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ENTERPRISE FUNDS (CONTINIJtb) <br /> B. Rescue Service Funds <br /> The rescue service fund covers the cost of providing rescue service <br /> to Falcon Heights and Lauderdale. The charges for service vary some <br /> for Falcon Heights residents, Lauderdale residents and non- residents <br /> with Falcon Heights being charged the least and non residents the <br /> most. The fund covers the cost of manpower, supplies, building <br /> space and capital equipment. <br /> The capital equipment must be purchased out of the rescue's fund <br /> balance or retained earnings. In order to build up enough retained <br /> earnings in the rescue service fund for purchases like a new <br /> replacement ambulance, the city should make sure that the estimated <br /> retained earnings are being accrued as part of the fee for service. <br /> Since the rescue fund does not collect 100% of its fees due to <br /> failures to pay for the service, the city tries to cover this loss in its fee <br /> structure. <br /> At a later date in 1994, staff will be reviewing and recommending a <br /> fee change for the rescue service for 1995 to assure that the service <br /> is covering its costs and building funds for necessary capital <br /> equipment. (The current fees charged will be available for the budget <br /> workshop.) This analysis will include a review of the amount of the <br /> fire marshal's time that is directly or indirectly devoted to the rescue <br /> service. Currently, 10% of the fire marshal's time is assigned to the <br /> rescue fund. <br /> 1, <br />