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�� • Auto Dealers License position. Similar to the Passport Supervisor positon, the creation of the � dealer license position will allow for focus and growth on a strong and steady revenue stream �� for the license center. The Auto Dealer License position, unlike the existing customer service representatives who assist walk-in customers, will exclusively wark with car dealerships and car � rental companies in renewal of licenses and tabs. The License Center has grown this part of its �� operations over the years, but direct focus on these relationships are key in maintaining the � dealer's business and for expanding the City's customer dealer base. As with the passport �� supervisor, creation of this position wil] maintain and increase the revenue stream from these � transactions and allow the City to use these revenues in place of levy dollars. T� • IT Positions. The Recommended Budget calls for the creation of 3 new IT positions at a total � cost of $306,100. 80% of these costs will be borne by other governmental agencies who have � already expressed broad support for these new positions. Roseville's share will be paid by � tower lease rentals. � The Network Operations Supervisor position will be a certified network systems engineer that �� will oversee 6 full-time employees comprising the network operations group including the new � Server Specialist. The Supervisor and Server Specialist will focus on managing the network systems that support all applications and network devices. The Computer Support Specialist � will join an existing customer support group of 8 full-time individuals headed up by the IT � Support Supervisor. The Computer Specialist will focus on end user computer, printer, and � application support. � In summary, the addition of these non-levy funded positons will allow for the City to provide for more � efficient use of existing employees and provide growth in non-levy revenue. � The City Manager Recommended Budget does not include funding for a new police officer focused on � mental health or an additional customer service representative for the License Center — both of which r: �� were identified as a departmental priority earlier in the budget process. �� � Use of Reserves The 2016 City Manager Recommended Budget is proposing to continue to utilize the use of reserves to �� help balance the budget in recognition of a desire to keep levy growth at a minimum. While it is �:� �� strongly recommended that the use of the reserves be reduced in future years, there are sufficient � reserves in the General Fund that the City will remain within the targeted range of reserves (35%-45% �� of General Fund Supported Budget) in 2016. It is estimated that continuing to utilize the reserves in � 2016 at the same amount budgeted in 2015 will bring the General Fund reserve level to 37%. 1. Reserves will also continue to be utilized from the Communications Fund, Community Development Fund, and the License Center Fund for operational and capital needs. � Tax Levy and Impact on Homeowners � The Recommended Budget calls for a tax levy of $18,944,720, an increase of $667,818 or 3.65%. For � a median valued single-family home that experiences an expected 0% valuation increase, the budget �� impact is $1.90 per month or $22.80 annually. � If the levy is lowered by $100,000, the impact would be approximately $0.43 cents per month less. Page 4 of 5