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Leelanau TownshipTuesday, February 11, 2025

2/11/2025 - Leelanau Township Board | Budget Draft Meeting

Summary

The budget report for Leelanau Township highlights the financial status as of March 31, 2025, detailing estimated revenues and expenses across various funds, including general, emergency services, police, and facilities management.

Public Comments

No public comments were recorded during the meeting.

Affordable Housing Initiatives

There was no discussion regarding affordable housing initiatives.

Parks and Recreation Matters

The report outlines the Parks and Recreation department's budget status. - **Budget Discussion**: Total estimated revenues were reported at $74,000 with appropriations of $71,361. - **Next Steps/Decisions**: Proposed salary increases and additional budget requests (e.g., $20,000 for equipment) were discussed, indicating a desire to enhance recreational services which may lead to increased community engagement.

Infrastructure Projects

Several infrastructure projects were addressed within the budget allocations: - **Facilities Fund**: Proposed capital outlay for improvements around various areas including $100,000 for the airport and $245,000 for road improvements. - **Emergency Services Fund**: Detailed allocations for operational supplies and maintenance to ensure services can respond promptly to community needs. - **Next Steps**: Funding approval for these projects will be reviewed in the following fiscal year budget discussions.

Other Business

Other agenda items included general administrative updates, discussion on departmental appropriations, and upcoming challenges in maintaining service levels across departments with current budget constraints.

Financial Summary

- **Total Estimated Revenues**: $3,052,570.00 - **Total Appropriations**: $3,280,591.00 - **Net Deficit**: $(228,021.00) - **Beginning Fund Balance**: $5,011,043.17 - **Ending Fund Balance**: $4,783,022.17

There were proposed allocations for two major projects totaling $2,714,410.00, which will have future budget implications if approved.

Action Items

- Follow-ups to finalize the budget for parks and recreation initiatives including enhancements for equipment and resources with a deadline for next meeting discussions. - Review and approval of infrastructure projects related to the airport and road improvements planned for the next fiscal year, with a proposal to reassess budget ramifications. - Consideration for potential increases in funding to cover basic operational costs across departments, especially in emergency services and infrastructure maintenance.

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