Two Ballot Proposals August 8, 2017
Per-Pupil Foundation Allowance Ten-Year History for Schools* Per-Pupil Foundation Allowance Ten-Year History for Schools* FYs 2007-08 through 2016-17 FY2008 FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 Cumulative Change 9082 9138 8,708 8,692 8,392 8,392 8,422 8,472 8,542 8,551 Change 56-430 -16-300 0 30 50 70 9-531 Change % 1% -5% 0% -3% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% -6% Informational Source: http://www.msbo.org/sites/default/files/10yr_hist_ppf.pdf
Romulus Community Schools Operating Millage Hold Harmless and Sinking Fund
Hold Harmless Ballot Language This proposal will allow the school district to levy a reduced number of mills previously authorized to be levied on all property, except property exempted by law and renews hold harmless millage that expired with the 2016 tax levy. Shall the total limitation on the hold harmless mills used or operating purposes which may be assessed against all property, except property exempted by law, in Romulus Community Schools, Wayne County, Michigan, be increased by 2.5 mills ($2.50 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for period of 10 years, 2017 to 2026, inclusive; the estimate of the revenue the schools district will collect from hold harmless taxes authorized herein if the millage is approved and levied in 2017 is approximately $870,000 (this is a renewal of 2.5 mills out of 5.1314 previously authorized millage that expired with the 2016 tax levy)?
What is a supplemental Hold Harmless Tax & What Is Currently Levied?
Hold Harmless RCS receives supplemental funding called At Risk which determines the actual amount to be levied for the Hold Harmless Romulus Community School currently levies 1.3137 mills of the 5.1314 authorized mills RCS is requesting voters to approve a reduction in the authorized Hold Harmless to 2.5 mills
Hold Harmless Expired in 2016 RCS asking voters to reduce previously authorized number of mills to be levied Reduce mills authorized from 5.1314 mills to 2.5 mills Romulus currently levies only 1.3137 mills 10 years 2017 2026
Why now? $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 Operating Hold Harmless
What is a Sinking Fund? It is levied tax Expires 2018 It can only be used for capital improvement Technology upgrades Cannot be used for salaries, benefits, teaching supplies
The Ballot Language ROMULUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SINKING FUND MILLAGE PROPOSAL Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Romulus Community Schools, Wayne County, Michigan, be increased by and the board of education be authorized to levy not to exceed 3 mills ($3.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 10 years, 2018 to 2027, inclusive, to create a sinking fund for the purchase of real estate for sites for, and the construction or repair of, school buildings, for school security improvements, for the acquisition or upgrading technology and all other purposes authorized by law; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2018 is approximately $2,300,000?
Sinking Fund Proposal The ballot proposal seeks voters approval for a 10-year sinking fund at 3 mills per year It will generate about $2,300,000 annually for projects and maintenance in the district May not be used for supplies, salaries, or equipment Will not be used for land or property purchase
Why now? $1,200,000 Sinking Fund (11/2008) $1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 $200,000 $0
Why Not the General Fund? Limited availability of funds each year Cuts from the state from 2009 over $1,500,000 annually General fund pays salaries, benefits, heating, fuel cost etc. Basic maintenance must come first, and that is even difficult to do financially (Plumbing issues, roof leaks, water heater, pumps/motors, patches to parking lots etc. unexpected maintenance) Major projects are not able to be funded without taking money away from the educational programs
Sinking Funds at Work Here are some examples of what your sinking fund $$ have accomplished this year
Sinking Funds at Work New shaft and blower Assembly high pool area - will be completed Summer 2017 Replace 3 anti-hammering expansion pipe- completed 1/4/16 Barth computer lab replacement furniture - completed 8/25/16 New carpeting at Barth completed 8/25/16 Completed Sprinkler system repairs/ upgrades to correct defective parts-wick, Barth, Halecreek, Repaired/ corrected violations. 12/20/16 HVAC Labor - $250,000 2017 Cement work Barth and catch basin at Cory -priced and approved awaiting summer 2017 $12,450.00 Replaced four catch basins at the high school Installed pumps for High School heating system 2016-17 Two water main breaks Carpeting at the High School main office and 7 classrooms 8/16 Repaired High School sinking hallway floor, replaced drain tiles and roof conductor 2017 Installed shut off values at the high school for water control Installed cabling CAT 5 Romulus Elementary sidewalks and main entrance cement work 8/3/16
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Why now? Several projects need immediate attention Building safety Fire suppression system in all buildings Football/Sports Field (est $500,000) Schools parking lot replacement (over $500,000) Sidewalk repair and replacements ($200,000) Restroom renovations at all schools ($500,500) Carpeting and title replacement Major plumbing repairs of removing and replace pipes Replacement of windows and side panels ($500,000) High school auditorium lighting, sound, and control panels ($50,000) Ongoing maintenance costs as aging buildings Convert analog PA systems to digital Upgrade elementary playground equipment Need necessary funds to plan for the future
What Will It Cost? 3 mills = 3/1000 (or 0.003) 3 mills x Taxable Value = Amount of Tax Taxable Value is typically ½ of the property s value Therefore, a $50,000 home (taxable value of $25,000) would be taxed $75 per year 0.003 x $25,000 = $75 = $6.25 per month = $0.21 per day
Barton Marlow SECOND DRAFT 4/17/2009 Technology Instructional Loose Soft Total Site Work Remodeling Infrastructure Technology Equipment Costs Budget Barth $163,100 $1,126,800 $0 $0 $71,000 $403,739 $1,764,639 Cory $151,050 $1,169,720 $0 $0 $27,400 $413,401 $1,761,571 Halecreek $184,700 $1,162,600 $0 $0 $21,500 $421,705 $1,790,505 Romulus $50,200 $129,850 $0 $0 $6,500 $56,356 $242,906 Wick $173,900 $1,129,150 $0 $0 $16,100 $407,855 $1,727,005 Middle School $300,100 $1,869,175 $0 $0 $43,350 $678,983 $2,891,608 High School $675,700 $2,882,850 $0 $0 $94,100 $1,113,826 $4,766,476 Administration Building $84,850 $345,066 $0 $0 $5,400 $134,564 $569,880 Bus Garage $231,650 $195,605 $0 $0 $500 $133,731 $561,486 Merriman Closed Mt. Pleasant Center (Demo ) $147,000 $753,700 $0 $0 $900,700 TOTAL $2,162,250 $10,764,516 $0 $0 $285,850 $3,764,160 $16,976,776 Notes: Work items include a 5% escalation factor calculated out for 1.5 years
Questions? Thank you for your continued support of Our Community and Our Future Vote August 8, 2017