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The following budget amendment to the 2003 License Center Fund budget is submitted for consideration: a) $85,000 additional appropriation for salaries, and $26,000 for other charges. In 2003, The MN Department of Public Safety mandated changes to all Deputy Registrar Offices that effectively require point-of-sale recognition for all transactions. This required the City to substantially increase staffing levels, data processing capability, and computer equipment. The additional expenditures were covered by higher-than-expected revenues. The following budget amendment to the 2003 Lawful Gambling Fund budget is submitted for consideration: a) $25,000 additional appropriation for other charges. The City remitted higher-than- expected lawful gambling profits to the North Suburban Community Foundation in 2003. These monies were eventually distributed through various donations to eligible community-based groups and individuals. The following budget amendment to the 2003 Information Technology Fund budget is submitted for consideration: a) $55,000 additional appropriation for salaries and $30,000 for capital outlay. In 2003, The City entered into several new Joint Powers Agreements (JPA's) to share information technology support services. The City subsequently hired a 3Td IT Staff person to accommodate the additional service area. The additional salary was not reflected in the arigina12003 Budget. In addition, the City purchased $30,000 in computer equipment on behalf of the JPA cities — whom subsequently reimbursed the City. The additional expenditures were covered by revenues derived from the new JPA's. Attachments Excerpts of the 2003 financial statements reflecting the requested amendments for the Funds noted above are attached. The amendments have been incorporated in the column marked "final" budget. Staff Recommendation Staff has reviewed the requested budget amendments and considers them reasonable, within an expected range of adjustment, and in accordance with all applicable State Statutes. It is recommended that the budget amendments be approved. The City's auditors are scheduled to make a formal presentation on the 2003 financial statements at the May 24, 2004 Council Meeting. Council Action Requested Motion to approve the year-end amendments to the 2003 Budget.