3. Vector Control budget increase

DHighway epartment Keith D. Berndt, P.E. County Engineer Richard S. Sieg Superintendent Thomas B. Soucy, P.E. Design and Construction Supervisor 1201 West Main Avenue P.O. Box 698 West Fargo, North Dakota 58078-0698 701-282-2226 Fax 701-282-2047 RECEIVED 1 2 2003 CASS COUNTY COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Cass County Commission Keith Berndt, Cass County Engineer DATE: May 9, 2003 SUBJECT: Regular agenda topic for May 19, 2003, Commission Meeting: Vector Control Budget Increase Request I would like to request that the Vector Control budget be adjusted by $139,000 from $262,139 to $401,139. I would also like to request time on the agenda to provide a report on Vector Control activities. The above requested budget adjustment does not include the total cost of anticipated aerial spraying. I am assuming that if the cities are sprayed, it will be paid by the cities. I have included $25,000 for aerial spraying rural populated areas outside of the city limits. A budget adjustment will be necessary if we would like to significantly increase the effectiveness of our program. In view of the West Nile Virus threat, I would recommend that the Commission use emergency funds to cover this expenditure. A breakdown request is listed below: ITEM ORIGINAL ADDITIONAL AMOUNT BUDGET REQUESTED Temp Salaries $84,800 $48,000 2 Used Pickups/Spray Equip. $37,500 $32,000 Backpack Sprayer $0 $ 3,000 Field Work Supplies $ 2,500 $1,500 Chemical $73,500 $25,000 Computer Equipment $1,600 $ 2,000 Aerial Spraying $0 $25,000 TOTAL $139,000 As a part of this request, I would also request authorization to hire up to 10 additional seasonal employees. SUGGESTED MOTION: AUTHORIZE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE VECTOR CONTROL BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $139,000. ALSO AUTHORIZE THE HIRING OF UP TO 10 ADDITIONAL SEASONAL EMPLOYEES. J: ADMIN-ENGCOMMISSION CORRSP 2003 COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS BUDGET INCREASE FOR VECTOR CONTROL 050903.DOC