City of Lumpkin outlines 2020-2021 budget, noting COVID-19 revenue impact

The City of Lumpkin has released its second draft of the 2020-2021 budget, detailing projected revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year spanning August 1, 2020, to July 31, 2021. Total projected revenue stands at $1,785,701.00, with General Funds accounting for $800,837.53. The city noted a loss of $100,000.00 in General Funds attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Water, sewage, and gas services are projected to generate $984,863.47 in revenue.

Expenditures are broken down by department. The Governing Body, which includes the Mayor and City Council, has a total allocated budget of $22,100.00. This covers salaries, training, lodge expenses, and travel/meals for these officials.

The Administration department's budget totals $253,883.25. This significant portion of the budget includes salaries for the City Manager, City Clerk, and Deputy Clerk, along with associated costs such as PTO, holiday pay, overtime, and group insurance. Other administrative expenses include liability insurance, FICA and Medicare taxes, unemployment, workman's compensation, retirement contributions, computer support, pest control, maintenance and repair, postage, legal advertising, attorney fees, training, lodge expenses, travel, subscriptions, office supplies, and professional fees. A notable capital expenditure of $25,410.36 is allocated for renovating a building.

The Police Department's budget is set at $295,008.00. This includes salaries for the Police Chief, full-time and part-time officers, and a financial clerk, along with overtime, holiday pay, and PTO. Operational costs for the department include group insurance, FICA and Medicare taxes, computer support, drug investigation funds, maintenance and repair, pest control, uniforms, telecommunications (AT&T/Verizon hotspots and telephone), postage, legal advertising, lodging, travel, dues, employee education, tires, and fuel, oil, and lube for vehicles.