REVENUE MANAGEMENT AND COLLECTION DIVISION

 

Accomplishments FY 2006-2007

A new revenue enhancement was introduced, which was immediately visible to the community. The ordinance allows the Fire Department to charge insurance companies for emergency services. The goal of this effort is to recoup some of the expenses, and increase our revenue stream by approximately $300,000 annually. The services include motor vehicles extrications and cleanup of hazardous material spills.

Wrote ordinances for revenue enhancements to reduce the taxpayer burden. Specific information can be found in the City of Hartford Municipal Code (sections listed below). These ordinances were being reviewed for the first time, in 20+ years.

Fire $305,000

A new revenue enhancement was introduced, which was immediately visible to the community. The ordinance allows the Fire Department to charge insurance companies for emergency services. The goal of this effort is to recoup some of the expenses, and increase our revenue stream. The services include motor vehicles extrications and cleanup of hazardous material spills.

Sec. 13-5. Rapid entry key lock box system. The intent of this ordinance is to permit the Fire Department to assess a $100.00 application fee to property owners and/or property managers who are required to purchase and maintain the rapid entry key lock box system and to provide a penalty for failure to do so. The rapid entry key lock box system will eliminate forced entries into structures thereby avoiding costly and time consuming efforts in gaining access to locked structures during an emergency, protecting both property and lives.

Licenses and Inspections $4,000

Chapter 14 Food and Food Establishments. Permit and license requirements, fee schedule and penalties were updated and clearly defined to reflect current standards.

Analyzed and Monitored receipt of all revenue sources (leases, payments In lieu of taxes, state aid, etc.)

Compiled the Revenue Sections of the 07-08 recommended and adopted budget books

Special Events - resolved discrepancies and collected $300,000 on outstanding receivable balances from outside agencies, with the assistance of our Corporation Counsel. 

Enforced Resolution Compliance in departments

Department of Public Works $115,000

Garbage Collection – This resolution authorizes the charge for and establishment of rules and regulations regarding the issuance of garbage receptacles.

Human Resources $25,000

Police and Fire Recruit Applications – This resolution establishes a fee for filing completed applications, to defray some of the costs associated with the review, testing and hiring process for recruits.

Finance $7,500

These resolutions impose fees to defray administrative overhead to research and compile data,

Tax payment information and Payroll replacement copies of W-2’s and other forms for income tax or other purposes.