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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, August 25, 2008 Page 22 safety and energy efficiency; $30,000 for the Ownership Rehab Program, primar- ily funding the City's portion for Housing Resource Center services and pro- grams; $16,400 for the Neighborhood Enhancement Program, apro-active code enforcement initiative to fund abatement costs; and $42,000 for marketing and studies. Mr. Trudgeon noted the HRA's presence this year at the Family Night Out in Central Park and advertising energy efficiency, and to get the HRA mes- sage out to the community. A sample handout and marketing tool was provided as a bench handout. Finally, Mr. Trudgeon addressed general HRA expenditures of $101,500 to basically cover staff costs. Mr. Trudgeon advised that the HRA had done an extensive review of their ser- vices and programs, eliminating or phasing out of those no longer effective. Mr. Trudgeon advised that the levy request for 2009 anticipates no carryover from 2008; however, that there may be a small amount remaining at year-end that could lower the levy before final certification of the levy in December. Discussion included anticipated impact to average homeowners and taxpayers in the community, representing a 2.1 % reduction overall in the HRA levy; and whether the $100,000 continuing to be earmarked for HarMar Apartments for grant/loan monies had been finalized, with staff advising that the determination by the MHFA was anticipated in November of this year, and noted that the HRA had already advised HarMar Apartments that the HRA could not continue dedicating these funds year after year. Councilmember Pust expressed her appreciation to the HRA, under the leadership of Chair Majerus and staff, for their work, and review of programs, opining that this was what the public was seeking: effective programming and services pro- vided in the most cost-effective way. Councilmember Pust recognized the work of the HRA in coming to the City Council with a budget having very limited impact, and actually decreasing their impact on City taxpayers, while doing better pro- gramming and meeting community needs. On behalf of the HRA, Chair Majerus thanked the City Council for their support and encouragement. Pust moved, Klausing seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 10653 entitled, "A Resolution Adopting a Tax Levy in 2008, Collectible in 2009;" establishing the 2009 Roseville Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Levy at $358,000 as presented. Councilmember Ihlan noted that this was a Preliminary not-to-exceed budget amount. Chair Majerus responded affirmatively.