. This forecasting strategy becomes even more vital during these uncertain times. Parks and Recreation Programs and Facility Revenues are projected down for the remainder of FY 2020. COVID-19 related program and event facility rental cancellations have largely impacted this seasonal resource. FY 2021 projections demonstrate a stabilizing, yet conservative estimate recognizing expanded programs and the reopening of MAFC. A business plan and associated marketing plan to support increased membership growth and expanded program revenue as well as increased expenditures from a larger facility has been developed and will be used to guide and gauge performance. Other intergovernmental revenues (Powell Bill, Beer & Wine, Rental Vehicle and Solid Waste Disposal) remain comparable to current year budget estimates. Powell Bill revenues have been purposefully flattened anticipating possible impacts to how this source might be influenced by COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. The Town assesses a variety of User Fees for Town services including administrative fees, inspection permits, police alarm fees, fire department services, and permit fees. During the FY 2021 budget development process, departments evaluated fee structures and rates for market comparability, value for services provided, and cost recovery, where appropriate. Changes in these fees for service have been recommended and are illustrated in the User Fee Schedule included in the budget document. User Fees

• Moderate changes to some development fees that includes an annual update to the parkland payment in lieu (Multi-Family) per unit rate is also included.

• Parks and Recreation fees reflected in the budget are reviewed regularly and are periodically adjusted for market rate fluctuations outside of the annual budget review cycle.

Operational Expenditures

The base budget for each department’s operations is reviewed to help aid in understanding the core costs of ongoing and routine activities and helps clearly identify the budget capacity for new initiatives and one-time funding requests. Additions to the base budget due to changes in programs, services and personnel are identified and driven by Town Council decisions during the budget review process. As a result, the base budgets do not have significant capacity for reduction without corresponding program or service reduction. Adjustments to the base budget have been very modest historically, as staff have recognized the need for fiscal responsibility and have

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