Destin's Smart Savings: How Small Changes Add Up to Big Money

Cost-Cutting Measures Across City Departments

• Library Savings: $12,000 by canceling unused subscriptions.
• Human Resources Savings: $50,000 by fixing worker classifications and changing hiring practices.

Planned Changes for Bigger Savings

• Simplifying the Annual Budget Book: Potential annual savings of $24,500.
• Reducing Vehicle Idling: Expected annual savings of $3,000 to $5,000.

Additional Cost-Saving Ideas

• Bundling Road Projects: Save on contractor costs.
• Switching to Cheaper Suppliers: For cleaning supplies and other needs.
• Tracking Underused Vehicles: Using technology to monitor usage.
• Renegotiating Old Building Leases: To secure better terms.

Future Plans

• Standardizing Project Completion: Ensuring contractors meet standards.
• Tracking Warranties: To avoid unnecessary expenses.

Progress and Future Goals

• Current Savings: Covering future costs without extra funding.
• Future Plans: Will be presented clearly, showing expected savings and benefits.