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Key Budtet Elements -� <br /> A conservative approach was taken in the preparation of this budget. The proposed 2006 <br /> Budget has incorporated the following assumptions: <br /> • Tax Levy—a 4% increase was adopted at the September 12, 2005 Council <br /> meeting. This translated into a$97,067 increase from 2005. The City certified <br /> this preliminary levy to Ramsey County on September 14, 2005. A final levy is <br /> established and certified in December. Please keep in mind that once a <br /> preliminary levy is established, the amount can be reduced, but it cannot be <br /> increased. <br /> • Overall, the preliminary budget was prepared based on needs, while taking into <br /> account the new revenue stream. As a general guideline, increases are limited to <br /> the amount of inflation. <br /> • Employee Salaries - Employee step/COLA increased by 2.75% as previously <br /> discussed by the Council. <br /> • Increase in employee benefits costs (health and dental). Based on the recent <br /> information available from our brokers, a ten(10) percent increase has been <br /> budgeted. The current City contribution towards health and dental is $533 per <br /> month. Over the past few years Council has approved budgeting for 50% of the <br /> increase in premium. At the June 20, 2005 Work Session, the Council was <br /> comfortable with this methodology. Staff estimates that the total premiums will <br /> increase by about $105 per month. Using this amount and the sharing formula, <br /> the City's contribution to the employee towards the premiums will increase to <br /> $586 per month. <br /> • $10,000 has been budgeted to hire consultant and or temporary staff for <br /> programming internal controls. This will enable the City to automate reporting. <br /> In addition to automation, assistance will be needed in enhancing internal controls <br /> and improved documentation. <br /> • Preliminary CIP numbers have been included in the budget. This includes: <br /> Ridgewood Neighborhood - $1,764,000; reconstruction of lift stations 1, 11, 12, <br /> & 13 - $560,000; replace one Toro ground master mower- $30,000; and Tony <br /> Schmidt Park Underpass - $32,000; Monument signage- $30,000. <br /> • Technology Upgrades - $22,600. This includes two replacement computers for <br /> the Cable Room - $1,600; one replacement laptop or desktop for the City <br /> Administrator- $1,500; a replacement digital camera$500; Speed Board - <br /> $4,000; Security upgrades - $7,500; Webfiche - $7,500. <br /> • Document Imaging—Budgeted $36,800 in 2005. Given the current staffing <br /> situation, we may not be able to implement it in 2005. Need to carry-over this <br /> amount in 2006. A budget amendment will occur in the early part of 2006. The <br /> preliminary 2006 Budget does not include any funds for the implementation. <br /> • Fire capital upgrades - $17,123. This includes replacing the squad room furniture <br /> at Arden Hills Station and the shared portion of acquiring various equipment. <br /> a Fuel, electric, and gas costs have been budgeted according to current and <br /> anticipated increased costs at 40%. ""� <br />
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