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City of Orono <br />2026 General Fund Budget - Departmental Summary <br />Communications <br />41430 <br />Dollar <br />2023 2024 <br />2025 <br />2026 <br />Increase <br />Increase <br />Actual Actual <br />Budget <br />Draft Budget <br />Decrease <br />Decrease <br />Personal Services 0 12,065 <br />126,600 <br />130,900 <br />4,300 <br />3.40% <br />Professional Services 0 2,000 <br />2,500 <br />16,850 <br />14,350 <br />574.00% <br />Other Expenses 0 15,226 <br />20,000 <br />24,100 <br />4,100 <br />20.50% <br />Communications Total 0 29,291 149,100 171,850 22,750 15.26% <br />PROGRAM DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES: <br />The Communications Department is responsible for public communication including social media, website administration, and the newsletter. <br />OPERATING COST ACTIVITIES: <br />* Personal Services include the wages and employment taxes for Communications Department Staff. <br />Staff Includes: City Clerk (10%), Management Assistant (5%), Administrative Assistant (5%), and Communication Specialist (90%). <br />* Professional Services includes IT service, and facilities service. <br />* Other expenses includes postage, newsletter, and training and development. <br />Operating Expenditure by Category <br />200,000 <br />180,000 <br />160,000 <br />140,000 <br />120,000 <br />100,000 <br />80,000 <br />60,000 <br />40,000 <br />20,000 <br />0 <br />2023 Actual 2024 Actual <br />2025 Budget 2026 Draft Budget <br />■ Other Expenses <br />■ Professional Services <br />■ Personal Services <br />09/08/2025 Preliminary General Fund Budget and Tax Levy Page 17 of 59 19 <br />