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One other aspect to consider in this analysis relates to the creation of the in-house planner position. Currently, the salary of the Code Enforcement/Utility Billing position is allocated between the general fund (65.75%), the water fund (17.12%) and the sewer fund (17.13%) to reflect duty assignments. If we create the new position, this employee's salary should be 100% in the General Fund while the new part-time Utility Billing Clerk would be 33% General Fund, 33% Water Fund and 34% Sewer fund. The net result of this transaction would be to shift about $29,600 in costs to the General Fund to more accurately reflect funding allocations. The reason to do this is to prevent the utility funds from subsidizing general fund operations; thereby leading to higher utility rates. Staff's perspective for Wednesday's meeting is we need to choose a levy percentage that is acceptable. We do not necessarily have to decide on all of the options listed (or those not yet discovered). However, by picking a percentage, we need to be relatively confident it is attainable. Based on the Council's discussion at the last meeting, getting to a 4% preliminary levy increase and a 3% final increase seems attainable at this time. Further discussion regarding some of the options listed can continue over the next couple of months before a final decision needs to be made.