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2017 Very Preliminary* (Working Document) Budget/Levy <br /> GENERAL FUND LEVY: $8,740,262 -$8,287,721 (2016). Increase of$452,541 (increase 5.46%) <br /> EDA LEVY: $103,981 -$73,681 (2016). Increase of$30,363 (increase 41.2%) <br /> DEBT SERVICE LEVY: $1,704,442-$1,609,736 (2016). Increase of$94,706 (increase 5.9%) <br /> TOTAL LEVY: $10,548,685 - $9,971,075 (2016). Increase of$577,610 (increase 5.79%) <br /> TAXABLE VALUE: $20,837,753 - $19,609,016(2016) Increase of$1,228,737 (increase 6.26%) <br /> Estimated tax capacity rate of 43.499% (43.315% in 2016) <br /> (Fiscal Disparity numbers are not available from County at prelim, so tax rate is <br /> estimated based on prior year fiscal disparity levels) <br /> *The Budget Document and corresponding levy numbers represent the first attempt at the <br /> budget. No numbers contained within are finalized or approved. <br /> LEVY BREAKDOWN: <br /> -General Levy: <br /> General Fund: Levy Increase of$452,541 <br /> A. Contributing Factors of Increase: <br /> 1. Personnel—Wages & Benefits ($377,456 increase): <br /> a. 2% COLA, Steps <br /> a. 2% COLA - $100,680 General Fund Increase <br /> b. Health Insurance Rate Decrease, but offset with phase in of cafeteria plan over next six <br /> years (See Cafeteria Plan Talking Points Sheet) <br /> c. NEW Personnel Requests: $136,755 (See Personnel Spreadsheet) <br /> This includes new positions, additional hours and position reclasses <br /> 2. Other Services & Charges ($73,700 Increase) <br /> a. Professional Services—Planning Consultant <br /> b. Website Redesign <br /> c. Contracted Recreational Services <br /> 1 <br />