Gettysburg Borough Budget Work Session – 10/21/2024

I. Call to Order President Moon
II. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Moon
III. Announcements President Moon
a) Borough Newsletters have been mailed. Please let the Borough staff know if
you do not receive it. Electronic copy is on website.
b) Halloween Parade Tomorrow (October 22, 2024)
• Road closures will begin around 4:00 PM
• Rain Date Wednesday, October 23, 2024
c) Trick-or-Treat
• Thursday, October 31, 2024 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
d) An executive session of the Borough Council of the Borough of Gettysburg was
conducted immediately following the adjournment of the October 15, 2024
monthly business meeting of the Borough Council consistent with section
708(a)(1) and section 708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act.
IV. Public Comment
V. 2025 Budget
A. 2025 Fee Resolution
B. Public Works Dump Truck Discussion (5-year lease to own option)
C. Review of Structural Deficit
D. Review of Historical Staffing Levels
Upcoming Meetings of Note:
• Tuesday, October 15, 2024 7:00 PM Council Business Meeting
(2025 Budget Proposal)
• Monday, October 21, 2024 7:00 PM 2025 Budget Work Session
• Monday, October 28, 2024 7:00 PM 2025 Budget Work Session
• Monday, November 4, 2024 7:00 PM 2025 Budget Work Session
• Tuesday, November 5, 2024 7:00 PM 2025 Budget Work Session (if needed)
• Tuesday, November 12, 2024 7:00 PM Council Business Meeting
(Vote to Advertise 2025 Budget)
• Wednesday, November 20, 2024 7:00 PM DRAFT 2025 Budget Posted for Public Review
• Monday, December 9, 2024 7:00 PM Council Business Meeting
(2025 Budget Adoption)
E. Expenditures
1) Fund 01 General Fund
• Department 400 Legislative
• Department 401 Office of the Manager
• Department 403 Tax Collection
• Department 409 General Government Administration
• Department 410 Police Services
• Department 411 Fire Services
• Department 413 Code Enforcement
• Department 414 Planning, Zoning, Historic Preservation
• Department 415 Emergency Management
• Department 421 Health
• Department 430 Public Works
• Department 432 Winter Maintenance
• Department 433 Traffic Control Devices
• Department 434 Street Lighting
• Department 435 Sidewalks & Crosswalks
• Department 438 Bridges
• Department 439 Roads & Alleys
• Department 445 Parking Facilities
• Department 454 Parks, Recreation & Grounds
• Department 455 Shade Tree
• Department 465 Community Development
• Department 492 InterFund Transfers Out
2) Fund 03 Fire Protection Fund
• Department 411 Fire Services
3) Fund 04 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund
• Department 435 Sidewalks & Crosswalks
4) Fund 18 Capital Projects Fund
• Department 409 General Government Administration
• Department 410 Police
• Department 413 Code Enforcement
• Department 414 Planning
• Department 430 Public Works
• Department 439 Roads & Alleys
• Department 445 Parking
• Department 454 Parks, Recreation, and Grounds
5) Fund 23 Debt Services Fund
• Department 471 Debt Principal
• Department 472 Debt Interest
• Department 475 Fiscal Agent Fees
6) Fund 30 Capital Reserve Fund
No Expenditures Anticipated in 2025
7) Fund 35 Liquid Fuels Fund
• Department 432 Winter Maintenance Services
• Department 433 Traffic Control Devices
• Department 434 Street Lighting
• Department 438 Bridges
• Department 439 Roads & Alleys
8) Fund 40 Revolving Loan Fund
No Expenditures Anticipated in 2025
9) Fund 96 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund
• Department 492 Interfund Transfers Out
F. Revenues
1) Fund 01 General Fund
• Department 301 Real Property Tax
• Department 305 Occupation Tax
• Department 310 Local Enabling Tax (Act 511)
• Department 321 Business Licenses / Permits
• Department 322 Non-Business Licenses / Permits
• Department 331 Fines & Forfeits
• Department 341 Interest Earnings
• Department 342 Rents & Royalties
• Department 351 Federal Grants
• Department 354 State Operating Grants
• Department 355 State Shared Revenue
• Department 357 Local Governmental Units
• Department 361 Charges for Services
• Department 363 Highways & Streets (Parking)
• Department 367 Culture & Recreation
• Department 390 Other Financing Sources
• Department 392 Interfund Transfers In
• Department 395 Refund of Prior Year Expenses
2) Fund 03 Fire Protection Fund
• Department 301 Real Property Tax
3) Fund 04 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund
• Department 341 Interest Earnings
• Department 392 Interfund Transfers In
4) Fund 18 Capital Projects Fund
• Department 4341 Interest Earnings
• Department 354 State Operating Grants
5) Fund 23 Debt Services Fund
• Department 341 Interest Earnings
• Department 392 Interfund Transfers In
6) Fund 30 Capital Reserve Fund
G. Department 341 Interest Earnings
H. Department 392 Interfund Transfers In
7) Fund 35 Liquid Fuels Fund
• Department 341 Interest Earnings
• Department 355 State Shared Revenue
8) Fund 40 Revolving Loan Fund
• Department 341 Interest Earnings
• Department 389 Miscellaneous Revenue
9) Fund 96 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund
• Department 341 Interest Earnings
VI. Public Comment
VII. Adjournment