What will the annual cost of operating the new building be?
We estimate the cost of operating the new building for utilities, insurance and cleaning to be about $34,000. This estimate may be high or low depending on how heavily the building is used. Any additional program cost estimates will have to be developed based upon the specific activities and the required staffing. 2. What about pastoral housing? Currently we have a parsonage on the grounds that costs about $10,000 annually to provide. This cost includes utilities, insurance, repairs, etc. and varies depending on the required maintenance and repairs. Were we to replace the residence with a housing allowance, the current Conference recommendation is $15,500. It should be noted that 55-60% of pastors in our Conference now receive such allowances. It is likely that regardless of our building plans, we will need to move in this direction in the future. 3. What percentage of the current budget will the additional annual costs be? The percentage would be about 7.6% of the current budget. The
