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I i I I I I I I ! I I I I i ! Environmental Services (formerly Weed and Tree Disease Control) - Ms. Hart stated that the Environmental Specialist is included in the proposed 1994 General Fund Budget at a level somewhat lower than what has been included in the past. This position is funded solely ft0m revenues generated by the Landfill Tipping Fee and tMs fund will not be receiving revenue beyond 1993. Therefore, the Environmental Specialist is proposed to be funded only to the extent of Landfill Tipping Fee interest earnings. Mr. Schroeder stated that funding also has to be changed with regard to recycling and garbage pick-up. This is .p. aid for with the Landfill Tipping Fee and if we continue to pay for it that way, the fund will be depleted by 1999. Economic Development Authority/Economic Development Commission - Ms. Hart stated that the establishment and initial funding of the Economic Development Authority and the goal to aotively promote economic development in an effort to expand the tax base and quality ~J)p. loyment opportunities has promoted Staffs recommendation to reclassify the costs directly associated with the Economic Development Commission to the Economic Development Authority Fund. This would include the salary of the Project Manager and the continuation of the intern program, thus there are no costs shown in the proposed 1994 General Fund Budget for economic development activities. Mr. Schroeder stated that the initial funding for the EDA was provided from a portion of the landfill closure settlement. Future funding is proposed to be from an administrative charge equal to ten percent of tax increments received from various tax increment financing districts.~ When these revenue sources cease, the FDA has the power to levy a tax equal to .0013% of taxable market value for information services and relocation assistance if deemed necessary. This is proposed for about the year 2007. Public Safety - Ms. Hart stated that the request is for two full-time sworn Police Officers and one full-time Community Service Officer. Management Staff is recommending hiring only one full-time sworn Police Officer with employment beginning in April 1994. Public Works/Park and Recreation - Ms. Hart sated that the request is for two additional full-fime(naalntenance workers. Management Staff is recommending increasing part-time laborer hours for various tasks and budget for increased overtime in lieu of the full-time maintenance workers. Capital Outlay: Data Processing - Ms. Hart stated that due to the upcoming computer needs study, Management Staff is recommending only essential items be added or replaced in the proposed 1994 General Fund Budget. Fire Protection - Ms. Hart stated that included in the proposed 1994 General Fund Budget is an additional $16,020 of funding toward a new tanker truck. This request brings the total costof the tanker to $88,002. Public Works/Engineering - Ms. Hart stated that $58,000 is included in the proposed budget for the first phase of the proposed Public Works/Police facility. Public Works/Street Maintenance/Snow Plowing - Ms. Hart stated that the 1994 requests included'a replacement of truck #607 at a cost of $72,000. Management Staff is recommending that this track remain in service and that the City contract for snowplowing services ara e0st of $6,500 in the months when an additional truck is needed. There was also a request for an additional street sweeper and skid steer loader. Management Staff has Budget Meeting/September 13, 1993 i Page 2 of 4