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6 <br /> The potential cost saving discussed above would be offset by the loss of revenues paid by <br /> businesses for two extra weekly dumpster pickups. While we estimate such revenues to be <br /> $90,000 for each of the next two years, we would only lose 75% next year because of the <br /> proposed October 1, 2002, starting date for the service change. The resultant cost savings thus <br /> become $657,500 in fiscal 2002-2003 and $618,000 in fiscal 2003-2004. <br /> Revenues totaling $175,000 from sale of some of the assets could be added in fiscal 2002-2003, <br /> resulting in a total impact of$830,000 on the Town's general fund, combining cost savings with <br /> projected revenues from the sale of assets. The impact in fiscal 2003-2004 would remain an <br /> estimated $618,000 because there would be no revenues from asset sales in that year. <br /> The maximum cost savings would involve laying off three long-term Town employees, with an <br /> annual savings of $83,200 in fiscal 2002-2003 and $100,800 in fiscal 2003-2004. In order to <br /> follow the Council's guidance to avoid lay-offs, we would try to find other positions within the <br /> department for the three incumbents, although we believe this would be difficult. First, personnel <br /> turnover is relatively low. Second, the three incumbents are relatively senior and in positions <br /> with a relatively high salary grade. Any likely vacancy elsewhere probably would be at a <br /> significantly lower salary range. <br /> The numbers above reflect the salary savings associated with elimination of the three positions. <br /> If we avoid layoffs as noted, then the putative savings would be reduced by $83,200 next year <br /> and by$100,800 in fiscal 2003-2004. <br /> Advantages <br /> • Would save money through elimination of three positions and equipment <br /> • Overall costs and demands of conducting maintenance operations at Public Works would <br /> decrease (cf. front- and side-loading garbage trucks would be removed from the fleet) <br /> • Businesses would have opportunity to contract with private vendor(s) for more tailored <br /> service (e.g., frequency of collections) <br /> Disadvantages <br /> • Public Works currently is most convenient local hauler available to businesses <br /> • Businesses likely would incur higher cost for service relative to taxes paid and present fee <br /> charged for extra collections by the Town <br /> • Positions would be eliminated, likely resulting in layoff of Solid Waste Equipment <br /> Operators III, with long-term, stable work histories with the Town <br />