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Activities in 1986 which were supported in full or in part by non- tax revenues are as follows: Sewer Utility Water Utility Storm Utility Golf Course Ice Arena Operating Code Enforcement Economic Development Finance Department Recreation Programs 10Q% 100% 100% 100% 90% 100% 100% 70% 970 It is necessary to review the fees and charges annually to determine if increases are needed or justified. For example, at year end the utility funds were reviewed and increases recommended to cover projected costs. The Recreation Department programs (golf, Ice Arena, recreation) are reviewed at budget time and adjustments made where appropriate. Fees from the Code Enforce- ment activity come primarily from the building, plumbing, and electrical permit fees. The building permit fees have been adjusted in 1987. The Economic Development activity is financed from tax incre- ments, IDB fees, and planning application fees. The Finance Department is considering expanding its marketing of motor vehicle registrations. The objective will be to cover more costs of the Finance Department activities. There are certain activities which do not easily lend themselves to charges and fees such as snow plowing, park maintenance, and police and fire service. However, we continue to look at possi- bilities for these traditional property tax financed services. For example, approximately ninety-eight percent of the police alarm calls were false, and nearly fifty percent of the fire calls are false alarms. In early 1987, the Council adopted an ordinance providing for the imposition of a fee for repetitive false alarms. Indicators of Financial Management A survey was made of seventeen cities (including Roseville) with population between 25,000 and 85,000. The average population of the group was 39,697, and all were suburban communities within the metropolitan area. Using 1986 data, the following factors were compared. Mill Rate - See Table "5" Roseville had the second lowest mill rate of 13.5. The average mill rate was 18.7, with Edina at 11.3 (lowest) and Apple Valley at 25.7 (highest). Tax Burden Per Capita - See Table "5" Roseville has the seventh lowest per capita tax burden of $123.81. The average per capita tax burden was $141.42, with Coon Rapids $95.59 (lowest) and Eden Prairie at $211.31 (highest).