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$100,000 to offset the decline in interest earnings. $555,000 for added personnel costs. Employee COLA was 3.0-4.5%depending on the employee group. Personnel cost increases included $135,000 for the addition of 1.0FTE’s into the tax- supported programs. The position had previously been funded from programs whose revenues had been declining for several years.It also included the addition of 0.75 FTE’s in the Administration and Fire Departments. The City also experienced significant healthcare cost increases. The employer share of healthcare costs increased by $150,000 during this year alone, with employees paying an additional $150,000 increase. 2009 The 2009 tax levy increased by $242,500, or 1.9% over the previous year. The increase was solely dedicated to new debt service on the Ice Arena, which meant there was no new money for day-to-day operations. However, this same year there were significant operating cost increases including new contractual obligations, higher motor fuel and energy costs, as well as added wage and healthcare costs. COLA for this year was 2.9% -3.1%. At the same time, the Council eliminated funding for the City’s general vehicle replacement program and appropriated funds from General Fund reserves. In addition, due to the unexpected mid-year loss in MVHC reimbursement aid, the City made over $400,000 in operating budget reductions including the elimination of a number of staffing positions. 2010 The 2010 tax levy increased by $1,143,544, or 8.7% over the previous year. The increase was earmarked for the following: $100,000 for the remaining Ice Arena debt annual debt service. $450,000 to offset the loss of Market Value Homestead Credit (MVHC) aid. $400,000 to restore vehicle replacement funding that had been eliminated in 2009. This left approximately $193,000 in new monies for day-to-day operations; much of which went to pay for new contractual obligations and an additional contribution to the Fire Relief Association. The City also restored approximately $125,000 in program costs that were temporarily suspended (through position vacancies) in 2009 when the City lost MVHC. Employee COLA for this year was 1% for the Maintenance and Patrol Group, 2.95% for the Sgt.’s Group, and 0% for the non-union groups. 2011 The 2011 tax levy increased by $420,000, or 2.9% over the previous year. This same year, the City redirected $490,000 that had been used to pay for street improvement bonds to operations. These monies were used primarily as follows: 4