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Based on discussions with department staff, it was indicated that costs for this department are anticipated to remain fixed relative to new growth. The reason for fixed costs, besides being primarily administrative and therefore fixed by nature, are because the Public Works department as a whole is not anticipated to experience cost increases from redevelopment and infill activities (with the exception of the Central Garage which will have cost increases from the addition of Police vehicles). The reasons for this are discussed in Parts 2 through 5 below. Therefore, for purposes of the fiscal analysis, there will be no increase in Public Works Administration costs for both projection scenarios. 2. Street Department The Street Department is responsible for maintaining 125 miles of the City's public streets. This includes street maintenance and related services such as signage and snow removal. The total cost for this di vision amounts to $715,300 including $397,625 for personnel and $317,675 for Other Expenses. Based on discussions with department staff, it was indicated that all costs for this division are anticipated to remain fixed relative to new growth. This is because there will be no additional roads added to the City from redevelopment and infill projects. 3. Street Lighting The Street Lighting Department provides for the maintenance of safe, well lighted signaled streets for the City. The total cost for this department amounts to $164,100 for Miscellaneous Services and Charges, the majority of which is for utility costs. Based on discussions with department staff, similar to the Street Department, it was indicated that all costs for this division are anticipated to remain fixed relative to new growth. This is because there will be no additional roads added to the City as a result of redevelopment and infill projects 4. Building Maintenance The Building Maintenance Department provides general governmental building maintenance including janitorial services and HV AC maintenance. The total cost for this department amounts to $201,870 including $34,170 for Personnel $167,700 for Other Expenses. For purposes of the fiscal analysis, personnel costs for one staff will remain fixed. All other costs, however, will increase with additional building space added to the City as a result of new growth. (This applies to additional police space as discussed in Section VI below.) Dividing the total non-personnel costs of $167,700 by 43,675 square feet of building space served results in a current cost of $3.84 per square feet. Refer to Section VI, Capital Facilities, for further details on City buildings. Page 24 Tischler & Associates, Inc.