FY2016 Budget Presentation
CITY OF PRATTVILLE
Approved Budget
For Fiscal Year 2015/16
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In the enclosed 2015-2016 budget, the administration is presenting plans that will not only serve as a fiscal guide for
the upcoming year, but also is a conservative projection and estimate for revenues and expenditures. The major sources
of funding for the City of Prattville are Sales Taxes, Business Licenses, Property Taxes, and Lodging Taxes. For fiscal
year 2016, the city anticipates total revenues of $43,529,743.89, this is a $1,872,941 increase when compared to budg-
eted revenues for fiscal year 2015, due to growth in revenues during fiscal year 2015.
The City of Prattville’s objectives for the 2015-2016 fiscal year will include:
Providing an adequate level of services to citizens.
Advancing public safety and public services to citizens.
The replacement of ageing vehicles to reduce maintenance expense.
Rewarding our hard working employees with keeping merit raises available for the current fiscal year. Future raises
will be determined in future budgets.
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Revenues
The 2015-2016 budget anticipates the following:
Wastewater and Sanitation funding should remain consistent with prior year or slightly higher;
Slightly higher revenue is expected in all other areas.
Expenditures
The 2015-2016 budget reflects the following:
Addition of critical personnel needs in various departments;
Continued replacement of aged equipment to allow our employees to be more efficient and effective.
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Aggregate Budget Summary
AMENDED
BUDGET
APPROVED
BUDGET
2014-15 2015-16
Revenue $41,656,802.89 $43,529,743.89
Other Financing Sources
Autauga County Project Contribution 1,800,000.00 4,000,000.00
Use of Debt Reserves 589,425.13
Use of Drug Proceeds Reserves 19,025.00
Use of Bullet Proof Vest Reserves 21,203.00
Use of Sanitation Reserve 326,880.56 85,360.84
Use of Wastewater Reserve 879,041.10 1,484,997.88
Use of Capital Projects Reserve 231,023.00 729,000.00
Use of Gas Tax Reserves 150,500.00 363,195.00
Use of Development Reserves 475,000.00 620,110.00
Use of Capital Equipment Reserves 110,000.00
Debt Proceeds 6,043,724.73
Use of Prior Year Reserved Fund Balance
Use of In Kind Servers for Candlestick Park
Total Sources of Funds $46,148,900.68 $56,966,132.34
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Aggregate Budget Summary Cont.
AMENDED
BUDGET
APPROVED
BUDGET
2014-15 2015-16
Expenditures
Wages & Benefits $20,915,029.05 $21,805,107.54
Operating Expenses 10,192,781.37 10,773,596.75
Capital Projects 4,219,695.00 11,966,695.00
Capital Outlay 2,055,847.83 3,345,000.73
Debt Service 7,917,131.18 5,851,550.72
Lease Payments 0.00 289,221.84
Transfer to Debt Reserve 0.00 2,203,933.77
Transfer to General Fund Reserve 498,449.30 300,000.00
Transfer to Lodging Fee Reserve 223,828.00 298,300.00
Transfer to District Tax Reserve 125,846.77 130,619.00
Total Uses of Funds $46,148,608.50 $56,964,025.35
Change in Operating Reserve Fund Balance $292.18 $2,106.99
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General Fund Budget Summary
AMENDED
BUDGET
APPROVED
BUDGET
2014-15 2015-16
Revenue $34,038,778.89 $35,336,119.89
Other Financing Sources
Debt Proceeds 258,310.00
Use of Debt Reserve 589,425.13
Use of Drug Proceeds Reserves 19,025.00
Use of Bullet Proof Vest Reserves 21,203.00
Use of Capital Equipment Reserve 110,000.00
Total Sources of Funds $34,668,432.02 $35,704,429.89
Expenditures
Wages & Benefits $17,859,352.64 $18,569,091.22
Operating Expenses 7,644,167.48 8,157,804.86
Capital Outlay 1,121,847.83 1,508,421.00
Debt Service 1,179,246.08 1,179,500.00
Transfer to Judicial Fund
Transfer to Debt Reserve 2,203,933.77
Transfer to Debt Service 6,239,521.92 3,655,060.04
Transfer to General Fund Reserve 498,449.30 300,000.00
Transfer to District Tax Reserve 125,846.77 130,619.00
Total Uses of Funds $34,668,432.02 $35,704,429.89
Change in General Fund Reserve Balance $0.00 $0.00
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Debt Service Fund Budget Summary
AMENDED
BUDGET
APPROVED
BUDGET
2014-15 2015-16
Revenue 0.00 0.00
Other Financing Sources
Transfer from Capital Projects Fund 241,610.00
Transfer from General Fund 6,239,521.92 3,655,060.04
Total Sources of Funds $6,239,521.92 $3,896,670.04
Expenditures
Debt Service $6,239,521.92 3,896,670.04
Total Uses of Funds $6,239,521.92 $3,896,670.04
Change in Operating Reserve Fund Balance $0.00 $0.00
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Gas Tax Fund Budget Summary
AMENDED
BUDGET
APPROVED
BUDGET
2014-15 2015-16
Revenue $249,500.00 $257,500.00
Other Financing Sources
Gas Tax Reserves 150,500.00 363,195.00
Total Sources of Funds $400,000.00 $620,695.00
Expenditures
Capital Projects $400,000.00 $620,695.00
Total Uses of Funds $400,000.00 $620,695.00
Change in Operating Reserve Fund Balance $0.00 $0.00
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Capital Projects Fund Budget Summary
AMENDED
BUDGET
APPROVED
BUDGET
2014-15 2015-16
Revenue $562,500.00 $988,300.00
Other Financing Sources
Autauga County Project Contribution 1,800,000.00 4,000,000.00
Loan Proceeds 4,400,000.00
Capital Project Reserves 231,023.00 729,000.00
Development Reserves 475,000.00 620,110.00
Debt Forgiveness
Total Sources of Funds $3,068,523.00 $10,737,410.00
Expenditures
City Facility Captial Plan 100,000.00
Capital Projects $2,844,695.00 $10,097,500.00
Transfer to Debt Service 241,610.00
Transfer to Lodging Fee Reserve 223,828.00 298,300.00
Total Uses of Funds $3,068,523.00 $10,737,410.00
Change in Operating Reserve Fund Balance $0.00 $0.00
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Wastewater Enterprise Fund Budget Summary
AMENDED
BUDGET
APPROVED
BUDGET
2014-15 2015-16
Revenue $3,794,124.00 $3,769,124.00
Use of Reserves 879,041.10 1,484,997.88
Total Sources of Funds $4,673,165.10 $5,254,121.88
Expenditures
Wages & Benefits $1,363,003.12 $1,464,242.40
Operating Expenses 1,256,798.80 1,285,798.80
Capital Outlay 580,000.00 480,200.00
Capital Project 975,000.00 1,248,500.00
Capital Improvement Debt Service 498,363.18 775,380.68
Total Uses of Funds $4,673,165.10 $5,254,121.88
Change in Operating Reserve Fund Balance $0.00 $0.00
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Sanitation Enterprise Fund Budget Summary
AMENDED
BUDGET
APPROVED
BUDGET
2014-15 2015-16
Revenue $2,467,200.00 $2,617,800.00
Use of Lease Proceeds 1,385,414.73
Use of Sanitation Reserves 326,880.56 85,360.84
Total Sources of Funds $2,794,080.56 $4,088,575.57
Expenditures
Wages & Benefits $1,439,701.47 $1,504,416.91
Operating Expenses 1,000,379.09 938,557.09
Capital Outlay 354,000.00 1,356,379.73
Lease Payment 289,221.84
Total Uses of Funds $2,794,080.56 $4,088,575.57
Change in Operating Reserve Fund Balance $0.00 $0.00
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Judicial Special Revenue Fund Budget Summary
AMENDED
BUDGET
APPROVED
BUDGET
2014-15 2015-2016
Revenue $544,700.00 $560,900.00
Transfer from General Fund
Total Sources of Funds $544,700.00 $560,900.00
Expenditures
Wages & Benefits $252,971.82 $267,357.01
Jail Expenses 260,000.00 260,000.00
Operating Expenses 31,436.00 31,436.00
Total Uses of Funds $544,407.82 $558,793.01
Change in Operating Reserve Fund Balance $292.18 $2,106.99
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Revenue Summary
AMENDED APPROVED
BUDGET BUDGET % OF % OF
2014-15 2015-16 TOTAL TOTAL
Sales Tax $19,834,000.00 $20,667,600.00 47.61% 47.48%
Business Licenses 4,800,000.00 4,900,000.00 11.52% 11.26%
Wastewater Fees 3,794,124.00 3,769,124.00 9.11% 8.66%
Sanitation Fees 2,467,200.00 2,617,800.00 5.92% 6.01%
Property Tax 2,563,000.00 2,591,000.00 6.15% 5.95%
Lodging Tax 1,289,600.00 1,487,700.00 3.10% 3.42%
Fees 1,365,584.89 1,212,649.89 3.28% 2.79%
Use Tax 1,105,000.00 1,046,000.00 2.65% 2.40%
Gasoline Tax 907,000.00 941,000.00 2.18% 2.16%
Franchise Fees 515,000.00 625,000.00 1.24% 1.44%
Judicial Fees 544,700.00 560,900.00 1.31% 1.29%
Other 360,144.00 512,920.00 0.86% 1.18%
Grants 80,000.00 480,000.00 0.19% 1.10%
Rental Tax 329,850.00 362,000.00 0.79% 0.83%
Alcohol Tax 308,000.00 330,000.00 0.74% 0.76%
Lodging Fee 272,500.00 298,300.00 0.65% 0.69%
Alabama Trust Fund 290,000.00 290,000.00 0.70% 0.67%
Excise and Gas Tax 249,500.00 257,500.00 0.60% 0.59%
Permits and Inspections 231,500.00 232,000.00 0.56% 0.53%
Tobacco Tax 145,000.00 135,000.00 0.35% 0.31%
Automobile Registration Fees 99,500.00 97,650.00 0.24% 0.22%
Donations 75,000.00 85,000.00 0.18% 0.20%
Fines & Forfeitures 30,600.00 30,600.00 0.07% 0.06%
TOTAL REVENUE $41,656,802.89 $43,529,743.89
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Taxes and Their Sources
Tax Amount Source
Sales Tax 3.5% The City’s share of sales tax paid by retailers within City
limits.
Business License A business license is required for anyone who is practicing,
engaging in, carrying on, or conducting any exhibition,
trade, vocation, occupation or profession in the city.
Property Tax 7 mil The City’s share, paid annually by homeowners to the
County, based on the assessed value of their real property.
Lodging Tax 8.5% Paid by hotel guests, based on their room costs
less than 30 days.
Lodging Fee $1.50/night Paid by hotel guests, based on a per room per night basis.
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Expenditure Summary—Total Personnel
(Excluding Operating Expenditures)
AMENDED APPROVED
BUDGET BUDGET
2014-15 2015-16
Salaries $14,715,215.20 $15,211,211.29
Overtime 588,820.44 667,339.58
Health 2,713,300.00 2,772,420.00
Life 13,363.20 14,117.00
Workers Compensation 428,187.62 476,226.66
Retirement Benefits 1,300,632.08 1,449,558.51
Employer Taxes 1,155,510.51 1,214,234.50
Total Payroll & Payroll Related Costs $20,915,029.05 $21,805,107.54
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Expenditure Summary—Personnel by Department
AMENDED APPROVED % %
BUDGET BUDGET OF OF
2014-15 2015-16 REVENUE REVENUE
$6,283,737.77 $6,523,631.74 15.08% 15.02%
Police $6,283,737.77 $6,523,631.74 15.08% 14.99%
Fire 5,912,606.41 6,093,013.34 14.19% 14.00%
Sanitation 1,439,701.47 1,504,416.91 3.46% 3.46%
Wastewater 1,363,003.12 1,464,242.40 3.29% 3.36%
Urban Management 1,232,977.05 1,291,051.87 2.96% 2.97%
Parks and Recreation 746,278.90 842,286.98 1.79% 1.93%
Engineering 706,033.31 697,144.26 1.69% 1.60%
Planning 325,466.47 406,650.72 0.78% 0.93%
Finance 388,617.11 400,191.87 0.93% 0.92%
Building 365,135.90 377,288.76 0.88% 0.87%
Vehicle Maintenance 385,177.07 290,941.27 0.92% 0.67%
Facilities Maintenance 313,514.04 290,402.28 0.75% 0.67%
Human Resources 266,288.75 275,902.22 0.64% 0.63%
Judicial 252,971.82 267,357.01 0.61% 0.61%
Executive 239,055.40 236,386.08 0.57% 0.54%
Public Works 145,271.74 225,391.99 0.35% 0.52%
Legislative 190,403.00 191,029.82 0.46% 0.44%
Information Technology 128,611.33 190,983.63 0.31% 0.44%
City Clerk 161,910.80 166,852.00 0.39% 0.38%
Performing Creative Arts 68,267.59 69,942.39 0.16% 0.16%
20,915,029.05 50.21% $21,805,107.54 50.09%
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Expenditures Summary—Operating Expenditures
by Dep (Excluding Personnel Costs and Capital)
* see page 23 for allocation details of Community Initiatives
** see page 24 for allocation details of City—County Agencies
AMENDED
BUDGET
APPROVED
BUDGET
2014-15 2015-16
Wastewater $1,256,798.80 $1,285,798.80
Police 955,215.70 1,155,922.85
Community Initiatives* 995,780.00 1,078,035.00
Parks and Recreation 950,771.00 1,019,492.06
Fire 884,782.50 941,606.47
Sanitation 1,000,379.09 938,557.09
Information Technology 1,014,326.10 918,747.18
Planning 552,486.00 587,785.00
Engineering 549,300.00 554,800.00
Urban Management 449,272.00 442,272.00
City - County Agencies** 415,000.00 400,000.00
Judicial 291,436.00 291,436.00
Finance 257,240.00 252,620.00
Performing & Creative Art 130,510.00 178,310.00
Vehicle Maintenance 96,800.00 124,700.00
City Clerk 62,240.00 110,350.00
Capital Projects Fund 0.00 100,000.00
Human Resources 126,925.00 92,775.00
Public Works 12,968.00 81,668.00
Facilities Maintenance 62,263.18 80,600.00
Executive 57,968.00 62,551.00
Building 46,970.00 50,320.00
Legislative 23,350.00 25,250.00
$10,192,781.37 $10,773,596.45
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Capital Outlay
AMENDED
BUDGET
APPROVED
BUDGET
2014-15 2015-16
Sanitation $354,000.00 $1,356,379.73
Police 321,724.00 573,021.00
Wastewater 580,000.00 480,200.00
Urban Management 146,500.00 329,000.00
Parks and Recreation 126,773.65 220,400.00
Engineering 161,456.85 150,000.00
Fire 225,783.85 110,000.00
Facilities Maintenance 37,000.00 78,000.00
Building 27,000.00 28,000.00
Vehicle Maintenance 0 20,000.00
Public Works 41,000.00 0
Planning 21,000.00 0
Finance 13,609.48 0
Executive 0 0
Legislative 0 0
City Clerk 0 0
Judicial 0 0
Information Technology 0 0
Human Resources 0 0
Performing & Creative Art 0 0
$2,055,847.83 $3,345,000.73
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Capital Outlay Detail
Department Description Quantity Cost Total Price
Vehicle Maintenance Truck 1 20,000.00 20,000.00
Engineering 20 Yard Dump Truck 1 150,000.00 150,000.00
Urban Management 4x4 Crew Cab Pickup 1 20,000.00 20,000.00
Urban Management 1 Ton Single Cab and Chasis 2 38,000.00 76,000.00
Urban Management 60” Diesel Mower 2 13,000.00 26,000.00
Urban Management 72” Shaft Driven Mower 1 17,000.00 17,000.00
Urban Management Utility Vehicle ROW 2 50,000.00 100,000.00
Urban Management Utility Vehicle w/ spray rig 1 50,000.00 50,000.00
Urban Management Mini-Skid Steer w/ attachments 1 40,000.00 40,000.00
Facilities Maintence Service Trucks 3 21,000.00 63,000.00
Facilities Maintence Tool Body for Service Trucks 3 5,000.00 15,000.00
Police Vehicle w/ Animal Control Unit 1 26,500.00 26,500.00
Police Police SUV’s 11 26,201.00 288,211.00
Police Motorcycles 10 25,831.00 258,310.00
Fire Ambulance 1 110,000.00 110,000.00
Building Vehicle 1 28,000.00 28,000.00
Parks and Recreation Utility Vehicle 1 12,500.00 12,500.00
Parks and Recreation Vehicle 1 15,000.00 15,000.00
Parks and Recreation Storage Room at Doster 1 24,200.00 24,200.00
Parks and Recreation Stanley Jen Visitor Side Rep 1 33,200.00 33,200.00
Parks and Recreation Stanley Jen Portable Bleachers 1 32,000.00 32,000.00
Parks and Recreation Stanley Jen New Metal Roofs 1 35,000.00 35,000.00
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Capital Outlay Detail Cont.
Department Description Quantity Cost Total Price
Parks and Recreation Pratt Park New Pavilion 1 60,000.00 60,000.00
Parks and Recreation Newton Playground Equipment 1 8,500.00 8,500.00
Waste Water Pine Creek 3 Blowers Rebuild 1 15,000.00 15,000.00
Waste Water Sludge Hauler 1 150,000.00 150,000.00
Waste Water Replace Pumps at PSLS AC 1 17,200.00 17,200.00
Waste Water Rebuild 2 RAW Sewage Pumps PC 1 10,000.00 10,000.00
Waste Water Rebuild Effluent Pump AC 1 50,000.00 50,000.00
Waste Water Pine Creek Auger #2 1 8,000.00 8,000.00
Waste Water Autauga Creek Auger 1 55,000.00 55,000.00
Waste Water Autauga Creek Rec Water Panel 1 15,000.00 15,000.00
Waste Water Allenville Relining 1 75,000.00 75,000.00
Waste Water Old Camera Van Upgrade 1 75,000.00 75,000.00
Waste Water Education Trailer 1 10,000.00 10,000.00
Sanitation Rear Loader Packer 5 153,444.00 767,220.00
Sanitation Python Packer 1 219,605.73 219,605.73
Sanitation Boom Truck with Trailer 2 159,777.00 319,554.00
Sanitation 3/4 Ton with Slide in Hopper 1 50,000.00 50,000.00
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Capital Projects
AMENDED
BUDGET
APPROVED
BUDGET
2014-15 2015-16
Capital Projects Fund $2,844,695.00 $10,097,500.00
Wastewater 975,000.00 1,248,500.00
Gas Tax Fund 400,000.00 620,695.00
$4,219,695.00 $11,966,695.00
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Capital Project Detail
Department Description Total Price
Capital Projects Fund Public Works Building 290,000.00
Capital Projects Fund MLK Redevelopment Match 203,500.00
Capital Projects Fund Storm Water Project 800,000.00
Capital Projects Fund South Industrial Road and Bridge 8,000,000.00
Capital Projects Fund Local Paving Project 479,000.00
Capital Projects Fund City Facility Capital Plan 100,000.00
Capital Projects Fund Tower (FY14) 150,000.00
Capital Projects Fund Jensen Road Project 175,000.00
Waste Water Shop and Raw Sewage Bldg Roof 50,000.00
Waste Water Admin Roof Pine Creek 10,000.00
Waste Water Concrete Floor Pole Barn 13,500.00
Waste Water Lower Kingston Upgrade 700,000.00
Waste Water Cardinal Lane 80,000.00
Waste Water Cherry Drive 45,000.00
Waste Water Ultra Violet Upgrade (remainder of Project) 350,000.00
Gas Tax Fund Local Paving Project 351,000.00
Gas Tax Fund Match TAPMN-TA14(902) 48,672.00
Gas Tax Fund TAP FY 2013 Sidewalk 46,023.00
Gas Tax Fund STPMT-7804(604) 175,000.00
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Expenditures Summary—Total by Department
* see page 23 for allocation details of Community Initiatives
** see page 24 for allocation details of City—County Agencies
AMENDED
BUDGET
APPROVED
BUDGET
2014-15 2015-16
Capital Projects Fund $2,844,695.00 $10,198,400.00
Police 7,560,677.47 7,967,765.59
Fire 7,023,172.76 7,144,619.81
Waste Water 4,174,801.92 4,478,741.20
Sanitation 2,794,080.56 3,799,353.73
Parks and Recreation 1,823,823.55 2,082,279.34
Urban Management 1,828,749.05 2,062,323.87
Engineering 1,416,790.16 1,401,944.26
Information Technology 1,142,937.43 1,109,730.81
Community Initiatives* 995,780.00 1,078,035.00
Planning 898,952.47 993,435.72
Finance 659,466.59 652,811.87
Gas Tax Fund 400,000.00 628,350.00
Judicial 544,407.82 558,793.01
Building 439,105.90 455,608.76
Facilities Maintenance 412,777.22 449,002.28
Vehicle Maintenance 481,977.07 435,641.27
City - County Agencies** 400,000.00 400,000.00
Human Resources 393,213.75 368,677.22
Public Works 199,239.74 333,559.99
Executive 297,023.40 298,937.08
City Clerk 224,150.80 277,202.00
Performing & Creative Arts 198,777.59 248,242.39
Legislative 213,753.00 216,279.82
$37,368,353.25 $47,639,735.02
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Expenditure Summary—Community Initiatives
Appropriations
AMENDED APPROVED
BUDGET BUDGET
2014-15 2015-16
Chamber of Commerce $335,296.00 $386,798.00
LPGA 240,000.00 240,000.00
Historic Prattville Redevelopment Authority 193,440.00 223,153.00
Prattville Airport 128,960.00 110,000.00
EMA 30,000.00 30,000.00
Central Alabama Regional Planning (CARPDC) 13,584.00 13,584.00
Montgomery Area Mental Health 12,500.00 12,500.00
L.M. Smith Development Center 2,500.00 12,500.00
Autauga County Heritage Association 5,500.00 10,500.00
Alabama League of Municipalities 8,000.00 8,000.00
Boys and Girls Club 5,000.00 7,500.00
Central Alabama Aging Consortium 5,000.00 5,000.00
PASS (Peers Are Staying Straight) 2,500.00 5,000.00
Autauga County Family Support Center 2,500.00 2,500.00
Autauga County Rescue Squad 2,500.00 2,500.00
Character Council 2,500.00 2,500.00
North Highland Community Center 2,500.00 2,500.00
RSVP 2,500.00 2,500.00
Autauga County Black Heritage Association 1,000.00 1,000.00
$995,780.00 $1,078,035.00
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Expenditure Summary—City/County Agencies
AMENDED
BUDGET
APPROVED
BUDGET
2014-15 2015-16
Autauga Prattville Public Library $300,000.00 $300,000.00
E911 0.00 0.00
Autauga County Humane Society (Animal Shelter) 95,000.00 80,000.00
Autauga County Health Department 10,000.00 10,000.00
Rural Transportation (MPO Pass Through) 10,000.00 10,000.00
$415,000.00 $400,000.00