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~~fe$y-~el(~$ed end ®~~.A-~~qultlC~d Eggfl]lp~~~71$ ~~,llg ~h~s~~ It is estimated that the City will need approximately $50,000 to purchase replacement equipment items that have been identified in the most recent OSHA audit, and/or present unacceptable safety risks. Funding for these items would come from an increase in the property tax levy. A typical single-family home would pay an additional $0.25 per month holding all other factors constant. l~rese~flng ~~~°~ en$ ~~ ®gIl erns end ~e~IlCe ~cve~s . As you know, municipal goverlunents including the City of Roseville are not inunune to the effects of inflation and other economic impacts. In addition, the City must compete with other goverlunents as well as the private sector for quality, high-performing employees; which requires a competitive compensation and benefit package. For 2008, the City is facing significant increases in energy and fuel-related costs. In addition, capital replacements and other service inputs are expected to increase at or above projected inflation levels. For employees, t11e City must continue to offer not only cost-of-living wage adjustments, but also merit-pay increases for those employees that have demonstrated increased skill, expertise, and the ability to create value for Roseville citizens. Vie must also continue to provide comprehensive healthcare coverage in a mangler that shares benefits aild costs between the City and the employee. To preserve current programs and services levels, the City must accommodate the following new budget impacts: Item Amount Cost of living wage adjustments (3.5%) $ 275,000 Employee wage step increases 180,000 Employee healthcare increases (10%) 115,000 State PERA mandated increases 85,000 General insurance premiums 40,000 General building repairs 50,000 Information systems replacement 50,000 Pathway /boulevard maintenance 20,000 Capital replacements 200,000 2 Add'1 FTE's for Street and Park Maintenance 100,000 Motor fuel /energy costs 50,000 Total $ 1,165,000 In addition to those impacts identified in the table above, the City is also expected to incur $100,000 in additional costs for operating supplies, contract maintenance, professional services, and employee training; bringing the total new spending obligations to $1,265,000.