2013-2014 budget - City of Syracuse
2013-2014 budget - City of Syracuse 2013-2014 budget - City of Syracuse
22 01.1590 DOME STADIUM REIMBURSEMENTS: Beginning July 1, 2011, a new agreement was reached between the City and Syracuse University relating to traffic control for events held at the Carrier Dome. This agreement took effect as of July 1, 2010 and shall continue through June 30, 2016. The City provides all manpower for traffic control for scheduled events and the cost is shared by the City and SU. The City funds up to a maximum cost of $150,000 for the current year and SU pays all remaining costs. The City’s share is adjusted annual by the change in salaries. 01.2591 S.U./CITY SERVICE AGREEMENT: Per an agreement with Syracuse University and the City, the University will make annual payments to the City based on the transfer of title of various streets in the University area from the City to Syracuse University. The transfer, which occurred in July 1994, provided for payments over a twenty year period, starting at a base amount of $250,000 and increased annually based on the Consumer Price Index. This agreement was amended July 2011, to extend the agreement until June 30, 2016. 01.2592 SU SERVICES: The City and Syracuse University entered in to a five year agreement commencing on July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2016. The University’s annual payment of $500,000 shall be made on or before August 31 st each year beginning August 31, 2011. This payment shall be in addition to payments made by the University pursuant to other agreements between the University and the City. 01.2593 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT – MISC.: The City and Crouse Health Systems, Inc. entered in to a five year agreement starting January 1, 2013 and ending December 31, 2017. This agreement was approved by the Common Council under Ordinance 607-2013. Crouse Health Systems will remit an annual payment of $50,000 which shall be made on or before January 31 st each year. $20,000,000 DEPARTMENTAL INCOME $18,000,000 JUDICIARY $16,000,000 $14,000,000 $12,000,000 01.1211 CRIMINAL DIVISION: Fines paid in Criminal Court for violations of City ordinances (rather than State laws) are deposited in this account. Examples of infractions include violations of City noise ordinances, possession of alcohol in City parks, and possession of small amounts of marijuana. Bail forfeitures in connection with these violations are also deposited in this account. $10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 $0 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 projected Departmental Income 2013/14 budgeted
23 FINANCE 01.1230 ABSTRACT FEES: In order to obtain clear title to a property located in the City, property owners must make sure that all property taxes are up-to-date. The City charges $3 per year with a minimum fee of $15 (5 year tax search) to search its records to certify the payment status of property taxes and miscellaneous charges, fees and/or liens levied against a subject property. 01.1231 DUPLICATE TAX BILL FEE: The revised General Ordinances of the City were amended by Common Council action in January 1994 permitting the Finance Commissioner to charge a fee of $4.00 for the issuance of a duplicate tax bill to any person or firm, other than the property owner. This fee allows the City to be compensated for the person hours used to help banks, lawyers, etc., get duplicate copies of tax bills for their various needs. 01.1232 COUNTY TAX COLLECTION FEE: The City acts as tax collector for Onondaga County. The City fee is equal to 1% of the taxes levied by Onondaga County. 01.1580 PARKING RESTITUTION SURCHARGE: In November 2003, New York State imposed a $15.00 surcharge on every parking ticket. The City is responsible for collecting these funds and forwarding them to the State. As of 2008, the City will keep all of the proceeds from the surcharge. 01.1581 HANDICAPPED PARKING SURCHARGE: Effective April 2000, handicapped parking violations were assessed an additional penalty of $30.00. While New York State imposed this new fee, the City and Onondaga County split the entirety of the proceeds equally. 01.2545 LICENSES: The Finance Department issues approximately 4,600 licenses annually. These include licenses for taxis and drivers, auctioneers, food vendors, amusement device operators, bill posting, bowling alleys, sentry dogs, dance and entertainment, second hand dealer, etc. Annual fees for these licenses vary from $3.00 for a sentry dog license to $1,500 for a food vendor's license. The fee for waste hauling permits is also included in this account. 01.2540 BINGO LICENSES: Bingo licenses are issued per 12 occasions of Bingo at an approved site. The fee for these licenses is $18.75 per 12 occasions. Forty-percent of the license fees collected for Bingo goes to the City, while the remaining 60% is remitted to New York State. Currently, there are several locations in the City that hold Bingo events. 01.2541 BINGO RECEIPTS: The City of Syracuse receives 3% of the total gross receipts from Bingo events. These receipts are sent to the City on a weekly basis. The City employs three part-time Bingo inspectors to monitor Bingo events. 01.2542 GAMES OF CHANCE RECEIPTS: The City receives 5% of the gross receipts from Games of Chance events, such as Casino Nights. These receipts are sent in immediately following the conclusion of each event. For Raffles, the City receives 2% of the gross receipts on a quarterly basis.
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FINANCE<br />
01.1230 ABSTRACT FEES: In order to obtain clear title to a property located in the <strong>City</strong>, property owners must make sure that all property taxes are<br />
up-to-date. The <strong>City</strong> charges $3 per year with a minimum fee <strong>of</strong> $15 (5 year tax search) to search its records to certify the payment status <strong>of</strong> property<br />
taxes and miscellaneous charges, fees and/or liens levied against a subject property.<br />
01.1231 DUPLICATE TAX BILL FEE: The revised General Ordinances <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> were amended by Common Council action in January 1994<br />
permitting the Finance Commissioner to charge a fee <strong>of</strong> $4.00 for the issuance <strong>of</strong> a duplicate tax bill to any person or firm, other than the property<br />
owner. This fee allows the <strong>City</strong> to be compensated for the person hours used to help banks, lawyers, etc., get duplicate copies <strong>of</strong> tax bills for their<br />
various needs.<br />
01.1232 COUNTY TAX COLLECTION FEE: The <strong>City</strong> acts as tax collector for Onondaga County. The <strong>City</strong> fee is equal to 1% <strong>of</strong> the taxes levied by<br />
Onondaga County.<br />
01.1580 PARKING RESTITUTION SURCHARGE: In November 2003, New York State imposed a $15.00 surcharge on every parking ticket. The<br />
<strong>City</strong> is responsible for collecting these funds and forwarding them to the State. As <strong>of</strong> 2008, the <strong>City</strong> will keep all <strong>of</strong> the proceeds from the surcharge.<br />
01.1581 HANDICAPPED PARKING SURCHARGE: Effective April 2000, handicapped parking violations were assessed an additional penalty <strong>of</strong><br />
$30.00. While New York State imposed this new fee, the <strong>City</strong> and Onondaga County split the entirety <strong>of</strong> the proceeds equally.<br />
01.2545 LICENSES: The Finance Department issues approximately 4,600 licenses annually. These include licenses for taxis and drivers,<br />
auctioneers, food vendors, amusement device operators, bill posting, bowling alleys, sentry dogs, dance and entertainment, second hand dealer, etc.<br />
Annual fees for these licenses vary from $3.00 for a sentry dog license to $1,500 for a food vendor's license. The fee for waste hauling permits is also<br />
included in this account.<br />
01.2540 BINGO LICENSES: Bingo licenses are issued per 12 occasions <strong>of</strong> Bingo at an approved site. The fee for these licenses is $18.75 per 12<br />
occasions. Forty-percent <strong>of</strong> the license fees collected for Bingo goes to the <strong>City</strong>, while the remaining 60% is remitted to New York State. Currently,<br />
there are several locations in the <strong>City</strong> that hold Bingo events.<br />
01.2541 BINGO RECEIPTS: The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Syracuse</strong> receives 3% <strong>of</strong> the total gross receipts from Bingo events. These receipts are sent to the <strong>City</strong> on<br />
a weekly basis. The <strong>City</strong> employs three part-time Bingo inspectors to monitor Bingo events.<br />
01.2542 GAMES OF CHANCE RECEIPTS: The <strong>City</strong> receives 5% <strong>of</strong> the gross receipts from Games <strong>of</strong> Chance events, such as Casino Nights.<br />
These receipts are sent in immediately following the conclusion <strong>of</strong> each event. For Raffles, the <strong>City</strong> receives 2% <strong>of</strong> the gross receipts on a quarterly<br />
basis.