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General Fund Expenditures Salaries& Benefits -+$36,900 Total Salaries and Benefits are up in the General Fund because of three primary factors. The first is new employees: Finance Director- 0.5 Full-Time Equivalent Receptionist- 0.6 Full-Time Equivalent This salary increase is mitigated by reductions based on the difference between the higher salaries and benefits of the previous City Administrator and Public Works employees compared to their replacements. Elections—($6,900) There will not be an election held in 2019. Planning and Zoning— ($8,000) Professional services will be reduced in 2019 since the Comprehensive Plan update was completed in 2018. Engineering— ($8,000) Professional services will be reduced in 2019 since the City Administrator can perform some of the functions that were previously contracted with an engineering firm. Police Protection—($7,573) This reduction is due to changes in the Centennial Lakes Police budget and in the formula which determines the allocation between the member cities. Fire Protection—($110,800) This reduction in the aid transfer to the Fire Relief Association is based on the aid reduction from the State of Minnesota. Public Works— $35,600 The Professional Services budget has been increased by the amount that was initially set aside for a new public works employee ($31,600), savings on lawn mowing through a new contract($6,000), and a reduction in general consulting ($2,000) due to the City Administrator taking on some of the professional services. Park Engineering Fees $5,000 is budgeted here for assistance in creating a comprehensive park plan to determine an appropriate park dedication fees anticipated on land remaining to be platted. EDA- +$21,800 The committee has been established with per diem for members of$1,800 and a $20,000 operating budget. 49