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<br />Elections <br />There will be a City election in 2006 and the budget does include funds to purchase additional <br />election equipment. <br /> <br />Buildina <br />The City Hall budget was increased to accommodate an increase in utility charges. <br /> <br />TechnoloGv ImDrovements <br />Year two technology improvements are included in the 2006 budget. <br /> <br />Police Administration <br />The 2006 budget amount of $577,376 from the Centennial Lakes Police Department is reflected <br />in the budget. <br /> <br />Fire Protection <br />The 2006 budget amount of $91,000 from the Centennial Fire Department is reflected in the <br />budget. <br /> <br />Public Works <br />Salary allocations were weighted heavier for the Public Works function for 2006. In addition, <br />electricity charges were increased. <br /> <br />Parks and Recreation <br />In addition to operating funds for the Parks and Recreation budget, $25,000 in funds are <br />provided for capital outlay to match the Transportation Enhancement Grant for trail development. <br />All trail improvements were included in the Transportation Enhancement Grant application. <br /> <br />Economic DeveloDment <br />We have not yet received a recommendation from the Economic Development Committee <br />regarding the EDC budget. The estimates shown are ours based upon historical data. <br /> <br />City Festival <br />The City Festival budget includes an estimated $17,000 appropriation from the City (a $1,000 <br />increase over this year), plus a proposed $3,000 pass-through donation from gambling funds. <br /> <br />Transfers Out <br />This line item includes a proposed $102,000 transfer to the 2004 Municipal Street Debt Service <br />Fund to cover the City's portion of the street project obligation, $400 transfer for 2000 Street <br />Assessments and $78,500 for lease payments on the Joint Police Station. <br /> <br />CaDital Outlav <br />Capital outlay in the amount of $167,124 is available in the 2006 proposed budget for capital <br />needs such as the public works building addition, year two technology improvements, election <br />equipment and a contribution to park & recreation. <br /> <br />I wish to thank the City Administrator, Public Works Director, City staff, Anoka County staff and the City <br />Council for their patience and help with the preparation of this draft budget. I am available to answer <br />any questions you may have regarding the proposed budget or budget process. Thank you for your <br />patience and understanding. <br /> <br />Respectfully Submitted: <br /> <br />Approved By: <br /> <br />Jo!ttVl- w. Metler <br />Finance Director <br /> <br />DaLLas LClrsoVl- <br />Administrator <br /> <br />~ <br />