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Our Village, Our News
OCTOBER 3, 2012
Vol. 4 No. 44
Millions cut from county budget, no property tax hike By Robin Ambrosia Staff Reporter
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uPage County has announced its 2013 budget with $8.1 million cuts in spending without reduction in essential services or increases to property taxes. The proposed DuPage County 2013 spending plan is $431.8 million, which is $8.1 million lower than the current budget, according to DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin. The budget includes a reduction of seven full-time positions. The county now employs 2,227 people and has eliminated more than 40 positions over the past two years. Also, reforms have been instituted, including a reduction in the use of county credit cards, cellphones and other unnecessary items. “With process efficiencies that focus on implementing technological solutions, we are able to reduce
headcount without a reduction in services,” District Three County Board member John Curran said. “Also, the consolidation of the Youth Detention Center with Kane County has saved in excess of 1.3 million year over year. As we pursue additional consolidation and streamlining opportunities, we will see additional future savings. “ Taxpayers are expected to save $9 million over 20 years due to consolidation of functions and greater efficiencies due to the appropriation of $16.9 million for campus and county-wide improvements, including the Enterprise Resource Planning system. “By reforming our purchasing process, particularly with commodities, and more competitive bidding, we are able to save significant costs year over year,” Curran said. Employment costs associated with See BUDGET, page 4