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A public works manager in Williamsport has budgeted $100,000 more in Liquid Fuels state funds for road work next year due to inflationary expectations.
Scott Livermore, general manager of the department, told the council the expected price of materials is the reason for the increased budget for using the liquid fuels funds provided to the city through state gasoline tax at the pumps.
Ahead of the wintry weather, the department staff reported Tuesday it is fully stocked with its salt and cinder supplies, and its equipment and operators of snow plow trucks are ready to roll.
The department does the main streets first, then secondary and uses a smaller vehicle for the alleys last during the winter storms. Ordinance requires individuals to clear their sidewalks of snow and ice after the storms are over or codes can issue a fine.
Under the City Hall operating fund, those costs are estimated to be down about 11% while there are heating requirements for the building at 245 W. Fourth St., which remains condemned and closed. Livermore noted that council has agreed to take $50,000 to $60,000 from this fund to get financial audits closer to completion.
Journey Bank at Historic Bowman Field revenue as a part of the signage contract the city has with the bank for the home of the Crosscutters and site of the PIAA high school baseball games will continue to be brought in for the bottom line. Final details on the signage contract are expected to be reviewed in December.
Information technology budget is close to what it was with an expected $13,099 increase, or less than 4%.
The natural gas impact fees are at 57.3% of revenues with an increase due to the average over the last five years and from interest income, according to Heather Jacoby, city finance director.
The city would use $224,159 of the natural gas (Act 13) account toward the grant match for the pump (bike) track at Shaw Park and $70,000 for the city comprehensive park plan, she said.