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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1990
Page
2
Onondaga County's $644 million proposed budget raises property taxes by 5 percent to $148.8 million while per resident costs reach about $323 for 461000 residents. A 7 pm public hearing in the Legislature Chambers invites residents to comment and scrutinize spending on salaries overtime welfare jail and parks amid plans for a new $50 million jail and a $2.3 million museum project.
County lawmakers plan to spend 644 million next year with 23 percent from local property taxes, higher than 1990. County Executive Pirro proposed 654 million total, 154.3 million from property taxes, aiming at a larger tax increase. Lawmakers continue tweaking the budget with focus on taxes.
The Ways and Means Committee proposes no increase for cultural agencies including the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra Syracuse Opera Company Everson Museum of Art Discovery Center and Cultural Resources Council Pirro had called for a 1991 rise of 95 095 with 50 000 for the symphony Lawmakers say the budget cannot accommodate cultural boosts amid rising prison welfare and caseloads.
The county's largest department, Social Services, expects Medicaid spending to rise to 32 million dollars next year. Caseloads for Medicaid and welfare are increasing. Lawmakers shy from deep cuts due to state and federal mandates, while the Ways and Means committee cut 625 thousand from the department's administration budget.
Ways and Means members diverted funds totaling 72,584 from Pirro's overtime recommendation and 135,500 from salary accounts fueling concerns. Officials argue the move will raise overtime next year while sheriff deputies are needed to handle rising complaints and crowded Public Safety Building jail.
Health department clashes focus on worker and resident health monitoring near a proposed trash incinerator and adding staff to fight AIDS. The committee cut 25 million set aside for the incinerator monitoring, unlikely to be restored in the 1991 budget, though Pirro may find a funding path next year. Legislators reduced 187,000 from Pirro's salary recommendations for the Health department.
Sete AL news reports the Ste Marie de Gannetaha Living History Museum, formerly the French Fort, will reopen in spring following a two year 2.3 million renovation. Officials warn annual operating costs will rise to 424,000, far above the 185,000 estimate. Pirro backed the higher budget, while the Ways and Means committee cut 138,813 from department salaries and eliminated most of 14 new museum jobs.
In the Ways and Means plan Pirro’s drug counseling expansion was trimmed by 200000 from the account to fund contracts with four agencies. Four 1991 programs for drug and alcohol treatment were scaled back, prompting County Human Services Administrator Kathryn Ruscitto to warn of higher long term welfare and prison costs.
UR aE Pirro argues the elections board workload should shift to city and town governments a plan audits by the state Comptroller support. Lawmakers split on the move with many fearing municipal costs. Several legislators seek to cut elections commissioners salaries from 56326 to 28163 annually.
With 128 county workers earning at least 7000 in overtime last year, officials urged changes to share overtime. Lawmakers backed study results and Chairman Sanford promised substantial cuts, but Ways and Means offered only 72500 in sheriff overtime cuts and 10000 in Parks.
Lawmakers and lobbyists discuss increasing county funding for the Enterprise Assistance Center to support minority and women owned businesses in Syracuse. The center's $130000 budget is split by city 50 percent, county 25 percent, and grants 25 percent. County cuts threaten staff and raises across the board for 1991 while unions push for restored support and a five year operating plan.
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