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TIF Pay-as-you-Go refers to tax increment paid to developers as specified in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreements between the City and various developers. The decrease in TIF pay- as-you-go will result due to the termination of various developer agreements for which all city obligations have been met. The following table provides a summary of the proposed budget by major program or function. General Government includes activities related to City Council and Commissions, elections, legal, general administration, finance, and central services. General government expenditures are expected to decline primarily due to planned vacancies of one (1) full-time position which is not expected to be filled in 2003, and less budgeted for contingencies. Public Safety includes the costs associated with providing police and fiI'e protection. Increases are the result of a 3% cost of living adjustment (COLA), and a 25% increase in health/dental premiums. A significant increase is also expected due to a substantial increase in the City's contribution to the Fire Relief Association. Public Works includes engineering, street maintenance, street lighting, fleet maintenance, and building maintenance functions. A small increase is needed to provide for a 3% COLA, and an anticipated increase in health/dental premiums. Parks and Recreation includes recreation administration and programs, leisure activities, and the skating center operation. An increase is needed to provide for a 3% COLA, a 25% increase in health/dental premiums, and to more accurately project the historical operating costs. Community Development includes planning and economic development, code enforcement, and geographic information systems. A small decrease is reflected due to the reallocation of personnel-related costs to the Housing program, and membership costs of the 135 W Coalition to the City Council Program.