County Manager reports budgets on track, EMS and road‑maintenance figures presented

County Manager Raphel D. Maddox presented the July 2024 report to the Pierce County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 3, noting revenues and expenditures were on budget through July 30, 2024, and that FY2025 budget planning will begin soon. The report included department operational metrics and special‑project updates.

Key financial figures and budget note: The record lists General Fund year‑to‑date revenue of $6,542,338 (80.61% of budget through June 2024) and LOST receipts of $923,759.50 (57.73% of budget). The manager warned that inflationary pressures and recommended organizational growth will increase FY2025 budget needs.

Department statistics and operations: EMS reported 294 calls and 169 transports with August collections of $39,952.75 and YTD collections cited as more than $394,123.59; the record projects annual collections on track toward about $591,184. Fire department reported eight stations, two career personnel, 65 volunteer firefighters and 75 incidents in August (439 total incidents year‑to‑date). EMA coordinated Hurricane Debby response with GEMA/FEMA and conducted a PDA site review. Planning & Codes reported three new home permits and 89 inspections; Facilities opened insurance claims for storm damage to several county properties.

Road Department and special projects: Road maintenance statistics were detailed: 15 culverts cleaned, 249 potholes patched (30 major), 926.43 grader miles, 212 loads of dirt hauled and 3,392 cubic yards of dirt moved. Special projects noted progress on Golf Course Rd, a completed pre‑bid for Sandy Bottom, and a preliminary plan for Gilman Rd.

What’s next: Manager’s report is filed and will feed into FY2025 budget development; specific project timetables and procurement delivery dates were not provided in the meeting record.