Continuation Level versus Actual Expenditures, 2001-2009
$800
785.97
In Millions
$750
745.46 707.12
$700 665.60
$650
652.00
631.40 611.39
$600 554.87 521.44
$500
519.66
630.54
595.70
585.68
$550
630.55
555.37 526.18
526.65
$450 2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
Continuation Expenditures
2006
2007
Actual Expenditures
2008
2009 Proj
General Fund Savings From Original Budget 2001-2008 (Totals $66.9 Million) $25.0 $19.3
(In Millions)
$20.0 $15.0
$11.7
$13.2
$10.0 $6.0
$6.0
$5.0
$3.1
$3.8
$3.8
2006
2007
2008
$0.0 2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
Past Cost Efficiencies and Spending Reductions •
Through aggressive union contract negotiations, the City saved $5.2 million in 2008 on health insurance. Employees paid only 3% of their health care costs in 2001. Each union* now pays 9% of health care costs. *IAFF has a cap on dollar amount.
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Since 2003, the City has received $12.5 million in refunds from the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation due to cost savings practices, reduction in injuries and lost days and participation in the BWC Safety Council.
•
From 2000-2009, 30% reduction in civilian employees in our departments
•
Made major reductions in health programs, recreation programs, social services support, code enforcement, and refuse programs
•
Through the use of alternative funding for tree-trimming in right-ofway and street cleaning, saved the general fund more than $5 million per year.
General Fund Civilian Employees, Police Officers and Firefighters Civilian Employees
Police Officers
Firefighters
2,000 1,900
1,882
1,810
1,800
1,795
1,825
1,843
1,827 1,792
1,700
1,863
1,873
1,534
1,539
1,453
1,527 1,500
1,445
1,842
1,910
1,897
1,658
1,600 1,500
1,927
1,507
1,521
1,518
1,526
1,400
1,568 1,531
1,542 1,504
1,518
1,308
1,300 1,200
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
As of the end of 1st quarter. Includes Recreation and Parks & Health, excludes elected officials.
2007
2008
2009 (proj)
General Fund Cuts (Dollars) 2001-2009 • • • • • • • • •
Social Service Subsidies Neighborhood Health Centers Franklin Park Conservatory Home Care and Hospice Services Vehicle Replacement (mostly cruisers) Health Dept. general fund subsidy Recreation & Parks general fund subsidy Code Enforcement Refuse Collection
67.0% 32.5% 91.0% 100% 74.0% 18.6% 30.0.% 15.0% 25.0%
General Operating Fund Expenditure Growth, 1980-2008
9.00%
8.50%
8.00% 7.00% 6.00%
6.20% 5.50%
5.00% 4.00%
3.05%
3.00%
3.40% 2.83%
2.00% 1.00% 0.00% 1980-1989
1990-2000
Average Annnual Expenditure Growth
2001-2008
Average Annual Consumer Price Index-Urban