Town of Elkin 2025-26 Budget Ordinance Be it ordained by the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Elkin, North Carolina. Section 1. Appropriations = The following amounts are hereby appropriated for the portion of the town government and its activities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 according to the following schedule: Schedule A - General Fund Department: Governing Body $ 53,809 Administration $282,569 Finance $398,181 Legal $28,332 Planning & Zoning $212,463 Main Street $124,780 Economic Development $182,803 Public Buildings $175,000 Police $2,248,070 Fire Department $694,440 Garage $91,657 Streets $571,325 Powell Bill $185,500 Sanitation $358,015 Recreation $1,078,054 Elkin Public Library $83,500 Cemetery $47,304 Airport $310,750 Debt Service $228,749 Non-Departmental $311,824 Contribution to Recreation Capital Reserve Fund $5,000 Provision for Fund Balance Build $72.353 Total General Fund $7,744,478 Schedule B - Water Fund Department: Debt Service $190,900 Non-Departmental $89,565 Administration & Billing $140,425 Water Department $1,556,810 Contribution to Water Fund Capital Reserve $50,000 Provision for Increase in Water fund Net Assets -0- Total Water Fund $2,027,700 Schedule C-I Municipal Services District Fund MSD Expenditures $17,500 Schedule D = Explore Elkin Special Revenue Fund Explore Elkin Program Expenses $75,000 NC Trail Days Program Expenses $20,000 Total Explore Elkin SRF $95,000 Schedule E - Utility Assistance Donations Special Revenue Fund Utility Asst. Program Expenses $1,000 Schedule F - Emergency Telephone (911) Special Revenue Fund E911 Expenses $10,766 Section 2. Estimated Revenues = It is estimated that the following revenues will be available during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, to meet the foregoing appropriations according to the following schedule: Schedule A - General Fund Department: Property Taxes - Current Year $3,586,425 Property Taxes - Prior Years 80,000 Tax Discounts and Penalties -0- Interest on Investments $250,000 Garbage & Recycling Fees $339,000 Recreation Revenue $255,550 ABC Revenues $125,000 Intergovernmental Revenues $20,100 Utility & Cable Franchise $390,000 Other Revenues $580,403 Powell Bill Revenue $150,000 Sales Tax Revenue $1,968,000 Appropriated Fund Balance -0- Total General Fund $7,744,478 Schedule B - Water Fund Department: Water Charges $1,700,000 Connection Fees $15,000 Interest on Investments $60,000 Sales Tax Refund $43,200 Other Revenue $64,800 Revenue from Debt Service Reimbursement $86,676 Appropriated Fund Balance $58,024 Total Water Fund $2,027,700 Schedule C - Municipal Services District Fund Total MSD Revenues $17,500 MSD Appropriated Fund Balance $ 0 Total MSD Fund $17,500 Schedule D - Explore Elkin Special Revenue Fund Explore Elkin Donations and Sponsorships $75,000 NC Trail Days Donations & Sponsorships $20,000 $95,000 Schedule E - Utility Assistance Donations Special Revenue Fund Utility Assistance Donations $1,000 Schedule F - Emergency Telephone (911) Special Revenue Fund Surry County PSAP Funds $10,766 Section 3. There is hereby levied the following taxes on each one-hundred dollars ($100.00) valuation of property as listed January 1, 2025, for the purpose of raising the revenue set forth in the foregoing revenue estimate, and in order to finance the foregoing appropriations: Ad Valorem Tax Rate $0.550 Such rates are based on a total valuation of property for the purpose of taxation of $613,498,286 (not including motor vehicles) on an estimated rate of collection of 98.82% (collection rate on real & personal property only). Additionally, there is hereby levied the following Municipal Services District tax on each one-hundred ($100.00) valuation of property as listed January 1, 2025 comprising a municipal services district area with a total valuation of approximately $24,021,261 on an estimated rate of collection of 98.82%. Municipal Services District Tax Rate $0.100 Section 4. General Fund and Water Fund Fees and Charges for Services, as shown in ATTACHMENT A. Section 5. The Budget Officer is hereby authorized to transfer appropriations within a fund contained herein a. He: may transfer amounts between objects of expenditure within a department without limitations. b. He may transfer amounts between departments of the same fund with an official report of such transfers to the Town Council. C. He may make expenditures and/or transfers from appropriations as he deems necessary. Adopted: June 27, 2025 WLMA Will Gwyn - Mayor - Attest: Dak Nbk Darla S. Parker - Town Clerk The following Commissioners voted for the passage of this ordinance: The following Commissioner(s) voted against the passage of this ordinance: ATTACHMENTA Town of Elkin Schedule of Fees Effective: July 1, 2025 General Fund Water Fund Administration Water Sidewalk Café Permit $ 25.00 Franchise Renewal Fee $ 6,000.00 Reconnect Fee $ 30.00 Greater of $5.00 or Late Fee 10% of Past Due Copies $0.25 per page Balance NSF Fees $ 25.00 Service DiscomneciReconnect. Fee $ 30.00 Encroachment Permit $ 50.00 Meter Re-read Fee $ 25.00 Residential Water Deposit rent (based on credit score) $100/S150/S200 Restaurant Water Deposit rent $ 175.00 Police Laundrymat Water Deposit rent $ 250.00 Copies of Reports (Walk-in) $ 2.00 Car Washes rent $ 250.00 Copies of Reports (Mail) $ 3.00 Other Non-residential $ 150.00 Fingerprints $10.00/ per card Hydrant Meter Deposit $ 2,100.00 O#-Duty Officer $30/hour Surry County monthly maintenance fee $ 250.00 Bulk Water Rate $7.00/1000 Gallons Minimum Bill (for 2000 gallons ofv water) $ 16.50 Solid Waste Volumetric rate per 1000 gallons over minimum $7.00/1000 Gallons Residential Garbage (1 cart) $ 10.00 Residential Garbage (2 cart) $ 15.00 Commercial- 1 cart $ 12.00 Water Tap Fees Commercial 2 cart $ 15.75 InTown Commercial 3 cart $ 18.75 Commerica/Residential Plus Cost of Materials Commercial landfill fee $ 8.00 3/4" water $ 1,500.00 Leaf and Limb Residential only $ 4.00 1", water $ 2,000.00 Recycling (household)- 1 cart $ 5.00 2" water T-10 meter $ 4,000.00 Recycling (household). 2 cart $ 10.00 2" water Compound $ 5,000.00 Recycling (household) 3 cart $ 15.00 Recycling (multi-unit) each cart $ 3.40 Bores Recycling Commercial cart $ 12.00 3/4" 1" 300.00 Recycling Commercial- 2 cart $ 15.75 2"-5" 1,000.00 Brush' Truck $ 30.00 Single tem Pickup $ 25.00 Bulk Item Truck $70.00/Load Pickup fees (1/2 load) $ 20.00 Pickup fees (load) $ 40.00 Yard' Waste (over 1/2 truck load) $ 30.00 Special Event Garbage Cart (each) $ 10.00 Special Event Recycling Cart (each) $ 7.00 Property Tax Rate 0.55/$100 Municipal Tax Rate assessed value 0.10/$100 Municipal Services District Tax Rate assessed value Late Fee 2% after. Jan 6. 3/4% each month Motor Vehicle Tax Fee $5p per vehicle 6/17/2025 10:35, AM MTOEFS22UsersdreavsDocuments225 2026 FnasansuDGEPSCHEDUE OF FEES FY: 2026. .xisx Town of Elkin Planning and Zoning Effective: July 1, 2025 Planning/Zoning Permits. Landscaping Penalties Commercial Zoning Permit 100.00 Failure to Plant or Replace Trees/Shrubs Commercial Resubmit of Plans 35.00 Per Tree $ 100.00 Residential Zoning Permit 25.00 Per Shrub $ 50.00 Intentional or grossly negligent injury or damage to, or Residential Accessory Structure 15.00 destruction of, trees and shrubsivegetation Floodplain Development Permit 50.00 Tree: per caliper inch $ 500.00 Sign Permit $ 50.00 Per shrub $ 100.00 Temporary Sign PermitBanner 5 25.00 Vegetated Cover: per square feet of disturbed area $ 10.00 Specimen Tree: per caliperi inch upt to twenty-four (24) Special Use Permit (Plus Advertising) $150.00 inches 500.00 Commercial Sales (per event) $100.00 Demolition of Structure 50.00 Specimen Tree: per caliper inch over twenty-four (24) inch $ 800.00 Penalties for losses in areas not regulated by an approved plan, including permits (i.e., permits filed after cutting or permits incorrectly executed): Zoning Related Hearing Items Tree: First citation: Warning + $50.00 per tree $ 50.00 Annexation (Plus Advertising) 125.00 Tree: Subsequent Citations for same offense pert tree $ 500.00 Specimen Tree: First citation: Warning $100.00. Subsequent citations for same offense: $1,000.00 per Zoning Text/Map Ammendment (Plus Advertising) $150.00 tree. $ 1,000.00 Rezoning Application (Plus Advertising) $1 125.00 Conditional Zoning District (Plus Advertising) $1 150.00 Sign Violations Variance Application (Plus Advertising) $150.00 First Citation $ 100.00 Appeal of Administrative Decision (Plus Advertising) Second Citation $ 250.00 Third and Sequential Citations $ 500.00 Plan Review Final Review of Major Subdivision 50.00 Storm Water Violations Minor Subdivision Plat Review 65.00 First Citation $ 100.00 Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat Review 75.00 Second Citation $ 250.00 Final Plot, Watershed Permit 65.00 Third and Sequential Citations $ 500.00 Each lot in as subdivision 5.00 Printed Maps/Documents Misc Zoning Map 8.5"> X11" $ 3.00 Zoning Verification Letter $ 25.00 Zoning Map 11'X 17" $ 5.00 Petition for Road Closure (Plus Advertising) (Petitioneri is responisble for survey/legal description) 1 150.00 Land Use Plan $ 20.00 Residential Sales 5.00 Land Use Map 8.5"X11" $ 2.00 Land Use Map 11'X17" $ 5.00 Penalties for Violations First Citation $1 100.00 Second Citation $250.00 Third: and Sequential Citations $500.00 Town of Elkin Elkin Fire Department Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Penalties ANY code violation corrected immediately during initial inspection NO CHARGE Imminent hazards not corrected within 72 hours - per violation, per day $250 Overcrowding violation, charged by number of occupants over the number allowed $100 per person Occupying a structure or premises without a certificate of occupancy $500 per occurrence Construction or operations without an applicable permit $250 per occurrence Other violations not corrected within thirty days of initial inspection = per violation, per day $50 Inspection Fees Periodic inspections, first visit NO CHARGE Re-inspections NO CHARGE ABC or ALE inspection NO CHARGE Child care facility inspection as required by State of NC NO CHARGE Courtesy/requested inspections NO CHARGE Equipment testing, normal business hours NO CHARGE Equipment testing, weekends or after hours $100/visit + $50/hr Foster home inspection NO CHARGE Hydrant flow testing NO CHARGE Firefighting Service Fees [NCGS 106-947, 166A-19.62, 166A-27) Engine Company Response $200/hr per company Ladder Company Response $200/hr per company False Alarm Program [$98.06] First false alarm each fiscal year NO CHARGE Subsequent false alarms, each fiscal year see FFing Svc. Fees Records and Reports [NCGS 132-6.2] Copies of records/reports, emailed NO CHARGE Copies of records/reports, picked up at town hall; less than 20 pages $0.50 per page Copies of records/reports, mailed, less than 20 pages $1 per page Copies of records/reports, picked up at town hall; 20 or more pages $1 per page Copies of records/reports, mailed, 20 or more pages $2 per page Additional charges may be due if compiling or producing the requested information will require extensive time and/or resources. Permits and Plans Review Burning permit NO CHARGE Construction permit: automatic fire extinguishing system [NCFPC $105.7.1] $50 per permit Construction permit: battery system [NCFPC $105.7.2) $50 per permit Construction permit: compressed gases [NCFPC $105. 7.3] $50 per permit Construction permit: cryogenic fluids [NCFPC $105.7.4] $50 per permit Construction permit: fire alarm and detection systems [NCFPC $105.7.5) $50 per permit Construction permit: fire pumps and related equipment [NCFPC $105.7.6] $50 per permit Construction permit: flammable and combustible liquids [NCFPC $105.7.7) $50 per permit Construction permit: hazardous materials [NCFPC $105.7 7.8) $50 per permit Construction permit: industrial ovens [NCFPC $105.7.9] $50 per permit Construction permit: LP gas [NCFPC $105.7.10] $50 per permit Construction permit: private fire hydrants [NCFPC $1 105.7.11) $50 per permit Construction permit: spraying or dipping [NCFPC $105.7.12) $50 per permit Construction permit: standpipe systems [NCFPC $105.7.13) $50 per permit Construction permit: temporary membrane structures and tents [[NCFPC $105.7.14) $50 per permit Operational permit: amusement buildings [NCFPC $105. 6.1) $50 per permit Operational permit: carnivals or fairs [NCFPC $105.6.4] $50 per permit Operational permit: combustible dust-producing operations [NCFPC $105.6.6) $50 per permit Operational permit: covered mall buildings [NCFPC $105.6.9] $50 per permit Operational permit: exhibits or trade shows [NCFPC $105.6.13] $50 per permit Operational permit: explosives [NCFPC $105.6.1 14] $50 per permit Operational permit: flammable and combustible liquids [NCFPC $105.6.16 $50 per permit Operational permit: fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging [NCFPC $105.6. 19] $50 per permit Operational permit: liquid or gas fueled vehicleslequipment! in assembly [NCFPC 5105.6.26) $50 per permit Operational permit: private fire hydrants [NCFPC $105.6 .6.35] $50 per permit Operational permit: spraying or dipping [NCFPC $1 105.6.41) $50 per permit Operational permit: temporary membrant structures and tents [NCFPC $105.6.43) $50 per permit Plans review NO CHARGE 6/17/2025 10:35 AM WTOEFSZAURerdeaVsDoctumensz02- 2026 BCELUDGETSGREDUEE OF FEES FY2026.xisx ELKIN RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT SCHEDULE OF FEES EFFECTIVE: July 1, 2025 Effective. July 1, 2025 Effective. July 1, 2025 Resident Non-Resident Programo CancellationFee $5.00 $5.00 Facility Rental Cancellation Fee $10.00 $10.00 Summer Day Camp 1-week session $100.00 $150.00 41 week session $300,00 $475.00 Summer Swimming PoolProgram Youth Swim Team (5-18 yrs old) $80.00 $100.00 Youth Swim Team New Swimmer Fee $5.00 $5.00 Swim! Lessons (2-week session) $50.00 $70.00 Public Swim (2 hour session) $8a all day, $5 after 3pm $8 all day, $5 after3 3pm Pool Rental (1hour & 45min) $200,00 $300.00 Summer Pool Pass (Individual) $125,00 $225.00 Summer Pool Pass (Family) $225.00 $425.00 Rec Center Annual Member Pool Pass-Inv $75.00 $150.00 Individual Rec Center Annual Member Pool Pass-Fam $150.00 $300.00 Family Youth Baseball 5-8y yrs old $45.00 $65.00 Baseball & Softball 9-12 yrs old $70.00 $95,00 13-15 yrs old $95.00 $120.00 FallE Baseball (9-12) $70.00 $95.00 Youth Basketbal! 5-15 yrs old $45.00 $65.00 Kinder "Fun" Damentals T-Ball (4-5) yrs old) $35.00 $50.00 Basketball (4-5) yrs old) $35.00 $50.00 Scoccer (3-5) $35.00 $50.00 Youths Soccer 6-12 yrs old $45.00 $65.00 Recreation Center Day Pass $5.00 $5.00 Monthly-Individual $20.00 $40.00 Monthly-Family $30.00 $60.00 ($15 per person after 5) Yearly-Individual $200.00 $400.00 Yearly-Family $300.00 $600.00 ($50 per person after 5) Christmas Special Year Pass (Dec-Jan) S150singlels225lamily $300single's450famly ($50 per persona after 5) Spring Special -Year Pass (April) $150single.s225lamiy $300singleis450lamly ($50 per person after 5) Fitness Class $10.00 $10.00 Age 50+1 10% off monthlylannual pass (noti included with other discounts) Tennis Tennis Tournament $15.00 $15.00 Lessons $45.00 $65.00 Doubles Program (single session) $18.00 $18.00 Doubles Program (season) $55,00 $55.00 Picnic Shelter Rates minimemhourrntal NOF REFUNDS ONF RENTALS #1 Shelter (first 3 hours) $40.00 $65.00 G&B Shelter (first 31 hours) $20.00 $40.00 Each additional hour $5.00 $5.00 Bandshell (minimum 3h hourr rental) $100.00 $150.00 Each additional hour fort bandshell $20.00 $20.00 Bandshell Security Deposit $100.00 $100.00 Recreation Center Rental Normal Hours Normal Hours Muli-Purpose Room Perh hour $15.00 $25.00 Half Day (4 hours) $35.00 $70.00 Full Day (8 hours) $70.00 $140.00 Gymnasium Full Gym Res. Full Gym Non-Res Half Day (4h hours) Full Gym $150.00 $300.00 Full Day (8 hours) Full Gym $300.00 $600.00 Half Gym Res Half Gym Non-Res $25.00 $50.00 $75.00 $150.00 $150.00 $300.00 Recreation Center Rental After Hours After Hours Multipurpose! Room Half Day (41 hours) $65.00 $130.00 Gymnasium( (No FoodorD Drinks in Gym) Half Day (4 hours) $245.00 $490.00 FieldA Marking Field lining fee to be negotiated with Director or designee dependent on sport. (Football, Soccer, etc.) Cost based one estimated number of personnel hours ando cases ofp paint required. Field Rental Fees (Department: sponsored levents! have field priority) Drag &1 Line Fee (M-F) $10p perf field $10p per field (Field will be prepared for weekendr rentals on Friday pri Drag & Line Fee (weekend) $20 per game $20p per game Ball Field Rental (21 hr min) 8a-5p $10.00 $20.00 (may schedule nor more than two weeks in advance) Ball Field Rental Lights (2 hr min) 5p-10p $20.00 $30.00 (may scheduler nor more thant two weeks in advance) Tournament Fee $50 per field, per day $100 per field, per day Tournament Cancellation! Fee $50p perf field, per day $100 perf field, per day (If cancelled 15 days prior tor reservation) Soccer Field $10p per hour $20 per hour Hollvwood Cemetery Two Person Plot $1,500 $2,500.00 Four Person Plot $2,500.00 $4,500.00 Deed Recording Fee $50.00 $50.00 Columbarium $1,000.00 $2,000.00 yVHeritage Center Stagess Shelter Shelter Rental 4 4hour block $200.00 $300.00 Large Stage Rental daily: Stage Only $2,000.00 Stage & Shelter & Restrooms $2,500.00 Greenroom Rental Damage Deposit $2,500.00 Small Stage Rental daily $500.00 ELKIN RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT SCHEDULE OF FEES CONTINUED Recreation & Parks Department SPONSORSHIP & GIFTPROGRAM 1. Only Town of Elkin: sponsored or co-sponsored events receive free use of Contact Elkin Recreation & Parks Department for specific questions regarding the Recreation and Parks Department facilities and grounds. Sponsored or all sponsorships. co-sponsoredi is designated as the Town of Elkin supporting the event either financially and/or with staff. Athletics Sponsorships: 2.A Any other waivers must be approved byt the Recreation and Parks Annual Sponsorship (Choice of31 Teams): $425.00 Advisory Board and the Elkin Town Board. Individual Team Sponsorship: $150.00 3.All Rental Fees must be paid at the time of reservation. Noa advanced Athletic League Sponsorship: $1,500.00 reservations willl be taken without payment. 4. Recreation & Parks Department reserves the right to close any rental FaclilySponsorshios area for department use. Memorial Plaque: $120.00 5.F Recreation & Parks Department reser erves the right to ask for proof of Park Bench: $880.00 residency from any patron for at facilityr rental, program registration or other Scoreboard: $3,500.00 listed fee. Field Sponsor: $5,000.00 6. Special Events that cause more than status qou maintenance, Baseball Field Fence Sponsor: $600.00 Year #1 preparation or repair top park grounds may be assessed ata an hourly rate of Annual Renewal $400.00 staff timer required. Picnic Table: $850.00 7. Park facilities and/or resources such as use of the grounds & open- space, Camping Platform: (Crater Park only) Contact for pricing walking track, trails, mountain bike course, parking lots or other facilityo or Water Fountain: Contact for pricing resource that does not have an associated fee may ber negotiated with or Playground Equipment: Contact for pricing without other rental fees, dependent ont type and lengtho of use. Picnic Shelter: Contact for pricing Trail Section: Contact for pricing Elkin Recreation Center Gym & Field Rentals 1. Town Resident: Person(s) with primary residence within thel Town of 1. Profit generating events will ber negotiated byt the renter and the Elking orpersonls) whopayp personal orr real property taxes tot the Townof Recreation & Parks Director or designee at: a rate which guarantees resident Elkin. fee equal toor greater than that ofa ar non-resident fee. ** Non-Residents whop payreal orp personal propertyt taxes tot the Townof 2. A: security deposit of $100is required for renting the entire Bymnasium at Elkinaree eligible forr residentrates forf facilityuserf feesa andf facilityrentals time ofr reservation. onlyli.e. Recreation Center Passes. Shelter Rentals. Pool Passes)"". Proof 3. Ift ther rented space is cleaned to the satisfaction of the Center staff and no ofreal/personal. propertytaxn must be provideda attimes ofr purchase. damagei is incurred, the deposit willl be refunded. 2. Non Resident: Person(s) who do not have a primary residence within the 4. If facilityis not used, the deposit will bei forfeited. Town of Elkin norp pay: anyr real or property taxt tot the Town of Elkin. 3. Family: Includes two adults andu lup to three children for which they are leagallyr responsible (18 andu under). $15 per person after 30 children.