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Town of Winthrop FY2025 Annual Budget July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 Town Manager Anthony Marino Finance Director Sarah Johnson Assistant CFO Robert Powers Town Council Council President Jim Letterie Council Vice President Hannah Belcher Councilor Max Tassinari Councilor Rob DeMarco Councilor John Munson Councilor Suzanne Swope Councilor Joseph Aiello Councilor John DaRos Councilor Pat Costigan Reader’s Guide The purpose of this document is to communicate the Town of Winthrop’s fiscal year (FY) 2025 recommended budget in a useful format for citizens, elected officials, staff, and any other interested parties. The information is presented in a user-friendly format that allows all readers to obtain answers to specific funding questions. The Budget Message should assist the reader in understanding the major aspects of the budget. Document Organization This budget document describes how the Town attempts to identify the community’s needs for public services and the strategies by which it tries to meet those needs. We have organized this document so that the readers can obtain essential information in a quick, accessible, and digestible format. For those who wish to inquire in greater depth, we have provided greater detail. Readers can find explanations about all appropriated funds, as well as the budget adoption process and timeline. Financial summaries are presented to reflect all sources and uses of funds. The reader can identify where all monies come from and how each fund uses those dollars. Additionally, information is provided, showing the level of fund balance maintained and the annual impact of the budget on those balances. The Expenditure Budget Summary section contains information about the various funds at the department level, including the budget appropriation for all Town departments. The Town Departments section should help you identify by the department the following: • mission statements • goals and objectives • accomplishments • funded positions comparison for three years The Capital Plan section includes information on capital projects and their financing methods. Finally, the Appendices include supplemental data for the budget document. Included in the section are items such as Reserves, Fund Descriptions and Balances, position summary, statistics, table of abbreviations, and a glossary of terms. How to Read Financial Data Most data within this document is presented in fiscal year terms. The Town of Winthrop operates on a fiscal year that runs from July 1 through June 30. Therefore, FY2025 is the period from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. All information is presented using a three- year comparison, which includes FY23 actual expenditures and FY24 budgeted revenues and expenditures (thru 3-31-24). Anyone interested in obtaining additional information concerning the Town of Winthrop’s Budget is encouraged to contact the Town Manager’s Office at (617) 846-1705 or visit the Town’s website at www.town.winthrop.ma.us. Town of Winthrop 2025 Annual Budget Table of Contents Introduction FY2025 Budget Message Guide to the Fy2025 Budget Community Profile Our Government Town Charter Budget Summaries Town Departments Executive Office : Town Manager , Town Council, Town Attorney, MIS Finance: Accounting, Treasurer, Town Clerk, Assessing, Municipal Hearing Human Resources Planning & Grants, Planning Board, Appeals Board, Conservation Commission Police, Animal Control, E-911 Dispatch Fire , Emergency Management Inspectional Services Public Works: Cemetery, Building Maintenance, Snow & Ice Library Clinical & Public Health Services: Council on Aging, Veterans Services School Debt Enterprise Funds Harbormaster Parks and Recreation Rink Solid Waste Water/Sewer Capital Plan Grants Appendices Editors Note: This file is formatted with navigation links. Click on the section that you wish to view. Click on the link at the bottom of any page to return to the Table of Contents. Balanced Budget Summary Revenue Budget Summary Expenditure Budget Summary INTRODUCTION Return to Table of Contents Anthony Marino Town Manager M E M O R A N D U M TO: Town Council & Finance Committee FROM: Anthony Marino, Town Manager DATE: May 1, 2024 RE: Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Message It is with great pleasure that I submit the proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 for the Town of Winthrop. It has been my honor, as your Town Manager, to work with the Town Council, Finance Committee, School Committee, School Superintendent, and all the department heads to prepare this budget for the Town of Winthrop's consideration. According to the Winthrop Charter, the Town Manager shall "Not less than sixty (60) days prior to the start of the town’s fiscal year, the Town Manager, after consultation with the Council President, shall submit to the Town Council a proposed operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year with an accompanying budget message and supporting documents.” This budget meets these requirements as it is balanced and honors the Town Council’s theme and mandate of a conservative approach to both revenues and expenses. This budget also continues our commitment to consolidation, maintaining a commitment to resident services, public safety, and public works, all of which fit within the Council’s goals for the Town, and still maintaining a commitment to responsible spending. This budget message aligns with the Town Councils’ goal to increase transparency and goes well beyond by improving communication with the public. In addition to those required sections, this budget message also looks forward, providing insight into our long- term budget planning and identifying emerging issues that may impact spending and municipal operations in the coming years. Therefore, this budget message is separated into four major categories: Revenues, Expenses, Capital Spending, and Long-Term Financial Planning. It represents a TOWN OF WINTHROP OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1705 Return to Table of Contents Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1705 Return to Table of Contents collaborative effort of all departments. We are proud to submit this budget as it represents hours of work by all of our department heads and staff members. REVENUES Fiscal Year 2025's revenues are forecasted responsibly and conservatively; given the rebound in the new and used vehicle market we have level funded excise tax receipts for FY25. We continue to keep our receipts at levels designed to support continuous free cash. Our staff and Department Heads meet annually before the revenue estimates are finalized, review each category and local receipt individually, and discuss market trends, past performance, and anticipated activity, making each year's revenue projections both a collaborative effort and producing a true and accurate estimate. Decision-makers and the public continue to have a window to review, analyze, and question all categories of revenues and local receipts. This budget is also posted and indexed on the Town's website, providing further access to our projected spending of the people’s resources. Our projections for State Aid are using the figures supplied on the Cherry Sheet for the Governor’s proposed budget. However, if the state aid numbers come in lower than what we budgeted for, we have already identified areas where we can cut and adjust the budget after the Town Council votes on it. Overall, property tax revenue is projected to increase by the allowable 2 ½ percent in FY25, with an increase in the estimate for new growth, the tax revenue that comes from new construction. The new growth estimate of $550,000 is larger than average for Winthrop but is consistent with the recent increase in new residential construction that we have experienced. We anticipate that this number will stabilize and be reduced in future years as our Assessing Department finishes entering the building permit data. Local receipts are projected to remain consistent with the last fiscal year. These figures are developed in detailed consultation with our department heads and reflect an analysis of industry trends and historical performance here in Winthrop. As a result, they will continue to be forecast well below actual proceeds to provide a portion of the cushion that helps create a sustainable annual free cash figure. This budget captures and fulfills the goals and requirements of the Town Council's conservative policies for both revenues and expenses. It continues the practice of eschewing free cash as a funding source for the Stabilization funds, an approach that has drawn praise from both our auditor and financial advisor. Proof of this is the increase in our bond rating from AA to AA+. This allows us to obtain lower interest rates on future capital and infrastructure projects. This practice ensures a balanced budget funded with recurring and not one-time revenues and is lauded by analysts and municipal finance professionals alike. Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1705 Return to Table of Contents Our Revenue Projections are shown below: Revenue FY2024 FY2025 % Change General Fund 59,608,602.00 61,205,014.00 2.68% Enterprise Funds 14,409,746.00 14,356,612.63 0% Capital Stab 800,000.00 946,500.00 18% Revolving Funds 209,874.00 209,874.00 0% Total Revenue 75,028,222.00 76,718,000.63 2% EXPENSES This budget reflects a commitment to preserving our residents’ quality of life by providing and maintaining adequate financial resources necessary to sustain a sufficient level of educational and municipal services. It also responds to changes in the economy, governmental and non-governmental organizations' priorities, and other changes that may affect our financial well-being. It fulfills the core value of supporting education, public safety, and public works while balancing fiscal responsibility and fulfilling the Town Council’s financial goals. The FY24 budget: • Continues to work within sustainable revenue sources and is balanced; • Continues the use of the “Base Budget Document” for the Town of Winthrop. This budget is designed to include all of the associated expenses for the town and school in each of the respective budgets. By doing this, we establish a percentage of the budget that both the Town and the School have available for use. • The Town of Winthrop saw a nominal increase in Chapter 70, school state aid funding, for FY25. The continued strain on the school budget due to contractual obligations and increased expenses will need to be addressed in the near future. The increases allowed with Proposition 2 ½ and new growth is not enough to sustain this budget and an override will need to be considered before the we start the FY26 budget. • Includes a nine-point six percent (9.6%) increase for health insurance through GIC, providing funding for the town's 85% share of the health insurance costs. • Salary increases for most unions and non-union personnel are calculated at two percent (2%) for FY25, and non-union personnel receives a two percent (2%) cost of living adjustment (COLA). • This general fund budget includes trash and recycling expenses totaling $600,000. This is the same budget number we carried last year; to lower this Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1705 Return to Table of Contents number in the long term, we will need to consider adjusting the trash fee and the pay-as-you-throw bag revenue. With increased trash costs on the horizon, we must pay close attention to this enterprise fund to ensure proper funding sources and control expenses. • Includes a $60,000 subsidy or budget transfer for the Park and Recreation ($30,000) and the Rink ($30,000) enterprise funds. This recognizes the contribution that the Park and Recreation program and the Ice Rink provide for the residents of Winthrop. • Annual increases in our health insurance, charges from Northeast and Essex Technical Schools, union contracts, building and vehicle insurance, and retirement and pension funding take up most of our 2.5% tax increase per year. As a result, it is challenging to honor new staffing requests, new software and upgrades, and other new initiatives. Moving forward, we will look at each department and see if there are any reorganizations that we can put in place to maximize our current staffing levels. A summary of the expenses is shown below: Appropriations FY2024 FY2025 % Change Town Departments 14,587,271.00 17,656,158.00 21% School Department 35,121,803.00 35,921,803.00 2% Non-Departmental 9,899,528.00 7,627,053.00 -23% Non-Appropriated - - 0% Total General Fund 59,608,602.00 61,205,014.00 2.68% Enterprise Funds 14,409,746.00 14,356,612.63 0% Revolving Funds 209,874.00 209,874.00 0% Capital Stab 800,000.00 946,500.00 18% Total Appropriations 15,419,620.00 15,512,986.63 1% CAPITAL SPENDING Included in this proposal are the capital requests for FY25 and a new five-year capital plan. Each capital proposal contains a detailed project sheet outlining the specifics of each proposed purchase. This year's capital items are routine operational items and more considerable vehicle replacement expenses to be funded primarily with Capital Stabilization Funds, Retained Earnings from the Sewer Enterprise fund, and Green Communities Grant funds. This Capital Plan also takes a holistic approach to the Town and includes larger projects that are on the horizon, including a new fire station, the replacement of the turf on Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1705 Return to Table of Contents Miller Field, and the upcoming Revere Street TIP project so the residents understand what the long-term Capital needs are for the Town. This Capital Plan will be more comprehensive in FY25 as we have received our Facilities Needs Assessment for all Town and School buildings from Brightly and our Water System Capital Plan from Woodard & Curran. Lastly, Winthrop is a Green Community; therefore, we plan to offset our Weatherization Projects and our HVAC and Heat Pump replacement expenses with their yearly competitive grant funding program. More details on the five-year capital plan are included in the Capital Plan section of this budget document. LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLANNING The Town Council continues to make long-term financial stability and sustainability a priority. In addition to their updated long-term Capital Planning goals, the Council has prioritized working within the Levy and Proposition 2 ½. It guides how we decide which budget increases and which capital requests are honored. • Balancing development and costs – With a recent surge of residential housing applications, the pressures of providing roadways, clean water, and other municipal services, including education, will become more acute. It will be essential to have a funding and service delivery program and plan to insulate the Town from rising service delivery costs. • Infrastructure – With rising populations, the planning and implementation of infrastructure amenities like roadway and sidewalk repairs, walking trails, and other non-traditional methods of transportation will be vital moving forward. Investing in and looking for grant opportunities for electric charging stations will need to be a priority over the next several years. • Transparency – The Town's ambitious effort to open its books and provide detailed, accessible information will soon be available on our website using Open Gov. We are working with this vendor to present our financial information in a clear and concise format that will allow our residents to look at and town expenses on a monthly, and annual basis. • Health Insurance Costs continue to increase at a national average of 5-10% per year. Winthrop’s health insurance increase came in at 10% this year, therefore, we will need to consider more creative, cost-effective plans and engage the GIC and potentially other insurance carriers to ensure we offer health insurance that provides quality coverage through sustainable health plans for our employees. In addition, we will engage with the unions to reconstitute the insurance subcommittee to look at all available health options to make educated choices as we move forward. Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1705 Return to Table of Contents • As we look to reduce our carbon footprint and move away from fossil fuels to heat our buildings, increased capital expenditures to convert our Town and School buildings need to be addressed, and funding sources, other than the capital stabilization fund and free cash, will need to be identified. CONCLUSION This budget represents many hours of hard work by several dedicated public servants and volunteers. Many thanks to our department heads, finance staff, and numerous volunteers who collaborated on this important work. I look forward to detailed and engaging discussions with the Town Council and Finance Committee over the next few months as we prepare to vote and fund the FY25 Budget at the June 18, 2024, Town Council meeting. Guide to the FY2025 Budget OVERVIEW OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS The Town of Winthrop operates on a fiscal year period of July 1st to June 30th each year. The process of preparing the annual budget takes place over seven months each year. Below is a table of the significant events that help shape the budget: December • Operating & Capital Department budgets requested January - February • Department budgets reviewed by Town Manager • Budget review meetings held by Town Manager with departments. • Town Manager and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) evaluate project requests from the department for the Capital plan. • Debt schedules and financial forecasts are updated to provide context to the five-year capital plan. March - April • Town Manager meets with subcommittees about Capital Plan and sends a draft budget to the Finance Commission • Budget & Capital Plan are presented at Spring Forum May • Budget and Capital Plan is presented to the Town Council • Town Council and Finance Commission hold public meetings to review the Budget and Capital Plan June • Finance Commission submits Budget summary and recommendations to the Town Council for their consideration. • Town Council discusses and votes on FY25 Budget and Capital Plan November - Departments are provided with their previously submitted five-year capital requests for review, update, and the addition of the next fifth year. December - Departmental operating budget requests are sent out to the Department Heads. January - February - The Town Manager and CFO review budget requests and start to prepare the Base Budget Document. The Town Manager meets with the School Superintendent during this timeframe to review estimated revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal share and shared expenses. The Town Manager and CFO also meet with the Department Heads to review their Budget and Capital Requests. March - April – Town Manager meets with the Capital Plan subcommittee about the Five- Year Capital Plan and reviews upcoming requests. These meetings look to prioritize the Capital Plan and add any new work that may have been identified during the previous Fiscal Year. The Draft Budget and Capital Plan are presented during the Town Council Spring Forum. Return to Table of Contents Guide to the FY2025 Budget May – In accordance with the Town Charter, the General Fund Budget and Five-Year Capital Plan are presented to the Town Council. The Town Council and Finance Commission hold multiple meetings in May to review the budget and meet with a few Department Heads for follow-up budget questions. June – Finance Commission submits its budget summary and recommendations to the Town Council for them to review before they deliberate and vote on the annual budget. The Town Council votes on the Budget no later than 45 days after they receive it from the Town Manager. HOW ARE TAXES CALCULATED? In Winthrop, the tax rate is a function of the total revenues to be raised by real estate taxes (Levy Limit) and levy exclusions. What is a Levy Limit? Proposition 2 ½ was enacted in 1980 to limit the property tax's reliance and give the voters a more significant say in approving property tax increases. With inflation and certain costs routinely pushing the cost of government beyond 2 ½% increases, the legislature provided voters the authority to approve increases greater than 2 ½% , enabling them to consider and determine what kind of community they want can afford. A general override to Proposition 2 ½ supports the operating budget and requires a majority vote by ballot at the Town Election to pass. Town leaders are mindful of the tax burden and do everything possible to avoid or limit general overrides while maintaining essential services. There are two components to the law: 1. A levy ceiling, or the maximum levy limit, is 2.5% of the taxable real and personal property's full and fair cash value, as determined by the Town's assessors. This changes as properties are added or removed from the tax roll and as market values change, but Winthrop's Annual Tax Levy cannot exceed the Levy Ceiling. 2. A particular year's levy limit is calculated by increasing the previous year's limit by 2.5% and adding certified new growth and overrides. The new limit cannot exceed the levy ceiling. New Growth includes the additional property tax from new construction and additions to properties, exempt real property returned to the tax roll and new personal property. In Winthrop, we do estimate New Growth for the upcoming year very conservatively. Return to Table of Contents Guide to the FY2025 Budget This then becomes the base for calculating the levy limit for the next year. The Town's actual levy can be any amount up to the limit. If the levy is below the limit in one year, the levy increase in the following year could not exceed 2.5%. The difference between the levy and the levy limit is called the excess levy capacity. What are Exclusions? Taxpayers may vote to fund debt for projects and choose to exclude these payments from calculating the levy limit and, therefore, from the base upon which the levy limit is calculated for future years. Unlike overrides, these Debt Exclusions or Capital Exclusions are temporary increases to the tax levy, lasting the life of the debt or the capital project's duration. Exclusions require a majority vote on the ballot and may increase the levy above the levy ceiling. Return to Table of Contents COMMUNITY PROFILE Return to Table of Contents Winthrop Community Profile Table of Contents Governmental Structure The Winthrop local government consists of a 9-member Town Council with Town Council President, a Town Manager, numerous town departments, Department of Public Works, and volunteer boards and commissions. The Town Council is elected through local elections and members of local boards and commissions are appointed by the Town Council President. The Town Manager is responsible for overall management and administrative services of the Town and is selected for hire by the Town Council. Town Council typically meets about twice per month, and twice per year, in the spring and fall, there is a public forum to review town services and budgets. The two public forums are a requirement of the Winthrop Town Charter. Winthrop has a local Housing Authority, a 5-member board, appointed via election on town ballot. The Winthrop Housing Authority is a State aided public authority and maintains 429 units across Town. The Winthrop public school system services approximately 1,900 students across four schools. There is a 7-member school committee consisting of the Town Council President and 6 voter elected members. Private Sector The majority of Winthrop’s local business and commercial establishments are found in areas zoned Business District A and Center Business District. These business areas primarily include Shirley Street, Veterans Road, Revere Street, Pauline Street, Woodside Avenue, and Main Street as well as many smaller streets that intersect them. Many of Winthrop’s businesses are grouped together, which benefits residents by creating a convenient, walkable concentration of businesses. Winthrop recently completed a Center Business District infrastructure improvement project. This project included utility updates, new paving and sidewalks, lighting, and landscaping. Winthrop maintains CBD improvements as a high priority. In 2023 there were 81 business and commercial establishments that submitted a business license to the Town Clerk. The number of recorded business licenses has decreased over the past years. In 2015 there were 120 recorded business licenses. In 2022 there were 80 recorded business licenses. Winthrop Community Profile Table of Contents Community Statistics Incorporated: 1852 Land Area: 1.6 Square miles Population: 18,510 (census.gov) FY2024 Tax Rate Per Thousand: $10.42 FY 2023 Average Assessed Single-Family Home Value: $689,206.00 (10.27% value increase from FY2022) FY2023 Average Single Family Tax Bill: $7181.52 (7.39% increase from FY 2022) County: Suffolk Public Roads: Approximately 162 Private Roads: 59 (Winthrop Parking Clerk) Workforce: 12,786 (census.gov) Form of Government: Town Manager, 9-member Town Council Geography and Demographics The Town of Winthrop is a peninsula with two points of entry, from East Boston along Saratoga Street and from Revere along Winthrop Parkway. Winthrop is 1.6 square miles in land area. It is flanked by Broad Sound, Belle Isle Inlet, and Boston Harbor. One unique feature that abuts Winthrop is Belle Isle Marsh, the last remaining salt marsh in the Boston area. Belle Isle Ecology Park, the Belle Isle Marsh Boardwalk, and the Mary Kelley Pavilion are located off of Morton Street in Winthrop, and provide the town with a natural and beautiful recreational resource. Another natural resource that Winthrop has are many public beaches. While there are several beaches within Winthrop to enjoy, the two major ones are Yirrell Beach and Winthrop Beach. Winthrop is fortunate to have Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) bus routes (712, 713) travel throughout the town. The MBTA Bus Routes also connect residents to the MBTA Orient Heights Blue Line station. Winthrop has a Town Landing Complex, located on Shirley Street. The Town Landing Complex is managed by the Winthrop Harbor Master, and provides local boaters with a boat ramp, pier, marina, and other services. Winthrop offers Ferry Services, running week days in warmer months, that gives residents access to Boston. The Ferry is also available to for private charters. Winthrop’s resident population has seen a small increase since the 2010 Census. In 2010 the Town population was estimated at 17,497 residents (census.gov). In 2022 Winthrop’s population grew about 5.7%, to 18,510 residents. 4.6% of residents are under the age of five, 17.9% of residents are under the age of eighteen, 57.4% of residents are between the ages of nineteen and sixty four years old, and 20.1% are sixty five years old or older (census.gov). Winthrop Community Profile Table of Contents The medium household income for Winthrop is $98,901 and 8.2% of Winthrop residents live below the poverty threshold (census.gov). Winthrop is designated as a Minority and Income Environmental Justice Community by the State of Massachusetts. This means that certain neighborhoods within Winthrop have “annual median household income is 65 percent or less of the statewide annual median household income” and “minorities make up 40 percent or more of the population” (mass.gov). Environmental Justice data can assist with securing grant money to benefit Environmental Justice populations and other areas of the Town. Mass.gov, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Environmental Justice Populations in Massachusetts Municipality EJ Criteria Number of EJ Block Groups Total number of Block Groups % of EJ Block Groups Population in EJ Block Groups Total Population % of population in EJ Block Grp Winthrop MI 7 18 38.9 8480 19316 43.9 Winthrop Community Profile Table of Contents Winthrop within the Region Winthrop Community Profile Employment and Payrolls The following table lists the major categories of employment, as well as income, in 2020, 2021, and the first quarter of 2022. The most predominant business sector is the service providing industry. Education and Health Services are the largest type of employer within Winthrop. * Average Weekly Wage multiplied by 52 Source: Mass Employment and Wages (ES-202) Largest Employers Winthrop does not currently have data on the number of people that each business in Town employes. Business licenses do not require this information. It is estimated that the businesses that employee the most people are Nick’s Place restaurant, Winthrop Marketplace grocer, Woodside Hardware Store, Belle Isle Seafood restaurant, and La Siesta restaurant. 2021 2022 2023 (1st Quarter) 238 236 241 232 229 234 143 150 161 1933 2049 2087 281 283 282 183 165 155 5 n/a n/a 67 78 83 17 22 26 103 93 101 21 21 19 60 68 113 34 43 48 696 733 797 431 465 443 138 134 148 396 408 409 $966 $996 $1,007 $50,232 $51,792 $52,364 Average Number of Employees Total Service Providing Trade, Transportation, and Utilities Retail Trade Nonstore Retailers Transportation and Warehousing Selected goods producing employment Industry Year Total Goods Producing Construction Specialty trade contractors Average Annual Wage* Leisure and Hospitality Other Services Selected service providing employment Number of Establishments Average Weekly Wages Finance and Insurance Real Estate Professional and Technical Services Administrative and Waste Services Education and Health Services Information Winthrop Community Profile Table of Contents Budget Comparison Revenues Property Taxes Property taxes are a major source of revenue for the Town. The total amount levied is subject to certain limits prescribed by law. History 1 During the 1600’s, the land area now known as Winthrop, was referred to as Pullen Poynt and the land was primarily used for agriculture. In 1739 the region, today known as Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop, annexed from Boston, and the whole area became the Town of Chelsea and evolved into a successful fishing region. In 1846 the land that is now Winthrop and Revere, became North Chelsea. In 1852 Winthrop was incorporated as a Town. Winthrop is named after John Winthrop, a four-time Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the mid-1600s. The late 1800’s brought railroad systems to Winthrop and the surrounding area. The railroad brought population growth, and by 1890 Winthrop’s population grew to about 3,000 people. It was known as a popular vacation destination and boasted over 50 hotels. As rail travel became less popular, along with economic factors from World War II and the Great Depression, Winthrop saw a reduction in tourism during the early to mid-1900’s. In the 1970’s Winthrop started to see a significant decline in population, decreasing by around 14% between 1970 and 2010. This, along with the popularity of other shopping centers and malls, caused Winthrop’s local businesses to struggle, and ultimately decline. This decline in businesses also resulted in a decrease in local jobs. Winthrop is working to revitalize the downtown, bring in new commercial, and assist existing businesses when possible. Today, Winthrop continues to be a unique and pleasant place to reside for residents in all walks of life. 1 Five Year Strategic Plan for Economic Development plan, November 2014. https://www.town.winthrop.ma.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif8421/f/pages/winthrop_strategic_plan_final_11-14-14.pdf Category FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 General Government 2,857,391.08 2,873,793.82 3,046,204.00 3,290,179.00 Public Safety 7,569,274.26 7,722,425.70 7,764,854.00 8,678,979.00 Public Works 1,298,844.99 1,322,511.37 1,404,681.00 1,499,139.00 Cultural and Human Services 1,112,137.92 1,129,788.67 1,127,524.00 1,162,811.00 Non-Departmental 17,756,677.50 17,689,487.88 18,653,188.36 4,020,098.00 Schools 22,242,750.00 22,842,750.00 23,742,750.00 35,121,803.00 Unappropriated Accounts 880,480.00 964,130.00 973,394.00 - Enterprise Funds 11,824,172.73 12,012,714.07 13,963,460.00 14,409,746.00 Revolving Funds 395,628.00 277,446.00 200,334.00 209,874.00 OUR GOVERNMENT Return to Table of Contents LINK TO WINTHROP TOWN CHARTER Return to Table of Contents BUDGET SUMMARIES Return to Table of Contents Balanced Budget Summary Estimated Revenues REVENUE ESTIMATES FOR FY 2025 OPERATING BUDGETS FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2025 Description (Actual) (Actual) (Actual 12/31) (Budget) Tax Levy Prior Year Levy Limit 32,058,722 33,096,873 18,133,052 34,436,255 Amended Levy Limit Add 2.5% 801,468 827,422 453,326 860,906 New Growth 236,683 511,960 511,960 550,000 Levy Limit 33,096,873 34,436,255 19,098,338 35,847,161 Approved Town Debt Exclusions - 697,200 Approved School Debt Exclusions 3,625,700 3,620,225 1,509,413 3,621,475 MAXIMUM LEVY INCLUDING OVERRIDES 36,722,573 38,056,480 21,304,950 39,468,636 Cherry Sheet 13,118,924 14,998,130 7,479,357 15,641,307 Total State Aid 13,118,924 14,998,130 7,479,357 15,641,307 Local Receipts (excludes Water & Sewer) 6,126,862 6,985,914 3,793,210 6,985,914 Other Available Funds 1,302,029.00 957,756.15 882,756.15 740,560.00 Cemetery Lots 39,522.00 39,522.00 39,522.00 39,522.00 Cemetery Perpetual Care 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 Maintenance Stabilization Fund 75,000.00 75,000.00 75,000.00 Regional 911 48,000.00 48,000.00 48,000.00 48,000.00 ARPA 450,000.00 225,000.00 225,000.00 - Stabilization Fund Withdrawal - - - - Indirect Costs to Town 684,507.00 565,234.15 565,234.15 573,038.00 Other - Transfer In - - - - TOTAL RECEIPTS & AVAILABLE FUNDS 20,547,815 22,941,800 12,155,324 23,367,781 Maximum Allowable Levy 36,722,573 38,056,480 21,304,950 39,468,636 Total Receipts & Available Funds 20,547,815 22,941,800 12,155,324 23,367,781 Allowance for Abatement (162,825) (200,000) (225,000) (225,000) Cherry Sheet Offsets & Charges in FY25 (34,365) (43,104) (43,104) (1,406,403) TOTAL REVENUE 57,073,198 60,755,176 33,460,274 61,205,014 Return to Table of Contents Balanced Budget Summary Property Taxes 39,468,636.00 State Aid 15,641,307.00 Local Receipts 6,985,914.00 Other Funds 740,560.00 Allowance for Abatement, Cherry Sheet Offsets & Charges (1,631,403.00) TOTAL 61,205,014.00 REVENUE FUNDING SOURCES Return to Table of Contents FY24 School FY24 Town FY24Total FY24 Base Operating Budgets 35,121,803 $ 58.92% 24,486,799 $ 41.08% 59,608,602 $ Total = FY24 Operating Budgets Council Vote June 2023 35,121,803 $ 58.92% 24,486,799 $ 41.08% 59,608,602 $ Base Expenditure Calculation FY25 School FY25 Town FY24 Total Final FY24 Base Budget Above 35,121,803 $ 24,486,799 $ 59,608,602 $ FY24 Base Budget 35,121,803 $ 58.92% 24,486,799 $ 41.08% 59,608,602 $ Apportion additional FY25 Revenue 296,575 $ 58.92% 206,771 $ 41.08% 503,346 $ Offset Revenue to Town below 740,560 $ 740,560 $ Back out FY24 Debt Exclusions (2,812,325) $ (807,900) $ (3,620,225) $ Add Back FY25 Debt Exclusions 2,812,075 $ 809,400 $ 3,621,475 $ Additional Revenue to Schools 509,066 $ (289,066) $ 220,000 $ Gov's FY25 State Aid Increase/Decrease 214,609 $ 136,647 $ 351,256 $ FY25 Base Budget 36,141,803 $ 58.84% 25,283,211 $ 41.16% 61,425,014 $ 61,425,014 $ FY25 Total Revenue Estimate 61,425,014 $ (Over)/Under 0 $ FY25 Estimated Levy Actual FY24 FY24 Total Levy 34,436,255 $ 33,096,873 $ 2 1/2% of FY24 Levy 860,906 $ 827,422 $ Estimated FY25 New Growth 550,000 $ 511,960 $ Actual Estimated FY25 Levy Limit 35,847,161 $ 34,436,255 $ State Aid Gov's Est. FY25 Cherry Sheet 15,641,307 $ Gross Estimated FY25 Revenue from State 15,641,307 $ State Charges Estimated FY25 Cherry Sheet Charges (1,363,246) $ Estimated FY25 Cherry Sheet offsets (43,157) $ Gross Estimated FY25 Charges from State (1,406,403) $ Net Estimated FY25 Revenue from State 14,234,904 $ Free Cash for Schools 220,000 $ FY25 Estimated Local Receipts 6,985,914 $ Same as FY24 Allowance for Abatements (225,000) $ Total Estimated Receipts to Share 21,215,818 $ Other Revenue Direct To Offset Town Budget Cemetery Lots (same amount in 22 - 24) 39,522 $ Cemetery Perpetual Care (same amount in 22 - 24) 5,000 $ Maintenance Stabilization Fund (same amount in 22 - 24) 75,000 $ Regional 911 (same amount in 22 - 24) 48,000 $ Indirect Costs to Town 573,038 $ Other Offset Revenue to Town 740,560 $ Estimated FY25 Levy Limit 35,847,161 $ Excluded Debt Service 3,621,475 $ Cherry Sheet, Estimated Receipts & Other Revenue 21,215,818 $ FY25 Total Revenue to share with Schools 60,684,454 $ Other Offset Revenue to Town 740,560 $ Town of Winthrop FY25 Base Budget Calculation Estimated Receipts, Other Revenue Sources & Misc. Charges SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE REVENUE Estimated FY25 Levy Limit 35,847,161 $ Excluded Debt Service 3,621,475 $ Cherry Sheet, Estimated Receipts & Other Revenue 20,995,818 $ FY25 Total Revenue to share with Schools 60,464,454 $ Other Offset Revenue to Town 740,560 $ Total Revenue 61,205,014 $ Return to Table of Contents FY24 Town Expenditure Chart FY24 TOWN MANAGER BUDGET SUMMARY BY DIRECTORATE CHART OF GENERAL FUND BUDGET Town Manager Approve Departments FY2023 Budget FY2024 Budget (Budget Voted 6.12.23) FY2025 Budget Proposed % of Budget General Government 3,323,179 3,290,179 3,430,284 13.6% Public Safety 8,678,979 1,499,139 9,043,658 35.8% Vocational Education 1,126,702 8,678,979 1,313,059 5.2% Public Works 2,681,835 1,162,811 2,808,709 11.1% Cultural & Human Services 1,162,811 4,020,098 1,160,448 4.6% Non-Departmental ( inc. Benefits & Retirement ) 7,513,293 5,879,430 7,527,053 29.8% Subtotal General Fund 24,486,799 24,530,636 25,283,211 100.0% Solid Waste 1,989,317 2,060,282 2,082,775 14.6% Parks & Recreation 403,125 403,550 415,924 2.9% Rink 320,684 358,374 362,552 2.5% Harbormaster 344,748 361,433 298,885 2.1% Water 4,943,723 4,866,624 6,134,044 42.9% Sewer 5,961,863 5,944,967 4,997,429 35.0% Ferry 427,427 - - 0.0% Sub-Total Enterprise Fund 14,390,887 13,995,230 14,291,608 100.0% Subtotal FY2025 Budget 38,877,686 38,525,866 39,574,819 Return to Table of Contents CHART OF ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGETS Return to Table of Contents Revenue Budget Summary Return to Table of Contents Revenue Summary Revenue Summary There are four major categories of revenue that help fund the General Fund operating budget. They are property taxes, local receipts, state aid and other financing sources. Within these categories, overall available revenue is expected to increase by $1,521,163 from $59,683,851 to $61,20,014 or 2.55%. The primary increase in Cherry Sheet funds from the state, specifically Chapter 70 funding for Schools. Property Taxes The property tax levy is revenue a community can raise through real and personal property taxes. This is the largest and most reliable source of revenue for a municipality. The estimated tax levy for FY25 represents approximately 64.5% of the revenue used to fund the budget. Property taxes are levied on real property (land and buildings) and personal property (equipment). Statutorily the Town is required to update the property values every five years and obtain certification from the Department of Revenue that such values represent full and fair cash value. The Town completed this process in FY23 and will begin the process again in FY28. Proposition 2 ½ established two types of levy limits. The first is the levy ceiling. This is the amount equal to 2.5% of the Town’s full and fair cash value of all taxable real and personal property. The second is the levy limit. This is the amount the Town can levy each year. The levy limit can be equal to or less than the levy ceiling. The levy limit is calculated annually by the Department of Revenue. First, the previous year’s levy limit is increased by 2.5%. Then an amount is added to represent new development in the tax base based on the increased value. This is known as new growth. Once the levy limit has been determined, the debt exclusions already voted and approved by the community are added for the current year. The FY24 maximum allowable levy grew by $1.412M. (See table below.) New growth can include increases in a property’s assessed value since the prior year due to development or improvements, exempt real property returning to the tax roll, new personal property and new subdivision parcels and condominium conversions. The value of the new growth is calculated by multiplying the increase in the assessed valuation of qualifying property by the prior year’s tax rate. It has been the Town’s practice to be conservative estimating new growth during the development of estimated revenues. REVENUE ESTIMATES FOR FY 2025 OPERATING BUDGETS FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2025 Description (Actual) (Actual) (Actual 12/31) (Budget) Tax Levy Prior Year Levy Limit 32,058,722 33,096,873 18,133,052 34,436,255 Amended Levy Limit Add 2.5% 801,468 827,422 453,326 860,906 New Growth 236,683 511,960 511,960 550,000 Levy Limit 33,096,873 34,436,255 19,098,338 35,847,161 Approved Town Debt Exclusions - 697,200 Approved School Debt Exclusions 3,625,700 3,620,225 1,509,413 3,621,475 MAXIMUM LEVY INCLUDING OVERRIDES 36,722,573 38,056,480 21,304,950 39,468,636 Return to Table of Contents Revenue Summary A debt exclusion assesses additional taxes in excess of the levy limit for the payment of specific debt service costs related to capital projects. The debt exclusion is a two-step process. First, the debt exclusion must pass a two-thirds vote of the town Council. The second step is to pass a majority vote by ballot. The ballot must state the purpose or purposes in which the monies from the debt issue will be used. The additional amount for the payment of debt service is added to the levy limit for the life of the debt only and therefore is considered temporary. Please see the Debt Section for a more detailed explanation. As noted above, the levy limit may be less than or equal to the levy ceiling. If the amount appropriated by the community is less than the levy limit, there is excess levy capacity. This is an additional amount that could have been raised in taxes but was not. The Town Council has three options to shift the tax levy between property classes which affect tax rates. They are a classified tax rate which will shift a portion of the tax levy from the residential class to the CIP class (commercial, industrial and personal), a residential exemption which exempts a portion of primary residents assessed value from taxation and a small business exemption. The adoption of these options can affect the tax rates for each class of property. The Town Council has historically voted a factor of one and kept the residential class and the CIP class the same so there is no burden shifted to the commercial, industrial or personal classes. The chart below reflects the changes in the tax rate by class for the past five years. Local Receipts The category of revenue considered for local receipts includes such items as motor vehicle excise, boat excise, departmental fees, rental income, licenses and permits, fines and forfeitures, investment income and miscellaneous income. During the development of the estimated revenue for the ensuing year, each of these groupings is reviewed. The next step includes highlighting any receipts that have fluctuated over the years or that appear to be not on target for the current fiscal year. The final step includes a detailed discussion with the Town Manager and all department heads to determine if these estimated are reasonable and attainable. FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2025 Description (Actual) (Actual) (Actual 12/31) (Budget) MAXIMUM LEVY INCLUDING OVERRIDES 36,722,573 38,056,480 21,304,950 39,468,636 DOR Code Municipality Fiscal Year Residental Open Space Commercial Industrial Personal Property 356 Winthrop 2019 13.18 13.18 13.18 13.18 13.18 356 Winthrop 2020 12.62 12.49 12.62 12.62 12.62 356 Winthrop 2021 12.68 12.68 12.68 12.68 12.68 356 Winthrop 2022 11.76 11.76 11.76 11.76 11.76 356 Winthrop 2023 10.7 10.7 10.7 10.7 10.7 356 Winthrop 2024 10.42 10.42 10.42 10.42 10.42 Return to Table of Contents Revenue Summary Motor Vehicle Excise Motor vehicle excise tax is authorized by Massachusetts General Law. The excise rate is $25 per thousand and is assessed on 90% of the vehicle’s value in the first year, 60% in the second year, 40% in the third year, 25% in the fourth year and 10% for all remaining years. The value is determined by the RMV using a formula based on a manufacturer’s list price and year of manufacture. The Town in which a vehicle is principally garaged at the time of registration is entitled to the motor vehicle excise tax. The commitments are prepared by the Registry of Motor Vehicles and transmitted to the Town for printing and mailing. The Registry of Motor Vehicles utilizes a tracking system that helps to ensure payment of the motor vehicle excise tax. Individuals that do not pay the excise tax will be flagged and will not be allowed to renew registrations and driver’s licenses until the tax has been paid. The Town, through its Deputy Collector, notifies the RMV of the delinquent taxpayers. Motor vehicle excise tax revenue can fluctuate depending on the economy. Residents may decide to hold off purchasing new vehicles if the economy slows down. The chart below shows the growth since 2011. Also, notice the drop because of Covid in 2021. Below is a table with the past four years of actual/budgeted collections and the current year and FY24 budgeted revenue figures. FY2023 Budget FY2023 Actual FY2024 Budget FY2024 Actual as of 12.31.23 FY2025 Est. Budget Motor Vehicle Excise 2,100,000 2,214,545 2,100,000 377,350 2,100,000 Return to Table of Contents Revenue Summary Room Occupancy Excise Room occupancy excise tax is authorized by Massachusetts General Law. The excise rate is 5.7% and applies to room rentals of 90 days or less in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast establishments, and lodging houses. Beginning in July of 2019, the room occupancy excise also applies to short-term rentals of property for 31 days or less. Meals Excise Massachusetts imposes a sales tax on meals sold by or bought from restaurants or any restaurant part of a store. The tax is 6.25% of the sales price of the meal. Additionally, the Town imposes a local option meals excise on sales by a vendor of restaurant meals occurring within the Town. The rate is 0.75% of the vendor’s gross receipts from restaurant meal sales, bringing the effective tax rate on sales of meals to 7%. Penalties & Interest There are penalties and interest paid on all overdue taxes and excise bills. Interest rates for overdue real and personal property taxes are 14%. If taxes remain unpaid and the account is placed in a tax title status, the interest is increased and set at 16%. The interest rate for delinquent excise taxes is set at 12% from the due date. State law sets the interest rates for the above taxes. If real and personal property taxes are not paid by May 1, in the year of the tax, a demand for payment notice ($10) is sent to all delinquent taxpayers. Delinquent motor vehicle taxpayers are sent a demand ($10), a warrant ($10), and notices from the deputy tax collector for a warrant to collect ($12) and a fee if the collection process progresses to posting a notice at the residence ($17). The deputy tax collector’s earnings come solely from delinquent penalty charges. There is no expense for the Town. Once a delinquent real estate account goes into a tax title status there are numerous other fees added to the tax that is owed. Some of these costs include legal fees, publishing costs and filing fees at the Registry of Deeds. This is an area of receipts that we estimate conservatively to help create a surplus at year end. This will assist in the creation of free cash for the following fiscal year. FY2023 Budget FY2023 Actual FY2024 Budget FY2024 Actual as of 12.31.23 FY2025 Est. Budget Room Occupancy Excise 40,000 67,739 60,000 80,063 60,000 FY2023 Budget FY2023 Actual FY2024 Budget FY2024 Actual as of 12.31.23 FY2025 Est. Budget Meals Excise 166,000 263,677 200,000 135,232 200,000 FY2023 Budget FY2023 Actual FY2024 Budget FY2024 Actual as of 12.31.23 FY2025 Est. Budget Penalties & Interest 95,000 140,043 110,000 48,446 110,000 Return to Table of Contents Revenue Summary Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) help replace lost property tax revenues that occur for several exemptions to the property tax law. The main exemptions affecting the Town are, land and buildings owned by the state or federal government, including authorities (e.g., the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority [MWRA] and Massport). The amount received from the MWRA & Massport are governed by long-standing agreements with each respective agency. Departmental Fees Departmental fees include a variety of fees, permits, fines and licensing revenue that the Town receives. Fees may include such items as copy fees, accident report fees, administrative fees charged on police and fire details, transfer station fees, municipal lien certificate fees, passport fees, planning board and conservation fees, which have been level funded the same as FY24. Rental Receipts The Town has several rentals agreements for space at the EB Newton building. This includes; the Winthrop School of Performing Arts which offers dance and music lessons (3 rd floor). CASA (Communities Against Substance Abuse): A free and fun safe space for middle schoolers to drop-in after school to learn, hang out, and make new friends from the Winthrop community (2 nd floor). CAPIC Headstart: A licensed daycare center offering care and educational experiences (2 nd floor). Winthrop Parents Network: A program is to promote early literacy, parenting education, developmental screenings, resources and referrals for families with children birth to age 8 (2 nd Floor). And Photography by Maureen (1 st Floor). Departmental Revenue Departmental revenue is primarily from various fees including Parking Sticker payments, towing services and R.M.V. Surcharges. Surcharge R.M.V. - This is the fee that is collected by the deputy collector to remove the flag from the Registry of Motor Vehicle system so that an individual may register a car or renew a license once a delinquent motor vehicle tax has been paid in full. The deputy collector turns these funds over to the Town. The state then charges the Town an assessment to recoup the funds. FY2023 Budget FY2023 Actual FY2024 Budget FY2024 Actual as of 12.31.23 FY2025 Est. Budget PILOTs 2,703,401 2,673,424 2,795,119 1,864,543 2,917,358 FY2023 Budget FY2023 Actual FY2024 Budget FY2024 Actual as of 12.31.23 FY2025 Est. Budget Fees 261,000 409,026 350,000 194,898 350,000 FY2023 Budget FY2023 Actual FY2024 Budget FY2024 Actual as of 12.31.23 FY2025 Est. Budget Rentals 35,000 39,921 41,119 41,119 40,000 Return to Table of Contents Revenue Summary Moving Violations - Non-parking offenses result in moving violation fines. Among the violations included in this category are speeding, passing in the wrong lane, and failing to stop at the traffic signal. These fines, collected by the District Court are distributed to the Town monthly. Licenses & Permits License revenue arises from the Town's regulation of certain activities (e.g., selling alcoholic beverages). A person or organization pays a license fee to engage in the activity for a specified period. The primary licensing agency in the Town is the Town Council. Permits are also required when a person or business wants to perform a municipally regulated activity (e.g., building, electrical, or plumbing services). The bulk of the permit revenue is brought in through building permits, collected by the Building Department. All construction and development in the Town must be issued a building permit based on the cost of construction. The most common licenses and permits are briefly described on the following pages. Liquor Licenses - Under Chapter 138 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, the Town is empowered to grant licenses regulating the sale of alcoholic beverages. License fees vary depending upon the type of establishment, closing hours, number of days open, and whether the license is for all alcohol or beer and wine. All licenses issued by the Town Council, with the exception of short-term and seasonal liquor licenses, have a maximum fee set by State statute. Common Victualer - The common victualer license allows food to be made and sold on the premises. Entertainment - Entertainment licenses are issued for live performances, movie theaters, automatic amusement machines, billiard tables, bowling alleys, and several other forms of entertainment. Building Permits – Building permits are issued to qualified individuals and companies to do repairs, alterations, new construction or demolitions in the Town. The cost of permits is based on the estimated cost of the project, or a set fee. Electrical Permits – Electrical permits are issued to licensed electricians to perform specific electrical work. The cost of the permit is dependent on the number of switches, lights, alarms and other electrical components included in the job. Plumbing Permits – Plumbing permits are issued to licensed plumbers to install and repair piping for a specific job. The fee is based on the amount and type of work being done. Weights & Measurers – Weights and Measures permits are issued for scales, gas pumps and other measuring devices. FY2023 Budget FY2023 Actual FY2024 Budget FY2024 Actual as of 12.31.23 FY2025 Est. Budget Departmental Revenue 47,000 67,632 60,000 35,727 60,000 Return to Table of Contents Revenue Summary Town Clerk Licenses & Permits – The Town Clerk issues licenses and permits primarily relating to marriages, births, deaths, business certificates and dog registrations. The departmental fees have been increased over last year. We have made budget adjustments based on the prior year’s actual revenue, an analysis of construction activity and collaboration between department heads related to ongoing building projects in Town. Fines and Forfeits District Court Fines – These are fines assessed as a result of civil infractions and criminal offenses. Subject to State law, a portion of motor vehicle violations fines resulting from criminal convictions are collected by the District Court and forwarded to the Town of Winthrop. The fines and forfeits budget was level funded the same as FY24 which was based on the higher FY23 collections. Earnings on Investment The investment of general town revenue is limited. The law requires that all funds of the Town which are not required to be kept liquid for purposes of immediate distribution shall be invested at the highest possible rate reasonably available while meeting the daily cash requirements for the operation of the Town’s business. The law limits investment options to Certificates of Deposit (CDs) with a maturity of less than one year, Money Market Deposit Accounts, Repurchase Agreement with a maturity of less than 90 days, Pooled Investment Fund operated under the authority of the State Treasurer, and U.S. Treasury instruments or U. S. Government Agency obligation with a maturity of less than one year. The investment decision must take into account, safety, liquidity and yield. Investment earnings have fluctuated with the economy. The FY25 budget was level funded the same as FY24. Interest rates have remained higher and our investment income in FY23 was greater than prior years. FY24 actual income as of Dec. 31st is greater than the whole prior fiscal year. Investment income can fluctuate greatly depending on the economy as shown in the table below. FY2023 Budget FY2023 Actual FY2024 Budget FY2024 Actual as of 12.31.23 FY2025 Est. Budget Licenses & Permits 410,000 569,971 500,000 346,554 500,000 FY2023 Budget FY2023 Actual FY2024 Budget FY2024 Actual as of 12.31.23 FY2025 Est. Budget Fines and Forfeits 136,500 392,922 320,000 130,389 320,000 FY2023 Budget FY2023 Actual FY2024 Budget FY2024 Actual as of 12.31.23 FY2025 Est. Budget Investment Income 15,000 155,199 125,000 126,426 125,000 Return to Table of Contents Revenue Summary Medicaid Revenue Revenue from Medicaid reimbursements, which have fluctuated over the past several years due to changes in Medicare reimbursements. Miscellaneous Revenue Miscellaneous non-recurring revenue is primarily from reimbursements of prior year revenue. FY2023 Budget FY2023 Actual FY2024 Budget FY2024 Actual as of 12.31.23 FY2025 Est. Budget Medicaid Reimbursements 100,000 270,013 204,676 165,788 165,000 FY2023 Budget FY2023 Actual FY2024 Budget FY2024 Actual as of 12.31.23 FY2025 Est. Budget Miscellaneous 17,962 184,253 120,000 120,608 38,556 Return to Table of Contents Revenue Summary Summary of Local Receipts FY2023 Budget FY2023 Actual FY2024 Budget FY2024 Actual as of 12.31.23 FY2025 Est. Budget Motor Vehicle 2,100,000 2,214,545 2,100,000 377,350 2,100,000 Meals Excise 166,000 263,677 200,000 135,232 200,000 Room Excise 40,000 67,739 60,000 80,063 60,000 Penalties and Interest 95,000 140,043 110,000 48,446 110,000 In Lieu of Taxes 2,703,401 2,673,424 2,795,119 1,864,543 2,917,358 Other Charges for Services - - - Fees 261,000 409,026 350,000 194,898 350,000 Rentals 35,000 39,921 41,119 41,119 40,000 Departmental 47,000 67,632 60,000 35,727 60,000 Licenses & Permits 410,000 569,971 500,000 346,554 500,000 Fines and Forfeits 136,500 392,922 320,000 130,389 320,000 Investment Income 15,000 155,199 125,000 126,426 125,000 Medicaid Reimbursement 100,000 270,013 204,676 165,788 165,000 Misc Recurring - - - Miscellaneous 17,961 184,253 120,000 120,608 38,556 Tax Liens - 197,262 - 126,069 - TOTAL LOCAL RECEIPTS 6,126,862 7,645,626 6,985,914 3,793,210 6,985,914 Return to Table of Contents Revenue Summary State Aid The state aid in which the Town receives is reported by the State on the Cherry Sheet. This is named for the pink colored paper on which it was originally printed. The Cherry Sheet has two parts. The first itemizes the revenues in which the Town will receive including direct school aid, local aid and specific reimbursements and distributions such as aid to public libraries, veterans’ benefits and a number of school related items. The second itemizes the charges or assessments. This will be explained in more detail under the appropriation section. School Aid (Chapter 70) – Chapter 70 school aid is based on a complex formula that takes into account: (1) statewide average cost per pupil; (2) local district pupil counts, with weighing factors to reflect varying costs among programs such as special education or vocational education, and (3) municipal fiscal “ability to pay” for education, as measured by equalized valuation per capita as a percent of statewide averages. This revenue is received monthly. Unrestricted General Government Aid – These funds are unrestricted and can therefore be used by the municipality for any municipal purpose. This revenue is received monthly. Veterans’ Benefits – Under M.G.L. Chapter 115 Section 6, municipalities receive a seventy-five (75) percent State reimbursement on the total expenditures made on veterans’ benefits. The Ch. 115 benefits that the town expends has reduced in the last few years, so the reimbursement has reduced as well. This revenue is received quarterly. FY2023 Budget FY2023 Actual FY2024 Budget FY2024 Actual as of 12.31.23 FY2025 Est. Budget Chapter 70 8,013,321 8,013,321 9,746,984 4,873,488 10,098,570 FY2023 Budget FY2023 Actual FY2024 Budget FY2024 Actual as of 12.31.23 FY2025 Est. Budget UGGA 4,758,416 4,883,515 4,981,185 2,519,892 5,190,981 FY2023 Budget FY2023 Actual FY2024 Budget FY2024 Actual as of 12.31.23 FY2025 Est. Budget Veterans Benefits 39,391 12,091 17,760 8,982 26,594 Return to Table of Contents Revenue Summary Exemptions: Veterans, Blind Person, Surviving Spouse - To reimburse the municipality for property tax exemptions granted to qualifying veterans, blind person, surviving spouse and elder person. This revenue is received annually after filing the required information with the State. Summary of State Aid FY2023 Budget FY2023 Actual FY2024 Budget FY2024 Actual as of 12.31.23 FY2025 Est. Budget Elderly Exemption 67,428 82,792 64,618 12 62,988 State Aid Summary FY2022 Actual FY2023 Actual FY2024 Budget FY2025 Budget Cherry Sheet Chapter 70 7,398,113.00 8,013,321.00 9,746,984.00 10,098,570.00 Charter Tuition Reimbursement 19,698.00 75,516.00 86,208.00 219,017.00 UGGA 4,633,316.00 4,883,515.00 5,039,788.00 5,190,981.00 Veteran's Benefits 46,140.00 39,391.00 17,760.00 26,594.00 Exemptions: VBS & Eldery 65,136.00 67,428.00 64,286.00 62,988.00 Sub-Total Cherry Sheet Receipts 12,162,403.00 13,079,171.00 14,955,026.00 15,598,150.00 Cherry Sheet Offset Receipts Public Library 31,528.00 39,753.00 43,104.00 43,157.00 Total Cherry Sheet Receipts 12,193,931.00 13,118,924.00 14,998,130.00 15,641,307.00 Cherry Sheet Charges Special Education 6,161.00 0.00 School Choice Sending Tuition 54,244.00 19,645.00 49,116.00 77,376.00 Charter School Sending Tuition 332,716.00 428,076.00 503,307.00 750,994.00 Mosquito Control 17,719.00 18,255.00 18,351.00 19,043.00 Air Pollution Districts 5,831.00 6,049.00 6,055.00 6,206.00 Metropolitan Area Planning Council 10,216.00 10,788.00 10,724.00 10,992.00 RMV Non-Renewal surcharge 38,720.00 27,660.00 28,800.00 37,340.00 MBTA 419,989.00 446,050.00 448,811.00 461,295.00 Total Cherry Sheet Charges 879,435.00 956,523.00 1,071,325.00 1,363,246.00 Total Net State Aid 11,314,496.00 12,162,401.00 13,926,805.00 14,278,061.00 Return to Table of Contents Expenditure Budget Summaries Return to Table of Contents FY2 5 Budget Summary Town Staffing Sheets Return to Table of Contents Dept Name FY23 FY24(2%) FY25 (2%) Longevity L Amount Sick Incentive License Pay Position FTE Finance Diane Nalen 85,695.30 87,409.66 89,157.85 Y 1,225.00 Senior Accountant 1 Lori Uminski 63,500.00 64,770.16 66,065.56 Payroll Specialist 1 Nicole Rizzotto 40,000.00 48,074.26 50,021.57 AP Clerk 1 Robert Powers 130,560.00 133,171.22 135,834.64 Assistant CFO 1 Sarah Johnson 93,288.00 95,153.76 Finance Director 0.66 Dylan Cook 165,000.00 40,000.00 40,800.00 CFO 1 Assessing Diane Macken 54,340.00 84,303.00 Deputy Assessor 0.5 Carol Douglas 50,027.64 27,973.92 28,966.12 Y 1,275.00 Clerk 1 Kathy Hickey 62,220.00 63,464.44 79,560.00 Y 1,175.00 Assistant Assessor 1 Jillian Kelley 11,700.00 20,670.00 35,005.88 Temp Allan Maruzzi 2,256.00 2,256.00 2,256.00 Board of Assesors Brian Perrin 1,827.00 1,827.00 1,827.00 Board of Assesors Diane Macken 1,827.00 1,827.00 1,827.00 Board of Assesors Treasury Brendan Carritte 110,000.00 112,200.14 114,444.14 Collector/Treasurer 1 Open Position 78,000.00 79,560.00 76,586.20 Assistant Collector/Treasurer 1 Michelle Balian 50,027.59 51,530.96 53,074.30 Y 1,175.00 1,000.00 Clerk 1 Melissa Shea 50,027.59 42,348.02 43,626.86 Y 1,000.00 Clerk 1 Patti DiBenedetto 47,131.60 48,555.00 50,021.55 Y 950.00 1,000.00 Clerk 1 Planner/Grants Open Position 104,040.04 106,120.84 108,243.26 Town Planner 1 Barbara Evangelista 7,992.66 8,152.51 Town Clerk Denise Quist 94,676.45 96,569.98 98,501.38 Town Clerk 1 Marylin Puopolo 56,100.41 57,222.36 58,366.81 Assistant Town Clerk 1 Jill Petersen 43,226.04 45,358.04 47,673.58 Clerk 1 PT Open Position 22,170.42 Municipal Hearing Officer Michael Diluiso 21,051.71 21,472.62 21,902.07 Human Resources Stacy Calla 88,820.52 90,596.74 92,408.67 Director 1 Beth Bailey 45,900.14 46,818.20 47,754.56 Benefits Coordinator 1 Town Manager Anthony Marino 205,000.00 209,100.06 213,282.06 Town Manager 1 Laurisa Wojcik 66,948.88 68,287.96 69,653.72 Administrative Assistant to the Town Manager 1 Town Attorney Town Attorney James Cippoleta 104,000.00 104,000.00 110,000.00 Lauren Tryder 4,576.00 15,000.00 Building (ISD) Al Legee 88,752.66 90,527.58 92,338.13 Y 950.00 yes Building Commissioner 1 Russ Sanford 29,214.38 29,798.60 30,394.57 1690 Auto Allow Chief Building Inspector Ilir Papa 47,145.02 48,088.04 49,049.80 Y 950.00 yes 1690 Auto Allow Inspector 1 Stacie Marley 21,466.24 23,193.04 23,239.49 1250 ed. Stipend Clerk Danny Grey 17,167.02 17,510.48 17,860.69 1690 Auto Allow Electrical Inspector Ken Streeter 18,169.06 18,532.54 18,903.19 1690 Auto Allow Plumbing Inspector Sharon Sicurella 44,068.70 48,074.26 49,526.09 Y 950.00 yes 673.07 bi-weekly stipend Health Inspector/clerk 1 Conservation Stacie Marley 11,925.68 11,925.68 12,164.19 clerk $500 bi-wkly Mark VanBuskirk 13,000.00 13,000.00 13,000.00 Council on Aging Kathy Dixon 81,717.22 83,351.58 85,018.61 Y 1,225.00 Director 1 Matt Rodes 55,203.98 56,307.94 57,434.10 Y 750.00 Assistant Director/Outreach Coordinator 1 21 hrs/wk Sheila Hagan 9,360.00 23,335.00 23,801.70 Programs Coordinator 0.34 11.5 hrs/wk Patricia Stathopolous 9,202.44 10,800.40 11,016.41 Clerical Assistant 0.3 14 hrs/wk Tom Larity 10,920.00 10,920.00 11,138.40 Van Driver 0.4 DPW Steven Calla 150,410.00 153,418.98 156,487.36 Y 1,500.00 4,500.00 Director 1 Richard Cifuni 100,262.54 104,618.28 106,710.65 Y 950.00 500.00 Facilities Manager 1 Carol DeCarlo 49,309.78 52,280.80 53,326.42 Y 950.00 Principal Clerk 1 Retired now PT Kathleen Gutowski 50,027.64 6,625.32 6,757.83 Y 1,275.00 Principal Clerk 0.5 PT Hrly Deborah Madden 50,027.64 18,403.91 18,771.98 Y 1,025.00 Principal Clerk 0.5 Wendy Millar-Page 65,522.08 66,832.48 68,169.13 Solid Waste & Recycling Manager 1 Aaron Armitstead 113,064.52 115,626.08 117,938.60 Y 1,175.00 2,000.00 Operations Manager 1 Town of Winthrop Personnel List Return to Table of Contents Dept Name FY23 FY24(2%) FY25 (2%) Longevity L Amount Sick Incentive License Pay Position FTE Town of Winthrop Personnel List Craig Armitstead 77,722.88 81,627.78 83,260.34 Y 950.00 1,500.00 Cemetery and Grounds Superintendent 1 Michael Bentivegna 44,492.50 45,382.35 Edward Borgatti 51,121.98 53,187.42 54,251.17 2,000.00 Sewer Working Foreman 1 Michael Brown 40,453.92 42,088.02 42,929.78 500.00 Truck Driver / Laborer 1 William Carroll 49,136.88 51,121.98 52,144.42 1,500.00 Bldg. Maintenance Foreman 1 Christopher Clark 51,121.98 53,187.42 54,251.17 1,500.00 Cemetery Working Foreman 1 Susannah Corona 54,251.08 55,336.06 56,442.78 Y 775.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 Tree & Grass Foreman 1 Last pay 8/23? John Devlin 56,556.65 58,841.54 60,018.37 Y 1,000.00 2,000.00 Sewer General Foreman 1 Frank DiBiccari 40,453.92 42,062.02 42,903.26 500.00 Truck Driver / Laborer 1 Sean Farren 77,222.88 81,107.78 82,729.94 Y 1,275.00 2,000.00 Highway Superintendent 1 Margaret Larity 54,251.08 55,336.06 56,442.78 Y 1,250.00 Custodial Foreman 1 John Lyons 40,453.92 48,173.32 49,136.79 500.00 Truck Driver / Laborer 1 Robert Murray 51,121.98 53,187.42 54,251.17 1,000.00 2,000.00 Highway Working Foreman 1 Paul O'Donnell 6,000.00 8,000.00 8,160.00 Tree Warden PT Susanna Ross 48,079.20 50,781.12 51,796.74 Principal Clerk 1 Larry St. George 60,018.40 61,218.82 62,443.20 Y 775.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 Water General Foreman 1 Michael Upton 73,022.08 76,832.86 78,369.52 1,500.00 Highway / Buildings Superintendent 1 Nickolas Woytaszek 40,453.92 42,088.02 42,929.78 500.00 Truck Driver / Laborer 1 Anthony Wright 51,180.22 52,203.84 53,247.92 Y 1,250.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 Mechanic 1 P/T Stephen Babcock 54,251.08 26,445.12 26,974.02 Heavy Equipment Operator 0.5 P/T Jerome Cooper 27,664.00 27,664.00 28,217.28 Heavy Equipment Operator 0.5 P/T Frederick Lambert 21,044.00 21,464.88 21,894.18 Evening Custodian 0.5 Barbara Lawlor 48,079.20 49,531.04 50,521.66 Principal Clerk 1 Joseph Clemens 48,173.39 48,282.78 49,248.44 1,000.00 Mechanic Foreman 1 VACANT 43,620.10 44,492.50 45,382.35 1,000.00 Water Technician 1 Kristian Cooke 48,173.39 48,282.78 49,248.44 1,500.00 Water Working Foreman 1 Jordan Jolliemore 41,262.87 43,620.20 44,492.60 500.00 Truck Driver / Laborer 1 VACANT 43,620.10 44,492.50 45,382.35 1,000.00 Sewer Maintenance Technician 1 VACANT 41,262.87 42,088.13 42,929.89 500.00 Truck Driver / Laborer 1 VACANT 48,173.39 49,136.86 50,119.60 1,500.00 Working Foreman 1 VACANT 43,620.10 44,492.50 45,382.35 1,000.00 Forestry Technician 1 VACANT 41,262.87 42,088.13 42,929.89 500.00 Truck Driver / Laborer 1 VACANT 41,262.87 42,088.13 42,929.89 500.00 Truck Driver / Laborer 1 Harbormaster Arthur Hickey 39,614.25 40,406.34 41,214.47 Harbormaster Kevin Janielis 26,593.99 28,860.00 29,437.20 Executive Officer Dennis Decarney 21,263.58 24,050.00 24,531.00 Assistant Harbormaster P/T Michael Mahoney 4,680.00 4,773.60 Health Dept. Meredith Hurley 102,812.47 104,868.66 106,966.03 590 biwkly stpnd Director 1 Arthur McHugh 48,266.40 49,231.78 50,216.42 Peer Recovery Surpervisor 1 Dorothy C. Varone 66,273.48 67,598.96 68,950.94 Public Health Program Manager 1 Robert Repucci 55,692.00 75,741.12 77,255.94 Resource Coordinator 1 Murray Zoraida 45,500.00 46,410.00 47,338.20 Resource Navigator 1 Eric Monahan 41,860.00 PT Lee Nugent-Rorie 27,040.00 Library Greg McClay 82,000.00 84,000.02 85,680.02 192.30 biwkly stpnd Library Director 1 Mary Lou Osborne 39,014.30 43,774.12 44,649.60 Y 750.00 Assistant Director 0.7 Domenic Demasi 34,522.31 43,769.44 44,644.83 38.46 biwkly stpnd Assistant Librarian 1 Frank Ferrara 42,442.40 43,290.78 44,156.60 IT/Local History Librarian 1 Christine Cattaneo 27,573.00 37,605.88 38,358.00 Library Assistant Tammy Cody 17,904.28 18,262.40 18,627.65 Library Assistant Joanne Hillman 19,301.10 19,687.20 20,080.94 Library Assistant 18 hrs/wkly Joseph Heafitz 16,438.76 16,767.54 25 hrs/wkly Elizabeth Telmosse 16,543.80 32,519.76 33,170.16 Library Assistant Ajlida Koci 44,830.24 45,726.84 34 hrs/wkly Diane Stangle 31,051.02 31,672.04 Parks and Rec Sean Driscoll 80,005.90 81,605.94 83,238.06 Director 1 Jill Caputo 44,669.30 45,562.66 46,473.91 Assistant Director 1 Mikayla Bestford 43,793.62 44,669.49 8.5 hrs/wkly Reese Brodin 7,072.00 7,213.44 8 hrs/wkly Melanie Lopera Quijano 6,656.00 6,789.12 4.5 hrs/wkly Isabella Shannon 3,744.00 3,818.88 Return to Table of Contents Dept Name FY23 FY24(2%) FY25 (2%) Longevity L Amount Sick Incentive License Pay Position FTE Town of Winthrop Personnel List 3.75 hrs/wkly Nicholas Deeb 3,120.00 3,182.40 4.5 hrs/wkly Evan Ferragamo 3,744.00 3,818.88 7 hrs/wkly Ava Schilling 5,824.00 5,940.48 Rink Robert DiMento 42,915.86 43,774.12 44,649.60 Y 950.00 Rink Director 0.7 Mark Wallace 53,167.92 54,231.32 55,315.95 Y 1,275.00 Rink Operations 1 Anthony Puleio 21,500.00 24,371.88 24,859.32 Part time Driver 0.6 25 hrs/wkly Tim Vargus 1,800.00 22,542.00 22,992.84 Part time Driver 0.1 Retirement Michelle Church 93,999.88 95,879.94 97,797.54 Retirement Coordinator 1 Police Jennifer Adamson $63,426.44 $70,484.81 $71,894.51 Officer 1 Nicholas Bettano $76,296.29 $85,801.09 $87,517.11 Sergeant 1 Reserve $0.00 $69,769.34 $71,164.73 Reserve Officer 1 Giulio Bonavita $85,504.79 $96,569.65 $98,501.04 Sergeant 1 David Brown $82,865.13 $94,580.40 $96,472.01 Officer 1 Alex Cabassa $61.986.38 $68,153.59 $69,516.66 Reserve Officer 1 Timothy Callinan $90,756.77 $102,484.23 $104,533.91 Sergeant 1 Robert Carter $63,575,81 $71,399.49 $72,827.48 Patrol Officer 1 Wayne Carter $61,059.18 $68,153.59 $69,516.66 Patrol Officer 1 Christopher Castro-Garcia $55,964.74 Gerald Collaku $55,964.74 Michael Connolly $67,135,48 $74,051.10 $75,532.12 Patrol Officer 1 Mary Crisafi $97,270.00 $119,642.03 $122,034.87 Lieutenant 1 Terence Delehanty $191,714.86 $200,122.49 $204,124.94 Chief of Police 1 Sean Delehanty $73,464.66 $83,009.40 $84,669.59 Sergeant 1 Nicholas Disciscio $0.00 $62,722.86 $63,977.32 Patrol Officer 1 Sean Donahue $60,301.45 $67,352.75 $68,699.81 Patrol Officer 1 Carlos Dutra $64,306.50 $71,239.08 $72,663.86 Patrol Officer 1 Samantha Ferrino $67,242.41 $76,842.31 $78,379.16 Patrol Officer 1 Robert Ferullo $62,426.44 $68,780.91 $70,156.53 Reserve Officer 1 James Freeman $65,829.43 $74,379.14 $75,866.72 Patrol Officer 1 Sarko Gergerian $82,788.87 $92,960.27 $94,819.48 Lieutenant 1 John Goodwin $148,512.00 $156,508.80 $159,638.98 Deputy Chief 1 Joseph Granara $55,964.74 William Hagemeister Retired PT Michelle Hall $52,473.48 $59,469.31 $60,658.70 Clerk 1 Philip Hamilton $64,426.44 $75,361.00 $76,868.22 Patrol Officer 1 Dennis Hickey $63,389.34 $71,573.24 $73,004.70 Patrol Officer 1 Robert Jaworski $80,947.22 $87,973.70 $89,733.17 Patrol Officer 1 Alexis Joyce $62,426.44 $68,780.91 $70,156.53 Patrol Officer 1 Shawn McCarthy $74,744.63 $84,451.98 $86,141.02 Sergeant 1 Ignacio Oyola $74,290.93 $83,908.03 $85,586.19 Patrol Officer 1 Sean Perrin $74,290.93 $83,908.03 $85,586.19 Patrol Officer 1 Vanessa Peterson 28.70/hr Reserve $0.00 $70,704.20 $72,118.28 Reserve Officer 1 Reserve $0.00 $67,352.75 $68,699.81 Reserve Officer 1 Guy Prather $0.00 $68,780.91 $70,156.53 Patrol Officer 1 Stephen Rogers $102,292.53 $115,484.47 $117,794.16 Lieutenant 1 Jorge Roman $56,630.08 Ferruccio Romeo $90,884.86 $103,782.55 $105,858.20 Sergeant 1 Jay Silva $63,426.44 $69,780.91 $71,176.53 Reserve Officer 1 Anthony Sorrentino $68,934.68 $77,434.46 $78,983.15 Patrol Officer 1 Daniel Stone $64,469.38 $76,361.88 $77,889.12 Patrol Officer 1 Animal Control Mark Van Buskirk 51,044.00 $51,961.52 $53,000.75 $500 bi-wkly stipend Animal Control Officer 1 Fire Matthew Amabello 54,405.78 55,493.90 Firefighter 1 Thomas Berninger 54,405.78 55,493.90 Stephen Calanda 94,358.16 96,245.50 98,170.41 Deputy Chief 1 Christopher Carew 55,953.04 58,885.32 60,063.03 Firefighter 1 Brenton Crusinberry 50,589.24 55,014.44 56,114.73 Firefighter 1 Eric Cusack 64,675.78 73,061.56 74,522.79 Lieutenant 1 Patrick Delaney 55,953.04 58,885.32 60,063.03 Firefighter 1 Jonathan Dimauro 57,730.92 62,825.88 64,082.40 Y 297.6 Firefighter 1 Return to Table of Contents Dept Name FY23 FY24(2%) FY25 (2%) Longevity L Amount Sick Incentive License Pay Position FTE Town of Winthrop Personnel List Marc Ferullo 53,339.00 55,014.44 56,114.73 Firefighter 1 Rocco Festa 61,594.00 62,825.88 64,082.40 Firefighter 1 Daniel Flynn 75,378.42 78,784.94 80,360.64 Lieutenant 1 Tyler Gillis 57,730.92 60,710.00 61,924.20 Firefighter 1 James Gioiosa 62,023.00 63,263.46 64,528.73 Firefighter 1 Kevin Gorman 57,730.92 60,710.00 61,924.20 Firefighter 1 Francis Gunn 57,730.92 61,013.42 62,233.69 Y 306.43 Firefighter 1 Jarrett Herdt 51,601.16 52,633.18 David Higginbotham 75,939.50 86,227.70 87,952.25 Y 402.48 Captain 1 IOD John Hurley 57,730.92 65,566.80 66,878.14 Firefighter 1 Aileen Kane 54,405.78 Michael Lopez 87,596.34 90,298.78 92,104.76 Captain 1 Daniel Lowney 73,493.94 76,146.72 77,669.65 Lieutenant 1 Philip Lundberg 55,953.04 58,885.32 60,063.03 Firefighter 1 Ryan Mahoney 57,730.92 60,710.00 61,924.20 Firefighter 1 Paul Montgomery 86,567.52 88,298.86 90,064.84 Captain 1 Michael Moro 50,589.24 55,014.44 56,114.73 Firefighter 1 Salvatore Moschitto 62,023.00 63,263.46 64,528.73 Firefighter 1 Michael O'Keefe 61,900.28 64,840.88 66,137.70 Firefighter 1 James Pioppi 51,601.16 52,633.18 Devin Racow 54,537.86 55,628.82 56,741.40 Firefighter 1 Adnana Ramadai 57,730.92 62,825.88 64,082.40 Y 306.43 Firefighter 1 Ardian Ramadani 57,730.92 61,013.42 62,233.69 Firefighter 1 John Rich 71,859.84 73,298.68 74,764.65 Lieutenant 1 Aaron Smith 57,730.92 60,710.00 61,924.20 Firefighter 1 Richard Staff 61,900.28 63,138.40 64,401.17 Firefighter 1 Brian Symmes 55,953.04 58,885.32 60,063.03 Firefighter 1 William Toomey 61,900.28 63,138.40 64,401.17 Firefighter 1 William Wiley 146,532.10 149,939.92 152,938.72 Chief 1 Jill Dorr 51,277.72 52,780.78 53,836.40 Y 200 Clerk 1 Veterans Phillip Ronan 51,500.02 52,530.14 53,580.74 Veterans Services Officer 1 MIS David Lapenson 60,243.27 61,448.14 62,677.10 Y 1,025.00 Systems Administrator 1 GRANTS Council on Aging Rosemary Kaye 9,360.00 9,547.20 Anthony MacAllister 10,920.00 11,138.40 Return to Table of Contents FY2 5 Budget Summary Indirect Costs Return to Table of Contents Town of Winthrop Town Manager Recommended Budget FY25 Operating Budget 425 - SHARED EXPENSES FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 $ % Account Number Account Description Actual Budget Actual 12/31/23 Dept Request Town Manager Change Change 0142552-521100 Electricity 192,492.99 200,000.00 67,533.50 225,000.00 210,000.00 10,000.00 5.00% 0142552-521200 Heat 9,960.31 15,000.00 2,505.72 18,000.00 18,000.00 3,000.00 20.00% 0142557-578101 Energy Reserve 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 - 0.00% 0142552-529200 Waste Removal Contract - 0.00% 0142553-534100 Telecommunications 66,147.69 72,000.00 29,677.14 74,000.00 74,000.00 2,000.00 2.78% 0142553-534105 Cell Reimbursement 16,742.76 15,600.00 6,846.97 17,000.00 17,000.00 1,400.00 8.97% 0142554-548100 Fuel (Gas/Diesel) 179,158.32 108,000.00 80,670.63 120,000.00 120,000.00 12,000.00 11.11% 0142557-574100 Property Insurance 729,578.80 639,681.00 402,902.48 684,500.00 574,500.00 (65,181.00) -10.19% 0142557-574101 Public Safety Medical Ins 111F 97,723.00 107,415.00 98,251.00 110,000.00 110,000.00 2,585.00 2.41% EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 1,291,803.87 1,182,696.00 688,387.44 1,273,500.00 1,148,500.00 (34,196.00) -2.89% 425 - SHARED EXPENSES TOTAL 1,291,803.87 1,182,696.00 688,387.44 1,273,500.00 1,148,500.00 (34,196.00) -2.89% Return to Table of Contents Indirect Departmental Costs 4/2/2024 Position Name Salary Town W/S Harbor Rink P&R Trash School Town Manager Anthony Marino 213,282.06 163,160.78 36,257.95 3,199.23 3,199.23 3,199.23 4,265.64 17.0% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 2.0% Town Manager Admin Laurisa Wojcik 80,000.00 74,400.00 4,000.00 800.00 - - 800.00 5.0% 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.0% CFO Dylan Cook 40,800.00 26,112.00 10,200.00 1,632.00 1,632.00 816.00 408.00 25.0% 4.0% 4.0% 2.0% 1.0% Finance Director Sarah Johnson 95,153.76 67,083.40 19,030.75 2,378.84 951.54 951.54 4,757.69 20.0% 2.5% 1.0% 1.0% 5.0% Asst CFO Robert Powers 135,834.64 101,875.98 13,583.46 5,433.39 2,716.69 4,075.04 8,150.08 10.0% 4.0% 2.0% 3.0% 6.0% Senior Accountant Diane Nalen 89,157.85 65,085.23 14,265.26 2,674.74 1,783.16 891.58 4,457.89 16.0% 3.0% 2.0% 1.0% 5.0% Payroll Specialist Lori Uminski 66,065.56 50,870.48 5,945.90 3,303.28 1,321.31 3,963.93 660.66 9.0% 5.0% 2.0% 6.0% 1.0% AP Clerk Finance Nicole Rizzotto 49,526.10 30,706.18 9,905.22 3,962.09 1,485.78 2,971.57 495.26 - 20.0% 8.0% 3.0% 6.0% 1.0% Council Auditor Richard Hingston 20,000.00 17,600.00 direct billed 400.00 400.00 800.00 800.00 2.0% 2.0% 4.0% 4.0% Treasurer Brenden Carritte 114,444.14 60,655.39 34,333.24 5,722.21 2,288.88 2,288.88 9,155.53 30.0% 5.0% 2.0% 2.0% 8.0% Asst Treasurer Open Position 81,151.20 57,617.35 16,230.24 4,057.56 1,623.02 1,623.02 - 20.0% 5.0% 2.0% 2.0% 0.0% Treasury Clerk - Principal Melissa Shea 43,194.98 29,804.54 8,639.00 2,159.75 863.90 863.90 863.90 20.0% 5.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% Treasury Clerk - Principal Michele Balian 52,561.58 34,165.03 10,512.32 2,628.08 1,051.23 1,051.23 3,153.69 20.0% 5.0% 2.0% 2.0% 6.0% Treasury Clerk - Senior Patricia DiBenedetto 49,526.10 32,687.23 9,409.96 2,476.31 990.52 990.52 2,971.57 19.0% 5.0% 2.0% 2.0% 6.0% Assessor Diane Macken 83,980.00 69,703.40 5,878.60 4,199.00 - - 4,199.00 7.0% 5.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0% Asst Assessor Kathleen Hickey 79,560.00 68,262.48 4,773.60 3,978.00 - - 2,545.92 6.0% 5.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.2% Assessing Clerk Marianne Brooks 46,096.00 36,185.36 4,148.64 4,609.60 - - 1,152.40 9.0% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5% Assessing Clerk Jillian Kelley 46,096.00 37,337.76 4,148.64 4,609.60 - - - 9.0% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Human Resource Director Stacy Calla 92,408.67 69,306.50 14,785.39 4,620.43 1,848.17 1,848.17 - 16.0% 5.0% 2.0% 2.0% 0.0% Benefits Coordinator Beth Bailey 47,754.56 16,281.45 4,297.91 477.55 1,432.64 1,432.64 477.55 23,354.83 9.0% 1.0% 3.0% 3.0% 1.0% Town Atty James Cipoletta 110,000.00 79,200.00 22,000.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 20.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% MIS David Lapenson 62,677.10 47,007.83 3,133.86 3,133.86 3,133.86 3,133.86 3,133.86 5.0% 5.0% 5.0% 5.0% 5.0% Building Maintenance Richard Cifuni 96,510.15 79,160.33 8,663.91 965.10 2,895.30 4,825.51 - 9.0% 1.0% 3.0% 5.0% 0.0% DPW Director Steven Calla 156,487.36 156,487.36 direct billed direct billed DPW Admin 1,148,806.36 1,033,925.72 114,880.64 10.0% Total Indirect Departmental Costs 3,101,074.17 2,504,681.78 379,024.47 69,620.60 31,817.24 37,926.62 54,648.63 23,354.83 Enterprise 573,038 Funds TOWN DEPARTMENTS Return to Table of Contents EXECUTIVE OFFICE Return to Table of Contents Executive Office Statement The Executive Office of the Town of Winthrop is made up of the Town Council President and the Town Manager. The Town Council is recognized by the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as the chief elected officials with authority to enact rules and regulations, establishing Town policies not otherwise governed by bylaw or statute. The Town Council is composed of nine (9) members. The powers and duties of the Town Council President and the Town Council include appointing the Town Manager, Town Council Clerk, and various boards, committees, and commissions. The Town Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of municipal government as outlined in the Winthrop Charter. The Town Manager appoints and removes department heads, subordinates and employees, and members of certain boards and commissions. The Town Manager works closely with the Town Council President and Town Council to develop and implement policies and goals for the efficient administration of the Town Government. Organizational Chart Town Council President Town Manager Executive Assistant Department Heads Return to Table of Contents Goals and Objectives • Continue to look at regionalization opportunities. • Increased engagement with our elected Federal and State leadership to include our local State Senator and Representative to resolve and complete the MBTA/3A Zoning Process • Continue to create efficiencies in Town Departments to streamline services using lessons learned during the COVID-19 Pandemic • Continue to develop and maintain working relationships with our local business owners and business groups, including the Housing Authority and Winthrop Chamber of Commerce. • Continue to work on water and sewer infrastructure issues with Water Department, Water Subcommittee, and Town Council. • Work to maximize federal funding opportunities available to Winthrop for infrastructure upgrades and coastal resiliency. Accomplishments • Successfully negotiated Fire Union Contract through June 30, 2027 • Developed and launched a new Website with Civic Plus • Applied for and received a Green Communities Grant of approximately $195,000 • Successfully staffed the Assessors office with a training program in place to assist with succession planning. • Completed a Facilities Needs Assessment for our Town and School Buildings along with a Capital Improvement Plan for our Water Distribution System Return to Table of Contents Significant Budget Changes or Initiatives Town Council/Town Managers Office The FY25 budget for the Town Council and the Town Manager’s office generally remains consistent. The salary for the Town Manager will increase by two (2) percent in accordance with the contract negotiated with the Town Council, and the Executive Assistant Salary will receive a market adjustment to account for increased responsibility. Legal The legal budget represents the change to in-house Town Counsel and the use of special counsel for labor and tax title issues. This budget also includes part-time clerical hours to support our in- house legal counsel. Programs and Services Town Council • Policy Making • Oversight • Licensing Town Manager Collective Bargaining, Benefits & Insurance: • Collective Bargaining & Labor Relations • Worker’s Compensation claims management • Wage Plan creation and maintenance • Personnel regulations updates and maintenance • GIC Health Insurance Liaison • Property & Casualty Insurance Financial Management: • Develop, implement & oversee the town budget and spending • Develop, implement & oversee the capital plan • Forecast and coordinate fiscal planning • Prepare the Annual Report Procurement & Economic Development: • Oversee procurement and provide guidance and assistance to all departments Return to Table of Contents • Coordinate with DPW Director and Facilities Manager on all construction and renovation projects • Manage and oversee public bidding • Oversee partnerships with businesses & non-profits Administration & Licensing: • Direct & coordinate all daily operations • Provide citizen assistance & information • Act as the primary point of contact for media • Manage social media outreach • Coordinate with State and National legislators • Support and coordinate with Town Council • Manage Committee appointments • Oversee all licensing Personnel Summary Executive Office Position FY23 FY24 FY25 Change Town Manager 1 1 1 0 Executive Assistant 1 1 1 0 Total Full-Time Equivalents 2 2 2 0 FY25 Personnel Notes Executive Office FTEs for the Executive Assistant are based on a 35-hour workweek. The Town Manager FTEs are based on a 40-hour workweek. Return to Table of Contents 110 - TOWN COUNCIL FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 $ % Account Number Account Description Actual Budget Actual 12/31/23 Dept Request Town Manager Change Change 0111051-511100 Personnel 22,533.68 26,000.00 11,700.18 26,000.00 26,000.00 - 0.00% 0111051-513200 Scheduled Event Overtime - PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 22,533.68 26,000.00 11,700.18 26,000.00 26,000.00 - 0.00% 0111053-530200 Internal Audit 12,540.00 20,000.00 6,140.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 - 0.00% 0111053-530402 Legal Advertising 1,770.00 2,000.00 700.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 - 0.00% 0111053-530701 Conference Fees 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 0.00% 0111054-542300 Office Supplies 1,482.48 1,665.00 1,467.97 1,665.00 1,665.00 - 0.00% 0111057-573100 Professional Associations 250.00 250.00 275.00 275.00 25.00 10.00% 0111057-578100 Town Council Reserve 75,000.00 50,000.00 40,000.00 (35,000.00) -46.67% 0111057-579100 Annual Software Licenses - 0.00% EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 16,042.48 98,915.00 8,307.97 75,440.00 65,440.00 (33,475.00) -33.84% 110 - TOWN COUNCIL TOTAL 38,576.16 124,915.00 20,008.15 101,440.00 91,440.00 (33,475.00) -26.80% Town of Winthrop Town Manager Recommended Budget FY25 Operating Budget Return to Table of Contents Town of Winthrop Town Manager Recommended Budget FY25 Operating Budget 112 - TOWN MANAGER FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 $ % Account Number Account Description Actual Budget Actual 12/31/23 Dept Request Town Manager Change Change 0111251-513250 Auto Exp - 0111251-511100 Personnel 271,949.04 288,557.00 128,025.24 424,328.14 294,328.14 5,771.14 2.00% 0111251-514600 Longevity 950.00 950.00 950.00 950.00 950.00 - 0.00% PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 272,899.04 289,507.00 128,975.24 425,278.14 295,278.14 5,771.14 1.99% 0111252-527400 Equipment Leases 2,058.37 3,250.00 1,560.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 750.00 23.08% 0111253-530400 Legal Services 72,669.98 - 0111253-530402 Legal Advertising 300.00 300.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 700.00 233.33% 0111253-530500 Consulting Services 4,332.00 4,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 2,000.00 50.00% 0111253-530701 Conference Fees - 0111253-534400 Postage 607.98 400.00 97.06 600.00 600.00 200.00 50.00% 0111253-530702 Training Services 2,593.97 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 - 0.00% 0111254-542000 Employee Recognition 5,000.00 3,827.62 5,000.00 5,000.00 - 0.00% 0111254-542300 General Office Supplies 7,838.89 5,735.00 2,745.61 5,800.00 5,800.00 65.00 1.13% 0111257-573100 Professional Associations 15,870.50 19,000.00 9,890.15 15,000.00 15,000.00 (4,000.00) -21.05% EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 106,271.69 42,685.00 18,120.44 42,400.00 42,400.00 (285.00) -0.67% 112 - TOWN MANAGER TOTAL 379,170.73 332,192.00 147,095.68 467,678.14 337,678.14 5,486.14 1.65% Return to Table of Contents Town of Winthrop Town Manager Recommended Budget FY25 Operating Budget 151 - TOWN ATTORNEY FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 $ % Account Number Account Description Actual Budget Actual 12/31/23 Dept Request Town Manager Change Change 0115151-511100 Personnel 34,000.00 104,000.00 48,511.50 125,000.00 125,000.00 21,000.00 9.62% PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 34,000.00 104,000.00 48,511.50 125,000.00 125,000.00 10,000.00 9.62% 0115153-530400 Legal Services 59,930.84 80,000.00 63,988.49 80,000.00 90,000.00 10,000.00 12.50% 0115153-530700 Training Services 1,500.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 500.00 33.33% EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 59,930.84 81,500.00 63,988.49 82,000.00 92,000.00 10,500.00 12.88% 151 - TOWN ATTORNEY TOTAL 93,930.84 185,500.00 112,499.99 207,000.00 217,000.00 21,500.00 11.59% Return to Table of Contents Town of Winthrop Town Manager Recommended Budget FY25 Operating Budget 155 - MIS DEPARTMENT FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 $ % Account Number Account Description Actual Budget Actual 12/31/23 Dept Request Town Manager Change Change 0115551-511100 Personnel 60,443.28 61,450.00 28,360.68 62,679.00 62,679.00 1,229.00 2.00% 0115551-514600 Longevity 1,025.00 1,025.00 1,225.00 1,225.00 1,225.00 200.00 19.51% PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 61,468.28 62,475.00 29,585.68 63,904.00 63,904.00 1,429.00 2.29% 0115552-523200 Alarm 1,086.07 800.00 210.00 840.00 840.00 40.00 5.00% 0115553-530702 Training Services 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 - 0.00% 0115554-542300 General Office Supplies 162.08 600.00 600.00 600.00 - 0.00% 0115557-579100 Software Annual License Cost 160,579.62 166,500.00 158,869.27 204,600.00 204,600.00 38,100.00 22.88% 0115558-587400 Replacement Computer Equipment - 0.00% EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 161,827.77 168,900.00 159,079.27 207,040.00 207,040.00 38,140.00 22.58% 155 - MIS DEPARTMENT TOTAL 223,296.05 231,375.00 188,664.95 270,944.00 270,944.00 39,569.00 17.10% Return to Table of Contents Town of Winthrop Town Manager Recommended Budget FY25 Operating Budget 425 - SHARED EXPENSES FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 $ % Account Number Account Description Budget Actual Budget Actual 12/31/23 Dept Request Town Manager Change Change 0142552-521100 Electricity 199,963.00 192,492.99 200,000.00 67,533.50 225,000.00 210,000.00 10,000.00 5.00% 0142552-521200 Heat 13,443.00 9,960.31 15,000.00 2,505.72 18,000.00 18,000.00 3,000.00 20.00% 0142557-578101 Energy Reserve 25,580.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 - 0.00% 0142552-529200 Waste Removal Contract - 0.00% 0142553-534100 Telecommunications 72,000.00 66,147.69 72,000.00 29,677.14 74,000.00 74,000.00 2,000.00 2.78% 0142553-534105 Cell Reimbursement 16,742.76 15,600.00 6,846.97 17,000.00 17,000.00 1,400.00 8.97% 0142554-548100 Fuel (Gas/Diesel) 120,000.00 179,158.32 108,000.00 80,670.63 120,000.00 120,000.00 12,000.00 11.11% 0142557-574100 Property Insurance 873,534.00 729,578.80 639,681.00 402,902.48 684,500.00 574,500.00 (65,181.00) -10.19% 0142557-574101 Public Safety Medical Ins 111F 102,300.00 97,723.00 107,415.00 98,251.00 110,000.00 110,000.00 2,585.00 2.41% EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 1,406,820.00 1,291,803.87 1,182,696.00 688,387.44 1,273,500.00 1,148,500.00 (34,196.00) -2.89% 425 - SHARED EXPENSES TOTAL 1,406,820.00 1,291,803.87 1,182,696.00 688,387.44 1,273,500.00 1,148,500.00 (34,196.00) -2.89% Town of Winthrop Town Manager Recommended Budget FY25 Operating Budget 910 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 $ % Account Number Account Description Budget Actual Budget Actual 12/31/23 Dept Request Town Manager Change Change 0191051-517520 Group Ins-School 3,126,235.68 3,283,184.68 - 0.00% 0191051-517920 Medicare-School 252,011.00 312,671.30 - 0.00% 0191051-517100 Workers Compensation 30,000.00 32,068.61 32,000.00 43,744.60 50,000.00 50,000.00 18,000.00 56.25% 0191051-517120 Workers Comp-School 113,522.00 109,330.00 - 0.00% 0191051-517200 Unemployment 25,000.00 34,406.02 2,000.00 12,147.12 25,000.00 25,000.00 23,000.00 1150.00% 0191051-517220 Unemployment-School 25,000.00 22,037.56 - 0.00% 0191051-517500 Retiree Health Insurance/OPEB 2,157,116.04 2,239,296.41 1,114,173.00 568,167.02 1,169,881.65 1,169,881.65 55,708.65 5.00% 0191051-517510 Group Ins Town 1,762,592.64 1,644,101.86 1,754,421.00 877,326.51 1,922,845.42 1,930,057.48 175,636.48 10.01% 0191051-517530 Police Fire Medical 35,000.00 25,928.35 35,000.00 9,528.87 35,000.00 35,000.00 - 0.00% 0191051-517910 Medicare-Town 172,170.00 179,592.28 154,081.00 97,673.10 175,000.00 175,000.00 20,919.00 13.58% EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 7,698,647.36 7,882,617.07 3,091,675.00 1,608,587.22 3,377,727.07 3,384,939.13 293,264.13 9.49% 910 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TOTAL 7,698,647.36 7,882,617.07 3,091,675.00 1,608,587.22 3,377,727.07 3,384,939.13 293,264.13 9.49% Town of Winthrop Town Manager Recommended Budget FY25 Operating Budget 911 - RETIREMENT FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 $ % Account Number Account Description Budget Actual Budget Actual 12/31/23 Dept Request Town Manager Change Change 0191151-517700 Pension Appropriation 2,544,339.00 2,506,939.00 2,743,918.00 2,457,357.00 2,564,414.00 2,564,414.00 (179,504.00) -6.54% 0191151-517720 Pension - School 956,284.00 956,284.00 - - - - - 0.00% EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 3,500,623.00 3,463,223.00 2,743,918.00 2,457,357.00 2,564,414.00 2,564,414.00 (179,504.00) -6.54% 911 - RETIREMENT TOTAL 3,500,623.00 3,463,223.00 2,743,918.00 2,457,357.00 2,564,414.00 2,564,414.00 (179,504.00) -6.54% Town of Winthrop Town Manager Recommended Budget FY25 Operating Budget 990 - TRANSFERS FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 $ % Account Number Account Description Budget Actual Budget Actual 12/31/23 Dept Request Town Manager Change Change 0199059-596000 Transfer Out 995,000.00 2,137,542.00 660,000.00 660,000.00 700,000.00 660,000.00 - 0.00% EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 995,000.00 2,137,542.00 660,000.00 660,000.00 700,000.00 660,000.00 - 0.00% 990 - TRANSFERS TOTAL 995,000.00 2,137,542.00 660,000.00 660,000.00 700,000.00 660,000.00 - 0.00% FINANCE Return to Table of Contents Mission Statement To provide the highest level of fiscal responsibility and quality financial information to the Town in accordance with legal requirements, ethical financial practices, and current best practices. Administration and Finance functions as the Town's fiscal stewards to support-informed decision-making and prudent management of fiscal resources through continual enhancement of accurate and timely information, analysis, and proactive management. Organization Chart Goals & Objectives • Explore increased efficiencies and opportunities to streamline financial operations, with a focus on improving the long-term financial stability of the Town. • Review existing Town financial policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls. Provide focused training to relevant Town staff. • Protect and work to enhance the Town’s bond rating. • Maintain Free Cash and other reserve accounts at levels consistent with best financial practices. • Provide long-range financial planning to assist Town leadership to prioritize upcoming projects and planned capital improvements. Accomplishments • The Town recently achieved an upgraded bond rating, AA+. This is the second highest bond rating available. • Successfully completed the annual outside audit with no major findings. • The CFO position is shared with the Schools and a Finance Director position was added for the Town. Chief Financial Officer Finance Director Assistant Chief Financial Officer Senior Accountant Payroll Specialist Accounts Payable Clerk Return to Table of Contents Significant Changes in Budget FY25 • Reduced personnel expense with new Town Finance structure. • New 3-year audit contract Programs and Services Performance Measures • Process bi-weekly payroll (both Town & Schools) • W-2's Payroll • Process bi-weekly account payable warrants (both Town & Schools) • 1099's Accounts Payable • Budget (development and oversight) • Annual Audit • Financial Reporting • Legal Compliance • Insurance Claims/Management • Grant Management Financial Operations • Processed bi-weekly payroll for approximately 417 School employees • Processed bi-weekly payroll for approximately 196 Town employees • Sent out W-2's to 344 Town & 599 School employees Payroll • Processed bi-weekly A/P for approximately $5,014,323.21 for School vendors in FY24, as of 3/31 • Processed bi-weekly A/P for approximately $16,384,984.63 for Town vendors in FY24, as of 3/31 • Sent out approximately 153 1099's to vendor who provided services Accounts Payable Return to Table of Contents Personnel Summary Position FTE Change Chief Financial Officer 1.0 FTE 0 Finance Director 0.7 FTE 0.7 Assistant Chief Financial Officer 1.0 FTE 0 Senior Accountant 1.0 FTE 0 Payroll Specialist 1.0 FTE 0 Accounts Payable Clerk 1.0 FTE 0 Return to Table of Contents Town of Winthrop Town Manager Recommended Budget FY25 Operating Budget 135 - ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 $ % Account Number Account Description Actual Budget Actual 12/31/23 Dept Request Town Manager Change Change 0113551-511100 Personnel 357,487.69 487,352.00 197,704.60 476,538.00 476,538.00 (10,814.00) -2.22% 0113551-514600 Longevity 1,225.00 1,225.00 1,225.00 1,225.00 1,225.00 - 0.00% PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 358,712.69 488,577.00 198,929.60 477,763.00 477,763.00 (10,814.00) -2.21% 0113552-527400 Equipment Lease 808.76 1,500.00 636.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 - 0.00% 0113553-530200 Audit 51,455.13 58,000.00 16,800.00 66,000.00 66,000.00 8,000.00 13.79% 0113553-530500 Consulting - 0.00% 0113553-530702 Training Services 1,925.52 3,500.00 200.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 500.00 14.29% 0113553-534400 Postage 167.58 250.00 11.13 250.00 250.00 - 0.00% 0113554-542300 General Office Supplies 1,802.96 1,500.00 681.26 1,500.00 1,500.00 - 0.00% 0113557-571001 In-State Mileage 325.00 325.00 325.00 0.00% 0113557-573100 Professional Associations 362.50 800.00 610.00 800.00 800.00 - 0.00% 0113557-579100 Software Annual License Cost 29,579.00 29,200.00 4,378.44 29,930.00 29,930.00 730.00 2.50% EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 86,101.45 94,750.00 23,316.83 104,305.00 104,305.00 9,555.00 10.08% 135 - ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE TOTAL 444,814.14 583,327.00 222,246.43 582,068.00 582,068.00 (1,259.00) -0.22% Return to Table of Contents TREASURER/ COLLECTOR Return to Table of Contents Treasurer/Collector Mission Statement The office of Treasurer/Collector holds responsibility for the receipt, investment and disbursement of all Town funds. This responsibility is undertaken while providing the utmost level of customer service to the Town’s constituencies (i.e. taxpayers, employees, retirees, and vendors). The office makes every necessary attempt, allowable under the Massachusetts General Laws and the Town’s by -laws, to collect on past due accounts. Organizational Chart Goals and Objectives • In FY24 the office worked with Finance to establish a tailings policy for uncashed checks that have been mailed out by the Town. Moving into FY 25 I would like to see how the process developed works in application and make any necessary changes to flaws that are discovered in the process. This will allow the financial statements to have a more accurate representation of the tailings and provide the Town with more liquidity as the tailings are reduced. • Staffing in the office continued to change in FY 24. In FY 25 the office will look to continue to train the new staff that have come on board as well as the staff that have been in the office for an extended period of time. There is always room for improvement no matter how long you have been in a position and so in FY 25 the office will look to implement more frequent and diverse training. • With the departure of the Assistant Treasurer Collector, we are working on a plan to fill that position during the upcoming Spring and summer months. Treasurer/Collector Assistant Treasurer/Collector Collector Clerk Collector Clerk Treasurer Clerk Return to Table of Contents • The office will look to diversify investments further. As interest rates continue to stay high, we will look to take advantage of the rates being offered by banks and increase interest revenue for the Town. • Given the nature of the duties of the office, there is not a large amount of change that occurs between years in how the office functions. However, on a day-to-day basis, the employees of the office interact with a significant number of members of the public, as well as individuals who are acting on behalf of the public. A core goal of the office is to maintain a professional and courteous disposition during these interactions, while simultaneously completing the tasks requested as efficiently as possible. Continuing to operate in this manner is crucial to the functionality of the office and is something that we take pride in. Maintaining this will always be an objective of the office. Accomplishments • For the first time in almost 3 years Tax Title procedures were completed which has resulted in over $125K in collections of overdue real estate taxes owed to the Town. • Working with the Finance Office a tailings policy was developed for the Town. This had been a recommendation from the auditors and now there is a policy in place. • Despite staffing shortages throughout the year, the office has continued to function at an efficient level. Payments have continued to be collected and deposited timely in addition to a continued professionalism in customer service. Significant Budget Changes • Personnel salaries are based on amounts set out in the contract for union employees and a 2% increase for non-union employees. • Postage is in line with the increase in postage rates. Postage rates are scheduled for a 3% increase in January 2024 with anticipated increases in 2025 as well. Return to Table of Contents Services Performance Measurement Collections • Responsible for the issuing of all real estate, personal property, and excise tax bills • Responsible for the collection of all bills issued on behalf of the town including taxes, water/sewer, and trash fees • All past due bills are attempted to be collected through the various means provided by Mass General Laws (i.e. liens, tax title) • Tax Title accounts and foreclosure proceedings are maintained and tracked in the Collector’s Office • Year end reports including outstanding receivables Treasurer • Treasurer Office serves as the Town’s cash manager and handles all monies belonging to the Town • Responsible for the disbursement of all funds for payments owed including debt service payments and vendor warrants • Responsible for the closing and reconciling of all books and accounts • All payments received by various departments throughout the Town are turned into, deposited, and tracked in the Treasurers Office • Investment of the Town’s monies • Year end reports including tax filings • Management and tracking of monthly insurance payments Parking • All in person applications for the parking sticker are submitted through the Collectors Office • Residents with questions or issues regarding the parking sticker are handled in the Collector’s office 40% 20% 25% 5% 5% 5% Treasurer Time Cash Management Interdepartmental Revenue Monthly reconciliations Insurance tracking Monthly /Yearly Reporting Debt Tracking Return to Table of Contents Personnel Summary FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 Change 145 Treasurer/Collector 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Assistant Treasurer/Collector 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Treasurer Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Collector Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Collector Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 145 Total Full-Time Equivalents 5.00 5.00 5.00 0.00 30% 15% 35% 20% Collector Time Resident Tax Inquiries/Payments Resident Sticker Inquiries/Applications Payment Posting Payment Inquiries Return to Table of Contents Town of Winthrop Town Manager Recommended Budget FY25 Operating Budget 145 - TREASURER/COLLECTOR FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 $ % Account Number Account Description Actual Budget Actual 12/31/23 Dept Request Town Manager Change Change 0114551-511100 Personnel 329,883.55 346,377.00 146,764.68 340,878.00 335,313.00 (11,064.00) -3.19% 0114551-514600 Longevity 3,825.00 3,075.00 3,075.00 2,125.00 2,125.00 (950.00) -30.89% 0114551-519600 Stipend - 0.00% PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 333,708.55 349,452.00 149,839.68 343,003.00 337,438.00 (12,014.00) -3.44% 0114552-527400 Equipment Leases 4,329.54 6,000.00 1,847.88 6,000.00 6,000.00 - 0.00% 0114553-530402 Legal Advertising 245.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 - 0.00% 0114553-530702 Training Services 590.50 1,400.00 1,400.00 1,400.00 - 0.00% 0114553-534100 Telecommunications 582.90 860.00 234.33 860.00 860.00 - 0.00% 0114553-534104 Fax Lines 222.45 360.00 88.67 360.00 360.00 - 0.00% 0114553-534400 Postage 23,905.51 31,815.00 6,368.83 33,087.60 33,087.60 1,272.60 4.00% 0114553-538100 Banking Services 3,821.89 6,000.00 1,754.92 6,000.00 6,000.00 - 0.00% 0114554-542200 Paper Materials - 0.00% 0114554-542300 General Office Supplies 2,666.00 3,020.00 1,586.60 3,200.00 3,000.00 (20.00) -0.66% 0114555-558600 Banking Supplies - 0.00% 0114555-558700 Materials 30,419.25 18,500.00 2,877.00 19,000.00 19,000.00 500.00 2.70% 0114557-571001 In-State Mileage 350.00 100.00 100.00 (250.00) -71.43% 0114557-573100 Professional Associations 100.00 350.00 100.00 350.00 350.00 - 0.00% EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 66,883.04 70,455.00 14,858.23 72,157.60 71,957.60 1,502.60 2.13% 145 - TREASURER/COLLECTOR TOTAL 400,591.59 419,907.00 164,697.91 415,160.60 409,395.60 (10,511.40) -2.50% Return to Table of Contents TOWN CLERK Return to Table of Contents The Office of the Town Clerk is committed to providing quality services and information to the community, visitors and our employees. The Town Clerk’s Office works in conjunction with all departments, boards, committees and commissions and complies with state and local statutes. Description of Major Services: Town Council -The Town Clerk is responsible as the Council Clerk for our Town Council. Records — responsible for filing minutes & official postings of various boards and commissions; maintaining and issuing certified copies of all births, deaths & marriages; maintaining Ordinances; creating Annual street listing; creating Annual Report, tracking all appointments and resignations of Town officials; maintaining and updating of annual town census, jury list, grave list. Licenses — The Town Clerk’s Office is the administrative arm of the Board of License Commission. Under the License Commission we issue the following licenses annually: liquor, common victualler (food prep), taxi driver, inn holder, Xmas tree, transient vendor, laundromats, and used cars. We also issue dog licenses, raffle permits and new business licenses. We report the Business License information for every business to the Department of Revenue’s database annually as well as council new business applicants. Elections — conduct every aspect of running local, state and federal elections including processing nomination papers, ballot preparation, training of election staff, preparation of polling locations, election reporting and conducting voter registrations throughout the year, responsible for maintaining voter’s list, daily maintenance of state database and online registration. Ethics & Open Meeting Compliance— The Town Clerk is the designated liaison between the Town of Winthrop and the State Ethics Commission. Distribution of mandated information and online education is coordinated thru this office for all town employees and volunteers. Compliance database is maintained and reported to the State. Public Records Requests — The Town Clerk’s Office is the main depository for requests for public information. The Office estimates between 100 to 200 requests a year are fulfilled for residents and staff, via email, mail and hand delivery. Board of Appeals — This office is the administrative support for the Board. Planning Board — This office is the administrative support for the Board. TOWN CLERKS OFFICE Goals and Objectives Cross Training to all our employees. We believe that all employees in the Town Clerks Office should be able to help any customer with any questions, whether they just listen and point in the right direction or advise what department should be involved. Our training consists of not only helping each other in our office but any office that works within the town that needs a hand. Education. ..Education....Education....it is so simple to get within our own Charter, Town Ordinances, Town Council Rules & Procedures... I have our employees review and understand how this town works. This helps with so many outside questions, whether from our own residents or outsiders that call for guidance. Our main goal is understanding each other and each other’s needs. We are together close to 40 hours a week and deal with after work problems. Together we have joined forces to delegate certain areas. There are plenty of times that someone needs something on a Friday or later on a night we are not open and each one of us have no problem fulfilling these needs. We check with each other on who is available and 99.9% one of us goes out of their way to help out. We should all be thankful to each and every person in our life, because they all have taught us some unique lessons of life in their own way. This is true of our office staff. We learn off each other. Accomplishments We have had several successful elections with one that nearly blew our machines up. It is not an easy task to make sure all goes well and working with several different personalities can make it difficult, but together we all seem to make it work smoother than expected! One of our major accomplishments is our office staff. The training of the new Principal Clerk and Assistant Clerk has gone beyond successful. Training is complicated and confusing enough but when you train people who really want to learn, it makes it so easy. We accomplished working more within an IT system than paper. Being main administrators for the Board of Appeals, Board of License and Planning Board there is a lot of paperwork that needs to be filed and ready for residents inquiries. We make sure they are all on out Towns Network for all to have access too. We’ve cut down on “old policies” of how things were done and have saved several trees. We are working within our Election personnel to have more training and understanding of Elections and hopefully to use our Poll Pads that the town purchased several years ago and have not been used to their greatest extent. We’ ve reorganized our office space to utilize the best fit we can and made as open as possible. A good work atmosphere helps with attitude. We are working on cross training with what our office provides. There is no reason for any person to be told someone is not in and nothing can be done to help. It may not be 100% done but I guarantee the person will be glad they received some info rather than be told nothing. Return to Table of Contents Significant Budget Changes or Initiatives Knowing our Town Budget is quite tight, I think a wish list is more accurate for requesting any significant changes in our budget. Asking for more does not mean you will be granted and asking for more when you don’t really need it, is asking for too much. I plan on looking into more grants that might be available for our office. I would request that our office can be re-painted and give it a fresher and more professional look. I am currently reviewing all Town Fees as they have not been updated. It is unfortunate that some need to be increased but this is not our doing, we do not charge fees for the Town’s economic growth but we need to be able to at least break even with supply and demand. Personnel Summary FY 2022 FTE FY 2023 FTE FY 2024 FTE CHANGE 160 Town Clerk 1 1 1 0 Assistant Town Clerk 1 1 1 0 Office Clerk 1 1 1 0 Office Clerk 1 0 0) 1 160 Total Full Time Equivalents 4 3 3 1 FTE's are based on 35 hour work weeks and are eligible for Town Benefits Return to Table of Contents Programs and Services Town Clerk Town Council Records Minutes Postings Ordinances Annual Street Listing Annual Report Town Census Proof of Residency Jury List Grave List Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Elections Conduct every aspect of running local, state and federal elections Licenses Liquor CV’s Taxi Driver Taxi Vehicles Inn Holders Xmas Tree Transient Vendor Laundromats Used Car Outside Seating Brown Bag Dog License Ethics & Open Meeting Compliance Liaison between the Town of Winthrop and the State Ethics Commission Public Records Request Main depository for requests for Any public information requested. Town Council Clerk to the Town Council Administrative Support Board of Appeals Board of License Planning Board All Town Committees Return to Table of Contents Return to Table of Contents Town Clerk Office s Return to Table of Contents 2% Increase on salaries We have two elections next year Included in Election Supplies LHS & ESS Election Process Y% Census for mailing is included in the postage Public Records is included in Town Clerk Supplies Fiscal Year 2024 Fiscal Year 2025 Dept Request _|% change Account Description Carry Fwd Orig Bud | Amended | Encumb | Expend Amount %Exp 161 - TOWN CLERK 0116151-511100 Personnel 236.178 240.902 4 0116151-512005 Election Personnel 25.000. 6.800 -100 0116151-314600 [LONGEVITY 950 075. -100 O11615 2-524101 Repair/Maint. Equip. 1800 1.800 -100 5 SECURE DOC DESTRUCTION 3.600 600 ~100 LEGAL ADVERTISING 1,500 500 ~100 TT SERVICES 7.000 7.000 -100 0116153-534400 [Postage 13.000 15.000 ~100 0116157 -573 100 _ |PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS 305 00 -100 D116] 54-542300 __ |GENERAL OFFICE SUPPLIES Ir. Council 3.800 800 ~100 01161 $5-558700 LICENSrNG/PERMIT MATER!ALS 400 400 -100 01161 55-558800 Election Supplies 720. 12.470 -100 0116155-558801 [TOWN CLERK SUPPLIES 18.000 19.950 -100 0116 157-379100 _ [SOFTWARE ANNUAL LICENSE COST 3.500 500 +100 161 - TOWN CLERK Total 315.753 B40.297 -100 Return to Table of Contents Town of Winthrop Town Manager Recommended Budget FY25 Operating Budget 161 - TOWN CLERK FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 $ % Account Number Account Description Actual Budget Actual 12/31/23 Dept Request Town Manager Change Change 0116151-511100 Personnel 195,000.38 236,178.00 92,233.32 240,902.00 240,902.00 4,724.00 2.00% 0116151-512005 Election Personnel 18,760.06 25,000.00 12,506.70 26,800.00 26,800.00 1,800.00 7.20% 0116151-514600 Longevity 950.00 950.00 950.00 2,075.00 2,075.00 1,125.00 118.42% 0116151-519600 Stipend - 0.00% PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 214,710.44 262,128.00 105,690.02 269,777.00 269,777.00 7,649.00 2.92% 0116152-524101 Repair/Maint. Equip. 237.50 1,800.00 237.50 1,800.00 1,800.00 - 0.00% 0116152-527400 Equipment Leases 1,600.00 3,600.00 3,600.00 2,000.00 125.00% 0116153-530402 Legal Advertising 945.00 1,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 1,000.00 66.67% 0116153-530900 IT Services 5,805.31 7,000.00 6,991.76 7,000.00 7,000.00 - 0.00% 0116153-534400 Postage 10,236.79 13,000.00 1,078.05 15,000.00 15,000.00 2,000.00 15.38% 0116153-534500 Printing and Mailing Services 3,600.00 (3,600.00) -100.00% 0116157-573100 Professional Associations 225.00 305.00 125.00 500.00 500.00 195.00 63.93% 0116154-542300 General Office Supplies 2,987.01 3,800.00 700.00 3,800.00 3,800.00 - 0.00% 0116155-558700 Licensing /Permit Materials 400.00 40.00 400.00 400.00 - 0.00% 0116155-558800 Election Supplies 693.72 720.00 21.66 12,470.00 12,470.00 11,750.00 1631.94% 0116155-558801 Town Clerk Supplies 15,312.16 18,000.00 13,058.44 19,950.00 19,950.00 1,950.00 10.83% 0116157-579100 Software Annual License Cost 500.00 3,500.00 2,400.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 - 0.00% EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 36,942.49 55,225.00 24,652.41 70,520.00 70,520.00 15,295.00 27.70% 161 - TOWN CLERK TOTAL 251,652.93 317,353.00 130,342.43 340,297.00 340,297.00 22,944.00 7.23% Return to Table of Contents ASSESSORS Return to Table of Contents MISSION STATEMENT The Assessor’s Department is responsible for determining the value of real and personal property for the purpose of taxation. Assessors are required to assess all property at its full and fair market value as of January 1st each year. To accomplish this, they gather the pertinent characteristics of each parcel of property and use the information to determine appropriate valuation schedules for various classes of property. The Assessor’s Department is also responsible for the administration of property tax data records and the maintaining of parcel ownership data based upon recorded property transactions at the Registry of Deeds. The Assessor’s also oversee billing for motor vehicle excise tax, statutory and local exemptions, and abatements. Finally, the Assessor’s Office oversees the billing for excise on boats, incorporating the Environmental Police List into the Town’s system. *Restructuring the Assessor’s Office to include 2 full time clerks, a full time Asst. Assessor and a part time Deputy Assessor. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Town Manager Part Time Deputy Assessor Assessor Assistant Assessor 2 PT Clerk Finance Department Full Time Clerk Full Time Clerk Return to Table of Contents FY25 Goals and Objectives • Continue to cross-train staff with the goal of reducing silos so that anyone in the office can jump in and help out where needed. This will effectively broaden the knowledge of all staff, as well as reduce the impact of the loss of institutional knowledge due to upcoming retirement(s) or unexpected departures. • Continue to find professional training opportunities for staff that are interested in helping them grow professionally and encourage them to succeed, specifically, obtaining the MMA designation from the MAAO. • Continue to find ways to make the office more user-friendly for all, with a focus on ESL taxpayers. • Continue working on the office procedures manual (although this will always be a living document). • Continue to find ways to make the office run more efficiently and economically. • Obtain the Near Map GIS layer, which can be used by all city departments but will be helpful to the Assessor’s Office due to change detection technology and aerial flyovers three times per year. • Continue to reduce the number of older open permits; capture new growth on old open permits. • Obtain monthly transfers and recordings from Suffolk Registry of Deeds and fadeout usage of Warren Group data. This will eliminate ownership errors on property record cards which we’ve recently become aware of and is a small-scale problem. • Add 180 missing property photographs from property record cards. • Increase permits, sales, and cyclical data collection inspections. • Crosstrain 1- clerk to participate in field inspection and data collection. • Continue to work with the Treasurer, Harbormaster Departments and Environmental Police to create an organized and efficient system for collecting excise from boats. Return to Table of Contents FY24 Significant Accomplishments • Increased New Growth by 230% based on the average of the prior 3 years. • Designed and implemented usage of a monthly permit report from Open Gov which assists in maintaining up to date data and eliminates error of missing permits and possibly new growth. • Updated CAI Mapping and GIS which was last updated in 2019. This will remain a yearly update once 3 rd quarter tax bill are mailed. • Incorporated Environmental Police boat list into ours, resulting in approximately 140 additional excise bills mailed out. • Continued to cross-train staff that are interested in broadening their knowledge of assessing. • Participation in youth employment/senior employment programs was very helpful with special projects, specifically researching and cataloging archives and mailings. • Clearing files no longer required to retain, significantly decreasing paper and file cabinets. • Correcting parcels with incorrect class codes. • Closed out approximately 676 open permits, as of December 31, 2023, 581 permits are open. Return to Table of Contents SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES OR INITIATIVES Increase full-time staffing to meet our efforts in sustaining and encouraging continuous improvement with increased productivity that will bring the most value to the Town. Return to Table of Contents PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Abatements Property Auto Boat Permits Permit Inspections Additions Condo Conversions Demolitions Improvements Alterations Issue Exemptions Elderly Exemption Blind Exemption Surviving Spouse Disabled Veteran Exemption Senior Work Off Program Customer Service Telep hone Counter Walk-ins Homeowners Business Owners Attorneys Realtors National Grid Abutters Lists/Labels Value Properties Determine New Growth Set Tax Rate Assess Property Taxes Abate & Exempt Taxes Manage Overlay Account Assess Local Excises Administer Excise Motor Vehicle Excise Boat Excise Commitment Tax List Department of Revenue Division of Local Services Supervise Local Taxation and Finance Monitor Revaluations Certify Local Assessments DOR Certified Establish Assessment Administration Deeds Sales Verification Property Name Changes Address Changes Return to Table of Contents PERFORMANCE MEASURES The Assessing Department pie chart demonstrates how Assessing time is divided among the major functional areas over a year. The Deputy Assessor is appointed by the Town Manager to oversee the daily operations of the Assessor’s Office. The Council appoints the Board of Assessors (3 members). The Assessors are required by Massachusetts Law to list and value all real and personal property, 5600+ accounts. The valuations are subject to ad valorem taxation on the assessment roll each year. Assessed values in Massachusetts are based on “full and fair cash value” , or 100 percent of fair market value . Assessors are required to submit these values to the State Department of Revenue for certification every five years . In the years between certification, Assessors must also maintain the values . This is done so that the property taxpayer pays his or her fair share of the cost of local government, in proportion to the amount of money the property is worth, on a yearly basis rather than every three years. Building permits and lot splits are viewed and updated yearly for growth by the Assessor. Real Estate and Personal Property Abatements are analyzed by the Assessor and reviewed and acted upon by the Board of Assessors. Real Estate Exemptions are also analyzed by the Assessor and reviewed and acted upon by the Board of Assessors. 75% 10% 5% 5% 5% FY2025 ASSESSORS OFFICE DUTIES TOWN OF WINTHROP Valuation 75.% Taxpayer Services 10.% Data Entry 5.% Research 5.% Personal Property 5.% Return to Table of Contents The Assessors are required to annually assess taxes in an amount sufficient to cover the State and Local appropriations chargeable to the Town. These taxes assessed will include State and County assessments which have been duly certified by the Board and local appropriations voted on by the Town Council. Yearly Assessors are updated with all changes in municipal laws and must attend seminars and courses to keep their designations current. The Assessment systems within the Assessor’s Office are constantly being updated and various training seminars and workshops must be attended yearly to keep up with the system changes. In addition, the Assessing Staff administers the Motor Vehicle and Boat Excise taxes. Assessors must yearly verify a list of boats habitually moored or docked within its borders. Listings from the Massachusetts Environmental Police, individual Yacht Clubs and Marinas and the Harbor Master lists are verified and complied and committed to the Collector numbering 900+ excise bills. The Motor Vehicle list comes directly from the Registry of Motor Vehicles with 11,000+ accounts yearly. Both Motor Vehicle and Boat excise tax bills are committed to the Collector and any abatement must be processed through the Assessor’s Office. The Assessor’s office also keeps track of and issues Exemption Forms to include elderly, blind, surviving spouse and veterans. Abatements are made for those who qualify for an exemption and for those participating in the Senior Work Off Program. Staff in the Assessor’s Office also provide certified abutters lists as well as information, research, materials, and related assistance to all boards, committees, commissions, and the public. Daily and monthly approval of permits as well as monthly entry of Deeds. Some of the Assessing Departments duties include telephone work, counter walk-ins, and questions from but not limited to property owners, business owners, attorneys, realtors, National Grid, USPS, surveyors, boat owners and any other source that may have a question regarding Real Property, Personal Property, Motor Vehicle and Boat Excise Tax. Also, the Assessing Department works with and provides information to the Tax Office, Building Department, DPW, Harbormaster and any other department that may need our assistance to ensure that we provide and maintain good customer service and a quality of work product to and for the Town of Winthrop. Return to Table of Contents July 1, Fiscal Year begins 1 st Quarter preliminary tax bill issued. (The first of two equal amounts; estimated tax bills are based on the PRIOR fiscal year taxes). August 1 1 st Quarter preliminary tax due Personal exemption renewal applications mailed. September Residential exemption applications mailed to new owners who purchased property in previous calendar year. October 1 2 nd Quarter preliminary tax bill issued (the second of two equal and preliminary tax bills based on PRIOR fiscal year taxes). November 1 2 nd Quarter tax due* Late December – January 1 Tax Rate set and 3 rd Quarter actual tax bill issued (bill reflects the actual value and tax rate for fiscal year January 1 January 1 – February 1 Property Tax Assessment Date for the following fiscal year. Abatement application filing period begins. Filing period for certain personal exemptions begins (Elderly, Blind, Surviving Spouse, Disable Veteran, etc.). February 1 3 rd Quarter tax due* Abatement filing period ends. Applications for certain exemptions filing deadline* February – May Review of Abatement and exemption applications – Notice of Decision mailed. March 1 Owners of taxable Personal Property must file Form of List. Final date for charitable organizations for file Form 3ABC May 1 4 th Quarter tax due June 30 Fiscal year ends Return to Table of Contents PERSONNEL SUMMARY FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 Changes Assessor Interim Aug- Jun Part-time Deputy Assessor July to Present 1 Assistant Assessor Hired May 2022 1 1 Clerk, Principal 1 1 2 Would like 2 full time clerks, 2 PT as of 1/17/24 Part time Assistant Clerk 1 Part time Clerks 1 0 We have two part time clerks Consultant 2 Patrick’s Company and CJ 2 Nate Cramer Mike Tarello, 2 Nate Cramer Mike Tarello, Board of Assessors 3 3 3 NONE PERSONNEL SUMMARY NOTES FY2025 – The following is based on restructuring the Assessor’s Office. PT Deputy Assessor – July 2024 (No benefits) Assistant Assessor – May 2023 (Benefit eligible) 2 Clerk – Full time (Benefit eligible) Consultant – Hours vary by need (No benefits) Return to Table of Contents Town of Winthrop Town Manager Recommended Budget FY25 Operating Budget 141 - ASSESSING FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 $ % Account Number Account Description Actual Budget Actual 12/31/23 Dept Request Town Manager Change Change 0114151-511100 Personnel 138,474.28 242,404.00 82,164.82 261,642.00 249,920.00 7,516.00 3.10% 0114151-514600 Longevity 2,450.00 2,450.00 2,450.00 2,450.00 1,175.00 (1,275.00) -52.04% PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 140,924.28 244,854.00 84,614.82 264,092.00 251,095.00 19,238.00 7.86% 0114152-527400 Equipment Leases 399.00 700.00 342.00 700.00 700.00 - 0.00% 0114153-530500 Consulting 104,575.00 35,704.00 33,025.00 41,900.00 37,900.00 2,196.00 6.15% 0114153-530702 Training Services 200.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 - 0.00% 0114153-534400 Postage 654.87 800.00 253.83 800.00 800.00 - 0.00% 0114154-542300 General Office Supplies 2,274.15 1,900.00 754.05 1,900.00 1,900.00 - 0.00% 0114557-571001 In-State Mileage 300.00 300.00 300.00 0.00% 0114157-573100 Professional Associations 325.00 848.00 175.00 848.00 848.00 - 0.00% 0114157-579100 Software Annual License Cost 24,422.00 25,379.00 24,509.59 30,037.00 30,037.00 4,658.00 18.35% 0114158-585107 Vision Software Upgrade Cost - 0.00% EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 132,850.02 68,331.00 59,059.47 79,485.00 75,485.00 7,154.00 10.47% 141 - ASSESSING TOTAL 273,774.30 313,185.00 143,674.29 343,577.00 326,580.00 13,395.00 4.28% Return to Table of Contents MUNICIPAL HEARING Return to Table of Contents Municipal Hearing Office Mission The primary mission of the Municipal Hearing Office is the fair adjudication of fines and fees resulting from the issuance of parking tickets and non-criminal citations in the town and maintaining records of tickets and citations issued and their final dispositions. The MHO is also responsible for the periodic review, development, and maintenance of fine structures for parking tickets and non-criminal citations as well as the ordinances that govern the violations. The MHO processes administrative appeals and conducts hearings for parking violations in accordance with MGL Ch. 90 on all written appeals received within the time frame permitted by law. The office also holds hearings when appeals are requested for non-criminal citations in accordance with the provisions of MGL Ch. 40U which allows the town to hold hearings on all non-criminal citations issued under that chapter as well as those issued in accordance with MGL Ch. 40, sec. 21D. The department works in conjunction with the Winthrop Police Department, Harbormaster’s Department, and Housing Authority on addressing parking issues. The department also works with Inspectional Services, the Harbormaster’s Department, the Animal Control Officer, Health Department, the Winthrop Police Department and any other department or agency with the authority to issue a non-criminal citation to address those violations. All non-criminal violation appeals are heard by the Town of Winthrop. Organizational Chart Goals and Objectives • Continue to fairly adjudicate disputes and hearings related to parking violations and non- criminal citations. • Implement a solution for digital storage and organization of photos and documents related to violations. This solution will be shared with Inspectional Services and serve as a repository for photos taken that accompany citations issued by their department. • Work with the Tax Collector to find a viable solution for the additional workload caused by resident parking permit renewals. Each year, the Hearing Officer assists with some of this work during the renewal period. Staffing levels in the Tax Office and tasks being shifted back to town offices that were formerly performed by our processing vendor has Town Manager Parking Hearing Officer / Municipal Hearing Officer Return to Table of Contents resulted in the Hearing Officer spending more of the limited hours allocated to the position taking care of work the Tax Office has been unable to perform. This has created a situation where the assistance provided to the Tax Office is leaving the Hearing Officer unable to complete work for the Municipal Hearing office within the hours allocated to the position causing delays services provided. Accomplishments • Continued to identify conflicts between town ordinances and signage or practices so they can be resolved. • Submitted several ordinance amendments for review based on recommendations from TSAC and corrections found to be necessary as items are reviewed • Assisted the Treasurer/Collector with processing mail-in applications for the Resident Parking Program after this task was shifted back to town employees from our processing vendor. Significant Budget Changes or Initiatives • Requesting a $1,000 increase in the processing services line. This line is a shared expense with the Tax Office which covers the cost of data entry and processing for parking tickets, printing and mailing of late notices, automated application of late fees and RMV marks for non-payment, as well as access for both departments to the system used to view and maintain these records. The costs are based on the number of tickets written and entered into the system. In FY 2023, nearly the entire amount of this line was expended and in FY 2022, costs exceeded what was originally budgeted. This requested increase is an attempt to avoid potential cost overruns in this line. • Requesting level funding of the office supply line. This line was once just over $2,200 as opposed to where it fell to and where it is today. With the replacement of some equipment in FY 2024, it is hoped that the requested amount will cover the needs of the office even in the face of continued increases in the cost of supplies. • After accounting for requested increases and level funding, the budget submitted represents nearly a $1,000 reduction from the FY 2024 budget. Return to Table of Contents Programs and Services Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) Serve as the Parking Department representative on the committee and current chair Inform the Town Manager of requests for agenda items or pass on to the appropriate department if found to be an operational issue Draft agendas based on items approved for committee review by the Town Manager or referred by the Town Council Draft minutes and pass committee recommendations on to the Town Manager, draft motions when necessary Parking Review resident complaints about parking issues and pass on to enforcing departments if necessary Review & fulfill requests for parking placards or refer them to the appropriate issuing department Assistance to Other Departments Work with issuing departments to resolve issues related to parking & non- criminal enforcement Respond to department & board requests for ordinance information and reports on enforcement activity Work with issuing departments to locate violator information when needed Assist the Tax Collector with issues related to the resident parking program Provide information to the Problem Properties Task Force Public Inquiries Respond to inquiries related to parking, enforcement efforts, ordinances and violations Printed Materials & Digital Media Replenish ticket & citation stock for issuing departments Print necessary placards for Police & Harbormaster as authorized by ordinance Periodically redesign placards, permits, tickets, citations, and other printed matter and digital media Update parking, non- criminal enforcement, TSAC, and town web pages as needed Laws & Ordinances Periodically recommend ordinance changes based on issues facing the community related to parking and non- criminal enforcement Periodically review fine amounts and recommend changes if appropriate Notify departments when conflicts are found between ordinances and signage, compliance, or processes and recommend solutions Keep issuing departments informed of updated ordinances and regulations Assist with drafting ordinances & amendments File and Data Management Update information in parking and citation databases when errors or omissions are found Ensure non-criminal citations are entered in the database by the issuing departments or enter them if needed Maintain and add functionality to the non-criminal citation database as needed Maintain required file copies of parking tickets and non- criminal citations Maintain files of appeal decisions and other necessary information Non-Criminal Late Notices, Fees, & Liens Periodically run report of past due non- criminal citations Add late fees when required Create and send appropriate late notices to violators Annually prepare a list of 40U citations that are more than 30 days past due so the balances can be added as a lien to the properties Appeals & Hearings Process administrative (written) appeals of parking tickets Hold hearings upon request when an administrative appeal is denied Process appeals of non-criminal citations issued under MGL Ch. 40U and CH. 40, sec. 21D and hold hearings as necessary Draft and send appeal and hearing decisions Enter all appeal and hearing decisions into the appropriate databases Inform the court of issues being appealed to their jurisdiction when necessary Municipal Hearing Office Return to Table of Contents Performance Measures Performance measures for the Municipal Hearing Office are difficult since any workloads dependent on the issuance of tickets and citations will vary depending on both the number of violations issued by the enforcing departments as well as overall compliance by the public. While the town obviously collects revenue based on the fines for the violations, the tickets and citations are also supposed to be educational by informing the violators that they did something that needs correction. Additionally, the collection of fines is also conducted by a separate department, leaving most measurements available actually reflecting the work of the issuing and collecting departments rather than the Municipal Hearing Office. This chart demonstrates how time is generally divided among the duties and tasks of the Municipal Hearing office over the course of a year. This division of time among these areas remains relatively consistent with usually only minor changes from year to year and some overlap in the categories a particular task may fall into. On the occasions where the workload in a particular category is lighter than usual, that time is used to work on other tasks, duties, or programs that need additional attention. Parking ticket appeals and work on issues for the Transportation Safety Advisory Committee take up the largest portion of the office’s time followed by providing assistance to other departments, boards, and committees and responding to public inquiries & correspondence. Parking Appeals & Hearings 20% Non-Criminal Citation Appeals & Hearings 7% Public Inquiries & Correspondence 14% TSAC 20% Ordinance Work 5% File & Data Management 7% Assistance to other Departments, Boards, & Committees 15% Printed Materials & Digital Media 5% Other Parking Related Work 7% Work of The Municipal Hearing Office Return to Table of Contents Performance Measures (continued) This chart shows the number of parking tickets issued each year, the number of parking appeals processed in the same time frame, and the percentage of tickets that are appealed. In FY 2020, 3,002 tickets were issued and 342 were appealed, for a 11.39% appeal rate. In FY 2021, 2,948 tickets were issued and 345 were appealed, for an 11.7% appeal rate. In FY 2022, 3952 tickets were issued and 437 were appealed, for a 11.06% appeal rate. In FY 2023, 5242 tickets were issued and 615 were appealed, for a 11.73% appeal rate. In the first half of FY 2024, 2,950 tickets were issued and 259 were appealed, for a 8.78% appeal rate so far. For clarification, this is based on the number of tickets issued, not violations. The difference is that one ticket can be issued for multiple violations. Personnel Summary FY 2023 FTE FY 2024 FTE FY 2025 FTE CHANGE Hearing Officer 0.54 0.54 0.54 0.00 Total Full Time Equivalents 0.54 0.54 0.54 0.00 Personnel Notes FTEs are based on a 35-hour work week and are benefit eligible. The Hearing Officer is a 19 hour per week position which is not benefit eligible. 7.00% 8.00% 9.00% 10.00% 11.00% 12.00% 13.00% 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 (through 12/31) Parking Tickets Issued vs. Appeals Processed Parking Tickets Issued Parking Appeals Processed Percentage of Tickets Appealed Return to Table of Contents Town of Winthrop Town Manager Recommended Budget FY25 Operating Budget 293 - MUNICIPAL HEARING OFFICE FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 $ % Account Number Account Description Actual Budget Actual 12/31/23 Dept Request Town Manager Change Change 0129351-511100 Personnel 21,051.63 21,495.00 9,910.44 21,925.00 21,925.00 430.00 2.00% 0129351-519600 Stipend - - - 0.00% PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 21,051.63 21,495.00 9,910.44 21,925.00 21,925.00 430.00 2.00% 0129353-530701 Conference Fees - - - - - 0.00% 0129353-530800 Processing Services 23,142.65 23,500.00 6,817.50 24,500.00 24,500.00 1,000.00 4.26% 0129353-534200 Internet Access - 0.00% 0129353-534400 Postage 419.86 1,400.00 521.41 1,400.00 1,400.00 - 0.00% 0129354-542200 Paper Materials - 0.00% 0129354-542300 General Office Supplies 905.46 1,400.00 479.80 1,400.00 1,400.00 - 0.00% 0129355-558700 Licensing Permit Materials 4,500.00 5,925.00 596.75 4,961.00 4,961.00 (964.00) -16.27% 0129357-571001 In-State Mileage 100.00 100.00 100.00 - 0.00% EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 28,967.97 32,325.00 8,415.46 32,361.00 32,361.00 36.00 0.11% 0129358-587400 Replacement Computer Equipment 1,450.00 1,450.00 - - (1,450.00) -100.00% CAPITAL SUB-TOTAL: - 1,450.00 1,450.00 - - (1,450.00) -100.00% 293 - MUNICIPAL HEARING OFFICE TOTAL 50,019.60 55,270.00 19,775.90 54,286.00 54,286.00 (984.00) -1.78% Return to Table of Contents HUMAN RESOURCES Return to Table of Contents TOWN OF WINTHROP Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 Telephone: 617-846-1852 Department of Human Resources Department Description The Department of Human Resources provides leadership, direction and support to town departments. The department is responsible for administering employee benefit programs, coordinating and delivering townwide training and workforce development opportunities, and market driven compensation management system and providing for the consistent and uniform administration of collective bargaining agreements. The Department of Human Resources monitors compliance with established safety standards, administers drugfree workplace programs, and ensures fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. Department Mission The mission of the Department of Human Resources is to promote and support organizational excellence through effective human resources programming administered in an environment that embraces diversity, quality customer service and professional development. Goals and Objectives Targeted efforts to reduce workers’ compensation costs will continue to be a priority. We will continue to work collaboratively with our managed care organization, and town departments to aggressively manage workers’ compensation and injury leave claims. Efforts to improve injured workers’ medical treatment and return employees safely to work will include employee accident and injury reporting procedure training as well as comprehensive claims management and transitional work programs. Optimize onboarding Effective onboarding is an ongoing process that requires continuous evaluation and improvement. Collect feedback from new employees about their experience, track progress, and make changes as needed. Take a data-driven approach by measuring performance metrics such as employee retention, productivity, and engagement. Incorporate more SMART goals – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time. Reinforce employee feedback provide constructive and inspirational feedback. It helps each employee to hear an affirmation of their contributions and value to an organization. This specific and positive feedback can raise satisfaction at work, which may help increase productivity levels. The Human Resources Department will continue to focus on fair and equitable treatment of employees and applicants consistent with town policies and The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Continue to modify job descriptions and review accuracy to make certain that all descriptions list up-to-date job duties, job requirements, physical lifting standards, and FLSA status. Risk management needs to be actively engaged in job descriptions and review job functions that eliminate future claims. Continue to employ IT technology and policies into the Human Resources Department, which will enhance service, communications, and productivity throughout the Town. This will assist in maintaining best practices and allow Human Resources to be more effective in delivery to our established departmental needs. Significant Budget Changes or Initiatives None Accomplishments Strengthened rapport/working relationships with department directors and management in the following area: reporting of accidents, incidents involving employees; providing written backup documentation/write-ups for employee disciplinary actions/terminations; consistency in employee evaluation process; communications on handling employee issues within departments; better cooperation and assistance in employee investigations. Programs & Services Human Resources oversees all Health insurance, life insurance, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Workers comp and Unemployment benefits for Town and School employees. The Human Resources department assists in union negotiations by gathering information and data. Personnel Summary FTE FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 CHANGE Human Resources Director 1 1 1 0 Benefits Coordinator 1 1 1 0 TOTAL FTE: 2 2 2 0 Return to Table of Contents Town of Winthrop Town Manager Recommended Budget FY25 Operating Budget 153 - HUMAN RESOURCES FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 $ % Account Number Account Description Actual Budget Actual 12/31/23 Dept Request Town Manager Change Change 0115351-511100 Personnel 107,924.39 118,689.00 52,618.08 116,763.50 116,763.50 (1,925.50) -1.62% 0115351-514600 Longevity 950.00 1,900.00 1,900.00 2,075.00 2,075.00 175.00 9.21% PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 108,874.39 120,589.00 54,518.08 118,838.50 118,838.50 (1,750.50) -1.45% 0115353-530702 Training Services 600.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 3,000.00 (1,000.00) -25.00% 0115353-534400 Postage 4.68 100.00 100.00 100.00 - 0.00% 0115354-542300 General Office Supplies 340.73 850.00 583.52 850.00 850.00 - 0.00% 0115357-573100 Professional Associations 275.00 275.00 244.00 244.00 (31.00) -11.27% EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 1,220.41 5,225.00 583.52 5,194.00 4,194.00 (1,031.00) -19.73% 153 - HUMAN RESOURCES TOTAL 110,094.80 125,814.00 55,101.60 124,032.50 123,032.50 (2,781.50) -2.21% Return to Table of Contents PLANNING - BOARD OF APPEALS Return to Table of Contents 1. Organizational Chart 2. Mission Statement a. The Planning and Development Department delivers project support, grant facilitation, plan writing, and Board support for the Town of Winthrop. Acts as a liaison between Winthrop and State and Regional collaborations. Strives to promote smart, safe, and attractive growth. Serves as a resource for residents for planning and environmental concerns. Provides the North Suffolk Office with leadership and collaboration . Responsive, reliable, resourceful. 3. Goals and Objectives a. 2023 saw many grants being awarded for both Town specific work as well North Suffolk regional work. Many older grants were completed and closed out, providing valuable data and direction for future projects. i. Obtain funding for a complete redesign of Pleasant Street/Main Street intersection; make the intersection easier, safer, and more efficient to cross for pedestrians. Many grants do not provide funding for design so it will be a challenge to obtain funding. ii. Coordinate with the Planning Board to identify action items from the completed ‘North Suffolk Zero Carbon Action Plan’ that would be best for Winthrop to prioritize for future projects. Action Items will be used for tangible future projects to be implemented by the North Suffolk Office of Resilience and Sustainability (NSORS) as well as the Planning Office. The NSORS region will focus on more tangible projects and goals going forward. iii. Apply for a 3 rd round of funding through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program for further design, permitting, and possibly o n ana er Plannin oar oar of A eal o n Planner Plannin Clerk North Suffolk ffice of e ilience an Su tainabilit Return to Table of Contents construction of flooding adaptation strategies to reduce storm related flooding in the Morton Street, Belle Isle Terrace, and Belle Isle Ecology Park areas of Winthrop. Adaptation will be green infrastructure based and will also protect the vitally important Belle Isle Marsh. This will be a Winthrop specific grant project but will incorporate partnership with the Mystic River Watershed Association, Friends of Belle Isle Marsh, the City of Revere, and the City of Boston. iv. Lead the Town through the compliance and adoption process of Section 3A of MGL c. 40A, also known as MBTA Communities multi-family zoning. This new law requires towns and cities across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to adopt specific by-right multi-family zoning. v. Lead the Town through floodplain management ordinance updates as required by FEMA as part of the Flood Plain Insurance study. Updated zoning language has been drafted by FEMA and provided for all Towns/Cities to incorporate into their existing zoning. FEMA requires this ordinance update. vi. Obtain funding through Green Communities to make energy efficiency improvements to Town owned buildings. Improvements include new heat pumps and weatherization. 4. Accomplishments a. In December of 2023 the NSORS was reapproved for funding from the Barr Foundation for a 36-month grant. The Barr Foundation is providing $460,000 for the NSORS so that the office can employ two managers and continue with the positive work they have been doing for the past few years. The NSORS project focus over the next three years will include advancing community based emergency preparedness, flood mitigation, project implementation, decarbonization focused projects, electric vehicle charging, and overall climate resiliency with a focus on social equity. b. The Planning Department successfully applied for, was awarded, and reimbursement documentation was submitted by the Town Planner for a MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces Program grant. The Town was awarded $53,568.00 (and came in under budget) to purchase 8 solar powered speed radar signs as requested by the Winthrop Police Department. The goal of the signs is to slow vehicular traffic and create safer roads for pedestrians, bikers, and drivers alike. The signs were professionally installed along Route 145 (Pleasant and Washington Streets). These signs are equipped with software that can be programmed to flash messages to cars related to their speed or provide information to residents. They can also provide speed data for future grants and data for other Town reports. Since they are non-permanent features, they can be moved throughout Town to make an impact wherever vehicular speed is a safety issue. c. The NSORS was awarded and successfully completed the North Suffolk Zero Carbon Action Plan (ZCAP). The ZCAP action items will help reduce carbon emi ion , a require b the ‘ a achu ett 2050 Decarbonization oa ma ’. The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission was hired as a consultant to carry Return to Table of Contents out drafting the plan. The overall financial budget was $160,000. Work done for the ZCAP includes a greenhouse gas inventory for each community, and action items to lower emissions through building construction, transportation, waste, and environmental changes. The plan encourages the region to lead by example and the plan can be used for identifying future Town projects and project focus for the NSORS. d. The Planning and Development Department hired a part-time Clerk who began employment on November 1, 2023. The Clerk position is budgeted for up to 19 hours a week and is a Union position. The Clerk is responsible for offering support to the Planning Director by means of administrative duties and tasks, compiling and running reports related to the Planning Board and Board of Appeals, and other duties as assigned. e. The Town of Winthrop received a grant made possible from the Department of Conservation and Recreation Mass Trails program. The grant was awarded in 2021 to the Town of Winthrop for $87,700. The Friends of Mary Ellen Welch Greenway had a grant from the Barr Foundation for $15,000 to contribute to design services. The Town of Winthrop worked with the Greenway Extensions Committee (comprised of Friends of Mary Ellen Welch Greenway, Bike Winthrop, and Friends of Belle Isle March) who oversaw the Feasibility Study and supported the community outreach, and design. The Town successfully completed the project which included a feasibility study, marsh delineation, completing a topography map; a design study including multi use path alignment, and potential aesthetics. The grant included community meetings and stakeholder meetings which included Town and State officials. The final deliverable was a comprehensive book containing all mapping, renderings, and data. This project was successfully completed. f. As part of a regional initiative, Winthrop was awarded a $100,000 Community Compact Cabinet grant for a feasibility study to prioritize locations for electric vehicle charging stations both in Winthrop and the North Suffolk region. Weston and Sampson, Inc. was hired as the consultant. The feasibility study will examine criteria such as electric vehicle ownership, utilities, highway access, public transportation, housing types, municipal owned buildings, parks, etc. The study will identify the most logical locations for future electric vehicle charging stations. The study will also advise on policy, and develop an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Policy Toolkit as well as plan and facilitate stakeholder meetings to assess needs and opportunities, and to inform on policy options. g. Winthrop is participating in a regional Mass Save Program, a $180,000 regional grant awarded to the North Suffolk region by the Community First Partnership. This grant program helps residents take advantage of utility cost savings through the Mass Saves Program. The grant funds public significant outreach, consultants to do in-home energy audits, and tabling at public events. The grant is for 36 months and has been taken advantage of by many Winthrop residents. h. Winthrop was awarded $27,000 from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency to u ate the o n’ out ate Hazar iti ation Plan. he u ate ill include a review of current town hazard vulnerabilities, facility inventory, mitigation goals, action items, and future planning. The plan update will wrap up Return to Table of Contents in the summer of 2025. Metropolitan Area Planning Council was hired to assist with the plan update. i. In December of 2023 Winthrop was awarded $48,500 from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. This funding will be used to complete final any mapping, land analysis, and zoning analysis needed to meet requirements for compliance. The funding will also be used to have several public meetings and in person open-houses. The goal will be to give Winthrop Town Council all the tools and data needed to reach State compliance. j. In early 2023 Winthrop was awarded $291,076.00 from the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program which is part of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. This money is for the second phase of the Morton Street neighborhood flood resiliency project. The goal of this project is to identify nature based solutions to prevent flooding from sea level rise and storm surges. This is the second phase of this whole project, and is funding engineering services, site surveying, preliminary nature based flood mitigation design, public meetings, stormwater assessment, and geotechnical assessment. 5. Significant Budget Changes or Initiatives a. No changes to budget. 6. Programs and Services 7. Performance Measures a. There is a wide variety of performance measures that can be applied to the Planning and Development Department. The most tangible performance measures are funds that have been obtained via grants. The pie chart below features the total Return to Table of Contents monetary amounts obtained and/or managed over the past two years. A two-year time span is necessary because many grants are long term and completed over the course of multiple years. The money obtained from grants is typically acquired upfront or as a reimbursement format. The funding is broken down by the beneficiary of the grant: hazard mitigation, transportation, zoning, environmental planning, zoning updates, and the NSORS. Some of the grants for transportation, environmental planning, and of course NSORS, include regional grants. Though regional, these grants and their associated funds are still co-managed and monitored by the Planning office. b. Other performance measures include successfully managing the Planning Board and the Board of Appeals. Working closely with residents, and assisting other departments with projects, and providing research and insight to a variety of Town projects not associated with grants. Return to Table of Contents 8. Personnel Summary a. Personnel Notes: There is one full time employee within the Planning and Development Department and since November, 2023 there is one part time clerk that typically works two days a week. FY2021 FTE FY2022 FTE FY2023 FTE FY2024 FTE Change 131 Planning Director 1 1 1 1 0 131 Total Full Time Equivalents 1 1 1 1 0 131 Planning Clerk 0 0 0 1 1 131 Total Part Time Equivalents 0 0 0 1 1 Return to Table of Contents Town of Winthrop Town Manager Recommended Budget FY25 Operating Budget 131 - PLANNING & GRANTS OFFICE FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 $ % Account Number Account Description Actual Budget Actual 12/31/23 Dept Request Town Manager Change Change 0113151-514600 Longevity - - - 0.00% 0113151-511100 Personnel 78,305.99 101,000.00 37,549.05 132,000.00 132,000.00 31,000.00 30.69% PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 78,305.99 101,000.00 37,549.05 132,000.00 132,000.00 31,000.00 30.69% 0113153-530402 Legal Advertising 500.00 500.00 500.00 - 0.00% 0113153-530500 Consulting 2,400.00 - - (2,400.00) -100.00% 0113153-534400 Postage 300.00 300.00 300.00 - 0.00% 0113154-542300 General Office Supplies 186.30 1,050.00 500.00 500.00 (550.00) -52.38% 0113156-569600 Other Governmental 15,016.00 42,553.00 10,413.00 15,000.00 18,000.00 (24,553.00) -57.70% EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 15,202.30 46,803.00 10,413.00 16,300.00 19,300.00 (27,503.00) -58.76% 131 - PLANNING & GRANTS OFFICE TOTAL 93,508.29 147,803.00 47,962.05 148,300.00 151,300.00 3,497.00 2.37% Return to Table of Contents Conservation Commission Mission Statement The mission of the Conservation Commission is to preserve, protect, develop, and enhance our communities ’ coastal resources. Conservation Commission Town Manager Anthony Marino Chairperson Kim Dimes Conservation Clerk Stacie Marley Commission Member Stephen Machcinski Commission Member Tracy Machcinski Commission Member Chuck Kubik Commission Member Brian Corbett Commission Member Tim Wilson Commission Member Al Reynolds Return to Table of Contents Goals and Objectives • Additional training for the clerk and commission members. • Educate the public on conservation issues. • Reorganization of all conservation files. • To study and work with the DEP to figure out all areas of concerns and where all proper enforcement in those areas in question should be. Accomplishments • We have heard 19 applications. • We have tried to centralize all conservation files. • As of July 1 st , we have a new Chairperson and one new Commission member. • Beach testing from May to August. Return to Table of Contents Significant Budget Changes or Initiatives We would like to increase the salary for the conservation clerk by $2,500 and we would like to request a gas stipend of $25.00 a month. Programs and Services Conservation Commission Intake of RDA ’ s, NOI ’ s, Abbreviated NOI ” s, Certificate of Compliances. Occupancies. Conducts monthly hearings, working meetings and site walks. Beach testing May to August. Return to Table of Contents Conservation Commission Below is an illustration of applications for the years 2022 and 2023. Performance Measures 37 19 2022 2023 Return to Table of Contents Conservation Commission Personnel Summary Conservation Clerk PTE 10 Commission members PTE Personnel Notes We had a few changes within personnel in 2023. A new part time Conservation Clerk started in February; she is also the part time senior clerk in the Building Department. We also added a new commission member in June. Return to Table of Contents Town of Winthrop Town Manager Recommended Budget FY25 Operating Budget 171 - CONSERVATION COMMISSION FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 $ % Account Number Account Description Actual Budget Actual 12/31/23 Dept Request Town Manager Change Change 0117151-511100 Personnel 19,914.26 13,000.00 5,662.80 15,500.00 15,500.00 2,500.00 19.23% PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 19,914.26 13,000.00 5,662.80 15,500.00 15,500.00 2,500.00 19.23% 0117153-530500 Consulting - - 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 0.00% 0117153-530705 Education/Training 463.00 800.00 802.00 800.00 800.00 - 0.00% 0117154-542300 General Office Supplies 669.94 500.00 418.30 500.00 500.00 - 0.00% 0117157-571001 In-State Mileage 300.00 - - 0.00% EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 1,132.94 1,300.00 1,220.30 11,600.00 11,300.00 10,000.00 769.23% 171 - CONSERVATION COMMISSION TOTAL 21,047.20 14,300.00 6,883.10 27,100.00 26,800.00 12,500.00 87.41% Return to Table of Contents WINTHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT Return to Table of Contents Department Mission Statement “Dedicated to providing the highest degree of balanced law enforcement service for the Town of Winthrop while maintaining traditions of fairness, professionalism, and integrity.” Police Organizational Chart: Return to Table of Contents Goals and Objectives: ● Hire a new police Chief. ● Continue to provide transparent, fair, impartial policing services to the community. ● Continue to leverage additional equipment and personnel through the Jurisdictional Point of Contact (Deputy Chief Goodwin) and the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI). ● Door security system and camera upgrades for DPW and Fire Department, (UASI funding). ● Continue to balance the need to build trust and confidence with the community through non-enforcement related activities and enforcement to control crime and social disorder through programs such as: ⮚ Open recreational night ⮚ Community meetings ⮚ Annual opening of the parks in coordination with Parks and Recs ⮚ Senior barbeque ⮚ Bike Rodeo in coordination with Bike Winthrop ⮚ Youth Academy ⮚ Citizens Police Academy ● Expand our partnership with Winthrop Public Health Department to grow the CLEAR program and expand services for those in the community suffering from mental health, substance abuse issues and homelessness. ● Move the Department to certification in the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Program. Accomplishments: ● Implemented the Body Worn Cameras and its Policy. ● In full compliance with Police Reform Police Officer Standards and Training (POST). ● Door security system and camera upgrades for DPW, Police, Library, Harbormaster and, Town Hall buildings (UASI funding). Return to Table of Contents ● Security system upgrade for a religious institution coordinated through the institution, police and public health departments. ● Presented at the 2023 National Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) ● Annual opening of the parks in coordination with Parks and Recs ● Senior barbeque ● School inspections and active shooter training for school faculty and staff ● Buruea of Justice Mentoring Site for CLEAR program. Mentored agencies from Massachusetts, Wisconsin and Colorado. ● Lieutenant Gergerian was published in the International Association of Chiefs of Police magazine in reference to our efforts in developing and maintaining the CLEAR program. Significant Budget Changes or Initiatives: Budget changes between last year and this year represent contractual negotiations items, adding an additional Deputy Chief and increases associated with cost of product and services as projected by best practices and industry standards. Return to Table of Contents Programs and Services: Police Department Patrol Division Detective Division CLEAR Administration Calls for Service Pre-liminary Investigations Traffic Enforcement Parking Enforcement Community Relations Follow-Up Investigations Narcotics Enforcement Evidence Court Prosecutions Community Relations Opioid Related Substance Abuse Follow-Up Alcohol Related Substance Abuse Follow-Up Domestic Violence Victimization Follow-up Homelessness Followup Budgets Training Strategic Planning Community Relations Partnership Collaboration Personnel Matters Return to Table of Contents Performance Measures: Return to Table of Contents cy 2023 Parking Enforcement Violations 5072 5035 CY 2022 4783 g i 4953 im Parking Tickets Issued Total Violations 3173 3239 1931 ee 7: q 3 4085 4168 8 8 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 cY23 cY22 cy21 cy20 cy19 cy18 cy17 cy16 cyi5 8 8 8 8 # of Follow Ups from WPD referrals 500 Return to Table of Contents Personnel Summary: Personnel Notes: FTEs are based on 37.5-hour work week and are benefit eligible. Winthrop Police Department does use permanent intermittent in full-time slots until a full-time officer is hired. All permanent reserve officers are counted as FTE when they are filling those vacant positions. POSITION 2022 FTE FY2023 FTE FY2024 FTE CHANGE Chief of Police 1 1 1 0 Deputy Chief 2 2 2 1 Lieutenants 4 4 4 0 Sergeants 6 6 6 0 Patrol Officers 20 20 20 0 Specialty Assignment 6 6 6 0 Civilians 1 1 1 0 TOTAL 39 39 40 1 Return to Table of Contents Town of Winthrop Town Manager Recommended Budget FY25 Operating Budget 210 - POLICE DEPARTMENT FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 $ % Account Number Account Description Actual Budget Actual 12/31/23 Dept Request Town Manager Change Change 0121051-511100 Personnel 2,900,314.74 2,930,346.00 1,164,532.32 3,046,377.35 2,983,823.00 53,477.00 1.82% 0121051-511101 Parking Enforcement Personnel 42,351.00 42,351.00 42,351.00 - 0.00% 0121051-513100 Overtime 446,258.69 419,073.00 266,362.00 515,239.05 450,000.00 30,927.00 7.38% 0121051-514200 Educational Credits 44,708.31 48,500.00 43,000.00 - - (48,500.00) -100.00% 0121051-514500 Holiday 116,107.03 146,346.00 45,398.03 151,097.09 141,097.00 (5,249.00) -3.59% 0121051-514600 Longevity 40,327.12 46,868.00 98,128.84 101,192.81 101,192.81 54,324.81 115.91% 0121051-514700 Quinn Bill 194,823.95 250,000.00 89,292.07 360,000.00 330,000.00 80,000.00 32.00% 0121051-519300 Uniform Allowance 28,050.00 30,600.00 27,050.00 32,300.00 32,300.00 1,700.00 5.56% PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 3,770,589.84 3,914,084.00 1,733,763.26 4,248,557.30 4,080,763.81 166,679.81 4.26% 0121052-521100 Electricity 14,632.03 22,050.00 5,550.54 22,050.00 22,050.00 - 0.00% 0121052-521200 Heating Fuel 7,886.16 21,000.00 1,271.59 21,000.00 21,000.00 - 0.00% 0121052-524100 Repair/Maint Buldings - 0.00% 0121052-524106 Repair/Maintenance of Vehicles 41,041.34 20,000.00 7,561.04 20,000.00 20,000.00 - 0.00% 0121052-527400 Equipment Leases 4,130.97 3,228.00 1,620.63 4,282.00 4,282.00 1,054.00 32.65% 0121052-529001 Cleaning Services 4,532.15 10,500.00 3,909.00 10,500.00 10,500.00 - 0.00% 0121053-530400 Legal Services 18,559.97 10,000.00 18,195.92 20,000.00 20,000.00 10,000.00 100.00% 0121053-530702 Training Services 33,939.89 40,322.00 25,086.81 50,000.00 50,000.00 9,678.00 24.00% 0121053-530900 It Services 37,714.98 39,000.00 31,239.34 45,600.00 45,600.00 6,600.00 16.92% 0121053-534100 Telecommunications 7,912.34 9,000.00 5,756.84 9,000.00 9,000.00 - 0.00% 0121053-534103 Cell Phones - Town Owned 5,392.74 13,050.00 1,218.28 13,050.00 13,050.00 - 0.00% 0121053-534104 Fax Lines 765.92 2,050.00 340.11 2,050.00 2,050.00 - 0.00% 0121053-534200 Internet Acess 4,719.01 3,328.00 2,595.02 7,785.24 7,785.24 4,457.24 133.93% 0121053-534400 Postage 261.00 1,250.00 548.85 1,250.00 1,250.00 - 0.00% 0121053-538201 Secure Document Destruction 907.92 2,500.00 226.98 2,500.00 2,500.00 - 0.00% 0121054-542300 General Office Supplies 6,391.50 7,000.00 4,042.75 8,000.00 8,000.00 1,000.00 14.29% 0121054-548200 Automobile Parts 4,938.69 10,000.00 1,084.17 10,000.00 10,000.00 - 0.00% 0121054-549200 Regional Lockup 10,160.00 10,160.00 10,160.00 - 0.00% 0121055-558100 Public Safety Supplies 17,320.07 17,000.00 7,666.08 17,000.00 17,000.00 - 0.00% 0121055-558401 Uniforms 8,867.77 12,000.00 3,562.81 12,000.00 12,000.00 - 0.00% 0121057-573100 Professional Associations 3,885.00 10,000.00 2,555.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 - 0.00% 0121057-579100 Software Annual License Cost 29,776.07 13,500.00 11,593.15 13,500.00 13,500.00 - 0.00% EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 253,575.52 276,938.00 135,624.91 309,727.24 309,727.24 32,789.24 11.84% 0121058-58710020 FY20 Replacement Vehicles - - - 0.00% 0121058-587100 Replacement Automobiles - - - 0.00% CAPITAL SUB-TOTAL: - - - - - - 0.00% 210 - POLICE DEPARTMENT TOTAL 4,024,165.36 4,191,022.00 1,869,388.17 4,558,284.54 4,390,491.05 199,469.05 4.76% Return to Table of Contents Town of Winthrop Town Manager Recommended Budget FY25 Operating Budget 292 - ANIMAL CONTROL FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 $ % Account Number Account Description Actual Budget Actual 12/31/23 Dept Request Town Manager Change Change 0129251-511100 Personnel 51,369.92 51,962.00 23,982.24 53,001.24 53,001.24 1,039.24 2.00% 0129251-514600 Longevity 200.00 725.00 725.00 725.00 725.00 - 0.00% PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 51,569.92 52,687.00 24,707.24 53,726.24 53,726.24 1,039.24 1.97% 0129252-524101 Repair/Maint Equipment 147.52 500.00 500.00 500.00 - 0.00% 0129252-524106 Repair/Maintenance of Vehicles 2,500.00 3,000.00 1,375.63 3,000.00 3,000.00 - 0.00% 0129253-530101 Medical Services 350.00 400.00 400.00 400.00 - 0.00% 0129253-530701 Conference Fees - - - 0.00% 0129253-530900 IT Services 400.00 400.00 400.00 - 0.00% 0129255-558401 Uniforms 850.00 850.00 109.95 850.00 850.00 - 0.00% 0129255-558900 Miscellaneous Supplies 628.34 720.00 236.72 720.00 720.00 - 0.00% EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 4,475.86 5,870.00 1,722.30 5,870.00 5,870.00 - 0.00% 292 - ANIMAL CONTROL TOTAL 56,045.78 58,557.00 26,429.54 59,596.24 59,596.24 1,039.24 1.77% Return to Table of Contents Town of Winthrop Town Manager Recommended Budget FY25 Operating Budget 290 - REGIONAL DISPATCH FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 $ % Account Number Account Description Actual Budget Actual 12/31/23 Dept Request Town Manager Change Change 0129056-569500 Regional Dispatch 356,408.62 420,750.00 323,888.49 441,787.50 441,787.50 21,037.50 5.00% EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 356,408.62 420,750.00 323,888.49 441,787.50 441,787.50 21,037.50 5.00% 290 - REGIONAL DISPATCH TOTAL 356,408.62 420,750.00 323,888.49 441,787.50 441,787.50 21,037.50 5.00% Return to Table of Contents WINTHROP FIRE DEPARMENT Return to Table of Contents WINTHROP FIRE DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT The Winthrop Fire Department is dedicated to protecting the citizens of Winthrop from fires and other emergency situations both natural and manmade and responding to these medical emergencies in an efficient, professional manner. We are committed to providing and delivering these services through continuing training and education of both fire and department personnel and members of the community, by rigorous code enforcement and by maintaining an open, cooperative relationship with all other town departments and members of the community. Return to Table of Contents Accomplishments 1. The first significant accomplishment I would like to recognize is the Department’s response to the 4-Alarm fire at 91 Veteran’s Rd, April 21,2023. The fire was in an occupied, 63 unit apartment building. The initial responding units were faced with heavy smoke and fire showing from the third floor, extending to the fourth floor. Multiple calls for trapped victims on both the fire floor and fourth floor. Multiple rescues were made over ground ladders and by aerial ladder. Multiple alarms were struck for mutual aid from surrounding communities. After the fire was extinguished, the building was uninhabitable and over 100 occupants would need to be relocated. I am very proud of the way multiple town departments came together to support the displaced, by assisting with immediate and longer term needs. 2. During the last year we, as a department, have made a conscious effort to increase our regional presence. We have significantly increased our participation in multi- jurisdictional, multi-disciplinary training and exercises. Several members of the Department participated in regional table top exercises sponsored by MEMA, focused on regional response to hazardous materials incidents and evacuation exercises. We have several members who have completed Hazardous Materials Technician level certification training and are in the process of being assigned to the State Hazardous Materials Response Team. We also have one member currently enrolled in Spec Ops Confined Space Rescue training, with the goal of being assigned to the Massachusetts Task Force 1. We continue to work with our UASI partners on ASHER (NFPA 3000). 3. In collaboration with our Public Health Department, we have secured funding for, and are in the process of implementing, a comprehensive “wellness” program for all Firefighters, with the hope of expanding it to all First Responders. Funded by a grant obtained by the Health Department, “Cordico Wellness” is an app that gives our Firefighters and their family members, on demand access to confidential, relevant and effective wellness resources, for both physical and mental health. 4. In last year's "Goals and Objectives" I stated that one of our Goals for FY24 was to increase the Department's commitment to the school SAFE and Senior SAFE programs. Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) is a grant program to local fire departments that puts trained firefighters in classrooms to conduct fire safety education in grades pre-k through 12. Senior SAFE is a grant program funded through the FSC cigarette program. It provides funding to educate older adults in fire safety and the unique fire risks to this age group. This past year we added three fully trained members to our SAFE team and they are actively engaged with both the town's Day Care facilities as well as the school system. Return to Table of Contents Fire Chief Group 1 Captain Lieutenant Firefighters ( 7 ) Group 2 Captain Lieutenant Firefighters ( 7 ) Group 3 Captain Lieutenant Firefighters ( 7 ) Gr o up 4 Captain Lieutenant Firefighters ( 7 ) Deputy Chief / Fire Prevention Administrative Support Return to Table of Contents WINTHROP FIRE DEPARTMENT JANUARY 1, 2023 – JANUARY 1, 2024 0700 HRS- 0659 HRS 2023 CALL REASON PERCENTAGE TOTALS 11% 4% 7% 0% 3% 60% 1% 1% 10% 3% 0% 0% Fire Log Hydrants & Streets Fire, Alarm system work FIRE, ALARMS SOUNDING FIRE, CO ALARM FIRE, MASTER OR STREET BOX FIRE, MEDICAL EMERGENCY FIRE, MUTUAL AID FIRE, MVA W / INJURIES FIRE, OTHER FIRE, STRUCTURE / BOX RESPONSE FIRE, VEHICLE Fire, WATER RESCUE Return to Table of Contents 2023 MONTHLY CALL REASON TOTALS PER MONTH JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Grand Total Fire Log Hydrants & Streets 23 19 44 52 40 37 44 54 31 42 11 11 408 Fire, Alarm system work 14 11 12 11 14 16 13 10 14 18 7 21 161 FIRE, ALARMS SOUNDING 23 22 17 19 21 21 32 18 24 22 16 26 261 FIRE, CO ALARM 1 1 FIRE, MASTER, OR STREET BOX 10 17 8 7 8 8 11 7 5 10 10 5 106 FIRE, MEDICAL EMERGENCY 208 187 173 181 172 176 219 199 192 177 177 209 2270 FIRE, MUTUAL AID 3 3 1 2 3 4 1 1 6 24 FIRE, MVA W / INJURIES 4 1 4 4 1 4 2 7 5 4 2 6 44 FIRE, OTHER 17 65 21 20 32 20 31 30 38 25 19 54 372 FIRE, STRUCTURE / BOX RESPONSE 6 10 11 8 15 9 5 4 12 9 9 15 113 FIRE, VEHICLE 1 1 Fire, WATER RESCUE 1 3 1 1 6 Grand Total 309 335 291 304 306 296 360 330 323 308 258 347 3767 Return to Table of Contents WINTHROP FIRE DEPARTMENT JANUARY 1, 2022 – JANUARY 1, 2023 0700 HRS- 0659 HRS 2022 CALL REASON PERCENTAGE TOTALS 10% 6% 7% 0% 0% 2% 59% 1% 1% 10% 4% 0% 0% Fire Log Hydrants & Streets Fire, Alarm system work FIRE, ALARMS SOUNDING FIRE, ASST OTHER AGENCY FIRE, CO ALARM FIRE, MASTER OR STREET BOX FIRE, MEDICAL EMERGENCY FIRE, MUTUAL AID FIRE, MVA W / INJURIES FIRE, OTHER FIRE, STRUCTURE / BOX RESPONSE FIRE, VEHICLE Fire, WATER RESCUE Return to Table of Contents 2022 MONTHLY CALL REASON TOTALS PER MONTH JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Grand Total Fire Log Hydrants & Streets 21 11 19 65 59 39 44 37 19 30 21 20 385 Fire, Alarm system work 9 7 17 26 34 30 20 26 18 22 12 17 238 FIRE, ALARMS SOUNDING 24 20 16 16 21 21 20 31 29 29 20 14 261 FIRE, ASST OTHER AGENCY 1 1 FIRE, CO ALARM 1 1 1 3 FIRE, MASTER OR STREET BOX 9 5 7 7 7 9 4 11 9 10 8 7 93 FIRE, MEDICAL EMERGENCY 190 125 166 168 202 213 201 218 205 191 195 230 2304 FIRE, MUTUAL AID 1 2 1 2 7 2 5 2 1 3 2 28 FIRE, MVA W / INJURIES 4 3 3 5 4 4 8 5 4 5 6 9 60 FIRE, OTHER 44 33 30 30 30 32 29 40 18 33 29 45 393 FIRE, STRUCTURE / BOX RESPONSE 13 9 11 6 12 9 19 13 10 17 15 10 144 FIRE, VEHICLE 1 1 Fire, WATER RESCUE 3 1 1 5 Grand Total 315 215 271 324 371 364 352 387 316 338 309 354 3916 Return to Table of Contents WINTHROP FIRE DEPARTMENT JANUARY 1, 2021 – JANUARY 1, 2022 0700 HRS- 0659 HRS 2021 CALL REASON PERCENTAGE TOTALS 4% 5% 7% 0% 0% 2% 63% 1% 2% 12% 4% 0% 0% Fire Log Hydrants & Streets Fire, Alarm system work FIRE, ALARMS SOUNDING FIRE, CO ALARM Fire, Detail FIRE, MASTER OR STREET BOX FIRE, MEDICAL EMERGENCY FIRE, MUTUAL AID FIRE, MVA W / INJURIES FIRE, OTHER FIRE, STRUCTURE / BOX RESPONSE FIRE, VEHICLE Fire, WATER RESCUE Return to Table of Contents 2021 MONTHLY CALL REASON TOTALS PER MONTH JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Grand Total Fire Log Hydrants & Streets 15 6 15 17 9 20 46 128 Fire, Alarm system work 10 7 11 14 17 22 19 17 15 8 9 14 163 FIRE, ALARMS SOUNDING 16 11 29 22 19 27 31 20 19 29 15 21 259 FIRE, CO ALARM 1 1 1 2 2 1 8 Fire, Detail 1 1 FIRE, MASTER OR STREET BOX 7 5 6 6 4 7 11 8 10 9 10 7 90 FIRE, MEDICAL EMERGENCY 199 147 166 173 191 200 196 185 189 232 153 214 2245 FIRE, MUTUAL AID 1 1 2 4 2 3 3 2 2 2 22 FIRE, MVA W / INJURIES 2 8 5 6 4 4 6 6 8 3 3 8 63 FIRE, OTHER 20 35 27 26 35 32 45 39 35 75 30 31 430 FIRE, STRUCTURE / BOX RESPONSE 9 5 10 8 10 6 20 14 12 14 11 10 129 FIRE, VEHICLE 2 2 4 Fire, WATER RESCUE 1 4 5 Grand Total 264 219 258 256 284 320 337 308 312 381 253 355 3547 Return to Table of Contents WINTHROP FIRE DEPARTMENT JANUARY 1, 2020 – JANUARY 1, 2021 0700 HRS- 0659 HRS 2020 CALL REASON PERCENTAGE TOTALS 4% 8% 1% 2% 65% 0% 2% 14% 4% 0% Fire, Alarm system work FIRE, ALARMS SOUNDING FIRE, CO ALARM FIRE, MASTER OR STREET BOX FIRE, MEDICAL EMERGENCY FIRE, MUTUAL AID FIRE, MVA W / INJURIES FIRE, OTHER FIRE, STRUCTURE / BOX RESPONSE Fire, WATER RESCUE Return to Table of Contents 2020 MONTHLY CALL REASON TOTALS PER MONTH JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Grand Total Fire, Alarm system work 9 4 10 8 4 20 22 12 14 10 6 11 130 FIRE, ALARMS SOUNDING 18 15 20 19 21 18 24 21 30 28 17 26 257 FIRE, CO ALARM 2 1 2 2 4 2 3 1 17 FIRE, MASTER OR STREET BOX 1 7 1 7 11 5 4 5 6 6 5 13 71 FIRE, MEDICAL EMERGENCY 143 139 167 138 163 164 187 199 192 160 173 191 2016 FIRE, MUTUAL AID 1 4 2 1 3 1 12 FIRE, MVA W / INJURIES 4 6 4 2 5 7 4 4 1 4 5 4 50 FIRE, OTHER 25 26 29 41 44 32 41 50 33 57 25 31 434 FIRE, STRUCTURE / BOX RESPONSE 9 9 4 12 6 11 7 10 14 17 12 11 122 Fire, WATER RESCUE 1 1 Grand Total 211 207 235 229 255 261 292 307 293 285 246 289 3110 Return to Table of Contents WINTHROP FIRE DEPARTMENT JANUARY 1, 2019 – JANUARY 1, 2020 0700 HRS- 0659 HRS 2019 CALL REASON PERCENTAGE TOTALS 0% 4% 8% 1% 2% 65% 0% 2% 14% 0% 4% Fire Detail #1 Fire, Alarm system work FIRE, ALARMS SOUNDING FIRE, CO ALARM FIRE, MASTER OR STREET BOX FIRE, MEDICAL EMERGENCY FIRE, MUTUAL AID FIRE, MVA W/ INJURIES FIRE, OTHER FIRE, STRUCTURE / BOX RESPONSE FIRE,STRUCTURE/BOX RESPONSE Return to Table of Contents 2019 MONTHLY CALL REASON TOTALS PER MONTH JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Grand Total Fire Detail #1 1 1 Fire, Alarm system work 6 3 11 24 7 16 10 11 7 6 10 21 132 FIRE, ALARMS SOUNDING 14 19 7 23 16 22 33 29 25 25 15 22 250 FIRE, CO ALARM 3 2 1 2 1 2 1 3 3 18 FIRE, MASTER OR STREET BOX 3 3 2 1 2 1 6 2 4 12 9 4 49 FIRE, MEDICAL EMERGENCY 179 142 194 153 169 158 187 160 191 165 173 172 2043 FIRE, MUTUAL AID 1 1 2 2 1 7 FIRE, MVA W / INJURIES 4 6 2 3 6 5 3 4 5 5 8 51 FIRE, OTHER 30 39 29 31 32 27 63 46 27 76 28 28 456 FIRE, STRUCTURE / BOX RESPONSE 9 7 11 14 8 10 17 8 6 20 12 15 137 Grand Total 249 219 256 249 239 242 324 261 265 314 256 270 3144 Return to Table of Contents Town of Winthrop Town Manager Recommended Budget FY25 Operating Budget 220 - FIRE DEPARTMENT FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 $ % Account Number Account Description Actual Budget Actual 12/31/23 Dept Request Town Manager Change Change 0122051-511100 Personnel 2,605,672.12 2,805,942.00 1,219,297.07 2,862,060.84 2,945,000.00 139,058.00 4.96% 0122051-511103 Sick Time 10,100.00 18,000.00 18,500.00 18,000.00 18,000.00 - 0.00% 0122051-513100 Overtime 332,941.58 249,600.00 170,566.84 254,592.00 254,592.00 4,992.00 2.00% 0122051-514200 Education Credits 6,000.00 1,150.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 - 0.00% 0122051-514300 Educational 28,920.00 33,000.00 30,162.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 (3,000.00) -9.09% 0122051-514500 Holiday 128,787.05 124,800.00 46,240.94 133,659.80 133,659.80 8,859.80 7.10% 0122051-514600 Longevity 950.00 950.00 950.00 0 PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 3,106,420.75 3,237,342.00 1,486,866.85 3,304,312.64 3,388,201.80 150,859.80 4.66% 0122052-521100 Electricity 5,440.13 9,606.00 2,033.96 9,000.00 9,000.00 (606.00) -6.31% 0122052-521200 Heating Fuel 13,180.06 14,091.00 3,493.05 16,909.20 16,909.20 2,818.20 20.00% 0122052-524100 Repair/Maint Buildings 8,909.57 12,565.00 12,255.17 20,000.00 20,000.00 7,435.00 59.17% 0122052-524101 Repair/Maint Equipment 3,349.33 5,324.00 3,934.74 5,300.00 5,300.00 (24.00) -0.45% 0122052-524106 Repair/Maintenance of Vehicles 67,916.22 54,000.00 10,949.40 54,000.00 54,000.00 - 0.00% 0122052-527400 Equipment Leases 554.99 1,200.00 18.49 1,200.00 1,200.00 - 0.00% 0122053-530701 Conference Fees 2,500.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 (500.00) -20.00% 0122053-530702 Training Services 33,702.37 50,000.00 30,609.41 45,000.00 44,050.00 (5,950.00) -11.90% 0122053-534100 Telecommunications 7,510.38 14,465.00 3,212.74 13,000.00 13,000.00 (1,465.00) -10.13% 0122053-534103 Cell Phones - Town Owned - 0.00% 0122054-542300 General Office Supplies 912.06 1,004.00 377.96 1,000.00 1,000.00 (4.00) -0.40% 0122054-545100 Cleaning Supplies 1,498.92 2,200.00 973.98 2,640.00 2,640.00 440.00 20.00% 0122055-550200 Preventative Medical Supplies 2,871.58 6,050.00 1,843.87 5,000.00 5,000.00 (1,050.00) -17.36% 0122055-558102 Fire Prevention Supplies 425.00 3,450.00 870.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 (450.00) -13.04% 0122055-558401 Uniforms 28,380.95 44,700.00 21,405.75 40,000.00 40,000.00 (4,700.00) -10.51% 0122057-571101 In-State Tolls 694.35 1,000.00 497.25 800.00 800.00 (200.00) -20.00% 0122057-573100 Professional Associations 7,237.50 7,500.00 5,260.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 (500.00) -6.67% 0122057-579100 Software Annual License Cost 21,117.01 22,000.00 15,760.00 23,000.00 23,000.00 1,000.00 4.55% EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 203,700.42 251,655.00 113,495.77 248,849.20 247,899.20 (3,755.80) -1.49% 0122058-58710020 FY20 Replacement Vehicles - - - 0.00% 0122058-587100 Replacement Automobiles - - - 0.00% CAPITAL SUB-TOTAL: - - - - - - 0.00% 220 - FIRE DEPARTMENT TOTAL 3,310,121.17 3,488,997.00 1,600,362.62 3,553,161.84 3,636,101.00 147,104.00 4.22% Return to Table of Contents Town of Winthrop Town Manager Recommended Budget FY25 Operating Budget 291 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 $ % Account Number Account Description Actual Budget Actual 12/31/23 Dept Request Town Manager Change Change 0129152-521100 Electricity 994.91 2,500.00 258.17 3,000.00 3,000.00 500.00 20.00% 0129152-521200 Heating Fuel 3,449.77 3,200.00 207.97 4,000.00 4,000.00 800.00 25.00% 0129152-523200 Alarm 240.00 240.00 240.00 240.00 0.00% 0129152-524106 Repair/Maintenance of Vehicles 1,000.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 - (2,500.00) -100.00% 0129153-530702 Training Services 1,000.00 - - (1,000.00) -100.00% 0129153-534100 Telecommunications 2,006.88 3,000.00 956.20 3,000.00 2,000.00 (1,000.00) -33.33% 0129153-534200 Internet Access 2,428.80 3,000.00 1,024.50 3,000.00 3,000.00 - 0.00% 0129154-542300 General Office Supplies 750.00 750.00 750.00 - 0.00% 0129155-558401 Uniforms 600.00 600.00 600.00 - 0.00% 0129157-579100 Software Annual License Cost - 0.00% EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 10,120.36 16,550.00 2,446.84 17,090.00 13,590.00 (2,960.00) -17.89% 291 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TOTAL 10,120.36 16,550.00 2,446.84 17,090.00 13,590.00 (2,960.00) -17.89% Return to Table of Contents INSPECTIONAL SERVICES Return to Table of Contents Department of Inspectional Services Department of Inspectional Servic es Mission Statement The mission of the Department of Inspectional Services is to enforce the building and zoning code, health enforcement, to protect public health and the environment, promote sanitary living conditions through the enforcement of state and local regulations, including the State Sanitary Code, State Environmental Code, and Board of Health Regulations along with local and state building codes. Inspectional Services Organizational Chart Town Manager Anthony Marino Chief Building Inspector Russ Sanford Building Clerk &Conservation Agent Stacie Marley Electrical Inspector Dan Gray Plumbing/Gas Inspector Ken Streeter Code Enforcement OFficer Ilir Papa Part time code enforcement officer Mark VanBuskirk Health Inspector/Health Clerk Sharon Sicurella Commissioner of Inspectional Services Al Legee Return to Table of Contents Goals and Objectives • Continue to train food establishment operators on the amendments to 105 CMR 590: State Sanitary Code and to keep all local restaurants current with the changes in the health code. • Educate our customers about the state codes and ordinances to follow. • Receive iPads for all inspectors to conduct inspections in the fields along with adding in photos. • Digitize all our property folders/ records. • To work side by side with the Assessors Department to correct and obtain certificates of occupancies for all existing structures, and the updating of all records to coincide with each other. • To study and work with the new exterminating company recently hired to figure out all areas of concerns and where all proper enforcement in those areas in question should be. Accomplishments • The issuing and completion of Building Permits is 100 more than the previous year and collected $150k more than past years. • We've increased the number of habitability inspections done yearly. For the calendar year 2023 we inspected over 455 units. • ISD is completely online and starting the reorganization of our file room. • Working with the public to educate them on the new state sanitary codes and building codes. Return to Table of Contents Significant Budget Changes or Initiatives • We would like to increase the salary for the following inspectors: Plumbing, Electrical, and Building. Salaries for these positions have not increased other than the 2% COLAs in the past several years. We are not equal in pay with the surrounding committees. • We need a budget change for the town vehicle which has undergone repairs. It currently needs new tires, along with an alignment. • Ipads for all inspectors • We request a yearly clothing allowance. We are asking for $300 an inspector. Programs and Services Inspectional Services Building Permits and inspections for single, multi-unit buildings, and commercial buildings. Electrical Permits, Plumbing and Gas Permits. Certificate of Inspections/ Cert. of Occupancies, denial letters, plan review. Health Plan review for all new restaurants. Food Inspections Permitting Enforcement Retail included. Burial Agent/ issuance of all burial permits Rat remediation town wide and monitoring Housing/Complaints Owner Occupied Landlord/Tenant Inspections Enforcement Nuisances Noise enforcement Habitability Inspections Problem Property Abandon properties, Hoarding. Landlord/tenant disputes disarray properties Posting of citations. Enforcement of new regulations from the Board of Health (enforcement of keeping of animals, plastic bags, tobacco, and Styrofoam regulations). Enforcement of new state building and health codes. Tobacco Inspections Compliance Checks Permitting Enforcement Pool and camp inspections and permits. Weights & Measure enforcement and compliance of gas stations and scales Water Testing of beaches And Conservation Clerk Return to Table of Contents Performance Measures The Inspectional Services pie chart demonstrates how our time is divided among the major functional areas over the year. The division of time among the areas has remained relatively consistent for the past three years, except for an increase in enforcement of problem properties and housing complaints. Inspectional Services Return to Table of Contents Below is an illustration for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023. Permits are in blue, inspections in red and money generated in green. We have collected $150,000 additional revenue for 2023 than in past years. This is due to growth in the town, new construction, habitability inspections and new restaurants. 1091 1298 1720 571 1749 1700 $292k $450K $600K 2021 2022 2023 permits inspections revenue Return to Table of Contents Personnel Summary Personnel Notes We had a few changes within personnel in 2024. One of the part time code enforcement officers is now full time. Our clerk (*) is now part time as a building clerk and is part time as conservation clerk. FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 Commissioner of ISD 1 FTE 1 FTE 1 FTE Chief Building Inspector 1 PTE 1 PTE 1 PTE Plumbing Inspector 1 PTE 1 PTE 1 PTE Electrical Inspector 1 PTE 1 PTE 1 PTE Code enforcement officer 1 PTE 1 PTE 1 FTE Code enforcement officer 1 PTE 1 PTE 1 PTE Health Clerk/ Inspector 1 FTE 1 FTE 1 FTE Building Clerk* 1 FTE 1PTE 1 PTE Conservation Clerk* 1 PTE 1 PTE 1 PTE Return to Table of Contents Town of Winthrop Town Manager Recommended Budget FY25 Operating Budget 241 - INSPECTIONAL SERVICES FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 $ % Account Number Account Description Actual Budget Actual 12/31/23 Dept Request Town Manager Change Change 0124151-511100 Personnel 267,684.74 291,198.00 127,386.16 309,605.96 309,605.96 18,407.96 6.32% 0124151-514600 Longevity 1,900.00 1,500.00 1,900.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 1,500.00 100.00% 0124151-519300 Uniform Allowance 3,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00% 0124151-519600 Stipend 30,499.82 30,500.00 14,076.84 34,100.00 34,100.00 3,600.00 11.80% PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: 300,084.56 323,198.00 143,363.00 349,705.96 347,705.96 24,507.96 7.58% 0124152-520000 Purchased Services 39,751.99 45,000.00 7,858.00 45,000.00 45,000.00 - 0.00% 0124152-524106 Repair/Maintenance of Vehicles 2,000.00 248.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 (1,000.00) -50.00% 0124152-527400 Equipment Leases - 0.00% 0124152-529700 W & M Contract Services 2,500.00 2,500.00 1,250.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 - 0.00% 0124152-542005 Supplies & Equipment - 0.00% 0124153-530400 Legal Services 29,954.25 - - - 0.00% 0124153-530500 Consulting 3,000.00 117.00 7,500.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 66.67% 0124153-530702 Training Services 1,072.17 2,400.00 5,000.00 3,500.00 1,100.00 45.83% 0124153-534105 Cell Phone Reimbursement to Employee 3,600.00 - - (3,600.00) -100.00% 0124153-534400 Postage 553.52 700.00 348.24 700.00 700.00 - 0.00% 0124153-534500 Printing and Mailing Services 300.00 1,000.00 197.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 1,500.00 150.00% 0124154-542300 General Office Supplies 1,209.78 2,914.00 2,664.25 3,000.00 3,000.00 86.00 2.95% 0124155-558700 Licensing/Permit Materials 300.00 900.00 900.00 900.00 - 0.00% 0124157-579100 Software Annual License Cost 32,307.39 34,000.00 34,085.91 36,000.00 36,000.00 2,000.00 5.88% EXPENSES SUB-TOTAL: 107,949.10 98,014.00 46,768.40 104,100.00 100,100.00 2,086.00 2.13% 0124158-585108 Viewpoint Software Implmentation - - 0.00% CAPITAL SUB-TOTAL: - - - - - - 0.00% 241 - INSPECTIONAL SERVICES TOTAL 408,033.66 421,212.00 190,131.40 453,805.96 447,805.96 26,593.96 6.31% Return to Table of Contents PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Highway Division Cemetery Division Building Maintenance Division Return to Table of Contents DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OVERALL OPERATION MISSION STATEMENT The Department of Public Works conducts a variety of services vital to the community of Winthrop. These services include the maintenance of streets, sidewalks, street signs, streetlights, trees, sewers, water distribution, storm drains, public grounds, beaches, cemeteries, and municipal buildings. Service also includes the oversight of the curbside trash and recycling contract, and general engineering and public safety assistance as needed in coordination with other Town departments. We strive to conduct our work in a cost effective, safe, and professional manner. We are committed to achieving high quality, effective, and responsive results with every service we provide. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES : The Department of Public Works’ (DPW) operational structure consists of activities funded by the general fund and those funded by two enterprise accounts. In total the department consists of 34 full time employees. The portion of the department funded with general funds includes the Highway, Cemetery, and Building Maintenance divisions. These divisions represent about 50% of the total work force. The enterprise accounts fund the Water, Sewer and Solid Waste divisions. The Director of Public Works is responsible for the department’s overall operation. On the management level the Operations Manager, Facilities Manager, two Highway Superintendents, a Cemetery/Grounds Superintendent, and a Solid Waste Manager assist him. The Director is responsible for staffing, budgeting, program development, project planning, emergency management, and compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. The Operations Manager oversees the Director’s priorities and daily assignments, administers the permitting program, conducts and monitors division safety training and assesses equipment and material needs. The Facilities Manager coordinates and oversees the custodial duties, the maintenance schedule of all Town and School owned building equipment, and all special projects that occur within the town owned facilities. The Highway and Grounds superintendents assist with the assignment of work and oversee the daily progress. The Solid Waste Manager oversees the curb-side trash and recycling contract, monitors and educates residents and businesses on proper waste and recycling disposal procedures and assists the Director with the trash fee billing program. Return to Table of Contents DPW ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Return to Table of Contents HIGHWAY DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The Public Works Director is responsible for the overall management of the Highway Division including, licensing, regulatory reporting, staffing, procurement, and public project oversight. The Operation’s Manager and the Highway and Grounds Superintendents assist the Director with the daily operations of the department. The Operations Manager assigns and oversees the Director’s priorities, administers the permitting program, conducts and monitors department safety training and assesses equipment and material needs. The Highway and Grounds Superintendents assist with assignment of work and oversee the daily progress. Highway Division responsibilities include: Street and sidewalk repair, beach cleanup and maintenance, sign installation and maintenance, traffic controls, traffic lights, street lighting, snow plowing, snow removal and salting operations, and the maintenance of all Town vehicles and equipment. Additionally, the department is responsible for the operation of the Town’s fueling station and service garage. The Highway Division is also responsible for maintaining the Town’s public spaces which include 10 parks, 8 parcels of land/rights of way, 8 municipal building grounds, 3 school grounds, 4 athletic fields, 2 public beaches, as well as, the care and management of approximately 2,550 public shade trees. The overall FY25 budget request for the DPW Highway Division is $51,896.36 (4.5%) over the FY24 adopted budget primarily due to contractual pay increases associated with the Labor and Clerical contracts, additional overtime needs, continued material escalation, and increased costs associated with contracted services. All requested increases are outlined below: FY24 FY25 Expenditure Line Adopted Submitted Personnel 499,535 521,431 Overtime 35,000 40,000 Contract services 110,000 125,000 Public Infrastructure Supplies 90,000 100,000 Return to Table of Contents CEMETERY DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The Cemetery Division is under the supervision of the Director of Public Works. The Director is responsible for staffing, procurement, budgeting, and the department’s overall operation. Both the Operations Manager and the Cemetery & Grounds Superintendent assist the Director with the department’s daily obligations. The Operation’s Manager assesses staffing, equipment, and material needs, in addition to overall progress. The Superintendent is responsible for the daily operations, including balancing the workload, maintaining permanent records, and the response to requests for service. The Department also works closely with family representatives and funeral homes to make burial arrangements and broker the sale of land and graves. The majority of the department’s workload is associated with interments and our stewardship of over twenty acres of land that make up the Town’s four public cemeteries. This includes the cutting of the lawns, hedge trimming, weeding, tree pruning, and manicuring of the cemetery grounds. Additionally, the Department is responsible for the management and organization of the Town’s drop off facility for yard waste. The yard waste facility is open two days per week from April through December and accepts residential yard waste and small branches. The FY25 budget request for the Cemetery Division is $39,173.57 (15%) over the FY24 adopted budget primarily due to contractual pay increases associated with the Labor and Clerical contracts, the addition of a purchased services expenditure line, and continued material escalation of groundskeeping supplies. The new request for the purchased services line is
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