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S r Safety-Related and OSHA-Required Equipment Purchases $$ It is estimated that the City will need approximately $SO,OOO lo purchase replacement equipment �� items that have been identified in the most recent OSHA audit, a�dlor present unacceptable 5�� safety risks. Funding for these items would come from an increase in the property tax levy. A 9l typical single-family home would pay an additional $0.25 per month holding all other factors 92 constant. 93 S� Preserving Current Programs and Service Levels �� As you know, municipal governments including the City of Roseville are �� immune to the 9� effects of inflation and other economic impacts. In addition, the City must compete with other �� governments as well as the private sector for quality, high-performing employees; which requires �}� a competitive compensation and benefit package. �� I �?l� l�x I�? I �?3 ] [�r� 1�� 1 ['a�, f[�r ]U8 1�9 I I {] I�� l6` l6� .� �� �7� 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, the 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 tihe ability to create value for Roseville citizens. We must also continue to provide comprehensive healthcare coverage in a manner that shares benefits and costs between the City and the employee. To preserve current programs and services levels, the City must accommodatethe following new budget impacts: Item Cost of living wage adjustments (3.5%) Employee wage step increases Employee healthcare increases (10%) State PERA mandated increases General insurance premiums General building repairs Information systems replacement Pathway / boulevard maintenance Capital replacements 2 Add'1 �TE's for Street and Park Maintenance Motor fuel / energy costs Total Amount $ 275,000 180,000 115,000 85,000 40,000 50,000 50,000 20,000 200,000 100,000 50,000 $ 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.