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<br />and governance changes planned for the future. Obviously, due to the nature of
<br />the Chief Administrator's job, this can have political ramifications. Therefore,
<br />one option to consider may be to determine the change to be made, and then
<br />designate an implementation date at some future time. This has the advantages
<br />of advance planning combined with a period of adjustment.
<br />General Government - 50,000 Projection
<br />Year
<br />Year
<br />Year
<br />Year
<br />Year
<br />Year
<br />: 2006
<br />-Budget
<br />2010.
<br />"Budget
<br />2015 ''
<br />Budget -
<br />2020
<br />'Budget
<br />_ 2025
<br />Budget
<br />.-: 2030
<br />Budget
<br />Beginning Personnel - F.T.E.
<br />22.77
<br />28.50
<br />36.00
<br />43.00
<br />44.50
<br />45.25
<br />Ending F.T.E.
<br />22.75
<br />30.50
<br />37.25
<br />44.25
<br />44.50
<br />45.25
<br />EXPENDITURE PROJECTIONS
<br />Personnel
<br />1,560,939
<br />2,333,684
<br />3,262,469
<br />4,415,584
<br />5,196,007
<br />6,088,568
<br />Supplies and Materials
<br />106,800
<br />163,554
<br />229,987
<br />313,187
<br />380,879
<br />491,003
<br />Other Services & Charges
<br />847,160
<br />1,297,348
<br />1,824,309
<br />2,484,265
<br />3,021,210
<br />3,894,738
<br />Capital Outlay
<br />29,400
<br />45;023
<br />63,311
<br />86,214
<br />104,849
<br />135,164
<br />Transfers to ERF
<br />81,566
<br />124,911
<br />175,648
<br />239,189
<br />290,887
<br />374,992
<br />Debt Service
<br />-
<br />-
<br />-
<br />-
<br />-
<br />-
<br />TOTAL BUDGET
<br />2,625,865
<br />3,964,521
<br />5,555,724 1
<br />7,538,4391
<br />8,993,8311
<br />10,984,465
<br />Administrative Services
<br />The City's Administrative Services Department has 8.6 FTEs, with an annual
<br />budget of $795,000. It provides administrative oversight and support for all
<br />City departments, including human resources, records maintenance,
<br />information technology and general administration. This department, due to the
<br />responsibilities for organizational direction and oversight merits considerable
<br />review and consideration as the city grows.
<br />Administrative Support
<br />One element of the administrative structure that Ramsey should consider is the
<br />creation of a single, dedicated support position for the City Administrator. This
<br />function is currently dispersed among a number of existing staff. The position
<br />we suggest is more than a traditional departmental secretary. It would more
<br />fittingly be described as an executive assistant. Along with clerical functions,
<br />this position would have higher level discretionary duties. In a rapid growth
<br />enviromnent, activity is guaranteed to increase. Organizational skills and
<br />confidentiality will be required, especially in support of the many real estate
<br />and development activities anticipated. A dedicated support person for the
<br />administrator is the norm in larger cities for good reason. This position should
<br />be hired in 2007.
<br />Communications
<br />Another position that should be carefully considered for the future as part of the
<br />Administrative Services Department is the position of Communications
<br />Coordinator. As the City grows, both external and internal communications
<br />will be increasingly important. A dedicated position should be considered with
<br />sole responsibility for all facets of communications. This job function should
<br />not be merely one administrative assignment among several. The City will
<br />City of Ramsey — Organization Study and Review
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