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There are other changes that need to be highlighted for clarity. <br /> Additional Budget Changes Budget Change Budget Change <br /> [Revenues] [Expenditures] <br /> Fines ($2,000) <br /> Fire Aid Revenue ($113,800) <br /> Fire Aid Transfer ($110,800) <br /> Admin Travel ($1,000) <br /> Elections ($6,900) <br /> Audit $1,000 <br /> Prosecution $1,000 <br /> Planning (Comp Plan) ($8,000) <br /> City Hall Utilities $1,000 <br /> Park Programs $2,800 <br /> Park Prof Svcs (Porta-Potty) $7,000 <br /> Park Engr Svcs (Park Plan) $5,000 <br /> EDA $21,800 <br /> Equipment Transfer $11,250 <br /> Miscellaneous Changes (753) ($6,973) <br /> Total (-$31,553) $21,169 <br /> Tax Levy Increase 52,722 0 <br /> $21,169 $21,169 <br /> The net effect of all these changes (plus minor changes of less than $1,000)is a tax levy <br /> increase of$52,722—2.4% over 2018. This levy increase assumes a balanced budget. <br /> Since our audit shows a surplus in existing fund balance(over 50% of our operating <br /> costs), we could lower the levy by spending a portion of that down. <br /> Staff believes the new employee positions are commensurate with a growing city and are <br /> necessary to maintain a level of service to our residents, while positioning the city for <br /> development opportunities. What has effectively changed from 2009-2015 activity levels <br /> is that the building inspector is generally no longer available for Public Works activities. <br /> The roofing and siding work for the past two years will be supplanted by the construction <br /> of 20-25 new homes per year for the next three to four years. This also increases duties <br /> for related activity inside City Hall, as we issue permits and process payments. <br /> This analysis does not yet discuss the implications of our debt levy. <br /> Staff will be on hand at the workshop to discuss,in more detail, the above information. <br /> Attachments: General Fund Budget Spreadsheet <br /> 3 <br />