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Rutland RPC approves updated FY25 budget after $205,780 in new grant revenues
Summary
The Rutland Regional Planning Commission voted to adopt an updated FY2025 budget that adds $205,780 in revenues, increases salaries and contracted services, and leaves a small projected surplus after adjustments.
The Rutland Regional Planning Commission voted Jan. 21 to adopt an updated fiscal year 2025 budget that increases total revenues by $205,780 to account for newly received grants and adjusts expenses to reflect new projects and staffing changes.
Mary Kate Scott (finance director, staff) presented the update and said the single largest revenue increase — $85,733 — was an ACCD (Agency of Commerce and Community Development) allocation tied to Act 181 funds for the future land use map work. Scott said additional increases include a neighborhood development area planning grant, changes to federal and state grant drawdowns, and a $65,000 budgeted share of the $1.25 million Work6 grant to support technical education and on-the-job training in the region.
On the expense side, Scott said salaries increased by $76,608 to cover wage adjustments, holiday bonuses, six months of projected comp time, a new senior planner and a part-time financial support position. Fringe benefits rose $20,445 (noting a net savings on health-insurance premiums after switching carriers to MVP). Contracted services increased by $87,378 to support TOD, QISP, and MTAP agreements; audit expenses rose after FY24 audit requirements. Scott said total expense increases left a small projected surplus of approximately $1,105.
Commissioners moved and seconded a motion to approve the updated budget and adopted it by voice vote; the chair declared “Ayes have it.” No roll-call tally was provided in the meeting record.
The executive finance committee previously reviewed and recommended the update at its Jan. 13 meeting. Scott said staff will draw down awards and bill grant-funded hours to the appropriate projects as agreements are executed.
