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!00helton revlewing" 2008 0000udget
-ontinued from page 3.) Sewer Fund, $15,047,054. a projected surplus of $218,337. * Regional Water care insurance for the retirees
establish population growth Major projects planned for 2008 * Water Fund, $2,227,059. $718,844. Nearly all, 92 percent to minimize the city's risk. The
sholds and as we reachthem, include: Sewer Basin 5 design New projects, programs and cap- ($660,000) of the fund's 2008 estimated cost for that insur-
a )are the new taxes with the
ice delivery costs -- trying to
ace the two," he wrote.
: ,tizens have consistently
el elected officials they want
th to pay for growth and im-
8fees are intended to thifil]
expectation, ()'Leary's bud-
essage noted A transpor-
aJ[ consultant is working on
,lleting a traili', model that
l a| ue Used to establish needed
i t improvements using the
m[ ated development impact
Other potential impact tbes
de those fi)r parks and side-
e[ e preliminary budget in-
|es the folh)wing requested
aditures allocated to "the
:r city funds"
LQ.eneral Fund, $10,545,906.
is the city S largest single
r an(1 accounts fi)r most gen-
Services and activities of city
.'raent It currently has a
b- et shortage of $377,059 for
and staff recommends us-
i:" e excess fund balance from
to balance next year s bud-
Ii e General Fund supports
73 percent of all employee
otthe city Total personnel
for next year are estimated
$8,634,044, an increase of
Ximately 4 percent over
;e costs.
and construction, $7,754,943;
Goldsborough Creek sewer main
replacement, $2,670,000; Sewer
Basin 3 design, $300,000. This
fund has a projected shortage of
$790,219. There is an adequate
fund balance from the 2007 bud-
get to cover the shortage.
Regional Sewer Fund,
$12,460,070. Nearly all (97 per-
cent) of the proposed 2008 bud-
get for this fund is for capital
costs, including construction of
a satellite wastewater treatment
plant near .the Mason County
Fairgrounds, with funding from
the Washington Department
of Corrections and Washington
State Patrol. A federal grant and
Public Works Trust Fund loan
(the latter to be repaid by Mason
County) will support the city's
share of construction costs.
Next year Shelton will also
begin design and land purchase
for upgrading the city's existing
sewage treatment plant. That
project will be funded through
grants, loans and bonds.
Capital Improvement,
$4,767,349. Major projects to be
paid for by this fund in 2008 in-
clude: remodeling the city's Pub-
lic Safety Building, $3,307,500;
the State Route 3 Park and Ride
Project, $439,089; and the State
Route 3 Corridor Improvement
Project, $269,107. The fund has
00ournal
I28AN HARVEY, a licensed massage practitioner, has
!0red Shelton Massage Therapy to 1635 Olympic Highway
0rth, Suite 101-B, on Mountain View. She operated Shel-
Massage Therapy on Cascade Avenue on Hillcrest for 14
rs.
(]KY DEAN has completed a certification program that
I" ,, . . .
llfies her to oiler expanded financial planning and m-
tment management services through the office of Coun-
Trust Bank in Shelton. That s according to Sarah Howe
ae firm, which is a division of Country Insurance and
taancial Services.
ISTIN KIRKENDOLL of Washington Home Center
lton has been recognized as a "Champion Certified Hous-
rg Consultant." The designation is presented to salespeople
; Ployed by a Champion Home Center retailer who have
[Onstrated a commitment to expanding their professional
in all aspects of the manufactured housing indus-
. The Patriot P22
by Cannon
* #1 Service
Warranty
Security
Fire protection
i
FEDERAL LAW:
NO TAX
ON GUN SAFES
Als0 stocking:
' Fortress. Cannon. Heritage
' American Eagle. American Security
RLE'S
LLC
ital purchases in 2008 include:
Angleside Water Tank painting
project, $325,000; water system
comprehensive plan, $150,000;
and a water utility rate study,
$15,000. The fund has a project-
ed $336,820 shortage, but there
is enough fund balance to make
up the difference.
Street Fund, $2,026,103.
This fund is down by just over
$1,890,000 from the 2007 budget
level, due primarily to the ex-
pected completion of the North-
cliff Road Improvement Project
late this year. There is a $36,004
shortage in projected revenues,
but there is an adequate fund
balance to cover it.
SolidWasteFund, $1,962,592.
New purchases planned for 2008
include: additional garbage con-
tainers, $40,000; additional re-
cycling containers, $20,000; a
used pickup truck, $10,000. The
fund has a projected shortage of
$39,047 and there is adequate
fund balance to cover it.
911 Communications Fund,
$1,720,375. Beginning on Janu-
ary 1, Fire District 5's commu-
nications center becomes part of
Shelton's 911 Communications
Department, which will increase
the staff by five employees. The
projected budget shortage is
$189,159 and there is an ade-
quate fund balance to cover it.
Storm Drainage Fund,
$1,160,233. The major project
for 2008 is the Canyon Creek
stormwater project design, bud-
geted at $690,000. The fund has
a projected shortage of $56,703,
with adequate fund balance to
cover it.
Equipment Rental and Main-
tenance Fund, $784,854. There
is one capital purchase request
for 2008, a new street sweeper
to replace the current one at an
estimated cost of $205,000. The
fund has a projected shortage of
$11,948, with enough fund bal-
ance from this year to cover it.
budget is for design of Phase 2
of the regional project, the Knee-
land Water Expansion. That
phase of the regional project
involves water system expan-
sion tbr Sanderson Field, the
Washington Corrections Center,
Washington State Patrol Acad-
emy and growth and expansion
of the city in the area northwest
of the current city limits.
Firemen's Pension Fund,
$412,875. Medical and insurance
costs continue to increase for for-
mer fire department employees
covered under this fund. In 2006,
the city began buying long-term
ance next year is $33,873. The
fund has a projected shortage of
$30,167, with adequate fund bal-
ance to Cover it.
Tourism Fund, $117,109.
Established in 1997 for collect-
ing hotel-motel tax monies and
allocating them to organizations
that encourage tourism to the
city, this fund has a projected
modest surplus of $650 for 2008.
Other city funds include: Pay-
roll Benefits Fund, $375,251;
Bond Fund, $352,785; aihrary
Endowment Fund, $104,381;
and Local Improvement District
Guaranty Fund, $75,443.
i
U Four
IIII Forks
lllllhe Olympian
4r 4rtr 4r
Four Stars
The News Tribune
Call for Parties,
Meetings, Receptions
& Special
Occasion Lunches
FRESH
SHELLFISH
DALLY
A Wide Vanety of
Seafood & Other Meat Dishes
with Chef XJnh T. Dwelle/s Asian Twist
(360) 427-8709 * O?en for Supper Tuesday-Saturday
Downtown Shelton Corner of 3rd and West Railroad
i. m
11/2 HOUR
MASSAGE
s50
[ Gift Certificates Available]
DIVA NELSON
BROWN, LMP
L}c #MA00023[77
BEAUJEAS
GIFT SHOP v.,,o..,,,,
a'ailab
and Styling Salon
113 SOUTH SECOND * SUITE I01 New Hours
- 8684 W .......... t,t aH ,ua.io, Wed-Fri q a,n7 pm
427- ..... a sat 9 am-5
LUMBERMENS HAS THE RAILING PRODUCTS FOR YOUR PROJECTS.
CREATIVE
IAILING SYSTEMS
Creative Railing Systems manufactures an
industry leading range of exterior & interior
railing systems, components & accessories.
Today's consumer is looking for innovative
designs, simplicity of installation & the
flexibility to personalize their living space.
Creative Railing Systems provides the solution.
Lumbermens
PRNUild
I II i III I
www.lumbermens.net
SHELTON
114 E Cedar St.
360-426-2611
Thursday, November 1,2007 -Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 7
!00helton revlewing" 2008 0000udget
-ontinued from page 3.) Sewer Fund, $15,047,054. a projected surplus of $218,337. * Regional Water care insurance for the retirees
establish population growth Major projects planned for 2008 * Water Fund, $2,227,059. $718,844. Nearly all, 92 percent to minimize the city's risk. The
sholds and as we reachthem, include: Sewer Basin 5 design New projects, programs and cap- ($660,000) of the fund's 2008 estimated cost for that insur-
a )are the new taxes with the
ice delivery costs -- trying to
ace the two," he wrote.
: ,tizens have consistently
el elected officials they want
th to pay for growth and im-
8fees are intended to thifil]
expectation, ()'Leary's bud-
essage noted A transpor-
aJ[ consultant is working on
,lleting a traili', model that
l a| ue Used to establish needed
i t improvements using the
m[ ated development impact
Other potential impact tbes
de those fi)r parks and side-
e[ e preliminary budget in-
|es the folh)wing requested
aditures allocated to "the
:r city funds"
LQ.eneral Fund, $10,545,906.
is the city S largest single
r an(1 accounts fi)r most gen-
Services and activities of city
.'raent It currently has a
b- et shortage of $377,059 for
and staff recommends us-
i:" e excess fund balance from
to balance next year s bud-
Ii e General Fund supports
73 percent of all employee
otthe city Total personnel
for next year are estimated
$8,634,044, an increase of
Ximately 4 percent over
;e costs.
and construction, $7,754,943;
Goldsborough Creek sewer main
replacement, $2,670,000; Sewer
Basin 3 design, $300,000. This
fund has a projected shortage of
$790,219. There is an adequate
fund balance from the 2007 bud-
get to cover the shortage.
Regional Sewer Fund,
$12,460,070. Nearly all (97 per-
cent) of the proposed 2008 bud-
get for this fund is for capital
costs, including construction of
a satellite wastewater treatment
plant near .the Mason County
Fairgrounds, with funding from
the Washington Department
of Corrections and Washington
State Patrol. A federal grant and
Public Works Trust Fund loan
(the latter to be repaid by Mason
County) will support the city's
share of construction costs.
Next year Shelton will also
begin design and land purchase
for upgrading the city's existing
sewage treatment plant. That
project will be funded through
grants, loans and bonds.
Capital Improvement,
$4,767,349. Major projects to be
paid for by this fund in 2008 in-
clude: remodeling the city's Pub-
lic Safety Building, $3,307,500;
the State Route 3 Park and Ride
Project, $439,089; and the State
Route 3 Corridor Improvement
Project, $269,107. The fund has
00ournal
I28AN HARVEY, a licensed massage practitioner, has
!0red Shelton Massage Therapy to 1635 Olympic Highway
0rth, Suite 101-B, on Mountain View. She operated Shel-
Massage Therapy on Cascade Avenue on Hillcrest for 14
rs.
(]KY DEAN has completed a certification program that
I" ,, . . .
llfies her to oiler expanded financial planning and m-
tment management services through the office of Coun-
Trust Bank in Shelton. That s according to Sarah Howe
ae firm, which is a division of Country Insurance and
taancial Services.
ISTIN KIRKENDOLL of Washington Home Center
lton has been recognized as a "Champion Certified Hous-
rg Consultant." The designation is presented to salespeople
; Ployed by a Champion Home Center retailer who have
[Onstrated a commitment to expanding their professional
in all aspects of the manufactured housing indus-
. The Patriot P22
by Cannon
* #1 Service
Warranty
Security
Fire protection
i
FEDERAL LAW:
NO TAX
ON GUN SAFES
Als0 stocking:
' Fortress. Cannon. Heritage
' American Eagle. American Security
RLE'S
LLC
ital purchases in 2008 include:
Angleside Water Tank painting
project, $325,000; water system
comprehensive plan, $150,000;
and a water utility rate study,
$15,000. The fund has a project-
ed $336,820 shortage, but there
is enough fund balance to make
up the difference.
Street Fund, $2,026,103.
This fund is down by just over
$1,890,000 from the 2007 budget
level, due primarily to the ex-
pected completion of the North-
cliff Road Improvement Project
late this year. There is a $36,004
shortage in projected revenues,
but there is an adequate fund
balance to cover it.
SolidWasteFund, $1,962,592.
New purchases planned for 2008
include: additional garbage con-
tainers, $40,000; additional re-
cycling containers, $20,000; a
used pickup truck, $10,000. The
fund has a projected shortage of
$39,047 and there is adequate
fund balance to cover it.
911 Communications Fund,
$1,720,375. Beginning on Janu-
ary 1, Fire District 5's commu-
nications center becomes part of
Shelton's 911 Communications
Department, which will increase
the staff by five employees. The
projected budget shortage is
$189,159 and there is an ade-
quate fund balance to cover it.
Storm Drainage Fund,
$1,160,233. The major project
for 2008 is the Canyon Creek
stormwater project design, bud-
geted at $690,000. The fund has
a projected shortage of $56,703,
with adequate fund balance to
cover it.
Equipment Rental and Main-
tenance Fund, $784,854. There
is one capital purchase request
for 2008, a new street sweeper
to replace the current one at an
estimated cost of $205,000. The
fund has a projected shortage of
$11,948, with enough fund bal-
ance from this year to cover it.
budget is for design of Phase 2
of the regional project, the Knee-
land Water Expansion. That
phase of the regional project
involves water system expan-
sion tbr Sanderson Field, the
Washington Corrections Center,
Washington State Patrol Acad-
emy and growth and expansion
of the city in the area northwest
of the current city limits.
Firemen's Pension Fund,
$412,875. Medical and insurance
costs continue to increase for for-
mer fire department employees
covered under this fund. In 2006,
the city began buying long-term
ance next year is $33,873. The
fund has a projected shortage of
$30,167, with adequate fund bal-
ance to Cover it.
Tourism Fund, $117,109.
Established in 1997 for collect-
ing hotel-motel tax monies and
allocating them to organizations
that encourage tourism to the
city, this fund has a projected
modest surplus of $650 for 2008.
Other city funds include: Pay-
roll Benefits Fund, $375,251;
Bond Fund, $352,785; aihrary
Endowment Fund, $104,381;
and Local Improvement District
Guaranty Fund, $75,443.
i
U Four
IIII Forks
lllllhe Olympian
4r 4rtr 4r
Four Stars
The News Tribune
Call for Parties,
Meetings, Receptions
& Special
Occasion Lunches
FRESH
SHELLFISH
DALLY
A Wide Vanety of
Seafood & Other Meat Dishes
with Chef XJnh T. Dwelle/s Asian Twist
(360) 427-8709 * O?en for Supper Tuesday-Saturday
Downtown Shelton Corner of 3rd and West Railroad
i. m
11/2 HOUR
MASSAGE
s50
[ Gift Certificates Available]
DIVA NELSON
BROWN, LMP
L}c #MA00023[77
BEAUJEAS
GIFT SHOP v.,,o..,,,,
a'ailab
and Styling Salon
113 SOUTH SECOND * SUITE I01 New Hours
- 8684 W .......... t,t aH ,ua.io, Wed-Fri q a,n7 pm
427- ..... a sat 9 am-5
LUMBERMENS HAS THE RAILING PRODUCTS FOR YOUR PROJECTS.
CREATIVE
IAILING SYSTEMS
Creative Railing Systems manufactures an
industry leading range of exterior & interior
railing systems, components & accessories.
Today's consumer is looking for innovative
designs, simplicity of installation & the
flexibility to personalize their living space.
Creative Railing Systems provides the solution.
Lumbermens
PRNUild
I II i III I
www.lumbermens.net
SHELTON
114 E Cedar St.
360-426-2611
Thursday, November 1,2007 -Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 7