Fiscal Year 2017 Proposed Budget

Town of West Springfield
Fiscal Year 2017

Proposed Budget
William C. Reichelt
Mayor
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mayors Budget Message
Budget Recap
FY 2017 Estimated Revenue
FY 2017 Estimated Local Revenue
Discussion of FY 2017 Estimated Revenue
Discussion of FY 2017 Estimated Cherry Sheet
FY 2017 Operating Budget Summary
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DEPARTMENTAL BUDGETS
Section 1: General Government
Mayor
Human Resource Department
Law Department
Town Clerk and Elections
Central Maintenance Department
Town Council
Section 2: Department of Municipal Finance
Accounting Division
Information and Technology Systems Division
Assessing Division
Collector/Treasurers Division
Section 3: Department of Planning and Development
Administrative Division
Planning Division
Conservation Division
Building Division
Economic Development Division
Section 4: Public Safety
Police Department
Fire Department
Emergency Management/Radio Maintenance
Section 5: School
Section 6: Department of Public Works
Administrative
Operating Division
Flood Control Division
Snow and Ice Division
Section 7: Health and Welfare
Health Department
Veterans Services Department
Council on Aging
Section 8: Culture and Recreation
Library Department
Park and Recreation Department
Section 9: Municipal Debt
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Section 10: Employee Benefits

Section 11: Miscellaneous
Section 12: Non-Recurring Expenditures
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SECTION 13: AMBULANCE ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET

Ambulance Enterprise Fund Budget Recap
Ambulance Enterprise Fund Operating Budget
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SECTION 14: WATER ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET

Water Enterprise Fund Budget Recap
Water Enterprise Fund Operating Budget
Water Enterprise Fund Debt Service
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SECTION 15: SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET

Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget Recap
Sewer Enterprise Fund Operating Budget
Sewer Enterprise Fund Debt Service
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SECTION 16: CABLE TELEVISION PUBLIC ACCESS ENTERPRISE FUND

BUDGET
Cable Television Public Access Enterprise Fund Budget Recap
Cable Television Public Access Enterprise Fund Operating Budget
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SECTION 17: CAPITAL BUDGET

Capital Request Summary FY 2017
FY 2017 Mayor Recommended Capital
Capital Budget Trend Analysis
Five Year Plan
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BUDGET RECAP GENERAL FUND

FISCAL YEAR 2017
FY 2016
Budget
FY 2017
Proposed
Revenues
Property Taxes
State Aid (Cherry Sheet)
Local Revenue
Transfer from Enterprise Funds
Transfer from Debt Svc Stab Fund
Free Cash
Available Funds (Overlay Surplus released)
$59,461,045.06
27,540,638.00
5,917,068.20
0.00
0.00
4,611,804.71
42,720.00
$60,172,182.95
29,120,303.00
6,013,682.78
92,345.34
500,000.00
1,832,850.00
154,546.00
Total Sources
$97,573,275.97
$97,885,910.07
Operating Budget
Transfer to Stabilization Fund
Capital Budget
State and Other Assessments (Cherry Sheet)
Legal Deficits Raised
Overlay Reserve
$90,683,787.53
100,000.00
2,685,016.00
3,451,019.65
49,639.69
603,813.10
$91,852,018.95
125,000.00
1,050,000.00
3,858,891.12
0.00
1,000,000.00
Total Uses
$97,573,275.97
$97,885,910.07
$0.00
$0.00
Expenditures
Balance/Deficit
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FISCAL YEAR 2017 ESTIMATED REVENUE
Real Estate/Personal Property Tax
60,172,182.95
State Aid
29,120,303.00
Local Revenue
6,013,682.78
Transfer from Enterprise Funds
92,345.34
Transfer from Debt Service Stabilization Fund

Free Cash/Available Funds
500,000.00
1,987,396.00
Total Estimated Revenue
97,885,910.07
Free Cash/Available
Funds
Transfer from
Enterprise
2.03%
0.09%
Local Revenue
6.05%
State Aid
29.78%
Transfer from Debt

Service Stabilization
Fund
0.51%
Real Estate/Personal
Property Tax
61.53%
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FISCAL YEAR 2017 ESTIMATED LOCAL REVENUE - DETAIL

Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
Hotel/Motel Tax
Meals Tax
Penalties/Interest
Departmental Fees
Rentals
License & Permits
Fines & Forfeitures
Investment Income
Miscellaneous
Medicaid Reimbursements
Total Estimated Local Revenue
License & Permits

7%
Rentals
3%
Departmental Fees
8%
Fines & Forfeitures

2%
2,650,000.00
675,000.00
750,000.00
150,000.00
508,230.00
191,952.78
398,500.00
90,000.00
175,000.00
100,000.00
325,000.00
6,013,682.78
Investment Income
3%
Miscellaneous
2%
Medicaid
Reimbursements
5%
Penalties/Interest
3%
Meals Tax
12%
Hotel/Motel Tax
11%
Motor Vehicle Excise

Tax
44%
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REVENUE ESTIMATES
The City has always benefited from funding the municipal budgets from several sources. All sources
are important; however, because of the diversification of sources and the detail that drives each
source, the City has protected itself from a dependence on any one particular source. An explanation
of the funding sources is provided below.
Taxes
The Town of West Springfield, like most communities, derives over 50% of our revenue from taxes.
Due to decreases in State Aid in the early 2000s, the City, (as has most communities across
Massachusetts), has placed more reliance on local taxes to make up for the shortfall in State Aid. In
the past the City was able to fund the budget through a combination of local revenue sources and
State Aid. The City has traditionally not taxed up to the full amount allowable under proposition 2 ,
resulting in excess levy (excess levy is the amount of tax that legally could have been taken under
proposition 2 , but was not). The fiscal year 2017 budget again proposes to tax below the full
amount allowable under proposition 2 , increasing the excess levy by over $1,700,000. This results
in an estimated excess levy for fiscal year 2017 of approximately $10,175,000.
In recognition that there would be funding challenges for the FY 2017 budget as a result of rising
costs, early measures were taken to examine costs. The FY 2017 budget process began with all
departments providing the Mayor with three budget scenarios: a 5% reduction, a level funded budget
and a level funded budget inclusive of contractual salary increases. Through this process the Mayor
was able to examine the true needs of each department in order to achieve his goal of providing our
citizens with a quality service at an affordable price. The Mayor worked closely with department
heads in analyzing projected expenditures to provide cost reductions where possible as well to
provide revenue enhancements. Through these collective efforts the proposed fiscal year 2017 tax
revenue is estimated to be a 0.0% increase, plus new growth of $750,000, an increase which is below
the Consumer Price Index increase of .9%.
As we move forward, it is important to provide stability in our property taxation and to remain
competitive with surrounding communities in an effort to continue to attract residential and
commercial property owners and grow the property values of the City. In that spirit, we will continue
to seek areas for improvement in how we operate and how we may continue to reduce costs while
still providing the services our taxpayers expect and deserve.
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State Aid
The next largest revenue source continues to come from the State, which is estimated to provide
approximately 29% of the Citys revenue in FY 2017. State Aid is estimated at the level proposed by
the House. The Governors Budget for Fiscal Year 2017 which was released prior to the House
budget, closely mirrors the House Budget. Both the Governors Budget and the House Budget
provide for increased aid in both Chapter 70 revenue and Unrestricted General Government Aid for
an overall projected increase in net State Aid of 4.9%. At the present time, there is no clear
indication as to what our City will receive in State Aid when a final State Budget is adopted, however
the House Budget is a reasonable estimate as to our final State Aid figures for FY 2017.
Local Revenue
Local revenue continues to play a crucial role in the overall operations of the city. Local revenue
accounts for approximately 6% of the fiscal year 2017 revenue budget or $6,013,682.78. The primary
local revenue source for General Fund operations is motor vehicle excise tax which is 44% of the
local revenue estimate for FY 2017. Based on current revenue trends, we have held the FY 2017
estimate to the same level as FY 2016.
Other fees continue to be reviewed for their appropriateness and possible adjustment. Health
Department fees were reviewed in conjunction with the Board of Health and will be modified slightly
in calendar year 2017. Building Permit fees were last increased in the fall of 2007 with small
adjustments made in FY 2016. Permit fees will again be adjusted in FY 2017. West Springfield has
typically assessed fees for permits, licenses and other local fees at a rate well below other
communities of similar population. During this difficult economic time it is essential that these fees
are reviewed annually and updated in order to recover the actual direct costs of the services provided.
Through a combination of fee increases and adjusted estimates which more accurately reflect current
revenue trend analysis, local revenue is estimated at a slight increase over FY 2016.
Stabilization Fund
Despite the challenges faced in preparing the FY 2017 budget, the current budget again does not
include the use of Stabilization Funds to balance. Additionally, the FY 2017 budget includes an
appropriation of $125,000 to increase the stabilization fund, funded from free cash. It is imperative
that we continue to demonstrate our commitment to build this fund balance and to comply with our
stated financial policy of maintaining a reserve balance equivalent to 10% of our recurring operating
budget. An appropriation of $125,000 will ensure compliance with our financial policy. Maintaining
a healthy stabilization fund balance will ensure the City has the capacity to weather negative
financial pressures in the future, such as natural disasters or diminished revenues.
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Additionally, as anticipated, the issuance of permanent debt for the New High School and the Library
Building Project in December of 2014 has created an increase in debt service costs for FY 2017 as
well as the next few fiscal years. We have built reserves in the Debt Service Stabilization Fund in
order to smooth the anticipated debt increases that have occurred as we await the maturity of older
debt. As was anticipated when the Debt Service Stabilization Fund was established, a transfer of
$500,000.00 is requested in the FY 2017 budget to smooth the spike in debt service costs for the
fiscal year. After transfer, the fund will have a remaining balance of $950,000.00. In addition, an
appropriation from free cash of $225,000.00 is requested to balance the FY 2017 debt service cost
spike while leaving sufficient funds available in the Debt Service Stabilization Fund for future
budgets.
Free Cash
The last piece in the funding of the FY 2017 budget is Free Cash. When referring to other available
funds, most often this means Free Cash. Free Cash as a general rule should not be used as an
operating revenue unless it will continue as operating revenue.
It is imperative that everyone has a clear definition on what Free Cash is. The February 1996 City &
Town publication defined free cash. The definition provides a better understanding of the term. Free
Cash is a communitys budgetary fund balance that is designated as unrestricted and available for
appropriation. A community accumulates Free Cash when actual revenues collected are in excess of
budget estimates and when expenditures and encumbrances are less than appropriations, or both.
An analysis of Free Cash is performed every year upon the close of the fiscal year end at June 30th, to
determine if the revenues were greater or the expenditures were less than expected. The Free Cash
analysis is then certified by the Department of Revenue each fall. Further analysis reviews the
likelihood of that trend to continue. Budgets are then adjusted accordingly.
The use of Free Cash must therefore be thought out, recognizing if the funds are not available next
year what the impact will be on the following years budget.
The Mayor is proposing using $1,607,850.00 of Free Cash to fund the fiscal year 2017 capital budget
for one-time expenditures, transfer to stabilization fund and smaller one-time expenditures within the
operating budget. Additionally, as mentioned above, $225,000.00 of Free Cash is proposed to offset
the increase in debt service costs resulting from the issuance of bonds for the New High School and
the Library. Free Cash is not proposed to balance the fiscal year 2017 operating budget. The graph
on the next page shows Free Cash for the past 17 years. The graph demonstrates the uncertainty
and the variance in Free Cash from year to year and thus that Free Cash should not be relied upon to
support operations.
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Estimating surplus revenue and Free Cash is difficult. To calculate Free Cash at any time before the
books are closed and reviewed by the Department of Revenue would not be prudent. As indicated
the analysis of free cash has shown many variables contributing to the calculation. While most
departments expect to spend the money appropriated, it is likely that some departments will not
expend the full amount. With fluctuations in state aid over the past twelve years, increased gasoline
and utility costs and an uncertain economy it is expected that the trend will be less in unexpended
funds at the end of each fiscal year.
CERTIFIED FREE CASH

9,000,000
8,250,000
7,500,000
6,750,000
6,000,000
5,250,000
4,500,000
3,750,000
3,000,000
2,250,000
1,500,000
750,000
0
Fiscal Year
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Cherry Sheet
Named for the cherry-colored paper on which it was originally printed, the Cherry Sheet is the
official notification from the Commissioner of Revenue of the upcoming fiscal year's state aid
and assessments to cities, towns, and regional school districts.
The following chart is the estimated revenue to be received by the town during FY 2017 from the
State. The budget is an estimate based on the House Fiscal Year 2017 Budget, which closely
mirrors the Governors Fiscal Year 2017 Budget. Final Cherry Sheet figures will not be
available until late in fiscal year 2016.
Cherry Sheet Revenue
Chapter 70
Charter Tuition Reimbursement
School Choice Receiving Tuition
Unrestricted General Government Aid
Veterans Benefits
Exempt, Blind and Veterans & Elderly
Public Library
Total Cherry Sheet Revenue
24,082,496.00
228,341.00
684,643.00
3,446,013.00
457,266.00
183,266.00
38,278.00
29,120,303.00
The State in addition to providing the community with state aid also reserves or takes back part
of the aid in the form of an assessment. The offset items relate to certain programs where the
money when received by the department may be spent without appropriation. Additionally,
included in offsets and other assessments is our assessment for the Pioneer Valley Planning
Commission. The State assessments are deducted from the payments given to us by the State.
The assessments cover our share of costs for items such as Retired Teachers Health Insurance
and other smaller programs administered by the State. The chart below shows our estimated
charges to the State.
State Assessments
Retired Teachers Health Ins.
Air Pollution Districts
RMV Non-renewal surcharge
P.V.T.A.
Special Education
School choice sending tuition
Charter school sending tuition
Total State Assessments
Offsets and Other Assessments
Total Assessments
1,314,568.00
7,658.00
38,080.00
414,039.00
28,459.00
260,688.00
1,068,113.00
3,131,605.00
727,286.12
3,858,891.12
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OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY

FISCAL YEAR 2017
2015
EXPENDED
2016
APPROPRIATION
2017
2017
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
RECOMMENDATION % CHANGE
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
5,950,964.34
6,902,836.75
7,091,566.42
2.73%
MUNICIPAL FINANCE
1,718,762.92
1,774,259.18
1,751,341.33
-1.29%
490,689.12
537,722.38
548,454.79
2.00%
PUBLIC SAFETY
11,081,468.01
11,461,206.02
11,652,682.33
1.67%
SCHOOL
37,941,457.91
38,793,374.00
39,193,712.00
1.03%
PUBLIC WORKS
4,789,803.99
4,593,422.37
4,591,853.86
-0.03%
HEALTH AND WELFARE
1,331,166.05
1,345,000.73
1,357,472.53
0.93%
CULTURE AND RECREATION
1,287,701.12
1,354,051.81
1,405,868.79
3.83%
DEBT
4,042,475.99
5,806,960.00
5,751,650.00
-0.95%
16,406,883.07
16,338,443.45
16,601,994.90
1.61%
458,108.98
610,451.54
1,318,026.00
115.91%
85,499,481.50
89,517,728.23
91,264,622.95
1.95%
784,267.50
1,166,058.71
587,396.00
-49.63%
86,283,749.00
90,683,786.94
91,852,018.95
1.29%
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
MISCELLANEOUS
TOTAL GENERAL FUND - RECURRING

GENERAL FUND - NON RECURRING
TOTAL GENERAL FUND
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OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY

FISCAL YEAR 2017
Operating Budget by Function
General Government
Municipal Finance
0.64%
1.07%
6.65%
Planning and Development
1.43%
1.91%
Public Safety
0.60%
School
18.72%
Public Works
12.04%
Health and Welfare
6.26%
Culture and Recreation
1.53%
Debt
1.48%
42.67%
Employee Benefits
Insurance*
5.00%
Miscellaneous
Non-Recurring Expenditures
* Insurance includes Unemployment, Liability and Worker's

Comp. Insurance
Operating Budget by Category

0.64%
27.39%
Personnel
Seasonal Employees
51.97%
18.72%
Employee Benefits
Operating
Capital and Non Recurring
1.28%
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
General Government Services account for the management of the

administrative operations of the Town of West Springfield.
Departments:
Mayor
Human Resource
Law
Town Clerk and Elections
Central Maintenance
Town Council
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SUMMARY
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
2015
2016
EXPENDED APPROPRIATION
DEPARTMENT
2017
MAYOR'S
RECOMMENDATION
2017
APPROP.
% CHANGE
Mayor
994,373.25
1,039,461.61
1,143,793.36
10.04%
Human Resource
221,854.04
289,213.78
280,120.06
-3.14%
Law
152,554.37
152,600.00
159,582.51
4.58%
Town Clerk
291,734.04
340,741.31
324,926.14
-4.64%
4,112,351.40
4,858,330.33
4,953,734.80
1.96%
178,097.24
222,489.72
229,409.55
3.11%
5,950,964.34
6,902,836.75
7,091,566.42
2.73%
Central Maintenance
Town Council
Total General Government
Total General Government by Category
Operating
52%
Personnel
45%
Employee
Benefits
2%
Seasonal
1%
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MAYOR
Mission Statement:
The executive powers of the Town shall be vested solely in the Mayor. The Mayor shall cause
the Charter, the laws, the ordinances, and other orders for the government of the Town to be
enforced, and shall cause a record of all official acts of the executive branch of the Town to be
kept.
The Mayor, as Chief Procurement Officer for the Town is responsible for: purchasing, renting,
leasing, or otherwise acquiring all supplies and all services, for all departments and all activities
of the town, including preparation and award of all contracts and all phases of contract
administration.
The Mayor's office works closely with Department Heads to find efficiencies while maintaining
essential services. The Mayor exercises general supervision and direction over all town
agencies.
FY 2017 Budget Objectives:
The budget of the Mayors Office reflects an increase in the salary of the Mayor, effective
January of 2016, as approved by the Town Council.
Emergency Management will be brought into the Mayors Office during the second half of the
year to plan for transition with a centralized reporting location. The Coordinator will serve
partially in an emergency management capacity but also as a project manager reporting directly
to the Mayor.
The Marketing and Communications Manager reports directly to the Mayor and therefore has
been moved from the Information and Technology Systems Budget to the Mayors Budget. This
position also provides function to the Cable Television Public Access Enterprise Fund and is
budgeted 2/3 in the Mayors Budget and 1/3 in the Enterprise budget.
Staffing:
1 Mayor
1 Emergency Management Director/Projects Coordinator (funded Jan 2017 to June 2017)
1 Executive Assistant to the Mayor
2/3 Marketing and Communications Manager (1/3 funded in Cable Television Enterprise Fund)
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MAYOR
FISCAL YEAR 2017 BUDGET
SUMMARY
EXPENDITURE CATEGORY
01
Personnel
08
General Expenses
11
Motor Vehicle Expense
13
Professional Services
36
All Insurance (Ex. Schools)
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
APPROPRIATION RECOMMENDATION % CHANGE
2015
EXPENDED
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
191,113.88
200,912.98
235,429.36
17.18%
5,774.98
6,430.00
5,930.00
-7.78%
0.00
300.00
300.00
0.00%
23,394.57
30,330.63
30,500.00
0.56%
774,089.82
801,488.00
871,634.00
8.75%
994,373.25
1,039,461.61
1,143,793.36
10.04%
FY 2017 Expenditures
Personnel
20.58%
All Insurance
(Ex. Schools)
76.21%
General
Expenses
0.52%
Motor Vehicle
Expense
0.03%
Professional
Services
2.67%
Five Year Trend Analysis

1,200,000.00
1,100,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
800,000.00
700,000.00
600,000.00
500,000.00
400,000.00
300,000.00
200,000.00
100,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
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MAYOR
LINE ITEM DETAIL
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Personnel Services:
Mayor
Emergency Mgt Dir./Projects Coordinator
Administrative Aide
Marketing & Communications Manager
90,000.04
0.00
57,849.77
43,264.07
100,000.00
0.00
58,751.56
42,161.42
110,000.00
35,307.63
60,220.53
29,901.20
10.00%
100.00%
2.50%
-29.08%
191,113.88
200,912.98
235,429.36
17.18%
General Expenses:
Advertising
Printing/Forms
Office Supplies
Car Allowance
Conferences
Dues and Memberships
Meeting Expense
1,829.70
68.00
2,008.69
3.75
902.44
877.40
85.00
1,500.00
500.00
2,000.00
500.00
1,000.00
430.00
500.00
1,500.00
500.00
2,000.00
0.00
1,000.00
430.00
500.00
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
-100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Total General Expenses
5,774.98
6,430.00
5,930.00
-7.78%
Motor Vehicle Expense:

Motor Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
0.00
300.00
300.00
0.00%
Total Motor Vehicle Expense
0.00
300.00
300.00
0.00%
Professional Services:
23,394.57
30,330.63
30,500.00
0.56%
Total Professional Services
23,394.57
30,330.63
30,500.00
0.56%
All Insurance (ex. Schools):

Insurance Premiums
774,089.82
801,488.00
871,634.00
8.75%
Total All Insurance
774,089.82
801,488.00
871,634.00
8.75%
994,373.25
1,039,461.61
1,143,793.36
10.04%
Total Personnel Services

08
11
13
36
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
2015
EXPENDED
TOTAL MAYOR
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HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT
Mission Statement:
The Human Resources Department is responsible for a comprehensive human resource program, including
recruitment of qualified applicants into a diverse workforce, employment and orientation services; retirement
processing; administration of employee benefits; policy development and administration; job classification,
compensation and labor market research, employee relations; employee assistance program; maintenance of
personnel records; labor negotiations and collective bargaining with employees (9 recognized unions representing
about 90% of the workforce); training programs and skill improvement/enhancement classes; day to day
administration of union contracts, including employee disputes, contract interpretation and discipline through the
use of established mediation and grievance procedures; enforcement of all applicable state and federal employment
laws and regulations, including unemployment and workers compensation, labor relations, Family & Medical
Leave, Fair Labor Standards, and equal employment opportunity; administration of paid time off and absence
management;
The Department of Human Resources is committed to providing high quality services to all prospective, current and
past employees and to treating such individuals with respect, good care, and individual attention from their first
inquiries about position vacancies, services and programs, through retirement. By making this commitment to the
Town and its customers, the Department of Human Resources will be able to maintain its high level of mutual trust
and respect.
Consistent employee engagement is what human resources strives for in its goals for the workforce. Creating a
work environment where employees are enthusiastic about their jobs all the time is a top priority. Human
Resources inches toward this objective through strategic planning. Such planning improves the likelihood of
creating the right match between employee skills and job assignments, as well as coordinating promotional
opportunities and workforce capabilities. We strive to align company policies with federal and state employment
laws to ensure the workplace is a safe environment that has all the necessary support for productive relationships.
Human Resources achieves this goal through regular employment file audits to assess the equity of compensation
practices. Audits also ensure diversity throughout the workforce, proving that the Town represents its employees
well.

The greatest challenge of any human resources department is keeping employees happy. HR can measure this
quantitatively with respect to turnover and retention. Human Resources goals concerning turnover and retention are
marked, respectively, by the words reduce and increase. Attracting qualified applicants, motivating the existing
workforce and inspiring long-term commitment are realistic factors for attaining goals regarding turnover and
retention.
Providing good customer service training to our employees; therefore creating an employer of choice is a goal thats
well within the capabilities of a focused human resources department. An employer of choice indicates that
employees are happy to be a part of the Town for which others want to work. Strengthening employer-employee
relationships, offering innovating compensation and benefits packages and investing in employees are ways human
resources can achieve this goal.
Staffing:
1 Human Resource Director
1 Assistant Human Resource Administrator
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HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

SUMMARY
01
Personnel
03
Direct Employee Benefits
08
37
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
2015
EXPENDED
134,753.70
154,188.78
139,895.06
-9.27%
4,350.00
10,600.00
15,600.00
47.17%
General Expenses
13,868.38
12,425.00
12,625.00
1.61%
Unemployment Insurance
68,881.96
112,000.00
112,000.00
0.00%
221,854.04
289,213.78
280,120.06
-3.14%
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
Unemployment
Insurance
39.98%
General
Expenses
4.51%
Personnel
49.94%
Direct Employee
Benefits
5.57%

300,000.00
250,000.00
200,000.00
150,000.00
100,000.00
50,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
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HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

LINE ITEM DETAIL
01
03
Personnel Services:
Human Resource Director
Assistant Human Resource Administrator
Summer Intern Program
37
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
85,354.14
49,399.56
0.00
134,753.70
86,806.36
50,132.42
17,250.00
154,188.78
88,759.94
51,135.12
0.00
139,895.06
2.25%
2.00%
-100.00%
-9.27%
3,750.00
600.00
4,350.00
10,000.00
600.00
10,600.00
15,000.00
600.00
15,600.00
50.00%
0.00%
47.17%
General Expenses:
Advertising
Printing/Forms
Office Supplies
Car Allowance
Subscriptions and Books
Pre Employment Testing
4,611.15
579.20
0.00
818.03
0.00
6,385.00
20.00
1,455.00
13,868.38
0.00
2,000.00
100.00
1,000.00
150.00
6,385.00
60.00
2,730.00
12,425.00
200.00
2,000.00
100.00
1,000.00
150.00
6,385.00
60.00
2,730.00
12,625.00
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
1.61%
Unemployment Insurance:
Fringe Benefits
Total Unemployment Insurance
68,881.96
68,881.96
112,000.00
112,000.00
112,000.00
112,000.00
0.00%
0.00%
221,854.04
289,213.78
280,120.06
-3.14%
Direct Employee Benefits:

Sick Leave Incentive - Municipal Employees
Longevity
Total Direct Employee Benefits
08
2015
EXPENDED
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCE DEPT
1-8
LAW DEPARTMENT
Mission Statement:
The Law Department provides legal services to all Town Departments, the Town Council and
the School Department, and represents the town in litigation and labor negotiations. The Town
Attorney assists the Mayor to interpret and enforce the Charter, the laws, the ordinances and
other orders for the government of the Town. The Town Attorney reviews all contracts and legal
documents to ensure and provide the highest quality legal representation possible to the Town.
The Town Attorney is committed to meeting the present and future legal needs of the Town of
West Springfield.
The FY 2017 Law Budget continues to provide for a full time Town Attorney. The Town
Attorney is located in the Municipal Office Building and therefore is able to best serve the
Mayor and Town Departments.
Staffing:
1 Town Attorney
1-9
LAW DEPARTMENT
SUMMARY
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
2015
EXPENDED
01
Personnel
72,537.20
75,288.46
80,307.70
6.67%
08
General Expenses
80,017.17
77,311.54
79,274.81
2.54%
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
152,554.37
152,600.00
159,582.51
4.58%
General
Expenses
49.68%
Personnel
50.32%
210,000.00
180,000.00
150,000.00
120,000.00
90,000.00
60,000.00
30,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
1-10
LAW DEPARTMENT
LINE ITEM DETAIL
01
08
2015
EXPENDED
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
Personnel Services:
Town Attorney
72,537.20
72,537.20
75,288.46
75,288.46
80,307.70
80,307.70
6.67%
6.67%
General Expenses:
Legal/Professional - Secretary
Legal/Professional - Counsel
Postage/Miscellaneous
Conferences
Publications
Court Judgments
6,425.74
60,126.61
75.00
1,161.66
38.00
12,190.16
80,017.17
6,528.25
61,083.29
0.00
1,200.00
500.00
8,000.00
77,311.54
6,691.52
58,983.29
0.00
3,000.00
2,600.00
8,000.00
79,274.81
2.50%
-3.44%
0.00%
150.00%
420.00%
0.00%
2.54%
152,554.37
152,600.00
159,582.51
4.58%
TOTAL LAW DEPARTMENT
1-11
TOWN CLERK
AND ELECTIONS
Mission Statement:
The Town Clerk serves as the holder for all official municipal documents as well as the
custodian of vital records. The Town Clerk also administers the oath of office to all elected and
appointed officials, and serves as the Chief Election Officer. The primary mission of the Town
Clerks Office is to record and maintain accurate records for the Town and provide information
to the public and other Town departments as necessary. The Town Clerks Office also
encompasses the Board of Registrars, the License Commission and Animal Control. Between
the four divisions the staff issues a wide variety of licenses, permits, copies of records and
certificates. The success of the Town Clerks Office is measured by the quality of information
that can be provided to our customers, the efficiency and timeliness at which the information is
provided and the high level of customer service achieved by the staff.
FY2017 Budget Objectives:
The objective for FY 2017 will be to maintain the high level of service that we strive for. It will
continue to be our goal to accommodate requests as quickly as possible. The Town Clerk will
also continue working on the long term goal of increased efficiency and modernization of the
operations of the Town Clerks Office, to maximize the customer service we are able to provide.
The FY 2017 Budget reflects a decrease in the elections budget as there is no local election
scheduled.
The FY 2017 Budget includes funding for the operations of a full time Animal Control Officer in
West Springfield. We will continue to work toward the most comprehensive and compassionate
Animal Control program possible including several new programs designed to assist the
residents of West Springfield.
Staffing:
1 Town Clerk
1 Clerk to Registrars (Town Clerk)
1 Assistant Town Clerk
1 Animal Control Officer
1 Office Assistant - Elections
1 Office Assistant- Licensing Clerk
1-12
TOWN CLERK
SUMMARY
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
2015
EXPENDED
01
Personnel
219,186.98
228,793.39
232,557.22
1.65%
03
Longevity
150.00
300.00
300.00
0.00%
04
Educational Benefit
0.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
0.00%
08
General Expense
31,763.84
72,803.78
45,782.26
-37.12%
25
Census Expense
9,286.67
10,083.82
10,449.80
3.63%
89
Animal Control
31,346.55
27,760.32
34,836.86
25.49%
291,734.04
340,741.31
324,926.14
-4.64%
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
Animal Control
10.76%
Census Expense
3.23%
General Expense
14.15%
Personnel
71.86%
360,000.00
320,000.00
280,000.00
240,000.00
200,000.00
160,000.00
120,000.00
80,000.00
40,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
1-13
TOWN CLERK
LINE ITEM DETAIL
01
Personnel Services:
Town Clerk
Clerk to Registrars
Assistant Town Clerk
Animal Control Officer
Office Assistant - Licensing Clerk
Office Assistant - Elections
Secretary to the Board
57,457.28
1,800.24
46,886.13
41,113.42
33,443.59
37,779.98
706.34
59,000.00
1,800.00
48,990.22
38,532.47
39,336.88
39,833.82
1,300.00
60,474.74
1,800.00
50,209.61
38,936.51
40,314.06
39,833.82
988.48
2.50%
0.00%
2.49%
1.05%
2.48%
0.00%
-23.96%
219,186.98
228,793.39
232,557.22
1.65%
Longevity:
Longevity
150.00
300.00
300.00
0.00%
Total Longevity
150.00
300.00
300.00
0.00%
Educational Benefits:
Educational Benefits
0.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
0.00%
Total Educational Benefits
0.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
0.00%
General Expenses:
Equipment Maintenance
Machine Rental
Micro-Film Storage
Book Binding
Supplies
Printing/Forms
Petty Cash
Schooling/Workshops
Surety Bond
Election Officers
Preparing Polls
2,013.28
1,558.68
576.00
525.30
698.29
4,137.63
0.00
179.61
410.00
1,715.77
250.00
15,100.13
4,599.15
2,500.00
1,740.00
600.00
800.00
1,500.00
19,700.00
300.00
300.00
260.00
1,935.00
250.00
33,890.40
9,028.38
2,550.00
1,560.00
600.00
750.00
1,500.00
10,000.00
300.00
300.00
260.00
2,030.00
250.00
19,042.66
6,639.60
2.00%
-10.34%
0.00%
-6.25%
0.00%
-49.24%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
4.91%
0.00%
-43.81%
-26.46%
31,763.84
72,803.78
45,782.26
-37.12%
Census Expense:
Census Expense
9,286.67
10,083.82
10,449.80
3.63%
Total Census Expense
9,286.67
10,083.82
10,449.80
3.63%
Animal Control:
Operations
Supplies
Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
25,475.54
5,848.74
22.27
25,760.32
1,500.00
500.00
33,586.86
750.00
500.00
30.38%
-50.00%
0.00%
Total Animal Control
31,346.55
27,760.32
34,836.86
25.49%
291,734.04
340,741.31
324,926.14
-4.64%

03
04
08
25
89
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
2015
EXPENDED
TOTAL TOWN CLERK
1-14
CENTRAL MAINTENANCE
Description of Services:
The Central Maintenance Department oversees grounds, maintenance, energy costs,
heating/cooling systems, plumbing, electrical, security, custodial, and capital and construction
projects for all municipal and school buildings and properties. The formation of this department
is mandated in the Charter. The Director of Central Maintenance also serves as the Energy
Manager for the Town.
The Fiscal Year 2017 budget represents the first budget for which all buildings and grounds are
budgeted centrally. For comparison, FY 2015 expenditures and FY 2016 budgeted line items
have been moved from their home departments to the Central Maintenance budget presentation.
The budget includes line items previously recognized in the following departments: Municipal
Office Building, Fire Department, Department of Public Works, School Department, Council on
Aging, Library and Parks and Recreation.

FY 2017 will be a challenging year as the operations from several departments are consolidated
under one umbrella. Central Maintenance will oversee several on-going capital projects for both
municipal and school properties as those projects.
Staffing:
1 Director of Central Maintenance/Energy Manager
1 Fiscal Assistant
1 Facilities Manager
1 Foreman - Grounds
9 Laborers Grounds
5 Trades Personnel
34 Custodians
1-15
CENTRAL MAINTENANCE
SUMMARY
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
2015
EXPENDED
01
Personnel
77,288.00
167,549.17
201,002.32
19.97%
03
Longevity
9,175.00
9,350.00
9,550.00
2.14%
08
General Expenses
0.00
1,000.00
1,250.00
25.00%
70
Facilities
3,420,100.15
4,063,251.64
4,092,084.22
0.71%
71
Grounds
605,788.25
617,179.52
649,848.26
5.29%
4,112,351.40
4,858,330.33
4,953,734.80
1.96%
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
Longevity
0.19%
Personnel
4.06%
Grounds
13.12%
General
Expenses
0.03%
Facilities
82.61%

5,400,000.00
4,950,000.00
4,500,000.00
4,050,000.00
3,600,000.00
3,150,000.00
2,700,000.00
2,250,000.00
1,800,000.00
1,350,000.00
900,000.00
450,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Note: For comparison, FY 2015, FY 2016 and FY 2017 costs have been moved to the Central Maintenance Budget.
FY 2014 represents the Municipal Office Building as well as all utilities from all municipal and school buildings.
FY 2013 represents only the costs of the Municipal Office Building.
1-16
CENTRAL MAINTENANCE
LINE ITEM DETAIL
01
03
08
70
2015
EXPENDED
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
Personnel Services:
Central Maintenance Director/Energy Manager
Facilities Manager
Fiscal Assistant
0.00
77,288.00
0.00
70,500.00
79,220.00
17,829.17
83,344.09
81,115.10
36,543.13
18.22%
2.39%
104.96%
77,288.00
167,549.17
201,002.32
19.97%
Longevity:
Longevity
9,175.00
9,350.00
9,550.00
2.14%
Total Longevity
9,175.00
9,350.00
9,550.00
2.14%
General Expenses:
Office Supplies
Car Allowance
0.00
0.00
1,000.00
0.00
1,000.00
250.00
0.00%
100.00%
0.00
1,000.00
1,250.00
25.00%
1,056,212.06
1,151,971.00
1,162,354.00
0.90%
Municipal Office Building
87,437.85
85,817.85
43,523.32
-49.28%
Senior Center
10,822.47
14,723.53
32,823.36
122.93%
Facilities:
Labor
Schools
Library
Trades Personnel
0.00
0.00
32,823.36
100.00%
237,321.43
297,943.00
295,614.44
-0.78%
Seasonal - School Facilities
59,849.00
46,788.00
45,000.00
-3.82%
Overtime - School Facilities
113,827.20
102,775.00
93,275.00
-9.24%
794.35
2,000.00
4,500.00
125.00%
301,536.03
383,900.00
383,900.00
0.00%
Public Works
17,951.68
19,900.00
19,900.00
0.00%
Flood Control
6,439.95
7,000.00
7,000.00
0.00%
35,541.60
35,541.60
35,541.60
0.00%
6,194.01
10,000.00
10,000.00
0.00%
Overtime - Municipal Facilities

Heating/Natural Gas
Schools

Senior Center
Library
Fire Stations
Recreation Facilities
0.00
10,000.00
10,000.00
0.00%
20,389.97
20,800.00
20,800.00
0.00%
3,772.43
0.00
830.00
100.00%
669,123.37
734,770.00
771,508.50
5.00%
48,300.76
57,900.00
60,795.00
5.00%
Utilities/Electric
Schools
Public Works
Flood Control
7,504.47
18,600.00
19,530.00
5.00%
88,282.92
125,509.68
131,785.16
5.00%
Senior Center
11,820.24
18,000.00
18,900.00
5.00%
0.00
34,500.00
36,225.00
5.00%
23,021.08
30,900.00
32,445.00
5.00%
3,429.23
14,050.00
14,752.50
5.00%
191,842.38
277,287.00
279,101.00
0.65%
Library
Fire Stations
Recreation Facilities
Supplies
Schools
56,005.72
61,775.77
55,275.77
-10.52%
Senior Center
1,385.85
1,500.00
3,000.00
100.00%
Library
2,000.00
2,000.00
5,000.00
150.00%
1-17
CENTRAL MAINTENANCE
LINE ITEM DETAIL (CONTINUED)
70
2015
EXPENDED
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
Facilities (Continued):
Services
Schools
150,903.81
265,321.00
281,105.00
5.95%
184,843.66
193,936.21
169,234.21
-12.74%
Senior Center
13,112.62
13,250.00
10,750.00
-18.87%
Library
10,434.01
24,792.00
4,792.00
-80.67%
3,420,100.15
4,063,251.64
4,092,084.22
0.71%
87,761.92
97,375.00
90,115.84
-7.45%
Total Facilities
71
Grounds:
Labor
School Grounds
Municipal Grounds
346,891.98
352,033.52
372,237.67
5.74%
Seasonal - School Grounds
10,964.00
15,712.00
16,000.00
1.83%
Seasonal - Municipal Grounds
18,131.50
26,154.00
32,000.00
22.35%
Overtime - Municipal Grounds
15,000.00
20,405.00
30,405.00
49.01%
School Grounds
33,514.52
20,200.00
20,200.00
0.00%
Municipal Grounds
44,000.00
44,000.00
44,000.00
0.00%
School Grounds
21,524.33
13,300.00
16,889.75
26.99%
Municipal Grounds
28,000.00
28,000.00
28,000.00
0.00%
605,788.25
617,179.52
649,848.26
5.29%
4,112,351.40
4,858,330.33
4,953,734.80
1.96%
Supplies
Services
Total Grounds
TOTAL CENTRAL MAINTENANCE
1-18
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council consists of five Councilors-at-Large and 4 District Councilors elected by the
voters, and is the Legislative Body of the Town.
The Town Council Budget is limited in its capacity to change as a result of contracts and
ordinances or by mandates within the Home Rule Charter.
The Council salaries are determined by vote of the Town Council as required by the Home Rule
Charter.
The salary of the Budget Analyst and the Annual Audit are mandated by the Home Rule Charter.
Miscellaneous expenses involve required Advertising of Public Hearings, Office Supplies,
Forms and the yearly Massachusetts Municipal Annual Meeting held in January each year in
Boston.
The Council consistently attempts to maintain fiscal responsibility while performing the duties
required by the Home Rule Charter.
Staffing:
1 Council President
8 Council members
1 Clerk to the Council
1-19
TOWN COUNCIL
SUMMARY
2015
EXPENDED
2016
APPROPRIATION
2017
MAYOR'S
RECOMMENDATION
2017
APPROP.
% CHANGE
01
Personnel
118,717.22
120,823.72
121,875.55
0.87%
03
Longevity
300.00
300.00
300.00
0.00%
08
General Expenses
1,107.02
7,800.00
1,800.00
-76.92%
17
Budget Analyst
11,500.00
46,200.00
57,621.00
24.72%
18
Audit
46,473.00
47,366.00
47,813.00
0.94%
178,097.24
222,489.72
229,409.55
3.11%
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
Audit
20.84%
Personnel
53.13%
Budget Analyst
25.12%
General
Expenses
0.78%
Longevity
0.13%

250,000.00
225,000.00
200,000.00
175,000.00
150,000.00
125,000.00
100,000.00
75,000.00
50,000.00
25,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
1-20
TOWN COUNCIL
LINE ITEM DETAIL
01
Personnel Services:
Council President
Councilors
Clerk to the Council
Night Meetings
08
18
2017
MAYOR'S
RECOMMENDATION
2017
APPROP.
% CHANGE
10,000.00
64,000.00
42,073.72
4,750.00
10,000.00
64,000.00
43,125.55
4,750.00
0.00%
0.00%
2.50%
0.00%
118,717.22
120,823.72
121,875.55
0.87%
Longevity:
Longevity
300.00
300.00
300.00
0.00%
Total Longevity
300.00
300.00
300.00
0.00%
General Expenses:
Advertising
Office Supplies
Schooling and Workshops
0.00
373.08
554.94
6,350.00
100.00
1,350.00
350.00
100.00
1,350.00
-94.49%
0.00%
0.00%
1,107.02
7,800.00
1,800.00
-76.92%
Budget Analyst:
Contract Services
11,500.00
46,200.00
57,621.00
24.72%
Total Budget Analyst
11,500.00
46,200.00
57,621.00
24.72%
Audit:
46,473.00
47,366.00
47,813.00
0.94%
Total Audit
46,473.00
47,366.00
47,813.00
0.94%
178,097.24
222,489.72
229,409.55
3.11%

17
2016
APPROPRIATION
9,999.96
63,999.36
39,968.22
4,749.68

03
2015
EXPENDED
TOTAL TOWN COUNCIL
1-21
DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL
FINANCE
The Department of Municipal Finance represents the consolidation
of the financial operations of the Town of West Springfield under
the direction of the Towns Chief Financial Officer. The
Department is responsible for the performance of all of the fiscal
and financial activities of the Town.
Divisions:
Accounting Division
Information and Technology Systems Division
Assessing Division
Treasurer/Collector Division
2-1
SUMMARY
DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE
2015
2016
DIVISION
2017
MAYOR'S
RECOMMENDATION
2017
APPROP.
% CHANGE
Accounting
312,030.47
319,573.84
332,858.66
4.16%
Information and Technology Systems
817,890.84
835,727.16
806,574.26
-3.49%
Assessing
220,926.80
230,855.70
234,073.45
1.39%
Collector/Treasurer
367,914.81
388,102.48
377,834.96
-2.65%
1,718,762.92
1,774,259.18
1,751,341.33
-1.29%
Total Department of Municipal Finance
Total Department of Municipal Finance by Category
Operating
37.85%
Personnel
62.15%
2-2
ACCOUNTING DIVISION
Mission Statement:
The accounting division is responsible for maintaining the financial records of the Town of West
Springfield. The Chief Financial Officer also serves as Town Accountant. The Chief Financial
Officer is responsible for the establishment and compliance of the Towns financial policies and
adherence to Federal, State and Local financial regulations. Procurement responsibilities are
also included within the accounting division, under the direction of the Deputy Town
Accountant/Purchasing Agent. Other accounting division responsibilities include maintenance
of the computerized general ledger for all town funds and departments, including account
analysis and monthly reconciliations and reporting as well as working closely with all Town
departments to ensure financial responsibility. The accounting division also processes all payroll
transactions and invoices for goods and services. The accounting division works closely with the
Towns independent auditors for the annual financial and compliance audits. The Chief Financial
Officer/Town Accountant provides support service for the mayor in the preparation of the annual
budget and also by state law, serves as an Ex-Officio member of the West Springfield
Contributory Retirement Board.

FY 2017 initiatives include:
Improvement to financial reporting and accessibility to financial information

Continued Transparency of financial transactions through open checkbook on the
website
Updates to written policy and procedures manual
Implementation of digitalized record maintenance to begin the creation of a paperless
work environment as well as reduce storage needs
Staffing
1 Chief Financial Officer/Town Accountant
1 Deputy Town Accountant/Purchasing Agent
1 Bookkeeper
2 Bookkeeper Assistants
2-3

ACCOUNTING DIVISION
SUMMARY
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
2015
EXPENDED
01
Personnel
299,615.65
312,145.84
320,428.66
2.65%
03
Longevity
150.00
150.00
750.00
0.00%
08
General Expenses
2,764.82
4,778.00
3,680.00
-22.98%
15
Contractual Services
9,500.00
2,500.00
8,000.00
220.00%
312,030.47
319,573.84
332,858.66
4.16%
DIVISION TOTALS
General
Expenses
1.11%
Contract
Services
2.40%
Longevity
0.23%
Personnel
96.27%

350,000.00
300,000.00
250,000.00
200,000.00
150,000.00
100,000.00
50,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2-4

ACCOUNTING DIVISION
LINE ITEM DETAIL
01
03
08
20
2015
EXPENDED
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
Personnel Services:
Chief Financial Officer/Town Accountant
Deputy Accountant/Purchasing Agent
Bookkeeper
Bookkeeper Assistant
Bookkeeper Assistant
102,527.64
62,950.60
52,020.65
37,471.54
44,645.22
110,308.59
64,249.01
53,051.90
39,144.26
45,392.08
115,241.94
66,624.95
53,051.90
40,117.79
45,392.08
4.47%
3.70%
0.00%
2.49%
0.00%
299,615.65
312,145.84
320,428.66
2.65%
Longevity:
Longevity
150.00
150.00
750.00
0.00%
Total Longevity
150.00
150.00
750.00
0.00%
General Expenses:
Advertising
Printing/Forms
Office Supplies
Dues and Membership
0.00
115.00
1,164.89
1,044.93
420.00
20.00
223.00
250.00
700.00
3,185.00
400.00
20.00
200.00
250.00
700.00
2,110.00
400.00
20.00
-10.31%
0.00%
0.00%
-33.75%
0.00%
0.00%
2,764.82
4,778.00
3,680.00
-22.98%
Contractual Services:
9,500.00
2,500.00
8,000.00
220.00%
Total Contractual Services
9,500.00
2,500.00
8,000.00
220.00%
312,030.47
319,573.84
332,858.66
4.16%
TOTAL ACCOUNTING DIVISION
2-5
INFORMATION AND
TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
Mission Statement:
The Information and Technology Systems Division provides maintenance and support of
network and end-user computing hardware and software for all town departments except for the
Library and Schools.
In addition to our ongoing support and maintenance efforts, this division will continue working
toward upgrading computer and network infrastructure to ensure security, stability and
availability of the Towns information resources.
Responsibilities:
The Information and Technology Systems Division is responsible for:
1) Maintaining the Municipal Network, Telephone Systems, Wide Area Network and
Mobile Computing Infrastructure.
2) Assisting Municipal Departments with the use of their information systems and software.
3) Managing the budget for the purchase of upgrades to hardware and software including
the replacement servers and computers.
Objectives for Fiscal Year 2017:

Information and Technology Systems Division will continue working to upgrade the Towns
computer equipment and network systems. It is the policy of the divisions administrator to
maximize value and increase capability while controlling expenditures as they relate to the
Towns computer infrastructure.
Information and Technology Systems Division will continue to focus our efforts on alternative
solutions and cost-saving measures toward the maintenance and support the Towns computer
equipment and network systems in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.
The Information Technology Division now includes the position of Data Analyst. This position
is a transfer of the position of Cartegraph Manager from the Department of Public Works. The
position is now classified as a Data Analyst to provide support for a broader scope of services.
Staffing:
1 Administrator of Information and Technology Systems
1 Geographic Information System Coordinator
2 PC and Network Technicians
1 Data Analyst
2-6

INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS DIVISION
SUMMARY
2015
EXPENDED
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
01
Personnel
251,404.20
270,238.67
275,776.77
2.05%
03
Longevity
450.00
450.00
450.00
0.00%
06
Car Allowance
604.35
532.00
532.00
0.00%
08
General Expenses
66,684.20
71,283.00
40,128.00
-43.71%
10
Training
4,415.73
5,500.00
4,500.00
-18.18%
16
Computer Services
51,653.32
40,880.76
40,618.21
-0.64%
24
Maintenance Contracts
381,147.99
383,392.73
376,324.28
-1.84%
60
Equipment Outlay
61,531.05
63,450.00
68,245.00
7.56%
817,890.84
835,727.16
806,574.26
-3.49%
DIVISION TOTALS
Equipment
Outlay
8.46%
Maintenance
Contracts
46.66%
Personnel
34.19%
Computer
Services
5.04%
Training
0.56%
General
Longevity
Expenses Car Allowance 0.06%
4.98%
0.07%

900,000.00
800,000.00
700,000.00
600,000.00
500,000.00
400,000.00
300,000.00
200,000.00
100,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2-7

INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS DIVISION
LINE ITEM DETAIL
01
Personnel Services:
Director of Information Technology
GIS Coordinator
PC and Network Technician (2)
Data Analyst
06
08
10
16
24
60
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
75,577.18
50,548.36
88,652.20
36,626.46
77,110.27
51,489.29
92,491.24
49,147.87
78,736.39
52,575.32
94,211.60
50,253.46
2.11%
2.11%
1.86%
2.25%
251,404.20
270,238.67
275,776.77
2.05%
Longevity:
Longevity
450.00
450.00
450.00
0.00%
Total Longevity
450.00
450.00
450.00
0.00%
Car Allowance:
Car Allowance
604.35
532.00
532.00
0.00%
Total Car Allowance
604.35
532.00
532.00
0.00%
General Expenses:
Computer Software
Computer Paper
Computer Supplies
Office Supplies
Dues and Membership
8,490.62
33,903.74
2,064.04
21,733.97
491.83
0.00
7,945.00
49,088.00
2,000.00
11,750.00
350.00
150.00
1,850.00
24,028.00
2,000.00
11,750.00
350.00
150.00
-76.71%
-51.05%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
66,684.20
71,283.00
40,128.00
-43.71%
Training:
Staff Training
User Training
3,665.73
750.00
4,000.00
1,500.00
3,000.00
1,500.00
-25.00%
0.00%
Total Training
4,415.73
5,500.00
4,500.00
-18.18%
Computer Services:
Contract Services
51,653.32
40,880.76
40,618.21
-0.64%
Total Computer Services
51,653.32
40,880.76
40,618.21
-0.64%
Maintenance Contracts:
Computer Hardware Contracts
Computer Software Contracts
Computer Internet Service
Telephone Switchboard
Connect CTY
10,851.00
185,396.48
71,638.22
98,262.29
15,000.00
13,116.24
192,395.65
71,959.60
96,071.24
9,850.00
7,780.24
183,839.65
78,234.59
96,969.80
9,500.00
-40.68%
-4.45%
8.72%
0.94%
-3.55%
Total Maintenance Contracts
381,147.99
383,392.73
376,324.28
-1.84%
Equipment Outlay:
Computer Equipment
61,531.05
63,450.00
68,245.00
7.56%
Total Equipment Outlay
61,531.05
63,450.00
68,245.00
7.56%
817,890.84
835,727.16
806,574.26
-3.49%

03
2015
EXPENDED
TOTAL INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY

SYSTEMS DIVISION
2-8
ASSESSING DIVISION
Mission Statement:
The Assessing Department is responsible for accurately determining the value of all real and
personal property located within the Town of West Springfield for the purpose of taxation.
Assessors are obliged to assess all property at its full and fair market value as of January 1 of
each year. The department is responsible for the administration of all property tax data records
and maintains accurate parcel ownership data based upon recorded property transactions at the
Registry of Deeds. It also administers the tax billing for the motor vehicle excise and boat excise
tax.
Other duties include, but are not limited to, processing applications for tax exemption for
disabled American veterans, elderly, blind and widowed tax payers; attending meetings with
town financial advisors on the town budget and the Assessing Department's budget; review of
reports submitted to the Department of Revenue throughout the year; Automobile taxes are
abated through the Assessors' Office, maps are maintained by the Assessors of all real estate in
the town and owners of property are updated through the Hampden County Registry of Deeds.
Objectives for Fiscal Year 2017:

FY 2017 will represent a triennial revaluation of all properties in the Town of West Springfield.
Division efforts will focus on the completion of the revaluation.
Staffing:
1 Principal Assessor/Appraiser
1 Deputy Assessor
2 Assessment Assistants
2 Board Members (Meet Once a Month, or as needed)
2-9

ASSESSING DIVISION
SUMMARY
2015
EXPENDED
01
Personnel
08
General Expenses
21
Value Update
DIVISION TOTALS
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
199,942.16
202,015.70
177,683.45
-12.04%
3,834.72
4,640.00
5,090.00
9.70%
17,149.92
24,200.00
51,300.00
111.98%
220,926.80
230,855.70
234,073.45
1.39%
Value Update
21.92%
General
Expenses
2.17%
Personnel
75.91%

250,000.00
200,000.00
150,000.00
100,000.00
50,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2-10

ASSESSING DIVISION
LINE ITEM DETAIL
01
08
21
Personnel Services:
Board Members
Principal Assessor
Deputy Assessor
Assessment Assistant
Assessment Assistant
2015
EXPENDED
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
3,000.00
60,915.42
43,140.35
52,622.53
40,263.86
3,000.00
62,259.08
43,847.71
51,846.30
41,062.61
3,000.00
63,504.43
44,834.06
34,911.36
31,433.60
0.00%
2.00%
2.25%
-32.66%
-23.45%
199,942.16
202,015.70
177,683.45
-12.04%
General Expenses:
Office Supplies
Dues and Membership
603.26
695.25
1,938.21
230.00
368.00
800.00
500.00
2,500.00
490.00
350.00
750.00
500.00
3,000.00
490.00
350.00
-6.25%
0.00%
20.00%
0.00%
0.00%
3,834.72
4,640.00
5,090.00
9.70%
Value Update:
Professional and Technical Services
Car Allowance
Miscellaneous
14,325.00
981.65
1,843.27
17,700.00
2,500.00
4,000.00
45,000.00
2,300.00
4,000.00
154.24%
-8.00%
0.00%
Total Value Update
17,149.92
24,200.00
51,300.00
111.98%
220,926.80
230,855.70
234,073.45
1.39%
TOTAL ASSESSING DIVISION
2-11
COLLECTOR/TREASURER
DIVISION
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office is to perform the duties and responsibilities
of each function in accordance with highest standards possible; to offer courteous, responsive
and efficient customer service with timely payment processing and collection of taxes and
revenues; to invest revenues received by the Town, with the primary objective of preserving the
principal and securing maximum rates of return at a minimum risk; to adhere to the provisions
established by the Government Code, the Revenue and Taxation Code, State Constitution and
Town Ordinances.
All payments for Real Estate, Personal Property, Excise and Water and Sewer bill may be paid
online on the Towns Website
Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes
1st Quarter due date is August 1st
2nd Quarter due date is November 1st
3rd Quarter due date is February 1st (Actual Tax Bill) mailed with new FY Assessment/
4th Quarter due date is May 1st- (Actual Tax Bill) mailed with new FY Assessment
Key Dates for Tax Payers April 1st is the deadline for filing Abatements and Exemptions for Real
Estate and/or Personal Property Tax.
Excise Bills All Massachusetts residents who own and register a motor vehicle must annually pay a
motor vehicle excise. The excise is levied by the town where the vehicle is principally garaged and the
revenues become part of the local community. Excise is computed at a rate of $25 per thousand of
valuation Valuations are determined as NADA official guide. The Commonwealth of Mass formula is as
follows:
In the year preceding the designated year of manufacture (brand new car released before model year) ..50%
In the designated year of manufacture....90%
In the second year60%
In the third year. ..40%
In the fourth year 25%
In the fifth and succeeding years...10%
Water and Sewer Billing Bills are sent out to taxpayers 4 times during the fiscal year.
Parking Tickets are paid in the Collectors Office Monday-Friday (8-4:30) Payments after 4:00 cannot be
cleared at the Registry of Motor Vehicles until the next business day.
Staffing:
1 Collector/Treasurer
1 Deputy Treasurer/Collector
1 Finance Clerk
2 Revenue Processors
1 Payroll Coordinator
2-12

COLLECTOR/TREASURER DIVISION
SUMMARY
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
2015
EXPENDED
01
Personnel
309,451.21
317,581.87
310,957.79
-2.09%
03
Longevity
1,350.00
1,350.00
1,350.00
0.00%
04
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
0.00%
08
General Expenses
50,142.31
54,670.61
51,027.17
-6.66%
19
Land Court Expense
1,068.00
7,000.00
7,000.00
0.00%
55
Bank Charges
0.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
0.00%
56
Bond and Note Issue Costs
4,903.29
5,000.00
5,000.00
0.00%
367,914.81
388,102.48
377,834.96
-2.65%
DIVISION TOTALS
General
Expenses
13.51%
Land Court
Expense
1.85%
Bank Charges
0.40%
Bond and Note

Issue Costs
1.32%
Educational
Benefits
0.26%
Longevity
0.36%
Personnel
82.30%

400,000.00
350,000.00
300,000.00
250,000.00
200,000.00
150,000.00
100,000.00
50,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2-13

COLLECTOR/TREASURER DIVISION
LINE ITEM DETAIL
01
03
04
08
19
55
56
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
2015
EXPENDED
Personnel Services:
Treasurer
Collector
Deputy Treasurer/Collector
Finance Clerk
Fiscal Revenue Processor
Fiscal Revenue Processor
Payroll Supervisor
Overtime
Out of Grade
16,869.06
66,476.74
52,164.84
39,194.12
43,906.60
42,701.45
47,785.46
352.94
0.00
17,012.71
68,050.31
53,143.55
41,115.33
44,777.68
43,548.89
48,733.40
1,200.00
0.00
17,371.64
69,485.51
54,264.51
36,543.13
45,392.08
38,196.31
47,504.61
1,200.00
1,000.00
2.11%
2.11%
2.11%
-11.12%
1.37%
-12.29%
-2.52%
0.00%
100.00%
309,451.21
317,581.87
310,957.79
-2.09%
Longevity:
Longevity
1,350.00
1,350.00
1,350.00
0.00%
Total Longevity
1,350.00
1,350.00
1,350.00
0.00%
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
0.00%
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
0.00%
General Expenses:
Purchase Services
Legal Notices
Tax Title
Printing/Forms
Office Supplies
Dues and Membership
Surety Bonds
850.00
2,586.24
0.00
9,150.00
32,990.66
2,770.41
0.00
220.00
1,575.00
4,350.00
2,669.88
1,700.00
18,311.47
21,000.00
3,800.00
461.26
378.00
2,000.00
0.00
3,376.44
1,700.00
18,311.47
21,000.00
3,800.00
461.26
378.00
2,000.00
-100.00%
26.46%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
50,142.31
54,670.61
51,027.17
-6.66%
Land Court Expense:

Legal/Professional Services
1,068.00
7,000.00
7,000.00
0.00%
Total Land Court Expense
1,068.00
7,000.00
7,000.00
0.00%
Bank Charges:
Bank Charges
0.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
0.00%
Total Bank Charges
0.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
0.00%
Bond and Note Issue Costs:

Professional and Technical Services
4,903.29
5,000.00
5,000.00
0.00%
Total Bond and Note Issue Costs
4,903.29
5,000.00
5,000.00
0.00%
367,914.81
388,102.48
377,834.96
-2.65%
TOTAL COLLECTOR/TREASURER
DIVISION
2-14
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND

DEVELOPMENT
The Department of Planning and Development through its various
Divisions is responsible to ensure that growth and development
within the City of West Springfield, occurs in a manner that
protects public health, safety and welfare, preserves the natural
environment, and ensures that the quality of life enjoyed by its
citizens, businesses and visitors is preserved and enhanced.
Divisions:
Planning/Conservation Division
Building Division
Economic Development Division
3-1
SUMMARY
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
2015
2016
DIVISION
Administration
Planning
Conservation
Building
Economic Development
Total Department of Planning and Devel
2017
MAYOR'S
RECOMMENDATION
2017
APPROP.
% CHANGE
184,510.99
209,479.22
211,794.19
1.11%
62,622.08
64,899.02
62,180.00
-4.19%
0.00
0.00
64,306.00
100.00%
187,849.76
189,826.25
197,924.60
4.27%
55,706.29
73,517.89
12,250.00
-83.34%
490,689.12
537,722.38
548,454.79
2.00%
Total Department of Planning and Development

by Category
Operating
16%
Personnel
84%
3-2
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Mission Statement:
The Director of Planning and Development through the coordinated efforts of the various
divisions will lead the Town in refining and improving all Town planning and construction
functions, improve development standards, enhance long-range planning capabilities, streamline
permit process and improve communication between departments and other interested entities.
The Director will seek to balance competing interest of business, residents, and the regulatory
requirements of departments while creating a dynamic relationship that moves the community
forward; protects our quality of life, and increases its economic potential. All of these goals will
be in conjunction with the Mayor and City Councils plan to bring modern planning and
development principles to the Town of West Springfield.
The Director will work closely with the Mayor and City Council to implement and coordinate
land acquisitions and land management proposals, economic development planning, zoning
ordinance improvements and prepare a comprehensive master plan.
Staffing:
1
1
1
1
Director of Planning and Development

Inspector of Weight and Measure (part-time)
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Secretary
3-3

SUMMARY
01
Personnel Services
03
Longevity
06
Car Allowance
08
20
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
2015
EXPENDED
175,807.94
193,344.22
195,359.19
1.04%
0.00
0.00
150.00
0.00%
351.67
750.00
750.00
0.00%
General Expenses
1,343.23
3,660.00
3,660.00
0.00%
Contract Services
7,008.15
11,725.00
11,875.00
1.28%
DIVISION TOTALS
184,510.99
209,479.22
211,794.19
1.11%
General
Expenses
1.73%
Contract Labor
5.61%
Car Allowance
0.35%
Personnel
Services
92.31%

215,000.00
210,000.00
205,000.00
200,000.00
195,000.00
190,000.00
185,000.00
180,000.00
175,000.00
170,000.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
3-4

LINE ITEM DETAIL
01
Personnel Services:
Director of Planning and Development
Inspector of Weight and Measure
Administrative Assistant
Secretary to the Board
81,905.79
0.00
46,580.50
44,508.88
2,812.77
89,547.53
8,400.00
47,504.61
45,392.08
2,500.00
91,562.50
8,400.00
47,504.61
45,392.08
2,500.00
2.25%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
175,807.94
193,344.22
195,359.19
1.04%
Longevity:
Longevity
0.00
0.00
150.00
0.00%
Total Longevity
0.00
0.00
150.00
0.00%
Car Allowance:
Car Allowance
351.67
750.00
750.00
0.00%
Total Car Allowance
351.67
750.00
750.00
0.00%
General Expenses
Equipment Repairs
Advertising
Printing/Forms
Office Supplies
Transportation
353.46
0.00
0.00
920.77
0.00
0.00
69.00
0.00
250.00
200.00
200.00
1,335.00
400.00
575.00
500.00
200.00
500.00
200.00
200.00
1,335.00
400.00
575.00
250.00
200.00
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
-50.00%
0.00%
1,343.23
3,660.00
3,660.00
0.00%
Contract Services:
Contract Services
7,008.15
11,725.00
11,875.00
1.28%
Total Contract Services
7,008.15
11,725.00
11,875.00
1.28%
184,510.99
209,479.22
211,794.19
1.11%

03
06
08
20
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
2015
EXPENDED
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
3-5
PLANNING DIVISION
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Planning Division is to lead in the development of policies and procedures
pertaining to all aspects of the residential and commercial development of the community. The
Planning Division will administer all policies and procedures fairly, uniformly and in a timely
manner.
The Planning Division shall achieve the goals of its mission through an improved and
streamlined permitting process, broader public outreach and improved coordination of municipal
resources. The development review process shall strive to balance the need for sustainable
economic development while preserving and enhancing the livability of the community.
Staffing:
1 Senior Planner
3-6

PLANNING DIVISION
SUMMARY
01
Personnel Services
03
Longevity
06
Car Allowance
08
General Expenses
29
30
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
2015
EXPENDED
61,292.00
62,249.02
60,000.00
-3.61%
150.00
150.00
150.00
0.00%
0.00
300.00
200.00
-33.33%
1,180.08
1,600.00
1,230.00
-23.13%
Printing Plan and Zone By-Laws
0.00
400.00
400.00
100.00%
Other Expense
0.00
200.00
200.00
100.00%
62,622.08
64,899.02
62,180.00
-4.19%
DIVISION TOTALS
General Other Expense
0.32%
Expenses
Print Plan and
1.98%
Zone By-Laws
Car Allowance
0.64%
0.32%
Personnel
Services
96.73%

70,000.00
60,000.00
50,000.00
40,000.00
30,000.00
20,000.00
10,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
3-7

PLANNING DIVISION
LINE ITEM DETAIL
01
03
06
08
Personnel Services:
Senior Planner/Conservation Agent
Planning Administrator
61,292.00
0.00
62,249.02
0.00
0.00
60,000.00
-100.00%
100.00%
61,292.00
62,249.02
60,000.00
-3.61%
Longevity:
Longevity
150.00
150.00
150.00
0.00%
Total Longevity
150.00
150.00
150.00
0.00%
Car Allowance:
Car Allowance
0.00
300.00
200.00
-33.33%
Total Car Allowance
0.00
300.00
200.00
-33.33%
250.28
345.00
385.00
199.80
500.00
500.00
400.00
200.00
250.00
400.00
400.00
180.00
-50.00%
-20.00%
0.00%
-10.00%
1,180.08
1,600.00
1,230.00
-23.13%
Printing Plan and Zone Bylaws:

Printing
0.00
400.00
400.00
0.00%
Total Printing Plan and Zone Bylaws
0.00
400.00
400.00
0.00%
Other Expense:
Advertising
0.00
200.00
200.00
0.00%
Total Other Expense
0.00
200.00
200.00
0.00%
62,622.08
64,899.02
62,180.00
-4.19%
General Expenses:
Office Supplies
29
30
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
2015
EXPENDED
TOTAL PLANNING/CONSERVATION DIV.
3-8
CONSERVATION DIVISION
Mission Statement:
It is the mission of the Conservation Commission to protect, promote and enhance the quality
and quantity of natural resources especially wetlands, wildlife and water resources; through
planning, acquisition, land management, regulation, research and public education within the
town of West Springfield for the maximum benefit of its residents. In addition, the Conservation
Commission is responsible for administering the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act,
M.G.L. Chapter 131, section 40 and its regulations 310 CMR 10. The eight interests of the
Wetlands Protection Act are; protection of public and private water supply; protection of
groundwater supply; flood control protection; storm damage prevention; prevention of pollution;
protection of land containing shellfish; protection of fisheries; protection of wildlife habitat.
The Conservation Commission reviews and permits projects that are proposed within wetlands
and a 100 foot buffer zone around wetland resource areas that border on any creek, river, stream,
pond or lake. In addition, the Commission reviews projects that fall within areas subject to
flooding and an area of 200 feet either side of the mean annual high water line of perennial
streams.
The Conservation Agent reviews projects, prepares reports and drafts permits for the
Commission, inspects work on permitted projects for adherence to conditions approved by the
Conservation Commission, manages land under the care and control of the Conservation
Commission, keeps the records of the Commission and educates the public about the importance
of wetlands and the beneficial effects of their protection. In addition, the Senior
Planner/Conservation Agent assists with preparation of the towns Plan for Open Space and
Recreation, Community Preservation Plan and other natural resource related plans, projects and
grants.
The Conservation Division has been re-established as a separate division of the Department of
Planning and Development for FY 2017. The Conservation Agent will also assume the duties of
Grants Writer for the Town, assisting the Department of Planning and Development as well as
other municipal departments to successfully apply for and obtain grant funding for projects.
Staffing:
1 Conservation Agent/Grants Writer
3-9

SUMMARY
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
2015
EXPENDED
01
Personnel Services
0.00
0.00
63,494.00
100.00%
08
General Expenses
0.00
0.00
812.00
100.00%
DIVISION TOTALS
0.00
0.00
64,306.00
100.00%
General
Expenses
1.26%
Personnel
Services
98.74%

67,500.00
60,000.00
52,500.00
45,000.00
37,500.00
30,000.00
22,500.00
15,000.00
7,500.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
3-10

LINE ITEM DETAIL
01
08
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
2015
EXPENDED
Personnel Services:
Conservation Agent/Grants Writer
0.00
0.00
63,494.00
100.00%
0.00
0.00
63,494.00
100.00%
General Expenses
Supplies
Car Allowance
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
250.00
100.00
100.00
342.00
20.00
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
0.00
0.00
812.00
100.00%
0.00
0.00
64,306.00
100.00%
TOTAL CONSERVATION DIVISION
3-11
BUILDING DIVISION
Mission Statement:
The Building Department is headed by the Building Commissioner who is appointed by the
Mayor and shall perform all of the duties required of the Building Commissioner and Local
Inspector under the General Laws and Code of Massachusetts Regulation (780 CMR) pertaining
to Buildings and other structures known as the State Building Code, General Ordinances, Zoning
Ordinances, Local Executive Orders and Rules and Regulations.
Our mission and purpose is to safeguard and establish minimum requirements necessary to
protect public health, safety and welfare in the built environment. Model building codes provide
rules for energy conservation and for protection from fires, structural collapse and general
deterioration. For administration purposes, the fence viewer is considered within the Building
Department. Periodic inspections of Places of Assembly are done on a yearly basis in order to
insure that they remain in compliance. We also administer the rules and regulations of the
Architectural Access Board in order to provide access to public buildings for the physically
challenged individuals.
Staffing:
1 Building Commissioner
1 Assistant Building Inspector
3-12

BUILDING DIVISION
SUMMARY
01
Personnel Services
03
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
2015
EXPENDED
130,163.61
132,226.25
140,324.60
6.12%
Longevity
1,200.00
1,200.00
1,200.00
0.00%
06
Car Allowance
6,455.21
7,500.00
7,500.00
0.00%
08
General Expenses
3,470.94
3,900.00
3,900.00
0.00%
20
Contract Services
46,560.00
45,000.00
45,000.00
0.00%
DIVISION TOTALS
187,849.76
189,826.25
197,924.60
4.27%
Contract
Services
22.74%
General
Expenses
1.97%
Car Allowance
3.79%
Personnel
Services
70.90%
Longevity
0.61%

200,000.00
180,000.00
160,000.00
140,000.00
120,000.00
100,000.00
80,000.00
60,000.00
40,000.00
20,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
3-13

BUILDING DIVISION
LINE ITEM DETAIL
01
Personnel Services:
Building Commissioner
Assistant Building Inspector
2015
EXPENDED
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
81,708.43
48,455.18
83,068.47
49,157.78
84,937.51
55,387.09
2.25%
12.67%
130,163.61
132,226.25
140,324.60
6.12%
Longevity:
Longevity
1,200.00
1,200.00
1,200.00
0.00%
Total Longevity
1,200.00
1,200.00
1,200.00
0.00%
Car Allowance:
Car Allowance
6,455.21
7,500.00
7,500.00
0.00%
Total Car Allowance
6,455.21
7,500.00
7,500.00
0.00%
General Expenses
Office Supplies
2,311.64
999.30
160.00
0.00
2,700.00
800.00
200.00
200.00
2,700.00
800.00
200.00
200.00
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
3,470.94
3,900.00
3,900.00
0.00%
Contract Services
Contract Services
46,560.00
45,000.00
45,000.00
0.00%
46,560.00
45,000.00
45,000.00
0.00%
TOTAL BUILDING DIVISION
187,849.76
189,826.25
197,924.60
4.27%

03
06
08
20
3-14
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION
Mission Statement:
Economic development functions are no longer included as a separate activity of the Department
of Planning and Development. All divisions within the department will share in economic
development activity.
The FY 2017 budget presentation includes only the activities of the West Springfield
Redevelopment Authority. The Redevelopment Authority reports directly to the Director of
Planning and Development.
3-15

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
SUMMARY
01
Personnel Services
08
General Expenses
87
Redevelopment Authority
2015
EXPENDED
DIVISION TOTALS
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
46,864.50
60,267.89
0.00
-100.00%
253.22
1,000.00
0.00
-100.00%
8,588.57
12,250.00
12,250.00
0.00%
55,706.29
73,517.89
12,250.00
-83.34%
Redevelopment
Authority
100.00%

80,000.00
70,000.00
60,000.00
50,000.00
40,000.00
30,000.00
20,000.00
10,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
3-16

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
LINE ITEM DETAIL
01
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
2015
EXPENDED
Personnel Services:
Econ. Dev. Administrator/Asst Planner
46,864.50
60,267.89
0.00
-100.00%
46,864.50
60,267.89
0.00
-100.00%
General Expenses:
Office Supplies
0.00
95.22
85.00
73.00
300.00
400.00
100.00
200.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-100.00%
-100.00%
-100.00%
-100.00%
253.22
1,000.00
0.00
-100.00%
Redevelopment Authority:
Contract Services
Supplies
Miscellaneous
4,812.50
389.92
9.99
3,376.16
6,000.00
1,800.00
250.00
4,200.00
6,000.00
1,800.00
250.00
4,200.00
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Total Redevelopment Authority
8,588.57
12,250.00
12,250.00
0.00%
TOTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

DIVISION
55,706.29
73,517.89
12,250.00
-83.34%
08
87
3-17
PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Safety Services provide the citizens of the Town of West

Springfield with a safe community environment, ensuring twenty-four
hour protection of persons and property.
Departments:
Police
Fire
4-1
SUMMARY
PUBLIC SAFETY
2015
2016
DEPARTMENT
2017
MAYOR'S
RECOMMENDATION
2017
APPROP.
% CHANGE
Police Department
6,591,273.48
6,884,383.69
7,064,871.42
2.62%
Fire Department
4,419,616.14
4,511,602.33
4,523,840.91
0.27%
70,578.39
65,220.00
63,970.00
-1.92%
11,081,468.01
11,461,206.02
11,652,682.33
1.67%

Total Public Safety
Total Public Safety by Category

Employee
Operating
Benefits
5%
5%
Personnel
90%
4-2
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mission Statement:
The mission of the West Springfield Police Department is to maintain the quality of life we
enjoy and to ensure our town is a safe place to live, work and visit.
This will be accomplished through safeguarding individual liberties, building community
partnerships, preventing crime and resolving those crimes which do occur. We will constantly
strive to meet the highest standard of honesty and integrity. We will achieve professional
performance through continual learning, education and commitment to our duties.
We are committed to this mission and conduct our responsibilities toward a goal of excellence
and education to the community we serve.
The FY 2017 budget proposes no changes in staffing levels from the FY 2016 budget. The
budget continues to fund a Resource Officer for the middle school, with 50% of the funding is
provided for in the Police Department and 50% is provided for in the School Department as well
as maintaining the Resource Officer position at the High School. Funding for the 1.5 Resource
Officers is included in the patrolmen line item.
We have put a plan in place to move away from the specialist in policing and back to the
generalist. Put more succinctly, we are cross training more officers in more areas of
specialization, such as Accident Reconstruction, Arson, IT Technology and Sexual Assault
Investigations to name a few. This is reducing the need to call in the one or two people that have
training in a specific area, thereby reducing the overtime costs. Because most of this training is
offered through the Municipal Police Training Committee, it is free and no additional costs are
incurred for the training.
We continue to brainstorm and think of new and innovative ways to provide the same level of
service to the town while reducing costs. The men and women, who make up the West
Springfield Police Department, are committed to that endeavor.
Staffing:
1 Chief
5 Captains
10 Sergeants
60 Police Officers
2 School Resource Officers (1.5 funded in Police budget - .5 funded in School budget), funded in patrolmen line
1 Senior Administrative Secretary
1 Firearms/Parking Clerk
3 Police Records Assistants/Matrons
5 Civilian Dispatchers (2 funded outside of General Fund via grant)
30 Season Police Officers
4-3
POLICE DEPARTMENT
SUMMARY
01
Personnel Services
03
Longevity
04
07
Service Connected Injuries
08
2015
EXPENDED
2016
APPROPRIATION
2017
2017
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
5,670,781.35
5,945,722.83
6,097,074.28
2.55%
71,500.00
72,000.00
72,500.00
0.69%
533,813.12
570,695.86
589,301.03
3.26%
65,400.00
44,400.00
44,400.00
0.00%
General Expenses
233,945.01
172,300.00
233,331.11
35.42%
10
Training/Schools
14,859.51
75,000.00
24,000.00
-68.00%
32
C.J.I.S.
974.49
1,765.00
1,765.00
0.00%
34
K-9 Program
0.00
2,500.00
2,500.00
0.00%
6,591,273.48
6,884,383.69
7,064,871.42
2.62%
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
Longevity
Educational
1.03%
Benefits
8.34%
Service
Connected
Injuries
0.63%
General
Expenses
3.30%
Training
0.34%
Personnel
Services
86.30%
K-9 Program
0.04%
C.J.I.S.
0.02%

7,500,000.00
6,750,000.00
6,000,000.00
5,250,000.00
4,500,000.00
3,750,000.00
3,000,000.00
2,250,000.00
1,500,000.00
750,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
4-4
POLICE DEPARTMENT
LINE ITEM DETAIL
01
03
04
07
08
2015
EXPENDED
2016
APPROPRIATION
2017
2017
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
Personnel Services:
Chief of Police
Police Captains
Police Sergeants
Patrolmen
Civilian Dispatchers
Records Clerks
Firearms Clerk
Part time Clerks/Matrons
Special Police
Senior Administrative Secretary
Overtime
Temporary Duty (Out of Grade)
Sick Leave Incentive
Holidays
Court Fees
First Responder Defib Certification
122,749.83
405,501.55
734,937.58
3,492,093.31
108,345.74
126,811.12
34,435.74
7,987.77
6,578.79
46,580.50
367,772.22
50,707.51
11,500.00
52,516.15
54,063.54
48,200.00
124,344.37
479,455.95
745,151.35
3,691,729.74
115,222.71
132,489.86
36,543.13
10,000.00
19,800.00
47,504.61
275,000.00
50,031.06
17,000.00
70,142.04
82,558.01
48,750.00
126,174.71
491,156.06
762,142.45
3,799,654.79
130,646.68
125,294.09
37,450.89
10,000.00
30,000.00
47,504.61
275,000.00
50,000.00
15,000.00
65,500.00
80,000.00
51,550.00
1.47%
2.44%
2.28%
2.92%
13.39%
-5.43%
2.48%
0.00%
51.52%
0.00%
0.00%
-0.06%
-11.76%
-6.62%
-3.10%
5.74%
5,670,781.35
5,945,722.83
6,097,074.28
2.55%
Longevity:
Longevity
71,500.00
72,000.00
72,500.00
0.69%
Total Longevity
71,500.00
72,000.00
72,500.00
0.69%
533,813.12
570,695.86
589,301.03
3.26%
533,813.12
570,695.86
589,301.03
3.26%
Service Connected Injuries:

Administrative
62,200.00
3,200.00
40,000.00
4,400.00
41,200.00
3,200.00
3.00%
-27.27%
Total Service Connected Injuries
65,400.00
44,400.00
44,400.00
0.00%
General Expenses:
Uniform Allowance
Breathalyzer/Radar Equipment
Supplies (Fingerprint Lab)
Tear Gas and Ammunition
Printing/Forms
Office Supplies
Camera Equipment
Lock Up Expense
Gasoline/Diesel Fuel
Motor Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance
Petty Cash Advance
Car Allowance
Testing - New Hires
Miscellaneous
5,138.98
8,151.23
0.00
0.00
10,860.79
4,033.91
7,918.76
1,548.38
4,723.46
82,674.06
48,801.17
0.00
334.60
3,436.28
2,881.63
0.00
53,441.76
2,000.00
8,500.00
500.00
1,000.00
10,000.00
2,200.00
9,000.00
3,000.00
2,500.00
74,000.00
42,000.00
100.00
500.00
2,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
13,000.00
2,000.00
8,500.00
500.00
500.00
10,000.00
3,000.00
9,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
112,331.11
50,000.00
100.00
500.00
3,000.00
2,900.00
1,000.00
25,000.00
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
-50.00%
0.00%
36.36%
0.00%
-33.33%
20.00%
51.80%
19.05%
0.00%
0.00%
50.00%
190.00%
100.00%
92.31%
233,945.01
172,300.00
233,331.11
35.42%
4-5
POLICE DEPARTMENT
10
32
34
2015
EXPENDED
2016
APPROPRIATION
2017
2017
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
Training/Schools:
Training
14,859.51
75,000.00
24,000.00
-68.00%
Total Training/Schools
14,859.51
75,000.00
24,000.00
-68.00%
C.J.I.S.:
C.J.I.S.
974.49
1,765.00
1,765.00
0.00%
Total C.J.I.S.
974.49
1,765.00
1,765.00
0.00%
K-9 Program:
K-9 Program
0.00
2,500.00
2,500.00
0.00%
Total K-9 Program
0.00
2,500.00
2,500.00
0.00%
6,591,273.48
6,884,383.69
7,064,871.42
2.62%
TOTAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
4-6
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mission Statement:
The West Springfield Fire Department is committed to providing the highest level of emergency
public safety services to the residents and those visiting the Town of West Springfield. These
services will encompass fire prevention, control, training, and public education. The Department
will respond with professionalism and integrity under adverse and difficult circumstances. Our
members are committed to efficient, effective, and compassionate response to those within our
Town.
Our Department will provide the highest level of medical treatment through our ambulance
service. Through progressive training and equipment our members will be prepared to provide
advanced medical treatment and intervention to those requiring medical assistance in our
community.
Through our constant vigilance, vision, and strong core values, the Fire Department will provide
the utmost protection to the lives and property, and enhance the quality of life for the Town of
West Springfield.
The Fire Departments goals for fiscal year 2017 are to maintain our high level of service to the
Town providing fire suppression and emergency medical services.
Staffing:
1 Chief
5 Deputies
12 Lieutenants
1 Alarm Superintendent
1 Safety Training Officer (.5 Funded in Fire Budget -.5 funded in the Ambulance budget)
48 Firefighters (38 funded in Fire budget 10 funded in the Ambulance budget)
1 Senior Administrative Secretary
4-7
FIRE DEPARTMENT
SUMMARY
2015
EXPENDED
01
Personnel Services
04
2016
APPROPRIATION
2017
2017
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
4,212,220.07
4,331,134.01
4,343,373.09
0.28%
27,500.00
0.00
0.00
0.00%
05
Uniforms
21,387.68
22,835.00
22,835.00
0.00%
07
16,218.82
16,470.82
16,470.82
0.00%
08
General Expenses
118,953.42
119,502.50
119,502.00
0.00%
14
Medical Expense
1,552.00
1,300.00
1,300.00
0.00%
58
Building Improvements
7,860.00
7,860.00
7,860.00
0.00%
59
Equipment for Men
13,924.15
12,500.00
12,500.00
0.00%
4,419,616.14
4,511,602.33
4,523,840.91
0.27%
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
Uniforms
0.50%
Service
Connected
Injuries
0.36%
General
Expenses
2.64%
Medical
Expense
0.03%
Personnel
Services
96.01%
Building
Improvements
0.17%
Equipment for
Men
0.28%

5,000,000.00
4,500,000.00
4,000,000.00
3,500,000.00
3,000,000.00
2,500,000.00
2,000,000.00
1,500,000.00
1,000,000.00
500,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
4-8
FIRE DEPARTMENT
LINE ITEM DETAIL
01
04
05
07
08
58
59
2016
APPROPRIATION
2017
2017
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
Personnel Services:
Fire Chief
Deputy Chiefs
Lieutenants
Supt of Police and Fire Alarm
Safety Training Officer
Firefighters
Senior Administrative Secretary
Overtime
Temporary Duty (Out of Grade)
Sick Leave Incentive
Holidays
127,487.61
452,407.69
912,570.48
77,618.05
35,291.78
2,205,312.11
53,678.70
236,795.37
35,481.88
18,600.00
56,976.40
131,443.70
491,627.52
924,055.36
79,315.81
38,118.00
2,300,218.63
54,743.71
175,000.00
45,542.95
18,600.00
72,468.33
134,729.79
501,460.07
924,055.36
79,315.81
38,118.00
2,294,148.24
54,743.71
175,000.00
46,483.87
21,400.00
73,918.24
2.50%
2.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
-0.26%
0.00%
0.00%
2.07%
15.05%
2.00%
4,212,220.07
4,331,134.01
4,343,373.09
0.28%
27,500.00
0.00
0.00
0.00%
27,500.00
0.00
0.00
0.00%
Uniforms:
Uniforms
21,387.68
22,835.00
22,835.00
0.00%
Total Uniforms
21,387.68
22,835.00
22,835.00
0.00%
Service Connected Injuries:

Administrative
Total Service Connected Injuries
12,718.82
3,500.00
16,218.82
12,070.82
4,400.00
16,470.82
12,070.82
4,400.00
16,470.82
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
General Expenses:
Equipment Repairs
Office Supplies
Maintenance of Grounds
Tools and Appliances
Tires and Batteries
Replace Fire Equipment (Hoses)
Fire Prevention
Police and Fire Alarm
Other Training
Miscellaneous
960.00
53,046.77
2,314.16
7,310.01
4,400.43
1,480.60
32,151.45
2,606.92
802.07
5,881.52
3,401.62
1,285.00
2,889.00
423.87
0.00
2,120.00
45,000.00
1,965.00
8,590.00
5,700.00
3,150.00
35,500.00
5,000.00
962.00
2,800.00
3,190.50
1,150.00
2,695.00
1,430.00
250.00
2,120.00
45,000.00
1,965.00
8,590.00
5,700.00
3,150.00
35,500.00
5,000.00
962.00
2,800.00
3,190.00
1,150.00
2,695.00
1,430.00
250.00
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
-0.02%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
118,953.42
119,502.50
119,502.00
0.00%
Medical Expense:
Purchase of Services
1,552.00
1,300.00
1,300.00
0.00%
Total Medical Expense
1,552.00
1,300.00
1,300.00
0.00%
Building Improvements:
7,860.00
7,860.00
7,860.00
0.00%

14
2015
EXPENDED
Total
EXPENDITURE
CATEGORY
Equipment for Men:
Equipment for Men
Total Equipment for Men
TOTAL FIRE DEPARTMENT
7,860.00 APPROPRIATION
7,860.00 RECOMMENDATION
7,860.00 % CHANGE
0.00%
EXPENDED
13,924.15
12,500.00
12,500.00
0.00%
13,924.15
12,500.00
12,500.00
0.00%
4,419,616.14
4,511,602.33
4,523,840.91
0.27%
4-9
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/
RADIO MAINTENANCE
Mission Statement:
Coordinates the development and maintenance a comprehensive plans to prepare for, respond to,
and recover from, all types of major emergencies that might occur in West Springfield, MA.
As necessary, interact and maintain contacts with FEMA, MEMA and other city and town
EMDs.
Radio Maintenance continues working toward upgrading radio and radio communication
infrastructure to ensure availability, stability and reliability for use by our Public Safety
resources.
Responsibilities:
The Emergency Management Director is responsible for:
1) Management of the Local Emergency Preparedness Committee.
2) Assisting Municipal Departments with Emergency Response Management.
3) Maintaining the Availability of an Emergency Operations Center.
4) Management of the Emergency Management Budget.
The Radio Maintenance position is responsible for:
1) Coordinating the Maintenance of Radio and Radio Communication Infrastructure.
2) Managing the budget for the purpose of purchasing upgrades to radio hardware.
Continue working with our LEPC. Creation and continued implementation of an Emergency
Operation Center. Installation of an emergency generator for the Municipal Office Building
which is being partially funded by a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant.
Continue to upgrade and support Radio and Radio Communications efforts the Town. It is the
policy of the EMD to maximize value and increase capability while controlling expenditures as
they relate to the Towns radio communications infrastructure.
Staffing for the stipend position of Emergency Management Director is included through March
of 2017 to allow for training of a new Director to be funded in the Mayors Departmental budget,
in order to better serve the growing demands of the position.
Staffing:
1 Director of Emergency Management/Radio Maintenance (stipend)
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DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/RADIO MAINTENANCE

SUMMARY
2015
EXPENDED
2017
2017
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
2016
APPROPRIATION
01
Personnel Services
9,999.60
12,500.00
11,250.00
-10.00%
08
General Expenses
5,135.70
6,120.00
7,120.00
16.34%
09
Operations Expense
45,139.40
35,000.00
30,000.00
-14.29%
29
Training
607.70
1,000.00
900.00
-10.00%
61
Capital Outlay
9,695.99
10,600.00
14,700.00
38.68%
70,578.39
65,220.00
63,970.00
-1.92%
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
Training
1.41%
Capital Outlay
22.98%
Operations
Expense
46.90%
Personnel
Services
17.59%
General
Expenses
11.13%

75,000.00
60,000.00
45,000.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
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DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/RADIO MAINTENANCE

LINE ITEM DETAIL
01
08
09
29
61
2015
EXPENDED
2016
APPROPRIATION
2017
2017
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
Personnel Services:
Director of Emergency Management
9,999.60
12,500.00
11,250.00
-10.00%
9,999.60
12,500.00
11,250.00
-10.00%
General Expenses:
Electric
Fuel and Generator
Office Supplies
578.78
4,434.24
122.68
1,800.00
4,200.00
120.00
800.00
6,200.00
120.00
-55.56%
47.62%
0.00%
5,135.70
6,120.00
7,120.00
16.34%
Operations Expense:
Operations Expense
45,139.40
35,000.00
30,000.00
-14.29%
Total Operations Expense
45,139.40
35,000.00
30,000.00
-14.29%
Training:
Training
607.70
1,000.00
900.00
-10.00%
Total Training
607.70
1,000.00
900.00
-10.00%
Capital Outlay:
Radio Equipment
Radio Change-overs
8,256.84
1,439.15
8,600.00
2,000.00
12,700.00
2,000.00
47.67%
0.00%
Total Capital Outlay
9,695.99
10,600.00
14,700.00
38.68%
70,578.39
65,220.00
63,970.00
-1.92%
TOTAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/

RADIO MAINTENANCE
4-12
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
The School Department budget for the Town of West Springfield
accounts for the operation and maintenance of the public school system.
The following pages include a summary of the Education Budget.
Further detail of programs and spending can be found in a separate
budget document prepared by the Department of Education.
5-1
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
SUMMARY
01
Personnel
08
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROPRIATION RECOMMENDATION
2015
EXPENDED
2017
APPROP.
% CHANGE
29,734,055.50
29,912,512.00
30,037,037.00
0.42%
General Expenses
8,207,402.41
8,880,862.00
9,156,675.00
3.11%
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
37,941,457.91
38,793,374.00
39,193,712.00
1.03%
General
Expenses
23.36%
Personnel
76.64%

40,000,000.00
35,000,000.00
30,000,000.00
25,000,000.00
20,000,000.00
15,000,000.00
10,000,000.00
5,000,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
5-2
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
BUDGET SUMMARY - BY STATE CODE
FY 2016 & FY2017
STATE
CODE
1110
1210
1220
1230
1410
1420
1430
1450
2100
2200
2300
2340
2350
2400
2450
2700
2800
3100
3200
3300
3400
3510
3520
3600
4130
4220
4230
4450
5200
5550
9000
9400
9401
FUNCTION CATEGORIES
School Committee
Superintendent's Office
Asst. Superintendent
District Wide Administration
Business Office
Personnel
Legal Services
District wide Technology
Academic Leadership (Supervisors)
School Leadership - Building
Teaching
Library
Curriculum R & D / Prof. Dev.
Textbook/Inst. Material/Supplies
Instructional Computers
Counselors - Guidance/Adjustment
Psychological (Sped)
Attendance Officer
Health
Transportation
Cafeteria Noon Supervision
Athletics
Student Activities
School Security
Utilities
Maintenance-Buildings
Maintenance-Equipment
Maintenance-Technology
Insurance
School Crossing Guards
Tuition: SPED Other District/Private
Tuition: SPED Collaborative
Tuition: Voc. Ed Collaborative & Other District
Transfer to Town Central Maintenance Budget
Less: Circuit Breaker Tuition Reimbursement
Less: Sped Grant Tuition Revenue
Less: Sped Grant Contracted Services Revenue
Less: Use of School Choice Revenue (Part I)
Less: Use of School Choice Revenue (Part II)
FY 2016
ORIGINAL
BUDGET
34,689
263,911
170,641
98,805
253,316
34,040
170,627
215,591
408,487
2,260,654
23,226,019
303,691
156,683
791,462
152,375
1,630,993
784,336
52,106
720,251
2,885,576
67,500
450,311
112,380
37,042
25,000
19,035
96,505
80,466
25,494
92,332
2,940,619
745,454
1,436,138
2,499,028
(850,000.00)
(160,000.00)
(180,000.00)
(684,155.00)
(75,000)
FY 2016
ADJUSTED
TO DATE
34,689
266,754
175,400
169,066
246,822
34,040
170,627
219,431
421,672
2,174,443
22,972,871
319,535
159,111
818,262
133,575
1,752,062
735,405
53,125
766,628
2,885,576
69,500
459,758
114,995
37,042
25,000
2,000
96,505
81,753
34,915
114,756
2,940,619
745,454
1,436,138
2,499,028
(850,000.00)
(160,000.00)
(180,000.00)
(684,155.00)
0
FY 2017
MAYOR'S
RECOMMENDATION
37,727
268,922
175,575
168,266
247,257
34,040
175,627
219,381
424,569
2,204,744
23,485,541
319,535
168,106
816,161
226,337
1,746,618
869,436
53,225
794,173
2,877,868
75,000
472,325
115,675
39,642
25,000
2,000
99,440
80,702
34,915
118,892
2,778,186
564,414
1,348,568
2,499,028
(850,000.00)
(160,000.00)
(180,000.00)
(684,155.00)
0
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET
41,292,402.00
41,292,402.00
41,692,740.00
Central Maint. Budget transferred to Town
(2,499,028.00)
(2,499,028.00)
(2,499,028.00)
ADJUSTED SCHOOL DEPT BUDGET
38,793,374.00
38,793,374.00
39,193,712.00
Capital Outlay and one time expenses
540,000.00
540,000.00
TOTAL SCHOOL DEPT BUDGET
39,333,374.00
39,333,374.00
FY 2017
PERCENT
CHANGE
8.76%
0.81%
0.10%
-0.47%
0.18%
0.00%
2.93%
-0.02%
0.69%
1.39%
2.23%
0.00%
5.65%
-0.26%
69.45%
-0.31%
18.23%
0.19%
3.59%
-0.27%
7.91%
2.73%
0.59%
7.02%
0.00%
0.00%
3.04%
-1.29%
0.00%
3.60%
-5.52%
-24.29%
-6.10%
0.00%
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
100.00%
0.97%
1.03%
39,193,712.00
-0.36%
5-3
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
The Department of Public Works is responsible for the care and

maintenance of the Towns infrastructure including all water, sewer,
and highway projects. The Department also administers solid waste
programs as well as assisting other agencies with professional services.
Divisions:
Operations Division
Snow and Ice Division
6-1
Mission Statement:
Every day in many diverse ways the Department of Public Works touches almost every aspect of life
for those living and/or working within the boundaries of the Town of West Springfield and to a lesser
extent those residents of the surrounding communities that utilize the roads and recreation areas.
Our mission is to ensure the safety and comfort in public service areas ranging from maintenance of
streets and sidewalks; installation and repair of street signs; water treatment and distribution; sewer
pump stations and mains; snow removal and sanding.
In addition to the above, DPW is also responsible for the maintenance and repair of all Public Works,
Police and Fire vehicles.
Other responsibilities include the collection of recyclables, solid waste, yard waste and large bulk
items through sound programs.
We acknowledge that the safety and comfort of the citizens of West Springfield is the prime purpose of
our mission and to them we commit our efforts to attain each goal with environmental sensitivity and
fiscal constraint.
The FY 2017 budget reflects the move of grounds operations to the Central Maintenance Department.
All costs related to grounds inclusive of grounds personnel have been moved to the Central
Maintenance Department. FY 2015 Expended and FY 2016 Budget are reported in the Central
Maintenance Department Budget for comparison purposes.
Additionally, the Cartegraph Manager position previously under the direction of the Department of
Public Works has been moved to the Information Technology Department. The position is now
classified as a Data Analyst to provide support for a broader scope of services.
Staffing:
1 Director
1 Deputy Director of Operations
1 Town Engineer
2 Project Managers
1 Office Manager
3.5 Fiscal Assistants
Operations Division
18 Laborers
4 Laborers
6-2
SUMMARY
2015
2016
DIVISION
Administrative
2017
MAYOR'S
2017
578,226.92
647,612.77
580,806.70
-10.32%
2,847,918.91
3,093,956.43
3,160,502.19
2.15%
Flood Control
407,571.20
461,733.17
460,424.97
-0.28%
Snow and Ice
956,086.96
390,120.00
390,120.00
0.00%
4,789,803.99
4,593,422.37
4,591,853.86
-0.03%
Operations
Total Department of Public Works
Total Department of Public Works by Category
Personnel
37%
Operating
63%
6-3

SUMMARY
2015
EXPENDED
01
Personnel Services
DIVISION TOTALS
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
578,226.92
647,612.77
580,806.70
-10.32%
578,226.92
647,612.77
580,806.70
-10.32%
Personnel
Services
100.00%

675,000.00
600,000.00
525,000.00
450,000.00
375,000.00
300,000.00
225,000.00
150,000.00
75,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
6-4

LINE ITEM DETAIL
01
Personnel Services:
Director of Public Works
Deputy Director of Operations
Town Engineer
Assistant Engineer
Project Manager
Project Manager
Office Manager
Health and Safety Coordinator
Fiscal Assistant
Fiscal Assistant
Fiscal Assistant
Fiscal Assistant
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
2015
EXPENDED
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
95,724.32
71,675.37
87,501.86
828.39
31,168.78
60,567.84
55,385.79
49,151.82
0.00
42,676.90
42,073.90
41,471.95
95,474.32
71,400.20
88,976.47
75,479.63
0.00
61,280.71
56,225.66
52,219.84
17,829.17
43,523.32
42,908.92
42,294.53
97,622.35
73,006.92
90,755.96
0.00
52,200.00
62,659.31
57,631.41
0.00
18,185.75
43,530.00
42,915.00
42,300.00
2.25%
2.25%
2.00%
-100.00%
100.00%
2.25%
2.50%
-100.00%
2.00%
0.02%
0.01%
0.01%
578,226.92
647,612.77
580,806.70
-10.32%
578,226.92
647,612.77
580,806.70
-10.32%
6-5

OPERATIONS DIVISION
SUMMARY
2015
EXPENDED
02
Labor
03
Longevity
08
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
825,682.20
883,527.98
925,991.14
4.81%
7,750.00
8,750.00
10,050.00
14.86%
General Expenses
333,062.69
365,851.05
365,851.05
0.00%
13
Hazardous Waste
1,256.33
2,500.00
2,500.00
0.00%
20
1,679,177.69
1,832,327.40
1,855,110.00
1.24%
48
Licenses and Fees
990.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
0.00%
2,847,918.91
3,093,956.43
3,160,502.19
2.15%
DIVISION TOTALS
Licenses and
Fees
0.03%
Labor
29.30%
Contractual
Services
58.70%
Longevity
0.32%
Hazardous
Waste
0.08%
General
Expenses
11.58%

3,600,000.00
3,150,000.00
2,700,000.00
2,250,000.00
1,800,000.00
1,350,000.00
900,000.00
450,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
6-6

OPERATIONS DIVISION
LINE ITEM DETAIL
02
03
08
13
20
48
2015
EXPENDED
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
Labor:
Wages - Operations
Overtime
Out of Grade
Prep Time
Patrolmen
721,754.71
47,422.52
7,458.41
6,524.36
42,522.20
799,119.05
47,608.93
5,000.00
6,800.00
25,000.00
843,132.52
47,609.00
5,000.00
5,249.62
25,000.00
5.51%
0.00%
0.00%
-22.80%
0.00%
Total Labor
825,682.20
883,527.98
925,991.14
4.81%
Longevity:
Longevity
7,750.00
8,750.00
10,050.00
14.86%
Total Longevity
7,750.00
8,750.00
10,050.00
14.86%
General Expenses:
Uniform Allowance
Meals
Services
Supplies
Petty Cash
Travel - In State
0.00
0.00
81,331.95
250,016.76
0.00
1,713.98
2,900.00
600.00
57,261.05
305,000.00
90.00
0.00
2,900.00
600.00
57,261.05
305,000.00
90.00
0.00
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
333,062.69
365,851.05
365,851.05
0.00%
Hazardous Waste:
Disposal of Hazardous Waste
1,256.33
2,500.00
2,500.00
0.00%
Total Hazardous Waste
1,256.33
2,500.00
2,500.00
0.00%
1,679,177.69
1,832,327.40
1,855,110.00
1.24%
1,679,177.69
1,832,327.40
1,855,110.00
1.24%
Licenses and Fees:

Licenses and Fees
990.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
0.00%
Total Licenses and Fees
990.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
0.00%
2,847,918.91
3,093,956.43
3,160,502.19
2.15%
TOTAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
6-7

FLOOD CONTROL DIVISION
SUMMARY
2015
EXPENDED
02
Labor
08
General Expenses
57
Flood Control/Levee Maintenance
DIVISION TOTALS
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
183,283.30
192,024.41
199,474.97
3.88%
41,677.27
35,950.00
35,950.00
0.00%
182,610.63
233,758.76
225,000.00
-3.75%
407,571.20
461,733.17
460,424.97
-0.28%
Flood
Control/Levee
Maint
48.87%
Labor
43.32%
General
Expenses
7.81%

500,000.00
400,000.00
300,000.00
200,000.00
100,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
6-8

FLOOD CONTROL DIVISION
LINE ITEM DETAIL
02
08
57
2015
EXPENDED
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
Labor:
Wages - Flood Control
Overtime
Out of Grade
167,273.07
15,000.44
1,009.79
172,274.41
19,500.00
250.00
181,474.97
17,000.00
1,000.00
5.34%
-12.82%
300.00%
Total Labor
183,283.30
192,024.41
199,474.97
3.88%
General Expenses:
Services
Supplies
22,537.51
19,139.76
15,950.00
20,000.00
15,950.00
20,000.00
0.00%
0.00%
41,677.27
35,950.00
35,950.00
0.00%
Flood Control:
Levee Maintenance
182,610.63
233,758.76
225,000.00
-3.75%
Total Flood Control
182,610.63
233,758.76
225,000.00
-3.75%
407,571.20
461,733.17
460,424.97
-0.28%
TOTAL FLOOD CONTROL DIVISION
6-9

SNOW AND ICE DIVISION
SUMMARY
2015
EXPENDED
08
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
General Expenses
956,086.96
390,120.00
390,120.00
0.00%
DIVISION TOTALS
956,086.96
390,120.00
390,120.00
0.00%
General
Expenses
100.00%

975,000.00
900,000.00
825,000.00
750,000.00
675,000.00
600,000.00
525,000.00
450,000.00
375,000.00
300,000.00
225,000.00
150,000.00
75,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
6-10

SNOW AND ICE DIVISION
LINE ITEM DETAIL
08
2015
EXPENDED
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
General Expenses:
Overtime
Meals
Services
Contract Services
Supplies
196,974.32
12,634.00
39,788.14
306,912.09
399,469.75
100,000.00
5,000.00
2,000.00
50,000.00
233,120.00
100,000.00
5,000.00
2,000.00
50,000.00
233,120.00
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
955,778.30
390,120.00
390,120.00
0.00%
955,778.30
390,120.00
390,120.00
0.00%
TOTAL SNOW AND ICE DIVISION
6-11
HEALTH AND WELFARE
Health and Welfare programs service the health needs of the Town
of West Springfield citizens through design and implementation of
health regulations and programs, including programs designed to
meet the needs of the Towns elderly citizens and veterans.
Departments:
Health Department
Veterans Services Department
Council on Aging
7-1
SUMMARY
HEALTH AND WELFARE
DEPARTMENT
2015
2016
2017
MAYOR'S
RECOMMENDATION
2017
APPROP.
% CHANGE
Health Department
264,335.29
281,023.42
284,352.39
1.18%
Veteran's Services Department
730,448.31
725,344.72
726,357.22
0.14%
Council on Aging
336,382.45
338,632.59
346,762.92
2.40%
1,331,166.05
1,345,000.73
1,357,472.53
0.93%
Total Health and Welfare
Total Health and Welfare by Category
Operating
56%
Personnel
44%
7-2
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Mission Statement:
The Health Department provides programs and services that promote the health and well-being
of the public. By statutory mandates, the Health Departments is responsible for promoting and
protecting the health of the citizens of the West Springfield through the enforcement of federal,
state and local health laws and regulations. The Health Department also strives to prevent disease
through education, investigation and enforcement activities. Our activities include inspections
of food service facilities, swimming facilities, hotels/motels, tanning facilities, tattoo
establishments and housing units; investigating reports of nuisances, communicable diseases, and
code violations; providing tuberculosis testing, some immunizations, and health education; and,
emergency preparedness planning and response.
FY 2017 Objectives:
In Fiscal Year 2017, the Health Department will strive to achieve the following, in no particular
order:
Inspect all permitted establishments at least twice.
Conduct successful influenza vaccination clinics.
Coordinate emergency preparedness training with other town agencies.
Work with other departments to exercise the emergency response protocol for the
Municipal Office Building.
Develop a workable plan to bring the team members all into one office space.
Label the rest of our emergency response gear so that it can be returned to us if
loaned out.
Develop a public health education campaign for the blue channel.
Develop a program to help hoarders comply with the State Sanitary Code.
Decrease the length of time it takes to close a housing related complaint.
Decrease the number of housing related complaints that go to court.
Increase the number of educational opportunities team members conduct.
Staffing:
1 Director of Public Health
1 Public Health Nurse Administrator
1 Registered Sanitarian
1 Administrative Secretary
1 Code Enforcement Officer (grant funded)
1 Public Health Associate (CDC employee)
1 Public Health Nurse (part-time, contractual)
3 Member Board of Health (appointed)
7-3
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
SUMMARY
2015
EXPENDED
01
Personnel Services
03
Longevity
08
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
234,803.18
238,967.42
242,146.39
1.33%
150.00
750.00
900.00
20.00%
General Expenses
9,446.31
18,951.00
19,151.00
1.06%
11
2,037.56
3,150.00
2,950.00
-6.35%
20
17,898.24
19,205.00
19,205.00
0.00%
264,335.29
281,023.42
284,352.39
1.18%
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
Motor Vehicle
Expense
1.04%
Contractual
Services
6.78%
General
Expenses
6.76%
Personnel
Services
85.43%

290,000.00
280,000.00
270,000.00
260,000.00
250,000.00
240,000.00
230,000.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
7-4
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
LINE ITEM DETAIL
01
2015
EXPENDED
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
Personnel Services:
Health Director
Public Health Nurse
Sanitarian
73,681.16
65,346.63
53,073.32
42,702.07
74,896.04
66,393.18
54,129.31
43,548.89
76,581.05
67,887.14
54,129.31
43,548.89
2.25%
2.25%
0.00%
0.00%
234,803.18
238,967.42
242,146.39
1.33%
Longevity:
Longevity
150.00
750.00
900.00
20.00%
Total Longevity
150.00
750.00
900.00
20.00%
General Expenses:
Equipment Maintenance Contract
Well Child
Rabies Testing
Animal Disposal
Printing Forms
Office Supplies
Medical Supplies/Sharps Disposal
Food Sample
Malpractice Insurance
Miscellaneous
705.00
696.00
698.16
3,720.00
610.20
734.48
944.49
18.98
454.50
61.00
803.50
6,120.00
700.00
150.00
4,000.00
500.00
1,000.00
4,850.00
100.00
1,250.00
81.00
200.00
6,120.00
700.00
150.00
4,000.00
500.00
1,000.00
5,000.00
100.00
1,250.00
162.00
169.00
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
3.09%
0.00%
0.00%
100.00%
-15.50%
9,446.31
18,951.00
19,151.00
1.06%

Motor Vehicle Repairs and Maint
Car Allowance
308.98
7.99
1,720.59
550.00
700.00
1,900.00
450.00
600.00
1,900.00
-18.18%
-14.29%
0.00%
2,037.56
3,150.00
2,950.00
-6.35%
17,898.24
19,205.00
19,205.00
0.00%
17,898.24
19,205.00
19,205.00
0.00%
TOTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
264,335.29
281,023.42
284,352.39
1.18%
03
08
11
20
7-5
VETERANS SERVICE
DEPARTMENT
Mission Statement:
The Department of Veterans Services is responsible for providing financial, medical and burial
assistance to Veterans and spouses and children of Veterans as required by Massachusetts
General Laws 115 and CMR 108 Regulations. This assistance includes providing for food, fuel,
housing, living expenses, medical, dental, pharmaceutical bills, medical insurance premiums and
long term care expenses according to the budgets provided under MGL 115. The department is
also responsible for the distribution and maintenance of the St. Thomas Cemetery and town
property flags. Most services and costs, as previously described, are reimbursed 75% from the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The burial assistance and move-in costs are reimbursed.
The Department of Veterans Services is responsible for the coordination and execution of the
Memorial and Veterans Day Parades, and other Veterans activities and ceremonies. The
department is responsible for flagging official town monuments, and providing flags to the
Center on Aging, the Library, and the Fire Department. The Director disseminates information
relating to local, state, and federal benefits for our Veterans and their families.
FY 2017 Objectives:
The departments FY 2017 objectives are continual provision of services and assistance to our
Veterans and their families in a professional and honorable manner. The departments duties will
include the successful execution of the towns Veterans ceremonies and parades, sharing of
resources and support with non-governmental Veterans organizations, working with other town
departments to ensure Veterans are properly represented, ensure unserviceable flags are replaced
on town properties, assisting needy Veterans through the Commonwealths Chapter 115
Program, and assist all Veterans with information about local, state, and federal programs that
may be applicable to their needs.
Staffing:
1 Veteran Service Officer (VSO)
7-6
VETERAN'S SERVICES DEPARTMENT

SUMMARY
2015
EXPENDED
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
01
Personnel Services
43,370.22
45,000.00
46,012.50
2.25%
08
General Expenses
1,598.56
2,540.00
2,540.00
0.00%
50
Parades and Ceremonies
2,031.81
3,500.00
3,500.00
0.00%
51
Assistance
683,447.72
674,304.72
674,304.72
0.00%
730,448.31
725,344.72
726,357.22
0.14%
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
Personnel
Services
6.33%
General
Expenses
0.35%
Parades and
Ceremonies
0.48%
Assistance
92.83%

825,000.00
750,000.00
675,000.00
600,000.00
525,000.00
450,000.00
375,000.00
300,000.00
225,000.00
150,000.00
75,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
7-7
VETERAN'S SERVICES DEPARTMENT

LINE ITEM DETAIL
01
08
50
51
2015
EXPENDED
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
Personnel Services:
Veteran's Agent
Investigator
40,454.22
2,916.00
45,000.00
0.00
46,012.50
0.00
2.25%
0.00%
43,370.22
45,000.00
46,012.50
2.25%
General Expenses
Office Supplies
807.88
730.68
60.00
0.00
850.00
1,500.00
140.00
50.00
850.00
1,500.00
140.00
50.00
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
1,598.56
2,540.00
2,540.00
0.00%
Parades and Ceremonies

Miscellaneous
2,031.81
3,500.00
3,500.00
0.00%
Total Parades and Ceremonies
2,031.81
3,500.00
3,500.00
0.00%
Assistance
Veteran's Benefits - Ordinary
Veteran's Benefits - Miscellaneous
414,403.76
269,043.96
403,540.72
270,764.00
403,540.72
270,764.00
0.00%
0.00%
Total Assistance
683,447.72
674,304.72
674,304.72
0.00%
730,448.31
725,344.72
726,357.22
0.14%
TOTAL VETERAN'S SERVICES

DEPARTMENT
7-8
COUNCIL ON AGING
Mission Statement:
The West Springfield Council on Aging/Senior Center (the Center) is dedicated to enhancing the
quality of life of adults regardless of age, income, race, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation
by offering services and recreational opportunities that strive to enhance and promote each
persons independence and autonomy. The Council on Aging represents the towns interests in
providing services to meet the needs of the older adults in conjunction with the States Dept. of
Elder Affairs and is responsible for the operation and oversight of the Senior Center.
FY 2017 Objectives:
The Council on Aging provides a variety of services, programs, and activities to promote the
overall health and wellbeing of adults 55 years of age and older. Over the next year we will
serve more than 1,750 unduplicated older adults with:
o Nutrition Services: Preparing & serving more than 50,000 meals to home meal clients and
noontime congregate lunch attendees Monday Friday;
o Transportation Services: Providing approximately 5,000 rides to older adults needing
medical services, food shopping, hairdressing appointments and trips to the Center;
o Outreach Services: Assisting more than 750 adults with benefits counseling, medical
transportation services, food stamp applications, fuel assistance, health care proxy forms,
medical equipment loans, information & assistance, & case management to assist adults
with private pay in home services;
o Nursing Services: Serving more than 950 duplicated older adults through home visits,
medication management, blood pressure monitoring, foot care clinics, flu clinics and
wellness programming;
o Activity Services: Providing a wide variety of programming to more than 20,500
duplicated attendees throughout the year to come with evidence based programs,
educational seminars, social & health-related programs, computer classes, Yoga, Tai Chi,
exercise classes, oil/watercolor painting, quilting, scrapbooking, writing, woodcarving,
sewing, tap/line dancing, jewelry, special events, Travel Club, Bridge Club, Walking Club,
Pool Room & Tournaments, and FORM (Fellowship of Retired Men);
o Collaborations: Working with local businesses & organizations to provide adults with
greater opportunities including support groups (Reflections, Grief Relief) and ESL Classes.
West Springfields adult population continues to grow. In the coming year our Center will offset
some of the financial strains of that growth by garnering sponsorships for many special
functions, as most activities are supported by client donations and/or the Friends of West
Springfield Senior Center. Additional funding support comes from Federal Title III grants, State
Formula Grant, and other grant opportunities. The Centers partnership with the West
Springfield Housing Authority has increased our ability to provide offsite activity programming
in our community and reach adults who are not able to come to our Center.
Staffing:
1 Executive Director
1 Deputy Director
1 Office Assistant (part-time)
1 Outreach Worker
1 Senior Center Coordinator
1 Motor Vehicle Operator
1 Cook
Contractual Grant Funded positions

1 Registered Nurse (part time)
4 Kitchen Assistants (part time)
8 Meals on Wheels Drivers (part time)
7-9
COUNCIL ON AGING
SUMMARY
01
Personnel Services
03
Longevity
08
General Expenses
09
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
2015
EXPENDED
292,165.51
299,920.09
307,300.42
2.46%
1,000.00
1,150.00
1,150.00
0.00%
27,966.76
18,012.50
18,762.50
4.16%
Operations Expense
9,210.10
10,125.00
10,125.00
0.00%
11
Mini-Bus
4,927.08
8,300.00
8,300.00
0.00%
20
1,113.00
1,125.00
1,125.00
0.00%
336,382.45
338,632.59
346,762.92
2.40%
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
General
Expenses
5.41%
Operations
Expense
2.92%
Mini-Bus
2.39%
Contractual
Services
0.32%
Longevity
0.33%
Personnel
Services
88.62%

375,000.00
300,000.00
225,000.00
150,000.00
75,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
7-10
COUNCIL ON AGING
LINE ITEM DETAIL
01
Personnel Services:
Council on Aging Director
Deputy Director of Council on Aging
Office Assistant
Overtime
Outreach Worker
Center Coordinator
Motor Vehicle Operator
Cook
08
09
12
20
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
63,368.91
51,220.04
14,577.66
358.57
54,127.17
42,073.90
35,221.94
31,217.32
65,999.59
52,940.72
15,847.40
350.00
55,200.98
42,908.92
34,919.74
31,752.74
67,649.63
54,263.99
15,089.98
500.00
55,815.38
42,908.92
39,319.78
31,752.74
2.50%
2.50%
-4.78%
42.86%
1.11%
0.00%
12.60%
0.00%
292,165.51
299,920.09
307,300.42
2.46%
Longevity:
Longevity
1,000.00
1,150.00
1,150.00
0.00%
Total Longevity
1,000.00
1,150.00
1,150.00
0.00%
General Expenses:
Uniform Allowance
Office Supplies
Custodial Supplies
300.00
23,569.68
3,301.88
0.00
795.20
300.00
15,212.50
2,000.00
0.00
500.00
300.00
15,212.50
2,000.00
750.00
500.00
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
100.00%
0.00%
27,966.76
18,012.50
18,762.50
4.16%
Operations Expense:
Travel
9,210.10
10,125.00
10,125.00
0.00%
9,210.10
10,125.00
10,125.00
0.00%
Mini-Bus:
Motor Vehicle Repairs and Main
3,364.45
1,562.63
6,300.00
2,000.00
6,300.00
2,000.00
0.00%
0.00%
Total Mini-Bus
4,927.08
8,300.00
8,300.00
0.00%
Contract Services:
Contract Services
1,113.00
1,125.00
1,125.00
0.00%
1,113.00
1,125.00
1,125.00
0.00%
336,382.45
338,632.59
346,762.92
2.40%

03
2015
EXPENDED
TOTAL COUNCIL ON AGING
7-11
CULTURE AND RECREATION
Culture and Recreation programs are designed to provide cultural,

educational and recreational activities, which enhance the quality of life
for the citizens of the Town of West Springfield.
Departments:
Library
Park and Recreation
8-1
SUMMARY
CULTURE AND RECREATION BUDGET
2015
2016
DEPARTMENT
2017
MAYOR'S
RECOMMENDATION
2017
APPROP.
% CHANGE
Library
806,748.67
852,658.60
889,446.68
4.31%
Park and Recreation
480,952.45
501,393.21
516,422.11
3.00%
1,287,701.12
1,354,051.81
1,405,868.79
3.83%
Total Culture and Recreation
Total Culture and Recreation by Category
Operating
15%
Seasonal
Employees
17%
Personnel
68%
8-2
LIBRARY
Mission Statement:
The West Springfield Public Library provides materials in a variety of formats and services for persons of all ages, to help
community residents obtain information that meets their personal, educational, and professional needs. All library services
are vigorously promoted to increase public awareness and thereby increase the quality of life for West Springfield citizens.
[Accepted by W.S. Public Library Board of Trustees 9/22/09]
West Springfield Public Library (WSPL) is a vital community based facility and multimedia center staffed with
knowledgeable personnel that offers valuable services for residents. The Library provides an up-to-date collection of
materials in various formats, cultural and educational programming, Internet access, and Wi-Fi. Patrons can request
materials online via the card catalog at any time of the day or night, extending the reach of the Library far beyond our
regular hours.
The West Springfield Public Library opened its doors at the newly rehabilitated and expanded Library located at 200 Park
Street on January 11, 2016. Fiscal Year 2017 will be the first full year of operation at the new facility.

The FY2017 budget was developed to reflect service needs to the public as outlined in the 5-Year Strategic Plan 2010-2014
(also known as Long Range Plan). While the core mission of the West Springfield Public Library is information, literacy
and public education, it is very much in line with the communitys strategic goals and priorities as outlined in West
Springfields Master Plan that was developed in the same year as the Library created its Strategic Plan.
The budget process always begins with the Library Administration, Board of Trustees and staff reviewing the goals,
objectives and activities listed in the plan that will make a beneficial difference in the lives of all West Springfield
residents. The plan is also essential in determining the allocation of municipal funds and determining the level of staffing
for accomplishing the established goals and objectives.
As outlined in the Strategic Plans annual update for July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017, the Library will focus on the following
priority service responses:
Provide access to the ever-growing resources and services available through the Internet.
Address literacy needs of all residents and create opportunities to improve literacy skills for adults and teens in
order to meet their personal goals and fulfill their responsibilities as parents, citizens, and workers.
Create young readers by providing opportunities for children from birth to age five through a variety of programs
and services to ensure that they will enter school ready to read, write and listen.
Provide residents with a safe and welcoming physical place either to meet and interact with others or to sit quietly
and read. Have open accessible virtual spaces that support networking. Provide employees with a safe,
environmentally healthy, and secure work place.
Ensure that new immigrants will have information on citizenship, English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
classes, employment, public schooling, health and safety, available social services and any other topics they need
to participate successfully in this community and in American life.
Facilities costs for the Library are included in the Central Maintenance Department budget for FY 2017.
Staffing:
1 Library Director
1 Assistant Library Director
1 Reference Librarian
1 Assistant Reference Librarian
1 Youth Librarian
1 Assistant Youth Librarian
1 Cataloger
1 Young Adult Librarian (part-time)

2 Senior Librarian Assistants
1 Library Technician
4 Junior Library Assistants (varying schedules)
3 Library Pages (18 hours, no benefits)
6 Member Board of Library Trustees
8-3
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
SUMMARY
01
Personnel Services
03
Longevity
08
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
2015
EXPENDED
669,213.37
714,580.72
750,510.70
5.03%
2,235.00
2,625.00
2,775.00
5.71%
General Expenses
25,897.91
23,949.88
24,657.98
2.96%
26
Books and Visual Aids
75,524.39
77,625.00
77,625.00
0.00%
27
C/W Mars
33,878.00
33,878.00
33,878.00
0.00%
806,748.67
852,658.60
889,446.68
4.31%
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
Books and
Visual Aids
General 9%
Expenses
3%
Longevity
0%
C/W Mars
4%
Personnel
Services
84%

1,000,000.00
875,000.00
750,000.00
625,000.00
500,000.00
375,000.00
250,000.00
125,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
8-4
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
LINE ITEM DETAIL
01
Personnel Services:
Library Director
Assistant Library Director
Reference Librarian
Assistant Reference Librarian
Youth Librarian
Assistant Youth Librarian
Cataloger
Senior Librarian Assistant
Young Adult Librarian
Senior Librarian Assistant
Library Technician
Junior Librarian Assistant
Library Pages
Shift Differential
Staff Coverage (On Call)
08
26
27
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
79,969.77
72,557.77
52,953.17
46,449.25
56,120.51
46,392.43
56,120.51
20,350.16
0.00
38,145.13
34,234.91
27,142.17
30,738.61
32,312.37
18,493.48
22,758.15
4,334.32
30,140.66
81,295.24
73,737.20
55,331.48
48,534.71
57,232.08
48,534.71
57,232.08
34,800.17
12,085.13
38,901.01
35,426.05
31,652.51
33,236.26
31,652.51
21,715.20
25,272.00
4,942.38
23,000.00
83,327.38
75,580.38
57,849.21
50,743.10
58,376.76
50,743.10
58,376.76
36,373.87
22,079.03
39,678.92
36,134.86
33,083.51
34,738.51
33,083.51
22,411.41
28,188.00
5,433.83
24,308.56
2.50%
2.50%
4.55%
4.55%
2.00%
4.55%
2.00%
4.52%
82.70%
2.00%
2.00%
4.52%
4.52%
4.52%
3.21%
11.54%
9.94%
5.69%
669,213.37
714,580.72
750,510.70
5.03%
Longevity:
Longevity
2,235.00
2,625.00
2,775.00
5.71%
Total Longevity
2,235.00
2,625.00
2,775.00
5.71%
General Expenses:
Machine Rental
Contract Services
Postage/Miscellaneous
Library Supplies
Office Supplies
1,142.76
13,993.47
0.00
5,998.58
2,500.00
2,263.10
1,143.00
11,506.88
1,000.00
6,000.00
2,500.00
1,800.00
1,143.00
12,214.98
1,000.00
6,000.00
2,500.00
1,800.00
0.00%
6.15%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
25,897.91
23,949.88
24,657.98
2.96%
Books and Visual Aids:

Publications
75,524.39
77,625.00
77,625.00
0.00%
Total Books and Visual Aids
75,524.39
77,625.00
77,625.00
0.00%
C/W MARS:
C/W MAR
33,878.00
33,878.00
33,878.00
0.00%
C/W MARS
33,878.00
33,878.00
33,878.00
0.00%
806,748.67
852,658.60
889,446.68
4.31%

03
2015
EXPENDED
TOTAL LIBRARY
8-5
PARK AND RECREATION

Mission Statement:
As a Municipal Agency, the mission of the West Springfield Park and Recreation Department is to provide
recreational programs, services, and park and playground facilities which offer opportunities for Town residents
to enjoy their leisure time, experience personal growth, and to enhance the quality of their lives. This mission
includes the establishment of a non-violence and drug free environment for our volunteer as well as our paid
employees in order to maintain a safe and comfortable atmosphere for our program participants. All program
participants, who so desire, should be able to participate in activities regardless of socio-economic status or
ability level. All participants should have the opportunity to learn fundamentals of the activity, to develop their
skills and to participate equally in programs and activities. This philosophy includes the establishment of short
and long range goals and objectives for the conduct of recreation, leisure and cultural activities for and on the
behalf of the residents of the Town. The Park and Recreation Commission shall assess the status of the fields,
play areas, parks and park equipment, facilities and programs, including school field and recreational areas. The
Park and Recreation Commissioners shall review all requests for the use of Town property for recreational,
cultural and leisure purposes. The Park and Recreation Commissioners and Department create and promote
successful programs for our residents which instill pride in our community.
The Benefits of Park and Recreation are ENDLESS!

FY 2017 Budget Goals and Objectives:
As we begin a new fiscal year, the Park and Recreation Department is excited to work with the newly created
Central Maintenance Division which will continue our commitment to improve our parks, playgrounds and
facilities.
Facility improvements planned include;
Replacement of the playground at Memorial School.
Building new dugout shade structures at Old Tatham and Mittineague baseball/softball diamonds.
Continue our efforts towards enhancing security and protection of the towns investments of facilities by
expanding our network of security cameras.
Improvements to Mittineague Parks Interpretive trail system.
Organizational goals include;
Continue working towards a paperless future with increased document scanning for future retrieval
and easy shared access. A focus on making documents easier to find and edit online for our users.
Continue working with the latest opportunities in marketing and community outreach through
different forms of social media. Added and claimed more Facebook Places, creation of Pinterest
and Instagram page. Adding videos of special events, youth sports and programs to our cable
access television and YouTube.
Becoming more interactive than ever by adding QR Codes on pamphlets and signage. QR codes
will allow easy virtual access into programming information, special events schedules and
walking/hiking trails.
Staffing:
1 Director of Park and Recreation
1 Recreation Supervisor
1 Fiscal Assistant
1 Office Assistant
7 Member Board of Park and Recreation Commission
8-6
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

SUMMARY
2015
EXPENDED
01
Personnel Services
03
Longevity
09
Operations Expense
11
14
Medical Expense
43
Sady Pool (wages)
44
Centrum Playground (wages)
45
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
194,900.23
199,997.36
207,261.51
3.63%
1,200.00
1,200.00
1,200.00
0.00%
13,765.79
13,766.05
13,766.05
0.00%
833.13
1,150.00
1,150.00
0.00%
3,140.00
3,150.00
3,150.00
0.00%
4,629.35
4,681.22
4,681.22
0.00%
50,712.92
50,713.00
50,713.00
0.00%
Recreation Programs
128,013.64
130,983.35
138,748.10
5.93%
46
Academically Limited
61,368.89
70,369.65
70,369.65
0.00%
47
Park Rangers
15,398.76
16,957.50
16,957.50
0.00%
63
Outdoor Pools
6,989.74
8,425.08
8,425.08
0.00%
480,952.45
501,393.21
516,422.11
3.00%
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
Outdoor Pools
1.63%
Park Rangers
3.28%
Academically
Limited
13.63%
Personnel
Services
40.13%
Recreation
Programs
26.87%
Longevity
0.23%
Centrum
Playground Sady Pool
(wages)
(wages)
9.82%
0.91%
Operations
Expense
2.67%
Motor
Vehicle
Medical Expense Expense
0.61%
0%

525,000.00
450,000.00
375,000.00
300,000.00
225,000.00
150,000.00
75,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
8-7

LINE ITEM DETAIL
01
Personnel Services:
Director of Park and Recreation
Office Assistant
Recreation Program Supervisor
Fiscal Assistant
Overtime
09
11
14
43
44
45
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
68,639.79
32,004.86
51,789.99
41,465.59
1,000.00
69,741.81
33,456.02
53,505.00
42,294.53
1,000.00
71,485.29
36,666.32
55,815.37
42,294.53
1,000.00
2.50%
9.60%
4.32%
0.00%
0.00%
194,900.23
199,997.36
207,261.51
3.63%
Longevity:
Longevity
1,200.00
1,200.00
1,200.00
0.00%
Total Longevity
1,200.00
1,200.00
1,200.00
0.00%
Operations Expense:
Contract Services
Supplies
Car Allowance
10,335.26
3,259.13
171.40
12,406.54
211.51
1,148.00
12,406.54
211.51
1,148.00
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
13,765.79
13,766.05
13,766.05
0.00%

Gasoline and Diesel
MV Repairs and Maintenance
605.60
227.53
550.00
600.00
550.00
600.00
0.00%
0.00%
833.13
1,150.00
1,150.00
0.00%
Medical Expense:
Medical Expense
3,140.00
3,150.00
3,150.00
0.00%
Total Medical Expense
3,140.00
3,150.00
3,150.00
0.00%
Sady Pool:
Other Salaries and Wages
4,629.35
4,681.22
4,681.22
0.00%
Total Sady Pool
4,629.35
4,681.22
4,681.22
0.00%
Centrum Playground:
Other Salaries and Wages
50,712.92
50,713.00
50,713.00
0.00%
Total Centrum Playground
50,712.92
50,713.00
50,713.00
0.00%
24,846.48
12,190.44
57,005.06
14,320.00
24,846.45
12,730.80
60,689.95
12,920.00
24,846.45
12,730.80
68,454.70
12,920.00
0.00%
0.00%
12.79%
0.00%
7,216.62
5,886.24
6,548.80
7,101.15
6,125.00
6,570.00
7,101.15
6,125.00
6,570.00
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
128,013.64
130,983.35
138,748.10
5.93%

03
2015
EXPENDED
Recreation Programs:
Recreation Wages
Indoor Programs
Outdoor Programs
Recreation Swim
Cultural Programs
Recreation Services
Indoor Programs
Outdoor Programs
Cultural Programs
Total Recreation Programs
8-8

46
47
63
2015
EXPENDED
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
Academically Limited Program:

Orientation
Special Events
Transportation
Lunch Program
Supplies
Wages
0.00
2,257.75
20,357.46
0.00
2,361.76
36,391.92
730.40
1,000.00
17,952.00
250.00
1,100.00
49,337.25
730.40
1,000.00
17,952.00
250.00
1,100.00
49,337.25
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Total Academically Limited Program
61,368.89
70,369.65
70,369.65
0.00%
Park Rangers
15,398.76
16,957.50
16,957.50
0.00%
Total Park Rangers
15,398.76
16,957.50
16,957.50
0.00%
Outdoor Pools
Supplies
6,989.74
8,425.08
8,425.08
0.00%
Total Outdoor Pools
6,989.74
8,425.08
8,425.08
0.00%
480,952.45
501,393.21
516,422.11
3.00%
TOTAL PARK AND RECREATION
8-9
MUNICIPAL DEBT
All general operating municipal debt of the Town of West

Springfield is budgeted in the Municipal Debt Budget. Debt for
Water and Sewer projects is budgeted in the enterprise fund
budgets.
9-1
DEBT SERVICE
Mission Statement: The Town Treasurer is responsible for maintaining municipal debt. The
Treasurer continues to review the capital budgets current and future, interest rates, and market
conditions to determine when to issue debt. Frequently multiple bond authorizations are
combined and the debt issued at the same time to minimize the costs for bond counsel, printing
costs, and other costs related to the issuance of debt. The town has historically had low debt in
comparison to its peers. Debt is incurred by borrowing money and paying the debt over a period
of time similar to a car loan or mortgage. The town generally issues debt for a shorter period of
time to minimize the interest payments required. Debt is only allowed for certain items that are
defined by the Massachusetts General Laws. The town uses debt as a tool in the budgeting
process to fund significant projects, new buildings or significant renovations in order to not
deplete our resources in a single year. When borrowing, the useful life or impact on the asset
being improved is taken into consideration.
Bond Rating: The Town of West Springfields most current bond rating is a rating of AA from
Standard and Poors dated December 2, 2014. This rating was affirmed from our previous
Standard and Poors rating of AA dated June 16, 2014 at which time Standard and Poors
upgraded the Towns rating from AA-. In providing the AA rating, Standard and Poors noted
strong management conditions, very strong budgetary flexibility and strong budgetary
performance as well as very strong liquidity.
FY 2017 Detail: The town currently has five outstanding debt issues as related to general
government services. The debt issue of December of 2007 includes the Towns share of the
Middle School Debt refunding as well as authorized capital projects for fiscal years 2005 to
2008. This debt will be paid back in fifteen years, ending in fiscal year 2023. The portion of this
debt issue related to the Middle School will be paid in full during fiscal year 2018. The debt
issue of June of 2010 included capital projects for fiscal years 2009 to 2010, inclusive of
approximately $9.4 million for updates to the levee system, as required to maintain certification
of our levee system. The debt issue of June of 2011 included approximately $7.4 million for
energy savings projects for which the town will benefit from savings in electric and utility costs.
The balance of the June 2011 debt issue included other fiscal year 2011 authorized projects. The
debt will be repaid over twenty years. Debt issued June of 2013 included fiscal year 2012 and
fiscal year 2013 authorized projects. This debt will be also be repaid over twenty years. The
final debt was issued in December of 2014 and includes the final debt schedule for the new high
school as well as the library building project as well as remaining previously unissued debt for
fiscal year 2014 authorized projects. This debt will be repaid over a period of twenty-two years.
The Discount line item includes estimated fiscal year 2017 debt service for interest on bond/grant
anticipation notes as may be necessary for the close out of the High School and Library projects.
Grant anticipation notes may be necessary to fund the final project costs reimbursable by
applicable project grants as we await final project audit.
9-2
DEBT SERVICE
SUMMARY
2015
EXPENDED
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
52
Principal Payments
2,575,000.00
3,388,000.00
3,460,000.00
2.13%
53
Interest on Long-Term Debt
1,280,075.27
2,368,960.00
2,241,650.00
-5.37%
54
Discount
187,400.72
50,000.00
50,000.00
0.00%
4,042,475.99
5,806,960.00
5,751,650.00
-0.95%
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE
9-3
DEBT SERVICE SCHEDULE - GENERAL FUND
Eastern Bank Capital Markets

Perm. 12/1/07
Middle School/Municipal Purpose (Refunded)
$14,871,000 @ 3.39%
(Gen Govt: $11,470,500)
15 years, matures 2023
Inside: 6,250,500
Outside: $5,220,000
Principal
Interest
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc.

Perm. 6/1/2010
Municipal Purpose
$17,154,000 @ 3.243%
(Gen Govt: $15,854,048)
Inside: $15,698,048
Outside: $156,000
Principal
Roosevelt & Cross, Inc.

Perm. 6/22/2011
Municipal Purpose
$10,310,000 @ 3.512%
(Gen Govt: $9,100,000)
Inside: $9,100,000
Outside: $0
Interest
Principal
Fidelity Capital Markets

Perm. 6/27/2013
Municipal Purpose
$4,098,000 @ 3.070%
(Gen Govt: $3,097,000)
Inside: $3,097,000
Outside: $1,001,000
Interest
Principal
Raymond James & Assoc

Perm. 12/18/2014
Municipal Purpose
$44,601,000 @ 2.987%
(Gen Govt: $44,028,000)
Inside: $35,292,000
Outside: $8,736,000
Interest
Fiscal Year Total
Principal
Interest
Principal
Interest
Total
FY 2017
780,000.00
84,600.00
575,000.00
327,200.00
500,000.00
245,362.50
205,000.00
77,531.24
1,400,000.00
1,506,956.26
3,460,000.00
2,241,650.00
5,701,650.00
FY 2018
790,000.00
45,350.00
575,000.00
304,200.00
500,000.00
234,112.50
200,000.00
71,381.24
1,455,000.00
1,449,856.26
3,520,000.00
2,104,900.00
5,624,900.00
FY 2019
170,000.00
22,200.00
570,000.00
281,200.00
490,000.00
221,612.50
200,000.00
65,381.24
2,140,000.00
1,377,956.26
3,570,000.00
1,968,350.00
5,538,350.00
FY 2020
170,000.00
15,400.00
570,000.00
252,700.00
490,000.00
197,112.50
200,000.00
59,381.24
2,135,000.00
1,292,456.26
3,565,000.00
1,817,050.00
5,382,050.00
FY 2021
155,000.00
8,900.00
565,000.00
224,200.00
490,000.00
177,512.50
200,000.00
53,381.24
2,135,000.00
1,207,056.26
3,545,000.00
1,671,050.00
5,216,050.00
FY 2022
95,000.00
3,900.00
565,000.00
201,600.00
485,000.00
157,912.50
200,000.00
47,381.24
2,135,000.00
1,121,656.26
3,480,000.00
1,532,450.00
5,012,450.00
FY 2023
50,000.00
1,000.00
565,000.00
179,000.00
485,000.00
142,150.00
195,000.00
41,381.24
2,135,000.00
1,036,256.26
3,430,000.00
1,399,787.50
4,829,787.50
FY 2024
565,000.00
156,400.00
485,000.00
125,781.26
185,000.00
35,531.24
2,135,000.00
950,856.26
3,370,000.00
1,268,568.76
4,638,568.76
FY 2025
565,000.00
133,800.00
485,000.00
108,200.00
185,000.00
29,981.24
2,135,000.00
865,456.26
3,370,000.00
1,137,437.50
4,507,437.50
FY 2026
565,000.00
111,200.00
485,000.00
90,012.50
185,000.00
24,431.24
2,130,000.00
790,806.26
3,365,000.00
1,016,450.00
4,381,450.00
FY 2027
560,000.00
88,600.00
380,000.00
70,612.50
185,000.00
18,418.74
2,125,000.00
726,981.26
3,250,000.00
904,612.50
4,154,612.50
FY 2028
560,000.00
66,200.00
380,000.00
55,412.50
80,000.00
12,175.00
2,125,000.00
663,231.26
3,145,000.00
797,018.76
3,942,018.76
FY 2029
560,000.00
43,800.00
375,000.00
39,737.50
50,000.00
9,375.00
2,125,000.00
599,481.26
3,110,000.00
692,393.76
3,802,393.76
FY 2030
535,000.00
21,400.00
375,000.00
23,800.00
50,000.00
7,625.00
2,055,000.00
536,781.26
3,015,000.00
589,606.26
3,604,606.26
FY 2031
0.00
0.00
185,000.00
7,862.50
50,000.00
5,875.00
2,055,000.00
475,131.26
2,290,000.00
488,868.76
2,778,868.76
FY 2032
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
50,000.00
4,000.00
2,055,000.00
412,196.88
2,105,000.00
416,196.88
2,521,196.88
FY 2033
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
50,000.00
2,000.00
2,050,000.00
348,056.25
2,100,000.00
350,056.25
2,450,056.25
FY 2034
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,040,000.00
275,225.00
2,040,000.00
275,225.00
2,315,225.00
FY 2035
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,040,000.00
193,625.00
2,040,000.00
193,625.00
2,233,625.00
FY 2036
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,040,000.00
112,025.00
2,040,000.00
112,025.00
2,152,025.00
FY 2037
Total
0.00
2,210,000.00
181,350.00
7,895,000.00
0.00
0.00
2,391,500.00
6,590,000.00
0.00
0.00
1,897,193.76
2,470,000.00
0.00
2,035,000.00
565,231.14
42,680,000.00
35,612.50
$
15,977,659.53
2,035,000.00
$
61,845,000.00 $
35,612.50
2,070,612.50
21,012,934.43 $
82,857,934.43
9-4
DEBT SERVICE CHART - GENERAL FUND
6,400,000
6,000,000
5,600,000
5,200,000
4,800,000
4,400,000
4,000,000
3,600,000
3,200,000
2,800,000
2,400,000
2,000,000
1,600,000
1,200,000
800,000
400,000
Principal
Interest
9-5
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Providing for the benefits of eligible municipal and school employees of

Town of West Springfield.
10-1
EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS
Contributory Retirement: The Town of West Springfields pension appropriation is determined by
the Retirement Systems updated actuarial funding schedule approved by PERAC. An actuarial study is
performed at least once every two years in order to maintain a funding schedule that will bring the
retirement system to full funding by the year 2036. Our last actuarial valuation was as of January 1,
2014.
Non Contributory Retirement: Non Contributory Retirement provides retirement for employees who
worked for the town prior to 1937 and chose to retire under a specific retirement law. Payments to other
cities and towns for employees who met the same criteria and left employment with the town and retired
from another community are also covered. The budget covers one former employee. No additional
employees will be eligible for benefits under this section. Cost of Living Increases are now granted in
the same manner as all other retirees and survivors, and are estimated at 3% increase on the first $13,000
of benefits for fiscal year 2017.
Health Insurance: Health Insurance provides for the Towns share of health insurance for municipal
and school employees. The Fiscal Year 2017 costs are estimated at a level close to the Fiscal Year 2016
budgeted costs as a result of significant changes made to the health insurance plans through successful
negotiation with all municipal and school bargaining groups.
Employer Share Medicare: The estimated employers share of Medicare payroll taxes is account for
in this line item for all municipal and school employees.
Employee Assistance Program: The cost of the Town sponsored Employee Assistance Program for all
municipal and school employees and family members. The program assists employees in resolving
work or personal problems.
10-2
SUMMARY
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
2017
2017
2015
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
EXPENDED APPROPRIATION RECOMMENDATION % CHANGE
Retirement:
Contributory Retirement
Non Contributory Retirement
Health Insurance
Employer Share Medicare
Employee Assistance Program
Total Employee Benefits
5,846,207.00
44,748.43
9,771,416.88
725,566.68
18,944.08
6,082,619.00
45,692.76
9,478,533.69
711,827.00
19,771.00
6,286,383.00
28,404.93
9,494,387.97
772,500.00
20,319.00
3.35%
-37.83%
0.17%
8.52%
2.77%
16,406,883.07
16,338,443.45
16,601,994.90
1.61%

18,000,000.00
16,000,000.00
14,000,000.00
12,000,000.00
10,000,000.00
8,000,000.00
6,000,000.00
4,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
10 -3
MISCELLANEOUS
Miscellaneous line items including various committee costs are

included in the Miscellaneous Budget.
11 -1
MISCELLANEOUS
This miscellaneous budget covers a range of services that may not pertain to a particular
department or have traditionally been too small and have been combined into one department for
budgetary purposes.
80 Arts Council The Arts Lottery Council funds a variety of cultural events through grant award received from the state. The
proposed budget includes funding for the purpose of completion of grant applications to secure grant funds for an arts center in
the community.
81 Capital Program Planning Committee This line item traditionally covers any printing costs associated with the Capital
Program Planning Committees preparation of their recommendations for consideration.
82 Historical Commission Incidental costs of the Historical Commission for supplies or obtaining/repairing materials is
budgeted in this line item. The budget also funds storage of historical items.
83 Historical District Committee This line item reserves the right to fund for incidental costs for advertising public hearings
for the Historical District Committee, if the need arises.
84 Commission on Disabilities This line item covers costs for the Commission on Disabilities to attend conferences and
purchase publications.
86 Public Safety Commission The commission is responsible for the oversight of the police and fire departments and their
coordination with other town departments and agencies. This line item covers the administrative costs of the commission.
88 Town Historian This item covers incidental expenses the Town Historian may incur.
90 Postage This line item covers the general postage for most of the town departments.
91 Street Lighting This covers the lighting costs for the towns streetlights. A five percent increase is estimated in this
account.
92 Budget Reports This line item covers the cost of printing the annual budget.
93 Town Reports This line item covers the costs of the printing of the Annual Town Reports.
94 Town Cemetery lots - This line item covers the annual maintenance costs for lots purchased at Paucatuck Cemetery and the
Meeting House Hill Cemetery. It has recently been discovered that a section of Ashleyville Cemetery is owned by the Town.
Funding as proposed in the FY 2017 budget will fund the Towns share of clean-up costs in Ashleyville Cemetery.
95 Reserve Account This item funds extraordinary or unforeseen expenditures incurred by departments only if approved by the
town council.
96 Reserve for Wage Negotiation This line item reserves funds for municipal and school bargaining groups that have not
settled contracts and for which a reasonable estimate can be projected. FY 2017 funding includes estimates for six bargaining
groups for which contracts are currently being negotiated.
11-2
MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET
SUMMARY
80
81
82
83
84
86
88
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
2015
EXPENDED
Arts Council
Capital Program Committee
Historical Commission
Historical District Committee
Commission on Disabilities
Public Safety Commission
Town Historian
Postage
Street Lighting
Budget Reports
Town Reports
Town Cemetery Lots
Reserve
Reserve for Wage Negotiation
TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS
0.00
0.00
2,238.03
0.00
81.90
0.00
0.00
85,290.96
366,091.50
406.59
4,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
500.00
100.00
2,350.00
1.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
88,800.00
400,000.00
750.00
4,000.00
1,125.00
100,000.00
11,325.54
1,000.00
100.00
750.00
1.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
88,800.00
420,000.00
750.00
4,000.00
1,125.00
100,000.00
700,000.00
100.00%
0.00%
-68.09%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
5.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
6080.72%
458,108.98
610,451.54
1,318,026.00
115.91%
100,000.00
75,000.00
100,000.00
700,000.00
0.00%
833.33%
Reserve Accounts - Amount Appropriated Before Transfer to Accounts:

95
96
Reserve
Reserve for Wage Negotiation
100,000.00
245,750.00

1,400,000.00
1,200,000.00
1,000,000.00
800,000.00
600,000.00
400,000.00
200,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
11 -3
NON-RECURRING EXPENDITURES
Non-recurring expenditures represent one time capital and

operating expenditures that do not generally repeat from year to
year.
12 -1
NON RECURRING EXPENDITURES

ACCOUNT
DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT #
DEPARTMENT
0001-122-13-5300-00
0001-122-61-5800-00
0001-192-61-5800-00
Capital Outlay
Capital Outlay
0001-170-61-5800-00
0001-241-61-5800-00
0001-181-61-5800-00
0001-181-61-5800-00
Mayor
Mayor
Municipal Finance:
Information Tech
Assessors
Treasurer/Collector
Central Maintenance
Planning and Development:
Administration
Building
Economic Dev
Economic Dev
0001-220-61-5800-00
0001-220-61-5800-00
0001-210-60-5852-00
0001-210-61-5800-00
0001-210-61-5800-00
0001-210-61-5800-00
0001-291-61-5800-00
0001-137-61-5800-00
0001-141-21-5300-00
0001-146-61-5800-00
0001-195-61-5800-00
2015
EXPENDED
PURPOSE
161,026.25 legal settlements

16,000.00 N/A
199,696.14 Third floor renovations
Capital Outlay
Capital Outlay
Capital Outlay
0.00
17,620.00
805.00
0.00
N/A
Property insp program
Capital Outlay
Capital Outlay
Capital Outlay
Capital Outlay
0.00
68,500.00
12,502.61
11,000.00
N/A
Fire
Fire
Police
Police
Police
Police
Emergency Management
Capital Outlay
Capital Outlay
Police Cruisers
Capital Outlay
Capital Outlay
Capital Outlay
Capital Outlay
53,286.00
6,960.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Repair Floor Drains

Server - Audiolog rec
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0001-300-08-5700-00
School
Other Charges
18,000.00 NEASC Accreditation
0001-300-08-5700-00
0001-300-08-5700-00
0001-300-61-5800-00
School
School
School
Other Charges
Other Charges
Capital Outlay
0.00 N/A
30,000.00 Summer painting
0.00 N/A
0001-300-61-5800-00
School
Capital Outlay
Department of Public Works:
Municipal drop box

N/A
Property demolition
Equipment
Property study
2016
APPROPRIATION
PURPOSE
0.00 N/A
16,000.00 Carbon bank study
200,000.00 Third floor renovations
20,000.00
15,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Permitting/payment kiosk
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
39,838.31
30,000.00
132,898.00
26,209.90
16,434.00
15,500.00
0.00
Deputy Fire Chief Car

Station #3 Roof
Police cruisers
Fingerprint Machine
9 AED Units
Speed monitoring device
N/A
Matching equip -digital
180,000.00 learning grant
Middle school chrome100,000.00 books
30,000.00 Summer painting program
30,000.00 Maintenance vehicle
2017 MAYOR
PROPOSED
PURPOSE
0.00 N/A
10,000.00 Care Coalition
0.00 N/A
0.00
15,000.00
0.00
25,000.00
N/A
25,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Zoning and Ordinance update
50,000.00
0.00
154,546.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
47,350.00
N/A
Two Mowers
N/A
N/A
N/A
Upgrade Intercom/Notification
System
N/A
Police cruisers
N/A
N/A
N/A
Radio Replacement Program
0.00 N/A
0.00 N/A
0.00 N/A
0.00 N/A
Computer/Technology
0.00 N/A
200,000.00 equip
0.00 N/A
Traffic and Safety
0001-410-61-5800-00
0001-410-61-5800-00
Operations
Operations
Capital Outlay
Capital Outlay
174,871.50 Two Ford F450 dump w/plow

0.00 N/A
25,000.00 Concrete planters

33,637.50 stump grinder
250,000.00 Improvements
0.00 N/A
Noise reduction panels and
0001-541-61-5800-00
0001-543-61-5800-00
Council on Aging
Veteran's Services
Capital Outlay
Capital Outlay
0001-630-61-5800-00
Park and Recreation
Capital Outlay
0.00 N/A
0.00 N/A
37,821.00 sound system

0.00 N/A
9,000.00 Security Cameras

1,500.00 Flags
Underground power - Elm
0001-630-61-5800-00
Park and Recreation
Capital Outlay
TOTAL NON RECURRING GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
2,000.00 Sand for pools

12,000.00 ATV for parks
784,267.50
7,720.00 Common
Schematic Plan - Phase 2
10,000.00 Mitt Park
1,166,058.71
0.00 N/A
0.00 N/A
587,396.00
12-2
AMBULANCE ENTERPRISE FUND
13-1
AMBULANCE
ENTERPRISE FUND
Description of Services
The Fire Department provides Paramedic level emergency medical services to the community
operating three ambulances with two in service at all times. All members of the Fire Department
are AED certified. The ambulance service operates under an enterprise fund, recovering the
costs of the service. The billing is done by an ambulance billing service. The department is
proactive in its efforts to advance the levels of training for all its members and supplementing
this training by hiring paramedics to join the department as new recruits.
Highlights
The Fiscal Year 2017 budget includes a Capital Outlay line item of $19,000.00. Included in this
line item is $14,000.00 for the purchase of a battery operated chest compression machine for the
ambulance as well as $5,000.00 for the purchase of an adult mannequin which provides life like
patient situations for the paramedics and EMTs to maintain their skills.
Budget Issues
User fees will support both the direct and indirect costs for the FY 2017 budget. Increased
revenue through a combination of rate increases, additional Medicaid reimbursement and
increased usage will provide for the Ambulance Fund to be fully self-supporting in FY 2017.
Staffing
10 full time equivalents
.5 Safety Training Officer (.5 funded in the Fire Department Budget)
13-2

FISCAL YEAR 2017 BUDGET RECAP
REVENUE:
AMBULANCE USER FEES
INTEREST INCOME
TOTAL REVENUE
1,534,034.33
3,500.00
1,537,534.33
EXPENSE:
DIRECT COSTS
INDIRECT COSTS
TOTAL EXPENSES
1,459,951.62
77,582.71
1,537,534.33
13-3

SUMMARY
2015
01
Personnel
03
2016
EXPENDED
2017
2017
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
1,048,666.38
1,056,048.38
1,062,272.36
0.59%
109,282.45
101,564.75
104,804.26
3.19%
08
General Expenses
224,759.04
252,890.00
273,875.00
8.30%
61
Capital Outlay
0.00
29,061.25
19,000.00
-34.62%
1,382,707.87
1,439,564.38
1,459,951.62
1.42%
74,247.14
77,156.01
77,582.71
0.55%
1,456,955.01
1,516,720.39
1,537,534.33
1.37%
AMBULANCE ENTERPRISE TOTAL (DIRECT)

Indirect Costs
AMBULANCE ENTERPRISE TOTAL
Capital Outlay
1.24%
Indirect Costs
5.05%
General
Expenses
17.81%
Direct
Employee
Benefits
6.82%
Personnel
69.09%

1,750,000.00
1,500,000.00
1,250,000.00
1,000,000.00
750,000.00
500,000.00
250,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
13-4

LINE ITEM DETAIL
2015
2016
EXPENDED
2017
2017
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
DIRECT COSTS:
01
03
08
61
Personnel:
Uniform Branch
Safety Training Officer
EMT's
Overtime
Total Personnel
547,396.49
35,079.60
360,516.74
105,673.55
1,048,666.38
574,381.60
38,118.01
383,548.77
60,000.00
1,056,048.38
576,590.76
38,118.01
387,563.59
60,000.00
1,062,272.36
0.38%
0.00%
1.05%
0.00%
0.59%

Health Insurance
109,282.45
109,282.45
101,564.75
101,564.75
104,804.26
104,804.26
3.19%
3.19%
General Expenses:
Ambulance Expense
Ambulance Billing
Motor Vehicle Repair and Maint
Other Training Expense
Miscellaneous
10,000.00
122,829.29
53,575.78
28,424.43
9,929.54
0.00
224,759.04
10,000.00
99,950.00
63,940.00
22,500.00
6,500.00
50,000.00
252,890.00
10,000.00
108,800.00
53,575.00
29,000.00
7,500.00
65,000.00
273,875.00
0.00%
8.85%
-16.21%
28.89%
15.38%
30.00%
8.30%
0.00
0.00
29,061.25
29,061.25
19,000.00
19,000.00
-34.62%
-34.62%
1,382,707.87
1,439,564.38
1,459,951.62
1.42%
15,205.66
52,422.85
4,680.46
430.07
1,508.10
74,247.14
15,312.70
55,124.96
4,714.11
438.60
1,565.64
77,156.01
15,402.95
55,323.79
4,872.88
427.54
1,555.55
77,582.71
0.59%
0.36%
3.37%
-2.52%
-0.64%
0.55%
1,456,955.01
1,516,720.39
1,537,534.33
1.37%
Capital Outlay:
Capital Outlay
TOTAL AMBULANCE ENTERPRISE

FUND (DIRECT CHARGES)
INDIRECT COSTS* :
Medicare
Pension
Accounting Division
Payroll
TOTAL INDIRECT COSTS
TOTAL AMBULANCE ENTERPRISE
*FY 2015 and FY 2016 indirect costs are budgeted in the General Fund. FY 2017 user fees will support indirect costs.
13-5
WATER ENTERPISE FUND
14-1
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND

The Enterprise Fund provides water service for the Town of West Springfield and is supported
by user fees.

The Water Enterprise Fund will support direct operating costs through user fees in FY 2017.
The FY 2017 budget includes a new project manager position to be funded from the Water
Enterprise Fund and from the Sewer Enterprise Fund. Under the direction of the Town
Engineer, the Project Manager will assist with the management of water and sewer projects.
Included in the capital outlay line item is $171,226.18 for the continued replacement of
domestic water meters, $5,000 for improvements to Bear Hole Reservoir Entranceway and
additional patrolling as well as $125,000 for infrastructure repairs that may be necessary due to
the age of our system. The capital costs will be funded through the Water Enterprise user fees.
Staffing:
1 Deputy Director of Water
Project Manager (1/2 funded by Sewer Enterprise Fund)
1 Fiscal Assistant
1 Meter Reader
14 Labor Service
14-2

REVENUE:
WATER USER FEES
MISCELLANEOUS INCOME
TOTAL REVENUE
3,332,993.60
275,000.00
3,607,993.60
EXPENSE:
OPERATING COSTS
CAPITAL
TOTAL DIRECT EXPENSES
3,306,767.42
301,226.18
3,607,993.60
ADDITIONALLY, $299,512.14 OF INDIRECT COSTS ARE TO BE RAISED AND APPROPRIATED

IN THE GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET.
14-3

SUMMARY
2015
2016
EXPENDED
2017
2017
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
01
Personnel
151,329.52
151,613.28
183,481.96
21.02%
02
Labor
568,123.23
709,909.69
761,020.63
7.20%
03
202,139.00
116,977.96
108,685.84
-7.09%
08
General Expenses
673,249.01
609,000.00
609,000.00
0.00%
20
167,181.11
880,676.00
476,900.00
-45.85%
61
Capital Outlay
374,954.60
104,000.00
301,226.18
189.64%
65
Debt Service
1,208,780.46
1,225,484.24
1,167,678.99
-4.72%
3,345,756.93
3,797,661.17
3,607,993.60
-4.99%
279,447.95
310,923.21
299,512.14
-3.67%
3,625,204.88
4,108,584.38
3,907,505.74
-4.89%
WATER ENTERPRISE TOTAL (DIRECT)

Indirect Costs - Budgeted in General Fund
WATER ENTERPRISE TOTAL
Capital Outlay
8.35%
Labor
21.09%
Debt Service
32.36%
Direct
Employee
Benefits
3.01%
General
Expenses
16.88%
Contractual
Services
13.22%
Personnel
5.09%

4,000,000.00
3,500,000.00
3,000,000.00
2,500,000.00
2,000,000.00
1,500,000.00
1,000,000.00
500,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
14-4

LINE ITEM DETAIL
2015
EXPENDED
2016
2017
2017
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
DIRECT COSTS:
01
Personnel:
Water Systems Manager
Project Manager
Fiscal Assistant
Meter Reader
Total Personnel
81,271.96
0.00
38,695.07
31,362.49
151,329.52
79,414.94
0.00
36,543.13
35,655.21
151,613.28
84,275.86
26,100.00
37,450.89
35,655.21
183,481.96
6.12%
100.00%
2.48%
0.00%
21.02%
Labor:
Wages - Sewer
Overtime
Out of Grade
Prep Time
On Call
Seasonal
Total Labor
482,591.55
44,070.23
3,263.67
4,465.25
15,460.28
18,272.25
568,123.23
612,168.19
59,318.00
3,000.00
5,000.00
15,000.00
15,423.50
709,909.69
650,654.21
59,318.00
3,000.00
5,249.62
16,798.80
26,000.00
761,020.63
6.29%
0.00%
0.00%
4.99%
11.99%
68.57%
7.20%

Longevity
Health Insurance
4,800.00
197,339.00
202,139.00
4,300.00
112,677.96
116,977.96
4,300.00
104,385.84
108,685.84
0.00%
-7.36%
-7.09%
General Expenses:
Meals
Services
Supplies
Taxes
Travel in state
Public Relations
429.00
358,009.31
288,129.70
21,038.54
2,758.45
2,884.01
1,000.00
416,000.00
168,000.00
18,000.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
1,000.00
416,000.00
168,000.00
18,000.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
100.00%
673,249.01
609,000.00
609,000.00
0.00%
167,181.11
880,676.00
476,900.00
-45.85%
167,181.11
880,676.00
476,900.00
-45.85%
Capital Outlay:
Capital Outlay
374,954.60
104,000.00
301,226.18
189.64%
374,954.60
104,000.00
301,226.18
189.64%
Debt Service:
Principal
Interest
Discount
894,298.00
308,541.46
5,941.00
847,909.00
312,575.24
65,000.00
833,275.00
284,403.99
50,000.00
-1.73%
-9.01%
-23.08%
1,208,780.46
1,225,484.24
1,167,678.99
-4.72%
3,345,756.93
3,797,661.17
3,607,993.60
-4.99%
INDIRECT COSTS (BUDGETED IN GENERAL FUND):

Medicare
10,432.06
Pension
57,052.90
Worker's Comp
24,515.65
DPW Admin
153,713.37
Accounting Division
9,360.91
Collections Division
12,171.62
Payroll
573.43
Information Technology Division
9,617.21
2,010.80
279,447.95
12,492.08
68,740.33
31,098.14
166,260.47
9,428.22
11,859.79
682.27
7,926.47
2,435.44
310,923.21
13,695.29
75,072.26
33,053.23
140,655.24
9,428.22
12,113.14
665.06
12,409.95
2,419.75
299,512.14
9.63%
9.21%
6.29%
-15.40%
0.00%
2.14%
-2.52%
56.56%
-0.64%
-3.67%
02
03
08
20
61
65
Total Debt Service

TOTAL WATER ENTERPRISE
14-5
DEBT SERVICE SCHEDULE - WATER ENTERPRISE FUND

MA Water Pollution
MA Water Pollution
Eastern Bank
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc
Roosevelt & Cross, Inc
Fidelity Capital Markets
Abatement Trust
Abatement Trust
Perm. 12/1/07
Perm. 6/1/2010
Perm. 6/22/2011
Perm. 6/27/2013
Perm. 5/22/2013
Perm. 1/7/2015
Raymond James & Assoc

Perm. 12/18/2014
Municipal Purpose
Muncipal Purpose
Muncipal Purpose
Municipal Purpose
Transmission Main
Transmission Main
Municipal Purpose
$14,871,000 @ 3.39%
$17,154,000 @ 3.243%
$10,310,000 @ 3.512%
$4,098,000 @ 3.070%
$8,572,386 @ 2.00%
$566,384 @ 2.00%
$44,601,000 @ 2.987%
(Water: $2,958,500)
(Water: $2,958,500)
(Water: $1,075,000)
(Water: $1,001,000)
(Water: $8,572,386)
(Water: $566,384)
(Water: $573,000)
Inside: $303,000
Inside: $0
Inside: $0
Inside: $3,097,000
Inside: $0
Inside: $0
Inside: $0
Outside: $2,655,500
Outside: $1,075,000
Outside: $810,000
Outside: $1,001,000
Outside: $8,572,386
Outside: $566,384
Outside: $573,000
Principal
Interest & Fees
Principal
Interest & Fees
Fiscal Year Total
Principal
Interest
Principal
Interest
Principal
Interest
Interest
Principal
Principal
Interest
FY 2017
195,000.00
22,375.00
130,000.00
19,650.00
40,000.00
22,650.00
55,000.00
27,118.76
369,866.00
161,450.56
23,409.00
11,684.67
20,000.00
19,475.00
Principal
833,275.00
284,403.99
Interest
1,117,678.99
Total
FY 2018
70,000.00
15,750.00
130,000.00
14,450.00
40,000.00
21,750.00
55,000.00
25,468.76
377,904.00
153,498.44
23,918.00
11,181.38
20,000.00
18,675.00
716,822.00
260,773.58
977,595.58
FY 2019
70,000.00
12,600.00
125,000.00
9,250.00
40,000.00
20,750.00
55,000.00
23,818.76
386,118.00
145,373.50
24,437.00
10,667.14
35,000.00
17,575.00
735,555.00
240,034.40
975,589.40
FY 2020
70,000.00
9,800.00
60,000.00
3,000.00
40,000.00
18,750.00
55,000.00
22,168.76
394,509.00
137,071.96
24,968.00
10,141.74
30,000.00
16,275.00
674,477.00
217,207.46
891,684.46
FY 2021
75,000.00
6,900.00
40,000.00
17,150.00
55,000.00
20,518.76
403,083.00
128,590.02
25,511.00
9,604.93
30,000.00
15,075.00
628,594.00
197,838.71
826,432.71
FY 2022
75,000.00
3,900.00
40,000.00
15,550.00
55,000.00
18,868.76
411,844.00
119,923.74
26,066.00
9,056.45
30,000.00
13,875.00
637,910.00
181,173.95
819,083.95
FY 2023
60,000.00
1,200.00
40,000.00
14,250.00
55,000.00
17,218.76
420,795.00
111,069.08
26,632.00
8,496.03
30,000.00
12,675.00
632,427.00
164,908.87
797,335.87
FY 2024
40,000.00
12,900.00
50,000.00
15,568.76
429,940.00
102,022.00
27,211.00
7,923.44
30,000.00
11,475.00
577,151.00
149,889.20
727,040.20
FY 2025
40,000.00
11,450.00
50,000.00
14,068.76
439,284.00
92,778.28
27,802.00
7,338.40
30,000.00
10,275.00
587,086.00
135,910.44
722,996.44
FY 2026
40,000.00
9,950.00
50,000.00
12,568.76
448,831.00
83,333.68
28,406.00
6,740.66
30,000.00
9,225.00
597,237.00
121,818.10
719,055.10
FY 2027
40,000.00
8,350.00
45,000.00
10,943.76
458,586.00
73,683.82
29,024.00
6,129.93
30,000.00
8,325.00
602,610.00
107,432.51
710,042.51
FY 2028
40,000.00
6,750.00
45,000.00
9,425.00
468,553.00
63,824.22
29,655.00
5,505.91
30,000.00
7,425.00
613,208.00
92,930.13
706,138.13
FY 2029
40,000.00
5,100.00
45,000.00
7,850.00
478,736.00
53,750.32
30,299.00
4,868.33
30,000.00
6,525.00
624,035.00
78,093.65
702,128.65
FY 2030
40,000.00
3,400.00
45,000.00
6,275.00
489,141.00
43,457.50
30,958.00
4,216.90
30,000.00
5,625.00
635,099.00
62,974.40
698,073.40
FY 2031
40,000.00
1,700.00
40,000.00
4,700.00
499,772.00
32,940.96
31,630.00
3,551.31
30,000.00
4,725.00
641,402.00
47,617.27
689,019.27
FY 2032
40,000.00
3,200.00
510,634.00
22,195.86
32,318.00
2,871.26
30,000.00
3,806.25
612,952.00
32,073.37
645,025.37
FY 2033
40,000.00
1,600.00
521,732.00
11,217.24
33,020.00
2,176.42
30,000.00
2,868.75
624,752.00
17,862.41
642,614.41
FY 2034
33,738.00
1,466.49
30,000.00
1,800.00
63,738.00
3,266.49
67,004.49
FY 2035
34,471.00
741.13
30,000.00
600.00
64,471.00
1,341.13
65,812.13
Total
615,000.00 $
72,525.00
$ 445,000.00
46,350.00 $ 600,000.00 $ 190,450.00 $
835,000.00 $ 241,381.36 $ 7,509,328.00 $ 1,536,181.18 $ 543,473.00 $ 124,362.52 $ 555,000.00 $ 186,300.00
$ 11,102,801.00 $ 2,397,550.06 $ 13,500,351.06
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Debt Service Schedule - Water Enterprise Fund
1,300,000
1,200,000
1,100,000
1,000,000
900,000
800,000
700,000
600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
0
Principal
Interest
14-7
SEWER ENTERPISE FUND
15-1
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND

The Enterprise Fund provides sewer service for the Town of West Springfield and is supported by user
fees.
The Sewer Enterprise Fund will support direct operating costs through user fees in FY 2017. The FY 2017
budget includes a new project manager position to be funded from the Sewer Enterprise Fund and
from the Water Enterprise Fund. Under the direction of the Town Engineer, the Project Manager will assist
with the management of water and sewer projects.
Additionally, $125,000 is included in the Capital Outlay line item for infrastructure repairs that may be
necessary due to the age of our system. The capital costs will be funded through the Sewer Enterprise user
fees.
Staffing:
Project Manager (1/2 funded by Water Enterprise Fund)
7 Labor Service
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REVENUE:
SEWER USER FEES
MISCELLANEOUS INCOME
TOTAL REVENUE
2,575,877.00
12,000.00
2,587,877.00
EXPENSE:
OPERATING COSTS
CAPITAL
TOTAL DIRECT EXPENSES
2,462,877.00
125,000.00
2,587,877.00
ADDITIONALLY, $167,003.87 OF INDIRECT COSTS IS TO BE RAISED AND APPROPRIATED

IN THE GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET.
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SUMMARY
01
Personnel
02
Labor
03
08
General Expenses
20
49
Sewage Treatment
61
65
2017
2017
2016
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
2015
EXPENDED
0.00
0.00
26,100.00
100.00%
310,263.12
393,507.43
405,691.75
3.10%
56,874.00
50,418.88
63,690.80
26.32%
221,637.74
235,662.45
235,662.45
0.00%
73,164.98
90,263.00
90,263.00
0.00%
1,656,573.00
1,527,509.00
1,625,669.00
6.43%
Capital Outlay
112,194.29
420,000.00
125,000.00
-70.24%
Debt Service
102,000.00
98,500.00
15,800.00
-83.96%
2,532,707.13
2,815,860.76
2,587,877.00
-8.10%
154,888.60
175,088.60
167,003.87
-4.62%
2,687,595.73
2,990,949.36
2,754,880.87
-7.89%
SEWER ENTERPRISE TOTAL (DIRECT)

Indirect Costs - Budgeted in General Fund
SEWER ENTERPRISE TOTAL
Capital Outlay
4.88%
Debt Service
0.62%
Labor
15.84%
Direct
Employee
Benefits
2.49%
General
Expenses
9.20%
Sewage
Treatment
63.46%
Contractual
Services
3.52%

3,000,000.00
2,500,000.00
2,000,000.00
1,500,000.00
1,000,000.00
500,000.00
0.00
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
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LINE ITEM DETAIL
2015
2016
EXPENDED
2017
2017
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
DIRECT COSTS:
01
Personnel:
Project Manager
Total Personnel
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
26,100.00
26,100.00
100.00%
100.00%
215,549.23
63,854.28
6,067.08
2,233.54
7,828.66
14,730.33
310,263.12
307,319.88
59,287.55
1,100.00
2,600.00
8,200.00
15,000.00
393,507.43
319,504.20
59,287.55
1,100.00
2,600.00
8,200.00
15,000.00
405,691.75
3.96%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
3.10%
1,000.00
55,874.00
56,874.00
500.00
49,918.88
50,418.88
500.00
63,190.80
63,690.80
0.00%
26.59%
26.32%
General Expenses:
Uniform Allowance
Services
Supplies
3,030.85
151,762.73
66,844.16
2,500.00
145,000.00
88,162.45
2,500.00
145,000.00
88,162.45
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
221,637.74
235,662.45
235,662.45
0.00%
73,164.98
90,263.00
90,263.00
0.00%
73,164.98
90,263.00
90,263.00
0.00%
Sewage Treatment:
Sewage Treatment Costs
1,656,573.00
1,527,509.00
1,625,669.00
6.43%
Total Sewage Treatment
1,656,573.00
1,527,509.00
1,625,669.00
6.43%
Capital Outlay:
Capital Outlay
112,194.29
420,000.00
125,000.00
-70.24%
112,194.29
420,000.00
125,000.00
-70.24%
90,000.00
12,000.00
90,000.00
8,500.00
10,000.00
5,800.00
-88.89%
-31.76%
102,000.00
98,500.00
15,800.00
-83.96%
2,532,707.13
2,815,860.76
2,587,877.00
-8.10%
INDIRECT COSTS (BUDGETED IN GENERAL FUND):

Medicare
4,498.82
Pension
19,399.43
Worker's Comp
10,949.90
DPW Admin
92,228.02
Accounting Division
10,921.07
Collections Division
12,171.62
Payroll
525.64
2,350.87
1,843.23
154,888.60
5,705.86
27,658.79
15,611.85
99,756.28
10,999.60
11,859.79
341.13
1,937.58
1,217.72
175,088.60
6,260.98
31,104.38
17,556.69
84,393.14
10,999.60
12,113.14
332.53
3,033.54
1,209.87
167,003.87
9.73%
12.46%
12.46%
-15.40%
0.00%
2.14%
-2.52%
56.56%
-0.64%
-4.62%
02
03
08
20
49
61
65
Labor:
Wages - Sewer
Overtime
Out of Grade
Prep Time
Stand By
On Call
Total Labor
Longevity
Health Insurance
Debt Service:
Principal
Interest
Total Debt Service
TOTAL SEWER ENTERPRISE

FUND (DIRECT COSTS)
15-5
DEBT SERVICE SCHEDULE - SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc

Perm. 6/1/2010
Municipal Purpose
$17,154,000 @ 3.243%
(Sewer: $224,952)
Inside: $224,952
Outside: $0
Principal
Interest
Fiscal Year Total

Principal
Interest
Total
FY 2017
10,000.00
5,800.00
10,000.00
5,800.00
15,800.00
FY 2018
10,000.00
5,400.00
10,000.00
5,400.00
15,400.00
FY 2019
10,000.00
5,000.00
10,000.00
5,000.00
15,000.00
FY 2020
10,000.00
4,500.00
10,000.00
4,500.00
14,500.00
FY 2021
10,000.00
4,000.00
10,000.00
4,000.00
14,000.00
FY 2022
10,000.00
3,600.00
10,000.00
3,600.00
13,600.00
FY 2023
10,000.00
3,200.00
10,000.00
3,200.00
13,200.00
FY 2024
10,000.00
2,800.00
10,000.00
2,800.00
12,800.00
FY 2025
10,000.00
2,400.00
10,000.00
2,400.00
12,400.00
FY 2026
10,000.00
2,000.00
10,000.00
2,000.00
12,000.00
FY 2027
10,000.00
1,600.00
10,000.00
1,600.00
11,600.00
FY 2028
10,000.00
1,200.00
10,000.00
1,200.00
11,200.00
FY 2029
10,000.00
800.00
10,000.00
800.00
10,800.00
FY 2030
10,000.00
400.00
10,000.00
400.00
10,400.00
42,700.00 $
182,700.00
Total
140,000.00 $
42,700.00 $ $ 140,000.00 $
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Debt Service Schedule - Sewer Enterprise Fund
480,000
450,000
420,000
390,000
360,000
330,000
300,000
270,000
240,000
210,000
180,000
150,000
120,000
90,000
60,000
30,000
0
Principal
Interest
15-7
CABLE TELEVISION PUBLIC

ACCESS ENTERPRISE FUND
16-1
CABLE TELEVISION PUBLIC ACCESS

ENTERPRISE FUND
Description of Services
The Cable Television Public Access Enterprise Fund was established by vote of the City Council
in August of 2015, as per Chapter 352 of the Acts of 2014 which provides for the creation of a
separate special fund for Cable PEG (Public, Educational and Governmental) Access. The
Enterprise fund is self-supporting, with cable franchise fees supporting operations. Operating
costs include the costs necessary for the operation of the municipal cable studio located in the
Municipal Office Building and the operation of the new High School Innovation Studio.
Highlights
The Fiscal Year 2017 budget will be the first full year of operation of the Cable Television
Public Access Enterprise Fund. The Fiscal Year 2016 budget represented ten months of
operation.
Budget Issues
Cable Franchise Fees will support both the direct and indirect costs for the FY 2017 budget.
Staffing
1 Director
1/3 Marketing and Communications Coordinator (.66 funded in the General Fund Budget)
1/2 School Cable Manager
16-2
CABLE TELEVISION PUBLIC ACCESS ENTERPRISE FUND

REVENUE:
CABLE FRANCHISE FEES
191,831.02
TOTAL REVENUE
191,831.02
EXPENSE:
OPERATING COSTS
127,068.39
CAPITAL
50,000.00
INDIRECT COSTS
14,762.63
TOTAL EXPENSES
191,831.02
16-3
CABLE TELEVISION PUBLIC ACCESS ENTERPRISE FUND

SUMMARY
2016
2017
2017
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
APPROPRIATION* RECOMMENDATION
% CHANGE
01
Personnel
78,753.81
97,290.46
23.54%
03
19,540.58
7,077.93
-63.78%
08
General Expenses
15,832.76
22,700.00
43.37%
61
Capital Outlay
25,000.00
50,000.00
100.00%
139,127.14
177,068.39
27.27%
11,604.81
14,762.63
27.21%
150,731.95
191,831.02
27.27%
CABLE ACCESS ENTERPRISE TOTAL (DIRECT)

Indirect Costs
CABLE ACCESS ENTERPRISE TOTAL
Indirect Costs
7.70%
Capital Outlay
26.06%
General Expenses
11.83%
Personnel
50.72%
Direct Employee
Benefits
3.69%
* FY 2016 represents the first year of operation; budget is ten months (September 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016)
16-4
CABLE TELEVISION ACCESS ENTERPRISE FUND

LINE ITEM DETAIL
2016
2017
2017
MAYOR'S
APPROP.
APPROPRIATION* RECOMMENDATION
% CHANGE
DIRECT COSTS:
01
03
08
61
Personnel:
Director
Marketing and Communications Manager
School Cable Manager
Total Personnel
45,831.50
12,089.81
20,832.50
78,753.81
57,340.00
14,950.46
25,000.00
97,290.46
25.11%
23.66%
20.00%
23.54%

Health Insurance
19,540.58
19,540.58
7,077.93
7,077.93
-63.78%
-63.78%
General Expenses:
Services
Car Allowance
Supplies
Equipment Repairs
10,999.56
416.65
833.30
2,083.25
1,000.00
500.00
13,200.00
500.00
2,500.00
5,000.00
1,000.00
500.00
20.00%
20.00%
200.01%
140.01%
0.00%
0.00%
15,832.76
22,700.00
43.37%
Capital Outlay:
Capital Outlay
25,000.00
50,000.00
100.00%
25,000.00
50,000.00
100.00%
139,127.14
177,068.39
27.27%
1,141.93
7,087.84
133.88
1,309.42
101.52
1,467.81
362.40
11,604.81
1,410.71
8,756.14
165.39
1,624.29
118.76
2,255.23
432.10
14,762.63
23.54%
23.54%
23.54%
24.05%
16.98%
53.65%
19.23%
27.21%
150,731.95
191,831.02
27.27%
TOTAL CABLE ENTERPRISE

INDIRECT COSTS :
Medicare
Pension
Worker's Comp
Accounting Division
Payroll
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET
* FY 2016 represents the first year of operation; budget is ten months (September 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016)
16-5
CAPITAL BUDGET
The Capital Budget includes a summary of the Fiscal Year 2017

Mayors Recommended Capital Budget, originally submitted to the
Town Council on April 1, 2017.
17-1
CAPITAL BUDGET
The Capital Budget provides detailed information concerning recommended capital requests for
the upcoming fiscal year. The Towns capital needs on an annual basis include capital
equipment primarily for the public safety and public works departments and capital repairs to
existing buildings, roadways and sidewalks.
The following information provides the list of capital proposed to be funded for fiscal year 2017.
The detailed capital budget was submitted to the Town Council on April 1, 2016.
The five year capital plan, as included, is currently under review, and is subject to change.
17-2
CAPITAL REQUEST SUMMARY

FISCAL YEAR 2017
General
Operations
Sources:
Free Cash
1,050,000.00
Total Sources
1,050,000.00
Capital Outlay (Uses)
1,050,000.00
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CAPITAL PROJECTS FISCAL YEAR 2017
Department
Name
DPW/Operations
Fire
Total
Project Name:
Street Maintenance
Fire Engine
Mayor
Recommended
Bond
$500,000.00
$550,000.00
$1,050,000.00
Expensed
Operations
Expensed
Enterprise
$500,000.00
$550,000.00
$0.00
$1,050,000.00
Comments
Free Cash
Free Cash
$0.00
17-4
ANNUAL REQUESTED CAPITAL BUDGETS - TREND ANALYSIS
Cash & Other
15,000,000
14,000,000
13,000,000
12,000,000
11,000,000
10,000,000
9,000,000
8,000,000
7,000,000
6,000,000
5,000,000
4,000,000
3,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
0
Leased
Bonded
17-5
Five Year Capital Budget

Total Project
Estimate
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Council on Aging
Senior Center Roofing
80,000.00
SubDivision Sub-Totals:
Dept Sub-Totals:
80,000.00
80,000.00
DPW
Flood Control
MEMORIAL AVE PUMP STATION TIER 2 COMPLIANCE
AEBI Dike Mower
BRIDGE ST PUMP STATION TIER 2 COMPLIANCE
CIRCIUT AVE PUMP STATION TIER 2 COMPLIANCE
RIVERDALE PUMP STATION TIER 2 COMPLIANCE
WARREN ST FRONT PUMP STATION TIER 2 COMPLIANCE
WARREN ST REAR PUMP STATION TIER 2 COMPLIANCE
WAYSIDE AVE PUMP STATION TIER 2 COMPLIANCE
WAYSIDE AVE PUMP STATION TIER 1 COMPLIANCE
249,984.00
200,000.00
227,763.00
247,206.00
176,377.00
179,155.00
115,270.00
219,430.00
-
249,984.00
200,000.00
227,763.00
247,206.00
176,377.00
179,155.00
115,270.00
219,430.00
247,206.00
677,747.00
395,807.00
294,425.00
187,000.00
200,000.00
80,000.00
200,000.00
200,000.00
200,000.00
Operations
LOG LOADER
NPDES PHASE II
26000 GVW DUMP WITH PLOW
APPLE RIDGE DRAINAGE EASEMENT
#452-2006-41,000 GVW DUMP SANDER WITH PLOW
#418-2000-26000 GVW DUMP WITH PLOW
Memorial Ave-Replace Storm Drainage-Route 5 to Big C Curve
STREET MAINTENANCE
SIDEWALK MAINT
187,000.00
1,000,000.00
80,000.00
150,000.00
195,000.00
180,000.00
140,000.00
560,490.00
190,000.00
200,000.00
10,000,000.00
1,500,000.00
200,000.00
150,000.00
195,000.00
180,000.00
140,000.00
560,490.00
190,000.00
2,000,000.00
300,000.00
2,000,000.00
300,000.00
2,000,000.00
300,000.00
200,000.00
2,000,000.00
300,000.00
2,000,000.00
300,000.00
2,947,000.00
2,690,000.00
2,985,000.00
2,700,000.00
3,060,490.00
Sewer
17-6
Memorial Ave-Replace Sewer Main and laterals to ROW-Rte5 to

Replace Hi-Velocity Jet Machine
POPLAR AVE SANITARY SEWER
REPLACE PAUCATUCK BROOK SEWER PUMP STATION
617,400.00
300,000.00
727,650.00
589,000.00
617,400.00
300,000.00
727,650.00
727,650.00
917,400.00
589,000.00
589,000.00

Total Project
Estimate
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Water
HANOVER STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
FARNUM STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
COTTAGE ST WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
HYDRANT REPLACEMENT
FERRY AVE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
COOK ST WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
Dehumidifier at 506 Shaker Road Westfield Water Treatment Plant
BOULEVARD PLACE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
WINONA DRIVE (PORTION) WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
AMES WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
AMOSTOWN RD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
AMOSTOWN ROAD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
LANTERN LN MAIN RIDGEWOOD - HARBEY
BELLE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
BERNARD ST WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
BIRNIE AVE WATER TANK MAINTENANCE
COLTON AVE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
WILLARD AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
CHAPIN ST WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
WILDER TER WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
CIRCLE DRIVE MAIN MORGAN TO MIDDLE SCHOOL
COLD SPRING AVE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
KINGS HWY PRESSURE REGULATOR REHABILITATION
NELSON CIRCLE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
OHIO AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
ORANGE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
PEASE & INTERSTATE AVE WATER TANKS
PIERCE STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
RIDGEVIEW (PORTION) UPPER MASS WATER MAIN
Memorial Ave-Replace water main Union Street Area
WEBSTER AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
MORGAN ROAD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
LYNCOSKY DRIVE MAIN PIPER - MIDDLE SCHOOL
SUMMIT STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
LARGE FIRE METER REPLACEMENTS
UPPER CHURCH ST WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
Water Storage Tank-Year 4 of 15-Asset Maintenance
Water Storage Tank-Year 3 of 15-Asset Maintenance
MEMORIAL AVE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
WESTFIELD STREET WATER MAIN
353,000.00
268,000.00
178,000.00
376,300.00
138,000.00
156,000.00
100,000.00
123,000.00
198,000.00
187,000.00
2,040,000.00
490,000.00
303,000.00
205,000.00
111,000.00
869,496.00
111,000.00
140,000.00
157,000.00
354,000.00
528,000.00
134,000.00
3,112,000.00
316,000.00
1,180,000.00
187,000.00
1,000,000.00
423,000.00
446,000.00
298,000.00
129,000.00
992,000.00
613,000.00
232,000.00
96,000.00
260,000.00
1,203,002.00
601,501.00
1,440,000.00
3,380,000.00
Dept Sub-Totals:
353,000.00
268,000.00
178,000.00
376,300.00
138,000.00
156,000.00
100,000.00
209,504.00
200,000.00
423,000.00
209,504.00
200,000.00
209,504.00
200,000.00
209,504.00
200,000.00
123,000.00
198,000.00
187,000.00
2,040,000.00
490,000.00
303,000.00
205,000.00
111,000.00
31,480.00
111,000.00
140,000.00
157,000.00
354,000.00
528,000.00
134,000.00
3,112,000.00
316,000.00
1,180,000.00
187,000.00
200,000.00
446,000.00
298,000.00
129,000.00
992,000.00
613,000.00
232,000.00
96,000.00
260,000.00
601,501.00
601,501.00
601,501.00
1,440,000.00
1,534,005.00
2,923,305.00
1,624,005.00
409,504.00
3,380,000.00
16,937,480.00
5,455,861.00
6,291,052.00
5,004,812.00
4,321,329.00
20,586,970.00
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Total Project
Estimate
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Fire
Ambulance Replacement
Fire Engine
590,000.00
630,000.00
Dept Sub-Totals:
280,000.00
280,000.00
310,000.00
630,000.00
940,000.00
280,000.00
940,000.00
Recreation
Replacement of filter and pumps at Alice Corson Water Park
Mittineague Park Gateway Phase 3
Mittineague Park Gateway - Phase 2
Irrigation of Old Tatham #1 & #2 Ball Field & Soccer Field
Cook Playscape
Replacement filters/sand/pumps Memorial Pool
210,000.00
262,500.00
723,000.00
130,000.00
205,000.00
215,000.00
Dept Sub-Totals:
210,000.00
262,500.00
723,000.00
130,000.00
205,000.00
205,000.00
210,000.00
215,000.00
215,000.00
723,000.00
392,500.00
205,000.00
210,000.00
215,000.00
723,000.00
392,500.00
School
Cowing School: Masonry Repairs
Tatham School: Replacement Roof
Fausey School - Replacement of Exterior Doors
Fausey School- Repainting (including old paint abatement)
Fausey School: Repaving parking lot/driveway/recess area
Fausey School: Replacement Roof
Tatham School - Replacement of Exterior Doors
Mittineague School: Repainting
Repaving Middle School parking lot and Service Road
Memorial School - Replacement of all Exterior Doors
Memorial School repainting
Ashley School Repainting (including old paint abatement)
Ashley School Replacement of "portable" classrooms
Ashley School: Design Fees to Replace Portable Classrooms
Middle School: Full renovation of athletic fields
Coburn: School Repainting
Middle School: Remove/Replace underground tanks
Mittineague Roof
Memorial Roof
200,000.00
300,000.00
88,888.00
150,000.00
88,888.00
400,000.00
88,888.00
120,000.00
88,888.00
88,888.00
120,000.00
150,000.00
2,500,000.00
88,888.00
400,000.00
150,000.00
200,000.00
250,000.00
350,000.00
Dept Sub-Totals:
Grand Total:
50,528,852.00
200,000.00
300,000.00
88,888.00
150,000.00
88,888.00
400,000.00
88,888.00
120,000.00
88,888.00
88,888.00
120,000.00
150,000.00
2,500,000.00
88,888.00
400,000.00
150,000.00
200,000.00
250,000.00
350,000.00
1,397,776.00
3,188,888.00
597,776.00
638,888.00
1,397,776.00
3,188,888.00
597,776.00
638,888.00
7,418,637.00
9,689,940.00
5,817,588.00
5,683,217.00
21,919,470.00
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Fiscal Year 2017

Section 10: Employee Benefits

SECTION 13: AMBULANCE ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET

SECTION 14: WATER ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET

SECTION 15: SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET

SECTION 16: CABLE TELEVISION PUBLIC ACCESS ENTERPRISE FUND

SECTION 17: CAPITAL BUDGET

BUDGET RECAP GENERAL FUND

FISCAL YEAR 2017 ESTIMATED REVENUE

Real Estate/Personal Property Tax

Transfer from Enterprise Funds

Transfer from Debt Service Stabilization Fund

Total Estimated Revenue

Transfer from Debt

FISCAL YEAR 2017 ESTIMATED LOCAL REVENUE - DETAIL

License & Permits

Fines & Forfeitures

Motor Vehicle Excise

CERTIFIED FREE CASH

OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY

HEALTH AND WELFARE

CULTURE AND RECREATION

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

TOTAL GENERAL FUND - RECURRING

OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY

Operating Budget by Function

Planning and Development

Culture and Recreation

* Insurance includes Unemployment, Liability and Worker's

Operating Budget by Category

General Government Services account for the management of the

Total General Government by Category

Motor Vehicle Expense

All Insurance (Ex. Schools)

Five Year Trend Analysis

Total General Expenses

Motor Vehicle Expense:

Total Motor Vehicle Expense

Total Professional Services

All Insurance (ex. Schools):

Total All Insurance

Total Personnel Services

FY 2017 Budget Objectives:

HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

Direct Employee Benefits

Five Year Trend Analysis

HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

Direct Employee Benefits:

TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCE DEPT

Five Year Trend Analysis

TOTAL LAW DEPARTMENT

Five Year Trend Analysis

Total Educational Benefits

Total General Expenses

Total Census Expense

Total Animal Control

Total Personnel Services

TOTAL TOWN CLERK

FY 2017 Budget Objectives:

Five Year Trend Analysis

Total Personnel Services

Total General Expenses

Municipal Office Building