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87 (salary and benefits) would be anywhere from $60,000 to $80,000. There would also be ss equipment costs for the employee (computer, software, operating materials) of around $5,000 ss annually. Some potential funding options for the City Council to consider are listed below: 90 91 Use of 2014 Levy: With the levy limits in place, there is limited opportunity for the use of levy 92 dollars. As previous budget discussion have identified uses of these levy dollars, the creation of 93 this position will require that another need is not funded. 94 95 Use of reserves in 2014, levy dollars in 2015. This option would fund the position in 2014 96 through the use of reserves. In 2015, levy dollars would need to be allocated to fund the 97 position. As the 2014 budget is already proposing the use of reserves that will need to be funded ss in 2015, this option will put a bigger strain on the 2015 levy. It should be noted that initial 99 budget discussion indicated a greater need for the use of reserves to fund the 2014 budget than loo are currently needed. 101 102 Use of enterprise funds. As enterprise funds receive revenue streams from very specific cos activities and must be spent in accordance with those activities, it does not seem to viable to use Boa enterprise funds to fund a volunteer coordinator position. 105 cos Create ahalf -time position. The costs of half -time position would perhaps be more attainable to 107 fund in 2014. Creating ahalf -time position would allow for the City to begin to better manage cos volunteers with the expectation that this position could expand into full -time over time as the log volunteer network expands. 110 111 Delay timing of creation of the position (middle of the year). Creating the position in the middle 112 of the year will cut the 2014 cost in half. However, the full amount would need to be funded in 113 2015, most likely through the levy. Once again this will put pressure on the 2015 levy. 114 115 Delay creation of the position until 2015. In 2015, there may be a better ability to fund the 116 position through the levy. However, the possible imposition of levy limits, the use of reserves in 117 2014, and other desired needs, may make the funding of the position difficult in 2015. This 1 1 a option also delays implementation of a desired position. 119 120 POLICY OBJECTIVE 121 The creation of a Volunteer Coordinator position is consistent with several Imagine Roseville 122 2025 Goals, including making Roseville a welcoming and inclusive community and one that is 123 desirable to live, work, and play. In addition, the new position is consistent with the 124 recommendation of the Civic Engagement Task Force. 125 BUDGET IMPLICATIONS 126 Depending on the option chosen costs to create and maintain a Volunteer Coordinator position 127 will range from $40,000 to $85,000. 128 STAFF RECOMMENDATION 129 13o Given the funding limitations and the need to take measured steps in managing the City's 131 volunteers, the Interim City Manager recommends that the Council creates a half -time volunteer 132 coordinator housed in the Administration Department with funding coming from reserves in Page 3 of 4