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B. The Planning Consultant retainer increased $19,824, or 55 percent, over the 1988 budgeted amount. This is due to increasing the 1988 retainer by $18,200, or 51 percent, after the 1988 budget was adopted, and providing for an additional 3 percent increase for 1989. C. Depreciation charges in the Sewer, Water, and Storm Drainage Utilities have been increased to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. The,depreciation amounts now reflect the cost of replacing the in ground infrastructure such as the water and sewer mains. The increased deprecia- tion expense will not affect utility rates because the full depreciation expense has historically been used in calculating rates. D. An increase in St. Paul water charges of $86,880, or 5.6 percent. Capital Expenses Capital Expense has increased $608,157, or 107.1 percent. The major items causing the increase are as follows: A. Fire Department vehicle replacements. B. Purchase of a vehicle for nonmotorized pathway snow removal. C. Council Chambers audio/visual improvements. D. Upgrading of the alarm systems for the three utilities. E. Replacement of a dump truck and snow removal attachments in Streets. F. Replacement of two dump trucks in the Storm Drainage Utility. G. Improvements to the Golf Course parking lot and Clubhouse. H. Purchase of park land on Langton Lake. Debt Service Debt service is increasing by $135,097, due to the Pavement Management Program which requires a scheduled special assessments bond issue for 1989 of approximately $3.5 million. Conclusion The 1989 Budget represents an effort to continue existing service levels, to respond to additional needs, and to comply with new requirements placed on the City by other levels of government. The adopted budget is a fiscally responsible budget, reflecting the uncertainty regarding State fiscal policies, especially the new groperty tax law. 1._ ___ . � p�ctful,��itted, Ste�N rth Acting City Manager vi