Budget Comparison for Publication
The Causeway Commission’s proposed budget for November 1, 2020 – October 31, 2021, and amended budget for November 1, 2019 – October 31, 2020, will be presented for approval by the Commission at its August 19, 2020 meeting. The Commission expects to receive an estimated $6,300,000 from State Highway Fund No.2, which is mandated for Debt Service. In the expenditure of State Surplus Interagency Transfers are the State mandated allocations to various parishes and amounts setaside by State mandate for policing of the Huey P. Long Bridge.
MEANS OF FINANCE |
2020-2021 |
2019-2020 |
| Tolls | $17,085,500 | $17,857,500 |
| State Highway Fund No. 2 | $6,300,000 | $6,380,127 |
| Interest | $175,000 | $312,741 |
| Other Revenue | $175,000 | $135,544 |
TOTAL MEANS OF FINANCE |
$23,735,500 |
$24,685,912 |
EXPENDITURES |
2020-2021 |
2019-2020 |
| Payroll & Benefits | $6,035,829 | $5,813,089 |
| Operating Costs | $4,374,225 | $4,304,246 |
| Support Services | $220,000 | $355,788 |
| Acquisitions & Bridge Repair | $3,721,508 | $4,744,888 |
| Debt Service | $7,617,131 | $7,791,156 |
| State Surplus & I.A.T. | $1,766,807 | $1,676,745 |
TOTAL EXPENDITURES |
$23,735,500 |
$24,685,912 |
The budget maybe reviewed at the Administration Office located in the Volunteers of America Building, 3939 North Causeway Boulevard, Suite 400, Metairie, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, by appointment.
Upon adoption by the Commission, the budget is submitted to the Legislative Fiscal Office for review and submission to the Joint Legislative Committee on Budget for approval.