Chawanna Scott

The document outlines the fees and charges for various services provided by the Town of Selma, including animal control, cemetery services, civic center rentals, code enforcement, fire department inspections and permits, library charges, parks and recreation programs, planning and zoning applications, system development, police permits, mausoleum spaces, miscellaneous services, sanitation, taxes, utility deposits, water and sewer rates, electric connection charges, area lighting, electric rates, renewable energy credits, facilities repayment, load management, and commercial electric vehicle charging station services.

The Town of Selma's budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, includes a balanced budget of $21,238,589, which is a 2.2% decrease from the previous year. The budget focuses on infrastructure needs, capital projects, equipment upgrades, and personnel enhancements. It addresses playground improvements, electric circuits, technology replacements, police and fire equipment, and vehicles for public works and water departments. Personnel priorities include a Cross Connection Coordinator for Sewer, a part-time Fire Inspector, and upgrades for Fire Engineer positions. Utility rates for water and sewer are recommended for increase, while electric rates remain unchanged. The budget also covers General Fund revenues and expenditures, including property tax, sales tax, and utility franchise tax. Capital projects and equipment exceeding $5,000 are listed, and fund balances for various funds are detailed.

The budget includes strategic goals such as creating a safe and economically vibrant town, fostering a people-friendly community with recreational activities, maintaining the town's infrastructure, enhancing customer service, and proactively marketing Selma. The budget addresses infrastructure needs, capital projects, equipment, personnel, insurance premiums, and utility fees. It also covers general fund revenues, property tax, sales tax, utility franchise tax, electric fund transfer to the general fund, and Powell Bill revenue. General fund expenditures, capital projects, and equipment are also outlined, along with fund balances in the general fund and enterprise funds. The budget addresses water, sewer, and electric funds, including revenues, expenditures, and capital reserves.

The Town Council discussed and approved the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. Key areas of focus included infrastructure, economic development, code enforcement, and community appearance. The budget allocates significant funding towards public safety, specifically fire and police protection. The council addressed various budget scenarios, considering factors such as fund balance utilization and the impacts of COVID-19 on revenue projections. Adjustments were made to the tax rate and water and sewer rates to ensure financial stability and address infrastructure needs.

The document outlines the fees and charges for various services provided by the Town of Selma, including animal control, cemetery, civic center, code enforcement, fire department, library, parks and recreation, planning department, system development, police, mausoleum, sanitation, taxes, and utilities. It includes specific fees for grave spaces, grave openings, cemetery markers, civic center rentals, code enforcement violations, fire inspections, library charges, athletic programs, planning and zoning applications, system development for water and wastewater, taxicab permits, mausoleum spaces, sanitation services, utility deposits, water and sewer rates, and electric services.