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Borough of Metuchen 2009 Budget Presentation

Councilman Chris Morrison Councilman Will Waldron Councilman Justin Manley. Borough of Metuchen 2009 Budget Presentation. Items for Discussion. Possible reductions in spending.

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Borough of Metuchen 2009 Budget Presentation

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  1. Councilman Chris Morrison Councilman Will Waldron Councilman Justin Manley Borough of Metuchen 2009 Budget Presentation

  2. Items for Discussion Possible reductions in spending The suggested items herein have been proposed based largely on a review of past spending practices and department head requests. The vast majority of the proposals are modest modifications. We propose them for discussion purposes. We recognize that there may be information we do not possess which may change our views. We remain flexible as to each proposal. We also remain open to additional or different proposals.

  3. HIGHLIGHTS • Proposals total $215,375 in savingsor 2.2 tax points • Large savings opportunities include: • Fuel and Diesel reduced by $76,000 • Contractual Services reduced by $32,000 • Leaf Bag program eliminated. (This was also proposed by Councilman Weber) Save $29,000 • Eliminated funding for program that requires referendum of town to pass. If passed, budget not needed until 2010. Saved $15,130 • Postage and printing reduced by $14,000. We recommend using web and email delivery.

  4. Administration

  5. Mayor and Council

  6. Clerk & Elections

  7. Collection of Taxes & Assessment

  8. Legal Services & METV

  9. Planning & Zoning

  10. Police & OEM

  11. First Aid Contribution

  12. Code Enforcement & Other Insurance

  13. Fire Department

  14. Department of Public Works

  15. Department of Public Works

  16. Department of Public Works

  17. Department of Public Works

  18. Shade Tree andSenior Citizen Center

  19. Interlocal Services andUtilities

  20. Municipal Court

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