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It also ¢0ntinu~s to be the Staff position that the City should charge the Utilities for the <br />unique leVgl of~ services they receive. This is similar to charges to developers and other <br />utilities, including our own wherein one pays for the level of service received beyond basic <br />police, fi_i'e } Parks and public works delivery systems. <br /> ,r <br />It also cOntinue~ to be the Staff position that: <br /> <br /> 1) it i~ imitative that we provide for stability in revenue sources. <br />2) we~:pro~ide for future reductions in transfers from the State to avoid spikes in future <br /> tax[levi~:s. <br />3) We~pro¢ide a stable funding source for services delivered to the citizens at marginal <br /> levels a~ present. Examples include: <br /> the mostly undeveloped park system. <br /> F2) improvements to the transportation system mandated by the <br /> Metropolitan Council. <br /> needed infrastructure improvements such as storm drainage <br /> improvements which were planned in 1980 but for which only <br /> minor improvements have occurred or priority intersection street <br /> lighting. <br /> 14) fully funding the fixed asset fund allowing for replacement of <br /> vehicles and equipment in a fashion to enhance service delivery. <br /> future improvements to public works and public safety facilities. <br /> <br /> 15) <br />Recommend r~tion: <br /> <br />Staff meolzn~n~nds introducing the ordinance establishing franchise fees at the rate of 3% on <br />residentia! revenues. <br />Council !Act!on: (~b ''~ '~ ]4 <br />Motion t° in~oduce Ordinance ~)2-~)~ establishing franchise fees at the rate of 3% on <br />residential revenues. <br /> <br />Review~,d bY: <br />City Admfi'nistrator <br /> <br />CC: 1 lf24/921 <br /> <br />Copies also distributed to: <br />Finance Officer <br /> <br /> <br />