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Middleton officials project higher utility and maintenance costs as town prepares new buildings; excise revenue estimate nudged up
Summary
Facilities Director Peter Coleman told the Finance Committee that electricity costs for the new Town Hall and public safety building are projected at $40,000 and $75,000 respectively, and building maintenance is budgeted at $122,500; Finance Director Sarah Wood said excise collections are running about 6.6% ahead and the revenue estimate was raised to $2,415,000.
At the Feb. 18 Finance Committee meeting, Middleton’s Facilities Director and Finance Director reviewed the Town Buildings budget and related revenue updates as the town prepares to occupy new municipal buildings.
Facilities Director Peter Coleman said legacy-building energy costs will be cleared from the budget and that electricity for the new buildings is projected at $40,000 for Town Hall and $75,000 for public safety. "Building maintenance is split between the two buildings and budgeted overall at $122,500," Coleman said, describing the allocation as based on known costs and industry standards.
Finance Director Sarah Wood outlined consolidation of postage and central office supplies for departments moving into the new Town Hall/Community Center and said she is preparing a comprehensive crosswalk for the Finance Committee. She also noted that salaries and wages for custodians were moved into the library budget because those positions will be managed there.
Committee members were told FY27 is expected to be a "learning year," with changes likely in FY28 once the new buildings are occupied. On general revenue, Gregorio queried excise collections; Wood said Commitment 1 is delayed because of the municipal move but is approximately 6.6% higher than last year and the revenue estimate was increased by 5% to $2,415,000.
On capital requests, Gregorio asked whether the CPA budget includes a capital item for the Affordable Housing Trust; Wood said she will make sure an item is included in the capital budget for that request. The committee did not take formal votes on the Facilities or revenue adjustments at the meeting.
