DDA budget figures differ from board intent; staff to draft amendment

Oct 16, 2025

Finance staff explained why payroll and fringe benefits raised the DDA 'all‑in' figure to $187,900 from an earlier $131,700 presentation, producing a projected shortfall; staff will prepare a draft amendment and detailed line‑item notes for board review and potential workshop.

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Staff accountant Brie told the board the discrepancy stemmed from timing and communication gaps: line items presented in May did not clearly convey that fringes (health insurance, employer contributions and HSA contributions) should be added to base salary figures, which raised the "all in" total to $187,900.

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