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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Coding for many items has been inconsistent the past several years in regards to dues and <br />memberships, training, and professional services in the Mayor/Council and <br />Administration budgets. This year I've attempted to clarify all of those items. Therefore <br />there are increases in some line items and decreases in others. Overall there are modest <br />increases for some of the memberships such as AMM and the League of Minnesota <br />Cities, but no major increases. <br /> <br />The proposed budget includes funding for a new inspections tracking software program <br />for building and code enforcement. Council had indicated an interest in receiving more <br />detailed reports, and staff would like a system that more easily tracks inspections and <br />compliance measures. The estimated amount for the new software is $15,000.00. <br /> <br />The City's updated consolidated plan is due to Met Council in September of 2008. A <br />large portion of this process will occur in 2007. $40,000.00 has been budgeted to cover <br />costs associated with the preparation of this update. <br /> <br />Funding for TCAAP has not been determined yet, due to the tenuous status of our current <br />negotiations. If things proceed with the negotiated sale process, it is anticipated that a <br />large portion of the costs associated with this process win be reimbursed through <br />provisions in the development agreement. If the sale turns to a public auction, the city <br />win incur direct, un-reimbursable costs in the range of $50,000 to $100,000. We <br />anticipate knowing more as the budgeting process moves forward. In any event, there are <br />no funds available in the TCAAP budget at this time. <br />