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Memo - City Council <br />2015 Budget and Tax Levy Discussions <br />10 <br />2015 Rate Increases <br />Water 2% <br />Sanitary Sewer 2% <br />Surface Water 3% <br />During the last worksession with the Council, staff was directed to reduce this from 0.75 <br />FTE to 0.50 FTE, this results in a net savings to the General Fund of $1,856. The reduction <br />in expenditure was $5,000, but the reduction in revenue was $3,144 giving a net savings of <br />$1,856. <br /> <br />Recreation <br />The Council inquired at the last worksession if we are subsidizing recreation and by what <br />percentage. A question was raised about whether we needed to raise fees. It was suggested that <br />we find out what programs require subsidization and which are self-support or make a profit. <br />This is difficult to answer and the Public Works Director will be present to have this discussion <br />with the City Council. <br /> <br />Other Funds <br /> <br />We have had previous discussion about the EDA revenues and operating expenditures. A <br />$30,000 transfer from the General Fund to the EDA Fund has been included in the levy and <br />budget proposed above. <br /> <br />Capital Funds were discussed at our June meeting during the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) <br />review. It should be noted that we still have not identified a funding source for this fund to build <br />reserves. <br /> <br />Enterprise Funds are being evaluated and changes made to <br />accurately reflect economic conditions and historical trends and <br />any increases that may be passed through to us by other <br />agencies. <br /> <br />GENERAL INFORMATION <br /> <br />A final levy needs to be established and certified by December 26th. As Council knows, once a <br />preliminary levy is established, the amount can be reduced, but it cannot be increased. <br /> <br /> <br />The information on the preliminary budget and levy have been updated per Council direction at <br />the September 22, 2014 worksession, but staff has not prepared revised books at this time. <br /> <br />DIRECTION REQUESTED: <br /> <br />1. Discussion with staff regarding the 2015 levy and issues. <br />2. Further direction to staff regarding 2015 budget preparation. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> <br />Attachment A: Ramsey County Property Tax Records <br />Attachment B: Benefit Parity Recommendation Memo Dated September 18, 2001 <br />Attachment C: City Council Minutes Dated September 24, 2001 <br />Attachment D: City of Arden Hills Organization Chart Memo Dated November 29, 2010