Budget info

FY 2010 - 2011Property TaxesOffice of the Tax CollectorMecklenburg County, NC

Mecklenburg CharlotteCorneliusDavidson

HuntersvilleMatthewsMint HillPineville

FY 2010-2011 Mecklenburg County Budget in Brief

For more details about the FY2011 budget go to www.MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

CMS Operating $302,250,000

Community Health & Safety 295,531,871

CMS Debt Service 166,818,593

E�ective & E�cient Government 155,363,625

Social, Education & Economic 146,051,389

Sustainable Community 120,505,351

General Debt Service 87,916,323

CPCC Operating 23,900,000

Pay-as-You-Go 29,337,750

CMS Capital Replacement 4,960,000

CPCC Debt Service 16,856,112

TOTALS $1,349,491,014

22%

21%

12%

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11%

9%

7%

2%

2%

1%

1%

Property Taxes $837,794,362 - 62%

Local ABC Pro�ts $2,477,500 - 0.5%

Investment Income$2,940,000 - 0.5%

Law Enforcement Service District Tax $12,495,927 - 1%

Licenses & Permits $13,271,264 - 1%

Other Revenue$20,716,976 - 2%

Fund Balance $22,700,000 - 2%

Fees & Charges $86,875,268 - 6%

Sales Tax $170,040,000 - 12%

Federal & State $180,179,717 - 13%

How the Money is Used

Where the Money Comes From

FY2011 Mecklenburg County Tax Rate:$0.8387 per $100 of assessed value ($1.0433 combined with Law Enforcement Services District Tax for Unincorporated Areas).

Total Revenue:$1,349,491,014

www.MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

What do property taxes pay for?When you call the police or fire department, play in a park, send your children to public school, check out a book at the library, or eat at an inspected restaurant, you are using services paid for by your property taxes. Your taxes also pay for services to help people move from welfare to work, protect children and senior citizens from abuse and neglect, protect our water and air from pollution, repair and build roads, and much more. Property taxes are the largest source of revenue that fund these services you count on every day. For more information about Mecklenburg County’s budget and services funded by your property taxes, visit www.MecklenburgCountyNC.gov.

What property is taxed?Property taxes are levied on real property (land and buildings), business personal property, registered motor vehicles, boats, trailers, and income-producing personal property. You pay taxes to Mecklenburg County and the municipality in which you live. If you live in Charlotte, Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, or Pineville, you receive one tax bill for both county and municipal taxes. If you live in Stallings, you will receive a bill from the County and a bill from the town. Property owners in unincorporated Mecklenburg County pay additional taxes for their share of police services through the Law Enforcement Service District Tax.

How much will I pay in taxes?The amount of property tax you pay is based on the assessed value of your property. The Tax Assessor determines the value of all taxable property by the first of each year. The tax you pay is based on that value and the tax rate established by the elected city, county, or town officials. (Multiply the tax rate by each $100 of assessed value). For example, the tax bill for a home assessed at $200,000 in value is $1,677.40 for County taxes and $917.20 for Charlotte taxes.

What is the solid waste fee on my tax bill?Owners of residential properties within Mecklenburg County, pay a County solid waste fee of $15 per residence, which funds recycling and waste reduction programs. Residential properties within the City of Charlotte and Huntersville are subject to both a County and City solid waste fee. The Charlotte fee, which funds the disposal cost of trash collected in Charlotte, is $45 per single-family residence and $27 per multiple-family residence. The Huntersville fee is $54.00. Effective July 1, 2010, the Davidson fee is $201.00 for single-family residence and up to $85.00 for multiple-family residence.

How do I change my address on my tax bill?To change your mailing address for real estate tax bills, please visit www.MecklenburgCountyNC.gov and click on Departments, Tax Collections to access the change instructions. For all registered motor vehicle tax bills, contact the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Address information for registered motor vehicles comes directly from the DMV. Please change your address within their offices, and they will send the corrected address information to the Tax Assessor’s Office the next time you renew your license tag.

FY 2010-2011 Town of Cornelius Budget in Brief



FY2011 Cornelius Tax Rate:$0.275 per $100 of assessed value ($1.1137 combined withMecklenburg County rate).

Total Revenue:$20,197,912

www.cornelius.org

FY 2010-2011 City of Charlotte Budget in Brief



FY2011 City of Charlotte Tax Rate:$0.4586 per $100 of assessed value ($1.2973 combined with Mecklenburg County rate)

Total Revenue:$1,659,289,201

www.charmeck.org

Public Works $342,338,781

Public Safety 340,432,626

Water & Sewer 312,131,539

Aviation 291,454,341

Public Transit 182,394,695

Economic Development 76,845,764

Storm Water 57,897,902

General Government 55,793,553

TOTALS $1,659,289,201

21%

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18%

11%

5%

3%

3%

Tax Rate Breakdown:General Fund $0.3773Debt Payments $0.0687Pay-as-You-Go $0.0126TOTALS $0.4586

Municipal Tax Districts:District 1 Tax Rate $.0174District 2 Tax Rate $.0413District 3 Tax Rate $.056District 4 Tax Rate $.0668District 5 Tax Rate $.0300(The tax rate for districts 2 and 3 include the tax rate for district 1.)

Water & Sewer$312,131,539 - 19%

Property &Other Taxes $523,155,025 - 32%

Storm Water $57,897,902 - 2%

User Fees & Other Revenue

$128,495,699 - 8%

Bonds $163,760,000 - 10%

Public Transit $182,394,695 - 11%

Aviation $291,454,341 - 18%

Property Taxes $10,776,000 - 53%

Grants & Investments $203,000 - 1%

Powell Bill$592,000 - 3%

Other Revenue $352,000 - 2%

Other Taxes $681,412 - 3%

Charges for Services & Fees

$1,578,000 - 8%

Appropriated Fund Balance

$2,344,500 - 12%

Shared Revenue $3,671,000 - 18%

Police & Public Safety $5,541,966

Debt Service & Capital Projects 3,362,864

Fire & Public Works 2,443,859

Transfer to Capital Reserve 2,000,000

Solid Waste & Sanitation 1,851,210

Administration & General Government 1,609,262

Parks & Recreation 1,333,795

Tourism & Culture 672,379

Planning 617,493

Powell Bill 533,752

Storm Water 162,000

Governing Board 69,332

TOTALS $20,197,912

27%

17%

12%

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FY 2010-2011 Town of Huntersville Budget in Brief



FY2011 Huntersville Tax Rate:$0.29 per $100 of assessed value ($1.1287 combined withMecklenburg County rate).


www.huntersville.org

FY 2010-2011 Town of Davidson Budget in Brief



FY2011 Davidson Tax Rate:$0.365 per $100 of assessed value ($1.2037 combined with MecklenburgCounty rate).


www.ci.davidson.nc.us

Property & Vehicle Taxes $5,040,070 - 52%

Grants, Loans, & Interest $24,960 - 1%

Powell Bill $250,170 - 3%


$1,406,895 - 14%


Fund Balance Appropriated

$804,179 - 8%

Other Taxes $2,089,970 - 21%

Other $2,122,204

Police & Public Safety 1,578,630


Administrative & General Government 883,915

Streets 855,955

Solid Waste 749,490

Fire & Rescue 591,520

Economic Development 514,670

Storm Water 255,740

Powell Bill 250,170

Travel & Tourism 239,390

Planning 226,630

Building & Grounds 208,805


TOTALS $9,671,244

22%

16%

10%

9%

9%

8%

6%

5%

3%

3%

3%

2%

2%

2%


Grants & Loans $314,000 - 1%

Powell Bill $1,000,000 - 4%


$1,373,499 - 6%

Storm Water $700,000 - 3%

Other Revenue $1,291,732 - 5%

Other Taxes $5,740,000 - 24%

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16%

10%

8%

8%

6%

5%

4%

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3%

2%

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Public Works 4,083,941


Fire Rescue 1,871,285

Debt Servcies & Capital 1,867,758

Administrative & General Government 1,465,915

Tourism & Culture 1,206,677

Powell Bill 1,000,000

Planning 847,850

Storm Water 700,000


Streets & Transportation 183,812

Other 147,400

TOTALS $24,155,931

FY 2010-2011 Town of Mint Hill Budget in Brief



FY2011 Mint Hill Tax Rate:$0.275 per $100 of assessed value ($1.1137 combined withMecklenburg County rate)


www.minthill.com

FY 2010-2011 Town of Matthews Budget in Brief



FY2011 Matthews Tax Rate:$0.3325 per $100 of assessed value ($1.1712 combined withMecklenburg County rate).


www.matthewsnc.com


Grants & Loans $145,708 - 1%

Water & Sewer Bond $522,475 - 3%

Fund Balance $518,846 - 3%






$538,500 - 3%

Other Taxes $530,000 - 3%

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8%

8%

6%

6%

3%

2%

2%

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1%


Administrative & General Government 2,136,237

Debt Service 1,925,348

Solid Waste & Sanitation 1,843,084

Tourism & Culture 1,548,598

Public Works 1,405,471

Fire & Rescue 1,182,089

Powell Bill 1,123,489

Storm Water 568,750

Parks & Recreation 427,985

Planning 405,184

Other 330,000


Economic Development 50,000

TOTALS $18,623,896

1%


Restricted Revenue $99,800 - 1%

Vehicle Fee $163,000 - 2%

Water & Sewer Bond $638,375 - 7%


Fund Balance $1,085,468 - 11%


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19%

13%

11%

11%

6%

4%

4%

3%

1%


Solid Waste 1,830,000

Fire & Rescue 1,229,879

Other 1,039,000

Debt Service (including Water & Sewer) 1,095,610

Administrative & General Government 551,939

Planning 416,930

Streets & Transportation 380,439



TOTALS $9,568,143

FY 2010-2011 Town of Pineville Budget in Brief



FY2011 Pineville Tax Rate:$0.32 per $100 of assessed value ($1.1587 combined with Mecklenburg County rate).


www.pinevillenc.net

Grants, Loans, & Investments $4,547,300 - 31%


Charges for Services & Fees $205,000 - 1%

Fund Balance $516,300 - 4%

Other Revenue $3,317,000 - 23%



Other Taxes $1,535,000 - 10%

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30%

16%

6%

4%

4%

3%

2%

2%

2%

1%

Trans to Capital Projects $4,500,000

Public Safety 4,361,427

Administration & General Government 2,370,085

Tourism & Culture 990,000

Storm Water 590,700

Public Works 535,350

Powell Bill 414,600


Sanitation 295,000

Planning 285,900

Other 20,000

TOTALS $14,690,600

How do I pay my taxes?There are five ways to pay your real estate and personal property taxes. Official Payments Corporation(OPC) will charge and retain a nominal fee to process credit/debit card internet and telephone transactions.Mecklenburg County does not receive any portion of the fees associated with this service. Please reference the Bill Number when paying tax bills.

1. By Internet: Visit http://paytax.charmeck.org and use your credit/debit card or choose eCheck to have payment deducted from your checking account. Fee charged for credit/debit card transactions.

2. By Telephone: Call toll-free 1-877-533-0072 and use your credit/debit card or choose eCheck to have payment deducted from your checking account. Fee charged for credit/debit card transactions.

3. By Mail: Mail both the tax payment stub and check or money order to Mecklenburg County Tax Collector, PO Box 71063, Charlotte, NC 28272-1063. Make checks or money orders payable to Mecklenburg County Tax Collector.

4. In Person: Robert L. (Bob) Walton Plaza at 700 East Stonewall Street. Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (cash, check, or money order only) or West Service Area Center at 4150 Wilkinson Blvd. Monday – Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (cash, check, or money order only)

5. Online Banking: When you authorize a payment through your financial institution’s online bill payment option, the funds are sent electronically from your bank. It may take up to four business days after the date you authorized your financial institution to make the payment before it is posted to your account. The Bill Number must be present on the payment to ensure proper posting to your bill. Your payment will be rejected and returned to the financial institution if the bill number is missing or incorrect.

What are the tax deadlines?Property tax payments (except registered motor vehicles) are due September 1, 2010 and must be paid by January 5, 2011. If mailed, payments must be postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service (not by postage meter or overnight courier) on or before January 5, 2011 to avoid interest charges. Taxpayers whose payment is received on or after January 6, 2011 will be charged 2% interest for January and an additional 3/4% interest for each month thereafter until paid. Unpaid taxes (except registered motor vehicles) as of January 6, 2011 may be advertised in a local newspaper as being delinquent and an additional fee for advertising will be added. Delinquent taxes are subject to garnishment, levy (seizure), and foreclosure. A $25.00 fee or 10% of the check, whichever is greater, with a maximum of $1,000.00, will be charged for returned checks.

Still have questions?• Visit our Web site at http://tax.charmeck.org.

• Contact the CharMeck Call Center by dialing 311 if calling within Mecklenburg County or 704-336-7600 for calls originating outside of Mecklenburg County.

• To learn more about Mecklenburg County and the services provided, log on to www.MecklenburgCountyNC.gov.

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City of Charlotte Budget Calendar for FY2012-FY2013

Date Time Location Purpose March 2, 2011

3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Room 267

Budget Retreat

March 23, 2011

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (MTC begins at 5:30)

Room 267

Budget Retreat

April 13, 2011

3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Room 267

Budget Retreat

May 9, 2011

4:00 p.m.

Council Chamber (televised)

Recommended Budget Presentation

May 18, 2011

3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Room 267

1. Council makes adjustments to Manager’s

recommended budget. Adjustments receiving 5 or more votes move on to June 1st

2. Council may refer alternative budget proposals to the Budget Committee for recommendation prior to straw votes

May 23, 2011

7:00 p.m.


Public Hearing on the recommended budget (including storm water)

June 1, 2011

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Room 267

Lunch and adjustments/straw votes on May 18th budget adjustments. Changes receiving 6 or more votes are included in the budget ordinance for final vote on June 13th

June 13, 2011

7:00 p.m.


Budget Adoption

Source: http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/Budget/Pages/default.aspx

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Mecklenburg County Budget Updates Purpose ! Provide regular updates on key issues/topics of interest prior to developing the FY2012

budget ! Information for the Board of County Commissioner as well as the public on important

events and decisions facing the County Date Potential Topics January 18 · Overview of Update Framework January 26-28

· Economic Forecast · County’s Financial Status · Critical Success Factors · Operating Budget Model; Capital Policy and Debt Service Fund · Redistricting and Federal Legislative Strategy

February 1 · Revaluation February 15

· Service Demand Update · Service Impact of FY2011 Budget Reductions

March 1 · Revenue Update · Consolidation Update · OPEB Update

March 15 · Revenue Update · Compensation Marketplace · County Workforce Changes

April 5 · Impact of the State Budget on the County April 19 · Revenue Update May 3 May 17 · Manager’s Recommended Budget Budget/Public Policy Workshops are held monthly every second Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. in Conference Center Room 267 of the CMGC (2nd floor).

Source: http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/BOCC/Meetings/Pages/default.aspx http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/CountyManagersOffice/BusinessManagement/Pages/default.aspx

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CMS 2011 – 2012 Budget Key Dates All meetings will be held at the Government Center, 600 East Fourth Street Budget Work Sessions: January 25 Board of Education Meeting* Room 267 at 6:00 pm February 15 Canceled as of Feb. 8 Room 267 at 12:30 – 3:00 pm March 15 Room 267 at 12:30 – 3:00 pm * These work session will be held during regularly scheduled Board of Education meetings. Other Key Dates: April 12 Board meeting at 6:00 pm Superintendent’s budget presentation to the Board April 26 Board meeting at 6:00 pm Public hearing on budget May 10 Board meeting at 6:00 pm Board to vote on proposed budget All budget meetings will be televised live on CMS TV3. Video of the meetings will also be posted on the 2011-2012 Budget information section on the CMS Web site. For more information visit www.cms.k12.nc.us Source: http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/MEDIAROOM/BUDGET/Pages/default.aspx!

March 22 Board of Education Meeting* Room 267 at 6:00 pm March 29 Room 267 at 12:30 – 3:00 pm April 27 Room 267 at 12:30 – 3:00 pm !

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