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SECTION A -- BUDGET SUMMARIES AND COUNTY PROFILE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
FY 2006 POLICY PRIORITIES
| The FY 2006 Proposed Budget includes several Policy Priorities
for consideration by the County Board.
These proposals address the need to provide real estate tax relief for
homeowners, needs relating to affordable housing, the demand for service
levels in several key program areas beyond that which is funded in the base
proposed budget, and revenue enhancements for long-term economic
sustainability. These initiatives are
presented for consideration as possible additions to the budget. |
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| POLICY
PRIORITIES |
FTEs |
Expense |
Revenue |
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| TAX RELIEF AND RESERVE FUND |
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| Available
revenue |
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$33,649,556 |
| Targeted Homeowner's Grants |
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$2,164,488 |
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| Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled
- Revised Income & Asset Limits |
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($100,000) |
| Tax Rate Reduction - Five Cents |
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($21,644,875) |
| Revenue Stabilization Reserve |
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$9,740,193 |
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| TOTAL POLICY PRIORITY OPTION |
0.0 |
$11,904,681 |
$11,904,681 |
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| AFFORDABLE HOUSING |
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| Recordation Tax Available - FY 2005 |
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$573,000 |
| Recordation Tax Available - FY 2005
Carryover and FY 2006 |
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$3,887,202
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| Funding Support for Human Services
MR/DD Residential Providers |
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$175,000 |
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| Housing Grants Program and Targeted
Program Enhancements |
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$545,147
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| Support for Culpepper Garden (FY 2005 Funding Needs) |
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$573,000 |
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| Support for Culpepper Garden (FY 2006 Ongoing Funding) |
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$100,000 |
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| Condominium Conversion
Transition/Tenant Outreach |
1.0 |
$150,000 |
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| Affordable Housing Investment Fund |
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$2,917,055
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| TOTAL POLICY PRIORITY OPTION |
1.0 |
$4,460,202
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$4,460,202
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| SUSTAINING THE BASE OPERATING
BUDGET |
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| Compensation Contingent |
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$10,900,000 |
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| STRATEGIC OPTIONS: NEW
FACILITIES AND SERVICE PRIORITIES |
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| Available Revenue |
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$1,359,109 |
| New Facilities: |
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| - Building Operating Funds for New Facilities |
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$291,293 |
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| - Barcroft Recreation Center Garage |
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$100,920 |
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Barcroft Park Maintenance |
1.0 |
$109,363 |
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| - Shirlington Bus Transfer Station |
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$52,940 |
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| - Walter Reed Community Center |
2.3 |
$107,241 |
$8,000 |
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Shirlington Library |
1.5 |
$39,367 |
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| Service Priorities: |
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| - Program Performance Reviews |
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$100,000 |
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Motorcycle Police Officer |
1.0 |
$88,631 |
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| - Restoration of Funding for Aurora House |
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$372,894 |
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| - Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities Case
Management |
1.0 |
$61,894 |
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| - Arts Facilities Monitors and Theatre User Fee |
1.0 |
$30,000 |
$30,000 |
| TOTAL POLICY PRIORITY OPTION |
7.8 |
1,354,543 |
1,397,109 |
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| LONG-TERM
ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY - CAPITAL ASSET PRESERVATION |
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| Commercial Utility Tax Increase |
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$2,000,000 |
| Parking Meter Rate Increase |
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$700,000 |
| Ambulance Fee Increase |
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$30,000 |
$400,000 |
| Parking Fine Increase |
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$400,000 |
| PAYGO Capital |
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$3,500,000 |
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| TOTAL POLICY PRIORITY OPTION |
0.0 |
$3,530,000
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$3,500,000
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