Board of Selectmen Regular Budget Meeting Materials (linked)

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TOWN OF WATERFORD
GENERAL FUND
2021-2022 PROPOSED BUDGET
DEPT/AGENCY: 10119 YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES
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PERSONNEL COSTS
51110 ADMINISTRATION 144,933 141,352 70,021 141,683 141,683 331 0.23%
51210 CLERICAL/TECHNICAL 43,533 42,339 21,750 46,542 46,542 4,203 9.93%
51810 OVERTIME 366 0 115 0 0 of] #DIVv/!
51920 FICA 13,375 14,052 6,137 14,399 14,399 347 2.47%
: SUBTOTAL 202,207 © 197,743 98,023 |. 202,624 |. -202,624 4,881 2.47% |: 0 6
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SERVICES
52020 POSTAGE 235 200 16 200 200 0 0.00%
52030 PROFESSIONAL FEES 14,922 22,000 9,538 22,000 22,000 0 0.00%
52040 SERVICE CONT.& REPAIRS 1,247 1,200 696 1,060 1,060 (140) -11.67%
52050 DUES, CONF, & EDUCATION 550 550 550 550 550 0 0.00%
52080 TELEPHONE 3,234 2,200 1,325 2,200 2,200 0 0.00%
52100 ELECTRICITY 13,647 16,000 4,637 (16,000)| _ -100.00%
52110 WATER 82 200 37 (200) -100.00%
52120 SEWER 282 650 273 (650)[ _ -100.00%
52380 PROGRAMS 6,504 4,000 716 4,000 4,000 0 0.00%
; SUBTOTAL 40,703 “47,000 217,908 | 30,010 | 30,010 | 46,990) 36.15% | 0 0
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL 242,910 | 244,743. 115,931 |° 232,634. 232,634 (12,109) 4.95% | 0 0

Town of Waterford Youth & Family Services FY 22 Budget ~ 10119
Youth & Family Services
Prepared by Dani Gorman, MS, Director
Presented on behalf of the Youth & Family Services Advisory Board
Mike Buscetto, Chairman
FY22: $232,634
FY 21:$244,743

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WYES FY22
Waterford Youth & Family Services
FY 22 Annual Budget
Duties and Responsibilities of WYFS
Plans to Restrain Budgetary Growth
51000 Series Salaries
10119-51110 Administration
10119-51210 Clerical
10119-51920 FICA
52000 Series Services
10119-52020 Postage
10119-52030 Professional Fees
10119-52040 Service Contracts
10119-52050 Dues and Memberships
10119-52080 Phone
10119-52380 Programs
Total Budget Calculation
Personnel Cost Summary
Fringe Benefit Cost Summary
Inventory Update
Revenues
Fee Schedule
Grant Funding
Camp DASH Seasonal Staff
2021-2022
Index
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WYFS FY22
To: Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance
From: Dani Gorman, Director of Youth & Family Services
Re: Duties and Responsibilities of Waterford Youth & Family Services ~ FY 22
State statute and town ordinance define the purpose of Youth & Family Services as the
fundamental source for programs, initiatives, and services that promote the emotional well-being
of its consumers. Through prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation services, residents up to
the age of 55 are provided with seamless access to our mental health care, diversified programs,
food bank, and human services. Since our inception in 1991, the department has promoted
quality care services that are responsive to the needs of the community.
The “seed” funding for Youth and Family Services is generated from the State of Connecticut
Department of Children and Families in the amount of fourteen thousand dollars ($14,000) per
year, but it is the Town’s allocation of the general government budget that allows the department
to carry-out the vast majority of its defined duties and responsibilities. Through grant funding
and community support, the department has successfully managed to enhance all aspects of
program operations and expand its capacity to deliver distinct, community-based services that
now include a food bank and social services programs.
In the past year, the department put into place extraordinary measures to sustain the quality of
life for residents hard hit by the pandemic and who faced unimaginable disruptions in their lives.
With detailed and immediate focus, programs were expanded to help residents of all ages secure
help with food, shelter, schooling, and many other basic human needs.
In FY22, the proposed budget is a reflection of how we can better meet the operational needs of
the department. With a duty and responsibility to all residents who continue to reach out to us at
unprecedented levels, it is vital that our staffing levels are on par with the demand for services.
The proposed budget reaffirms our ability and capacity to respond to the ever-evolving needs of
residents and recommit ourselves to making a difference in Waterford.

WYFS FY22
To: Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance
From: Dani Gorman, Director of Youth and Family Services
Re: Plans to Restrain Budgetary Growth
In FY 22, the Youth & Family Services’ budget presentation maintains its commitment to
restrain spending whenever possible. However during the past decade, residents (at record levels)
have increasingly turned to us for help with services that span from mental health to basic human needs
like food and housing. In Fiscal Year 20, we had 19, 998 contacts with residents and providers. These
purposeful interactions between staff and residents reflected engagements that provided children and
adults with resources, opportunities, and / or support. Residents, other town departments, schools, police,
courts and outside organizations have more and more looked to us as a hub or starting point for help. Data
collected from consumer satisfaction surveys have consistently shown the department has demonstrated a
capacity that “exceeds expectations” to provide support and coordinate efforts to deliver services that are
high quality, efficient, accessible and equitable. Even while survey results reflect excellence in our
industry, this has all been accomplished with a small core staff of 3 full time employees supported by an
auxiliary group of seasonal staff to keep our functions afloat and to meet the demand for our services.
In FY21, we have routinely retained the services of a seasonal employee at 19 hours per week / year-
round to contend with the gaps in coverage. Additionally, the demand for services necessitated the full
time clerk work overtime and work schedules of other seasonal employees reflect even more hours and
staff were utilized. All of this paid through grants and revenues collected from Camp DASH that hindered
the development of additional programs for our consumers.
It has become increasingly clear that seasonal / part-time staff cannot adequately augment the need for an
additional full time position that could provide support, coherence and continuity in the delivery of
services.
Within the 52000 series, all utilities were removed from the department’s budget as directed and
reassigned to the Public Works budget. A slight decrease was made to the service contract line due to a
new leasing contract and copier and an increase was made to the phone line item which is directly related
to the increased demand for our off-site and virtual services.
On behalf of our Chairman and the Youth & Family Services Advisory Board, I respectfully
present the Waterford Youth & Family Services Fiscal Year 2022 Budget for your review and
consideration:

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WYFS FY22
SERIES 51000: Personnel / Salaries
Administration: 10119-51110
Director (DOH 12/01/08)
GGA Class D 261 Days $85,523
Longevity 1% ___ $855
$86,378
Program Coordinator
GGA Class A 261 Days
$55,305
Clerical: 10119-51210*
Youth Services Secretary
Full Time, Active Status Grade F S5 $46,542
35 hour per week position
| Total Salaries (Administrative + Clerical) | $188,225
FICA: 10119-51920
Salaries: $188,225
FICA Rate: _x .0765 $14,399
Total FICA
TOTAL SERIES 51000: $202,624
SERIES 52000: Services
Postage: 10119-52020

WYFS FY22
Postage: 10119-52020
SERIES 52000: Services
Background: Postage expenses have remained low due to the department’s efforts to use
electronic mail whenever possible. No changes are proposed.
YTDs as of 11/20
Budget Year Amount Requested Amount Spent
18-19 $200 $233
19-20 $200 $130
20-21 $200 YTD $51
| Postage Request FY 22 { $200 {
Professional Fees: 10119-52030
Background: Contracted services are provided by licensed / self-insured clinicians. In the past couple of
years we have been able to utilize funding though grants. Costs associated with this line are consumer-
driven and off-set by grant funding. Based on recent trends and the current high demand for services due
to the pandemic, it is proposed to maintain this line at its current level of funding.
Budget Year Amount Requested Amount Spent
_ 18-19 $10,810 $16,235
q 19-20 $24,000 $14,922
_ 20-21 $22,000 YTD $9,537
| Professional Fees Request FY 22 | $22,000
Service Contracts and Repairs: 10119-52040
Background: The only amount requested in this line is for the department’s leased copier. Cost
per month = $88.33.
Budget Year Amount Requested Amount Spent
18-19 $7,860 $1,200
19-20 $8,228 $1,247
20-2] $1,200 YTD $198
| Service Contracts Request FY 22 |
$1,060 |

WYFS FY22
Dues, Conferences and Education: 10119-52050
Background: The annual dues is for Waterford
Youth Services Association (CYSA
sustain or increase state funding.
to maintain its membership with the Connecticut
). Consisting of 99 member towns, CYSA advocates to
Phone: 10119-52080
Budget Year Amount Requested Amount Spent — |
18-19 $475 $475
19-20 $475 $475
20-21 $550 YTD $550
| Dues, Conferences FY 22 | $550 |
Background: The costs for this line applies to cell phones which are carried off-site and after-
hours.
Budget Year Amount Requested Amount Spent
18-19 $600 $1,473
19-20 $1,500 $3,234
20-21 $2,200 YTD $1,325
| Phone Request FY 22 | $2,200 |
Programs: 10119-52380
Background: Costs which are not covered b
Youth Program
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1 youth event.
y grants. A slight increase based on increased costs.
S Supplies and Special Guests: 60 sessions, 2 family events ?
¢ Other: $588 Cable TV for counseling waiting room = $49 per month (1 year) (Basic)
| Budget Year
Amount Requested Amount Spent
18-19 $3,321 $2,962
19-20 $3,321 $6,504
20-21 $4,000 YTD $776
| Program Request FY 22 i $4,000 |
| TOTAL SERIES 52000 | $30,010 |

WYFES FY22
INVENTORY UPDATE
EQUIPTMENT AND VEHICLES in EXCESS OF $1,000
Department/Agency:
Equipment/Vehicles purchased or disposed
DESCRIPTION OF ITEM DATE OF PURCHASE COST LOCATION
N/A
Budgeted acquisition —
DATE OF ESTIMATED
DESCRIPTION OF ITEM PURCHASE ESTIMATED COST
N/A
TOWN OF WATERFORD
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WYFS FY22
PROPOSED REVENUE BY DEPARTMENT
2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR
All revenues from each department must be listed in the following categories. Please add any revenue lines that
are not listed below.
DEPARTMENT:
Youth and Family Services
Alarm Monitoring
Alarm Penalties
Ambulance Subsidy
Beach Admission Fees
Benefit Assessments
Bulky Waste Fees
Conveyance Tax
Copy Fees
East Lyme Animal Control Fee
Enhanced E 9-1-1
Fines/Penalties
Hazardous Household Waste
Inspection Fees
Interest/Lien Fees
Inter-Municipal Revenues
Miscellaneous
Permitting/Licensing Fees
Program/Registration Fees
Recording Fees
Regional Communications Fees
Rentals
Sale of Recyclables
State Operational Grants $14,000 $ 14,000 $14,000 $14,000
Tipping Fees _
Versa Kart/Blue Box Purchases _
*BOE Stipend $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
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WYFS FY22
WATERFORD YOUTH SERIVES
FEE SCHEDULE
Program Fee Estimated YTD
Yearly Income
Afterschool $30 $4,050 $1,080
Programs
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WYFS FY22
Waterford Youth Services Bureau Grant Funding*
Grant 19-20 20-21 21-22
DHMAS Local Prevention Council $4,152 $4,152 $4,152
Gardiner Family Foundation (Donation) $15,000 $15,000 15,000
State Dept. of Education $14,000 $14,200 $14,200
State Dept. of Education Youth Enhancement $6,250 $10,300 $10,300
Total Grant Funding $39,402 $43,652 $43,652
*We continue to seek out alternative sources of funding and innovative opportunities which
permit us to sustain and / or “grow” programs and services.
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WYFS FY22
Town of Waterford Youth & Family Services
Special Revenues Program* Staff
Seasonal / Occasional | Grade | Average # Youth Services
Position Employees Program
Camp D.A.S.H.
Seasonal Assistants Ol 3-8 e Afterschool Camp
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Programs
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Camp Assistant 04 25-50 e Afterschool Camp
Activities
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Youth Services Assistant | 10 5-10 am
Afterschool Camp
Activities
Weekend Programs
Recess Programs
Camp D.A.S.H.
Afterschool Camp
Activities
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*All positions listed have been vetted through the Personnel Review Board and Human Resources. None
of the positions are contractual in nature and / or defined as “independent contractors.”
Camp D.A.S.H. is 6-8 week summer camp program, offered M-F from 7:30am-5:30pm. The camp
(seasonally) employs approximately 60 people with each staff person engaging in 15-35 hours per week.
Camp tuition payments subsidize all salaries, supplies, activities, and fringe benefits.
Camp D.A.S.H. inspired afterschool programs are offered during the school year in 6-8 week cycles per
program. Each afterschool program (seasonally) employs 3 staff. Program fees and grants subsidize
salaries, supplies, activities, and fringe benefits.
Recess / special programs are often Camp D. A.S.H. inspired mini workshops and take place during the
holidays or weekends. Based on need, each program (seasonally) employs 3-5 staff. Salaries are paid
through grant funds.
None of these positions exceed 988 hours per year.
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