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City of Roseville — 2005 Budget 2005 Budget Highlights In consideration of the City's financial challenges, and in recognition of the changing needs of the community, a number of significant changes in how the City allocates funds have been made with the 2005 Budget. Budget increases include: a) $ 200,000 for cost -of- living increases for City Staff b) $ 50,000 for expected City -share of healthcare increases c) $ 125,000 in added depreciation charges to replace City vehicles d) $ 200,000 increase for the additional wholesale water purchase from St. Paul e) $ 55,000 increase for the treatment of sanitary sewer flows f) $ 400,000 increase for added stormwater system improvements g) $ 25,000 for the City's share of gym rental and operating costs at the Gymnastics Center h) $ 35,000 increase for a new 3/4 -time position in the License Center (offset by add'1 agent fees) i) $ 55,000 increase for a new full -time position in the IT Division (offset by add'1 contributions from partnering cities). The budget reductions made in the 2005 Budget are being made in light of the City's current financial challenges, recent property tax levy increases, and in consideration of citizen's ability and willingness to pay for city services. The reductions also take into account budget cuts made in the previous year. These Budget decreases include: a) $ 35,000 reduction by eliminating the City's membership in the I35W Coalition b) $ 2,500 reduction by eliminating the City's contribution to the Roseville Ambassador Foundation c) $ 25,000 net reduction in custodial services by eliminating one (1) full -time position in the Parks & Recreation Department d) $ 25,000 reduction by eliminating one (1) full -time equivalent police civilian position mid -year e) $ 55,000 reduction by eliminating one (1) full -time maintenance position fl $ 100,000 reduction in the City's contribution to the Fire Relief Association from the '04 funding level; in conjunction with the most recent actuarial analysis. g) $ 70,000 in reduced funding for the Park Improvement Program, which will leave $150,000 in PIP funding. The remaining portions of this budget document provide greater detail on the funding sources and uses. We sincerely hope that all interested parties will find this document useful in evaluating the City's programs and services. Supplemental information can be obtained from the City's Finance Department. We would like to express our thanks to all City Staff for their hard work and cooperation in preparing this budget. We would also like to express our appreciation for the guidance and direction provided by the City Council over the past year. Finally, it is an honor to serve the citizens of Roseville, whose trust and support are essential in fulfilling the promises embedded in this budget. Respectfully submitted, Neal Beets City Manager Christopher K. Miller Finance Director 3