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Home My Public Portal Aboutr 02:231 BOROUGH OF CARTERET MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION NO. 02-231 CERTIFICATION OF TAX LEVY WHEREAS, the district tax levy for the General Fund portion of the 2002/03 budget of the Board of Education of the Borough of Carteret in the amount of $19,521,387 was defeated by the voters of the Borough of Carteret at the annual school election held on April 16, 2002, and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-37, the Municipal Council did receive the proposed school budget and has consulted with the local Board of Education on May 6 and May 13, 2002 to discuss the proposed 2002/03 school budget, and WHEREAS, the Municipal Council did review said 2002/03 budget with the recommendations and justifications for the reduction in the amount of $1,106,690 in the General Fund budget tax levy for 2002/03 as per Attachment A. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Municipal Council of the Borough of Carteret does hereby certify to the Middlesex County Board of Taxation, that the amount necessary to be levied for the General Fund budget to provide a thorough and efficient education for the Borough of Carteret School District for the school year 2002/03 is $18,414,697. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount to he levied for debt service certified to the Middlesex County Board of Taxation shall be $945,408 for the school year 2002/03. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded forthwith to the Middlesex County Board of Taxation, the Middlesex County Superintendent of Schools, the Carteret Board of Education and the Tax Assessor of the Borough of Carteret. ADOPTED: May16,2002 I hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of the Resolution adopted by the Municipal Council of the Borough of Carteret at their meeting held on May 16, 2002. Kathleen M. Barney, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN COUNCILMAN PARISI SANTORO REIMAN SOHAYDA RIOS SOSNOWSKI X - Indicate Vote AB - Absent NV - Not Voting XOR- Indicates Vote to Overrule Veto AdoptedatameetingoftheMunicipalCouncil ' I~Y 16, 2002 Attachment A Page 1 BOROUGH OF CARTERET COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY 2002-2003 SCHOOL BUDGET DEFEAT TAX LEVY REDUCTIONS AMOUNT REVENUES- INCREASE t0-1XXX UNRESTRICTED MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE $ 60,000 Miscellaneous revenues are projected to be $88,000 for 2001/2002 school year. Prior years consistently reported $125,000 in miscellaneous revenue per year. This revenue is unrestricted and should be increased by $60,000. APPROPRIATIONS- REDUCTIONS 11-000-230-331 SUPPORT SERVICES- GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 59,200 LEGAL SERVICES This line item reflects a $59,200, or 39% increase over the 3/31/02 modified budget for 2001/2002. No rationale was provided and the increase is deemed excessive. Line item is reduced to 2001/02 revised appropriation at 3/31/2002. 11-000-230-339 SUPPORT SERVICES- GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 30,240 OTHER PURCHASED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The services for the auditor ($18,600 in 2001/2002) and computer maintenance and support ($11,640 annual fee) were budgeted in Business and Other Support Services -Purchased Professional Services for 2002/2003, however no reduction was made for this account in which these expenditures were previously charged. 11-000-230-340 SUPPORT SERVICES- GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 15,200 PURCHASED TECHNICAL SERVICES This line item reflects a $24,853, or 272% increase over the 3/31/02 modified budget for 2001/2002. No rationale was provided and the Board has agreed to said reduction. Line item is reduced to 2001/02 revised appropriation plus 5%. -000-230-530 SUPPORT SERVICES- GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 50,000 COMMUNICATIONS/TELEPHONE This line item reflects a $66,440, or 60% increase over the 3/31/02 modified budget for 2001/2002. The Board indicated that the increase is the result of a reallocation of the district wide postage to this line, however no reductions for 2002/2003 have been specified for the budget lines currently being charged for these expenditures. Line item is reduced to 2001/02 revised appropriation plus 15%. -000-230-590 SUPPORT SERVICES- GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 47,000 OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES This line item reflects a $61,068, or 111% increase over the 3/31/02 modified budget for 2001/2002. No rationale was provided and the increase is deemed excessive. Line item is reduced to 2001/02 revised appropriation plus 25% for potential increases in insurance premiums. 11-000-230-600 SUPPORT SERVICES- GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 17,900 SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS This line item reflects a $19,748, or 70% increase over the 3/31/02 modified budget for 2001/2002. No rationale was provided and the increase is deemed excessive. Line item is reduced to 2001/02 revised appropriation plus 5%. Attachment A Page 2 BOROUGH OF CARTERET COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY 2002-2003 SCHOOL BUDGET DEFEAT TAX LEVY REDUCTIONS AMOUNT APPROPRIATIONS- REDUCTIONS (continued) 11-000-230-890 SUPPORT SERVICES- GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 6,000 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURES This line item reflects a $16,852, or 18% increase over the 3/31/02 modified budget for 2001/2002. No rationale was provided and the Board has agreed to said reduction. Line item is reduced to 2001/02 revised appropriation plus 10%. 11-000-240-600 SUPPORT SERVICES- SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 45,600 SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS This line reflects a 100% increase over the 3/31/02 modified budget for 2001/2002. The Board indicates that the proposed amount for 2002/2003 reflects a reallocation of budgeted amount for supplies and materials currently being mischarged in 2001/2002. The lines being mischarged could not be identified and therefore should be reduced and the proposed amounts transferred to fund the expenditures. 1t-000-261-610 ALLOWABLE MAINTENANCE FOR SCHOOL FACILITIES 40,000 GENERAL SUPPLIES This line item reflects a $39,815, or 31% increase over the 3/31/02 modified budget for 2001/2002. No rationale was provided and the Board has agreed to said reduction. Line item is reduced to 2001/02 revised appropriation 11-000-262-420 OTHER OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF PLANT SERVICES 50,000 CLEANING, REPAIR & MAINTENANCE This line reflects a $75,194, or 151% increase over the 3/31/02 modified budget for 2001/2002. No rationale was provided and the increase is deemed excessive. Line item is reduced to 2001/02 revised appropriation plus 15% 11-000-262-610 OTHER OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF PLANT SERVICES 37,000 GENERAL SUPPLIES This line item reflects a $67,000, or 84% increase over the 3/31/02 modified budget for 2001/2002. No rationale was provided and the Board has agreed to said reduction. Line item is reduced to 2001/02 revised appropriation plus 5% 11-000-262-620 OTHER OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF PLANT SERVICES 58,000 ENERGY (HEAT & ELECTRICITY) This line item reflects a $103,438, or 23% increase over the 3/31/02 modified budget for 2001/2002. No rationale was provided and the increase is deemed excessive. Line item is reduced to 2001102 revised appropriation plus 10% 11-000-270-518 STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 50,000 CONTRACTED SERVICES (SPECIAL ED. STUDENTS)-ESCS & CTSA This line was reclassified from Contracted Services (Reg. Students)- ESCs & CTSA. 2002/2003 proposed budget reflects a $156,707, or 18% increase. No rationale was provided and the increase is deemed excessive. Line item is reduced to 2001/2002 revised appropriation for Contracted Services (Reg. Students)-ESCs & CTSA plus 12%. Attachment A Page 3 BOROUGH OF CARTERET COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY 2002-2003 SCHOOL BUDGET DEFEAT TAX LEVY REDUCTIONS AMOUNT APPROPRIATIONS- REDUCTIONS (continued) 11-000-290-340 BUSINESS AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES 50,000 PURCHASED TECHNICAL SERVICES This line item reflects a 100% increase over the 3/31/02 modified budget for 2001/2002. No rationale was provided and the Board has agreed to said reduction. Line item is reduced to 0. 11-000-291-260 UNALLOCATED BENEFITS- EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 40,000 WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION This line reflects a $63,965 or 40% increase over the 3/31/02 modified budget for 2001 ~2002. No rationale was provided and the increase is deemed excessive. Line item is reduced to 2001/02 revised appropriation plus 15% 11-000-291-270 UNALLOCATED BENEFITS- EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 225,000 HEALTH BENEFITS The total projected health benefits costs for 2001/2002 is $3,200,000. Pursuant to "2002~2003 Healthcare Budget Forecast" prepared by Board's insurance agent, the second half of the school year 2002/2003 health care costs should be budgeted with a 20% increase from current amounts. The line item is reduced to agree to the projection. 1'1-000-291-290 UNALLOCATED BENEFITS- EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 30,000 OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS This line item reflects a $23,479, or 22% increase over the 3/31/02 modified budget for 2001/2002. No rationale was provided and the increase is deemed excessive. In addition, District has added an appropriation for Tuition Reimbursement of $30,000. Line item is reduced to 2001/02 revised appropriation. VARIOUS SALARY LINES The Board has determined that 10 staff members are retiring effective 6~30~02. Based upon the total salaries of these employees ($705,550) less the cost for replacements -$450,000 (10 x $45,000), it has been determined that there will be a $255,550 cost savings. The budget lines and the corresponding net savings are as follows: REGULAR PROGRAMS- INSTRUCTION 11-120-'100-10'1 GRADES 1-5 SALARIES OF TEACHERS 90,350 11-130-100-101 GRADES 6-8 SALARIES OF TEACHERS 55,400 11-'140-100-10'1 GRADES 9-'12 SALARIES OF TEACHERS 81,100 UNDISTRIBUTED EXPENDITURES · 11-000-2'16-'100 OTHER SUPPORT SVCS. STUDENTS- RELATED SVC.- SALARIES 28,700 TOTAL 1,106,690