City Clerk Brian Ruch presented the city’s financial reports for March 2024 at the April 16 Beardstown City Council meeting.
Ruch reported March cash receipts of $697,458.11 and cash disbursements of $638,474.76. Year-to-date (May 1–April) totals were listed as receipts $13,414,566.31 and disbursements $13,427,521.64. The City Treasurer’s combined fund balances for March included: General Fund $2,761,942.42; Special Revenue Funds $3,451,177.95; Bond Sinking Funds $716,607.59; Water Increment Fund $213,266.79; Adequate Assurance Fund $114,499.50; ARPA Grant $745,100.41; Harbor Development Fund $119,352.48; and Marina Campground Fund $1,788.22.
The council also received overtime and part-time pay summaries for March 2024: Ambulance Department $20,528.00; Fire Department $4,495.33; Police Department $6,197.33; and Public Works/Cemetery/City Hall $4,718.16.
Ambulance service reports for Beardstown showed 44 total calls in March 2024, charges of $54,080.40, total collections $30,255.00 and total adjustments $32,729.59. The Virginia ambulance report listed 31 calls, charges $33,133.60, collections $17,839.69 and adjustments $20,835.71.
No council discussion on these reports was recorded beyond their filing under the consent agenda. City Clerk Brian Ruch filed the reports; the consent agenda was approved unanimously under the Omnibus Vote Designation.