FY 16 Manager`s Recommended Budget

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FY 16 Manager`s Recommended Budget
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Respectively Submitted to the Rutherfordton Town Council on
May 6, 2015
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Table of Contents
For the Budget Year Ending June 30, 2016
Budget Ordinance
Manager’s Message
Town Information
Organizational Chart
Citizen’s Budget Guide
Budget Calendar
Budget Summary
Expenditures
By Department
General Fund Revenues
Line Item Detail
General Fund Expenditures
Administration
RTR/Community Development
Police
Fire
Public Works
Library
Recreation
Debt Service
Powell Bill Fund
Revenues
Expenditures
Table of Contents
For the Budget Year Ending June 30, 2016
Utility Enterprise Fund
Expenditures
Utility Enterprise Fund Line Item Detail
Revenues
Expenditures
Schedule of Fees
Capital Improvement Plan
General Fund
Utility Enterprise Fund
BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Rutherfordton, does
ordain as follows:
Section 1: It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the
General Fund for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30th 2016.
Ad Valorem Taxes
Sales Tax
Grants & Investments
Utility Franchise Fees
Sales & Services
Fund Balance
State Shared Revenues
Miscellaneous
Total
$1,839,697
$634,576
$2,955
$375,000
$402,138
$152,895
$20,952
$5,755
$3,433,968
Section 2: The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the General Fund for the
operation of the Town government and its activities for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1st
2015, and ending June 30th 2016, in accordance with the chart of accounts heretofore
established for the Town.
Administration
Police
Fire
Public Works
Recreation
RTR/Community Development
Library
Debt Service
Total
Town of Rutherfordton Ordinance # 05-15
$479,009
$1,008,157
$575,517
$824,049
$95,550
$116,376
$183,981
$151,329
$3,433,968
June 3, 2015
Section 3: It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Sewer Fund
for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1st 2015 and ending June 30th 2016:
Charges for Utilities
Other Charges
Total
$819,186
$1,100
$820,286
Section 4: The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Sewer Fund for the
operation of the sewer utilities for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1st 2014 and ending
June 30th 2015, in accordance with the chart of accounts heretofore established for this
Town.
Operations
Capital Investment
Future Appropriations
Debt Service
Total
$521,634
$143,000
$100,000
$55,652
$820,286
Section 5: It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Powell Bill
Fund for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1st 2015 and ending June 30th 2016:
Powell Bill Distribution
Total
$135,000
$135,000
Section 6: The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Powell Bill Fund for the
maintenance of Town streets for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1st 2015 and ending June
30th 2016, in accordance with the chart of accounts heretofore established for this Town.
Powell Bill Operations
Total
$135,000
$135,000
Section 6: The operating funds encumbered on the financial records of June 30th 2014 are
hereby re-appropriated into this budget.
Section 7: There is hereby levied a tax at the rate of fifty six point cents ($.567) per one
hundred ($100) valuation of property as listed for taxes as of January 1st 2015, for the
purpose of raising the revenue listed as “Ad Valorem Taxes” in the General Fund in
Section 1 of this ordinance. There is hereby further levied an additional tax at the rate of
thirteen cents ($0.13) per one hundred dollars ($100) of valuation of property as listed for
taxes as of January 1, 2015 within the boundaries of the Rutherfordton Municipal Service
District. (Boundaries are kept on File in the Office of the Town Clerk)
Section 8: The corresponding FY 2015-2016-Schedule of Fees is approved with the
adoption of this Annual Budget Ordinance. The FY 2016 Schedule of Fees is attached as
Attachment A to this Ordinance.
Town of Rutherfordton Ordinance # 05-15
June 3, 2015
Section 9: The Town Manager is hereby authorized to transfer appropriations as
contained herein under the following conditions:
A. He may transfer amounts between line-item expenditures and between departments
without limitation as believed to be necessary and prudent. He must make an official
report on such transfers at the next regular meeting of the governing board
B. He may transfer amounts up to $5,000 between functional areas including
contingency appropriations, within the same fund. He must make an official report
on such transfers at the next regular meeting of the governing board
C. He may not transfer any amounts between funds, except as approved by the
Governing Board in the Annual Budget Ordinance as amended.
Section 10: Copies of the Annual Budget ordinance shall be furnished to the Town Clerk,
to the Governing Board and to the Town Manager and Finance Director to be kept on file
by them for the direction in the disbursement of funds.
INTRODUCED at the regular meeting of the Town of the City of Rutherfordton
on May 6, 2015.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of June, 2015 by the Town Council of the Town of
Rutherfordton, North Carolina.
_______________________,
MAYOR Jimmy Dancy
ATTEST:
____________________________
Pat Hardage, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
David Lloyd, Town Attorney
Town of Rutherfordton Ordinance # 05-15
June 3, 2015
Manager’s Message
To:
The Honorable Mayor Dancy
Members of the Rutherfordton Town Council
Citizens of Rutherfordton
From: Doug Barrick, Town Manager
Re:
Transmittal of the FY 2016 Rutherfordton Manager’s Recommended Budget
Date: May 6, 2015
I am honored to present the Town of Rutherfordton Manager’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal
Year 2016. This budget proposal represents the ongoing financial stability of the Town in a
financially difficult time as the Town deals with the effects of coming out of the recent recession
and challenging economy. This budget has been prepared in accordance with the North Carolina
General Statues, and as such is balanced. This budget follows the Town Council directives to
provide excellent and cost effective services while providing long-term financial stability. The
Manager’s Recommended General Fund Budget totals $3,433,968 which represents an effective
decrease of 2% from the Fiscal Year 2014 budget.
Generally, most revenue sources are projected to increase, to reflect the uptick in economy as seen
the actual year end numbers for the past two years and for the current year. It is important to note
that given the current economic climate all revenue projections even those with growth have been
estimated conservatively to ensure stability during the fiscal year. Utility and sales taxes are on the
rise but have not reached levels from prior to 2007. The Town has seen growth in personal and
business property as our businesses begin to recover and expand operations. The Town has also
been fortunate to realize the addition of Rutherford Regional to the tax scrolls.
We continue to monitor the direct impact of other governments on our budget, such as the State’s
recent tax reform efforts and the potential for new revenue streams such as HB 903. As a result
of prior legislation the transitional hold harmless distribution from the state expired last fiscal
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year & we will realize a loos in privilege license fees of approximately 2 cents on the tax rate
this year..
Significant changes in the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2016 include wayfinding signage,
greenway trail construction funds, employee wellness, recycling education & promotions and
ensuring competitive rental rates. . The proposed budget accounts for a 2% cost of living
adjustment for our employees and addresses the need to evaluate post-retirement health care
concerns. While this budget represents a decrease in spending from previous years this amount is
equated out a 2% decrease over prior years due to major grants, shifting of funding & the loss of
privilege license fees. The Fiscal Year 14 budget included for the first time a 5 year capital
improvement plan for both the general and utility fund and this budget has updated that plan. In
doing so the Town is able to evaluate and plan for future needs.
Goals for Fiscal Year 2016
In order to align Town operations with Town Council directives the Town Manager and
Department Heads submitted detailed goals for the coming year. Together these goals represent
critical success factors for each department, as the Town strives to deliver continued excellent,
cost effective services to the Citizens of this community.
Specific initiatives funded in the FY 2016 Manager’s Recommended Budget while controlling
costs include:
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Wayfinding Signage
Greenway Trail Construction Funds
IPDC Sharing of Part Time Planner
Employee Wellness
Downtown Façade Grants
Retirement Bonuses for Employees
Recycling Promotion & Education
Entrance Signage
Commitments to investing in the upkeep of our aging Sewer system
Competitive rental rates!
Replace one patrol car & one investigations vehicle in the Police Department.
General Fund Revenue Highlights
The FY 2016 Manager’s Recommended Budget proposes a continuation of the $0.567 tax rate
per $100 of assessed valuation for the third year in a row. Ad valorem taxes remain the Towns
largest revenue source, providing more than 53% of the Town’s annual operating budget. The
Towns’ tax levy has begun to rebound as result of the growth in personal and business property
as our businesses begin to recover and expand operations. This trend can be seen statewide as the
economy crawls its way back from the depths of the 2008 recession. The Town and the region
are far from rebounding job numbers from pre 2008 however the unemployment rate continues
to slowly tick upward.
Manager’s Message
Other revenues such as Sales Tax and State Shared Revenues while expected to be lower than
2012 levels are forecasted to have a higher than anticipated return as these distributions are based
on the Town’s population and consumer spending. The Utility Franchise Tax distribution is
expected to rise slightly in FY 2016 but will be locked in in future years with the recent tax
reform changes. This revenue is the third highest source of funds and will be a slow grower for
years to come under the new state formula. Most General fund fees and rates are proposed to
remain flat for this fiscal year as well.
FY 16 Revenue Sources
Overall, the Town has seen changes in our revenue streams, however through careful planning
and ensuring a diverse tax base the Town has been able to successfully navigate these
fluctuations our strong fund balance has also ensured a stable tax rate as the Town has leaned on
its savings to ensure stability for our Citizens and Businesses’. This budgets overall reduction
coupled with the conservative forecast for revenues will help build our fund balance to allow the
Town to ride out future down turns and to handle future capital and infrastructure needs.
General Fund Expenditure Highlights
In order to deliver services to the Community the City relies solely on the shoulders of the City
Staff. These employees have a strong commitment to customer service and professionalism.
This budget does look to provide merit based raises. These raises will be based on annual
evaluations. The City is also focused on increasing professional development through new
managerial and teamwork trainings incorporating all staff. Another key feature this year will be
some expanded funds for real world trainings through acquired structure for police and fire
training, along with some new training props to allow continued reinforcement of essential roles.
Manager’s Message
FY 16 Expenditures by Dept
Our expenditures have been geared back to account of the loss in privilege licenses, and the lack
of major grant funded projects as in previous years. However we have achieved some new
projects such as faced grants, and allocating funding towards the construction of trials. We have
also looked to IPDC to assist with some planning functions to help spur growth in the Town and
along the HWY 221 corridor. The Town has also taken the stance of reducing rental rates at the
clubhouse to increase the number of rentals that we make and assisting boosting profits for future
improvements at this great community building.
The Town has managed debt carefully and will look to pay off debt early in coming years to save
on interest payments. This budget also proposed to take on a 5 year debt package to support the
purchased of a new automated trash truck, an automated limb truck and police investigations
vehicle. For the most part most our capital will be pay as you go and limiting debt to short terms.
This practice will allow the Town to invest in capital projects from the Capital Improvement
Plan. This plan takes a holistic approach to evaluating future needs of the Town and allows us to
budget out costs over a five-year plan, rather than on a year to year basis.
Overall, the expenses are down from last year, however the overall budget is more in line with
years prior as the economy rebounds and local growth occurs. The Town has also maintained our
regional partnerships to ensure that we are providing and securing the most cost effective means
of service to the Town. We have also kept our commitment to economic development to ensure a
diverse and stable tax base and business community.
Sewer Fund
Historically the sewer fund rates have not truly offset the expenses of the system. The Town
Council has taken a proactive approach over the past five years to make this fund self-sufficient
and to invest in the systems future. In response to added pressure from State regulations, system
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maintenance, increases in operational costs, and taking on capital expenses the Sewer system
rates are proposed to increase in FY 16 by 2%. This rate increase upon its onset was formulated
to allow for capital spending through a reinvestment in the Towns system. This year is also the
1st year of operations to Tryon International Equestrian Center. This new major customer has
allowed the Town to minimize our rate increases & to provide additional capital investment into
our system.
In the coming year the sewer fund will be replacing an aging mower, replacing a sewer jetter &
sewer camera, as well as providing additional funds for repairs and continue the engineering for
solutions to increase our future Waste Water Treatment capacity
Conclusion
The Town of Rutherfordton remains in a strong financial shape and stays committed to ensuring
long-term success. The Town will continue to look for ways to cut expenses and explore new
revenue streams, while keeping the costs to the citizens and businesses as low as possible. This
budget represents the most comprehensive annually updated financial guide for the services
provided to the citizens of Rutherfordton. However, the budget process does not conclude with
the approval of this document. It is not placed on a shelf and merely opened once a year during
budget season. The Budget is a constantly evolving document that is examined throughout the
year and carefully managed by the Town staff and serves as a gateway to keep the citizens
informed. Town Management recognizes and thanks the Staff, Department Heads, Town Council
and citizens who participated in the budget process and looks forward to another successful year
for the Town of Rutherfordton.
Respectfully submitted,
Doug Barrick
Thadd Hodge
Doug Barrick
Town Manager
Thadd Hodge
Finance Director
Chartered in 1787, Rutherfordton is one of the oldest towns in Western North
Carolina. Our founding along a ridgeline offer vistas of a rolling countryside,
leading to a backdrop of the great Blue Ridge Mountains. Our history runs deep
here, and we are a community of firsts. You can still sense our past in the traditional
historic brick buildings in downtown, as well as the stately antebellum homes that
line our streets.
Today, we are known within the region for our unrivaled quality of life, the beauty of
our place, and our pride in our community. We provide a wealth of cultural and
creative arts more commonly found in a large city, and an abundance of outdoor
recreation activities found only in more rural places. Our downtown is the heart of
activity and energy in our community, where new discoveries are made every day.
Perhaps our most unique claim is our singular place in the North Carolina gold rush,
where an inventive spirit minted the first $1 gold coins in the United States. Bechtler
minted over $2 million in gold coins, and while continually inspected by federal
authorities, the coins were always found to be of exceptional quality and purity, far
exceeding federal standards for US mints.
That purity and creative energy that was cast early in Rutherfordton’s history, is alive
and well in the community today. Whether it is spirit of enterprise found in our
independent downtown businesses, the rush of creativity evident in our cultural
offerings, or the inventive fever being forged in our young minds, Rutherfordton
continues to mint a quality of life that is the gold standard for Western North
Carolina.
Citizens of the Town of Rutherfordton
Mayor Jimmy Dancy and Town Council
Christy Bare
Stan Clements
Town Manager
Terry Cobb
Henry Giles
Town Attorney
Public Works
Public Works Director
Fire Department
Fire Chief
Finance
Finance Director
Town Clerk
RTR / Community
Development Planner
Police Dept.
Chief of Police
Citizen’s Budget Guide
State law defines an annual budget as “a proposed plan for raising and spending money for
specified programs, functions, activities or objectives during a fiscal year.”
While this definition may seem simple, budgets usually contain a considerable amount of
detailed information. The fact remains, however, that a budget exists as the single most
comprehensive annually updated financial guide for the services provided to the citizens of a
community.
Understanding how a budget is created and adopted and recognizing the key components of the
budget document itself is paramount to a citizen’s understanding of the local government’s goals
and objectives. The purpose of this guide is to provide you, the citizen, with that information.
MUNICIPAL BUDGETS IN NORTH CAROLINA
The Town of Rutherfordton, like all local governments throughout North Carolina, prepares,
adopts, and administers its budget in accordance with the Local Government Budget and Fiscal
Control Act (LGBFCA).
This Act establishes responsibilities in the adoption of the budget and most importantly, requires
that the budget be balanced. In other words, the estimated revenues must equal the proposed
spending.
North Carolina local governments operate under a July 1 - June 30 fiscal year. A budget must be
adopted by June 30th of each year, or interim provisions must occur.
The spending for the coming year is authorized through the Town Council adoption of a budget
ordinance. This action authorizes the spending, assures that the budget is balanced, levies the
property tax for that budget year, and formally authorizes an annual fee schedule. Under North
Carolina law, local property taxes may not be changed at any point in the year once adopted
without input from the State government.
By law, each year, a public hearing is held by the Town Council to receive comments from
citizens and taxpayers on the recommended budget. That hearing is usually held after the Town
Manager formally presents his recommended budget to the governing body. Throughout the
budget review period, copies of the recommended budget are kept on file for public review in the
Town Finance Officer’s office and with the Town Clerk as well as made available on the Town’s
website.
This document contains a wealth of information regarding the Town and its fiscal priorities for
the year. The Manager’s Budget Message outlines in narrative form the Town’s mission for the
year and how necessary funding levels have changed from the previous year. The remaining
sections outline in detail the amounts of revenues and expenditures anticipated for the following
year.
Town staff also maintains a five-year capital plan, which expresses a long-term vision of the
Town’s priorities and funding requirements necessitated by those needs as outlined by the Town
Council.
We urge you to take the time to review this budget.
If you have questions, please call:
Doug Barrick, City Manager
Or
Thadd Hodge, Finance Director
At
828-287-3520
BUDGET FORMAT
The accounts of the Town of Rutherfordton are organized on the basis of funds of which each is
considered a separate accounting entity. Government resources are allocated in individual funds
based upon the purposes for which they are to be spent and the means by which spending
activities are controlled. This segregation of revenues and costs allows close monitoring of
attributable accounts to provide insurability that certain funds are self-supporting and that
revenues which are required by law for specific purposes are identifiable. The Town of
Rutherfordton’s Operating Budget consists of three primary funds: General Fund, Utility
Enterprise (Sewer) Fund and a Powell Bill Fund.
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General Fund
Town
All
electric
Council,
operations,
Administration,
maintenance,
Library,
andPolice,
capital
improvements
Fire,
Public Works,
are funded
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and Recreation,
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Town
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Revitalization,
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Sewer Fund
All waste water operations, maintenance, and
capital improvements are funded through this
fund which is also known as an “Enterprise
Fund”. The Fund is under a contract with United
Water for collections and treatment operations,
and a contract with Broad River Water Authority
for billing, while the Town of Rutherfordton
handles all maintenance and system expansion.
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Powell Bill Fund
By NC Statute, the Town will begin this fiscal
year to use a separate annually budgeted special
revenue fund to account for state distributions of
the gasoline tax and any expenses deemed
eligible by the State to be paid from such
revenues.
REVENUES
Revenues are shown by sources and by funds. Revenue projections can be made more accurately
when revenues are segregated by source and controlled accordingly.
The major revenues by source are as follows:
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Ad Valorem Taxes
Also known as property taxes, these include
the collection of current year as well as prior
year levies and potentially interest and
penalties on delinquent taxes. Property subject
to ad valorem taxes include real property,
vehicles, business personal property
(equipment, lease upgrades, and fixtures), and
certain personal property such as watercraft
(boats and jet skis). Property owners are
required to list property annually with the
Rutherford County Tax Assessor’s Office.
Some nonprofit organizations, such as
religious groups may not be subject to such
property taxes; additional information
regarding exemptions may be obtained from
the Rutherford County Tax Assessor’s Office.
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Sales Tax
NC General Statutes allow the Town to receive
revenue from additional Federal, state, and
local agencies which may be used for any
general fund expenditure. Included in this are
the Sales Tax Refunds the Town of
Rutherfordton receives annually. Due to the
fact that Local Governments are exempt from
paying sales tax on products, this revenue
category also includes all sales tax refunds the
Town receives to reimburse for sales tax paid
by the Town.
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Grants &
Investments
This revenue type consists of interest earned on
Town held investments as well as all grant
proceeds from state, federal, or other
organizations that are disbursed to
Rutherfordton. Examples include federal
public safety grants, PARTF state parks and
recreation grants, and interest earned on
investments.
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Utility Franchise
Fees
Much like Sales Tax, this revenue is a
distribution from the state that is received
quarterly and is allowed to be expended for any
general fund expenditure.
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Sales & Services
Revenue received from the sale of property or
other merchandise, as well as monies received
from the Town’s administering of services
comprises this category of revenue. Examples
include sale of surplus equipment and parking
ticket fees.
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Appropriated Fund
Balance
Fund balance is the amount available to
appropriate from the previous year-end
revenues exceeding budgeted expenditures or
prior year revenues exceeding expenditures. As
with investment earnings, certain restricted
revenues are indicated separately from the
overall general fund appropriated fund balance.
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State Shared
Revenues
As stated with Sales Tax, and true for Utility
Franchise Fees, NC General Statutes allow the
Town to receive revenue from additional
Federal, state, and local agencies which may be
used for any general fund expenditure. This
revenue category includes other distributions
the Town of Rutherfordton receives including
the Beer and Wine Tax.
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Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous revenues include nonrecurring
and minor revenue sources.
EXPENDITURES
Expenditures are shown in the budget classified by funds from which they are paid, by
departments spending the money, by the functions for which the expenditures are made and by
the object of expenditures which provides greater detail for controlling expenditures. Funds are
appropriated at adequate levels in order to maintain or improve the quality and the level of
service that has been provided historically.
The major expenditures by function are shown as follows:
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Administration
Police
Fire
Public Works
Recreation
RTR/Community Development
Library
Debt Service
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The Town’s Enterprise operation of the Utility Enterprise Fund is maintained in its own fund
and department.
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The Town also uses a separate annually budgeted special revenue fund to account for state
distributions of gasoline tax.
The major expenditure functions are summarized below:

Administration
This function includes expenditures associated
with the Town Council, Town Manager,
Finance, Human Resources as well as other
Administrative Tasks.
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Police
This function includes all expenditures
associated with the Police Department and its
employees including payroll and supplies.
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Fire
This function includes all expenditures
associated with the Fire Department and its
employees including payroll and supplies.

Public Works
This function includes all expenditures
associated with the Public Works Department
and its employees including payroll, supplies
and costs associated with the collection of trash
and recycle materials.
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Recreation
This function includes expenditures associated
with the maintenance and operation of all Town
owned parks and rental facilities.
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RTR/Community
Development
This function includes expenditures associated
with the Town of Rutherfordton’s community
planning, economic development, as well as the
managing and implementation of town festivals.
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Library
This function includes expenditures associated
with the maintenance and operation of the Town
Library.
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Debt Service
This function includes the payment of both
principal and debt of all town issued general
fund debt.
Town of Rutherfordton
Budget Calendar
For Fiscal Year 2015-2016
Date
Description
January 7, 2015
City Council receives Budget calendar
January 16, 2015
Department heads submit CIP requests
January 23, 2015
Department heads submit proposed FY 16 goals
February 9, 2015
Department head meeting to review/revise goals
February 27, 2015
Departments submit line item budget requests to Finance Director
March 6, 2015
Finance Officer submits revenue estimates
March 13, 2015
Manager finalizes Recommended CIP
April 6-10, 2015
Manager and departments hold budget meetings
April 14, 2015
April 15, 2015
Coucil, Manager, and Staff workshop to discuss FY 2016 Budget, Goals
and CIP
Coucil, Manager, and Staff workshop to discuss FY 2016 Budget, Goals
and CIP
April 20, 2015
Manager and departments hold budget meeting
April 24, 2015
Staff finalizes, prints and prepares budget for distribution
May 6, 2015
Manager submits recommended FY 2016 Budget to Council and
Citizens
May 16, 2015
Additional budget workshop, if needed
June 3, 2015
Public Hearing on FY 16 Budget & Town Council adopts budget
Bold = Council Action
GENERAL FUND SUMMARY
Administra on Expenditures10‐4100
Budget FY 13‐14 Actual FY 13‐14 Budget FY 14‐15 Budget FY 15‐16
Personnel
$259,042.00
$238,183.04
$280,592.00
$227,083.11
Operating $221,838.00
$209,448.93
$287,605.00
$251,926.00
Capital
$0.00
$0.00
$27,500.00
$0.00
Debt Service
$0.00
$0.00
$1.00
$0.00
Total: $480,880.00
$447,631.97
$595,698.00
$479,009.11
Percent Change from FY 14‐15 to 15‐16
‐19%
‐12%
‐100%
‐100%
‐20%
RTR Expenditures10‐4300
Budget FY 13‐14 Actual FY 13‐14 Budget FY 14‐15 Budget FY 15‐16
Personnel
$19,323.00
$16,588.80
$9.00
$0.00
Operating $206,678.00
$77,179.12
$215,773.00
$94,376.00
Capital
$0.00
$0.00
$1.00
$22,000.00
Debt Service
$0.00
$0.00
$1.00
$0.00
Total: $226,001.00
$93,767.92
$215,784.00
$116,376.00
Percent Change from FY 14‐15 to 15‐16
‐100%
‐56%
2199900%
‐100%
‐46%
Police Expenditures10‐5100
Budget FY 13‐14 Actual FY 13‐14 Budget FY 14‐15 Budget FY 15‐16
Personnel
$781,313.62
$736,177.29
$829,015.00
$835,852.86
Operating $130,285.00
$99,083.21
$149,834.00
$131,305.00
Capital
$9,500.00
$10,027.31
$130,566.00
$41,000.00
Debt Service
$24,086.00
$1,378.88
$2,493.00
$0.00
Total: $945,184.62
$846,666.69
$1,111,908.00
$1,008,157.86
Percent Change from FY 14‐15 to 15‐16
1%
‐12%
‐69%
‐100%
‐9%
Fire Expenditures10‐5300
Personnel
Operating Capital
Debt Service
Total:
Budget FY 13‐14 Actual FY 13‐14 Budget FY 14‐15 Budget FY 15‐16
$364,364.76
$357,327.65
$533,539.00
$451,667.12
$113,400.00
$103,697.71
$161,647.30
$123,850.00
$606,700.00
$612,299.25
$3,000.00
$0.00
$63,750.00
$56,751.68
$58,335.00
$56,529.00
$1,148,214.76
$1,130,076.29
$756,521.30
$632,046.12
Percent Change from FY 14‐15 to 15‐16
‐15%
‐23%
‐100%
‐3%
‐16%
Public Works Expenditures10‐5600
Budget FY 13‐14 Actual FY 13‐14 Budget FY 14‐15 Budget FY 15‐16
Personnel
$538,392.60
$521,067.98
$574,774.00
$567,335.19
Operating $401,341.50
$285,015.27
$739,179.38
$256,714.00
Capital
$10,875.00
$3,000.00
$18,000.00
$0.00
Debt Service
$24,068.00
$602.68
$6,017.00
$94,800.00
Total: $974,677.10
$809,685.93
$1,337,970.38
$918,849.19
Percent Change from FY 14‐15 to 15‐16
‐1%
‐65%
‐100%
1476%
‐31%
Library Expenditures10‐6100
Budget FY 13‐14 Actual FY 13‐14 Budget FY 14‐15 Budget FY 15‐16
Personnel
$131,149.00
$130,820.64
$140,237.00
$148,580.72
Operating $25,315.00
$22,742.10
$26,776.00
$28,650.00
Capital
$0.00
$0.00
$1.00
$6,750.00
Debt Service
$2,948.00
$76.67
$301.00
$0.00
Total: $159,412.00
$153,639.41
$167,315.00
$183,980.72
Percent Change from FY 14‐15 to 15‐16
6%
7%
674900%
‐100%
10%
Parks & Rec. Expenditures10‐6200
Personnel
Operating Capital
Debt Service
Total:
Budget FY 13‐14 Actual FY 13‐14 Budget FY 14‐15 Budget FY 15‐16
$0.00
$0.00
$1.00
$0.00
$79,882.12
$75,405.97
$65,056.00
$95,550.00
$12,252.88
$12,252.88
$1.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1.00
$0.00
$92,135.00
$87,658.85
$65,059.00
$95,550.00
Percent Change from FY 14‐15 to 15‐16
‐100%
47%
‐100%
‐100%
47%
General Fund Totals
Personnel
Operating Capital
Debt Service
Budget FY 13‐14 Actual FY 13‐14 Budget FY 14‐15 Budget FY 15‐16
$2,093,584.98
$2,000,165.40
$2,358,167.00
$2,230,519.00
$1,178,739.62
$872,572.31
$1,645,870.68
$982,371.00
$639,327.88
$637,579.44
$179,069.00
$69,750.00
$114,852.00
$58,809.91
$67,149.00
$151,329.00
Total: $4,026,504.48 $3,569,127.06 $4,250,255.68
$3,433,969.00
Percent Change from FY 14‐15 to 15‐16
‐5%
‐40%
‐61%
125%
‐19%
General Fund Revenues 10‐
Account Code
3100-1100
3100-1110
3100-1120
3100-1130
3100-1140
3100-1200
3100-1600
3100-1800
3100-1900
3231-0000
3260-0000
3312-0000
3324-0000
3329-0000
3416-0000
3430-0000
3431-0000
3431-3300
3432-0000
3433-0000
3434-0000
3451-0000
3471-0000
3474-0000
3480-0000
3830-0000
3831-0000
3831-1000
3831-1100
3831-1200
3831-2000
3832-0000
3833-0000
3835-0000
3835-0010
3837-0000
3838-0000
3839-0000
3840-1000
3842-0000
3983-0000
3984-0000
3985-0000
3986-0000
3987-0000
3988-0000
3989-0000
3989-1000
3991-0000
FY 13 Budget FY 13 Actual
Taxes - Current Year
$1,448,598 $1,398,883
Prior Years Taxes
$17,000
$21,406
Vehicle Tax
$106,095
$124,260
Municipal Tax District
$7,714
$13,085
Gross Receipts
$1,500
$1,466
Fire District Taxes
$216,616
$216,772
Tax Refunds
‐$750
‐$779
Tax Penalties & Intere
$9,500
$8,717
Tax Discounts
‐$3,250
‐$3,204
Sale And Use Tax
$683,494
$648,152
Privilege License Tax
$60,151
$58,623
Beer & Wine Tax
$19,763
$17,131
Utility Franchise Tax
$391,099
$376,851
Solid Waste Tax Disbur
$3,025
$2,390
Court Fees
$3,100
$3,122
Zoning Fees
$300
$210
Fire Protection - Ruth
$22,423
$21,378
Police-Illegal Substan
$0
$750
Police Reports
$130
$108
Recycling Revenue
$1,300
$1,403
Staff - Contracted Ser
$1,600
$2,432
Powell Bill Allocation
$136,109
$139,009
Solid Waste User Fee
$23,000
$22,537
Cemetery Revenue
$1,866
$3,678
Parking Violation Fees
$800
$2,077
Installment Purchase P
$509,981
$509,981
Interest Earned - Inve
$4,500
$2,321
Interest Earned - Taxe
$20
$0
Interest - Powell Bill
$500
$420
Interest Clubhouse Res
$26
$15
Interest Earned - Main
$50
$2,039
Cable TV Franchise
$3,500
$3,115
Capital Donations
$500
$500
Sales Tax Refund
$0
$0
225th Coin Sales
$0
$0
ABC Revenue
$14,000
$23,446
ABC Officer Revenue
$19,518
$19,518
Misc Revenue
$3,349
$5,335
Donation-Vet Day Event
$0
$0
Grants
$80,400
$72,632
W Jones Bldg Rent
$15,000
$20,074
Sale Of Fixed Assets
$7,000
$9,464
Trash/Recycling Bins
$400
$490
Reim For Sewer Fund Sa
$32,500
$16,014
Clubhouse Revenue
$13,500
$11,959
Transfer Rec Trust Fun
$12,000
$9,000
Crestview Park Rental
$2,200
$3,208
Main St Park Rental
$0
$0
Fund Balance Appropria
$265,096
$0
Total General Fund Revenues:
$3,789,985
FY 16 Mgr. Budget FY 14 Budget FY 14 Actual FY 15 Budget Recommended FY 16 v. 15 Changes
$1,499,424 $1,486,086 $1,656,925
$1,663,942
$7,017
0%
$17,000
$63,627
$17,000
$22,000
$5,000
29%
$134,031
$268,389
$127,916
$138,915
$10,999
9%
$8,219
$8,841
$8,316
$7,740
‐$576
‐7%
$1,267
$1,511
$1,248
$1,350
$102
8%
$239,500
$239,594
$246,717
$261,993
$15,276
6%
‐$750
‐$4,007
‐$750
‐$750
$0
0%
$9,500
$17,571
$9,500
$10,000
$500
5%
‐$3,250
‐$3,458
‐$3,500
‐$3,500
$0
0%
$611,653
$621,576
$618,731
$634,576
$15,845
3%
$56,375
$57,380
$48,330
$0
‐$48,330 ‐100%
$19,237
$18,403
$19,997
$17,952
‐$2,045
‐10%
$373,234
$343,481
$369,134
$375,000
$5,866
2%
$2,712
$2,570
$2,486
$2,500
$14
1%
$3,100
$3,827
$3,100
$3,250
$150
5%
$300
$575
$300
$300
$0
0%
$21,379
$20,923
$21,379
$21,000
‐$379
‐2%
$0
$4,577
$1
$500
$499
49900%
$130
$138
$130
$130
$0
0%
$1,300
$899
$80
$300
$220
275%
$3,096
$3,240
$1,600
$1,600
$0
0%
$136,788
$139,780
$140,535
$0
‐$140,535 ‐100%
$23,000
$22,864
$29,000
$22,797
‐$6,203
‐21%
$1,866
$626
$974
$1,000
$26
3%
$1,000
$2,577
$1,800
$2,000
$200
11%
$0
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$1,000
$1,045
$1,000
$1,500
$500
50%
$20
$0
$20
$100
$80
400%
$300
$310
$150
$0
‐$150
‐100%
$12
$4
$5
$0
‐$5
‐100%
$50
$722
$50
$0
‐$50
‐100%
$3,500
$5,965
$3,500
$3,500
$0
0%
$0
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$22,000
$23,290
$22,000
$22,000
$0
0%
$19,518
$19,518
$19,518
$19,518
$0
0%
$16,602
$16,964
$5,755
$5,755
$0
0%
$2,345
$2,495
$1,355
$1,355
$0
0%
$721,700
$626,096
$174,843
$0
‐$174,843 ‐100%
$10,200
$5,900
$4,650
$8,100
$3,450
74%
$10,375
$16,790
$26,866
$22,500
‐$4,366
‐16%
$400
$270
$400
$400
$0
0%
$0
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$13,500
$10,865
$12,000
$10,000
‐$2,000
‐17%
$11,000
$11,000
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$2,200
$2,168
$2,200
$1,750
‐$450
‐20%
$0
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$31,672
$13,075
$555,324
$152,895
‐$402,429 ‐72%
$4,026,504 $4,078,066 $4,150,592
$3,433,969
Administration
The Administration Dept. in this budget covers the operational areas of the Town Council, Town
Attorney & Town Administration.
This Dept. has 3 Full Time Positions:
Town Manager, Town Clerk, Finance Director
Rutherfordton Town Council
The Town Council serves as the board of directors for the Town of Rutherfordton and adopts ordinances,
rules, and regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to protect the health, life, or property, or to
preserve or promote the comfort, convenience, security, better government, or general welfare of the Town
and its residents and merchants.
Town Council Core Values:
 Effective local, regional and state
partnerships
 Excellent and cost effective services
 Long term financial stability
 Planned growth and economic
development
 Fiscal accountability
 Leisure and cultural activities
 Environmentally sensible practices
 Citizen Involvement
Town Mission Statement:
“We are a Safe, Caring, Beautiful &
Vibrant Town. Businesses Thrive &
Involved Citizens Take Pride in our
Community
Town Administration Description
The Town Manager who serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for the Town handles the administrative
operations of the Town of Rutherfordton. The Town Manager directs the implementation of policy
directives by the Town Council and oversees all other departments and functions. Administration functions
include budgeting and finance, tax collections, sewer billing, contract administration, information
technology, project management, legal services, human resources, and customer service. The Town seeks
to guarantee long-term financial stability while maintaining an organizational environment that fosters
professionalism, efficiency, and a strong commitment to customer service.
FY 2016 Goals and Objectives
 Review all policies & ordinances to ensure they are upheld, updated and enforced
 Improve staff opportunities for professional development in all departments
 Launch a Wellness Campaign for employees
Administration Expenditures
10‐4100
Account
1010 Council Member Service
1020 Council Expense
1150 Professional Services
1160 Legal Services
1210 Salaries
NEW‐Unemployment Ins.
NEW‐401 K
NEW‐NC Retire
NEW‐FICA
NEW‐Dental
NEW‐Life
NEW‐BCBS
1800 Fringe Benefits
1810 Med Benefits Claims
2000 Election Expense
2990 Department Supplies
3000 Wellness
3110 Travel & Training
3250 Postage
3310 Utilities
3510 Building & Grounds
3520 Equipment Service & Ma
3540 Equipment Repair/ Repl
4400 Notices & Ads
4500 Insurance & Bonds
4570 Special Events
4640 Grants & Incentives
4700 Tax Expenses
4910 Dues & Subscriptions
4950 Zoning/Ordinance Updat
4990 Miscellaneous
5000 Zoning Expense
5500 Capital Outlay
5560 Installment Purchase
9990 Hold Harmless
FY 14 Budget
$10,500
$5,000
$66,400
$0
$165,659
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$41,383
$52,000
$2,300
$4,500
$0
$6,200
$2,550
$13,000
$5,000
$7,306
$750
$200
$77,000
$2,345
$1,523
$8,411
$8,353
$0
$500
$0
$0
$0
$0
FY 14 FY 16 Mgr. FY 16 v. Budget Actual FY 15 Budget Recommended
15
Change
$10,500
$10,500
$10,500
$0
0%
$1,027
$5,000
$5,000
$0
0%
$61,122
$76,800
$36,575
‐$40,225
‐52%
$0
$1
$25,200
$25,199 2519900%
$163,440 $178,844
$177,169
‐$1,675
‐1%
$0
$1
$1,772
$1,771 177068%
$0
$1
$4,329
$4,328 432820%
$0
$1
$11,550
$11,549 1154932%
$0
$1
$13,819
$13,818 1381812%
$0
$1
$999
$998
99800%
$0
$1
$396
$395
39500%
$0
$1
$17,049
$17,048 1704827%
$40,017
$49,741
$0
‐$49,741 ‐100%
$34,727
$52,000
$0
‐$52,000 ‐100%
$2,426
$1
$3,000
$2,999 299900%
$4,212
$4,500
$4,500
$0
0%
$0
$1
$22,500
$22,499 2249900%
$4,583
$8,175
$7,500
‐$675
‐8%
$1,330
$2,550
$2,000
‐$550
‐22%
$11,551
$13,400
$14,000
$600
4%
$4,030
$10,000
$5,000
‐$5,000
‐50%
$6,869
$7,306
$7,400
$94
1%
$195
$850
$800
‐$50
‐6%
$0
$200
$200
$0
0%
$76,048
$79,000
$78,000
‐$1,000
‐1%
$1,061
$2,789
$3,500
$711
25%
$1,521
$25,074
$1,751
‐$23,323
‐93%
$14,122
$11,901
$12,000
$99
1%
$8,676
$9,054
$9,000
‐$54
‐1%
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$178
$20,500
$3,500
‐$17,000
‐83%
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
$27,500
$0
‐$27,500 ‐100%
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
Department $479,009
Total:
RTR/Community Development Department

RTR/Community Development has only one contracted labor position at the time.
Mission Statement
Plan and implement Town festival’s and utilize state of the art planning techniques for effectively
communicating with citizens, developers, and the general public thereby making Rutherfordton a
great place to live, work, and play.
Community Development Services
Development Plan Review and Processing
Geographic Information Systems
Land Development Code Maintenance
Planning Board Support Staff
FY 2016 Goals and Objectives
 Review and revise zoning and development ordinances
 Façade Grants
 F.U.N.C.
 Increase Marketing & Recruitment to Downtown with new branding and EDC toolbox
 Work with Isothermal Planning and Development Commission to enlist a part time
planner for the Town.
RTR Expenditures
10‐4300
Account
1150 Professional Services
1151 Community Development
1210 Salaries
NEW‐Unemployment Ins.
NEW‐401 K
NEW‐NC Retire
NEW‐FICA
NEW‐Dental
NEW‐Life
NEW‐BCBS
1810 Med Benefits Claims
2990 Department Supplies
3000 Wellness
3110 Travel & Training
3250 Postage
3310 Utilities
3520 Equipment Service & Ma
3540 Equipment Repair/Repla
3900 Historical Preservatio
4260 Woodrow Jones Bldg Exp
4500 Insurance
4900 Christmas Decorations
4910 Dues & Subscriptions
4920 Christmas Lights Expen
4990 Miscellaneous
5000 Zoning
5500 Capital Outlay
5560 Installment Purchase P
5800 Capital-W. Jones Bldg
5990 Master Plan Capital &
6010 Promotions
6020 Hilltop Fall Festival
6030 May Fest
6200 Design
6400 Economic Development
6410 Step-non REDD Funded
FY 14 Budget
$16,500
$0
$17,784
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,539
$0
$500
$0
$0
$50
$8,900
$0
$0
$250
$13,800
$0
$0
$200
$15,000
$50
$5,120
$0
$0
$0
$0
$700
$11,907
$12,201
$0
$121,500
$0
FY 14 Actual
$10,130
$0
$15,125
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,464
$0
$143
$0
$260
$0
$7,639
$0
$0
$0
$706
$0
$0
$165
$15,554
$0
$5,512
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,441
$11,525
$11,723
$0
$12,382
$0
FY 15 Budget
$16,500
$1
$1
$1
$1
$1
$1
$1
$1
$1
$1
$500
$1
$1
$50
$8,600
$1
$700
$250
$13,800
$1
$1
$200
$16,200
$10,050
$1
$1
$1
$1
$1
$700
$12,150
$12,450
$1
$111,113
$12,500
Budget Request
$19,176
$10,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$500
$500
$50
$7,850
$0
$750
$1,500
$2,000
$0
$0
$200
$17,000
$250
$0
$22,000
$0
$0
$0
$700
$12,150
$12,450
$0
$0
$0
Department Total:
FY 16 Mgr. Recommended FY 16 v. 15 Budget Change
$19,176
$2,676
16%
$10,000
$9,999
999900%
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$500
$0
0%
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$500
$499
49900%
$50
$0
0%
$7,350
‐$1,250
‐15%
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$750
$50
7%
$1,500
$1,250
500%
$2,000
‐$11,800
‐86%
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$200
$0
0%
$16,200
$0
0%
$10,000
‐$50
0%
$850
$849
84900%
$22,000
$21,999
2199900%
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$700
$0
0%
$12,150
$0
0%
$12,450
$0
0%
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
‐$111,113
‐100%
$0
‐$12,500
‐100%
$116,376
Police Department

The Police Department has 14 full-time sworn positions, 5 volunteer reserve-sworn
positions and 1 full-time clerical position that assists the public with police and nonpolice issues. The Department provides traditional and non-traditional police services
to the residents, visitors, and those employed in the Town. Officers are trained to a
general working level in different areas of law enforcement, and in more specialized
and advanced areas as well, allowing Officers to properly handle incidents and calls
for service without referring citizens to outside agencies. Five of the fourteen
members possess Advanced Law Enforcement Certification and two hold
Intermediate Certification through the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training
Standards Commission. Two Officers are certified as Haz-Mat Technicians and one
as Haz-Mat Operations Level Responder.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Rutherfordton Police department is to be a community oriented Law
Enforcement Agency that enables and empowers its Police Officers to function as
community workers. Organizing and working alongside residents to help them Prevent,
Resist and Eliminate criminal and other disorder in their neighborhoods. Furthermore to be
a Law Enforcement Agency with Officers adhering always to our Constitution and the
Rules of Law.
FY 2016 Goals and Objectives
 Replacement of older computers, especially XP systems.
 Improve employee retention through morale-building efforts.
 Move toward the transition from CJIN to wireless aircards by increasing number
of aircards and beginning to integrate field reporting.
Police Expenditures
10‐5100
Account
1210 Salaries
1220 Overtime
1310 Special Separation All
NEW‐Unemployment Ins.
NEW‐401 K
NEW‐NC Retire
NEW‐FICA
NEW‐Dental
NEW‐Life
NEW‐BCBS
1800 Fringe Benefits
1810 Medical Claims
2120 Uniforms
2510 Gas, Oil, Tires
2990 Department Supplies
3000 Wellness
3110 Travel & Training
3220 Community Policing
3250 Postage
3310 Utilities
3510 Firing Range Expense
3520 Equipment Service & Ma
3530 Vehicle Service & Repa
3540 Equipment Repair/Repla
4400 Notices & Ads
4520 Reserve Compensation
4600 Reserve Equipment
4640 Grants
4650 K-9 Unit
4750 Animal Control
4800 Confidential Funds
4910 Dues & Subscriptions
5500 Capital Outlay
5560 Installment Payment
FY 14 Budget
$581,099
$8,500
$10,985
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$180,730
$0
$11,000
$50,983
$4,250
$5,000
$8,000
$250
$262
$4,746
$2,517
$9,000
$18,802
$7,500
$200
$625
$2,250
$0
$0
$800
$3,500
$600
$9,500
$24,086
FY 14 FY 16 Mgr. Actual FY 15 Budget Recommended FY 16 v. 15
$552,415 $607,365
$595,300
‐$12,065
$5,430
$8,730
$8,500
‐$230
$11,014
$10,985
$11,025
$40
$0
$1
$6,180
$6,179
$0
$1
$29,621
$29,620
$0
$1
$45,415
$45,414
$0
$1
$48,203
$48,202
$0
$1
$4,995
$4,994
$0
$1
$1,368
$1,367
$0
$1
$85,246
$85,245
$167,319 $201,927
$0
‐$201,927
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
$4,070
$11,000
$8,500
‐$2,500
$46,406
$51,000
$49,500
‐$1,500
$3,370
$4,250
$4,250
$0
$2,427
$5,000
$3,500
‐$1,500
$4,378
$9,000
$7,500
‐$1,500
$0
$250
$250
$0
$157
$262
$262
$0
$4,971
$5,058
$8,518
$3,460
$2,517
$3,500
$4,750
$1,250
$4,645
$9,000
$9,000
$0
$22,141
$16,737
$16,000
‐$737
$1,996
$26,800
$12,300
‐$14,500
$193
$200
$200
$0
$600
$625
$625
$0
$472
$2,250
$2,250
$0
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
$591
$800
$800
$0
$0
$3,500
$2,500
‐$1,000
$150
$600
$600
$0
$10,027
$130,566
$41,000
‐$89,566
$1,379
$2,493
$0
‐$2,493
Department $1,008,158
Total:
Budget Change
‐2%
‐3%
0%
617890%
2962019%
4541366%
4820219%
499400%
136700%
8524536%
‐100%
‐100%
‐23%
‐3%
0%
‐30%
‐17%
0%
0%
68%
36%
0%
‐4%
‐54%
0%
0%
0%
‐100%
‐100%
0%
‐29%
0%
‐69%
‐100%
Fire Department

Town allows for 30 positions. The current staff is eight full-time, two part-time
certified firefighters and twelve volunteers.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Rutherfordton Fire Department is to protect life and property from fire
and other emergencies through incident response, public education, and code
enforcement. It's the departments endeavor to deliver the highest level of care, to our
residents. As a customer driven organization, it is our mission and number one priority to
deliver the best possible service to our customers.
FY 2016 Goals and Objectives
 Color code the fire hydrants based on the NFPA color requirements for gallons
per minute availability so that responding personnel will know the flow of the
hydrants.
 Increase pre-plan activity by 25 percent and begin updating current pre-plans to
digital format for availability, efficiency, and productivity.
 Increase recruitment and retention activities to include expanded scholarship
opportunity for members through Firemen's Relief Fund and change pay-per-call
monies
Fire Expenditures
10‐5300
Account
1210 Salaries
1220 Overtime
NEW‐Unemployment Ins.
NEW‐401 K
NEW‐NC Retire
NEW‐FICA
NEW‐Dental
NEW‐Life
NEW‐BCBS
1800 Fringe Benefit
1810 Med Benefit Claims
NEW‐Contractual Services
2000 Zoning Expense
2120 Uniforms
2510 Gas, Oil, Tires
2990 Department Supplies
3000 Wellness
3110 Travel & Training
3250 Postage
3310 Utilities
3510 Building & Grounds
3530 Vehicle Service & Repa
3540 Equipment Repair/Repla
4500 VFIS Insurance
4520 Volunteer Compensation
4550 Volunteer Insurance &
4570 Banquets
4910 Dues & Subscriptions
5500 Capital Outlay
5560 Installment Purchase
FY 14 Budget
$273,742
$12,036
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$78,587
$0
$0
$0
$2,200
$11,000
$6,000
$3,400
$2,000
$100
$12,900
$2,000
$15,000
$15,000
$23,000
$15,000
$4,000
$850
$950
$606,700
$63,750
FY 14 Actual
$273,118
$7,873
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$76,337
$0
$0
$0
$2,102
$10,920
$5,661
$3,243
$1,778
$78
$13,643
$4,081
$11,159
$9,187
$22,081
$14,993
$3,496
$849
$426
$612,299
$56,752
FY 16 Mgr. FY 16 v. FY 15 Budget Recommended
15
Budget Change
$322,356
$332,310
$9,954
3%
$12,000
$12,000
$0
0%
$99,588
$3,323
‐$96,265
‐97%
$1
$7,987
$7,986
798553%
$1
$21,308
$21,307
2130705%
$1
$25,920
$25,919
2591922%
$1
$2,664
$2,663
266300%
$1
$690
$689
68900%
$1
$45,465
$45,464
4546373%
$99,588
$0
‐$99,588
‐100%
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$1
$6,500
$6,499
649900%
$5,120
$5,500
$380
7%
$2,400
$2,400
$0
0%
$12,152
$12,000
‐$152
‐1%
$6,000
$6,000
$0
0%
$4,000
$4,000
$0
0%
$3,000
$3,000
$0
0%
$100
$100
$0
0%
$14,250
$13,850
‐$400
‐3%
$2,000
$3,000
$1,000
50%
$50,000
$12,500
‐$37,500
‐75%
$17,824
$10,000
‐$7,824
‐44%
$24,000
$24,000
$0
0%
$15,000
$15,000
$0
0%
$4,000
$4,000
$0
0%
$850
$1,000
$150
18%
$950
$1,000
$50
5%
$3,000
$0
‐$3,000
‐100%
$58,335
$56,529
‐$1,806
‐3%
Department Total:
$632,046
Public Works Department

Public Works has fourteen full-time employees and one part time.

The department is responsible for refuse collection, recycling, yard debris, grassclippings and leaf pick up within the town limits. Employees of this department
maintain all streets signs, sidewalks, curbs, right of ways, parks, facilities, Clubhouse,
grounds, town buildings, waste water treatment plant, sewer lines, pump stations,
manholes, streets storms drains and the Rutherfordton cemetery.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Public Works Department of the Town of Rutherfordton is to maintain
the public property of the Town, including street rights-of-way, public easements, and other
public property in a manner that is aesthetically pleasing and functional for all of our
citizens. Maintain all vehicles and equipment of the Town and functions as the maintenance
arm of the sewer department.
FY 2016 Goals and Objectives
 Trenching & Shoring OSHA Training & NCDOT Flagger Training
 Send Employees to Basic Electrical classes
 Seek operational efficiencies with manpower and equipment.
Public Works Expenditures
10‐5600
Account
1210 Salaries
1220 Overtime
1230 Trustee Expense
NEW‐Unemployment Ins.
NEW‐401 K
NEW‐NC Retire
NEW‐FICA
NEW‐Dental
NEW‐Life
NEW‐BCBS
1800 Fringe Benefits
1810 Med Benefit Claims
2120 Uniform Rentals
2510 Gas, Oil, Tires
2700 Trash Cans / Recycle B
2990 Department Supplies
3000 Wellness
3110 Travel & Training
3250 Postage
3310 Utilities
3510 Building & Grounds
3520 Equipment Service & Re
3530 Vehicle Service & Repa
3540 Equipment Repair/Repla
3550 Safety Equipment
3600 Street Lights
3970 Powell Bill Expense
3980 Signage
3990 Parking Lot Maintenanc
4400 Notices & Ads
4570 Banquets
5500 Capital Outlay
5560 Installment Payment
5900 Powell Bill Cap Outlay
6000 Cemetery Maintenance
6050 Crestview Park Mainten
8000 Landfill Fees
8500 Recycle Fees
FY 14 Budget
$407,707
$3,732
$1,980
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$124,974
$0
$9,270
$60,000
$6,500
$4,000
$0
$3,000
$50
$8,874
$3,248
$9,000
$17,000
$9,800
$3,000
$51,962
$123,563
$4,000
$750
$500
$300
$10,875
$24,068
$13,525
$2,000
$0
$71,000
$0
FY 14 FY 16 Mgr. Budget Actual FY 15 Budget Recommended FY 16 v. 15 Change
$398,233 $425,787
$419,541
‐$6,246
‐1%
$2,983
$3,000
$3,000
$0
0%
$380
$1,980
$1,980
$0
0%
$0
$1
$4,011
$4,010
401041%
$0
$1
$9,420
$9,419
941912%
$0
$1
$25,133
$25,132 2513188%
$0
$1
$31,289
$31,288 3128798%
$0
$1
$3,996
$3,995
399500%
$0
$1
$768
$767
76700%
$0
$1
$68,197
$68,196 6819609%
$119,473 $143,999
$0
‐$143,999 ‐100%
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$7,481
$8,000
$8,000
$0
0%
$42,924
$54,354
$51,750
‐$2,604
‐5%
$6,060
$90,000
$6,000
‐$84,000
‐93%
$4,567
$5,193
$7,000
$1,807
35%
$180
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$863
$4,000
$3,500
‐$500
‐13%
$0
$50
$50
$0
0%
$9,142
$9,052
$9,052
$0
0%
$3,200
$2,500
$2,500
$0
0%
$6,961
$9,000
$8,000
‐$1,000
‐11%
$11,044
$19,000
$12,000
‐$7,000
‐37%
$8,382
$9,800
$9,800
$0
0%
$2,875
$3,000
$3,000
$0
0%
$50,005
$51,962
$51,962
$0
0%
$38,064
$56,485
$0
‐$56,485
‐100%
$2,223
$4,000
$8,500
$4,500
113%
$481
$750
$2,000
$1,250
167%
$500
$500
$500
$0
0%
$289
$380
$600
$220
58%
$3,000
$18,000
$0
‐$18,000
‐100%
$603
$6,017
$94,800
$88,783
1476%
$17,354
$332,200
$0
‐$332,200 ‐100%
$418
$2,000
$1,500
‐$500
‐25%
$237
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$71,764
$76,950
$68,500
‐$8,450
‐11%
$0
$1
$2,500
$2,499
249900%
Department $918,849
Total:
Library

The library has three full-time employees

Norris Library maintains a collection of reading, reference, and audio-visual materials
for use of the general public. Patrons are provided assistance in researching of
information. Some training in the basic use of the Internet is also provided. Federal
and State income tax forms are provided for the public. Children’s programs are the
strongest aspect of Norris Library’s services. In summer, the library participates in a
reading program for children. There is also a story hour. During the school year,
children from day care centers as well as school groups come to the library for story
reading and for an introductory lesson on how to use the library. Preschool story time
is held weekly at the library. Students with school assignments depend on the library
for materials; as well as wireless connection for the MacBooks provided to the
students by Rutherford County Schools.
Description
The Rutherfordton Norris Library is operated and funded by the Town of Rutherfordton
with the help of the Norris Library Foundation. Its mission is to provide wealth’s of
information to the Towns citizens and visitors, and provide a safe and enjoyable
environment for individuals to study and/or perform research.
FY 2016 Goals and Objectives
 Update our Library Work Room
 Enlisting the help of a Spanish speaking volunteer to assist adult Hispanic patrons
on using the internet for email, resumes, job applications, etc.
 Contact elementary schools within our community to promote library services and
encourage the issuing of library cards
Library Expenditures
10‐6100
Account
1210 Salaries
NEW‐Unemployment Ins.
NEW‐401 K
NEW‐NC Retire
NEW‐FICA
NEW‐Dental
NEW‐Life
NEW‐BCBS
1800 Fringe Benefits
2990 Department Supplies
3000 Wellness
3010 Book Expense
3110 Travel & Training
3310 Utilities
3510 Building & Grounds
3520 Equipment Service & Ma
NEW-Programming
3540 Equipment Repair/Repla
4570 Banquets
5500 Capital Outlay
5560 Installment Purchase
FY 14 FY 14 FY 16 Mgr. FY 16 v. Budget Budget
Actual FY 15 Budget Recommended
15
Change
$101,183 $101,563 $106,243
$110,483
$4,240
4%
$0
$0
$1
$1,105
$1,104 110383%
$0
$0
$1
$2,762
$2,761 276106%
$0
$0
$1
$7,369
$7,368 736819%
$0
$0
$1
$8,618
$8,617 861664%
$0
$0
$1
$999
$998
99800%
$0
$0
$1
$196
$195
19520%
$0
$0
$1
$17,049
$17,048 1704827%
$29,966 $29,257
$33,987
$0
‐$33,987 ‐100%
$3,850
$4,898
$3,850
$4,500
$650
17%
$0
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$6,305
$4,781
$6,000
$6,000
$0
0%
$100
$0
$100
$350
$250
250%
$6,100
$6,071
$7,263
$7,000
‐$263
‐4%
$2,000
$1,217
$2,000
$1,500
‐$500
‐25%
$5,260
$4,379
$5,260
$6,000
$740
14%
$0
$0
$1
$1,000
$999
99900%
$1,700
$1,395
$2,300
$2,300
$0
0%
$0
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
$0
$1
$6,750
$6,749 674900%
$2,948
$77
$301
$0
‐$301
‐100%
Department $183,981
Total:
Recreation Department

There are no staff positions in the recreation budget. The facilities are being
maintained by the Public Works Department and some special interest groups. Little
League, the Golf Club, Clubhouse Committee and the Kiwanis Club, are providing
programs and direction for those facilities. Facilities include 2nd Street Park, Main
Street Park, the Clubhouse area, Crestview Park, the Golf Course and Kiwanis Park.
Included in the recreation budget are the Town entrances.

The Recreation Committee is involved in the long-term plans for recreation.

Plans for a comprehensive trails system and Kiwanis Park have been presented to
Town Council.
Mission
The Recreation department’s mission is to provide great parks, natural areas, and
recreational experiences.
FY 2016 Goals and Objectives
 Improve the safety and usability of all parks and rentable facilities owned by the
Town.
Parks & Rec. Expenditures
10‐6200
Account
2990 Department Supplies
3110 Travel & Training
3310 Utilities
3510 Building & Grounds
3560 Crestview/Kiwanis Main
3580 Second Street Park
3590 Town Entrances
4640 Grants
4990 Miscellaneous
5000 Clubhouse Utilities &
5100 Clubhouse Maintenance
5500 Capital Outlay
5600 Golf Course Capital Im
6950 Appearance Commission
6970 Little League Field
6990 Golf Course
7010 TRAILS
9930 Clubhouse Reserve
FY 14 Budget
$2,000
$1,000
$26,200
$1,500
$7,000
$0
$2,500
$0
$250
$15,322
$0
$12,253
$0
$0
$12,960
$9,800
$0
$1,350
FY 14 FY 16 Mgr. FY 16 v. Budget Actual FY 15 Budget Recommended
15
Change
$361
$2,000
$2,000
$0
0%
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$0
0%
$23,575
$24,100
$24,100
$0
0%
$1,045
$1,500
$1,500
$0
0%
$8,977
$7,000
$10,000
$3,000
43%
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$2,845
$2,500
$15,000
$12,500
500%
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
$250
$250
$0
0%
$15,398
$13,500
$13,500
$0
0%
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$12,253
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$12,905
$2,000
$2,000
$0
0%
$9,800
$10,000
$10,000
$0
0%
$0
$1
$15,000
$14,999 1499900%
$0
$1,200
$1,200
$0
0%
Department $95,550
Total:
Debt Service
Description
Debt Service expenditures serve to make payments on the principal and interest on various
financing instruments the Town utilizes to purchase capital assets including land and
equipment, and construct capital improvements such as new buildings or facilities.
Long-Term Debt Payment Summary
 Current Debt
 General Fund

On September 12, 2012, the Town executed an installment purchase
agreement in the amount of $509,981 for the purchase of a fire truck. This
agreement bears interest at 2.08% and calls for monthly principal and interest
payments of $4,711 beginning in October of 2012 through September of 2022.
 Sewer Fund

On September 2, 2009, the Town was awarded a loan in the amount of
$101,850 with the State of North Carolina for a loan from the North Carolina
Emergency Revolving Loan Account to finance the waterworks road pump
Station replacement and wastewater collection system improvements.
This note bears no interest and calls for annual payments of $16,975 in May of each
year beginning in May 2011 through May 2016.

On June 12, 2006, the Town executed a promissory note in the amount of
$591,952 with the State of North Carolina for a loan from the North Carolina
Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund to finance the retrofit of the wastewater
treatment plant. This note bears interest at 2.195% and calls for semi-annual
payments of interest and annual payments of principal in May of each year
beginning in May 2009 through May 2026.
 Proposed Debt

General Fund

$38,000 – Investigations Vehicle

$138,000 – Grabble Truck

$260,000 – Trash Truck
Town Debt Payments
Loan Description
Department
Admin
Department Total:
Loan Total Principal Amount
Loan Total Interest Amount
$0
$0
$0
$38,000
$0
RTR‐Comm. Dev
Police
Department Total:
Investigations Vehicle Fire
Department Total:
Fire Truck
$38,000
$428,209
$0
$38,154
Department Total:
Grabble Truck Trash Truck $428,209
$138,000
$260,000
$38,154
Department Total:
$398,000
$0
Department Total:
$0
$0
Department Total:
waterworks road pump station repla. and system impr.
retrofit of wastewater plant
$0
$33,950
$373,864
$0
Department Total:
$407,814
Public Works
Library
Parks & Rec.
Sewer
$53,342
$53,342
Loan Total
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$38,000
$0
$0
$38,000
$466,363
$0
$0
$466,363
$138,000
$260,000
$0
$398,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$461,156
$0
$461,156
Town Total:
FY 15‐16 Payment Total
$0
$0
$0
$56,529
$56,529
$94,800
$0
$0
$16,975
$38,677
$55,652
$206,981
Powell Bill Fund

This fund has no employees and is solely for the purpose tracking the revenues and
expenditures of monies used for street and sidewalk construction, maintenance and
repair.
Description
Street improvements for the Town of Rutherfordton are funded primarily through a stateshared gasoline tax known as “Powell Bill” funds. The Town utilizes these funds to
maintain our street resurfacing program, construct new streets, repair existing sidewalks,
and improve existing streets and sidewalks.
FY 2016 Work Program
 Replace aged and broken sidewalks throughout the Town
 Proactively monitor the Town street system for issues
 Begin the implementation of the Rutherfordton Trail System
Powell Bill Fund Revenues
NEW
Account Code
NEW
Account Name
Powell Bill Revenue
Total Powell Bill Revenues:
FY 16 Mgr. Recommended
$135,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$135,000
Powell Bill Fund Expenditures
Account #
NEW
NEW
NEW
Account Name
Street Maintenance
Sidewalk Maintenance
Greenways & Trails
Department Total:
FY 16 Mgr. Recommended
$90,000
$30,000
$15,000
$0
$135,000
Sewer Enterprise Fund

The Sewer Fund has two employees for maintenance purposes as well as two
contracted employees for the operation of the Town’s sewer system.
Description
The Town of Rutherfordton operates a Sewer Enterprise Fund. The Town provides all
collection, system maintenance and expansion.
FY 2016 Goals and Objectives
 Purchase a new sewer line jetter system to better maintain and clean town sewer
lines.
 Purchase a new camera trailer to allow the inspection of sewer lines.
 Provide more funds for sewer collection system line replacements.
Sewer Expenditures
60-7135
Budget FY 13-14 Actual FY 13-14 Budget FY 14-15 Budget FY 15-16
Personnel
$20,000.00
$17,772.56
$57,519.00
$59,384.00
Operating
$551,885.00
$435,149.19
$617,010.00
$562,250.00
Capital
$68,660.00
$68,659.97
$1,000,002.00
$143,000.00
Debt Service
$57,021.00
$8,890.18
$56,337.00
$55,652.00
Total: $697,566.00
$530,471.90
$1,730,868.00
$820,286.00
Percent Change from
FY 14-15 to 15-16
3%
-9%
-86%
-1%
-53%
Sewer Fund Revenues
60‐
Account Code
60-3380-0000 Violation Fines
3710-5200 Taps & Connections Fee
3713-5100 Sewer Use Fees
3713-5120 Late Payment Fees
3830-0000 Installment Purchase P
3831-0000 Interest Income
3839-0000 Miscellaneous Revenue
3842-0000 Grant Revenue
3984-0000 Transfer In Sewer Cap
3991-0000 Fund Balance Appropria
FY 13 FY 13 FY 14 FY 14 FY 16 Mgr. Budget
Actual
Budget
Actual FY 15 Budget Recommended FY 16 v. 15
Budget Changes
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
#DIV/0!
$750
$250
$750
$850
$750
$750
$0
0%
$676,982 $689,022 $696,456 $696,285 $729,740
$819,186
$89,446 12%
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
#DIV/0!
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
#DIV/0!
$200
$455
$360
$120
$360
$350
‐$10
‐3%
$0
$384
$0
$307
$0
$0
$0
#DIV/0!
$0
$0
$0
$17,500 $1,000,000
$0
‐$1,000,000 ‐100%
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
#DIV/0!
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
#DIV/0!
Total Sewer $820,286
Revenues:
Sewer Expenditures
60‐7135
Account
1250 Reim General Fund Sala
NEW‐Salaries
Overtime
NEW‐Unemployment Ins.
NEW‐401 K
NEW‐NC Retire
NEW‐FICA
NEW‐Dental
NEW‐Life
NEW‐BCBS
2510 Gas, Oil Tires 2990 Department Supplies
3100 Plant Chemicals
3310 Utilities
3350 Billing & Collection C
3370 Travel & Training
3390 Refunds
3400 Sludge Disposal
3450 Testing/Monitoring
3500 Contracted Services
3530 Line Maintenance & Rep
3531 Plant Maintenance & Re
3540 Sewer Equipt Repair /
4500 Insurance
4640 Grants
4920 Depreciation Expense
4990 Miscellaneous
5000 Capital Project Intere
5010 LAKE LURE CONNECTOR
5100 Capital Project Princi
5500 Capital Outlay
5520 Capital Reserve Sewer
5560 Installment Purchase
5600 Intrafund Transfers
9000 Capital Project Expens
9930 For Future Appropriati
FY 14 Budget
$20,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$41,892
$40,000
$88,736
$16,000
$0
$0
$15,000
$42,400
$124,250
$7,771
$40,904
$2,245
$4,000
$0
$0
$17,639
$8,891
$0
$48,130
$68,660
$0
$0
$0
$0
$111,048
FY 14 FY 16 Mgr. Actual FY 15 Budget Recommended FY 16 v. 15 Budget Change
$17,773
$57,510
$0
‐$57,510
‐100%
$0
$1
$46,354
$46,353
4635308%
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
$1
$464
$463
46254%
$0
$1
$783
$782
78167%
$0
$1
$2,086
$2,085
208500%
$0
$1
$3,616
$3,615
361462%
$0
$1
$333
$332
33200%
$0
$1
$66
$65
6500%
$0
$1
$5,683
$5,682
568209%
$0
$0
$1,500
$40,565
$43,400
$3,000
‐$40,400
‐93%
$32,529
$20,000
$35,500
$15,500
78%
$64,676
$69,000
$74,500
$5,500
8%
$15,420
$17,000
$17,000
$0
0%
$0
$1
$5,500
$5,499
549900%
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$16,770
$17,000
$16,000
‐$1,000
‐6%
$41,799
$42,800
$3,500
‐$39,300
‐92%
$124,393 $126,400
$216,000
$89,600
71%
$11,963
$25,000
$47,000
$22,000
88%
$42,896
$28,700
$28,000
‐$700
‐2%
$8,220
$5,000
$5,000
$0
0%
$4,262
$4,750
$4,750
$0
0%
$17,500
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$14,157
$10,000
$5,000
‐$5,000
‐50%
$8,890
$8,206
$0
‐$8,206
‐100%
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
$48,130
$0
‐$48,130
‐100%
$68,660 $1,000,000
$0
‐$1,000,000
‐100%
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
$1
$55,652
$55,651
5565100%
$0
$1
$0
‐$1
‐100%
$0
$1
$143,000
$142,999
14299900%
$0
$207,954
$100,000
‐$107,954
‐52%
Department $820,286
Total:
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TRICK or TREAT on MAIN – October 31st of Each Year
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Rate Schedule For FY 2015-2016
Clubhouse Rental Fees
Updated May 2011
Weekends and Holidays
Monday - Thursday 2 p.m- Entire Day
Monday - Thursday: any 4 hr block
$175
$125
$75
Police Officer fee if alcohol is on the premises
$32 / hr
Cash Deposit
$100
Crestview Park Facilities
Ball Fields
Crestview Picnic Area
All reservations to be made at Town Hall
$10 / hr; lights are additional $10 / hr
1st hr
$10
each additional hr
$5
Cemetery Fees:
Updated August 2012
Plot
Deed
Record
$450
$150
$26
If a multiplot purchase, no additional costs for the deed and its recording.
Solid Waste Fees
Garbage Collection:
Residential **
1 can picked up once per week
Each additional weekly can pickup
Updated June 2014
Covered by property taxes*
$8.10 per month
Commercial & Other Non-Residential Customers
2 cans picked up once per week
Each additional weekly can pickup
Commercial - Twice weekly pick up
Recycle Collection
Residential
Currently subsidized by property taxes (2 bins max)
Non-subsidizing customers
Commercial** & Other Non-Residential Customers
Currently subsidized by property taxes
Non-subsidizing customers
Covered by property taxes*
$8.10 per month
$8.10 per month
Covered by property taxes*
$8.10 per bin per month
Covered by property taxes*
$8.10 per bin per month
* If a customer does not subsidize collection through property taxes, the fee is charged
beginning with the first can or bin.
** Each apartment is classified as a separate residence
Trash Receptacle
Recycling Bin
Bulk Pickup
Brush Pickup
95 gallon
65 gallon
$60
$43
$10
Charge assessed by pickup
One free pickup per month, $90 per truckload thereafter. Effective 9/1/08
Copy Fees
Per Page
10¢
Fire Department Fees
Inspection Permit Fees
Business/Mercantile
Residential Foster Care
Rest Home/Child Care
Assembly
Manufacturing/Institutional
$10
$10
$20
$50
$100
Zoning Fees
Rezoning Application
Copy of UDO
Variance Fee
Conditional Use Permit
Special Use Permit
Zoning Permit requiring inspection
Zoning Permit not requiring inspection
$200
$25
$100
$100
$100
$25
$10
Updated June 2014
Rutherfordton Inside Sewer Rates
Block
Monthly Volume
From (gallons)
To (gallons)
1
Base Rate (first 1000 gallons free)
2
1,001
500,000
3
500,001
1,000,000
4
1,000,001
10,000,000
5
10,000,001 and over
Rutherfordton Outside Sewer Rates
Block
Monthly Volume
From (gallons)
To (gallons)
1
Base Rate (first 1000 gallons free)
2
1,001
500,000
3
500,001
1,000,000
4
1,000,001
10,000,000
5
10,000,001 and over
Tap Fees
4" tap
6" tap
8" tap
Rate per 1,000 gallons
$ 13.25
$ 5.14
$ 4.46
$ 2.86
$ 1.29
Rate per 1,000 gallons
$ 39.75
$ 15.42
$ 13.38
$ 8.58
$ 3.87
Inside Outside
$750 As Negotiated
$900
$1,200
Town of Rutherfordton General Fund 2016‐2020 Capital Improvement Plan Summary
= Committed
DEPT
Library
Community Development
Police
Police
Public Works
Public Works
Library
Public Works
Community Development
Parks & Rec
Community Development
Public Works
Public Works
Fire
Fire
Library
Public Works
Fire
Fire
Admin
Fire
Fire
Parks & Rec
Parks & Rec
Community Development
Parks & Rec
Community Development
Fire
Parks & Rec
Public Works
DESCRIPTION
Work Room
Woodrow Jones Boiler
Investigations Vehicle Replacement
Patrol Vehicle Replacement
Grabble Truck
Refuse Truck
Digital Homework/Meeting Room
Vehicle Replacement
Downtown Streetscapes
Kiwanis's Park Bathrooms
Way finding Signage
Lawn Mower
Leaf Truck
SCBA & Cascade
Rescue Engine
Technology Upgrades
Dump Truck
Rescue Equipment
Extrication Equipment
Fleet Vehicle
Vehicle Replacement
Mini Pumper
Kiwanis's Park Trail & Shelter
Crestview Park Improvements
Betchler House
Over Mountain victory Greenway
Central St Parking & Main St Park
Station #2
Purple Martin Greenway
New Facility
2016
6,750
22,000
38,000
82,000
138,000
260,000
One Time
Capital
Fund
Balance
Debt
2017
82,000
2018
41,000
2019
82,000
2020
Future
38,000
41,000
260,000
22,000
22,500
25,000
50,000
50,000
25,000
25,000
22,500
25,000
25,000
225,000
13,000
167,000
195,600
525,000
22,875
40,430
60,000
60,000
22,500
30,000
125,000
275,000
546,750
0
0
0
251,500
966,600
290,305 579,000
22,500
125,000
220,725
325,000
400,000
450,000
725,000
2,778,225
Total
6,750
22,000
76,000
328,000
138,000
260,000
22,000
45,000
125,000
275,000
50,000
13,000
167,000
195,600
525,000
22,875
40,430
60,000
60,000
22,500
30,000
125,000
275,000
22,500
125,000
220,725
325,000
400,000
450,000
725,000
5,412,380
Town of Rutherfordton
Sewer Enterprise Fund 2015‐2019 Capital Improvement Plan Summary
= Committed
DEPT
Sewer
Sewer
Sewer
Sewer
Sewer
Sewer
Sewer
Sewer
Sewer
Sewer
DESCRIPTION
Inspection Camera
Sewer Jetter
Spare Pumps for Lift Stations
WWTP Aeration Basin Liner
WWTP Generator
Vehicle Replacement
Manhole Rehab
Charlotte Road Lift Station
WWTP SCADA
Outfall Tractor
2016
68,500
75,000
143,500
2017
18,500
39,000
175,000
232,500
2018
2019
2020
18,500
25,000
25,750
87,425
138,175
25,750
115,000
140,750
25,750
48,725
92,975
Total
75,000
37,000
39,000
175,000
25,000
77,250
87,425
115,000
48,725
679,400